26 May 2023

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Naga wrestler wins bronze at UWW event

Shah calls for peace in Manipur, assures justice

GUWAHATI, MAY 25

(PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Manipur to maintain peace and promised that justice will be ensured to all sections of society.

Asserting that Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term after the general elections next year, he claimed that the opposition Congress will not be able to even secure its present tally in the Lok Sabha.

Shah, while laying the foundation stone of the tenth campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) at Changsari in Assam’s Kamrup district, said he will travel to Manipur to help resolve disputes.

“I will go to Manipur soon and stay there for three days but before that, both

Vehicular movement banned on Tsumok bridge

DIMAPUR, MAY 25

(NPN): Following the damage of a portion of RCC deck slab of Tsumok River bridge at 8.4 km from Tsunsangra to Impur, the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Tuli has ordered the prohibition of all forms of vehicular movement on the bridge with effect from May 24 to June 6, 2023. According to a DIPR report, the prohibition order was issued to avoid untoward incidents and also as a safety measure and to facilitate the immediate repair and renovation of the same.

Tuli administration along with police department, PWD feeder road division Tuli and Asangma Village Council jointly have verified the damage.

Nagaland logs 2 fresh Covid cases

DIMAPUR, MAY 25 (NPN): Nagaland on Thursday recorded two fresh cases of Covid-19 pushing the total caseload to 36024.

According to health department, one each case was reported from Dimapur and Kohima. With this, the state currently has five active cases. The death toll remained unchanged at 782 (including 5 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

Meanwhile, India recorded 535 new cases, while the active cases have decreased to 6,168 from 6,591, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,854 with five deaths.

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Protestors demand Biren to step down as Manipur CM

and “people must ensure the return of such a situation again”. “Charcha ke saath hi shanti ho sakti hain (Peace can only be restored through dialogue),” he said.

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DIMAPUR, MAY 25

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New Parliament building opening row

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): The Opposition on Thursday stepped up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the inauguration of the new Parliament building, with Congress saying “one man’s ego and desire for self-promotion” has denied the first tribal woman president her constitutional privilege to inaugurate the complex.

Oppn parties step up attack on PM; BJP urges them to show ‘big heart’, attend event

groups should remove mistrust and suspicion among themselves and ensure that peace is restored in the state,” he said.

“The Centre will ensure that justice is delivered to all those who suffered in the clashes in the state, but people must hold dialogue to ensure peace,” Shah said.

During the last six years, prior to the recent clashes, there was no blockade or bandh in Manipur

(NPN): Joint Christian Forum (JCF) Nagaland and Joint Peace Mission North East (JPMNE) held a meeting at Peace Centre Chümoukedima, to study and assess the present scenario of Manipur and discuss and plan for the upcoming joint activities.

It was decided that the immediate plan of the peace team was to visit the affected areas of Manipur and provide relief materials and humanitarian services.

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IMPHAL, MAY 25: A sit-in-protest was held at Motbung Model village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district Thursday to demand that N Biren Singh must be made to resign as chief minister of Manipur.

The protest was held as part of an ongoing series of protests in Kangpokpi district, initiated by the recently formed Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), Sadar Hills. At Thursday’s

protest, the participants demanded that the Centre immediately remove N Biren Singh as chief minister.

The committee is demanding the Centre’s intervention to address the problems of the Kukis with a solution based on the political dialogue between the United People’s Front (UPF) and Kuki National Organization (KNO) groups currently under Suspension of Operation (SoO) and the state and central governments.

State seeks five basic food labs, five MFSWs from Centre

DIMAPUR, MAY 25 (NPN): State food safety commissioner, Y. Kikheto Sema, has urged the ministry of health and family welfare to consider setting up five basic food laboratories in Nagaland, saying that influx of sub-standard food items into the state needed to be tackled.

According to a DIPR report, state food safety commissioner requested the minister at the 40th National Meeting of Central Advisory Committee FSSAI held at FDA Bhawan, New Delhi on May 25, 2023.

At the meeting, Sema highlighted that there was

only one state public health laboratory at Kohima, which was established in 1983. He said that topographical challenges along with poor road connectivity in the far-flung areas caused big hurdles while sending and receiving samples, resulting in delays in appro-

priate legal action. He pointed out that as Nagaland shares an extensive international boundary with Myanmar, large adulterated, misbranded, and sub-standard food items were being brought into Nagaland, which required to be tackled urgently.

Acknowledging the constant support and guidance of the FSSAI, Ministry of H&FW, Sema urged the ministry to consider setting up five basic food laboratories to cater to the need of the whole State for effective implementation of Food Safety.

Sema also requested the ministry to provide five modified food safety on wheels (MFSW) as the existing three MFSWs could not effectively cater to the needs of the State.

The state food safety commissioner was accompanied by the state programme officer, food safety, Dr. John Kemp.

As political row over the opening of building here on Sunday escalated, BJP hit back alleging that opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration just because it has been built at the initiative of PM Modi.

As many as 20 opposition parties including Congress have announced their boycott of the inauguration of new Parliament building by Modi. Separately, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said if Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla does not inaugurate the new Parliament building, his party would not attend the event.

19 Opposition parties, including Congress, Left, TMC, SP and AAP, have jointly announced the boycott, saying they find no value in a new building when the “soul of democracy has been sucked out”.

Attacking the prime minister, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the “arrogance” of the Modi government has “destroyed” the parliamentary system.

Hitting out at Opposition parties, the BJP alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration just because it has been built at the PM’s initiative. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said

the new building is a symbol of India’s pride and appealed to the opposition parties to attend the “historic day” of its inauguration by showing a “big heart”.

25 parties expected to join inauguration: As many as 25 parties are expected to attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Apart from 18 members of the ruling NDA, including BJP, seven nonNDA parties will attend the ceremony. BSP, Shiromani Akali Dal, JDS, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), YSR Congress, BJD and TDP are seven non-NDA parties expected to be present at the event.

Besides BJP, 18 NDA members include Shiv Sena, NPP, NDPP, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, Jannayak Janata Party, AIDMK, IMKMK, AJSU, RPI, Mizo National Front, Tamil Maanila Congress, ITFT (Tripura), Bodo People’s Party, Pattali Makkal Kacchi, MGP, Apna Dal and AGP.

Lift restrictions on media for Parliament coverage: PCI

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): Press Club of India

(PCI) Thursday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to lift the restrictions on media covering Parliamentary proceedings that were imposed during the Covid pandemic.

In a letter to the Speaker, PCI said a large number of journalists were still being denied the opportunity to cover Parliament proceedings despite having permanent press gallery passes. PCI said the “superfluous” restrictions on media have “no logical basis or rationale” as the Covid situation had

Student leader hacked to death by alleged drug peddler in Tizit

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KOHIMA, MAY 25

(NPN): In a tragic incident, a student leader from Tizit under Mon district was reportedly hacked to death Thursday morning.

The victim has been identified as Ahoa Konyak, a resident of Tizit town who was serving as Tizit Area Students Union’s (TASU) Action Committee chairman.

According to reports, Ahoa was attacked by one person identified as Menshan Konyak during a surprise check carried out by TASU against drug peddlers. During the alterca -

tion, Ahoa was attacked with a machete and died on the spot. The accused, suspected to be a drug peddler was arrested and taken into police custody.

Police sources said they received the information about the incident around 9:30 am, following which the situation in Tizit became volatile. A group of irate

locals also set the accused house on fire. However, police said that the situation was brought under control.

A case has registered and investigation was going on, police said. Shutters down: TASU called for lightning shutters down of all shops under its jurisdiction for 24 hours with effect from May 25, to mourn and as a mark of protest against the brutal killing.

In a circular, TASU president Yanphong Konyak and general secretary Nokmao Konyak have asked all shops to down shutters during the period. The union said that it was compelled to impose such restrictions

for the greater safety of the general public.

CM,otherscondemn

Meanwhile, state chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy CM Y. Patton, health minister P Paiwang Konyak, Konyak Union and others condemned the incident. CM: Rio said he strongly condemned the brutal act that unfolded in Tizit. He further appealed for peace from all sections of society and to cooperate with the authority and assured that justice will be delivered as per the law of the land. He also extended condolences to the family of Ahoa Konyak.

NE youths returning to devp mainstream:

GUWAHATI, MAY 25

(PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the youth in the northeast are joining the mainstream of development due to the policies of the BJP government. The BJP government policies are “committed to fulfil people’s aspirations” and employment opportunities are being created by the BJP government in diverse sectors, he said in a video message for a ceremony to distribute appointment letters here.

“Because of the BJP government’s policies, youths are coming back to the mainstream of develop-

ment in the North East. BJP is committed to fulfil the aspirations of the youths. We are also taking rapid steps towards building a new India,” he said.

“Assam is witnessing a new era of peace and development and this pace of development has spread positivity and inspiration in the state,” he said and congratulated the state government for providing a large number of jobs to the youths. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday kick-started distribution of 44,703 appointment letters for Assam government jobs. Modi addressed the gathering through a pre-recorded

video message.

The prime minister in his message said the society is fast becoming aspirational and the government system must change according to the people’s aspirations as fulfilling public wishes is a duty of the state mechanism. “Nobody wants to wait for development. People want fast results.”

He asked the appointees to move forward with the same dedication that brought them to the level of securing government jobs and said they can contribute in improving the society and the system by being open to learning new things. Youths are progressing in diverse

fields that were not possible in the past.

Patton: Y Patton expressed shock and pain over the tragic loss of Ahoa Konyak, chairman of the Action Committee TASU. While condemning the brutal act, Patton said that the sacrifice of late Konyak will never be forgotten and prayed for his soul to rest in peace. He also urged upon all in Tizit and across Nagaland to remain calm and let the law take its course.

Paiwang: Health minister P Paiwang Konyak expressed deep shock and pain to hear the tragic death of Ahoa and strongly condemned the gruesome manner in which he was killed.

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eased and even the World Health Organization had announced that it was no longer a global health emergency.

“…we strongly feel that these curbs are part of a wider agenda aimed at controlling the media and restricting freedom of press in order to impede free flow of independent news stories and information to the people of the largest democracy of the world,” PCI said in the letter, which came days ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament Building on May 28.

It said the restrictions

have not only impeded the media’s ability to report on parliamentary proceedings but also severed the vital line of communication between the government, media, and Parliamentarians.

“…as Covid-19 situation has substantially eased and stabilised and is getting tapered down by each passing day we earnestly appeal to you to take immediate action and restore the preCovid-19 situation as regards the entry of media persons into the press gallery of the new Parliament House building,” the PCI said.

Transfer & posting of bureaucrats

DIMAPUR, MAY 25

(NPN): The state government, in partial modification of the May 19 notification, has ordered transfer and posting of 17 IAS/ NCS/NSS officers with immediate effect.

Ramakrishnan, IAS, development commissioner shall hold additional charge of law & justice vice Taliremba relieved. Kevileno Angami, commr & secy school education, SCERT and economics & statistics is relieved of economics and statistics. Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS commr & secy. agriculture (APC cell) (designate) is retained as commr & secy. excise.

Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS commr & secy. labour & employment and tribal affairs (designate) shall hold additional charge of agriculture and relieved of tribal affairs. Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, secy to governor, IT&C and eco & statistics (designate) is retained as secy to governor and transport. Mohammed Ali Shihab A, IAS secy. transport (designate) is transferred as secy. IT&C and eco & statistics. John B Chawang, NCS secy eco & statistics is transferred as secretary home. Angelina Tajen, NCS secy H&FW (designate) is transferred as secy tribal affairs.

PM Manipur violence: NSCN (I-M) warns against harassing Nagas

“India is modernising its infrastructure. New highways, expressways, airports, ports and waterways are being built. Lakhs of crores of rupees are being spent on developing these,” Modi said adding employment and self-employment opportunities are getting a boost in every sector with every new infrastructure project. Many recruitments could not be completed on time due to the earlier processes, in which each department had different rules and candidates had to appear for examinations for different departments.

DIMAPUR, MAY 25 (NPN): Describing as “something very detestable” the ongoing violence between the two communities—Meiteis and Kukis— in Manipur, the NSCN (I-M) has warned against harassing Nagas in any manner.

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that the attack against the place of human inhabitants (villages) was very inhuman.

It also stated that burning down of places of worship (Churches) was considered as “sacrilegious acts” com-

mitted on religious lines.

NSCN (I-M) asserted that all those acts of violence were violation of human rights that were applicable to all members of human society.

NSCN (I-M) sough to put on record that the Naga minor tribes—Aimol, Chiru, Chothe, Kharam, Koireng and Kom—were part of Naga community.

It stated that those minor Naga tribes have been actively involved in the “Nagas’ political struggle for their freedom from India and Myanmar till our goal

is achieved.”

“Our Meitei brothers and Kukis should not take them otherwise and harass them in any manner,” NSCN (I-M) said. It expressed regret that one Kom village (Kangathei village) had come under attack by Kuki militants and the villagers were forced to vacate their village. “Such vicious violence will only aggravate the situation and this must be put to stop forthwith for the sake of humanity and peaceful coexistence,” NSCN (I-M) stated.

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Officials at the 40th National meeting of Central Advisory Committee FSSAI in Delhi on Thursday. (DIPR)

Late Ahoa Konyak

Womenfolk with placards, shouting slogans during the protest.

Amit Shah (PTI)

NCVBDC introduction training for SWs concludes

Educational institutions asked to observe ‘World No Tobacco Day’

DIMAPUR: National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) Nagaland has appealed to all educational institutions in Nagaland observe “World No Tobacco Day” 2023, on May 31 under the theme “We Need Food, Not Tobacco”.

In a press release, NTCP stated that the celebration is to raise awareness on the dangers of tobacco use and it’s increasing influence on children and youth. To mark the significance of this day, it requested the institutions to take up awareness activities to pledge against tobacco habit.

One unidentified body recovered in Dmu

DIMAPUR: On receiving a written memo from Station Manager, NF Railway Dimapur that one person was lying inside the track between RXR-DMV at Km 253/2-3 on May 25, the GRPS duty party rushed to the spot and found one unidentified (non-local) male age about 40 years lying dead inside the rail track

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NTCP Nagaland appeals: National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) Nagaland has appealed all educational institutions in Nagaland to observe “World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2023” on May 31 under the theme, “We Need Food, Not To-

bacco”, in order to raise awareness on the dangers of tobacco use and it’s increasing influence on children and youth. To mark the significance of the day, institutions have been asked to up awareness activities to pledge against tobacco habit.

KVK NU promotes ‘potato farming’ in Zbto

DIMAPUR: A threeday introduction training for Surveillance Workers (SWs) organised by National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Kohima, Nagaland concluded Thursday at the Conference Hall of Department of Under Developed Areas (DUDA) Guest House, Kohima. A press release by NCVBDC informed that joint director and SPO, NCVBDC, Dr. Neisakho Kere welcomed the SWs and emphasized on upholding sincerity to the work.

Dr. Kere presented the roles and responsibili-

ties and basic information on vector borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, Japanese Encephalitis (JE), filariasis, chikungunya and kala azar.

Deputy Director, NCVBDC, Dr.Tinurenla Anichari, elucidated on signs and symptoms of malaria, JE, dengue and on detailed treatment of malaria.

State consultant, public health and training, NCVBDC, Imsubenla, gave a presentation on the recording and reporting of malaria formats, which was followed by hands-on exercise on filling of all the formats and simultaneously on IEC/BCC activities and usages of LLIN.

State consultant, M&E, Ngangnenmongba, presented the SWs monthly performance reporting formats and deliberated on issues concerning the performance reporting by the SWs.

The SWs were taken for a field visit to Rusoma HWC, with the main focus to get first-hand experience on the activities as well as to learn on the different types of records and documents maintained at the health facilities.

A hands-on training on blood slide preparation, safe practices and RDT Kit test and interpretations of result was conducted by laboratory technician, Ameri.

DIMAPUR: As part of promoting “potato farming” in Zunheboto district, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nagaland University (NU) in collaboration with Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi, introduced “kufri jyoti” variety of potato for large scale demonstration in Zunheboto.

In a press release, KVK NU informed that principal scientist and head, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia, and his team on May 23 visited the potato fields at some of the villages, to assess the growth and production performance.

KVK said potato farming was very much suitable in hilly terrain

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him". Romans. 8:28

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REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED

in between Km 253/2-3, suspected to be run over by running train.

According to DCP crime/PRO Dimapur police, on completion of all legal formalities, the dead body has been shifted to District Hospital morgue for postmortem examination and identification.

The deceased was wear-

ing black half-long pant with black color T-shirt and a coffee color under garment. The deceased has a tattoo on his left arm marking the names: Raj Kumar Sharma and Onita Devi. Claimant, relatives, friends of the deceased have been requested to contact the Officer-inCharge, GRPS, Dimapur at 7085055021.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1927 — 12.05.2023

We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the Churches, unions, neighbours, relatives, friends and well-wishers from far and near for their immense love and concern who stood with us physically, emotionally, financially and with prayers during our saddest moment at the demise of our beloved Late Nukshitangla Lkr (Akhoya)

Your sympathy, love and generosity will always be remembered.

May our Almighty God bless you all.

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Loving children, grandchildren and in-laws

1ST D EAT h A NNIVERSARy Late Ms. Mapuienla Longkumer

Noksangtemla Lkr (Chuchuyimlang)

11.01.1939 – 20.05.2023

We the bereaved family members of Lt Noksangtemla Lkr who breathed her last on 20th May 2023 express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the well wishers and individuals who stood by us in every possible ways during our difficult time.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, but it is our sincere and humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Your good deeds will always remain in our hearts and prayer.

Loving husband, children, grand children & family members

REPATEMSU 1st Death Anniversary 26th May 2022.

As days passed and turned into year. We live everyday with your loving memories and the good words you have shared with us. We deeply miss you but we take comfort and solace that you are at peace in the hands of our Almighty God. Gone but never forgotten.

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Loving wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren and loved ones.

26/05/2022

Dear Ayok, everyday we yearn that you would come back, but it never occur. It's been a year since you left us and we feel very deserted. We still hear your courageous voice in our mind, and we try to console ourselves.

Dear Ayok, we know that you are in Heaven Dancing with the Angels.

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Loving Oba, Oja, your Sisters and Relatives

25th Death Anniversary

LATE VIRATUO NAGI

Sub. Major (Retd.)

