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2 govt employees held for collection

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 6 (NPN): In a first, after check gates except at inter-state were removed through a government notification issued on May 19,2022 , police arrested two government employees working under the Geology & Mining (G&M) department on charges of contravention with the government notification for issuing transit pass to four vehicles. Police also seized cash of Rs.20, 900 from the duo that was collected from the four vehicles along with blank challans and a register.

According SP (Crime) and PRO Nagaland Police, the duo identified asBenthungo Tungoe, S/o Tsudemo Tungoe of Old Riphiyim, employed as Rigman in G&M department and Temsumanen Jamir s/o T. Zulu Jamir of Mongsenyimti village employed as contingent labour under the G&M department.

PRO said that the duo were caught during inspec-

DE-LINKING HR SEC:

ANCSU seeks ‘window period’ D I M A P U R , M AY 2 6 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has sought the intervention of the state government on the issue of physical de-linking of higher secondary level (+2) from 15 private colleges.

In a representation to the chief minister, ANCSU president Toito D Chishi and general secretary Tenyesinlo Bukh stated that the school education department and Nagaland Board of School Education issued directives for the physical de-linking of higher secondary level (+2) from the colleges during the academic session 2022 “without prior information” to the concerned colleges, “causing livelihood issues to teachers and discomfort to students wherever higher secondary schools were not available”.

In this regard, ANCSU appealed to chief minister to allow a “window period” and per-mit the affected colleges to continue admitting Class XI admission for this academic session 2022.

The union stated that colleges have faithfully served the state for many decades when there were less Higher Secondary Schools.

ANCSU said that to “cutoff this linkage abruptly” would affect the livelihood of almost 100 teachers and may not go down well in the history of education in the state.

The union expressed hope that the responsible authority would intervene and deliver justice in the larger interest of the student community.

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“Never dreamt that after 4-lane we would still be facing the 2-lane problem.”

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tion at checkgate based on complaint filed by ADC Wokha Lankonsen Tsanglao that the inspection team detected the duo violating the government order.

24x7 control room: Police has further reminded public that in addition to existing general helpline No.112, a dedicated mobile Nos-(1)8798881978 (2)8798881979 and email ID: PCRillegalcollection@ gmail.com have been placed the Control Room to receive complaints or information regarding illegal collection on vehicles at any check gate or any other location in any part of Nagaland of presence of persons at check gates.

Public may also contact Police whose mobile numbers are available in the ‘Call Your Cop’ mobile App. Police said this App can be downloaded from ‘Play Store’ and information can be shared even via voice mail, WhatsApp, text message e-mail and so on.

Strictly implement order, says NCD

M e a n w h i l e, N a g a Council Dimapur has described the removal of check gates as “a bold and wise decision” and urged upon the state government to strictly implement the order.

NCD president Etsungmomo Kikon and vice president (admn) Holuto Aye stated that government’s decision has fulfilled the long aspiration and demands of the people of the state.

Stating that the government order included various measures and strategists, which were already in place, NCD expressed confidence that the order would be implemented successfully and bring a big relief to the common people in the state.

It said that the successful implementation of the order not only lay with the government, but also with every civil society, organisation and association/individual. Stating that govern-

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ment would “not come and stand at our door steps of establishments”, NCD said it was now the responsibility of all the colony councils and individuals to control, monitor, keep vigil and bring to the notice of the competent authority of any concern without any hesitation.

Address price rise issue: Observing there was remarkable increase of prices of all essential items in the market with every increase of fuel price, NCD has, however, said despite the recent decrease in fuel rates, prices of all items remained unchanged. Further, in addition slashing down of fuel prices, NCD said the government has already removed all check gates thereby ceasing collection of tax.

Therefore, NCD has urged the competent authority to re-fix the market price of all items and regularly check the price of commodities.

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Flood situation in Assam grim; death toll 30 GUWAHATI, MAY 26 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Thursday with two more persons, including a child, losing their lives and over 5.61 lakh people still suffering in the deluge across seven districts, as per an official bulletin.

According to the daily report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person each died in Kampur and Raha of Nagaon district. With this, the total number of death toll in this year’s flood and landslides has reached 30.

ASDMA said more than 5,61,100 persons have been hit by the flood in Cachar, Dima Hasao, Hailakandi, Hojai, Karbi Anglong West, Morigaon and Nagaon districts. Nagaon is the worst hit with over 3.68 lakh people suffering, followed by Cachar with nearly 1.5 lakh persons and Morigaon with more than 41,000 people affected.

An aerial view of the flood-affected areas after heavy rainfall, in Assam. (PTI)

Rs. 324 cr released: Centre has released an advance of Rs 324 Crore from SDRF to the state. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home minister Amit Shah for releasing the amount.

An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) reached Guwahati on Thursday and interacted with the Revenue and Di-

saster Management Department and ASDMA officials for damage assessment of the flood and landslides in the state.

To accelerate an effective damage assessment, IMCT members will be divided into two groups for visiting the relevant affected districts, ASDMA said in a statement.

At present, 956 villages are under water and 47,139.12 hectares of crop

area has been dam-aged across Assam, ASDMA said. The authorities are running 365 relief camps and distribu-tion centres in six districts, where 66,836 people, including 13,988 children, are taking shelter.

So far, 1,243.65 quintals of rice, dal and salt, 5,075.11 litres of mustard oil, 300 quintals of cattle feed and other flood relief items have been distributed.

Massive erosions were reported from Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Nalbari, Sivasagar, South Salmara, Tinsukia and Udalguri districts.

Embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been damaged by flood waters in Cachar, Udalguri, Dhubri, Karimganj, Nagaon, Nalbari, Dima Hasao, Goalpara and Hojai, ASDMA said. A total of 1,88,698 domestic animals and poultry have been affected in the deluge across nine districts, ASDMA said.

Organisations react to NSCN (I-M) targeting Dr Jamir Naga flag not negotiable: NSCN (I-M) D I M A P U R , M AY 2 6 (NPN): More organisations have reacted to NSCN (I-M) tirade against former chief minister and governor, Dr SC Jamir Watsu Mungdang: Watsu Mungdang said it was flustered and disturbed at the veteran leader being singled out and tried to made a scapegoat.

In a press release, Watsu Mungdang president Arenla Longkumer and general secretary Sungtiriben said it was befitting on the part of the political icon, signatory to the 16-Point Agreement and a leader of his stature to speak his mind on the Naga issue.

Terming the accusations made by NSCN (I-

M) against Jamir as very destructive, they warned that such accusations would only bring divisions among the Nagas and cause confusion.

They also declared their full support Ao Senden’s stand, adding that they hoped and prayed that the political settlement was made at the earliest without any discord or division among the Nagas.

SST: Soyim Students’ Union (SST) also said that it was extremely bothered by the recent charges and assertions against Dr. S.C. Jamir vis-à-vis the Naga political situation.

