20 MAY 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 163

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Covid deaths drop, cases rising: WHO

GENEVA, MAY 19 (AP): The number of coronavirus deaths globally dropped by about 21 per cent in the past week while cases rose in most parts of the world, according to the World Health Organization.

In its weekly report on the pandemic released Thursday, the U.N. health agency said the number of new COVID-19 cases appears to have stabilized after weeks of decline since late March, with about 3.5 million new cases last week, or a 1 per cent rise.

WHO said cases increased in the Americas, Middle East, Africa and the Western Pacific, while falling in Europe and Southeast Asia. Some 9,000 deaths were recorded.

Infections rose by more than 60 per cent in the Middle East and 26 per cent in the Americas, while deaths fell everywhere except Africa, where they jumped

by nearly 50 per cent. The Covid-19 figures reported to WHO do not include the recent outbreak figures announced by North Korea, which has yet to officially share requested data.

On Thursday, the authoritarian country headed

by Kim Jung Un reported more than 262,000 more suspected cases as its caseload approaches 2 million, a week after the country acknowledged the outbreak and scrambled to slow infections in its unvaccinated population.

Earlier this week, WHO

chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was “deeply concerned” about the spread of COVID-19 in North Korea, noting the population was unvaccinated and that there were significant numbers of people with underlying conditions that could put them at risk of more severe disease and death.

Tedros said the agency was working to persuade North Korea to share more information and to accept help including technical support, vaccines, tests and medicines, but so far had received no response.

In the Western Pacific, WHO said the biggest number of reported cases was in China, which saw a 94 per cent increase, or more than 389,000 new cases. After weeks of a sometimes severe and chaotic lockdown, Chinese authorities say they will allow some supermarkets, malls and restaurants in its financial capital of Shanghai

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to reopen under limited conditions next week.

WHO’s Tedros has previously described China’s extreme “zero-COVID” approach as “ unsustainable,” but acknowledged that countries are free to choose their own control strategies.

India logs 2,364 new cases; 10 deaths: India reported 2,364 new Covid cases Thursday, taking the total number of infections to 4,31,29,563. According to the Health Ministry, the active cases dipped to 15,419 in the last 24 hours.

India also reported 10 new Covid-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 5,24,303.

A decrease of 228 cases has been recorded in the active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The active cases comprised 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent.

LR&S deptt clarifies on charging of fees D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): A day after the Nagaland Law Students’ Federation alleged that some LR&S officials were “arbitrarily charging fees” for land verification/spot verification from the public while processing for obtaining NOC, Jamabandi etc., the land records and survey (LR&S) department has clarified that it has not authorized any surveyor to charge any fees.

LR&S director has urged NLSF or public to approach the office with proof and evidence if anyone was found charging extra fees so that necessary disciplinary action could be initiated. Being the nodal department for mapping and land surveys in the state of Nagaland, LR&S through its district offices conduct land surveys and prepare maps for the purpose of land acquisition, land Patta, etc, in consultation with the district administration.

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NIMSR project awaits deliverance Correspondent

Hospital

KOHIMA, MAY 19 (NPN): A report carried in Nagaland Post on Thursday has drawn attention of the department of Health and Family Welfare (DoFHW) including the state government as it highlighted the present stage of under construction Nagaland Medical College (renamed- Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research- NIMSR) at Phriebagie, Kohima district.

The project was supposed to have been completed by 2021 but appears to be dogged by various factors.

Nagaland Post had reported that the state government had received Rs. 170.10 crore from the Centre as 90% share of the project estimated at Rs. 189 crore with Rs.18.90 crore being state’s share.

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey informed the Lok Sabha in November 2019, that

Medical College Bldg

Sub-station Lecture & Library site

Boys & Girls hostel

Dean residence MS residence

Sports Complex

200 Sqm apt

100 sqm apartment (4 blocks)

the Central government has released the full central share of Rs 171.10 Crores for the medical college at Naga Hospital, Kohima in Nagaland.

According to Principal Director DoHFW Dr. Vikato Kinimi, fund was available with the state government and that so far the department has received Rs. 82.50 crore of which Rs.77.08 crore was utilised for the project.

He said the department has earmarked Rs. 154.33 crore out of Rs.170 crore for civil works.

However, the PD said the state government was yet to provide 10% share or Rs. 18.90 crore to the department. The PD informed that the department had sent a proposal to the government for release of Rs. 77.6 crore. PD also confirmed the report carried in Nagaland Post that the union minister of health & family welfare had not agreed to the proposal from the DoHFW to take up the construction works for the NIMSR during his visit to Nagaland.

CNCCI demands explanation Govt orders removal of check gates, barring interstate gates from Municipal Affairs Dept

Cong leader Sidhu gets one-year jail in road rage case

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has sought a clarification from the Urban & Municipal Department as to how municipal councils of respective districts were allowed to levy/collect taxes at interstate check gates on goods-laden trucks at rates based on the numbers of tyres on the trucks.

CNCCI in a statement issued by its chairman Dr. Kekugha Muru and general secretary Dr. Seyievilie Mor described the taxation based

NPF reacts to RPP’s invitation for debate D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Reacting to RPP’s invitation for an open debate over the state of affairs, the NPF has sought to remind RPP that NPF was not given any assignment “over the state of affairs or whatsoever”. NPF stated that the party joined the oppositionless government only to push forward as facilitator to the ongoing Naga issue.

As part of the oppositionless government, NPF said its legislator YM Yollow was given ministerial berth. However, NPF said he defected to the NDPP party last month. Therefore, NPF said that it had no knowledge in the present state of affairs and “dragging the name of NPF by the RPP is nothing but unfounded and irrelevant.”

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“Why media wants us to believe that mandirs or masjids bother us more than rising prices?”.

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no number of tyres as a “shameful system was found only in Nagaland”.

The CNCCI has demanded that the Municipal Department immediately stop such collections as there was no logic or reason to levy entry/toll tax when all requisite taxes had been paid by transporters during registration and renewal of truck licences, besides having paid trade licence and sanitation tax to operate transport agencies.

Lauds Dy.CM, Home dept for ban on check gates: Meanwhile, CNCCI ex-

pressed gratitude and support to the Home department’s order in banning all government and private check gates across Nagaland.

They said the ban was a long-pending demand from the business community on the government time and again. CNCCI said since most of these check gates existed without any relevance or validity but only for the sole purpose of collecting taxes and fleecing hard-earned money from the business community and transporters.

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D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): In a major development, the State government has ordered immediate removal of all police check gates, barring the interstate check gates.

In a notification issued through the home commissioner, the government has also ordered immediate removal of those check gates set up by other departments, including municipal and town councils, except the interstate check gates that could function up to May 31, 2022. The interstate check gates could function beyond that date only after obtaining a specific approval from the Home Department.

The order stated that this was done in view of reports of alleged illegal collection of money from vehicles at various check gates by organisations, groups, government agencies, private individuals, etc, and with a view to prevent and curb such illegal collections by any entity or individual.

The order ruled that if any organisation, group or private individual, had been set-up a check gate anywhere in the State or kept it functioning for whatsoever reasons, that would also be removed/closed forthwith.

And in the event of additional inter or intradistrict check gates required

for unavoidable reasons by any department, including the police, in any part of the State, the matter would be referred through the AHoD/HoD concerned with justifications to the Home Department for consideration. And only after getting prior approval, the check gate would be set up by the department concerned.

Further, after closing the check gate at any location, every department concerned shall have to dismantle and completely remove any temporary structure/building standing at the location.

As per the order, the

deputy commissioner (DC) in every district will constitute an “Inspection Team” comprising the ADC(Hq), Addl SP/ Addl DCP, DTO and DPRO, which shall be responsible for ensuring that there is no check gate functional on any road in the district.

The team will submit detailed report of every inspection being made to the DC for perusal and for taking action as required. The DC through the DPRO will ensure that the observations and findings of the inspection team and the actions taken, if any, are given wide publicity.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (AGENCIES): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Thursday sentenced by the Supreme Court to one year in jail in a 34-yearold road rage case.

The cricketer-turnedpolitician must surrender and serve a year’s “rigorous imprisonment”, the court said.

“Will submit to the majesty of law...,” tweeted the former Punjab Congress chief, who had participated in a protest on fuel prices this morning.

(Full report on p-7)

LPG price hiked by Rs 3.50 CTYO flays Dy. CM’s speech at CNTC meet WSBAK backs NLTP Act

NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): Cooking gas LPG price was on Thursday hiked

by Rs 3.50 per cylinder, the second increase in rate this month following the firming of international energy rates.

According to a price notification of state fuel retailers, non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs. 1022 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the State capital, Kohima while in Dimapur it was Rs. 1021.5.

Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 1,003 per 14.2kg cylinder in the national capital, up from Rs 999.50 previously.

This is the second increase in LPG rate this

month and the third in less than two months. The price was hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder on March 22 and again by the same quantum on May 7. Since April 2021, prices have risen by Rs 193.5 per cylinder.

Petrol and diesel prices however continue to be on freeze for the 43rd day in a row. The pause followed rates being hiked by a record Rs 10 per litre in a matter of 16 days beginning March 22.

Non-subsidised cooking gas is the one that consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12 cylinders at subsidised or below-market rates.

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Chümoukedima Town Youth Organization (CTYO) Thursday condemned what it described as “disgraceful speech” of the state deputy chief minister Y Patton at the recent CNTC programme.

CTYO through its media cell, alleged that Patton’s speech was “laced with malicious intent to provoke and create division amongst the Naga family.”

CTYO maintained that the open insinuation of nepotism and hatred by pitting one section against the other , while holding the chair of deputy chief minister was

“very unbecoming”. It said that such statement “must be condemned by all right thinking citizens.”

It also demanded to know whether the deputy chief minister was in the chair only for CNTC areas.

CTYO also wanted to know why was Patton indulging in favouritism and condemning and targeting other sections and areas, specifically Chümoukedima district?

It also sought reason for the deputy chief minister displaying so much angst against Chümoukedima district. On Patton’s purported claim that all developmental activities were concentrated

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) consultative joint meeting has unanimously affirmed to continue to uphold the stand of WSBAK on the need to safeguard and uphold the continuance of Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989.

WSBAK executive secretary Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema informed that the resolution was adopted at the meeting held with its council and executive committee members of six ministerial departments. WSBAK, the administrative head of (Cont’d on p-8) 174 western Sümi Baptist

in Chümoukedima, CTYO sought to apprise Dy. CM that Chümoukedima town was a cosmopolitan town inhabited by all Naga and non-Naga communities peacefully coexisting for decades.

Contrary to the claims of Dy. CM, CTYO said the greater portion of Chümoukedima district lay in utter neglect and shambles with the exception of the newly constructed National highway stretch. CTYO has, therefore, asked the Dy. CM to clarify where exactly the purported developmental activities were taking place.

churches, said the meeting was held in order to deliberate and review certain pertinent issues and policies affecting and influencing both spiritual and physical fabric and growth of a society that “chooses to be represented by the Christ-centered slogan, “Nagaland for Christ.”

At the meeting, the council and members of various ministerial committees also unanimously affirmed to support and propagate the reformatory Clean Election Movement of NBCC. It meeting also affirmed to foster and urge peace and unity among various tribal bodies and Hohos.

Dimapur airport runway waterlogged, flights cancelled Consultation with NSCN (I-M) on to resolve Naga issue: CM

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAY 19 (NPN): Flights to and from Dimapur airport were cancelled on Thursday after incessant rains during the past two days caused waterlogging on the runway. According to airport officials, the runway was inundated by around 60 mm of rainfall on Thursday. The officials said flights can land and take off only if water logging was a maximum of around 3 mm.

The officials also informed Nagaland Post, that Air India flight 710 that landed on Thursday could not take off due to water logging on the runway.

They said flights can resume operations by Friday after water logging is cleared. Besides the airport runway, vehicle parking

Air India flight landing on a flooded runway on Thursday (R) Passengers stranded at the airport on Thursday. (Citizen journalist Keviphrezo Mepfhuo/NP)

area in the premises were also inundated due to clogged drains.

Meanwhile, passengers stranded at the airport, expressed dismay at the authorities for not giving information about cancellation of flights on Thursday.

Some of them recalled that water logging used to be a feature in the past and lamented that the authorities ignored this aspect.

It was learnt that Air India has offered the stranded passengers with the option to either get refund for tickets or reschedule for next flights with no additional charge. It was also learnt that Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar was scheduled to arrive Dimapur Thursday but had to return to Delhi due to cancella-

tion of the incoming flight. None of the airport officials were willing to talk on whether adequate measures are being undertaken to prevent waterlogging at the airport runway.

Dimapur airport has become a busy terminal but it has fallen behind other airports in terms of modern facilities especially having an aerobridge.

NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (ANI): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday said that consultation with the NSCN (I-M) was underway to resolve Naga political issue.

Rio’s remarks came after he met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his North Block office along with members of the Core Committee on Naga Political Issue.

Replying to a question over the NSCN (I-M) issue, Rio told ANI that “consultation with NSCN-IM is on”. Rio, however, did not speak about the issue regarding his meeting with the Home Minister.

NPN Adds: Meanwhile, highly placed sources informed Nagaland

Post that the Centre was very serious to resolve the Naga political issue at the earliest.

Centre was of the view that the issue cannot be dragged on indefinitely, but needed to be resolved at the earliest.

With State assembly elections scheduled to be held by February 2023, as promised, Centre wants to resolve the issue before polls, sources said.

Centre was also aware that the Election Commission cannot indefinitely postpone the State polls as it was a Constitutional mandate to conduct elections in a time bound manner.

Meanwhile, there were also talks going about that “something could come up by August” this year.

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Awareness camp on ASF in Kohima

of pigs in their respective centres, he informed. Further, he urged the VFAs to remain vigilant so as to prevent the disease from spreading wider.

During the technical session, Dr Vikuolie Mezhatsu, VAS spoke on ASF, veterinary surgeon, Dr Elizabeth Yhome on Classical Swine Fever (CSF), Dr Atouzo Pienyü, VAS spoke on porcine reproductive & respiratory syndrome (PRRS) while Dr Khriesamhazo Rhetso, VAS spoke on field laboratory sample collection.

Earlier, the camp was chaired by DDDO, Dr Akangnungla.

Altogether 37 VFAs under Kohima district attended the camp.

Correspondent

KO H I M A , M AY 1 9 (NPN): An awareness camp on African Swine Fever (ASF) and other pig diseases prevalent in the state, was conducted by Chief Veterinary Office (CVO), under the department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) at the office premises, here on Thursday.

In the keynote address, CVO Kohima, Dr Rokozo Dolie said ASF affected all age groups of pigs and that mortality was very high with less clinical symptoms.

During such cases, the veterinary field assistants (VFAs) should immediately report any unusual death CVO officials with VFAs after the awareness camp on Thursday. (NP)

Farmers trained on chilli cultivation DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Khonsa block conducted a demonstration on “chilli cultivation” on May 10 at Moya Village. In a press release, ATM Khonsa block informed that during the programme, resource persons ATM Merennungba Imchen and ATM Takutoshi also conducted demonstration on cultivation practices of ginger and soy.

Earlier, a Pineapple Farm School under Khonsa block was inaugurated at Amikioro Village.

Minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir along with members of the NDPP 27 Mokokchung Town Assembly Constituency during the inaugural programme of the NDPP Youth treasurer office at Kumlong ward on Thursday. The office was inaugurated with NDPP flag hoisting ceremony by Mokokchung region NDPP youth president, Bendang Walling. (NP)

NEWS IN BRIEF PHED Kohima (UD) informs: Executive Engineer PHED, Kohima Urban Division, Er. Subongyanger has informed the public within Kohima Municipal jurisdiction that water supply would be briefly interrupted on May 20-21 for maintenance work at Water Treatment Plant Jotsoma. The EE has informed that the initiative has to be taken up in the interest of the general public and further regretted for the inconvenience. EE said the water supply would resume from May 21 onwards.

DRSU consultative meeting: Dimapur Rengma Students’ Union has convened its 4th combined consultative meeting with advisors, seniors, and area representatives on May 21, 11 a.m. at the residence of G.K Rengma. All concerned have been asked to attend the meeting.

KDGBA notifies: Kohima District GBs’ Association on April 7, inducted the then president Vineipra Pienyü and secretary Savi Kipu as representatives of Kohima district in the Nagaland GB Federation.

KDGBA stated that another meeting was held on May 12 where the charge for KDGBA was handed over to president Zakie Gwirie and general secretary Phoukuozetuo Vizo. KDGBA affirmed to support the decision of majority in electing the new officer bearers of NGBF during its general session held at Phek in April.

