26 June 2022

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Virtual foundation stone for housing in Dimapur Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday virtually laid the foundation stone for Demonstration Housing Project (DHP) under PMAY-U at PWD Housing Complex, Sematila, Dimapur.

In his virtual address from Delhi, in the presence of minister for works & housing and mechanical Tongpang Ozukum; minister for soil and water conservation and geology & mining V. Kashiho Sangtam and NLA deputy speaker T. Yangseo Sangtam, Puri said that the building (ground floor+2) comprising of 40 units will be built using Prefabricated Sandwich Panel System-EPS Cement Sandwich Panels with steel structure. “It will be used as Working Women’s Hostel.

The project will be equipped

India’s daily Covid positivity rate at 4.39 % NEW DELHI, JUN 25 (PTI): India’s tally of Covid infections rose by 15,940 in a day to reach 4,33,78,234 while the active caseload increased to 91,779, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.

The death toll climbed to 5,24,974 with 20 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active cases rose by 3,495 in a day and now comprise 0.21 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.58 per cent, the health ministry said.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 3.30 per cent, according to the health ministry. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,27,61,481, while the case fatality rate was 1.21 per cent. According to the ministry, 196.94 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far.

State logs nil cases

Nagaland’s Covid-19 caseload remained at 35505 as no fresh infection was reported in the last 24 hours.

The state currently has two active cases-- one each in Dimapur and Mon, both under home isolation.

The death toll also remained unchanged for several weeks at 761 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

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Hardeep Puri along with others during the virtual foundation stone laying programme in Delhi, Saturday.

with other features & adequate social infrastructure,” Puri said.

Puri said more than 75 housing projects have been considered for a total of 32,335 houses in Nagaland, under Pradhan Mantri Awas

Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) using Emerging Technologies.

He further informed that more than 60 lakh houses of the 1.23 crore approved houses across the country have been handed over to

beneficiaries while another 40 lakh houses were being constructed. Sharing the critical aspects of the mission, he said an important part of its implementation was the shift from old construction practices to “newer and greener” construction processes which were more sustainable.

He said houses developed under PMAY-U have optimised the utilisation of natural resources and building materials; reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and conserved energy consumption, considerably speeding up construction.

Out of the identified 54 technologies, Six Light House Projects using six distinct technologies were finalised to showcase use of these technologies for further mainstreaming in the country. He expressed happiness that Nagaland government also joined

the growing movement by using a new technology-Prefabricated Sandwich Panel System– EPS Cement Sandwich Panels with steel structure for the DHP. Informing that the Nagaland minister Tongpang Ozukum was keen on launching more such initiatives, Puri said the Ministry would consider the possibility of such DHPs in Nagaland.

“We will also see how we can direct more of our technology demonstrators to Nagaland”, he assured.

Further, the Union Minister expressed hope to see the finished product in Nagaland very soon.

In his welcome remark, Tongpang Ozukum thanked the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on behalf of the State government for allotting the DHP project at Sematila, Dimapur.

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Transporters receiving threats through calls, SMS: DCCI

DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has expressed alarm over “certain elements” harassing the Dimapur-based transporters in the form of monetary demands and threats through mobile calls and SMSs. In a press release, DCCI president Akashe Zhimomi and DCCI grievances cell convenor Omega Yepthomi claimed that those elements come with their own lock and keys and shut down offices of the transporters if their demands were not entertained.

DCCI has reminded the transporters and business community members to immediately contact the police and DCCI in case of any such harassment or intimidation. DCCI has cautioned that it would henceforth not hesitate to file FIR (Cont’d on p-8) if such incident arose.

For revision of prices of hardware goods: Observing that following the removal check gates the prices of many essential commodities have come down in Dimapur except prices of hardware goods and products like cement and sand, the DCCI has urged the district administration to revise the rates of hardware products in the larger interest of the consumers.

DCCI stated that earlier, the hike in price of cement had to be initiated due to various taxations at check gates. DCCI said the hike in price greatly affected the cement market and the sale still remained at a slow pace as consumers were not willing to pay the existing rates of Rs. 490 to Rs. 500 per bag.

It stated that in states like West Bengal and Bihar, cement brands like Star and

Dalmia were being sold at around Rs. 400 per bag.

DCCI informed that Star cement imports clinker from its mother plant in Meghalaya to various grinding plants in Assam and Siliguri and then transported to West Bengal and Bihar where they were being sold at a lesser price (around Rs. 100 difference) than in Nagaland though the distance to Nagaland was much shorter. Besides, DCCI said Dalmia cement was manufactured at Lanka in Assam for distribution within the North East Region.

However, DCCI said the existing rate (retail price) of the same cement brands (Star and Dalmia) was Rs. 485 to Rs. 500 in Dimapur.

Whereas, other national cement brands (manufactured in the mainland) were reaching Dimapur at about Rs. 400 per bag, DCCI. (Cont’d on p-8)

GHIUU seeks govt’s intervention on eligibility criteria NLSF urges govt to lift NLTP Act Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): Expressing concern over the proposed change in Hindi teacher recruitment, wherein only those who passed at least Class 12 and hold Hindi diplomas would be eligible to apply, the Government Hindi Institute Unemployed Union (GHIUU) has sought the intervention of the state government to relax the eligibility criteria.

The union, which held a general meeting at Government Hindi Institute, Oriental Colony, here Saturday, discussed the agendas pertaining to the issue.

Speaking to Nagaland

GHIUU members who attended the general meeting held at government Hindi institute on Saturday. (NP)

Post, the union convenor Njio Semp stated that as per the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms, only class 12th pass with Hindi Diploma were eligible for undergraduate Hindi Teacher post, but it was only after 2018. However, he said that 10th pass

with Hindi Diploma was eligible until 2017.

GHIUU convenor said that last recruitment for primary teacher (Hindi) was carried out in 2014, and another advertisement published in 2020 has been put on hold for more than a year now.

In this regard, the union convenor said that in event an advertisement for Hindi primary teacher posts then the government should allow them to apply.

The union expressed hope that the government would not turn a deaf ear to the grievances of the diploma holders, who studied from the government Hindi institute Dimapur. “We have full confidence that the government will have a soft corner fir the Hindi diploma holders,” Semp said.

He said that the union was prepared to appeal to the responsible department and communicate their grievances at the earliest.

DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) has appealed to the state government to lift Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989, stating that it was a well known fact to all including the government that the Act since its inception was “a total failure with no remedy to set it right, thereby bleeding the State with hundreds of crore in revenue.”

N L S F ’s s t a t e m e n t comes days after School Education & SCERT advisor KT Sukhalu suggested lifting NLTP Act and the revenue generated could be used for development

of health care facilities and education sector.

While making it clear that it was no taking any sides, NLSF through its media and publicity cell lauded Sukhalu for speaking the truth concerning NLTP Act. Pointing out that the State of Assam has been enjoying the fruits of prohibition in Nagaland, NLSF reminded that state government that NLTP Act was rather drawing Nagaland backwards in many aspects instead of taking it forward.

Once lifted, it will not only be a great achievement of the present government, but also help the state generate its own revenue which

can be used in many developmental projects. This way, it said the state can also rely on its own in some areas, instead of pleading for assistance from the Central government.

Without delving into the details, NLSF said it was a well-known fact to all that prohibition has rather become “a major evil of our society”. It, therefore, said that the democratically elected government must look into the reality of the State and lift NLTP Act for the welfare of all at the earliest so that more damages that was yet to come in the form of Prohibition may be averted.

DEO, SMDC Salomi GHS reject RPP claim Nagas today need visionary leadership: Dr S.C. Jamir

KIPHIRE/DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): District Education Officer (DEO) Kiphire and School Management and Development Committee (SMDC) of Government High School (GHS) Salomi have rejected as “baseless” the claim of the Rising People’s Party (RPP) concerning the poor condition of GHS building at Solumi under Kiphire district.

In a press release, DEO Kiphire Deenabandhu Panda clarified that the school building of GHS Salomi, which was shown in the newspaper was the old building before new building came up. DEO Kiphire stated that

RPP’s claim was “baseless without ascertaining the fact.” DEO further certified that the building of primary section at GHS Salomi was constructed by Aspirational fund during 2020-21 which was funded by NEC and verified by engineer from NEC. DEO stated that the same building was inaugurated by NLA deputy speaker T Yangseo Sangtam on November 15, 2021.

DEO stated that another building was constructed

by RMSA for high school section in the year 2017-19 and inaugurated by then principal director on November 5, 2019.

DEO stated that the

school was running smoothly in those two buildings.

SMDC Salomi GHS: School Management and Development Committee (SMDC) of Government High School Salomi also clarified that the school building of GHS Salomi shown in the newspaper was the old building before new building came up.

In a press note, SMDC GHS Salomi chairman Rampratap Maurya and secretary P Sheamla stated that RPP claim was “totally baseless” and was published without ascertaining the fact. The committee stated that the school was running smoothly in the new school building.

DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): For mer governor and chief minister Dr.S.C.Jamir has stressed on the prime importance of visionary leadership among Nagas to take them out of their present morass created by social and political situations.

In a statement, Dr Jamir maintained that it was imperative “to restore the broken fabric of governance at all levels” by entrusting the most able and qualified people to man the various administration.

According to Dr.Jamir, Nagaland is cur rently wracked by a polity convulsed by divisions on tribal

lines and “self seeking elements trying to block a permanent political solution for the Nagas” on one hand and on the other, “ a government unmindful of people’s aspirations but busy only with self aggrandisement.”

Dr.Jamir identified the “elements”, who have systematically and insidiously subverted the “entire system of governance in the state to further their heinous and selfish designs.”

He said to make “matters worse, the ruling establishment has totally abdicated its constitutional authority and made itself puppets in the hands of outfits, underground bosses.”

Proper planning needed for suitable living: KD Vizo Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 25 (NPN): Stressing on the need to have proper planning for suitable living condition, principal secretary to chief minister, K.D. Vizo said it was imperative to engage the community to identify factors affecting them, and find out potential solutions as part of the Kohima Smart City project.

Speaking the 7th anniversary of Kohima Smart City Development Ltd ‘Smart City Mission’ held under the theme “Sabka Bharat, Nikharta Bharat” at capital cultural Hall here on Saturday, he said in

order to create a smart city, it was important to educate the public to be smart citizens besides using information and communication technologies extensively to increase operational efficiency “We should use information and communication technologies extensively to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public and improve both the quality of services and citizen welfare,” he said.

Vizo further said that incorporating unique culture and traditions into the developmental programs of Smart City initiative would give the people a better sense of

K.D. Vizo speaking at the programme. (NP)

identity and belongingness.

He said the two multiparking project that are in the process of completion, development of Khuochiezie local ground, installation of traffic lights, IT kiosks and CCTVs etc. would go a long way in

easing the living standards of the citizens in the capital town.

Vizo said the focus of Smart City Mission was on sustainable and inclusive development to create cities that work for its citizens-- liveable, sustainable and thriving and to offer multiple opportunities to its people to pursue their diverse interest.

He, therefore, urged the gathering to build the four pillars of the Smart City Mission-- social infrastructure, physical infrastructure, institutional infrastructure, including governance and economic infrastructure.

Vizo also stressed that

cleanliness, waste segregation measures, water supply, planning of green spaces and plantation around the city, community facilities and spaces that encourage social interaction, physical activity like jogging, walks, cycling etc. need to be planned and implemented across various zones in the city.

In a region like Nagaland, he said an efficient drainage system was extremely important as this would improve the hygiene of the city, reduce unpleasant odour, spread of diseases and ensure the structural integrity of the pavements and roads.

Dr.Jamir said in a democracy, it is the mandated government as the constitutional authority and also legitimate entity vested with mandate to exercise lawful authority for maintenance of law and order.

He said people of Nagaland were aghast at the fragmentation of both underground and overground organisations into multiple factions having divergent outlook and agenda.

According to Jamir, “there is no way to peace, peace is the way” as society gets bogged down in conflict adding, “the sooner we realise this the better for us.”

To create a new beginning, forgiveness was needed as it “is the fragrance of the violet released as the foot crushes it”. He called to let bygone be bygone and also total overhauling of the system of governance.

Dr Jamir also stressed on the need for peace and “a temple of tolerance” as there has been too many bloodshed, rendering many children as orphans and parents having lost sons and daughters, in the struggle for a separate homeland.

He asked if Nagas claim to belong to the same family, then “why should we quarrel among ourselves?”

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Union Agri minister to arrive state today

DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomarm would Nagaland on a two-day visit on June 26, 2022.

According to Dimapur DPRO, this was disclosed by APC Nagaland, Y Kikheto Sema, during a coordination meeting held at NSAMB conference hall on Saturday.

On the first day, the Union Minister would visit CIH campus and also inaugurate Farmers’ Exhibition cum Workshop. He would also visit National Research Centre for Mithun (Cont’d on p-8) (ICAR) and Pineapple farm

at Molvom Village under MOVCD- NER. Cultural and musical evening with dinner in honour of the Union Minister will be organised at Niathu conference Hall in the evening.

On the June 27, the Union Minister would visit Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency, Nagaland Honey and Bee keeping Mission, where he would inaugurate the Honey Laboratory.

Before leaving for Delhi, Tomar would visit Organic AC Market, North East Agri Expo and attend the official function at Angh House, Agri Expo.

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KWO Dimapur celebrates silver jubilee

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DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): Kevijau Women Organisation (KWO) Dimapur celebrated its silver jubilee at Kevijau council hall on the theme “Women for Change”, here, on Saturday.

Speaking at the programme, as special guest, Nagaland floor tiles, Kevijau village, managing director, Nibu Nagi said the colony during his childhood, was a paddy field however, he said the area today, was like a dream.

Encouraging the people to remain united, he said that the unity was reflected through contributions from colony members such as beautification of the colony.

In terms of economy,

Nibu Nagi speaking at the programme on Saturday. (NP)

Nagi opined that it was high time for Nagas to “start working and earning for a sustainable life” rather than seeking government jobs.

He also encouraged the people to learn to save money and to spend it as per

their income.

Pointing out that the economy of the state reflected the society, he encouraged all to work hard, stay dedicated and learn to contribute towards the society.

Speaking on the theme as guest of honour, district tuberculosis officer (DTO) Peren, Dr. Supongmenla Walling focused on “PDCA” which is “Plan, Do, Check and Act”.

Short speeches were also delivered by Kevijau Colony Council chairman, Nokchi Jamir who informed that the colony comprised of 1,400 households with a population of around 5,000.

Meanwhile, first KWO president, Krulhoubino Angami delivered a short speech, blessing and dedication prayer for KWO was offered by Kevijau Baptist Church, women chairman Kesovonuo while bible reading and invocation were offered by Nagamese Baptist Church, Kevijau pastor

Lanuakum Ozukum.

Highlights of the programme included a minute of silence remembering the departed souls, special song was presented by Angami Kevijau Baptist Church in-charge Seyievino and Zevinino and releasing of jubilee souvenir by special guest.

The programme was chaired by KWO general secretary Alem Amenla Jamir and welcome address was delivered by KWO president R Atula Pongen.

Later, gratitude and appreciation were delivered by KWO executive member T Atula Jamir and thanksgiving prayer was offered by Mizpah Prayer Home, Signal Basti, Dimapur, counsellor Ningreishang Shimray.

Inter-school spell bee competition conducted in Dimapur

Winners of the competition along with members of Dorians Society Dimapur. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUNE 25 (NPN): Dorians Society, Dimapur organised its first district level inter-school Spell Bee competition at DBIDL Building, Don

Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS), here, on Saturday.

A total of 26 schools under Dimapur district with two participants from each school took part in the competition.

In the competition, C Tekalong Lusang from Liz Woodland School bagged the first prize while Md Marzaqur Rahman from Christian Higher Secondary School and Manchem Chang from St. Mary’s

Campus awareness prog on ‘livestock personal health’ DIMAPUR: ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Centre on Pig, Nagaland Centre, Department of Livestock Production & Management (LPM), School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development (SASRD), NU organised a campus awareness programme on “livestock personal health & hygiene” at the department of LPM, S A S R D, M e d z i p h e m a campus on June 23.

During the programme, associate professor, Dr M Catherine Rutsa spoke on the importance of awareness for health and protection of livestock.

Dr Rutsa informed that the annual programme was conducted to strengthen bio-security in the farm, safety at home and preventing zoonotic diseases.

On “cleanliness is next to Godliness”, Dr Rutsa encouraged the need for personal hygiene to keep away the diseases and urged upon the gathering on proper disposal of human waste and judicious use of detergents near the animals.

Preparations and use of ear buds, antiseptic and disinfectants such as boric acid, potassium permanganate, washing soda, etc, were also highlighted.

Meanwhile, research associate ICAR-Mega Seed Project on pig, Nagaland

Centre, Jharnapani, R. Talimoa Mollier, who spoke on “first aid and livestock farm sanitation”, stressed on the need to maintain a First Aid box with necessary medicines and briefed on the method of arresting bleeding and wound dressing in case of injury.

He said regular cleaning and disposal of the farm was a need and highlighted zoonotic diseases including—rabies, anthrax, brucellosis, parasitic infections, etc.

Mollier also recommended the use of apron, face musk, rubber gloves, gum boot and sanitiser.