In a press note, SST president Moatemsu Longkumer and general secre-

65 per cent school teachers overloaded with work: survey

NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (PTI): At least 44 percent school teachers in India do not have adequate work space while 65 percent of them are overloaded with work, according to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 conducted by Union Education Ministry.

The survey also found that just 58 percent teachers participated in discussions around the new National Education Policy (NEP).

Over 5 lakh teachers of 1.18 lakh schools in 720 districts from both rural and urban areas participated in the survey which was conducted throughout the country on November 12

tary Merennukshi Imsong said that Dr. Jamir, as the first general secretary of SST, was a pioneering figure.

The union said that Dr. Jamir has opened the eyes of not just the Ao Nagas, but also the Nagas in general. “He has steered the people toward prosperity and development while serving at the highest levels of government.

As such, levelling charges and accusations against someone like him appears irresponsible and idiotic,” SST said.

“An eyewitness to a number of significant events in Naga history, the only living individual who has seen the course of

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 6 (NPN): Amid renewed push for solution to the Naga political issue, NSCN (I-M) on Thursday said that the “Naga national flag that symbolize Naga political identity is not negotiable.”

NSCN (I-M), in its editorial of the monthly news bulletin “Nagalim Voice”, said “It is unthinkable for NSCN to accept Naga national flag as cultural flag as hinted by Government of India.”

There have been reports that the Centre was not averse to allow the Naga national flag for cultural purposes and also incorporate a mutually acceptable part of the Naga constitution in (Cont’d on p-8) the Constitution of India.

the Naga peace struggle, Dr. S.C. Jamir’s ideas and participation in the Naga peace discussions are vital, whether anyone likes it or not,” the union said.

SST warned that the union would not remain silent if Dr. Jamir was threatened or harmed, while also pointing out that targeting an individual and publicly tarnishing their reputation was reprehensible.

(See Advt on p-9) CALT: Chumoükedima Ao Lanur Telongjem (CALT) has condemned the alleged attempt by NSCN (I-M) leadership to suppress the truth regarding the Framework Agreement (FA) by attacking Jamir.

NSCN (I-M) said that when the high profile Framework Agreement was signed on August 3, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went “histrionic as he called up all political leaders who matters to announce that he has solved the longest running insurgency movement in Southeast Asia.” “ To d ay, N S C N i s watching how the same Prime Minister of India is going to handle Framework Agreement with NSCN and Naga people that he himself took so much pride and credit,” NSNC (I-M) said.

“Such was the depravity on the part of Government of India that every good thing gained during

After advisory, KTKK asks PWD to inspect RCC bridge Staff Reporter

last year. The last NAS was held in 2017.

According to the report, 44 percent teachers do not have adequate work space and 65 percent of them are overloaded with work.

Only 42 percent teachers participated in individual or collaborative research while just 58 per-cent teachers participated in discussions around new NEP, it said.

While 97 percent teachers claimed to have job satisfaction, at least 92 percent of them believed that there is scope for professional development.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 6 (NPN): Khaghaboto Area Kukami Kuqhakulu (KTKK) has appealed to the Nagaland Public Works Department (NPWD) to depute technical experts within two weeks to inspect and verify the ShozukhuZukihe RCC bridge for the convenience of people.

KTKK has drawn attention of NPWD engineer-in-chief directing Dimapur deputy commissioner (DC) to issue public advisory against plying vehicles on the RCC bridge over the Dhansiri river at Szukhu-Zukihe until given clearance by the depart(Cont’d on p-8) ment.

KTKK functionaries addressing the media on Thursday. (NP)

Funded by North Eastern Council under Nonlapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) scheme, work on the Rs 603.17lakh two-lane RCC bridge commenced in 2006-07.

Taking all technical inputs and correction required into consideration during the process of completing the bridge, KTKK ques-

tioned NPWD why no such assistance was provided during the 11 month period in its endeavour to complete the bridge and why it had issued the instruction for issuing the public advisory three months after the bridge’s inauguration.

Addressing media persons at Khaghaboto village here on Thursday, KTKK

leaders demanded that the department depute experts within two weeks to inspect and verify the structure of the bridge.

They mentioned that since the bridge was lifeline of the area, they would not allow stopping of public movement on the bridge, adding that if at all it was not safe, then the department should come up with an alternative arrangement immediately.

They warned that if any inconvenience occurred while plying on the bridge, than the department and the administration would be held responsible.

Narrating details of construction, KTKK chairman Vikato Aye and

Injured student in hit-and-run case dies; students demand action DIMAPUR, MAY 26 (NPN): A student of St Joseph University, who was critically injured after she was hit by a vehicle near the University campus at Ikishe model village on Wednesday, succumbed to injuries on Thursday.

The 20-year-old student was identified as one Mapuienla Longkumer, a second semester student and hailing from Mokokchung. She was admitted to the ICU, Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR), 4th Mile.

Even as the police have filed a case and gathered

the 25 years of Indo-Naga political talks is facing the risk of going down the drain,” it said.

NSCN (I-M) said the NSCN in particular and the Nagas in general were concerned of the “habitual betraying nature of the Government of India after signing agreement after agreement”.

It said that the unfortunate development was tantamount to political blackmail, but it was “unnerved in the face of such brinkmanship.”

“In spite of threat and pressure NSCN will never lent itself to committing an act of abomination before God and treason before the Naga people,” it stated.

CCTV footages, there was no Conference (OKM) through its report of any arrest made till president Limatongzuk Jamir Thursday. and assistant general secretary Supongmeren Jamir has urged the law enforcing authority to Various organisations conduct a thorough investigaincluding Ongpangkong Stu- tion, apprehend the perpetradents’ Conference, Soyim Stu- tor and award punishment as dents’ Union, Dimapur Naga per the law of the land. OKM Students’ Union, Dimapur also expressed deep grief and Sumi Students’ Union and conveyed condolences to the Aghünaqa Area Student’s bereaved family.

Union have condemned the SST: Expressing deep hit-and-run incident. saddens over the tragic demise OKM: Strongly con- of late Mapuienla Longkumer, demning the driver’s “inhu- the SST stated that the inhumane and reckless actions”, mane and barbaric act of the the Ongpangkong Stu-dents’ driver, who hit the victim and

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fled the scene with the least regard for her life, was beyond acceptable.

SST president Moatemsu Longkumer and general secretary Merennukshi Imsong said late Mapu-ienla was an active member of the union and was also a dedicated member of the Church. SST has appealed to the law enforcing authority to expedite the investigation and apprehend the culprit at the earliest. It also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God would comfort them during this hard time.

general secretary Khuheto Zhimomi, Village Council chairman Shiwoto Katty Zukhihe, Kaghaboto Area Youth Front president Kivito Awomi, public leader Kakheto Chishi and Nuiland District GB Association president Jepitoshe L Jakha recalled that the work was awarded to M/s PABSCON in 2007 and with the mandate to complete it within 24 months.