PLU convenes seniors consultative meet: Phenshünyu Lowjvü Union has informed that the union at its 1st executive meeting unanimously decided to hold a seniors consultative meeting on May 28, 10 am, in the conference hall of the directorate of Social Welfare, Kohima. PLU has informed all former, seniors of PLU, retired and in-service officers and all concerned members to attend the meeting on priority. For participation confirmation, one could contact at +916909939155, +919863010361 or +919863278758.

Capacity building prog held in Kiphire Tree plantation drive at Chozuba DIMAPUR: Nagaland Education Project: The Lighthouse (NECTAR) organised a capacity building on Performance Incentive Grants (PIG) for School Management Committees (SMC) and School Management & Development Committee (SMDCs) at EBRC Hall, Kiphire district, on Thursday.

In a press release, district project assistant, Kiphire, T. Lemteshi informed that during the programme, state project coordinator, Project Management Unit, Visato and his team oriented the participants on PIG and PIG proposal making.

PMU also briefed on Environment and Social Responsibil-

ity, Financial & Procurement Management, Monitoring & Reporting Templates.

Meanwhile, EAC Kiphire Ane Khieye, EAC Pungro Nuhuta Tunyi and ADC Seyochung Renbemo Ezung in their speeches highlighted how the education system in Kiphire could be effectively improved through active community participation.

In this regard, they called for sincere participation from the community in reshaping the education system in the district.

Further, they advised the SMCs and SMDCs to have sound results of PIG in order for the remaining schools to follow the good examples.

DIMAPUR: In commemoration of “World Environment Day 2022”, ADC Chozuba has informed that the sub-division will organise a “mega tree plantation” on the theme, “One Person, One Tree” along with Phek district on June 4. The ADC has directed all village council chairman/VCMs under the sub-division to identify the areas/ village approach roads/ agri-link roads, etc. and carry out tree plantation in their respective village within a minimum of one third of the population of the village.

ADC said the tree saplings shall be arranged/ managed by the concerned village council. All administrative circles head of offices under the Chozuba sub-division have been directed to identify the areas/ stretch of roads where the plantation was to be carried out and intimate the same to the sub-committee, mega tree plantation and also submit the appropriate requirement of tree sapling for their respective office/ areas simultaneously.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN LOVING MEMORY OF

LT. PELELHOUBEI ABRAHAM GWIRIE

Born : 28/08/1980 – Died : 14/05/2022 We, the family members of Lt. Joseph Chishi would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the relatives, friends, neighbours, churches, unions, organizations, individuals and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially at the time of his illness and demise.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each individual by name but we pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, son, daughters and relatives.

1ST DeaTh anniverSary

Born on : 15.12.1969 – Died on: 16.05.2022 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Pelelhoubei Abraham Gwirie would like to thank relatives, friends, neighbours, well wishers, Sechü Zubza Village Council, St. Maria Goretti Church Sechü Zubza, Staff and Students of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Sechü Zubza and different organizations and clubs for their generosity and support shown in different capacities during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father.

Our sincere thanks to Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Joseph Nellisseril SDB and all the parishioners for performing and participating in the Funeral rites.

We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone individually. We are ever grateful and will remain indebted to you all. We pray and believe that the Lord Almighty bless you all abundantly.

LOVING WIFE AND FAMILY MEMBERS

In remembrance of

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Lt. Mrs Kikrukhrie-ü Sote

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Died on: 20.05.2021

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LT. K. IToKHu CHopHI

To the one who loved us dearly Until we meet again in eternity, you are fondly cherished in our hearts and memories as our mother, grandmother and friend

In RemembRance

20-05-2021

It's been one year since we lost you father. Though we are learning to live without you, you are quietly missed and remembered everyday which will never be erased from us. dp-2289/22

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Loving Wife, Daughter, Sons, Son in law & Grandson

Dear LEUPEU, Ten long years have passed since you were separated from us on this day, but your presence is felt every moment in our hearts. Gone are the days we used to share but in our hearts you're always there. The gates of memory will never close, we miss you more than anyone knows with tender love and deep regret. We who love you will never forget you. Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent the voice we loved to hear too far away from sight or speech, but not too far for love to reach. We fondly remember you today.

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 20

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm

34 23

Partly sunny

29 21

Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots

29 23

Aizawl Imphal

A t-storm around in the a.m.

Itanagar Occasional morning rain

29 20 25 21

Shillong

Clouds and sun with a t-storm

Kohima

Some sun with a thunderstorm 24 17

Dimapur A stray thunderstorm

23 16 28 21

A thunderstorm in spots

25 17

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

19 14

Mkg Wokha

A t-storm around in the a.m.

23 19

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in the morning 23 15

Kohima DTF discusses plastic ban

DIMAPUR: Kohima District Task Force (DTF) for implementation of “total ban on all single-use plastic in Nagaland” Thursday held a meeting in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, to discuss the ban of identified Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) items w.e.f. July 1.

According to a DIPR report, chairperson of the meeting, DC Kohima Gregory Thejawelie informed that the notification was issued to eradicate the menace of plastic and the serious environmental and ecological challenges posed by the rampant use of plastics.

With regard to the implementation, DC said the DTF carried out several initiatives in the form of sensitisation and awareness programmes and also conducted surprise checking on banned plastic items in the district in 2019.

He, however said that the programmes could not be continued owing to the pandemic. He noted that the conduct of the exercises resulted in positive changes to a great extent.

While stating that the task involved collective efforts of everyone, DC urged upon NGOs, Churches and other stakeholders to take the initiative in disseminating the information in their

DC Kohima Gregory Thejawelie speaking at the DTF meeting on Thursday. (DIPR)

respective jurisdictions and platforms.

The members discussed how best the implementation could be carried out at rural and urban areas and decided to focus on sensitisation.

The meeting also dwelt on issues with regard to the implementation and decided to clarify matters with the government.

Meanwhile, the enforcement teams in the district headquarters, subdivisional and village levels have been reminded to strictly monitor and function as squads for vigilance and ensure the imposing of identified plastic ban items in any form once the implementation comes into effect.

The meeting was attended by government officials, DDK, AYO, AWO, ASU, KVYO, KVSU, KCCI,

NCS probationers call on CEO

NCS (probationers) of 2020 batch along with CEO Nagaland V. Shashank Shekhar on Thursday.

DIMAPUR: NCS probationers of 2020 batch Thursday called on Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nagaland, V. Shashank Shekhar at the CEO office, wherein the CEO shared about the very important role played by administrative officers in the conduct of elections.

A press release by CEO Nagaland office stated that Shekhar said elections are at the heart of a democratic system of government adopted by India through the constitution.

Additional CEO Ruokuovituo Khezhie, joint CEO Awa Lorin and other officials were also present. The probationers were accompanied by assistant commissioner from the commissioner’s office, Lemlila.

During the meeting, the NCS probationers, Viketoulie Metha, Merishan Ezung, Er. Kilangtemsu, Dr. Samuel Akho Konyak P, Joshua Tikhir, Pauding Disuang were briefed about various programmes/activities of the CEOs’ office

like Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), Electoral Registration Officer’s Network (ERONET), handling of Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs)/ Voters Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) and various IT initiatives of the Election Commission of India.

They were also briefed about the various administrative and legal aspects related to the conduct of elections, informed CEO office.

Green Team Kohima, ACU, ACRCC, KBYF, and KTPF. Immediate ban on SUPs imposed in Tuensang The additional deputy commissioner (ADC) and administrator Tuensang Town Council (TTC) Thungchanbemo Tungoe has notified ban on SUPs within the limit of TTC with immediate effect.

According to a DIPR report, ADC informed that SUP products will be totally banned within the districtAll carry bags, with or without handles, irrespective of thickness and size; plastic cutlery including plates, plastic cups, straws, trays, etc.; cutlery and other decorative made of Styrofoam; polythene; nylon and polyvinyl-chlorides.

ADC informed every individual, institution/ commercial establishment,

Phek police personnel and officers along with speakers at the conference.

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Additional SP, R. Tochumong Chang also stressed on how police officers should be more pro-active in their investigation so that justice may be given to the victims.

The house also discussed on the ongoing pending cases, where the SP and additional SP directed the police officers to complete the investigations without delay.

Meanwhile, Zheviholi Swu highlighted the loopholes found during the investigation process,

which she said, hampered the case of the prosecution in the court.

She apprised that the signatures of the seizure witness and arrest witness should be signed at place of occurrence and not at the police station.

The assistant public prosecutor said non-examination of independent witness had “seriously impaired” the credibility of the prosecution case.

Further, she briefed the police officers on judgment passed by the su-

educational institution, office, hotel, shop, restaurant, religious institutions, industrial establishments, banquet halls, etc., to abide by the total ban and warned that any breach will be liable for penal action along with fine amounting to Rs. 2000.

Further, Tungoe informed that the manufacture of SUPs below 120 microns in thickness w.e.f. September 30 and manufacture of non-woven plastic carry bags shall not be less than 60 gram per square meter w.e.f. September 30.

He also added that manufacture of the following items will be banned completely July 1 onwardsearbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, and polystyrene for decoration. Plastic cups, glasses, cutlery such as forks, spoons, knives, straws, trays, wrapping or packaging films around sweet boxes, invitation cards, and cigarette packets, and plastic or polyvinyl chloride banners not less than 100 microns.

To oversee the adherence of the public in general to the ban, ADC said the inspector and officials of TTC have been authorised to carry out inspections and levy fines against defaulters.

Cooperate with government for development: Haiying

H. Haiying with DC Noklak Hiazu Meru and other dignitaries after unveiling the plaque. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Advisor for Prisons, Printing & Stationery, H. Haiying has urged the people to unite and extend cooperation to the state government for development.

According to a DIPR report, Haiying said this while inaugurating the community cum multi-purpose hall on May 19 at New Pangsha Village.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Haiying said, “All the developments cannot come at once but they’ll gradually come if the people unite together and cooperate with the government.”

He also appreciated the

stakeholders, leaders, elders and construction workers for the successful completion of the building and urged the people to take ownership of the building.

He also mentioned that International Trade Centre (ITC) Dan has much potential and that communication was essential to progress in every sphere.

Meanwhile, deputy commissioner, Noklak, Hiazu Meru expressed hope that ITC Dan would become the gateway of the Noklak district.

He said look east policy/act east policy, an important policy of the

government, would cross the ITC Dan and therefore requested all to give full cooperation to the government and get all benefits from the government.

KTC president, M. Thangou, head GB, New Pangsha Pape, VCC Noklak village Panpan, head GB Wonsoi Putchong, and VCC Pangsha old L. Thango also spoke during the occasion.

The building was dedicated with a prayer by Pastor, Wolam Nyukyan Baptist Church T. Tsuno; welcome address was delivered by VCM New Pangsha, P. Shingnya and vote of thanks by VCC New Pangsha, Pencho.

CUET-UG: NU State BJP Mahila Morcha attend national trg camp Bharatiya and Wokha District Ma- and personal life with of Railway, Ravi Sathe informs on DIMAPUR: Janata Party (BJP), Ma- hila Morcha president, upholding responsibilities director general RambMorcha organised Nzano Kikon. in both” was spoken by hau Mhangi Prabodhini, admission hila “National Training camp” O n t h e i n a u g u r a l B.L. Santosh and “signifi- Sushma Yadav Member

DIMAPUR: Admission to BSc (Hons) Ag School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University Medziphema Campus and BTech courses under School of Engineering & Technology (SET) Nagaland University, Dimapur would be made through Common University Entrance Test (UG)-2022 or CUET-UG 2022, which would be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).

Interested students have been advised to appear CUET-UG, 2022 by applying online only at https://cuet/samarth.ac.in latest by May 22, 2022 or as notified by NTA from time to time.

They have also been advised to keep visiting the official websites of NTA www.nta.ac.in and https:// cuet/samarth.ac.in for latest updates.

This was stated in a notification by varsity’s vice-chancellor Pardeshi Lal.

Phek police discuss loopholes, pending cases

DIMAPUR: Phek police organised a “crime conference” at SP office, Phek on May 17. The conference was presided by SP, Vesupra Kezo.

In a press release, assistant public prosecutor, Phek, Zheviholi Swu informed that Kezo in a brief speech encouraged the police officers to update themselves with cybercrime, POCSO, NDPS, IPC, Cr.P.C, JJ Act and to maintain principle and integrity while performing their duties.

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preme Court in Arnesh Kumar-Versus-The State of Bihar & Anr, which was held by the apex court to ensure that police officers do not arrest accused unnecessarily.

It has directed the police officer to issue notice of appearance in terms Section 44 (A) Cr.P.C to be served on the accused within two weeks from the date of institution of suits of the case when the punishment is less than seven years of imprisonment, and also directed the police officer to provide checklist as per 41(1)(b)(ii) Cr.P.C while producing the accused before the court, she informed.

Failure to comply with the directions, the apex court said the police officer would be liable for departmental action and liable to be punished for contempt of court.

Zheviholi apprised the police officers to include proper prosecution witnesses, expert opinion, forensic report, sketch maps, photograph and other important material evidence to support the case.

at Graces Resort, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh from May 13– 15.

In a press release, BJP Mahila Morcha informed that the Nagaland team was represented by state Mahila Morcha president and MP Rajya Sabha, S Phangnon Konyak, state vice-president, Mahila Morcha/social media convenor Tsachola Rothrong

day, which was graced by state Bharatiya Janata Party president of Madhya Pradesh, Vishnu Dutt Sharma as chief guest, national general secretary BJP, Dushyant Gautam spoke on history and development of BJP. Meanwhile, “Chall e n ge s b e f o r e wo m e n Karyakartas striking balance between political

cance and importance of media and social media” was delivered by national spokesperson BJP Nupur Sharma and former NEC Mahila Morcha BJP, Preeti Ghandhi.

Various topics were also covered by V. Satish National Sangathak BJP, Monaka Arora senior advocate, Darshana Jardosh union state minister

UGC, Smriti Irani union minister women and child.

Highlights of the three-day training included activities such as cultural programme, outdoor activities and group discussion.

Later, the valedictory session was graced by chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

WSSU prohibits Sümis against seeking donation

DIMAPUR: Western Sümi Students’ Union (WSSU) has strictly prohibited any Sümi from seeking donation/ financial assistance in the name of any student organisation within its jurisdiction.

In a press release, WSSU media cell has notified all business committee within its jurisdiction not to entertain any kind of donation without the consent

NSF to organise mass tree plantation drive DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) will be organising a mass tree plantation drive across the state as part of NSF’s 75th year celebration on June 4, coinciding with the World Environment Day, which falls on June 5.

In a notification, NSF general secretary Siipuni Ng Philo informed all the federating units and subordinate bodies to coordinate with respective Forest departments for mobilisation of tree saplings and other requisite measures.

All federating units and subordinate bodies of NSF have been requested to carry out the exercise at respective headquarters to commemorate the launching of NSF’s 75 years attainment.

Further, the federation has informed that compliance report along with pictorial proofs could be forwarded to the office of the Naga Students’ Federation, for documentation.

of Western Sümi Students’ Union.

The union has warned of strict action against any perpetrators.

Further, Wester n Sümi Students’ Union has informed all business establishments to report such incident(s) to the union.

One has been asked to contact – 8837302247/ 8787617507 for necessary information or queries.

State deputy chief minister, Y. Patton on Thursday, called on UP chief minister, Yogi Adityanath to discuss ongoing development models in UP, and progressive plans for overall development of the state in his second tenure. At the meeting, Adityanath assured a visit to Nagaland and hoped that a business connect could be fostered on mutual need of both states. (Dy CM media cell)

‘International Museum Day’ celebration underway in Kohima DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, Nagaland State Museum under the department of Art and Culture is celebrating “International Museum Day” under the theme, “Power of Museum” from May 18-21.

According to DIPR report, the objective of

the “International Museum Day” was to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among people.”

On this occasion,

school children have been invited for a study tour with the main objective to impart knowledge of culture and tradition to the younger generation.

During these four days, the department has informed that entries would be free for all the visitors.

Members of Ungma Senso Telongjem, Mokokchung held a prayer fellowship on Thursday, with its “octogenerian leader”, Dr S.C. Jamir at his residence during his visit to Mokokchung.

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Assam Police alerts OIL, ONGC of militant attack

GUWAHATI, MAY 19 (PTI): The Assam Police has issued an advisory to Oil India Ltd (OIL) and ONGC regarding probable subversive activities by banned ULFA(I) militants on their installations in the state as well as their employees, officials said on Thursday.

The two PSU energy majors have taken the security input “seriously” and already issued a series of “dos and don’ts” for their staff after meetings with various agencies such as CISF and AISF. A senior official at the Assam Police told PTI that a telephonic advisory was issued to the officials of Oil India on possible strikes, including kidnapping of officials, on its installations by the ULFA(I).

“During the monsoon, many places where the oil rigs are located become inaccessible. So, we alert the companies about the security aspect. This is a periodic and routine thing,” he said, without elaborating further.