The programme was chaired by associate professor & in-charge, ICARAll India Coordinated Research Centre on Pig, Nagaland Centre, Dept. LPM, Dr. M. Catherine Rutsa, exhortations were given by HoD, professor Nizamuddin department of LPM, NU-SASRD, Medziphema campus and associate professor, Dr. Razouneinuo Zuyie.

Higher Secondary School bagged the second and third prizes respectively.

Judges for the competition were assistant professor, Livingstone Foundation International, Imolangla Pongen, teacher, Hope Academy, Toshijungla Lemtur and former journalist, Yupangnenla Longkumer while pronouncers for the event were Parinita Debnath and Chumchano.

Earlier, convener, Spell Bee organising committee, Dorians Society Dimapur, Imti Longchar proposed vote of thanks.

The first, second and third runner-up were awarded with cash prizes of Rs. 5000, Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2000 respectively along with certificates, while the participants received certificates.

Watsu Mungdang conducts programme on ‘women safety’ DIMAPUR: Watsu Mungdang comprising of all the units (Telen), conducted a sensitisation programme on “women safety” on June 24 for database collection of all working and nonworking Ao women residing outside Nagaland.

In a press release, Watsu Mungdang informed that all its units from every town and village were assigned to maintain proper record of all females travelling outside the state for studies or jobs pursuits.

At the programme, advocate Mapujungla spoke on “legal rights of women”, Watsu Mungdang president, T Arenla Longkumer

One of the speakers exhorting the Ao women at the programme.

spoke on “women’s safety”, president, Asola Ozukum followed by short speeches and assistant general secrefrom Watsu Mungdang vice tary, Moatola.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

19-06-2022 We, the bereaved family of Late Dzieseviü Khrabvü, express our heartfelt gratitude to the individuals, families, churches, villages, organizations, doctors, nurses and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and in fervent prayers during her prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved mother.

We sincerely apologize our inability to address each and every individual personally, but it is our humble prayers that Almighty God bless everyone of you abundantly!

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In LovIng MeMory of our beLoved Mother and grandMother

W E R E M E M B E R YO U

Late A. IMNASUNGKUM LONGKUMER

“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. We cried endlessly when you passed on, but we Promise, we won’t let the tears mar the Smiles and Prayers that you’ve given us when you where Alive! We know you are listening from above!”.

We convey our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported and comforted us in prayers and in kind, SenLano huMtSoe all through the illness and demise of 27.05.1938 – 14.06.2022 our Beloved Mother.

May the Lord our God continue to bless and keep you all in His Grace always.

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Loving, Children and Grandchildren.

04/12/1979 – 26/06/2012

It’s been ten years since you left us to be with the Lord. While we know nothing can alleviate the loss, we do want you to know that you are forever in our thoughts. You were a wonderful and loving soul who we were blessed to have known. May God keep you safe in His arms till we meet again.

“To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die.” k-1414/22

Loving family members

Police retrieve unidentified body

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police on June 24 recovered one unidentified dead body of a male (50-55 years approx.) from Tenyiphe 1 “C” Khel Chumukedima.

According to police PRO, on completion of all legal formalities, the body was shifted to Dimapur District Hospital morgue for PM examination. Deceased was wearing white vest, grey long pant and was 4.9 feet in height. Claimant(s) of the deceased have been requested to contact officer-in-charge, Chumukedima at 7085065161.

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Rothihu Tetseo flagging off the rally in Dimapur on Police personnel and officers at the rally in Longleng Saturday. (NP) district. (DIPR)

Tetseo also acknowledged Rotary Club Dimapur for sponsoring certificates to all the women participants.

He said various activities such as painting competition were also conducted in the police station to commemorate the day.

Meanwhile, deputy commissioner of police (HQ), Dr. Mhalo Ezung while highlighting the importance of the day said this year’s theme addressed transnational drug challenges stemming from situations of crisis.

DCP said the synthetic drug crisis also required nimble and adaptable solutions and through this campaign, he challenged everyone to give efforts in tackling drug challenges

in all possible ways they could.

Around 100 police personnel participated in the foot rally while around 45 women participated in the two-wheelers rally.

The all women two wheeler’s rally started from CP’s office Dimapur, proceeded towards Chümoukedima and ended at CP’s office Dimapur.

The foot rally also began from CP’s office, proceeded towards City Tower culminated at CP’s office.

The participants held placards that read, “say no to drugs” “only goofies, do drugs” and “international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking”.

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Book on mental illness launched in Dimapur

DHS Longleng organises cataract eye surgery camp

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Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): Commemorating the “International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” on the theme, “Addressing Drug challenges in Health and Humanitarian crisis”, Dimapur and Longleng police on Saturday organised rallies to create awareness among the public, on drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Drug abuse has improved with awareness: CP Dimapur With ample awareness on drug abuse among the public, commissioner of police (CP) Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo said the drug abuse situation has improved and asked all to continue fighting against it

Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu along with Kevito Kera at the launching programme. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUN 25 (NPN): A memoir titled “Brain through the meat grinder” written by social activist Kevitho Kera was launched by Nagaland University, department of English professor, Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu, here, on Saturday.

Speaking at the programme, Dzuvichu ex-

pressed hope that the 43 pages book divided into 10 chapters will be a very important guide for the parents.

Calling on the parents not live their own dreams through the lives of their children, she said that mental illness was not a new issue for Nagas, but that they were yet to learn on how to deal with it.

While prayers are

with positive attitude. He was speaking at the flag off programme of all-women two wheelers and foot rally.

Tetseo said that eradication may not be hundred percent but was not less either. He added that last year, the department made huge seizure and that many activities were carried out along with law and order duty.

Flagging off the rally, CP in his short speech said that the main purpose of organising the rally was to raise awareness among the people. He urged upon the participants to “reaffirm themselves”, particularly in the police community so that they do not become a liability and a problem to the society but become the first to spread awareness.

needed, she said the behaviour of family members also mattered and that there was no shame in seeking medical help.

Referring to it as a “school boy’s account of the journey of mental issue”, 39-year-old Kera said he wanted to do his part in representing all those suffering from mental illness by creating awareness and loving environment for them.

He said he did not want people to sympathise with those suffering from mental illness but to empathise with them.

In this regard, he thanked his family members for being his pillar of support when he was at his lowest.

He also read out excerpts narrating his hallucinations of being attacked and his attempt to commit suicide.

Earlier, in the publishers note, proprietor of PenThrill Publication House, Vishu Rita Krocha said she knew Kera for over a decade and she would never really have known how he suffered

Kisan Mela, farmers’-scientist interaction held in Wokha

DC Wokha Ajit Kumar Ranjan inspecting one of the stalls at the mela on June 23.

DIMAPUR: ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Wokha organised “Kisan Melacum-farmer’s-scientist interaction” under “Jal Shakti Abhiyan” and “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” on the theme “catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls” on June 23, at the KVK campus.

In a press release, ICAR KVK Wokha informed that during the programme, special guest of the programme, deputy commissioner (DC) Wokha, Ajit Kumar Ranjan lauded the works of the departments and farmers in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. He asked them to strive for a sustainable agriculture. Theme speaker, K Y M C

Water Resources department Wokha, executive engineer, Er. S. Benrio Kithan spoke on the importance of harvesting water and encouraged the participants for saving and harvesting water.

Meanwhile, senior scientist and head i/c KVK Wokha, Dr. Moa delivered welcome address and gave a brief report on mandates, objectives and activities carried out by KVK. Short speeches were also delivered by heads and representatives of the various departments.

The programme was attended by district agriculture officer, district sericulture officer, Lead Bank manager, officials from departments

of Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Fishery, Forest, Veterinary, Soil and Water Conservation.

Around 186 farmers participated in the programme, where exhibition stalls were set up by KVK, ATMA, department of Sericulture, department of Soil and Water Conservation and five Self Help Groups (SGHs). The programme was chaired by ACTO, KVK Wokha, Dr. Bendangla Imsong who also proposed vote of thanks.

Later, inputs including—farm implements, Jalkhunds, vermibeds, poultry chicks, fish fingerlings and kharif seeds were distributed to the farmers.

for years if not for the book.

“It takes immense courage to open up and talk about personal struggles”, she said.

Pointing out that mental health was one of the most pressing issues currently facing in the healthcare industry, Krocha said many people were living with mental health conditions without getting the care that they required and deserved.

“The fulfillment in publishing this book is that it addresses this very important issue and I reckon it’s even more special because it’s about lived experiences of somebody from our own land, who knows what it’s exactly like to go through something like this,” she said.

The programme was chaired by Vimhaseno Neikha, invocation was offered by Rev. Vilodi Sakhrie and special number was presented by Vizho Thakro.

The book will be available at book stores in Nagaland and can be bought online at ilandlo.com.

Training on IPM for farmers held in Niuland

DIMAPUR: The department of Agriculture, conducted a training programme on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at Hovishe village on June 22.

In a press release, office of the sub-divisional agriculture officer (SDAO) informed that in his keynote address, SDAO Niuland, L. Kivika Chophi highlighted the main purpose of the training programme.

He encouraged the farmers to take up farming activity sincerely in order to achieve better output and asked them to sincerely and actively participate in the training programme to gain maximum benefit.

The technical session was conducted by agriculture officer, Obed Chisho and agriculture inspector, Imkongyanger, where various topics including— identification of pest and defenders, management of rice leaf folder and management of fall army worm in maize were covered in detail.

Altogether, 25 farmers participated in the training programme.

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS) Longleng organised a “free cataract surgery eye camp”, sponsored

by National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment Nagaland at District Hospital, Longleng form June 20-24.

District media officer, K Mongsen Phom informed that the team comprised of senior eye specialist, District Hospital Tuensang, Dr. Imnapokim, junior eye specialist IMDH Mokokchung, Dr. Renjano, staff nurse, IMDH Mokokchung, Medemnochetla, ANM IMDH Mokokchung, Temjenkala, civil attendant IMDH Mokokchung, Takunaro, ophthalmic assistant NPCB &VI directorate, Lechu Iralu and ophthalmic assistant CHC Longkhim, I. Tochi Imlong.

Altogether, 39 patients availed the free cataract eye surgery, while some of the other patients received minor eye surgery at the five-day camp.

ised a rally from Hukphang junction to Lempong junction on Saturday.

According to a DIPR report, the additional superintendent of police and vice president of PSC, while addressing the gathering at Lempong junction appealed to the government agencies, civil societies, stakeholders and public of Longleng district to extend their cooperation to the campaign against illicit drugs and alcohol.

He also asked them to share valuable inputs and information to protect the people from the menace of alcohol and illicit drugs.

The objective of the rally was to create mass awareness on fighting against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the district.

Over the years, the police force Longleng have been battling against alcohol and illicit drug trafficking by conducting regular frisking and checking in the district.

During these checking, contraband consignments such as alcohol, suspected brown sugar, heroine, etc, were seized and accused persons were arrested under relevant sections of the laws, DIPR report informed.

It may be mentioned that the district’s police will also conduct outreach programme at Churches on June 26, as part of the campaign.

3 Workshop on ‘childhood tuberculosis training’

Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi speaking at the programme.

DIMAPUR: Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)—Nagaland branch and National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) under Central TB Division (CTD), ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) jointly conducted a workshop on “Childhood Tuberculosis Training” at Zion hospital and research centre Dimapur, on June 24.

According to a press release, guest of honour, principal director (PD), H&FW, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi stressed on the need to focus on TB associated with HIV and to focus on Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).

Meanwhile, observer from Nagaland Medical Council (NMC), chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur, Dr. Moatemjen spoke on the burden of TB

in the state and exhorted the doctors.

Further, NTEP workshop coordinator and treasurer IAP Nagaland, Dr. Akumtoshi spoke on diagnostic approach of TB in children.

Other speakers included—consultant paediatrician, Dr. Zubenthung Kithan from Faith hospital, consultant paediatrician, Dr. Wonashi from CIHSR, Dr. Deepak Jain, and DTO, Dr. Benchilo who covered topics on—approach to treatment and case scenarios in tuberculosis, importance of case reporting and explained different incentives provided by the government.

Later, general secretary, IAP Nagaland and consultant at Dimapur district hospital, Dr. Wapang Imchen proposed vote of thanks.

BJP Nagaland observed “Dark Days of Emergency” on Saturday, at BJP district office, Dimapur with state vice president, Basu Damani, general secretary (Org) incharge of Nagaland & Manipur, Abhay Giri and a host of other state party leaders.

The department of Land Records & Survey imparted basic training on land survey and related matters to the NCS (probationers) of 2021 batch who were attached to the department from May 30, 2022 to June 4, 2022.

DABA holds prayer All Nagaland Adhoc programme for Nagaland group convenes meeting DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Adhoc Group 4th ROP (ANAG), School Education, has informed all concerned that the appointee of 2013-2019 (ANAG), comprising of GT, DT, CI, PET, PT, KI and grade 4 will hold a meeting on June 29, 1 pm in the Town Hall,

Dimapur.

All concerned members have been asked to bring a photocopy of their appointment order.

Further, All Nagaland Adhoc Group informed that it would not be held responsible “for those who fail to attend the meeting.”

Church workers and believers kneeling in prayer on Saturday morning.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) held a prayer programme seeking “God’s forgiveness, healing and blessings for the people of Nagaland”, on Saturday, at DABA, Duncan Fellowship premises.

In a press release, Dimapur Area Ao Baptist Churches Pastors’ Fellowship (DAABCPF) president, pastor Temsu Jamir said that the prayer programme was initiated by ABAM executive secretary,

Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener “when God gave him a vision to go to open places and pray for our land and people.”

At the programme, church workers were reminded of the privilege of serving in a church and were encouraged to humble themselves and serve with full dedication.

The programme was attended by all the church workers from Ao churches under Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts.

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Assam flood: Silchar submerged for sixth day

by Nagaon (5,08,475), Kamrup (4,01,512) and Dhubri (3,99,945), according to the ASDMA bulletin.

The deluge has hit 93 revenue circles and 3,510 villages, while 2,65,788 people have taken shelter in 717 relief camps, it said.

Relief materials were distributed from 409 delivery points among the flood-affected people, who

have not taken shelter in the camps.

Altogether, 312 houses were damaged during the last 24 hours, the ASDMA said.

Large-scale erosion was also reported from several places, including Baksa, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dibrugarh, Darrang, Golaghat, Hailakandi and Kamrup, it added.

Vehicle crashes into flood relief camp in Assam; 1 killed MORIGAON, JUN 25 (PTI): One person was killed,

IAF personnel distribute relief material at a flood-affected area in the northeast region. (PTI) and six others were injured when a vehicle crashed into a

GUWAHATI, JUN 25 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday with the death count rising to 118 and Silchar town in Cachar district submerged for the sixth straight day, officials said.

Ten more people have died in the past 24 hours -- two each from Barpeta, Dhubri, Karimganj and Udalguri districts and one death each from Cachar and Morigaon -- due to floods and landslides.

The total population affected by the floods declined to 33.03 lakh in 28 districts as against the previous day’s figure of 45.34 lakh in 30 districts, a bulletin issued by the Assam State Management Disaster Authority

(ASDMA) said.

The situation improved marginally in some districts, as rivers showed a receding trend though the Brahmaputra at Dhubri and Kopili in Nagaon were flowing above the danger mark, the officials said.

The Cachar district administration is engaged in rescue operations in Silchar to evacuate marooned people to safety, with priority on shifting ailing persons to hospital, Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli said.

Packets with food, drinking water bottles and other essentials are being airdropped in the town by Indian Air Force helicopters, and this will continue till the situation improves, she said.

Two scribes arrested for being members of UNLF

Correspondent

IMPHAL, JUN 25: All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) on Saturday suspended two of its members, including its former president, barely a day after the police arrested them on charges of being members of an armed rebel group.

The police who arrested them alleged that they were active members of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) working under command of its publicity director Shakhen, presently based in Myanmar.

Police commandos in Manipur Bishnupur district on Friday arrested former AMWJU president Bijoy Kakchingtabam (54) and sitting standing committee member of AMWJU Leimapokpam Shanjitkumar Singh (41) on Friday after they were alleged to be members of the UNLF, a rebel group resorting to armed struggle to regain Manipur’s lost sovereignty. Bijoy who is working as associate editor of Poknapham, a local daily was the president of the

AMWJU in the previous term and he had lost the election in 2021.

Shanjitkumar is a reporter in the Eikhoigi Panthung, a monthly Manipuri journal and is the sitting member of the standing committee of the AMWJU. They were arrested while trying to recruit cadres for the outfit and send them to Myanmar in Bishnupur area. The operation to nab them was launched acting on an input from Sister Agency and NIA, the police said. The police have taken them into their custody for seven days after they were produced in a local court on Friday.

Acting on the police’s allegation, AMWJU today suspended the duo from being members of the scribes’ body for a year, alleging that their activities lowered the “dignity of journalism profession in general and AMWJU in particular”.

They will lose all the rights and privileges of being members of the AMWJU during the period of suspension, an office memorandum of the AMWJU said.

Two drones have also been deployed in Silchar for carrying out flood inundation mapping as well as to provide relief materials to the affected people.

Eight NDRF teams comprising 207 personnel from Itanagar and Bhubaneswar, along with an Army unit with 120 personnel and nine boats from Dimapur have been stationed in Silchar.

