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Vol XXXII No. 167

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Europe on monkeypox red alert

L O N D O N / G E N E VA , MAY 23 (IANS/AFP): As Denmark becomes the latest country to be struck down by monkeypox, EU authorities are set to publish a risk assessment, wherein all European countries will be told to prepare a vaccination strategy to tackle the spiralling outbreak.

While no monkeypoxspecific vaccine exists, the smallpox jabs that were routinely offered to Brits until the virus was eradicated four decades ago remain 85% effective against monkeypox, the Daily Mail reported.

The strategy likely to be recommended is the same already deployed in Britain, where officials are attempting to contain the spread by vaccinating all close contacts of the 20 confirmed monkeypox cases, including NHS workers.

This strategy, called ring vaccination, involves jabbing and monitoring

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anyone around an infected person to form a buffer of immune people to limit the disease’s spread. It comes as experts warn nations could bring in travel restrictions to control the spread of the illness, if the World Health Organisation (WHO) declares the outbreak an emergency.

But the vaccine, called Imvanex and made by Denmark-based drugmaker Bavarian Nordic, has not been authorised for use against monkeypox in Europe or the UK. The European Medicines Agency approved the

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jab for use against smallpox in 2013, while the US Food and Drug Administration greenlit the injection for both infections in 2019. And there is no data available on how safe it is for immunocompromised people or youngsters — the groups at highest risk from the outbreak.

India to screen passengers: With cases of monkeypox popping up in several countries, India has issued alerts to all airports in the country to screen international passengers arriving into India. The instructions

were issued after several countries, including from Europe, Africa, Americas and Australia, reported confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox.

The government said airports with international air traffic should immediately reactivate their surveillance systems, check incoming passengers, particularly those from countries that have reported monkeypox cases. However, there have been no such cases in India.

The Mumbai civic body has kept a 28-bed ward ready at the Kasturba Hospital here for the isolation of suspected patients, officials said on Monday.

Monkeypox transmission can be stopped: The monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic countries can be contained and humanto-human transmission of the virus stopped, the World Health Organization said Monday. (Cont’d on p-8)

Dr. Chumben, CL John appointed as advisors to CM D I M A P U R , M AY 2 3 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday appointed two legislators-- CL John and Dr. Chumben Murry as advisors to the chief minister.

It may be mentioned that the two legislators were among 21 NPF legislators who had recently “merged” with the ruling NDPP. As per the notification issued by the cabinet secretariat on May 23, 2022, CL John has been assigned as advisor Land Resources department and Dr Chumben Murry as advisor Justice & Law department with immediate effect.

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inconvenience for VDB officials who come from remote areas for officials works.

NSVDBA has, therefore, requested all the concerned officers to be present in their official posting office and help VDBs to carry out their officials works without any hassles.

The association warned that they would not shy away from lodging a complaint against the erring officer.

Further, it stated that officers, who were not in a position to work with VDBs, should get themselves attached to directorate as RDO and allow the competent officers to go to the Block and work for the general public.

These were part of the seven-point resolution adopted at the NSVDBA meeting with

representatives of all 11 district VDB association held on May 23, 2022. The meeting discussed various issues concerning the interests of VDBs. At the meeting, the association noted that with the introduction NeFMS process for wages payment under MGNREGA scheme, the central government has been sanctioning money for materials cost in accordance with the success of NeFMS of different blocks and districts.

However, house has described as “not fair and uncalled for” the alleged diversion of materials cost of some block/ districts to other districts by the department.

NSVDBA said that such practice was going to affect the

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CM cautions against cultural appropriation of Naga motifs

Neiphiu Rio addressing the consultative meet, Monday. (NP)

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K O H I M A , M AY 2 3 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday urged upon the people of the State to guard themselves against cultural appropriation.

Addressing the first State Level Consultative meet with all tribal hohos on documentation of traditional attires, motifs, designs and ornaments held at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima on Monday, he noted that of late there had been misrepresentation and incorrect

BDOs asking money from PMAY-G beneficiaries, alleges NSVDBA DIMAPUR, MAY 23 (NPN): Nagaland State VDB Association (NSVDBA) has alleged that BDOs have issued directive asking VDB secretaries to collect money from the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) beneficiaries in whose accounts an amount of Rs. 88,000 has been credited.

In a press release, NSVDBA president Tohoshe Awomi and general secretary Manthungo Kikon stated that VDB secretaries were not in a position to collect the said amount from the beneficiaries as the money has been credited in the personal account of the beneficiaries and not in accounts of VDBs. The association claimed absence of project director and BDOs in station was causing

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fund flow for the department.

It said stated once the fund gets diverted, VDBs would not be in a position to issue Utilization Certificate, adding that even in the MIS, the payment for materials cost would not be reflected if the funds get diverted.

The association has, therefore, urged the department to do away with such practices and sensitize the VDBs for NeFMS so there would be no issue difficulty and the department could do the transaction smoothly.

Further, the association demanded immediate release of Grant-In-Aid to all the 1272 VDBs, which it claimed has been kept pending for the past two and a half years for the reason best known to the department.

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usage of traditional Naga designs in fashion shows and on clothes being sold on e-commerce websites without any regard for the people who held these traditional symbols in high regard.

He stressed that misuse of traditional attires and symbols had to be guarded against, stating that cultural appropriation should be taken in all sincerity because unregulated use of Naga cultural designs and symbols would lead to distortion and misrepresentation.

Rio clarified that it was not that others should not

DC issues advisory on ShozukhuZukihe bridge

use traditional Naga attires, or that local communities and entrepreneurs should be stopped from doing business in traditional attires, but he insisted that these should be appropriately used.

He said it was important that steps were taken to ensure that Naga cultural heritage was protected under legal provisions like Intellectual Property Rights and Geographical Indications. “Only then can we start controlling and regulating the use of our traditional attires, symbols and ornaments,” he mentioned. He hoped that all those present at the meet would cooperate and contribute positively to this work that would ultimately benefit all the Nagas.

He asserted that it should be everyone’s endeavour to preserve, protect and promote by way of documenting Naga traditional a t t i r e (Cont’d on p-8)

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 3 (NPN): Just three months after the much-awaited two-lane RCC bridge over Dhansiri river (tributary) at Shozukhu-Zukihe village was inaugurated (on February 12), deputy commissioner Dimapur R Soundararajan, in an advisory, stated that there was “no guarantee of the structural safety and stability of the bridge”.

Referring to a letter by engineer-in-chief NPWD, DC said the bridge was completed without authorization and approval of PWD department and therefore appealed to public not to ply on the bridge until the department certifies the structural safety of the bridge.

The 340-metre Shozukhu-Zukihi RCC bridge which was inaugurated by PHE minister, caters to two administrative headquarters of the State and around 50 villages.

Disturbed by accusations against State leaders: CNTC DIMAPUR, MAY 23 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), said that while Nagas were striving for a peaceful settlement, it was perturbed by recent accusations and allegations made on senior political leaders of Nagaland regarding statements made on the Naga political issue.

CNTC media cell also backed the stand of the Ao Senden over the ‘war of words’ between veteran Naga politician and former governor Dr. S.C. Jamir and NSCN (I-M).

Expressing support to Ao Senden, CNTC further clarified that the statement made by the state political leader(s) “was not originated from them” but that

which was conveyed to them at the meeting with union home minister Amit Shah.

CNTC further said though Nagas of Nagaland would love to have Nagas live under one umbrella (integration), it was no longer possible now as per the stand of the government of India. Therefore, said CNTC, it was high time for Nagas of Nagaland to be “relieved off the burden of Naga political movement “and allow Nagas of Nagaland to progress at par with other states.

CNTC also said Nagas “should accept out national workers in the true spirit of Christianity, as and when any political settlement is arrived at.”

While appealing to the government of India for expediting the political negotiations, CNTC also questioned the government of India as to how long will Nagas have to wait since the delay in finding solution was causing more division and discord among Nagas?

On another issue, CNTC also clarified that the recent statement made by deputy chief minister Y. Patton (at the CNTC meet) was not intended to hurt or target any particular community or tribe. It therefore, urged upon people not to misinterpret the statement but take things positively since Patton had only stated what was taking place in Nagaland as being witnessed.

RPP asks DyCM to explain felling Inspection teams visit check gates in various districts of teak trees at police complex D I M A P U R , M AY 2 3 (NPN): The controversy over felling of teak trees at Chumoukedima police complex refuses to die down with the Rising People’s Party (RPP) demanding an explanation from the deputy chief minister.

RPP has asked the deputy chief minister to explain how almost 50-yearold trees, “possibly worth” crores of rupees in the open market, could be felled without any procedures being followed?

Questioning who benefitted from the felling of trees at police complex, the RPP said that “Khushi

Khushi and Jabarjasti” culture was “all too apparent in the state.”

Stating that felling of trees has come as a rude shock, RPP has, however, said that the “lame justification” given by the director general of police (DGP) Nagaland was “all the more shocking.”

The party further pointed out that as per DGP’s statement, it was apparent that no procedures were followed.

As per Forest Laws, RPP also pointed out that clearance was required at different levels to cut down even a single tree. However,

the party said it was “deeply shocking” that 40-50 trees could be chopped down “like garden plants in a high security area just like that.”

In any other state in the country, RPP said there would have been swift retribution. “But it’s all too apparent that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) coalition is waiting for the issue to die down,” RPP said.

RPP maintained that unless accountability was fixed, it can be “safely deduced” that both the chief minister the deputy chief minister benefitted from the felling of trees.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 3 (NPN): Following the state government order, the inspection teams-- constituted by deputy commissioner (DC) in every district-- visited check gates in their respective jurisdictions on Monday.

The government recently ordered setting up of “Inspection Team” comprising ADC(Hq), Addl SP/ Addl DCP, DTO and DPRO, which would be responsible for ensuring that there was no check gate functional on any road in the district.

The inspections team have been asked to submit detailed report of every inspection being made to the DC for perusal and for taking action as required.

Check/toll gates closed at Chumoukedima district and Medziphema on Monday. (DIPR)

In Tuensang, the district administration led by ADC Tuensang Thungchanbemo Tungoe, police personnel and IPR officials inspected Eshou Gate (NAP Check Post) and Kuthor Road, Tuensang on May 23,

2022, stated a DIPR report.

Meanwhile, DC Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant, has issued directives to combat the alleged illegal collection of money from the vehicles at check gates and other locations in the district

with immediate effect.

In Chumoukedima, the inspection team led by district administration inspected check gates at Chumoukedima and Medziphema on Monday.

As directed, district administration, police, and DPRO staff conducted inspection and verification of all police check gates including departmental and municipal check gates under Chumoukedima district.

Since the date of notification, no check gates/tollgate was functioning under Chumoukedima till the time of the report. The toll-gates of Chumoukedima town council and Medziphema town council are also closed.

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Illegal money collection: Police set up 24x7 control room NPP questions govt on PDS irregularities DIMAPUR, MAY 23 (NPN): Nagaland police have set up a dedicated 24x7 control room for combating illegal collection of money.

According to Nagaland police PRO & Sp (Crime), the control room is manned by sufficient personnel and headed by a senior police officer.

Apart from the following 13 inter-state check gates, the PRO said that all other police check gates in any form, permanent/ semi-permanent/tempo-

rary/mobile have been closed forthwith.

Besides the existing general helpline number (112), the police have placed dedicated mobile numbers and email ID in the control room for receiving any complaints/ information regarding the illegal collection of money from vehicles at any check gate or any other location in the State or the presence of any unauthorized persons at the Check Gates.

One could call 8798881978, 8798881979

over email complaints to PCRillegalcollection@ gmail.com The general public could also contact the Nagaland police officers whose Closed User Group (CUG) mobile numbers are available in the “Call Your Cop” mobile App, which can be downloaded from the ‘Play Store’.

The information could be shared with Nagaland police via voice call, whatsapp, text message, E-mail, and so on.

Meanwhile, Nagaland

police have encouraged the general public to combat the menace jointly by providing specific information accompanied by photographic and videographic evidence regarding the illegal collection of money from vehicles at any check gate or any other location in the state or the presence of any unauthorized persons at the Check Gates. Police have assured to maintain confidentiality of all persons reporting such complaints if so desired.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 3 (NPN): National People’s Party (NPP) State unit has questioned the State government on irregularities in public distribution system (PDS).

Noting how several studies and reports had highlighted the irregularities, the party in a press release said the average leakage from off-taken food grains of PDS in the country was 46.7% in 2011-2012 as per an estimate. In the State-wise leakage estimation, Nagaland was found

to have 94.7% leakage of PDS off-taken food grains in the same period. The report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India during the period 2005 to 2011 had also unearthed serious irregularities in the State’s PDS structure, it added.

Moreover, the CAG report revealed that the Department of Food & Civil Supplies had issued ration cards randomly. Some other anomalies reported were large scale diversion of food grains to open market, allo-

cation of food grains to nonexistent institutions, hostels and Village Grain Banks, short allocation, short lifting and delayed distribution of food grains, charging higher rates and inadequate infrastructure, etc. The CAG had concluded in its report that all these anomalies and corrupt practices had seriously affected implementation of PDS in Nagaland, the release added.

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IEC awareness programmes on ODF plus

Pfütsero DIMAPUR: With an objective to ensure effective and expedited implementation of Swachh Bharat MissionGramin Phase II, to achieve ODF plus, an awareness and capacity building programme was conducted by District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM), Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Phek division, at Chozuba on

May 21 and Pfütsero town on Monday, covering four blocks—Sekrezu, Kikruma, Chizami and Pfütsero.

In a press release, PHED Phek division informed that roles and responsibilities of Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) and “Swachhagrahis” was shared by district coordinator Kutulu Vero.

Vero informed that the

Chozuba main role of WATSANs was to ensure safe drinking and sanitation at village level, and that WATSAN along with “Swachhagrahis” appeared to be the only workforce at the field level, both in SBM and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

Meanwhile, Sanitation and Hygiene consultant, Abigail Ritse spoke on ODF Plus Components—

Biodegradable Waste Management (Compost pit), Faecal Sludge Management and Plastic Waste Management and criteria to achieve ODF Plus as per SBM-G Phase II guidelines.

Later, chemist, Kethonu Theyo emphasised on Grey Water Management (ODF Plus component) through community and individual soak pits, sepa-

ration of grey and black water, usage of treated grey water for activities such as kitchen gardens, irrigation, washing vehicles, groundwater recharge etc.

He further stressed on the harmful effects of contaminated water and the importance of testing water regularly.

At the programme, booklets and brochures

on biodegradable waste management, faecal sludge management, grey water management and plastic waste management were distributed to all the participants.

The campaign was sponsored by Sanitation and WSSO PHED Kohima, with WATSANs and Swachhagrahis as main target groups.

Nagaland House Delhi staff allotted quarters

DIMAPUR: Nagaland House Delhi staff were allotted 51 staff quarter and eight quarter reserved for INT security staff at Sector 13, Dwarka Delhi on May 21. In a press release, PRO Nagaland House, New Delhi, Kuolie Mere informed that the quarter allotment was done through “lottery draw with videograph record” in the presence of additional chief secretary & chief resident commissioner, Jyoti Kalash, joint resident commissioner Sarita Yadav and deputy resident commissioner Nagaland House, New Delhi, Wennyei Konyak. The types of quarters allotment included—Type-I, Type-II & Type IIA out of total 72 quarters. PRO informed that the staff will move to new quarter after government order, in view of redevelopment of Nagaland House at 29-Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam road, New Delhi.

Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Diphupar visited Guwahati as a part of an educational exposure tour on of May 22. Altogether, 37 students of Class X visited Brahmaputra River, Regional Science Center and Zoological Park.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Senior SP Peren informs: Senior superintendent of police, Peren has informed all concerned under Peren district that any person who possesses more than two firearms at the commencement of Arms (Amendment) Act 2019 may retain with him/her any two firearms and deposit the remaining firearms within one year from such commencement at the nearest police station under Peren district.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) terminates one: NPGN/NNC (N/A) has terminated one Bokaho Yepthomi, exfinance in-charge, Dimapur area, of Kiyezhe village under Kiphire district for “indulging in extortion, and misuse of power and funds.” The group through its MIP informed that information, orders, etc. which has been served by him related to the group stood cancelled. It also appealed HoDs, business establishments and public not to entertain him in any manner and that NPGN/NNC (N/A) “would not be responsible for his mischievous acts henceforth.”

Niki-led NSCN (K) assigns region chairmen: Nikiled NSCN (K) through its MIP has informed that its ministry of kilo affairs has assigned Vikhugha Rengma, as chairman Rengma region; Chandra Pradhan, as chairman Gorkha affairs and W Chuba, as chairman Phom region. MIP informed that concerned officials have been directed to assume their respective duties with effect from the date of order issued.

STCC to observe ‘World no tobacco day’

DIMAPUR: The State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC) has informed that “World no Tobacco Day 2022” will be observed across the state on May 31 on this year’s theme, “Tobacco- A threat to Environment”.

According to a DIPR report, additional director and state nodal officer, Dr. C Tetseo informed that the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) in all the districts would be organising activities including competition and awareness programmes in districts and block headquarters during the week, and would culminate on May 31.

In addition to districtlevel activities, STCC in-

formed that it would also be organising a state-level picture and caption competition on the theme.

The competition is open to all the school and college students in the state with cash prizes and certificates, which will be awarded to the best three.

The picture and caption may be submitted to stccnagaland@gmail.com

by May 31. Dr. Tetseo also informed that tobacco use among school students was on the rise.

In this regard, he appealed to all the schools and colleges in the state to organise some activities to create awareness and also to mark the day.

Acknowledgement The Dimapur Area Chuchuyimlang Senso Telongjem (DACST) would like to express our gratitude and acknowledge everyone who provided support; physically, mentally and emotionally, to the bereaved family at the sudden demise of Late Temjenwabang, Age 13, a student of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur (S/o Bendang ), who drowned in the Dhansiri river on 15th May 2022. The DACST would also like to convey our special gratitude to: 1. Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur 2. Dimapur Langpangkong Senso Telongjem 3. Changtongya Union Dimapur 4. Merangkong Union Dimapur 5. Mongsenyimti Union Dimapur 6. Kangtsung Union Dimapur 7. Unger Union Dimapur 8. Joint Council Welfare Forum, Ward 3/22 Burma Camp 9. Shri Imnatiba, Advisor, Govt of Nagaland 10. Headquarter 3 Corps 11. Lt. Col. B.Sunep HQ 3 Corps, Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur 12. Lt. Col. Sentinungsang Jamir 1 AR 13. Disaster Management Dimapur 14. District Administration and Police db-460/22

Died 24/05/2020 Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”.

