25 MAY 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 168

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RPP alleges `65 cr graft in road works

Staff Reporter

WHAT RPP HAS CLAIMED  No work done, but amount sanctioned  Deptt issued ‘completion certificate’

RPP president also claimed that the state finance department sanctioned an additional amount of Rs.15 crore against the work order in 2017, the same was repeated in 2018.

In total, Joel alleged that Rs.60 crore of funds for construction of roads connecting Lephory area to Molhe post were misappropriated without any work.

Describing the road connecting Akhen area and Star Lake as “namesake road”, he said that even “Shaktiman trucks” would find difficult to ply.

Joel Naga said that an estimated Rs. 5crore of funds was sanctioned for the said construction project.

On inspection of the site, RPP president said that instead of constructing assigned roads for public commute, the contractor directed the funds towards

DIMAPUR, MAY 24 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) on Tuesday levelled a serious allegation on fraudulent withdrawal of approximately Rs.65 crore by the contractor and officials of PWD (R&B) without executing two road projects (Akhen-Star Lake and Lephory-Molhe Post) in Meluri sub-division under Phek district.

This was made at a media briefing here Tuesday by RPP president Joel Naga. He claimed that the firm, contractor, executive engineer (PWD, R&B), Phek division, chief engineer (PWD, R&B) siphoned off Rs. 65, 67,27,000 sanctioned against two work orders in complete violation of the terms and conditions laid down in the work orders.

Joel claimed that contracts were awarded to gov-

ernment registered class-I contractor & supplier M/S Rhino Construction and M/S Nagaland Steel Engineering Works that operate under the same proprietor.

Joel Naga claimed the “scam” was brought to its notice by concerned residents of Lephori area after the culmination of party’s walkathon campaign.

Subsequently, he said the party members along with Rising Youth of Phek division travelled to Lephori area to assess the situ-

Dimapur traffic advisory for heavy vehicles

Punjab health minister arrested after CM sacks him for corruption

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 4 (NPN): Dimapur traffic police have informed that the restriction on entry of heavy vehicles to town area would continue to be imposed as before on NH-29, and from Tragopan Point to Dellai Gate within Dimapur town limits.

In a press release, Dimapur police PRO informed that restriction would be imposed on all heavy vehicles including local trucks. PRO said restriction was imposed in the interest of public safety and convenience and to ensure smooth flow of traffic during the peak hours.

The police have appealed to all concerned for cooperation and to abide by the restriction. The restriction would be imposed near Patkai College junction/Chathe Bridge (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Dellai Check Gate (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Newfield Check Gate (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.).

 Funds diverted towards personal road works  FIR filed against contractor, PWD (R&B)  Demands shutting down of sawmill set up by contractor ation. At Lephori, Joel said they met and interacted with village council chairmen of three to four adjacent villages, council members and youth leaders. Joel said that a first information report (FIR) was filed with Meluri police station by Rising Youth Phek on April 11.

He said the work order was issued in 2011 and withdrawal was done over a period of six-seven years with Rs.30 crore as the initial withdrawal amount.

CHANDIGARH, MAY his department. As he an24 (PTI): Punjab Health nounced Sinhla’s sacking, minister Vijay Singla was Mann also said he also disacked from the State Cabirected the police to register net on Tuesday over graft a case against the minister. charges, and was arrested Soon afterwards, the shortly afterwards, with 52-year-old Singla was archief minister Bhagwant rested by the Punjab AntiVijay Singla Mann asserting his governCorruption Cell, sources ment has zero-tolerance to corruption. said. A Mohali court Tuesday sent Mann himself announced Sin- Singla to police custody till May 27. gla’s removal from the Cabinet which Official sources said CM Mann was sworn-in just two months ago came to know about Singla’s alleged after the Aam Aadmi Party stormed wrongdoings through an official 10 to power, riding on the agenda of days ago. The CM assured the official corruption-free governance, and other that he was with him and that he does poll promises. not need to fear anyone.

Mann said the decision was made With the help of the official, an after he came to know that Singla was operation was conducted after which allegedly demanding a “1% commis- it came to fore that Singla and his aides sion” in tenders and purchases of were demanding a “1% commission”.

This is it!

“Of course the pollitical issue is important but it’s not an excuse for neglecting our welfare for five years.”

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SPORTS, PAGE 12

CM, UDA govt not ready for Naga political solution: NPCC

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has accused United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio of not being ready for a solution yet to the Naga political issue.

In a statement, NPCC president K.Therie accused the UDA government and the chief minister of never having asked the Central government to go ahead with the settlement.

According to the NPCC chief, the State government realises that the people of Nagaland wanted to implement the “Agreed Position” signed by the Centre with Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups, as they know that as per the Framework Agreement (FA) sovereignty and integration (Cont’d on p-8) were ruled out . Therefore,

CTAN sets deadline to terminate ‘illegal appointees’ by May 31 DIMAPUR, MAY 24 (NPN): In a final reminder to the state government, the Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) demanded immediate termination of five alleged illegal appointments made under office of the Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, on or before May 31.

CTAN, through its media cell, further reminded the department to let the NPSC requisition the posts occupied by the illegal appointees (5 Forester-1) and the 10 existing vacancies on or before May 31 2022. It said Forester-1 having a Grade Pay 2800, clearly falls under the purview of NPSC. Failing to fulfil the demands, CTAN along with its units have warned to take its own course of action democratically.

he said for Nagaland, talks had concluded.

In view of this, Therie said what Dr SC Jamir had stated should have been stated by Rio, if he was for Nagas of Nagaland. He noted that even Manipur chief minister had in the presence of NPF minister, who supported BJP-led government in Manipur, hadstated that nothing could be given.

He reminded that past Manipur chief ministershad also made it clear that not an inch of land would be parted with. “Manipur peoples’ Govt surely deserves respect in democracy and since NPF is also a part of Manipur peoples Govt, it reflects NSCN(IM) too,” Therie stated.

He alleged that Rio, after being elected leader of the House and serving as chief minister for almost 20 years, was not worried

about the people of Nagaland for money and lacked courage and wisdom to bring settlement.

Therie further alleged that Rio could not reason with the Centre, nor with NSCN(I-M) leaders to solve the problem, adding that he was under pressure as BJP was doing everything to humiliate him.

The NPCC president alleged Rio would do everything possible to save his alliance with BJP at the cost of 48 MLAs and the Christian population of Nagaland, and even abandon his friends to save himself.

He asserted that the FA would have no impact on Nagaland as per its last paragraph “we have rejected Pan Naga Hoho”.

He said NSCN(I-M) had failed 25 years in the same class, which was purely an intellectual failure.

(Cont’d on p-8)

NPF panel resolves on Naga solution DIMAPUR, MAY 24 (NPN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) working committee has resolved to reiterate the party’s stand that Naga solution should be honourable, acceptable and inclusive.

This resolution was unanimously adopted at a meeting of the NPF working committee held at the party central office, Kohima on May 24, 2022.

A statement issued by the resolution committee convenor Achumbemo Kikon (NPF secretary general) and members Dr. Ngangshi K Ao (MLA) and Pusazo Lüruo (NPF senior vice president) stated that the working commit-

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tee meeting deliberated at length on the ongoing peace process vis-à-vis the possible outcome of the present political talk between the Government of India and NSCN (I-M) and Working Committee of the NNPGs. The working committee expressed the opinion of the party that any solution that was to be arrived

at out of the ongoing political negotiation needed to be seriously examined before making a final shape. The party noted that past Agreements and Accords have not produced the desired result, which ultimately led to more divisions amongst the Nagas rather than bringing the Nagas together.

Meanwhile, the meeting also resolved to revamp and re-strengthen the party at all levels. It was resolved to invite all well-wishers of NPF to come forward and associate with the party activities in order to take the Naga people forward “as Nagas are going through a very critical phase of the Political movement.”

NBCC to mark 150 years of Christianity with focus on ‘clean election’ Provide notes in hardcopy

Core committee to meet today

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 4 (NPN): A meeting of the Core Committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue has been convened on May 25, 2022 at 2:30pm in the State Banquet Hall, Chief Minister’s Residential Complex.

In a meeting circular, the committee member secretary Neiba Kronu has, therefore, requested all members of the Core Committee to attend the meeting.

constructing roads for his personal commute (around 5-10km stretch) into a remote area within Akhen village.

He further claimed that the contractor set up his own sawmill and had been running a logging business for the past 10 years or so.

In this regard, Joel said the party has approached principal chief conservator of forest (PCCF) and asked the Forest department to take necessary actions.

However, Joel said that the department has failed to take any actions till date.

RPP, in a representation dated April 14, 2022 addressed to the principal chief conservator of forest, demanded immediate closure of the sawmill and take action against the person(s) responsible under relevant sections of the Law within 11 days.

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NBCC officials during the press conference, Tuesday. (NP)

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K O H I M A , M AY 2 4 (NPN): With the clarion call for clean election and objective to sensitize the citizens of Nagaland on clean and honest politics, Nagaland Baptist Church Council

(NBCC) is all set to celebrate 150 years of Christianity in Nagaland under the theme ‘His story’.

As part of the celebrations, NBCC will be organizing various programmes and activities including a two-day bike rally on ‘clean

election movement’ (May 31 and June 1). The sesquicentennial (150 years) will be held on the theme “His Story” and the celebrations will culminate on November 19-20 at Kohima and all churches across the State.

Ta l k i n g t o m e d i a persons here on Tuesday, NBCC general secretary Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho, while narrating the history of Christianity in Nagaland, said delegates from overseas and other States would participate, even as all pastors had been invited to attend the programme to show “oneness”.

He said 1,708 churches under NBCC would join the celebrations to commemorate 150 years of Christi-

anity in the State, adding that several activities would be taken up as part of the programme, including the bike rally.

Dwelling on politics and church’s role, Keyho asserted that the movement was for everyone. He revealed that there were success stories from the clean election movement though these did not grab newspaper headlines.

He explained that the bike rally was also being organised to educate the people on clean election movement, which started in 1973 but picked up only in 2003, 2008 and 2013, and thus not a new story among the Nagas. He also shared the strategies to reach out

to the masses for clean election campaign like capacity building, networking, mobilising, preaching, educating and reflecting, hoping that the people would come together and fight for a common goal.

Clean election movement convener Dr Villo Naleo, who too addressed the media, mentioned that the main objective for the initiative was to focus on bringing a positive change in the society, while adhering to the democratic principles of the State. On his part, NBCC youth secretary N Suhuto Chishi said the bike rally comprising 150 bikers would cover the entire State during the two days.

to students: NSF to schools

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 4 (NPN): Taking note of some schools providing notes in soft copies to students despite resumption of physical classes, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to the school managements to ensure students were provided with notes in hard copies.

NSF president Kegwayhun Tep and education secretary Medovi Rhi said this has become a primary reason for the students to take the excuse of spending more time on their mobile phones or other electronic devices.

Stating that this was (Cont’d on p-8) undesirable for the overall

growth of students, NSF recalled that the shift to online mode of education was only necessitated by the nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.

However, with the resumption of normal physical classes now, NSF appealed to the managements and teaching faculty of various schools to ensure that the hard copies of notes and not soft copies were provided to the students.

This was, they explained, was to mitigate the ill-effects of the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices on the students.

(Cont’d on p-8)

PMGSY road: LMRSU serves ultimatum on firm, contractors Quad sends clear message to China DIMAPUR, MAY 24 (NPN): Expressing dismay over the “delay and slow progress” in the ongoing construction of all-weather road from Sanis Zero Point to Lakhuti Village under PMGSY II (2019-2020), the Lotha Middle Range Students’ Union (LMRSU) on Tuesday served a sevenday ultimatum on the road construction firm M/S Northeast Enterprise and the responsible contractors to expedite the work and give a written assurance as to when the work will be

Deplorable road condition between Sanis Zero Point and Lakhuti Village under Wokha. (Pics: LMRSU)

resumed and completed. after submitting a represenLMRSU through its tation on May 12 2022, the media cell stated that even registered company and

the contractors failed to respond and chose to remain “mute and deaf.”

In the ultimatum, the students’ union warned that failure on the part of the firm and contractor would compel union comprising to initiate its own course of legal action.

Lamenting that work was progressing at a snail’s pace, the union said the work would be hampered with the onset of monsoon season, which would worsen road condition and cause inconvenience to the

common public. LMRSU claimed that the contractor on March 24, 2022 verbally assured the union that the work would start within 15 days and completed in 45 working days using foreign technology.

However, Lotha Middle Range Students’ Union said that no progress has been made till date.

LMRSU has also appealed to the responsible department to intervene and initiate necessary action on the ongoing road construction at the earliest.

TOKYO, MAY 24 (PTI): In a clear message to an aggressive China, the leaders of the Quad grouping on Tuesday voiced their firm opposition to “any provocative or unilateral attempt” to change the status quo and called for peaceful settlement of disputes without resorting to threat or use of force.

During the second inperson meeting of Quad leaders, Prime Minister Modi, President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Anthony

Albanese exchanged views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest.

“We strongly oppose any coercive, provocative or unilateral actions that seek to change status quo and increase tensions in the area, such as the militarisation of disputed features, the dangerous use of coast guard vessels and maritime militia, and efforts to disrupt other countries’ offshore resource exploitation activities,” the leaders said.

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NZP observes World Turtle Day 2022

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022

NEWS IN BRIEF

DC Peren convenes meeting: In view of Prime Minister’s nationwide interaction with beneficiaries of government schemes, DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier has convened a meeting on May 25, 12 p.m. in the conference hall of the DC to deliberate selection of beneficiaries of the schemes. Representatives from Health & Family Welfare, Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Civil Supplies, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Industries & Commerce, Social Welfare, KVK, IPR, NIC, administrator Town Council Peren/Jalukie and Tening and BSNL have been asked to attend the meeting.

RPOD general meeting: Rengma Public Organisation Dimapur (RPOD) has convened a general meeting on May 28, 10 a.m. at Asian Soul Winner Conference Hall, Sovima. All concerned have been asked to attend the meeting.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) and Turtle Survival Alliance India (TSA India) celebrated World Turtle Day 2022 at NZP auditorium on Tuesday.

In a press release, TSA India informed that as a part of the celebration, an exposure visit to NZP’s Asian Giant Tortoise and an open quiz were conducted.

At the programme, guest of honour, wildlife warden Dimapur, Tokaho Kinimi emphasised on the

importance of students’ participation in conservation activities.

In order to acknowledge the grassroot level works, NZP forester-I, Vinoto K. Rochill and forest guard, Wildlife Division, Johnny Tep Rengma were felicitated and recognised as “Turtle Warrior” by TSA India and NZP for their dedicated service towards turtle conservation in the region.

Northeast project officer, TSA India, Sushmita Kar said Vinoto took inter-

est in initiating the conservation breeding of Asian Giant Tortoises.

She said in 2018, he dedicated all his time to take care of the first batch of artificially incubated eggs out of which, 10 hatchlings were still surviving.

Meanwhile, Kar said Johnny Tep has been tirelessly assisting the team in field surveys and community interactions within Wokha district and took interest in building a better future for tortoises in need.

Earlier, NZP director

Dr. C. Zupeni Tsanglai spoke on the importance and purpose of World Turtle Day. As part of the celebration, NZP invited 70 students and faculties from four schools—Eden Higher Secondary School, Westside School, Pilgrim Higher Secondary School and Logdrum Higher Secondary School and five people from Eco Warriors Nagaland, to participate in the activities.

The programme was organised and attended by the NZP team.

DC Kohima notifies on ban of single-use plastics

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie in a notification has informed that manufacture and use of single-use plastics in Kohima district has been banned with immediate effect.

According to a DIPR report, the DC Kohima informed that the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of carrying bags made of virgin or recycled plastic shall not be less than 75 (seventy-five) microns in thickness w.e.f. the September 30, 2022 and 120 microns in thickness w.e.f.

December 31, 2022. Further, non-woven plastic carry bags not be less than 60 grams Per Square Meter (GSM) w.e.f. September 30, 2022 The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of following single-use plastic, including polystyrene thermocol) and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited

w.e.f. July 1, 2022; earbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks ice-cream sticks, polystyrene (thermocol) for decoration; plates, cups, glasses, cutlery such as forks, spoons, knives, straws, trays, wrapping or packing films around sweet boxes, invitation cards and cigarette

packets, plastic or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) banners less than 100 micron, stirrers.

The order also added that all other clauses mandated in the “Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016” and “Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021” should be strictly adhered to.

DC Kohima has informed all individuals, institutions, and commercial establishments (educational institutions, offices, hotels, shops, restaurants, religious institutions/faith-based institutions, industrial establishments, banquet halls, etc.) in the district to abide by the ban and warned that any breach shall be liable for penalties.