Nearly three lakh people are under distress in Silchar with an acute shortage of food, clean drinking water and medicines, the officials said.

The worst flood-affected districts in the state are Barpeta with 8,76,842 people in discomfort followed

NIA conducts searches in Mizoram

AIZAWL, JUN 25 (PTI): The NIA has conducted searches in Aizawl, Champai and Kolasib districts of Mizoram in connection with the seizure of a huge quantity of explosives, along with Indian and Myanmarese currency, meant for a Myanmar-based outfit.

The searches were conducted at five locations in Aizawl, Champai and Kolasib districts on Friday, a National Investigation Agency (NIA) spokesperson said.

The case relates to the recovery of 2,421.12 kg explosives, including 1,000 detonators and 4,500 metres of detonating fuse, and Indian and Myanmarese currency from a vehicle in Zawnling area under the Tipa police station, the NIA said.

This consignment was meant for Myanmar-based outfit Chin National Front (CNF), who are in the process of accumulating arms and ammunition to resist the government of Myanmar, the spokesperson said.

flood relief camp erected in Morigaon district, an official said on Saturday.

The accident took place near Dharamtul Vishnu temple on National Highway 37.

“Our preliminary investigation suggests that the driver of the vehicle was in an inebriated state during the accident on Friday. He has already been arrested.

“We made arrangements for sending the injured to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital last night itself. The government will bear their medical expenses,” Morigaon deputy commissioner PR Gharphalia said after visiting the accident site.

The aggrieved residents of the camp asked the police personnel as to how vehicles were allowed to move on that particular stretch of the National Highway when it was being used for sheltering the flood-affected population.

Gharphalia said there is a standing order for sealing off roads that are used for camps for the affected people.

“This particular stretch may have been left open for some reason. I have now ordered for its sealing off. Traffic will move through one part of the highway only,” the official added. Morigaon is among the worst flood-hit districts, with one person killed and over 94,000 people in four revenue circles, and 282 villages still reeling under water.

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam politics. .

“Modi ji said that Lok Sabha seat-wise North East is not so important. It is not vital for electoral politics, but for the development of the country, the progress of North East is essential. For taking North East to the top level of development, he wanted us not to leave the region and continue working here,” the CM said.

Sarma’s name was suggested by the BJP state election committee for the Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2019.

Launching the book, ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ which chronicles Modi’s journey from a Gujarat chief minister to the country’s prime minister, Sarma said that the Northeastern region holds a spe-

cial place for him.

“It was just yesterday that Karnataka Chief Minister (Basavraj) Bommai told me that Modi ji was enquiring from him about students from the North East during a programme at a university in Bengaluru a few days back.

“Modi ji did not ask about students from Uttar Pradesh or Gujarat. But his concern was for students from here. That is his level of attachment for the region,” Sarma said. He requested the publisher of the book, which contains articles by eminent personalities who have worked with or known Modi closely, to translate it into Assamese for its wider reach in the state.

Later, in a series of Tweets, Sarma said, “Modi ji has made significant contribution to the rise of BJP. In 2013, BJP had 4 CMs of its own & 1 CM of NDA alliance. Today, BJP has 12 CMs on its own & 6 CMs of allied parties. It offers a yardstick of how Modi ji’s leadership has expanded BJP’s social & geographical landscape.”

S H I L LO N G, J U N 2 5 (PTI): Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to ascertain whether the license issued for mining of limestone as a minor mineral is being misused to export the mineral.

The HC observed that a license for mining limestone as a minor mineral may only be issued if the end use of the product is as a building material.

“The state’s affidavit should deal with aspects of the matter upon ascertaining whether any license issued to any person for mining limestone as a minor mineral is being misused by exporting the mining mineral to any country,” a division bench said in an order on Thursday while hearing a PIL. The Court also directed that the state should ensure that the reasonable questions put to the appropriate department under the Act of 2005 are dealt with in accordance with law.

The petitioner produced before the court a challan used by miners and exporters as a license to export the limestone outside the country. The challan clearly mentions that limestone is being mined and traded as a minor mineral.

Govt allocates adequate fund for waste management in Arunachal: Mossang I TA NAG A R , J U N 2 5 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh government has released an amount of Rs 15 crore for procurement of sanitation vehicles and for hiring additional manpower for Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) and Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), Town Planning, Urban Development and Housing Minister Kamlung Mossang said on Saturday.

Out of the amount, as many as 30 vehicles including dumper trucks, tractors, JCB loaders and refuse compactors were procured for IMC and PMC, the minister said after flagging off 17 numbers of dumpers for DUDAs of Yachuli, Sangram, Chayangtajo, Kay-

Before 2019 LS polls, PM asked me to remain in Assam politics: Himanta GUWAHATI, JUN 25 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to concentrate on state politics for the sake of development of the entire North-eastern region.

The state BJP had suggested that Sarma, then a Cabinet minister in Assam, contest the 2019 Lok Sabha polls but Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah dissuaded him, he said.

At that time, the chief minister was Sarbananda Sonowal. After the 2021 Assembly election, Sarma became the CM and Sonowal was elected to the Rajya Sabha and later made a Union minister. Launching a book on Modi, Sarma said, “It was the time for ticket distribution for the Lok Sabha elections (of 2019). Our state committee suggested that I contest the polls.” That night, Sarma said, he conferred privately with Modi and Shah during which the prime minister asked him to continue in

Verify limestone mining licence: M’laya HC to govt

Kamlung Mossang

ing, Bordumsa, Kanubari, Halyuliang, Tato, Lemmi, Rupa, Kalaktang, Ruksin, Mechuka, Kharsang, Namsai, Miao and Raga.

“Order has also been placed for procurement of one truck mounted with swe e p i n g m a c h i n e f o r sweeping the main roads under IMC from the allocated fund,” the minister disclosed.

ASF further spreads in Manipur’s valley district Correspondent IMPHAL, JUN 25: African Swine Fever (ASF) virus has in recent days has spread to a another district of Manipur.

The virus which was first reported in the hill district of Kamjong has now infected a pig farm in Kakching district, a valley district. Kamjong is a hill district on the east of Imphal bordering Myanmar, while Kakching is one of the valley districts on the south of the state capital.

The spread of the virus was reported in Kamjong district in the first week of June when as many as 80 pigs in Sinakeithei village of the district died. Authorities of the state veterinary and animal husbandry confirmed the outbreak of the disease in a private pig breeding farm in Hiyanglam village of the district.

Following the development, the Kakching district administration on Saturday ordered containment measures to prevent further spread of the animal disease in the area. The district administration has also banned sale of pigs, pork and pig feed in Hiyanglam village under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animal Act 2009.The order of the district administra-

In The CourT of DIsTrICT & sessIons JuDge Wokha : nagalanD noTICe

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Wonimo Lotha has been applied by Shri Noyingthung Khuvung, Legal Guardian of Nrithung Lotha, R/o Wokha, Nagaland for possession of : 1. SBI A/c No. 11766560448 2. P.P.O. No. 112125323 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 22.7.2022.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day, the 21.6.2022.

District & sessions Judge Wokha : nagaland DP-3082/22

AffidAvit

Regd. No. 792/22 Date 25/06/2022 I, Shri. Katoho H. Jimo, aged about 47 years, S/o. Shri. I. Hetoi Jimo, resident of Sukomi Village, Zunheboto, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That my name has been entered and recorded as “Katoho H. Zhimo” in my Diploma in Engineering Mark sheet, whereas my actual/correct name as used in other official documents and records including my HSLC Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Birth Certificate is “Katoho H. Jimo”.

3. That the above mentioned names “Katoho H. Jimo” and “Katoho H. Zhimo” are the names of one and same person i.e. myself, which is true to my knowledge.

4. That from today I indent to use my correct official name i.e. Katoho H. Jimo for all official purposes.

5. That I am swearing this affidavit to declare that the above mentioned names “Katoho H. Jimo" and “Katoho H. Zhimo" are the names of one and same person i.e. myself and to produce the same before the competent authority as a piece of documentary evidence.

6. That the above statements made in paragraphs 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEpoNENT Sworn before me on this 25th day of June 2022.

NotAry Public DP-3083/22

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

S/C. NO. 61/22

noTICe InvITIng ClaIms/obJeCTIons of oTher ClaImanTs(s) for Issue of suCCessIon CerTIfICaTe unDer parT-1 of InDIan suCCessIon aCT 1925

Regd. No. 191

NO: ED/AEI-25/2021

tion also notified the Pig Breeding Farm as “Control Areas” while imposing the ban on sale of pig, pork, pig feed and related items in the village.

Further, the area falling within one km from the epicenter of the disease has been declared as “infected zone” and any areas falling within nine km radius from the epicenter is declared as “surveillance zone” for taking up control and containment procedures.

Anyone found violating any of the containment measures will be deemed punishable under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animal Act 2009, the order warned.

The further spread of ASF in Kakching district was at a time when the Manipur Progressive Piggery Farmers’ Association raised concerns over the measures to prevent the spread of the infection taken up by the authorities and illegal livestock trade.

According to the World Organization for Animal Health, ASF is an extremely contagious viral disease affecting wild and domestic pigs. It swiftly crosses national borders, spreading through live or dead bodies and even through packaged pork products.

Kohima, the, 21st June 2022

NOTIFICATION ON NATIONAL AWARDS FOR TEACHERS

It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that the ‘National Awards For Teachers’ web portal for online self-nomination by teachers, http://nationalawardstoteachers.education.gov.in is open from 01/06/2022 and the last date for submission of self-nomination by eligible teachers is 30/06/2022.

Conditions of Eligibility of Teachers for consideration for the Awards: School Teachers and Heads of Schools working in recognized Primary/Middle/High/Higher Secondary Schools under the following categories: a. Schools run by State Govt./UTs Administration, schools run by local bodies, schools aided by State Govt. and UT Administration. b. Central Govt. Schools i.e. Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), Sainik Schools run by Ministry of Defence (MoD), Schools run by Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES) and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) run by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. c. Schools affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (other than those at (a) and (b) above) d. Schools affiliated to Council for Indian Schools Certificate Examination (CISCE) (Other than those at (a), (b) and (c) above).

Note: i. Retired teachers are not eligible for the award but those teachers who have served a part of the calendar year (at least for four months i.e. upto 30th April in the year to which National Awards relate) may be considered if they fulfil all other conditions. ii. Educational Administrators, Inspectors of Education, and Staff of Training Institutes are not eligible for these awards. iii. Teacher/Headmaster should not have indulged in tuitions. iv. Only Regular Teachers and Heads of Schools are eligible. v. Contractual Teachers and Shiksha Mitras are not eligible.

Teachers who have contributed for the improvement of quality of education through their commitment and industry and also enriched the lives of their students are encouraged to submit self-nominations before the prescribed last date of submission. Further details may be obtained from the web portal mentioned above.

(THAVASEELAN K) IAS Principal Director DC-555/22

dEclArAtioN

Dt. 22/6/2022

I, Smti. M Kiulongla Yimchunger, D/o Mure, resident of Kuthur Village Shamator District do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my name is wrongly entered as Kiulongla, M Kiulongla and M. Kuilongla Yim in some of my documents which confused the authorities.

3. That my actual name documented is M Kiulongla Yimchunger.

4. That my date of birth has been wrongly entered as 06/02/1984 instead of 06/02/1990.

5. That my father's name has wrongly appeared as Ramji instead of Mure.

6. That, henceforth I shall be known only by the name M Kiulongla Yimchunger, my father name as Mure and my date of birth as 06/02/1990 for all official and personal purpose.

7. That the above statements made from para 1 to 6 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing whatsoever has been concealed therein.

Solemnly declared this affidavit with the best of my knowledge and belief on this day the 22nd of June 2022.

DEpoNENT Solemnly affirm and declare by the deponent before me on this day, the 22nd of June 2022.

NotAry Public DP-3085/22

AffidAvit

Regd. No. 38/22 Date 24/06/2022 I, Mr. EHui PAME, aged about 47 years old, son of Late Mr. HEuluMbE PAME, permanent resident of Ngam Village, district peren, state Nagaland and presently residing at H.No: 273, United North Block-Naga Colony, Burma Camp, district Dimapur, state Nagaland, do hereby state and affirm on oath as below.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India hailing from the Zeliang Naga tribe.

2. That my official name is EHui PAME and my late father’s official name is HEuluMbE PAME. 3. That due to inadvertence my name has been entered and recorded in all of my educational qualification certificates as EHuibo ZEliANg and my late father’s name as Late Mr. HEuluMbo, however, in all my official documents, including bank passbook, service book, as well as in my Aadhar Card bearing No: 7655 3047 0844 my correct official name, that is EHui PAME and my late father’s correct official name HEuluMbE PAME have been entered and recorded.

4. That this affidavit is being sworn in to state the name EHui PAME and EHuibo ZEliANg are one and the same person denoting me and HEuluMbE PAME and HEuluMbo are one and the same person denoting my late father and henceforth, I shall be known as EHui PAME son of HEuluMbE PAME and that the name EHui PAME shall be used for all kinds of transaction and for all purposes.

5. That I verify the statements in above mentioned paragraphs as true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEpoNENT The deponent solemnly sworn and declared before me on this 24th day of June’ 2022.

NotAry Public DP-3076/22

Shiv Sainiks on rampage in Maharashtra

PUNE, JUN 25 (PTI): Vandalism were reported in various parts of Maharashtra as the Sena versus Sena battle spilled onto the streets calling for the state police to beef security measures.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Tanaji Sawant’s office vandalized: Shiv Sena workers on Saturday vandalised an office of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Tanaji Sawant, who is currently camping with other dissidents led

by Eknath Shinde in Guwahati.

A group of Sena workers barged into the office of Bhairavnath Sugar Works, which belongs to Sawant, and damaged the office located in Katraj area in the morning, party corporator Vishal Dhanawade, who was part of the action, said.

“The ransacking of Sawant’s office is just the beginning and the offices of every traitor (rebel MLA) will be destroyed in the coming days,” he said.

Sawant re presents Paranda assembly constituency in Osmanabad district.

Talking about the incident, DCP Sagar Patil said, “Sawant’s sugar factory office was attacked between

Office of MLA Tanaji Sawant vandalized by Shivsena workers in Balaji nagar.

10.30 am and 11 am. We are registering a case in this connection and instructions to take further action have been given to the local police officials.”

Majority of Shiv Sena MLAs have shifted their loyalty to Eknath Shinde and are camping in Guwahati, plunging the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who heads the Sena, into a crisis.

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went viral on social media on Saturday showed some people damaging the board outside the office of Shrikant Shinde, Lok Sabha MP from Kalyan in Thane district and son of Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde.

It showed some people throwing stones at the Ulhasnagar office of Shrikant Shinde and they can also be heard raising pro-Uddhav Thackeray slogans.

In the video, four policemen can be seen chasing away the group, comprising eight to ten persons.

Police are at the site and a probe was on, officials said.

Shiv Sena workers agitate in against rebel MLAs in Osmanabad: Shiv Sena workers staged a protest against the party’s rebel MLAs Tanaji Sawant and Dnyanraj Chougule in Maharashtra’s Osmanabad city on Saturday, an official said.

Majority of Shiv Sena MLAs have shifted their loyalty to Minister Eknath Shinde and are camping in Guwahati, putting the

Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Chief Minister and party president Uddhav Thackeray, in turmoil.

The Sena’s group leader in Osmanabad Nagar Parishad Somnath Gurav said, “Sawant and Chougule have joined Eknath Shinde’s faction. Sawant was made a minister earlier, Chougule has also won the Assembly elections on Sena ticket.”

Development projects worth crores of rupees are underway in their constituency, and the state government-led by Thackeray has provided funds for these projects. If they had anything to say, they should have met the chief minister and told him, Gurav said.

“Now it is being heard that Shinde is using Bal Thackeray’s name for his group of MLAs. Shinde should use their individual name for it and not Bal Thackeray’s. They are not worthy of using the name,” the Sena leader said. Sena workers reached Sawant’s office in Ramnagar area of Osmanabad city, raised slogans against the MLA and threw black ink on his banner and tore it.

Maha crisis: Edgy Sena rebels fear a ‘Moosewala type’ fate MUMBAI, JUN 25 (IANS): Exasperated Shiv Sena rebel MLAs have alleged that the security cover of around 16 legislators - currently camping in Guwahati - has been abruptly withdrawn, terming it as an illegal move arising out of vendetta. The affected rebels have also expressed fear that a situation akin to Punjab where the security of several high profile persons was withdrawn by their state government, resulting in their being targeted by the mafia in that state, without naming, referring to the May 29 killing of rap singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu alias ‘Moosewala’.

The rebels’ group has shot off a letter to Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders like Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil, DirectorGeneral of Police Rajnish Seth and all police commissioners in the state.

Re s p o n d i n g t o i t , Walse-Patil dismissed the rebels’ accusation asserting how “nobody’s security cover has been withdrawn” and said instructions have been issued to provide security

Rebel Maharashtra MLAs during a meeting at a hotel in Guwahati, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (PTI)

to the family members as needed. In the letter, the rebels have claimed that “this sinister move is another attempt to break our resolve and arm twist us to give into the demands of the MVA government comprising of NCP and INC goons”.