When contacted, OIL

Oil India Hq in Duliajan.

spokesperson Tridiv Hazarika told PTI from its field headquarters in Duliajan that the company received “some intelligence input” from the police earlier this week.

“Immediately an internal meeting was called and chaired by Resident Chief Executive In-Charge. It was attended by senior officials of CISF, AISF OIL Security and other departments,” he said.

The meeting decided to sensitise the employees and officers on various issues of security and accordingly, certain steps were taken, Hazarika said.

“Steps were taken in response to the advice of the Assam Police on the movement of OIL personnel and the company operations.

People have been advised to be cautious regarding their movements for official and personal purposes,” he said.

A source at ONGC confirmed receipt of an alert from the security agencies regarding possible activities by the ULFA(I) against the company and its staff.

“We have taken some measures to protect our assets and people after due consultations with security agencies,” the source said but refused to share details.

On February 22, the Assam Police issued a letter to OIL and warned that “re-

liable intelligence input” indicated ULFA(I) was planning to carry out subversive activities in Dibrugarh.

On April 21 last year, three employees of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) were kidnapped by ULFA(I) militants from the Lakwa oilfield in Sivasagar district along the Assam-Nagaland border.

Two employees were rescued on April 24 after an encounter near the IndiaMyanmar border in Mon district of Nagaland, while the third was released by ULFA(I) militants after 31 days on May 22.

In April last year, two employees of the Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure were released by ULFA(I) after three-and-half months of their kidnap on December 21, 2020.

T h e d u o wa s k i d napped from Kumchaikha hydrocarbon drilling site in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh with a demand for a ransom of Rs 20 crore.

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Mizoram reports Fall ArmyWorm outbreak; 7 districts affected AIZAWL, MAY 19 (PTI): Mizoram reported a fresh outbreak of Fall ArmyWorm (FAW), a pest that damaged maize cultivations in several parts of the state, an official said on Thursday.

Director of Agriculture Department James Lalsiamliana told PTI that a report about the outbreak was received from some parts of the state on May 13.

Following that, agriculture officers in all districts were alerted to take steps to prevent the outbreak, he said.

The outbreak has affected 89 villages in seven districts, Lalsiamliana said.

FAW was detected in more than 490 hectare of land across the state where maize is cultivated, he said.

Mizoram has 11 districts and detailed information from Khawzawl and Siaha districts is awaited.

Negligible incidence of FAW was also reported from Serchhip and Hnahthial districts, the official said.

File photo of Fall Armyworm.

Lunglei and Mamit districts are the worst hit, he said.

While FAW was detected in 287 hectare of land in 22 villages of Lunglei, it was found in 93.6 hectare of land in 29 villages in Mamit district, he said.

In Aizawl district, FAW was found in 38.4 hectares of land, affecting 15 villages, he said.

FAW outbreak was first detected in the state in 2019, and a recurrence has happened every year since then during the summers, Lalsiamliana said.

The government is taking steps to contain the outbreak by providing pesticides and insecticides to farmers, he said.

Farmers have been instructed to use soap solutions, a concoction of salt and red pepper and also ash to kill the pest, he said.

Noting that FAW has a bleak chance of survival during the monsoon, Lalsiamliana hoped that the outbreak would be contained soon.

In 2019, Fall ArmyWorm damaged crops worth over Rs 20 crore.

Manipur Rifles CO suspended for Traffic on NH-2 affected by torrential rains in Manipur using battalion staff for personal work Correspondent

dences. “This is inhuman. I strongly condemn such acts of using sepoys as masons and other domestic work. I will not tolerate such acts,” said Biren, who also holds the home portfolio.

At a media conference held at his office complex, Biren said he had received reports of senior officers misusing lower-rank personnel.

Utilisation of personnel in his personal work came to light when raids were conducted simultaneously at three locations with the knowledge of the state chief secretary and director general of police (DGP) Manipur, Singh said. “I will not tolerate such misbehaving,” he said and warned that inquiry will be done for legal actions.

To ascertain the truth, he convened a meeting with top police officials and an IAS officer on Tuesday and raids were conducted

simultaneously at three locations, including the residence and battalion headquarters of the IPS officer.

The findings gathered during the raid revealed that police personnel were being used beyond the rules by the officer, said Biren.

According to the findings, some personnel of the unit were found working as masons and sadly one of them received head injury while unloading stones, Biren added.

It was also found that the battalion’s vehicle, a truck, was used to carry stones and sand for the purpose of constructing the officer’s private residence.

The CM said an inquiry would be conducted at the highest level to take necessary legal action against the officer. He added that a chargesheet would be framed and if required, the matter would be intimated to the home ministry.

IMPHAL, MAY 19: Normal supply of essential commodities in Manipur is likely to be hit as movement of goods trucks along NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur section) has also been affected.

A landslide that ruptured a portion of the stretch of the highway at Tadubi area of Senapati district forced suspension of heavy vehicles on the highway, the lifeline of Manipur, reports said.

However, the road damaged so far did not disturbed the movement of the light four-wheelers including passenger service vehicles and inter-state buses.

Torrential rains for over a week have also led to cracks on the highway at various places causing apprehensions to truckers taking the route for transportation of essential commodities.

T h e d eve l o p m e n t along the NH-2 was amid

A portion of road along NH-2 ruptured by heavy rains.

complete suspension of the transportation of essential commodities along NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam section), the second lifeline of the state, due to collapse of a bridge on the highway.

Movement of all kinds of vehicles along NH-37 remained suspended completely after the collapse of the Bailey bridge on Irang River in Tamenglong district on May 12 last.

Meanwhile, floods triggered by torrential rains affected more areas in the

state, particularly in valley districts.

Reports said that several areas in Bishnupur district of the state were flooded, inundating more than 30 houses in Nambol area of the district.

Residents of areas across Nambol and its adjoining areas including Nambol Sabal Leikai were under waist-level water following heavy rainfall and the overflow of the Nambol River.

Water entered houses

Top officers of Army, Navy, Air Force meet to Headmistress arrested for review preparedness in Eastern Command bringing cooked beef to school

Army, Navy and Air Force officers at the Tri-services conference in Shillong.

Correspondent SHILLONG, MAY 19: The Commanders-in chiefs of Air force, Navy and Army’s Eastern Command have decided to further enhance interoperability and synergy

between the three services, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday.

This decision was taken during the three-day TriServices Eastern Commanders–in-Chief Conference, held at the headquarters

of the Eastern Air Command here in Meghalaya, and which concluded on Thursday.

Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command, Lieutenant General Ajai Singh, Flag

Officer Commanding-inChief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral B Dasgupta, and General Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Eastern Command (Army), Lieutenant General R.P. Kalita attended the conference.

The meeting was hosted by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal D.K. Patnaik,.

“The exchange notes on the peculiarities of operations in their respective domains identify each other’s strengths and arrive at mutually agreeable solutions to enhance interoperability and synergy between the three services,” the defence spokesperson said.

During the Conference, the Commanders-inChief of the eastern theatre also reviewed the progress made on various operational and logistic issues since the last meeting.

Tripura CM allocates portfolios, keeps Home, Health

AGARTALA, MAY 19 (PTI): Allocating portfolios, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha kept key departments such as Home and Health to himself, as per a notification.

Saha also kept IT and general administration. Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma would continue to hold Finance, Power, Rural Development, Planning and Coordination, Science, Technology and Environment, as per the notification issued on Wednesday.

Ratan Lal Nath will continue with his existing charges -- Educa-

tion, Law and Parliamentary Affairs.

NC Debbarma of IPFT will continue as the minister for Revenue and Forest. Pranajit Singha Roy will hold the charge of Transport, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Tourism.

Manoj Kanti Deb was given the charge of Food and Civil Supplies, and Urban Development.

Santana Chakma was made the new Industries and Commerce Minister, besides she will continue to hold the charge of Social Welfare and Social Education.

Ram Prasad Paul was allocated

two more departments -- OBC Welfare and Welfare for Minorities, besides being in charge of Jail, and Fire Service and Emergency Services.

Bhagaban Das will continue to be the minister of SC Welfare, Animal Resource and Labour.

Sushanta Chowdhury retained his old portfolios -- Information and Cultural Affairs, Youth Affairs and Sports, and Drinking Water and Sanitation. Ram Pada Jamatia was allocated Tribal Welfare and Handloom, and Handicrafts and Sericulture.

at Nambol Sabal Leikai, forcing the families to relocate to safer places or take shelter at their relatives and nearby safer places.

Around seven families at Nambol Naorem Leikai were also shifted to safer places after their houses were inundated.

Roads were underwater and many schools have been closed down as even schools premises were inundated.

Overflow of Lairam River and flooding of the

AFFIDAVIT (Correction of Names) I, Shri ENITHUNG SHITIRI, S/o Shri CHUMZAMO SHITIRI do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath that in some of the documents including Service related documents my name and father's name has been recorded as ENITHUNG LOTHA, S/o Shri CHUMZAMO LOTHA. Henceforth, I herewith rectify and declares that my correct name and father’s name will be ENITHUNG SHITIRI S/o, Shri CHUMZAMO SHITIRI for all official references through Affidavit Regd. No. 2643/22, Date: 19-05-2022.

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AffidAvit dECLARAtiON

I, Mr. Winisanbo Kaurinta, S/o Heren Kaurinta, resident of H. No. 40/15, Ward -9, New Colony, Chumoukedima, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 171/22 dated 19.05.22 that my name in some of my documents inadvertently appeared as Winisembo Kaurinta, Winisanbo Kautintah, Winisabo Kaurinta, Winisanbo, Winisanbo Zeliang is the one and same person and that is myself. Henceforth I will use my name as Winisanbo Kaurinta for all official and other purposes.

DP-2300/22 Headmistress of Hurkachungi Middle English School arrested by Assam police.

GOALPARA (ASSAM), MAY 19 (PTI): The headmistress of a school in Goalpara district of Assam was arrested and sent to jail for bringing to school cooked beef for her lunch, officials said on Thursday.

The headmistress allegedly brought the cooked beef during the ‘Gunotsav 2022’, an exercise to evaluate the performance of the schools in the state, was underway between May 11 to May 14. She was taken to the police station on May 16.

Consumption of beef is not illegal in Assam, but The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 bans cattle slaughter and sale of beef in the areas where Hindus, Jains and Sikhs are in a majority or within a five-km radius of a temple or satra (Vaishnavite monasteries) or any other institution as maybe prescribed by the au-

thorities. Additional superintendent of police, Mrinal Deka said the president of the management committee of Hurkachungi Middle English School of Lakhipur area had lodged a complaint against the headmistress alleging that she had carried beef for lunch.

“We brought her to the police station on May 16.

After questioning she was arrested and the court sent her to judicial custody on the next day,” he added.

A case was registered under Sections 295(A) (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) and 153(A) (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) of the Indian Penal Code.

AffidAvit

I, Smt. K. Nengboi Haolai, wife of Shri Jangkhomang Hoalai, resident of Maova Village, P.S Medziphema, Dimapur District, presently Chumukedima District, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 7405/2015 dated 03/08/2015.

That, I have changed my name from Khupkhoneng to K. Nengboi Hoalai. That my correct name will be K. Nengboi Haolai for all official and other purposes.

DP-2288/22 AffidAvit

I, smti. sabalu, wife of No. 57932, Rank Rfn/GD, Name: Late Temsuyanger Imchen, serving under 5 Assam Rifles, C/o 99 APO do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and as such competent to swear this affidavit.

2. That I am the legitimate wife of No. 57932, Rank Rfn/GD, Name: Late Temsuyanger Imchen, who expired on 20th June 2021.

3. That my name is Sabalu and the same has been recorded in my documents including my Aadhaar Card and PAN Card bearing PAN No. ARNPN6201A. That while initiation of the initial documents/publication of Part-II Order of my deceased husband (Late Temsuyanger Imchen) my name was recorded as Sabalu Nuwiry in his service records/document.

4. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of declaring my correct name and further to enable me to correct my name to as Sabalu in lieu of the previously recorded name Sabalu Nuwiry in my deceased husband's (Late Temsuyanger Imchen) service records/documents before the concerned authority.

Verification I, Smti. Sabalu, wife of No. 57932, Rank Rfn/GD, Name: Late Temsuyanger Imchen do hereby solemnly affirm and aver that the statements made in the foregoing paras 1-4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief that I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and sworn before me.

Regd. No. 104 | Date: 19/05/2022 1st class Magistrate

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I M P H A L , M AY 1 9 (AGENCIES): An IPS officer was suspended for allegedly employing policemen for personal work at his private residence and using his office truck for ferrying house construction materials, even as chief minister N Biren Singh warned the police top brass to refrain from such acts, Times of India report stated.

PG Singsit, the commandant of 7 BN Manipur Rifles, was suspended by an order issued by the Manipur personnel and administrative reforms department on Tuesday “in exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 3 (1) (a) of the AIS (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1969.”

Chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday issued a stern warning to police officers found utilizing police personnel over and above their assigned official duties at their resi-

Sana Lake have also inundated several fish farms and standing vegetables and crops.

The heavy current water of the river had also swept away a bridge connecting Nambol Naorem with other parts.

People across the Nambol area are lacking drinking after flood water entered ponds which provided drinking water following suspension of operation of water supply schemes due to the floods.

On the other hand, some areas in Imphal East district headquarters including the DC office complex were flooded due to waterlogging and overflow of the Kongba River.

The offices of several departments located inside the DC office complex remained closed due to the flood.

More areas of Imphal West also inundated by the overflow water of Nambul River coupled with water logging due to bad drainage system.

be heard on Wednesday, but due to a lawyers’ strike over the remarks of a special secretary-level official, the hearings could not be held.

The strike call was given by the Banaras Bar Association and the Central Bar Association and the hearing was scheduled on the same on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Rekha Pathak, Manju Vyas and Sita Sahu had filed an application in the court, stating that there is a basement in the wall on the east side of the place where a Shivling is situated, which

No decision yet on joining BJP or AAP: Hardik Patel

1 killed, six injured as fire breaks out at Delhi factory

NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): A 42-year-old man was killed and six others injured after a fire broke out at a factory in northeast Delhi’s Mustafabad area on Thursday, officials said.

A call about the blaze was received at 12.17 pm following which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, officials said.

The police said Inderjeet Pandey, a resident of Pusta Sonia Vihar, succumbed to burn injuries.

He was worker at the factory, a senior police officer said.

The blaze was brought under control at 1 pm, fire

department officials said.

“The fire broke out on the first floor of a factory manufacturing electric items (inverter, stablizer etc), injuring seven persons who were rushed to the GTB Hospital.

“Of them, one person was declared dead and another person is in serious condition. The building is spread over an area of about 200 square yards,” Fire Department Director Atul Garg said.

The police said the fire broke out at a factory on street number-23 of New Mustafabad which comes under Dayalpur police station.

US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues meets Dalai Lama

“Even after making it impossible for about two crore families to refill cylinders for a second time, Modi government’s fuel loot continues every day in small or big installments,” he said. The Congress leader also attacked the Centre over the fall of the rupee, which extended its losses

After hearing the arguments, District and Sessions Judge Rajeev Bharti allowed the revision on Thursday, meaning the original suit will have to be heard by the lower court now, an official of the court said.

“The court has allowed revision of the lower court order and had directed the lower court to register the suit as a regular suit,” District Government Counsel (Civil) Sanjai Gaur said.

Advocate Hari Shankar Jain, who is representing the petitioners of the suit,

Congress is now party of ‘bhai-bahan’: BJP prez Nadda

NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): The Congress is neither national nor Indian and not democratic either and has become a “bhai-bahan” party, BJP president J P Nadda said on Thursday in a sharp attack on dynastic parties.

Addressing a seminar on “Threat of Dynastic Parties to Democratic Governance”, Nadda said dynastic parties, where a person’s interest reigns supreme, lack ideology and are a threat to democracy.

While the Constitution bars any discrimination on the basis of birth, leadership in these parties is decided on the basis of birth and others are ignored, he said, bringing in dynasty-run regional parties in almost every state as well as the Congress in his attack.

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Uzra Zeya with Dalai Lama at his official residence at McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala. ma and Namgyal Choedup and the members of the US Special Coordinator’s delegation.

The Dalai Lama and the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues also discussed the rich traditions of freedom and democracy in the United States and India, it said. His Holiness

expressed his happiness to meet Zeya and emphasised the oneness of all humanity.

The Dalai Lama further said that despite it best efforts, China has failed to win over the Tibetan people and transform their minds.

Instead, he said, the thinking of the Chinese people itself is rapidly changing.

said, “The court has said they (the petitioners) have the right to sue.”

After the revision was filed in the district court, the arguments between the both sides -- Ranjana Agnihotri and her co-petitioners vs the Sunni Central Waqf Board and the Secretary of Shahi Idgah Masjid and two others -- on the admissibility of the suit were concluded on May 5, the DGC said.