AR inaugurates training centre DIMAPUR: Phek battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (North) inaugurated a Vocational Training Centre at Meluri under Phek district May 5.

According to PRO, the centre was inaugurated as part of skill development programme and in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation to train the members of the community with basic tailoring skill to enable them in achieving monetary benefits.

At the programme, the village council acknowledged Phek battalion for channelising the youth in a manner which would lead to individual development.

Baba Alexander will lead the training programme.

Students or parents who desire to join the training programme have been asked to contact at 07356163344.

Ragul further informed that NCDC invites applications from women (no age limit) for online batch of teachers training course in child education.

She said five courses were available for qualified students from class 10 to degree. Certificate in International pre-school education (1 year, qualification -10), certificate in international Montessori education (1 year, qualification-10), diploma in international Montessori education (1 year, qualification-plus two), post graduate I diploma courses are 1 year eligibility-any degree and advanced diploma in international Montessori education (1 year eligibility-TTC/PPTTC).

It was informed that those who were facing financial difficulties will h ave t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to apply for the course by working part time at NCDC and for those who were interested in teaching would get half fee concession. One could contact at 09288026162 for more details.

In Our Hearts Forever

Died on 25-05-1997

You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.

Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Daddy your are missed deeply.

Loving wife, daughter, son & grandchildren

2 nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Lt. NUKHRUTO RINGA "In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill" It's been two years since you left for your heavenly abode but not a single day has gone without missing you, you are forever in our hearts until we meet again someday...

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Loving wife, children, parents, siblings & in-laws

IN REMEMBRANCE

Late Y Moasangba Sangtam 25/05/2021

Our hearts still cannot accept you are not with us anymore.

You were our strength.

Although, you can’t be here with us, we’re truly not apart.

Until the final breath we take, you’ll be living in our hearts.

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KO H I M A , M AY 2 3 (NPN): National Child Development Council (NCDC) will be providing online free paperless spoke English training for school and college students.

Informing this at a press conference in Kohima on Tuesday, NSDC faculty cum admission coordinator Yaomichon Ragul said NCDC was a leading child welfare organisation in India and has launched a new free training programme called Paperless English Training (PET) for school and college students who had difficulty speaking English despite having studied English for years.

She said in addition to spoken English training, general knowledge and skill development were also included in the programme.

Ragul said daily lessons and activities will be shared directly with the learner’s through WhatsApp and live classes every Sunday from 2:30 to 5:30 pm will also be conducted.

She informed that the module will help students converse in English through games and puzzles without learning grammar and NCDC master trainer

of Lt. Wochothung Ngullie

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Members of TSA India along with NZP officials and students after the programme on Tuesday.

NSCN (Khango) mourns: NSCN/GPRN (Khango) Ao region has mourned the demise of its home kilonser, Sambai Khiamniungan, who passed away on May 6. In a condolence message, CAO Ao region, P Mar said late Sambai always led the way for the “Naga freedom struggle”. Mar said his spirit would live on in the daily acts of thousands who would carry forward his struggle to create a “fairer, most sustainable Nagaland”. Further, the region has prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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Always, Wife and Children

Rev. P. Anung May 8th 1944 – May 15th 2022

Even though I walk Through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, For you are with me.

Psalm 23:4

AcknowLedgeMent Our family would like to extend our sincere thanks and deep gratitude for all expressions of love and kindness shown during this time of bereavement.

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Loving wife, children, grandchildren and family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD HAS TAKEN AWAY”.

(Job 1:21)

We, the family members would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to those who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially at the sad demise of Late MYINGTHUNGLO KITHAN on 21/05/2022.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Mhonlumo Kikon, Advisor, IT and Science & Technology 2. Wokha Town Baptist Church 3. New Colony & Suren Colony, Wokha Town 4. Akuk Union, Wokha Town 5. Father’s Heart Fellowship, Kohima 6. HGCD & SDRF Wokha, Nagaland 7. Khyolamo Kithan Otssoe Ori Yeniden We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally and pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Dr. Kedise Pucho speaking at the training on Tuesday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: A training on localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through village functionaries for Rural Development (RD) blocks of Kohima, Jakhama, and Sechu Zubza under Kohima district was held Tuesday at Indian Red Cross Society Building, PR Hill Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, at the training, resource person principal ETC Phek, SIRD, Dr.

Departmental coordination meet held at Medziphema

DIMAPUR: Departmental coordination meeting of all heads of offices under Medziphema Sub-Division was held Tuesday at the Conference Hall of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Medziphema.

According to a DIPR report, the meeting held under the chairmanship of ADC Medziphema, Imsongmeren discussed matters relating to election training, census, plantation drive and conducting small programmes in the sub division. The house deliberated at length about the plantation drive on “World Environment Day” and the chairman assigned all the departments with various tasks for the plantation drive.

The house also formed a committee for the plantation drive, where ADC Medziphema will be the convenor, range officer as member-secretary, one member each from CIH, SDAO and Medziphema village.

PHED SDO, Er. I Chirang Zeliang highlighted the department’s work in the subdivision. The house also decided to sensitize the use of single-use plastic on “World Environment Day”.

Kedise Pucho, while emphasizing the concept of sustainable development goals, said the 17 SDGs and their 169 targets were adopted by the member states of the United Nations (UN) in September 2015.

He said the local governments have a crucial role to play in achieving the SDGs and the twin objectives of the Panchayati Raj system as envisaged by the Indian Constitu-

No individuals involved should be spared: NCSU on fuel adulteration

DIMAPUR: Reacting to the fuel adulteration racket exposed by the Rising People’s Party (RPP) at Gorapatti ward No 2 area on April 22, Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) said “no individuals involved in this case should be spared”.

In a press release, NCSU media cell expressed anguish over the “huge amount of hard-earned cash” by Nagas spent on purchase of automobiles and expenditures on procurement of fuel to run them. While pointing out it summed up to “thousands and thousands in crores of rupees”, NCSU said this added salt to injury, the life span of

automobiles of Nagaland state which would be shortened on consumption of adulterated fuel.

The union also added that at times, Nagas tend to get emotional and biased when issues run into tribal or family lines but this it said, was a “grave matter of concern” where every right-thinking individual, Hohos, civil organisations, youth or student bodies should come out to condemn “this heinous crime committed by some parties.”

Further, NCSU requested the state government, especially the administration to leave no stone unturned lest it should ever happen in future again.

DIMAPUR: Advisor for Tourism, Art & Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi on Tuesday unveiled Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) “heritage foundation stone” during a programme at S. Hetoyi village.

In a press release, WSBAK informed that Khehovi in his speech talked about the importance of “traditional lifestyle” and how people should preserve biodiversity in their communities.

The prog ram was chaired by secretary DoME WSBAK, Rev.

member should become Christian entrepreneurs.

Resource person, senior manager Technology Service, International, AT&T India, Peter Baker introduced the latest version of the internet- the internet of value which was firmly grounded on the framework of blockchain technology, a distributed ledger, highly immutable and secure. Baker said one of the key aspects of transacting based on this technology was the use of smart contracts.

Speaking on the topic, “skills and jobs” government ITI Mokokchung, principal, Er. T. Imlisunep Ao presented a detail survey report on the economy of the skills and jobs of the Mokokchung district.

Basing on the survey report, he highlighted the prospects and underlining challenge for securing jobs and smart jobs under government as well as in private sectors.

Speaking on “skills in livelihood”, divisional forest officer, Mokokchung, Dr. Sentitula presented a detail elaboration on the cost benefit analysis of rearing livestock and the job opportunities and the market feasibility under the livestock sector.

Earlier, welcome addressed was delivered by CBC Pastor Rev. Lima, village council secretary, Tsukjemtangit exhorted the gathering, dedicatory prayer was led by director healing centre, T Among and the inaugural programme was chaired by associate pastor youth, Sanenlong. The moderators for the sessions were music director, Shilu, associate pastor, Luin, associate pastor Christian education Ministry, Asenla; the sessions ended with Bethel mission secretary, Imtimongba and prayer by church secretary, Kilem.

Power deptt informs on power shutdown DIMAPUR: Office of Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Dimapur Electrical Sub-Division No-II, Dimapur has informed that the department would be taking power shutdown of 11kV feeders for construction of 33kV line under NERPSIP. In a press release, SDO Dimapur Electrical Sub-Division informed that the following areas would be affected – May 25, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., Thilixu Block - 1,2,3,4,5,6, Mishikito, Valley View, Lungwiram, Aphuyesa, Darogapathar, Chekiye - 1&4, Tuolazouma, Thahekhu Block 7; May 25, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Thilixu Block - 2&5, Mishikito, Phaipijan, part of Kuda B, Naharbari Village; May 26, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., Referral Hospital (CISHR), Part of Diphupar Village and ARTC staff Qrts. Thilixu Block - 1,2,3,4,5,6, Mishikito, Valley View, Lungwiram, Aphuyesa, Darogapathar, Chekiye - 1&4, Tuolazouma, Thahekhu Block 7; May 27, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., Thilixu Block - 1,2,3,4,5,6, Mishikito, Valley View, Lungwiram, Aphuyesa, Darogapathar, Chekiye - 1&4, Tuolazouma, Thahekhu Block 7.

Tovishe Sema, WSBAK executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema dedicated the foundation stone, WSH president, Shikaho Zhimomi delivered greetings, vote of thanks was proposed by WSBAK Council president, Er. Ahoto Sema and closing prayer was said by Rev. Dr. Khetoshe Aye. The programme was attended WSBAK members, WSBAK CLF members and well-wishers.

Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema in a press release said that late Shiqhevi and late Ghonito evangelist started

a fellowship for the Western Sümi called “Christian Endeavor” at Sakipheto school, which was situated at H. Khehoyi village and was now presently resided

by S. Hetoyi village.

The reverend said the formation of Christian Endeavor in 1947 led to the establishment of WSBAK marking this year as the year of WSBAK platinum jubilee.

Rev. Phughoto also informed that the WSBAK heritage site land measuring 9.13 acre was donated

by S. Hetoyi village and H. Khehoyi village.

Training on management of COVID underway in Mkg

DIMAPUR: A four-day training on “management of COVID-19 in Children” for Senior Medical Officer (SMOs), Medical Officers (MOs) and health workers got underway Tuesday at Conference Hall, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mokokchung office.

In a press release, CMO Mokokchung office informed that in a keynote address, CMO Mokokchung highlighted the main objectives of the training and acknowledged the continuous support rendered by doctors and staffs of the department from the onset of the pandemic.

The CMO urged the trainees to impar t the knowledge acquired from

Paediatrician, Dr. Imlisenba Lemtur presenting a PowerPoint presentation during the training.

the training to the rest of the staffs in their own facilities.

The release informed that the trainees are being trained on the modes of transmission, identifying

Students participating during the “fire hazard awareness demonstration” at GHS, Chümoukedima village, on Tuesday. The programme was conducted DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management

by Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), Chümoukedima. Altogether, 215 Agency (ATMA), Ghathashi block Zunheboto conducted a demonstration on May 23 at Kilomi and participants attended the programme.

Members of CBC along with participants after the seminar on May 21.

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Khehovi Yepthomi (5th from left) along with Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, GBs and others.

ATMA Ghathashi block conducts demonstration

CBC organises seminar on skills & jobs

DIMAPUR: Mission department of Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church (CBC) organised a seminar on skills and jobs on May 21 which was attended by youth group, mission group, elders and young aspirants.

In a press release, CBC informed that resource person, CBC mission director, C. Bendangonen Jamir while speaking on the topic, “Christian Entrepreneurship” presented the contextual reality of the present Nagaland.

He discussed in detail the origin, the meaning and the destiny of Christian entrepreneurship and also brought out the difference between worldly entrepreneurship whose desire of work was solely for profit making and Christian entrepreneurship where goal was to serve others.

Jamir emphatically said that if Nagaland desires to grow and prosper like the rest of the world then every

tion were to ensure local economic development and social justice.

Dr. Pucho said Panchayats were expected to play an effective role in the planning and implementation of functions related to 29 subjects enlisted in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution.

He said Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the countr y are preparing Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP)

presenting an opportunity for the GPs to synchronize their plans with SDGs. Dr. Pucho mentioned that sustainable goals and gram panchayat development were about improvement in the economic and social condition of people and places, linked to addressing poverty, education, health, employment, infrastructure and facilities, basic amenities like housing, drinking water, Sanitation, and also about equity and enhancing human abilities. He also spoke about India’s SDGs Vision 2030.

Earlier, the handbook on sustainable development goals and gram panchayats was distributed to all the participants.

All the village council and ward chairman and VDB secretaries under RD blocks of Kohima, Jakhama, and Sechu Zubza attended the training.

The programme was chaired by BDO SechuZubza, Kevilhouse, welcome address was delivered by BDO Jakhama, Khovi Thaprii and vote of thanks by BDO Kohima, Celin Thol.

Khehovi unveils WSBAK ‘heritage foundation stone’

Khughutomi where Block Technology Manager (BTM), Wellson Shitio conducted a demonstration on “contour bunding practices”.

Meanwhile, Assistant Technology Manager (ATM), Kerilhoulie Rulu also conducted a demonstration on “fall army worm management”. The block also formed and mobilised two SHGs.

MARCOFED to sign MoU with UP government

danger signs in children, classification of severity of illness, management of children with severe COVID-19, testing for COVID-19 in children, understanding the

types of testing done for COVID-19 and preventive measure by trainers, IMDH paediatrician, Dr.Imlisenba Lemtur and pathologist, Dr. H.Tsipongchem.

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Dr. M Chuba Ao along with Yogi Adityanath at the meeting on Tuesday.

DIMAPUR: BJP national vice president and chairman of Nagaland State Co-operative Marketing & Consumers’ Federation Ltd (MARCOFED), Dr. M Chuba Ao called on Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Tuesday.

According to Dr. Chuba, the chief minister agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for opening of MARCOFED Vandhan products outlet in

all tourism destinations in UP, under Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana.

Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED, through which MARCOFED aims to market minor forest and value aided product pan India.

In this regard, Dr. Chuba said that Adityanath agreed to sign MoU to open retail outlet in all the tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.

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Infra developed in last 5-10 years in Dima Hasao destroyed: Assam CM

AGARTALA, MAY 24 (PTI): Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation V K Singh called on Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in his office here on Tuesday and discussed enhancing connectivity with Bangladesh.

Later, Saha posted in his Facebook page “The Union Minister met me on a courtesy call. We had a detailed discussion on different state specific issues and underlined the need to use new technology in highway construction and speedy completion.

The post added, “We also discussed reopening of Kailashahar Airport and enhancing connectivity with Bangladesh by using Maitri Setu in South Tripura’s Sabroom subdivision”.

Singh is on a three-day visit to the north eastern state and on Monday extensively toured Dhalai district to see the progress of the ongoing work on the national highway there. He also held a review meeting with MP, MLAs and high officials of the district to oversee the ongoing construction works besides roads. Tripura East MP Rebati Tripura, who attended the review meeting, told PTI that Singh asked the state to submit a proposal for converting Kamalpur-Amarpur via Gandacherra state highway to a national highway.

If the proposal is approved then the number of national highways in the border state will increase to seven. During the meeting Singh also stressed on construction of proper drainage system to ensure long life of the roads as the state witnesses substantial rainfall during monsoons, Tripura said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visits the area affected by landslides triggered by incessant rains, at Haflong in Dima Hasao district. (PTI) been damaged are likely to be restored within the next few weeks, and train movement connecting Dima Hasao and Barak Valley of the state, and neighbouring Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur with the rest of the country is expected to resume from July, an official said. Reinstating mobile phone network is also another challenge before the authorities.

The chief minister said a one-time assistance to the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) will be provided by the state government shortly.

Dima Hasao was previously known as North Cachar Hills district.

“With this amount, the council can start clearing debris from roads and constructing small alternative roads to restore connectivity,” he said, adding that efforts for air-dropping of food items, fuel and other essential commodities will continue in the district.

He also said a central team will visit the district headquarters town of Haflong on May 27 to assess the damage and submit its report on measures to be taken for repair and recon-

struction to the state and the central governments.

“I had met the prime minister, other central government ministers and authorities. We will work together for reconstruction of the damaged infrastructure in Dima Hasao,” Sarma said.

In a series of tweet after reaching Haflong earlier in the day, the chief minister said he inspected landslideaffected areas, including a road at Sarkari Bagan locality which was badly damaged by flood, and assured that restoration work will begin soon.

The flood situation in Assam has slightly abated even though the death toll rose to 25 as one more person died and over 6.5 lakh people remained affected by the deluge across 22 districts, an official bulletin said.

According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person in Silchar of Cachar district was lost to floodwaters.

With this, the total number of people losing their lives in this year’s flood and landslides has gone up to 25 across the state, it said on Monday.