They contended that the reason to give security is (due) to a threat and not which side of politics they are on, and pointed out that it was because of these unspecified threats they were forced to leave Maharashtra, and the MVA’s alleged actions have further compounded the situation.

The rebels have also charged the MVA leaders are allegedly instigating

the cadres of their respective parties to indulge in violence against the breakaway MLAs, and accused Sena MP Sanjay Raut of statements that incited the activists. Demanding immediate reinstatement of their security detail, the rebel MLAs warned that in case of any harm befell their families, then MVA leaders like CM Thackeray, Minister Aaditya Thackeray, Chief Spokesperson Raut and NCP President Sharad Pawar “will be responsible for the same”. Meanwhile, there are reports of attacks on the homes or offices of some rebel Sena MLAs allegedly by Sainiks and police security has been beefed up.

Maha crisis: Legal battle underway on 19 SFI activists held for vandalizing Rahul Gandhi’s office in Kerala Constitutional stalemate, says Cong

MUMBAI, JUN 25 (PTI): As rebel Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde camping in Guwahati dig in their heels, the Congress, part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, on Saturday said a legal battle over a Constitutional stalemate is underway and asserted that the tripartite dispensation remains strong.

Amid angry protests by Shiv Sena cadres in parts of Maharashtra against their rebel leaders, state minister and Congress leader Ashok Chavan said the law and order situation is fine in the state. He said Sena cadres are only expressing their anger against the rebels.

Talking to reporters after Congress leaders met in Mumbai to discuss the prevailing political situation, Chavan said the rebel faction will have to get a legal

sanction (for their group or for assuming a new name).

Congress legislature party leader and state revenue minister Balasaheb Thorat said the MVA is on a stronger wicket legally.

“We are monitoring the situation. Right now a legal battle over a Constitutional stalemate is on,” he said.

Congress said in a statement that the Eknath Shinde camp had submitted a notice to move a resolution to remove Maharashtra deputy Speaker, Narhari Zirwal, under Article 179 of the Constitution.

“But rules say any motion in the Assembly can be moved only after the Governor issues summons to convene the Assembly session.

Once the notice to remove the Speaker is received, it

Activist Teesta, ex-Guj DGP arrested for forgery, conspiracy

Teesta Setalvad

AHMEDABAD, JUN 25 (IANS): Ahmedabad Crime Branch after registering a case against former DIG Sanjiv Bhatt, former DGP R.B. Sreekumar and human rights activist Teesta Setalvad, have arrested Sreekumar from Gandhinagar, Teesta from Mumbai and Sanjiv Bhatt, who is right now in Palanpur jail, will be brought under transfer warrant.

Ahmedabad Detection Crime Branch Police Inspector D.B. Barad has registered the case against all the three for the offence under the Indian Penal Code for forgery with intention to cheat, fraudulently or dishonestly

use forged documents as genuine etc. Allegation against Sanjiv Bhatt is that the documents submitted by him before the Nanavati commission were forged/fabricated/ manipulated subsequently with an ulterior motive, first before Nanavati Commission, and then later before the SIT, with an intention to implicate various persons under grave sections of law.

Allegations against R.B. Sreekumar are that most of the accusations in the complaint of Jakia Jafri were drawn from the nine affidavits filed by Sreekumar before the Nanavati Commission. He only started alleging from the third affidavit. He has fabricated documents and round office stamps without issuing authority. Teesta Setalvad and others had conspired to abuse the process of law by fabricating false evidence to make several persons to be convicted for an offence that is punishable with capital punishment.

Members of IYC protest outside the CPI(M) hqs in New Delhi, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (PTI)

Superintendent of Police and it will be handed over to the ADGP-led special investigation team soon,” he told PTI. Hours after SFI activists vandalised the Wayanad office of Gandhi, the Left government on Friday night

Atmosphere of mistrust in country: Gehlot

JAIPUR, JUN 25 (PTI): An atmosphere of violence and mistrust is prevailing in the country, said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, stressing that it may ruin the nation.

“The politics of tension is not good for the country.

A family which has tension does not move forward and gets ruined. The same thing applies to village, country and state,” he said.

Gehlot said, “There is an atmosphere of mistrust and violence. Some people may be happy that bulldoz-

Ashok Gehlot

ers are running. That bulldozer can also come to your place at any time,” Gehlot said speaking at the unveiling of a statue of former MLA Sanwarmal Mor and the inauguration of a girls’ college at Kothiyari in Sikar.

Key accused in Secunderabad railway station arson case arrested

SCR Divisional Railway Manager Abhay Kumar Gupta inspecting loss at Secunderabad railway station.

HYDERABAD, JUN 25 (PTI): An ex-serviceman, who allegedly masterminded the arson that took place in Secunderabad railway station on June 17 was arrested, the Telangana railway police said on Saturday.

One person died and many others were injured after police allegedly opened fire on protesters at the railway station here

ordered a high-level probe by an ADGP-rank officer and suspended Kalpetta Deputy Superintendent of Police pending enquiry.

Meanwhile, the opposition Congress continued to charge that the vandalisa-

on June 17 as agitations against the Centre’s Agnipath recruitment scheme escalated into large-scale violence.

Avula Subba Rao, who earlier served in the Army as Nursing Assistant, now runs Sai Defense Academy in Narsaraopeta of Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh, a police release said.

Subba rao and three

of his accomplices were arrested on Friday.

The accused allegedly took a bond for Rs three lakh from those who joined his institute to impart coaching for army recruitment.

After the announcement from the Centre regarding the Agnipath scheme and subsequent cancellation of written exam for the recruitment into Army, the aspirants wanted to take out a rally to ARO ( Army Recruitment Office) to give a representation.

However, Subba rao and others created different whatsapp groups and spread the messages that all should reach Secunderabad Railway Station and resort to violence.

Subba Rao and other academies feared losing business with the implementation of Agnipath Scheme, the release alleged.

He said without conviction by law, one cannot be called guilty. “The minister is saying that if Sachin Pilot had not missed the chance and if the government had changed in Rajasthan, then water would have come (through ERCP) in the state.

Can a Union minister speak such a language? What can be more shameful than this,” he said. Gehlot has been continuously demanding the ERCP to be given the status of a national project. The project is aimed at providing water to 13 districts.

tion of Gandhi’s office and the act of violence was done with the knowledge of the ruling Marxist party and its top leadership Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, V D Satheesan visited the vandalised office this morning and reiterated that it was done with the knowledge of Vijayan. He also alleged that a former personal staff of Health Minister Veena George was among those involved in the attack on Gandhi’s office here.

“Congress and UDF will continue our protest.

Goondaism thrives in Kerala with Pinarayi Government’s active support,” he tweeted earlier.

A protest march of the SFI against Rahul Gan-

dhi’s office here on Friday turned violent as a group of activists entered the Lok Sabha member’s office and vandalised it, prompting the Chief Minister to strongly condemn the incident and warn of stern action against the culprits.

The incident occurred when the SFI activists held a march to Gandhi’s Office alleging his inaction in the issue of buffer zones around forests. While the main opposition party claimed that the attack happened with the knowledge of the Vijayan, the chief minister, in a strongly worded message, said this land ensures space for freedom of expression and democratic protest but it was a wrong practice if it turns into violence.

Government of IndIa

mInIstry of Law and JustIce Department of Legal Affairs (Notary Cell) Ministry of Law and Justice, department of Legal Affairs, Notary cell invites ONLINE applications for appointment of central Government Notaries against 200 numbers of vacancies for the State of Nagaland.

Eligible legal practitioners/ advocates may apply on the official website of the department of Legal Affairs (https://notary.legalaffairs.gov.in).

Note: 1. Last date of inviting online applications is 30.07.2022.

2. The applicants who have already applied online need not apply again.

3. No applications in physical form shall be accepted. davp 24201/11/0001/2223

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Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat, Ashok Chavan and others address the media.

has to be given 14 days (in advance). After 14 days, the notice will be read in the Assembly and then the rest procedure for the removal will follow.

“As of now, the governor has not issued summons to convene the session, so Shinde’s letter is not a motion to remove the Deputy Speaker, it’s only an intent,” the statement said.

It said Shinde has referred to the Supreme Court judgement in the Nebam Rebia case in his support, however, it doesn’t apply to Maharashtra right now.

“However, it is a misplaced reference because in that case, Arunachal Governor had issued a summons for convening the Assembly session on November 3, 2015. The notice for the removal of the Speaker was moved on November 11, 2015.

“It was after the Assembly was convened by the Governor that the SC rightfully upheld its judgement saying the Speaker can’t adjudicate upon disqualification, while the notice on his own removal is pending.

The directions in Nebam Rebia case do not apply to Maharashtra till the governor convenes the Assembly and a proper and bonafide motion is moved against the Deputy Speaker,” it stated.

WAYANAD (KERALA), JUN 25 (PTI): Nineteen activists of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), the students wing of the ruling CPI(M), have been arrested and remanded so far in connection with the attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s office here and more arrests are expected on Saturday, police said.

All the arrested persons were identified as local SFI activists and they were remanded for two weeks by a local court.

“The arrest of 19 people have been recorded so far. Some more persons were taken into custody and more arrests are expected to take place today. At present, the case is investigated by the Mananthavady Deputy

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

VOL. XXXII NO. 200 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2022

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Circumventing the law

t had been long expected that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising of the most unlikely of political alliances- Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress- would not have a smooth sailing not because their ideologies were too contradictory but because all of them shared the same political ambition. The opportunistic Maharashtra coalition- the MVA government headed by a non-elected member Uddhav Thackeray- was remote controlled by the NCP. The cross voting by Shiv Sena MLAs that saw BJP gain a RS seat and several more MLC seats should have been a strong warning but which Uddhav Thackeray failed to act. There were simmering discontents that finally led to a revolt led by rebel leader Eknath Shinde. The Sena rebel MLAs went to Surat, Gujarat without the MVA government having got wind of. The rebels then flew to Guwahati, Assam under protection of the Himanta Sarma government. The Sena has 55 MLAs and the number of rebels continued to soar to around 37 or 2/3rd of the total number that insulated them against being disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Anti Defection Law. The rebellion means that the MVA government has lost majority but the rebels and BJP have yet to stake claim to form an alternative government. The minority Sena group headed by Uddhav is likely to move for disqualification of over a dozen rebel MLAs so that the number would come down and expose the remaining to be brought under the ambit of the Anti Defection Law. Under the provision of the Constitution (91th Amendment Act of 2003), the defectors will not only lose their membership of the House, they are also debarred from holding any public office as that of a Minister till they are elected again. As per facts and in a simple case, the Anti Defection Law can only be applied if the number of MLAs in a legislature fall below 2/3rd of the total number. The speaker and in this case, the deputy speaker of the Maharashtra assembly is expected to toe his party’s line against the rebel group led by Shinde. Under Anti Defection law 1985 a legislator is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote. This implies that a legislator defying (abstaining or voting against) the party whip on any issue can lose his membership of the House.

According to the Supreme Court, The phrase ‘Voluntarily gives up his membership’ has a wider connotation than resignation. Supreme Court has interpreted that in the absence of a formal resignation by the member, the giving up of membership can be inferred by his conduct. In other judgments, members who have publicly expressed opposition to their party or support for another party were deemed to have resigned. The rebel Sena MLAs could fall into this category and attract provisions under the Anti Defection Law. The best option will be for the governor to direct the speaker to convene the house for a floor test instead of going by head count at Raj Bhavan and inviting formation of an alternative government. The court may also refuse to intervene if the due process of law is carried out.

It is time to review the Anti Defection Law so that the governor and presiding officer are not given too much liberty to interpret the clauses.

DailyDevotion Receiving Yourself in the Fires of Sorrow

…what shall I say? “Father, save Me from this hour”? But for this purpose I came to this hour. “Father, glorify Your name.” —John 12:27-28

As a saint of God, my attitude toward sorrow and difficulty should not be to ask that they be prevented, but to ask that God protect me so that I may remain what He created me to be, in spite of all my fires of sorrow.

Our Lord received Himself, accepting His position and realizing His purpose, in the midst of the fire of sorrow.

He was saved not from the hour, but out of the hour.

We say that there ought to be no sorrow, but there is sorrow, and we have to accept and receive ourselves in its fires. If we try to evade sorrow, refusing to deal with it, we are foolish. Sorrow is one of the biggest facts in life, and there is no use in saying it should not be. Sin, sorrow, and suffering are, and it is not for us to say that God has made a mistake in allowing them.

Sorrow removes a great deal of a person’s shallowness, but it does not always make that person better.

Suffering either gives me to myself or it destroys me.

You cannot find or receive yourself through success, because you lose your head over pride. And you cannot receive yourself through the monotony of your daily life, because you give in to complaining. The only way to find yourself is in the fires of sorrow. Why it should be this way is immaterial. The fact is that it is true in the Scriptures and in human experience. You can always recognize who has been through the fires of sorrow and received himself, and you know that you can go to him in your moment of trouble and find that he has plenty of time for you. But if a person has not been through the fires of sorrow, he is apt to be contemptuous, having no respect or time for you, only turning you away. If you will receive yourself in the fires of sorrow, God will make you nourishment for other people.

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To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts. ~ Henry David Thoreau

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2022

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A peek into the future of Nagaland

hat does the future portend for Nagaland? This question looms large as we approach the reality of a final political settlement that has eluded us for so long.

The optimists amongst us envision a brave, robust, united and peaceful Nagaland embarking on the path of progress and seizing the opportunities that have been lost. Others may not be as sanguine. And they cannot be blamed given the bitter experiences of our past.

This article makes an honest attempt to provide some answers that will better equip us to meet the challenges ahead of us.

Let me begin with the question: What is Nagaland? No one has better envisioned the true picture of Nagaland than Late T. Sakhrie, one of the shining lights among Naga Political leaders and I quote him: “Truly we are a peculiar people. We are all equals.

Men and women have equal social status. We have no caste distinctions, no high or low class of people. There is no communal feeling, neither are there religious differences to disturb our harmony. There is no minority problem. We believe in that form of democratic government which permits the rule not of the majority but of the people as a whole.

We govern ourselves by a government which does not govern at all. “We talk freely, love freely and often fight freely too. We have no inhibition of any kind.

Wild! yes, but free. There is order in this chaos, law in this freedom. If I were to choose a country, it would be the NAGALAND, my fair NAGALAND –again and again.”

There is no doubt that nature has bestowed upon us matchless natural beauties. When we look around, we find beautiful rolling mountains and hills, glistening with the rays of the morning sun. Our lush green forests and valleys below provide sustenance to our people while our mountain streams, as they glide downwards, create a music that is divine. The generation before us-people like Late Sakhrie- were not only proud of our natural bounties and our rich traditions; they also wanted to see a vibrant, peaceful and united Nagaland moving forward with the times with progress and prosperity for everyone. A people-centric governance model with

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the village councils as its core and the benefits of development percolating down to every Naga living in the villages and towns was what our leaders who fought for recognition of a distinct Naga identity wanted. This is what the present generation of Nagas, predominantly our youth also want.

As against this, what picture of Nagaland do we see today? A polity convulsed by divisions created on tribal lines by self-seeking elements trying to block a permanent political solution for the Nagas. And a government unmindful of people’s aspirations but busy only with self-aggrandizement.

The elements mentioned above, underground in name only, have systematically and insidiously subverted the entire system of governance in the State to further their heinous and selfish designs. To make matters worse, the ruling establishment has totally abdicated its constitutional authority and made itself puppets in the hands outfits underground bosses. In such a scenario, violence and extortions continue unabated with the government machinery incapable of taking any action against those causing such mayhem.

In a democracy it is the government elected by the people which is the only constitutional and legitimate entity vested with the mandate of exercising lawful authority towards maintenance of law and order in the State. However, the painful reality today is that this authority has been usurped by unconstitutional elements who are, as a matter of fact, running a de facto government in Nagaland. Despite the presence of a plethora of nongovernmental organizations and civil societies, the rot continues to fester.

The people of Nagaland have been aghast to witness the fragmentation of both the underground and over-ground organizations into multiple factions with divergent outlook and agenda, much to the peril of peace and unity in Nagaland. Perhaps, the most disturbing and alarming development in Nagaland has been the growing sense of indifference and benumbing frustration in the hearts and minds of not only leadership in the state, but also the bureaucracy, the intelligentsia, academia and even the common people in

Nagaland. A pall of gloom and despair seems to have shrouded the entire physical and mental framework of people inexorably pushing them into a sense of utter helplessness. In this sordid scenario, what kind of a future can we expect for the Nagas? Is it not high time to take a serious note of the situation and make efforts to redeem the situation before it’s too late? Can we allow the proud legacy and glorious heritage of our civilization to wither away into nothingness? Can the valiant Naga tribesmen summon their legendary courage, gallantry and tenacity to rise to the occasion and salvage their land and society?

“There is no way to peace, peace is the way”.

There can be no wiser dictum than this. Any society bogged down in conflict is destined to doom. The sooner we realize this the better for us. There are the two choices for the Nagas-peace or violence. As Christians, Nagas should truly uphold the tenets of Christianity which advocate peace, communal harmony and mutual co-existence. True religion propagates compassion, fellow feeling, selflessness and self-transformation. The question before us is how to get out of this combat mode?