Dear Apo,

Your life was a blessing to all.

You are loved and missed beyond measure.

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From, Your loving Wife & Children

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY LATE T. SENTIKALA AIER

24.05.2021

It’s been a year since God called you upon His heavenly abode. Feels like yesterday we were laughing together, but only your memories remain.

You are deeply missed everyday. k-1047/22

Your loving wife, children & family

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY In memory of

On this very day, 24th May you left this world to be with our Lord Almighty. Not a day passes by without remembering your warm love, sincere care and your valuable life lessons, we sorely miss your presence as your memory will always linger in all of us.

Mummy, you will forever be my biggest support, you were my strength and the greatest gift, I could ever have. dp-2361/22

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Your loving son, relatives and family members

LT. LANUSUNEP JAMIR Born : 31/12/1976 – Died : 24/05/2021

Like a dream it had been a year since you left for your heavenly abode. Though you are not physically here with us on this Earth today, you will always be in our hearts. The love you had for us and the good deeds you had done for us will never be forgotten and we will always look back upon them with fond memories.

Your loving Wife Nisha, daughter, son and families

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CM holds review meeting on monsoon preparedness

machineries and other essential commodities for any eventuality. He urged all line departments to give extra efforts so as to avert and mitigate the impact of monsoon fury.

The chief minister also interacted with the deputy commissioners through video conferencing and took stock of the present situation in the districts. DCs also shared about the monsoon preparedness and

Former members of NPF 2 Dmu-II A/C refute allegation

Longzang village resolves VDB issue

Chief Minister & Chairman NSDMA, Neiphiu Rio chairing the monsoon preparedness review meeting at the Chief Minister’s Residential Complex, Kohima on Monday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, MAY 23 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who is also the chairman of Nagaland state disaster management authority (NSDMA), Monday reviewed monsoon preparedness at the chief minister’s residential complex, Kohima on Monday.

According to DIPR, Rio asked the departments involved in monsoon related works to be prepared with necessary

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the status of food and other essential commodities in the districts.

D u r i n g t h e m e e t i n g, depar tments of NSDMA, PWD(R&B), urban development and agriculture gave power point presentation.

The meeting was attended by a host of cabinet ministers, advisors, senior government officials and officials from the departments.

DIMAPUR: Following the claim made by chairman and secretary of Longzang village on alleged misuse of funds by the village development board (VDB), chief Angh Lohwang, head GB Menwan, Tahmao and Kaiwang stated that the issue has been resolved amicably as per customary practice under Anghship (the village chief)” since, they said, the Angh held “the rightful authority and power in the village administration as per Konyak customary and traditional practice.”

In a press release, the signatories stated that the root of the issue of Longzang VDB under Mon district lay in the RTI filed in 2020.

While stating that representatives of Longzang public filed an RTI seeking information related to various schemes implemented in the village, they said the department replied to the queries on time.

They, however, said without discussing and verifying the matter at village level, it was dragged to the media with a complaint to the higher authority “out of sheer ignorance.”

The signatories on behalf of Longzang village have apologised to the administration and responsible department for creating inconveniences especially the “wrong figure of amount, misinformation and outdated viral video” which was circulated in the news and social media.

In this regard, the present village council chairman and VDB secretary have “willingly offered to resign” not owing to present issue but for the progress and development of the village.

The village has warned individuals or groups to desist from such practices in future and not to malign the image of the village.

Further, it also appealed to the state government to revoke the suspension order issued to Longzang VDB in order “to enable the VDB to function normally.

Former members of 2 Dimapur-II A/C at the press conference. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , M AY 2 3 (NPN): Refuting the allegation from NPF 2 DimapurII assembly constituency on “misuse of NPF office nomenclature”, the former NPF members of 2 Dimapur-II A/C on Monday have sought “apology letter” from NPF Dimapur-II A/C. Addressing media persons here, former vice president of NPF 2 Dimapur-II A/C Sakho Angami stated that a few NPF officials have confused the public by alleging misuse of NPF nomenclature. Angami clarified the consultative meeting on May 21 was convened by NPF office bearers, not by the MLA and that the MLA

was invited to the meeting.

He claimed that 202 members, who attended the meeting, “signed and decided to support Moatashi.”

On misuse of party nomenclature, Angami clarified that till May 21, they were all bona fide members of the party and that they had “every right to call for a meeting.”

Former vice president NPF 2 Dimapur II A/C, Asungba Imsong, who claimed he had been with the party for more than 21 years, said the meeting was held to understand the MLA’s stand and decision, and work together under his leadership.

Former advisor NPF 2 Dimapur II A/C Limawati

ATMA conducts demonstration programmes for farmers

Wokha block

DIMAPUR: Various blocks under Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted demonstration and training programmed for farmers.

Wokha block: ATMA Wokha block conducted a programme on demonstration and mobilisation of self-help groups (SHGs) from May 18 to 20.

In a press release, block ATM Elilo Kikon informed

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that resource person ATM Lily Tungoe carried out mobilisation of SHGs where she highlighted the importance of setting up SHGs and briefed the roles that SHGs played in making individuals more economically empowered.

Resource person also demonstrated on “Process of making indigenous insect/ pest control using locally available raw materials”.

Meanwhile, resource person ATM Elilo Kikon demonstrated on “Oyster mushroom cultivation” on May 18 at Ekokchu village and resource person ATM Eyingbeni Humtsoe demonstrated on “Yellow sticky trap” on May 19 at Wokha village.

Further, a “Plum Farm School” was inaugurated at Longsa village under Wokha block and Mr. Yantsumo was

appointed as farm school teacher. Resource person ATM Eyingbeni Humtsoe highlighted farm school concept.

ATMA Wokha Wozhuro block conducted demonstrations on “use and application of bio-pesticides” and “Use of yellow sticky trap” by resource persons, ATM Loreni Kithan, and BTT Convenor, Shanchobeni Humtsoe respectively

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 24

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Agartala Humid with clouds and sun

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Aizawl

A passing afternoon shower

Guwahati Sunshine

30 19 34 24

Imphal

Mostly sunny and pleasant

31 20

Itanagar

Mostly sunny

32 21

Shillong

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Kohima

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Tuensang A stray afternoon t-shower

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appointed as farm school teacher.

Niuland block: An “Oilseeds Farm School” was inaugurated on May 23 at Hovishe village under Niuland block. In a press note, BTM Demalu Hasnusa informed that resource person AFA, SDAO Niuland, Shekheto encouraged the cultivation of oilseeds as it required minimum labour and cost, with good return.

Tripura, Mizoram approach MEA for approval to ferry essentials via Bangladesh GUWAHATI, MAY 23 (AGENCIES): The state governments of Tripura and Mizoram have approached the ministry of external affairs (MEA) for approval to ferry essentials via Bangladesh.

Notably, Tripura and Mizoram have been staring at a major food and fuel crisis following disruption of railway and road links to both the state via Assam due to floods and landslides.

According to NE Now, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has also cancelled all goods and passenger trains to these states till June.

The Lumding-Badarpur railway line via Dima Hasao district of Assam that connects Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and south Assam was heavily damaged due to floods and landslides.

Tripura government officials have informed that the state has approached the MEA to take up the matter with Bangladesh for ferrying of essentials via the neighbouring country.

On the other hand, the Mizoram government has also approached the MEA for approval to the transportation of essentials via Bangladesh.

Mizoram minister K Lalrinliana said: “We have approached the MEA for approval to the proposal of transportation of essential goods via Bangladesh.”

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on May 20-21. During the programme, two new farmers group—Mharen SHG at Shaki village and L. Nzanchi SHG at N. Longchum village were mobilised.

Later, a “Cardamom Farm School” was inaugurated under Wozhuro block where resource person BTM, Benthunglo Murry highlighted the concept of farm school. Thungao Tsopoe, a progressive farmer was

Imchen said that a letter addressing the MLA was received from 2 Dimapur II NPF president stating that the meeting convened was “illegal”.

Former women wing president 2 Dimapur II A/C Kerei Pfukha clarified that till May 21, they were members of NPF party and for which the meeting was held with regard to merger.

She maintained that under 2 Dimapur-II A/C, there were 13 wards, 11 units with around 58,188 voters till January 2022.

Pfukha also clarified that women who attended the meeting included women those officially appointed as NPF 2 Dimapur-II A/C and not SHG women.

Diethono Nakhro and others after the programme on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Oriental Theological Seminar y (OTS) in partnership with Samagra Shiksha Nagaland (SSN) organised an awareness and sensitisation programme on “disability and inclusive education” at OTS campus, Bade, Dimapur on Monday.

In a press release, SSN informed that in her keynote address, state commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Diethono Nakhro emphasised the

need to recognise the rights of persons with disabilities to have equal opportunities.

She said that negative attitude of society towards disability was one of the biggest barriers to inclusion of PwDs. Nakhro also stressed on the need for the church in Nagaland to participate more actively in the field of disability.

At the programme, Samagra Shiksha team highlighted inclusive education

and the status of inclusive education in the state.

Meanwhile, Daniel Thong, senior lecturer and head, Inclusive Education and ICT, SCERT, Nagaland and chairman of Jo Foundation provided the students with practical examples of inclusive education.

He impressed upon them the importance of a strong theological basis and calling in becoming champions for inclusion.

DIMAPUR: The first District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for Niuland district was held on Monday, in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Niuland.

According to a DIPR report, minister for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Jacob Zhimomi in his address to the first DPDB meeting said the newly created district had the potential to become a metropolitan city.

He expressed confidence that the momentum of development in the district would be picked up and urged upon all the officers to be sincere in there works.

Jacob, who is also the DPDB Niuland chairman said a sub-treasury office in the district was required and assured the gathering that he would pursue the case accordingly. While pointing out that any illegal encroachment of government land in town areas would be dealt with effectively, the minister also asked the department officials to report to the administration for necessary action.

Development of Niuland town is a priority and various funds for the same is expected, the minister stated. At the meeting, proposal for construction

Jacob Zhimomi along with DC Niuland and officers from various departments. (DIPR)

of new offices—DC, SP & Police Reserve was approved while identification for public Park and public cemetery in the district were also approved.

Meanwhile, LAPD 2022-2023 schemes for Gh-1 A/C was approved, under which clock tower in the town area would be constructed. Meanwhile, senior SDEO Niuland, Bohovi Yeptho highlighted the problems of the department specifically shortage of teachers in various schools in the district for which the DPDB agreed to recommend to the higher authority. The meeting was chaired by DC and vice-chairman DPDB Niuland, Ajit Kumar Verma.

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Protest against attempt to murder rape victim’s father

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IMPHAL, MAY 23: Residents of Sagolband Amudon Leikai in Imphal West district on Monday staged a sit-in-protest demanding the arrest of culprits involved in an alleged attempt to murder the father of a rape victim.

On Saturday night, an under-trial rape accused allegedly attempted to kill the father of the minor girl, he had allegedly raped in 2018.

Pukhrambam Johnson of Sagolband Amudon Leikai, is currently being treated at RIMS hospital with injuries on his head and other parts of the body, fractures in both legs and hands.

He was allegedly attacked by Irom Rakesh Singh (30) of Lamboi Khongnangkhong and his five associates, who waylaid

him on his way back home on Saturday night.

Irom Rakesh who is accused of raping a minor daughter of Johnson, is facing a trial in the court.

He was in jail in connection with the case and currently on bail.

Alleging that the assailants were still at large and police were not discharging their duty sincerely, locals of SagolbandAmudonLeikai staged the sit-in-protest on Monday.

The protesters demanded that the assailants, particularly the under trail rape accused be arrested immediately and punish as per law.

Taking part in the protest PaonamSanahanbi Devi said that the father of the rape victim girl was being targeted for not withdrawing the case.

pur with rest of the country,” Sarma wrote.

Railway tracks have been damaged at 58 points in the hill section in Dima Hasao district under Northeast Frontier Railway and connectivity has snapped since May 15.

Sarma said in another tweet that he had discussions with NHAI

chairperson Alka Upadhyay on issues related to national highways in the state, including the present condition of the road from Maibang to Harangajao in Dima Hasao district which has been severely danaged in six places.

The chief minister said he stressed on urgent repair of the flood and landslide-

Independent inquiry on M’laya dome collapse

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SHILLONG, MAY 23: M e g h a l aya A s s e m b l y Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh on Monday said an inquiry will be instituted to find out what led to the collapse of the dome over the under-construction assembly building in the New Shillong Satellite Township on Sunday.

“I want an independent inquiry to find out the root cause of this collapse which will satisfy me and the people of the State. A third party auditing agency needs to be constituted to assess the safety of both wings of the assembly building,” Lyngdoh told reporters after chairing a review meeting with the Chief Engineer of the State PWD department, which is overseeing the construction of the assembly building

Dome of the under-construction assembly building that collapsed. (Social Media)

by Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Limited, a public sector undertaking of the Uttar Pradesh government, and a team of structural engineers from Delhi that was involved in crafting the design among other stakeholders. “I will propose in the High Power Committee (HPC) meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) to institute an independent inquiry but anyway it is upto the HPC

Assam: Oppn decries bulldozer ‘revenge’; BJP defends GUWAHATI, MAY 23 (PTI): Opposition parties in Assam on Monday decried both the bulldozing of houses of villagers allegedly involved in burning down a police station in an apparent revenge attack after custodial death of a person in Nagoan district as well as the assault on the force’s outpost.

The ruling BJP, however, defended the administration’s actions, blaming ‘Jihadis’ for the burning down of Batadrava Police Station.

The police station was set on fire on Saturday by a mob, following the custodial death of a local person, Safikul Islam, who was picked up the night earlier.

The district administration had carried out an eviction drive in Islam’s Salnabori village the next day and bulldozed houses of the deceased and several of his relatives, alleging that they were “encroachers” and staying there with “forged land documents”.

The state Congress has deputed a seven-member committee, led by its working president Rana Goswami, to visit Batadrava and take stock of the situation there. “It is shocking to know that many houses of local people are demolished by bulldozers,” the party said in a statement.

Taking to Twitter, Congress MP Abdul Khaleque said his party never support any attack on a police station but bulldozing houses of suspected attackers by police is a “direct violation of human rights”.

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members to decide. Better ideas might come up. I would like to speed up the enquiry at the earliest so that it should not hamper the ongoing construction.

This is a challenge for me and we should move ahead in whatever way. We have to complete it (assembly building). If not within this year but early part of next year or whatever we have to do it,” he said. Expressing

The house of five persons who were allegedly involved in vandalizing Batadrava police station were razed to the ground with the use of bulldozers. welcomed the eviction drive.

BJP’s senior spokespersons Ranjiv Kumar Sarma and Subhas Dutta have claimed that “Bangladesh-

based Muslim miscreants received training in PFI camps to carry out an organised attack on the Batadrava police station”.

Arms and ammunition, drugs seized

A day after a mob set ablaze a police station in Assam’s Nagaon district, bulldozers razed to the ground at least six houses of people allegedly involved in the arson, and unearthed arms and ammunition and drugs from beneath the structures, a senior officer said on Monday.

Bulldozers and excavators were used on Sunday to demolish the houses of several residents of Salnabori village, near Batadrava Police Station which was set on fire on May 21 following the alleged custodial death of a local, Safikul Islam, who was picked up the night before.

The house of Islam, whose death allegedly in police custody had triggered the arson, and those of his relatives, were among those demolished, locals claimed.

“When we went for a search operation yesterday, we got information that the accused had buried firearms and other incriminating items under the ground inside the houses. So, we had to clear the land and the houses were demolished,” Nagaon Superintendent of Police Leena Doley told PTI. She said that police found one country-made revolver, four cartridges of 9 mm pistol and 6,500 Nitrazepam tablets buried in the ground inside the houses. “These people have criminal records.

Even their land documents are doubtful. We have asked the Nagaon DC to survey the entire area to verify the land documents as these might be forged,” Doley said.

disappointment over the collapse of the 78-foot tall dome, the Speaker said, “I am very upset and disappointed. It is a big blow.

I never expected this kind of incident to take place.”

No human casualty was reported as there was no worker at the site during the incident. He felt there were two reasons behind the collapse of the dome, one either it may be “design error” or “construction error”. Meanwhile, Lyngdoh said that he alongwith chief minister Conrad Sangma will visit the under-construction assembly site on Tuesday to assess the extent of damage quantified so far.

Executive Engineer of PWD (Buildings),Ransom Sutnga, who has been overseeing the construction, had said that the dome collapse apparently due to “faulty design”

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Bora said the incident of arson at the police station is “a matter of concern” as it reflects people are “losing” faith in the rule of law.

The former MP from the state also maintained that the “distance between public and police has widened” since the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government came to power last year.

Terming the incident of arson at the police station following the custodial death as ‘anarchism’, Assam Jatiya Parishad chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi said, “These cannot be accepted. When the respect for law diminishes, such things happen. When the chief minister openly supports encounters, these are bound to follow.” On the subsequent eviction drive, he claimed that it reflected the “vindictive nature of the government”.

Terming the attack on the police station as “an organised terrorist act”, the ruling BJP claimed that ‘trained jehadis’ were involved in the arson.

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SHILLONG, MAY 23: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is a constituent of the National People’s Party (NPP)-led ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) on Monday sought the resignation of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma over alleged corruption, especially in the wake of the collapse of the dome over the under-construction assembly building in the New Shillong Satellite Township on Sunday.

Supporting the State BJP president Ernest Mawrie’s demand for CBI inquiry in the regard, State BJP vice president Bernard Marak dared Conrad Sangma to bring in CBI or to resign from his Chief Ministerial post.