26 May, 1998

It’s been 25 years since you left us this day and yet it seems just yesterday. Your love, care and prayers still touch our lives. We’re so blessed for the sacrifices you made and today with tears of joy we celebrate your legacy.

We know there was a reason that you had to leave to keep us in your watchful eyes.

Till we meet again Apuo, we miss you dearly.

Loving Children, Sons-in Law & Grandchildren

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Participants of a three-day introduction training for Surveillance Workers at the Conference Hall DUDA Guest House, Kohima on Thursday.

KVK Nagaland University team visit potato field.

IIMUN state level conference begins

had conversation with the students. Charge De Affairs at IIMUN, Deepak Narayan, addressed the opening ceremony and gave brief introduction of IIMUN.

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KOHIMA, MAY 25

(NPN): A three-day 12th

India’s International

Movement to United Nations (IIMUN) state level conference of Nagaland began on Thursday at G. Rio School Kohima with minister of Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along as the chief guest.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, the minister said he was impressed to see such a young dynamic organisation that dreams and upholds the aspiration of the future of this nation. He thanked the G. Rio School for initiating and organising the event which holds an energetic

future and strategy of the students.

Along stated that he was more impressed with the conference because this was something very new and interesting way of shaping the young people. “This was a platform to discuss and debate on topics to bring out the best, we should be more open to discuss real issues openly and with honesty”, he added. He informed that the first step to education is to be able to listen, hear criticism and to be patient.

“Get rid of tribalism and practise that we are one, don’t be afraid to say what is in your heart, be bold and be fearless and work hard towards your goal”, he advised.

Orientation for heads of Mon govt schools

NEP 2020 and called upon the head teachers to be great teachers and create more leaders for the betterment of society.

Dr. Tseilhoutuo (Ato) Rhütso, MLA who was also a special guest shared that, to shape for a better Nagaland is within the four walls of each class room and advised the students to identify God’s given talent and aim for the best.

The MLA also mentioned that each individual’s pride is not defined by wealth or the size but one should be proud if they have proper education and skills. He said one should not just hold a degree certificate but should also have the skills to be employed.

Guest speakers, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Shanavas C, Vice Chancellor, North Eastern Christian University, Darlando T. Khathing also

Eight hearing impaired from Nagaland participate at 7th AICD

IIMUN is a youth organisation comprising of 26,000 young organisers who put together student conferences in 220 cities and 35 countries, and work with over 7,500 schools impacting 10 million students. IIMUN has been the world’s largest education conference brand, having organised the World’s Largest MUN simulation in Mumbai among many other simulations. It is also the first organisation to conduct multiple MUN conferences inside the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

300 students from different schools of Kohima and Dimapur are participating in the conference. Every students who participate at any IIMUN conference follows three step approach: Comprehend, discuss agendas through videos and face to face tutorials, Congregate: debate possible solutions of each stimulation, Create: execute of IIMUN goal and get rewarded with a certificate.

DIMAPUR: Eight hearing impaired participants from Nagaland participated at the 7th All India Conference of the Deaf (AICD) on May 18-21 in Guwahati, Assam, and won many prizes. A press release by Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF) informed that the event was organised by the All India Federation of the Deaf (AIFD), New Delhi, and hosted by the Assam Association

of the Deaf (AAD) at Madhavdeva International Auditorium, Guwahati. The 7th AICD took place after a gap of 35 years. The four-day conference included a host of activities from presentations to discussions on various topics concerning deaf people’s rights to deaf cultural shows. NSDF said the participants from Nagaland participated in the mega event and took part in other

various activities showcasing their talents and Nagaland’s rich and vibrant culture and tradition. The team won the following prizes – Nuchet Longchar, first prize in mime; Tekamendang Sangtam, first runners up, Mr. Deaf Senior; Khetoli Kiba, Rodeno Tungoe, Ozunglemla Ozkhum, Echungbemo Kikon, Tekamendang Sangtam, Nuchet Longchar, second prize in cultural dance.

DC Zunheboto encourages students to learn ‘employable

skills’

DIMAPUR: One day orientation programme for head teachers of government schools under Mon district was organised by District Education Mission Office, Samagra Shiksha Mon Thursday at Council Hall, Mon. According to a DIPR report, delivering a keynote address, Sub-Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Tizit, District Education Officer (DEO) in-charge of Mon, I. Moala Aier, urged the head teachers to utilize the school library book issued by the school education department.

“Let the children read the books and inculcate reading habits and in their later age they will develop reading skills and understand better what they are

reading,” said Aier. She also expressed the hope that through the orientation programme many teachers would be more reliable, oriented, and responsible and implement all programmes laid down by the department, which would ultimately lead to success and achievement in the district.

A brief description of the roles and functions of school heads in light of National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020 was given by associate professor, DIET Mon, Wanme. He said, as responsible head teachers, each should be thorough with the documents policy of education and likened it to a “Bible in the educational system”. He also highlighted the key principles of

ToT Educational Block and Resource Centre (EBRC) Mon, Watlong Yanlem, explained the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and said that it was an approach to curriculum that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. She said the way the students learn was different and that each student in the classroom brings their own background, strength, needs, and interests. Yanlem said the curriculum should provide genuine learning opportunities for each and every student.

During the programme, “Shaala Siddhi” was explained by TToT EBRC Tizit, Yitwang Konyak; “inclusive education” by Shasenle Y. Kent and IE resource person, Shalo Kent; FLN by ToT EBRC Wakching, Bangshing S Konyak; “Vidya Pravesh” by ToT EBRC Aboi, Manli; Records maintenance, Accounts & PFMS by assistant district coordinator, James Ngushu Konyak

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali has encouraged students to not only excel in their studies but also learn “employable skills” so that they become self-reliant.

According to a DIPR report, the DC was speaking at the “Yuva Utsav” celebration organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Zunheboto under the Ministry of Youths Affairs and Sports government of India under the theme, “Panch Pran of Amrit Kaal” at Cornerstone Higher Secondary School Zunheboto, Thursday.

Cautioning the students against bad vices, Mali said choosing good over bad depends on each individual, and encouraged the students to avoid bad habits. He

asked them to use technology for their own benefits and study purposes but not become addicted to it.

Stating that Naga youths are doing well in every field, he cited the examples of the recently declared results of HSLC and HSSLC, and UPSC exam where four Naga youths have qualified.

The DC also informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had declared the next 25 years i.e., from 2022 - 2047 as “Golden years” and that in these years India would continue to develop rapidly.

Mali concluded his speech by citing the famous quote by Swami Vivekananda, “Youths are the backbone of our society”.

Additional Superintendent of Police Zunheboto,

Vekhrolo Kosa encouraged the students and the teachers to focus on co-curricular activities as well.

In order to compete, he said one needs to upgrade their skills and added that those who have unique skills are recognised all over the world.

The programme was chaired by NYKS Zunheboto, Zakato L Zhimomi, welcome address was delivered by MD Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Tokavi Swu, keynote address by DYO, NYKS Zunheboto, P Rebecca Rangnamei, speech on skill development by

MGNF, Priyanka Kumari, and a special appearance by youth director PBC Zunheboto, Shikato Awomi. As part of the programme, students competed in different activities like cultural competitions, declamation, painting, poetry, and mobile photography contest.

Commercial vehicles unions Mkg appeal LOP holds general meeting; meets DC Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Truck Owner Association, Private Bus Union and All Nagaland Taxi Association Mokokchung Unit have appealed to the deputy commissioner and returning officer Mokokchung to release the

payments of those requisitioned vehicles used in the election.

In a letter to deputy commissioner, the three bodies said that various vehicles requisitioned both private and commercial for

the 14th NLA election have not received payments. They therefore appealed to the authorities to release the payments as “to mitigate the sufferings of those owners/drivers whose vehicles were requisitioned”.

Medical department Mon conducts workshops

DIMAPUR: Landowners Patadars (LOP), whose lands are under army occupation in Dimapur town, held its general meeting on May 24 at Tourist Lodge Dimapur, and discussed various issues and problems pertaining to army occupied land.

A press release by LOP president, K Thong and secretary, Ajao Kense informed that during the meeting, the house unanimously resolved to cooperate with the new team of office bearers “in matter of persuasion”, and also decided to use “legal sup-

port whenever necessary”. After the meeting, a forum of LOP also met Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur and informed the latter about the pending matter and the need to “finalize the matter”.

LOP said the DC and RO briefed the forum about some difficulties regarding army occupied land matter. In this regard, the forum expressed hope that the DC Dimapur would do the needful to “push the prolong matter towards finalization”.

DIMAPUR: Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department Mon conducted district-level workshops on “Routine Immunization (RI) strengthening”, and “Vaccine Preventable Disease (VDP) Surveillance and Measles and Rubella (MR) elimination” on May 24-25.

The workshop on RI strengthening was held at the Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mon on May 24, wherein resource person, SMO WHO, said Dr. Sheila Longkumer said the district

would succeed in enforcing the immunization campaign if all allied departments get involved.

She also said, that the technology “CoWIN”, which was the backbone for the COVID-19 vaccination programme, has brought light to the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) section to introduce an app very soon under the RI programme to manage and update the vaccine status of the district.

In a keynote, CMO Mon, Dr Vizokholu Theyo thanked the resource per-

son for organizing the workshop, which was a need, as the district face many challenges. She requested the gathered to focus and learn in order to overcome the gaps and to lift up the RI programme in a better way.

During the technical sessions, resource person deliberated on learning from COVID-19 vaccination and integration with the RI strengthening; discussion on status of zero dozer and discussion on corrective measures; issues and step wise approach in

developing RI microplan, and basics of AEFI surveillance strengthening surveillance at health facility level. Dr Vezokholu also took a session on review and discussion of RI performance and briefed on RI scenario of the district, challenges and possible interventions.

The workshop ended with a post-test and discussion by DPO (RCH&UIP), Dr Wungyong. The workshop was attended by the deputy CMO, Medical Officers, Community Health Officers (CHOs), ANMs,

Block Programme Officers (BPMs), District Programme Officer (DPM), Asha Co-ordinators and District Community Mobilizer (DCM).

VDP & MR: The district-level workshop on VDP and MR elimination workshop was held on May 25 at the Conference Hall of District Hospital Mon (DHM).

Resource person, SMO WHO, Dr Sheila Longkumer spoke on the status of VPD surveillance in the state; Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveil -

lance- overview and audio visuals; MR (fever and rash) surveillance- overview and audio visuals; road map to MR elimination, status of Kohima district; Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus (DPT) surveillance- overview and audio visuals; sample collection, storage & transportation from reported cases and filling of Case Investigation Form (CIF).

The workshop ended up with discussion and conclusion remark by DPO (RCH&UIP), Dr Wungyong.

Medical officials attending a workshop on Routine Immunization in Mon. Participants after the district level workshop on VDP & MR at District Hospital Mon.

Eight hearing impaired participants from Nagaland during the 7th All India Conference of the Deaf on May 18-21 in Guwahati.

DC Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali, ASP Vekhrolo Kosa with others. (DIPR)

Heads of government schools attend orientation. (DIPR)

G. Rio higher secondary school teachers singing ‘Ara Kezivi’ at the opening ceremony of the 12th IIMUN conference at G. Rio School, Kohima. (NP)

Assam witnessing new era of peace & development: PM

NEW DELHI/GUWAHA-

TI, MAY 25 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Assam is witnessing a new era of peace and development.

Sharing a video message on the occasion of Assam Rozgar Mela where nearly 45,000 youth were handed job letters for various state government departments, PM Modi asserted that the current development pace of the government has spread positivity and inspiration in the state.

The Prime Minister mentioned the ‘Assam Direct Recruitment Commission’ that has been formed to carry out the recruitment process in various depart -

Tripura govt to take action if employees are not punctual

AGARTALA, MAY 25

(IANS): The Tripura government has asked its employees to maintain punctuality in attending office otherwise strict action will be taken against the erring staff.

The Tripura government’s general administration department secretary Abhishek Singh in a notification on Thursday said that it has been observed that the employees working in various departments, offices, public sector undertakings are not observing punctuality and maintaining regular attendance as expected by the government.

In view of this, all the employees are directed to be punctual and maintain regular attendance henceforth, it said.

The notification said that the employees should reach the office in time, so that the public can avail their service from 10 a.m. sharp on all working days.

“Similarly no one should leave the office during working hours (10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.) during the working days without sufficient and unavoidable reasons and without intimation to the controlling authority under any circumstance.”

In case of any failure in abiding by the government instructions, the department will take necessary action against the concerned employee, the notification said, asking all the departmental heads to strictly comply with the instructions.

New species of tree discovered in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, MAY 25 (PTI): Researchers have discovered a new species of tree in Arunachal Pradesh.

The discovery of the new tree species in Arunachal Pradesh was published in the May 19 edition of the Edinburgh Journal of Botany.

Meiogyne Arunachalensis was discovered by researchers during a biodiversity expedition to the “Adi hills of Arunachal Pradesh,” the report published in the journal said, adding that the expedition was supported by the Hem Chand Mahindra Foundation, the Wildlife Institute of India, and Forest department of Arunachal Pradesh. Researcher Navendu Page, one of the members of the group, mentioned in the report that this is the third species from India and the first from eastern Himalayan and Northeast India. “The genus Meiogyne is distributed throughout South and Southeast Asia and includes approximately 33 described taxa,” Page said. The species shows morphological similarity with Meiogyne maxiflora, a species distributed in Thailand, but it differs in a number of vegetative and reproductive characteristics, Page said in the report.

Narendra Modi

ments. He said: “Many recruitments could not be completed on time due to the earlier process where each department had different rules and the candidates had to appear for different examinations for different departments. All these processes have now been made very easy, and I congratulate the Assam government for this feat.”

Underlining the impor-

Assam businessman shot dead

GUWAHATI, MAY 25

tance of the appointees’ behaviour, thinking, approach to work, and impact on the public, the Prime Minister emphasised that the new appointees will be the face of the Assam government for every common citizen. He also mentioned that society is becoming aspirational.

“In this era of Twenty20 cricket, the people of the country want quick results,” PM Modi said. The Prime Minister also highlighted the need for government systems to transform themselves accordingly. He underlined the responsibilities of the government employees in fulfilling the aspirations of the citizens of the country.

(IANS): A businessman was killed by unidentified miscreants in Assam’s Dhubri district, officials said on Thursday. The incident happened in the wee hours of Thursday at the victim’s house in Bilasipara area of the district. The victim, named Baser Ali, was a wellknown and well-established businessman in the area.

Ali was fatally shot from close range by unknown criminals, according to police.

Then the miscreants left the area and vanished into the night.

Local police arrived on the spot to begin an investigation. Additionally, the police found an empty cartridge at the crime scene.

DIMAPUR SÜNGRATSÜ OZÜKÜM CLAN

OFFICE OF THE KIDIMA STUDENTS’ UNION

With immense pride and joy we the Kidima Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. TEPESANU SAChÜ , daughter of Mr. Kroval Sachü from Coraggio School Kohima for securing Top 20 (b) position with 95.83% in the recently declared HSLC Examination 2023.

The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2023 and wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

Mr. Yimkum I Ozukum Ms. Imtijungla T Ozüküm

Office of the Tsieyama Students' Union Jotsoma : Kohima FELICITATION

Mr. ANEIDI SANO Ms. KEVIDENO RINO

We, the Tsieyama Students’ Union, Jotsoma express our deepest appreciation and extend our warmest congratulations upon the two outstanding academic achievements.

1. Mr. ANEIDI SANO, S/o Thinochülie Sano, for securing the top 10th position in HSLC examination 2023.

2. Ms. KEVIDENO RINO, D/o Kelhousesi Rino, for securing the top 18th position and highest mark in Social Sciences in HSLC examination 2023 The union further wishes success in their future endeavours.

Ar. Rüüngulie Rino Atonuo Rino President, TSU General Secretary, TSU

S/o Mr. Imtilepzuk Ozukum

D/o Rev Dr Temjen Ozüküm & Mrs. Merainla Aier. (MCT) & Mrs Bendangla Longkümer (Changki) All India Ranking -203 Top 13 MSc Gyneocology from MNR College, Hyderabad Humility and hard work brings laurels. The Dimapur Süngratsü Ozüküm Clan would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the successful persons Mr Yimküm I Ozüküm and Ms Imtijungla T. Ozüküm. The clan wishes them success and prays that our Almighty God continue to bless them in all their future endeavours. Sd/- Sd/-

Mr. Maonungba Ozüküm Imnatoshi Ozüküm President Secretary

OFFICE OF THE NERHEMA STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATION

Dr. Kikrusenuo Kiewhuo Miss Neikethonuo Rülho

Mr Ruokuovituo Virie

With immense pride, the office of the Nerhema Students' Union is delighted and honoured in congratulating the following persons for their academic excellence:

Dr. Kikrusenuo Kiewhuo D/o Lt. Neibulie Kiewhuo Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Computational Biology on her thesis "Development of Natural Product databases and exploring key protein-protein interactions in prognosis of breast cancer."

Miss Neikethonuo Rülho D/o Mr Kekhriengulie Rülho, Subject Topper in Environmental Education (100 marks), Grace Hr. Sec. School, Kohima.

Mr Ruokuovituo Virie S/o Mr Leo Virie, Subject Topper in Social Science (100 marks), Christ King Hr. Sec. School, Kohima.

The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC examination 2023 and invoke God's blessings and guidance upon their future endeavours.

Letuozo Patrick Kiewhuo Kesovolie Rutsa Dr. Shürhovolie Tsürho President Info. Secy. General Secretary

FELICITATION

The Pungro Village Council, Pungro Village Students’ Union & Pungro Village Mihkhong with immense happiness and pride would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Tekamoli Yimchunger son of Shri. Resangmew of Pungro Village for securing Top 18 Position in the recently declared HSLC Examination, 2023 conducted by NBSE and bringing laurels to our society. We extend best wishes for his future academic career.

(VONGTUKIU) (JOSEPH K ) (LENRUHTSU V)

Chairman Chairman President Pungro Village Council Pungro Village Mihkhong Pungro Village Students’ Union

OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA LONGPA SENSO TELONGJEM KOHIMA : NAGALAND FELICITATION

We the Kohima Longpa Senso Telongjem with immense pride and honour would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss. W Aotula Ozukum, D/o Mr. Watimeren Ozukum and Mrs. Kining for successfully cracking the UPSC Civil Service Exam (2022)

The union further wishes success and pray that our Almighty God continue to bless her in all her future endeavours.