We may have to clear our minds of all cluster. Next, we should cultivate a positive attitude, so that we can face any kind of confrontation with composure and patience that is absolutely necessary to rein in whipped up passions. Only then can we generate solutions that are reasonable and peaceful.

Let us first build a Temple of Tolerance: In our struggle for a separate homeland too much of innocent blood had been shed. Many children have been orphans and many parents have lost their sons and daughters.

Enough is enough! Let us now learn to live in peace.

The question before the Nagas is: Even if you refuse to confess that you belong to the same family, you cannot deny that all of you are immediate neighbours.

Why then should we quarrel among ourselves. Many ugly things have happened during our political movement. If yesterday was a nightmare, let it go. Let today be a new beginning, a shared dream. Let us rise and build together, for we too have a temple to build, the temple of Nagaland where God delights to dwell as love.

Let our theme be Forget and

Forgive. Forgiveness means to make a new beginning, to start all over again with the person who caused you pain. “ Forgiveness is the fragrance of the violet released as the foot crashes it.” Let bygone be bygone.

Total overhauling of the systems of governance: Mushrooming of multiple authorities, both constitutional and extraconstitutional, in the state of Nagaland has totally destroyed all systems of governance. There is a clear breakdown of the rule in the state. The internal security situation is far more disturbed than the deceptive outside calm- it is being held hostage by armed underground groups, right before the helpless eyes of the state government.

Nagaland needs to be liberated from the clutches of this deadly monster. The first and foremost task is to restore the broken fabric of governance at all levels. Let this task of reformation be entrusted to the most able and best qualified people in the administration to bring about drastic changes as rapidly as possible. In the current progressive- resistant society of Nagaland where there is a deficit of trust and nepotism is rampart, a merit-based governance needs to be established.“The I, the me, the mine is our great enemy. Through experience we have seen that our greatest enemy is the self which rises up at every turn and thwarts our desire for the common good.” Today Nagaland is plagued with corruption and the absence of rule of law. We should remember that the degree to which a society is respectful of the rule of law is linked to the rigor of its ethical code. The extent to which honesty, fair play and a sense of social responsibility are a reality determines the strength of a society. Corruption is like a cancer that eats into the vitals of a clean and effective system of governance, strangles economic development and has the potential of whipping up public anger and unrest. If Nagaland has to move forward and be competitive with other states of the country, Naga society has to be liberated from this demonic culture of corruption and multiple layers of authority, more particularly those who are unconstitutional. For this, sitting back in helplessness will not do. If Naga society is to be reformed and reju-

venated, the responsibility rests with the people alone.

Nagaland should keep abreast with changing times: The people of Nagaland, especially the younger generation, want the truth to emerge. If we were to move forward to catch up with other advanced States of the country, we must reorient our mindset to be in tune with the contemporary realities. The future prospect of Nagaland would largely depend on how it responds to the changing contemporary realities and also the actions and inactions of leaders to face up to such realities.

Paradox of Naga political movement: The hard realities staring us in the face are the hubbub of rival claims for leadership within the underground organizations. This not only weakens the sinews of the political movement towards a permanent solution but puts roadblocks on the attainment of peace and reconciliation in the society without which progress is not possible.

Let us not forget that in the initial years of our struggle, the leaders of the movement spoke in one voice. Sadly, today, the Naga people are still waiting for the emergence of a true, united and genuine leadership to lead them to a bright future.

To compound matters, the elected government which should be responsive to the needs of the citizens and efficient in governance is anything but that. Thus, we have a scenario where the constitutional government is inefficient and corrupt while the extra-constitutional elements are many whose sole objective is to establish their supremacy through inter-group conflicts and illegal extortions which has brought upon the people of the State unmitigated miseries. In such a situation, Nagaland can hardly progress and match with States in the region, not to speak of the country at large.

The bright light of enlightenment beackons Nagaland: We live in extraordinary times. Changes are more rapid and more radical now than ever before. Change is now a fact of life. These days, if we wait too long to recognize the importance of an innovation or if we postpone analyzing the ripple effects it may have on our society in general and on our lives in particular, the new thing may pass us by. Are the younger generation of the

Nagas ready for this? If not, be careful. History may pass you by! We are now seeing before our eyes the most radical change in the field of science and technology especially information technology. What is going on in our land and society?

Are we oddballs? Certainly not. Some amongst us, the so-called leaders, are too obsessed with the status quo. But the younger generation, especially the educated youth of Nagaland want to be part of the contemporary civilization. Their passionate desire is that they want to be players in this competitive world. If Nagaland has to progress sufficient space had to be created for them.

At this stage mere tinkering with a broken system would be disastrous, rather our objective must be to reconstruct the entire system.

There is marked change in the mood of the people of Nagaland. The ideological watchdogs have failed to note that there is anger against anti-social and anti-national elements, and a passionate desire for a peaceful and progressive environment and for a practical solution to the vexed Naga problem. A vast majority of the people are anxiously waiting for a new dawn but a small minority of the Nagas want to continue the status quo but people are now vehemently against it. The Naga public is no longer novice to accept the dictates of the underground. Nagaland cannot remain captive to the social elements that strangled the progress of economic development of the State. Time has come to look forward to and participate in nation building without getting bogged down with impractical ideals, thereby wasting precious time. “The colour of the cat does not matter so long as it catches the mice.”- Deng Xiaoping.

It is the desire and prayer of every Naga that their land should be a role model for the country. With peace and stability, Nagaland can develop by leaps and bounds. It is inevitable that growth of wealth leads to more opportunities for individuals, especially the educated youth and this leads to a social transformation. The future of Nagaland is bright because an overwhelming majority of the people of Nagaland want it. The youth of the State want it. Collectively, we can make it happen.

Dr S.C. Jamir Former CM & Governor

Nagaland’s substance use remains a concern on the ground

une 26th was set aside by the UN general assembly as an International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking (World Drug Day) to strengthen collective global action and cooperation in the fight against illicit drugs. This day serves as a reminder of the goals agreed to by Member States of creating an international society free of drug abuse, to which India is one of the signatory.

The first International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed by the UN General Assembly on June 26, 1987. Since then, every year, this day marks the coherent and seamless global cooperation to achieve a drug-free society. So far, the UN has organized three international conventions in 1961, 1971 and 1988.

Article 38 of the 1961 Convention and article 20 of the 1971 Convention require Governments to take all practicable measures for the prevention of drug use and the early identification, treatment, education, after-care, rehabilitation and social reintegration of persons affected by drug dependence. Article 14 paragraph 4 of the 1988 Convention commits States to taking measures to eliminate or reduce illicit demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

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While acknowledging the substance use disorders. Therefore, crimination, social isolation and ing individual and societal risks. contribution made by the So- Kripa Foundation appealed to the economic issues (homeless-help- If the awareness on substance cial Welfare Department, Naga- department of Health & Family less) that lead them to practice use and abuse remains low and land SACS, NNagaDAO partner Welfare to set detoxification in all risky sexual practices (transac- treatment facilities are limited, NGOs and CBOs, law enforce- the district hospitals in Nagaland. tional sex). They do not find any substance abuse and its related ment agencies, and Churches on N a g a l a n d G ove r n m e n t support from the society, religious harm will increase. Therefore, the substance abuse prevention and should uphold its constitutional or political dispensation and there state government has an obligation treatment. We also recognize that responsibility of public health is no treatment cum rehabilitation and responsibility for a bigger role our state’s substance use problem management and provide qual- centre for women substance users in substance abuse prevention and remains a concern on the ground, ity health care services, includ- in Nagaland. For these reasons, treatment; it should take legislathe substance use and cases under ing through the allocation of they are pushed into a high degree tive, administrative, budgetary, NDPS Act 1985 are on the rise in maximum available resource’ to of vulnerability to HIV, sexually judicial, promotional & other Nagaland. progressively realise this goal. transmitted infections (STI), viral measures for realization of the The recent scientific research Strengthening the prevention and hepatitis B and C, Tuberculo- right to health.

Kripa Foundation believes study report; “The Magnitude of treatment of substance disorders sis, Sexual and Reproductive Substance use in India 2019”, is a critical target in attaining health and mental health issues. that dignity, respect, and access Ministry of Social Justice & Em- Sustainable Development Goal 3. Against this backdrop and in to health are non-negotiable basic powerment, Government of India, Kripa Foundation call on the full compliance with the human fundamental rights, as enshrined and the “National Family Health Government of Nagaland and So- rights standards and norms, we under the Constitution of India.

Survey (NFHI-5) 2019-21”, Minis- cial Welfare Department to revisit advocate for a careful re-balancing A comprehensive, integrated and try of Health & Family Welfare” the Nagaland Substance Abuse of policies and for consideration balanced approach to addressing Government of India, shows Na- and Treatment Policy 2016 for and set up a Drug Treatment cum and countering the substance use galand surpasses National average amendment, to give a progressive Rehabilitation Centre in Nagaland and abuse problem, that appropriin substance (Alcohol, cannabis, realisation policy, to ensure the for Woman Substance Users, who ate emphasis should be placed on heroin/brown sugar/sunflower, availability and accessibility of desire to live a clean and sober life. individuals, families, communities opium and pharmaceutical drugs) substance abuse prevention and Substance use and abuse is and society as a whole, with a view abuse and substance use disorder. treatment services that are accept- not just an individual problem but to promoting and protecting the The Mental Health Care able, delivered in a scientifically a socio-economic, socio-political health, safety and well-being of Act (2017) has included alcohol sound and medically appropriate and a human rights issue. Holistic all humanity.

The Foundation reiterates and drug use disorders under its manner, and of good quality (that approach and appropriate strateambit, to increase the adherence is, with a strong scientific evidence gies need to be developed and our strong commitment and offers to the human rights, to ensure base and independent oversight). implemented so that prevention, ourselves as allies to organize and non-discrimination, the respect This means that such services treatment and social reintegration work with the Government and its to the right to autonomy and should also be adequately funded; are ensured, with a robust system agencies willing to ensure the wellconfidentiality, to increase the compliant with fundamental rights to coordinate for collective effort being of people with substance use availability and access to the and respectful of human dignity. of both the Government and Civil disorder in the state.

Abou Mere, Director minimum standard of care and Women who Use Drugs Society to address demand and Kripa Foundation Nagaland rehabilitation for people with (WUDs) faced with stigma, dis- supply reduction while mitigator letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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150 militants ready to infiltrate into J-K from LoC

Soldiers keep vigil along the LoC.

had come and you are aware that it got eliminated at Bandipora and Sopore,” he said, referring to the killing of foreign militants in encounters with the security forces.

The Army officer said militants are now focusing on other infiltration routes other than those that have been identified.

“I am not saying that we have put in place a system that ensures zero infiltration.

Yes, there is a possibility of infiltration taking place

Modi to discuss health, terrorism at G7 summit

Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI, JUNE 25 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Germany to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit on June 26-27 where he will hold talks on several issues including health and counter-terrorism.

“During the sessions of the summit, I will be exchanging views with the G7 counties, G7 partner countries and guest international organisations on topical issues such as environment, energy, climate, food security, health, counter-terrorism, gender equality and democracy. I look forward to meeting leaders of some of the participating G7 and guest countries on the sidelines of the summit,” the Prime Minister said in the statement on Saturday.

After the G7 summit, PM Modi will also make a brief stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE for a meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi on June 28.

Ahead of his visit to Germany and UAE, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a departure statement.

“I will be visiting Schloss Elmau, Germany at the invitation of Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, for the G7 Summit under the German Presidency. It will be a pleasure to meet Chancellor Scholz again after the productive India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations last month,” said PM Modi.

In an effort to strengthen international collaboration on important global issues impacting humanity, Germany has also invited other democracies such as Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa to the G7 Summit, according to the PMO statement.

“While in Germany, I also look forward to meeting members of the Indian diaspora from across Europe, who are contributing immensely to their local economies as also enriching our relations with European countries,” the Prime Minister said. “On my way back to India, I will make a brief stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE for a meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin

on the ground.”

“We have eliminated more than 50 (terrorists) in the last 40-42 days. Their overall lifespan is negligible, but, yes, it remains a curse for the society. It remains a challenge and a security hazard. So, that is what we are working on.

“Be it 100 or 150, these numbers will continue till the time the people do not understand the futility of what is happening, till the people do not understand what is right and what is wrong. Till there is the support base, they will remain, but once they (people) shun them, then they will have no way to go, and you will automatically find this entire concept getting eliminated or the numbers coming down,” he added.

Asked whether the Army sees any negative impact of Pakistan’s exit from FATF, the senior Army officer said he does not think any state-sponsored activity will take place which can pull the country back into the grey list.

NEW DELHI, JUNE 25 (IANS): The Northwest India, which is again reeling under hot conditions after a brief spell of pre-monsoon showers, is likely to experience an enhanced rainfall from Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

Under the influence of lower level easterlies, scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall with isolated thunderstorm & lightning are on the cards over Uttarakhand & East Uttar Pradesh from Sunday till June 29; over Himachal Pradesh & West Uttar Pradesh on June 28 & 29.

Also, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Uttarakhand during June 27-29; over East UP on June 28 & 29 and over Himachal Pradesh on the 29th.

Under the influence of a trough from west Rajasthan & neighbourhood to Gangetic West Bengal in lower levels, fairly widespread rainfall over Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha.

(IANS): Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma, on Saturday, once again refused to adhere to the summons from a police station in Kolkata.

According to the summons issued by Amherst Street police station under the north and north suburban police station under Kolkata Police, Sharma was supposed to be present at said police station on Saturday afternoon. However, a letter from Sharma reached the Kolkata Police through email on Saturday, where she has sought some more time to appear as she apprehends security threat if she comes to the city.

This is the second time that Sharma has ignored the summons from the city police. Earlier, she was sent a notice from the Narkeldanga Police station under Kolkata Police’s eastern suburban division where she was asked to be present at the said police station on June 20. However, at that time too, she refused to turn

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up at the last moment citing security reasons.

Soon after Sharma’s controversial comments on Prophet Muhammad went viral, there were severe tensions in a number of minority - dominated pockets in West Bengal districts like Howrah, Nadia and Murshidabad.

Clashes erupted between the agitators and the police in which Domjur Police station in Howrah district was attacked, police vehicles were torched and several police personnel were injured. Internet services were also suspended for a few days in a number of pockets to arrest the spread of rumours.

here, but in recent years, the way we have made the fence stronger, the way the deployment has been made including the surveillance equipment, the success rate of infiltration has gone down.

“As a result, what happens is that when there is pressure on one side, they try other sides, the alternate routes. They (militants) are now trying the RajouriPoonch routes, the areas of the south of Pir Panjal. The infiltration here (in Kashmir

valley) has gone down compared to other routes,” he said here.

He said the focus of infiltration has largely now shifted to the south of Pir Panjal. In fact, there are inputs that some people may have also trickled in via Nepal, he added. The officer said the militant numbers were the “lowest figure that we have in the last few years at all levels” but the numbers will keep on changing. “We have the kinetic domination

Delhi sees nearly 70% jump in Covid zones since Jun 17

Sobha Oza resigns as MP Punjab in economic morass: White Paper women’s rights panel head

NEW DELHI, JUN 25 (PTI): With a rise in Covid cases, the city’s containment zones have increased from 190 on June 17 to 322 on June 24, an increase of about 70 per cent, according to official data.

Most of the cases are being reported from family or neighbourhood clusters, officials said. In order to contain the spread of infection, micro-containment zones with even one or two houses are being made, they said. Normally, an area is marked a containment zone where three or more COVID-19 cases are detected.

But it is a dynamic exercise, conducted by district authorities on a need-based manner, they said.

The Delhi Epidemic Disease COVID-19 Regulation, 2020, authorises district magistrates to seal off a geographical area, banning entry and exit of the population from the containment zone and to take any measures directed by the health department to prevent the spread of the disease.

Delhi has been witnessing a spike in coronavirus cases since June 14 when the cases breached the 1000mark. Delhi logged 1,118 new cases on June 14, with a positivity rate of 6.50 per cent and two fatalities.

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She further alleged that the government put pressure on the commission to take biased decision in cases in which BJP leaders or workers are accused. “They were trying to keep me out from the commission after BJP government came to power in March 2020. But, the high court ordered state government not to disturb MPWC’s functioning,” Oza added.

W h e n a s k e d w hy MPWC did not send notices to officials or influential persons involved in atrocities against women, she said the commission has always issued notices in every case, took suo motu cognizance, sought reports from the police, but each department is functioning under pressure.

Oza also alleged that the office of MPWC was locked by BJP supporters soon after the Congress government lost its power.

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outstanding debt of Punjab stands at Rs 2.63 lakh crore, which is 45.88 per cent of the SGDP. “The current debt indicators of the state are probably the worst in the country, pushing it deeper into a debt trap,” it said.

The previous government professed of bringing fiscal prudency in management of state finances while discreetly choosing not to discharge the pending liabilities of the state government, it said.

Sadly, they have also followed their predecessors and while demitting office, handed over immediate and medium-term staggering liability of Rs 24,351.29 crore that the new government has to discharge over the coming years, said the document.

In the last five years, the debt of the state has grown by 44.23 per cent translating into a compounded growth rate of 7.60 per cent per annum.