However, they said the work stopped midway for reasons best known to the contractor and the department when Kahuli Sema was PWD (R&B) Dimapur division executive engineer after six pillars were erected.

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IMD issues weather update

DIMAPUR, MAY 26 (NPN): After the North Eastern region faced intense rainfall activity, which resulted in several states recording aboveaverage pre-monsoon precipitation, the wet spell has finally dipped in terms of intensity and distribution. However, not-so-intense showers are expected to continue over Northeast, IMD reports stated.

According to IMD, a cyclonic circulation over Northeast India will dump scattered to fairly widespread rains of light to moderate intensity across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim for the next five days.

Meanwhile, Meteorological Office, Dimapur in its weather update (from May 25 to May 29), said that scattered to fairly widespread rain and thunder storm with lightning is expected at (Cont’d on p-8) several places across the State during the period.

DNSU: Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) has vehemently condemned the incident and appealed the responsible department to strictly investigate and identify the culprit(s).

The union urged upon the police to thoroughly probe the incident with utmost seriousness and ensure justice to the bereaved family.

DNSU also extended condolences to the bereaved and prayed that God grant them courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss.

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Metsubo inaugurates farmers’ market DIMAPUR: Minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir on Thursday, inaugurated a farmers’ market at Kigwema, constructed under grant in aid to Rural Local Bodies Areas not included in part IX and Part IXA of the constitution.

In a press release, Kigwema VDB secretary Ruokuovikho Chale informed that while inaugurating the market, Metsubo congratulated the village for successfully completing the project as desired and said that development can only happened when villagers are united in peaceful and conducive environment.

The minister also encouraged them to give more importance to economic independence.

In this regard, he acknowledged the Southern Angamis on their path in achieving economic independence. In his speech, advisor for Technical Education and Election Medo Yhokha raised concern over environmental issues and appealed to the minister to

Metsubo Jamir along with various dignitaries and officers from the RD department.

support and incorporate planning and visions in order to enable the area to remain the “lung” of Kohima town.

The advisor also highlighted the rich biodiversity of the area and appreciated the landowners for the hassle-free construction of the much-awaited farmers’ market.

While welcoming the gathering, Kigwema village

Pfütsero police seize 150 kgs of ganja

The seized contraband in police custody.

DIMAPUR: Pfütsero police seized 150 kgs of Ganja from a white gypsy on May 24, between Razeba town and Tsupfume. According to SP Phek, the driver on noticing the police pursuing him, abandoned the vehicle and escaped into the jungle. The police then conducted a thorough search inside the jungle, however, the accused escaped. The seized vehicle and ganja were brought to Pfütsero PS and a case was registered against the “unknown trafficker” under NDPS Act, SP informed. SP further informed that efforts were being made to arrest the absconder.

chairman, Balie Kere appreciated the department for sponsorship of the marketing complex and acknowledged the RD minister for providing financial support.

Meanwhile, joint director and programme officer RD, K. Neibu Sekhose briefed about the project mission and vision of chief minister Neiphiu Rio. He said because of this, the market complex was ac-

complished and requested the villagers to make the best use of the building.

Presenting a brief report, Kigwema VDB secretary informed that the building was constructed with 100% skilled and unskilled workforce within the village without the assistance from any “non-locals”. He said many activities took place under the leadership of BDO RD block Jakhama, Khovi Thaprü and dignitaries from the RD department.

Further, the VDB secretary acknowledged the landowners Zeviko Yhoshü and Vichüto Yhoshü for the opportunities and support. Earlier, vote of thanks was proposed by Kigwema Women Society chairperson Kheno Khora.

The inaugural programme was also attended by advisor for Youth Resources and Sports Zale Neikha, commissioner & secretary RD Neposo Theluo, project director, DRDA Kohima Khanyang Imlong and other department officers.

NEWS IN BRIEF Power deptt informs on power shutdown: Office of the Executive Engineer Transmission Division Dimapur has informed all consumers and public that the department would be availing shutdown of 66KV Chumukedima and Sovima transmission feeder on May 28, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., to facilitate reconductoring of damaged ACSR conductor.

While acknowledging inconvenience caused to the consumers, the department has sought cooperation from all.

LO C C C h ü m o u emergency meet: Land Owners Coordination Committee Chümoukedima sector (NH129A part-V) convener, T.Shuya has called for an emergency meeting on May 27, 12 noon at his residence, Chümoukedima Village. All landowners have been asked to attend the meeting.

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CAN, DTCC organise antitobacco awareness programme

Resource person exhorting the students at the programme.

DIMAPUR: CAN Youth in collaboration with District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) under National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) organised anti-tobacco awareness programme on May 25 at River Belt School, Nagarjan.

In a press release, CAN Youth informed that resource person, psychologist, NTCP, Dimapur, Imkumla talked about the types of tobacco and the harmful chemicals in to-

bacco products. She said that cigarette contains 7000 chemicals and smokeless tobacco (gutka) contains 3095 chemicals, many of which are known carcinogens and how smokeless tobacco was dangerous but its ill effects often ignored.

Imkumla said today every 6 seconds someone dies from tobacco use and that about 7% who die of tobacco in years are of most productive age group from 30 – 39 years and 8

million people die globally in a year.

She also said that pregnant women who smoke will have three-fold increased risk of stillbirth and low birth and weight baby.

Imkumla shared on the Global Adult Tobacco Survey North East India of GATS 2010 which shows that Nagaland is the second highest tobacco consuming state with 56.8 % and has reduced to 43.3% in 2016 GATS report.

LFS organises ‘disability awareness’ programme DIMAPUR: Livingstone Foundation Society (LFS) organised a programme on “disability awareness” on the theme, “different but not less” for the students and mentors May 24 at Livingstone Foundation International.

In a press release, LFS informed that the programme was organised in active collaboration with the office of the state commissioner for Persons with Disability (PWDs), department of Social Welfare, government of Nagaland.

Speaking on the occasion as the main guest speaker, the state commis-

LFS members along with Diethono Nakhro at the programme on May 24.

sioner for PWDs, Dietho- es that people, especially no Nakhro highlighted the young ones. various aspects of disability Diethono spoke on and its day-to-day challeng- the various kinds of disabil-

ities like physical disability which includes locomotor disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment and speech impairment, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) which includes mental retardation and other mental and behavioural disabilities.

She lamented that many people are less concerned about the disabled people around them and see them merely as “charity objects” not aware that disabled people also need equitable rights like normal people do.

Speaking on the chal-

lenges and barriers, Diethono remarked that young people with disability do not have ample access to proper education due to lack of facilities including lack of special educators in the schools meant for normal students.

