19 July 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 223

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State legislators cast votes in Prez polls

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KO H I M A , J U L 1 8 (NPN): Along with other States and Union Territories, election to choose India’s 15th President was held at Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) complex Monday where 59 State legislators exercised their franchise.

Talking to media persons after the voting, chief minister Neiphiu Rio said he was hopeful that there was no crossvoting and exuded confidence that all legislators have voted in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Droupadi Murmu.

BJP State president and minister of Tribal Affairs and Higher Education Temjen Imna Along also expressed confidence for Murmu considering that UDA had reached a consensus to vote for

New GST rates come into effect NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): Consumers will have to shell out more starting July 18 as several goods and services will cost higher with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approving rate hike to address inverted duty structures and withdrawing some exemptions.

Items that will cost more: Single packages of food items like cereals, pulses and flour weighing up to 25 kg will be considered as ‘prepackaged and labelled’, and liable to 5% GST. Other items such as curd, lassi, and puffed rice too would attract GST at the rate of 5% when pre-packaged and labelled.

Printing, writing or drawing ink, knives with cutting blades, paper knives, pencil sharpeners and blades, spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, and cake-ser vers.

These items would now attract 18% instead of 12%.

LED lamps and solar water heaters will attract 18% tax.

Tetra Pak (or aseptic packaging paper) used for packaging liquid beverages or dairy products will now attract 18% GST instead of 12%. Cut and polished diamonds will be taxed at 1.5% compared to 0.25% earlier. Hotel accommodation rates up to Rs 1,000 per day will now be now taxed at 12%. 5% GST on non-ICU hospital rooms with room rent above Rs 5,000 per day.

18 % Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be applicable on bank cheque book/loose leaf cheques and 12 % on maps, atlas, and (Cont’d on p-8) globes.

This is it!

“Now that they’ve decided to hand over facilitation to the Centre, what’ll they do now?”

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Rio casts his vote for the election of the President, at NLA complex. (DIPR)

the NDA candidate. The election was held as per constituency and went on for about one-and-ahalf-hour.

According to a statement from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly the election was held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Out of 60 MLAs, minister for Forest, Environment & Climate C h a n ge Y M Yo l l ow could not participate in the election owing to health issues and was currently under treatment in Delhi.

Meanwhile, authorised representative of NDA candidate Murmu for Nagaland and State Transport, Railways and Civil Aviation minister P Paiwang Konyak thanked all the legislators for taking part in the election and having reached a consensus to vote in favour of the NDA candidate.

Paiwang also acknowledged Nagaland Legislative Assembly speaker Sharingain Longkumer and staff of the Assembly for making all the arrangements required throughout the day, ensuring comfort to members of the electoral college.

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Fate of Murmu, Sinha sealed in ballot boxes

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): Voting for India’s next President, a spirited contest between the National Democratic Alliance’s candidate Droupadi Murmu and Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha, got over on Monday with the results scheduled to be announced on July 21.

Except for 42 lawmakers– eight MPs and 34 MLAs, all other 4,754 – 763 of 771 MPs and 3,991 of 4,025 MLAs – voted in the Presidential election, which is heavily tilted in favour of Murmu against.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues, and former PM Manmohan Singh and other top politicians lined up to cast their votes either at Parliament House or in their respective states.

Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody told the reporters that elector turnout was 99.18 per cent. “Out of the 736 electors 730 compris-

ing 721 MPs and 9 Legislative Assembly members cast their votes,” he said.

Cross voting: Reports suggest several MLAs crossvoted against their individual party’s stand and instead opted for NDA candidate Droupdi Murmu. Congress MLAs in Haryana and Odisha, while NCP legislators of Gujarat and Jharkhand said they didn’t vote for Yashwant Sinha. Haryana Congress MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi said he voted according to his conscience - a repeat of cross-voting he did in last month’s Rajya Sabha polls.

Similarly, Odisha Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim made public his vote for Murmu whom she addressed as a “daughter of Odisha”.

Akali Dal MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali announced through a facebook post that he was boycotting the presidential elections owing to “sentiments of Sikh community”.

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Mishra invites NSCN (I-M) for talks

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KOHIMA, JUL 18 (NPN): Government of India’s representative for Naga political talks, AK Mishra has invited NSCN (I-M) leaders to Delhi to discuss issues that have delayed signing of an agreement for the Naga political issue.

Highly placed official sources in Delhi confirmed that Mishra has invited NSCN (I-M) chief negotiator Th. Muivah to Delhi.

However, in the event Muivah cannot travel due to health reasons, Mishra will hold discussions with the NSCN (I-M) delegation.

However, no date has been fixed yet for the meeting, sources added.

UDA chairman T.R. Zeliang also confirmed about the development to media persons after casting his vote for the presidential election at NLA Secretariat here.

Zeliang said NSCN (I-M) will hold a meeting either on Monday or Tuesday to take

a call on Mishra’s invitation and if required the Parliamentary Core Committee on Naga Political Issue (PCCoNPI) will follow it up.

He also informed that at the recent meeting in Delhi on May 13, the NSCN (IM) delegation had expressed disappointment on seeing the “formulation paper” prepared by A.K Mishra.

He said that though NSCN (I-M) had said it would discuss the matter and if required return for talks, the NSCN (I-M) had however decided against going to Delhi as per the decision taken at its “Emergency National Assembly” on May 31.

Zeliang said that taking note of this, the Core Committee had requested the Centre to invite the NSCN (I-M) and discuss whether there was any possibility to revise the formulation paper.

“The core committee has been persistently insisting on both the parties to continue the dialogue because only

through talk could differences on contentious issue can be hammered out and come to a logical conclusion,” he said.

Meanwhile, chief minister Neiphiu Rio told media persons that the Core Committee “will do everything possible to see that success comes” on the Naga political issue. He mentioned that as per the July 16 PCCoNPI resolution point no. 3 an appeal was made on negotiating parties to refer to the competencies as reflected in the Framework Agreement signed with NSCN (I-M).

Rio, however, said the word “competencies” was inserted in the Framework Agreement of which the Core Committee was unaware of the contents (competencies). He therefore, said the committee has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to invite NSCN(I-M) to discuss and sort out the matter.

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NIDA suspends stir for 1 week; to study govt notification Rio vows not to allow encroachment to impede development in Nagaland increase in superannuation age of 62 years for all.

NIDA has stated that during the period of one week, the members would study the notification thoroughly and get back to the government for any clarification and rectification for wider acceptance to the NIDA fraternity.

The association has expressed gratitude to all the organisations for their support to its legitimate demands.

WSH, WSSU support: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) and Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) have separately extended support to Nagaland InService Doctors’ Associa-

tion (NIDA)’s demand for raising superannuation from 60 to 62 for government inservice doctors.

In a press release, WSH said the announcement of enhancement of superannuation age was made by Prime Minister Modi on May 26,2016. However, the hoho maintained that the state government was yet to fulfil the PM’s announcement.

WSH said that there was an acute shortage of doctors in Nagaland especially in rural areas. It stated that increasing retirement age would serve as a respite from the acute shortage.

Further, the hoho said that the two newly upcom-

ing medical colleges in Kohima and Mon would require a huge number of doctors to run.

Also, WSH said with the creation of the four new districts, the state would require additional doctors. WSH has, therefore, appealed to the state government to look into the NIDA’s demand, which it described as “genuine and legitimate.”

WSSU: Extending support to NIDA, the Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) claimed that every State/Union Territory in India has already enhanced the supernation age of doctors for 5 years.

infrastructure for the benefit of the people of the state.

Talking to media persons after the presidential election here, Rio appealed to all right-thinking people to speak out in unison against such encroachments adding, “We cannot allow benefit of an individual at the cost of all the people”.

On massive encroachments taking place in government lands, he admitted that the situation was worse in Dimapur where the airport land had been encroached and a case was pending before the court.

Rio cited the airport land

case where the government had purchased a land for extending the present runway, but was later allotted to some individuals.

He said the allotment of a security area to individuals was posing grave threat to lives in the airport’s vicinity, adding this constraint has also caused difficulties for landing of bigger aircraft.

On NIDA issue, Rio acknowledged that people had the right to voice for their demand and assured that the government would examine and take a decision. He however said that the cabinet decision on NIDA still stood.

NDPP-BJP alliance to continue in 2023 Assembly polls: Along

Nagaland logs 10 fresh Covid cases

RPP urges NEC to not clear projects for Nagaland

CCVYO affirms stand on ‘one govt, one tax’

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Nagaland In-Service Doctors’ Association (NIDA) Monday said that its proposed agitation was kept in “suspended animation” for one week with effect from July 19, 2022 after the association received a notification from the government at the eleventh hour.

NIDA’s core committee on superannuation through its media cell stated that its agitation was scheduled to begin on July 18, 2022 because of no response from the government even after a gap of three months regarding clarification of cabinet decision pertaining to NIDA’s demand for

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KOHIMA, JUL 18 (NPN): Nagaland BJP president and minister Temjen Imna Along on Monday reaffirmed that the BJP Central leadership was committed to the current alliance with NDPP and would continue to do so even for the 2023 assembly polls.

Putting all speculations to rest, Along, while talking to media persons after casting his vote for the Presidential polls here, said his party will not be contesting the 2023 poll on its own but continue the

seat sharing formula with the NDPP. He said “The central leaders have full trust the present coalition.”

It may be noted that the NDPP and BJP had announced a pre-poll alliance before the 2018 State Assembly polls and contested the elections on a seat-sharing basis of 40:20.

On the other hand, highly placed sources informed that there may be seat adjustments for the 2023 polls in some constituencies between NDPP and BJP, based of mutual understanding.

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday reported 10 fresh cases of Covid-19 taking the total caseload to 35,613, according to health department’s daily bulletin.

Of the 10 cases, six cases were reported from Kohima, three from Dimapur and one from Mokokchung.

Currently, the state has 65 active cases while three patients (one from Dimapur and two from Kohima) have recuperated from the virus taking the recoveries to 33,286. The death toll remained at 764 (including 5 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

KOHIMA, JUL 18 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio Monday categorically sated that the State government would not allow people to encroach upon government land and thereby act as an impediment in the State’s growth and development.

Rio’s statement comes against the backdrop of a series of reports by Nagaland Post highlighting how land encroachment particularly at Dimapur Railway Station, airport area including NHAK colony have created (Cont’d on p-8) problems for development of

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has appealed to the North Eastern Council (NEC)—nodal agency for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region— to withhold/not approve the latest “prioritized project” list of 30 projects amounting to Rs. 120 crore in Nagaland as submitted by the Nagaland cabinet dated June 21, 2022 for approval under NEC 2022-23.

In a letter addressed to the North Eastern Council (NEC) secretary, RPP vice president Vitho Zao and secretary Akum Longkumer reminded that NEC has “a

H&FW deptt issues advisory on monkeypox DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): As India reports second confirmed case of monkeypox from Kerala, the state Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department Friday issued advisory on the prevention and management of monkeypox—a viral zoonotic disease.

In an advisory, principal director H&FW, Dr. K Vikato Kinimi, stated that monkeypox and smallpox come from the same virus family, called Orthopoxvirus. Monkeypox is a viral infection that originated in rodents and primates and transmitted to people.

The department in-

formed that common symptoms of monkeypox include fever, skin rashes (starting from face spreading to arms, legs, palms and soles), lymph node enlargement, headache, muscle ache or exhaustion, sore throat and cough.

It said that typically, the virus is transmitted by contact with an infected animal’s body secretions or a bite.

It can be transmitted from human to human through direct physical contact (contact with bodily fluids, sexual contact or lesion material), indirect contact (through contaminated

clothing or linens of affected person) and large respiratory droplets as a result of prolonged close contact.

M o n k e y p ox c o u l d cause complications such as pain in the eyes or blurry vision, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, chest pain, altered consciousness and seizures and decrease in urine output.

H&FW department informed that certain highrisk populations were likely to be severely affected by Monkeypox including persons with significant comorbidities and immunocompromised individuals.

In this regard, the de-

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partment has issues guidelines to be followed if someone has monkeypox: Isolate infected individual. Patient should be managed in isolation.

Minimize infected individual’s exposure to surrounding areas by covering their nose and mouth with a sheet or gown.

Inform immediate health facility.

Avoid contact with contaminated materials such as bedding, clothes or towels used by the infected individual.

Maintain hand hygiene using soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizers.

moral obligation not to create an enabling environment to propagate corruption.”

RPP stated that justification for the NEC not to approve Nagaland projects was manifold as most of the projects including CSS, NEC or DoNER projects were implemented only in paper. RPP claimed that Nagaland has probably the highest per capita share of projects being implemented in the country but the ground reality was otherwise.

Citing the latest CAG Report, RPP said that fiscal mismanagement and fraudulent withdrawals amounting to thousands of Crores was

systemic and unchecked.

It stated that according to NITI Aayog, Nagaland was the Worst Performing State in six parameters as per SDGI index, 2021.

RPP also said that Nagaland was the Worst Performing State as per State Energy and Climate index (SECI), NITI Aayog 2022.

Besides, it said Nagaland ranks as the Worst Performing State under the National Health Index 2019-20 (NITI Aayog) Further, RPP said that state’s budget deficit was perpetual with the latest being minus Rs.2212.74 Crore for the year 2022-23.

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NSCN (I-M) not responsible for delay in solution: Raising DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser and member of collective leadership Rh Raisnig on Monday clarified that the group was not responsible for the delay in reaching a solution to the Naga political issue and that the ball was in Government of India’s court.

In a statement, Raising admitted that NSCN (I-M) had been looking for a bilateral agreement that addressed the sovereign right of Nagas and security of India. He said this while speaking at the interactive meeting with Tangkhul civil society

organisations of Nagaland on Naga issue in Dimapur on Monday. Raising also said that the historic Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015 will be the foundation of a lasting solution the two people had been looking for and the foundation for a strong relation of the two entities.

He claimed that the agreement embraced Nagas of all Naga areas and that as NSCN (I-M) and the entire Naga people honoured and praised authors of the historic Framework Agreement, the group will always abide by it. (Full text on p-6)

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Chümoukedima C i r c l e Vi l l a ge s Yo u t h Organisation (CCVYO) Monday said it has “unanimously agreed” to stand on the “One Government, One Tax” resolution adopted on August 24, 2021 by the Chümoukedima Circle Chakhroma Public Organisation.

In a press release, CCVYO president David Sekhose and general secretary Kevitsokho Nagi claimed that following the creation of Chümoukedima district, there was increase in taxation from different organisation affecting the business community in particular and the public in general.

CCVYO has requested the district administration and police to check the increasing taxation within Chümoukedima district.

Expressing strong opposition to the multiple taxation within its jurisdiction, the organisation stated that until there was unity among the various organization the CCVYO would discourage anyone from paying any kind of tax to any organization.

Further, affirmed to support the Chümoukedima Town Angami Mechü Krotho and the resolution adopted on July 9, 2022 for “One Government, One Tax”.

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NSRLM organises ‘Udyamita Pakhwara’ at Kohima village

Officials of the department with beneficiaries at Kohima village on July 15.

DIMAPUR: Chozuba Town Council felicitated cleanest ward level award 2022 winners under Urban Development at ADC’s office, Chozuba, Phek on July 15. The cleanest ward was bagged by Rikhu-Dzuluba while Thujiba Timeba won the second prize. The prizes were handed over by ADC Imokokla, who delivered the keynote address.

assuring credit linkages to 16 SHGs under Kohima Block NSRLM. The programme was chaired by BPM BMMU Kohima NSRLM Vitsu Yhome while BDO-cumBMM, RD Kohima Block, Celine Thol and state programme manager-FI NSRLM, RD department, Rajuselie Lhousa delivered short speeches.

Short speeches on experiences were also delivered by one SHG member and VLO leader. Altogether, 70 participants attended the programme.

Dimapur DPDB meeting on July 22: Deputy commissioner Dimapur, Sachin Jaiswal has informed that the meeting of Dimapur District Planning & Development Board for July 2022 will be held in the conference hall of the DC on July 22, 11 am. All the DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Chümou treasury office informs: Pensioners residing under Chümoukedima district have been informed that the new district treasury office is fully functional. Pensioners under Chümoukedima have been asked to transfer pension payment order (PPO) book and draw monthly pension from Chümoukedima district treasury. New pensioners under the district have been informed to mention proper address and district before processing their pension paper from respective directorate for easy transaction of monthly pension withdrawal from respective treasury.

SAUK informs village units: The new team of Southern Angami Union Kohima (2022-2024) has informed all presidents and general secretaries of Southern Angami village units of Kohima to attend the meeting of all Southern Angami village units Kohima on July 22, 4 pm, at SABT hall, Mohonkhola. SAUK informed that the new team is led by Zaseivoto Rote as president, Neisakuo Terhükhano as vice president, K. Dominic Thaprü as general secretary along with three other members.

DGC informs: Dimapur Government College (DGC) has informed all students of B.A. and B.Com. who have passed out in the year 2020 to collect their pass certificates in person with photocopy of marksheet from the college. DGC has also informed those students who cannot come personally to send an authorization letter to collect the same.

AND & DGDU convenes annual meeting: All Nagaland Directorate & District Government Drivers’ Union has convened its 25th annual general meeting on July 23, 10 am, at Nagaland Contractor’s & Suppliers Union (NCSU) conference hall, PWD junction Kohima. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Police nab two with opium

DIMAPUR: Nagaland police narcotic cell (NC) personnel on Monday, arrested non-commissioned officer of the Indian army ordinance corp., Narengi cantonment, Guwahati— Havildar Rakesh Vishnoi (29) s/o Mangilal from Jhalamaliya, residing at Bhopalghat Jaipur, Rajasthan and Suresh Choudhary (23), s/o Bhura Ram from Potaliya Chopra Pali, residing at Rohit Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on charges of possessing suspected opium weighing around 21.142 kilograms.

According to police PRO, the personnel intercepted a Guwahati bound Maruti swift bearing registration number RJI9CF-9864, at NH-2, Kohima.

Acting on specific information received around 2 am, the team intercepted the vehicle and recovered 22 cello taped polythene packets containing the sus-

NEIDA conducts exposure tour, training for TDF DIMAPUR: North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) organised a two-day exposure & training at CIH Medziphema on July 14 and 15.

In a press release, NEIDA project associate, Longdilong informed that theory and practical classes on orchard management were conducted by horticulturist specialists, Dr Moa, A K Singh, Meribeni Shitiri and Mhasizotou.

Altogether, 10 orchard farmers from Sendenyu and Thongsunyu villages participated in the two days’ exposure tour cum training.

Longdilong informed that NEIDA was implementing the project titled “Integrated Tribal Development Programme under Tseminyu Block of Kohima District, Nagaland” supported by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

The project period is for six years covering Sendenyu, New Sendenyu and Thongsunyu villages, under newly formed district Tseminyu, with the aims to help 200 tribal farmers, living below poverty line through “WADI” around their houses and in their land. The project associate informed that 200 acres of orchard was established under the project and 12 water harvesting tank constructed.

NABARD is also funding NEIDA to implement Integrated Livelihood Promotion Through Wadi in Pungro block of Kiphire district covering 200 households across four villages in orchard development.