The state is in a classical debt trap--a significant portion of the annual gross debt/borrowings contracted by the government is being applied towards repayment of the old debt and interest payments and not for the future development and prosperity of the state, as per the document. It pointed out that the outstanding debt of state has increased from Rs 1,009 crore in 1980-81 to Rs 83,099 crore in 2011-12 and further to Rs 2,63,265 crore in 2021-22.

Punjab, which used to be number one in per capita income across the country for a long time, it now lags behind many other states and has slid from the top to the 11th position, it said.

The 6th Punjab Pay Commission, which was otherwise due from January 2016 was implemented in July 2021, with quite a delay and in haste with just six months before the State Assembly elections, according to the White Paper.

“The previous government could not pay the arrears of revised pay with effect from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021 on account of implementation of 6th Punjab Pay Commission.

The pending liability on this account alone is expected to be around Rs 13,759 crore,” it said.

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B H O PA L , J U N E 2 5 (IANS): Madhya Pradesh Women’s Commission (MPWC) chairperson Sobha Oza has resigned from her post alleging interference from the BJP-led state government and biasness in handling cases of atrocities against women.

Talking to IANS, Oza claimed that she was forced to resign from the post.

Oza said that when she had joined the commission, there were 10,000 cases of atrocities against women in Madhya Pradesh; now these numbers have crossed 17,000. on the question why the commission remained silent despite crimes against women increased sharply in Madhya Pradesh, Oza said she was not allowed to discharge her duty.

“The commission was not allowed to function as per rules. Government nominated member has high influence and biasness in resolving cases against women atrocities. As per the rule, at least two members of the commission should be present during hearing of a case, but for the last two years, only government nominated member has been handling the cases.

I tried my best to provide justice to the victims, but the government created hurdle,” Oza said.

CHANDIGARH, JUN 25 (PTI): Punjab is in an economic morass and debt trap, said the White Paper on state finances presented in the state Assembly here on Saturday.

The document presented by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema blamed previous governments for the fiscal mess.

According to the document tabled two days ahead of the presentation of the state budget in the House, “Today, Punjab is in an economic morass and debt trap.”

“The previous governments, instead of applying necessary correctives, continued to slip into fiscal profligacy, as evident from unchecked increase in unproductive revenue expenditure, freebies and unmerited subsidies, virtual collapse in the capital and social sector investments vital for future growth and non-realisation of its potential tax and nontax revenues,” it said.

“The White Paper on the state finances is an attempt to simplify the complex issues/problems being faced by the Punjab government in the field of finance, which has become grave over time due to imprudence of governments of the past,” said the 73-page document.

It said the current effective

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S R I NAG A R , J U N 2 5 (PTI): There are about 150 militants present at the launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC) ready to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir while 500 to 700 more are undergoing training at eleven terror camps there, a senior Army officer said on Saturday. He said security forces have successfully thwarted infiltration attempts by the militants along the LoC in the Valley.

“There are about 500 to 700 people at the 11 training camps at Manshera, Kotli and Muzaffarabad across the LoC,” the Army officer, who did not wish to be named, said.

As per the intelligence inputs, he said, there are about 150 terrorists at the launchpads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir ready to infiltrate into J and K. The officer said there has been no successful infiltration along the LoC in the valley so far this year. “Till May end, everything has been taken care of. There was a particular group which

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JAMMU, JUN 25 (PTI): Hundreds of migrant Kashmiri pandit employees on Saturday staged another demonstration here urging Lieutenant Governor Manoj Singh-led administration to accept their demand to relocate them outside of Valley.

The protesters assembled under the banner of ‘All Migrant Employees Association Kashmir’ outside the Jammu Press Club and said that they reject the government’s proposal to relocate pandits in safe zones within the valley.

Nearly 4,000 Kashmiri Pandits are working in dif-

ferent departments in the Valley after they were selected under the Prime Minister’s employment package announced in 2008. However, several of them have returned to Jammu following the killing of their colleague Rahul Bhat, who was shot dead inside his office in Budgam district of Central Kashmir on May 12.

“The Kashmiri pandit employees have been on protest for the past over 40 days over their legitimate demand of relocation due to the most horrifying and life threatening conditions in Kashmir,” one of the protesters, A K

Bhat, told reporters.

He asked the government to accept the demand of the protesters without any further delay.

“The Pandit employees are only meant to serve in Kashmir is a wrong notion created by certain people in the administration. There are other districts in Jammu where there is also a need and they can work far better there in the interest of the society,” he said.

Bhat saluted the “peaceful” way of protest and said, “We will not budge till our genuine demand of relocation is accepted.”

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mercial facilities were to be completed before June 2023, since MoHUA has extended the duration of Smart City projects till June 2023 only beyond which no Smart City projects can be implemented.

Meanwhile, a journey to Kohima Smart City (Visual) was presented on the occasion while EaStory project, Pelenuo, Nancy Magh, Keneiletuo Metha and Japfüphiki Cultural society enthralled the audience with their special presentations. The programme was chaired by GM (Planning) KSCDL Kezhochole Rhetso.

tic (SUPs) as notified by the state government with effect from July 1, 2022.

Shopkeepers have been advised to provide alternative eco-friendly bags in lieu of SUPs and to extend co-operation to the district administration in the drive against SUPs. Further, DCCI appealed to the customers and public to lend their support to maintain an eco-friendly environment both in the market place and at home by discarding use of SUPs.

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declare bitcoin illegal, it will return to its original value, which is utterly worthless,” it added, reports South China Morning Post.

The Chinese government banned Bitcoin mining in July last year.

It has plans to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC) called the digital Chinese yuan (eCNY). The country banned all cryptocurrency transactions last September and barred foreign crypto exchanges from operating within the country in 2018.

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earlier justified China’s ban on cryptocurrency trading by taking examples of the collapse of stablecoins terraUSD and luna whose value reached zero.

The price of Bitcoin tumbled to a new low of $17,958 this month, before recovering to over $20,000 this week.

According to analysts, Bitcoin may hit a grim $14,000 this year.

The likely bottom range at $14,000 would represent a drop of around 80 per cent for Bitcoin from the $68,000 all-time high.

According to Coindesk, Bitcoin has historically experienced periods of asymptotic price run-ups followed by steep crashes, “typically played out over several months to two years”.

department and its officials would “leave no stone unturned” to ensure that the implementation was done as it should be. Later, while addressing the media, Yhome said DHPs were mainly for housing projects in the urban areas which the Government of India allotted for each state. However, he said in the context of Nagaland, the Centre has decided to explore areas where they can give more than one to Nagaland. Chief engineer, Housing, Tiameren informed that the allotted completion time was 10.5 months but due to late issue of work order, the ministry extended a grace period of one month (11.5 months).

He further informed that the building would cater to working women and its maintenance would be taken care of by the Housing department.

sumers should also encourage the cement traders in Nagaland to import more mainland cement brands so as to discourage the monopoly of brands like Star and Dalmia cement in the North East. DCCI affirmed that it would be monitoring the market to ensure that no trader or vested interests take undue advantage or resort to unfair practices.

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BEIJING, JUN 25 (IANS): As cryptocurrencies reel under the global downturn, Chinese state-run newspaper Economic Daily has warned investors that the price of leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin is “heading to zero”. The warning came as the cryptocurrency market continued to face meltdown with Bitcoin hovering around $21,000 per digital coin on Saturday -- a substantial drop from its record high of $68,000 in November last year.

“Bitcoin is nothing more than a string of digital codes, and its returns mainly come from buying low and selling high,” the newspaper said.

“In the future, once investors’ confidence collapses or when sovereign countries

(From p-1) “Therefore, it is a matter of fact that the cement industries in the North East are exploiting consumers to the core and this issue needs to be addressed on urgent basis,” DCCI said. It pointed out that Cement brands available in Dimapur like Surya Gold, Star, Topcem, Max, Amrit, CCi were all local brands of the NE and Dalmia cement though a national brand was also locally made by using limestone from Assam.

DCCI maintained that the con-

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(From p-1) He said such project would be a boon for thousands of students and working women from rural areas, who flock to urban areas like Dimapur in search of work and education. He assured the Ministry that the DHP at Sematila demonstrates workmanship. “We hope to utilise this as targeted and intended”, the Minister said.

Meanwhile, secretary for housing & mechanical, Kesonyü Yhome, who delivered the vote of thanks in Dimapur, thanked the Union Minister and officials of the Ministry for their commitment to explore initiatives to give all DHP projects to Nagaland, and lauded minister Tongpang for ensuring that the state was not lacking of such infrastructures. He also welcomed the Union Minister to Nagaland and said the

State share of Rs. 50 crore, resulting in cancellation of projects worth Rs. 450 crore.

The CEO informed that Kohima Smart City has completed 17 projects out of 35 projects while some ongoing works like multilevel parking at Old Medical Directorate and NST Bus station, Walk-able Street, Cycle Track were expected to be completed within two-three months.

Some new major projects like City Centre, Local Ground redevelopment, Battle Tank re-development and Community buildings with parking and com-

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rich culture, traditions and identity.

He said Kohima smart city area based development was limited to seven municipal wards covering 280 acres.

Presenting the status of Kohima Smart City project, he said the original project cost of Kohima Smart City was Rs. 1000 crore on the basis of 50:50 funding pattern. However, he said the project cost was revised to Rs. 550 crore due to change of funding pattern to 90:10 by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with Centre’s share of Rs. 500 crore and

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From 2023-24, the repayment of principal amount will start which will continue till March 2026.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in the country with effect from July 1, 2017 and states were assured of compensation for the loss of any revenue arising on account of implementation of GST for a period of five years.

Though states’ protected revenue has been growing at 14 per cent compounded growth rate, the cess collection did not increase in the same proportion and COVID-19 further increased the gap between protected revenue and the actual revenue receipt including reduction in

(From p-1) With public transport and traffic congestion being a major concern for the people, he said short term solutions were not enough and therefore smart city team needed to conduct extensive study and come out with solutions would resolve such issues.

CEO Kohima Smart City Development Ltd Er. K. Theunuo in his keynote address said that the State capital was not only a smart city but also a city of culture in Nagaland adding that KSCDL has adopted interventions in the city services by upholding the

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However, the compensation cess, levied on luxury and demerit goods, will continue to be collected till March 2026 to repay the borrowings that were done in 2020-21 and 2021-22 to compensate states for GST revenue loss.

In order to meet the resource gap of states due to short release of compensation, the Centre has borrowed and released Rs 1.1 lakh crore in 2020-21 and Rs 1.59 lakh crore in 2021-22 as back-to-back loan to meet a part of the shortfall in cess collection.

The Centre has repaid Rs 7,500 crore as interest cost for the borrowing in 2021-22 and Rs 14,000 crore is to be paid this fiscal year.

cess collection.

The Centre has released the entire amount of GST compensation payable to states up to May 31, 2022.

AMRG & Associates Senior Partner Rajat Mohan said with the extension of levy of compensation cess, products like tobacco, cigarettes, hookah, aerated waters, high-end motorcycles, aircraft, yacht and motor vehicles would continue to be loaded with higher taxes rates.

Deloitte India Partner M S Mani said, “The extension of the levy of compensation cess, although expected, will continue to impose a burden on the impacted businesses, especially sectors like automotive, which need to be encouraged as it is one of the sectors that has a multiplier effect on GDP and employment.”

Abhishek Jain, Partner Indirect Tax, KPMG in India said, “The issue whether the states would be compensated beyond 5 years or not may finally get decided in the upcoming GST Council meeting.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 25 (PTI): The government has extended the time for levy of GST compensation cess by nearly 4 years till March 31, 2026.

As per the Goods and Services Tax (Period of Levy and Collection of Cess) Rules, 2022, notified by the finance ministry, the compensation cess will continue to be levied from July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.

The levy of cess was to end on June 30 but the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state FMs, decided to extend it till March 2026 to repay the loans taken in the last two fiscal years to make up for the shortfall in their revenue collection.

After the 45th GST Council meeting in Lucknow in September last year, Sitharaman had said the regime of paying compensation to states for revenue shortfall resulting from subsuming their taxes such as VAT in the uniform national tax GST, will end in June 2022.

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2 killed, 10 injured in shooting at Oslo

OSLO, JUN 25 (AP): A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s night-life district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving 10 seriously wounded in what police are investigating as a possible terrorist attack during the Norwegian capital’s annual Pride festival.

I nve s t i g a t o r s s a i d the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in downtown Oslo.

While the motive was unclear, organisers of Oslo Pride canceled a parade that was set for Saturday as the highlight of a weeklong festival.

One of the shootings happened outside the London Pub, a bar popular with the city’s LGBTQ community, just hours before the parade was set to begin.

Police attorney Christian Hatlo said the suspect was being held on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and terrorism, based on the number of people targeted at multiple locations.

“Our overall assessment is that there are grounds to believe that he wanted to cause grave fear in the population,” Hatlo said.

Hatlo said the suspect’s mental health was also being

Police stand guard at the site of a mass shooting in Oslo, early Saturday. (AP/PTI)

investigated.

“We need to go through his medical history, if he has any. It’s not something that we’re aware of now,” he said. The shootings happened around 1 a.m. local time, sending panicked revellers fleeing into the streets or trying to hide from the gunman.

Olav Roenneberg, a journalist from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, said he witnessed the shooting.

“I saw a man arrive at the site with a bag. He picked up a weapon and started shooting,” Roenneberg told NRK. “First I thought it was an air gun.

Then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover.”

Another witness, Marcus Nybakken, 46, said he was alerted to the incident by a commotion in the area.

“When I walked into Cesar’s bar there were a lot of people starting to run and there was a lot of screaming. I thought it was a fight out there, so I pulled out. But then I heard that it was a shooting and that there was someone shooting with a submachine gun,” Nybakken told Norwegian broadcaster TV2.

Police inspector Tore Soldal said two of the shooting victims died and 10 people were being treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be life-threatening.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said in a Facebook post that “the shooting

Protesters gather in Munich as G-7 leaders set to arrive

MUNICH, JUN 25 (AP): About 3,500 protesters gathered in Munich on Saturday as the Group of Seven leading economic powers prepared to hold their annual gathering in the Bavarian Alps in Germany, which holds the G-7′s rotating presidency this year.

Police said earlier they were expecting some 20,000 protesters in the Bavarian city, but initially fewer people showed up for the main protest which started at noon, the German news agency dpa reported.

Fifteen groups critical of globalization, from Attac to the environmental organization WWF, will participate in the demonstrations. Their various demands include a phase-out of fossil fuels, the preservation of animal and plant diversity, social justice on the planet and a stepped-up fight against hunger.

“My demands for the G-7 are, that they have a clear commitment to energy transition, that is the exit from fossil fuels, all forms of fossil fuels, by 2035 at the latest, so we can stop financing wars and conflicts,” said Kilian Wolter from the environmental group Greenpeace who participated in the protest on Munich’s Theresienwiese lawn in the city center.

Police scuffle with protestors during a demonstration ahead of the G7 meeting in Munich, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Earlier on Saturday, members of the antipoverty organization Oxfam posed at a different Munich protest wearing oversized heads of the G-7 leaders demanding more global equality. “We need concrete action to cope with multiple crises of our times,” Oxfam spokesman Tobias Hauschild told The Associated Press. “That means the G-7 have to act immediately.

They have to fight hunger, inequality and poverty.”

Germany’s top security official called on protesters to refrain from violence.

“I expect all demonstrators to protest peacefully, not to hurt anyone and not to destroy any cars or stores,” Interior Minister Nancy Faeser told news portal t-online.

A total of around 18,000 police officers are

deployed around the summit site and the protests.

The G-7 leaders — from the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan — are expected to start arriving in Germany on Saturday afternoon and will tackle issues such as Russia’s war on Ukraine, climate change, energy and the looming food security crisis. “ Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is also having an impact here,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in his video podcast on Saturday referring to rising prices for groceries, gas and energy.

The chancellor said the G-7 leaders would discuss the current situation triggered by the war “and at the same time ensure that we stop manmade climate change.”

outside London Pub in Oslo tonight was a cruel and deeply shocking attack on innocent people.”

He said that while the motive was unclear, the shooting had caused fear and grief in the LGBTQ community.

“We all stand by you,” Gahr Stoere wrote.

King Harald V also offered condolences and said he and Norway’s royal family were “horrified by the night’s shooting tragedy.”

“We sympathize with all relatives and affected and send warm thoughts to all who are now scared, restless and in grief,” the Norwegian monarch said in a statement. “We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other.

We must continue to stand up for all people to feel safe.”

Christian Bredeli, who was at the bar, told Norwegian newspaper VG that he hid on the fourth floor with a group of about 10 people until he was told it was safe to come out.

“Many were fearing for their lives,” he said. “On our way out we saw several injured people, so we understood that something serious had happened.”

Norwegian broadcaster TV2 showed footage of

High-level US delegation to visit crisis-hit Sri Lanka C O LO M B O, J U N 2 5 (PTI): A high-level US delegation will visit Sri Lanka to hold talks with the country’s top leadership to help it resolve the current economic crisis as the island nation, which is on the brink of bankruptcy, is struggling to pay for the import of essentials, including food and fuel.