“The BJP as a party should lead the way and guide the MDA partners in removing Conrad Sangma as he has been highly unsuccessful in combating corruption which has become the order of the day nor has he cleared the minds

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of the railway network in Dima Hasao district and the work will be completed

by July 10.

“Repair of the damaged portions of the vital rail link will not only restore connectivity between Barak and Brahmaputra valleys of Assam but also reconnect Tripura, Mizoram & parts of Mani-

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of the people on various important issues. Since he couldn’t confront the allegations levelled against him by senior BJP leaders, he silenced everyone as most of the time he escaped by holding other ministers responsible,” Marak, who is also an elected member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, said.

Marak said the BJP had appointed Sangma as Chief Minister anticipating “good governance and all round development of the State with zero corruption but Chief Minister rebuked BJP through action and failed miserably to live up to the aspirations of the people.”

“Everyone is disappointed as the poor remained poor and weak perished, including the youths who are stranded without job opportunities,” he said.

Noting that Chief Minister Sangma should agree for CBI inquiry or step down bearing moral responsibility, the BJP leader said, “People are disappointed and have lost in Conrad’s leadership,

therefore BJP wants him to step down owning moral responsibility for all the corruption lapses which erupted around the State.”

Marak also wanted central leaders of the BJP to come into the state for introspection of the developments and implementation of central schemes in the state “before it’s too late”.

“BJP have released huge funds towards development of the State but most of it was profited by their contractors and business partners while the public as a whole was left high and dry. BJP did not want the State to sink in debt when Conrad was chosen as the Chief Minister. In his term, the State has witnessed the worst political and social scenario which has left every citizen disappointed one way or the other,” he said.

Marak further stated that it was time Sangma, the leader of MDA, cleared the charges raised by senior BJP leaders with regard to coal and power scam before “our central leaders take a call to suspend ties with NPP”.

Amid criticism, security cover of Tripura’s ex-CM Deb cut AGARTALA, MAY 23 (IANS): Amidst criticism from various quarters, especially from opposition parties, the security strength of former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has been reduced, officials said on Monday.

A senior police officer said that altogether four cars (carrying 20 security personnel) including first pilot car, tail car and spare car and its security forces were dropped from the convoy of Deb. The former Chief Minister, who enjoyed the “Z” category security cover, accorded the same security cover after

he resigned, leading to the criticism. Alleging “providing of undue privileges to Deb” after his resignation as CM, Congress leader Sudip Roy Barman said that they would write a letter to Chief Secretary Kumar Alok over “misuse of public money and would also file a Public Interest Litigation” in the Tripura High Court. Roy Barman, who was the Health and Information Technology Minister in the Deb government but sacked following differences with Deb in May 2019, said that the “former CM illegally enjoys various government facilities”.

Land Patta notice This is to inform all the Pattadars/Land Owners under the jurisdiction of Seitheke Basa Village to come and register your land Patta from the Village Council Authority. The issuance/registration will be done from 26th to 28th May, 2022 at 09.00 A.M at the Village Council Hall (Panchayat Hall).

A new land Patta Book for Patta and Records will be issued to all the rightful Pattadars, therefore all are directed to kindly come along with the Original and photocopy of Sale Deed, Patta and ID proof and do the needful within the given time without fail.

All the Patta’s Issued prior to 2022 stands cancelled.

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Train coaches toppled over following mudslides triggered by heavy rains at New Haflong railway station. (PTI)

affected national highways and timely completion of all ongoing projects.

“Glad that the NHAI Chairperson assured to open the Jatinga-Harangajao portion of the road by 31st May, 2022,” he wrote.

Sarma also thanked the Indian Air Force and other agencies for air dropping food items and diesel in far flung areas in Dima Hasao, which have been cut off due to the floods and landslides.

“Grateful to @IAF_ MCC & other agencies for air-dropping food items & diesel in far-flung areas, which will help in road clearance & movement of vehicles,” he wrote.

In another Tweet on Monday, Sarma said donations for helping the government and people can be made to the CM Relief Fund.

He wrote “As early floods and landslides have affected large parts of Assam this time, I am truly overwhelmed to receive numerous queries from people wanting to donate for the cause.

DECLARATION (Change of Surname)

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL DATE OF BIRTH Regd. No. 1251/22 Date 21/03/2022 I, Smti. VIHONI CHOPHY, D/o KHUHOTO CHOPHY permanent resident of YEHEMI VILLAGE, and presently residing at ALAHUTO COLONY, ZUNHEBOTO, NAGALAND do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual Date of Birth is 13/02/1986 but due to clerical error my Date of Birth is inadvertently recorded as 15/04/1986 in my Service Book.

3. That from the date of this declaration my date of birth shall be rectified and corrected as 13/02/1986 for all official purposes, legal proceeding and at all times and occasions.

4. That the statements made from para 1-3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

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WORD OF APPRECIATION TO DY. CHIEF MINISTER, NAGALAND

Regd. No. 222 Date 03/08/2015 I, Shri/Smti Talimoa Changkiri, S/o Lt. Chanki Sangba aged about 52 years resident of Officer’s Hill, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under.

1. That I am bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my present official name as per Graduation/certificate is Shri Talimoa Chankija and I hereby change my names from Shri Talimoa Changkija to Shri Talimoa Changkiri.

3. That from today onwards my name shall be known as Shri Talimoa Changkiri for all my official/legal purposes and hereby undertake to give wide publicity through newspaper to let everyone know about the change of my name from Shri Talimoa Changkija to Shri Talimoa Changkiri.

That the statements made in the affidavit and those statements made in para 2 & 3 are true to the best of my knowledge and those statements made in the paragraphs are facts as derived from the record and which are true.

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MOKOKCHUNG CHANG UNION Mokokchung - 798601 : Nagaland

PRESS RELEASE In connection to the abuse of one minor by Mrs. Rongpangwatila of Nokpu village (W/o Manen Kichu) on 27th April 2022, the Mokokchung Chang Union (MCU) summoned the culprit to the Union office on 19th May 2022. In the presence of Khensa Union Mokokchung as a witness the representative of Mrs. Rongpangwatila pleaded guilty of the crime and hence the MCU had slapped a fine of one Pig (as per Naga custom) in accordance with the MCU's Resolution No. 17.

Further, it is to be noted that the action taken against the culprit by the MCU should not be misunderstood as circumventing the prosecution already initiated against the culprit by the higher authority. The union therefore once again urges the higher authority to deliver justice to the victim at the earliest as per the appropriate section of the law.

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GUWAHATI, MAY 23 (PTI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured Himanta Biswa Sarma that rail connectivity to Assam’s Barak Valley, Tripura, Mizoram and parts of Manipur, which have been hit by floods and landslides, will be restored

by July 10, the chief minister said.

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has assured him of reparing the Jatinga-Harangajao in Dima Hasao district by this month end, he added.

Sarma had met the union minister and NHAI authorities in New Delhi on Sunday to discuss damages caused by floods and landslides to railway tracks and roads in the state.

As many as 24 people have died in floods and landslides so far this year, while 7.2 lakh population in 22 districts continue to remain affected.

In a tweet after meeting the railway minister, Sarma said the ministry has sanctioned Rs 180 crore for the restoration

The undersigned would like to express our sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri. Y. Patton for renovation and repairing of the pathetic condition of approach road from NH02 to Niroyo Road via Okheyan and Longsachung.

We also express our gratitude to PWD (R&B) Wokha Division for executing the work smoothly.

The special concern and effort showed towards the welfare of the people of Longsachung and Okheyan in particular and Nyiro Range in general had acknowledged his great services rendered to the public.

We further pray Almighty to grant him good health and wisdom and hope that, more such developmental works would usher even in the days to come.

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PM Modi headed ISC reconstituted

Shah chairman of standing committee NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): The Inter-State Council (ISC), which works to promote and support cooperative federalism in the country, has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as chairman and chief ministers of all states and six Union ministers as members.

Ten union ministers will be the permanent invitees to the Inter-State Council, according to an official notification.

The government has also reconstituted the standing committee of the InterState Council with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as chairman.

While the prime minister is the chairman, chief ministers of all states and Union Territories having a legislative assembly and the administrators of UTs not having a legislative assembly have been made members.

Narendra Modi and Amit Shah

The union ministers who were made members of the council are: Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra Singh Tomar, Virendra Kumar, Hardeep Singh Puri, Nitin Gadkari, S Jaishankar, Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, Dhamendra Pradhan, Joshi, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Kiren Rijiju and Bhupender Yadav.

The mandate of the council is to create a strong institutional framework to promote and support cooperative federalism in the country, activate the council

and zonal councils by organising its regular meetings.

It also facilitates consideration of all pending and emerging issues of the centre- state and inter-state relations by the zonal councils and inter-state council and develop a sound system of monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the interstate council and zonal councils.

In a separate notification, the Union home ministry said the composition of the standing committee of the Inter-State Council will be: Amit Shah (chairman) while members

Family pension rules for missing central employees relaxed: Jitendra NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said family pension rules for missing central government employees have been relaxed, in a major relief for kin of those serving in militancy-affected areas such as Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast as well as Naxalism-hit regions.

According to an order, in all cases where a government servant covered by the National Pension System (NPS) goes missing during service, the benefits of family pension will be immediately paid to the family and in case he reappears and resumes service, the amount paid as family pension during the intervening time of his missing period can be accordingly deducted from his salary.

Earlier, the family pension would not be paid till the missing government employee was declared dead in accordance with the law or till seven years had passed since he went missing, a statement issued by the Personnel Ministry said.

Referring to the order of the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, the minister said this is going to provide a huge relief, particularly in those regions where instances of government employees going missing are reported

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more frequently.

Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, said cases of abduction of central government employees working in violence-prone areas have come to the fore and therefore to instill confidence and to protect them and their family interests, the changes in the pension rules were brought about.

The minister informed that if a government servant covered by the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 goes missing, the benefits of arrears of salary, family pension, retirement gratuity, leave encashment, etc. are paid to the families of the missing employees in accordance with the instructions issued dated 25.06.2013.

He said the matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training, Department of Financial Services and Department of Expenditure and considering the hardship faced by

Situation in BJP rule worse than that under Hitler, says Mamata KO L K ATA , M AY 2 3 (PTI): Alleging that the Union government was using central agencies to interfere in matters of the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday stated that the BJP-led dispensation was “bulldozing the country’s federal structure”.

Condemning the Centre’s “attempts to interfere”, she said that the “situation under the BJP-led government was more adverse than what it was under dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin or Benito Mussolini”.

She also said that central agencies “should be given autonomy” if democracy was to be protected.

“The BJP-led central government is using the central agencies to interfere into the state affairs. It is bulldozing the federal structure of the country. There is a Tughlaqi rule in force,” she maintained, addressing a press conference at the state secretariat. Banerjee, without taking names, said that the “agencies cannot

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work because there is no autonomy. The autonomy lay in the hands of two persons and the BJP. Such political interference was not prevalent during the time of Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin or Benito Mussolini”.

Notably, the Bengal CM had long been accusing the BJP government at the Centre of using central agencies like the CBI, the ED to “harass” opponents, including those from her party. The CBI is looking into a series of cases in Bengal involving violence, rape and smuggling, notable among them being incidents of post-poll violence after last year’s assembly polls.

“I want the central government agencies to be given autonomy so that they can work impartially. There should not be any political vendetta. Let the government provide the agency employees with salary and nothing else. I am the first person to raise the issue... this has to be done if we want to save democracy in India,” she insisted.

the family of such government servants, it has been decided to extend the same benefits (as applicable to those under the CCS (Pension) rules) to the families of government servants covered by NPS. The other provisions of the order states that in all cases where a government servant covered by NPS goes missing during service, the benefits of family pension may be paid to the family if the missing government servant had exercised option for benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules on death or discharge from service on disability/ invalidation or the benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules is the default option under the Central Civil Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2021.

The benefit of arrears of salary, retirement gratuity and leave encashment shall be paid to the family in all cases where a government employee covered under NPS goes missing during service, irrespective whether the employee had exercised option for benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules or under the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under National Pension System) Regulations, 2015, the statement said.

include Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra Singh Tomar, Virendra Kumar and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

The chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are also members of the standing committee of the Inter-State Council.

The standing committee will have continuous consultation and process matters for consideration of the council, process all matters pertaining to centrestate relations before they are taken up for consideration in the inter-state council.

The standing committee also monitors the implementation of the decisions taken on the recommendations of the council and consider any other matter referred to it by the chairman or the council.

The standing committee may, if necessary, invite experts and persons eminent in specific fields to have the benefit of their views while deliberating upon the related subjects.

‘C’garh to suffer Rs 500 cr loss due to excise duty cut’ RAIPUR, MAY 23 (PTI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by the Centre would cause a loss of around Rs 500 crore to the state exchequer, and reiterated that the Union government should withdraw the cess imposed on these fuels.

He was talking to reporters at the Police Lines helipad here before leaving for Dantewada district as part of his constituencywise public interaction drive ‘Bhent Mulaqat’. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had on Saturday announced a reduction in the central excise duty on petrol by Rs 8 per litre and on diesel by Rs 6 per litre.

Asked whether the Chhattisgarh government will reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel, “Baghel said, “I could not understand the (Sunday’s) statement of Nirmala Sitharaman ji that reduction on excise duty will not impact state’s share in it.”

Priyanka to campaign for K’taka Assembly polls: State Cong Chief BENGALURU/DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Monday said the party’s national General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has agreed to campaign and spend time in the state, for the Assembly elections next year.

The KPCC chief ’s sudden New Delhi visit came amid talks about differences between him and Congress Legislature party leader Siddaramaiah regarding probable candidates recommended to the high command for upcoming MLC polls in the state.

Shivakumar said he had come the national capital for party work and the final list of candidates is likely to be announced by this evening.

Tomorrow is the last date to file nominations for the June 3 polls to seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council to be elected

by MLAs and all the three major political parties in the state -- Congress, BJP and JD(S)-- are yet to announce their candidates.

“Everyone will have the desire that their leader should come to their state, but as of now it has not been discussed,” Shivakumar said in response to a question about several state leaders insisting that Priyanka Gandhi contest the Rajya Sabha polls from Karnataka.

Speaking to reporters

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

in New Delhi, he said, “We have said that she should spend time for the state during elections (assembly polls) and she has agreed to it. She has said that she will campaign in the state...no discussion has taken place regarding Rajya Sabha tickets.” This comes amid speculation that a section of the Karnataka Congress leaders, including Shivakumar, wants Priyanka Gandhi to contest the June 10 Rajya Sabha polls from the state, as they feel it may benefit the party during the Assembly polls, due next year.

Shivakumar had recently said the party wants Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to “concentrate on the south, where elections are coming up”. Stating that he and Siddaramaiah together had submitted a list of candidates to the high command for MLC polls, Shivakumar said, “We have given our opinion and the high command will decide. There were more than 200 aspirants for the two seats, so there is difficulty.”

Thunderstorm, rains bring relief to scorched northwest India

NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): North-western parts of the country on Monday enjoyed some respite from the scorching heatwave as the region received heavy rainfall under the influence of the season’s first moderate intensity thunderstorm.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no part of the country, except West Rajasthan, is likely to witness a heatwave condition during the next five days.

An extra-tropical weather system approaching from north Pakistan led to formation of rain-bearing clouds that brought showers to parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh early on Monday.

According to the weather office, thunderstorms occurred at several places in Uttarakhand, while most parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and isolated places in Rajasthan received rainfall.

All health facilities in Mumbai have been informed to notify and refer any suspected Monkeypox case to the Kasturba Hospital, it said.

As per BMC’s advisory, Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease which occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa and is occasionally exported to other regions.

“Monkeypox typically presents clinically with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes and may lead to a range of medical complications,” it stated.

It is usually a self-lim-

ited disease with symptoms lasting from two to four weeks. Severe cases can occur and the case fatality rate may vary from 1-10 per cent, the BMC said.

The disease can be transmitted from animals to humans as well as humanto- human.

“The virus enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible), respiratory tract or the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth),” the advisory stated.

The animal-to-human transmission may occur by a bite or scratch, bushmeat (of wild animals) prepara-

On Sunday, Fatehgarh in Uttar Pradesh had recorded the maximum temperature of 45.9 degrees Celsius.

In Delhi, the morning temperature plunged 11 notches from 29 degrees Celsius to 18 degrees Celsius.

“No heatwave condition is likely to develop in any part of the country during the next five days, except in West Rajasthan, where isolated heat wave conditions are likely on May 26 and 27,” the IMD said.

In the 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Haryana’s Faridabad received 9 cm rainfall while Gurugram

and Jhajjar got 7 cm rainfall, Delhi witnessed 5 cm rain and Mussoorie received 4 cm rainfall, the IMD said.

The weather office has forecast thunderstorms and hail at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Tuesday and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) at isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh.

Northwest India was reeling under intense heatwave conditions, primarily due to the absence of thunderstorms which frequent the region during summers.

ASHA workers India’s pride, deserve better wage: Opposition leaders

NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): After the World Health Organization honoured ASHA workers, a host of opposition leaders hailed their contributions in the healthcare sector and said the government must ensure better wages and working conditions for them.

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the award recognises their selfless service and the government must ensure better wages to them. He said the ASHA workers are the pride of the country and they deserve a life of dignity.

“India’s 10-lakh strong all-women ASHA workers are our pride. WHO’s award recognises their selfless service. This visionary initiative of UPA from 2005 is the lifeline of our health infra.

GOI must ensure better wages and work conditions.

ASHA workers deserve a life of dignity,” Gandhi said on Twitter.

Accredited Social Health Activists, or ASHA workers, were conferred the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Global Health Leaders’ Award on Sunday for their crucial role in providing direct access to healthcare facilities in rural areas and their indefatigable efforts to rein in the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

CPI(M) general secre-

Monkeypox threat: Mumbai civic body keeps isolation ward ready in hospital

MUMBAI, MAY 23 (PTI): In the wake of monkeypox cases reported from some countries, the Mumbai civic body has kept a 28-bed ward ready at the Kasturba Hospital here for the isolation of suspected patients, officials said on Monday.

As on date, there has been no report of any suspected or confirmed case of Monkeypox in the city, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) public health department said.