Sd/- Sd/-

Imsuyanger Aier Er. Zunga Jamir President, KLST Secretary, KLST

Shah to arrive Manipur on May 29 to take stock of unrest

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IMPHAL, MAY 25: Union home minister Amit Shah is likely to visit the strife-torn Manipur on May 29 to take stock of the prevailing unrest in the state.

Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai informed the media persons in Imphal today that Shah would arrive on May 29 stay in the state for three days till June 1.

Rai arrived in Imphal today to review the efforts being put in place to restore normalcy in the state.

Addressing the press at chief minister’s secretariat Thursday afternoon, Rai said that during his three-day visit, Shah would meet people from different communities and have dialogues with them in order to restore peace and tranquillity in the state.

Rai maintained that Prime Minister Modi had been trying tirelessly to bring

Arunachal Governor for surveillance of border areas

ITANAGAR, MAY 25

(PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik has emphasised on the need for comprehensive surveillance of border areas in the state and coordination among the intelligence agencies, an official said.

Where has the double engine gone: Ex-chief minister Ibobi Singh asks

Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAY 25: Opposition leader and former Manipur chief minister O

development in the northeast since he became PM of the country.

Manipur had witnessed much development and peace had been prevailing in the state under Modi’s leadership, he claimed. On the prevailing unrest in the state, Rai appealed to the people of Manipur not to have any apprehension and to have faith in the government. He expressed hope that peace and normalcy would be restored in the state at the earliest. “Justice would be delivered as per the law of the land, keeping in view the interest of the

people of the state,” he said. Informing that he would visit the periphery of the state, Rai assured that all sorts of problems would be solved under the supervision of the Union home minister. He sought cooperation from all sections of people towards the government’s effort to restore peace and normalcy. The visit of the MoS home and came at a time when a team of ministers and MLAs of the ruling parties led by Speaker of Manipur Assembly Th Satyabarta were camping at Guwahati to meet with Amit Shah.

HM goes to Guwahati, yet does not visit Manipur which is ‘burning’: Congress

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): The Congress on Thursday attacked Home Minister Amit Shah over his Assam visit, saying he goes all the way to Guwahati but does not deem it fit to visit Manipur which has been “burning for 22 days”.

Shah is on a day-long visit to Assam to attend three events to mark the completion of two years of the Himanta Biswa Sarmaled BJP government in the state. Taking a dig at Shah, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, “The Union Home Minister goes all the way to Guwahati today, but does not deem it fit to visit Imphal when Manipur has been burning for 22 days.”

“This is the same Union Home Minister who held 16 rallies and 15 road shows in Karnataka, but cannot find time for the people of Manipur who are suffering a lot due to the ideology and politics of the so-called Double Engine Sarkar,” Ramesh said in a tweet. Later, at an event in Guwahati, Shah said that he will travel to Manipur to resolve all disputes, but all

groups should remove mistrust and suspicion among themselves.

“I will go to Manipur soon and stay there for three days but before that, both groups should remove mistrust and suspicion among themselves and ensure that peace is restored in the state,” Shah said.

The Centre will ensure that justice is given to all who suffered in the clashes which broke out in the state, but “people must hold a dialogue to ensure peace in the state,” the Home Minister said. The Congress on Wednesday had demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi call a meeting of community leaders of Manipur in an effort to bring peace in the ethnic violencehit state.

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar had said India is in “danger” if things are not set right in the northeastern state as it shares the international border with Myanmar. Clashes broke out in Manipur after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts of the state on May 3 to protest against the Meitei

community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

The violence in Manipur was preceded by tension over the eviction of Kuki villagers from reserve forest land, which had led to a series of smaller agitations. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals -- Nagas and Kukis -- constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill districts.

The ethnic clashes claimed over 70 lives and some 10,000 army and paramilitary personnel had to be deployed to restore normalcy in the northeastern state.

During a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday, the governor stressed on the security of borders and the need for collaborative efforts between forces and villagers living near international boundaries. Parnaik is on an official visit to New Delhi.

He apprised the defence minister of the need for providing additional Central Armed Police Forces to guard the border as well as deter smuggling of narcotics in the state, a Raj Bhavan official said on Thursday.

The governor also stressed on reactivation of the advanced landing ground (ALG) at Alinye in Dibang Valley district and the construction of another

ALG at Dirang in West Kameng, which, he said, would go a long way in optimising operational efficiency and facilitating tourism in the state.

Parnaik also met Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation General V K Singh and deliberated upon the construction of new airstrips and infrastructure at ALGs to augment flight services in the state. The governor proposed the construction of new airstrips at Richi (Daporijo) and Tarmoba (Aalo) and requested the minister to instruct the Airport Authority of India to explore the techno-economic feasibility study to prepare a master plan.

Ibobi Singh on Thursday questioned the Central government as well as the State government on their alleged silence even after 21 days of turmoil in the state.

Even after 21 days since the spate of violence, no positive action to end the crisis was taken up till today, the Congress Legislator Party (CLP) leader alleged.

Addressing reporters at Imphal Congress Bhavan, O Ibobi Singh said Congress was unable to remain silent as the double engine government failed to take appropriate action to save the life and property of the people of both the conflicting communities. He said tension is still prevailing in the state as killings and burning of houses continue unabated. He added that People in the hill-valley peripheries are

leading a life of anxiety.

“The fire is yet to be douse d. Uncertainty on what would happen in the next movement still hangs in the minds of the people,” Ibobi said. People have started questioning what the BJP governments in the state and Centre are doing to resolve the crisis. “Why is the so-called double engine government failing to act to resolve the issue? Are they waiting for the killing of more lives and more houses to be destroyed? Is there a hidden agenda of the BJP’s double engine government behind the present turmoil

in the state?” the former three times chief minister asked. Asserting that tolerable limit has been crossed, Ibobi said that the sitting Congress MLAs decided to have an audience with President Droupadi Murmu and seek her intervention to end the crisis to restore normalcy in the state at the earliest.

“We will be leaving for New Delhi tomorrow or next day to meet the President. We will submit a memorandum seeking her good office’s intervention to end the current ethnic crisis in the state,” he said.

If necessary, the MLAs will seek appointment with the Prime Minister and Union home minister to seek their direct intervention to resolve the crisis, the former three time chief minister said. Manipur is a very small state. Any untoward incidents that would lead to the loss of life and properties can be prevented if the intelligence agencies use their available resources.

Meghalaya ministers appeals VPP’s chief to end hunger strike

Correspondent

SHILLONG, MAY 25:

Two Meghalaya Ministers Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh and Rakkam A Sangma on Thursday appealed the opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) legislator, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit to withdraw his ongoing fast over the state’s job reservation policy.

Basaiawmoit began his indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday to mount pressure on the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government to review the state job reservation policy.

“I will continue fasting till the government agree to VPP’s demand. The government is fully aware of our demand,” said Basaiaw -

moit, who is staging his hunger strike at a parking lot near the additional state secretariat.

Lyngdoh, who is also the chairperson of a Committee to examine the job roster system, appealed to the VPP legislator Basaiawmoit to come to the negotiation table and discuss the matter.

“I request Basaiawmoit please come to the negotiating table and let us discuss this matter. I cannot promise Basaiawmoit whatever he says it will be get done because I have to first understand what he wants,” Lyngdoh said

“I feel that if he stop this hunger strike it will be good for everyone and we could get together and

discuss this matter without harming anyone of the communities because we are Meghalayans,” she added.

The state reservation policy earmarks 40 percent each for the indigenous people of Khasi-Jaintia and Garo Hills regions, five percent more is reserved for other tribes of the state and the rest is open category.

Education Minister Rakkam Sangma also strongly appealed to Basiawmoit to end his indefinite fast and come forward to the negotiating table to discuss the matter.

He also expressed concern that the Supreme Court may strike down the state

job reservation policy that the state is currently enjoying right now.

The Education Minister cited a case from 2014 in Maharashtra where the Supreme Court had invalidated an ordinance enacted by the state government that exceeded the permissible reservation limit of 50 per cent for a particular tribe.

The apex court subsequently issued a circular to all states, including Meghalaya, reinforcing the 50 per cent cap.

“Therefore, I appeal to every citizen and political leaders of the state that we have to understand the consequences of the actions

done today. With this kind of politics and drama we are playing with fire and that fire will burn everybody including VPP,” Sangma said. Meanwhile, supporters of the VPP and various political leaders and civil society groups visited Basaiawmoit to express their solidarity with him.

United Democratic Party (UDP) general secretary Jemino Mawthoh who visited Basaiawmoit said that his party, which is part of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance coalition government, would soon meet the government and demand to review the job reservation policy.

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3. The details of the Recruitment Process. Eligibility Criteria & application form can be downloaded from the Department Website-https://nagahealth.nagaland.gov.in.

4. Last date of submission of application will be 29th May 2023 to Medical Superintendent, IMDH.

5. Date of interview will be 30th of May at 1:00 PM at the Office of Medical Superintendent, IMDH.

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2. Application form to be filled by the candidate will all relevant documents which are attested to be submitted to the office of the Medical Superintendent on or before date.

3. The applicants will be called for interview on the appointed date after scrutiny of the documents.

4. If the candidate is employed elsewhere, the candidate should bring a "NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE" from the employer.

5. The applicant should bring all relevant documents in original at the interview on the appointment date.

6. The selection of the candidate based on Walk-in-Interview shall be carried out by the Hospital Recruitment Board after the verification and scrutiny of the documents.

7. Preference shall be given to those candidates hailing from the same district, as placement and posting shall be in the respective district hospital ICU.

8. On being selected, the candidate will report to the office of the Medical Superintendent of the respective district hospital for orientation and duty assignment.

9. This advertisement is based on M.O.U signed between Directorate of Health & Family Welfare and the eGovernments Foundation for implementation of the 10 bed ICU project in Nagaland.

to accept or reject any or all tender(s) without assigning any reason, whatsoever. (Dr. ABEMO) Registrar dC-621/23

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Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai (3rd from left) addressing the media in Imphal on Thursday.

Brains over brawn

Girls outshone boys as per the results of the Nagaland board of School Education (NbSE) examination 2023 for both High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate(HSSLC). It has become almost like an annual feature where girls do better than boys in the NbSE exams since the past few decades. Overall, out of a total of 17130 qualified, 9350 were girls and 7780 were boys. In the top 20 merit list, out of a total of 99 candidates, 66 were girls and 33 were boys. In HSSLC examination, the girls again proved their mettle as per the results of different streams. In Arts, the pass percentage was girls (86.27%) and boys (78.44 %). In Commerce the pass percentage was girls (90.34 %) and boys (82.47 %). In Science, the pass percentage was -girls (90.39 %) and boys (82.51 %). In the top 10 list in Arts stream all 18 positions were held by girls while boys drew a blank. In Commerce, there were eight girls and four boys while in Science there was gender equality with nine girls and nine boys. The achievements of girl candidates during the past few decades convey a strong message that they are capable and dependable. perhaps this could be due to paradigm shift in society that once was heavily loaded in favour of boys. It is a welcome change since progress is about partnership and no critical segment can be ignored for whatever reasons. Society has acknowledged that when it comes to consistency, girls can be trusted to do that. According to findings , girls today are purpose driven as they have become more confident of their abilities in getting better-paid professional jobs. Even in sports, women are proving their mettle in sports and the military. It is also found that girls are more attentive and can sit for longer periods than boys and therefore, are able to engage in processoriented thinking while the boys engage in a lot of physical activity and are more inclined to goaloriented thinking. perhaps most telling, however, is how the genders are raised during childhood. Males are raised to be independent thinkers, while females are raised to be thinkers capable of arriving at a decision that’s good for a group, rather than an individual. In a male-dominated society like Nagaland, the imbalance in investment in education that favor boys over girls, has shifted though changes that are slowly taking place. As against political quota, it is time to walk the talk in giving women quota in employment. Unless there is significant change in attitude in this regard progress would be incomplete. A dramatic shift is needed when one considers the fact that in addition to child bearing, women are the main work force in the state and contribute much to the economy. perhaps the old adage proves true- educate a man, and you educate an individual. Educate a woman, and you educate a nation. In this day and age, women are no longer content to play second fiddle as they have proved that anything men can do, women can do better.

DailyDevotion The Good or The Best?

If you take the left, then I will go to the right; or, if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.

—Genesis 13:9

As soon as you begin to live the life of faith in God, fascinating and physically gratifying possibilities will open up before you. These things are yours by right, but if you are living the life of faith you will exercise your right to waive your rights, and let God make your choice for you. God sometimes allows you to get into a place of testing where your own welfare would be the appropriate thing to consider, if you were not living the life of faith. But if you are, you will joyfully waive your right and allow God to make your choice for you. This is the discipline God uses to transform the natural into the spiritual through obedience to His voice.

Whenever our right becomes the guiding factor of our lives, it dulls our spiritual insight. The greatest enemy of the life of faith in God is not sin, but good choices which are not quite good enough. The good is always the enemy of the best. In this passage, it would seem that the wisest thing in the world for Abram to do would be to choose. It was his right, and the people around him would consider him to be a fool for not choosing.

Many of us do not continue to grow spiritually because we prefer to choose on the basis of our rights, instead of relying on God to make the choice for us. We have to learn to walk according to the standard which has its eyes focused on God. And God says to us, as He did to Abram, “…walk before Me…” (Genesis 17:1).

By Oswald Chambers

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“The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.”

~ Wilma Rudolph

New Parliament building inauguration debate unites Opposition

Battle royal begins for Lok Sabha elections 2024. over the new building for Parliament. Combined opposition led by the Congress has decided to boycott the inauguration of the new building of Parliament on May 28 and even may consider abandoning of the new building.

It has brought virtually entire opposition on one platform. Releasing the Joint Statement of Like-Minded Opposition Parties, Sanjay Rout, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP said, “All opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 and we will also do the same,” said Raut. The statement has name of the Congress and 18 other parties.

It paves the way for most non-BJP parties coming together on a common issue of not maintaining propriety and parliamentary tradition of the protocol precedence of President of India. The joint opposition has said the President could not be ignored and prime minister cannot take the precedence in matters of Parliament. It is possible that the entire opposition would meet in Delhi to decide the course of action for the elections to 2024, just a year ahead. The coming

together of the Opposition would force BJP to have new strategies to adopt and throw challenges to keep the rivals at bay. The Indian politics is warming for an intense year-long electoral battle and polarisation of votes.

If the boycott extends to the new building itself as some parties expressed so, it can lead to almost a direct clash between the ruling party and the opposition conglomerate. It is unprecedented in the history of Indian democracy.

It is to be seen if it smoothens up the internal contradictions of the opposition as also how it would share the seats in each of the states. Though AAP is part of the combine it is yet not clear how it would stay together with Congress.

At present Lok Sabha has 543 members and Rajya Sabha 250. There is no Central Hall in the new building. Joint sessions would be held in the Lok Sabha chamber.

It is likely from 2026 as per a 2020 announcement.

This is to allow representation in tune with the rising population. It is being questioned by the opposition as if this formula is followed northern India would have more representation and the South India would lose many

seats., because of population imbalance. Since population has receded in the South, it will lose proportional representation. The North East is likely to have minimum rise. The opposition says Parliament cannot work on hypotheses. Congress is also questioning which census to be the basis for the new representation formula. Last census was in 2011. No census for 2021 could be conducted for the covid19 lockdown. No arbitrary decision on such sensitive issues could be imposed. There is strong concern.

building of Parliament was laid by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

A large section of parliamentarians still believes that the parliamentary functioning should continue from the iconic present Parliament House. The new building could be used for flunky conferences and other uses.

Shivaji Sarkar

An emerging view is that the number of Lok Sabha seats should be frozen at the present level and there was little need to increase the numbers as it would be unwieldy, cumbersome and impractical. Apart the cost of parliamentary operations to grow manifold and functioning of the House itself would face critical problems.

The present building of the Parliament was completed in 1927, and is now going to be almost 100 years old. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha passed resolutions for a new building for the Parliament. Consequently, on 10 December 2020, the foundation stone of the new

In a joint communique on Wednesday, 19 parties led by Congress have stated that they would boycott the inauguration as against the protocol it is not being done by the President Draupadi Murmu, as is the convention, said Sanjay Raut.

“The inauguration of a new Parliament building is a momentous occasion. Despite our belief that the government is threatening democracy, we were open to sinking our differences and marking this occasion,” the statement read.

The joint statement said: “Undemocratic acts are not new to the Prime Minister, who has relentlessly hollowed out the Parliament. Opposition Members of Parliament have been disqualified, suspended and muted when they raised the issues of the people of India.”

The statement adds MPs from the Treasury benches

have disrupted Parliament. Many controversial legislations, including the three farm laws, have been passed with almost no debate, and Parliamentary Committees have been practically made defunct. The new Parliament building has been built at great expense during a once-in-a-century pandemic with no consultation with the people of India or MPs, for whom it is apparently being built, the opposition parties said. “When the soul of democracy has been sucked out from the Parliament, we find no value in a new building. We announce our collective decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building,” the statement added.

RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha said that there is a need for course correction with the entire Parliament Building inauguration. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav added “We will boycott this,” said Tejashwi Yadav. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury accused PM Modi of “bypassing” the President when stone was laid. “Now too at the inauguration. Unacceptable”.

TMC MP Derek O’Brien took to Twitter to announce

the party’s decision. “Parliament is not just a new building; it is an establishment with traditions, values, precedents and rules – it is the foundation of Indian democracy. PM Modi doesn’t get that For him, Sunday’s inauguration of the new building is all about I, ME, MYSELF. So count us out.”

TMC MP Mahua Moitra tweeted “President of India is number 1, vice president is no 2 and PM is third. This is not Modiji’s grihapravesh that he built with his own money. Not attending May 28 party.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will dedicate to the nation the new Parliament building on May 28. Invitations have been sent in both physical and digital forms to the MPs of both Houses.

The statement includes the names of the Indian National Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena (UBT) CPI-M, CPI, Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, National Conference, Kerala Congress (mani) Revolutionary Socialist Party, Vidhuthalalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, MDMK, Indian Union Muslim League, and Rashtriya Lok Dal.

PM Modi in Japan & Papua New Guinea: An assessment

There is merit in viewing the world order today as being in a state of flux. Amidst the global uncertainty caused by Russias invasion of Ukraine, India remains a powerful voice of reason and sanity. This geo-political backdrop offers an overview of the rationale for Prime Minister Narendra Modis three-nation tour to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia.