Sri Lanka is facing a severe forex crisis which forced the island nation to declare a default of its international debt in April, becoming the first AsiaPacific country in decades to default on foreign debt.

The delegation representing the US Department of the Treasury and the Department of State is due to engage in a visit to Sri Lanka from June 26 to 29, the News First newspaper reported.

The delegation will include Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Asia, and Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, it said.

The visitors will meet with a wide range of political representatives, economists and international organisations, and will explore the most effective ways for the US to support Sri Lankans in need.

people running down Oslo streets in panic as shots rang out in the background.

Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to Norway’s security police, but not for any major violent crimes.

His criminal record included a narcotics offense and a weapons offense for carrying a knife, Hatlo said.

Hatlo said police seized two weapons after the attack: a handgun and an automatic weapon, both of which he described as “not modern” without giving details.

He said the suspect had not made any statement to the police and was in contact with a defense lawyer.

Hatlo said it was too early to say whether the gunman specifically targeted members of the LGBTQ community.

“We have to look closer at that, we don’t know yet,” he said. Still, police advised organizers of the Pride festival to cancel the parade Saturday.

“Oslo Pride therefore urges everyone who planned to participate or watch the parade to not show up. All events in connection with Oslo Prides are canceled,” organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event.

9 US one step away Taliban appeal for more aid from historic gun after deadly earthquake law reforms WASHINGTON, JUN 25 (IANS): The US House of Representatives has passed a gun control legislation approved earlier by the Senate, breaking a congressional logjam that prevented reforms for 30 years.

The bill is now headed for President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature and enactment, which is anticipated as his aides have said he is waiting to sign it.

“With this bipartisan package, we take the first steps to fight back on behalf of the American people, who desperately want new measures to keep communities safe in the high numbers in the polling,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on the floor of the House.

“To those who lacked the courage to join in this work, I say your political survival is insignificant compared to the survival of our children.”

The new legislation, which has been described as a modest attempt at reforming America’s famously loose gun laws, follows an outpouring of national outrage and frustration over recent killings of 10 African Americans in Buffalo, New York and 19 children at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas just 10 days apart.

Tear gas fired at demonstrators at Arizona Capitol.

were no injuries or arrests.

The incident sent Senate lawmakers into the basement for about 20 minutes, said Democratic Sen. Martin Quezada. Stinging tear gas wafted through the building afterward, forcing the Senate to move its proceedings to a hearing room instead of the Senate chamber.

Republicans had enacted a 15-week abortion ban in March, and a preRoe law that bans all abortions remains on the books, forcing providers across the state to stop providing abor-

tions earlier Friday.

Republican lawmakers had earlier approved a massive expansion of Arizona’s private school voucher system with only Republican backing. Another top measure was approved with wide bipartisan backing: A major plan to shore up water supplies.

The Senate and House both approved a $1 billion plan to increase supplies after adding another $200 million for water conservation efforts. Senate Republicans pushed though the voucher program that already

passed the House. It allows every student in Arizona to take public money to attend private schools, even the nearly 60,000 whose parents are already paying for that instruction.

The vote came after GOP leaders voted to block Democrats from debating or proposing changes to the voucher bill, touching off a heated procedural fight that left Democrats fuming.

The plan would open the program to all 1.1 million public school students.

Currently about 255,000 public school students qualify for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, although fewer than 12,000 participate.

About 59,000 private school students would be eligible under the new plan championed by House Majority Leader Ben Toma.

Toma and other advocates say money shouldn’t be a barrier preventing children from attending private schools. Democrats

KABUL, JUN 25 (REUTERS): Vital medical supplies reached hospitals on Saturday in the remote area of Afghanistan hit by an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people this week, as the country’s Taliban government appealed for more international aid.

A u t h o r i t i e s h av e called off the search for survivors in the mountainous southeastern region near the Pakistani border following’s Wednesday’s 6.1-magnitude quake, which also injured about 2,000 people and damaged or destroyed 10,000 homes.

Aftershocks on Friday killed at least five more people in the area some 160 km (100 miles) southeast of the capital Kabul, and medical staff said rudimentary healthcare facili-

ties were hampering their efforts to help the injured.

“Those injured that were in a bad condition and needed operations, (which) we can’t do here, have been sent to Kabul,” said Abrar, who goes by one name, the manager of a hospital in Paktika, the worst-affected province.

In Kabul, hospitals more used to treating victims of war have opened their wards to earthquake victims.

“Usually we admit only war related patients or patients in life threatening conditions, but in this case we decided to make an exception in order to support the Afghan people,” said Stefano Sozza, the country director for Emergency Hospital, an Italian-funded surgical centre for war victims.

Russian missiles strike across Ukraine K Y I V, J U N 2 5 ( R E UTERS): Russian missiles rained down across Ukraine on Saturday, hitting military facilities in the west and the north as well as a southern city as the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War Two entered its fifth month.

Russian artillery and air strikes pounded the twin cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in the eastern Luhansk region on Friday, smashing into a chemical plant where hundreds of civilians were trapped, a Ukrainian official said on Saturday.

Ukraine said on Friday its troops had been ordered to retreat from Sievierodonetsk as there was very little left to defend after weeks of intense fighting, marking the biggest reversal for Ukraine since losing the port of Mariupol in May. News of the withdrawal came four months to the day since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent tens of thousands of troops over the border, unleashing a conflict that has killed thousands, uprooted millions and disrupted the global economy.

“48 cruise missiles. At night. Throughout whole Ukraine,” Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Twitter.

“Russia is still trying to intimidate Ukraine, cause panic and make people be afraid.”

Ukrainian service members watch while a tank (not pictured) fires toward Russian troops in the industrial area of the city of Sievierodonetsk on June 20. (Reuters)

The latest Russian advances appeared to bring Moscow closer to taking full control of Luhansk, one of Putin’s objectives, and sets the stage for Lysychansk to become the next main focus.

Vitaly Kiselev, an official in the Interior Ministry of theseparatist Luhansk People’s Republic - recognised only by Russia- told Russia’s TASS news agency that it would take another week and a half to secure full control of Lysychansk.

Serhiy Gaidai, governor of the Luhansk region, said Russian forces attacked Sievierodonetsk’s industrial zone and also attempted to enter and blockade Lysychansk on Saturday.

“There was an air strike

US abortion protests: Police fire tear gas to disperse protestors PHOENIX (US), JUN 25 (AP): Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-abortion demonstrators from outside the Arizona Capitol Friday night, forcing lawmakers to huddle briefly in a basement inside the building as they rushed to complete their 2022 session.

Thousands of protesters had gathered earlier on the Capitol grounds in Phoenix, divided into groups both supporting and condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

SWAT team members with the Department of Public Safety fired tear gas from second floor of the old Capitol building to disperse protesters in the mall between the current House and Senate buildings. KPHO-TV reported the officers opened fire when several anti-abortion protesters started banging on glass doors of the Senate building.

Authorities said there

Afghan men try to retrieve a car from the debris of damaged houses after the recent earthquake, June 25. (Reuters)

fiercely oppose the bill, saying there is no testing or other mechanism to make sure children are actually learning.

Their efforts to try to add accountability mechanisms, or at least force a vote on the issue, were thwarted when Republicans voted to suspend the rules that would typically allow such changes.

Democrats railed against the measure, saying it would siphon away much of the more than $500 million in new K-12 spending lawmakers enacted earlier this week.

“Its going to cost the state an additional $125 million by 2025,” said Sen. Christine Marsh, a Phoenix Democrat. “This is not just fiscally responsibly for us to be trying to run two separate systems at the same time.” Republican Sen. T.J. Shope of Coolidge said the measure does not go far enough. “I think in an ideal situation, we would entirely

fund the student wherever the parent chooses to send their students,” Shope said.

Lawmakers were also considering a massive new water bill Gov. Doug Ducey called for early this year that is designed to help the state pay for new water sources.

at Lysychansk. Sievierodonetsk was hit by artillery,” Gaidai said on the Telegram messaging app, adding that the Azot chemical plant in Sievierodonetsk and the villages of Synetsky and Pavlograd and others has been shelled.

He made no mention of casualties at the Azot plant and Reuters could not immediately verify the information. Gaidai said 17 people had been evacuated on Friday from Lysychansk by police officers, rescuers and volunteers.

Military Facilities

Kharatin Starskyi, the press officer of a Ukrainian National Guard brigade, said on television on Saturday that the flow of informa-

tion about the withdrawal from Sievierodonetsk had been delayed to protect troops on the ground.

“During the last (several) days, an operation was conducted to withdraw our troops,” Starskyi said.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 in what it called a “special military operation”, but abandoned an early advance on the capital Kyiv in the face of fierce resistance by Ukrainian fighters with the help of Western weapons.

Since then Moscow and its proxies have focused on the south and Donbas, an eastern territory made up of Luhansk and its neighbour Donetsk, deploying overwhelming artillery.

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Shena Old UniOn dimapUr area Felicitation The Shena Old Union Dimapur Area (SOUDA) conveys our heartiest congratulations to Shri KatOi achumi on being promoted to the post of Junior engineer (Class 2 Gazetted Officer) under the office of the Executive Engineer PWD, (R&B) Dimapur Division.

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Amber Heard won’t settle with Johnny Depp, will appeal verdict

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Stephanopoulos asked.

“We obviously can’t disclose attor ney-client communications, but as Mr. Depp testified ... this was never about money for Mr. Depp,” Chew replied.

“This was about restoring his reputation — and he’s done that ... that’s what it was about for him.”

On Friday, the judge officially entered the judgment into the court record.

There’s a catch, though.

If Heard does appeal, she must pay a 6% interest penalty per year starting now. Heard’s attorney, Elaine Bredehoft, previously said on the Today show the actress can’t afford the judgment. (“Oh, no — absolutely not.”)

In a recent sit down with NBC, Heard maintained that Depp abused her, which he has denied

for six years. She produced a binder of therapist notes starting in 2011 that the actress said backs up her claims, but were not allowed to be shown at trial.

“It’s unfortunate that while Johnny is looking to move forward with his life, the defendant and her team are back to repeating, reimagining and re-litigating matters that have already been decided by the Court and a verdict that was unanimously and unequivocally decided by the jury in Johnny’s favor,” a spokesperson for Depp stated.

Depp, meanwhile, is booking gigs again — just not necessarily ones involving scripts. The actor announced he’s reuniting with his rock supergroup The Hollywood Vampires for an overseas tour.

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ive major planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn -- in our solar system are lined up in a row for rare planetary conjunction visible to the naked eye.

In a clear sky, the planets can be seen shining before dawn. It is a special opportunity to see Mercury, which is usually obscured from view by the Sun’s bright light, the BBC reported on Friday.

The conjunction was brightest on Friday morning but will remain visible until Monday from most parts of the world.

The last time this conjunction happened was 2004 and it won’t be seen again until 2040, the report said.

The planets appear “like a string of pearls spread out from close to the horizon”, explains space scientist and chief stargazer at the Society for Popular Astronomy Prof Lucie Green.

It is also a special event because the planets appear in the order they are positioned from the sun.

That is not always the case for planetary conjunctions because of our perspective from Earth looking into the solar system, Prof Green says.

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Prediabetes: You Can Turn It Around

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hat Is Prediabetes?

It’s when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. You won’t necessarily notice any symptoms -- you can have it and not know it.

A simple blood test can tell you if you do. You’re at risk if you’re overweight, over 45, and you don’t exercise.

It makes you more likely to have type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but you can take steps to change that.

Lose Weight It doesn’t have to be a lot. If you lose just 7% of your body weight, it can make a huge difference (that’s only 14 pounds for a 200-pound person). The first step is to eat healthier food with fewer calories.

Start by keeping track of your weight, eating habits, and physical activities.

Balanced Diet A good rule of thumb is to fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables (asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and carrots, among many others). One quarter should have starchy foods (like po-

tatoes, corn, or peas). The remaining quarter should be protein -- chicken, fish, or beans are best. Be extra careful with carbs like baked goods or pasta -- they can raise your blood sugar.

Exercise You’ll lose weight faster and feel better if you get out and burn more calories. You don’t need to train for a marathon: A brisk 30-minute walk five times a week should do the trick. A workout buddy can sometimes help you stick to a routine, so call a friend or join a gym and make some new ones. Aerobic exercise (walking, swimming, dancing) and strength training

(weight lifting, pushups, pull-ups) are both good. A little of both is best.

Get Your ZZZs The right amount of shut-eye helps keep your blood sugar at healthy levels. If you can’t stay asleep, wake up too early, or get less than 5 hours a night, you’re more likely to get diabetes. About 7 or 8 hours a night is ideal.

For better sleep, don’t have alcohol or caffeine late in the day, keep regular sleep hours, and stick to a calm, quiet bedtime routine.

Don’t Smoke If you smoke, now’s

the time to quit. Smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to get type 2 diabetes than nonsmokers. And if you get diabetes and still smoke, your symptoms may be worse and your blood sugar may be harder to control.

Medication Certain drugs can help with blood sugar levels and obesity, as well as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. And you’re more likely to have those if you have prediabetes. If you do, take your medication as prescribed -- it can improve your health and help you live longer.

Get Support When you have people to share your good days and bad days with, it can make a big difference. Peer support groups can be a place to learn from others and get and give encouragement and understanding.

Your doctor can help you find one that works for you.

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awyers for Johnny De pp and Amber Heard met again in court on Friday and had one last chance to settle before the judge finalized the June 1 verdict. After a wild sixweek trial, the jury found that each star defamed the other but weighed heavily in Depp’s favor. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is owed $10.35 million in damages while Heard was awarded $2 million. It sounds like Heard will appeal the verdict.

A spokesperson for the Aquaman actress issued the following statement to Yahoo Entertainment and referenced the Jan 6. 2021 insurrection hearings: “As stated in yesterday’s congressional hearings, you don’t ask for a pardon if you are innocent. And, you don’t decline to appeal if you know you are right.”

Depp’s attorney, Ben Chew, hinted they would be open to settling if Heard declined to appeal.

“You all have said that the goal was not to impoverish Ms. Heard. Is it possible where we could see a settlement where she forgoes the appeal in return for Mr. Depp waiving any monetary damages?” Good Morning America anchor George

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he music video for BLACKPINK member Lisa’s solo song “Lalisa” passed 500 million views on YouTube on Saturday, its management agency said.

The video for the title track of her solo debut album released last September reached the milestone at 5:06 a.m., YG Entertainment said, Yonhap news agency reported.

The video recorded 73.6 million views within 24 hours of its release and 100 million views within two days.

Lisa achieved 500 million views with her music video in the shortest time among K-pop female solo artists.

The four-member B L AC K P I N K h a s 3 2 music videos with more than 100 million YouTube views.

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The Kindest soul in our World. Every encounter with you is a reminder of God’s unconditional love.

Your actions show us the path to wisdom and longevity.

You have woven us into a family that cherish one another with your love.

Today we are once again overjoyed to celebrate your life as our Dearest Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

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Aus sets world record in mixed 4x100 freestyle Khanna appointed acting president of IOA BUDAPEST, JUN 25 (AP/AGENCIES): Australia set a world record in the mixed 4x100 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships on Friday.

Jack Cartwright, Kyle Chalmers, Madison Wilson and Mollie O’Callaghan clocked 3 minutes, 19.38 seconds in Budapest to shave two-hundredths of a second off the record set by the United States at the last worlds in Gwangju, South Korea, in July 2019.

The Australians ended the Americans’ threetitle winning run from 2015 to 2019 in this event. All four were won with a world record. Canada’s team of Joshua Liendo, Javier Acevedo, Kayla Sanchez and Penny Oleksiak was 1.23 behind the Australians for silver, and the Unites States

Gold medallists Australia’s Kyle Chalmers, Jack Cartwright, Madison Wilson and Mollie O’Callaghan after winning the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay final. (Reuters)

team of Ryan Held, Brooks Meanwhile, after five Curry, Torri Huske and silver medals, Aussie OlymClaire Curzan was third, pic hero Kaylee McKe1.71 behind. own finally claimed gold

when she edged American Phoebe Bacon by just fourhundredths of a second in the women’s 200m back-

stroke. McKeown delivered a clinical final 50m to add an individual world title to her resume.

McKeown was second fastest off the wall and first through the opening 50m, before Bacon made her move in the middle 100m to turn 0.33 ahead of McKeown at the 150m mark.

The 20-year-old’s renowned competitive spirit kicked in exactly when she needed it to, kicking in the final 50m to deliver her the gold medal by the barest of margins in 2:05.08.

Kiah Melverton also claimed silver in an inspiring swim in the women’s 800m freestyle final.

After the seventh day of action, Australia sits second on the medal tally with six gold, eight silver and one bronze.

NEW DELHI, JUN 25 (AGENCIES): Anil Khanna has been appointed the acting President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered that Narinder Dhr uv Batra cannot continue as the President of the IOA and appointed Anil Khanna as acting president, Sportstar reported.

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra was on Friday ordered to stop functioning as Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president by the Delhi High Court “in a contempt proceeding”, a month after it asked him to relinquish the top job.

A vacation bench of Justice Dinesh Sharma passed the order on a contempt petition filed

by Olympian and hockey World Cup winner Aslam

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Sher Khan.