ASDMA said more than 6,50,400 people are hit due to floods in Barpeta, Cachar, Darrang, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Goalpara, Golaghat, Hailakandi, Hojai, Jorhat, Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan, Karbi Anglong West, Karimganj, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sonitpur and Udalguri districts.

Nagaon is the worst hit district with over 3.51 lakh people in distress,

A villager uses a boat to move from a flood-affected village after heavy rainfall, in Morigaon district, Tuesday. (PTI) followed by Cachar (nearly two lakh people) and Hojai (more than 44,500 people).

Till Saturday, over 7.2 lakh people were affected by the deluge across 22 districts in the state.

At present, 1,709 villages are under water and 82,503 hectares of crop areas have been damaged across Assam, ASDMA said.

It further said authorities are running 656 relief camps and distribution centres in eight districts, where 90,597 people, in-

cluding 19,555 children, have taken shelter.

The bulletin said the Army, paramilitary force, National Disaster Response Force, SDRF, civil administration, trained volunteers, and fire & emergency services personnel have evacuated 110 people from various flood-hit areas.

The authorities have distributed 4,278.45 quintals of rice, dal and salt, 2,555.97 litres of mustard oil, 1,232.41 quintals of cattle feed and other flood

relief items.

Massive erosions have been witnessed in Barpeta, Biswanath, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Nalbari, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, Tinsukia and Udalguri districts.

Embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been damaged by floodwaters in Nagaon, Barpeta, Cachar, Darrang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Karimganj, Morigaon, Nalbari, Sonitpur, Hojai and Udalguri, ASDMA said.

IIT engineers to probe dome collapse in M’laya Manipur based human right activist arrested in Delhi

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SHILLONG, MAY 24: The High Power Committee (HPC) of the Meghalaya Assembly on Tuesday decided to appoint a third-party to probe the collapse of the dome over the under-construction assembly building in the New Shillong Satellite Township on Sunday, besides to audit the safety of the entire assembly building after the collapse of the 78-foot tall steel dome and to keep the construction of the building in abeyance, Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh said.

“The HPC has suggested that IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) engineers either from IITGuwahati or IIT-Kolkata or IIT-Delhi to carry out a structural audit of the under-construction assembly building and to find out the reasons behind the collapse of the dome,” Lyngdoh told reporters after chairing the HPC meeting.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Public Works Department (PWD) Buildings Minister Dasakhiat Lamare, Leader of Opposition Dr. Mukul Sangma, Suspended Congress legislator Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, Chief

IMPHAL, MAY 24: A Manipur based human rights activist who paid no heed to a police summon order in connection with an FIR case against him was arrested in New Delhi on Tuesday, an official source said.

Dr Mark Thangmang Haokip, the president of Manipur chapter of International Human Rights Association (IHRA) was arrested from his present residence at Kishangarh, New Delhi today, around 2.30 pm, the source said.

He has been taken into Kishangarh police station and likely to be brought to Imphal after necessary transit remand from the pertinent local court

The new Meghalaya Legislative Council building under construction.

Secretary Rebecca Vanessa Suchiang, besides senior government officers and PWD engineers attended the HPC meet.

“The State PWD has been tasked to write to all the three IITs and any of them will be selected and that too depends on the readiness of these IITs to conduct the safety audit and investigation into the collapse of the dome. The reports of the IIT engineers should be submitted at the earliest so that the next course of action will follow,” Lyngdoh, who is also the Chairman of the HPC, said.

Moreover, the Speaker informed that the HPC decided to keep the construction work in the main Assembly building in abey-

ance until the audit team submits its findings.

“We will not allow anyone to remove that debris. Only after the IIT appointed by the department suggests or advises us, we can remove those debris for safety measures,” Lyngdoh said, adding that outsiders or unauthorised persons will not be allowed to enter the under-construction building for safety measures.

Asked what action has been taken against the contractor of the assembly building, the Speaker said, “The next course of action or the next HPC meeting will be convened after we get the report from the audit team. As of now, it is very premature for us to take such a decision or action.”

Dr Mark T Haokip on Wednesday. Police in Manipur’s Churachandpur district lodged the FIR against him under section 153-A/505(2) of IPC, related to promoting enmity between different groups or communities on grounds of race, place of birth, language or regional groups etc. and statements creating or promoting enmity hatred or ill-will between classes.

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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Zhavizo Rüvieo Secretary Village Council Seitheke Basa

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Union Minister V K Singh meets Tripura CM

ASSAM FLOOD: DEATH TOLL RISES TO 25, 6.5 LAKH HIT

AFFIDAVIT

Regd.1868/22 Date 02/04/22 I, Mr. Mhalelhoulie Khruomo, son of Late Neidilhoulie Khruomo, resident of Kohima Village, district Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as follows: 1. That my late father's correct name is Neidilhoulie Khruomo however, in some other important documents my late father name has inadvertently been recorded as Ukuolie Angami and Ukuolie hence, the stated name represents the same person and one person single identity i.e. my late father.

2. That henceforth, I herewith rectified the same and declare that my late father's correct name will be Late Neidilhoulie Khruomo for all official reference.

Deponent K-1069/22

davp 38113/12/0003/2223

HAFLONG (ASSAM), MAY 24 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited areas of Dima Hasao ravaged by flood and landslides and said infrastructure developed in the last five to ten years in the hill district has been largely destroyed by the natural disasters.

He assured local people of providing all the assistance from the state government as well as the Centre to redevelop the infrastructure and making efforts for alternative communication links to several parts of the district, which have been cut off due to landslides.

Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said, “We have seen that roads are badly affected and it seems that reconstruction of roads will be difficult in many places.

Irrigation and water supply infrastructure, power facilities and bridges have been damaged. “Almost all developmental work that was done in the district in last five to 10 years has been damaged,” he added.d Dima Hasao was the worst-hit district in the first wave of flood in the state this year as connectivity was disrupted from mid of May. Road links that have

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.68/2022 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Alemyanger has been applied by Smti Rosemary, W/o Late Alemyanger, R/o H.No.361, Indisen village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. GPF 2. GIS 3. Gratuity 4. Leave encashment 5. Pension etc 6. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before the said day of 25.06.2022.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23.05.2022 Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-160/22

The police summoned him to appear before the investigating officer (IO) on May 22 for recording a statement in connection with the FIR case against him. However, he failed to appear.

The arrest of Haokip was at a time when there were protests against the FIR case against him and the summon order of the police. The summon order to the human activist triggered a protest in Churachandpur district headquarters where a large number of people stormed the Churachandpur police station, demanding revocation of the summon

order and withdrawal of the case against the human right activist.

During the protest on May 22, a clash between the police and protesters broke out in front of the Churachandpur police station. The police had also detained five protesters in its efforts to control the situation.

The Manipur chapter of International Human Rights Association (IHRA) had also strongly condemned the summon order served to its president and demanded revocation of all FIRs filed against him.

DECLARATION (Change of Surname) Regd. No. 222

Date 03/08/2015

I, Shri/Smti Talimoa Changkiri, S/o Lt. Changkisangba aged about 52 years, resident at 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 name 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.

Deponent K-1058/22

IN THE COURT OF SMTI. Y. LONGKUMER PRINCIPAL JUDGE, FAMILY COURT-II, KOHIMA, NAGALAND. NOTICE In the matter of Guardianship of Miss Elano Humtsoe (Minor) Case No.11/2022.

Whereas Smti. Arenla. T, Resident of New Ministers Hill Colony Ward-16, Kohima, Nagaland has filed an application before this Court praying that she may be appointed as the guardian of Miss Elano Humtsoe Under Section 10 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.

This is to give notice that the 9th June, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. has been fixed by the Court for hearing the said applicant's petition and that if any objection which any person may wish to raise there to will be heard and determined on the same day.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, on this day the 23rd of May, 2022.

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Sd/(Y. LONGKUMER) NJS Principal Judge Family Court-II, Kohima; Nagaland.

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME Regd.no.144 Date :24/05/2022 SHRI T. YANGLITONG SANGTAM, S/o Throngthsingkyu Sangtam permanent resident of Kiphire Village of Kiphire District Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under: 1. That I am a bonofide citizen of India.

2. That my name is inadvertently recorded as YANGLITONG in my first appointment to the post of Mali but my original name is T. YANGLITONG SANGTAM recorded in all my Documents.

3. That my Original name T. YANGLITONG SANGTAM is correctly entered in my LDA Appointment Order.

4. That the above mentioned names YANGLITONG and T. YANGLITONG SANGTAM are one and same person which is referred to me.

5. That from the date of this declaration, my name shall be used by the name T.YANGLITONG SANGTAM for all official purpose and legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

6. That the statements made in Para 1-5 are true and correct to the best of knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

Sd/DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day, the 24th May 2022 at Kiphire Sd/1st Class Magistrate Kiphire, Nagaland Db-468/22

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Gyanvapi case: District court to ASI opposes Hindu & Jain deities near Qutub decide maintainability on Thursday

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (PTI): The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Tuesday opposed a plea before a Delhi court seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain deities inside the Qutub Minar complex, saying it is not a place of worship and the existing status of the monument cannot be altered.

The ASI also said that it would be contrary to the law to agree to the contention of any person claiming a fundamental right to worship in this “centrally protected” monument.

The ASI, however, said that the architectural materials and images of Hindu and Jain deities were re-used in the construction of the Qutab complex. Additional District Judge Nikhil Chopra reserved the order on the plea for June 9.

“Fundamental right cannot be availed in violation of any status of the land. The basic principle of protection conservation is not to allow starting of any new practice in a monument declared and notified as a protected one under the Act,” the ASI said.

It said that revival of worship was not allowed

Right wing members who recently protested outside the Qutub Minar.

court observed that in the south-India, there are many monuments that are not being used and prayers are not being offered.

“Now you want the monument to be turned into a temple. My question is how you claim a legal right for restoration for something which happened 800 years ago,” the judge asked.

At this, the petitioner said, “once deity property, always deity property. It is never lost”, adding that it was his “fundamental right to worship”.

After his submission, the judge said that the main issue was the “right to worship”.

“What is the backing of this right? Idol exists there or not is not the case,” the judge said. During the hearing, the ASI also submitted that when the complex was constructed, materials were used in a haphazard manner resulting in images being erected upside down in some places.

One image of Lord Ganesha is on the lower portion of the wall and is stated to have been protected with a grill to prevent any possibility of someone steeping on it.

VARANASI, MAY 24 (PTI): A district court on Tuesday fixed May 26 for hearing on the maintainability of the GyanvapiShringar Gauri complex case.

The court of District Judge A K Vishevesh will hear the matter as per directions of the Supreme Court, District Government Counsel Rana Sanjeev Singh said.

Singh said the court also gave a week’s time to both Hindu and Muslim sides to file objections to the report of a court-mandated videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises.

Vishnu Shankar Jain, a lawyer for the Hindu side, said the civil judge listed for May 26 the hearing on a plea of the Muslim side, which said the suit doesn’t have merit as it violates the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Section 4 of the Act bars filing of any suit or initiating any other legal proceeding for a conversion of the religious character of any place of worship, as existing on August 15, 1947.

Jain said the court or-

wherever it was not practiced at the time of protection of a monument.

“Qutab Minar is not a place of worship and since the time of its protection by the central government, Qutab Minar or any part of Qutab Minar was not under worship by any community,” it said.

The counsel for the ASI further said that it was very clear from the Persian inscription at the Quwwatul-Islam mosque, that the cloisters were erected with carved columns and other architectural members from 27 temples. “Inscription is

clear that the mosque was built with the remains of these temples. But nowhere it is mentioned that the materials were retrieved by demolishing temples. Also, it is not clear if they were retrieved from the site or brought from outside… Not demolished but remains of temples used for construction,” the counsel said.

He added that there was no provision under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act under which worship could be started at any living monument.

“The intention of the statute is clear that the monument should be protected and preserved in its original condition for the posterity.

Therefore, changing and alteration of the existing structure would be a clear violation of the AMASR Act and thus should not be allowed,” the ASI counsel said.

He added that as per the petitioner’s submissions, for 800 years the monument was in the same condition.

“It is only recently that these things are coming up,” he said.

During the hearing, the

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MP Congress to prepare ‘arop patra’ against govt

Cong president Sonia Gandhi forms 3 groups to chart road ahead for party

B H O PA L , M AY 2 4 (IANS): The opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh will bring out an ‘arop patra’ (charge sheet) against the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led BJP government, which will be submitted in the state Assembly, sources said on Tuesday.

A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting chaired by former Chief Minister and the state Congress president Kamal Nath at his residence on Monday, the sources told IANS. The par ty has appointed senior Congress leader and former leader of opposition Ajay Singh (Rahul) to prepare a long list of ‘arop patra’ with facts related to various issues and the projects initiated by the Chouhan government.

Speaking to IANS, the veteran Congress MLA who was recently appointed as the leader of opposition (LoP) Dr Govind Singh said that ‘arop patra’ will comprise of various issues including corruption, Vyapam, atrocities against the tribals, crime against women etc. “Once the ‘arop patra’ is prepared, being the leader of opposition, I will present it before the Assembly. A long list would be prepared to expose the BJP government,” Singh said.

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (PTI): To chart the Congress’ future course, its chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday formed three groups -- on political affairs for guidance on key issues, Task Force-2024 to implement the Udaipur ‘Nav Sankalp’ declaration and another to coordinate the October 2 ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’.

While Rahul Gandhi and two prominent members of the G23 -- Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma -- are part of the political affairs group, senior leaders P Chidambaram and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are members of the Task Force-2024. G-23 is a group of dissenting Congress leaders who have demanded an organisational overhaul and have been vocal about their demand.

Sonia Gandhi has also set up a group to coordinate the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ planned from Kanyakumari to Kashmir from Gandhi Jayanti. “Following the Udaipur Nav Sankalp Shivir, the Congress president has constituted a Political Affairs Group that will be presided over by her, a TaskForce-2024 and a Central Planning Group for the coordination of the “Bharat Jodo Yatra”, an official communication from the party said.

Symptoms of Tomato Flu.

BHUBANESWAR, MAY 24 (PTI): Altogether 26 children have been diagnosed with the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Odisha and their condition is stable, a health official said on Tuesday.

Commonly known as ‘tomato flu’, the infectious disease is caused by intestinal viruses and occurs mostly in children. The illness is rare in adults as they usually have immune systems strong enough to defend them from the virus.

In most cases, the viral illness has symptoms like fever, painful sores in the mouth and rash with blisters on hands, feet and buttocks, according to the World Health Organization.

Out of the 36 samples that were collected and tested in the Regional

Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, 26 were found to be positive, Health Services director Bijay Mohapatra told reporters.

Of the HFMD-infected childrens 19 are from Bhubaneswar, three from Puri and two each from Cuttack and Puri, according to Mohapatra.

“Those infected are in the age group of 1-9 yesterdays and have been asked to remain in isolation for five-seven days,” the official said.

The condition of the patients is not serious and surveillance is being maintained, he added.

Earlier this month, over 80 cases of the HFMD were reported from Kerala’s Kollam district, prompting the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to increase their vigilance in the border districts.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K.C. Venugopal with P. Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh at New Delhi. (PTI)

The Political Affairs Group, headed by Sonia Gandhi, comprises Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ambika Soni, Digvijaya Singh, Anand Sharma, K C Venugopal and Jitendra Singh. The members of the Task Force-2024 are P Chidambaram, Mukul Wasnik, Jairam Ramesh, K C Venugopal, Ajay Maken, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Sunil Kanugolu.

“Each member of the Task Force shall be assigned specific tasks related to organization, communications and media, outreach, finance and election Management.

“They shall have designated teams which will be notified subsequently,” the statement said, adding the Task Force will also follow up on the implementation of the Udaipur Nav Sankalp declaration.

The high court, which listed the petition on May 26, said it would go through the entire record of the case before coming to any conclusion on whether to issue notice on the petition.

On May 6, the Punjab Police had arrested Bagga from his Janakpuri residence here but the Delhi Police had brought him back from Haryana, alleging that its Punjab counterpart had not informed it about the arrest.

Following his arrest by the Punjab Police in a case relating to allegedly making provocative statements, promoting enmity, and making criminal intimidation, the

PM Modi to address cooperative sector meet in Guj on May 28 AHMEDABAD, MAY 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a conclave of cooperative sector leaders and dedicate a multi-speciality hospital in Gujarat on May 28, officials said on Tuesday. As per the official schedule, the prime minister will first inaugurate a multi-speciality hospital built by Shree Patel Sewa Samaj at Atkot village in Jasdan taluka of Rajkot district at 10 am.