The court had reserved May 19 for the pronouncement of the judgment on the admissibility of the first suit.

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DHARAMSHALA (HP), MAY 19 (PTI): US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya met the Dalai Lama here on Thursday and discussed the rich traditions of freedom and democracy in the United States and India.

The Tibetan government-in-exile, in a press statement, said that during the brief audience, Zeya expressed US President Joe Biden and the American people’s greetings to the Dalai Lama.

She also expressed the gratitude of the world for the messages of peace that the Dalai Lama espouses.

The meeting was also attended by Tibetan leaders Penpa Tsering, Norzin Dol-

said after increasing the price of the domestic LPG cylinder by Rs 100 in 45 days, it was again hiked by Rs 3.5.

After increasing the price of commercial cylinder by Rs 457.5 in 60 days, it has again been hiked by Rs 8, Surjewala said in a tweet in Hindi.

Advocates pose for photos flashing the victory sign, at the District Court in Mathura, Thursday. (PTI)

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NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the third Quad leaders summit in Tokyo on May 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the forthcoming Quad summit will provide an opportunity for the Quad leaders to exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific and contemporary global issues of mutual interest.

In Tokyo, Modi will have bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden, Bagchi said.

Mahila Congress President Netta D’Souza addresses a press conference regarding hike in LPG cylinders. (PTI)

and slipped 12 paise to 77.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday.

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Rupee, Petrol and Gas Cylinder are competing. Every Indian is worried, Do the PM-FM ‘care’? Gas Cylinder Now Rs 1,003 ‘Not Out’! On behalf of all the housewives -- Thank You Modi ji!” Surjewala said in another tweet.

Talking to reporters at the AICC headquarters here, Mahila Congress chief Netta D’Souza said, “If you look at the figures, diesel and petrol were subsidised during the Congress time and in the last eight years, this government has taken out Rs 27.5 lakh crore from people’s pockets.”

How can women run their households when they are plagued by rising gas prices, she asked.

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N E W D E L H I , M AY 19 (PTI): The Congress slammed the Centre on Thursday over the hike of the cooking gas price by Rs 3.5 per cylinder, saying the Narendra Modi government’s “fuel loot” is on every day, in small or big installments.

Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 1,003 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, up from Rs 999.5 previously, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

This is the second increase in the LPG rate this month and the third in less than two months. The price was hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder on March 22 and again by the same quantum on May 7.

Slamming the Centre, Congress’s chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala

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AHMEDABAD, MAY 19 (PTI): A day after resigning from the Congress, Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Thursday said he has not taken any decision yet on joining any other party, be it the ruling BJP in Gujarat or the new entrant AAP. Addressing a press conference here, Patel (28) claimed the Congress had no vision and that leaders of the party were biased against Gujarati people.

MATHURA (UP), MAY 19 (PTI): The Mathura district court Thursday said a plea seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah Masjid from the complex it shares with the Katra Keshav Dev Temple here is admissible.

The lower court which had earlier dismissed the plea is now bound to hear it.

The plea was originally filed in the lower court -- the court of civil judge senior division -- on September 25, 2020 by Lucknow-resident Ranjana Agnihotri and six others as the “next friend of Bhagwan Sri Krishna Virajman”.

They had claimed in the plea that Shahi Idgah Masjid is constructed on a part of 13.37 acre land belonging to the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust. They had demanded the mosque be removed and the land returned to the Trust.

However, the civil judge senior division had rejected the suit on September 30, 2020 as non-admissible.

The petitioners then moved the the court of district judge, seeking a revision of the order.

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Ahead of the Gujarat Assembly polls due later this year, Patel on Wednesday resigned from the Congress, claiming top leaders of the party were distracted by their mobile phones and that Gujarat Congress leaders were more interested in arranging chicken sandwiches for them. Asked if he would join the BJP or the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party, Patel on Thursday said, “I have not taken any decision as of now on joining any political party, be it the BJP or AAP.” Hitting out at the Congress, he said the party never speaks anything on the issues concerning Hindus, such as the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) or on the issue of a ‘Shivling’ (said to be) found in a mosque in Varanasi.

NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): Former Punjab Congress President Sunil Jakhar joined the BJP on Thursday in the presence of party chief J P Nadda, days after he quit the grand old party.

Welcoming him in the BJP, Nadda said Jakhar had enjoyed a special stature in Punjab that was independent of the Congress party and helped strengthen nationalist forces in Punjab.

“BJP is emerging as the number one nationalist force in Punjab. Hence it is necessary for all leaders having nationalist ideology join the BJP to strengthen the party and for a stronger Punjab,” Nadda said.

Jakhar, a three-term MLA and a former Lok Sabha member from Gurdaspur, became emotional as he recalled the five-decade

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VARANASI (UP), MAY 19 (PTI): A Varanasi court hearing the GyanvapiShringar Gauri case on Thursday posted the matter to May 23 for the next hearing.

Both the parties filed their objections and counter-objections on Thursday.

In view of the Supreme Court’s order to the lower court not to proceed with the matter till Friday, it fixed May 23 for the next hearing, Madan Mohan Yadav, the lawyer representing the Hindu side, said. Two petitions filed in the Gyanvapi case were to

Sunil Jakhar

association of his family with the Congress.

“It is not easy to break a relationship with the Congress that spanned three generations – from 1972 till now. We had been with the Congress in good times and bad,” Jakhar said.

Jakhar said the BJP had welcomed him because he had not pursued politics for personal good.

Jakhar had quit the Congress last week after lashing out at former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Twitter, saying that he was “not an asset” as portrayed by the party leadership.

A former Lok Sabha member, Jakhar was removed from all party posts by the Congress disciplinary committee following allegations of anti-party activities by certain Punjab unit leaders against him.

He also lashed out at veteran Congress leader Ambika Soni for her statement on the “repercussions of having a Hindu chief minister in Punjab”. Jakhar also held Soni’s statement as one of the reasons for the Congress’ drubbing in the Punjab assembly polls earlier this year.

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has been sealed with brick, stone and cement, while the basement in front of the face of Nandi is covered with brick stone sand, bamboo debris and the courtappointed team should carry out its work by getting it removed.

They had also asked for orders to the commission to report the length, width and height of the Shivling, besides to open the door of the west wall, which has been covered with debris inside the barricading, and to carry out its work there.

Accepting the application, the court had said it would hear the matter on Wednesday.

Another petition was filed on Tuesday on behalf of District Government Advocate Mahendra Pandey, demanding removal of fish from the water of a man-made pond located on the premises of the mosque and the shifting of the pipeline of the “wazoo khana”, which was to be heard by the court.

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Dichotomy of crime

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ay 21, 2022, will mark the 31st anniversary of a shocking and well-executed grotesque killing that snuffed out the life of an Indian leader believed to be on a comeback trail to power. On May 18, A.G.Perarivalan was released by the Supreme Court, the first among the seven incarcerated in jail for their role in the killing of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.

Perarivalan was awarded death sentence in 1998 but later in 2014, it was commuted to life imprisonment.

The release of Perarivalan also indicates that all the remaining six killers will be released. The three-judge bench of the Supreme Court invoked a section of the Indian constitution that grants it extraordinary powers “for doing complete justice in any cause” to release Perarivalan since he has already served over 27 years in prison. Perarivalan in 1991 had just completed a diploma in electronics and communications and was an active supporter of the LTTE. He purchased two 9-volt batteries, which were used in the bomb in the 1991 assassination. The court battle which had been raging on had the Tamils and their politicians playing appeasement politics by openly demanding the release of all the convicted killers.

The BJP has been consistently rejecting appeals to release them. The Court judgment was greeted with jubilation by the Tamil people and their political parties such as AIADMK including DMK, an ally of the Congress. However, the Congress leaders said they felt cheated. Congress only has to blame itself for playing opportunistic politics. First it aligned with Jayalalitha and AIADMK in 1991 but the latter backstabbed the Congress in subsequent years. It then aligned with the DMK, an unabashed supporter of the LTTE. Then prime minister Chandrashekar dismissed the DMK government on January 30,1991 under pressure from Congress and AIDMK for blatant LTTE activities. The DMK had come to power in 1989. By 2004 the Congress aligned with the DMK and shared power under the UPA-Itill UPA-II. The Congress was in power at the Centre from June 1991 to May 1996 and again headed the UPA-I in 2004-09 and UPA-II in 2009-14.

During these years, the Congress could have made clear that justice and law should be upheld but it dared not displease the DMK for political reasons. By not going against DMK, the Congress exhibited an finity of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds.

It is a fact that all the convicts have served close to 27 years as part of their sentence. The convicts deserve to escape life imprisonment and death sentence, if viewed through humanitarian lens. However, it must not be noted that the bigger picture of upholding the law should not be forgotten because India has a different stand on issues of terrorism on the international platform. If the killers of a former Indian prime minister by those who are either members of sympathisers of the LTTE, can be viewed from a humanitarian angle, then India may as well forget about demanding the extradition of Pakistani terrorist Hafeez Saeed for plotting the Mumbai terror attacks. Therefore, once all the Rajiv killers are released on humanitarian grounds, then India’s stand against terrorism will get diluted. Even Pakistan could use this argument in favour of Hafeez Saeed. The issue is whether the law has to be upheld under any circumstances or circumvented? Singapore upholds death penalty for drug smuggling even in the face of world pressure to release and pardon convicted drug pedlars.

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Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? —Romans 8:35

God does not keep His child immune from trouble; He promises, “I will be with him in trouble…”

(Psalm 91:15). It doesn’t matter how real or intense the adversities may be; nothing can ever separate him from his relationship to God. “In all these things we are more than conquerors…” (Romans 8:37).

Paul was not referring here to imaginary things, but to things that are dangerously real. And he said we are “super-victors” in the midst of them, not because of our own ingenuity, nor because of our courage, but because none of them affects our essential relationship with God in Jesus Christ. I feel sorry for the Christian who doesn’t have something in the circumstances of his life that he wishes were not there.

“Shall tribulation…?” Tribulation is never a grand, highly welcomed event; but whatever it may be— whether exhausting, irritating, or simply causing some weakness— it is not able to “separate us from the love of Christ.” Never allow tribulations or the “cares of this world” to separate you from remembering that God loves you (Matthew 13:22).

“Shall…distress…?” Can God’s love continue to hold fast, even when everyone and everything around us seems to be saying that His love is a lie, and that there is no such thing as justice?

“Shall…famine…?” Can we not only believe in the love of God but also be “more than conquerors,” even while we are being starved?

Either Jesus Christ is a deceiver, having deceived even Paul, or else some extraordinary thing happens to someone who holds on to the love of God when the odds are totally against him. Logic is silenced in the face of each of these things which come against him. Only one thing can account for it— the love of God in Christ Jesus. “Out of the wreck I rise” every time.

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In crisis-hit Sri Lanka, India holds all the cards

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Prime Minister overthrown, a besieged president, a central bank exhausted of dollars and a people gobsmacked by an unprecedented economic crisis.

Everyone has lost something in Sri Lanka.

There has been only one beneficiary: India.

Sri Lanka now increasingly depends on its northern neighbour for basic stuff like fuel, medicine and food items. The country has already been extended credit lines and currency swaps worth over $3 billion by India. New Delhi also continues to defer seeking repayment of at least $2 billion in dues owed through the Asian Clearing Union.

India has played a shrewd game till now and ended up with an exceptionally good hand, radically improving its bargaining power in Colombo. It recently sought a rapid finance instrument from the International Monetary Fund on Sri Lanka’s behalf. This was extremely unusual, observers said.

More importantly, In-

dia has also quietly been plucking the fruits of its efforts.

Delhi-Colombo deals In the past few months, Sri Lanka has finalised an agreement to share ownership of the British-built Trincomalee oil tank farm with the IndianOil Corporation. India has sought such a deal for decades.

India’s National Thermal Power Corporation is also going to develop a 100-megawatt power plant in Sampur, a strategic point at the Trincomalee’s natural harbour. This will give India further access to one of the best such facilities in the world.

In the past year, the Adani group has also been given a licence to develop and operate a port terminal in Colombo. This will be the first Indian-owned-andoperated terminal within the Colombo port complex, South Asia’s largest.

Under Indian pressure, Sri Lanka cancelled a Chinese company’s licence to build a micro electricity grid close to India.

Needless to say, China was furious.

In another crucial development, India and Sri Lanka have decided to establish a joint Maritime Rescue Coordination Center. It will strengthen Sri Lanka’s maritime disaster management capability, besides deepening the cooperation between the two countries’ navies and security apparatuses.

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center will have posts set up in every large Sri Lankan port and harbour, including Hambantota, which has considerable Chinese investment.

Island’s only ally Only a few years ago, India appeared to have been completely outmanoeuvred in this arena, with China emerging as Sri Lanka’s key strategic partner. Beijing was, till recently, providing the bulk of its foreign investment, loans and expertise for ambitious infrastructure projects.

Chinese companies signed enormous deals in Sri Lanka to build and manage major ports like the ones in Colombo and Hambantota. This deepen-

ing friendship, scaffolded

by Chinese state-linked companies, was deemed a strategic threat to India.

The unravelling of Sri Lanka’s economy – Chinese loans had little to do with this, popular notions aside – has, however, led to an abrupt and inexplicable dissipation of Chinese backing.

While China has been willing to roll over Sri Lankan dues, it has failed to offer fresh loans or any significant aid.

With its engagement with China and Japan now limited, Sri Lanka is now left with only India as a full-fledged ally, given that the crisis-hit nation approached even the International Monetary Fund extremely late.

On its part, India simply cannot afford to have its neighbour collapse into poverty and hunger. The humanitarian factor aside, stepping in with help provides it considerable leverage on the island.

No overt opposition While a sense of disquiet about all this is palpable among both the

general population and the country’s strategic affairs community, what is revealing is that there has been no overt opposition to India gaining leverage.

Otherwise, at the best of times, Sri Lanka has been suspicious about its bigger, more powerful neighbour’s moves.

“Over the past couple of decades, the key questions facing the Sri Lankan state have been internationalised due to comprehensive failures in domestic policy. Economic policy is now determined by an IMF programme, inter-ethnic relations operate within the framework of a UNHRC resolution and our foreign policy is at the mercy of a couple of countries,” said Daniel Alphonsus, former advisor to the Sri Lankan finance ministry. “Medicine, food and electricity are available because of Indian assistance.”

Shehan Wanidu Pieris, a student protesting at Galle Face, the epicentre of the ongoing countrywide protest in Colombo, was more direct. “We have bent over for the Indians,”

Pieris said. “If they ask the president for the clothes off his back, he has to give them up, that is how it is.”

Yet, such disapproval is being viewed as mere posturing. Being pro-Indian is not exactly a feather in the cap among Sri Lankans, so hardly anyone openly approves of Indian help during this crisis. One observer, who did not want to be identified, pointed to the country’s Buddhist monk community to gauge the mood. These monks, who have been traditionally influential among the populace and government, usually seethe at any indication of “Indian influence”. This time, however, they have been strangely silent.

Sri Lanka is increasingly struggling to administer itself. And India offers both capital and administrative capability, making it a very tempting partner.

But how far is India itself willing to go? More importantly, how can it extricate itself if things go off the cliff ?

Raknish WiIjewardene & Yolani Fernando (As published in Quartz)

The economic impact of heatwaves is steep

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ndia is feeling the heat in ways other than the rising prices. The ongoing heatwave, in which temperatures have shot above 45 degree Celsius in many parts of northwest and central India, highlights the rising climate risks and their attendant costs. Heatwaves, beginning earlier than in the past, are part of a changing climate whose defining features, in addition to the gradual rise in temperature, are an increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The human and economic costs of extreme heat conditions often go untraced and uncounted even as adaptation diffuses recognition somewhat.

Summed across the population and over time however, the costs are significant. So are the macroeconomic consequences. The current heatwave illustrates some of these.

The most obvious is agriculture where the government has just banned wheat exports, the latest and sharpest in a series of responses to the shortfall caused by the sudden rise in temperature in mid-March, a critical time for crop maturity. Expected yield losses are about 15-20%, production is estimated to be 6% less than what was initially projected (111.32 million tonnes), with some reports stating that the internal assessment is less (98 mt) and that the struggling public procurement could be half the original target. Wheat proportions in the food subsidy scheme stand diluted, wheat allocations to 10 states under the food security law have been cut, procurement times

extended, and quality specifications relaxed. Price pressures are never far behind output deficits and, predictably, wheat prices rose almost 10% year-on-year against 8.4% food inflation in April from 7.7% in March; wheat flour or atta prices have risen too.