The central message of these visits is that India has arrived at the global stage. Modi has done well by connecting the dots in all three countries on issues of bilateral and international concern, ensuring that India’s voice resonates globally.

Additionally, the Prime Minister’s meeting with the Indian diaspora everywhere is a sure sign that his message is carried forward by those who meet him in their country of residence. It is this connect which often gets missed out, but plays a very important part in the process of strategic communications.

The G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, was attended by Modi, his third such appearance as an invitee. The clarion call for dialogue and diplomacy on Ukraine, though not directly mentioned, indicated India’s continuing concern over the conflict and its global fallout on energy, food and national economies.

The sanctity of respecting the territorial integrity of nations was emphasized in the context of recent incursions by China across the Line of Actual Control and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Significantly, this is also the consistent line that India has taken since February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.

Ukraine took centre stage at the G7 Summit, what with President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting most world leaders on the sidelines of the event, including Prime Minister Modi.

In fact, the Prime Minister went a step further to say: “Today we heard from President Zelenskk. I also met him yesterday. I do not consider the current situation as an issue of politics or economy. I believe it is an issue of humanity, an issue of human values.”

This remark needs to be contextualized as Modi had told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Samarkand last year that this is “not the era for war”.

Pertinently, while other nations look at Ukraine as a zero-sum game, India has taken the lead in propagating a truly global perspective.

That President Zelenskk “appeared” at Hiroshima, as he did earlier at the Arab League summit in Riyadh, displayed the G7s eagerness to drum up support for Ukraine.

The scene then shifted to Papua New Guinea where Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit. Notably, India’s presence at the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation meeting at Port Moresby signaled New Delhi’s renewed interest in the Pacific region, traditionally known for the presence of people of Indian origin.

Chinese political ingress and influence in the Pacific island countries in the last several years has created a challenge not only for neighbouring Australia, whose national security is most impacted, but also for other countries in SouthEast Asia and the Quad.

Modi’s oblique reference to China, while speaking at the Forum that even though those considered trustworthy were “not standing by our sides in times of need” will now have to matched by India and ensure that it becomes a reliable development partner. India has a lot to offer, both in terms of technology and manpower. Lest we forget India can also ensure affordability. The only thing required is connectivity with the Pacific Islands region. It is here that Australia and the Quad come in. The former is undoubtedly perturbed by Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands. However, the collective efforts of India, Australia

and Quad partners could provide a very effective platform to intervene in the region. Diaspora in this region is one prime mover, of course this is restricted mainly to Fiji, but the broader canvas can be handled by considering the requirements of each of the island nations.

Issues pertaining to development, climate change, coastal security and many other aspects of small island living can be discussed and debated. The starting point for this endeavour comes from Modi’s historic visit.

James Marape, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, speaking at the Third Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit, hailed Modi as the leader of the Global South and said all island nations will rally behind India at all international forums. He sought Modi’s good offices to bring their narrative to the attention of platforms like G7 and G20. There is thus an opening for India, both bilaterally and multilaterally to engage with the Pacific Islands.

Modi’s latest diplomatic outreach has two interesting anecdotes which highlight his personal charisma and popularity. The first was US President Joe Biden hugging him at the G7 summit and reportedly asking the latter the reasons for his popularity. Modi is scheduled to

visit the US in July and apparently requests for attending his public meetings are already overflowing. The other anecdote is from Papua New Guinea, where the Marape touched Modi’s feet when he arrived at Port Moresby. Marape is younger than Modi and may have been told that in India it is a tradition to touch an elder’s feet to seek blessings. But the spontaneity of the act suggests something beyond mere formality.

As the Modi juggernaut rolls on abroad, several things become clear. India has arrived on the world stage. It always was; today it is present with a bigger stake and seeks recognition. Signalling the new normal with assertive diplomacy and connect to the Indian diaspora have led to some degree of resistance within nations. Countries like the UK and Australia occasionally demonstrate anti-India sentiments by “permitting” activities which are inimical to New Delhi’s interests.

At the end of the day, the Prime Minister’s visits also strongly signal that engagement is not merely for the sake of it, but requires a genuine recognition of each other’s security concerns. This is the key takeaway from the latest tour of Japan, and Papua New Guinea.

IANS

10 mindful habits to live a more meaningful life

Are you curious about what sets successful people apart from the rest? Have you ever wondered how they manage to find purpose, meaning, and motivation in their lives?

Manish Behl, Mindfulness expert, Spiritual thinker, Motivational Speaker, and Author says, “The other day, my 17 years son asked me. Dad, I am not finding my purpose and motivation.

I am not sure what I want to be when I grow up. Many of us go through this on a daily basis, feeling stuck in a job or profession, having lost passion for work and life, or not having the same drive as we used to have years ago.

It’s no secret that we all want to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, one that’s more than just going through the motions. The good news is that you can learn how to achieve your goals and live a more meaningful life by adopting mindful habits practiced by most successful people.”

He adds, “Mindfulness helps you find clarity and connection to your values, passions, and goals by being present in the moment. It can help you understand yourself and the world around you, giving you direction and purpose in life, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling existence.”

The Mindfulness expert shares with IANSlife, ten amazing daily habits that can help one reach full potential and live a more meaningful life: Make an early start: It may sound like a nightmare, but trust me, it’s worth it. Waking up early is a habit shared by almost all successful people. Personally, I love the morning energy as it helps me meditate, plan my goals, exercise, and make time for loved ones. Early risers are more productive, creative, and optimistic, with a positive attitude and sense of accomplishment. Wake up early and make the most of your day! “Don’t snooze your life away - seize the day with an early start and who knows, you might even become a morning person”

- Manish Behl

Start with gratitude: Now that you’ve made the effort to wake up early, don’t just swing out of bed, start your day off with a positive mindset. Take a moment to reflect on three things you’re grateful for today. It could be something big or small, such as your health, your family, or a good cup of tea or coffee. This will help you cultivate a positive mindset and appreciate what you have. Gratitude connects us to a higher purpose and inspires us to share our joy

and kindness with the world.

Set daily intentions: Setting intentions is like programming your inner compass toward what you want to achieve or how you want to show up in life. By setting daily intentions, you can bring more meaning and joy into your life while improving your well-being and productivity. Successful people set intentions every morning, such as “I will be productive and creative today” or “I will be kind and compassionate to everyone I meet”. You can use these daily intentions to start your day with purpose and focus.

Meditate: Meditation is a powerful tool to discover your true self and purpose. By meditating every day, you can quiet your mind, connect with your inner wisdom, and align with your values.

Successful people meditate regularly to clear their thoughts and gain perspective on their challenges and opportunities. You can start with 10 minutes of guided meditation. “Free your mind and the rest will follow”Manish Behl Just one thing at a time: Multitasking is a common practice in our busy lives. It might seem like a good way to get more done in less time, but in reality, it erodes your productivity

and happiness. According to studies, multitasking reduces efficiency and even damages our brain cells. It also makes you more stressed and less mindful. So try to focus on one task at a time and give it your full attention. You’ll be more efficient and effective.

“Master art of single-tasking ... focus on doing one thing at a time. Complete one task and then go to the next one” - Manish Behl

Connect to your

“WHY”: Your ‘why’ is the reason behind everything you do, and knowing it can keep you motivated and focused. Aligning your actions with your values can create a meaningful life that fulfills and inspires you. Before taking action, ask yourself ‘why’ to ensure you’re making the right decisions. Try this exercise:

1. Choose a goal.

2. Ask yourself ‘why’ you want it and write it down.

3. Repeat until you discover the core of your motivation

Mindful listening:

Mindful listening is a powerful habit. It means paying undivided attention to others with curiosity and compassion. This habit can help you stay calm, and discover new insights, values, perspectives, and meaning. Try to build this habit of listening to others without interrupting or judging them

Joys of selfless acts: Selfless action means doing things for others without expecting anything in return. Selfless acts of kindness not only benefit others but also yourself. By giving without expectation, you can boost your happiness, and health, and discover your true calling. Make selflessness a daily habit for a more meaningful life

Express yourself creatively: It’s not just for artists or musicians. Everyone can express their creative side in different ways. Write, draw, paint, sing, dance, cook, or do anything that sparks your imagination and brings you joy. This habit will help relieve stress, boost your mood, and help you discover new aspects and meanings of yourself.

Re flect on your day: This is the most important habit. At the end of the day, take some time to review what happened and how you felt about it. Review what went well, what didn’t, what you learned, enjoyed, and what needs improvement. Gain insight into yourself and your life.”D In reality, living a meaningful life is not as hard as it sounds; you just need to practice. These habits will help you focus on the present, appreciate the small things, and connect with yourself and others. Only you can make your life meaningful, so go ahead and live it! Start today and see how your life changes for the better.

N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe IANS

Clarification

On April 20, 2023 I posted an article through your esteem daily and there has been a mistake in reporting the number of teaching staff of a Government High School from our end. There were only 26 teaching staff in Government High School,Nihoto but it was published as 28 teaching staff and apparently with the number of P.T and G.T, where it was published as 24 and 22 respectively. This matter has created more misunderstanding with the Union in general and could be for withdrawal of any teacher based on this information.

I would like to state that the information posted on April 20, 2023 is invalid since it’s a wrong.

H. Ikato Zhimomi, President, Kuhuboto Ghakhu Students’

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Educational institutions, others organise programmes for students

DIMAPUR: Educational institutions and other organisations organised various programmes for the students across the state.

CRIMHSC: The fourth day of the ongoing “stress awareness week” programme conducted by the Carl Rogers Institute of Mental Health and School Counselling (CRIMHSC) in collaboration with the Directorate of State and Family Welfare, was conducted

on May 25 at Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima. During the programme, resource person, Kezhazolie Mere spoke to both the students and the teachers about what psychology was, and delivered a brief history about Carl Rogers. He also mentioned about the different physical and psychological symptoms of stress which results in prolonged unmanaged stress. Mere concluded the

talk by giving some tips on how to control and manage their stress such as having a healthy me-time, maintaining a healthy diet, having a set sleep-wake routine, physical exercise, listening to music with good lyrics, gratitude journalling, etc.

DBC: To spread awareness about various recruitment schemes in Indian Army as officers, junior commissioned officers, agniveers and women military

police, Army Recruiting Office, Rangapahar held a lecture on May 24 at the Don Bosco College, Dimapur. The awareness cum interaction lecture included all aspects of agniveer scheme and its benefits, various schemes for of entry as an officer, registration procedure through the Indian Army website, current recruitment procedure and other important miscellaneous issues. The event was

Ura Academy Tenyidie Seminar enters Day 2

attended by approximately 320 students and 10 teachers.

SJU: As a part of the outreach programme to interact with underprivileged children, the department of economics 2nd Semester PG along with faculty of St Joseph University visited Chanan House of Hope Shokhuvi on May 23.

ICFAI: ICFAI University Nagaland (IUN), Philosophy department organ-

TVC, ALTNE Tsungiki condemn arson

DIMAPUR: Tsungiki Village Council (TVC) has vehemently condemned the blatant and irresponsible action where some miscreants burned down the private residence of its chairman, Janthungo Kikon, on May 22.

In a press release, Tsungiki village head GB, Npyingo Kikon and TVC secretary, E Chenithung Kikon described Janthungo as a much respected, honest, responsible and lawabiding member of the village, who has been actively serving the society through various capacities.

ised a talk on “introduction to artificial intelligence and its applications”, on May 22 at the IUN Auditorium. During the programme, resource person, assistant professor, department of information technology from the School of Engineering and Technology, NU, Teisovi Angami, talked about the history and types of AI and how it is being applied in day-to-day life. Program coordina -

tor, and assistant professor from the department of philosophy, IUN, Rovikotuo Yhoshu highlighted on the need for the students to be informed and educated not only on their respective subjects but also of current trends in the world and about the applicability of philosophy in other fields.

In a separate programme, ICFAI University Nagaland organised a farewell program for the

outgoing undergraduate and postgraduate students on May 23 with Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Sachin Jaiswal as the chief guest. In his speech, the DC asserted on the importance of self-employment by creating an identity for the welfare of the state. The vice chancellor, professor Dr. Soundarjya Borbora urged the students to promote entrepreneurship, independent and positive mind-sets.

Mass social work in Niuland

DIMAPUR: As part of monsoon preparedness, office of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Niuland has informed that a mass social work would be held on May 27, 6 a.m. onwards throughout the district.

In a press release, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Niuland, T Lemlila Sangtam has directed the general public

to clean their surroundings, jungles, drainages etc., and has asked all departments and stakeholders to take part in the social work.

ADC Niuland has asked the following departments to undertake the mentioned steps – EE (R&B), clear jungles and drainages on roadsides; EE (Power), check elec -

tric poles; medical, spray disinfectant/mosquito repellent in required areas; forest, check tress susceptible to storm damage; DEO, keep schools clean, healthy and safe.

Further, ADC Niuland has requested all concerned to proactively cooperate to keep the district safe and healthy during the monsoon.

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KOHIMA, MAY 24 (NPN):

The 53rd Ura Academy seminar entered the second day with an orientation programme of Tenyidie teachers at Ura Academy Hall, Mission Compound, Kohima.

In a brief speech, president Ura Academy, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, termed the teaching fraternity as the language ‘missionary’ who will be the carriers of the knowledge of Tenyidie to the students and masses in general.

During the programme, the keynote address was delivered by Kikruneinuo Liezietsu , Jt. Secretary Ura Academy and she stated that as language develops with time, teachers are in dire need to be updated and refreshed as such an orientation program such as this

NMBA launched across state jails

DIMAPUR: The launching programme and inauguration of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) across jails of Nagaland was graced by Director General of Prisons, Home Guards (HG), Civil Defense (CD) and State Disaster Response force (SDRF), Renchamo P. Kikon, Thursday at District Jail, Kohima.

A press release by office of DG Prisons informed that the function was also attended by I.G. Prisons, Imtiangshi Ao; Sr. R.O (Planning), C. Lwngnyei

Konyak; Superintendent of Jail, District Jail, Kohima, K. Hamtok Phom; legal officer, Rayile Poireng; registrar, Duvil Rhetso, among other officers and staffs with inmates of District Jail, Kohima. As part of the programme, a lecture on healthy life-style for prisoners mental, physical and social well-being was also organised by the Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation Organization of Brahma Kumaris.

GNF relief to Myanmar

DIMAPUR: Global Naga Forum (GNF) sent relief mission to help the fire ravaged Naga village of Kaishan Lungchan Village in Myanmar on May 22. The relief materials were received by the village leaders.

for the teacher will empower language teacher to transact knowledge and play vital role.

The resource persons of the day, associate professor, Dept. of Education, Nagaland University Kohima Campus, Meriema, Dr. Khotole Khieya, spoke on the topic NEP 2020, and assistant professor, Pfütsero Govt. College, Phek, Dr. Metseilhouthie Mor, presented a technical paper on grammar and composition, word division and literature while Vizonyü Liezietsu spoke on language usage.

An intensive discussion was followed regarding Nagaland Heritage Studies and Tenyidie development and perpetuation.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by president Ura Academy Rüpfhünuo, Dr. Medongulie Tseikha, assistant

professor, Kohima Science College, Vimedo Keyho read the scripture and said the invocation prayer, folk tune was presented by Küzüve Kroko and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Keneichanuo Mepfhüo.

On the last day of the seminar, the Tenyidie Kephrünuoko Krotho will be organising competitions on debate, story writing, poetry writing, essay writing for the high and higher secondary schools.

Project director, TaFMA, Dr. Hovithal Sothu, will exhort the gatherings in the third session.

While in the culminating programme, award ceremony will be held to honour the meritorious students in the field of Tenyidie and Music in the HSLC, HSSLC and undergraduate course.

TVC said it would not remain a mute spectator and demanded that the law enforcing authority to arrest the culprit(s) at the earliest and award befitting punishment under relevant sections of the law. Failing which, TVC said it would take its “own course of action” and that the law enforcing body would be held solely responsible in case of any eventualities.

ALTNE: Amotsü Lobemo Tsoro-Nichen Ekhung (ALTNE) Tsungiki has vehemently condemned the barbaric fire incident of May 22 at Tsungiki Village, where the residence of Tsungiki Village Council chairman, T. Janthungo Kikon was burned down by some miscreants.

In a condemnation note, ALTNE Tsungiki village chairman, Rhanbemo Kikon and sessional secretary, Chenithung Kikon said the incident was an insult to the “Ekhung” and that such act would not be tolerated. ALTNE Tsungiki has requested the district administration and the law enforcing agencies to immediately arrest and book the culprits under relevant sections of law and award befitting punishment. It further warned that district administration and the law enforcing agencies would be held solely responsible if it fails to arrest the culprits, thereby causing any further damage of property, physical harm, and Kikon’s life was threatened.

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Organisers with students of Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima after the programme. SJU students and faculties at Chanan House of Hope Shokhuvi. Army officer speaking with students of Don Bosco Dimapur.

Government crackdown soon for delayed power projects: RK

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): The government will crackdown on developers of power projects, who miss the scheduled commercial date of operation or deadline to complete the project, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh said on Thursday.

Addressing a CII conference, Singh said the electricity generation capacity addition is a big challenge, as people are sitting on several projects won under the bidding process.

Singh said that all these projects (power) are won under the bidding process and if they miss the SCOD (scheduled commercial date of operation or deadline to complete the project), then the developer will be banned from participating in project bidding for one year. On the second such incident, the developer will be banned for five years, Singh

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linked incentive scheme for grid-scale battery energy storage.

Talking about buoyancy in the sector due to high power demand, Singh said he is not seeing any power project going to the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal).

OpenAI closes $175 mn fund to empower other AI startups

SAN FRANCISCO, MAY

25 (IANS): Sam Altmanrun OpenAI has closed a $175 million investment fund focused on empowering other AI startups, with backing from Microsoft and other investors.

The Information reported first about the fundraise, citing a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.

DGCA asks Go First to submit revival plan in 30 days

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

said, adding that he is going to put this (rule) in (policy).

Power project developers are waiting for demand to grow but this will not happen, he said.

Singh also said that until battery energy storage becomes viable, India would have to add thermal power capacity to meet the demand.

At present the battery storage is Rs 10 per unit and the energy rate is Rs 2.30, he explained.