The 200-bed KD Parwadia Multispeciality Hospital is situated on RajkotBhavnagar Highway and built at a cost of Rs 40 crore, said Managing Trustee of the hospital, Dr Bharat Boghara said. “The hospital will benefit people in rural areas of Rajkot, Botad, Amreli and other surrounding

districts. We will provide free treatment to people who possess Ayushman Bharat and other cards issued by the government. Our fees will be just 30 per cent of what is being charged in cities,” said Boghara, who is also the vice president of Gujarat BJP. The hospital will not charge a single rupee if a poor patient, having no cards, arrives for treatment.

The prime minister will address nearly 2 lakh people gathered at the venue on the occasion, he said.

Modi will attend “Sahkar Sammelan” in Gandhinagar in the evening and address nearly 10,000 elected representatives of various cooperative bodies, such as APMCs, dairies, cooperative societies, unions and federations, an official said.

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officials were detained by Haryana “Therefore, the illegal means and procedure used by the Delhi Police officials along with Haryana Police officials by using false and concocted FIR which was used to obstruct the Punjab police officials from duly discharging their duty and rather in connivance assisted the accused in releasing him from the lawful custody of Punjab state police officials under the garb of the fabricated story of accused being kidnapped by unknown persons,” the petition said.

It alleged that the Delhi Police’s conduct is totally dubious, illegal, unwarranted, malafide, and unauthorised, who not only misled the court by assisting the accused but also concealed the factum that the person whom they are presenting as a victim in the FIR is the accused and has been arrested by the Punjab Police in another case.

writ has been filed by his wife Kiran Singh and organisation’s general secretary.

Bisen said the court has admitted the writ and on their request agreed to conduct a hearing Wednesday on the third aspect-permission to offer prayers at Shivling.

A court order also confirmed that the matter has been listed for Wednesday.

A similar petition was moved by Dr Kulpati Tiwari, Mahant of the Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath temple, on Monday for regular “pujan” (worship) of the Shivling.

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Delhi Police registered an FIR of abduction against Punjab Police personnel on May 6 late at night.

Punjab Police, in its plea, claimed that when they reached Janakpuri Police Station on May 6 to inform it about Bagga’s arrest, the Delhi Police refused to cooperate with it and illegally detained them.

It further said the Delhi Police lodged a false and fabricated FIR against Punjab Police under sections 452 (house-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint), 392 (robbery), 342 (wrongful confinement), 365 (kidnapping), 295A (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and obtained search warrant by concealing the relevant and material facts of the lawful arrest of Bagga, after which Punjab Police

dered to make available the commission report to both sides for filing objections.

Meanwhile, a fresh application was filed in the court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Ravi Kumar Diwakar, seeking permission to worship the “Shivling” claimed to have been found in the Gyanvapi complex during the videography survey.

The plea, filed on behalf of the Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, also sought a ban on the entry of Muslims to the complex.

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Bagga case: HC asks Delhi Police to respond to Punjab Police’s plea to quash abduction FIR NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (PTI): The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought the response of Delhi Police on a plea by Punjab Police seeking to quash FIR for allegedly abducting BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga from his residence here.

The high court issued notice to Delhi Police, Delhi government, and Bagga on the petition filed by Manpreet Singh, SP Rural, SAS Nagar in Punjab.

Justice Anu Malhotra said the respondents shall file their replies within four weeks and listed the matter for further hearing on July 26.

The court, however, did not issue a notice at this stage on another petition filed by the Punjab government seeking the quashing of two orders passed by a Delhi district court – for search and production of Bagga and his subsequent release from the custody of Punjab Police without giving it a hearing.

The task force will be the body that will bring about organisational changes as decided at the threeday brainstorming session of the Congress in Rajasthan’s Udaipur.

Sonia Gandhi, in her concluding remarks at Udaipur, had mentioned setting up these groups to ensure the implementation of the decisions taken at the Chintan Shivir.

Top Congress leaders from across the country held a three-day brainstorming session to bring about structural changes in the organisation and pave the way for the young to take a central role in the grand old party.

The party announced that it will reconnect with the people and provide 50 per cent representations to youth at all levels in the Congress, besides also enforcing the one-family-oneticket formula, with some exceptions.

Hindu women plaintiffs accompanied by their advocates arrive for the hearing at Varanasi District Court, Tuesday. (PTI)

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 168 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022

Land of khushi-khushi

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espite much progress witnessed in Nagaland, especially during two decades from the late 60s till mid-80s; one aspect pulling in the opposite direction has been the term’khushi-khushi’, which can be explained as an attitude that disregards for rules and regulations. This state of affairs was recognised in the in the early 70s where the simplicity of the minds had more often than not, influenced the attitude of people to generally disregard rules and regulations. If Nagaland then was known as the land of ‘khushi-khushi’ ; Assam was also known as the land of ‘lahe-lahe’ or ‘aste-aste’ in Hindi or slow –slow . Lahe-lahe was to describe the general tendency among people of Assam who found no virtue or reason of changing their slow pace. Probably one plausible reason for the ‘khushi-khushi’ syndrome was a general disinclination against being bounded by a set of rules and regulations. People of Nagaland led simple lives and followed uncomplicated traditional laws where accommodation was the biggest room. As decades went by and the general syndrome ‘khushi-khushi’ in Hindi- meaning as one pleases even if it may be unethical or unlawful- is no longer just a derisive term . The syndrome ‘khushi-khushi’ also means there are no rules practiced and neither are there laws to implement. For too long has the syndrome been accommodated and tolerated to the point that it has become a herculean task to enforce the rule of law. Therefore, whatever is happening-at the government, political and society level, can be spelt in one word- loss of moral bearing . This has also made election all about money power which enables dubious persons to get elected after buying votes with money obtained through dubious means from equally dubious voters. It is nothing surprising that from one small step of feigned credulity in practising ‘khushi-khushi’ to easy money obtained by all means through corruption; nothing else matters. Indeed, corruption has plunged society to the lowest and from where there is no more sense of shame or guilt. This has created a political hegemony of corrupt elements who have only enlarged the vicious cycle. Politicians are blamed for all ills but can the people absolve themselves of their roles and responsibilities? The cancer of corruption has destroyed the present and threatens the future. The problem is accentuated by the clout of vested interests in power and influence, who eventually make the judicial system lose its sanctity. When the judiciary is subservient to the executive, it loses the concept of meting out justice. As Gladstone observed, the proper function of a government is to make it easy for the people to do good and difficult for them to do evil. The only sanction to ensure justice and prevent vested interests from influencing the scales is to have an independent judiciary. In the absence of an independent judiciary, the guarantee to enforce law and to mete out justice, rule of law will all but collapse in the long run. This is best understood by a word ‘asociality’ which explains that moral abyss afflicting contemporary society when people have begun to accept that power is a license to serve personal, family, tribal or selfish political needs above all. And unfortunately, today society has developed a strain that is resistant to curative prescriptions.

DailyDevotion The Delight of Despair

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. —Revelation 1:17

It may be that, like the apostle John, you know Jesus Christ intimately. Yet when He suddenly appears to you with totally unfamiliar characteristics, the only thing you can do is fall “at His feet as dead.” There are times when God cannot reveal Himself in any other way than in His majesty, and it is the awesomeness of the vision which brings you to the delight of despair. You experience this joy in hopelessness, realizing that if you are ever to be raised up it must be by the hand of God. “He laid His right hand on me…” (Revelation 1:17).

In the midst of the awesomeness, a touch comes, and you know it is the right hand of Jesus Christ. You know it is not the hand of restraint, correction, nor chastisement, but the right hand of the Everlasting Father. Whenever His hand is laid upon you, it gives inexpressible peace and comfort, and the sense that “underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27), full of support, provision, comfort, and strength. And once His touch comes, nothing at all can throw you into fear again. In the midst of all His ascended glory, the Lord Jesus comes to speak to an insignificant disciple, saying, “Do not be afraid” (Revelation 1:17). His tenderness is inexpressibly sweet. Do I know Him like that?

Take a look at some of the things that cause despair.

There is despair which has no delight, no limits whatsoever, and no hope of anything brighter. But the delight of despair comes when “I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells…” (Romans 7:18). I delight in knowing that there is something in me which must fall prostrate before God when He reveals Himself to me, and also in knowing that if I am ever to be raised up it must be by the hand of God. God can do nothing for me until I recognize the limits of what is humanly possible, allowing Him to do the impossible.

Quotes

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022

Post-mortem

Gyanvapi Mosque Row: Faith is a matter of hearts, not bricks & stones

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’ll tell you what your problem is in India,” the American businessman said. “You have too much history. Far more than you can use peacefully. So, you end up wielding history like a battleaxe, against each other.”

The American businessman doesn’t exist; he is a fictional character in my 2001 novel Riot, about a Hindu-Muslim riot that erupts in the course of the Ram Sila Poojan campaign, the forerunner of the agitation to construct a Ram Janmabhoomi temple on the site occupied for four-and-ahalf centuries by the Babri Masjid. As headlines in recent days have spoken of a renewed cycle of tension and incipient conflict over the Gyanvapi issue, again over a mosque built on the site of a temple – the original Kashi Viswanath Temple – I have received several comments on the eerie similarity between art and life.

Even those who know history are repeating it The Ram Janmabhoomi agitation, the destruction of the Babri Masjid and the riots that followed unleashed a cycle of killings and mob violence that convulsed most of India.

Yet, those who are stirring the cauldron on Gyanvapi seem to have forgotten.

The tragedy in India is that even those who know history seem condemned to repeat it.

It is one of the ironies of India’s muddled march into the 21st century that it has a technologically inspired vision of the future and yet appears shackled to the dogmas of the past.

In 1992, a howling mob of Hindu extremists tore down

the Babri Masjid, a disused, 16th-century mosque that occupied a prominent spot in a town otherwise overflowing with temples.

The Gyanvapi mosque may well have been built on the partially-demolished ruins of Kashi Vishwanath, but unlike Babri, it is in active use for regular worship.

The 1991 Place of Worship Act says that the present religious character of every religious place should be left undisturbed.

But Hindutva zealots do not agree; they aim to rebuild the most prominent of the Hindu temples the Mughals allegedly destroyed, in order to avenge history, to undo the shame of half a millennium ago with a reassertion of their glory today.

Of course, it does not matter what is historically verifiable when it comes to matters of faith. It is enough that millions of Hindus actually believe that the masjid had occupied the site of a mandir. And indeed, there is evidence of multiple mosques – perhaps as many as 3,000 – having been built elsewhere in India on the ruins of demolished temples. And yet, when acting on that belief causes deep hurt to innocents who had nothing to do with the original wrong, do we not have a greater responsibility to the present than to the past? To destroy the mosque and replace it with a temple would not undo an old atrocity but perpetrate a new one.

The dispute is not just about a Mosque To most Indian Muslims, the dispute is not about a specific mosque or even three (Mathura may be on the Hindutva list, and there

is already ominous talk of the Qutub Minar and even the Taj Mahal being claimed to have been erected on Hindu temple sites). Rather, it is about their place in Indian society. For decades after Independence, successive Indian governments had guaranteed their security in a secular state, permitting the retention of Muslim Personal Law separate from the country’s civil code, and even financing Haj pilgrimages to Mecca. Three of India’s Presidents were Muslims, as were innumerable cabinet ministers, ambassadors, generals, and Supreme Court justices. Until the mid-1990s, India’s Muslim population exceeded Pakistan’s. The destruction of the mosque seemed an appalling betrayal of the compact that had sustained the Muslim community as a vital part of India’s pluralist democracy.

As I have observed before, India is a land where history, myth, religion and legend often overlap; sometimes we, as a people, cannot tell the difference. The Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya ruled that a Ram Mandir should be built and that the religious sentiments of the Hindus had to be respected – implying both that such sentiments were of greater weight than legal provisions, and that the religious sentiments of the minorities were of less consequence than that of the majority. The Gyanvapi lawsuit hopes for a similar verdict in Varanasi.

The Hindu fanatics who attacked the Babri Masjid had little faith in the institutions of Indian democracy. They saw the state as soft, pandering to minori-

ties out of a misplaced and Westernised secularism.

To them, an independent India, freed after nearly a thousand years of alien rule (first Muslim, then British) and rid of a sizeable portion of its Muslim population by Partition, had an obligation to assert its own identity, one that would be triumphantly and indigenously Hindu.

The zealots who have gone to court over Gyanvapi are in the same tradition.

They are Hindutva chauvinists who root their Hinduism not in any of its soaring philosophical or spiritual underpinnings – and, unlike their Islamic counterparts, not in the theology of their faith – but rather in its role as a source of identity. They seek revenge in the name of Hinduism-as-badge, rather than of Hinduism-as-doctrine.

In doing so, they are profoundly disloyal to the religion they claim to espouse, which not only stands out as an eclectic embodiment of tolerance, but which is also the only major religion in the world that does not claim to be the only true religion. All ways of worship, Hinduism asserts, are equally valid, and religion is an intensely personal matter related to the individual’s self-realisation in relation to God. Such a faith understands that belief is a matter of hearts and minds, not of bricks and stones. A true Hindu seeks no revenge upon history, for he understands that history is its own revenge.

Narrow definitions of what’s ‘truly’ Indian Much of India has long celebrated the intermingling of Hindu and Muslim cultural practices in what is

referred to as “Ganga-Jumni Tehzeeb”, or the “composite culture”, emerging from the interaction of practitioners of the two faiths. This is now under assault from officially fomented bigotry.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which derives its political strength from campaigning aggressively as the vehicle of an assertive Hindu community, polarising public opinion on perceived Muslim transgressions in the past, has been seen as a vote-winner.

Modern Hinduism has always prided itself in its acceptance of differences; as Swami Vivekananda persuasively taught us, this was the hallmark of Hindu civilisation. Today, Hindu chauvinists are fundamentally betraying Vivekananda’s Hinduism as well as assaulting the Constitution.

Their narrow-mindedness and bigotry betray the very culture they claim to be defending.

Ironically, the Hindutva brigade has no real idea of Hindu tradition – their idea of Indian values is not just primitive and narrowminded, it is also profoundly anti-historical. India’s culture has always been a capacious one, expanding to include new and varied influences, from the Greek and Muslim invasions to the British. The central battle in contemporary Indian civilisation is that between those who acknowledge that as a result of our own historical experience, we are vast and contain multiple diversities, and those who have presumptuously taken it upon themselves to define, in increasingly narrower terms, what is “truly” Indian.

The issue is not a trivial

one. If intolerant bullies, now enjoying the blessing of elected BJP governments, are allowed to get away with their acts of intolerance and “lawful” intimidation, India would be allowing them to do violence to an ethos profoundly vital to its survival as a civilisation and as a liberal democracy.

Creating new hostages to history A pluralist and democratic India must, by definition, tolerate plural expressions of its many identities.

To allow the self-appointed arbiters of Hindu culture to impose their hypocrisy and double standards on the rest of us is to permit them to define Indianness down until it ceases to be Indian.

This war must be fought in the courts, not in the streets.

As the courts deliberate on a solution to the dispute, the cycle of violence could resume, spawning new hostages to history, generating new victims on both sides, and ensuring that future generations will be taught new wrongs to set right. In dredging up the past, we are imperilling our future.

We live, Octavio Paz once wrote, between oblivion and memory. Memory and oblivion: how one leads to the other, and back again, has been the concern of much of my fiction. As I pointed out in the last words of Riot, history is not a web woven with innocent hands.

Dr Shashi Tharoor is a third-term MP for Thiruvananthapuram and award-winning author of 22 books, most recently ‘The Battle of Belonging’(Aleph). He tweets @ShashiTharoor.

(As published in The Quint)

Technology in the water utility industry The political stand of Naga People’s Front

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n the current day and age, data-driven applications have become disruptors to daily living.

Businesses are adopting modern technologies to improve their performance and reduce failures. Just like every other industry, the water utility industry can benefit from the digital technology revolution as well for handling unexpected failures and improving its performance. Unexpected failures, such as sudden downtime, are crucial and can lead to multiple issues like customer frustration, revenue losses, bad press, and increased costs for reactive repairs.

By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and big data analytics, water utilities can use the information and data available to them to make better decisions while augmenting service delivery and reducing costs. Also, AI can understand issues and fix them before they even come up. The big question here is how can AI help the water utility industry and here’s how.

Digging into data There are over a hundred data points, including equipment usage, repair history, quality, health, and customer feedback, which can give intelligent insights to companies about their assets. When you combine these crucial data points with other equally vital details, such as CRM, maintenance history, and repair costs, you get a mix of data points.

These data points have to be categorized, analyzed, reported and tracked, and these four steps have to be deployed every single day to help with systematic data collection. This process, which involves building and connecting such data points, is called a data lake and it is efficient in finding out solutions for

problems before they arise.