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pected opium, which was concealed inside a manually built-in chamber in the running board through the mud-guard of the vehicle.

PRO informed that the driver and the occu-

pant were arrested and the suspected contraband was seized.

A case was registered with NC police station under NDPS Act, 1985 for further investigation.

coNDoLENcE MESSAgE The SÜTHOTSÜ STUDENTS' UNION (SSU), under Phek District, is deeply saddened by the demise of VEKUTO VERO, NCS, under Secretary, Information Technology & Communication Department, Government of Nagaland, who passed away at Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima on 14th July, 2022. The SSU expresses that the demise is a huge loss for the students' union, the Süthotsümi and the Chakhesang community in general.

The SSU further conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prays that the departed soul may rest in eternal peace.

Sd/Sd/General Secretary Niki-led NSCN (K) President terminates one 1st Death anniversary

DIMAPUR: Niki-led NSCN (K) has terminated Laso leacy of Shiponger Village, under Yimkhiung region, from active “national service” on disciplinary ground.

The group through its MIP informed that the termination would come into force with immediate effect.

Arrested individuals with the seized contraband in police custody on Monday.

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CTC fetes cleanest ward winners

person, Nagaland Rural Bank, general manager (vigilance), Sevak Chandra Das highlighted the importance of credit linkage for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and individuals to take up enterprises as livelihood.

An interaction session was also held between the members from SHGs and officials of the department and resource person, on their business plans and credit linkage requirements.

The interaction session was concluded with NRB branches in Kohima

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DIMAPUR: Block Management Unit (BMU) Kohima, Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) under department of Rural Development (RD) organised a block level programme on “Udyamita Pakhwara: Enterprise promotion for Naga women through Bank Financing”, as part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” at Kohima Village Council Hall, on July 15.

In a press release, RD Block, Kohima village informed that resource

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AckNowLEDgEMENT

of our Beloved Father Lt. neiboulie sachü ( GB)

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19/07/2021 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” Philippians 1:2 It’s been one year since you left us for heavenly abode, but we still miss you and will always cherish the sweet memories of you ‘APUO’ Till we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Rev. Vishito Muru Born on : 04/04/1944 – Died on : 13/07/2022

Born on : 10.07.1965 – Died on : 13.07.2022

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Z. Akaho Swu would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who stood by us during the sadness and sudden demise in prayers, your presence, financial help and support in various ways.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. GPRN/NSCN (U) all Rank.

2. Kideon V. Zhimomi (Chief Secretary GPRN/NSCN) 3. Hojei Swu, Khughovi Village.

4. Huvito Yeptho (Speaker GPRN/NSCN) 5. Azheto Chophy, Hoito Village.

6. Ghokito Village B/C : General, Women, Youth Dept.

7. Ghokito Village NCRC: General, Women, Youth Dept.

8. Ghokito Village Council.

9. Pukhato Baptist Church.

10. Pukhato Village Council.

11. Chekiye Village B/C: Staff, Women.

12. Ahoto Baptist Church: General, Women.

13. Proveda Staff, Unity Village, Nagaland Depot 14. Niuto Awomi, GB Purana Bazar.

We are thankful to every individual, families and various organizations for your selfless good deeds, kindness and generosity. We deeply regret our inability to thank each one of you individually. So, this is our fervent prayers that God will reward you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Son, Daughters, Brothers, Sisters & Relatives.

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With heartfelt gratitude, we the bereaved family of Lt. Rev. Vishito Muru would like to acknowledge those who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during the time of his illness and till his last breath. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to : 1. Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, 19. Pihekhu B.C E.S and staff W.S.B.A.K. 20. L. Vihoto B.C 2. All Ordained Minister 21. Hevuxu B.C under W.S.B.A.K. 22. Viyito B.C 3. Hukhai Baptist Church 23. Hovishe B.C and Village Council.

24. Kikheyi B.C 4. Kulolau Murumi 25. Khehuto B.C Kuposhukulu.

26. Shokhuvi B.C 5. Sumi Hoho, 27. Zuheshe B.C 6. Vikheto Baptist Church 28. Pukhato B.C 7. A.A.C.L.F 29. Henito B.C 8. Aqahuto Church Leaders 30. Xakiye B.C Fellowship 31. Ghoshito B.C 9. Kuhoxu Baptist Church 32. Niuland Sumi B.C 10. W.S.B.A.K C.L.F 33. Khutovi B.C 11. Mughavi B.C 34. Khughovi B.C 12. P. Vihoto B.C 35. Hovukhu B.C 13. Nguvihe B.C 36. Tokishe B.C 14. Nizheto B.C 37. Tohoi B.C 15. Zhekishe B.C 38. Dr. Utina Kichu M.D 16. Ahoto B.C 39. Zion Hospital Staff 17. Nikikhe B.C 40. Well wishers 18. Zutoi B.C We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually, but it is our humble prayers that our Almighty God bless you all immensely.

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Loving Wife, Children and Relatives

Died on : 15-07-2022 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Romans 14:8” We, the bereaved family of our beloved father Late Mr. E. Nzanbemo Tsopoe, would like to convey our deepest appreciation and profound gratitude to all the individuals and organizations who stood by us during this time of illness and comforted us on his demise. Your act of kindness shown to us shall never be forgotten. Your care in the form of spiritual support, great encouragement, physical and financial support greatly helped us when we could not carry it alone.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Lotha Baptist Church, Chumukedima 2. Chumukedima Lotha Union 3. Dimapur Akuk Hoho 4. Dimapur Akuk Tsopoe Ekhung 5. Akuk Baptist Church 6. Akuk Khumshum Chumukedima 7. Doctors and nurses of BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi 8. Doctors, nurses, fellowships and all the staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 9. Doctors and nurses of Faith Hospital, Dimapur 10. Mr. Wochamo Patton and family 11. Chuba, Wati and Wapang We earnestly regret our inability to thank each and every individual but pray that the good Lord bless each and everyone abundantly.

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WEATHER FORECAST JULY 19

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy with a stray t-storm

33 26

Aizawl

A couple of showers

28 21

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

34 27

Cloudy with a stray t-storm

29 22

Itanagar Cloudy with a thunderstorm

30 25

Shillong

A t-storm around in the p.m.

24 20

Kohima

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

26 20

Dimapur A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy

33 25

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Officers and staff of CMO office along with healthcare workers in Longleng.

DIMAPUR: Under the initiative of chief medical officer (CMO) Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla, doctors and nurses of Longleng district were training on ‘palliative care’, the first of its kind in the health sector in Nagaland, on July 16 at CMO office conference hall, Longleng.

In a press release issued by office of the CMO Longleng, it informed that palliative care which was not included in medical studies curriculum previously have started to be included. Therefore, taking

into account the gap, CMO Dr. Obangjungla, a pioneer in palliative care initiated and conducted the training in order to equip medical professionals and nurses in palliative care.

Resource persons for the training were Dr. Nepuni Athikho (palliative care) from Eden Medical Centre who imparted on “concept and continuum of palliative care and pain management and other related managements” and Lalthanzami (palliative nurse) spoke on “caring of caregivers and nursing

Organisations condemn July 17 murder; demand probe

DIMAPUR: Various organisations have vehemently condemned the murder of Vitoho Achumi of Sahoi village, whose body was found on July 17 evening.

KTKK and KAYF: Khaghaboto Tokukujo Kukami Kukhakulu (KTKK) and Khaghaboto Area Youth Front (KAYF) has strongly condemned the heinous killing of late Vitoho Assumi by some unknown persons between Hevishe village and Sahoi village. In a condemnation note, KTKK head GB chairman Vikato K Achumi and KAYF president Kivito Awomi stated that appeal to the responsible administration and police to arrest the culprits at the earliest. Acknowledging deputy commissioner (DC) Niuland and Niuland police for the physical and monetary support they provided to the bereaved family and acting promptly to bring the situation under control, the two bodies also requested the responsible authority not to bail out any suspects until the case was solved.

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Kükami Hoho (WSKH) president Vikuto Achumi and general secretary Shikavi Zhimomi stated that such heinous crime committed against a member of their society should never go unpunished. In a condemnation note, WSKH said whoever had carried out “such drastic act” should be booked immediately and brought to justice. The Hoho also requested the law enforcing agency to book the culprit at the earliest and extended its condolences to the bereaved family.

WSYF: Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) expressed anguished over the barbaric murder of late Vitoho Assumi at Hevishe-Sahoi village under Khaghaboto sub-division under Niuland district. WSYF media cell has expressed outrage at the abhorrent crime committed in its land and appealed the law enforcing agencies to leave no stone unturned till the culprits were brought to justice. It also conveyed condolences to the family members of the victim and prayed that God would grant them solace.

issues in palliative care”, while CMO Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla (palliative care) imparted training on “community participation in palliative care”.

Palliative care is an approach that improves quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illnesses, through prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, impeccable assessment, and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychological and spiritual.

NBSE informs on ‘MANAK’ scheme DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed all heads of institutions that the online nominations (2022-2023) INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) awardMANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge) scheme will resume from July 1 and schools will be able to submit online nominations till September 30.

NBSE has informed that registered schools under INSPIRE award MANAK scheme, in each financial year can nominate 2-3 best ideas from their schools through online mode in the E Management of INSPIRE Award Scheme (E-MIAS) web portal www.inspireawards-dst.gov.in.

In this regard, the board has requested all registered schools to take necessary action.

It may be mentioned that INSPIRE awards-MANAK is a flagship programme implemented by ministry of Science and Technology to instill innovative thinking among school students in the age group of 10-15 years and studying in class VI-X. The scheme envisages targeting one million original ideas from students studying in more than five lakh middle and high schools across the country and selecting the best ideas which have potential to cater to societal needs and applications.

DC Kohima launches video on ‘ill effects of SUP’

DC Kohima Shanavas C with Pichano and Pelenuo from ZubZub India on Monday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Shanavas C, launched a video on “Ill effects of single use plastic (SUP)” on Monday in the DC’s office chamber, Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, Shanavas during launching of the video said the decision of coming up with the video for public awareness was taken during the last District Task Force (DTF) meeting held on July 11.

He said the video was about the importance of banning SUP and the harmful effects of plastics towards the environment.

The awareness clips were produced in three languages—English, Nagamese and Tenyidie with its content contributed by Kohima Municipal Council

Govt introduces Family Courts Bill in LS

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): A bill to grant statutory cover to family courts set up in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland and retrospectively validate all actions taken by them was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Bill in the lower house amid din by opposition members over issues such as rising inflation and Agnipath military recruitment scheme.

The Family Courts Act was enacted in 1984 to set up family courts to promote conciliation and secure speedy settlement of disputes related to marriage and family affairs.

There are 715 family courts functioning across 26 states and Union territories in the country. Two family courts were established in Nagaland in 2008 and three in Himachal Pradesh in 2019 through notifi-

Bill to grant legal cover to family courts in Himachal, Nagaland

cations issued by the respective state governments. The issue of lack of jurisdiction of family courts in Himachal Pradesh came to the fore during proceedings of the Himachal Pradesh High Court last year.

Another petition in the Himachal Pradesh High Court stated that the Centre had not issued any notification extending the Family Court Act to Himachal Pradesh and the state government directives to establish such courts were without any legal authority.

The family courts in Nagaland too were operating without any legal authority since 2008.

“As the Family Courts in the states of Himachal Pradesh

and Nagaland are functional ever since the date of their establishment and all actions taken by the state government as well as the Family Courts are required to be validated and saved, it is proposed to amend the said Act,” read the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the Bill introduced

by Rijiju on Monday.

T h e Fa m i l y C o u r t s (Amendment) Bill seeks to insert a provisio in sub-section 3 of section 1 to provide for the establishment of Family Courts in Himachal Pradesh with effect from the February 15, 2019 and in Nagaland with effect from the September 12, 2008. The Bill also seeks to insert a new section 3A to retrospectively validate all actions under the said Act taken by the governments of Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland and the Family Courts of those states.

(KMC), ZubZub India and Keep Our City Clean.

The DC informed that Kohima DTF would be utilising the LED screen of Smart City Kohima, Pollution Control Board and IPR to display the awareness clips, which will be also made available in various social media platforms.

He hoped that through the awareness clips, the message would be clear and the citizens of Kohima district will co-operate with the DTF in banning SUP in the district.

With the launching of the awareness clips as its first step, the DTF will be taking up its plans and activities as follow-up action in due course of time, the DC added.

Livelihood project launched in Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: Livelihood project under LADP Common Pool 2021-2022 was launched at Forest Complex, Marepkong ward, under Mokokchung district on Monday.

According to a DIPR report, deputy commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh in his speech, said the project was a sustainable initiative for livelihood generation.

He advised the farmers to follow scientific management while rearing chickens and wished them success in their projects.

In the first phase, 3,000 chicks were distributed to 30 farmers from the 26, 27 and 28 assembly segments.

At the programme, welcome address was delivered by district project officer (DPO) Mokokchung, Imlikokba Longkumer and a brief guide on the project management was given by divisional forest officer (DFO) Mokokchung, Dr. Sentitula.

It may be mentioned that the project is an initiative of DPDB Mokokchung 2021-2022 with its activities breeding and distribution of 10,000 14-day old broiler chicks to selected farmers (50% self-help group) of 10 assembly constituencies under Mokokchung district.

Refresher course training for stenographers held in Kohima

D I M A P U R : Re f r e s h e r course training for secretariat stenographers (grade-I, II, and III) initiated by home department and secretariat administration branch ‘A’ was conducted from July 4 to 14 at civil secretariat

complex, Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, secretary, Home, Peter Lichamo, graced the first day and exhorted trainees to make use of such opportunities as it was meant to “re-learn the forgotten fun-

damental basics” and hone their skills to perform their assigned duties diligently, particularly, the new recruits.

During the training, resource persons covered a wide range of topics from office procedures to shorthand,

etc. and a one-day course on basic internet was also imparted at NIELIT, Meriema campus. Feedback on behalf of trainees was given by Deo Movi after which president, Nagaland Secretariat Stenographers’ Association

Iconic week celebration of Indian Railways underway in Dimapur

Headmaster in-charge, Railway School Dimapur, Swagatam Ray speaking at the programme on Monday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): To commemorate “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” a week-long celebration titled “Azadi Ka Rail Gadi Aur Stations” under the iconic week of the Indian Railways got underway at Dimapur Railway Station on July 18.

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Gaidinliu, headmaster incharge, Railway School Dimapur, Swagatam Ray lamented that the contribution of freedom fighters from North East did not find their due place in popular discourse.

Speaking on Gaidinliu, he informed the gathering that she was a freedom fighter and a political, social and cultural awakener from Manipur, who was

one of the active participants in the fight for freedom from British rule in India.

Presenting a brief background, Swagatam said Gaidinliu was recognised as the first female freedom fighter from Manipur, who was born on January 26, 1915, at Luangkao village.

He informed that she hailed from the Rongmei tribe and was always keen to preserve the identity and culture of her community.

The Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei and Inpui, a mix of blood-related tribes who are also referred to as “Zeliangrong”, are spread across Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, he informed.

Swagatam added that according to Imphal-based historian professor N Joykumar Singh, Rani Gaidiliu was one of the few women political leaders who exhibited outstanding courage during the colonial period despite limitations.

Highlights of the programme included drama by NF Railway Scout & Guides and patriotic song by students of Railway School Dimapur.

It may be mentioned that the Indian Railways announced its weeklong plans to celebrate “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” from July 18-23 covering 27 trains and 75 railway stations across 24 states linked to the Indian freedom struggle.

(NSSA), Joy Kochummen acknowledged finance and parent department for providing such training.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by under secretary, Home, Niengulie Krome.

ADUM repairs MedziphemaMecharü road

DIMAPUR: In an initiative taken by Auto Drivers’ Union Medziphema (ADUM), the union along with town residents participated in road repairing and leveling from Medziphema town junction till Mecharü bridge on July 16.

In a press release, president, ADUM, Thepfüsalie Meyase stated that they undertook the social work as the road was in “dilapidated condition for decades” however, Meyase said they were aware of the state government’s commitment to blacktop the road till Tsüüma/ Punglwa which was earlier conveyed by the chief minister on May 6 during inauguration of City Centre, Medziphema.

In this regard, the union requested the responsible authorities to repair the road at the earliest.

Further, ADUM acknowledged 7 Assam Rifles (AR) Ghaspani battalion, Medziphema and Arshad Vime Hazarika for JCBs (excavators), NFR Railways for sand gravel, town residents and well-wishers who supported the initiative.

DCs designated as appellate authority DIMAPUR: In pursuance of sub-rule (3) of Rule-9 of the Nagaland Municipal Election Rules-2003, state election commissioner, Rovilatuo Mor has informed that the deputy commissioners (DCs) of all the districts of Nagaland have been designated and appointed as the appellate authority on behalf of the state election commission.

According to a DIPR report, the DCs would dispose appeals during the period of the “Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls”.

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NE leaders vote for presidential election of the Assembly. All 36 lawmakers of the BJP and seven out of the eight IPFT legislators voted in the polling which ended at 5 pm.

In Arunachal Pradesh, 59 MLAs out of 60 exercised their franchise till 12 AM on Monday to elect the new President of India, Assembly secretary K Habung

said.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu and the Deputy Chief Minister – Chowna Mein were among the early ones to cast votes at Nokmey Namati Hall of the Assembly. All four Congress MLAs including, former chief minister Nabam Tuki, have also cast their votes.

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Mnp Gov La Ganesan sworn in to take additional charge of Bengal

AIUDF alleges cross-voting in prez poll; Cong snubs ‘absurd claims’

GUWAHATI, JUN 18 (PTI/AGENCIES): Northeastern leaders, legislators, Members of Parliament (MPs) casted their votes for the presidential election on Monday.

A total of 123 of 126 Assam MLAs, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, cast their votes for the presidential election at Assam Assembly here on Monday amid AIUDF’s allegation of crossvoting by Congress.

Congress MLA Bharat Chandra Narah had sought permission to cast his vote in New Delhi as he is undergoing treatment in the national capital, while AIUDF legislators Suzzamuddin Laskar and Nizamuddin Choudhury did not exercise their franchise as they are in Saudi Arabia to perform

Haj.

The chief minister, after exercising his franchise, tweeted, “I cast my vote for the 2022 presidential election.”

The Manipur Chief Minister – N. Biren Singh alongwith other leaders, legislators casted their votes at Manipur Assembly Secretariat, Imphal.

Taking to Twitter, Singh wrote “Voted for Presidential Election, 2022” As per Election Commission report all the MLAs casted their votes in Manipur, Mizoram and Sikkim.

All 32 legislators of the Sikkim Assembly on Monday took part in the polling, an official said.

19 members of the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, 12 MLAs of their ally BJP and the lone op-

Flood situation improves in Assam; 58,523 still affected

GUWAHATI, JUL 18 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam improved on Monday with a decrease in the number of affected people, though the death toll increased by one and fresh areas were inundated.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in its daily report that the number of flood-affected people has come down to 58,523, with Morigaon being the worst hit where 35,542 people were still reeling under the flood waters.