She said it was not only the presence of physical barriers like lack of ramps, lifts or elevators for disabled people but even non-physical barriers like inaccessible communication systems lead to innumerable challenges for the PWDs. Encouraging the disabled people to be positive

and think not lesser than others though they may be different, Diethono asserted that being disabled was nothing to be ashamed about and remarked that disabled persons were not failed versions of what was perceived as normal by the society around them.

Earlier, in a word of welcome, Livingstone Foundation Society secretary and director LFI, Ani Yepthomi said the initiative

by LFS would “definitely create a ripple of transformation in not only the education set-up but also in the wider perspective of the society”.

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Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu (5th from left) along with members of the Academy and guests. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , M AY 2 6 (NPN): With an objective to promote Tenyidie language, Ura Academy organised a two-day seminar on the theme “U Krü Dieu: U Kemerüu” (Our mother tongue is our hope), which got underway on Thursday at Ura Academy Hall.

Speaking at the seminar, SCERT professor, Dr. Zavise Rume urged upon the stakeholders to organise programmes to promote indigenous knowledge which, he said, the upcoming generations need to learn.

Dr. Zavise said there

were several research evidences indicating rich diverse food items, however, unless people know their own native language, the food resources remain poor in the midst of their richness.

In this regard, he stressed on the need to preserve the language and use it as a medium for promotion of food, native plants and culture.

He urged upon Ura Academy to take-up short term teachers’ training and orientation to promote and teach Tenyidie and expand the language beyond Tenyimia community.

To promote indigenous native songs, folk

Weighing machine installed in Tuensang

ADC Tuensang and others after the programme on Thursday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and Tuensang Town Council (TTC) administrator, Thungchanbemo Tungoe along with ward authority and Tuensang Chamber of Commerce & Industries (TCCI) installed a public weighing machine

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at the Clock Tower, Tuensang Town on May 26.

According to DIPR report, during the installation, the ADC said the weight machine was for public use and encouraged consumers to use the weighing scale if they are unsatisfied with the weigh-

ing scale of shops.

To curb the menace of tempering weighing scale in Tuensang, Tungoe advised the public to make use of the public weighing machine. He also encouraged consumers to call TTC helpline (8118994130) for any grievances.

stories, games and native festivals, Dr. Zavise encouraged the concerned people to organise regular interactions through platforms such as seminars.

Expressing apprehension with regard to the diminishing of the Tenyidie language, Rev Tsolie Chase said at present, the younger generation was losing touch with their native language.

Chase urged upon the gathering to contribute to the promotion and preservation of Tenyidie by encouraging it to be spoken at home and in their daily lives.

Meanwhile, SCERT reader, Khriesenuo Solo

while giving a talk on “Nagaland Heritage Textbooks and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020” said people lacked appreciation of their own community which results to tribalism.

Khriesenuo presented a background of Nagaland heritage studies (NHS) along with recommendations and reviews provided by the government committee by SCERT, Nagaland.

With three films released with regard to NHS, Solo informed that 12 more films were underway where teaching of mother tongue and appreciation of one’s own culture was one of the objectives.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Ura Academy vice presid e n t , D a s o Pa p h i n o, Metuo Liezietsu and Dr Kelhoukhrienuo Sekhose shared experiences, special number was presented

by Ura Academy Tsalida Khu and invocation was offered by Mission Baptist Church pastor, Rev James C. Neikhrienyü.

Later, benediction was offered by Baptist church, Lieire Baptist Church pastor, Neichüriazo Chücha.

SJC Jakhama holds inter-disciplinary panel discussion DIMAPUR: St. Joseph’s College (A), Jakhama, department of Sociology (PG studies) organised an inter-disciplinary panel discussion on, “deconstructing the challenges of unemployment among the educated Naga youth” on May 25 at the college auditorium.

In a press release, SJC (A) informed that moderator, Dr. Khobu Tsolo led the panel discussion wherein five panellists, one each from the five departments in PG studies presented their sub-divided topics.

Lorence Ngushe presented his talks from social perspective, Rudivinuo Kense talked from the political point of view, Vekhotalu spoke from economics perspective, Rokovili talked in relation to the global pandemic that happened two years ago and Benchilo Lotha spoke from the perspective of gender for the unemployment among the Naga youth.

Through the discussions, SJC said the students realised that “government job” was not the only job and the educated Naga youth would be venturing out into other avenues for employment.

The department of Sociology also released a book entitled, “Sociologically Imagining Beyond Boundaries”, the work of the staff and students of the department, published by TDCC publications.

‘no to plastic’ at Phesama

Student-teachers of MITE along with the faculty at Phesama village.

DIMAPUR: Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE), Kohima organised a community learning and outreach activity on the “Nai Talim” programme topic titled “No to Plastic” at Phesama village on May 25.

In a press release, coordinator of the village visit, Dr. Velankanni Alex informed that the visit was organised as a part of “Nai Talim” and MITE’s outreach activities to enable

student-teachers to develop awareness on engaging in community services and “No to Plastic.”

At the programme, 100 student-teachers of the second semester were divided into four groups and participated in a cleanliness drive.

They visited Government Middle School Phesama and interacted with students and played a skit titled “No to Plastic.”

Dr. Velankanni Alex also spoke on the theme.

After the school visit, the student-teachers met Phesama Village Council president and held a meeting with regard to the spirit of giving back to the community and caring for society.

They also discussed the importance of village cleanliness and avoiding the usage of plastic for a better environment.

The program ended with distribution of prizes to student-teachers and vote of thanks.

JJM provides 1,56,984 tap connection DIMAPUR: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), under the ministry of Jal Shakti, department of Drinking Water & Sanitation has provided 1,56,984 (41.61%) Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to rural households in Nagaland, as per April 1, 2022 status of the JJM. According to a DIPR report, the Mission aims to provide drinking water supply to the rural households through FHTC by 2024.

The mission which was announced by the prime minister of India on the 73rd Independence Day in 2019 is being implemented in Nagaland by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED).

Activities under JJM includes— provision of drinking water at 55 litres per capita per day (lPcd), focusing on IEC activities and capacity building for rural communities to manage completed schemes by themselves and Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance (WQMS) which focuses on water quality aspects.

The status of JJM as per April 1, 2022 is as follows: Total number of villages & habitations at 1499; total number of rural households at 3,77,286; balance FHTC for coverage during FY 2022-23 (58.39%) (1,12,800 numbers already approved during 2021-22 but spilled to 2021-22); new schemes under planning for approval during 2022-23— (2,20,302-1, 12,800) =1,07,502; total FHTC target for FY 2022-23 (1,12,800+1,07,502) =2,20,302.