Data can help companies reduce o[erating expenditure (OPEX), with an article saying that analytics models can help companies cut the maintenance OPEX by 1020% every year.

Improved Resource Management In the water utility industry, companies have to handle multiple pumps, mixers, centrifuges, and other equipment on a day-to-day basis. Apart from these, some assets could be on the ground while some can be submerged. Maintaining and repairing the equipment and assets is a tedious task, which requires deep attention to detail.

Meanwhile, AI laced with remote sensor technology can help companies ensure better maintenance, repair, and checks of their assets on an ongoing basis.

AI can also help companies detect signs of breakdown and wear and tear proactively. For companies, this translates to better management and lesser costs to fix equipment.

Smart systems can locate trigger points or look at historical data points across assets and geographies to predict mechanical and electrical failures.

Companies can use this technology to track the efficiency of different assets, and their performance, and assess their energy usage.

These can lead to more benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced costs, and better environmental impact.

AI has the potential to reduce the OPEX of companies. A report by Bluefield Research said that AI has the potential to save 20-30% on operational expenditures by decreasing energy costs, optimizing chemical use for treatment, and enabling proactive asset maintenance. With the help of AI, emergency

events can be predicted based on data patterns and the accuracy is getting better every single day.

Helping the environment The pandemic and the recent climate change issues have pushed the world to think about different ways to meet global energy requirements. Hence, in this day and age, we cannot overlook the importance of water conservation. On top of offering insights about the quality of equipment, smart systems can also provide useful suggestions to conserve water and use it judiciously.

Satellite imagery, temperature, timing, vibration, local climate, and weather conditions, combined with the usage patterns of consumers can provide tips about using water smartly and efficiently. Smart systems can help consumers locate leaks, meaning that they don’t need to wait for days before being alerted by the authorities to fix leaks.

The power of predictive analytics Fo r e c a s t i n g t e c h niques and efficient usage of modern technologies are the future of water utilities.

Even though having data is crucial, making sense of the data is also vital, but oftentimes, it is a complex process. However, AI can interpret data without any hassle. AI can give early indications of faults, possible failures, and looming breakdowns. Alerts related to abnormal consumption data can help companies fix issues and they can also help the planet.

The journey to AI adoption empowers companies to pursue data-driven, intelligent management of water systems. The result is resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective water management for years to come.

Nilesh Gudhe is the CEO and founder of Bynry

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he Naga People’s Front, the only viable and the oldest regional political party for the Nagas in the North East, is firmed on its same political stand since its inception 59 years ago. Since the beginning of troubled days in the fifties, many people treated this problem as Law and Order problem and various methods to suppress the movement were tried by different agencies and the Naga people lived through it with untold miseries.

When the 16-Point Memorandum was signed by the Government of India with the group which was playing the role of mediation, leaving aside the main conflicting group for whom the agreement was proposed, the 16-Point Memorandum completely failed to stop the bloodshed but it brought more bloodshed to the land.

During this time, this regional political party was formed to give a new direction to the problem for its solution.

The party proclaimed that ‘the problem in Nagaland is not a Law and Order problem but it is a Political problem and a Human Problem and, therefore, it demands political and human approach for its solution.’ With this in mind, the pioneers had chosen the Latin catch word “Fide non Armis” (Faith, not Arms) as

the motto of this party.

Today, we have seen that our Leasers christened this very word as its motto with farsightedness and much wisdom.

We are proud to have inherited such a noble stand and, therefore, all of us must understand this commitment and strive to work ceaselessly till the goal is achieved.

Time keeps on changing but the Naga Political Problem will continue to remain the same till it is amicably solved a political solution which is ‘Honourable, Acceptable and Inclusive.’

This political party does not and will not side with any particular group but to maintain proper understanding with all conflicting groups by telling them the truth. Nagas have to blame ourselves for the mess we have come across thus far.

It is high time for every one to realize the ground realities. We will, therefore, continue to appeal to the conscience of our national workers to understand the common interest of our people to solve this problem amicably which, we believe, will be in the interest of the whole country as well.

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, President, Naga People’s Front, Central Headquarters, Kohima

Holding the Govt accountable, restoring democracy in Nagaland

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he recent disclosure by an Hon’ble judge of Gauhati High Court that 99% of court cases in Nagaland were against the government deserves greater attention. The remarks carried in it a message that the government needed to pull its socks up as all is not well with the health of democracy in Nagaland.

With such a staggering number of court cases against it, one cannot help but reflect on the growing frustration of the people with the executive and the legislative branches of the government.

Litigation as a strategy to hold governments accountable is a growing trend in the context of what has been termed as ‘governance vacuum.’ One of the latest instances has been on the right to health when the court stepped in to address government’s handling of the devastating COVID pandemic in several countries. That almost all court cases in Nagaland have been against the government is not surprising given the poor state of governance that is characterized by rampant corruption where several crores worth projects are perennially in a state of incomplete and where backdoor

appointment is the norm, and meritocracy, the exception. The constitution provides for separation of powers to ensure checks and balances in the system and judicial review is an integral part of the democratic system. For the executive and the legislature to act fairly and transparently, the judiciary through judicial review holds the government accountable.

People go to court because governments fail to discharge their duties diligently and according to the rule of law. The court steps in only after political and administrative options are exhausted.

The present scenario calls for deep thinking on why the executive and the legislative branches of the government of Nagaland have failed to be responsive and responsible.

Narrowing the growing trust-deficit between the government and the citizens is key for our democracy to survive and strive. It is time the electorates seriously rethink how our representatives are elected who run the government.

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Bhat’s killing: KP employees continue protest

SRINAGAR, MAY 24 (PTI): The protest by Kashmiri Pandit employees over the killing of their colleague Rahul Bhat entered 13th day on Tuesday as the protestors did not resume duties even after assurances given by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during his visit to Sheikhpura migrant camp.

The employees continued their protest saying they won’t resume duties till their demand for relocation outside Kashmir is met.

Shouting slogans against district administration, the protestors raised slogans like “we want justice”.

Sinha on Monday visited the Sheikhpora migrant camp where Kashmiri Pandit employees have been protesting the killing of Rahul Bhat, and assured them that their problems will be addressed honestly.

Bhat (35), who had got the job of a clerk under the

Kashmiri Pandits protests in Srinagar.

special employment package for migrants in 2010-11, was shot dead by Lashkar-eTaiba terrorists at his office in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on May 12.

Sinha, during his in-

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teraction with protesting employees, admitted he was late in visiting the camp.

Referring to the demand for providing a government job to Bhat’s wife, the LG said her qualifications will be checked and

whatever is feasible will be provided.

Sinha told the protesting employees that the pain he felt over Bhat’s killing was no less than what they felt.

There is nothing more

unfortunate for the head of an administration than the killing of a government employee, he added.

Sinha expressed hope that the employees “will soon feel that many things have been done”.

“I want to assure you that I will honestly try that there is a redressal of your issues and that you live with your families at ease,” he LG said.

“This administration is committed to the welfare of its employees. There is a need to see our intention.

There is no need to have any ill-feelings... I want to assure you that your problems will be addressed honestly and judiciously,” Sinha said.

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir had last week directed deputy commissioners to accommodate Kashmiri Pandit employees close to their places of residence or at district headquarters, whichever is feasible for them.

More BJP leaders waiting to join TMC, claims Arjun Singh

KOLKATA, MAY 24 (PTI): BJP MP Arjun Singh, who returned to the Trinamool Congress two days ago, on Tuesday asserted that many more people are eagerly waiting to jump ship like him.

Singh, who had left the TMC ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, also claimed that he is in touch with another BJP MP Saumitra Khan but only time will speak about his next move.

“Many people are waiting to join the TMC (from the BJP). Just wait and see what happens,” he told reporters.

Asked whether Khan, who too had switched over from TMC ahead of the last general election, will switch camps too, Singh replied, “Saumitra is like my younger brother. I won’t comment on it now. Do you want me to reveal everything today? Just wait and watch.”

Arjun Singh Khan, however, denied the speculations fuelled by the Barrackpore MP but agreed that he shares a cordial relationship with Singh and a few other TMC MPs. “I share good relations with TMC MPs such as Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Aparupa Poddar. But I want to say that I will join the TMC the day Abhishek Banerjee leaves the party. I have vowed never to work under Abhishek Banerjee,” Khan said.

Khan, a two-time Lok Sabha MP from Bishnupur, had left the TMC over his

differences with Abhishek Banerjee who was then the TMC youth wing president.

Reacting to Singh’s claims, BJP MP and state general secretary Locket Chatterjee claimed that TMC leaders are trying to create an atmosphere of mistrust in the party’s West Bengal unit.

“But we would like to clarify that if someone wants to leave the party, the person is free to do so. The door is open for opportunists to leave the party. We have the support of our dedicated grassroots workers,” she said.

TMC state spokesperson Kunal Ghosh mocked Chatterjee by claiming that no leader will be left in the saffron camp if it dares to open its doors.

“In that case, the BJP will cease to exist in West Bengal,” Ghosh, also a state general secretary, said.

NHA announces revamped mobile UP assembly: Azam Khan skips session for second consecutive day application to manage health records

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (IANS): The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) on Tuesday announced the launch of a revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile application.

Speaking about the ABHA application, Dr R.S.

Sharma, CEO of NHA said, “The ABHA app will be instrumental in helping citizens to create their longitudinal health records.

The patients can access their health records with the help of their ABHA address in seconds which will empower them in many ways”.

Sharma said that it will also help patients in saving

their health history on a single platform and access or share their health records anytime and anywhere without the worry of losing them. This digitization of data exchange will ensure better clinical decision making and care, he added.

The ABHA mobile application enables individuals to create an ABHA digital address with an easy to remember username that can be linked with the 14 digit randomly generated ABHA number. The mobile application also allows users to link their health records created at an ABDM compliant health facility and view them on their smartphones.

LUCKNOW, MAY 24 (PTI): Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan skipped Uttar Pradesh assembly proceedings for a second day in a row on Tuesday amid speculation of a rift between him and party president Akhilesh Yadav.

Khan, who had taken oath in Speaker Satish Mahana’s chamber on Monday, had not attended the proceedings of the house and had left after being sworn in as member of the house even then. He later clarified that he could not attend the house proceedings as he was not keeping well.

Khan was recently released on bail from Sitapur Jail where he was lodged on various charges, including that of land grabbing.

E a r l i e r, A b d u l l a h Azam, an MLA, had deflected a media query about his father’s absence from the house. “I am getting delayed for the assembly. You can ask him (Azam) when he comes out,” Abdullah Azam, who had taken oath with his father on Monday, had said.

On Tuesday, Azam Khan told reporters: “You have seen I am having difficulty standing. I am not feeling well. I have been elected and I will certainly attend the House.”

On being asked about his meeting with Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL) founder Shivpal Yadav, he said, “I have met him several times in the past and will meet many times in future too. Not only him, I

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have met everyone.”

“All my life, I have drawn a line and have never looked towards other ‘kashti’ (boat), let alone riding in it. But I feel there should be no hesitation in having tea or breakfast with others.

“When everyone is breaking bread together, why should not I do that? If it is the right of other parties’ leaders to attend marriages

weak to be displeased with anyone. “I am not is a position to be in displeasure with anyone. I am an ill and weak person.”

When asked whether SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav contacted him in the past two days since he was in Lucknow, Khan said, “I cannot comment on such a big personality.”

Khan had on Monday evening met Shivpal Yadav at his residence and discussed various issues.

PSPL spokesperson Deepak Mishra confirmed the meeting to PTI. He, however, did not divulge details of the meeting.

There has been no official confirmation on Sibal’s nomination for RS either by Khan or by any SP leader.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (PTI): The Delhi government aims to launch 2,000 electric buses within a year, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday after flagging off 150 such buses here.

The chief minister said his government has also allocated Rs 1,862 crore for procuring electric buses over the next 10 years.

Kejriwal took a ride in one of e-buses.

“We flagged off 150 buses today. One hundred fifty more will be added next month. These are your buses. Please take care of them, don’t make them dirty. These buses will reduce pollution in Delhi,” he urged people while interacting with reporters.

The Delhi government allocated Rs 1,862 crore for getting electric buses over the next 10 years while the the Centre has provided Rs

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and meet on other occasions, then I am also not any different,” he said.

When asked whether he will ride in some other boat, Khan, carrying on in the cryptic manner, said, “Let some eligible boat come to me. So far, my ‘jahaz’ (ship) has been enough.” According to some party sources, Khan has been angling to send Congress leader Kapil Sibal, who is also his lawyer, to the Rajya Sabha on an SP ticket.

When asked about it, he said, “It is his right.

Whichever party sends him there, it will be an honour for that party too. I will be the happiest if he is sent.”

Asked whether he will be less displeased with the party if it sends Sibal to RS, Khan said he was too

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Kejriwal said the target is to get 2,000 electric buses within a year.

Asked about the Centre’s fund, he said “We are thankful to the Centre. We give them the credit. Work should happen in Delhi.”

The chief minister claimed that for the time in the history of Delhi, 7200 buses will be plying on the roads of national capital.

He also shared that the government also plans to procure 600-700 CNG buses because the manufacturing of electric buses takes time.

The chief minister flagged off the buses from the Indraprastha Depot and boarded one of them to reach the Rajghat Cluster Bus Depot. He was accompanied by Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot and chief secretary Naresh Kumar.

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records statement of ex-NSE MD Chitra Polarisation damaging India’s growth: Basu EDRamkrishna in money laundering case

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (PTI): Former World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu on Tuesday said that even though the fundamentals of the Indian economy are strong, the rise in divisiveness and polarisation in the country is damaging the ‘foundations’ of the nation’s growth.

Basu further said India’s big challenge is unemployment and joblessness as youth unemployment in India is over 24 per cent, which is among the highest in the world.

“A nation’s growth does not depend on economic policy alone. There is mounting evidence that trust among people is a big determinant of a nation’s economic success,” he told PTI in an interview.

“The rise in divisiveness and polarization in Indian society is sad not just in itself but because it is damaging the foundations of the nation’s growth,” the eminent economist added.

According to Basu,

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India has strong fundamentals - a large entrepreneurial class, highly skilled workers, and though it has been falling over the last few years, high investment to GDP ratio.

Replying to a question on high inflation, the eminent economist said inflation that India is witnessing is a global phenomenon and it is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, and the supply-chain bottlenecks that arose because of these factors.

“Though the cause of inflation is beyond India, what worries me is we are

not doing enough to protect the poor and the middle classes,” he noted.

Explaining further, Basu, currently a professor of economics at Cornell University, said though retail inflation surged to an eight-year high of 7.8 per cent in April this year, wholesale price inflation stood at 15.08 per cent.

“We have not seen such high wholesale inflation in the last 24 years,” he said, adding that what is happening now is reminiscent of what happened in the late 1990s when the East Asian crisis spilled over into India.

While pointing out that WPI inflation has been in double digits for 13 months now, Basu said this makes the situation worse as it means the current high inflation is coming on top of high inflation a year ago.

Noting that India should not forget what it learnt during the East Asian crisis, he said CPI inflation is likely to rise further, chasing the WPI inflation.

“My calculation is that India’s CPI inflation will cross 9 per cent. We must make every effort to ensure it does not break into double digits,” Basu said.

Asked if the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was behind the curve in raising the interest rate, he said the central bank’s policy is directed primarily at CPI inflation.

“I don’t think RBI is behind the curve...India’s big challenge till now was WPI inflation. What is hurting India most is unemployment and RBI is right in being cautious not to slow down growth,” Basu opined.

The RBI has been mandated by the government to ensure that inflation remains at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side.

Asked will the policy tightening by the RBI bring inflation down, Basu said that it is time to go for policy tightening.

“But we also need policy action that goes beyond the RBI. The main aim

should be to intervene where the supply bottlenecks are occurring and ease them as much as possible,” he suggested.

In addition, Basu emphasised that there is a need to directly help small businesses, workers and farmers who are hit very badly by the rising cost of production.

He was also of the view that the government should provide financial support to the poor, saying the poor and the middle classes are being hit badly by this inflation and by the squeeze between differential wholesale and consumer price inflations.

On the issue of unemployment, Basu said the government needs to work on targeting fiscal interventions to help small producers, the informal sector and farmers.

“Since this has to be done without raising the fiscal deficit, we must be prepared to place an extra burden on the rich, at least temporarily, to tide over this difficult situation,” he

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate has recently recorded the statement of former NSE managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna, lodged inside Delhi’s Tihar jail, as part of a money laundering investigation against her and others, officials said Tuesday.

The proceedings for recording the statement were conducted on two occasions inside the jail. The statement has been recorded under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Ramkrishna is lodged in the Tihar jail after she was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 6 in the alleged National Stock Exchange (NSE) co-location scam case and investigation linked to other governance irregularities at the bourse.