The affected population in the state was 90,875 in five districts on Sunday.

With the floodwaters claiming one more life in Dibrugarh’s Chabua, the death toll in this year’s flood and landslides mounted to 196 on Monday, the report said.

The number of affected districts also increased by one since the previous day and Biswanath, Cachar, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Morigaon, and Tamulpur continued to reel under the

flood waters.

According to the ASDMA report, altogether eight revenue circles and 76 villages are currently submerged in these six districts.

Over 20,000 people in Cachar are still affected by the deluge, the ASDMA bulletin said.

More than 3,500 displaced people have taken refuge in 23 relief camps, while another four relief distribution centres are also operational.

Over 380 hectares of cropland remain submerged, the bulletin said.

Houses, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure were damaged by the surging floodwaters in Chirang, Karimganj, Bongaigaon, Majuli, and Morigaon districts.

Embankments were affected in Biswanath, while landslides were reported from Hailakandi.

Erosions were reported from Bongaigaon, Biswanath, and Morigaon, the ASDMA bulletin said.

position lawmaker, Pawan Kumar Chamling of the Sikkim Democratic Front, cast their vote.

The two MPs of Sikkim also cast their vote in Delhi, the official said.

The total value of votes of Sikkim’s MLAs and MPs is 1,624. Out of the total 60 MLAs of Tripura, 58 cast their vote in the Presidential election, Speaker Ratan Chakraborty said.

A legislator of the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT), an ally of the ruling BJP-led coalition in the state, and a CPI(M) MLA who was ailing did not exercise their franchise here, he said.

Chief Minister Manik Saha, his deputy Jishnu Dev Verma, leader of opposition Manik Sarkar and others cast their vote in the lobby

Sikkim cop shoots dead 3 colleagues in New Delhi NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): A Sikkim Police personnel, posted in New Delhi, Monday shot dead three of his colleagues after they allegedly made offensive remarks about his wife. The incident occurred at a water plant in the Haiderpur area of Delhi.

The accused, Prabin Rai, has surrendered to the police, NDTV report stated.

The personnel had been deployed at the water plant for its security as part of the Indian Reserve Battalion.

“Upon reaching the spot, it was found that three persons belonging to Sikkim Police had been shot, of which two had died on the spot and one was critically wounded and transferred to BSA hospital where he was declared brought dead,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Pranav Tayal said.

Contractual employees of NHM Mizoram call off agitation AIZAWL, JULY 18 (PTI): Contractual employees of the National Health Mission (NHM) Mizoram called off their week-long agitation following an assurance from the state government that some of their demands would be met, a union leader said on Monday.

The NHM employees went on mass casual leave from July 11 to 13 and thereafter went on indefinite strike from July 14 after their meeting with state officials ended in a deadlock.

The contractual NHM employees are demanding regularisation of their service under the state government, regular pay, medical reimbursement and transfer allowances.

National Health Mission Employees Union of Mizoram (NEUM) presid e n t M a l s aw m t l u a n g a Hauhnar said that the meeting of the union held late Sunday night unanimously called off the ongoing agitation with effect from 9 am on Monday following an assurance from the state

government to meet their demands.

He said that the Central Committee of Young Mizo Association (CYMA), which acted as a mediator between the state government and NEUM on Sunday met concerned state ministers over the demands of the union.

During the meeting with deputy chief minister Tawnluia, who also holds the personnel and administrative reforms portfolio, the CYMA representatives were told that the government would publish the recommendation and findings of the a study group, which was constituted last year to assess the problems of the employees, for implementation at the earliest, he said.

Health minister Dr R Lalthangliana also assured the CYMA leaders that the NHM employees would be paid regularly and that the order banning holding of strike by healthcare workers issued under the Mizoram Essential Service Maintenance Act, 1990 (amended

in 1995) would be lifted and rectified as it is basically connected with COVID-19 and not due to the strike, Hauhnar said.

During the meeting, Lalthangliana also informed the CYMA representatives that the government has paid salaries to the employees till May and salaries for June is under processed.

The health minister also assured the revocation of show cause notices served to the NHM employees with immediate effect, Hauhnar said. On Saturday, the government had served show cause notices to the employees and warned that they could be terminated, jailed and fined for violating the Mizoram Essential Service Maintenance Act and not honouring the agreement deed they have signed with the government on their recruitment. The government had also issued an order banning staging of strike by healthcare workers under the Mizoram Essential Service Maintenance Act on July 8.

Barbhuiya, however, did not name the MLAs, but he lashed out at Bora for not inviting AIUDF to a recent meeting of Opposition parties when Sinha had come to Assam to seek support from lawmakers.

Reacting to the allegations, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Debabrata Saikia wondered how could Barbhuiya make such “absurd” claims when voting was held through secret ballot. “From the beginning, AIUDF has maintained double standards on the issue of presidential election. But I would not like to assume or speculate on which of their MLAs voted for whom.

“Ajmal had participated in two Opposition meetings in New Delhi but did not commit himself.

He later said his party will vote for Murmu but again changed his mind a day before the poll. The result will reveal the true picture,” Saikia told PTI.

Manipur Governor La. Ganesan being administered oath by Calcutta High Court Judge Prakash Shrivastava in Kolkata, Monday. (PTI) KOLKATA, JUL 18 (PTI): La. Ganesan on Monday evening took oath as the new governor of West Bengal following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has been nominated by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as its vice presidential candidate.

Ganesan, who is also the governor of Manipur, has been given the additional charge of West Bengal.

He was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Prakash Shrivastava in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, other state ministers and Speaker Biman Banerjee.

Banerjee welcomed the new governor by presenting him a flower bou-

quet after the swearing-in ceremony.

The BJP had on Saturday announced Dhankhar’s candidature for election to the post of vice president.

Meanwhile, according to Free Press Journal report, wives of Manipur Governor and former Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar were also present during the oath-taking ceremony.

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari took to Twitter to congratulate Ganesan. “Congratulations to Shri La. Ganesan Ji, Governor of Manipur, for taking the Additional Charge as Governor of West Bengal. As the Leader of Opposition, I heartily welcome you Sir & would like to assure you of my

full cooperation,” he wrote.

It may be noted that Dhankhar and the Mamataled TMC government got into a slugfest on several occasions ever since he was appointed as Bengal’s Governor on July 30, 2019.

CM Mamata Banerjee had several times written letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to remove Dhankhar from the post of Governor.

Meanwhile, Dhankhar on Monday filed his nomination as the NDAs Vice Presidential candidate.

PM Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP national president JP Nadda were also present during his nomination.

Online initiative against cyberbullying launched in Assam GUWAHATI, JUL 18 (PTI): Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Monday stressed the importance of young people protecting themselves in online spaces and understanding their rights.

He lauded the efforts of different agencies, including UNICEF, for making the youngsters aware of the dangers in cyberspace and how to report to the authorities about cyberbullying.

The g over nor wa s speaking at the launch of U-Report for Suraksha campaign, an interactive digital tool that aims to increase awareness among young people on cyberbullying and corporal punishment, and the redressal mechanisms, a UNICEF release said.

Once a U-Reporter has followed @UReportIndia on Twitter or liked U-Report India Facebook Page, quizzes and alerts are sent via direct message, and responses are collected in real-time on this site.

Results and ideas are shared with the community of young people and policy-

makers. So far, U-Report India has covered issues including health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, youth unemployment, HIV/AIDS, and disease outbreaks.

The Assam governor urged young people to join U-Report, take the quiz, pledge to spread awareness, and report against any type of violence and abuse.

“I will direct all vicechancellors to inform students about U-Report and ask them to participate.

Similarly, I encourage all volunteers of the National Ser vice Scheme (NSS), Bharat Scouts and Guides, and National Cadet Corps to join this endeavour,” Mukhi said.

The governor appreciated the effort of UNICEF, NSS, Assam State Commissioner for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR), and WAY Foundation for their work towards ensuring redressal of issues being faced by young people in Assam. He directed UNICEF to provide him with a report on the outcome

of the U-Report. Deepak Kumar, Regional Director, NSS NE, said, “We asked volunteers about the impact of COVID-19 in their lives and they voiced concerns over cyberbullying and being subject to corporal punishment, and not knowing what to do about it.”

He said it has been targeted to reach 45,000 NSS volunteers through U-Report. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief of UNICEF Assam, said, “With U-Report, we aim to reach out to young people of Assam to inform them and learn about their experiences. This will help us understand the extent of the problem in the state and present it to those in power to frame informed policies and programmes.”

There are various forms of violence against children taking place everywhere, but reporting of such cases or surveys of such incidents is low, Guwahati Police Commissioner Harmeet Singh said.

Stressing the role of media in creating awareness about key social develop-

After Sikkim, Manipur landslide: 1 more body M’laya bans use recovered; death toll climbs to 56 of glue traps S H I L LO N G, J U L 1 8 (IANS): After Sikkim, the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (AH & VD) of the Meghalaya government has prohibited the manufacture, sale, and use of glue traps for rodent control, and gestation and farrowing crates in pig farming, officials said on Monday.

Officials said that the Meghalaya government took the decision following an appeal from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

The PETA India had earlier urged the Meghalaya government to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of gestation and farrowing crates in pig farming, as well as deadly glue traps used for rodent control. The advocacy body applauds the Meghalaya government for these “progressive reforms, which could spare countless mother pigs severe confinement and many rodents and other animals hideously slow, painful deaths”.

Personnel of Joint Task Force retrieve a body of a woman on Sunday. (NP) Correspondent IMPHAL, JUL 18: With the recovery of one more body on Sunday from the spot of the landslide that happened at Noney district, Manipur, the death toll now rises to 56.

The body was identified as Thuisinliu Gondaimei (34), one of the five missing villagers, an official source said.

Gondaimei remained missing along with her husband Lungpuilan Gondaimei and three other villagers including a non-local after

the devastating landslide hit their residential area.

79 people including Territorial Army personnel, railways employees, workers and villagers were buried by the devastating landslide at Marangching area of Noney district on the intervening night of June 29 and 30.

The search and rescue operation launched by a Joint Task Force comprising Army, Assam Rifles, NDRF, SDRF, CRPF, Army Medical Doctors, Manipur police, fire service personnel and local volunteers entered its 18th day on Sunday.

mental issues, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, State Information Commissioner, urged everyone to take this tool to the youth of the state so that a change can be brought about.

AFFIDAVIT (Correction/ Rectification of Name)

Regd. No. 3608/22, Date14/07/22 I, Shri. GHUOTO TEP, S/o Late PHONGHON, R/o Lower Chandmari Colony, District Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That in some of the official documents my name has been recorded as GHUOTO TEP and in some other important documents including in Service Records my name has been recorded as GHUTO RENGMA, GHUTO TEP RENGMA and GHUOTO RENGMA hence, the stated names represents the same and one person having single identity i.e., myself.

3. That the above statements made in para 1-2 are true to the best of my knowledge and no material has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 14th July 2022 at Kohima, Nagaland.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma and N Biren Singh cast their vote for the election of the President on Monday. (PTI)

Congress and AIUDF, officially supporting Opposition nominee Yashwant Sinha, engaged in a war of words with the Badruddin Ajmal-led outfit alleging that 20 of the 27 MLAs of the grand old party voted for NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu.

AIUDF legislator Karimuddin Barbhuiya told reporters that he has evidence that 20, if not more, Congress MLA have cross-voted in favour of Murmu. The MLA from Sonai in Cachar district claimed that only twothree Congress MLAs had attended a party meeting held in the assembly on Sunday, and only district presidents were present.

“Why did Congress state president Bhupen Bora hold a meeting in the assembly when he himself is not an MLA? Why did the party legislators not attend it? There has been cross-voting by Congress members,” he said.

AffidAvit

Regd No. 1844/2022 Date 18/07/2022 I, Shri. Senuwelo lasushe, S/o. lt. Mikha lasushe, Resident of H/No. 342/10 Diphupar B, Village, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address.

2. That in all documents my name has been entered/recorded as “Senuwelo” instead of my full and correct name “Senuwelo lasushe”.

3. That the word “lasushe” refers to my surname (title) which belong to Chakhesang (Naga) tribe.

4. That the word “Senuwelo lasushe” and “Senuwelo” refer to same and one person i.e. myself.

5. That henceforth I shall use my name “Senuwelo lasushe” for all official and future correspondence.

6. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring the above statements.

Verification I, hereby verify that the contents made in Para 1 to 6 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing materials is concealed therein.

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AffidAvit

Dated 09/06/22

I, Shri. Yanrenthung Yanthan, S/o Late Ekyimo Yanthan, R/o IV/LRC Colony, H/No., Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows.

1. That I am bonafide citizen of India and resident of the abovementioned address.

2. That my name is Yanrenthung Yanthan, which is entered/recorded in all my educational and official documents.

3. That in my Service Appointment Order, vide Order AGR/ESTT-93/08-09 Dated 5th May 2010 my name has been erroneously entered/recorded as Yarenthung.

4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that names Yanrenthung Yanthan and Yarenthung refers to one and same person.

Verification I, hereby verify that the content made in Paras 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing materials is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me on this the 9th day of June, 2022. notarY Public

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Date : 12/07/2022

I, Mr. PISAMO LOTHA, S/o Nruchen Lotha, permanent resident of Yimkha Village, Dist - Wokha, Nagaland & presently residing at H/No - 265, Rilan Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That, I am bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, in my Service Book my name and surname was inadvertently entered as "PISAMO EZUNG", whereas in my Appointment Order bearing Order No - MDP/RO2/93-94/S-88, my correct name and surname is recorded as "PISAMO LOTHA".

3. That, henceforth, wherever that name 'PISAMO EZUNG", appears it should be rectified and record my correct name and surname as "PISAMO LOTHA" 4. That, the statements made from paras 1 to 3 are true, correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing stated false therein.

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reports second confirmed case NDA’s VP pick Dhankhar files nomination India of monkeypox from Kerala’s Kannur Says will strive to enhance democratic values

PM Modi with NDA’s vice-presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar, Rajnath Singh during the filing of nomination papers. (PTI)

the Prime Minister and the leadership that a humble man like me from a ‘Kisan’ family who would never have got an education but for a scholarship has been given this historic opportunity. I take it as a major milestone reflection on the events in which we are at this moment,” he added.

Modi, who was among the senior leaders who were proposers for his candidature, expressed confidence that Dhankhar will be “an excellent and inspiring Vice President.”

The opposition has named Margaret Alva as its candidate for the vice presidential election.

Trouble brews in Chhattisgarh after TS Deo drops portfolio NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (IANS): Chhattisgarh minister T.S. Singh Deo, who was one of the claimants of the Chief Minister’s post, has dropped one of the four portfolios allotted to him.

Speaking to IANS over phone, Singh Deo said, “I felt I was not able to do justice to one of the departments allotted to me as I couldn’t act according to people’s wishes. So I have resigned from the Panchayat and Rural Development department.”

While the actual reason behind Singh Deo’s move is not clear, some sources said that interference in his work has angered the senior leader, forcing him to relinquish one of the potrtfolios allotted to him.

Singh Deo has been pushing for change in leadership in the state after the two-and-a-half-year tenure of present Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, but the Congress high command has not been able to resolve the leadership issue so far.

T.S. Singh Deo

In his letter to the Chief Minister on Saturday, Singh Deo stated that he was unable to fulfil the targets of the department as per the poll manifesto given the “current scenario”.

Meanwhile, sources said that despite his repeated requests, funds were not sanctioned under the PM Awas Yojna, one of the reasons for which houses could not be constructed for eight lakh people in the state.

Singh Deo has been appointed Congress observer for Gujarat polls scheduled later this year.

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Besides Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari, BJP president J P Nadda, Janata Dal (United) chief Lalan Singh and BJD’s Pinaki Misra were present during his nomination for the August 6 election in which his win is all but certain as he enjoys support from a majority of MPs. Union ministers Pashupati Kumar Paras, Anupriya Patel and Ramdas Athawale, all BJP allies, were also present among others.

Asserting that Dhankhar’s nomination was “a matter of great pride for every citizen”, BJP presi-

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to stop the operation of SpiceJet airline for allegedly flying its aircraft in breach of professional and safety obligations.

The court cannot stay the operation of an airline on the basis of a PIL and press reports, a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma said while dealing with the petition by lawyer Rahul Bhardwaj.

The bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad, stated that the law provided a “robust mechanism” for the aviation industry and recorded

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the stand of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it has already initiated action and issued show cause notices concerning incidents alleged in the present case.

In the recent past, the petitioner alleged, there have been instances concerning the “landing” of SpiceJet aircraft, its aircraft taking off without passengers’ baggage, and employees not being paid. The petitioner contended that there have been “regular breaches” in service and there are even cases registered against the SpiceJet promoter.

The court said the “DGCA is very much working” and there is no reason

to grant the relief sought by the petitioner.

“The court cannot stop a particular airline to operate in the country based on averments in a PIL and press clippings,” it said.

The court noted that the Aircraft Act provides for general flying and safety conditions as well as the airworthiness of an aircraft and the DGCA is the competent authority to look into the incidents alleged by the petitioner. As the petitioner’s lawyer urged the court to grant the ad-interim relief of stopping the operation of SpiceJet, the court remarked, “So we start running the airline also?”.

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T H I RU VA N A N T H A PURAM/NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): A 31-year old man who arrived in Kerala last week from Dubai has tested positive for monkeypox, making it the second case in India this year, state Health Minister Veena George said on Monday.

The minister said the patient, who arrived in Kerala on July 13, was a native of Kannur in north Kerala and was undergoing treatment at the Pariyaram Medical College there.

His health is stable, she said. The minister also said that all those who were in close contact with the patient are being closely monitored. The first case of monkeypox, a rare but potentially serious viral illness, was reported from Kollam district of south Kerala on July 14. He is currently undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.

Union Health Ministry officials said in New Delhi that the patient in Kannur

had landed at the Mangaluru airport in Karnataka from Dubai on July 13.

He was admitted to the hospital after he exhibited symptoms of the disease.

His samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, and they tested positive for the virus, the official said.

Meanwhile, the Kerala Health Minister held discussions with the central team visiting the southern state to study the situation. After the meeting, she said the state government will introduce the monkeypox diagnosis system in government labs.

“There are 28 government labs in the state that can conduct COVID RTPCR tests. In the first phase, test kits for detecting monkeypox will be immediately

made available from NIV Pune to NIV Alappuzha and tests will be conducted in the Alappuzha lab itself,” the minister’s office said in a statement. It said the central team briefed her about the details of their three-day visit to the state.

“The team expressed satisfaction over the preventive measures being taken by the state,” the statement said. The minister’s office said the state government is taking strong measures to prevent the spread of the disease. “Help desks have been set up at all international airports and surveillance has been intensified. If any of the passengers show symptoms of infection, they will be safely taken to isolation centres for testing and specialist treatment,” it said.

It further said awareness about the disease has been strengthened for those coming from countries where monkeypox has been reported and state-level control rooms and a district level control room were set up to coordinate the activities.