In an advisory issued about the viral zoonotic disease, the BMC said airport authorities are screening passengers coming from the endemic and non-endemic countries showing outbreaks.

“For the isolation of suspected cases, a separate ward (28 beds) has been prepared at the Kasturba Hospital and their samples will be sent for testing to the Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV),” the civic body’s advisory said.

Dark clouds hover in the sky ahead of the monsoon season, in Lucknow, Monday. (PTI)

tions, direct contact with body fluids or lesion material, or indirect contact with lesion material, such as through contaminated bedding, it said.

The human-to-human transmission is thought to occur primarily through large respiratory droplets generally requiring prolonged close contact.

Besides, it can also be transmitted through direct contact with body fluids or lesion material, and indirect contact with lesion material, such as through contaminated clothing or linens of an infected person, the BMC informed.

Monkeypox has an incubation period usually of 7 to 14 days, but can range from 5-21 days and the person is usually not contagious during this period.

“An infected person may transmit the disease from 1-2 days before appearance of the rash and remain contagious till all the scabs fall off,” the advisory said.

A file photo of Accredited Social Health Activists, or ASHAs, raising their arms during a protest in New Delhi.

tary Sitaram Yechury said the government must take immediate steps to end their ill-treatment.

“Well deserved Congratulations! WHO honoured ASHA workers for their crucial role ‘to ensure those living in rural poverty can access primary health care services’. Their illtreatment must end. Modi government must immediately act,” Yechury said on Twitter. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the WHO honour for ASHA workers is a matter of pride for the entire country.

“The UPA government had appointed ASHA sisters to provide health services to the last person in the villages and fields. At the time of Corona, the ASHA sisters did this work in an unprecedented manner, without worrying about themselves,” she said in a tweet in Hindi.

WHO Director-Gen-

eral Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced six awards on Sunday to recognise outstanding contributions to advancing global health, demonstrated leadership and commitment to regional health issues.

“The Accredited Social Health Activist Workers (ASHA) are more than 1 million female volunteers in India, honored for their crucial role in linking the community with the health system and ensuring that those living in rural poverty can access primary health care services,” the WHO said in a tweet.

“ASHA - means ‘hope’ in Hindi. These health workers provide maternal care & immunization for children against vaccine-preventable diseases; community health care; treatment for hypertension & tuberculosis & core areas of health promotion for nutrition, sanitation & healthy living,” it said.

All-party meet on caste census likely this week: Nitish

PATNA, MAY 22 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday hinted that the much-awaited allparty meeting on a statespecific census of castes could be held later this week.

On the sidelines of a function here, he was asked by journalists about unconfirmed reports that the meeting has been called on May 27.

“Many parties have agreed to the date. But we must have consent of all parties for holding the meeting on any particular date”, the chief minister said.

The JD(U) leader, whose ally BJP has of late grown ambivalent over the issue, expressed confidence that all parties in the state will back the proposed move before clearance is given by the cabinet.

“There should be no problem since both houses of legislature in the state have twice passed resolutions favouring a caste census”, Kumar pointed out.

The BJP’s recent indifference has followed the Na-

Nitish Kumar

rendra Modi government’s refusal to conduct a caste census nationally.

This has evoked allegations from opposition parties like the RJD that the BJP, which derives its support base from, primarily, among the upper castes, did not care much for the OBCs for whom gains are expected from a headcount of all castes.

Of late there have been attempts by BJP leaders in Bihar, especially those from backward classes, that it was “never” opposed to a caste census even though the Union government might not have taken it up for “practical reasons”.

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Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

VOL. XXXII NO. 167 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022

A perennial challenge

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hile public welcome the recent order issued by the home department for closure and removal of check posts across Nagaland in order to eradicate rampant and illegal taxations, there are still some lingering doubts on whether the order can be strictly implemented.

The doubts arise since the government has shown that it just doesn’t have the political will to enforce such orders on a long term basis. A concerted and determined effort needs to be done to eradicate the terrible menace of illegal cash collections going by the term-‘taxes’ or ‘membership fees’ or whatever name-which those involved choose to justify such illegal collections. In addition to the inter-state check gates, numerous other check gates have been erected that have absolutely no constitutional or legal justification.

This newspaper has been highlighting reports of such activities and also a series of comments in this column during the past decades. There had been several exercises conducted by the administration against illegal tax collections in the light of hue and cry from public which led to government ordering the dismantling of police check gates at several points. The state government had in 2009 and later 2012 issued ban on illegal collections at check gates and along highways.

In the past, there were some unions/associations that obtained stay from the court by successfully exploiting the loopholes on technicalities. In this regard, the government has to also prepare itself to fight the case(s) in court so as to thwart any effort to use legal means to circumvent its order.

This may be seen from the past when the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench on June 3,2014 dismissed 11 petitions against the ban order. What is of serious problem however, are numerous organizations including government departments collecting various taxes from transport trucks at the inter-state check gates and various other check gates erected within Dimapur town. Trucks are asked to pay sales tax on items whereas, as per the GST Act, such local taxes are no longer valid as GST subsumes all taxes. These collections are multiple, rampant and even as flimsy where trucks are charged for amounts depending on the number of tyres. The more the tyres, the more the tax amount. Tax collections in Dimapur have become a thriving ‘cottage industry’ which emerged in the late 80s and rose to menacing proportion from the 90s onwards. The other question being raised is whether collections by various government departments including municipal and town councils, except police, should also be brought under the ambit of the ban? Thirdly, whether the purpose of the ban- eradicating illegal collections by all and sundry should be a top priority other than focussing only on check gates? Such collections shoot prices of all items skywards. It appears that the measures undertaken against such activities have fallen short of the desired objective as they were not long term. In fact, due to the failure of the administrative and enforcement agencies to pursue the objective on a long term basis, these activities have somehow managed to spring back. Not only check gates but also syndication of market and various unjustified fees that are being collected under duress, have to be eradicated if Nagaland wants to attract outside investors.

DailyDevotion Our Careful Unbelief

By Oswald Chambers …do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. —Matthew 6:25 Jesus summed up commonsense carefulness in the life of a disciple as unbelief. If we have received the Spirit of God, He will squeeze right through our lives, as if to ask, “Now where do I come into this relationship, this vacation you have planned, or these new books you want to read?” And He always presses the point until we learn to make Him our first consideration. Whenever we put other things first, there is confusion. “…do not worry about your life….” Don’t take the pressure of your provision upon yourself. It is not only wrong to worry, it is unbelief; worrying means we do not believe that God can look after the practical details of our lives, and it is never anything but those details that worry us. Have you ever noticed what Jesus said would choke the Word He puts in us? Is it the devil? No— “the cares of this world” (Matthew 13:22). It is always our little worries. We say, “I will not trust when I cannot see”— and that is where unbelief begins. The only cure for unbelief is obedience to the Spirit.

The greatest word of Jesus to His disciples is abandon.

Quotes

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers. ~ Voltaire

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022

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ometimes the roots of a problem are obscured by discussions on the ‘enormity’ of its possible repercussions -- some of this is happening in the way experts were making their expansive analysis of the threats to cyber security.

The success of Information Technology Revolution -- 1991 is accepted as the cut off year for this transition since in that year, investment in IT sector exceeded that in the industrial sector for the first time in US -- marked the advent of the Age of Information as the Internet provided for instant communication, created borderless markets and made way for globalisation, producing the new phenomenon called Knowledge Economy.

Internet-based products and services -- from mobile to Twitter and home delivery -- held the sway.

The fact that information would be communicated and stored on Internet produced the problem of securing it against the adversary’s attempt at prying into the same or against the theft of data committed for other undesirable purposes.

The first point of clarity about the use of Internet, however, is that it is a public platform and the user therefore should be aware that he or she should not say on it what would not be permitted to be spoken from such a platform.

Section 66 of IT Act punishes calls for violence, specific threats to persons or a brazen attack on the nation’s sovereignty. The ‘public’ character of Internet makes it illogical for you to expect that your information fed there by you would be kept confidential -- until special steps are taken by you as a user or by the organisation which obtains information from you online, to safeguard it against exposure.

A large part of noise raised about ‘privacy’ of information loaded on the Internet,

Cyber security conundrum

therefore, made no sense.

The second fundamental thing about the use of Internet is that security in any sphere -- cyber, industrial or State-related -- revolves around the threats to the three assets of a target organisation, material, human resource and protected information.

Correspondingly, there are concepts of physical security, personnel security and information security for protection against what is described in professional terms as Sabotage, Subversion and Espionage, respectively.

Taking the issue of ‘information security’ first -- in the context of Internet -- it has to be mentioned that by definition, Espionage is manoeuvring ‘unauthorised access to protected information’. If the organisation has not protected its information it cannot complain of breach of its security -- this protection starts with the ‘security classification’ of the particular information in terms of its being labelled as ‘restricted’, ‘secret’ or ‘top secret’ and determination of who amongst the employees would have access to it.

Security of information in the ‘virtual’ layer begins with the techniques of ‘access control’ to limit entry to authorised users -- these include Firewalls, Passwords and Biometric Devices. The security policy has to be formulated with clarity to achieve effective designing and implementation of Firewalls.

Cryptography transforms a clear text into a non-decipherable cyber text.

The key size of the encryption process reflects the strength of the algorithm.

Encryption is the best device for ensuring message ‘confidentiality’ or privacy and also for checking unauthorised access to data. It is to be noted that multiple encryptions may make the security stronger but it may

have a negative influence on efficiency. It is logical that Passwords should be stored on record in encrypted form.

And finally, Biometrics has to be extensively used for establishing the identity of the legitimate user.

There is a strong Physical Security side of cyber operations. At the physical layer, which is the data communication interface with the hardware, specific access controls are required. This is the layer that performs the physical transfer of data to the transmission medium.

Floppy disks, magnetic tapes, pen-drives, optical disks and any other hard drive back up material should always be kept in safe custody. Printed, unclaimed and sensitive documents must be destroyed by ‘shredding’.

The IT Act of India provides detailed guidelines even on a secure site design for a Data Centre or Master Computer. All openings of this Centre should be monitored round the clock by surveillance video-cameras.

Physical Security begins with the installation of a secure perimeter -- which is not always a brick-and-mortar structure -- and prompt detection of any attempt to make an intrusion into the same. One of its objectives is to prevent Sabotage which by definition is ‘the threat of causing unacceptable physical damage to the target organisation’.

Data destruction will also fall into this description. All strategic sectors of economy are run on cyber systems whose security is a must for averting a disruptive attack that would impact national stability.

Code breaking may be done by the enemy by using brute force in which an attempt is made to decipher the code by using every possible key combination.

Launching a direct clandestine attack from outside may result in ‘denial of

Solution, the need of the hour

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ruth by saying that 25 years of cease-fire or peace-talk in our land can be considered as sweated on harassment period in one’s memory because during this period, every Naga has been subjected to bear the unbearable suffering and hardships, threat and harassments and constant multiple extortion and taxations imposed by the different Naga national groups. On top of it, imposition of an unabated illegal taxations on the business community and continuous deductions of public funds mean for the public welfare developmental projects in almost all the departments by them throughout all these 25 years has resulted an unimaginable and immeasurable devastating impact on the livelihood of the common people. In fact, Nagaland State and its society have been out-sourced in every possible manner throughout all these years, has ultimately perpetuated the State and its society to remain in an impoverished, ruined and bankruptcy. Today when we compare our Nagaland State with its neighbouring States in every aspect, we found that our State is left behind in a pitiable condition while the common people have been living in untold miseries in silent for the past decades with no relief in sight. It is a horrible story to tell. Thus, further sucking of their sweat and tolls cannot be tolerated any longer.

Every Naga nationalist group should not forget that our people and its society and the nationalists are part and parcel wherein, these three social components or factor co-exists together. They are inseparable to each other. Nevertheless, when our people and its society are being pushed or place under existential threat or under complete ruination stage on the pretext of nationalism proclamation then, nationalism spirit too would cease to exist or in other words nationalism perception would loss its value and purpose. Therefore, Nagaland

and its society too should not be over-squashed in the name of nationalism proclamation or for the sake of nationalism impression.

Remember the hard fact that remains is integration is the first step for our nationhood and without it, it does not hold water.

As, such, the present situation in Nagaland cannot go on and on indefinitely. Enough is enough, Henceforth, solution is the only way to clear up the mess that prevails in our society as it has permeated and inflicted our society to suffer severely beyond expression for so long.

Also, it is very clear in the mind of every Naga that the present Naga generation of this 21st century are yearning for peace and happiness. They are wanting to establish a progressive society so as to march ahead with the rest of the world. They have a dreamed of becoming self-reliance in the field of socio-economic sector, Technological advancement, human resources development, higher educational researches, skills and scientific development, business and self-employment thereby, to march ahead towards a new horizon of life wherein self-respect, dignity, peace, progress and prosperity reigns and for which, they are now eagerly yearning for a peaceful environment to live and let live. The present Naga generation wishes to have a secured life so as to explore their potentiality for a better life and a better future. However, if such pace or opportunity situation is not being permitted for the society to grow and prosper then, formation of a new revolution for survival seems to be not far off.

Therefore, at this crucial juncture of our Naga political journey, solution is the need of the hour.

This short statement is reflecting the desire and sentiments of the Naga people in general.

Sevetso Seyie, Kohima Town

service’ in which the ports of the target are clogged and the network resource is degraded. Data destruction may be caused by injecting a virus through false messaging. A malicious website may be used to download a virus.

Unfortunately, any ‘hacking’ or unauthorised penetration of the system is detected only after it had succeeded and that is why emergency response to any such event was important for mitigating the damage.

The Personnel Security component of cyber domain is often underestimated for lack of understanding of the ways in which the threat against it came into play without getting detected. In all systems having a direct bearing on national security, the angle of threat of Subversion, which by definition is rooted in the enemy’s capacity to alter the loyalty of an employee of the target organisation, is accorded high priority.

The standards of Personnel Security -- which aim at preventing this subversion -- are more stringent in the sensitive sectors of national security. The enemy can either recruit an employee already on the roll by managing to reach out to the individual and then exploiting some vulnerability of the latter to affect a switch in the loyalty -- from the organisation to the entity outside -- or alternately, ‘plant’ its agent under ‘cover’ in the target organisation using some vulnerability in the prescribed process of entry.

Importance of background checks and enquiry into the character and antecedents before the employment is confirmed, suggests itself. In sensitive organisations, there is periodical reverification, as well. It is obvious that a subverted employee would be used by the adversary for various objectives like securing access to protected information

and carrying out acts of sabotage.

The third basic feature of cyber security relates to a universal finding that nearly half of the breaches there were attributable to an insider. One of the tasks of the security set up of a sensitive enterprise is to take note of any ‘suspicious’ conduct of an employee and check out on that to determine if the individual was not already working for some outsider.

At a deeper level, the security set up looks for any ‘vulnerability’ shown by an employee like greed, addiction or disgruntlement and examines it for administering a warning to the individual for that ‘weakness’ -- after all this would be noticed by the adversary as well.

Further, the practice of ‘need to know’ principle is meant to enforce ‘restrictive security’ by which the employee is given access to only that part of organisational knowledge which was essential for the individual’s own performance- this reduces the subversive potential of a compromised member.

It is for this reason that internal Firewalls are also used to protect one area of a company from another in pursuance of ‘restrictive security’. In an Intelligence organisation, where the ‘need to know’ principle is followed in totality, members understand what part of operational knowledge is not to be shared with the colleagues. They also know that restrictive security did not operate vertically.

A fourth essential point about cyber security is that its framework rests on certain requisites -- legal, operational and managerial -- and like in any other security domain, conforms to the principle that security is an ‘integral’ concept not given to divisibility of any kind.

Security is a mainstream function as it requires full knowledge of

the enterprise and derives its authority from the top man. Training is necessary for all aspects of security and a security savvy culture has to be established to avert avoidable failures.

A cyber security regime banks for its success on its capacity to attend to the details. A System Administrator has to be appointed, this is a legal requirement, whose responsibilities are exclusive for creating, classifying, retrieving, deleting and archiving information, putting in place arrangements for Password management, authorising access to users on a ‘need to know’ and ‘need to do’ basis with a complete documentation of this authorisation, ensuring that all security violations are recorded, investigated and put up for review by the top management and finally, ensuring that security policies are understood by all members of the organisation. For this, an audit trail of security sensitive access and actions taken shall be logged.

Finally, the cyber domain is an instrument of development and facilitates the welfare function of the democratic State, but it is also a licence for antinational forces to indulge in mischief against the latter.

Weapons of higher defence, including nuclear missiles, operate on complex cyber security systems that are fail-safe.

In what is a new phenomenon, social media -- a product of Internet -- is already becoming an instrument of combat and ‘proxy war’. We live in times where a minimal understanding of cyber security issues is an essential component of the requirement of ‘being well-informed’ -- this is the mandate of the age, for being successful in any sphere of work.

D.C. Pathak The writer is a former Director of Intelligence Bureau

Motor horns shouldn’t be blown unnecessarily

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ecently, there was discussion that the Union Transport Ministry is preparing to bring a law under which only the sounds of Indian musical instruments will be heard from the automobile horns. Means, if the rule is implemented then the pleasant music of flute, tabla, violin, mouth organ and harmonium will be heard on the streets. In place of loud sirens from ambulances and police patrolling vehicles, there will be a mesmerizing tune heard, the signature tune of All India Radio which is played in the early morning.

While it sounds interesting, it is a strange idea, as the main function of the horn is to alert the surroundings, not entertain people who can turn around and forget that they have to move or give way to the vehicle coming behind. It is also a fact that the use of loud horns on highways and in cities has become so much that it makes the head dizzy. It is natural to have accidents when someone is driving at high speed with a loud horn.

There are 5 lakh road accidents in India every year, in which around 1.5 lakh people get killed and millions are injured. India loses three percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) due to the road accidents. The Ministry of Road Transport, Nitin Gadkari is considering this problem only to reduce the stress caused by noise. There should be legal strictness also on those who play loud horns or make noise by honking unnecessarily. Constant awareness about this is also necessary. Experts warn that being exposed to noise above 93 decibels for eight hours can lead to hearing loss.