The Enforcement Directorate, a federal probe agency, too is probing this

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case. The Income Tax Department is the third agency investigating these charges of irregularities at the National Stock Exchange.

The ED’s money laundering probe pertains to alleged irregularities in the NSE co-location case apart from the recent disclosures that came to the fore related to alleged governance lapses in the appointment of Anand Subramanian as the chief strategic advisor and his re-designation as group operating officer and advisor to the then MD (Ramkrishna). The ED last month conducted raids in this case,

including at the premises of the brokers involved in the co-location case.

The Enforcement Directorate case stems from a CBI FIR into the co-location case. The CBI had arrested Ramkrishna and Subramanian early this year and they are in jail at present. A chargesheet has also been filed against them in the court by the CBI. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had launched its probe into the co-location matter in early 2015 after it was brought to light by a ‘whistle-blower’ that some brokers were allegedly getting preferential access through co-location facility, early login and ‘dark fiber’ which can allow a trader a split-second faster access to data feed of an exchange.

As part of this facility, brokers could place their servers within the stock exchange premises giving them faster access to the markets.

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While the dollar index has fallen further to the downside and eying the psychological level of 100, the local unit is weakening along with other emerging market currencies on growth and inflation worries.

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He said hoodies would be provided to all the bikers for the sake of uniformity in the squad team, adding that representatives from 20 full-fledged church associations and four associate members of NBCC would be a part of the 150 bikers.

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(From p-1) With regard to road projects, RPP said that besides the first work order the executive engineer on January 21, 2014 issued completion certificate for the second and third work orders, but no work was done at the sites.

RPP said that public have been lodging complaints for a long time, adding that a court case was also underway. However, the party said that the department was “not willing to entertain them or their grievances.” RPP general secretary Amai Chingkhu also claimed that when the concerned public went to submit an ultimatum to the department, they were intervened by the ontractor and threatened the chief engineer and the village council representatives. The party has questioned as to why the department was hesitant to settle the grievances of the public despite withdrawing crores of rupees?

(From p-1) He mentioned that they would be making a few stops at certain locations and hold short programmes to talk about the clean election movement and motivate the people.

He said the flag-off of the bike rally would take place at WSBAK Centre, Akuvuto, Thahekhu village Dimapur and pass

recovered from record lows and settled 15 paise higher at 77.55 against the US currency. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.07 per cent lower at 102. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell 0.37 per cent to USD 113 per barrel.

“The Indian r upee drifted lower after two days of consolidation on the back of the risk-averse sentiment and foreign fund outflows. The rupee has been underperforming among

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MUMBAI, MAY 24 (PTI): The rupee slipped by 4 paise to close at 77.59 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by a negative trend in domestic equities and unabated foreign fund outflows.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 77.56 against the greenback, and finally settled at 77.59, down 4 paise over its previous close. During the trading session, the rupee touched an intra-day low of 77.67 and a high of 77.51.

On Monday, the rupee

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of its own citizens,” he pointed out.

Recalling how BJP central leaders had raised the slogan of “Election for Solution” in 2018, while NSCN (I-M) had demanded solution not election, he said both parties indicated that they wanteda solution. But he regretted that another five-year term was about end with no opening or clarity.

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(From p-1) “If one student cannot pass and study in the same class for 25 years, should we continue to pay tuition fees?

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On the other hand, people’s government has failed to protect the lives and properties

Quad sends clear message to China

TOKYO, MAY 24 (PTI): In a clear message to an aggressive China, the leaders of the Quad grouping on Tuesday voiced their firm opposition to “any provocative or unilateral attempt” to change the status quo and called for peaceful settlement of disputes without resorting to threat or use of force.

During the second inperson meeting of the Quad leaders here, Prime Minister Modi, President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australia’s newly-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exchanged views about developments in the IndoPacific region and global issues of mutual interest.

“We strongly oppose any coercive, provocative or unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo and increase tensions in the area, such as the militarisation of disputed features, the dangerous use of coast guard vessels and maritime militia, and efforts to disrupt other countries’ offshore resource exploitation activities,” said a joint statement issued after the meeting.

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particularly as reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the maintenance of freedom of navigation and overflight, to meet challenges to the maritime rules-based order, including in the East and South China Seas.

“We strongly support the principles of freedom, rule of law, democratic val-

ues, sovereignty and territorial integrity, peaceful settlement of disputes without resorting to threat or use of force, any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, and freedom of navigation and overflight, all of which are essential to the peace, stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and to the world,” it said.

Committed to make US-India partnership among closest on earth: Biden tells Modi

(L-R) Anthony Albanese, Joe Biden, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, and Narendra Modi at the PM Office of Japan. (AP) US President Joe Biden on to continue this important

Later, briefing journalists on PM Modi’s meetings, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that discussions during the Quad Summit were based on constructive and forwardly cooperative agenda between the Quad countries as well as between the Quad and other countries of the Indo-Pacific.

“Naturally, during various agenda items of the Quad, the discussions did focus on what could be the way forward for cooperation among the Quad countries,” he said.“The leaders also discussed the challenges

and the opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region,” Kwatra said when asked whether the four leaders discussed China’s increasingly intimidatory behaviour in the region.

He said the four leaders also looked at different economic priorities... those relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, the post-Covid recovery, building of health preparedness in terms of health infrastructure so that such pandemic can be fought.

In the joint statement, the four leaders said the Quad will champion adherence to international law,

Tuesday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he is committed to making America’s partnership with India among the closest on earth, saying there is so much that the two countries can and will do together. The two leaders are in Japan for the second Quad leaders’ in-person summit.

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work in India, supporting vaccine production, clean energy initiatives. “I am glad that we are renewing the Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme,” he said.

“There is so much that our countries can and will do together. I am committed to make the US-India partnership among the closest we have on earth,” Biden said. On the issue of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Biden said that the two leaders also discussed the ongoing effects of Russia’s brutal and non-justified invasion of Ukraine and the effect it has on the entire global world order.

SL hikes fuel prices; petrol at all-time high of Rs 420, diesel Rs 400 per litre

COLOMBO, MAY 24 (PTI): Crisis-hit Sri Lanka on Tuesday raised the petrol price by 24.3 per cent and diesel by 38.4 per cent, a record hike in fuel prices amidst the country’s worst economic crisis due to the shortage of foreign exchange reserves.

With the second fuel price hike since April 19, now the most-used Octane 92 petrol would cost 420 rupees (USD 1.17) and diesel 400 rupees (USD 1.11) a litre, an all-time high.

The decision to raise the Octane 92 petrol price by 24.3 per cent or 82 rupees and diesel by 38.4 per cent or 111 rupees per litre was taken by the state fuel entity, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).

“Fuel Price will be revised from 3 am today. Fuel pricing formula that was approved by the Cabinet was applied to revise the prices,” Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said on Twitter.

“Price revision in-

cludes all costs incurred in importing, unloading, distribution to the stations and taxes.

“The Cabinet also approved the revision of transportation and other service charges accordingly. The formula will be applied every fortnight or monthly,” he said.

The hike came as the public continues to suffer in long queues at fuel stations hit by shortages. Lanka IOC, the Sri Lankan subsidiary of India’s oil major Indian Oil Corporation, has also raised the retail prices of fuel.

“We have raised our

prices to match the CPC,” Manoj Gupta, the CEO of LIOC, told PTI. Meanwhile, the autorickshaw operators said they would raise the tariff to be 90 rupees per first kilometre and 80 rupees for the second onwards.

As a measure to mitigate the costs, the government announced that the heads of institutions would be given the discretion over which employees would be essential to report physically. The rest be allowed to work from home.

Lanka IOC has been in operation in Sri Lanka since 2002.

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successes” despite strong Ukrainian resistance along dug-in positions, the U.K. Defense Ministry said, but the fall of Sievierodonetsk and the area around it may cause logistical problems for the Russians.

“If the Donbas front line moves further west, this will extend Russian lines of communication and likely see its forces face further logistic resupply difficulties,” the ministry said. On the eve of the three-month anniversary of the start of the war, Zelensky told Ukrainians that Russia is waging “total war, when the enemy tries to destroy as many people and infrastructure as possible.”

Several injured in train, bus collision in Germany

BERLIN, MAY 24 (AP): A train collided with a bus and derailed at a railroad crossing in southern Germany on Tuesday, police said. Several people were injured, some of them severely.

The train struck the bus, which was carrying no passengers, at Blaustein, near the city of Ulm, German news agency dpa reported. The bus driver was thrown from the vehicle and severely injured.

The driver and two passengers on the train were also seriously injured and several other passengers were slightly injured.

Police said a total of 74 passengers were on the train. They were taken to a nearby barn after the crash were they received psychological treatment.

The bus caught fire and was left entirely burned out. The railroad line as well as a nearby highway were closed.

Police said that there had initially been a motorcycle crash nearby, and emergency services and a rescue helicopter were on the scene. Traffic was backed up as a result.

The bus was stopped on the tracks when the gates were lowered, they said.

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bid on him.

“He has several serious illnesses, one of which is cancer. But it is not worth hoping that Putin will die tomorrow. He has at least a few more years. Like it or not, but it’s true,” he said.

tion MP with a “Gandhian question” of violence and how to live with it at a personal level.

“The single biggest learning experience of my life was my father’s death.

There is no bigger experience than that,” said Gandhi, after several minutes

of pause during which the 51-year-old leader seemed visibly moved.

“Now, I can look at it and say the person or the force that killed my father caused me tremendous pain – that’s correct, as a son I lost my father and that’s very painful.

“But then I can’t get away from the fact that the same event also made me learn things that I would never ever have learnt otherwise. So, as long as you are ready to learn, it doesn’t matter how nasty or evil people are,” the Congress leader said.

Gandhi went on to relate this to day-to-day politics, adding: “If I turn around and (Prime Minister) Mr (Narendra) Modi attacks me, and I say oh my god he’s so vicious, he’s attacking me. That’s one way of looking at it, and the other way of looking at it – great, I could learn something from him, give me some more.” Asked if loss could be productive, Gandhi reflected on the perils of politics where large energies are at play.

“In life you will al-

ways, especially if you are in places where large energies are moving, you will always get hurt. If you do what I do, you will get hurt. It’s not a possibility, it’s a certainty because it’s like swimming in an ocean with big waves – you are going to go under.

When you go under, you learn how to react from it,” he said.

During the course of the session at Cambridge University, Gandhi also fielded a series of questions from students from the university who wanted to know how they could get involved with making a difference in Indian politics.

The Congress leader said they could join as interns with party leaders and then be sent to different parts of India to witness political action, but urged them to be ready to tough it out.

Iran building collapse kills 11 as mayor and others detained TEHRAN, MAY 24 (AP): Rescuers dug through debris on Tuesday of a building collapse in southwestern Iran that killed at least 11 people, fearful that many more could still be trapped beneath the rubble as authorities arrested the city’s mayor in a widening probe of the disaster.

The collapse on Monday of an under-construction 10-story tower at the Metropol Building exposed its cement blocks and steel beams while also underscoring an ongoing crisis in Iranian construction projects that has seen other disasters in this earth-

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Khar StudentS' union MangKoleMba, nagaland FELICITATION We, the Khar Students' Union Mangkolemba with immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Moanaro Jamir, D/o Mr and Mrs Tsukjemneken for securing the post of Probationary Officer in Central Bank of India through IBPS exam.

The union further extends it's best wishes for her future endeavours. May our Almighty God continue to bless her.

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quake-prone nation. Video from the initial collapse showed thick dust rise over Abadan, a crucial oil-producing city in Khuzestan province, near Iran’s border with Iraq.

The Metropol Building included two towers, one already built and the other under construction, though its bottom commercial floors had finished and already had tenants.

On Tuesday, an emergency official interviewed on state television suggested that some 50 people may have been inside of the

building at the time of the collapse, including people moving into its basement floors.

However, it wasn’t clear if that figure included those already pulled from the rubble. At least 39 people were injured, most of them lightly, officials earlier said.

Aerial drone footage aired on Tuesday showed the floors had pancaked on top of each other, leaving a pile of dusty, gray debris.

A construction crane stood still nearby as a single backhoe dug. State TV said

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With immense pride and honour, we the Sumi Community of Hospital, Officers' & p.R Hill (HOp) would like to felicitate and congratulate Er. KahUli SEma on being promoted to ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF NpWd, Govt. of Nagaland. The community with profound contentment celebrate her success on being the first Sumi lady elevated to this position.

We pray that Almighty God bless her with good health and greater success in all her future endeavours.

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at least 11 people had been killed.

An angry crowd at the site chased and beat Abadan Mayor Hossein Hamidpour immediately after the collapse, according to the semi-official ILNA news agency and online videos.

Police later arrested Hamidpour and nine others, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.

Initially, authorities said the building’s owner and its general contractor had been arrested as well, though a later report from

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the judiciary’s Mizan news agency said on Tuesday that the two men had been killed in the collapse. The conflicting reports could not be immediately reconciled.

Authorities offered no immediate word on whether those detained faced charges and it wasn’t immediately clear if lawyers represented them.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi offered his condolences and appealed on the local authorities to get to the bottom of the case.

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KIEV, MAY 24 (IANS): Russian President Vladimir Putin is suffering from ‘several serious illnesses’ including cancer, but ‘will not die tomorrow’, a Ukrainian intelligence chief has claimed, Daily Mail reported.

Kiev military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said he fears the Russian leader still has a ‘few more years’ left in him. The major-general claimed Putin was the target of an assassination attempt shortly after launching his invasion of Ukraine.

He said the abortive bid was by representatives of the Caucasus, but gave no further details, Daily Mail reported.

In an much-heralded interview with Ukrayinska Pravda, Budanov, 36, confirmed that the Ukrainians believe Putin is suffering from cancer, but did not add to an advance excerpt from the interview which revealed an apparent assassination

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“Indeed, there has not been such a war on the European continent for 77 years,” he said in his address Thursday night.

He pointed to a missile attack that killed 87 people last week in the town of Desna, 55 kilometers (35 miles) north of Kyiv, one of the deadliest single strikes in the war.

“And it was only four missiles,” he said, noting the many hundreds of such strikes since the beginning of the war on Feb. 24.

In its effort to secure a victory in the Donbas, Moscow has withdrawn some forces from around Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv.

There, residents lined up for rations of tea, sugar, pasta and cereal, holding out plastic bags to receive cups of flour and other supplies.

Meanwhile, a Russianinstalled official in Ukraine’s Kherson region said the pro-Kremlin administration will ask Moscow to set up a military base there.

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KYIV, MAY 24 (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of waging “total war,” seeking to inflict as much death and destruction as possible as in three months of conflict, as fighting raged Tuesday in the eastern Donbas region.

Russian forces have intensified efforts to encircle and capture Sievierodonetsk and neighboring cities, the only part of the Donbas’ Luhansk region that remains under Ukrainian government control, British military authorities said. That battle is only one part of the Russian campaign to take the Donbas, which is now the Kremlin’s focus after its forces failed to overrun Kyiv in the early weeks of the war and were forced to withdraw and pursue more a limited objective. But its troops have become bogged down again in the eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories.

Russian forces have achieved “some localized

CAMBRIDGE, MAY 24 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the assassination of his father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was the “single biggest learning experience” of his life, asserting that he cannot get away from the fact that the event also made him learn things that he would have never learnt otherwise.

In conversation with Indian-origin academic Dr Shruti Kapila at the prestigious University of Cambridge on Monday, he was asked about the death anniversary of his father who was killed in an LTTE suicide bombing during an election rally in Tamil Nadu in May 1991.

Kapila, Associate Professor in the Faculty of History at Corpus Christi College, posed the Opposi-

With immense joy and honour, we the Wokha Village Council, Eloe-Ekhung, Students Union, Employees' Union and Elders Forum Wokha Village extend our heartiest congratulations to dr. Chumben murry, MLA 38th A/c Wokha on being appointed as Advisor, Law and Justice, Government of Naglanad.

The Union and the General public of Wokha Village while extending and assure full support to our dynamic and sensible leader dr. Chumben Murry also would like to appreciate, Honourable CM Neiphiu Rio and his leadership for having faith and confidence to our leader for the new assignment.

We offer our best wishes for good health and all your future endeavour.

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Acknowledgement The chairman, school managing committee of GMS Rangapahar, Thahekhu Block 4 would like to make a mention of individuals and organisations who aided the school in time of distress in cash and in kind. It may be noted that school building was damaged to some degree and classes had to be suspended for some weeks.

The SMC sincerely thank each and every individual and organisations and well wishers who have contributed towards the school renovation.