The minister also said that he is pushing the case for another production-

He also talked about the payment security mechanism like late payment surcharge rules, which has helped reduce legacy dues to almost half.

About rising electricity demand in India, he said, “Our per capita consumption of electricity is one of the lowest in the world. But demand is increasing rapidly. Now, we entered the phase of rapid growth”.

Last year, our power demand grew by eight per cent. This year it is growing at 10 per cent and it will continue to grow because our economy is growing at seven per cent, he stated.

The company had earlier said it would put $100 million into the startup fund.

However, the SEC filings show that the fund, called OpenAI Startup Fund I, is bigger than initially expected and is 75 per cent higher than the original plan, the report mentioned.

Representatives for OpenAI did not immediately respond to the report.

The fund, managed by OpenAI CEO Altman and COO Brad Lightcap, raised the money from 14 investors, according to the filing.

OpenAI has already been investing in AI startups for some time.

JCF and JPMNE peace team to visit Manipur

(From p-1)

The meeting was attended by Most. Rev. Thomas Menamparampil Arch

Bishop Emeritus and Arch Diocese Guwahati; Rev. Dr. Edwin H Kharkongor, minister of the Presbyterian Church and Founder Regis-

(From p-1)

trar of MLCU, Meghalaya; Rev. Moses Murry chairman Christian Forum Dimapur; Kuolachalie Seyie social activist Kohima; Robert N Solo Initiative of Change and social activist Kohima; Rev. L. Kari, former NBCC general secretary; Rev. Dr.

N. Paphino advisor CFD and vice president Joint Christian Forum Nagaland; Dr. Visier Sanyü Angami Initiative of Change and peace activist; Allen Brooks spokesperson UCF North East India, Guwahati; Niketu Iralu member of Initiative

of Change and peace activist Kohima and Fr. C.P. Anto, CFD secretary and director Peace Centre, Nagaland. Meanwhile, the joint statement appealed to all to continue to pray for sustainable peace in Manipur and for the affected victims.

Transfer & posting of bureaucrats

Nehumbemo Lotha, NSS, secy tribal affairs is transferred as secy tourism. John Tsulise Sangtam, NCS addl secy rural development is transferred as DC Kiphire.

T. Wati Aier, NCS addl secy school education (designate) is

transferred as director DUDA. T. Yanpvuthung Kikon, NCS addl secy tourism is transferred as addl secy school education and SCERT. Imsongmeren, NCS DC Kiphire (designate) is transferred as jt secy tourism. Nokchasashi, NCS DC Tuensang is transferred jt secy

H&FW. Lithrongla T Rutsa, NCS director DUDA is transferred as DC Tuensang. Khonthungo Lotha, NSS jt secy H&FW is transferred as jt secy agriculture and Imtitemsu, NSS, jt secy law & justice (designate) is retained as jt secy art & culture.

Protestors demand Biren to step down as Manipur CM

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Speaking at the rally, COTU secretary L Singsit said that the wide-scale communal violence that erupted under the leadership of chief minister Biren Singh was not only unfortunate but also an “unpardonable crime.”

COTU spokesperson K Sitlhou urged the Centre to intervene and see what was really going on in the state of Manipur. He further urged the Central government to initiate peace only after providing a solution to the problems of the Kukis.

In recent months, ChatGPT and GPT-4 have become a rage worldwide.

OpenAI recently closed a more than $300 million share sale at a valuation between $27-$29 billion, according to the reports.

Altman has “privately suggested OpenAI may try to raise as much as $100 billion in the coming years to achieve its aim of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) that is advanced enough to improve its own capabilities”.

OpenAI in February this year launched the new subscription plan, ChatGPT Plus, that is available for $20 a month.

Germany falls into recession

BERLIN, MAY 25 (IANS): Germany has fallen into recession after high prices took a bigger toll on the countrys economy than originally anticipated, official data revealed on Thursday.

The data by Germany’s federal statistical office showed gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter compared with the previous three months, which also recorded a contraction, reports the Guardian.

The revised numbers confirm that the German economy shrank for two straight quarters -- the technical definition of a recession -- following a 0.5 per cent drop in the three months to December 2022.

Initial estimates released in April had suggested that Germany had narrowly avoided a recession, merely stagnating with 0 per cent growth.

(PTI): Aviation watchdog DGCA has asked crisis-hit Go First to submit a comprehensive plan for the revival of its operations, a source said on Thursday. The budget carrier, which is undergoing a voluntary insolvency resolution process, stopped flying on May 3. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advised the airline on May 24 to submit within a period of 30 days a comprehensive restructuring plan for a sustainable revival of operations, the source at the regulator said.

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91.25% pass Maha board Class 12 exam

MUMBAI, MAY 25 (PTI): Girls trumped boys in the Maharashtra board’s Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12) examination, while 91.25 per cent of the total students passed the exam, the results of which were announced on Thursday. Of the nine regions in the state, Konkan region recorded the highest 96.01 per cent result, according to the Maharashtra State Board of Senior and Higher Education.

1 killed in blast by Maoists

RANCHI, MAY 25 (IANS): A 50-year-old man was killed when a landmine laid by the Maoists in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa district exploded, the police said on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Kande Laguri. The incident took place in the Luiya forest under Tonto police station area on Wednesday.

2 minors sexually abused by stepfather

LUCKNOW, MAY 25 (IANS): Childline officials have rescued two minor girls who were allegedly being sexually abused by their stepfather. The girls are aged nine and 10 years and live in Lucknow’s Alambagh area.

The Childline officials said the girls’ mother remarried Om Prakash, an electrician, after separating from her first husband. The girls told them that the man routinely misbehaved with them, touched them inappropriately, asked them to commit obscene acts, and even beat them.

Need to preserve cultural identity of ST community: Murmu

KHUNTI, MAY 25 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a threeday visit to Jharkhand, on Thursday said there is a need to preserve the cultural identity of the Scheduled Tribe community.

The tribal society presents ideal examples in many fields, and “one of these is the non-prevalence of the dowry system”, she said. Murmu urged tribal women to come forward and reap the benefits of government schemes.

“Come forward and take the benefits of government schemes which are run for your welfare. Tribal women of Jharkhand are ahead of those in other states when it comes to women empowerment,” Murmu said, while ad -

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President Murmu felicitated by Jharkhand Gov C.P. Radhakrishna, in Khunti, Thursday. (PTI) dressing self-help groups at an event in Khunti.

The President stressed on the need for preserving the distinct cultural identity of tribals and said their society is “free of evil practices such as dowry”.

“There is a need to preserve the cultural iden-

tity of the Scheduled Tribe community,” Murmu said. She pointed out that many people in society, even the well-educated ones, have not been able to give up the dowry system to date. Jharkhand tribal women have shown “exemplary performance

Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood takes over as new CBI Director

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood took over as the new CBI director on Thursday and he will be in the post for two years, officials said.

On his last working day, the outgoing director, Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, handed Sood the charge of the agency at its headquarters here, they said. Sood is a 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Karnataka cadre and was the state’s director general of police

Mandatory testing of cough syrup before exports

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): With India making testing of cough syrups before export mandatory from June 1, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has asked specified state laboratories to examine such samples from manufacturers on “top priority and issue the test report at the earliest”.

Cough syrup exporters will have to produce a certificate of analysis issued by a government laboratory before the product is exported, effective June 1, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification on Monday.

The move came amid instances of quality concerns being raised abroad on cough syrups exported by Indian firms.

“The export of cough syrup shall be permitted to be exported subject to export samples being tested

and production of a certificate of analysis issued by any of the laboratories..., with effect from June 1, 2023,” the notification stated.

On Wednesday, the country’s top drug regulator, DCGI, wrote to state drug controllers of Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand and central laboratories and referred to the notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries regarding the export policy of cough syrups.

“State Drug Controllers are hereby requested to give instructions to your state-owned NABL accredited laboratories to analyse the samples received from the manufacturers of cough syrups for export purpose on top priority and issue the test report at the earliest,” the letter stated.

Hyderabad man slices, decapitates tenant

HYDERABAD, MAY 25

(PTI): In a brutal murder that shockingly resembled the bone chilling Shraddha Walkar case, the Hyderabad Police have nabbed a 48-year-old male stock trader for allegedly murdering his lady tenant. The accused is said to have later chopped the victim’s body parts and dumped her severed head at a garbage dump near the banks of Musi river in the city on May 17.

Police said the arrest of B Chandra Mohan on Wednesday, has helped them piece together some gory details of the murder. Primarily, he murdered his tenant Y Anuradha Reddy, aged 55, on May 12 and allegedly undertook a series of shocking acts to wipe out evidence of the murder.

After stabbing the woman to death, the accused is said to have chopped Reddy’s body

parts into six pieces using stone cutting machines.

The man preserved the legs and hands of Reddy in the victim’s refrigerator while the rest of the body was stuffed inside a suitcase in the house she was living in.

Mohan carried the decapitated head in a black polythene bag and flung it into a garbage dump near the river on May 15, police said, adding that he then planned to dispose of one body part at a time.

Anuradha Reddy, was a tenant living in the ground floor portion in the house owned by Chandra Mohan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East Zone) Ch Rupesh said.

Some workers of the local civic body noticed the decapitated head of the woman on May 17 and alerted the police, who then arrived at the spot.

(DGP), officials said. He is the senior-most IPS officer in the country after Jaiswal.

Sood’s name was cleared in a meeting of a high-powered committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief

Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Chowdhury, a Congress leader, had reportedly given a dissent note on the selection of Sood as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Born in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district in 1964, Sood joined the IPS at the age 22 years after completing his civil engineering from the Indian Institute of TechnologyDelhi.

in sports”, she said, adding that women in the state are also contributing to the economic growth. “Hardworking sisters and daughters of Jharkhand are capable of making a significant contribution to the economy of the state as well as the economic development of the country,” she said. Murmu urged them to recognise their talent and move ahead with confidence.

The President said that the power of women provides energy to the rural economy of the state.

“Therefore, it is very important to connect more and more women with selfhelp groups in Jharkhand and provide employment through skill development,” she said.

CHENNAI, MAY 25 (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to direct Gujarat-based dairy giant Amul to desist from milk procurement in the southern state with immediate effect.

Writing to Shah, Stalin drew the Centre’s attention to the issues arising out of milk procurement by the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (Amul) in the Tamil Nadu milk shed area.

Recently, it has come to the state government’s notice that Amul has utilised its multi-state cooperative license to install chilling centres and a processing plant in Krishnagiri district, Stalin said.

Also, Amul has planned to procure milk through FPOs and SHGs in and around Krishnagiri,

Dharmapuri, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupathur, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts in Tamil Nadu.

“It has been a norm in India to let cooperatives thrive without infringing on each other’s milk-shed area. Such crossprocurement goes against the spirit of ‘Operation White Flood’ and will exacerbate problems for the consumers given the prevailing milk shortage scenario in the country.

This act of AMUL infringes on Aavin’s (TN Co-operative Milk Producers Federation) milk

shed area which has been nurtured in true cooperative spirit over decades.”

This move by AMUL will create unhealthy competition between cooperatives engaged in procuring and marketing milk and milk products. “Regional cooperatives have been the bedrock of dairy development in the states and they are better placed to engage and nurture producers and to cushion consumers from arbitrary price hikes.

Therefore, I request your urgent intervention to direct Amul to desist from milk procurement from the milk shed area of Aavin in Tamil Nadu with immediate effect,” the Chief Minister said. Providing a backgrounder to the matter, Stalin said till now, Amul was only selling their products in Tamil Nadu through their outlets.

Rajnath pitches for tech advancement in defence sector

NEW DELHI, MAY 25 (PTI): India must focus on advancement in defence technology in view of “double threat” along the borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday in an oblique reference to challenges along the frontiers with China and Pakistan.

In an address at a conference, Singh underlined the need for extensive research to develop defence technologies for the country to meet various security challenges. “For a country like India, it becomes very important because we are facing a double threat on

our borders. In such a situation, it is very important for us to move forward in terms of technological advancement,” he said.

“Today we are one of the largest armies in the world, the bravery of our army is discussed all over the world. In such a situation, it becomes imperative that we have a technologically

advanced army to protect the interests of the country,” he added.

The defence minister’s comments came in the backdrop of the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh and Pakistan’s continuous support to crossborder terrorism. In his remarks, Singh also called for collaboration between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and academia for ensuring desired technological advancement. “The only way for this advancement is research. It is the need of the hour that both DRDO and academia work in tan-

dem,” he said “The more this partnership grows, I think India’s research sector will also grow in the same proportion. Scientists and experts from both the DRDO and academia are sitting here,” he said.

“Although all of you will connect with each other through partnership, I want all of you to try to connect with each other at the individual and institutional level as well,” Singh added. Referring to various challenges facing the country, Singh said collective efforts and partnership are needed to confront them effectively.

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Man held for rape attempt on daughter

LUCKNOW, MAY 25

(IANS): A former JCO of Indian Army has been arrested on charges of allegedly harassing and attempting to rape his 19-year-old daughter. The accused who took voluntary retirement from the Army, lives with his family in Sushant Golf City. Police said the girl was being harassed by her father for the past six years.

2 booked for raping teen in mobile shop

PILIBHIT, MAY 25

(IANS): Two employees of a mobile shop in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district have been booked for allegedly raping a 17-yearold girl in their shop, police said. The victim was also employed at the shop and the incident took place when the owner was out for some work. The accused have now been booked after the victim’s father lodged a complaint with the police.

13-year-old kills sister with help of boyfriend

VAISHALI, MAY 25 (PTI): A 13-year-old girl allegedly killed her younger sister with the help of her boyfriend and aunt and burnt the deceased’s face with acid and chopped off fingers to conceal the identity in Bihar’s Vaishali district, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

Police have arrested all three accused, including the minor, involved in the incident. While the 13-year-old girl has been sent to ‘Balika Sudhar Grah’ (correction home) in the district, her 18-year-old boyfriend and aunt are in judicial custody, an officer said. During investigation, police seized the mobile phones of the accused.

Army jawan booked for raping woman constable

THANE, MAY 25 (PTI): Police in Maharashtra’s Thane have registered a case against an Army jawan posted with the Bombay Engineer Group and Centre located in Pune city for allegedly raping a 30-yearold woman constable he had befriended on social media, an official said on Thursday. The accused was also booked under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint lodged by the woman, he said.

Three men killed in Ker road accident

KOTTAYAM (KER), MAY 25 (PTI): Three men riding on a bike died in a road accident in this central Kerala district on Thursday, police said.

Police said the accident happened when their bike hit a lorry coming from the opposite direction at Valyalummood in Kumaranallore area near here on Thursday evening.

Bihar woman hired

‘supari’ killers to kill husband

PATNA, MAY 25 (IANS): A woman in Bihar’s Gopalganj, who began an extra-marital affair when her husband had gone aboard for a job but was caught by him when he came back, had him shot dead with the help of her paramour and two contract killers, police said on Thursday.

The incident occurred at Ladhpur village under Sripur police outpost in the district on Sunday night. The accused is identified as Noorjahan Khatoon and her boyfriend as Naushad Alam.

FM appeals oppn to rethink on boycott

CHENNAI, MAY 25 (PTI): Asserting that power transfers never happen merely at the shake of hands, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday appealed to opposition parties to reconsider their decision to boycott the dedication of the new Parliament building scheduled on May 28, saying it is a “temple of democracy.”

Addressing reporters here, she said 20 “aadeenams” (pontiffs) from Tamil Nadu have been invited for the inauguration, where the ‘Sengol’ will be installed, as did in 1947 to symbolise the power transformation from the British. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Parliament building on Sunday.

Sitharaman addressed a press conference at the Raj Bhavan here in the company of TN Governor RN Ravi, his Telangana and Nagaland counterparts, Tamilsai Soundararajan and La Ganesan, respectively, Union Minister L Murugan and TN Minister PK Sekar Babu.

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, one among the 19 opposition parties in the Centre that are boycotting the inauguration, dubbed the Sengol (sceptre) a sym-

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He asked the law enforcing agencies to conduct a proper investigation and deliver justice to the victim and his family without delay.

He described the deceased as a young and dedicated leader who stood tall for the welfare of the student community, adding that his commitment, passion and sacrifice for the TASU would never be forgotten.

In his demise, Paiwang said Tizit area students in particular and Konyak community in general had lost a devoted leader and the vacuum thus created would be difficult to fill.

He also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

KU: Expressing its deep sorrow and outrage at the murder of TASU leader, Konyak Union (KU) also strongly condemned the inhuman and barbaric act of the alleged drug addict and peddler at Pentom ward of Tizit town.

KU in a press release described Ahoa as a dedicated student leader who selflessly worked for the betterment of the society and community at large. His sincere, honest, humble and well-disciplined nature had set an exemplary standard for all. It termed the loss of such a promising young

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bol of monarchy and insisted it had nothing to do with democracy. Responding to the opposition taking exception to the inauguration by PM Modi, instead of President Droupadi Murmu, Sitharaman said in a veiled attack on the Congress that its former chief Sonia Gandhi had laid the foundation stone for the Chhattisgarh assembly building instead of the Governor of that state earlier. It was strange that those who censured the President, now find themselves morally motivated, Sitharaman said.

“I am surprised by their allegation. These parties saw the President coming from a tribal background and took up a bitter campaign against her. Leaders of the opposition parties spoke ill of her and said she will be a rubber stamp and that she represents evil forces,” Sitharaman said.

leader as an irreparable tragedy, leaving it and the entire community devastated.

KU strongly condemned the action of the alleged drug addict and peddler, who callously disregarded the value of human life, and demanded that the law enforcing agencies swiftly bring the perpetrator to justice and impose the strictest and severest punishment possible.

It warned that no individual or entity should seek bail for the accused, as it would be a direct challenge to the Konyak civil society.

KU said the incident served as a wake-up call for the entire administration and society. It implored the authorities to declare a state of war against drug users and peddlers, going to the extent of implementing a

Adivasi Cong announces protest against PM inaugurating new parl

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

The Congress lashed out at the ruling BJD and its president, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday for “abiding” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on all occasions, including the new Parliament building inauguration.

The BJD hit back accusing Congress of doing politics over a non-issue and raised questions over its role during the presidential election.

Patnaik is scheduled to visit the national capital on May 27 and attend the Niti Aayog’s governing council meeting, sources in the chief minister’s office said.

There was, however, no clarity on Patnaik joining the Parliament inauguration event the next day. BJD Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs will attend the function.