In addition to irritability, the noise of the horn can cause

loss of hearing. In European countries, vehicle horn noise ranges from 87 to 112 decibels.

In Australia and Canada, the limit for such noise is 104 decibels. Multi-tone horns are banned in many cities of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, apart from Delhi NCR and Chandigarh.

Oliver Lucas of England had designed an electric car horn in 1910. Even today the horns of cars run on electricity.

These are driven by a flat circular steel diaphragm on which the electromagnet acts in one direction, while a spring pulls it in the opposite direction. The diaphragm repeatedly interrupts the flow of the electromagnet, causing circuit breaks hundreds of times per second producing a loud buzzer or electric bell-like sound. Car horns have a sound level of around

109 decibels and they typically draw five to six Amps of current. Have you noticed three words written on the back of trucks - Horn OK Please! This sight is common all over the country. No one knows what it means and who first started it.

One theory says that when there was a shortage of diesel during World War II, the trucks had to be run on kerosene. From the point of view of safety, it was necessary to keep distance between each other, so they wrote Horn OK Please. The second theory states that earlier trucks were monopolized by the Tata company. To promote ‘OK’, one of their detergent soaps, the trucks were marked with OK in capital letters in the middle of the Horn Please.

Narvijay Yadav is a senior journalist & columnist. He tweets @NarvijayYadav

Reader’s Post

Drivers need proper seminar

Sir,

As a Dimapur citizen, I have been noticing for many years that many of the auto drivers drives recklessly and doesn’t follow traffic rules, overtaking even if there is a traffic Jam which leads to huge traffic congestion. Many of the drivers also stop here and there without using indicator lights.

Indicators lights is used to show an intended change of direction. Indicator lights should use in good time, giving other road users plenty of time to react and adapt to your signal.

It has also come to the limelight that many of the autos indicator doesn’t work. Therefore, it is my request to the concerned authority to keep an eye on it and check such vehicles.

Many drivers need to be disciplined in many ways, so it is my appeal to the concerned authority to give proper seminar to Auto Drivers in Dimapur District.

Together let’s all make Dimapur a better place.

Kewepelo Mero, Concerned citizen, Lower Naharbari, (kewepelomero@gmail.com) 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.

UP Assembly: SP protests during Gov’s address

LUCKNOW, MAY 23 (PTI): The Budget Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly began on a stormy note on Monday with Samajwadi Party members rushing to the well of the House and raising slogans during the Governor’s address.

Cracks appeared in the opposition camp with SP senior leader Azam Khan skipping the House proceeding and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party of Om Prakash Rajbhar keeping away from the protest during the Governor’s address.

As soon as the House met, SP members carrying placards raised issues related to law and order, farmers, stray cattle and incidents of rape.

They also raised the slogan, “Gover nor go back”.

Governor Anandiben Patel continued to read her speech at the joint sitting of both Houses of the UP legislature amid the ruckus.

She completed it in an hour and 15 minutes.

In her address, Patel

SP leaders stage a protest during the joint Budget Session of UP Assembly, at Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow, Monday. (PTI)

outlined developmental initiatives of Yogi Adityanath’s previous government and also the projections for the next five years.

She said the work is in full flow on defence corridor projects and there is a focus on self-employment schemes and establishment of MSMEs. The work on the Lucknow-Ghazipur expressway is on while the government improved aviation facilities, completed 20 irrigation projects and made five international airports, she said.

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Asia’s biggest airport is coming up in Jewar and important steps are being taken in the field of defence production, the Governor said.

The Governor said, “With the inspiration of the hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promises have been made to the people of the state through ‘Lok Kalyan, Sankalp Patra- 2022’.”

“My Government is determined to fulfil these promises and work is being done expeditiously to fulfil them,” she said.

The Governor said to give new heights to the development of the state, timeline for projects will be implemented.

The focus will be on performance-based tasks, Patel said as she highlighted works done by the BJP government in the past five years.

Expressing faith in nationalism, good governance, security and development, the prudent people of Uttar Pradesh have given my government an opportunity to serve the state again, she said.

Such an opportunity was given to any government after 37 years, which proves that the government has fully met the expectations of people, she said.

She said due to efforts of the government, UP is at the top place in four dozen schemes, which is proof of good governance.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Leader of Opposition Akhilesh Yadav, Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) leader Shivpal

Singh Yadav and Abdullah Azam were present in the House among others.

While SP members were protesting into the well, SP MLAs--Shivpal Yadav, Abdullah Azam and Om Prakash Singh sat on their seats.

Earlier, SP MLAs Azam Khan and his son A b d u l l a h A z a m we r e administered an oath by Speaker Satish Mahana in his chamber.

However, Azam did not enter the House and left after taking the oath.

Azam was earmarked a seat in the front row with Akhilesh Yadav.

Both Azam and his son could not take the oath earlier as they were lodged in the Sitapur jail in connection with various cases registered against them in Rampur.

While the BSP, Congress and the RLD were protesting against the governor address separately, members of the SBSP, an alliance partner of the SP, did not join them.

Vinai Kumar Saxena new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): Vinai Kumar Saxena, the chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), was appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on Monday, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

Saxena, 64, will succeed Anil Baijal who resigned from the post last week citing “personal reasons”.

“The President of India has been pleased to appoint Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena to be the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office,” according to the Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed Saxena’s appointment and assured him of his cabinet’s full cooperation.

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appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena. For the betterment of Delhi, he will get full cooperation from the Delhi cabinet,” he said in a tweet in Hindi.

Kejriwal also said he, in coordination with outgoing Lieutenant Governor Baijal, had done many things for Delhi and tried to solve its various problems. “He (Baijal) is a very nice person. I wish him all the best for the future and wish him good health and long life,” he added.

Baijal, a 1969-batch IAS officer, was appointed as the 21st Lieutenant Gov-

ernor of Delhi in December 2016 after the sudden resignation of Najeeb Jung.

Saxena, who started his career as an assistant officer in Rajasthan with JK Group, was elevated in 1995 as general manager to look after a proposed port project in Gujarat.

He then rose to become the CEO and was later elevated as Director of the Dholer Port Project.

Born on March 23, 1958 and an alumnus of Kanpur University with a pilot licence, Saxena is a philanthropist in vision and corporate scientist in action, according to his profile available in the KVIC. He had formed an NGO, National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL) in 1991, which opposed Medha Patkar of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) for their attempts to stop construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project and other upcoming hydro projects in Narmada Valley since 1991.

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After the board of doctors carry out a medical examination, a report will be submitted in the court of chief judicial magistrate, he said.

The 58-year-old Congress leader suffers from medical conditions like embolism and has a liver ailment. In 2015, Sidhu also underwent treatment for acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at a hospital in Delhi.

DVT is caused by a blood clot in a deep vein which hinders the normal blood flow.

Several Congress supporters reached Rajindra Hospital after Sidhu was brought there.

The former Punjab Congress chief on May 20 was sent to Patiala central jail after he surrendered before a local court. He has been sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment by the Supreme Court in a 1988 road rage death case.

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The Hindu side argued that since a courtappointed commission has completed its work, the opponents should present their objections on it.

Yadav said they pleaded to make available the commission’s report and videography done by it to present its side on it.

Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s lawyer Mohammad Tauhid Khan argued that the writ is not sustainable, hence, it should be dismissed.

A fresh petition was also moved on Monday by Dr Kulpati Tiwari, Mahant of Kashi Vishwanath temple, for regular “pujan” (worship) of the “Shivling”, which he said was found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 23 (PTI): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, lodged in Patiala central prison to serve a one-year jail term in a 1988 road rage death case, was taken to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala under heavy security on Monday morning for medical examination, official sources said.

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“The board of doctors will see what special diet is required and then it will submit its report in a local court (in Patiala),” Verma said over the phone.

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VARANASI, MAY 23 (PTI): A district court here reserved its order for Tuesday on which petition is to be heard first in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case transferred to it by the Supreme Court.

The court of District Judge A K Vishvesh heard arguments from both the Hindu and Muslim sides.

A fresh plea seeking permission to worship the “Shivling” claimed to have been found on the Gyanvapi mosque premises during a videography survey ordered by a lower court was also filed.

The apex court had on Friday transferred the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case from a civil judge (senior division) to a district judge, saying looking at the “complexities” and “sensitivity” of the issue, it is better if a senior judicial officer having an experience of over 25-30 years handles this case.

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built is the subject matter of a writ petition in the High Court between the Waqf Board and the custodian of the land in which a stay has been ordered.

He said that despite this the single judge of the High Court has put handover of the land to the custodian as a condition of the bail.

Pasha pointed out that now the district administration has identified that land as a parcel of land underlying between two buildings of the University and has issued notice to vacate the buildings so that they can be demolished in order to comply with the bail order.

The bench asked Pasha to mention it before the registrar for urgent listing.

On May 19, the top court while exercising its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution granted Khan (73) interim bail in an alleged cheating case paving way for his release from prison.

Khan who is a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Rampur Sadar constituency was lodged in the Sitapur jail of the State for more than two years.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 23 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed the state civil aviation department to immediately tie up with the Centre for direct flights to countries like the US and Canada from the international airport here.

At present, only two international flights are operational from the airport to Dubai and Sharjah. Chairing a meeting to review the functioning of the civil aviation department, Mann said a large number of people from the state are settled in countries like the US, Canada, UK, New Zealand and Australia.

This initiative will facilitate the Punjabi diaspora settled abroad to visit their native places in the state in a seamless manner, he said.

To give an impetus to the agro and food processing industry in the state, Mann asked the department to immediately start cargo flights.

The CM said this step will go a long way in giving much-needed boost to the export of food products across the globe and especially in supplementing income of state farmers manifold through this farmer-friendly initiative. Mann also underscored the need to set up an international civil enclave at Halwara to be operational at the earliest so that the trade and industrial activities in the vicinity of Ludhiana could get a major boost.

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people were injured in the incidents of house collapse reported from Jwalapuri, Gokalpuri, Shankar Road and Moti Nagar areas of the city. Weather department officials said the rain and thunderstorms caused a drastic fall in the minimum surface temperature Monday in Delhi which plummeted from 29 degrees Celsius to 18 degrees Celsius from 5.40 am to 7 am. The minimum temperature was recorded at 17.2 degrees Celsius, nine notches below the season’s average while the maximum temperature was recorded at 31.5 degrees Celsius, eight notches below normal.

Delhi recorded the lowest minimum temperature for the month of May since May 1, 2004 when the temperature stood at 16.7 degrees Celsius. The record for the lowest minimum temperature stands at 15.2 degrees Celsius, which was recorded on May 2, 1982.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): Heavy rains and thunderstorm on Monday brought much-needed respite to Delhiites from the lengthy spell of sweltering heat, but affected road and air traffic during the morning rush hours and disrupted power supply in many parts of the national capital.

The rains accompanied by strong winds also brought down houses and trees at some places, leaving at least eight people injured.

Waterlogging were also reported from several areas and eight vehicles parked on the roadside were damaged due to tree falling on them, officials said. The weather department said this was the first moderate-intensity storm of this season for the national capital which has been reeling under unprecedented high temperatures for the past few weeks, crossing the 49-degree mark at one occasion.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): Samajwadi Party MLA Azam Khan Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging a bail condition imposed by the Allahabad High Court which he claimed is for demolishing of buildings of his Jauhar University allegedly built by grabbing of enemy property.

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi was told by advocate Nizam Pasha that the High Court has ordered the “demolition” of the University as a condition for interim bail and now the district administration seeks to execute the order.

“Please list this plea for urgent hearing”, Pasha urged the court.

The bench said how can a University be demolished as a bail condition and asked Pasha to mention the matter before mentioning the registrar.

On May 10, the High Court while granting him interim bail had directed the Rampur district magistrate to take possession of the enemy property attached to the campus of Jauhar University by June 30, 2022, and raise a boundary wall with barbed wire around it.

It had said that on completion of the mentioned exercise of taking the possession of the land to the satisfaction of the DM, Rampur, the interim bail of Azam Khan shall be converted into regular bail.

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Vehicles move slowly during a traffic jam following heavy rain, near Akshardham in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

rooted trees at nearly 44 locations, according to data shared by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

In south Delhi’s New Moti Bagh, a tree collapsed on a car, but its occupants escaped unhurt. Officials said such incidents were reported from Delhi Cantonment and Dhaula Kuan areas also, but nobody was injured.

There were reports of tree being uprooted in 13 spots in north zone, 10 in south zone, seven in west zone and 11 in Najfagarh zone, according to official data. The gusty winds during the storm led to many instances of power disruption in the city mainly due to trees and branches falling on the overhead electricity lines and poles.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday hinted at another interest rate hike in early June to bring down stubbornly high inflation rate which has remained above the tolerance level for the past four months.

“Expectation of rate hike, it’s a no-brainer. There will be some hike but how much I will not be able to tell now... to say that 5.15 (per cent) may not be very accurate,” Das said in an interview with CNBC-TV18.

The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled for June 6-8. RBI, in its first rate move in two years and its first hike in nearly four years, raised the repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40 per cent following an off-cycle

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meeting earlier this month.

In April RBI raised its inflation forecast for the current fiscal year to 5.7 per cent from earlier estimate of 4.5 per cent and lowered its GDP estimate to 7.2 per cent from 7.8 per cent for 2022-23, citing the impact of escalating geopolitical tensions triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Das further said the RBI and government has entered into another phase

of coordinated action to cool down inflation.

RBI has taken a number of steps to moderate inflation in the last 2-3 months, he said, adding that the government on other hand has taken measures, including wheat export ban and cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel.

All these put together will have sobering impact on price rise, he added. Retail inflation has been above RBI’s upper tolerance level for the past four months.

The government has mandated MPC headed by the RBI Governor to keep the retail inflation between 2 to 6 per cent. As per the latest print, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to 7.79 per cent against 6.95 per cent in the previous month and 4.21

Europe on monkeypox red alert (From p-1) Fewer than 200 confirmed and suspected cases had been recorded so far, the WHO’s emerging disease lead Maria Van Kerkhove said.

“This is a containable situation, particularly in the countries where we are seeing these outbreaks that are happening across Europe, in North America as well,” Van Kerkhove told a live interaction on the UN health agency’s social media channels.

“We want to stop human-tohuman transmission. We can do this in non-endemic countries.”

She added, “We’re in a situation where we can use public health tools of early identification, supported isolation of cases.

We can stop human-to-human transmission.”

The disease is considered endemic in 11 African nations.

Kerkhove said transmission was happening via “close physical contact: skin-to-skin contact”, and that most of the people identified so far had not had a severe case of the disease.

Rosamund Lewis, who heads the smallpox secretariat on the WHO emergencies programme, said monkeypox had been known for at least 40 years and a few cases had appeared in

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Europe over the last five years in travellers from the endemic regions. However, “this is the first time we’re seeing cases across many countries at the same time and people who have not travelled to the endemic regions in Africa”, she said.

Symptoms: Monkeypox symptoms include fever, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion and a chickenpox-like rash on the hands and face. No treatment exists, but the symptoms usually clear up after two to four weeks.

Treatment: As far as the treatment is concerned, it doesn’t exist, but the symptoms usually clear up after two to four weeks.

The disease is considered endemic in 11 African nations.

There are antiviral drugs for smallpox that could also be used to treat monkeypox under certain circumstances, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement.

More broadly, health officials say that people should avoid close personal contact with someone who has a rash illness or who is otherwise unwell. People who suspect they have monkeypox should isolate and seek medical care.

per cent in April 2021.

“Interest rates in almost every country today are negative, except Russia and Brazil. The target for inflation for advanced economies is about 2 per cent. Except for Japan and one more country, all advanced economies have inflation of over 7 per cent,” he said. “We will move towards positive real rates, but it is impossible to forecast how soon because of the evolving situation,” said the governor.

There is a silver lining too, for the economy, as private investment is showing signs of improvement.

The rebound in domestic economic activity is gradually getting generalised, Das noted as per the minutes of the MPC meeting concluded on May 4.

Inspection teams visit check gates in various districts (From p-1) The departments at the check gates during the inspection included veterinary, geology & mining, forest, police, excise, and Chumoukedima town council, which were all stationed in the privately owned building, a DIPR report stated. In Mon district, the inspection team led by district administration and police conducted an inspection drive for the closure of all check gates except the interstate Police check gates.

According to a DIPR report, the team was led by ADC Mon, Y Chingyak Konyak, and additional SP Mon, Ado Yanlem.

The team observed the closure of check gates at four points in Mon town. Signboards were removed and the concerned departments were instructed to dismantle the structures.

Earlier, DC Mon, Thavaseelan K, issued an order for the closure of all check gates except the interstate police check gates.

Further, it stated that if any check gates are found functional, all persons manning the gates shall be prosecuted under Sections 188 & 384 of the IPC. In Mangkolemba sub-division under Mokokchung district, the inspection team headed by ADC Mangkolemba Dharam Raj conducted an on-spot inspection at Tsutapela on May 22, 2022.

According to a DIPR report, the team after spot verification closed down the check gates set up by the department of geology and mining, department of veterinary and animal husbandry, excise department, and “NSCN (IM).”

CM cautions against cultural appropriation of Naga motifs

(From p-1) designs and motifs, cautioning people to be vigilant so that these were not commercially exploited by unscrupulous people.

The chief minister claimed that the State government’s policy was to preserve and protect “our” culture, customs and way of life that were so distinct that even the Centre had recognised the uniqueness of Naga history and the political position that Nagas live. He urged everyone to appreciate “our” forefathers and elders who were still contributing to preserving and protecting Naga culture, besides Naga women for constantly working towards preserving “our” cultural practices. He suggested holding such meetings at the district and tribe levels so that people would understand the importance of the matter.

He said the State government provided Rs 20 lakh, Rs 15 lakh and Rs 10 lakh respectively to big, medium

and small tribes as per their size to celebrate their festivals. Speaking on the occasion, Information Technology & Communications (IT&C), Science and Technology (S&T) and New & Renewable Energy (NRE) adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon highlighted the importance of IPR and GI. He said there was a system in place and law to look into the challenges of intellectual property theft.