Delhi HC rejects plea to stop SpiceJet airline Ex-Maha minister Ramdas

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with the BJP’s 394, takes his support to 467 MPs. Several other parties, including the AIADMK with five MPs, Apna Dal with two MPs and a few from the Northeast have also pledged their support, making it all but certain that he will be M Venkaiah Naidu’s successor as vice president.

In Jaipur, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said Dhankhar is from Rajasthan and is pitted against joint opposition candidate Alva who has been the former governor of the state.

“He (Dhankhar) has become a candidate from Rajasthan just like Bhairon Singh Shekhawat once became (the VP candidate). If a candidate is from the state, there may be sentiments (for him) among people here, but the voting pattern will remain based on ideology,” he said.

Gehlot said the chairman of both the houses of Parliament from Rajasthan is a pleasant coincidence.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is also from Rajasthan.

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main. There is an expert body -- DGCA... Relief can be claimed only under the legal framework,” the court said.

The court also noted the DGCA’s stand that whenever any incident, such as those alleged by the petitioner, is pointed out, action is taken with promptitude.

DGCA will proceed in the present case as well, it added. During the hearing, the court also observed that statistically, the percentage of road accidents was higher than in the aviation sector and every aircraft is checked before it takes off.

Kadam resigns as Sena leader

MUMBAI, JUL 18 (PTI): In a setback to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, its senior leader and former Maharashtra minister Ramdas Kadam resigned from the party on Monday.

Kadam wrote a letter to former Maharashtra chief minister Thackeray, tendering his resignation as “Shiv Sena leader”.

Kadam had served as the state environment minister in the BJP-Sena government in the state (2014-19).

He was not given any ministerial post when the

Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi was in power (from November 2019 to June 2022) and was apparently sulking.

He was even denied another term as member of the state Legislative Council last year.

Last month, Sena MLA Eknath Shinde rebelled against the party along with 39 legislators.

Ramdas Kadam’s son Yogesh Kadam, the MLA from Dapoli in Ratnagiri district, had also joined the Shinde camp.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): Set to become India’s next vice president, former West Bengal Governor and NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar filed his nomination on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Union ministers and asserted that he will always strive to enhance democratic values.

After filing his nomination, Dhankhar, 71, highlighted his humble origins and told reporters that he had never thought even in his dreams that an ordinary person from a farmer’s family like him would get such a “historic” opportunity.

Dhankhar said he was at a loss for words for this opportunity and saluted the founding fathers of the Constitution, India’s great democratic values and the strength of its civilisation.

“And I am grateful to

dent J P Nadda said,”his decades of experience in serving the nation in different roles and capacities with his erudition ensures that he is the right candidate to become the vice president of our country.”

“His life and commitment are an inspiration to every citizen...A farmer’s son, his nomination is a matter of great pride for every citizen of the country and is representative of the BJP’s ideology of ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas’,” Nadda added.

Before filing his nomination, Dhankhar attended a meeting of MPs from different parties supporting his candidature.

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 223 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022

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ndia’s democracy has always been chaotic, birthed as it was since the independence movement during the colonial rule, was highlighted by -satyagrahas, bandhs, hartals, gheroas etc even if some may mean the same thing. Even in parliament, democracy is as chaotic as the manner in which law makers, especially when in opposition, are equally guilty of filibuster, protesting around the well of the house or shouting slogans. These are the hallmarks of freedom of speech and action which all political parties, whether BJP while in opposition or the present non-BJP opposition parties have indulged.

The sanctum sanctorum of people’s highest forumparliament- has been the scene of every form of protest even spending nights on dharna. All ruling parties have received their fair share of disruptions and agitations from opposition parties within and outside parliament. However, when the Lok Sabha secretariat on issued a new booklet on July 14, where some commonly used words including ‘betrayed’, ‘corrupt’, ‘drama’, ‘hypocrisy’ and abused, along with terms such as ‘jumlajeevi’, ‘baal buddhi’, ‘Covid spreader’ and ‘Snoopgate’ will be considered unparliamentary from now on in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, it literally took everyone by surprise. The entire opposition reacted with outrage at what they saw was a pretext to gag the opposition voices. After the outrage over the issue, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had stepped in and made it clear that no word has been banned from use in Parliament but will be expunged on a contextual basis. This list was issued just four days ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament on July 18. Opposition members have in the past demonstrated inside Parliament complex and have also staged protests and fasts outside Mahatma Gandhi’s statue inside the complex. A day after the Lok Sabha Secretariat’s booklet on unparliamentary words triggered furore, the Parliament has now banned demonstrations and dharnas within the Parliament premises. “Members cannot use the precincts of the Parliament House for any Demonstration, Dharna, Strike, Fast, or for the purpose of performing any religious ceremony (sic),” the bulletin, issued on July 14 read.In a Parliamentary bulletin, PC Mody, Secretary General said that the members cannot use the Parliament House for performing any religious ceremony. Mahua Moitra MP of the TMC characteristically tweeted : “By the way honourable MP Varanasi performed a religious ceremony on top of new Parliament building just four days ago.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 11, unveiled the national emblem -- made of “highpurity bronze” with a height of 6.5 metre and weighing 9,500 kilogram -- on the top of the New Parliament Building after a ‘puja’, actions that attracted strong reactions from several opposition leaders. Though overwhelmed by sheer numbers of the ruling BJP and its alliance partners, the opposition has been doughty , determined and relentless in attacking the government on several issues of national importance and demanded discussions in the house. However, for whatever reasons, the ruling BJP-led NDA has fought shy of facing a combative opposition. On many occasions, the opposition members were not given the opportunity to speak. Their demand to refer contentious bills to the parliamentary committees were turned down. Bills were passed without discussions through brute majority while bypassed parliament and enacted through ordinances. By banning verbal attacks and protests, the government appears to be depriving the opposition of the articulating the way Indian politics has been practised.

DailyDevotion The Mystery of Believing He said, “Who are You, Lord?” —Acts 9:5 Through the miracle of redemption, Saul of Tarsus was instantly changed from a strong-willed and forceful Pharisee into a humble and devoted bondservant of the Lord Jesus.

There is nothing miraculous or mysterious about the things we can explain. We control what we are able to explain, consequently it is only natural to seek an explanation for everything. It is not natural to obey, yet it is not necessarily sinful to disobey.

There can be no real disobedience, nor any moral virtue in obedience, unless a person recognizes the higher authority of the one giving the orders. If this recognition does not exist, even the one giving the orders may view the other person’s disobedience as freedom. If one rules another by saying, “You must do this,” and, “You will do that,” he breaks the human spirit, making it unfit for God. A person is simply a slave for obeying, unless behind his obedience is the recognition of a holy God. Many people begin coming to God once they stop being religious, because there is only one master of the human heart— Jesus Christ, not religion. But “Woe is me” if after seeing Him I still will not obey (Isaiah 6:5 , also see Isaiah 6:1). Jesus will never insist that I obey, but if I don’t,I have already begun to sign the death certificate of the Son of God in my soul. When I stand face to face with Jesus Christ and say, “I will not obey,” He will never insist. But when I do this, I am backing away from the recreating power of His redemption. It makes no difference to God’s grace what an abomination I am, if I will only come to the light. But “Woe is me” if I refuse the light (see John 3:19-21).

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reetings to all of you in the precious name of our Lord Saviour and Jesus Christ. Naga politics and the word of God: It is said everything begins from the word of God. History of human race begins from it; Naga history begins from it.

The unique identity of the Nagas is a brand stamped by the Creator, and that no power can uproot what has been planted by the Lord.

Nagalim for Christ is God’s word revealed to the Nagas and the commitment of the Nagas to God. The Naga national independent movement is inspired and guided by the Spirit of Nagalim for Christ. The Spirit of the Lord has been with us from the very beginning. It was with using the military front; it was with using the diplomatic front; it was with using the political front; it was with us in the spiritual front and it is with us today. The good Lord has given us a portion of land- called Nagalim for Christ to possess. When our national independence was threatened by the aggressor states, our fathers put up tough resistance. They fought for the cause in the face of ruthless persecutions perpetrated by the colossal forces of the aggressors with tears and blood; and they spoke for the cause to the world.

They did their best and left the legacy of a living history.

After the failure of NNC, the question arises, ‘Who will go and fight for the national cause? Who will go and speak for the cause to the world? Who will go and talk for the cause/ issue with the government of India?’ No individual or group can fight for the cause of the people without mandate of the people, Jack and harry cannot talk on the issue of the people with the government of India without mandate of the people. Indeed, NSCN is mandated by the Naga National Assembly. As mandated we did our best in the confrontation front: We

fought enemies of all hues in the east, in the west and everywhere in defence of our issue; we did our best in the diplomatic front, in the negotiation front and others, which was lauded even by friends and foes. I believe our people are well informed of what we have done. Thousand ran away from the field, but those revolutionary patriots stayed the course and the Lord who we trust has been faithful to His word. If the Lord had not been with us in the battles, we would have been fished by the enemies long time back. But we were saved by his grace and brought us thus far. If we drop the name of the Lord and our national principle to bow down to the enemies, everything of us – our land, our sovereign right, our culture, our identity, our history, our politics, our religion and future will perish. We must keep going.

Naga politics and the words of Indian leaders In 1947, Mahatma Gandhi, the father of Indian nation said, “The Nagas have every right to be independent.” On November 28, 1949, Rajagopalachari, Governor General of free India said,” Nagas are at full liberty to become independent if they feel it would be in their interest.” On November 22, 1965, Jaya Prakash Narayan MP, stated in the Parliament, “It is far more important to have friendly Nagas on our frontier closely associated with us in some new constitutional manner rather than unfriendly and discontented Nagas kept forcibly within the Union of India.” In 1966, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India agreed to solve the Indo-Naga political problem on the basis of ‘Suisa’s proposal,’ which is a kind of solution that respects the sovereign right of the Nagas and guarantees the security of India.” Realising the futility of seeking military solution, Indian

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udos to the 60 MLAs for the 4 points resolution on the long awaited Naga political solution adopted on 16.7.2022. The languages in the resolutions are lucid, without any ambiguity and are the most befitting for the facilitators as the Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA).

Who, the Naga, having the right sense will not support it? In John 8: 32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” NKJV. There is no power under heaven that can demean or defeat truth. The Naga political negotiations between the GoI and the Naga political negotiators had been concluded on 31.10.2019. The 60 Legislators of the NLA reminding all the negotiators of this fact while upholding the truth hits the bull’s eye. Being the forerunner facilitators, the words of appreciation and encouragement to the participant with positivity and reminding the other not to backtrack from its own commitment made already are highly appreciable. The requisite and sufficient message deserves positive response and is now sent to New Delhi for the GoI to become action oriented without hesitance.

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authorities including generals who conducted military operations in Nagalim for decades stated military solution is not possible. It is a political problem, which calls for a political solution.

NSCN is also opposed to military solution. NSCN is committed to political solution. Based on commitment of the then Prime Minister Mr P.V. Narasimha Rao, government of India represented by Mr. Rajesh Pilot, Union Minister and NSCN Chief negotiator Th. Muivah agreed on November 17, 1996 that talk will be held on the following principles: i) The talks will be unconditional, ii) The talks will be between the Prime Minister of India and NSCN collective Leadership; iii) The talks will be held outside India.

Former Prime Minister I. K. Gujral announced the ceasefire agreement between GoI and NSCN (on 1st August 1997) in the Indian Parliament whereas Mr Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman of NSCN announced it in the General Assembly of UNPO. Former Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government recognised the ‘unique history and situation of the Nagas’ on July 11, 2002. On the contention of ‘cease-fire without territorial limit’ voiced by some people in Manipur state, he clarified stating, “Wherever there is fighting there is cease-fire, cease-fire is everywhere.”

Former Prime Ministers Mr Deve Gowda gave his strong commitment to find out honourable political solution, Mersse V.P Singh and Chandra Shekhar too gave their support in written for an honourable political solution. Former Prime Minister Dr. Man Mohan Singh stated ‘solution outside the box.’ which is read as solution outside the parameter of Indian constitution. Sharedsovereignty was proposed by his government. And finally, the present honourable Prime Minister of India

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Mr. Narendra Modi took the bold step to make the historic Framework Agreement signed on 3 rd of August, 2015. In the formal talk, Mr. RN. Ravi the then interlocutor of the government of India reiterated saying “Government of India has recognised the sovereignty of the Nagas.” Mr. A.k. Mishra, the present interlocutor of the government of India (GoI) authoritatively stated, “Framework agreement is the cornerstone of solution.”

Naga politics and the words of the international leaders Our honourable Chairman and General Secretary of NSCN, Messrs. Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah attended meetings of the United Nations consecutively for five times on invitation. The United Nations acknowledged the right of the Nagas.

The then Secretary General of the United Nations late Boutros Boutros-Ghali said, “There is human right situation in Nagaland.” UNPO in its General Assembly recognised the sovereign right of the Naga people.

UNPO is the organisation of the struggling peoples and nations, which is parallel to the United Nations. On June 18, 2005, former President of the United State and Director of the Carter Center, Mr. Jimmy Carter sent a letter to the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh and Mr. Th. Muivah, the Ato Kilonser of Nagalim stating ‘…to go ahead with the negotiation to present an acceptable solution that will assure the rights of the Naga people and the security of India.’ In 2007, a prominent British Parliament Member said in a human right meeting held in London ‘The case of the Nagas is genuine. They have a big right; we will support the case of the Nagas to the last.’ Netherland Government took a positive step in the matter of peace process held between the government of India and

NSCN by facilitating our talk team and hosting the talk in the country. The authorities said, “The government of Netherlands is ready to participate in the talk if both the government of India and NSCN invite it.” There are many more others who extend their strong support to the case of the Naga people.

Above all, God, the Creator of nations and states has been with the Nagas since day one of the movement.

God spoke to our fathers ‘Nagalim for Christ.’ What He says it happens. There is no plan ‘B’ for Him. Indeed, both the government of India and NSCN have invested a lot of time, money, labor and energy in the peace process.

Leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) is deeply committed to the peace process and determined of finding an honourable solution based on the agreed Framework Agreement.

Framework Ag reement, August 3, 2015 Acknowledging the historical fact of Naga independence, the government of India and NSCN reiterated the recognised ‘unique history and situation of the Nagas’ (July 11, 2002). Basing on the universal principle of democracy, the government of India has recognised the sovereignty of the Nagas stating ‘sovereignty of the Nagas is with the Naga people.’

Scholars affirmatively say, ‘flag and constitution are ingredients of sovereignty.’ The Chief negotiator of NSCN Mr. Th. Muivah repeatedly said in the talks that the Nagas have never been a part of Union of India either by consent or by conquest. So merger with Union of India is not acceptable to the Nagas. That is suicidal. Therefore, convincing the truth, the government of India proposed ‘coexistence of the two entities sharing sovereign power.’ which was agreed by both parties. In subsequent talks on competencies, it was

Why Churches stand for clean election

church that does not speak out against an unjust system is not a true church,” says Dr. Imtisangba Longchar. Naga church does not consider the social problem a theological issue but rather an issue of individual sin. The corporate or structural sin is hardly recognized. Naga church theology is still confined to personal moral uprightness and failed to address the structural sin in the socio-political arena.

As a result, people are reluctant to fight against corruption in the election system. Some people think that the church’s responsibility is soul winning alone and should not involve in the clean election campaign. This wrong theology is an obstacle to the collective resistance justice movement against injustice for social transformation.

Since the missionary era, the church did involve in social issues. For example, missionaries were the first to fight for the abolishment of slavery, eradica-

tion of inhumane practices of headhunting, and improving the civic and moral life of the people.

They were also the first to open schools, hospitals, literature and many others. They were the first to work for the emancipatttion of women. However, the evangelical theology of individual salvation that emphasizes better life beyond this world and the imminent return of Christ-natured individualism failed to give a sense of social responsibility as a theological issue and therefore did not struggle for social transformation.

Even today, the church emphasized personal purity and uprightness at the individual levels. Worshipers flood churches; there are singing and praying everywhere. But their theological inadequacy prevented them from seeing beyond individual life.

The church theology was/is not deeply rooted in social relations.

The revivals and conversion were emotional outbursts that hindered social and moral health.

Theology could not relate to the undercurrent social problem of corruption, poverty, militarism, suppression of rights, and lack of economic development. Naga churches’ involvement in social issues is more situational or issue-based than theological imperative. This is the crux of the problem in Naga church today.

In the context of institutionalized and structural social evils, the Naga society is under the grip of social injustice, corruption, bribery, exploitation, and economic dependency. People are also living in insecure conditions with the raising of gun culture. Besides, the educated unemployed youngster is rising while the gap between the rich and poor, powerful and powerless, is widening daily. Election means money and muscle power.

Where is democracy? Can the church remain silent?

In such a context, the church must involve in the social sphere such as ‘Clean Election’. ‘Clean Election’ is related to the common

NSCN (R) reacts to NSCN (I-M)’s Wancho, Pangmi regions

T

he NSCN(IM) who had always believed in the power of the gun to achieved anything and everything they want; must realized the fact that, it is because of their arrogance and an attitude of always right, they have lost the faith and trust of majority of the Naga people. The Nagas who had for so many years dreamt of a separate nation involving thousands of sacrifices stands in disunity today, mostly because of the high-handedness of the NSCN(IM). If the claims of the NSCN(IM) are true and if they had been seriously working for the greater cause of the Naga people than, the simple question is why are so much of opposition against their good deeds? Martin Luther was right when he said that, “the means we use must be as pure as the

ends we seek”. The Naga cause had been always pure and pious with all the ingredients of a separate Nation but the routes choose by IM to achieve the goal change the course of the Naga political movement.

The memories are still fresh in our mind as we witnessed the killing of so many prominent members from Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) region that include a Parliamentarian Late. Wangcha Rajkumar and a MLA, Late Terong Aboh. Numerous other civilians were killed, tortured or maimed in their quest to create fear and psychosis in the minds of the innocent citizens of TCL only to expand their extortion network across TCL. The people of TCL and Eastern Nagaland (Pangmi Region) are among the worst affected

agreed that Nagas are the owner of their land: everything on the surface of the land and beneath it belong to the Nagas. It is also mutually agreed that integration of all Naga areas is the legitimate right of the Nagas, however, it will be finalised through political process at the earliest. In the meantime, political institutions will be instituted in Naga areas in Manipur, Assam and Arunachal states in addition to the present Nagaland state which will be transitional to final goal.

Government of India proposed PAN NAGA HOHO, a cultural institution which embraces Nagas in all Naga areas. It will be dealing with culture, custom and tradition, literature, social and interests of the Nagas. And it was mutually agreed. But sadly, we find lack of sincerity in the representatives of government of India, who say one thing today and another the other day. We cannot expect an honourable solution from people who believe in political chicanery or forced union. They should keep their words and commitments. Delayed solution is not on account of NSCN. The ball is in the court of GoI. Definitely, NSCN has been looking for a bilateral agreement that addresses the sovereign right of the Nagas and security of India.

The historic ‘Framework Agreement’ that was signed on 3rd August 2015 will be the foundation of a lasting solution the two peoples have been looking for, and the foundation of a strong relation of the two entities. It embraces Nagas of all Naga areas. NSCN and the whole Naga people give honour and praise to the authors of this historic Framework Agreement. As for NSCN and the Nagas, we will always abide by it.