1. Thahekhu Village Baptist Church - Rs. 10000 2. Thahekhu Village Council - Rs. 10000 3. Village Development Board Thahekhu - Rs. 20000 4. Thahekhu Sulimi Kuqhakulu (Women Org.) - Rs. 5000 5. Shri. Issac I. Zhimomi, - 10 bundles CGI Sheet.

1st Class Contractor 5. Shri Kuhoi K. Yepthomi VDB Secy, Thahekhu - Rs. 20000 7. SMC Members GMS Rangapahar - Rs. 20000 K. Kakheho Yepthomi Chairman, SMC GMS Rangapahar, Thahekhu dp-2374/22

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What is Monkeypox, and how worried should we be?

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worrisome international outbreak of monkeypox, a less harmful cousin of the smallpox virus, has now reached the United States and Canada. As of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases of the illness, and 28 more suspected cases, have been reported across 12 countries, according to the World Health Organization.

Between 1 and 5 confirmed cases are currently under investigation in the United States, WHO said.

Monkeypox was first seen in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain and other parts of Europe in early May. On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was monitoring six people in the United States for possible infection. They sat near to one infected traveler on a flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom in early May. CDC officials are also investigating a confirmed case of monkeypox in a Massachusetts man who recently traveled to Canada, according to CNN. And the New York City Health Department is probing a possible infection in a patient at Bellevue Hospital there.

Despite all of these recent infections in areas where the virus is uncommon, and newfound concern that the disease may spread through sexual contact, health experts are warning against overreacting. Unlike newly emerging diseases like COVID-19, monkeypox is well understood and effective treatments are available.

“Nobody should be panicking,” said Anne Rimoin, chair of infectious diseases and public health at

the University of California, Los Angeles. “Monkeypox is a known virus that is being introduced into a new population.”

The illness begins with fever, swollen lymph nodes and other flu-like symptoms, followed by a telltale rash on the face that spreads to other areas, including genitals, hands and feet.

Sexual transmission a possibility The symptoms are similar to those of smallpox but milder, Rimoin said.

“It can last for several weeks, and people can feel fairly ill,” she said. Effective treatments are available, however. Monkeypox is primarily spread from animals to humans — and less often from person to person because close contact with bodily fluids is needed, added Hannah Newman, director of epidemiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. “Anyone experiencing an unusual rash or lesion and who has risk factors [or had sexual encounters with someone who has] should seek care immediately,” she said. Many of the newer cases worldwide have occurred among gay and bisexual men.

On Monday Enrique

Ruiz Escudero, senior health official in the Spanish capital of Madrid, said the city has recorded 30 confirmed cases of monkeypox so far. He said authorities are investigating potential links between a recent Gay Pride event in the Canary Islands, which drew some 80,000 people, and cases at a Madrid sauna.

According to Newman, “it appears that there may be a sexual transmission component to the current outbreak, which we haven’t seen in previous outbreaks.”

Gay or bisexual men may be at special risk during the current outbreak, she noted.

However, “I feel like this is a virus we understand, we have vaccines against it, we have treatments against it, and it’s spread very differently than SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19),” Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House Covid-19 response coordinator, told ABC News on Sunday.

“It’s not as contagious as Covid. So I am confident we’re going to be able to keep our arms around it,” Jha said. “But we’ll track it very closely and use the tools we have to make sure we can continue to prevent further spread and take

care of the people who get infected.”

New questions Risk factors for past outbreaks included contact with live or dead animals and consumption of wild game or bush meat from wild animals, Newman said.

Once the virus jumps from an animal to a human, human-to-human transmission can occur through direct contact with respiratory droplets, bodily fluids or skin lesions. In Africa, anywhere from 1% to 15% of people with monkeypox will die from the virus.

“Severe disease and [death] is higher among children, young adults, and immunocompromised individuals,” Newman said.

The virus was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in monkeys.

The first known human case occurred in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and it has since been reported in humans in other central and western African countries, according to the CDC. While it does not occur naturally in the United States, this is not the first time monkeypox has been seen in the nation. A 2003 outbreak was linked to infected prairie dogs imported as pets.

Many questions about the new outbreak remain.

“We need to monitor it and understand how it is behaving and how it has been introduced into the new population,” Rimoin said.

This outbreak appears to be linked to the West African strain of monkeypox, which Rimoin said is less transmissible and tends to cause milder symptoms than

the central African strain.

“Once these details become available, we will know a lot more,” she said.

The outbreak isn’t totally surprising, she added.

In recent years, cases of once-eradicated smallpox virus have also popped up.

“It is not surprising that we see other poxviruses occurring through the world as a result,” Rimoin said.

Vaccines already here Fortunately, the smallpox vaccine can protect people from monkeypox.

In fact, the U.S. government has already placed a $119 million order for the vaccine with an option for more. British health authorities are offering smallpox shots to some health care workers and others who may have been exposed to monkeypox. The good news is that outbreaks of monkeypox are rare and usually short-lived, Newman said.

The 2003 U.S. outbreak, for example, was quickly contained through extensive testing, deployment of smallpox vaccine and treatments, and guidance for patients, health care providers, veterinarians and other animal handlers.

“All 47 people recovered, and none of the 47 cases spread the illness to another person,” she said.

Cases of monkeypox had previously been seen only among people with links to central and West Africa, according to the Associated Press. But in the past week, the United States was among seven countries reporting infections, mostly in young men who hadn’t previously traveled to Africa. (Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter)

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‘The Voice of ANEK’ drives home the message of Ayushmann starrer

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he makers of the upcoming political action thriller ‘Anek’ released a special rap song from the film on Tuesday.

The track titled ‘The Voice of ANEK’, has been performed by versatile singer Sunidhi Chauhan, and the lyrics and music are given by Shakeel Azmi and Anurag Saikia, respectively. The music video of the song features Sunidhi Chauhan and actress An-

drea Kevichusa.

Talking about her experience of filming the newly released track Andrea Kevichusa said, “It was a great experience as this is the first music video I have been in. With the voice of Sunidhi, the song has become even more powerful and upbeat.”

Talking about the same, director Anubhav Sinha said, “’The voice of ANEK’ is a musical

rendition of the messaging of the film. It is Hindustan Ki Awaz. Sunidhi has delivered the song with full power. Her energy has made the song establish the idea of the film.”

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

The film is set to release in cinemas on May 27. (IANS)

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The film is directed by Jasmeet K. Reen and brings together noted music composer and director Vishal Bharadwaj and famed lyricist Gulzar.

Talking about her first film coming from her production house Eternal Sunshine, Alia said, “’Darlings’ holds a very special place in my heart, it’s my first film as a producer that too with Red Chillies. We are very proud and happy how the film has shaped up and we hope it will entertain and engage audiences the world over.”

Director Jasmeet said, “I couldn’t have asked for a better feature film debut, working with a pool of versatile and talented actors has been an absolute pleasure. I am delighted that Red Chillies and Eternal Sunshine are taking the film across the globe with Netflix.”

The film is produced

by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt and Gaurav Verma.

Talking about the collaboration, producer and COO, Red Chillies Entertainment, Gaurav Verma shared, “A script nurtured inhouse, and later produced with the incredible Alia, and supported by a stellar cast in Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew, helmed by Jasmeet, who has lot of promise, Darlings is very special to all of us.

Gulzar Saab and Vishal Ji have given soul to the film with the songs.” (IANS)

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A delegation of Gbs and elders of Litami Old village falling under the 31 Akuluto Assembly Constituency on 11-05-2022, met with Shri. Kazheto Kinimi, MLA & Advisor.

The delegation had a fruitful meeting and discussed various issues relating to development and progress. They appreciated the all-round developments taking place in the area and expressed their confidence upon the leadership of Shri. Kazheto Kinimi. They resolved to co-operate and support him in the days to come in the interest of further development and progress in the area.

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AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan thrash Asia Cup hockey: Japan beat India in pool game Maziya 5-2 to book knockout stage berth

J A K A RTA , M AY 2 4 (IANS): A gritty Japan handed the defending champions India their first loss of the Hero Asia Cup here Tuesday.

With Japan trouncing India 5-2 in their pool A clash, India will now need to beat hosts Indonesia by a big margin and expect a favourable result in the PakistanJapan game on Thursday to stay in contention for a place in the Super 4s.

Goals by Kosei Kawabe (40th, 56th), Ken Nagayoshi (24th), Ryoma Ooka (49th) and Koji Yamasaki (54th) ensured Japan clinched their second win of the tournament while India’s goals came from Pawan Rajbhar (45th) and Uttam Singh (50th) both from field efforts.

India had earlier drawn 1-1 against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening pool match on Monday while Japan began their campaign with a strong 9-0 win against hosts Indonesia. On Tuesday, Japan were by far a better side on display as they put pressure on the young Indian team right from the start. They mounted relent-

fier. Getting off to a strong start, Pakistan scored a flurry of goals against hosts Indonesia from quarter to quarter.

Rizwan Ali scored thrice in the 15th, 25th and 43rd minutes while Ajaz Ahmad (2’, 49’) and Abdul Rana (4’, 17’) added a brace each. Mubashir Ali (16’), Ali Shan (19’), Ali Ghazanfar (35’), and Moin Shakeel (45’) scored a goal each in Pakistan’s big win.

Pakistan thus moved to the top of the table with four points from a win. JaHockey match in action between India and Japan during the Asia Cup hockey match. pan have three points while Indonesia have none as they less attacks, put pressure on in the 45th minute through Dominant Pak beat have lost both their matches. the Indian defence and gave Rajbhar’s goal, however, B’desh beat Oman little room for counter-at- conceded one in the 49th hosts Indonesia 13-0 In another match, a After holding defend- spirited Bangladesh beat tacks, which is India’s forte. minute through Ooka. JaWhile both teams had pan’s 3-1 lead was reduced ing champions India to a 1-1 nemesis Oman 2-1 in their played out a goalless first to 2-3 when Uttam Singh draw thanks to a late goal, Pool B encounter. It was a quarter, Japan pumped one scored a swift field goal in Pakistan put up a dominant sweet victory for the Banglain the 24th minute through the 50th minute springing performance to thrash hosts desh team, as they had lost a PC awarded following hope in the Indian dugout. Indonesia 13-0 win in the to Oman 6-2 in the final of India’s infringement in deBut defensive lapses Asia Cup hockey champi- the Asian Games Qualifier fence. Even though it was an allowed a flurry of goals by onship at the state-of-the-art only a fortnight ago. even play after the 10-min- Yamazaki (54?) and Kawabe GBK Sports Arena here on The team stuck to ute half-time break, India (56?) in the final few minutes Tuesday. coach Gobinathan KrishWith this win, Pakistan namurthy’s plans, converted gave away too many chances that put Japan in a formikept intact their hopes of from the chances they creto Japan. Kawabe’s goal in dable position to win. the 40th minute doubled India will play Indone- making it to the Super 4s ated and restricted Oman their lead. sia in their last pool match stage of the tournament, from making potential scorBut India made a surge on Thursday. which is a World Cup Quali- ing opportunities.

KO L K ATA , M AY 2 4 (PTI): India’s ATK Mohun Bagan dished out a dominant performance to book their place in the AFC Cup inter-zone semi-finals with a resounding 5-2 win over Maziya Sports & Recreation to top Group D here on Tuesday.

ATK Mohun Bagan thus became the first Indian club in AFC Cup history to top the group and qualify for the knockout stage after losing their opening groupstage game.

Joni Kauko (26’ 37’) starred as Juan Ferrando’s men ensured that there were no shocks on the final matchday. Kauko produced a well-placed finish from the edge of the box to put ATK Mohun Bagan into the lead.

Then, Kauko got into the box to chase a ball, brought it under his control and placed a fine shot into the back of the Maziya net to ensure a two-goal cushion for his team.

After the break, Roy Krishna (56’) received a ball from a cross by Subhasish and slotted it home to regain his team’s two-goal lead.

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Just two minutes later, Subhasish (58’), who provided the assist for the third goal, wrote his name into the scoresheet with a neat finish from a Liston Colaco free-kick to make it 4-1 in favour of the Mariners.

Carl McHugh (71’) added Bagan’s fifth goal of the night before Tana completed his brace with a well-placed header from inside the box. Tana scored both the goals for Maziya, in the 45th and 73rd minute respectively. Both ATKMB and Bashundhara ended on same points. But ATKMB

made it to the inter zone semifinals on the basis of head to head record. Under the tournament rules head to head result come first to decide which team advances when the teams are on equal points. ATKMB had beaten Bashundhara earlier.

Earlier in the day, reigning I-League champions Gokulam Kerala suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings. Captain Robinho was outstanding for the Bangladeshi champions, scoring one brilliant goal and setting up another.

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KO H I M A , M AY 2 4 (NPN): A four-day State Level State Level Taekwondo Coach Certificate Course organised by Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) began at Pele Khezhie Indoor Stadium, Ruziezou, here on Tuesday.

In a brief remark during the inaugural, NTA president, Pele Khezhie said the course was designed to enhance the skill level of taekwondo players in the State.

Expressing regret over the pandemic situation which have hampered all activities in the past two years and have also affected members of the taekwondo family, Khezhie, however thanked the Almighty for helping everyone pull through the hard times.

Exhorting the gathered taekwondo players, he said many of them were teachers and masters at

various institutions and therefore the course would help them reach higher levels.

He instructed them to be confident of what they have learned so far, all the while make sure that they enhance their knowledge through the training.

He pointed out that taekwondo practice had been growing over the recent past which was not the case when they initially started 30 years ago.

He said the sport was one such where discipline and respect to seniors was taken at a much higher level than any other discipline.

“I want you all to be ambassadors of the sport and set good examples for others to follow not just in the discipline of the game but even in your other conducts,” Khezhie said.

With the recent development of the sport which was now being taught at many institutions across the State, he observed that

the course comes at a right time as the need for more certified trainers was on the rise.

Calling on the players to take care of the facilities they were been provided with, he urged them to have a sense of ownership and make the best use of it.

He disclosed that almost 90 percent of the stadium was completed after which championships will be hosted there and also a sports academy at the venue was in the pipeline. In this regard, he urged for the support of the members.

Four senior masters including Theja Keretsü, (black belt 5th Dan), Visobeiu Peseyie (black belt 3rd Dan), T Alem Aier (black belt 3rd Dan) and Moon Thapa, (black belt 4th Dan) will be the instructors during the course.

A total of 41 players including 8 women and 33 men have arrived from all over the State for the course.

Oly champion Jacobs withdraws from Eugene Diamond League

ROME, MAY 24 (AGENCIES): Italy’s double Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs has withdrawn from this weekend’s Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon, due to a muscle injury, Italy’s athletics federation (FIDAL) said.

The federation said Jacobs picked up the injury in his 100 metres win last week at a meet in Savona, Italy.

Speaking after the race, which was his first over 100 metres since claiming gold in Tokyo, Jacobs said he had struggled and that he lacked sharpness.

“The federal medical staff has prescribed the two-time Tokyo Olympic champion 10 days of rest and combined rehabilitation protocol,” FIDAL said in a statement. “Jacobs will therefore remain in Rome where, with coach Paolo K Y M C

Hertha Berlin teammates celebrate after winning the match against Hamburg S.V.

B E R L I N, M AY 2 4 (IANS): Hertha Berlin remain in the Bundesliga after beating second division Hamburg S.V. 2-0 (2-1 on aggregate) thanks to goals from Dedryck Boyata and Marvin Plattenhardt in the second leg of the playoffs on Monday.

The visitors from Germany’s capital needed to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, and they made a fairy-tale start to the second leg as Plattenhardt’s corner found Boyata, who restored parity in both games from the central position. HSV were shocked and couldn’t respond while Hertha continued strongly, as Lucas Tousart unleashed a dangerous effort to test Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes at the half-hour mark.

Hertha remained the more active team, but Tousart couldn’t control Ishak Belfodil’s good build-up work five minutes before the break.

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After the restart, Hamburg took control, knowing that a goal could book them a berth in the first division, reports Xinhua.

The hosts came out with all guns blazing as Ludovit Reis and Moritz Heyer forced Hertha custodian Oliver Christensen into action in quick succession. Hertha were a menace on counterattacks and almost stunned Hamburg, but Fernandes was equal to Plattenhardt’s near-post attempt in the 54th minute.

Plattenhardt remained in the thick of things and flabbergasted the hosts at the hour mark after curling a free-kick over Fernandes into the far post to double the lead.

Hamburg needed a goal to force the game into extra time, but HSV lacked accuracy in the final third.

Meanwhile, Hertha almost killed the game in the 74th minute but Tousart couldn’t beat Fernandes in a one-on-one situation.

The hosts increased the pressure in the closing stages but Hertha’s defense stood firm and protected their lead until the final whistle to ensure another season in Germany’s top flight.

“We feel very relieved. The boys staged a divine performance. They played as a team. They didn’t do any mistakes and they really pressed for the goals,” said Hertha Berlin sporting director Fredi Bobic.