In this regard, he said a committee had been constituted to ensure that IPR of Nagas were protected. He claimed that the formation of Patent Information Centre (PIC) was a testament to the State government’s intention to protect the rights and heritage of Nagas.

He said PIC established in 2011 under the Department of S&T was facilitating in IPR-related activities in the State. Since its formation, PIC had been acting as the nodal agency and established five IPR cells across the

State, he added. He mentioned that although PIC had successfully facilitated in filing GI tagging of Chakhesang shawls in 2017, the same for other Naga tribes was yet to be done. Kikon claimed that the State government was providing support and also facilitating the creation of institutions and systems to protect traditional heritage.

In this regard, he sought the support of the people in preserving their cultural heritage. An eight-member committee headed by Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation (NHHDC) chairman Miathou Krose was constituted earlier to document the traditional designs.

The committee was directed to present its report within a period of one year, following the consultative meeting.

The welcome address was given by the NHHDC chairman, while vote of thanks was given by joint secretary Sharon Longchari. A technical session was also held as part of the meeting.

NPP questions govt on PDS irregularities

(From p-1) and warehouses in any district, with even Food Corporation of India (FCI) facilities, including the one at Dimapur, lacking in proper infrastructure and monitoring by the State agencies, due to which a huge quantity of rice and other commodities ended up at private godowns of unscrupulous businessmen.

Noting that the State government had extended the number of state stockists handling tide over rice in 2022-2023 as per an official notification, dated February 18, 2022, the party said it was aware that the tide over allocation of rice under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), which had been released from May 2022 to March 2023, amounted to 3,873 MT per month to all districts, but no proper records of the distribution had been found till date.

According to the above allocation, the party said Mokokchung should receive 400 MT, Wokha 380 MT, Phek 300 MT, Peren 200 MT, Tseminyu 100 MT, Kohima 400 MT, Longleng 200 MT, Dimapur 448 MT, Kiphire 220 MT, Shamatore 100 MT, Mon 400 MT, Niuland 100 MT, Chumukedima 100 MT, Noklak 100 MT, Tuensang 125 MT and Zunheboto 300 MT

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tide over rice through their respective stockists. In 2018 ad in 2019, NPP recalled that Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) had raised serious concerns over the selection of State stockists and allocation without properly identifying the targeted beneficiaries. It had also discovered that targeted PDS (TPDS) was non-existent and there were no proper records despite the State receiving more than surplus items each month from the Centre. The party claimed that Nagaland received 16,625 MT of rice annually with a monthly allocation of 1,385 MT of rice and 76,331 MT under Priority Households (PHH) with a monthly allocation of 6,360 MT. According to this supply and distribution, every individual in Nagaland should have received 4 kg rice per month on an average.

NPP questioned the State government where all these huge quantities of rice had disappeared and who had been the indirect beneficiaries of PDS for so many years. It demanded that the people responsible for all these corrupt practices should be exposed in public and appropriate action taken against them. Further, the party said the rural farm-

ers would benefit if they were provided with more incentives for local produce instead of solely relying on PDS. It suggested that the State government could mull over a programme whereby the funds allocated for PDS could be utilised for subsidies, agricultural loans and for procuring better seeds, modern equipment and organic manures for the local farmers to help create a better local economy. It appealed to all civil society groups, NGOs and citizens concerned to always question the State government on issues related to development of Nagaland and also rise and claim what was legally and rightfully theirs.

NPP said it was greatly dissatisfied and miffed at the manner in which the State government had been trying its best to elude questions posed to it by various civil societies and NGOs on issues and matter related to the well-being and development of the State, including the PDS. Since the enactment of National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the scope of PDS had been widened with the increase of level of subsidies and expansion of coverage up to 75% of the rural population and up to 50% of urban population under TPDS, the release added.

BDOs asking money from PMAY-G beneficiaries...

(From p-1) With regard to the PMAY Scheme, the association said that in spite of all the formalities being completed as per the instruction of the department, till date the department have not taken any steps for procuring CGI Sheet as assured. NSVDBA said that due to the monsoon season the structures were getting spoiled. As such, the association has demanded immediate release of CGI Sheet/money and allow the beneficiaries to complete the house and enjoy the fruits of the PMAY scheme.

Meanwhile, the association has acknowledged the Governor of Nagaland for ordering removal of all the check gates in Nagaland.

It said that the move would help lessen the burden of the rural populace, who were facing problem due to multiple taxation from various organization and agencies at the time of materials procurement.

On the issue of NLTP Act 1989, the association urged the government to seriously deliberate on the issue and lift the Act if was is not in a position to implement the Law in toto.

Good news for SBI salary account customers

NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (AGENCIES): SBI salary account holder? The State Bank of India on May 23 announced the introduction of Real Time Xpress Credit (RTXC) on YONO. The country’s largest lender said in a statement that RTXC has been launched with an aim to digitally empower customers and offer additional convenience.

As per the statement, the bank’s flagship personal loan product for salaried customers – Xpress Credit

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India, Japan are ‘natural partners’, Modi in Tokyo TOKYO, MAY 23 (PTI): India and Japan are “natural partners” and Japanese investments have played an important role in India’s development journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he underlined that the global community is witnessing an extraordinary scale and speed of infrastructure and capacity development in the country.

Addressing the Indian community here on the first day of his two-day visit to Tokyo, Modi also said that India’s relationship with Japan is one of strength, respect and common resolve for the world.

“India and Japan are natural partners. Japan has played an important role in India’s development journey,” said Modi, who is visiting Tokyo at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. Modi and Kishida will be holding bilateral talks here on Tuesday.

Modi said that Japan is an important partner in building infrastructure and manufacturing capacity in India. He cited MumbaiAhmedabad High Speed

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of uncertainty, but even in that situation, India supplied ‘Made in India’ vaccines to crores of its citizens and also sent it to more than 100 countries.

“We are working towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in India,” Modi said, adding

that wellness centres are being developed to take healthcare to all corners of the country.

He said India is moving forward to fight the global challenge of Climate Change. “We have committed to become ‘net zero’ by 2070,” he said.

Proposes ‘Japan Week’ to celebrate Japanese contribution to India’s growth Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses members of the Indian community during an event, in Tokyo. (PTI)

Rail, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, dedicated freight corridors- as examples of India-Japan cooperation.

He said India’s relationship with Japan is that of Buddha, of knowledge, of meditation.

“Today’s world needs to follow the path shown

by Gautam Buddha. This is the only way to save humanity from the challenges like violence, anarchy, terrorism and climate change,” Modi said in his over 35-minute-long speech.

Modi said that in the

last two years, the way global chain supply was disrupted, the entire supply chain was questionable.

“To avert such a situation in future, we are moving ahead with the resolution of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. Our resolution of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is not only for India, this is also a very big investment for stable and sustained global chain supply,” Modi said.

Noting that India has always found a solution no matter how big the problem is, Modi said that during coronavirus pandemic, there was an atmosphere

Seeking greater investments in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday proposed celebrating Japan’s contribution to the country’s development journey in the form of a ‘Japan Week’.

Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders here in which top executives and CEOs of 34 Japanese companies participated. The majority of these companies have investments and operations in India.

The companies represented diverse sectors, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, steel, technology, trading and banking and finance, an official statement said.

“Met top business CEOs and highlighted the

numerous investment opportunities in India,” the Prime Minister said in a tweet. Stressing that India and Japan are natural partners, the Prime Minister lauded the business community as brand ambassadors of the immense potential of India-Japan ties.

The Prime Minister recalled that during the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida to India in March 2022, both countries had set an ambitious target of investment of Japanese Yen 5 trillion over the next five years. He highlighted recent developments in economic ties, such as India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership (IJICP) and Clean Energy Partnership, among others.

WEF warn of dire human consequences from fragmentation of global economy DAVOS, MAY 23 (PTI): The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook report on Monday warned of dire human consequences from the fragmentation of the global economy and said that developing economies face trade-offs between the risks of debt crisis and securing food and fuel.

While inflation expectations are highest in the US, followed by Europe and Latin America, further declines in real wages are predicted in both high- and low-income economies.

Further, the report flagged that the world is facing the worst food insecurity in recent history – especially in the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Multinationals are re-aligning supply chains along geopolitical fault lines, risking a new economic iron curtain and further price spirals, it added.

Releasing their outlook at the WEF Annual Meeting 2022 here, the World Economic Forum’s C o m mu n i t y o f C h i e f

Economists said it expected lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing to the devastating human consequences of the fragmentation of the global economy.

Reversing previous expectations for recovery, the majority of respondents in the latest survey expect only a moderate economic outlook in the United States, China, Latin America, South Asia and Pacific, East Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa in 2022.

In Europe, the majority expects the economic outlook to be weak.

The choices of both business and government

are expected to lead to greater fragmentation in the global economy and unprecedented shifts in supply chains, creating a perfect storm of volatility and uncertainty.

These patterns are expected to create further difficult trade-offs and choices for policy-makers, and – without greater coordination – shocking human costs.

“We are at the cusp of a vicious cycle that could impact societies for years.

The pandemic and war in Ukraine have fragmented the global economy and created far-reaching consequences that risk wiping out the gains of the last 30 years,” WEF Managing Director Saadia Zahidi said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan: Biden maximum sanctions on Russia TOKYO, MAY 23 (AP): President Joe Biden said Monday that the US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, saying the burden to protect Taiwan is “even stronger” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of selfgoverning in decades.

Biden, at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked if he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded. “That’s the commitment we made,” he added.

The US traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan, with which it no longer has a mutual defence treaty, instead maintaining a policy of “strategic ambigu-

ity” about how far it would be willing to go if China invaded.

The 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, which has governed US relations with the island, does not require the US to step in militarily to defend Taiwan if China invades, but makes it American policy to ensure Taiwan has the resources to defend itself and to prevent any unilateral change of status in Taiwan by Beijing.

Biden’s com ments were likely to draw a sharp response from the mainland, which has claimed Taiwan to be a rogue province.

A White House official said Biden’s comments did not reflect a policy shift.

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Sri Lanka Prez swears in 8 more ministers amid crisis

Ukrainian Parl extends martial law by 90 days

COLOMBO, MAY 23 (PTI): Embattled Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday expanded the Cabinet with the induction of eight more ministers but he did not appoint a finance minister once again to handle the worst economic crisis facing the island nation.

The new ministers belong to the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and its allies -- the SLFP and the EPDP, a Tamil minority party in the north.

Rajapaksa, since the public protests began to rage against him for his resignation, has now reshuffled his Cabinet five times, including forcing the resignation of his elder brother and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapak-

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he said. “Values must matter,” the president added.

He also said Ukraine is open for business opportunities and post-war reconstruction business would offer immense potential.

“We offer par tner counties, cities and companies to take patronage over

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sa. The ministers will serve in the interim Cabinet of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe set up with the objective of handling the ongoing economic crisis.

The new ministers who were sworn in include Douglas Devananda - Minister of Fisheries; Keheliya Rambukwella - Minister of Health, Water Supply; Ra-

a particular region or city.

Denmark and EU already have chosen areas,” he said.

Zelenskyy, who received a standing ovation here in the main Congress Hall, pitched to the global leaders present in Davos to move their business interests to Ukraine and away from Russia.

He also rued that some turned a blind eye towards Russia by returning to business as usual after Crimea was annexed.

He blamed the Russian attack for triggering poverty and despair across the world and called for concrete steps by the world to guard against another war that could be waged by Russia.

mesh Pathirana - Minister of Industries; and Mahinda Amaraweera - Minister of Agriculture, Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation, the Economy Next news portal tweeted.

While Vidura Wickramanayaka was appointed as minister of Buddhasasana, Religion and Culture; Naseer Ahamed was given the portfolio of the Environment Ministry.

Bandula Gunawardana has been given the portfolios of both Transportation & Highway as well as the Mass Media ministries. Roshan Ranasinghe has been appointed as Minister of Irrigation. He will also hold the portfolio of Sports and Youth Ministry.

President Rajapaksa

on Friday had expanded his Cabinet to include nine more ministers, including those from the Opposition, in an effort to ensure stability until a full Cabinet is formed in the debt-ridden island nation engulfed in the worst economic crisis since its independence.

The ministers were sworn in after a delay of more than a week since the president appointed new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Rajapaksa reappointed five-time former Sri Lankan prime minister Wickremesinghe, after his predecessor - the president’s brother Mahinda Rajapaksa - resigned in the wake of violent attacks by his supporters on peaceful anti-government protesters.

Imran Khan out to begin ‘civil war’ in Pakistan, alleges PM Shehbaz Sharif

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LAHORE, MAY 23 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday alleged that Imran Khan wants to unleash a “civil war” in the country, a day after the ousted premier asked his supporters to march peacefully to Islamabad on

May 25 to press for the dissolution of the National Assembly and fresh elections.

Khan, 69, the cricketerturned politician, was removed from power through a no-confidence vote in parliament by the Opposition parties last month.

“Imran Niazi wants to initiate a civil war in the country. But he is mistaken.

The nation will never forgive him [for the sin] and will hold him by the collar,” Prime Minister Shehbaz said on Monday, while addressing questions from the press. When asked if the government would call in the army to stop Khan’s long march, Shehbaz said that a decision would be taken if and when needed.

Addressing a press conference after his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party’s core committee meeting in Peshawar on Sunday, Khan said the march would convert into a sit-in and continue until his demands are accepted.

KIEV, MAY 23 (IANS): Amid the ongoing war, the Ukrainian Parliament has approved a bill submitted

by President Volodymyr Zelensky to extend the martial law in the country for another 90 days starting from May 25.

Lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced on Sunday that Parliament has also approved the law on the prolongation of general mobilisation in the country till August 23, reports Xinhua news agency.

Ukraine first imposed the martial law on February 24, the day when Russia launched its ongoing war against Kiev.

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Fumio Kishida, Biden said any effort by China to use force against Taiwan would “just not be appropriate,” adding that it “will dislocate the entire region and be another action similar to what happened in Ukraine”.

China has stepped up its military provocations against democratic Taiwan in recent years aimed at intimidating it into accept-

just how strong the world makes clear that that kind of action is going to result in long-term disapprobation by the rest of the community”.

He added that deterring China from attacking Taiwan was one reason why it’s important that Russian President Vladimir Putin “pay a dear price for his barbarism in Ukraine,” lest China and other nations get the idea that such action is acceptable.

Fearing escalation with nuclear-armed Russia, Biden quickly ruled out putting US forces into direct conflict with Russia, but he has shipped billions of dollars in US military assistance that has helped Ukraine put up a stifferthan-expected resistance to Russia’s onslaught.

India, US sign key investment incentive agreement

TOKYO, MAY 23 (PTI): India and the US on Monday signed an investment incentive agreement to promote US investments in the key sectors of the country.

The India-USA Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) was signed by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and the CEO of US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Scott Nathan on the sidelines of the Quad summit here.

“FS Vinay Kwatra and CEO @DFCgov Scott Nathan sign the India-USA Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA). The signing of IIA would lead to enhanced investment support provided by @DFCgov in India, thereby encouraging investment in key sectors,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. During the 4th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in April, US Secretary of State Blinken, Sec-

retary of Defence Austin III, Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath and MEA Jaishankar had noted the substantial progress in negotiations for IIA between the governments of India and the US. The agreement provides a framework for DFC to continue to expand its investment in India -- for private sector-led projects in critical areas such as renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, and SME financing.

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NatioNalist Democratic Progressive Party "Facta Non Verba" Regd. No. 56/22/2017-17/PPS-I 21 Tuli Assembly Constituency

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The NDPP 21 Tuli Assembly Constituency Office Bearers and Executive Members of all NDPP Units under 21 Tuli A/C held a meeting on 22nd May 2022 at Tuli and the House resolved the following in the meeting: 1. The NDPP 21 Tuli A/C puts on record our deep appreciation to the Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr. Neiphiu Rio and Mr. Chingwang Konyak, President NDPP Nagaland, for leaving no stone unturned to strengthen the party by bringing the 21 NPF MLA's within the fold of the NDPP Party. This has ensured a strong leadership and a strong and stable government.

2. While welcoming those who have joined the party to support and strengthen the NDPP 21 Tuli A/C, the House also extends its deepest appreciation and acknowledgement of the contributions and sacrifices made by Mr. J. I. Yaden for 21 Tuli A/C from its formative years and till date.

3. The House also unanimously resolved to declare and extend its fullest support to Mr. J. I. Yaden as its official NDPP Candidate from the 21 Tuli A/C for the forthcoming General Assembly Election in the state.

(T. Meyitiba Lkr) President NDPP 21 Tuli A/C

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DAVOS, MAY 23 (PTI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday called for “maximum sanctions” on Russia, including a ban on all Russian banks, a Russian oil embargo and stopping all trade with Russia.

Addressing the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 via a video link, he said this was the moment when it would be decided whether a “brute force” would r ule the world.

“There should be maximum sanctions on Russia. There should be a Russian oil embargo. All Russian banks should be banned. There should not be any trade with Russia,”

ing Beijing’s demands to unify with the communist mainland.

“They’re already flirting with danger right now by flying so close and all the maneuvers that are undertaken,” Biden said of China.

Under the “one China” policy, the US recognises Beijing as the government of China and doesn’t have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. However, the US maintains unofficial contacts including a de facto embassy in Taipei, the capital, and supplies military equipment for the island’s defense.

Biden said it is his “expectation” that China would not try to seize Taiwan by force, but he said that assessment “depends upon

The NDPP (Kohima Region) organized a facilitation program for Shri. Keneizhakho Nakhro, MLA, 8th Western Angami A/C, on the 20th of May 2022 at NDPP Central Office (Kohima), welcoming him and his supporters into the party fold. Also attending the program were MLA & Advisor Dr. Nicky Kire, & MLA & Advisor Shri. Medo Yhokha, along with various party workers.

Mr. Prasielie Pienyü, Vice President, Central NDPP & Convenor, Re- organization Committee, Kohima Region delivered the welcome address and spoke on behalf of the NDPP & welcomed Shri. Keneizhakho Nakhro and congratulated him for taking the wise decision.