Meshang, a 90-year-old from Nokhu village collecting water from the pipe supplied by JJM. (DIPR)

The DIPR report in- all villages/habitations formed that the state has with FHTCs during FY planned for saturation of 2022-23.

Seminar on higher edn studies

DIMAPUR: A seminar on higher education studies was conducted on May 22 at Jalukie Town for school going students of Jalukie Town and nearby villages.

A press release by Assam Rifles stated that the seminar was conducted Jalukie Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IGAR-North) in collaboration with North East Higher Education Development (NED) Foundation, Dimapur.

Assam Rifles said the seminar was aimed to promote students to pursue their higher education by offering them scholarships and making them access to simplified and accurate information on education institutions and courses best suited to their career dreams.

During the seminar, the students were informed on how to make right decision for higher studies thereby making easier for students to enrol in various recognized colleges and universities in the country and abroad.

Changki village adopts resolution

Leaders of the village and others.

DIMAPUR: The public of Changki village have resolved to set aside all differences and misunderstanding including that with the Ao Senden.

This was among several resolutions adopted on May 25 in the presence of the council members, village elders, neighbouring villages K Y M C

and others. It noted that due to unresolved issues, there had been differences and misunderstandings. In this regard, the citizens resolved to do away with the past differences and understand each other’s flaws and vowed to have proper dialogue with regard to cultural practices and laws.

K Y M C

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‘Guwahati Declaration’ unveiled Aims to develop a robust ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship

GUWAHATI, MAY 26 (IANS): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa S a r m a h ave v i r t u a l ly unveiled the “Guwahati Declaration” that aims t o “ d e ve l o p a r o b u s t ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the northeast region and beyond”.

The declaration was unveiled as part of the North East Research Conclave (NERC) 2022 held between M ay 2 0 - 2 2 a t I n d i a n Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati.

The “Guwahati Declaration” sets guidelines to promote innovation-led ecosystem which encourages synergies and collaborations among various stakeholders in science and technology,

Union Minister of Education, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Guwahati Declaration.

indigenous knowledge and translational research, utilising sustainable routes and abundant natural resources.

Speaking on the significance of the declaration, T.G. Sitharam, Director, IIT-Guwahati, s a i d “ T h e ‘ G u wa h a t i Declaration’ would facilitate better coordination among institutions by promoting collaborations in the field of science and technology, protecting indigenous knowhow and sustainability in

t r a d i t i o n a l k n ow l e d ge and translational research areas.”

Under the declaration, prog ress on ten broad thr ust areas would be initiated that would lead to sustainable socio-economic development, efficient bio-resources utilisation, automation of indigenous t o o l s a n d t e c h n o l o g y, disaster management, and climate change aspects, an IIT-Guwahati statement said.

These areas

include, biomedical and environmental devices development and testing, food processing technology, advanced functional materials and biomaterials, drug discovery from natural resources, drone technology development and application, high altitude waste management, fossil fuel and alternative energy utilisation and devices, geo-spatial technology, livelihood projects and automation in agriculture, sericulture, pisciculture.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022

NRL contributes Rs 2.5 cr to Assam CM’s Relief Fund GUWAHATI, MAY 26 (PTI): The public sector N u m a l i g a r h Re f i n e r y Limited contributed an amount of Rs 2.5 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid the state government’s relief efforts to tackle the large scale devastation caused by the ongoing spate of floods in the state.

The cheque was formally handed over to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sar ma by NRL Managing Director (InCharge) Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan recently, an NRL release said on Thursday.

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameshwar Te l i , N R L D i r e c t o r (Finance) Indranil Mittra, the oil major’s independent Directors Sylvanus Lamare and Sudip Pradhan were present on the occasion. This is a token gesture by NRL to help the state machinery in dealing with the magnitude of destruction and damage caused by the floods.

468 exotic animals seized in Mizoram A I Z AW L , M AY 2 6 (IANS): A total of 468 endangered exotic animals, smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar, were seized by police and wildlife enforcement agencies in Mizoram, and five people arrested in this connection, officials said on Thursday.

Po l i c e s a i d t h a t acting on a tip off, exotic animal species, including 442 lizards, were seized at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate in Champhai district on Wednesday and handed over the animals along with five traffickers to Custom Preventive Force.

The seized animals also comprise four tortoises, 11 snakes, four sloths, two beavers, and a wild cat.

The five traffickers were arrested while they were trying to cross the river Tiau, which divides India and Myanmar, with several cages containing the animals.

On May 8, kangaroos, r a t s, m e e r k a t s, w h i t e cockatoos and Burmese

Exotic animal species inside a plastic container.

pythons, - all exotic animals not indigenous to India were seized after they were smuggled from Myanmar.

Police officials said Mizoram and other n o r t h e a s t e r n s t a t e s, bordering Myanmar, have become an active route for smuggling of exotic animals and various drugs from South East Asian countries to mainland India. These animals are smuggled from countries such as Thailand,

Indonesia and Myanmar where there are exotic animal breeding farms.

There were instances that the exotic animals seized in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh smuggled from Myanmar and ferried through Mizoram to these states.

A police official also said most of the persons arrested with the smuggled animals were only carriers who were doing the illegal job for money.

‘ULFA-I has annual budget of over Rs 1 Cr Manipur’s Mao tribe declares support to war on drugs mission to maintain camps, support other rebels’

Manipur cops seize 160kg of sandalwood, 1 held Correspondent I M P H A L , M AY 2 6 : Manipur police arrested a sandalwood smuggler and recovered 160kg of sandalwood from him on Thursday.

A police commando team attached to Bishnupur district police confiscated the sandalwood after they searched an A-star brand car (HR26AV-7375).

The arrested alleged sandalwood smuggler was identified as Md Husain Ahmed (31) of Kwakta Bazar of Bishnupur district.

Acting on specific information, the police commando team stopped the car near an oil pump at Ngangkha Lawai along Tidim road around 8.30 am on Thursday, and upon checking, sandalwood packed in four boxes were intercepted, the police said.

The arrested person has been handed over to officials of the state forest department in Bishnupur district along with the recovered sandalwood for necessary legal action, the police added.

Jeevan Moran The 66 year-old ULFA leader underwent training in Burma after joining the outfit in 1984 and saw various transformations, including Operation Bajrang, Rhino, All Clear in Bhutan in 2003, the unilateral ceasefire by ULFA-I former finance secretary Jeevan Moran, 66, underwent training in Burma after joining the outfit in 1984.

ULFA’s 28th Battalion (the most powerful unit of the outfit) and the crackdown in Bangladesh in 2009 in his four-decadelong rebellious life against the government.

He is two and half year older than Paresh Baruah and kept in touch with the chief till he left the group.