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Jacobs became the first Italian to win Olympic 100 metres gold in Tokyo last August, setting a European record time of 9.80 seconds in the final, before adding a second gold to his collection in the 4x100 metres relay.

He ended his 2021 season early citing exhaustion and returned to the track in February.

big Championships. Let’s bring more medals for India in 2024,” the minister said.

BFI president Ajay Singh, secretary general Hemanta Kalita, treasurer Digvijay Singh, vice-president Debojo Maharshi and Sandeep Pradhan, DG SAI were also present on the occasion as they interacted with the boxers and congratulated them on medal-winning feats.

“It’s really great that you’ve done so well at the World Championships but this is not where we have to stop. This entire exercise we have is about the Olympics which are just two years away. Huge vote of thanks to the Ministry of Sports and Sports Authority of India for all their support,” Ajay Singh said.

Clinching their maiden medals at the world’s biggest boxing tournament, Nikhat Zareen (52kg) became the country’s only fifth woman to win gold while Manisha (57kg) and Parveen (63kg) bagged bronze medals at the event, concluded in Istanbul last week.

“I thank everyone for felicitating and encouraging us today. I promise, I will keep working hard and make my country proud in future also. Have become world champion now and with God’s grace I hope I will stand in front of you as Olympic champion,” women’s boxing champion Nikhat Zareen said.

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NTA president, Pele Khezhie (C) with other members and players in Kohima. (NP)

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (IANS): The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Tuesday felicitated all three medal winners of the 12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here, which was also attended by Sports minister Anurag Thakur.

With one gold and two bronze medals from the prestigious tournament, the Indian team secured third position in the team rankings with 23 points after Turkey (48 points) and Ireland (23 points) who finished first and second respectively.

While speaking at the felicitation ceremony, Anurag Thakur congratulated the medal winners and said that we must celebrate current achievements but always keep aiming for the next championship.

“Our betis (daughters) have made us proud.

There was a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to speak about Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and now it’s bearing fruit.

Nikhat said she doesn’t want to stop; she wants to win more medals. We need this passion and dedication from you all. We have to keep going forward.

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French Open: Medvedev breezes GT qualify for IPL final with 7-wkt win over RR past Bagnis on return from injury

KO L K ATA , M AY 2 4 (PTI): David Miller hit three effortless sixes which looked like action replays as Gujarat Titans, under their inspirational skipper Hardik Pandya, made a mockery of all the odds to reach the final of IPL-15 with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.

On a track that was two-paced, Royals rode on Jos Buttler’s 56-ball-89 to post 188 for six in 20 overs, which seemed like a winning total considering the pressure of the occasion.

But Pandya (40 no off 27 balls) and Miller (68 off 38 balls) added 101 runs in exactly 10 overs to seal the deal with three balls to spare.

For a team which many tipped to finish last because of some out-of-thebox picks, turned out to be the most consistent and will now play the final in front of its home crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with more than 100,000 people cheering them on.

No praise is enough for new ‘Captain Cool’ Pandya, who always looked in control even when things didn’t seem to go his team’s way.

One of the cleanest hitters, Pandya took the game deep with some well-

Hardik Pandya and David Miller of Gujarat Titans run between the wickets, during the IPL qualifier match. (PTI)

placed boundaries which allowed Miller to take his time before unleashing five huge sixes -- three off the last over from Prasidh Krishna, when the bowler completely lost his nerve.

The best part about Pandya’s captaincy was not taking any risks against the opposition’s best bowler Yuzvendra Chahal (0/32 in 4 overs) but left it to his partner, who hit two huge sixes to ease the pressure.

O n c e Tr e n t B o u l t (1/38 in 4 overs) and Chahal were done, it was left to the day’s worst performer,

Obed McCoy (1/40 in 4 overs), to bowl a good 19th over with Titans requiring 23 off 12 balls.

McCoy used his back of the hand slower balls to perfection as only seven came off the over, leaving Krishna with 16 runs to defend but it took Miller three balls to nail it, all in the length slots.

At the start of chase, Wriddhiman Saha (0) was all at sea against Boult and edged one that moved in and then straightened after pitching. Matthew Wade (35 off 30 balls) and Shub-

man Gill (35 off 21 balls) didn’t let it affect their batting as they added 72 for the second wicket to keep the chase on course.

Gill started slowly but then launched into Ravichandran Ashwin with a six over long-off followed by two boundaries on both sides of the square.

Wade also carried on briskly before a big mix-up ended in Gill’s run-out.

Skipper Pandya started with a square cut off McCoy before the bowler got Wade in the same over when Buttler took a welljudged catch at deep midwicket.

Earlier, Buttler enjoyed copious amount of luck and displayed a fair bit of pluck during an innings of 89, which took Rajasthan Royals to a challenging total after being put into bat.

The Orange Cap-holder Buttler, who had failed to get his act together in the second half of the season, got off to a slow start but made full use of a couple of dropped catches during his knock, which was studded with 12 fours and two sixes.

Buttler, who now has 718 runs in 15 games, scored 39 off his first 38 balls and then smashed another 50 off his next 18 deliveries.

Buttler was also fortunate to get two reprieves -- first on

43 -- when Hardik Pandya slipped to miss a sitter, and then Rashid Khan grassed him on 69. He then took on Alzarri Joseph, smashing three boundaries in an over to accelerate his scoring before getting run-out in the final over.

First up, it was Sanju Samson’s swagger that was on full display as the Royals skipper, seemingly hurt by the latest India selection snub, responded in style with a 26-ball 47 (5x4, 3x6).

At a time when Buttler struggled to get going, the wicketkeeper-batter dealt in boundaries in his entertaining powerplay display.

Samson shared 68-run stand with Buttler, of which 47 came off the former’s blade that summed up the domination from the Royals skipper after they were put in.

Titans pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Alzarri Joseph struggled with their line and lengths as Sanju made full use of that to take the score to 55/1 in six overs.

Brief scores: Rajasthan Royals 188/6 in 20 Overs (Jos Buttler 89, Sanju Samson 47; Hardik Pandya 1/14) lost to Gujarat Titans 191/3 in 19.3 Overs (David Miller 68 not out, Hardik Pandya 40 not out; Trent Boult 1/38) by 7 wickets

before his 2021 quarter-final run, which included victories over Reilly Opelka and Cristian Garin before ending with defeat to eventual finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Djokovic eases past Nishioka into 2nd round

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PARIS, MAY 24 (AGENCIES/IANS):World No.2 Daniil Medvedev breezed past Argentine Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 for a hassle-free opening round at the French Open here on Tuesday.

Medvedev has a shot at returning to the top of the men’s singles rankings, replacing Novak Djokovic, if results go his way at Roland Garros this fortnight.

However, he does not have a great record at the French Open barring a quarterfinal run last year.

And on top of it, he has just returned from an injury break.

The 26-year-old returned from a two-month break to recover from hernia surgery last week in Geneva

and looked comfortable on Tuesday during his onehour 38-minute victory over world No.103 Bagnis.

Although an immediate exchange of breaks at the start suggested a potentially intriguing encounter, it proved to be smooth sailing for the 26-year-old Medvedev against the World No. 103 Bagnis, according to a report on the ATP website.

The Argentine lefty appeared to be struggling physically but Medvedev will nonetheless be pleased with the clinical nature of his performance. He struck 35 winners and broke the Bagnis serve eight times in a routine one-hour, 38-minute win. Medvedev had not won a match at Roland Garros in four attempts

World number one and holder Novak Djokovic cruised past Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 6-1 6-0 on Monday to advance to the French Open second round in a comfortable start to his quest for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam.

The Serb, who turned 35 on Sunday, needed less than two hours to beat the Japanese world number 99 in his first Grand Slam this year after missing the Australian Open.

Fresh from his Italian Open victory without dropping a set eight days ago, the defending champion broke Nishioka, who deployed a risky strategy of playing tight angles from the start, to move 4-2 up.

Djokovic, unable to defend his Australian Open title due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and his subsequent deportation amid a media frenzy, squandered a set point at 5-2 but comfortably held serve to close it out.

Alvarez to face Neithongunuo wins gold at National Gennady Golovkin Chessable Masters: Praggnanandhaa Bodybuilding & Physique Championship in trilogy fight beats Wei Yi, to meet Giri in semifinals

Neithongunuo Rio Achumi with IFBB Pro League India officials after winning the gold at 3rd NPC National Bodybuilding & Physique Championship in Chennai.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 4 (NPN): Neithongunuo Rio Achumi from Nagaland won the gold medal at the 3rd NPC National Bodybuilding and Physique Championship held from May 20 - 22 in Chennai (Tamil Nadu).

Neithongunuo Rio Achumi was the lone athlete to represent Nagaland at the National Championship which was held under the

NPC Worldwide India and IFBB Professional League India. She will be representing India in the world renowned and prestigious Sheru Classic international competition to be held in Delhi from June 17 – 19, 2022.

Neithongunuo is a mother of two, a certified fitness trainer, nutritional expert, who is also the pro-

prietor of Elite Strength Gym, Dimapur. She is an athlete competing in the women’s bikini division of the NPC/IFBB Pro League India.

She also won gold at WABBA Miss Northeast India 2018; top ten finalist in Amateur Olympia India 2018. Bronze medal in the NPC Bengal Championship 2022.

L O N D O N , M AY 2 4 (AGENCIES): Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will face Gennady Golovkin in a trilogy fight in September rather than meet Dmitry Bivol in a rematch. Mexican Alvarez, 31, will return to supermiddleweight, where he is undisputed champion, after a shock defeat by Bivol at light-heavyweight.

Alvarez had the option of a rematch with Russian Bivol, but will honour his agreement with Kazakhstan’s Golovkin.

“In the next few days we will announce the September fight,” he told ESPN. “Surely, it will be against GGG because we already had that agreement, but I will also fight Bivol again.”

Alvarez beat Golovkin in their rematch in 2018 after a controversial draw in 2017, both of which were at middleweight.

Golovkin, who turned 40 in April, has won four successive fights since losing to Alvarez, reclaiming the IBF and WBA (Super) middleweight titles along the way.

Super Cup: G-Sports, New Market win Correspondent

K O H I M A , M AY 2 4 (NPN): G-Sports FC and New Market FC emerged as the two favourites from the day-3 quarter finals league matches in the ongoing Kohima Super Cup, here at IG Stadium on Tuesday.

In the first match, GSports crushed Hurricane Boys Phesama with a score of 6-2 with one of its players scoring a hattrick. The first goal came from the boots of G-Sports team captain, Asito Krose who scored in the 3rd minute of the game which was equalised by Abri Kar of Hurricane Boys in the 38th minute.

The first half ended with one score each, however, in the second half, Rüvise Zashümo scored the last goal for the Boys in the 56th minute.

This was followed by a barrage of goals from Imlongchaba in the 63rd, 71st and 74th minutes while his teammates Menguzelie Rutsa and Yami scored a goal each in the 68th and 90th minutes respectively.

In second encounter

New Market FC (green) and Sechü FCA in action on Tuesday in Kohima. (NP)

of the day, New Market FC decimated Sechü FC Academy 9-0 giving no space for the latter to even breathe.

New Market midfielder Nyithong Magh was the first to net the ball in the 22nd minute and doubled it in the 54th minute.

Fe l l o w t e a m m a t e Noune Medoze scored four goals in the 34th, 45th, 56th and 89th minutes and earned himself a place in the hattrick scorers’ list. Later the scored was enhanced by contributions from Kevisanyü Peseyie, Neithovilie Chalieu and Letkhokai Kuki in the 64th, 89th and 90th minutes and helped retain

the team’s impressive run of no losses in this edition of the cup. Despite their consistent effort, Sechü FCA failed to save themselves from complete humiliation as their dream for the cup grew dimmer with each loss.

With Tuesday’s win G-Sports and New Market now have 6 points each and are the top two teams in Group-A and will take on each other in the next league match for the group on Thursday, while the two losing teams with no points so far will also face off.

Meanwhile, the 3rd Xavier Rutsa Memorial Trophy will be played between

the organiser of Kohima Super Cup, Kohima Town Club and Kohima Press Club (KPC) on May 29, (Sunday) at IG Stadium Kohima at after the second semi-final round. KPC president, Alice Yhoshü informed that the event would be a friendly football match between the two clubs and was organized as a tribute to late Xavier Rutsa, who was one of the founding members of both the clubs.

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the second.

In the third, Carlsen played 1.f3 the Bird’s Opening, rarely played at the top level, before overpowering his opponent with the killer 44.a5 to win in the endgame. Anton resigned soon after and Carlsen was into the semis with a game to spare.

Carlsen joked about his opening: “I think it’s appropriate that I only wheel it out once every few years!”

The eight-day Chessable Masters, which started on May 19, offers a prize pot of up to USD150,000 and two qualifying spots for the next Tour Major.

For the first stage of the event, all 16 players competed in a round-robin stage with the top eight progressing to a knockout.

The final will be staged on May 25 and 26.

The overall winner of the Champions Chess Tour, which ends in November, will be crowned the world’s best online chess player.

M U M B A I , M AY 2 4 (IANS): India’s teenage chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has stormed into the semifinals of the Chessable Masters Final, beating China’s Wei Yi in the knock-out quarterfinals of the online chess series.

Two days after beating world champion Magnus Carlsen in a rapid game for the second time this year, the 16-year-old Pragg overcame a spirited comeback from Wei Yi to win 2.5-1.5.

P r a g g n ow m e e t s Dutch Super Grandmaster Anish Giri in the lastfour stage. The red-hot Dutchman knocked out Norway’s No.2 Aryan Tari with a game to spare as he went 18 unbeaten in the event so far.

The other semi-final in Leg 4 of the Champions Chess Tour is an equally mouth-watering prospect with world No.1 Carlsen up against world No.2 Ding Liren of China.

Giri’s match was one of three left on the brink

of a quick conclusion after just two games. Giri, Ding and the 16-year-old Pragg all took 2-0 leads leaving them needing just a draw in the third to go through.

Giri’s match ended even quicker than expected. Tari was in a must-win situation but sprung a big surprise when he, inexplicably, offered Giri the draw that knocked him out of the tournament. The 22-year-old Tari looked totally dejected at the end and appeared to give up, according to a release by Play Magnus Group, the organisers of the event.

Pragg was made to

I-League clubs write to AFC, AIFF on ISL participation

NBA: Jayson Tatum stars as Boston Celtics level series with Miami Heat

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 (IANS): I-League clubs have written a letter to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) general secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John and former general secretary, All India Football Federation (AIFF), Kushal Das on April 25, requesting to promote league winner into the Indian Super League (ISL) with no participation fee.

Clubs have also demanded that on the basis of fulfilling the sporting merit and the national club licensing criteria to be set out by the AIFF, winner of I-league should be included in the ISL from the 2022-23 season. “Since the winner of I-League 2022-23 will be promoted to ISL and in view of the recent changes made in the football calendar by the AFC, we require more clarity on the decision taken by the AIFF to have a single leg final match between the winner of the I-League season 2021-22 and the winner of I-League season 2022-23 to eventually take part in AFC cup competition in 2022-23 season,” the clubs wrote in a letter.

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B O S T O N , M AY 2 4 (AGENCIES): Jayson Tatum rediscovered top form to help the Boston Celtics level their Eastern Conference play-off final with the Miami Heat.

The Celtics forward, 24, scored 31 points in a 102-82 win that levelled the best-of-seven series at 2-2.

Tatum’s display included eight rebounds and five assists and was a significant improvement on his return of 10 points in the Celtics’ defeat on Saturday.

“You feel like you let your team-mates down,” he said of his game-three tally.

“I think I do a really good job of sleeping it off regardless if I had 10 points or 46 points. I’m a big believer that you can’t change what happened. I didn’t doubt myself.”

Game five of the series takes place in Miami on Wednesday.

The Celtics started quickly on their home court to lead 29-11 after a quarter and they built on their early

work hard by a resolute Wei Yi but wrapped his semifinal spot in nerveless fashion after his Chinese opponent hit back with a win in game 3.

It took their marathon tussle to a fourth game during which Pragg walked a tightrope as his Chinese opponent pushed hard for a win. Pragg defended strongly and was eventually rewarded when he found a forced draw to seal his place in the semis.

Earlier, after two games, Carlsen was 1.5-0.5 up against Spain’s David Anton, having dominated the first game and drawn

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to move the ball defended by Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13).

success with Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Robert Williams III, Derrick White and Payton Richard all reaching double figures.

Celtics coach Ime Udoka said: “Nobody scored in double figures

among the Heat starters.

We obviously set the tone right there.

“We have a prideful team and one of the best defensive teams in the league. We came out in the right mindset.”

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