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people in the entire gamut of Indo-Naga political struggle. In the last many decades of Naga political movement, the people of TCL had only witnessed extortion, forceful abduction, kidnapping, harassment, torture from our own so-called Naga Army of NSCN(IM). One can only wonder how many more years will this pain and agony continue and I am sure majority of the Naga people across the Naga homeland are going through the same state of affairs. The hegemony of NSCN(IM) must be halted and brought to an end to end the culture of threat and intimidation. It is now very clear before the Naga people that; the Naga political issue has been hijacked to suit someone’s agenda Therefore, both the Wancho and Pangmi region as claimed

by NSCN(IM) are appealed to introspect and see for themselves if the NSCN(IM) had done at least, one good thing in so many years for TCL, that deserve applause and support.

“You must know that, unless if you bent; no one will ride your back”. Your simplicity has been taken for your weaknesses to fulfil their personal agenda.

You must know how our people had been socially, economically, politically exploited all these years.

Therefore, as a responsible member of TCL let us not fall prey to elements who are up-the-ante to destroy the very fabric of our society but jealously guard our people to protect, prevent and preserved our future.

Secretary, MIP, NSCN/ GPRN-Reformation

concern of citizens. Christians are a citizen of two worlds – this world and the eternal world and they are inseparably interrelated.

Social justice and individual salvation are also interrelated. Since the election affects every system of our existence, the church must confront social evil on all fronts by organizing mass movements and conscientizing people. This is the legitimate right of citizens and followers of Christ who confronted evil forces that led to the Cross. The church alone cannot bring change. The church must extend its cooperation to likeminded civil societies fighting to eradicate corruption in public life. The church’s fight with civil societies on the clean election is not for personal benefits but the whole Naga society. It is impossible to eradicate all the election menace at once, we must commit to doing something for a better Naga future.

L. Lima Jamir, (limajamir16@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

How clean will the general election be?

Sir,

With the forthcoming general election getting closer, so many churches in the state have been campaigning and advocating for a clean election.

I myself am an advocate for such issues and I have faith that we can do this by removing the weed from the root because understanding the root cause is central towards resolving issues. Nagas must vote for politicians who are honest, God-fearing and transparent in what they do. So many politicians love to use the Lord’s name in their award-winning speeches but do their actions exemplify their faith?

If Nagaland is for Christ, each and every Naga must vote wisely. We cannot keep complaining about politicians when we ourselves are blinded by money and alcohol. We are the root cause and we need to fix this.

Sunep Jamir, Dimapur

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

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to harm India’s interests ‘Vicious cycle’ against Zubair, says SC Attempts must be thwarted, says PM Modi ORDERS NO “PRECIPITATIVE STEPS” IN FIVE UTTAR PRADESH POLICE FIRS

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the ruling BJP at the Centre BJP over high taxes and unemployment, accusing it of destroying the world’s fastest growing economy.

He said this while sharing a graph on Twitter showing how commodities like curd, paneer, rice, wheat, barley, jaggery and honey are being taxed now. There was no tax on these items of mass consumption earlier.

“High taxes, No jobs.

BJP’s masterclass on how to destroy what was once one of the world’s fastest growing economies,” Gandhi said on Twitter. He also shared how hospital rooms for which Rs 5,000 is charged will be taxed at 5% and hotel rooms below Rs 1,000 will be taxed at 12% under the GST regime.

Gandhi also said the GST on solar water heaters has been increased from 5% to 12% and on LED lamps and lights, from 12% to 18%. The Congress party has attacked the government for increasing GST rates on essential items used by the public.

happens, there is another FIR or he is produced in another FIR,” the bench orally observed while terming it a “vicious cycle”.

Human rights group Amnesty India, meanwhile, demanded immediate and unconditional release of Zubair, saying “debunking” fake news is not a crime.

During the hearing in the apex court, advocate Vrinda Grover, appearing for Zubair, said so far six FIRs have been registered in UP against Zubair -- two in Hathras and one each in Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Muzaffarnagar and Ghaziabad.

She argued that some of these are old FIRs of last

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said attempts from within the country or abroad to harm India’s interests must be thwarted effectively as he cautioned the armed forces against various new challenges including “disinformation” campaigns.

Addressing a naval seminar, Modi also batted for a “whole of the nation” approach to combat myriad security challenges, saying they are no longer limited to land, sea and sky and asserted that the armed forces must work together to bolster the country’s military capabilities. Highlighting the importance of self-reliance in the defence sector, the prime minister said dependence on imports for small requirements of the armed forces could pose serious strategic challenges.

Cautioning the armed forces against new threats, Modi said contours of national security have become widespread and the challenges are moving towards space, cyberspace, social space and the economic sphere.

“We also have to intensify our war against forces challenging India’s selfconfidence, our self-reliance.

“As India is establishing itself on the global stage, there are constant attacks through misinformation, disinformation and false publicity, etc,” he said at the ‘Swavlamban’ seminar.

“Keeping faith, the forces harming India’s interests, whether in the country or abroad, have to be thwarted in their every effort. National defence is no longer limited to borders, but is much broader.

“Therefore it is equally necessary to make every

citizen aware about it,” he added. The prime minister said: “As we are moving forward with the ‘whole of the government’ approach for a self-reliant India, similarly, the ‘whole of the nation’ approach is the need of the hour for the defence of the nation.”

He said that the “collective national consciousness of various people of India is the strong basis of security and prosperity”.

The seminar was organised by the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).

NIRF Rankings-2022: Monsoon session gets off to stormy start Pay compensation to Covid victim’s families: SC LPU ranked 47th overall

JALANDHAR, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): India’s Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the ‘National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2022’ recently in New Delhi, where Lovely Professional University (LPU) is declared 47th among all government & private universities in India.

It had jumped 15 positions from last year’s ranking which is one the highest improvement in ranking made by any institution in India.

LPU’s School of Architecture is ranked among the top 12; of Law among the top 19; Phar macy among the top 19; Management in the top 34; and Engineering in the top 51 institutions in India. This NIRF score is a reflection

of where the institution is standing vis-a-vis other institutions in a similar category.

This year NIRF Rankings 2022 are for eleven different categories such as Overall; University; Management; College; Pharmacy; Medical; Engineering; Architecture; Law; Research Institutions; and Dental.

The participating universities are selected based on the quality of work in: “Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR); Research and Professional Practice (RP); Graduation Outcomes (GO); Outreach and Inclusivity (OI); and, Peer Perception (PR). As such, NIRF India ranks 2022 are based on India-centric parameters.

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): The Monsoon session of Parliament got off to a stormy start on Monday leading to adjournment of the two Houses without transacting much business following an opposition uproar over issues ranging from price rise to the Agnipath scheme.

The uproar broke out even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MPs before the start of the parliamentary proceedings to make the session as productive as possible and called for debate, criticism and analysis for positive contribution to policies and decisions. In a lighter vein, he remarked that in Delhi rains have begun, but the heat outside is not reducing and wondered whether the heat will come down inside Parliament.

Presiding over his last session as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, M Venkaiah Naidu also urged MPs to be “different and better” than they were in the last five years when 57 per cent of House sittings were partly or fully disrupted. Naidu’s fiveyear term as Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman ends on August 10.

Speaking to reporters, Modi said Parliament functions and takes best decisions with everyone’s ‘prayaas’ (efforts) and urged parliamentarians to make full use of this session in national interest.

“We always consider the House an efficient medium of dialogue, a pilgrimage place. Where there is dialogue with an open mind, there are fierce debates if needed, there is also criticism and by very good

analysis of things a very positive contribution can be made to policies and decisions,” the prime minister added.

He urged all MPs to undertake deep thinking and discussion, and make the House as productive and fruitful as possible.

“For that everyone’s contribution is needed. Democracy functions with everyone’s ‘prayaas’ (efforts), House functions with everyone’s ‘prayaas’, House takes the best decisions with everyone’s ‘prayaas’.

And therefore, to enhance the dignity of the House, while fulfilling our duties, we should make the most of this session in national interest,” Modi said.

Subject to exigencies of government business, the Monsoon Session will conclude on August 12.

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to ensure payment of compensation to family members of COVID-19 victims without wasting any time.

A bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna said that if any claimant has grievance with respect to the non-payment of compensation and/or rejection of their claim then they may approach the grievance redressal committee concerned. It also directed the grievance redressal committee to decide the application of the claimant within four weeks. With regard to the plea alleging transfer of funds by the Andhra Pradesh government from the State Disaster Response

Force (SDRF) to personal deposit accounts, the bench directed the funds be transferred to the SDRF account within two days.

“We close the proceedings while directing all the states to see that the compensation payable under our earlier order be made to eligible persons without wasting any time and if any claimant has any grievance they may approach the concerned grievance redressal committee,” the bench said.

The court had earlier granted a “last opportunity” to the Andhra Pradesh government to file its response on a plea alleging transfer of funds by the state from the SDRF to personal deposit accounts and had restrained the state government from diverting the funds.

Shiv Sena slams Shinde-Fadnavis over cabinet expansion

Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis

MUMBAI, JUL 18 (PTI): The Shiv Sena on Monday attacked the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis dispensation in Maharashtra saying it was taking arbitrary decisions despite being trapped in a “constitutional

dilemma” without a cabinet in place.

Shinde and Fadnavis had taken oath as chief minister and deputy chief minister on June 30 but there has been no cabinet expansion since, even as the

new government has gone about taking decisions on the metro rail carshed in Aarey, renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad as well as the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport, among others.

The Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena insists the Shinde-Fadnavis government is illegal since the disqualification plea of rebel MLAs is pending before the Supreme Court. Earlier this month, it had also asked the governor not to administer oath to any minister as a disqualification plea was yet to be decided by the apex court.

Dubbing Shinde and Fadnavis as “Vasu and Sap-

na”, the lead characters of the blockbuster film ‘Ek Duje Ke Like”, the party in an editorial in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ on Monday said the two-member government is an “unusual” experiment and “political family planning”. “…but due to the Supreme Court resorting to a forced vasectomy, they have to face this situation (of not expanding the cabinet),” the editorial said.

An iconic film of 1981 starring Kamal Hasan and Rati Agnihotri, who play Vasu and Sapna, are madly in love with each other but meet a tragic end.

“There has been a chief

minister and a deputy chief minister in Maharashtra over the last 15 days, but one cannot call this a government,” the party said.

It said over 40 MLAs were herded between Surat, Guwahati and Goa amid the rebellion, but when they came back to Mumbai, only two (Shinde and Fadnavis) took oath. It asked how this “two-pillar” government could call the Uddhav Thackeray dispensation’s order to rename Aurangabad as Sambhajinagar, Osmanabad as Dharashiv and the new Navi Mumbai airport after D B Patil as “unconstitutional”.

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“The Miscellaneous Application along with applications above mentioned is listed before the court along with this Office Report..,” it said.

The top cour t had come down heavily on her for her controversial comments against the Prophet, saying her “loose tongue” has “set the entire country on fire” and that she is “single-handedly responsible for what is happening in the country”.

“She actually has a loose tongue and has made all kinds of irresponsible statements on TV and set the entire country on fire. Yet, she claims to be a lawyer of 10 years standing... She should have immediately apologised for her comments to the whole country,” the court had said.

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Row over Prophet remarks; Nupur Sharma moves Supreme Court NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday the fresh plea of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma seeking revival of her withdrawn petition seeking clubbing of FIRs lodged in several states over her remarks on Prophet in a TV debate show.

Sharma has also sought expunction of adverse remarks made by a vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala on July 1 while refusing to entertain her plea for clubbing of the FIRs lodged.

As per the details uploaded on the apex court’s website, the same bench is scheduled to hear a fresh miscellaneous application of Sharma on Tuesday.

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bail by the top court in the Sitapur case.

The bench noted that Zubair was granted interim bail by the apex court in connection with the case lodged against him in Sitapur district in UP. The interim bail was last week extended till further orders.

It also noted that Zubair was granted bail by a Delhi court on July 15 in a separate case lodged against him by the Delhi Police in the national capital. The case relates to an “objectionable tweet” he had posted in 2018 against a Hindu deity.

“What seems to be happening is the moment he got bail in Delhi, he got bail in Sitapur, the moment that

Delhi Police have expanded the scope of investigation and have said they are looking into the alleged larger conspiracy and into the funds also.

Grover refer red to tweets and social media posts where rewards like Rs 1,000 for first FIR filed against the petitioner and the fact checking portal in states and Union Territories were announced to initiate legal action against them.

She alleged that a direct threat for Zubair to be killed was made but not a single action has been taken by the UP Police on any of these Twitter handles.

“What is the prayer today which you are seeking,” the bench asked.

Grover said, “I am seeking interim bail in these FIRs as granted in the Sitapur case, while the matter is before my lords.” She said a probe has been done by the Delhi Police and things have already been seized.

Grover said now the UP Police is saying that they need to go to Kolkata and Ahmedabad to be at the offices of Alt News.

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year and recoveries have already been made from Zubair’s residence at Bengaluru and his electronic devices have been seized.

Grover termed it as an “abuse of process of law” and said this kind of targeting must end.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was asked by the court to assist in the matter, said as per the chart given by the petitioner’s counsel, so far as Hathras FIR is concerned, application for 14-day police custody remand was filed on July 15 and it was listed for arguments today.

“The judge may grant remand, in that case, he would be under police custody, or may not grant remand. Then he would be in judicial custody,” he said.

“I don’t think that your lordships will consider passing an order preventing a competent court from passing an order. It can always be set aside, interfered with or modified once it is passed,” Mehta added.

Referring to a status report of the Delhi Police Special Cell, Grover said the

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NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): In a breather for Mohammed Zubair, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that no “precipitative steps” be taken against the fact-checker in the five cases he is facing in Uttar Pradesh, calling the FIRs a “vicious cycle” of police action.

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and A S Bopanna said it would hear on July 20 the plea filed by Zubair, the co-founder of Alt News who is seeking quashing of the five FIRs registered against him for allegedly outraging religious sentiments.

“In the meantime, we direct that no precipitative steps shall be taken against the petitioner (Zubair) in connection with any of the five FIRs, which have been extracted above (in the order), without the leave of this court,” the bench said while issuing notice to the UP government on his plea.

Of the six FIRs registered against him in UP, Zubair is currently in judicial custody in a Hathras case while he has been granted interim

NIDA suspends stir for one week; to study govt notification

(From p-1) WSSU through its media cell, however, expressed “utter shock and dismay” that Nagaland was the only state that has not yet implemented.

The student body stated that apart from failing to meet the requirements of doctors, the state has also failed to setup a single medical college so far. It stated that the government was “making a mockery

of itself in the eyes of the globe community” by not enhancing just two years of doctors’ service.

WSSU has assured to stand strong with NIDA and “ready” to take up any democratic measures, which could be in the form of protest/ban if the government failed to meet NIDA demands.

Further, WSSU appealed to all the right-thinking citizens to come out and show solidarity.

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Frauds in digital transactions declines

NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (IANS): The number of digital transactions frauds under the category ‘Card/Internet - ATM/Debit Cards, Credit Cards and Internet Banking’ as per the occurrence of frauds has declined from 70,283 in 2020-21 to 58,111 in 2021-22. In a written reply to a question on ‘frauds in digital transactions’, the Finance ministry said that the digital transaction platform is a pan India platform with a facility of “anytime anywhere” banking. Accordingly, the data is captured only at the National level.

It said that RBI has taken various steps to enhance security of digital payments transactions, including card transactions and to control frauds. These include various benefits in terms of increased safety of transaction, efficiency in grievance redressal mechanism, etc., being provided to customers.

To ensure all active cards by them are EMV Chip and Pin-based, RBI has issued Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls on February 18, 2021 wherein banks have been prescribed security controls, including card payment security such as regulated entities (REs) to follow various payment card standards prescriptions for comprehensive payment card security; secure their card payment infrastructure; and security controls to be implemented at hardware security modules (HSM).

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5G auction: Jio submits earnest money deposit of Rs 14k crore

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(From p-1) RPP went on to stated that Nagaland was presently the only state in India without a medical college. It stated that the lone medical college project implemented in the year 2014 was still incomplete after nine long years. Besides, RPP said Nagaland High Court building remains incomplete even after 15 years. RPP pointed out that exorbitant amount has been sanctioned by the Centre without any output.

According to RPP, PIL with regard to this issue was still pending in the High Court with both the CBI and the ED pursing the matter.

Asserting that the Centre was trying to ensure fruits of development reaching all corners of the country, the RPP, however, expressed regret that not even one of the 30 prioritized projects as submitted by the state government was in the “Aspirational District” Kiphire.

It has, therefore, requested to NEC dis-engage in undertaking new projects in the Nagaland. RPP demanded that any new project should be undertaken only after an independent survey of all the past NEC projects was carried out in the state.

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is reduced to 12% instead of 18%.

GST rates on medical items like ostomy and orthopaedic appliances - splints and other fracture appliances, artificial parts of the body, other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability, and intraocular lens- have come down to 5% from 12%.

Tax exemption on training or coaching in recreational activities relating to arts or culture, or sports is being restricted to such services when supplied by an individual. Transport by air to and from North Eastern states and Bagdogra for economy class.

RPP urges NEC to not clear projects...

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(From p-1) Dynamics have changed: Azo UDA cochairman and NPF legislature party leader, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu was effusive that the resolutions passed by the Core Committee at its meeting on July 16, was “by far the best resolutions” as various organizations and individuals including the NSCN (I-M), WC/NNPGs and also veteran Naga leader and former chief minister and governor, Dr. SC Jamir were among those who had appreciated.

“This will be a final push and the dynamics will be different now because Delhi will have to take it seriously,” he said.

He also said that all the legislators and the two MPs were very serious in resolving the Naga issue.

When asked about the final agreement, Azo said both “Agreed Position and the competency clauses (Framework Agreement) will be clubbed together and a comprehensive study will be done to bring out a common draft.” He said after the common draft is prepared, it will be put up in public domain for the Nagas to accept and once accepted the final agreement inked.

rial, storage or warehousing of commodities which attract tax (nuts, spices, copra, jaggery, cotton etc.), fumigation in a warehouse of agricultural produce, services by the RBI, the IRDA, the SEBI, and the FSSAI, GSTN, renting of residential dwelling to business entities (registered persons), and services provided by the cord blood banks by way of preservation of stem cells.

What gets cheaper: Tax on NSE -0.04 % goods and passengers by ropeways would decline to 5% from 18%.

Renting truck/goods carriage where the fuel cost is included will be cheaper as the tax

was available in the GST Compensation Fund, she said, adding, the balance Rs 62,000 crore was released by the Centre from its own resources pending collection of cess. As a result of the continued reforms in GST undertaken by Centre and states, on the recommendations of the GST Council, the finance minister said, buoyancy in GST revenue has been achieved in the recent months.

The average monthly gross GST collection for the first quarter of FY23 has been Rs 1.51 lakh crore against the average monthly collection of Rs 1.10 lakh crore in the first quarter of the last financial year, showing an increase of 37 per cent.