Moran further told News18, “We had a good understanding and did all group-related works as per his direction. He is a kind-

hearted person towards the leaders and cadres. When he came to the CHQs, the situation of the camps automatically changed and we invited the leadership of other revolutionary groups for lunch. “ We f i n a n c i a l l y s u p p o r t e d o u r f e l l ow r e vo l u t i o n a r y g r o u p s when they requested. I personally helped National Socialist Council of Nagaland-K, Kamatapur Liberation Organisation and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-S as per the suggestion of our commander-in-chief.”

Re m e m b e r i n g t h e operation carried out by Ta t m a d aw ( M ya n m a r Army) in February 28, 2019 against the Indianorigin rebel groups, Moran said, “As per the direction of the Chairman of NSCN-K, we did not use any single bullet against the Tatmadaw and we left the Taga HQs. We made our camps in different locations as the NSCNK chairman had suggested.”

His last-known location of operation was ULFA-I’s General HQ camp located at Sake Hi area in Myanmar, opposite Changlang district in Ar unachal Pradesh, where NSCN-K runs its CHQ camp

I M P H A L , M AY 2 6 : Manipur government’s war on drug mission garnered more public support with the Mao tribe of Senapati district declaring their support to the mission on Thursday.

The Maos inhabit the northern part of Manipur, bordering Nagaland. The Paomei tribe of the same district was the first to declare support to the mission.

Leaders of Mao Council, Mao Students’ Association, Mao Naga Women’s Welfare O r g a n i z a t i o n , v i l l a ge chiefs, Senapati District Contractors’ Association declared their solidarity and support to the war on drugs mission during a meeting with the state chief minister N Biren Singh in Imphal today.

The delegation of the Mao based organizations led by MLA Losii Dikho met the chief minister at the latter’s secretariat to submit the declaration.

State horticulture minister Letpao Haokip was also present in the meeting.

Later, addressing the media, the chief minister expressed his gratitude to the huge public support for the war on drugs mission.

Mao tribe of Manipur declares support to government s war on drugs misison in Imphal on Thursday.

Singh said, “It is a positive sign for the whole state and not just for the war on drugs mission that we can feel an emotional attachment, oneness among the people of the state irrespective of community.”

The chief minister ex p r e s s e d h i s u t m o s t h a p p i n e s s t o r e c e i ve voluntary support from Mao Council and others against poppy plantation, illegal drug business and drug abuse.

He then said, “We are certain of the mission’s success as the involvement of the public is ver y important.”

Singh also lauded the Mao Students’ Union and Mao Youth Organization for their initiative to organize Cherry tree plantation drive for Green Highway & Road Safety Mission from Makhan Khuman to Mao Gate along the NH-2.

While stressing that any challenge can be faced only when people are united, the chief minister said that there seemed to be some interference from outsiders trying to create division among the indigenous communities of the state.

He further appealed to the people of the state not

DECLARATION/CORRECTION OF NAME

Redg. No.149

Date : 25/05/2022

This is to inform those Candidates who have submitted applications in response to advertisement of even number dated 16/01/2020 for the post of Hindi Primary Teacher. That, as per the Govt. Order NO. NSSB/Dept.-1/2022 dated 10th May 2022, all recruitments will be done by the Nagaland Staff Selection board (NSSB).

Therefore, the fees submitted by candidates will be reimbursed for which they should produce the front page of their bank account passbook along with Contact Number which should be emailed to the address (dsehindi@gmail.com), on or before 30th June 2022.

No representations/communications will be entertained from candidates who fail to comply with the above directive.

(SHANAVAS C) IAS Principal director dC-451/22

I, Shri. Khumsangba, S/o. Shri. Tsidongba presently resident at Rest House Ward, Kipihre Town under Kiphire District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declared as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct official name and father's name is Shri.

Khumsangba, S/o. Shri. Tsidongba and date of birth 22/10/1972 whereas due to clerical/ typical error, my name and father's name was wrongly entered as Kamsiba, S/o. Shri. Nyashiba Sangtam, date of birth 14/04/1962 in my service book.

3. That, the names Shri. Khumsangba, S/o. Shri. Tsidongba and date of birth 22/10/1972 and Kamsiba, S/o. Shri.Nyashiba Sangtam, date of birth 14/04/1962 are same and one person.

4. That this affidavit is signed and sworn before the competent authority declaring that my correct official name and father's name as Shri. Khumsangba, S/o. Shri. Tsidongba and date of birth 22/10/1972. Henceforth, it shall be used for all my official records, future reference and future correspondence.

5. That the statements made in Para 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

Sd/- DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day, the 25th May 2022.

Sd/1 Class Magistrate Kiphire, Nagaland db-477/22

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

AffidAvit

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION NO.ED/HT/ADVT-1/2015-16/12

Dated, Kohima, the, 26th May 2022

DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION NO.HEd/SCHO-1/2016/

NAGALAND : KOHIMA

dated, Kma, the 26th, May 2022

NOTIFICATION ON POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP (PMS) FOR ST STUDENTS OF NAGALAND

It is hereby informed to all the beneficiaries of Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST students of Nagaland that the Scheme Implementing Agency has started disbursing the 1st installment of PMS for the year 2021-22 since 9th, May 2022 and accordingly uploaded the beneficiary and the Rejected list of PMS (ST) in the directorate’s website i.e. highereducation.nagaland.gov.in. Students whose names are in the beneficiary list and yet to receive their Scholarships can WhatsApp his/her bank Account details along with the application Id/Sl.No. in the beneficiary list to the contact given below.

Contact No. 9863379247 NB: It is to be noted that the Department is yet to release the State Merit & Research Scholarship for the year 2021-22.

Sd/DR. KATONI JAKHALU dIRECTOR HIGHER EdUCTION NAGALANd: KOHIMA dC-450/22

I, Mr Nyempo Konyak, father of Mr. Manlep John Konyak, presently residing at H.No. - 306, Ward No. -07, Chumukedima, Dist- Chumukedima, Nagaland do hereby affirm and state as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my son's correct official name which he used in all of his documents and records like his Aadhar Card bearing Aadhar No. - xxxxxxxx2059 is "Manlep John Konyak."

3. That in my Discharge Book of Indian Army Corps of Signals bearing Regimental No. - 153940581 my son's name has been entered and recorded as "N Pangkhong Konyak" instead of my son's correct official name i.e "Manlep John Konyak" due to clerical mistake.

4. That both the names "Manlep John Konyak" and "N Pangkhong Konyak" belongs to my son's name and is of one and the single person.

5. That this affidavit is made for the sole purpose of declaring that both the names "Manlep John Konyak" and "N Pangkhong Konyak" belongs to my son's name and is of one and the single person and to declare my son's correct name as "Manlep John Konyak" and to make necessary correction in my above said documents and to produce this affidavit as a clarification/evidence about my son's correct name where ever required.