In his address to the house, Shri. Keneizhakho Nakhro, firstly thanked God for the multiple blessings bestowed upon him. He expressed his extreme gratitude to the Hon'ble C.M Shri. Neiphiu Rio and NDPP President Shri Chingwang Konyak for accepting him and his other colleagues into the NDPP party fold. He also said that he will be working tirelessly to uphold the interests and principles of the NDPP. Dr.Nicky Kire (Advisor, Municipal & Urban Development) also expressed his happiness at Shri. Keneizhakho Nakhro joining the NDPP, and said that the Party is an accommodative party and there is room for everybody.

MLA & Advisor Shri. Medo Yhokha, while airing his views stated that everyone wanted to be a leader, but forget that leaders are supposed to be humble and down to earth. He said that the NDPP should provide more MLA's in the next election.

Mr. Avio Tetso, President, NDPP Kohima Region (Parent Body) chaired the program. Ms Akhriebu Agatha invoked God's blessings. Mr. Vikehielie Victor (General Secretary, Central NDPP & Co Convenor, Re-organisation Committee, Kohima Region) pronounced the vote of thanks. The program ended with a mass prayer.

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Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe: Expert

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leading adviser to the World Health Organization described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that might be explained by risky sexual behaviour at two recent mass events in Europe.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Dr. David Heymann, who formerly headed WHO’s emergencies department, said the leading theory to explain the spread of the disease was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves held in Spain and Belgium.

Monkeypox has not previously triggered widespread outbreaks beyond Africa, where it is endemic in animals.

“We know monkeypox can spread when there is close contact with the lesions of someone who is infected, and it looks like

sexual contact has now amplified that transmission,” said Heymann. That marks a significant departure from the disease’s typical pattern of spread in central and western Africa, where people are mainly infected by animals like wild rodents and primates and outbreaks have not spilled across borders.

A German government report to lawmakers, obtained by the AP, said it expected to see further cases and that the risk of catching monkeypox “mainly appears to lie with sexual contacts among men.”

The four confirmed cases in Germany have been linked to exposure at “party events including on Gran Canaria and in Berlin, where sexual activity took place,” it said.

To date, WHO has recorded more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including Brit-

ain, Spain, Israel, France, Switzerland, the U.S. and Australia. On Monday, Denmark announced its first case, Portugal revised its total upwards to 37 and Italy reported one further infection.

Madrid’s senior health official said on Monday that the Spanish capital has recorded 30 confirmed cases so far.

Enrique Ruiz Escudero said authorities are investigating possible links between a recent Gay Pride event in the Canary Islands, which drew some 80,000 people, and cases at a Madrid sauna.

Heymann chaired an urgent meeting of WHO’s advisory group on infectious disease threats on Friday to assess the ongoing epidemic and said there was no evidence to suggest that monkeypox might have mutated into a more infectious form.

Monkeypox typically

causes fever, chills, rash, and lesions on the face or genitals. It can be spread through close contact with an infected person or their clothing or bedsheets, but sexual transmission has not yet been documented.

Most people recover from the disease within several weeks without requiring hospitalization.

Vaccines against smallpox, a related disease, are also effective in preventing monkeypox and some antiviral drugs are being developed.

In recent years, the

disease has been fatal in up to 6% of infections, but no deaths have been reported among the current cases.

WHO said confirmed cases have so far been the less severe West African group of monkeypox viruses and appeared to be linked to a virus that was first detected in exported cases from Nigeria to Britain, Israel and Singapore in 2018-2019.

The U.N. agency said the outbreak is “a highly unusual event” and said the fact that cases are being seen in so many different

countries suggests the disease may have been silently spreading for some time.

The agency’s Europe director warned that as summer begins across the continent, mass gatherings, festivals and parties could accelerate the spread of monkeypox.

Other scientists have pointed out that it will be difficult to disentangle whether it is sex itself or the close contact related to sex that has driven the recent spread of monkeypox across Europe.

“By nature, sexual activity involves intimate contact, which one would expect to increase the likelihood of transmission, whatever a person’s sexual orientation and irrespective of the mode of transmission,” said Mike Skinner, a virologist at Imperial College London.

On Sunday, the chief medical adviser of Britain’s Health Security Agency,

Dr. Susan Hopkins, said she expected more monkeypox cases to be identified in the country “on a daily basis.”

U.K. officials have said “a notable proportion” of the cases in Britain and Europe have been in young men with no history of travel to Africa and who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.

Authorities in Portugal and Spain also said their cases were in men who mostly had sex with other men and whose infections were picked up when they sought help for lesions at sexual health clinics.

Heymann, who is also a professor of infectious diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said the monkeypox outbreak was likely a random event that might be traceable to a single infection.

“It’s ver y possible there was somebody who

got infected, developed lesions on the genitals, hands or somewhere else, and then spread it to others when there was sexual or close, physical contact,” Heymann hypothesised.

“And then there were these international events that seeded the outbreak around the world, into the U.S. and other European countries.”

He emphasised that the disease was unlikely to trigger widespread transmission.

“This is not COVID,” he said. “We need to slow it down, but it does not spread in the air and we have vaccines to protect against it.”

Heymann said studies should be conducted rapidly to determine if monkeypox could be spread by people without symptoms and that populations at risk of the disease should take precautions to protect themselves.

(AP)

Now get PAN card, driving licence Pak singer Abrar ul Haq claims KJo K-pop band Tomorrow X Together via MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp ‘copied’ his song in ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ debuts at No. 4 on Billboard 200

users across the country can use the chatbot by simply sending ‘Namaste’ or ‘Hi’ or ‘Digilocker’ to the WhatsApp number +91 9013151515.

“Offering Digilocker services on the MyGov Helpdesk is a natural progression and a step towards providing citizens with simplified access to essential services via WhatsApp’s easy and accessible platform. With almost 100 million+ people already registered on Digilocker and 5 billion+ documents issued till date, we are confident that the service on WhatsApp will digitally empower millions by helping them access authentic documents and information, right from within their phones,” said Abhishek Singh, CEO MyGov in the statement. “Equipping the MyGov Helpdesk with Digilocker services that

Megan Thee Stallion discusses ‘unspoken bond’ with Dua Lipa

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egan Thee Stallion has explained her “unspoken bond” with recent collaborator Dua Lipa.

Speaking to Vogue as part of a feature on the UK artist, Megan that she didn’t know how well she would gel with Lipa prior to their teaming up for ‘Sweetest Pie’ back in March.

“When somebody is so gorgeous and established, you don’t know what to expect,” she explained. “A lot of ladies can be divas.

But Dua is just so nice. She felt like a familiar spirit. We have an unspoken bond, it’s not even anything we need to discuss.

“Sometimes people get the wrong idea about me, too. But once you meet me, you’re like, ‘Oh! This is my homegirl.’” Megan first expressed her desire to record a track with the ‘New Rules’ star last year, saying she was K Y M C

“so fire” back in June 2021.

In her Instagram Stories, Lipa responded: “I love you @TheeStallion LET’S GET IT!!!!”

Dua’s friend and cosongwriter, Clarence Coffee Jr., also said that Lipa wrote her part of the track in under an hour. “I wish more people could see how she is as an artist in a room,” he praised.

“She has incredible ideas, she’s a great lyricist, and she’s a beast with melodies.”

Both artists have offered updates on their next records this month, with Meg reconfirming that her new album – the official follow-up to her 2020 debut, ‘Good News’ – is nearing completion, revealing that she’s now “95 per cent done” (May 18). Lipa, meanwhile, shared more details about her upcoming third album, saying the record is “about understanding what I want” (May 11).

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akistani singer Abrar ul Haq has accused filmmaker Karan Johar on Twitter on “copying” his song ‘Nach Punjaban’ in the upcoming production ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ without his permission.

The singer accused the filmmaker and his production house Dharma Productions for stealing his music and shared that he has not sold his song to any Indian movie.

In a tweet, Abrar said: “I have not sold my song ‘Nach Punjaban’ to any Indian movie and reserve the rights to go to court to claim damages. Producers like @karanjohar should not use copy songs.”

“This is my 6th song

being copied which will not be allowed at all. @DharmaMovies @karanjohar.”

In another one he wrote, “Song ‘Nach Punjaban’ has not been licensed to any one. If someone is claiming it, then produce the agreement. I will be taking legal action #NachPunjaban.”

‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ trailer was unveiled on Sunday.

The film stars Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Varun Dhawan and Manish Paul. The cast is seen grooving on the number.

Slated to release in theatres on June 24, ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ is directed by Raj Mehta.

(IANS)

-Pop boy band Tomorrow X Together, which comprises of Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, have made it to the fourth position on the Billboard 200. According to an article

by Billboard, Tomorrow X Together have charted their 4th EP, ‘minisode 2: Thursday’s Child’, at Number fourth on the Billboard 200, as well as Number 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart with the thirdlargest sales week of any album in 2022. ‘minisode 2: Thursday’s Child’ marks Tomorrow X Together’s sixth entry into the Billboard 200 and second consecutive entry into the chart’s Top 5.

‘American Idol Season 20’ ends on high note; Noah Thompson takes top honour

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oah Thompson has been crowned as the winner of ‘American Idol Season 20’ as he closed the episode out with a performance of his song, ‘One Day Tonight’ as his loved ones rushed the stage to celebrate the momentous occasion, reports ‘Deadline’.

Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl, who was a good sport and helped Thompson celebrate his big

win, will appear together on Monday on ‘Good Morning, America’. As per ‘Deadline’ Thompson will follow that up with a performance on ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’.

The ABC series took the season out on a high note with a variety of performances from top talent in collaboration with contestants.

After a stellar performance from Flo Rida and

friends, the finale was set into action with a round entirely devoted to heartland rocker Bruce Springsteen.

Performances of the finalists’ official singles followed soon after the homage. The first elimination came midway through Sunday night, preceding several all-star duets, including an unforgettable rendition of ‘Smile’ courtesy of Michael Buble and Christian Guardino.

(IANS)

The band’s debut album, ‘The Dream Chapter: Star’, charted at No.140; the third EP, ‘minisode1 : Blue Hour’, charted at No.25; the Japanese first studio album, ‘Still Dreamin’, charted at No.173; the second studio

album, ‘The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’, charted at No.5; the Japanese first EP, ‘Chaotic Wonderland’ charted at No.177; and the newest 4th EP, ‘minisode 2: Thursday’s Child’, charted at No.4.

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igilocker documents such as the PAN card, driving licence, vehicle registration certificate can now be easily accessed via MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp, MyGov announced on Monday.

Citizens will now be able to create and authenticate their own Digilocker account on WhatsApp and download documents such as PAN card; driving licence; CBSE Class X passing certificate; vehicle registration certificate (RC); insurance policy two wheeler; Class X and Class XII marksheets; and insurance policy document (life and non-life available on Digilocker), MyGov said in a statement.

According to MyGov, the move will make “the government services accessible, inclusive, transparent and simple”. WhatsApp

can be accessed directly via WhatsApp, we want to unlock technology’s potential to extend the benefits of essential services to citizens at scale, and this is a significant step towards scaling up the Digital India vision and a digitally empowered country,” added Shivnath Thukral, Director - Public Policy, WhatsApp. Since its launch in March 2020, the MyGov Helpdesk (earlier known as MyGov Corona Helpdesk) on WhatsApp has served as a critical instrument in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic by offering people authentic sources of Covid-related information, along with critical uses like vaccine appointment bookings and vaccine certificate downloads.

So far, over 80 million people have reached out to the helpdesk, over 33 million vaccine certificates have been downloaded, and millions of vaccination appointments have been booked across the country.

With new additions like Digilocker, the MyGov chatbot on WhatsApp aims to build a comprehensive administrative support system for citizens to access resources and essential services that are digitally inclusive.

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2nd Test: B’desh 277/5 vs SL on day 1

DHAKA, MAY 23 (AP): Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim hit centuries on Monday as Bangladesh recovered from a shaky 24 for 5 to end day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka on 277 for 5.

Liton was batting on 135 and Mushfiqur, who scored 105 in the first Test, was on 115 after sharing a record 253 runs in an unbroken sixth-wicket stand.

They made the highest partnership for the sixth wicket or lower after losing the first five wickets for 25 runs or less, breaking the record set by Pakistan duo Wallis Mathias and Shujauddin against West Indies in 1959.

It was also Bangladesh’s highest sixth-wicket partnership, eclipsing the 191 by Mohammad Ashraful and Mushfiqur Rahim against Sri Lanka in 2007.

After a sensational batting collapse, they kept Bangladesh unscathed throughout the day.

The only chance Sri Lanka could create came when Liton on 47 offered a catch at backward square leg, which Kusal Mendis’ substitute Kamindu

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Mushfiqur Rahim lets out a roar after scoring his century. (AFP)

Mendia failed to hold on to. Mendis was taken to a hospital earlier because of chest pains.

Liton then hit Asitha

Fernando for a boundary through the same region to raise his fifty off 96 balls.

He then needed just 53 balls to complete his next fifty to

reach his third century off 149 balls.

Mushfiqur, who became the first Bangladeshi batter to reach 5,000 runs last week, was more restrained. He brought up his fifty off 112 balls, also through a boundary from left-arm spinner Praveen Jaywawickrama’s delivery.

Unlike Liton, his innings was completely chanceless and he raised his ninth century off 218 balls with a single from a delivery by Ramesh Mendis.

But it was a terrible start for Bangladesh, which opted to bat first after captain Mominul Haque won the toss.

Pacer Kasun Rajitha took a wicket with the second ball of the match and two in the seventh over to start a session of dominance for Sri Lanka.

Rajitha, who played part of the drawn first Test as a concussion substitute, returned figures of 3 for 43 and Fernando claimed 2 for 80.

R a j i t h a a n d Fe r nando removed openers Mahmudul Hasan and Tamim Iqbal for ducks as Bangladesh slumped to 6 for 2 in the second over.

Neuer extends Bayern contract until 2024 MUNICH, MAY 23 (REUTERS): Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has signed a one-year contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2024, the Bundesliga champion said on Monday.

The 36-year-old goalkeeper has won 10 straight league titles and two Champions League trophies among a host of domestic and European honours since joining Bayern from Schalke in 2011.

“Manuel is a defining figure in the history of FC Bayern,” chief executive Oliver Kahn said in a statement. “(He) has been setting the standard around the world for years. It’s a huge achievement to be so consistently world class.”

Germany captain Neuer, who has made more than 470 appearances for Bayern in all competitions, is the second long-serving player to extend his stay in Bavaria after forward Thomas Mueller also renewed his deal until 2024. “We’ll have a very good team again with which we can compete for every title,” Neuer said.

Australian Titmus breaks 400m freestyle world record CANBERRA, MAY 23 (IANS): Australian swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus has broken the women’s 400m freestyle world record at the national championships, according to Swimming Australia.

Titmus, the reigning Olympic champion over 200 and 400m, on Sunday night finished the 400m freestyle in 3:56.40, breaking the previous world record set by American Katie Ledecky in 2016 by 0.06 seconds.

“I’m just really happy,” Titmus, 21, said after the race, reports Xinhua.

“I thought that if I went out there and did the best race I could with how I’m feeling, the world record was definitely within my reach.”

Titmus’s world record is the latest chapter in her

Ariarne Titmus

burgeoning rivalry with Ledecky, whom she beat in the 400m final at the Tokyo Olympics.

On the same day, Titmus paid tribute to Ledecky, describing the American as the greatest female swimmer of all time. “I can’t put myself up next to her. What she has done for female swimming has been insane: she’s been

at this level for 10 years,” Titmus said.

“I hope now this is going to keep the battle going -- give her some drive, and hopefully, we can see how much faster we can keep going.”

With the conclusion of the Australian Swimming Championships, which was held in Adelaide from last Wednesday to Sunday, Swimming Australia announced that Tokyo gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Zac Stubblety-Cook are among a host of Australian swimming stars set to headline the team for the upcoming FINA World Championships.

The governing body selected a team of 39 for next month’s meet in Budapest, among them, 11 are going to make their national team debut.

IN LOVING MEMORY

10 DEath aNNIVERsaRY Of th

LatE tINGNEI KONYaK

Yarraji smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

KO C H I , M AY 2 3 (AGENCIES): A few days after breaking the 20-yearold women’s 100m hurdles national record in Cyprus, Jyothi Yarraji bettered it at the Loughborough international athletics meet at Loughborough, Britain, on Sunday.

The 22-year-old from Andhra Pradesh clocked 13.11s to win the gold ahead of Britain’s Jessica Hunter (13.26). Jyothi had clocked 13.23 to win the Limassol international in Cyprus earlier this month.

In the men’s 200m, national record holder Amlan Borgohain was fifth in 21.27s. He had broken the national record with 20.52s at the recent Federation Cup in Malappuram.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu’s Jeswin Aldrin who had won the Federation Cup gold with a wind-assisted 8.37m (personal best 8.26m), won the men’s long jump silver with 7.82m at the Castiglione international meet at Grosseto, Italy.

Britain’s Reynold Banigo, who has a personal best of 8.04m, won the gold with

Jyothi Yarraji

7.94.

And Tamil Nadu’s Praveen Chithravel, who produced a 16.84m triple jump in the recent Federation Cup, was sixth in his event with 16.18m. Cuban Andy Diaz won the event with a personal best 17.64 while two Chinese, Yaoqing Fang (16.81) and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Yaming Zhu (16.80), took the silver and bronze.

Jeswin and Praveen, who are coached by Cuba’s two-time Worlds triple jump silver medallist Yoandris Betanzos at the JSW’s Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary, had to make frequent change of plans in the last couple of weeks after visa issues delayed their arrival in Europe.

24th May 2012 – 24th May 2022 dp-2365/22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Dearest Apa, Ten years have gone by since You left us, Still we remember You... quietly... in our own way.. in silent tears, Treasuring the memories You left behind, We've learned to live one day at a time without You, But each day we feel Your presence watching over us and guiding us, Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved.. Still missed so dearly.

Until we meet again.. Rest In Peace.

– Loving Wife, Children & Grandchildren. k-1051/22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“You shall be a crown of glory in the hands of the lord, and a royal diadem in the hands of your Lord.” Isaiah 62:5

Karthik terms India recall for T20Is ‘most special comeback’

Dinesh Karthik

M U M B A I , M AY 2 3 (IANS): Wicketkeeperbatter Dinesh Karthik last played a T20I for India in February 2019 against Australia, months before his last appearance in the national colours came during the semifinal loss to eventual runners-up New Zealand in the ODI World Cup in England.