In reply to another question, the Finance minister said, global factors such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, soaring crude oil prices and tightening of global financial conditions are the major reasons for the weakening of the Indian rupee against the US dollar.

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(From p-1) The rate on machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, and grain pulses, machinery used in milling industry or for the working of cereals etc, ‘pawan chakki’, or air-based atta chakki, wet grinder goes up from 5% to 18%.

Machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce and its parts, milking machines and dairy machinery will have rates going up from 12% to 18%.

Exemption on following services is being withdrawn transportation by rail or a vessel of railway equipment and mate-

pensation cess beyond June 2022 to cover the entire shortfall as well as servicing the back-to-back loan released to states to meet their resource gap due to the short release of compensation, she said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.

Centre borrowed Rs 1.1 lakh crore in 2020-21 and Rs 1.59 lakh crore in 2021-22 as back-to-back loans to meet part of the shortfall in cess collection, she said.

In addition, she said, the government of India has further released Rs 86,912 crore to states/UTs on May 31, 2022 and cleared the entire provisionally admissible GST compensation due till May, 2022.

This decision was taken to assist the states in managing their resources and ensuring that their programmes especially the expenditure on capital is carried out successfully during the financial year, she said.

This decision has been taken despite the fact that only about Rs 25,000 crore

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NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that a few states including Telangana have sought a five-year extension for the compensation paid to them for revenue shortfall due to GST implementation.

As per section 18 of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, Parliament shall, by law, on the recommendation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, provide for compensation to the states for loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax for a period of five years. When a nationwide GST subsumed 17 central and state levies from July 1, 2017, it was decided that states will be compensated for any loss of revenue from the new tax for five years. That timeframe has ended on June 30 this year.

GST Council, in its 42nd meeting, has recommended extending the period of levy of GST Com-

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tive only after significant international collaboration on evaluation of the risks and benefits and evolution of common taxonomy and standards,” she said.

While replying to a question, whether RBI has issued instructions, circulars, directions, warnings, etc., regarding restricting the issuance, buying, selling, holding and circulation of Cryptocurrency in India during the last ten years, Sitharaman said, “RBI has been cautioning users, holders and traders of Virtual Currencies (VCs) vide public notices on December 24, 2013, February 01, 2017 and December 05, 2017 that dealing in VCs is associated

with potential economic, financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks. RBI had also issued a circular on April 6, 2018 prohibiting its regulated entities to deal in virtual currencies (VCs) or provide services for facilitating any person or entity in dealing with or settling VCs.” She added that RBI, with its circular dated May 31, 2021 has also advised its regulated entities to continue to carry out customer due diligence processes for transactions in VCs, in line with regulations governing standards for Know Your Customer (KYC), AntiMoney Laundering (AML), Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT), obligations under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, etc., in addition to ensuring compliance with relevant provisions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for overseas remittances.

C H E N NA I , J U L 1 8 (IANS): With the global economic growth slowing, Morgan Stanley in its research report has revised India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimates to 7.2 per cent in FY23 from 7.6 per cent and 6.4 per cent for FY24 from 6.7 per cent.

According to the report, the consumer price index (CPI) to average 6.5 per cent, whereas the earlier estimate was 7 per cent.

In its latest research report, Morgan Stanley said it sees three aspects -- slower trade growth, tighter financial conditions and changes in commodity prices.

While there are signs of moderation in exports, Morgan Stanley said the domestic demand will provide a partial offset with the support from government’s supply side response and the reopening vibrancy to help the informal sector.

The report said, the moderation in commodity prices and swifter correction in domestic food prices will improve the near term inflation.

Few states seek extension of GST compensation for 5 years

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NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended framing of regulations for cryptocurrencies. The Indian government wants an international collaboration if such a ban has to be put into effect, said Sitharaman.

“In view of the concerns expressed by RBI on the destabilising effect of cryptocurrencies on the monetary and fiscal stability of a country, RBI has recommended framing of legislation on this sector.

RBI is of the view that cryptocurrencies should be prohibited,” said the Finance minister.

The minister in the Lower House said that cryptocurrencies are by definition borderless and require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage. “Therefore any legislation for regulation or for banning can be effec-

Morgan Stanley revises India’s GDP growth to 7.2%

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Proud of parents-in-law: Sunak hits back over wife’s wealth LONDON, JUL 18 (PTI): The UK’s prime ministerial race frontrunner, Rishi Sunak, spoke of his pride in what his Indian parentsin-law – Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty – had achieved, as he fought back over media commentary around wife Akshata’s family wealth.

In a heated televised debate, the 42-year-old UK-born former Chancellor was asked about his wife’s tax affairs which had been in the headlines earlier this year, when she voluntarily relinquished her legal non-domicile status to pay taxes on her Indian income from Infosys shares also in the UK. Sunak was also confronted about his own US Green Card status, which he reportedly gave up after a few months in the Chancellor’s job at No. 11 Downing Street.

“So, I’ve always been a completely normal UK taxpayer; my wife is from another country so she’s treated differently, but she explained that in the spring and she resolved that issue,” said Sunak, during the ITV channel debate on Sunday night. “There is a commentary about my wife’s family’s wealth. So, let me just address that head on

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because I think it’s worth doing because I’m actually incredibly proud of what my parents-in-law built. “ M y f a t h e r - i n - l aw came from absolutely nothing, just had a dream and a couple of hundred pounds that my mother-in-law’s savings provided him, and with that he went on to build one of the world’s largest, most respected, most successful companies that by the way employs thousands of people here in the United Kingdom,” he said.

‘It’s an incredibly Conservative story, actually it’s a story that I’m really proud of and as Prime Minister, I want to ensure that we can create more stories like theirs here at home,” he said. The exchange was the latest head-on clash between the five remaining candidates in the race to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and new British Prime Minister.

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inadequate to deal with a situation he may gazette an order calling out the armed forces to maintain public order”.

This means that security forces gain the power to search, arrest, seize and remove weapons and explosives, and enter and search premises or persons.

Opposition leaders slammed the move to impose an emergency.

“Imposition of Emergency is an undemocratic draconian act. Peace loving citizens of our motherland

have the sacred privilege to exercise their fundamental rights in a democratic society. Long live democracy,” Leader of the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party leader Sajith Premadasa tweeted.

O p p o s i t i o n Ta m i l National Alliance (TNA) MP M A Sumanthiran in two separate tweets tagged media reports and wrote “’Ranil Rajapaksa’: Wickremesinghe’s Power Grab Will End Badly for Sri Lanka”, “Why @RW_UNP has become unacceptable to the country to succeed @ GotabayaR as President for the rest of the term?

The emergency order comes as Parliament is set to accept on Tuesday the nominations for the post of president, which fell vacant last week after Rajapaksa fled the country and later resigned. Rajapaksa is currently in Singapore.

At least four candidates, including Wick-

remesinghe, are in the race to become the new president who will serve the remaining tenure of Rajapaksa till November 2024.

The voting in parliament is to take place on Wednesday.

On Sunday, the acting president’s office said he had ordered the police to keep track of those who threaten and influence parliamentarians in Wednesday’s vote. The security around the Parliament complex has been tightened and all the entry roads leading to the parliament have been closed off with roadblocks, according to local media.

Besides Wickremesinghe and Premadasa, Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Dullas Alahapperuma, a breakaway SLPP candidate, are the other two leaders who have so far announced their candidacy to contest the vote in Parliament.

LAHORE, JUL 18 (PTI): Imran Khan has renewed his call for early general elections in Pakistan after a stunning by-election upset saw the former prime minister’s party wrest control of the provincial assembly in Punjab from the ruling PML-N, beating its arch-rival on their home turf.

Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party won 15 of 20 seats up for grabs in the politically crucial province of Punjab on Sunday, dealing a major blow to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his 13-party alliance led by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

According to unofficial results so far, the PTI has won 15 seats while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of Sharif has just four. An independent candidate also won.

The impressive victory

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in the by-polls has not only allowed the PTI to form the next government in Punjab, considered a stronghold of the PML-N. Lahore, the citadel of the Sharifs also fell to Khan with his party grabbing three of the four seats in Punjab’s capital city.

PTI chairman Khan has thanked party workers and voters of Punjab for defeating, what he called, not just PML-N candidates, but the entire state machinery, especially harassment by police and a “totally biased” Election Commission of

Pakistan.

Khan also thanked the PTI allies - PML-Q, Majlis-i-Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) for their support.

“The only way forward from here is to hold fair and free elections under a credible ECP. Any other path will only lead to greater political uncertainty and further economic chaos,” 69-year-old Khan, who was ousted as prime minister in April after he lost a confidence vote in Parliament, said.

The clear victory of PTI in the Punjab by-polls has turned around the number game in the Punjab Assembly, with Chaudhry Pervez Elahi now most likely to replace Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif ’s son, as the new chief minister of the province in the coming days.

3 people and gunman dead in Indiana mall shooting Ukraine war: Zelenskyy suspends

G R E E N WO O D ( U S ) , JUL 18 (AP): Three people were fatally shot and two were injured, including a 12-year-old girl, at an Indiana mall after a man with a rifle opened fire in a food court and an armed civilian shot and killed him, police said.

The man entered the Greenwood Park Mall on Sunday evening with a rifle and several magazines of ammunition and began firing in the food court, Greenwood Police Department Chief Jim Ison said.

The three people who died were in addition to the man with the rifle. The identity of the gunman and a possible motive weren’t immediately known.

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FBI agents gather at the scene of a deadly shooting, Sunday at the Greenwood Park Mall, in Greenwood. (AP)

nearby Bartholomew County who was legally carrying a firearm at the mall shot and killed the gunman, Ison said at a news conference.

“The real hero of the day is the citizen that was lawfully carrying a firearm

in that food court and was able to stop the shooter almost as soon as he began,” Ison said.

The mass shooting was just the latest to unnerve Americans in 2022.

Schools, churches, grocery

stores and a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois, have all become killing grounds in recent months. Still, the reality of America’s staggering murder rate can often be seen more clearly in individual deaths that rarely make the news.

Officers went to the mall at about 6 p.m. for reports of the shooting. Four of those hit by gunfire were females and one was a male, Ison said. He didn’t immediately know the gender or ages of those who were killed. The 12-year-old girl and the other injured person were in stable condition, he said. Police confiscated a suspicious backpack that was in a bathroom near the food court, Ison said.

The teachers, staff and students of Immanuel Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto with profound pride and jubiliation felicitates our Principal Dr. Vihuto Asumi for being selected as one of the “Top 100 School Principals in India” and was honoured with the “Principal of the Year 2022” Award by the “Universal Mentors Association” powered by the “Brain Wonders” during the “EduLeaders Summit 2022” held on July 8, 2022 at Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi, India.

The Immanuel Family wholeheartedly congratulates our Principal Sir for his recognition and achievement. We pray that God will continue to shower His abundant blessings upon you even more in the days to come.

“We are proud of you sir!”

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reported quoting the Ukrainian President. “Such an array of crimes against the foundations of the national security of the state... pose very serious questions to the relevant heads (of the two organisations),” President Zelenskyy said in a video address late Sunday night.

On the suspensions, Deputy Head of the President’s Office Andriy Smyrnov said that the President’s decision did not mean the dismissal of officials, Ukrinform reported.

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KIEV, JUL 18 (IANS): Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suspended the head of Ukraine’s spy agency (SBU) and the prosecutor general in the wake of treason cases in the two organisations. President Zelenskyy on Sunday suspended Ivan Bakanov and Iryna Venediktova. However, the officials are yet to comment on their suspension.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, we the Süngratsü Senso Telongjem Kohima, Süngratsülar Telongjem Kohima and Süngratsü Students’ Union Kohima would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. NUNGSANGTULA WALLING, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Mangyangkokba Walling for clearing the NPSC exam for the post of Assistant Professor (Sociology), under the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Nagaland.

We pray Almighty God grant her sound health, wisdom and success in her future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Bendangyapang Aier Aonaro Longchar President, SSTK President, STK

With pride and honour, the Yachem Students’ Union conveys our heartiest congratulations to: 1) mrs. nyulen. a. Phom, D/o Lt. O. Akum Phom and Mrs. Aphang Phom for her achievement as Assistant Professor, Political Science under Higher Education in the recently declared NPSC, CESE. 2) mrs. Y. hanna Phom, D/o Shri. Yimten and Mrs. Yongla, for clearing the Departmental Exam under Technical Education as Lecturer in English.

We wish both of you to excel greater and continues to inspire many.

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C O LO M B O, J U L 1 8 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday declared a state of emergency giving him broad powers ahead of the crucial presidential election on Wednesday, a move dubbed as an “undemocratic draconian act” by the opposition leaders amid growing demands for his resignation.

W i c k r e m e s i n g h e, who was sworn-in as acting president on Friday after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives and then to Singapore from where he resigned in the face of public revolt against his government’s mishandling of the country’s economy, imposed the emergency as protests

demanding his resignation too have continued in most parts of the country.

The government gazette dated July 17 imposing a state of emergency in the troubled nation was issued on Monday morning.

Wickremesinghe in the notification said that he was of the opinion enforcing public emergency was required in Sri Lanka in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community.

The 225-member Parliament is expected to elect the new president on July 20. The seat fell vacant after Rajapaksa’s resignation last week.

The president is empowered to impose emergency regulations in part 2 of the public security ordinance which says “(a) if the president is of the opinion that the police are

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OFFICE OF THE NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT 17th A/C CHIZAMI KUVECUYI. VENGOTA. KENIPE KEYHO. PFUTSUKHA CHIERO. KHRIESAVEYI. KHRIEVOTSO. SESOTE. VECUPA. ZELEDU. SHEKU. VEMENEI. VEDZUKHOO. KHROKUPE. VEZULO. NEIKHOZO. YIETHOVEYI. DAVID. YECUTA. VENEZO. VETSUTO. VENUYO. SHEVOTO. SHEVOVE. MUVESHEYI. VEHUKHO. WEKEDU LOHE. TSHEPEU. LOHE. NEIKOPE LOHE. NEIKHROTEU LOHE. ELA. KEZUKHWEU. KHROPE KAPFO. LASUH LASUH WEKHROPE RHAKHO. MESULO KHALO. POAVI LEA. KHWELHIPEU. DITE MERO. ZUWE KHALO. LHIPRE KEYHO. ACHE PURO. TEWEPE KHALO. VEZHOI LOHE. MULUSUYI GETSA. SHEVOTSO. GETSA. VEMUSU. THERIE. VEHUKHO KHAMU. SHEZOVE THERIE. VETSIETO THERIE. VERA GETSA. WEKUZO. WEKOLO VENUH. REKHWETE LACHU. TSHOLO LACHU. SWUYEPOYI. PURUDA. MHASHESA. CUVEZO. VEPONEYI. VISAZO RHI. RHEO DUKRU. ZHONYI KROCHA. VILU KROCHA. SHUKHO DUKRU.

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189. th th The consultative meeting of the 17 Chizami A/C of the NPF Party was held on 12 July 2022 at Tourist Lodge Pfutsero. In the meeting, the party unanimously decided to work under the visionary leadership of Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, President Naga People's 190.

Front and Shri Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu Honourble MLA, leader of NPF legislature and Co. Chairman UDA, Government of Nagaland. During the meeting, the house fully endorsed and extended its support to the candidature of its standing MLA Shri Kezhienyi Khalo 191.

192. in the upcoming 2023 General Election. The following Members had attended the meeting.

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SHEPO DZUDO. V/President Central Youth Wing.

43. KUHUCUYI CHIERO. Youth Wing President.

85. KROWELHI PURO. President Youth Wing 127. KEDUPELO THOPI. President Farmers Wing 194.

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ATOU LEZIETSU. Press Secretary 44. VEVOCU. Secretary.

86. MEDOWE THERIE. Joint Secretary 128. RHUVENYI ZHOLIA. Vice President 195.

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PHIZOTO Press Secretary.

45. VETAHU. Active Member.

87. VEZHOSA LOHE. Executive Committee Convenor 129. VILHOUSA RHI. Vice President 196.

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CIEFUZU CURHAH. President Phek Division.

46. VEZHOPRA. Unit Chairman.

88. NUCHOPRA NIENU. Unit Chairman 130. RHAVIKHO NUKHU. Active Member 197. th 5.

WELHIPE CHIERO. Working President 17 A/C. 47. THUPUVOYI. Active Member.

89. Kuhuzhoyi VEZHU. Secretary 131. LIAKHO ZHOLIA. Member 198.

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S.AKHO LEYRI. General Secretary COB 48. KEDUPE. Active Member.

90. VEKHOSA MEDEO. Secretary 132. ROKOVI ZHOLIA General Secretary 199.

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SUPOYI VEZHU. W/ President Central Youth Wing 49. THUNEYI HUZHU Active Member.

91. ZHOVEYI MEDEO. General Secretary 133. THEO DUKRU. Vice President 200.

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SOZULHI LACHU. Vice President Phek Division.

50. NUVOCU VEZHU. Unit Chairman.

92. VEKHUTSO NARO. Public Leader 134. BENJAMIN SHUPAO. Secretary 201.

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VEJOI. Member.