Altogether, the supply-demand developments triggered by the unusual heat impact aggregate output and consumption. The macroeconomic consequences are significant because a large fraction of Indian labour is farm-based, low-earning, with a high marginal propensity to consume. Cumulative costs of such deviations in temperature rarely feature in the public discourse or are recognized, but studies over long periods capture substantial effects of increased temperatures upon crop yields, real wages and rural mortality rates.

In this instance, besides denting the macroeconomic outlook and disrupting business plans, the sudden export ban has also damaged India’s credibility because the prime minister himself stated recently that Indian exports would help resolve global scarcities.

Other costs are less obvious but not insignificant. For instance, adaptation pushes up demand for cooling and, hence, electricity. But that is a mixed blessing. Sale of air-conditioners have risen. But an exponential increase in power demand in this instance has aggravated an existing coal deficit, elicited emergency measures from the government to restart imported coal-based power plants by import-

ing expensive coal, prompted a new coal-fired power plant by the NTPC and facilitated expensive liquefied natural gas imports. In other words, there has been an increase in the use of coal despite the long-term intended shift to clean and renewable energies where India is progressing well.

Two-thirds of our electricity generation is coal-based, a key source of carbon emissions that contribute enormously to global warming.

Then, disruptions and costs range from rake shortages and passenger train cancellations to augment coal transportation, halted business operations due to power diversion from industries to residential units, long and unannounced outages, gigantic backup charges and more such. Eventually, these costs will devolve upon ordinary consumers in the form of raised electricity prices.

The stock of human capital, which is positively correlated to economic growth, is directly affected by heatwaves through increased mortality rates and reduced productivity of labour.

In this instance, Maharashtra is reported to have recorded 374 cases of heatstroke in March-April, registering 25 deaths, the highest in last five years. With the heatwave persisting into May, the total count will be known later; in 2016-20, 5,159 deaths or almost 14% of lives lost to ‘forces of nature’ were attributed to heatstroke according to reports citing official statistics.

Besides premature deaths, extreme heat exposure reduces

productivity by lowering capacity for outdoor work and the loss of working hours as workers in heat-exposed occupations and workplaces without cooling/airconditioning cope by not stepping out during peak heat hours. In a 2020 study on liveability and workability in India, the McKinsey Global Institute estimated about 15% of daylight hours were lost on an average across India and could further increase by 15% by 2030, risking 2.5-4.5% of GDP (roughly $150-250 billion).

The poorest are the most vulnerable because of their limited adaptability. A large percentage of India’s low-educated, un-skilled, less-skilled, and low-earning population is engaged outdoors (agriculture, mining and quarrying, construction) or works in considerable heat-exposure (manufacturing, hospitality, trade, transport and so on). Many self-employed people, daily wagers, such as rickshawpullers and hawkers, are severely heat-exposed. More than half of India’s GDP requires heat-exposed work, pointing to significant economic costs. Unsurprisingly, a study by the Reserve Bank of India has found that raised temperatures are associated with reductions in total trade as well as manufacturing activity.

These are a few costs, but these not exhaustive by any means.

But noting these underlines the fact that such costs and losses are not one-off but repetitive. Moreover, these are mounting because of a significant rise in India’s average

annual temperature in the past two decades. They should also prompt thinking about what the future costs could be if, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report (2022) finds with high confidence for South Asia, there is a spread of heatwaves and a spike in raised temperatures. The report assesses that vulnerability, including India’s vulnerability, is high because of poverty, challenges to governance, limited access to basic services and resources, violent conflict and high levels of climate-sensitive livelihoods. In fact, studies projecting a persistent increase in temperature in India sans mitigatory actions find that living standards measured by per capita GDP could be lowered by 6.4% by 2100.

That is distant but in reality, and as the present heat conditions bear out, the macroeconomic consequences, ranging from inflation, income-consumption effects, disruptions and prospective uncertainties, are significant enough to deter investments, especially in susceptible sectors. If we were to factor in that besides incomes and nature of work, geographical location further aggravates the unequal distribution of the human and economic costs, it will be easy to recognize the socio-political spillovers due to displacement, forced migration and other coping mechanisms. These will only add to the rising costs.

Renu Kohli is a macroeconomist (As published in Telegraph India)

Post-mortem

‘Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it’

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grew up reading and getting inspirations from the great freedom fighters of India. We recited the famous quotes of Indian freedom fighters and had to learn them by heart. Those words uttered by the great freedom fighters of India when she was under the yoke of a foreign Nation left deep imprint. From fleeing to jungles with the whole of my villagers when a tire burst and the army started resorting to blank firing - to watching the Bollywood movies like ‘Border’ which the army graciously screened for whole of the village in our Council ground .I would be lying if I said I didn’t grew up feeling proud about the great country that was India.

Of course, after watching the Bollywood movies I wanted to wave at the army convoys and couldn’t understand when my mom shuddered at their sight.

We would be led to any hiding spot available whenever we hear the sound of any passing vehicle.

As I grew up, I was hor-

rified by the tales of atrocities meted to my grandparents and to all the Nagas. My late grandfather who bore the ire of the Indian army just because he was a Naga used to tell me about the time he almost died from their beatings. At the point when I was about to be unconscious, I pointed up to the sky and uttered, aren’t you afraid of God? They miraculously stopped hitting him after that and he survived.

He recounted that they didn’t understand our local dialect but when he pointed up to the heavens something must have touched their conscience if they have any!

My grandparents believed that freedom is a God given right and a sovereign Nagaland should be a reality.

Like my friend Azo, I grew up being fed with how Indian I was. From school books to Hindi serials on TV, we are systematically brainwashed to consider ourselves Indian but when I landed in Delhi for my graduation, I realized how so not Indian I was, starting from how they treat us to how they

look at us. Reality hit me hard.

We are socially, culturally and politically different I discovered the reality on who we really are, that we were never Indians and we never will be.

It dawned on me that we never were secessionist but in fact our land was invaded by outsiders and how much they are trying to wipe out the truth and history. I couldn’t fathom how the largest democracy in the world could subject the Nagas with every military might they have. Those ideal values I have learnt from the books is a stark contrast to the Indians we are!!

We conclude that we are now faced with multitudes of predicament solely because of some selfish vested interests of certain individuals. The divisive tactics of our oppressors are working right in front of our eyes, we are getting splintered into bits which is preventable.

The universal wickedness of mankind which is greed, Nagas are not immune to it and our oppressors have fed on that wickedness more particularly on the greed of some

few vested individuals. These individuals to continue on their easy source of wealth have wreaked havoc on the unity of Nagas. Look at us where we are now?

Divided into different regions, blocs and groups.

Was this what our forefathers dreamt of ?

Was this why our forefathers shed their blood for?

Are we not spitting on the blood they selflessly shed?

I implore our leaders to kindly come together and think for the common good of the Nagas. To all the youths and laymen please do not remain complacent and speak up, we need to be more unyielding and United now more than ever!

This is our future, the legacy we will live with and will leave behind. Lest history judge us.

Let us not be blinded by the cheap and easy stuffs offered by our oppressors. Let us unite keeping the common good and goal of Nagas in mind.

Kuknalim Rukewezo Wetsah Kevitho Kera Dimapur

Corrections of some official spelling mistakes

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he Naga National Council (NNC) raised the Federal Government of Nagaland on the 22nd March 1956.

Recognising the importance of our native languages, many national terms were then adopted by the Government. However, it is of great concern that the original spellings of these terms, as adopted by NNC/ FGN, are found to have been erroneously spelled in some recent publications, whether intentionally or inadvertently.

The following are some of such official terms erroneously spelled quite often.

1. AHNG, not Angh; 2. AHZA, not Azah: 3. ENO, not Ino; 4. RAJU PEYU, not Razou Peyu, nor Rajah Peyu; 5. KEDAHGE, not Kedaghe.

What the pioneering leaders of the Naga struggle have established, let no one alter them. These terms have been inscribed in the annals of history in the declaration of Naga Independence to the UNO and various nations, and in the documentation of the atrocities perpetrated by the Indian Government.

KUKNALIM. Zapuvisie Lhousa Member, CEC, Naga National Council

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.

PM calls on youths to build nation capable of peace

VADODARA, MAY 19 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon the country’s youth to build a nation capable of establishing peace across the globe amid international conflicts and unrest.

Virtually addressing a youth conclave organised in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, Modi said India should have a new forward- looking identity while maintaining its age-old traditions. Today, India is offering solutions to problems of the world, he noted. “From delivering vaccines and medicines to the world during the coronavirus pandemic, to the hope of building Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) amid disrupted supply chains...To building a nation capable of establishing peace in the midst of global unrest and conflicts, India is the new hope for the world today,” Modi said.

Today, when the world is facing problems like climate change, India is offering solutions from its age-old traditions of sustainable living, he told the large gathering of youth at the conclave,

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organised by Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Kundaldham and Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Karelibaug, Vadodara.

“We are showing the path of yoga to the entire humanity, we are introducing them to the power of Ayurveda. From software to space, we are emerging as a country ready for a new future,” the PM said. India has now become the “third largest startup ecosystem” in the world, he said, adding that all this has become possible due to the power of the country’s youth.

“Today, I urge you to make a collective resolve and efforts to build a new India.

A new India, whose identity is new, forward-looking and traditions are ancient. A new

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India, which moves ahead by taking both new thinking and age-old culture together and it should give a direction to the entire mankind,” Modi said.

Wherever there are challenges, India is present with hope, wherever there are problems, India comes up with solutions, he said.

Modi said “our scriptures have taught us that constant character-building in every generation is the basis of every society”.

The ‘shivir’ (conclave) like the one organised today is not only an effort to create good “sanskar” among the youth, but also a pious and natural campaign for regeneration of the society, its identity, pride and the nation, he said. “Today, to bring a change in the lives of poor people or even our neighbours is like doing the duty for the nation. If you can connect a poor person with a government welfare scheme or make your neighbour aware of taking advantage of such schemes, it is equally a work for the development of the nation,” Modi said.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court Thursday granted interim bail to jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in a cheating case, saying it is a fit case to invoke its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant relief.

A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao also directed Khan to file for regular bail within two weeks and asked the trial court to decide it on merits without being influenced by any of the observations of the top court. The apex court said the interim bail will operate till the competent court decides on the application for regular bail.

“This is a fit case to exercise the powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and grant interim bail to the petitioner,” the bench, also comprising Justices B R Ga-

vai and A S Bopanna, said.

Khan is presently lodged in Sitapur jail in connection with several cases, including that of land grabbing, against him in Rampur.

Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the Supreme Court’s power to exercise its jurisdiction and pass the order for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.

The Uttar Pradesh government had earlier opposed Khan’s bail plea and termed him as a “land grabber” and a “habitual offender”. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, had told the apex court that he had allegedly threatened the investigating officer in the land grabbing case.

The apex court on May 17 had reserved its order after hearing the parties.

The top court had earlier expressed displeasure over the delay in hearing the bail application of Khan, saying this is a travesty of justice.

The Allahabad High Court on May 5 had reserved its order on the bail application of Khan in the case of grabbing enemy property for his Mohammad Ali Jauhar University project.

Universities should not become spaces for ideological conflict: Amit Shah NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): Universities should be a platform for exchange of views and not become spaces for ideological conflict, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.

He was addressing the inaugural session of a threeday international seminar on “Revisiting The Ideas of India from ‘Swaraj’ to ‘New India’” at the Delhi University.

Shah said that if a particular ideology is a cause for strife, it is “not an ideology and definitely not India’s ideology”.

“Universities should become a platform for exchange of views and not become spaces for ideological conflict. An ideology progresses through ideas and discussions.

“No one remembers those who destroyed the universities of Nalanda and Taxila. It is said that the library of Nalanda University burnt for months. But the thoughts from those universities continue to live on even till now,” he said addressing the students.

He also advised the youths to understand their

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duties towards the country and spoke about India’s defence policy. India did not have a defence policy before Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power and even if it existed, it was a “shadow” of the foreign policy, Shah said.

Referring to the antiterror surgical strikes and airstrike, the minister said that these actions showed the meaning of India’s defence policy.

“Before Prime Minister Modi, India did not have a defence policy. Even if it existed, it was a shadow of foreign policy.

“Earlier, ter rorists would be sent to attack us and there were similar attempts to do so with the Uri and Pulwama attacks. But with the surgical strikes and

airstrikes, we showed what the defence policy meant,” he said. The home minister also stressed that India “worships peace”, “wants peace” and has cordial relations with every country in the world.

“India is a geo-cultural country and the people will not understand the idea of India until they understand this,” he said.

“Some people call India a country of problems, but we believe that our country has the potential to solve millions of problems.

“From 2014 to 2022 under PM Modi, India achieved several things and crores of poor people started considering themselves as part of the country,” he said.

Shah said that some people talk about the human rights of those involved in terror attacks, but those who die due to such acts also have human rights.

Ta l k i n g a b o u t t h e scrapping of of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, he said that Prime Minister Modi abrogated Article 370 and Article 35A with the snap of a finger on August 5, 2019.

rains in coastal Protect ‘Brand Bengaluru’, S M Krishna tells CM Heavy districts, holiday

Bengaluru on the global map, has also made some suggestions aimed at protecting the “Brand Bengaluru.”

Krishna joined the BJP in 2017 after more than 45 years’ association with the Congress.

“Rain havoc in Bengaluru which is at the forefront

Cong leader Sidhu gets oneyear jail in 1988 road rage case

held guilty of assaulting a senior citizen, spared a jail term and fined Rs. 1,000.

The Supreme Court also acquitted Sidhu’s friend of all charges saying there was no proper evidence he was present at the spot.

MANGALURU, MAY 19 (PTI): A holiday was declared for schools in Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday for a second day in view of heavy rains, Deputy Commissioner K V Rajendra said.

Normal life was thrown out of gear in the district since Wednesday with the heavy downpour due to the low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.

To ensure safety of school children, a holiday was declared for on Thursday to all government, aided, unaided primary and high schools.

Rajendra said the decision was taken considering the difficulties of children in rural areas. The status quo can be maintained if children have reached schools in urban areas, he said.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (AGENCIES): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Thursday sentenced by the Supreme Court to one year in jail in a 34-yearold road rage case. The cricketer-turned-politician must surrender and serve a year’s “rigorous imprisonment”, the court said. “Will submit to the majesty of law...,” tweeted the former Punjab Congress chief, who had participated in a protest on fuel prices this morning.

The Supreme Court gave its ruling on a petition by the family of a man who died after a brawl with Sidhu and his friend in 1988. The family had asked for graver charges against Sidhu and a review of a 2018 order of the Supreme Court acquitting him of murder charges and imposing a Rs. 1,000-fine.

On December 27, 1988, Sidhu got into an argument with Gurnam Singh, a resident of Patiala, over a parking spot. Sidhu and his friend, Rupinder Singh Sandhu, allegedly dragged Gurnam Singh out of his car and hit him. He later died in hospital.

In 1999, a sessions court in Patiala acquitted Sidhu citing lack of evidence and giving him the benefit of the doubt. On a petition challenging this verdict, the Punjab and Haryana High court convicted Sidhu in 2006 of culpable homicide and sentenced him to three years in jail. In 2018, Sidhu approached the Supreme Court, which said the case was over 30 years old and Sidhu had not used a weapon. Sidhu was only

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BENGALURU, MAY 19 (PTI): Veteran politician S M Krishna has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, expressing concern that frequent rain havoc in the city would hurt “Brand Bengaluru” and drive away investors.

The 90-year old leader, credited by many for putting

an alternative to Silicon Valley in California and generating jobs for youths, Krishna said the city has today grown exponentially and so does its revenue, and almost half the state’s budget flows from Bengaluru.

Suggesting formulation of farsighted permanent programmes, keeping the future of Bengaluru and development of the state in mind, he said to protect the “Brand Bengaluru” strong measures need to be taken.

The suggestions made by the senior leader include reconstituting the Bangalore Agenda Task Force (BATF) comprising experts from various sectors to prepare a blueprint for the city’s development with a futuristic vision.

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Fire brigade personnel pump water from a flooded street after heavy rain, at Horamavu area in Bengaluru, Thursday. (PTI)

among the fastest growing cities in the world has raised a concern; this has caused a disquiet about the Brand Bengaluru and may send a wrong message for those willing to set up industries and investors willing to invest in the state,” the former Union Minister said in his letter to Bommai.

He cautioned that this (frequent rain havoc) may result in investments and industries going to other states, and hamper Karnataka’s progress.

Krishna was the 16th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004.

He was then with the Congress party.

Recalling the fillip given to IT sector during his tenure which resulted in Bengaluru growing as

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other Asian markets ended lower, with Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo settling in the red. Equity exchanges in Europe were also trading sharply lower in the afternoon session.

Stock markets in the US had ended deep in the red on Wednesday.

“US markets saw the worst sell-off since June 2020 as inf lation fear looms,” said Mohit Nigam, Head - PMS, Hem Securities. Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude declined 1.29 per cent to USD 107.7 per barrel.