Odisha Congress Legislature Party leader Narasingha Mishra hit out at Patnaik for BJD’s decision to be present at the inauguration programme in Delhi on May 28 saying that the BJD president abides by whatever Modi says.

“What is more disturbing is that Patnaik, who

“shoot at sight” policy.

“The menace they pose to our society and the threats they impose on humanity cannot be tolerated any longer. We must take decisive action to protect our communities from the devastating consequences of drug abuse and trafficking,” KU stated.KU said it stood firmly in solidarity with the grieving family and assured that it would fight for justice. It appealed to the government to provide the victim’s family necessary ex-gratia and financial assistance in acknowledgement of the sacrifice made by Ahoa Konyak in his noble pursuit of a social cause.

It urged everyone to unite as a community to honour Ahoa Konyak’s memory and continue his legacy of service, while de-

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had described President Droupadi Murmu as his sister and daughter of the soil during the presidential election last year, has now joined BJP in insulting her by deciding to attend the new Parliament building inauguration,” Mishra said.

The non-BJP parties have demanded that the new Parliament House be inaugurated by President Murmu and not Prime Minister Modi.

“BJD says yes to Modi fearing the CBI and ED,” he said. While at least 19 political parties, including Congress have decided to boycott the mega event, around 16 others including BJD have voiced their readiness to take part in the launch ceremony. The regional party described the proposed event as “momentous” and announced its decision to take part in it.

Rejecting Mishra’s allegation, senior BJD leader and MLA Amar Prasad Satpathy accused Congress of doing politics over a ‘non-issue’. He also raised questions over Congress’ role during the Presidential election.

manding justice, action and a safer future for all.

KSU: Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) too has expressed utter shock over the horrific incident. KSU president T Noklem Konyak and general secretary A Pangnan in a communiqué said the unfortunate incident took place around 8 am when TASU office-bearers, upon being informed about the sale of drugs by the accused, consequently undertook inspection at his residence. During an intense inquiry, the accused allegedly struck the victim with a machete, killing Ahoa on the spot.

They mentioned that one of the burning issues widely discussed at all levels among civil society groups

(PTI): The All India Adivasi Congress on Thursday accused the Modi government of “insulting” tribals by not getting the country’s first tribal president Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate the new Parliament building, as it announced a nationwide protest against the move on May 26.

Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, All India Adivasi Congress chief Shivajirao Moghe said Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the new Parliament building rather than the president is an “insult” to democracy.

“For the first time a tribal is the president, we have a woman president. This (inauguration by the PM) is an insult to tribals and women. The President is an important part of Parliament as it is the president that addresses the joint session of Parliament. It is the President who should inaugurate Parliament,” Moghe said.

“I don’t know whether this is happening because we are tribals,” said the chief of All India Adivasi Congress department

as well as the government was the grave menace of alcohol and drug abuse, particularly in Mon and Nagaland in general. The union said it had been KSU’s primary agenda to annihilate the scourge of drug and substance abuse in Mon district. Based on KSU’s resolution, they said inspections were carried out periodically.

However, they pointed out that as a student body, the union did not possess sufficient resources, manpower and legal support to achieve the desired goal.

They alleged that most of the measures taken by the government pertaining to drug prohibition were on paper only. Terming the incident as a wake-up call

under the Indian National Congress.

Moghe’s attack on the government came a day after 20 opposition parties announced their boycott of the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Modi.

Nineteen Opposition parties, including the Congress, Left, TMC, SP and AAP, came together to jointly announce the boycott, saying they find no value in a new building when the “soul of democracy has been sucked out.”

Separately, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said if Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla does not inaugurate the new Parliament building, his party would not attend the event.

Moghe said even when the ‘bhumi poojan’ of the new Parliament complex was done, the then President, Ram Nath Kovind, was relegated to back seat. “Both the times, Modi ji came forward to carry out inauguration.”

He alleged that the move was intended by the Modi government to insult backward classes as it is “against tribals.”

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for Konyak community, they warned that KSU would be compelled to act on its own volition if the government remained adamant and that the latter would be held solely responsible for any untoward consequences. While strongly condemning the inhuman act, they appealed to the law enforcing agencies to punish the accused as per the law and deliver justice at the earliest.

NSF: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) also condemned the inhuman action that had cost the life of a student leader while on duty to check the menace of drug trafficking in the area. In a press release, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep said the federation was

carry out a nationwide agitation at block, village, district level, against his attempt to insult tribals and women of the country … We want the president to inaugurate the new Parliament and not the prime minister. There is still time, the PM should change his mind and let the president inaugurate the new parliament building,” he said. “We will also protest against the government policies targeting the tribals. We will peacefully protest in a democratic manner. They are using tribals for politics, we will protest against it,” Moghe said.

Earlier in the day, the Congress attacked Modi saying “one man’s ego and desire for self-promotion” has denied the first tribal woman president her constitutional privilege to inaugurate the complex. After the Opposition’s boycott call, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance also launched a sharp counterattack, calling its stand a “blatant affront to democratic ethos and constitutional values of our great nation.”

deeply anguished at the gruesome murder of Ahoa Konyak allegedly by a drug peddler who reportedly hacked to death the victim. NSF demanded a befitting punishment to the culprit and insisted that the authority concerned immediately take all measures to curb the flow of drugs and other illegal substances that were corroding the moral of the youth and Naga society. The federation conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved family members and expressed his solidarity with the TASU in its noble crusade against social antagonism and other antisocial elements. NSF also prayed for the soul of the departed leader to rest in eternal peace.

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Ordinance row: Kejriwal, Sharad Pawar hold talks

“The ordinance has affected the federal structure of the country. Elected governments not being allowed to work by using ordinances is not good for the country,” Kejriwal added.

Pawar, who was present at the press conference, said the right of elected governments to govern needs to be protected and said all non-BJP parties should support the AAP in this matter.

MUMBAI, MAY 25 (PTI):

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the non-BJP parties to unite and defeat in the Rajya Sabha the bill related to the Centre’s ordinance on control of services in the national capital.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor was addressing a press conference after meeting Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar,

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meeting following Karnataka Assembly poll results here, he said it is not anyone’s personal programme, it is a country’s programme.

Congress slams Centre for ‘hurriedly’ rolling out fortified rice

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who assured to support the former in his party’s fight against the ordinance.

The Delhi CM said he will seek time on Friday for a meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi to discuss the issue. “If all non-BJP parties unite, the bill can be defeated in the Rajya Sabha as no party enjoys majority in the Upper House of Parliament,” he said.

Cong leaders hold meetings on K’taka cabinet expansion

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): Top Congress leaders on Thursday held discussions with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar over expansion of the state Cabinet, sources said. Both the leaders met Congress general secretary in-charge for Karnataka Randeep Surjewala and the party’s general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal. They then held meetings with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge separately at his residence.

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar along with Surjewala then held a meeting at the party’s Gurudwara Rakabganj Road office and discussed the names that could be included in the expanded Cabinet of the state. Sources said around

20 more ministers are likely to be inducted in the Karnataka Cabinet. Another round of discussions will be held before the state cabinet is finalised, they added. Shivakumar had landed in the national capital on Wednesday evening while Siddaramaiah arrived later in the night.

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were sworn in as Karnataka chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively along with eight cabinet ministers on May 20. However, the ministers have not yet been allocated their portfolios.

The Congress high command approved the first list of eight ministers against the earlier plan of inducting a much higher number of around 28 legislators into the cabinet.

“Kejriwal should also meet all non-BJP parties to convince them. It is our responsibility to persuade everyone - be it Congress or Biju Janata Dal (BJD),” he suggested. Describing national interest as a matter of priority, the former Union minister called for the need to have a dialogue between all non-BJP parties to provide a stable and progressive government when the time comes. Parliamentary democracy needs to be saved, Pawar said, adding that the NCP will support the AAP in this matter.

(PTI): JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Thursday said he will be attending the inauguration of the new Parliament building in New Delhi on May 28, saying it is a property of the country and built from taxpayers’ money. The JD(S) patriarch questioned whether it was the office of the BJP and RSS for boycotting its inauguration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the building on Sunday. “I am attending the inauguration of the new Parliament building. It is the property of the country. It is not anyone’s personal matter,” Gowda said. Speaking at the JD(S) introspection

“That magnificent building was built with the tax money of the people of the country. It belongs to the country. It is not a BJP or RSS office,” he said, adding he is participating in the inauguration of the new Parliament building as a former Prime Minister and a citizen of the country. As of now 21 opposition parties have said they will not be attending the inauguration ceremony, primarily taking exception to Modi doing the honours rather than President Droupadi Murmu. Stating that he has many reasons to oppose BJP politically, Gowda, according to an official release said, “I do not like to bring politics in the matter of opening the Parliament building.” “I have been elected to both houses of Parliament. I have performed duty there in the constitutional framework, and I still am a member (of the Rajya Sabya),” he said.

AAP’s Satyendar Jain hospitalised

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): Jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain was admitted to an ICU at a government hospital here on Thursday after he collapsed in the prison due to dizziness, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to target the Centre over his deteriorating health. Earlier in the day, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said former Delhi minister Jain was first admitted to the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital and later shifted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital due to breathing problems.

This was the second time in a week that the former minister was taken to hospital. Jain has been in Tihar jail since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case in May l ast year. Accord-

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treatment.

ing to AAP sources, Jain has been shifted to an ICU at the LNJP Hospital and he was “critically ill”. The LNJP Hospital is the largest hospital under the Delhi government.

Jain was brought to the emergency department of the LNJP Hospital and doctors examined him, a senior doctor at the hospital said. “Jain has some spinal issues. In the past too he was brought to LNJP Hospital to undergo treatment for it,” he said. The former minister collapsed in a bathroom of the Tihar Jail due to dizziness. Earlier too Jain had fallen in the bathroom and had a serious spinal injury, the AAP said.

OFFICE OF THE WAROMUNGTSÜR TELONGJEM KOHIMA FELICITATION

We, the Waromungtsür Telongjem Kohima extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Moajungla Longkumer d/o Longrichiba Longkumer and Lt. Temjentula Ozukum on achieving the doctor of Anthropologist (ph.d) in the department of Anthropologist, North Eastern Hill University on the thesis topic “A bioanthropological study of metabolic syndrome among the Ao Nagas of Nagaland”.

We are incredibly proud of your achievement. best wishes for your future endeavours.

Sd/- Sd/Temjenmongla Imnatola Chairman Secretary, W.T.K

O FFICE OF ThE WAKChING U NION D IMAPUR

D IMAPUR : N AGALAND

F ELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Wakching Union Dimapur would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to two of our members who on promotion, assumed new official title and office.

1. Shri. Y. CHINGYAK KONYAK, NCS, Promoted and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Shamator.

2. Smt. Y. SHOIYAN KONYAK, on promotion and posted as Dy. Director/General Manager, DIC, Mon. The Union further extends best wishes and success in their future endeavours.

Sd/-

P.y. Wumnok henmoi President, WUD Gen. Secy. WUD

OFFICE OF THE YAONGYIMCHEN STUDENTS’ UNION

LONGLENG: NAGALAND

Ref. No: YSU/GS/2014/23// Date: 25/05/2023

(PTI): The Congress Thursday targeted the Narendra Modi government over rolling out fortified rice under PDS and accused it of going ahead with the decision without ascertaining the outcome of independent research and the ill effects of such rice on the health of 80 crore poor people.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera asked what was the tearing hurry to implement the scheme of providing fortified rice containing prescribed micronutrients and “what relation does the government have with the foreign conglomerate Royal DSM” which has bagged a major contract to distribute the rice in the country

He also sought to know whether any quid pro quo was involved. A couple of days ago, the government said fortified rice was being distributed through ration shops in 439 districts and other welfare schemes so far while asserting that there is enough global evi-

Pawan Khera

dence of its health benefits.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address in 2021 said the government aims to distribute fortified rice via government schemes by 2024.

Thereafter, a scheme for the distribution of fortified rice, containing prescribed micronutrients -iron, folic acid, Vitamin B12 -- was launched on October 2021 in a phased manner to address the problem of anaemia among women and children.

Congress spokesperson Khera alleged the Modi government rolled out fortified rice under the Food Security Act despite “failed”

pilot projects and multiple warnings by experts, government officials, FSSAI and Niti Aayog advisors.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Independence Day in 2021 made the rather “unusual and unconventional” announcement about implementing the fortified rice scheme despite warnings.

Three days later, NITI Aayog officials began drawing up a plan to universalize rice fortification. But on November 29 that year, Niti Aayog’s member on Agriculture Ramesh Chand raised the concerns expressed by some medical experts about the adverse effect of iron-fortified rice on the health of children, Khera claimed.

This was also mentioned by the director general of the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) who called for the need for consultation with a wide range of experts on the effect of fortification of rice on human health before pushing it further, he said.

MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

NEW DELHI, MAY 25 (PTI): For the first time, the MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a feat described by the Indian Navy as a “historic milestone”.

The Navy said the “challenging” night landing trial demonstrated the resolve, skill and professionalism of the crew of the INS Vikrant and the naval pilots.

The night landing of the Russianorigin MiG-29K took place on Wednesday night when the ship was sailing in the Arabian Sea. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Indian Navy for the successful maiden night landing trials of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant.

“Congratulations to the Indian Navy

for successfully undertaking the maiden night landing trials of MiG-29K on #INSVikrant. This remarkable achievement is a testimony to the skills, perseverance and professionalism of the Vikrant crew and Naval pilots. Kudos to them,” Singh tweeted. In a statement, the Navy said the aircraft carrier is presently undergoing “air certification and flight integration trials” with rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft for achieving a “combat ready” state at the earliest. “As part of the trials, the maiden day landing of MiG-29K and the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (Navy) was achieved on February 6. Since then, day and night landing trials of all helicopters in the Naval inventory have progressed,” it said.

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Office of the Amotsü Lobemo Tsoro-Nichen Ekhung

HQ:Tsungiki, Wokha: Nagaland

Dr. Sarikokba Jamir (Khar Village)

For completion of Ph.D in “Nano Composite materials precursor to chitosan in the development of sensor: Detection of micropollutants and heavy metal toxic ions from aqueous solutions from Mizoram University .

K -1137/23

Miss Temsumenla Jamir (Khar Village) from Baptist Higher Secondary School Mangkolemba D/o Mr. Imzamokba & Mrs. Temjenlila for securing 20th Rank in the HSLC Examination 2023.

Kichu (Chungliyimsen Village) from Baptist Higher Secondary School Mangkolemba D/o Mr. Imtitemsu Kichu & Mrs. Imlinaro for securing 17th Rank in the HSLC Examination 2023.

Miss

Miss Alina Jamir (Khar Village) from Queen Mary Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung D/o Mr. Ningsangyanger & Mrs. Imtirenla for securing Subject Topper in Social Science in the HSLC Examination Furthermore, the Union would also like to congratulate all the students’ who have come out successful in the HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2023. Sd/- Sd/-

Wapongtoshi Imchen Imkumtola Ozukum President, MTSU General Secretary, MTSU

FELICITATION

The Yaongyimchen Students’ Union extends our heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates in recently declared HSLC and HSSLC Examinations, 2023. Further, we are extremely honoured and jubilant to the successful candidates of Government High School Yaongyimchen for producing 100% result.

As we celebrate this achievement, we would also like to convey our sincere gratitude to all the teaching staff of Govt. High School Yaongyimchen for your tireless efforts and sacrifice. Despite insufficient teachers in the major subjects of Mathematics, Science and English, the teaching staffs under the supervision of Ms. Katisenla Aier (Teacher-in-Charge) had tremendously played a vital role in bridging the gaps which is truly laudable. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without you all.

The Union would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the citizens of Yaongyimchen, Alayong and Sanglu for your constant support towards the welfare of the students of GHS Yaongyimchen.

Further, the Union wishes success to all the successful candidates in their future endeavours.

CONDEMNATION

The Amotsü Lobemo Tsoro-Nichen Ekhung (ALTNE), Tsungiki vehemently condemns the barbaric fire incident on 22nd May, 2023 at Tsungiki Village where some miscreants burned down the residence of Shri.T.Janthungo Kikon, Chairman, Tsungiki Village Council.

Shri. T. Janthungo Kikon is a bona fide member of ALTNE and the Ekhung takes this incident as an insult to the Ekhung which is not tolerated.

The Ekhung appeals to all right thinking citizens to outrightly condemns such anti social activities in this modern civilized society.

The district Administration and the law enforcing agencies are requested to immediately arrest and book the culprits under relevant sections of law and award befitting punishment.

Failure on the part of the concerned authority to arrest the culprits thereby, causing any further damage of property, physical harm, endangering the life of Shri.T.Janthungo Kikon, the district Administration and the Law Enforcing Agencies will be held solely responsible.

Sd/- Sd/(RHANbEMO KIKON) (CHENITHUNG KIKON) Chairman, ALTNE Sessional Secy. ALTNE Tsungiki Village Tsungiki Village

Sungtiben

Arvind Kejriwal, Sharad Pawar during a press conference, at Y.B. Chavan Centre in Mumbai, Thursday. (PTI)

Jain undergoes

SNIPPETS

Snow storms in Mongolia kill

290,000 livestock

ULAN BATOR, MAY

25 (IANS): More than

290,000 livestock have been killed in the Mongolian provinces of Sukhbaatar and Khentii due to the recent dust and snow storms, local media reported on Thursday.

The overall number of fatalities is however, expected to increase since many livestock still remain still unaccounted for, Xinhua news agency quoted authorities as saying.

A total of 127 people, primarily nomadic herders, went missing in the provinces due to the storms.

Aus teen arrested

after firing gun in school

CANBERRA, MAY 25 (IANS ): A 15-year-old boy was arrested after firing a gun in the parking lot of a secondary school in Two Rocks, Western Australia.

Western Australia

Police Force said officers were called to the school on Breakwater Drive following reports that an unknown male had discharged a firearm in the car park, reports Xinhua news agency. The police attended the sc ene a short time later and arrested the boy.

6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

JAKARTA, MAY 25

(IANS): A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern province of Maluku, but did not trigger a tsunami, the country’s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.

The weather agency reported the earthquake happened at 22:49 p.m. Jakarta time (1549 GMT) with its epicentre being at 203 km northwest of Kepulauan Tanimbar (Maluku Tenggara Barat) district and a depth of 221 km under the seabed, the agency added on Wednesday.

Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

TALLINN

(ESTONIA),

MAY 25 (AP): Russia and Belarus signed a deal on Thursday formalising the deployment of Moscow’s tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of its ally, although control of the weapons remains in the Kremlin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of the shorter-range weapons in Belarus earlier this year in a move widely seen as a warning to the West as it stepped up military support for Ukraine.

When the weapons would be deployed wasn’t announced, but Putin has said the construction of storage facilities in Belarus for them would be completed by July 1.

Also unclear is how many nuclear weapons would be kept in Belarus. The US government believes Russia has about 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons, which include bombs that can be carried by aircraft, warheads for short-

Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile amid tensions on nuclear program

TEHRAN, MAY 25 (AP):

by deploying its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Russia was following the lead of the United States, noting that the US has nuclear weapons based in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey.

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya condemned the move.

Iran unveiled on Thursday what it called the latest iteration of its liquid-fueled Khorramshahr ballistic missile amid wider tensions with the West over its nuclear program.

Authorities showed off the Khorramshahr-4 to journalists at an event in Tehran, with the missile on a truck-mounted launcher.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin. (AP) range missiles and artillery rounds.

Tactical nuclear weapons are intended to destroy enemy troops and weapons on the battlefield.

They have a relatively short range and a much lower yield than nuclear warheads fitted to longrange strategic missiles that are capable of obliterating whole cities.

The signing of the deal came as Russia braces for Ukraine’s much-anticipated counteroffensive. Both Russian and Belarusian officials also framed the step as driven by hostility from

the West.

“Deployment of nonstrategic nuclear weapons is an effective response to the aggressive policy of countries unfriendly to us,”

Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin said in Minsk at a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Shoigu.

“In the context of an extremely sharp escalation of threats on the western borders of Russia and Belarus, a decision was made to take countermeasures in the military-nuclear sphere,” Shoigu added. Putin has argued that

S. Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as N. Korea plans first spy satellite

cial-grade satellite whose mission is to verify radar imaging technology and observe cosmic radiation in a near-Earth orbit.

Science Minister Lee Jong Ho later told a televised news conference that the launch was successful, saying it proved the rocket’s reliability and South Korea’s potential to operate various satellites and explore space.

SEOUL (SOUTH KO -

REA), MAY 25 (AP): South Korea successfully launched a commercial-grade satellite for the first time Thursday as part of its growing space development program, as rival North Korea is pushing to place its first military spy satellite into orbit.

The two Koreas, technically in a state of war, have no military reconnaissance

leaving Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, MAY 25

(PTI): Former prime minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and more than 600 leaders and former assembly members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party have been barred from leaving the country, media reports said on Thursday.

Khan and several top leaders of his party are facing cases following the violence after he was arrested on May 9 in a corruption case.

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs’ monuments.

However, there was no official confirmation on the development from Khan’s party. The names have been added to the FIA’s Provincial National Identification List (PNIL) to prevent them from going abroad, the sources said.

The sources claimed that some of the PTI leaders and office bearers tried leaving the country in the last three days, however, they were stopped at the airports.

The list includes Murad Saeed, Maleeka Bokhari, Fawad Chaudhry, Hammad Azhar, Qasim Suri, Asad Qaiser, Yasmin Rashid and Mian Aslam Iqbal. Fawad Chaudhry has

already quit the party but his name has been listed among those who cannot fly out of Pakistan.

Earlier, Samaa News channel reported that the federal government has decided to add the names of 80 people, including Khan and his wife, to the no-fly list.

The names of all the PTI leaders were put in the list on the recommendation of the “institutions concerned”, the news channel reported.

It said that the police department, National Accountability Bureau and the anti-corruption department had requested the Ministry of Interior to include these names to the no-fly list.

The no-fly list is maintained by the Ministry of Interior and officials deployed at airports or other land exit routes are provided the names of individuals who cannot go out.

Pakistan authorities maintain different categories of people who are banned from leaving the country for various reasons, including those who face corruption cases.

But these lists had been used in the past by the governments to muzzle the opposition.

When Khan was the prime minister, names of several high-profile personalities, including PML-N leader and current prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, were put on the no-fly list.

satellites of their own and both are eager to possess them. The South Korean launch on Thursday will likely assist its efforts to develop a space-based surveillance system.

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off from a launch facility on a southern island with a payload of eight satellites, including a main commer-

“We must do everything to prevent Putin’s plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, as this will ensure Russia’s control over Belarus for years to come,” Tsikhanouskaya told The Associated Press.

“This will further jeopardise the security of Ukraine and all of Europe.”

Independent Belarusian military analyst Aliaksandr Alesin said about twothirds of Russia’s arsenal of medium-range nucleartipped missiles were held in Belarus during the Cold War, adding that there are dozens of Soviet-era storage facilities that could still be used.

Defense Minister Gen. Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said the missile could be prepared for launch in a short period.

“One of the prominent characteristics of this missile is its ability to evade radar detection and penetrate enemy air defense systems, thanks to its low radar signature,” the general told journalists. “This missile has the capability to utilize various warheads for different missions.”

Iranian officials described the missile as having a 2,000-kilometer (1,240mile) range with a 1,500-kilogram (3,300-pound) warhead. They also released undated video footage pur-

Khorramshahr-4 missile launched at an undisclosed location, Iran, Thursday. (AP) portedly showing a successful launch of the missile.

After AP report, Iran’s nuclear chief says Tehran to cooperate with inspectors on ‘new activities’

Israeli national security chief: New Iranian nuclear facility not immune from attack. Iranian leader visits Indonesia to deepen economic ties amid global geopolitical challenges. US bomb designed to hit targets like Iran underground nuclear sites briefly reappears amid tensions.

The Khorramshahr has the heaviest payload of

Iran’s ballistic missile fleet, which analysts say may be designed to keep the weapon under a 2,000-kilometer range limit imposed by the country’s supreme leader. That puts most of the Mideast in range, but falls short of Western Europe. The Khorramshahr-4 is named after an Iranian city that was the scene of heavy fighting during the IranIraq War in the 1980s. Iraq seized the city in the oil-rich southwestern province of Khuzestan at the start of the war, but Iran retook it over a year later.

Damage to Russian-occupied dam submerges Ukrainian reservoir

Medyunov’s four dogs have an ever-smaller patch of grass to roam, and Kulachok serves meals on a picnic table sloshing through the murk in waders.

Lee said seven of the eight satellites including the main one were successfully released from the rocket. He said more time is required to confirm the release of the eighth satellite.

“Today, we confirmed that dreams can come true,” South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol wrote on Facebook.

“I hope our future generations have a great dream and challenge while looking at the Nuri rocket soaring into space.”

OFFICE OF THE PUGHOBOTO PHUGHI KIPHIMI KÜQHAKULU

ZUNHEBOTO: NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The Pughoboto Town Students' Union with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to all the HSLC and HSSLC students who have successfully cleared their examination conducted by Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE).

The Union further wishes them the best in their future endeavours.

LIZA KIBA JULIKA K SHEQI President PPKK Gen. Secretary PPKK K-1151/23

FELICITATION

The Rilan Village Council, youth Organization, Students' Union, Eloe Ekhung on behalf of every Rilan citizens, wishes Ms. LICh IBENI B Sh ITIRI, D/o BRONSON SHITIRI, heartiest congratulations for securing the top 18th in HSLC Exam 2023. Wishing her good luck for more excellent achievements in the near future as well.

Nzanbemo Kikon Chairman Village Council Rilan Dimapur Nagaland

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LYSOHIRKA (UKRAINE), MAY 25 (AP): The rising waters came as a relief at first, for both the tiny community living on the islands in the southern Kakhovka Reservoir and for everyone who had feared the low levels risked a meltdown at the nearby Russian-occupied nuclear power plant. Since mid-February, the water level in the reservoir has steadily increased, according to data from Theia, a French geospatial

analytical organisation. An Associated Press analysis of satellite imagery showed the water has now risen so high that it’s washing over the top of the damaged Russian-occupied dam downstream.

The waves first covered the natural shoreline, then submerged the marsh grasses. Next they came for Lyudmila Kulachok’s garden, then Ihor Medyunov’s guest room. The wild boars fled for higher ground, replaced by water fowl.

Before The NoTary PuBlic, DimaPur : NagalaND affiDaviT

Date 25/05/2023

Regd. No. 896/2023

I, MANJUL HAQUE alias MD MANJUL KHAN, (D.O.B 22/09/1963),son of LateTamizuddin Haque, permanent resident of Balijan Khan Basti, Khatkhati, Balijan, Karbi Anglong, Assam and presently residing at C/o New Drug Distributors, Kalibari Road, under Dimapur Dist., Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:

1. That I am a bondafide citizen of India and resident of above stated place.

2. That SABIR KHAN is my legal son.

3. That my correct name is MANJUL HAQUE which has correctly been entered in my Aadhaar Card and Pan Card but in my said son’s Educational Documents my name was incorecctly entered as MD MANJUL KHAN.

4. That MANJUL HAQUE and MD MANJUL KHAN refers to my name and of one and same person only i.e. mine only.

5. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

DEPONENT Sworn before me on this 25th day of May/2023. NoTary PuBlic dp-2320/23

AFFIDAVIT

Regd.No 266/2023 date. 25/05/2023

I, Smti. Achano patton, W/o. Azamo, permanent resident of Akuk Village, district Wokha, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows.

1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Lotha/ Naga Tribe in the state of Nagaland.

2. That, due to inadvertent and bonafide error my name has been wrongly entered as Smti. Achano in my Service pIMS bearing Service Code No. pWd18269, instead of my correct and official name as Smti. Achano patton which I have been using officially in all my official documents.

3. That, this declaration is sworn solely for the purpose of declaring that all names as mentioned in para 2 subscribe to one and only person that is me and from hereon my official and correct name shall be used as Smti. Achano patton for all official records and documents.

4. That, this affidavit stand as piece of evidence and shall be kept in record for any future rectification/correction if any complication that may arise with regard to the entry of my name and in all official documents and records.

5. That, the statements made in this affidavit are true to my personal knowledge and nothing has been concealed or coerced to mislead any authority or institution whatsover.

deponent

Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 25th day of May 2023 at Wokha. Oren Humtsoe

Ukraine controls five of the six dams along the Dnipro River, which runs from its northern border with Belarus down to the Black Sea and is crucial for the entire country’s drinking water and power supply. The last dam — the one furthest downstream in the Kherson region — is controlled by Russian forces.

Most of Ukraine’s snowmelt and the runoff from rainy spring days winds up here, in the Kakhovka Reservoir, said David Helms, a retired me -

teorologist who has been monitoring the reservoir levels during the war. Russian forces destroyed the Nova Kakhovka road and bridge deck last November, damaging some of the sluice gates, even though they kept control of that sliver of the Kherson region during the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Now, either deliberately or through neglect, the flow through the dam is not adjusting to the river’s seasonal flow. River dams work as systems. The idea is to manage the flow to provide constant water levels — for shipping, for flood control to property, and to ensure enough water for intake pipes for drinking and irrigation, Helms said.

Ch ANGE O F N AME

I, Shri. L. PONGSEN PHOM, father of Mr. P. ALEMKUMZUK PHOM, resident of Village-Yaongyimchen, P.O./P.S. Longleng, DistrictLongleng; Nagaland have changed my name from PONGSEN PHOM to L. PONGSEN PHOM vide Affidavit Regd. No. 410/2023 dated 23.05.2023 before the Notary Public Nagaland.

I, Smt. KUMLA PHOM, mother of Mr. P. ALEMKUMZUK PHOM, resident of Village Yaongyimchen, P.O./P.S. Longleng, DistrictLongleng; Nagaland have changed my name from AKUMLA to KUMLA PHOM vide Affidavit Regd. No. 2647/2023 dated 13.03.2023 before the Notary Public Nagaland. dp-2261/23

AFFIDAVIT (Correction of Name) I, Shri. Ponao Kikon, S/o Libemo R/o Tsungiki Village, Wokha: Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:-

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belongs to the Lotha, Naga tribe.

2. That in some of my official documents my name has been erroneously entered/recorded as Ponathung Lotha in some of my official documents.

3. That Ponao Kikon and Ponathung Lotha are one and same person i.e. Ponao Kikon.

4. That my actual and correct name is Ponao Kikon, and that it shall be used as a piece of evidence in reference to the above paragraphs for all my official purposes, correspondences and records and is made for the purpose of any complications that may arise in future with regard to my name.

5. That I verify that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed thereof and I sign this affidavit before the competent authority at Wokha on this 14th Jan. 2021

Deponent (Ponao Kikon)

Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day the 14th Jan. 2021.

M. Gracy Ezung, Notary Public Area: Wokha (48/2016 (PT), Regd. No. LAW-124/18 WC-109/23

BEFORE THE NOTARY PUBLIC, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND affiDaviT

Regd. No. 897/2023

Date : 25/05/2023

I, monwar Begum alias manwar Khan, (D.O.B 03/03/1964), daughter of Late Mohammad Ali Khan, permanent resident of Balijan Khan Basti, Khatkhati, Balijan, Karbi Anglong, Assam and presently residing at C/O New Drug Distributors, Kalibari Road, under Dimapur Dist., Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:-

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above stated place.

2. That Sabir Khan is my legal son.

3. That my correct name is Monwar Begum which has correctly been entered in my Aadhaar Card and PAN Card but in my said son's Educational Documents my name was incorrectly entered as Manwar Khan.

4. That Monwar Begum and Manwar Khan refers to my name and of one and same person only i.e. mine only.

5. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

Imran Khan, wife barred from

A local hunter stands in the courtyard of his flooded house in the island of Kakhovka reservoir on Dnipro river. (AP)

The Nuri rocket lifts off from a launch pad at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Korea, Thursday. (AP)

S. Korea, US troops hold large livefire drills near border with N. Korea

SEOUL, MAY 25 (AP):

The South Korean and U.S. militaries conducted large live-fire drills near the border with North Korea on Thursday, despite the North’s warning that it won’t tolerate what it calls an invasion rehearsal on its doorstep.

The drills, the first of five rounds of live-fire exercises through mid-June, mark 70 years since the establishment of the military alliance between Seoul and Washington. North Korea typically reacts to such major South Korean-U.S. exercises with missile and other weapons tests.

Since the start of 2022, North Korea has testlaunched more than 100 missiles, but none since it fired a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile in

Imran moves SC against ‘undeclared martial law’

drones, tanks and artillery from South Korea and the United States, according to the South Korean Defense Ministry. The most recent exercises in 2017 drew about 2,000 soldiers and 250 weapons assets from both countries. The drills simulated artillery and aerial strikes on front-line North Korean military facilities in response to an attack.

ISLAMABAD, MAY 25 (IANS): Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Thursday filed a petition with the Supreme Court, urging the apex court to take notice of the “undeclared martial law” in parts of the country and the ongoing aggressive crackdown on his party, media reports said.

damental rights,” the petition stated.

Khan also pleaded the SC to appoint a commission led by an top court judge to probe the events surrounding his arrest on

May 9, and the subsequent incidents.

Notably, cases against 16 ‘miscreants’ are scheduled to be heard by the military courts, who were allegedly involved in at -

tacking military installations and disrespecting memorials of the martyrs following the arrest of the former Prime Minister, The Express Tribune reported.

biggest of their kind. The drills have been held 11 times since they began in 1977, according to the South Korean Defense Ministry.

The drills involved 2,500 troops and 610 weapons systems such as fighter jets, attack helicopters,

South Korean army’s multiple launch rocket systems fire rockets during South Korea-U.S. joint military drills. (AP) mid-April. It says the tests are a response to expanded military drills between the U.S. and South Korea, but observers say North Korea aims to advance its The U.S.-South Korean firing exercises, called “Combined annihilation firepower drills,” are the

OFFICE OF ThE LONGPA SENSO MUNGDANG

The troops later practiced precision-guided attacks on simulated targets in the rear areas to “completely annihilate” North Korean military threats, according to a ministry statement.

It said South Korea will seek to establish “peace through overwhelming strengthen” to counter North Korean threats.

Khan, through his lawyer Hamid Khan, has requested the top court to probe the government’s decision to call “in the aid of the armed forces in the federal capital territory, Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the purported exercise of powers under Article 245 of the Constitution”, The Express Tribune reported.

“The dictated exercise of this power by the federal cabinet in the absence of objective conditions for the exercise of that power is clearly violative of the fun-

FE L I C ITATI ON

With immense pride and honour, the Longpa Senso Mungdang express our heartiest congratulations to our bonafide citizen Miss. Aotula Ozukum D/o Mr & Mrs. T. Watimeren Ozukum for clearing the UPSC Civil Services Exam. The Senso Mungdang further wishes her good health and success in her future endeavours.

MOA LEMTUR

TALI AIER President General Secretary

HSLC Top 18

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With immense pride and honor, we the All Nchangram Students’ Union extend our Heartiest congratulations to Miss Lungchangliu Nring D/o Shri. Samuel Nring For securing Top 18 in HSLC exam 2023 And making us all proud by her outstanding performance. The ANSU further wishes her the very best and prays our Almighty God to give her good health and wisdom in her future endeavours.

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We are extremely delighted to congratulate Miss. Nokcha C Phom, D/o Mr. N. Chinglau Phom & Mrs. O. Hangdi Ngangla Phom of Hukphang Village for securing Top 16th Position in the HSLC Exam 2023. Your achievement brings laurels to Hukphang citizens in particular and Phom community in general.

The union further extends best wishes to all the HSLC & HSSLC successful candidates in their future endeavors.

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Rock ‘N’ Roll Legend, ‘Private Dancer’ hitmaker Tina Turner dies at 83

Soulful diva Tina Turner, who had a lengthy run of ‘60s and ‘70s R&B hits and struck major pop stardom in the ‘80s, died on Wednesday in Switzerland, reports ‘Variety’. She was 83.

“Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” her representative said in a statement to ‘Variety’.

More than a decade after her crossover hit ‘Proud Mary’ with husband Ike, Tina Turner ascended to the pinnacle of pop fame with the 1984 Capitol Records album ‘Private Dancer’. The collection, which spawned a trio of top-10 pop hits, sold five million copies and garnered four Grammy Awards, adds ‘Variety’. Though she never matched that breakthrough solo success, she recorded and toured profitably until her retirement in 2000.

Raw-voiced, leggy, peripatetic and provocative onstage, writes ‘Variety’, the magnetic Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock in the farming community Nutbush, Tennessee, segued effortlessly into big screen roles.