51. KUDUKHO. Public Leader 93. VEKUHU D. VADEO. Active Member 135. ZHONYO MOVI. Member 202.

10. VELI MEDEO. President 17th A/C. 52. VELACHO. Vice President Unit.

94. MURAMU D. VADEO. Secretary 136. VISAZO RHI. Member 203.

11. P.PAUL DUKRU. CEC Member.

53. CHOTHAVE. Public Leader 95. KUTHOSHEYI. Unit Chairman 137. VI DUKRU. Active Member 204.

12. NUVECHO VERO. Active Member.

54. VECUPRA. Public Leader.

96. RUKUZHO LOHE. Youth Wing Secretary 138. SEDEVINO POHENA. Secretary Women Wing 205.

13. VEKHOTSO VERO. Active Member.

55. SASU POHENA. Secretary.

97. PUSAKHO LOHE. Member 139. KHO POHENA. Active Member 206.

14. ZALEZO VERO. Secretary.

56. WEPRENYI LEA. Unit Chairman.

98. GROSHITO LOHE. Member 140. JONATHAN SHUPAO. Press Secretary 207.

15. WENYILO VENUH. General Secretary.

57. T. SALONYI DOMEH. Unit Chairman.

99. NEITELO RHAKHO. Vice President 141. PUKROVE. Active Member 208.

16. DEZELE THOPI. President Women Wing.

58. ZHONYI DOMEH. Secretary.

100. KHETO TARA. Unit Chairman 142. ZANUO Active Member 209.

17. NEIKHROPEU KEYHO. Active Member.

59. MOZI DOMEH. Member.

101. ZHIECHUNYI CHIERO. Active Member 143. TEISOVILIE. Active Member 210.

18. KEWENGULHIU Active Member.

60. KHAPIELO Member.

102. BELO CHIERO. Active Member 144. MESEWELO. Banker 211.

19. ZEKOTEU TSIDO. Active Member.

61. SHEZOPA. Member.

103. EYIKOTE WEZAH. General Secretary 145. KUOLIEVI Active Member 212.

20. DITEU KAPFO. Vice President Women Wing.

62. VEPOZO KHAMO. Active Member.

104. MESELO THERIE Press Secretary 146. VILU. Active Member 213.

21. PELONYI LOHE. Secretary Phek Division.

63. KHOSA RESUH. Member.

105. NEIKOTE SAKHAMO. Secretary Farmers Wing 147. ZAVILHOU. Active Member 214.

22. DEO. Active Member.

64. NEINGULO RUME. Unit Chairman.

106. PUKROVEYI. Active Member 148. NEISALHOU. Active Member 215.

23. NGULHIPE THELE. Executive Member.

65. KEDUTSHULHI ZHOLIA. Member.

107. ZAVEPO. Active Member 149. THUPUTO. Active Member 216.

24. SAKHOHU VADEO. Working President.

66. NUTHIZO ZHOLIA. Vice President Unit.

108. ZAVETA. Active Member 150. PHETHOSU NAKRO. Active Member 217.

25. YITHOYI Active Member.

67. NEITSOTE WEZAH. Secretary.

109. BESUHVE. Secretary Youth Wing 151. THUPUDO. Active Member 218.

26. DUVOTSO. Active Member.

68. WEDELHI KEYHO. Member.

110. KUNUPOYI CHIERO. Member 152. VETASUH. Active Member 219.

27. THUPUKHOI. Active Member.

69. VEHU THULUO. Unit Chairman.

111. VENU CHIERO. Active Member 153. NGORAYI. Active Member 220.

28. KEVECUYI TUREN. Active Member.

70. ZHONYI KROCHA. Member.

112. KUTO LOHE. Active Member 154. NUVOSA. Active Member 221.

29. MESEZULO ELAH. Unit Chairman.

71. RHEO DUKRU. Member.

113. POSHETSO. Active Member 155. THUPURUDA NIENU. Vice President 222.

30. NEIKHWELO NGATSI. Advisory Board.

72. THEKHRU DOMEH. Vice President.

114. SUNDAYVI VENUH Active Member 156. SHEKHOSA. Active Member 223.

31. LHIONYI PURO. Advisory Board.

73. ZHUNYO ZHOLIA. Vice President.

115. ZHOSAI. Active Member 157. BITO NIENU. Active Member 224.

32. LHITSHOPE LETRO. Active Member.

74. MEKHO ZHOLIA. General Secretary.

116. KOPETSO THELE. Active Member 158. SHESUHU. Secretary Farmers Wing 225.

33. NEIZOKOU THELE. General Secretary.

75. AKOLIE ZHOLIA. Secretary Division Vice President Youth Wing 117. KUVECU. Unit Chairman 159. BESUHVO. 226.

34. RUKUVE THERIE. Secretary.

76. KEWEKOLE ZHOLIA. Member.

118. ZHOVEHU D. VADEO. Active Member 160. VEKROYI. Active Member 227.

35. SHEHUTSO LOHE. Public Leader.

77. DANYI MOVI. Unit Chairman 119. KEKHWETE LACHU. Active Member 161. KROPADU. Member 228.

36. MUTHAYI. Public Leader.

78. NUKUZO CURHA. Member 120. WEKOLO VENUH. Active Member 162. VIKHOLIE. Active Member 229.

37. ZHOPOHU VERO. Public Leader.

79. SHEVEZO TSUTSO. Member 163. ZHONYO. Active Member 121. SASU RUME. Member 230.

38. KUVEYI. Public Leader.

80. KHOVE NAKRO. Member 122. SAZONYI Active Member 164. LIMO. Active Member 231.

39. MUTHAPO. Public Leader.

81. NGONYI LEA. Advisor 123. NUPOYI DZUDO. Active Member 165. MUDOVEYI. Active Member 232.

40. CHUVEHU. Public Leader.

82. NGUPI RUME. Public Leader 166. VEZHOHU. Member 124. PUCUHU THULUO. Active Member 41. VESHESA. Secretary.

83. DIZU LEA. Public Leader 167. NUSAI THULUO. Member 125. MATESU RUME. Active Member 42. CIEKROHU. Secretary.

84. VIKHRUTUO. Member 126. VIKHO LEA. Active Member 168. TSATHI DZUDO. Active Member

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Alobo Naga, special guest Z Kasheto Yeptho, students, parents and teachers.

extension of their music class room learning. They believed that every time a child goes up on the stage to perform, they learn how to face the audience, confidence, courage and also learn what to do on the stage. Alobo said that most of the parents love songs from ABBA, so in order

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might be because H. pylori infection is more common in people with type A blood.

That’s a bacteria that’s usually found in the stomach.

It can cause inflammation and ulcers.

Memory: People with type AB blood may have more memory problems than any other blood type.

A small study showed that people with memory problems had type AB blood more than any other.

Pancreatic Cancer: If you have type A, AB, or B,

Stressing on the importance of music in today’s world, Vitsu said that the students should have interest in music while also keeping priority on their studies. He also stated that the students shouldn’t neglect their traditional musical instruments but rather learn to play them with original songs.

Another resource person, Pucho reminded that during the olden days, people sang and played musical

instruments for merry making and during festivals with no wider scope but now in an advanced world a person can make music a career if one has the potential even up to the national and international levels.

The resource persons further stressed on the importance of traditional music instruments like Tati and asked the students to learn to preserve and pass on to younger generations.

your risk is higher for pancreatic cancer.

Your risk is higher if you’re type A, AB, or B. Molecules in type A and B red blood cells help certain bacteria called H. pylori grow in your gut. It can make you more likely to get pancreatic cancer.

Stress: People with type A blood tend to have more cortisol, the stress hormone, and may have a harder time with stress.

Stress boosts your body’s level of cortisol, the stress

hormone. People with type A blood tend to have more cortisol, anyway. So you may have a harder time dealing with stressful situations.

Malaria: The parasite that causes malaria may have a harder time attaching to type O blood cells. Type O blood may help ward off this disease. You can get malaria when an infected mosquito bites you. The parasite that causes it has a harder time attaching itself to type O blood cells.

Ulcers: Peptic ulcers seem to occur more often in people with type O blood.

Peptic ulcers -- painful open sores that crop up in the lining of your stomach or upper intestine -- seem to happen more often with blood type O. Blood Clots: People with type A, B, or AB blood

are at a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is when your blood clots in a deep vein, like the ones in your legs. These clots sometimes move to your lungs. Research shows that people with type A, B, or AB blood are at a higher risk of VTE. Life Span: People with type O blood tend to live longer because of a lower risk for cardiovascular disease. Chances are higher you’ll live longer if you have type O blood. Experts think your lowered risk of disease in your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease) may be one reason for this.

Fertility: Women with low numbers of healthy eggs are more likely to have type O blood. Your blood type can’t predict whether you’ll

get pregnant, but it may play a role. In one study, women with low numbers of healthy eggs were more likely to have type O blood than any other type. More research is needed to figure out why.

Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes seems to happen more often in people with blood types A and B. Type 2 diabetes seems to happen more often in people with blood types A and B. Experts aren’t sure why. More research is needed.

Stroke: Type AB tends to clot more than other types, increasing the risk for stroke.

Your risk for a stroke goes up if you have blood type AB. Doctors think that’s because it’s more likely to clot than other types.

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The Union wishes her all success in future endeavours.

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With immense joy and pride, the Yikhum Ekhung Dimapur extends our heartfelt congratulations to the following individuals for their excellence in various fields and for bringing laurels to the community.

1. er. R daniel odyuo, S/o Late Rhyüzamo Odyuo,for being promoted to Auto Engineer, Nagaland State Transport Department.

2. mr. Yanathung Kithan, S/o Late Mhademo Kithan for being promoted to Scientist 'B' Nagaland Pollution Control Board.

3. mrs. n Rose Kithan, D/o K Nzuthung Kithan, for being appointed to the post of Research Associate in Education under NPSC. The Ekhung wishes them the best in their future endeavours.

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FELICITATION The Yaongyimchen Village Council extends our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Limamanen Phom, S/o Shri. L. Chubanungba Phom and Smti. Mukphen Phom for bringing laurels to our community by securing the post of Assistant Professor in Zoology under Higher Education Department through NPSC. The Village Council prays that Almighty God continues to bless and guide him in his future endeavours.

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1. Miss chichanbeni N Odyuo, D/o Mr. Nzibemo Odyuo, for qualifying Asst. Professor (Education), through NPSC – CESE Exam 2022.

2. Miss Mhayano a Odyuo, D/o Lt. Adamo Odyuo for qualifying Asst. Professor (History) through NPSC CESE Exam, 2022.

The Ekhung thanks the Almighty God and wishes them both success in their future endeavours.

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ith a view to create better knowledge on the benefits, scope and profession of traditional music among the young students, the Vikehie Welfare Society (VWS) Viswema, Kohima conducted a rich cultural seminar on music at John Higher Secondary School Viswema on July 18.

The resource persons for the seminar were Ketobu Vitsu and Zholezo Pucho.

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eart Disease: Research shows people with type O blood have a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

There’s good news for O blood types. Research shows your risk of coronary heart disease tends to be lower. Experts aren’t sure why. Some think it might be because other types are more likely to have higher cholesterol and higher amounts of a protein that’s linked to clotting.

Stomach Cancer: A, AB, and B blood types are more at risk for stomach cancer than type Os. A, AB, and B blood types are more at risk than type Os. Specifically, people with type A blood are more likely to get stomach cancer. Researchers think this

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s the UK awaits its next Prime Minister, a documentary based on the departing UK PM Boris Johnson is currently in early development at a leading television network. The four-part series with the working title “Boris”, will feature hour-long episodes, reports “Variety”.

Broadcaster Channel 4, in a statement accessed by ‘Variety’, said: “Through a combination of rare archive footage and with access to those with intimate knowledge of Johnson over the years... will hear from both his friends and enemies to reveal his true persona.”

‘Variety’ further stated that the series explore how the seeds of political rivalry began in the corridors of Eton where Johnson beat former Prime Minister David Cameron to the role of school captain, his campaign for becoming student president at Oxford, going on to examining his rise to power, from becoming mayor of London to UK Prime Minister. As per ‘Variety’, Channel 4 chief content officer Ian Katz said: “However the story of Boris Johnson’s political career ends, he has done more to change Britain and the nature of our politics than any other recent political figure. This landmark series will try to answer the question of what shaped the boy who wanted to be king of the world and how he grew to believe that he could escape the laws of political gravity.”

The series was commissioned by Channel 4 head

to entertain and show appreciation to the parents, they did the ABBA tribute night as the finale of the summer recital.

The programme was graced by Class 1 Contractor, Z Kasheto Yeptho. The special guest maintained that music is one industry where they don’t need to

merican rapper Kanye West has decided to opt out of the Rolling Loud music festival, which is set to begin on Friday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

West has decided to opt out of the Rolling Loud music festival, which is set to begin on Friday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Festival organisers have confirmed his exit and have decided to put Kid Cudi’s performance in Kanye’s place making Cudi the headliner, reports Variety. News of West’s exit from the event comes just days before Rolling Loud is set to kick off.

The co-founders Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingle shared a statement with Variety, saying, “We were looking forward to Ye headlining Rolling Loud Miami 2022.

We spent months working with him and his team on the performance.” (IANS)

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usik-A (Alobo school of music), Chumoukedima branch orgainsed “ABBA a tribute night” at Chumoukedima Town Council Hall on July 16 as part of their summer recital. The school hosted their annual summer recital from the July 11 to 16.

In the 90 minutes show, the students from the age group of 3 years to 18 years came together and sang almost all the hits from the legendary group ABBA – Mama Mia, Thank you for the music, Super Trooper, Chiquitita, Fernando, take a chance on me, I have a dream, Waterloo, The winner takes it all, Dancing queen, GIME GIME, Andante, angel eye and many more.

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Australia last week as Sri Lanka went on to record a come-from-behind win against the world’s topranked team.

Pakistan had an opportunity to dismiss Chandimal when he was on 68, but Hasan Ali put down a return catch. Pakistan also unsuccessfully reviewed a leg-before shout against him.

The game was evenly poised when the day began, with Sri Lanka having a lead of 40 runs with nine wickets in hand. Pakistan knocked off nightwatchman Kasun Rajitha

early in the second over of the morning, but a 91-run stand for the third wicket between Kusal Mendis (76) and Oshada Fernando (64) steadied the innings.

However, after lunch, Pakistan claimed a few quick wickets to bounce back.

Yasir Shah dismissed Kusal Mendis with a ball that pitched well outside the leg-stump and then turned sharply and knocked the top of offstump beating the batter’s defence. The leg-spinner has taken five wickets in his comeback game.

Left-arm orthodox spinner Mohammad Nawaz was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, picking up a maiden five-wicket haul in the second innings.

At 235 for seven, Pakistan was looking to keep Sri Lanka’s lead below 250, but the tail hurt it.

Ramesh Mendis (22) added 32 runs with Chandimal for the eighth wicket, while Maheesh Theekshana (11) added 41 runs for the ninth wicket to take Sri Lanka’s lead beyond 300 and make things almost impossible for the tourist.

The host was not done yet as number 11 Prabath Jayasuriya added a further 21 runs for the last wicket with Chandimal.

The play was called off early, with six overs remaining due to bad light.

The Galle wicket provided a lot of assistance for spin bowlers as it usually does. Sri Lanka has been playing a lot of cricket at this venue recently, having played its last five home games here, and it made most of that advantage.

Nadal set to compete in Canadian Open MONTREAL (CANADA), JUL 18 (IANS): Spanish tennis stalwart and winner of 22 grand slam singles titles, Rafael Nadal is likely to compete in the North American hard-court swing, including the Canadian Open, as he has made his hotel reservations for the event which runs from August 8-14.

Nadal had aggravated an abdominal injury during his Wimbledon last-eight win over Taylor Fritz and withdrawn from his semifinal clash against Nick Kyrgios.

Nadal has revealed he should recover completely in 3-4 weeks to carry on with a “normal calendar” after that.

Canadian Open tournament director Eugene Lapierre has confirmed the Spaniard, who has won the opening two grand slams of the year -- Australian and French Open -- is expected to play in the ATP Masters 1000 event, according to a report in Tennis365.

Narinder Batra steps down from post of FIH president and IOC member NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (IANS): Former Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief Narinder Batra on Monday resigned from the post of International Hockey Federation (FIH) president, thus relinquishing all three top posts -- IOA chief, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and FIH head -- he was holding.

In a letter to the executive board of the FIH, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the 65-year-old businessman-cum-sports administrator, said on Monday, “Due to personal reasons, I submit my resignation from the post of president, FIH. Thank you for your support and guidance.”

Batra, who had ceased to be the IOA chief when the Delhi High Court on May 25, struck down the post of ‘Life Member’ in Hockey India (HI), on which he had contested the IOA polls in 2017 and won, also resigned from his post of IOC member on Monday.

Hockey at CWG: India aim to end Australia’s dominance NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): The phenomenal success at the Tokyo Olympics has ignited hopes of an in-form Indian men’s hockey team stopping the Australian juggernaut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Australia’s dominance at the CWG is a matter of envy. Since the game’s introduction in the quadrennial event 24 years ago, the world No.1 Australia has been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

Going by renewed optimism and belief among the Indian players, it appears the men’s team has a great opportunity to end

Indian players celebrate after scoring a goal against England at the FIH Hockey Pro League match. (The Hindu/File)

Australia’s gold rush at the event.

The Indian team, which won a historic Olympic bronze after a hiatus of 41 years last year, has improved by leaps and bounds

under Australian Graham Reid.

India’s best result came in 2010 at home (New Delhi) and in Glasgow (2014) when it finished runner-up.

The team finished fourth

twice -- in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur, where the sport made its debut and in 2018 in Gold Coast.

In earlier editions, fitness was one area which was a cause of concern but the current Indian team is considered one of the fittest sides in world hockey.

The improved fitness has translated into results.

After claiming a historic bronze in Tokyo, Indian men finished third in this season’s FIH Pro League behind Belgium and Netherlands.

And if the players play to their potential, there is no reason why the Indians can’t bring home their maiden gold from Birmingham.

But it would be easier said than done as competition in hockey at the CWG is pretty tough. Besides Australia, the Indians will also have to get the better of teams like New Zealand, England, arch-rivals Pakistan and Canada.

The Indian men are placed in Pool B along side hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana, while Pool A consists of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Scotland.

India’s chief coach Graham Reid is pretty confident about his team doing well in Birmingham.

“It is very difficult to predict what will happen but anything is possible (on

winning gold), because the gap between teams in current international hockey is very little,” Reid told PTI. “But we can’t control the uncontrollables. We can only control what is in our capacity.”

It is not that everything is hunky dory as there are some visible grey areas -like penalty corner conversion and defence -- which Reid needs to work upon ahead of the quadrennial event.

India boast a strong penalty corner line up in vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Varun Kumar and young Jugraj Singh but they need to work on their conversion rate.

Lewandowski’s departure massive loss for Bayern: Neuer “Both club and player showed that they respect each other. After all, we suspected that the transfer might happen. But when the time comes, it’s not easy to realize it. I think Lewandowski feels the same,” striker Thomas Muller told Bild. The German sent a special message to Lewandowski on his social media.

“Eight special years, a lot of goals and trophies. Ups and downs but always respect and a real winning spirit,” the 32-year-old said.

Lewandowski has already flown to the U.S., where FC Barcelona are on tour. On Wednesday, Xavi Hernandez’s team will play Inter Miami, while on Saturday they will face Real Manuel Neuer Madrid in Las Vegas. Accome Lewandowski’s suc- be strong thanks to his ar- cording to Spanish media, cessor. The striker joined rival. We greeted him in the Lewandowski will make Bayern from Liverpool FC dressing room very well,” his debut in one of these encounters. this summer. “We can still Neuer concluded.

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PORT-OF-SPAIN (TRINIDAD), JUL 18 (IANS): The West Indies recalled former captain and experienced all-rounder Jason Holder to the 13-member squad for the three-match ODI series against India to be played in Trinidad from July 22. Holder was rested for the preceding home T20I series against Bangladesh to manage his workload. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel that met here on Sunday thought it

prudent to recall him for the series against India.

“As we all know Jason is one of the leading allround cricketers in the world and we’re happy to have him back in the team. He will be refreshed, re-energized and ready to go and we can expect to see his brilliance on the field as well as meaningful contributions off the field as well,” chief selector Desmond Haynes was quoted as saying by CWI in a release on Sunday.

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PM Modi to interact with CWGbound athletes NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the country’s Birmingham Commonwealth G a m e s ( C WG ) - b o u n d sportspersons ‘tentatively’ on July 20 at 10:00 am, via a virtual conference. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced a 322-strong contingent for the CWG, including 215 athletes and 107 officials and support staff, TOI reported. TOI has learnt that the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) division has sent out mails to the CWG-bound athletes, informing them about the proposed interaction and to keep themselves available for a ‘dry run’ in the lead up to the event.

In his letter to the IOC president in Lausanne, Batra again cited personal reasons for stepping down from the post.