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MUMBAI, MAY 19 (PTI): Equity benchmarks fell sharply on Thursday, mirroring a sell-off in global markets, with the Sensex and Nifty tumbling over 2.60 per cent on across-theboard selling.

Persistent foreign fund outflows also continue to dampen sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dived 1,416.30 points or 2.61 per cent to settle at 52,792.23. During the day, it tumbled 1,539.02 points or 2.83 per cent to 52,669.51.

The broader NSE Nifty tanked 430.90 points or 2.65 per cent to end at 15,809.40.

From the Sensex firms, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major laggards.

ITC and Dr Reddy’s emerged as the gainers.

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Further, he said the department extended an invitation to those Naga doctors working outside the state in various medical colleges to join the NIMRS. He said the state government has created 60 posts which include director, MS, various teaching and non-teaching faculties and said more advertisements would be put up soon.

To another query, he said the initial seat for college was 100 out of which 15% will be reserved for Central while the remaining will be for the state.

He also informed that the High Court and Vigilance were monitoring the on-going construction works to ensure that the college was completed on time.

As for Mon Medical College, it was learnt that there would be a different concept to construct/design the college, which will be taken by a third party. For this, he said the department was in the process of floating a tender to invite firms to take over.

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said the department has acquired an additional 70 acres of land-- totaling to 120 acres of land for NIMSR. He claimed that the delay in construction was due to instability of the land and the Covid pandemic among other issues.

The state government has to find out some option as the Centre has expressed unwillingness to take over the entire project- construction, installation of all equipments, providing faculty and various other requirements.

No qualified senior doctors to teach in NIMSR: To another query, whether there were any qualified inservice doctors to teach as faculty in the medical college, Dr. Kika informed that Nagaland currently does not have any qualified doctors from within the department in Nagaland Health Services to take up the responsibility as associate professor and above.

However, he said there were some who are qualified to work as assistant professors while also many were qualified to work as senior residents.

the inspection team of the district, the control room, to be manned by sufficient personnel headed by a senior officer, will also give immediate instructions for taking appropriate actions.

A fortnightly report of the calls received and action taken by the control room will be made available to the Home Department for perusal.

If any unauthorised check gate is functional and, in the event of any such gate being found, all the persons manning the gates shall be prosecuted under sections 188 and 384 IPC. Disciplinary proceedings shall also be initiated by the department concerned against the government servants found involved, if any.

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(From p-1) Meanwhile, Dr. Kika Longkumer Jt. Director DoHFW and nodal officer for NIMSR said that the state government has also approached Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for construction of 400-bedded hospital at the campus.

The JICA officials had also inspected the site in March 2022.

Dr.Kika said the state had proposed construction of a 400-bedded teaching hospital at the campus.

He claimed that as per National Medical Council regulation, the academic wing and hospital could be located on two plots. Nagaland Post in its May 19 report pointed out that the NIMSR campus at Phriebagei was some 6.5 kilometers away from the hospital- Naga Hospital Authority Kohima. The distance between the academic wing and hospital block was raised in private by some senior officials.

In addition to the 50 acres of existing land for the medial college, he

(From p-1) The Home Department will also be sending team of officers from the Secretariat to inspect the check gates from time to time. The department concerned may also regularly send their officers to inspect the check gates and submit reports to the department.

PHQ will set up a 24x7 control room and share widely the contact mobile number with WhatsApp facility and an email ID, inviting people without requiring the person concerned to reveal his/her identity, if he/ she so desires, to share any report/information or make a complaint regarding illegal collection of money from vehicles at any check gate or at other locations.

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regretted that, contrary to the objective, check gates had mushroomed in Nagaland over the years.

CNCC said it believed that the ban order if implemented in letter and spirit, would finally integrate the state economy/movement of goods with rest of the country seamlessly. CNCC therefore requested the State government to implement the ban order with full commitment and show result on the ground.

injudicious”.

The youth body said the content of Patton’s speech was contradictory since on one hand, he spoke of the need for Nagas of Nagaland to come together to protect their rights, but in the same breath, he “ranted” about the need to strengthen the bond of the three tribes “as if there is any need to take on the ENPO and Tenyimia communities”. CTYO said Patton even went to the extent of demanding 35% job reservations.

CTYO said Patton not only made a mockery of himself, but also of the important office that he holds displaying how “unfit he is to be given such a huge responsibility.”

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(From p-1) CNCCI also lauded deputy CM, Y Patton for taking bold and courageous step besides, the Home department in particular and the State government in general, for fulfilling one of the long-pending demand of the business community. CNCCI said one of the main purpose of GST regime was to remove check gates and making movement of goods hassle-free across India. It however

nities that have made Chümoukedima their permanent homes?

CTYO also demanded to know, if Patton can show, even remotely, if he has initiated any developmental activities or even contemplated any such in Chümoukedima area?.

CTYO pointed out that Patton was an elected member for almost 20 years and therefore, the right person to explain why developmental activities have not been widespread as expected and only concentrated to certain pockets as he himself alleged.

Further, CTYO informed that Patton has held various crucial portfolios since 2008, and therefore, should be blamed if “development has been

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Lauds Dy.CM, Home dept for ban on check gates

(From p-1) CTYO has instead impressed upon the Dy. CM to look into the grievances of the Chümoukedima district inhabitants. It expressed hope that Dy. CM will take a tour to all the areas under Chümoukedima district and diligently look into those grievances accumulated over 20 years of neglect.

It also wanted to know why was Patton “ against and jealous” of Chümoukedima where there were thousands of people from different Naga communities living together in perfect harmony?

It also asked if Patton was simply “rash and thoughtless” enough to segregate and isolate the different commu-

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ed all their social sector schemes through banks which has resulted in a huge increase in the workload.

There has been large-scale retirement of employees in banks but with no new recruitments, it has led to massive pressures and stress on the existing frontline employees, culminating in the unrest,” he contended.

Both Chavan and Tuljapurkar urged the government and the banking industry to take the initiative and address the genuine concerns of the employees and unions to enable normalise industrial relations as the banks are just emerging out of their NPA problems and the Covid-19 crisis in the past couple of years.

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management’s attempts to suppress the voice of dissent of the union representatives and even attacking them, MSBEF President Nandkumar Chavan said.

The UCO Bank unions have recently decided at their meeting in Nagpur to launch an all-out agitation on the issue of recruitment which is among the most serious problems in the banking industry, he added.

According to Tuljapurkar, presently there are around 900,000 bank employees all over India in all banks but an equal number are working with private companies to where various bank tasks have been outsourced.

“Plus, the Central government has implement-

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the Federal Bank, and the UCO Bank are already agitating in different ways since the past few months.

Maharashtra State Bank Employees Federation (MSBEF) General Secretary Devidas Tuljapurkar said that there is tremendous distress in the entire banking industry with some or the other forms of agitation affecting almost each bank.

“Since the past 5-6 years, banks have started outsourcing many works to outside private parties, all recruitments have stopped and the bipartite settlement has not been implemented in some banks,” he said.

In some like the Federal Bank, the employees are agitating against the

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M U M B A I , M AY 1 9 (IANS): Bank employees are again on the warpath with several major unions of different banks threatening to go on a one or two-day strike in May-end, activists said here on Thursday.

For starters, Central Bank of India staffers shall strike work on May 30-31 to protest against large-scale shutting down of branches, bypassing employees in crucial decision-making processes, large-scale transfers, etc.

Similarly, the Bank of Baroda and Punjab & Sindh Bank employees will keep off work on May 30 while staffers of the Catholic Syrian Bank, the Bank of India, the Bank of Maharashtra,

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We, the suruhuto tokukujo Kuqhakulu Kohima (stKK) would like to extend our sincere and profound appreciation and congratulations to our member Er. hekavi n.Aye, Assistant Engineer on being promoted to the post of Deputy Director under the establishment of Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kohima.

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COLOMBO, MAY 19 (PTI): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has praised the country’s military for ending the brutal conflict with the LTTE in 2009 and ushering in peace through a “humanitarian operation”, saying there was no hatred, anger or revenge involved in the nearly three-decade-long civil war.

In a statement issued to mark the War Heroes Day on Wednesday, Rajapaksa, who is also the defence minister, asserted that the armed forces, who “safeguarded the freedom and territorial integrity” of the country will never be forgotten, under any circumstances.

“Our armed forces put an end to the war and brought peace to the country through a humanitarian operation. There was no hatred, anger or revenge in it. Therefore, there is no room for racism or any other form of extremism in the motherland where peace was established. We regard it as a unique value in Sri Lankan society,” said Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was the Defence Secretary during the conflict with the Tamil Tigers.

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The president, who is still facing pressure to resign for the country’s current economic crisis, said the special day will be commemorated this year by recalling the immense sacrifices made by the armed forces, The Island newspaper reported on Thursday.

Some Sri Lankans celebrated the 13th anniversary of the brutal war as War Heroes Day on Wednesday while others commemorated the deaths of thousands of war victims as Tamils Genocide Day. Then-president Mahinda Rajapaksa on May 18, 2009 declared the end of a 26-year war in which over 100,000 people were killed and millions of Sri Lankans, mainly minority Tamils, displaced as refugees inside the country and abroad.

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In the bitterly-fought conflict that started in 1983, the island nation’s military ended the brutal war by killing the leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which fought for an independent state for Tamils in the country’s North and East.

The Sri Lankan government has declared May 18 as the War Heroes Day to remember the war heroes who fought in the civil war However, the minority Tamils commemorated the war-end anniversary by remembering their deceased relatives in Mulliwaikal, a village in the northern district of Mullaiteevu where the final fight had ended.

A United Nations report has said nearly 40,000 Tamils were killed in the final months of the war.

The Sri Lankan government has failed to probe the human rights abuses during the war.

“Today we remember all those who lost their lives during the war and the families still seeking truth, justice and reparations,” UN Coordinator for Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer-Hamdy said in a tweet.

M O S C OW, M AY 1 9 (IANS): Russian State Duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has published on social media a list of “unfriendly nations” ranked by the number of anti-Russian sanctions they have imposed.

“They are the ones to be blamed for skyrocketing prices worldwide,” his post read on Thursday, RT reported.

The list is headed by the US, with 1,983 distinct sanctions placed against Russia, according to Volodin’s count. It is followed

by Canada, Switzerland, Britain, the EU as a single entity, Australia and Japan.

“By introducing illegal sanctions against Russia, these states triggered a surge of prices for energy and food. Those are the primary culprits behind the current troubles and the future crises throughout the world,” the Russian official stated.

Blaming Russia for the increase in inflation that many nations now experience has become a common theme for many Western nations.

The Joe Biden administration in the US coined the term “Putin’s price hike”.

This is to declare that on 16th May 2022, 17 office Bearers of Naga People’s Front (NPF) Mon Division led by Loipong Konyak Working President and Methpheih General Secretary (Adm) do hereby resign from their respective posts in support of 21 MLA's who have merged with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Following are the Names & Designations : Working President

2. Panglei

: Vice President

3. Manlang

: Vice President

4. Awen

: Vice President

5. Akham

: Secy.

6. Angming

: Advisor

7. Teihwang

: W/P Youth Wing

8. Yiangwei

: G/S Youth Wing

9. Ohwang

: G/S Youth Wing

10. Nginngam

: President Women Wing

11. Ngipshei

: V/P Women Wing

12. Manshon

: G/S Women Wing

13. Pangbon

: AGS Youth Wing

14. Wangyuh

: AGS Youth Wing

15. Manlem

: President Farmer Wing

locked out of multilateral funding in a new blow.

Sri Lanka has already suspended repayments for inter national sovereign bonds, commercial bank loans, Exim bank loans, and bilateral loans. However, multilateral lenders and senior creditors were excluded. Sri Lanka is now negotiating a loan with the IMF. The country had to pay USD 106.34 million this year but only managed to pay USD 12.4 million by April.

The Prime Minister then said the debt-ridden country could not even pay a million dollars.

Weerasinghe said that the nation has announced a

WHO alerts as more monkeypox cases reported in Britain

L O N D O N , M AY 1 9 (IANS): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an warning that more cases of the monkeypox virus could be reported in Britain.

An investigation is underway by British health officials to detect the cause of the outbreak which has hit mainly London, now affecting nine people, Xinhua news agency reported.

“Based on currently available information, infection seems to have been locally acquired in the United Kingdom. The extent of local transmission is unclear at this stage and there is the possibility of identification of further cases,” the WHO added.

Three cases from the same household were initially confirmed on May 6, followed by four more cases a few days later. Two additional cases, one in London and one in the South East of England, were also detected.

“The latest cases bring the total number of monkeypox cases confirmed in England since May 6 to 9, with recent cases predominantly in gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men (MSM),” the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

said Wednesday night on its official website.

The four laboratory confirmed cases were reported amongst people who attended a Sexual Health clinic with a vesicular rash illness in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), the WHO statement said.

Monkeypox is a sylvatic zoonosis with incidental human infections that usually occur in forested parts of Central and West Africa.

It is caused by the monkeypox virus which belongs to the orthopoxvirus family, the WHO added.

A detailed contact tracing investigation is also being carried out to determine the likely route of acquisition and establish whether there are any further chains of transmission within Britain for all cases. “No source of infection has yet been confirmed for either the family or GBMSM clusters,” the WHO said.

Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at UKHSA, said these latest cases and reports of cases in countries across Europe confirmed their initial concerns that there could be spread of monkeypox within the communities.

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pre-emptive default.

“What we have announced is a pre-emptive default, we have announced that we are not going to pay,” he said. Weerasinghe said “you can technically term it a hard default based on the agreements”.

He said on April 12 that Sri Lanka had announced its suspension of debt payments as it couldn’t pay.

“We had already announced that we will not be able to pay until we restructure the debt”.

Weerasinghe said that the appointment of financial advisers and lawyers for debt restructuring could be done soon. He threatened to resign two weeks ago unless action was taken to bring in political stability.

“Now there is a prime minister and a cabinet, decision making is now possible compared to when I said that,”Weerasinghe said.

He said he had met the new prime minister Wickremesinghe and hoped that work on economic stability could now make progress.

Apropos in one of my earlier articles, i.e.

(November 2001), I have by mistakenly quoted the speech of Sir John F. Kennedy and not made

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With pride and honour, office of the Youth Department Natha Old Baptist Church would like to bring warm greetings and congratulations miss Dekali. Yeptho on her recent promotion from UDA to Sub-Divisional Head Assistant (SDHA) RLC PWD R&D Dimapur. Your cravings for the achievement earned you to aspire your goal. We pray and wish you more success in your endeavours.

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world’s highest peak while installing the weather station.

The team spent a month in the Everest region of Nepal and also carried out the maintenance of other stations, including a station at South Col, The Himalayan Times reported.

The DHM and National Geographic signed a memorandum of understanding to operate all five Automatic Weather Stations installed by NatGeo to provide near real-time information regarding mountain conditions. Under the MoU, the National Geographic team will fully operate the stations till 2025 before transferring the technology to Nepal government in 2026, the report said.

According to DHM officials, the team returned to Kathmandu after accomplishing the mission.

DHM’s Director General Kamal Ram Joshi said the DHM had requested the NatGeo team to transmit data directly to Nepal authorities without channelling it via the NatGeo servers, as it has been up until now.

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Russia ranks ‘unfriendly’ nations; US tops

Thursday night. It was not immediately clear when the conversation took place.

In the remarks made available earlier Thursday, Erdogan accused the two prospective NATO members and especially Sweden of being “a focus of terror, home to terror.” He accused them of giving financial and weapons support to the armed groups, and claimed the countries’ alleged links to terror organizations meant they should not be part of the trans-Atlantic alliance.

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an extension of the PKK. The conflict with the PKK has killed tens of thousands of people since 1984.

Turkey also accuses Sweden and Finland of harboring the followers of Fethullah Gulen, a U.S.based Muslim cleric whom the Turkish government blames for 2016 military coup attempt. A full recording of Erdogan’s conversation with the youth for the holiday that marks the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence in 1919 is expected to be released

Expedition team celebrates setting up the world’s highest operating automated weather station.

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SL armed forces ended civil war with LTTE through ‘humanitarian op’: Prez

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

World’s highest weather station installed on Mt. Everest

KATHMANDU, MAY 19 (PTI): A team of experts from the National Geographic Society has installed the “world’s highest weather station” on Mt. Everest at an altitude of 8,830 metres to automatically measure various meteorological phenomena, the Nepalese media reported on Thursday.

Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said the automatic weather station was installed a few metres below the summit point (8,848.86 metres) last week as the snow and ice on the summit are not suitable for fixing equipment. The weather monitoring system, powered by solar energy, is supposed to measure various meteorological phenomena like air temperature, wind speed and direction, air pressure, change in surface height of snow, and incoming and outgoing short and long wave radiation.