Now, almost three years later, Karthik scripted yet another comeback into the Indian team, this time for the five-match T20I series against South Africa in June, on the back of scintillating finishing touches for Royal Challengers Bangalore in league stage of IPL 2022, amassing 287 at an average of 57.40 and strikerate of 191.33. It was no surprise that Karthik termed his re-entry into the national side as “most special comeK Y M C

back” of his career, coming against all odds.

“Very happy, very, very satisfying, must say that this has been probably my most special comeback, because a lot of people had given up on me. For me to come back and do what I did, practice the way I did with my coach (Abhishek) Nayar, so many special things that have happened in the lead-up to the auction, and how I practised post that,” said Karthik in a video posted by the franchise on their social media accounts.

“A lot of credit also to Sanjay Bangar and Mike Hesson, I think the clarity that they gave me to execute the role that I wanted to do, in many ways (I am) indebted to RCB for picking me and giving me that role, believing in me and then me coming out here and trying to do my best for this team RCB. All in all, a very, very happy feeling. I am very excited overall.”

Karthik, set to turn 37 next week, was quick in crediting the selection committee, skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid for selecting him and the skillsets he brings to the team despite many young contenders present in the country.

Late Temjenwapang

23rd March, 2009 – 15th May, 2022 Through this column, we, the family members of Late Temjenwapang, would like to express our wholehearted gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially and in prayers at a time when we were grieving and going through one of the saddest phase of our lives. We were indeed devastated and heartbroken at the sudden demise of our most beloved son on 15th May, 2022.

We convey our special thanks to:12. Principal, Teachers, Students of Holy 1. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo Cross Hr. Sec. School Dimapur 2. District Administration / Police Dimapur 13. Joint Council Welfare Forum Ward 3 & 22 3. Shri. T.R. Zeliang, UDA Chairman 14. Ao Union Dimapur 4. Shri. Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsü, Chairman 15. Langpangkong Union Dimapur NKVIB 16. Chuchuyimlang Union Dimapur 5. Shri. Moatoshi, MLA 17. Mongsenyimti Union Dimapur 6. Shri. B. Sunep, Lt. Colonel HQ 3 Corps Rangapahar Military Station Dimapur 18. Unger Union Dimapur 7. Shri. Sentinungsang Jamir, Lt. Colonel 19. Akhoya Union Dimapur 8. Shri. James Kinghen, Commandant 20. Salulamang Union Dimapur NAPTC Chumukedima 21. Merangkong Union Dimapur 9. Shri. Razouvotuo Chatsu, APO President 22. Kangtsung Union Dimapur 10. Disaster Management Dimapur 23. Shri. Nuklutoshi Lkr (Ex. Minister) 11. Army Divers / Rescue team 24. Shri. S.ChubaLkr (Ex. Advisor) Rangapahar Military Station and Assam 25. Shri. S.Shingnyu (Ex. MLA) Rifle Battalion Dimapur We deeply regret our inability to mention everyone individually but your virtuous deeds will ever remain in our hearts. We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly in return.

Loving Grandparents, Mom, Dad, Brothers, Sisters and Family Members k-1056/22

LATE. Shri. L. SHANLANTHUNG KIKON

(24.08.1938 – 17.05.2022) We, the bereaved family of Late Shri. L. SHANLANTHUNG KIKON, sincerely thank each and everyone who stood by us and have selflessly extended their kind and generous help during our difficult time.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual/organizations personally, but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God take into account all the good deeds that have been rendered towards our family. May the good Lord bless you all immensely.

We especially want to thank – 1. Doctors & nurses, CHISR, Dimapur.

2. Doctors & nurses, NHAK, Kohima.

3. Tchupyangza Baptist Ekumkho, Wokha.

4. Mekokla Baptist Ekhumkho.

5. Mekokla (Ekhung Dimapur, Ekhung Bhandari, and Ekhung Wokha) 6. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church (Agri Sector, Women Dept, and CNY).

7. Kohima Lotha Eloe Ekhung.

8. NST Colony (Council, Youth Club, and Lotha Eloe Hoho), Wokha.

9. Divine Healing Prayer Centre, Domokhia, Dimapur.

10. Lotha Baptist Church, Chumukedima.

11. DBS Sumi Baptist Fellowship, Kohima.

12. SMO, CHC, Bhandari.

13. Pensioners Association, Wokha.

14. Kikon Ekhung, Wokha.

15. Friends, relatives and well-wishers.

-Loving Wife, Children, In-laws, Grand-Children, and Great Grand-Children. k-1054/22 K Y M C

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SPORTS

FRENCH OPEN: Swiatek, Aliassime win

PARIS, MAY 23 (IANS): The French Open campaign of four-time Grand Slam champion Naoki Osaka ended in the first round on Monday as she went down to American No.27 seed Amanda Anisimova while World No. 1 and top seed Iga Swiatek progressed without breaking a sweat at the Roland Garros courts here.

In men’s singles, Felix Auger-Aliassime survived a major scare but managed to beat Peruvian qualifier Juan Pablo Varillas and reach the second round of the French Open.

Swiatek needed just 54 minutes to get past her opening round opponent on Day 2 of the competition, beating Ukraine’s Lesia Taurenko 6-2, 6-0 under the roof at the Court Philippe-Chatrier.

The 2020 RolandGarros champion extended her current streak to 29 match wins in a row and is searching for a sixth consecutive title this fortnight.

Tsurenko now falls to 0-7 lifetime against reigning world No.1.

Things however were not so easy for Japan’s Osaka as she went down to Anisimova for a second consecutive major.

Iga Swiatek

Osaka’s Australian Open title defence earlier this year ended at the hands of Anisimova, and the four-time major champion suffered the same fate in Paris on Monday, falling 7-5, 6-4 to the big-hitting American.

After a hard-fought first set, the first three games of the contest went against serve before Anisimova consolidated her advantage for a 3-1 lead.

The Japanese star broke back though, drawing level two games later and the pair remained neck and neck until Anisimova broke to edge ahead 6-5.

The 20-year-old American

Felix Auger

wrapped up the set 7-5 on the 46-minute mark, said the official website of the competition.

Felix Auger-Aliassime survives scare

World no.9 Felix Auger-Aliassime survived a scare to overcome Peruvian qualifier Juan Pablo Varillas 2-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 in a dramatic opening day encounter on Court Philippe Chatrier.

In a tight match, the Canadian struggled to cope with the World No. 122’s variety and intensity in the first two sets, with the Peruvian visibly pumped on

what was his Grand Slam debut. However, AugerAliassime managed to turn the tables as he cut down on errors.

The ninth seed found more first serves and hit with greater power, forcing Varillas into mistakes to advance after three hours and 13 minutes.

The 21-year-old is making his third appearance in Paris and will next play Aslan Karatsev or Argentine qualifier Camilo Ugo Carabelli. Earlier this month, the Canadian reached the quarter-finals at ATP Masters 1000 events in Madrid and Rome in May.

Patel requests FIFA chief to not ban India NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): Removed as the president of AIFF by the Supreme Court, Praful Patel on Monday requested FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to not impose a ban on the country after the sports body was placed under a Committee of Administrators.

Last week, the SC appointed a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run the AIFF, virtually revoking the powers of its governing body headed by Patel while opening up the possibility of a FIFA ban for “external interference”. “I request the AFC and FIFA to not impose a suspension at this stage, but instead to consider this important aspect of the Supreme Court order and enter into a dialogue with the CoA to receive a commitment that the said timelines laid down by the Supreme Court would be respected and strictly followed without allowing for delays on any account,” Patel said in his letter to Infantino.

A FIFA ban at this stage would mean the under-17 women’s World Cup, scheduled from October 11-30, will be taken away from India.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022

Super Cup: Barak FC beat A-Yhome 5-1

Barak FC (white) and A-Yhome FC in action on Monday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , M AY 2 3 (NPN): Barak FC maintained their winning run in the Kohima Super Cup by thrashing A-Yhome FC 5-1 on Monday.

The first goal for team Barak came from the boots of Elminhao in the 7th minute.

Samson Konyak doubled the lead after 21 minute.

After the break, star player, Bodo Jr, scored the third goal just seconds before he was replaced while his teammates Aloumei and Hminglu sealed off the game with their goals in the 84th and 90th minutes

of the game. Playing for A-Yhome, Vilhoubeituo scored the face saver goal.

In another encounter, Aphuyemi FC beat Magdaline Coaching FC 3-1.

The intense game came to a goalless draw till the first half even as both teams came close to scoring but could not materialize.

Later in the second half, Magdaline Coaching FC took the lead in the 50th minute through its player Dupisa Pucho, however, Aphuyemi retaliated with a spot kick through its captain, Lironthung Lotha in the 72nd minute when one of its players faulted in the penalty area.

The misery of Magdaline was increased when Vikhosa Dul, while trying to clear the ball deflected into their own net.

Then K Thopi rose on the occasion to seal the match in favour Aphuyemi in the 88th minute.

The two winners, Barak FC and Aphuyemi FC, still has two more matches in their group to qualify. Earlier, the match patron was Zhoveto Puro, PRO to Dr. Nicky Kire.

TUESDAY’S MATCHES G Sports FC Vs Hurricane Boys Phesama at 11:30 am.

Sechü FC Academy Vs New Market FC at 1:30 pm.

IPL 2022, Qualifier 1: Rejuvenated India concede late goal to draw-1-1 with Pak in Asia Cup hockey Royals take aim at relentless Titans NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (AGENCIES): As the Indian Premier League bandwagon returns to Kolkata after three years for this edition’s first two playoff matches, the cricket-loving fans will hope that the rain forecast does not come true.

The Qualifier 1, between top-ranked new entrant Gujarat Titans and second-placed Rajasthan Royals – which won the inaugural title in 2008 – at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday, is expected to be a keenly-contested one as the winner of the match will reach the final. The fact that Titans beat Royals in their only duel five weeks ago will have little significance as it happened well before the sides hit the reset button, Sportstar reported.

Ashish Nehra’s cricketing acumen and Hardik Pandya’s pro-active captaincy has built Titans as a formidable unit. Its key members have played their roles well.

While Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha have

accumulated crucial runs at the top, Hardik, who is the team’s highest runscorer with 413 runs, and David Miller have contributed handsomely. Spinner Rashid Khan and pacer Mohammed Shami have taken 18 wickets apiece and Lockie Ferguson has helped in putting the opposition under pressure.

Others have revolved around the key players to enhance the formidability of Titans, which would follow the process that has given it success so far.

Coached by Kumar Sangakkara, the Royals have picked the right personnel and have used them well to reach the playoffs

after four years.

Top run-getter Jos Buttler (629) and top wickettaker Yuzvendra Chahal (26 wickets) have shouldered the bulk of the responsibility. Captain Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal have chipped in when needed.

Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and R. Ashwin have strengthened the bowling department.

W h i l e t h e Roya l s would like to pay tribute to their former captain and mentor Shane Warne by winning back the trophy, Titans would love to ensure a memorable finish by taking the champion’s tag.

The first step towards that should be an exciting one.

JA K A RTA , M AY 2 3 (PTI): Defending champions India conceded a late goal to allow arch-rivals Pakistan walk away with a 1-1 draw in their opening Pool A match of the Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament, here on Monday.

India took the lead in the ninth minute through Karthi Selvam before Abdul Rana broke their neighbours’ heart by equalising in the 59th from a penalty corner.

India will next play Japan on Tuesday.

Pakistan had the first scoring chance in the third minute in the form of a penalty corner, but they failed to stop the ball properly as India survived.

Seconds later, it was India’s turn to secure a penalty corner but Neelam Sanjip Xess’ effort was saved by the Pakistan goalie Akmal Hussain.

The Indians continued to put pressure on the Pakistan defence and secured two more penalty corners in the first quarter, the second of which was converted by Karthi, who scored his first international goal after his

Guardiola hails City ‘legends’ after title defence LONDON, MAY 23 (REUTERS): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed his team as “legends” after it won its fourth Premier League title in five years with a 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa in Sunday’s final game.

City had trailed 2-0 and risked seeing the title slip out of their grasp before Ilkay Gundogan scored, Rodri equalised and then Germany midfielder Gundogan grabbed the winner in an incredible five-minute spell.

“Four Premier Leagues – these guys are legends already; people have to admit it. This group of players are absolutely eternal in this club because what we achieved is so difficult,” said the Spaniard.

“First one 100 points (in 2017-18), second one in Brighton (final day, 2018-19), the third without people and this one with people is the best,” he added.

City had crashed out of the Champions League with a semi-final loss to Real Madrid after conceding three goals within five minutes late in the second

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League. (Reuters)

leg and Guardiola jokingly said that he had taken tips from the Spanish club.

“I called Real Madrid and they gave me good advice!” he said.

“No explanation in Madrid, no explanation today. It’s momentum.

Sometimes it’s nice to live these kinds of situations.

I have the feeling this will help us to be stronger next season,” he said.

“Maybe we need a little bit more time but

every second that passes after this Premier League we realise that four Premier Leagues in five years in this country is probably the best achievement we have done in our careers. It is incredible,” he added.

The former Barcelona coach, who moves ahead of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho who both had three Premier League title triumphs, showed some empathy for Liverpool who finished second.

“Jurgen Klopp said a few days ago about the winners that there are few winners but a lot of triers.

I love this concept. I’m a good trier. I’m going to say that Liverpool are losers?

What they have done in the Premier League in the last few years when there was a team that was one inch better than them... but they are winners,” he said.

Not that Guardiola was going to deny that he felt worried when his team fell two goals behind.

“Of course a lot of thoughts, so difficult; always I had the feeling we needed a goal. This is the most difficult game to win – you have to close something that has taken 10 months. Serving to win Wimbledon is the most difficult, say the tennis players, and it was similar today,” he added.

The City boss said that the atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium had been the best he had experienced and he is clearly relishing Monday’s victory parade.

“Hopefully, we will celebrate with cigars and beer – I’ll bring my cigars, don’t worry.”

Indian (in blue) and Pakistani players vie for the ball during their Hero Asia Cup 2022 hockey match, at the GBK Hockey field in Jakarta, Indonesia. (PTI)

flick went inside the Pakistan citadel after getting a deflection off the stick of defender Muhammad Abdullah.

In between Pakistan also got another penalty corner but the effort went wide.

Soon after the start of the second quarter, Pakistan goalkeeper Hussain made a fine reflex save to deny Pawan Rajbhar from point

India consider boycotting CWG: Manu Bhaker NEW DELHI, MAY 23 (PTI): Pistol ace Manu Bhaker on Monday said that the Indian team should consider boycotting the Commonwealth Games in protest against the dropping of shooting from the roster.

In a big jolt to India, shooting as well as wrestling and archery were dropped from the initial list of sports for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

Shooting, in which India has been doing well since the 2002 edition in Manchester, is also not going to be a part of the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Victoria in Australia has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the Games.

“I think the Indian team should consider boycotting the Commonwealth Games to make a bold statement. Exclusion of shooting is not fair. It looks like we are being taken for granted,” Bhaker told PTI.

blank range.

The Indians dominated the ball possession and secured another penalty corner in the 21st minute which went abegging.

Two minutes from the half time, Pakistan got a chance to equalise when they were awarded a penalty corner for an unnecessary tackle outside circle by young Vishnukant Singh, but once again miss-stop

ruined the opportunity as India went into the break with a slender 1-0 lead.

Pakistan made a bright start after the change of ends and threatened the Indian defence early on.

Second into ther third quarter, Pakistan secured their third penalty corner but Rizwan Ali shot his flick wide.

Minutes later India custodian Suraj Karkera

made a brilliant save from close range to deny Abdul Rana and then the resultant rebound was shot over by Afraz.

Thereafter India had a flurry of chances -- one to Rajbhar and then to Uttam Singh -- but Pakistan goalkeeper Hussain was there to save his side.

The Indians kept up the pressure and secured a few more penalty corners in the third quarter but could convert none.

Credit should also go to Pakistan keeper Hussain, who stood like a rock in front of the goal.

A lapse in concentration cost India dearly as a long ball caught, an otherwise alert Indian defence, off guard in the final two minutes, resulting in a penalty corner for Pakistan.

Rana pushed in from a rebound after Mubashar Ali’s flick was saved at the goal line by Yashdeep Siwach.

Meanwhile in the other matches of the day, Malaysia beat Oman 7-0 and Korea defeated Bangladesh 6-1 in Pool B, while Japan thrashed hosts Indonesia 9-0 in Pool A.

Indian GM Praggnanandhaa secures quarterfinal spot in Chessable Masters N E W D E L H I , M AY 23 (PTI): Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot and GM Vidit Gujrathi to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters 2022 online tournament.

The win in the 15th and final round of the preliminaries late on Sunday saw the teenaged GM knock Gujrathi out of contention.

The 16-year old Praggnanandhaa will take on Wei Yi of China in the quarterfinals.

Praggnanandhaa, who created a stir by beating world No.1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway earlier in the sixth round, scored 25 points to finish fourth behind Anish Giri (the Netherlands, 29 points), Carlsen (28 points) and Ding Liren (China, 25 points).

He had beaten the Norwegian in an online tournament a few months ago for the first time.

The two other Indian players, P Harikrishna and Gujrathi in the 16-player

R Praggnanandhaa

field, finished outside the top 8 and failed to make the cut for the knockout bracket.

While the experienced Harikrishna took the ninth place with 18 points, Gujrathi (17 points) ended up 11th.

Praggnanandhaa scored an impressive win over American Abhimanyu Mishra, the world’s youngest Grandmaster, in 41 moves before settling for a draw against another US

player Sam Shankland in round 13 and 14 respectively.

In the game against Gujrathi, the teenaged GM capitalised on an error on the 35th move to force a win.

Fast-improving Dutch GM Jorden Van Foreest and Eric Hansen were among Praggnanandhaa’s other scalps in the preliminary rounds. He finished with eight wins, four defeats and three draws.

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