I further declare that the statements made by me herein above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

Deponent Sworn and declared before me on this 26th day of May 2022 NotAry Public Regd. No. 1698/2022 | Date : 26/05/2022

dP-2419/22

GUWAHATI, MAY 26 ( AGENCIES): United Liberation Front of AssamIndependent’s (ULFA-I) former finance secretary Jeevan Moran told News18 that the annual budget of the banned rebel group is Rs 1 crore or more, which is used for maintaining the camps.

Moran, who surrendered to the Assam Police last year after he quit the group due to health condition, said, “Annually, it may be Rs 1 crore or more. All depends on the situation of the camps and requirement of foods, clothes and other materials.”

M o r a n ex p l a i n e d : “Our commander-in-chief used to send the money and I would distribute it to the camps as per his directions.

The fund basically comes monthly or bi-monthly.

Specially commanderin-chief Paresh Baruah, senior leader Nayan Medhi, Arunudoy Dohutia and I collected the the finance from different sources as per suggestion of Baruah.”

The senior-most leader said Rs 2 crore was the last deposit made in the Central Head Quarters (CHQs) when he left the camp.

Moran was the chief who maintained all the camps in Myanmar.

to be influenced by such external influences.

Meanwhile, the civil leaders also declared their support to the government and further welcomed the war on drugs initiative for a drug free society.

President of Mao Students’ Union Marikho O’ Leriina said that the union along with others was conducting a “Plant a tree with us” mission, with the main objective to reduce the impact of air pollution and dust by planting trees along the national highway.

He said this will act as a natural sink for air pollutants and arrest soil erosion at the embankment slopes and serve as a road safety measure and crash barrier for accidents.

E a r l i e r, t h e M a o Council and others submitted the resolution declaring support to the

government’s war on drug mission and against poppy plantation, illegal drug business and drug abuse to the chief minister.

The resolution passed by a consultative meeting on May 20 last was hosted by the Mao Council and its subordinate organizations.

The resolution read, “….resolved to vigorously extend logistic support to the leadership of chief minister Shri N Biren Singh in his endeavour to eradicate drugs from the state and to completely ban any form of drugs within the jurisdiction of Mao.” The meeting had also resolved to penalize defaulters including for poppy plantation, opium smuggling, trafficking, etc. and that village to village mobilization shall be initiated and regular monitoring of the same to be conducted.

AffidAvit

Regd. No. 881/2022 Date 07/04/2022 I, Shri. Moatemsu, son of Subongmakok, resident of Naga United Village, 4th Mile, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That I am the father of Miss Kilangrenla Walling, who was born on 09/04/2013. As such, the same has been recorded in her birth certificate.

However, during the initiation of my service documents/publication of Part-II Order my daughter’s name was inadvertently recorded as Kilangyala.

3. That the variations such as Kilangrenla Walling and Kilangyala connotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. the name of my daughter and that there are no discrepancy in the names mentioned herein whatsoever.

4. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Kilangrenla Walling and Kilangyala connotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. the name of my daughter and further to enable me to correct and rectify my daughter’s name to as Kilangrenla Walling in lieu of the previously Kilangyala in my service record/documents before the concerned authority.

DePONeNT Solemnly affirmed and declared before me.

NotAry Public

dP-2409/22

Correspondent

GoverNMeNt of NAGAlANd office of the Addl. dePuty coMMiSSioNer MedziPheMA, NAGAlANd No. MeDZ/ReV/TRS-1/2014/88

Dated Medz the 17th May 2022

Public Notice Whereas this Office has received sales deed made in affidavit for change of ownership that Shri. Dzuviu Krose a resident of Medziphema Town has purchased a plot of land at Medziphema measuring 45 x 50 ft. against Permit No. ReV/ LS-M/80(2CKMA) Dated 16th May 1989 from Vikuo Angami a resident of Medziphema Village.

Notice is hereby issued that objection if any may be given in written within 30(thirty) days time from the date of publication of this notice by any claimants to the office of the undersigned.

Otherwise change of ownership will be taken up after the expiry of the above mentioned period.

dP-2411/22

Sub-divisional officer (civil) office of the Addl. deputy commissioner Medziphema, Nagaland

GoverNMeNt of NAGAlANd office of the Addl. dePuty coMMiSSioNer MedziPheMA, NAGAlANd No. MeDZ/ReV/TRS-1/2014/89

Dated Medz the 17th May 2022

Public Notice

Whereas this Office has received sales deed made in affidavit for change of ownership that Shri Dzuviu Krose a resident of Medziphema Town has purchased a plot of land at Medziphema measuring 45 x 50 ft against No. 1ReV/SITe-1/85 (PT-2)/1589/ Dated 13th March 1989 from Nilazelhou Angami a resident of Medziphema Town.

Notice is hereby issued that objection if any may be given in written within 30(thirty) days time from the date of publication of this notice by any claimants to the office of the undersigned.

Otherwise change of ownership will be taken up after the expiry of the above mentioned period.

dP-2410/22

Sub-divisional officer (civil) office of the Addl. deputy commissioner Medziphema, Nagaland

On NDA’s 8th anniv: Cong lists 8 failures

OBCs as government jobs are lying vacant in several entities. The two leaders said while there is an attack on the national security and territorial integrity of India

by China, which continues to occupy Indian territory, Modi and his government are silent.

NCP lists eight ‘failures’ of PM Modi government

Senior Congress leaders Ajay Maken and Randeep Singh Sujrewala with other party leaders release a booklet, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI) unemployment levels.

Sur jewala said the eight years of BJP rule has seen continuous threats to the sovereignty and security of our country, with China continuing to infiltrate our borders, and the prime minister remaining silent.

“What happened to the PM’s 56’’ chest and ‘laal ankh’ (red eyes),” he asked, referring to the remarks of Modi ahead of 2014 elections that one needs to have a 56-inch chest to take on China. Surjewala said the slogans given by the BJP ahead of 2014 polls are now being assessed by the people of the country as all have proved wrong.

He cited several such slogans given by Modi to attack the previous UPA government on issues of price rise, unemployment, economy, deteriorating value of the rupee and on

Visa scam:Court grants interim protection from arrest to Karti

Karti Chidambaram NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (PTI): A Delhi court on Thursday granted interim protection from arrest till May 30 to Congress MP Karti Chidambaram in a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Chinese Visas case.

Special Judge M K Nagpal also issued notice to the ED on the anticipatory bail application moved

by Karti Chidambaram.

The ED recently reg-

istered the money-laundering case against Karti Chidamabaram and others in the alleged scam about the issuance of visas to 263 Chinese nationals in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was the home minister. The federal agency has filed its case under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a recent first information report by the CBI in the same case.

India’s sovereignty and integrity and said “all those slogans, promises and ‘jumlas’ highlight the failures of the Modi government”.