The NatGeo team, led by climate scientist Baker Perry from the Appalachian State University in the US, consisted of acclaimed climbers and scientists, many of whom scaled the

President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed the leaders of Sweden and Finland to the White House, as he hailed the application of the once-neutral countries to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Biden greeted Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland at the White House with handshakes and laughter as they met for trilateral conversations on the NATO mutual defense pact as well as broader European security concerns. His administration has professed optimism for their applications to join the alliance, which would mark a significant embarrassment to Russia, despite continued opposition from Turkey. “I think we’re going to be okay,” Biden said Wednesday when asked whether he was confident he could secure their entry into NATO. Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that the alliance stop expanding toward Russia’s borders, and several NATO allies, led by the United States and Britain, have signaled that they stand ready to provide security support to Finland and Sweden should the Kremlin try to provoke or destabilize them during the time it takes to become full members.

While neutral throughout the Cold War, Finland and Sweden now cooperate closely with NATO. The countries will only benefit from NATO’s Article 5 security guarantee — the part of the alliance’s founding treaty that pledges that any attack on one member would be considered an attack on them all — once the membership ratification process is concluded. Public opinion in Finland and Sweden has shifted massively in favor of membership since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.

COLOMBO, MAY 19 (PTI): Sri Lanka won’t be able to pay back its debts until it restructures them, Central Bank governor P Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Thursday as he called for the early appointment of financial advisers and lawyers for the debt restructuring process.

Speaking to the media here, Weerasinghe said that there is an urgent need for the new leaders of the country to bring the economic situation to stability.

The Opposition said in Parliament on Wednesday that the country for the first time in its history was defaulting on an international sovereign bond payment at the end of a 30-day grace period which fell yesterday. They claimed it was a hard default. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe also on Wednesday said the country has missed a payment to the Asian Development Bank, blocking fresh funds amid warnings that the currency crisis-hit country could be

The Dimapur Nkonjan N. Longidang Ekhung would like to congratulate and wish success in their future endeavours to the following individuals of the Union/Ekhung for their success in the following fields: 1. Dr. Khumdemo Ezung – Promoted to Chief Technical Officer KVK, Kiphire, Nagaland.

2. Mr. N. Yanpungrohomo Ngullie – Promoted to Inspector of Excise, Office of the Commissioner of Excise, Dimapur, Nagaland.

3. Mr. T. Yanpenthung Lotha – For being elected as Vice President of Dimapur District G.B. Association.

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Biden meets leaders of Sweden and Finland; hails decision to join NATO

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ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON, MAY 19 (AP): Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland joining NATO, the country’s president flatly stated in a video released Thursday.

“We have told our relevant friends we would say no’ to Finland and Sweden’s entry into NATO, and we will continue on our path like this,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a group of Turkish youth in the video for Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, a national holiday. Turkey’s approval of Finland and Sweden’s application to join the Western military alliance is crucial because NATO makes decisions by consensus. Each of its 30 member countries has the power to veto a membership bid.

Erdogan has said Turkey’s objection stems from grievances with Sweden’s - and to a lesser degree with Finland’s - perceived support of the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and an armed group in Syria that Turkey sees as

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Unusual ‘Anek’ promo shows universal respect for national anthem E ven as director Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Anek’ is all set for release on May 27, a recent promo underlined the inherent respect that all Indians, irrespective of region, have for the national anthem.

In several theatres on May 15, just before the national anthem is played, the message “Kind Attention, East Indians Only. Please Stand Up For The National Anthem” flashed on the screen. Initially confused by the bizarre message, the entire audience quickly stood up, showing respect to the national anthem being played on screen.

After the national anthem was over, Ayushmann Khurrana, who plays an undercover officer in ‘Anek’, appeared on screen with a powerful message.

“Dekha Apne Sirf North Indian Nahi, South Indian Nahi, East Indian Nahi, West Indian Nahi, Subko Belong Karta Hai National Anthem. Jis Tarah National Anthem Hum Sabhi Ka Hai, Vaise Hi

India Bhi Hum Sabhi Ka Hai. Toh Fir Kyu Jiye Hum Anek Hokar, Jab Jee Sakte Hai Hum Ek Ho Kar...

Jeetega Kaun... Hindu-

stan. (As you have seen, national anthem belongs to everyone. Similarly, India belongs to all of us. So why should we live as many

when we can be one. Who will win...India),” Khurrana’s message said.

The audience applauded the message.

Messages that read ‘Kind Attention North Indians only’, or ‘Kind Attentions South Indian only’ flashed on screens in other theatres, evoking similar reactions from the audience.

Talking about the promo, Anubhav Sinha said, “I am really happy about how ‘Anek’ has been able to spark conversations among people. I have always been a firm believer that cinema holds the power to bring about a change and that is reflected in the movies I make too. This social experiment was also an attempt made in this direction. It makes me immensely proud to know that the audiences have taken to this thought in a strong way.”

Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Andrea Kevichusa in the lead, ‘Anek’ is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Benaras Mediaworks. (IANS)

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

Rajesh Khanna, Big B’s iconic Elton John documentary ‘Goodbye film ‘Anand’ set for a remake Yellow Brick Road’ up for hybrid release

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ilmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s classic ‘Anand’, starring the then superstar Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, is set for a remake helmed

by Sameer Raj Sippy, grandson of the film’s original producer, N.C. Sippy, and Vikram Khakhar.

The director and cast of the film, which is in its scripting stage, are yet to be finalised. Sharing his excitement on the development, producer Vikram Khakhar said in a statement: “Digging into our own classics, we will find invaluable gems rather than scouting for stories, internationally or regionally. Placing Anand in the post-Covid era, where we emphasise on the value of life, will enhance the story of Anand.”

The 1971 original featured Rajesh Khanna as a terminally ill cancer patient,

Anand Sehgal, the onus of whose treatment is taken by Amitabh. However, destiny has its own plans as Anand’s cancer reaches its final stage and he passes away but not before touching the lives of many people whom he spent time with, including a total stranger Isa Bhai Suratwala played by the legendary Johnny Walker. Producer Sameer Raj Sippy feels that such stories need to be told to the new generation, as they should be made aware of our cinematic heritage. He said: “Keeping in mind the sensibilities of the original film and the emotions attached, I felt the current generation needs to be retold many stories that are so relevant today and especially when there is a great appetite for good content.”

(IANS)

he Elton John documentary, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances And the Years That Made His Legend, is set for a hybrid release as its rights have been secured by Disney+.

The film, directed by the Academy Award-nominee R.J. Cutler as well as filmmaker (and longtime Elton John partner) David Furnish, has been sold for about $30 million, reports Deadline. Designed to serve as the official feature on Elton John, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ comprises unseen concert footage from over the past 50 years, hand-written journals and present-day footage of him and his family.

As per Deadline, the plan for the project is to get a festival run and limited theatrical release and be made available exclusively on Disney+. At the heart of the documentary is Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour’ as the film will capture Elton John’s final months on the road, culminating in his November performance at Dodger

Stadium in his final North American show. Deadline further states that the package includes the rights to livestream that final concert, which is shaping up to be one of the greatest sendoffs in rock-and-roll history. ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ will also look back at the unprecedented first five years of John’s career when, between 1970 and 1975, he released 10 hit albums, seven of which topped the Billboard charts and became a global phenomenon. Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement accessed by Variety, “There are no superlatives left to describe Elton John and his impact on music and culture - he’s simply unrivalled. Like a good Disney story, Elton’s music has both universal appeal and the ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level.”

(IANS)

Diabetes: Best Diets When You Have Diabetes

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A raw food diet may help you lose weight, but it may not improve diabetes symptoms. People who follow this diet believe that high cooking temperatures destroy vital nutrients in food. They eat lots of fresh produce, seeds, and nuts, and they make meals with the help of gadgets like blenders and dehydrators. Although eating this way is likely to help you lose weight, there’s no evidence it does anything to improve diabetes symptoms. The bottom line: There are healthier, more effective diets out there.

Fasting or Intermittent Fasting

Fasting may lead to dehydration and low blood sugar.

All of the different fasting diets out there are based on the thinking that taking an occasional break from eating could help you lose weight and possibly fight off chronic disease. But going without food for too long can be dangerous for someone with diabetes. It can lead to problems like Alkaline Diet There is no evidence the alkaline low blood sugar and dehydration. diet improves health. The theory behind (Reviewed By: Michael Dansinger, MD)

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YAONGIMSEN STUDENTS’ UNION

HAPPY 100 YEARS BIRTHDAY SHRI. RILANBOMO TUNGOE S/o Late Mr & Mrs. Nrio Tungoe and Lidemvü Tungoe (Born on 16th May 1922)

We are so blessed and happy that we get to celebrate your birthday with you. God blessed you more and more.

From your loving ;Children, Children In laws, Grandchildren & Great Grand Children.

We, the Yaongyimsen Students’ Union is immensely happy and honored to convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Merenzungba Longkumer, S/o. Lt. Sangtemjungshi LKR & Mrs. Alemla Ao, upon his winning the Prestigious Title of “MR. INDIA INTERNATIONAL 2022” We further wish him all the success for his future endeavours.

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Weight Watchers involves diet and exercise strategies to manage weight.

You get a set number of points to “spend” as you eat. Most vegetables have zero points, so you can eat as much of them as you like, while fast foods and desserts are assigned high point values. Studies say it’s effective.

And the company offers a program for people with type 2 diabetes that includes fitness advice and support from Start With the Basics a counselor with expertise in treating Cut out sugary and fatty foods the disease. and eat more whole natural foods if Pre-packaged Diet Meals you have diabetes.

Pre-packaged diet meals may be Watch your portion sizes and calo- appropriate for you as long as they ries. Cut back on fried foods, sweets, are tailored towards people who have sugary drinks, and anything salty or diabetes. Whether you have them fatty. Focus instead on lots of veggies, delivered to your home or pick them with whole grains, lean protein, low-fat up at a grocery store, there’s a huge dairy, fruit, and healthy fats. You may variety of ready-made meals out there. need to eat every few hours to keep Be careful: They can have very long your blood sugar levels steady. Your lists of ingredients, and they aren’t doctor or diabetes educator can help always diabetes-friendly. Some brands, you fine-tune a diet so it works for you. like Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig, do Low-Carb offer meals tailored for diabetes. Talk Eating a low-carb diet is good if to your doctor to help narrow down you have diabetes. your choices.

You don’t have to give up carbo- Paleo hydrates because you have diabetes.

The paleo diet is popular, but If you want to try a diet that limits there is not any evidence that it helps them, like Atkins or South Beach, talk manage diabetes. to your doctor about it. Research on The idea behind this trendy diet the benefits of low-carb diets for type is to eat the way early humans did 2 diabetes is still mixed. But a review before modern farming, when we were written by 25 leading experts says this hunter-gatherers. That means no dairy, style of eating should be the first step refined sugar, grains, or legumes, and in managing the disease, since it can no processed vegetable oils like soybean “reliably reduce high blood glucose.” oil or canola oil. You can have fruits Mediterranean Diet and veggies, lean meats (preferably The Mediterranean diet is heart grass-fed), fish, nuts, and seeds. Small healthy and good for people who have studies show this eating strategy can diabetes. improve blood sugar and diabetes.

This heart-healthy diet uses lots Gluten-Free of fruits and veggies as well as fish, Gluten-free diets do not necessarily chicken, nuts, olive oil, legumes, and help you lose weight. whole grains. What you won’t eat often: Gluten is a protein found in grains Red meat, butter, and salt. Studies have including wheat, rye, and barley. People shown the diet can help keep blood with digestive disorders like celiac sugar levels under control. You can disease need to avoid it. Popular belief have wine with meals, but the American is that going gluten-free will help you Diabetes Association recommends no lose weight, improve digestion, and more than one drink per day if you’re boost energy. But these claims aren’t a woman, two if you’re a man. backed up by science. Plus, gluten is DASH in everything from salad dressing to The DASH diet lowers blood pres- vitamins. There’s no need to follow sure and improves insulin sensitivity. this diet unless your doctor advises it.

Nutrition experts recommend this Vegetarian and Vegan eating plan, designed to help lower A vegetarian or vegan diet will help blood pressure, to lots of people be- you get more fiber and less calories and cause it emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fat than a traditional diet. low-fat dairy, whole grains, lean meats, Limiting or avoiding animal prodfish, nuts, and beans. (It does allow for ucts like chicken, fish, and yogurt some sweets, too. You should eat those can be a healthy way to eat. Just get in moderation.) A 2011 study found plenty of fresh produce and other that it can improve insulin sensitivity whole foods, as opposed to gorging when it’s part of an overall weight loss on meatless “chicken” nuggets out program with exercise. of a box. Research shows that people The Zone Diet who eat a plant-based diet get more The Zone diet may help keep blood fiber and take in less calories and fat Eating a healthy diet can help you manage your blood sugar levels.

The right diet will help you control your blood sugar, get a handle on your weight, and feel better. Several wellknown and popular eating plans may give you the road map to do just that.

You’ll want to choose something you can follow, with foods you like, so you can stick with it.

Raw Foods

this diet is that foods like wheat, meat, and sugar make your body more acidic, which can lead to long-term diseases.

Foods like vegetables and seeds, on the other hand, can shift your body chemistry and make it more alkaline, helping you slim down and stay healthy. There’s very little research to back these ideas up, so pass on this one for now.

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than nonvegetarians. Be sure, though, to consult with you registered dietician to ensure you vegan or vegetarian diet meets your nutritional needs.

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sugar levels stable.

Its goal is to keep blood sugar levels stable. Meals are 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. Carbs are ranked as good or bad based on the glycemic index. You’ll have foods like chicken and barley, but not potatoes and egg yolks. A 2015 study found it had a positive effect on glycemic control and waist size, so it may be a good choice.

Ask your doctor about it.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

The coaches behind India’s maiden Thomas Cup triumph U. Vimal Kumar

Mathias Boe (Denmark)

Yoo Yong-Sung (South Korea)

Siyadath Ullah

Vijaydeep Singh

M U M B A I , M AY 1 9 (IANS): Though the players put in the performance in the field, there is a batch of people that works in the background and makes it possible. A modern-day sports team has a huge support staff that plays a crucial role in its success. Most of the time, they remain in the background -- training, mentoring, and encouraging the sportspersons.

The Indian team defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the final with Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, and the doubles pair of Satwinsairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty the first three rubbers of the bestof-five matches encounter.

HS Prannoy, M.R Arjun, Krishna Prasad Garaga, Dhruv Kapila, Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala and Priyanshu Rajawat were the other members of the team.

So, as the members of the Thomas Cup-winning Indian men’s badminton team bask in the glory, deservedly so, what also needs

to be mentioned is the role played by the coaches in the historic campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, that saw India crowned as the world champions in team badminton.

Though former England champion Pullela Gopichand has been the chief coach of the Indian badminton teams for many years now, Gopi, who runs his academy in Hyderabad and is also a vice-president of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), was not there in Bangkok due to prior commitments.

Gopi has trained Kidambi Srikanth. He is the brain behind the planning the course for the Indian players.

Here’s a look at the coaches that were there in Bangkok and played a role in India’s maiden title triumph in Thomas Cup: U. Vimal Kumar After an illustrious career as a player, U. Vimal Kumar, who won the national title in 1988 and

89 and was also a member of the India team that won a bronze medal in the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul.

Vimal is co-founder and chief coach of the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bangalore and a former chief coach of the Indian team.

Having trained players like Gopichand, Saina Nehwal in the past, Vimal is currently the personal coach of top singles player Lakshya Sen. The 59-year-old who traces his roots to Kerala and has vast experience in coaching, was a member of the Indian men’s team that qualified for the Thomas Cup Finals, playing alongside Padukone and Syed Modi. In Bangkok, he was the senior-most coach and oversaw the training of the singles players.

Mathias Boe (Denmark) A top doubles player of his time, Boe won a silver medal in the 2012 Olympics in London and

was a member of the 2016 Thomas Cup-winning Denmark team, Boa had joined the team as coach of the doubles team of Rankireddy-Shetty after his initial contract ended last year after the Tokyo Olympic Games.

A multiple-time winner on the BWF circuit, Boa ended his playing career in April 2020 at the age of 39. It was Boa’s inputs and timely interventions that helped RankireddyShetty come up with their best performance of recent times in the final against Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, saving four match-points in the second game.

Yo o Yo n g - S u n g (South Korea) Yoo is a former South Korean player who won the Olympic silver medals in men’s doubles with Lee Dong-soo in the 2000 and 2004 Games. He is currently the chief coach at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in

Bangalore where he also coaches Lakshya Sen. The 47-year-old from Dangjin, neat Chungcheongnam-do in South Korea, is one of the most successful doubles players in South Korea and has vast experience of playing at the international circuit, having won a silver and two bronze medals in the World Championships, a gold in Asian Games 2002 at Busan, and silver in 1998 Games in Bangkok.