“Due to personal reasons, I submit my resignation from the post of IOC member,” the former Hockey India boss said.

While he had ceased to be president of the IOA on May 25, he also wrote a letter to the IOA secretarygeneral on Monday saying he was resigning from the post of president.

Earlier this month, the Delhi High Court had refused to stay an order which had directed Batra to step down from his post of IOA chief.

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The MVSU is honoured to congratulate Miss N. Abe Konyak, D/o P.W. Nyeiwang and Mrs. M. Neangmai of Monyakshu Village for having secured 12th Rank in the B.Sc. (Chemistry), St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, under NEHU, 2022.

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WARSAW, JUL 18 (IANS): Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer admitted that the team will miss Robert Lewandowski as his transfer to FC Barcelona is a “massive loss” for the German champions.

FC Barcelona on Saturday announced they had reached the “principle of an agreement” to sign the Polish striker. Neuer claimed in an interview for Bild on Monday that Lewandowski’s departure is a huge blow for Bayern, reports Xinhua.

“Of course it’s a massive loss. We know the statistics and we are aware of what he achieved here in the last few years. We will miss Lewandowski. He promised that he will return here to say goodbye, so I’m happy we will see him again,” the goalkeeper said.

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it. Only on a technical issue, we have issued a notice,” a division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said while issuing notices to the respondents, the Centre, and petitioner, former hockey player Aslam Sher Khan.

The bench was hearing the appeal moved by Batra challenging the June 24 order, in which he was restrained from holding the post of IOA president.

Aslam Sher Khan, who was a part of the World Cup-winning India team of 1975, had approached the court with a contempt petition against Batra, following non-compliance of an earlier court order on Khan’s plea seeking to quash certain articles of the Hockey India MOA whereby the posts of ‘Life Member’, ‘CEO’ and ‘Life President’ have been created, in blatant contravention of the National Sports Code of India (NSC), Circular 1975 and 2001 Guidelines.

The Naga United Village Ao Students’ Union would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to various organisations and individuals without whose assistance and participation, the ‘Open Spot-Kick Shootout’ organised on 16th July, 2022 by NUVASU would not have been possible.

Their contributions made in various different aspects are sincerely appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. However the union would like to express their deep appreciation and indebtedness particularly to the following: 1. Mrs Sashila Ozukum, Principal, Hope Academy ` 30,000/2. Mrs & Mr R. Atsung Tzudir, Joint Director ` 10,000/Economics & Statistics, Dimapur.

3. Mrs & Mr Moakumzuk Kubzar ` 15,000/4. Mrs & Mr Noklentoba (Changtongya) ` 50,000/5. Mrs & Mr Lanuchuba (Yimjenkimong) ` 1,000/6. Mrs & Mr Toshiyanger (Khensa) ` 10,000/7. Mrs & Dr M.Maputemjen Jamir ` 10,000/8. Mrs & Mr T. Imo Imsong ` 5,000/9. Mrs & Mr Taongnukshi (Merangkong) ` 3,000/10. Mrs & Mr Imsu Jamir (Longkong) ` 3,000/11. Mrs & Mr N. Meren Jamir (Molungkimong) ` 5,000/12. Mrs & Mr Lipok Lkr ` 2,000/13. Mrs & Mr Imnasangba Jamir (Merangkong) ` 2,000/14. Mrs & Mr J. Moatemjen Aier (Waromung) ` 3,000/15. Mrs & Mr Imtitongzuk Imchen ` 10,000/16. Mrs & Dr R. Imtionen Ao ` 10,000/17. Mrs & Mr Imnatiba, MLA/Advisor, Industries & Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship ` 10,000/18. Mrs & Mr Merentoshi (Molungkimong) ` 5,000/19. Dr Chubatola Aier ` 3,000/20. Mrs Chubanungla (Mongchen), Rtd Addl. Director ` 5,000/21. Mrs & Er Temjensangba (Khar) ` 5,000/22. Mr Toshimongba (Aliba) ` 3,000/23. Dr M. Nukshisangla Jamir ` 2,000/24. Mrs & Mr Saku Jamir ` 5,000/25. Mrs & Mr Yanger Lkr ` 3,000/26. Mrs & Mr Imotangba Jamir ` 3,000/27. Mrs & Er Kazukaba Jamir ` 5,000/28. Mrs & Mr Aoyanger (Khar) ` 2,000/29. Mrs & Er Lipokmeren Ao (Aonukpo) ` 5,000/30. Naga United Ao Baptist Arogo ` 35,000/31. Naga United Village Students Union ` 1,000/32. Mrs & Mr Jungshi Imchen ` 5,000/33. Naga United Village Ao Senso Telongjem ` 5,000/34. Ao Students Union Dimapur ` 2,000/35. Mrs & Mr Imna Jamir ` 1,000/36. Mrs & Mr C. Ramok Pongen ` 2,000/37. Naga United Ao Baptist Arogo Youth Ministry ` 1,500/38. Aoyimkum Students Union ` 1,000/39. Mrs & Mr Mangla Imchen DSO “Football 5 Nos” 40. Living Water, Naga United Village “14 Pack “ Above all, to the Great Almighty, the author of knowledge and wisdom, for His countless love.

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GALLE, JUL 18 (AP): An unbeaten 86 by Dinesh Chandimal put Sri Lanka in a commanding position in the first Test against Pakistan as it finished 329 for nine on day three in Galle on Monday.

Sri Lanka has a comfortable 333-run lead and should feel happy as no team has chased that many to win a Test match on this ground. The highest successful run chase in Galle is 268 for four by Sri Lanka against New Zealand in 2019.

Former captain Chandimal, the top scorer with 76 runs in the first innings, was a thorn in Pakistan’s flesh again, stitching vital partnerships with the tail.

He brought up his 23rd half-century with a single to cover off Naseem Shah.

Chandimal closed the day with five fours and two sixes from 121 deliveries.

Prabath Jayasuriya was on four.

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Mairaj Ahmad Khan (C) won India’s first individual gold in skeet at ISSF World Cup in Changwon 2022. (PTI)

CHANGWON, JUL 18 (PTI): Veteran Indian shooter Mairaj Ahmed Khan on Monday created history by winning the country’s firstever ISSF World Cup gold medal in men’s skeet here.

In the 40-shot final, the 46-year-old from Uttar Pradesh shot 37 to finish ahead of Korea’s Minsu Kim (36) and Britain’s Ben Llewellin (26), who won the silver and bronze respectively.

The shooter shot 119/125 over two days of qualifying before coming through in a five-way shootoff enroute his maiden individual gold. The two-time Olympian, who is the oldest member of the Indian contingent in Changwon this year, had won a silver at the 2016 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro.

Earlier in the day, the trio of Anjum Moudgil, Ashi Chouksey, and Sift Kaur Samra won bronze in the women’s 50m rifle 3P team event.

The Indians outplayed the Austrian team of Sheileen Waibel, Nadine Ungerank, and Rebecca Koeck 16-6 in the bronze medal match to comfortably secure a podium finish.

But the day undoubtedly belonged to Khan. After finishing with 119, he found himself vying for two final qualification spots along with four others, including two-time Olympic medallist Abdullah Al Rashidi of Kuwait. When Shotaro Toguchi of Japan missed his eighth shoot-off shot, he was assured of a top-eight spot. In the ranking round he was up against German

Sven Korte, Korean Minki Cho and Cypriot Nicolas Vasilou for another round of 30 targets. He topped the round with 27 hits as Sven followed him to the medal round with 25 hits.

In other results, Vijayveer Sidhu made the ranking round but failed to advance to the medal rounds while Anish and Sameer could not cross the first hurdle in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol.

Vijayveer shot 584 in qualifying to finish sixth while Anish shot 582 for the 12th spot and Sameer 566 for the 30th position.

Mufaddal Deesawala finished 23rd in the women’s skeet shooting a total of 108.

With one gold and bronze on Monday, India remained on top of the medal tally with 13 podiums (5 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze).

SPORTS KDFA to hold trial on July 27 Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 18 (NPN): Kohima District Football Association (KDFA) will be conducting a selection trial on July 27 for the upcoming Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic 2022, scheduled to be held from August 22 to 27.

The trial will be held at IG Stadium Kohima from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Only players who are registered with KDFA would be eligible to participate in the trial.

Meanwhile as informed earlier, KDFA began its first phase of player registration and last date will be July 30.

Indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland would be able to register with the Association.

Forms will be available at Start Sports at BOC; 2K Hotel at PR Hill; Global Sports at Dr. KK Angami Complex Midland and opposite to Oking Hospital; Sports Paradise at Rüluo Market; Old Tata Parking; Flora Bakery at Aga Complex, High School.

RSA meeting DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Rengma Sports Association (RSA) has informed all the sport associations under Tseminyu district that there will be an emergency meeting on July 19, 10 am at RSU office Tseminyu Town. In this regard, all the associations have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Fraser-Pryce wins fifth women’s 100m world title EUGENE (UNITED STATES), JUL 18 (IANS): Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce dashed across the finish line first to lift her fifth 100m world title at the World Athletics Championships here.

The 35-year-old multiOlympic and world champion led the pack of Jamaican sprinters to sweep the podium in a championships record time of 10.67 seconds.

Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Shericka Jackson clocked a personal best of 10.73 for the silver while Elaine Thompson-Herah, Tokyo and Rio Olympic champion in the event, bagged bronze in 10.81.

American athletes won big on the third day of the 10-day competition, claiming four out of seven gold medals on offer on Sunday.

Grant Holloway successfully defended his 110m hurdles title in 13.03 seconds, beating American compatriot Trey Cunningham by five hundredths of a second. Spain’s 2021 European U-23 champion Asier Martinez finished with a

KOHIMA, JUL 18 (NPN): A three-month long archery coaching camp for girls in Phek district concluded on July 16 at Chozuba under Phek district.

Around 40 archers were imparted basic archery training under the guidance of archery coach Khosazo Thisa, Nagaland archery coach Hunezo Thisa and

Olympian Chekrovolu Swuro.

The free coaching camp was organised by district administration in collaboration with Chakhesang Archery Association.

At the closing ceremony, certificates were also given out to the participants while some of the archers were selected for the forth-

coming Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games to be held in the month of August.

Speaking at the occasion, Phek DC Razouvolie Dozo stressed on the need to take sports as a career rather than a recreational activity.

He viewed that games and sports were not just recreational activities like it

was in the olden days but to ponder on the need to look beyond to take sports as a career.

In this regard, he asked the archers to look forward at sports for a livelihood. He advised that sportspersons needed discipline, effort and consistency to excel in their area of interest.

He said the coaching

Stokes to retire from ODIs on Tuesday

DURHAM, JUL 18 (IANS): England all-rounder Ben Stokes announced on Monday that he will retire from ODI cricket after Tuesday’s match against South Africa at his home ground, Riverside Ground, at Chester-le-Street in Durham.

Stokes made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2011 and has scored 2919 runs in 104 ODIs, averaging 39.44, including three centuries and 21 half-centuries, and picked 74 wickets at an average of 41.79. He captained the ODI side during last summer’s 3-0 series victory against Pakistan when first-choice members were unavailable due to Covid-19 outbreak.

“I will play my last game for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham. I have decided to retire from this format. This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. I have loved every minute of playing with my mates for England.

We have had an incredible journey on the way.”

“As hard as a decision as this was to come to, it’s not as hard dealing with the

Ben Stokes

fact I can’t give my teammates 100% of myself in this format anymore. The England shirt deserves nothing less from anyone who wears it,” said Stokes in an official statement by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Stokes will be remembered for his Player-of-theMatch performance in the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s, where he slammed an unbeaten 84 to send the match

into a Super Over as England claimed their first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup title on home soil in the most thrilling of circumstances.

Stokes cited the workload of playing three formats in international cricket and giving a youngster a chance to make a place for himself as reasons behind retiring from ODIs. “Three formats are just unsustainable for me now.

Not only do I feel that my body is letting me down

because of the schedule and what is expected of us, but I also feel that I am taking the place of another player who can give Jos and the rest of the team their all.”

“It’s time for someone else to progress as a cricketer and make incredible memories like I have over the past 11 years. I will give everything I have to Test cricket, and now, with this decision, I feel I can also give my total commitment to the T20 format. I would like to wish Jos Buttler, Matthew Mott, the players and the support staff every success going forward.

We have made great strides in white-ball cricket over the past seven years, and the future looks bright.”

“I have loved all 104 games I have played so far, I’ve got one more, and it feels amazing to be playing my last game at my home ground in Durham.

As always, the England fans have always been there for me and will continue to be there. You’re the best fans in the world. I hope we can win on Tuesday and set the series up nicely against South Africa,” concluded Stokes.

History-making Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce bags fifth 100m title.

bronze in a personal best of 13.17, Xinhua reports.

On the field, two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser reinforced his dominance in the men’s shot put by winning his first senior world title in a championships record of 22.94 metres.

Two-time world champion Joe Kovacs and Josh Awo-

tunde finished the American podium sweep in 22.89 and 22.29 respectively.

E l s e w h e r e, To k yo Olympic champion Katie Nageotte edged her fellow American Sandi Morris as she cleared 4.85m with a single attempt for the pole vault gold. Morris cleared the same height with one

more try. Australian Nina Kennedy came third.

Brooke Andersen of the United States claimed the women’s hammer throw gold medal with an effort of 78.96 meters. Canada’s Camryn Rogers took the silver with 75.52m, and American Janee Kassanavoid pocketed the bronze with 74.86m.

China’s Luo Na finished eighth with 70.42m.

U g a n d a ’s J o s h u a Cheptegei, the world record holder, defended his 10,000m title after he held off all challengers on the final lap to clock a winning time of 27 minutes 27.43 seconds. Kenya’s Stanley Waithaka Mburu took silver in 27:27.90, and Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda claimed bronze in 27:27.97.

Tamirat Tola from Ethiopia stood on top of the men’s marathon podium with a championships record time of two hours, five minutes and 36 seconds.

He was followed by another Ethiopian Mosinet Geremew in 2:06:44 and Belgium’s Bashir Abdi in 2:06:48.

India consolidates third spot in ICC ODI Rankings NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (PTI): India has consolidated their third spot in the latest ICC ODI Team Rankings after the away series victory over England.

Rishabh Pant’s maiden ODI century and Hardik Pandya’s allaround heroics fired India to an emphatic five-wicket win over England in the third ODI, helping the visitors seal the series 2-1. With a rating of

Basic archery training imparted to girls in Phek district

Archers along with Phek DC and SP at the closing ceremony of the coaching camp.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022

camp conclusion was a starting point where the archers should move ahead into bigger platforms.

He asked the archers not to only aim for area or district level tournaments but target to play at the national and international arena to bring laurels for the state and country at large.

While Phek SP Vesupra Kezo said learning the basics of the game at the tender age was important to become a sportsperson and appreciated the effort taken to organize the free coaching camp for the girls of Phek district.

He advised the participants not to give up easily adding that in sports one cannot succeed all the time but rather learn from the experience to grow and give more efforts in the future. While demonstration was held for Indian round category to showcase their skills they have learnt over the past three months.

ATK Bagan sign Australian striker Petratos KO L K AT A , J U L 1 8 ( I A N S ) : AT K M o h u n Bagan have signed Australian striker Dimitrios Petratos to strengthen their forward line as they aim to fill the void left behind by the departure of Roy Krishna and David Williams.

Petratos who played for Australia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup will join the Mariners ahead of the new season and will bring in loads of experience having played in countries like Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Malaysia.

Petratos’ best spell in his career came at A-League clubs Brisbane Roars and Newcastle Jets for whom he scored a combined tally of 37 goals.

The 29-year-old is expected to lead the ATK Mohun Bagan attack alongside the likes of Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan and Kiyan Nassiri who are among the best Indian forwards in the Hero ISL.

109 points, India is three rating points clear of Pakistan (106) in the list.

New Zealand continues to reign supreme at the top of the table with 128 rating points, while England is second with 121.

However, there may be a change in the charts in the coming weeks as sixth-placed South Africa, currently, only seven rating points behind Pakistan could rise to fourth if they can

Football trial in Tseminyu DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Football Association Tseminyu District (FATD) has informed all footballers under Tseminyu district to register under FATD by July 30.

Players have been informed that a one day trial will be held on July 30 from 9 am onwards at RSA ground Tseminyu HQ for selection of team to participate at the forthcoming Nagaland Olympic - 2022 scheduled from August 22 to 27.

Only registered players will be allowed to participate and undergo the trail for team selection. The association will also undertake enrollment drive for conducting referee courses /exam at Tseminyu HQ. Therefore, interested candidates have been asked to get themselves enrolled to undergo the said course. The candidate should be a matriculate and between 18 – 25 years.

sweep their upcoming three-match series against England.

India could stretch their lead even further with a good show in their three-match series against West Indies, starting this week.

Pakistan’s next ODI assignment is in Rotterdam against the Netherlands next month, with Babar Azam’s team scheduled to play three 50-over matches during a five-day period.

Four nations vie to host Asian Cup after China withdrawal DUBAI, JUL 18 (AFP): Australia, South Korea, Qatar and Indonesia are bidding to stage the 2023 Asian Cup after China withdrew citing the Covid pandemic, with a decision to be announced in October, officials said Monday. China had pulled out in May as the host of the 24-team competition as it pursued a zero-Covid policy -- a strategy that makes staging sports events a major challenge.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) unveiled the new contenders to host the tournament after the deadline for submissions closed on Friday.

Australia are aiming to host the competition for

a second time, after staging it in 2015.

South Korea have also staged the Asian Cup once before, in 1960.

Qatar -- the 2022 World Cup hosts -- have staged the Asian Cup twice, in 1988 and 2011.

The tournament has never been held in Indonesia.

AFC will announce the new host on October 17.

The Asian Cup is staged every four years.

Qatar won the last edition in 2019.

Not Test cricket but future of ODIs look uncertain, says Pragyan Ojha NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (IANS): Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha feels the future of One Day International (ODI) cricket looks uncertain vis-a-vis Test cricket.

Ojha’s comments came after England all-round Ben Stokes announced that he will retire from ODIs following Tuesday’s match against South Africa. England and South Africa will lock horns in an ODI series which gets underway from Tuesday.

According to ECB, Stokes has played 104 ODI matches and is set to end his international career in the one-day format on his home ground at the Seat Unique Riverside.

“We were wor ried about TEST cricket’s future but the future of ODIs looks uncertain! In future we may see many crickets preferring to move away from this format #SomethingToThinkAbout #Cricketonkoo,” Ojha said on the Koo app.

Coming to Stokes, the

Pragyan Ojha

31-year-old’s ODI career will forever be remembered for his Player-of-the-Match performance in the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s.

Stokes’ unbeaten 84 helped to send the match into a Super Over as England claimed their first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup title in the most thrilling of circumstances.

“Three formats are

just unsustainable for me now. Not only do I feel that my body is letting me down because of the schedule and what is expected of us, but I also feel that I am taking the place of another player who can give Jos and the rest of the team their all. It’s time for someone else to progress as a cricketer and make incredible memories like I have over the past 11 years,” Stokes said in a statement.

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