She appeared as the Acid Queen in Ken Russell’s 1975 adaptation of the Who’s rock opera ‘Tommy’ and as villainess Aunty Entity in George Miller’s action sequel ‘Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome’. She sang the title song, penned by Bono and the Edge of U2, for the 1995 James Bond pic ‘GoldenEye’.

The winner of eight Grammys, Turner was a 1991 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and was recognised at the 2005 Kennedy Center Honors for her

career achievements, adds Variety. Turner was still in her

teens when she began recording with future husband Ike Turner; their tumultuous partnership produced 15 years of popular singles, culminating in the 1971 crossover smash ‘Proud Mary’. In 1976, the vocalist fled her abusive marriage and she detailed her violencescarred relationship in the 1986 bestseller ‘I, Tina’, which served as the basis for the 1993 biopic ‘What’s

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The Poimi Students’ Union with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Kikogwamle, D/o Mr. Dilung Zeliang and Mrs. Awangna for securing Top 10 in the recently declared HSSLC Arts Stream Examination and also for securing State highest subject marks in Political Science and History, and achieving Governor’s Award for Government Hr. Sec. Students in Arts.

The Union with utmost sincerity acknowledges her for bringing laurels to the community through her success and also wishes her the very best for her future endeavours. (Kongwangsing Michui) (Kereluigwamlie Diswang) President Edu. & Statistics Secy.

Love Got to Do With It’, notes ‘Variety’. In 1993, according to ‘Variety’, Turner scored her final U.S. top 10 hit with ‘I Don’t Wanna Fight’, a song recorded for the top-20 soundtrack of the biopic ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’. Director Brian Gibson’s feature starred Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett, who both

received Oscar nods for their work as Ike and Tina. Even more than Turner’s autobiography, upon which it was loosely based, the film focused further attention on the issues of spousal abuse and domestic violence. Ike Turner, who maintained in interviews as well as in his autobiography that the charges of abuse

were exaggerated, died from an apparent cocaine overdose in December 2007.

A devotee of Buddhist chanting since the early 1970s who never abandoned the Baptist faith of her youth, Turner released ‘Beyond’, a collaborative album of Buddhist and Christian music and chanting, in 2012. (IANS)

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Senso Kaketshir Telongjem (MSKT) extends our heartfelt gratitude to Miss Rongsenienla Longkumer , daughter of Mr. Lanuakum Longkumer and Mrs. Watinaro Kichu for securing State Subject Topper (Mathematics) in the recently declared HSLC exam. And also the MSKT congratulates all its successful HSLC & HSSLC candidates and wishes the best in all their future endeavours.

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Lautaro Martinez scores 2 as Inter beats Fiorentina 2-1 for Italian Cup title

ROME, MAY 25 (AP):

Take note, Manchester City: the bigger the match, the bigger the performance from Lautaro Martinez lately.

After scoring key goals against Benfica and city rival AC Milan to help secure Inter Milan a spot in the Champions League final, Martinez netted twice as the Nerazzurri produced a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina to defend the Italian Cup trophy on Wednesday.

It’s the second trophy that Inter has won this season after also beating Milan in the Italian Super Cup in January — when Martinez also scored.

After a couple of matches to finish up Serie A,

Martinez and Inter will be aiming for one more trophy when they face City in the Champions League final on June 10 in Istanbul.

“In all honesty, I am moved, because for a couple of years we have been bringing trophies to this great club and we’ve got to continue this way,” said Martinez, who also played a big role when Inter won Serie A in 2021.

“I want to keep contributing for Inter, because that’s what matters.”

Martinez now has a career-best 27 goals across all competitions for Inter this season, having also helped Argentina win the World Cup in December. He’s also the only player to

have appeared in all 54 of Inter’s matches this season.

The match at the Stadio Olimpico was lively from the start as Nicolas Gonzalez put Fiorentina ahead three minutes in following a lapse by Inter’s defense. A cross from Jonathan Ikone was allowed to float across the area for Gonzalez to knock in at the far post.

Then Martinez took over to put Inter ahead before the break.

First, a perfectly placed through ball from Marcelo Brozovic set up the equalizer as Martinez ran onto the pass and scored with an angled shot into the far corner for his 100th goal

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Inter Milan’s players celebrate with the trophy after they produced a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina to defend the Italian Cup trophy.

with Inter. Then Martinez produced an acrobatic volley to redirect in a pass from Nicolo Barella.

Martinez also nearly produced another goal when he set up Edin Dzeko with only the goalkeeper to beat but Dzeko’s shot sailed high over the bar. Fiorentina will play West Ham in the Europa Conference League final on June 7.

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a different result but this will serve as experience and preparation for what to expect on a mental level and how to handle the match for the Conference League final,” Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano said. It’s the ninth Italian Cup title for Inter, while Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi has now won seven of his eight finals as a manager.

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Final call on Asia Cup venue to be taken after IPL final: Jay Shah

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): A decision on Asia Cup’s fate will be taken on the sidelines of the IPL final, which will be attended by a host of top Asian Cricket Council (ACC) dignitaries, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday.

Pakistan have the hosting rights for this year’s Asia Cup but with Board of Control for Cricket in India deciding against sending its team to the neighbouring country without government permission, PCB chairman Najam Sethi had proposed a ‘hybrid model’ where they will organise at least four games on home soil and India will play their matches at a neutral venue.

It couldn’t be confirmed whether Sethi has been formally invited for the IPL final.

Rodrygo scores late as Real Madrid beats Rayo amid tributes to Vinícius Jr

tion although ACC had made no formal statements.

According to the model, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Afghanistan play four preliminary matches in Pakistan and India would play all their games at neutral venues, The two India-Pakistan games will also be held in Sri Lanka although the PCB wants them in Dubai.

The weather in UAE in September is not at all conducive for 50- over games although to make the ‘hybrid model’ work logistically, UAE is a far better option for the Asian Cricket Council.

“Asian Cricket Council head Jay Shah will summon an executive body meeting where a formal announcement will take place. The PCB doesn’t mind playing India at a neutral venue.

MADRID, MAY 25 (AP):

Rodrygo scored an 89thminute winner as Real

a lot together because we both left Brazil at a very young age,” Rodrygo said.

clothes, he came out briefly before the match to salute the fans and his teammates.

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KOHIMA, MAY 25 (NPN): Naga wrestler, Vekhonielü Curhah, won a bronze medal in the 55 Kg Women’s Classic Style category at the ongoing United World Wrestling (UWW), Asian Belt-Wrestling Championship held at Jizzakh in Uzbekistan.

She is representing the country in three styles including Women’s Clas-

sic Style, Women’s Freestyle and Women’s Qazak Kuresi all in the 55 Kg category.

She along with another Naga athlete participating as a referee at the event, Khrievotuo Nicholas Sekhose, are part of the team of 10 athletes representing India at the event which started on May 23.

Team India comprised of All India Traditional Wrestling &

Pankration Federation (AITWPF) president Omarmukhtar Tamboli, 6 athletes and 3 referees.

The other athletes are Francis Ricardo Ranee Songthiang, Sudhir Hanmant Pundekar, Dipesh Kamlakar Jambale, Sheetal Mallikarjun Kharatmal and Sharmila Sitamani Naik

The two other referees are, Shailendra Kumar Pathak and Naval Kishore.

AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India placed with UAE, Maldives and China

NEW DELHI, MAY 25

(PTI): India have been drawn alongside United Arab Emirates, Maldives and China in Group G of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers.

The official draw of the tournament was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday. Group G of the Qualifiers will be hosted by China between September 6 to 12. The draw saw 43 teams divided into 10 groups of four and one group of three. Each group will be played at a centralised venue in a

single round-robin format, with the 11 group winners and four best second-placed teams qualifying for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024.

They will join Qatar, who have received automatic qualification as hosts, to form the final cast of 16 at the tournament, to be played between April 15 to May 3, 2024.

The AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 will also serve as a qualifier for the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris.

The top three teams will directly qualify for

the Olympic Games as the AFC representatives, while the fourth-best team will play in the AFC-CAF Play-off.

AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 will be the competition’s sixth edition, and India will attempt to make it to the final tournament for the first time.

India’s qualifying fixtures:

September 6: India vs Maldives

September 9: China PR vs India

September 12: United Arab Emirates vs India

“As of now, the decision with regards to hosting of Asia Cup hasn’t yet been finalised. We are busy with IPL but the top dignitaries of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Bangladesh and Afghanistan Cricket Board are coming to watch the IPL final. We will have a discussion and take a final decision in due course,” Jay Shah told PTI.

It has been learnt from ACC sources that Sethi’s proposed hybrid model looks like a feasible solu-

“PCB would prefer Dubai because it would lead to more gate receipts but it is open to playing in another country (read Sri Lanka) provided the Asian Cricket Council matches the gate receipts amount (USD 0.5 million) that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) received in 2022 from the Indo-Pak games in Dubai,” an ACC source privy to development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

The window for the Asia Cup this year is between September 1-17.

Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a Spanish league match marked by tributes to Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.

It was Madrid’s first game since the latest case of racial abuse against Vinícius, who considered leaving the field Sunday after being insulted by Valencia fans.

Rodrygo celebrated on Wednesday by raising his right fist above his head in a stance against racism. He dedicated the goal to his Brazil teammate. “We’ve gone through

“We came to this great club and won everything, and it’s very sad to have to go through this situation.

I wanted to salute Vini, he knows that I’m always by his side. We will keep fighting against racism.”

Madrid’s players came to the field wearing Vinícius’ No. 20 jersey, and a huge banner was displayed behind one of the goals with the words “We are all Vinicius. Enough is enough.”

Vinicius did not play because of a minor knee problem. Wearing street

Karim Benzema opened the scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the 31st, with the visitors equalizing with Raúl de Tomás in the 84th.

The victory moved Madrid to second place ahead of Atletico Madrid, which drew 3-3 at Espanyol. Madrid hadn’t won in two matches in all competitions, having been eliminated by Manchester City in the semifinals of the Champions League. Rayo, which has lost three in a row, stayed in 11th place.

4 people accused of hanging Vinícius Júnior effigy released from custody

MADRID, MAY 25 (AP): Four people accused of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge were released from custody Thursday while still under investigation for perpetrating a hate crime.

A Spanish judge prohibited the four people from attempting to communicate with Vinícius.

They also have a temporary restraining order banning them from a 1-kilometer (0.62-mile) area around Madrid’s stadium and training facilities and from coming within the same distance of any soccer sta-

dium between four hours before and four hours after a Spanish league game. The court statement

said the four people are also being investigated for trying to damage the moral integrity of Viní -

cius. It added that the four opted not to answer the judge’s questions in their first court appearance, in line with their constitutional rights.

The incident of the effigy occurred on Jan. 26 in the buildup to a derby match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

But it wasn’t until Tuesday when police made the arrests amid a public uproar that has engulfed Spain following the latest episode of racial abuse being targeted at Vinícius.

Police on Tuesday also detained three people accused of verbally abus-

ing Vinícius with racist slurs during a match on Saturday in Valencia at Mestalla Stadium, which will have parts of stands closed for the next five games. Those three were also released from custody.

The 22-year-old Vinícius, who is Black, has been subjected to repeated racist taunts since he arrived in Spain five years ago from his native Brazil. In Spain, hate crimes are typically punished with one-to-four years of prison time, while crimes against a person’s moral integrity are punished with six-to-24 months behind bars.

U-20 Football WC: Colombia beat Japan 2-1, seal last-16 spot

LA PLATA (ARGENTINA), MAY 25 (IANS): Colombia came from a goal down and weathered an avalanche of Japanese chances late on at La Plata Stadium to win 2-1 in the Group C match and sealed their spot in the round of 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup.

Japan broke the deadlock in the 30th minute from a corner-kick routine straight off the training ground. After a neat exchange of passes with Sota Kitano, Taichi Fukui cut back a pass for Riku Yamane, who found the bottom corner.

The second half, however, was all about Colombia. Yaser Asprilla and substitute Tomas Angel had Colombia in front within the first 15 minutes of the restart with two close-range finishes at the end of patient build-up play.

The match ended dra-

matically with Japan captain Kuryu Matsuki hitting the crossbar on two occasions. The first was from the penalty spot after the Samurai Blue were awarded a spotkick following an on-pitch VAR review by referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez, and the second was from a

glancing header. Japan was left ruing their missed chances as they now face a crucial Group C decider against Israel on May 27, while Colombia celebrated their progression to a second straight knockout stage at the U-20 World Cup.

Day-4: Nagaland Cricket Association Senior men’s Inter-district tournament

DIMAPUR , MAY 25

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Stadium:

1st Match: Niuland beat Phek by 207 runs.

In a one-sided match, Niuland displayed total dominance and won over Phek by 207 runs. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Niuland made the highest total of the tournament by scoring 282 runs in 30 overs losing only 4 wickets.

Afzal Hussain (20 runs), Vishal Sahani (32 runs), and Wahid Ali (63 runs) gave the perfect start for the Niuland team. However it was the blistering knock of Hokaito Zhimomi (122 runs not out) in 77 balls studded with 17 boundaries (4s) and 2 huge Sixes (6s) that helped the team post an imposing score.

Hokaito was well supported at the other end by Jalal Uddin who remained not out on 15 runs.

Lawrence Vero, captain of Phek team fought back by picking 2 wickets but could not find support

from the other bowlers except for a consolation wicket from Deto Rhakho.

Requiring 283 runs from 180 balls , Phek succumbed to another high pressure game as all their batsman failed to rise to the occasion. The only fightback was by Deto Rhakho with 23 runs but it was never enough for a win.

Vino G Zhimomi led the charge for Niuland as he scalped 4 wickets while Akavi A Yeptho and Anil Gupta settled for 2 wickets bowling out Phek in 21.4 overs for just 75 runs and winning the game by 207 runs. Hokaito Zhimomi was adjudged the man of the match for his 122* runs (Not Out) knock from 77 balls.

2nd Match: Kohima beat Longleng by 2 wickets In another close encounter, Kohima beat Longleng by 2 wickets at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Longleng managed

to amass 92 runs losing all wickets in 24.4 Overs. Moakumzuk (18 runs), Watimeren (10), Mungkham (23), Arjun Kumar Yadav (10), Chingnung (15) were the notable scorers for Longleng.

Sepichem and Kelhousilie claimed 3 wickets,

Samuel Zaputou took 2 wickets, while Khriesavituo and Seyievizo scalped 1 wicket each for Kohima. In the run chase, Imomenba Walling continued from where he left the last game and made a fine 21 runs score along with his opening batting part -

ner Hemavi Aye who also made 16 runs. However it was the tailenders in the form of the two brothersKhriesavituo Solo 6* runs and Thejasetuo Solo 8* runs who remained not out and played sensible cricket to help Kohima win by a close margin of 2 wickets.

For Kohima to qualify in the semi-finals, they’ll have to wait on the match played tomorrow between Longleng and Wokha.

Kelhousilie was awarded the man of the match for his 3 wickets haul in 5.4 overs.

Sovima Cricket

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1st Match: Wokha beat Mon by 5 runs

After opting to bat first, Wokha managed to pile 150 runs losing 9 wickets in 30 overs with contributions from Nzanthung Mozhui (13 runs), Renjamo Y Mozhui (36 runs), Rendemo Mozhui (38 runs) and Nchumbemo Kikon (19 runs) Chingkap Konyak took charge for the Mon bowling unit as he single-handedly picked

up 7 wickets for to contain Wokha to a manageable 150 for his side to chase.

Mon got off to a shaky start as they lost 3 of their top order batsman cheaply but Shamwang Wangnao 64 runs and Ahon Konyak 29 runs made some worthy contributions to counter the challenge.

Later Phaknyu Konyak also made 14 runs, however they still fell short of the target and lost to Wokha by 5 runs.

For the Wokha bowling unit, Renchio Odyuo and Romokhon Humtsoe took 2 wickets each while Bonthungo Murry and Sulanthung Kithan picked up 1 wicket each to win a close contest. Wokha’s Renchio Odyuo was named the man of the match.

2nd Match: Dimapur beat Tseminyu by 66 runs

Defending champions Dimapur won the toss and their plan to bat first was well executed as their batsmen made a solid start with Shamphri Terang ( 37 runs), Joshua Ben Ozukum (30 runs), Hem Bahadur

Chetri (44 runs), Temjentoshi Jamir (21 runs), Tohuka Zhimo (24) and Santosh Mahato (15 runs) all contributing for Dimapur to pose a convincing total of 191 runs to defend.

Nuntilo continued his fine bowling performance for Teseminyu as he claimed 3 wickets while Ntsenlo, Henry and Monu claimed 2 wickets each to bowl out Dimapur in 24.1 overs.

In their run- chase for Tseminyu, the brother duo of Potouzo Kent (43 runs) and Kepesilie Kent (23 runs) gave the team a solid headstart but with the growing run rate, they eventually perished when trying to go out for big hits.

Ntsenlo Semp 22 runs and Monu 11 runs who both remained not out were the other notable run getters for the Tseminyu Team.

With a star studded bowling line- up Dimapur restricted Tseminyu to 125 runs by taking 4 wickets and thereby winning the match by 66 runs.

Tohuka Zhimo took 2 wickets while Renben and Santosh settled for 1 wicket each. With the win, Niuland has qualified for the Semi-finals. Man of the match was awared to Tohuka Zhimo for his 24 runs knock and 2 wickets for Dimapur.

TODAY’S MATCH: NAGALAND CRICKET STADIUM 8:00 A.M : CHUMOUKEDIMA VS PEREN 12:30 P.M: MOKOKCHUNG VS KIPHIRE SOVIMA CRICKET GROUND 8:OO A.M. : WOKHA VS LONGLENG

Corrigendum: Apropos the sports news item ‘senior men’s inter-district cricket’ published on May 25, the headline should read as ‘Tseminyu, Mokokchung and Kohima register wins’ and not as published. Also, the second paragraph should be read as ‘Tseminyu won by 2 wickets’.

The two Naga athletes (2nd & 3rd-R) with some of the team India players. (NP)

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo celebrates by raising his right fist above his head in a stance against racism.

Nagaland Muaythai Atheletes leaves for Chennai, Tamil Nadu to participate in the National Muaythai championship, which is to be held from May 26 to 30, 2023.

A sickening effigy was hung from a bridge in Madrid earlier this year.