He took to coaching after a successful career and has done stints in his native South Korea before joining PPBA. Siyadath Ullah A long-time associate of Pullela Gopichand, Siyadath is coaching the Indian singles players after Indonesian Agus Dwi Santosa late last year. A budding badminton player from Mahbubnagar district in Telangana, Siyadath’s career as a player ended prematurely at the age of 19 due to a shoulder injury.

That prompted the 37-year-old to take up coaching and he joined Gopoichand in 2004 and has been there with him since then. As a senior coach with Gopichand’s academy, Siyadath has played a key role in the development of Saina Nehwal, P.V Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, H.S Prannoy, Gurusaidutt, Parupally Kashyap and Tarun Kona and other protegees of Gopichand’s academy.

Vijaydeep Singh Another former doubles player, Vijaydeep has won the national championship multiple times and has been part of many Thomas Cup campaigns as a player. Now a reputed coach at the domestic level, Vijaydeep is very affable and known for his strong, wristy defense. The 49-year-old from Patiala took to coaching after his father Pitamber Singh was the chief national badminton coach at the National Institute of Sport in Patiala.

Vijaydeep was one of the first Indian players to concentrate on doubles and was hugely successful despite weighing 90-plus kgs during his peak fitness.

He has been working with Indian doubles players for the last many years.

11 Qatar World Cup to feature female referees for 1st time

Stephanie Frappart

Z U R I C H , M AY 1 9 (AGENCIES): Women referees will officiate matches at the men’s World Cup for the first time in Qatar this year, the sport’s governing body FIFA announced on Thursday. Three women referees and three women assistant referees will be part of the global showpiece event in Qatar, which will be held from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18.

Referees Stephanie Frappart from France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita, as well as assistant referees Neuza Back from Brazil, Karen Diaz Medina from Mexico and American Kathryn Nesbitt have all been called up.

A total of 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been

chosen by FIFA for the tournament. “This concludes a long process that began several years ago with the deployment of female referees at FIFA men’s junior and senior tournaments,” said Pierluigi Collina, FIFA Referees Committee chairman.

“They deserve to be at the FIFA World Cup because they constantly perform at a really high level, and that’s the important factor for us.

“As always, the criteria we have used is ‘quality first’ and the selected match officials represent the highest level of refereeing worldwide.” Frappart became the first female official to be involved in European Championship matches after UEFA included her in the list of referees for the tournament last year.

Nagaland 40 plus football team lose to Sindhu enters Thailand Stephen Curry helps Warriors Kerala in 4th National Masters Games Open QFs, lone Indian in fray win opener against Mavericks

Nagaland team 40 plus age players at Central Stadium Trivandrum, Kerala before the opening match.

DIMAPUR, MAY 19 (NPN): Nagaland 40 plus football team went down to host Kerala 2-4 during the opening match of the 4th National Masters Games 40 plus age football at Central Stadium, Trivandrum (Kerala) on Thursday.

The battle between the two states (same group category) was played on knock out basis. In spite of the bad weather conditions, the match was played which was a trilling match.

Nagaland team dominated the match in first

half; however, the host team Kerala dominated the second half. Nagaland scored 2 goals and Kerela scored 4 goals.

Nagaland team 50 plus age will play against West Bengal on May Friday.

BA N G KO K , M AY 1 9 (PTI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu remains the lone surviving Indian shuttler in the competition after she sailed into the women’s singles quarterfinals of the Thailand Open here on Thursday.

The world no 7 Sindhu, seeded sixth, took just 37 minutes to get the better of Sim Yu Jin, who had played a pivotal role in Korea’s Uber Cup win, 21-16 21-13 in a second round match.

Sindhu, who had defeated world number 62, USA’s Lauren Lam in the opening round, will next face second seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan.

Yamaguchi beat Korea’s Kim Ga Eun 21-23 2115 21-16 in another second round match.

However, Kidambi Srikanth, one of the main architects of India’s historic Thomas Cup triumph, exited from the BWF World Tour Super 500 event after handing a walkover to his opponent in the men’s

singles second round.

Srikanth, seeded eighth, gave a walkover to his Irish rival Nhat Nguyen.

The reason for his withdrawal is not yet known.

The world no. 11 Indian had earlier produced a gritty show to get the better of Brice Leverdez of France 18-21 21-10 21-16 in his opening round match.

In the women’s singles, it was curtains for Malvika Bansod, who lost 21-16 14-21 14-21 to Line Christopherson of Denmark in the second round.

The Indian mixed doubles pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto also bowed out in the second round, losing 19-21 20-22 against sixth seeded Malaysia combination of Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie.

Later, Ashwini Bhat K and Shikha Gautam too crashed out in the women’s doubles second round, losing 19-21 6-21 against fifth seeds Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara.

SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 19 (AGENCIES): Stephen Curry top-scored with 21 points as he helped the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-87 in their Western Conference final opener in San Francisco.

The Warriors restricted Dallas star Luka Doncic to 20 points in what was his lowest score of the play-offs.

“We did what we were supposed to do - protect home court, win the first game,” said Curry, who also had a game-high 12 rebounds.

“We had a specific game-plan coming in, and for the most part, we executed it.”

Andrew Wiggins scored 19 points for the Warriors and was also key in limiting Doncic’s impact. “’Wiggs’ was fantastic.

Doncic is as difficult a cover as there is in the league,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “We just asked Wiggs to try to hound him, stay in

Stephen Curry (30) dribbles against Dwight Powell (7) in their NBA Western Conference Finals playoff in San Francisco.

front of him, keep pressure on him. He did a fantastic job.” Doncic averaged 29 points in the play-off series win against the Utah Jazz and 32.6 points in the semifinal series victory over the Phoenix Suns.

“They did a great job,” Doncic said of the Warriors.

“Of course we could

do things better. In the first quarter, we had a lot of good looks. The second quarter, too. But not in the second half.”

The next game of the best-of-seven series will take place on Friday (02:00 BST Saturday) when the Warriors will again be at home in San Francisco.

India finish on top in Suhl Junior World Cup

Sift Kaur Samra

NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (PTI): Sift Kaur Samra and Surya Pratap Singh on Thursday settled for a silver in the 50m rifle prone mixed team event as India finished on top at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany.

Sift and Surya lost 15-17 to the Polish pair of Maja Magdalena Gawenda and Wiktoro Sajdak in the final.

H o w e v e r, A b h a y Singh Sekhon and Areeba Khan bowed out in the qualification round of skeet mixed team competition, the final event of the day, finishing a lowly seventh with a combined effort of 134 out of 150.

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Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Darshna Rathore were no better as they finished further back in the 10th spot with a score of 132.

Late on Wednesday, the Indian women’s skeet team of Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Darshna Rathore and Areeba Khan blanked Germany 6-0 to win a bronze medal. The medal was only India’s third medal in the shotgun discipline.

On Wednesday, India had also added a gold and silver in the 25m rapid fire mixed team competition after Simranpreet Kaur Brar and Vijayveer Sidhu won 17-9 against Anish and Tejaswani in an allIndian final.

India bagged a rich haul of 33 medals from the event, including 13 gold, 15 silver and five bronze.

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RCB steamroll GT to stay in IPL play-off race Kma Super Cup: Sechü, G-Sports qualify Correspondent

MUMBAI, MAY 19 (PTI): A fired up Virat Kohli roared back to form with a fine halfcentury as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed alive in the IPL play-off race with a thumping eight-wicket win over table toppers Gujarat Titans here on Thursday.

This was after skipper Hardik Pandya scored a gritty 47-ball 62 to lift GT to a competitive 168 for five after opting to bat.

Kohli (73 off 54) and captain Fa du Plessis (44 off 38) shared a match-winning 115-run opening stand before Glenn Maxwell (40 not out off 18) went ballistic to ensure the team got home in 18.4 overs.

By virtue of this win, RCB moved to fourth place in the standings with 16 points but will have to wait for the Delhi Capitals-Mumbai Indians game on Saturday to know their fate. A loss for Delhi would ensure RCB a play-off berth.

As the ‘Kohli Kohli’ chants suggested, the whole of Wankhede and probably the country wanted to see the former India captain back amongst the runs and

Virat Kohli of RCB during the IPL match against Gujarat Titans, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (PTI)

with a little bit of luck going his way, he was back playing the shots he is known for.

When Kohi picked Mohammed Shami for two lofted boundaries over the bowler’s head and cover in the third over, it looked it would be his night. His next four was a streaky one off Hardik who bowled with the new ball.

The very next ball, Kohli was at his animated best as he whipped Hardik towards square leg with Rashid Khan missing a

tough chance in the deep.

A sign of his growing confidence was an aerial straight drive off Rashid.

Kohli was quick on his feet both against Rashid as well as the pacers. The Indian superstar brought up his second fifty of the season by whipping a full ball off Rashid over deep midwicket. With Kohli on song, Du Plessis played his part perfectly and kept rotating the strike besides an odd boundary. After the captain’s dismissal, Max-

well joined Kohli and went ballistic from ball one. The Australian’s cameo included a reverse scoop shot off Hardik that went all the way.

After collecting his second six off Rashid, Kohli tried one too many and got stumped in the 17th over but the job had been well and truly done by then.

Earlier, Hardik lifted GT to a competitive total.

Coming into the game with a string of low scores, he warmed up nicely for the play-offs with a well crafted fifty even though he was not at his fluent best. RCB limited GT to 72 for three in 10 overs, largely due to their brilliance in the field despite Wriddhiman Saha’s (31 off 22) threatening stay in the middle.

Saha provided another brisk start with some clean hitting but his opening partner Shubman Gill perished cheaply. Matthew Wade, who has not been at his explosive best in the IPL, fell to a controversial call which also attracted empathy from Kohli. Wade was sure that he underedged a sweep shot off Maxwell and took no

time in reviewing the onfield decision, which was out. However, despite a clear deviation in the ball’s trajectory before it thudded on to the pads, the UltraEdge did not detect it and the TV umpire stayed with the on-field umpire’s call. Wade had no choice but to grudgingly walk back into the dugout.

Saha, who hit four boundaries and a six, had Hardik for company in the middle but following a mix up with his captain, the wicketkeeper fell way short of his crease when Du Plessis came up with stunning direct hit from mid off.

Hardik, who was dropped on 14, made it count alongside David Miller (34 off 25), who continued his impressive run in the tournament. Miller smashed three sixes before Wanindu Hasaranga got rid of him with a sharp return catch.

Rashid (19 not out off six) joined Hardik in the death overs and did what he has done over the course of the season. The leg-spinner whacked couple of sixes towards the end to push the total past 160.

K O H I M A , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Both Sechü FC Academy and G-Sports qualified for a slot in the quarter finals by winning in their respective matches during the fourth day of the ongoing Kohima Super Cup, here at IG Stadium on Thursday.

In a neck-to-neck match between Sechü FCA and United 4 FC, the former had a lucky break and won the match 2-1. The first goal of the match was scored by Rokovito Nipu for Sechü in the 5th minute which was later doubled by Neisede in the 42nd minute.

The tussle between the two teams continued even into the second half as Sechü tried to widen the gap while United 4 FC scrambled to make a dent in the score. United was rewarded with a spot kick after one of their players was faulted and the team registered a face saver goal which was netted by Nunsang in the 75th minute.

The match between G-Sports and Indira Gandhi Stadium (IGS) XI, was

G Sports FC (white) and IGS XI (yellow) players in action. (NP)

one of the most interesting games so far. Although, not so much for the latter as they faced a crushing defeat at the hands of the former.

IGS XI, however, did give a commendable performance although the team was made up of players from non-football sports including boxing, archery and taekwondo who are undergoing training at the stadium.

G-Sports, one of the cup favourite teams, proved their superiority with 8-0 win.

With the first goal of the game coming from Temjenwati in the 6th minute, the barrage of goals continued even into the very last minute. Kekhrieletuo scored two goals, while his fellow teammates, Ratobe Poireng, Yhunshalo, Me-

doneituo, Menguzelie and Imlongchaba all contributed a goal each.

Sechü and G-Sports will now head to the quarter final round. Sechü and GSports alongwith the other two previous winners, New Market and Hurricane Boys will now make up the 4 teams from group 1 and together they will play in the quarters. Each team qualifying for the league round will play against the other three teams in their respective groups from where the two best teams would head for the semi-finals on May 28.

Friday’s matches Pro-D-OG’s FC Vs Magdaline Coaching FC @ 11:30 am Naga Brothers Vs Aphuyemi FC @ 1:30 pm.

Frankfurt lift Europa League title after shootout win Nikhat strikes gold at Women’s World Boxing NEW DELHI, MAY 19 (IANS): Star Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen clinched the gold medal at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships after registering a dominating 5-0 victory in Istanbul on Thursday.

L iv i n g u p t o t h e ex p e c t a t i o n s, N i k h a t thrashed Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas without breaking a sweat in the 52kg final with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian’s favour.

Nikhat Zareen

The Nizamabad (Telangana)-born boxer became the only fifth Indian woman to secure a gold medal at the World Boxing Championships after record six-time champion Mary Kom (2002,

2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018), Sarita Devi (2006), Jenny RL (2006) and Lekha KC (2006).

It was also India’s first gold medal since boxing great Mary Kom won it in 2018.

Nikhat got off to a lively start and hit some sharp punches to quickly take the upper hand in the opening three minutes against confident Jutamas, who came into the match defeating the three-time World Championships medallist Kazakhstan’s

Zhaina Shekerbekova.

The 25-year-old Indian took full advantage of her long reach and maintained her dominance against the Thai boxer, whom she had beaten in the 2019 Thailand Open semi-final-the only meeting between the two, en route to her silver medal finish.

Out of 12 participating Indian boxers, eight made it to the quarterfinals in this year’s tournament-the joint highest alongside Turkey.

Eintracht Frankfurt teammates celebrate after winning the UEFA Europa League title on Thursday.

MADRID, MAY 19 (IANS): Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers 5-4 in a penalty shootout to lift the UEFA Europa League title after 120 minutes ended 1-1 between the two sides in the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on Wednesday. Rangers’ Aaron Ramsey, who had been brought on specially for the shootout, missed the seventh penalty, and Frankfurt’s Rafael Santos Borre drilled the last penalty into the corner to decide the title.

The game took place after a boiling hot day in Seville, which saw an estimated 120,000 fans from both sides

Archery WC: Indian women’s recurve team wins bronze

GWANGJU (S KOREA), MAY 19 (IANS): The Indian women’s recurve team of Ridhi, Komalika Bari and Ankita Bhakat outscored the Chinese Taipei team to win a bronze medal at the ongoing Archery World Cup 2022 stage 2, here on Thursday.

The young Indian trio of Ridhi, Komalika and Ankita dominated their opponent from Chinese Taipei 6-2 (56-52, 54-51, 54-55, 5554) in the lopsided playoff after going down against home favourites South Korea in the semis with a similar 6-2 scoreline. While India women were inconsistent against South Korea, they corrected their ways against Chinese Taipei by scoring 3 perfect 10s and eight 9s in the first 2 sets to take a 4-0 lead.

The Indian team lost the third set but mounted a comeback and won the match in the 4th set with one 10 and five 9s. This was the second bronze medal for India at the Archery World Cup in Gwangju. Earlier on Wednesday, the women’s compound team comprising Avneet Kaur, Muskan Kirar and Priya Gurjar had won the bronze, an olympics.com report said.

and ugly incidents among the supporters, with chairs and bottles thrown.

The first half was a relatively even affair as neither side wanted to commit any errors, although Eintracht had the best chance when Ansgar Knauff ’s effort was pushed wide by Rangers keeper Allan McGregor, while at the other end, John Lundstram saw an effort comfortably tipped over the bar, reports Xinhua.

Rangers took the lead in the 56th minute when Tuta slipped to collect a back header, allowing Joe Aribo to burst through and score

with a low shot into the bottom corner. The jubilation of the Scottish fans lasted 13 minutes before Santos Borre drifted between two defenders to equalize with a nearpost header, just moments after Daichi Kamada had fired over with just McGregor to beat. Eintracht went looking for a winning goal with Jens Petter Hauge firing just over following a pullback, before Filip Kostic’s cross to the far post failed to find a final touch with McGregor struggling to make up his ground.

Extra-time saw the game become increasingly stretched as the heat and

the tension began to take its toll on the players, although it was 15 minutes of ‘oooh’ and ‘ahhs’ rather than clear chances. The second period of extra-time began with Borna Barisic firing straight at Kevin Trapp, while Adjin Hrustic dragged a shot wide of McGregor’s far post, before Rangers brought Ramsey on for the impending penalties.

The shootout nearly wasn’t needed as Kent saw Trapp make a great save when he looked certain to net the winner for Rangers, and Davis’ follow-up was deflected wide at the last moment.

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