“The court ordered that Mr. Narinder Batra should stop from functioning as IOA president with immediate effect,” advocate Vanshdeep Dalmia, who appeared on behalf of Khan, told PTI. “It was a contempt proceeding as Mr. Batra was continuing to attend meeting as IOA president

despite an earlier order of this court.

“The court also said Mr. Anil Khanna, senior vice-president, will be the acting president of the IOA,” he added.

On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of ‘life member’ in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017.

At that time also, the IOA had installed Khanna as its acting chief.

Batra had filed his nomination for the IOA president’s post as a representative (life member) of Hockey India.

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other top-flight clubs. “If he scores another few, then I’ll be a Muslim too. He’s sitting in the mosque, that’s where I want to be… Mo Salah-la-la-la-la.” In 2018, football-intoxicated white fans were belting that song in the stadiums and pubs of Liverpool about Mo Salah, the Afro-haired Egyptian footballer in their club for

the English Premier League.

If reports are true then Salah will be the second big player after Sadio Mane to live the Anfield club. Senegal forward has departed Anfield in a €41 million (£35m/$43m) transfer to join the Bundesliga champions, bringing the curtain down on a six-year spell with Jurgen Klopp’s Reds.

Salah and Mane have struck up one of the most fearsome strike combinations in British football history. Earlier this season, they set a record when they both netted together for the 30th match – a feat unmatched in the Premier League era.

Mane’s Senegal defeated Salah’s Egypt twice in do-or-die encounters, firstly to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and then to seal a spot at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

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LO N D O N, J U N 2 5 (AGENCIES): Mohamed Salah is likely to follow Sadio Mane and leave Liverpool this summer.

As per the reports, the Egyptian mid-fielder has been in deadlock with the club for almost a year over his pay demand of £400,000 a week to sign a new deal, Indian Express reported.

Salah has scored 31 goals for Liverpool in the last season and was the joint top scorer in the Premier League along with Tottenham forward Son Heung-min. The duo scored 23 goals apiece and jointly share the top individual award.

Since Salah arrived at Liverpool in 2017, the hate crimes in Merseyside (home to Liverpool FC) dropped by 16 per cent and Liverpool FC fans halved their rates of posting anti-Muslim tweets relative to fans of

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Archery WC Stage 3: Jyothi, Abhishek win gold medals

Jyothi Surekha and Abhishek Verma

PARIS, JUN 25 (AGENCIES): India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Abhishek Verma won the country’s first gold medal in the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Paris on Saturday, finishing on the top step of the podium in the compound mixed team event. Jyoti and Abhishek defeated the home team of Sophie Dodemont and Jean Philippe Boulch 152149 in the gold medal tie, India Today reported.

A day after the World Archery confirmed it will

push for compound archery at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Indian archers Jyoti and Abhishek finished on the top step of the podium, bringing delight to the compound archery fraternity in the country.

India began the first end on a strong note, racing to 40 points with 2 of them closest to the white center.

Jyothi and Abhishek raced off to 40-37 lead but the French pair stormed back with a 38 in the second end even as the Indian man-

aged only 36.

With 2 ends left, the gold medal match was perfectly in the balance as India led 76-75. There was nothing to separate the two teams in the third end which ended in 39-39 tie.

However, Jyoti and Abhishek kept their composure under pressure, collecting 37 in the final end while France managed only 35.

Meanwhile, Jyoti will be in action later on Sunday in the Women’s Individual Compound event, taking on Sophie Dodemont of France in the semi-final.

Jyoti has been in fine form on her comeback to competitive action after more than 7 months. The World No. 3, who failed to qualify for Asian Games, will look to make a mark in the individual event later on Saturday. All eyes will be on India’s Women’s Recurve team which will be battling for gold medal against powerhouses Chinese Taipei on Sunday. The 13th-placed team, comprising Ankita Bhakat, Deepika Kumari and Simranjeet Kaur, recovered from the early setback to make it to the final and assure India of a medal at the World Cup Stage 3 in Paris.

SPORTS India U-17 girls suffer 1-3 loss against Chile

AQUILEIA (ITALY), JUN 25 (PTI): The Indian U-17 women’s team suffered a 1-3 loss against Chile in its second match in the fournation tournament despite an improved performance here. The women’s side came into this match after haplessly going down to the Italian side 0-7 in the opening fixture.

Despite a slow start by both the teams in the initial stages, it was India that got a chance to snatch an early lead through defender Naketa, whose long-ranger free-kick failed to put the Chileans in a spot of bother.

Chile found a breakthrough in the 11th minute through Katerine Ramos, who inflicted a blow to the Indians.

While the Indians tried to bounce back quickly and were in search of an equaliser, Chile doubled their lead in the 19th minute, through a clinical header from Maitte. With an uphill task in hand, the Indians reduced the deficit and made it 1-2 when a ball from Neha landed at the feet of Kajol, and the latter skillfully headed the ball into the back of the goal in a flash. Despite a much-needed goal, the Indian side’s aspirations were soon dashed when, in the 67th minute, Chile’s Rolino made it 3-1, putting a final nail in the coffin.

Ranji Trophy Final: Patidar’s ton puts MP in firm control B E N G A L U RU, J U N 2 5 (IANS): Mumbai cut a majority of their deficit down to 49 on day four of the Ranji Trophy final at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. But it was Madhya Pradesh, thanks to a crucial 162-run lead, who are in firm control of the final and lifting the trophy, as Rajat Patidar notched up a fine 122 while Saransh Jain brought up his maiden first-class fifty to take the side to 536.

Though Mumbai are 113/2 in 22 overs at stumps, they are running out of time for giving themselves a small chance at winning the prestigious trophy.

After getting Madhya Pradesh out for 536, Prithvi Shaw and makeshift opener Hardik Tamore (as Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t open due to ankle injury) started off well for a 63-run opening stand. Both batters got reprieves - Shaw was dropped by pacer Gaurav Yadav while Tamore was given a life by Rajat Patidar at first slip.

Left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya Singh drew the first

blood when Tamore chopped on to his stumps while attempting a sweep. Shaw, who had brought out some fireworks against Kartikeya and Anubhav Agarwal, was constantly enticed by Madhya Pradesh’s bowling attack to attack balls on fifth stump line in the outside off-stump channel.

The tactic worked when Shaw was forced to reach out to the fifth-stump ball off Gaurav Yadav and drove straight to cover point. Armaan Jaffer, who also got a life when Gaurav spilled a caught-out chance, played some delightful shots through the off-side to remain not unbeaten on 34 alongside Suved Parkar (nine not out).

Brief Scores: Madhya Pradesh 536 all out in 177.2 overs (Yash Dubey 133, Rajat Patidar 122, Shubham Sharma 116; Shams Mulani 5/173, Tushar Deshpande 3/116) lead Mumbai 374 all out in 127.4 overs and 113/2 in 22 overs (Prithvi Shaw 44, Armaan Jaffer 30 not out; Gaurav Yadav 1/23, Kumar Kartikeya Singh 1/50) Rajat Patidar plays a shot, Saturday. (PTI) by 49 runs

Eblen upsets Mousasi to win Bellator title

Johnny Eblen

LO N D O N, J U N 2 5 (AGENCIES): American Johnny Eblen upset defending champion Gegard Mousasi to win the Bellator middleweight title with a superb performance in Connecticut.

Despite being a massive underdog Eblen was better than Mousasi in every department and dropped the champion in the opening round. All three judges awarded Eblen a wide 5045 points decision to end Mousasi’s 19-month reign as champion.

“That’s my belt. None of you believed in me,” Eblen, 30, said. The American, who was competing in his first championship fight, dropped to his knees before the scorecards were read out, knowing he was about to be crowned the new champion, before jumping

back to his feet after some encouraging words from his coach, Muhammed Lawal.

“I almost didn’t believe in myself,” added Eblen.

As he himself put it, almost no one gave the untested Eblen a chance against veteran star Mousasi. Mousasi’s reign as champion stretches back to October 2020 and the 36-year-old Dutchman has been brimming with confidence in recent fights, appearing to discover a new level to his game despite having already competed in 58 bouts before his meeting with Eblen.

B u t E b l e n wa s i n charge from the off, connecting with a hard right to the nose of Mousasi after a minute and a half of action.

The champion immediately folded to his knees, but was able to rescue himself by grabbing hold of

the onrushing Eblen. The second round saw Mousasi trying to fight his way back into the contest, but he was repeatedly tagged by Eblen’s shots.

When the fight was on the ground, Eblen dominated there too, able to control Mousasi who grew more and more tired as the fight went on. While Mousasi struggled to find any kind of rhythm with his striking, Eblen grew in confidence.

After landing a nice onetwo combination capped off by a hard overhand right, Eblen began spinning his fist as if he was winding up his punch. The dominance continued as Eblen took Mousasi down in the fourth round. Mousasi fought off a rear-naked choke attempt and managed to get back to his feet, only to be swiftly taken down again.

Mousasi needed a miracle in the final round but his efforts to produce one were stamped out when Eblen steered the fight back down to the mat.

It is not the first time Mousasi has fallen to a shock defeat. His storied career has seen some incredible wins, but also some big upset losses to the likes of Rafael Lovato Jr, Uriah Hall and Eblen’s coach Lawal.

Mohun Bagan sign Paul Pogba’s elder brother Florentin

Florentin Pogba

KO L K ATA , J U N 2 5 (PTI): Indian Super League heavyweights ATK Mohun Bagan on Saturday signed centre-back Florentin Pogba, the elder brother of 2018 World Cup-winning French midfielder Paul.

“It feels exciting to have joined a club as big as ATK Mohun Bagan.

It makes me very proud.

This legacy of the club is its jersey — I’m looking forward to the day I turn up in gree-and-maroon,” the 31-year-old said in an ATKMB statement. “This is a new challenge for me.

It will give me a chance to know the country, new championships and many clubs. It’s huge to me,” he added.

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Olympic Day Run observed at IGS Kohima Correspondent

KO H I M A , J U N 2 5 (NPN): Along with the rest of the World, Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) also organised the Olympic Day Run under the theme, “Together for a peaceful World,” here at IG Stadium on Saturday.

Special guest, minister of Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir, in his speech said this year’s theme was based on sustainability, inclusion, solidarity and peace aimed at bringing people together to contribute to a better world through sports.

He said the theme celebrates the power of sports and to bring people together in peace, a call to action for people to move together upto and during Olympic day at the same time display the united support for a peaceful world.

Jamir pointed out that citizens of Nagaland had joined the global community in commemorating the Olympic Day Run with the participants from all walks of life to celebrate the Olympic spirit and be part of the strongest uniting force in the form of sports.

He congratulated NOA and all its members for making the day a successful reality.

Jamir announced that

China not to play at Chennai Olympiad C H E N NA I , J U N 2 5 (IANS): The strong Chinese chess teams will not be competing at the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held here next month, Olympiad Tournament Director Bharat Singh Chauhan said on Saturday. “The Chinese teams - open and womenwill not be playing at the Chennai Chess Olympiad.

The reasons are not clearly known,” Chauhan told IANS. The Chinese Open team won the gold medal at the Chess Olympiad held at Batumi (Georgia) in 2018 and at Tromso (Norway) in 2014.

The team has won one silver and bronze medal each at the Olympiad. Similarly, the strong Chinese women’s team has won Olympiad Gold six times, and silver and bronze medals four times each.

Guests and NOA officials at the Olympic Day Run at IGS Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

the next edition of the Nagaland Olympics would be held in August 2022, where sportspersons from every district in the State including the newly inaugurated districts will participate in various sports disciplines under the banner of NOA. He further announced that for the first time NOA would be introducing selected Paralympic events making the event Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2022.

Subsequently, the Nagaland Team for the upcoming North East Olympics would be determined from the results of this event, Jamir said.

Giving the introductory remark, NOA secretary general, Abu Metha, said sports had the power to unify people and had brought more races and

people under one banner than any other activity on Earth and was the most efficient tool to unite people and nations.

He pointed out that everyone gathered at the stadium were ambassadors of sports and taking the spirit of the activity to unite people. He pointed out that with the participation of Dr Talimeren Ao in the Olympic as the captain of the first football squad of Team India and five decades later Chekrovolu Swuro in archery, Nagaland was also a contributing and participating member of the International Olympic family.

Metha said the ambition of NOA was to follow the olympic principles of faster, stronger and higher.

He said Nagas must come together under the

spirit and platform of sports and that the association wanted to bring all sections of the State under the platform of sports.

Winners of the various categories: 400 meters (U-12 Girls)-Kevileno, Rukusenu Pucho, Akruti Rai. 400 meters (U-12 Boys)-Mughaka Aye, Tohanba, Keheiyitu.

600 meters (Women)Loreni Tsanglao 600 meters (Men)Nangsgiba, Theja Meru, Neingulie Nakhro.

800 meters (Women Veteran)-Wecheteu Kapfo 800 meters (Men Veteran)-L Muthio Khianuuthgan, Clement Beck, Azo Rupreo.

800 meters (U-14 G i r l s ) - N e s h e m o n y u e, Mehrim Beck, Vesenelu Khamo.

800 meters (U-14 Boys)-Wathotsia Poji, Thejanguzo Pfukha, Mulekho Sapu.

800 meters (U-16 Girls)-Imtisangla Kangshou, Khrotshou Tsuhah, Jemie Y. 800 meters (U-16 Boys)-Vephuzo Sakhamo, Pauku Meru, S Rito.

1500 meters (Women)Tsuchoi T, Songmo P, Peiheiteile Esalung.

1500 meters (Men)Tsole Yokha, C uvoto M e d e o, M N o k c h i n g Chang.

Kvitova clinches Eastbourne title

EASTBOURNE, JUN 25 (AGENCIES): Petra Kvitova clinched the Eastbourne singles title for the first time with a dominant straight-sets victory over defending champion Jelena Ostapenko at the Rothesay International.

Two-time Wimbledon winner Kvitova - a beaten finalist here in 2011 - controlled a one-sided encounter from the outset en route to triumphing 6-3 6-2 in just an hour and 16 minutes.

Eighth seed Ostapenko had previously not dropped a set all week at Devonshire Park but struggled to deal with the Czech’s booming serve and blistering forehand during an error-strewn display.

Victory for Kvitova brought a 29th career singles title and a big confidence boost ahead of a first-round Wimbledon meeting with Italian Jasmine Pasolini. Meanwhile, Serena Williams said she

Petra Kvitova celebrates with the trophy.(AP/PTI)

was motivated by creating a better Wimbledon memory as she returned to the All England Club 12 months on from her tearful departure.

The 23-time grand

slam singles champion suffered a hamstring injury during her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich after slipping on Centre Court and pulled out during the first set.

Women’s T20I: India beat SL by 5 wkts; take 2-0 lead

DAMBULLA, JUN 25 (IANS): A brilliant comeback from the bowlers in the first innings followed by a smashing start by the top order batters helped India Women beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second T20I and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the threematch series, here on Saturday. It was India’s 12th T20I win in a row against Sri Lanka Women, which started in February, 2016.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Openers laid a solid foundation for Sri Lanka. Vishmi Gunaratne set the tone with three boundaries in two overs while Chamari Athapaththu smashed a six and a four in the last over of the Powerplay.

Despite not picking up a wicket in the first six overs, Indian bowlers managed to sneak in a few dot balls as Sri Lanka went a little over run-a-ball. The hosts openers kept finding the boundary at regular intervals but couldn’t rotate the strike as well as they would have liked. Athapaththu was given a lifeline when India dropped her at the stroke of the halfway mark. She made the visitors pay by striking two boundaries each in the next two overs.

India players celebrate the fall of an Sri Lankan wicket in the 2nd T20 on Saturday. (PTI)

Just after the pair surpassed the record for the highest first-wicket partnership for Sri Lanka in Women’s T20I, Pooja Vastrakar broke the 87-run stand as Athapaththu’s flick went straight into the hands of Radha Yadav at deep square leg. The wicket of the skipper set the cat amongst the pigeons as the rest of the batters failed to capitalise on the tremendous start provided by the openers. Like her opening partner, Vishmi Gunaratne too departed in her 40s.

Chasing a modest 126 for the win, India openers looked to kill the game as

early as possible. Smriti Mandhana made her intent clear by smashing the first ball of the innings for a four while Shafali Verma wasn’t going to be left behind as she plundered two fours and a six in her cameo of 17 runs that came in 10 balls.

Sabbhineni Meghana carried on from where Shafali left off, smashing Udeshika Prabodhani for four boundaries in an over. Though she fell in the last over of the Powerplay, India sat comfortably in their chase at 52/2. The end of the fielding restrictions had little effect on Mandhana’s approach, as she collected

five fours in the next five overs to take Sri Lanka completely out of the game. The boundary-laden knock came to an end when she was stumped off the bowling of Inoka Ranaweera.

The wicket came a little too late for Sri Lanka, with India needing less than five runs an over at that point.

BRIEF SCORES: Sri Lanka 125-7 in 20 Overs (Vishmi Gunaratne 45, Chamari Athapaththu 43; Deepti Sharma 2/34) lost to India 127-5 in 19.1 Overs (Smriti Mandhana 39, Harmanpreet Kaur 31 not out; Inoka Ranaweera 2/18 ) by 5 wickets.

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