Citing the slogan “achche din aane wale hain”, he asked “whose ‘achche din’ has come” and claimed it is of the BJP and those crony capitalist friends of Modi whose wealth has multiplied at a time when the average income of every Indian has reduced during Covid times. Surjewala also claimed that 84 per cent Indians have seen reduced incomes and 12 crore people have lost their jobs, even as 60 lakh MSMEs have shut shop with unemployment touching 45-year records, but two-three industrialists have seen their incomes rise

by Rs 1,000 crore everyday and 142 super rich made gains of Rs 30 lakh crore

in the last one year during Covid.

“While high prices are upsetting the budgets of common people on the one hand, on the other communal fires are flaring and the BJP is trying to benefit politically from it,” he said.

Maken also accused the BJP of garnering votes in the name of bravery of soldiers but did not even recognise their services by giving them one rank, one pension as was promised by the previous Congress-led UPA government.

Accusing the BJP of spreading hatred in society through communal polarisation, Maken alleged that 10,000 cases of communal clashes have taken place during the last eight years of Modi government.

He also said the BJP has not bothered about the welfare of SCs/STs/

The NCP on Thursday claimed the last eight years of the Narendra Modi government have been marked by a series of “failures” and counted rising inflation, high rate of unemployment and unchecked hate politics as prominent among them.

Maharashtra NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase said the country has “lost a lot” under the BJP-led central government which completed eight years in office on May 26.

He listed rising inflation, high unemployment, “suppression of democracy”, failure to safeguard national security, hate politics, historic fall in value of the rupee, “economic collapse” and erosion of social fabric as the eight “failures” of the government.

“In these eight years of Modi misrule the country has lost a lot. The RSS ideology has ruined communal harmony of the country.

Religion & ethnicity are ruling over science & equality,” Tapase alleged.

BENGALURU, MAY 26 (PTI): Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Thursday hinted at a grand opposition alliance saying that there will be sensational news in the next two to three months regarding such a front.

The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief also said despite ‘bhaashanbaazi’ (rhetoric), industries are closing down, the nation’s GDP is crashing and the rupee is falling drastically compared to the US dollar.

He was speaking to reporters after holding a discussion with JD(S) supremo and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, his son and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and his grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy.

“Lots of talks happen but now India will change.

India has to change and take a shape for future. It has to rise despite politics, politicians and ‘isms’. Efforts should be made to change the situation of the country.

After two to three months, you will get to see some sensational news,” the Telangana Chief Minister said.

Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik. the hard work of the team that probed the case. I am very much satisfied with the punishment. He (Yasin) played smart by pleading guilty to escape the death sentence. But nevertheless, his sentencing should serve as a deterrent to those even dreaming of waging war against the country,” Kumar told PTI from his home in Gurgaon.

Shukla, who is now posted in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and is seen as a person who ended stone pelting incidents in Kashmir valley by choking the funds to separatists, had decided to follow the policy of having protected witnesses in

CHANDIGARH, MAY 26 (PTI): Jailed Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu will serve as a clerk in the Patiala central prison and will get a doctor-recommended daily diet that includes coconut water, lactose-free milk, a glass of juice and a few almonds, an official said.

A board of doctors has recommended a special diet for Sidhu after he had sought the same in the jail.

His medical examination was conducted on May 23 at Rajindra hospital in Patiala, Punjab.

The 58-year-old cricketer-turned-politician’s special diet includes one cup of rosemary tea or one glass of coconut water in early morning, and one cup of lactose-free milk, one tablespoon of flax/sunflower/ melon/chia seeds, five-six almonds, one walnut and two pecan nuts in breakfast.

In the mid-morning meal, the doctors have recommended a glass of juice (beetroot, cucumber, tulsi leaves, Amla, carrot etc), or any of fruits like watermelon, melon, kiwi, guava etc, or sprouted black chana, green gram with cucumber/ tomato/half lemon/avocado. For lunch, the doctors have suggested one bowl of cucumber, seasonal green vegetables with one chapati of sorghum, singhara or ragi flours. In the evening, he has been recommended a cup of

Navjot Sidhu on his way to prison. tea with low-fat milk and 25 grams of ‘paneer’ slice or tofu with half lemon.

For dinner, the doctors have recommended mix vegetables and ‘dal’ soup or black chana soup and one bowl of sauteed green vegetables. At bedtime, Sidhu has been recommended one cup of chamomile tea and one tablespoon of psyllium husk with half glass of warm water, according to the diet plan for inmates.

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

DVT is caused by a blood clot in a deep vein which hinders the normal blood flow. A jail official said Sidhu has been appointed as ‘munshi’ (assistant) to do clerical work in the jail.

He will perform the job from his barrack only

because of security reasons, the official added.

According to the jail manual, prisoners are categorised as unskilled, semiskilled and skilled. Unskilled and semi-skilled prisoners get Rs 40 and Rs 50 per day, respectively. Skilled prisoners get Rs 60 per day.

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

The apex court had sentenced him in the 34-year-old case, saying any undue sympathy in imposing an inadequate sentence would do more harm to the justice system and undermine the public confidence in the efficacy of law.

A 65-year-old man, named Gurnam Singh, had died in the incident.

KCR meets Deve Gowda; hints at grand alliance nalists to contribute in this pursuit as their contribution is needed,” Rao further said.

Appealing to the journalists to shun sensation and controversial news, he urged them to hold discussions on taking the nation towards the right path as the situation is worsening.

the case so that there are no loopholes, the officials said.

While framing charges against 66-year-old Malik, the special NIA judge had relied on protected witnesses ‘Jack’, ‘John’ and ‘Golf ’ among others who mentioned about the meetings between Syed Ali Shah Geelani, now dead, and Malik in November 2016 along with other Hurriyat leaders calling for protests and shutdown.

Another protected witness had stated that it was Geelani and Malik who used to send him the protest calendar for publicity in newspapers. The NIA stressed on confessions

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Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao with former PM HD Deve Gowda and former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy. (PTI)

Rao said he discussed everything regarding the political situation at the national level and in Karnataka during his meeting with the first family of JD(S).

The Telangana CM said he had been to Karnataka ahead of assembly elections in 2018 and predicted Kumaraswamy becoming chief minister, which turned out to be true.

“When I was there before Karnataka elections last time, I said I will come for the swearing in ceremony of Kumaraswamy, and my words were proved to be right and he became the chief minister. This time I assure you, there is going to be a change at the national

level. No one can stop it,” the TRS supremo said.

Speaking about the prevailing situation, he said the country has enough resources yet it is suffering due to shortage of water, electricity and irrigation even after 75 years of independence while many nations that secured freedom along with India are way ahead of the country.

Optimistic about India’s growth, Rao said India will shine irrespective of which party rules the country. In this regard, he called upon everyone to join in nation-building.

“Every effort should be made to build a bright India. I appeal to the jour-

‘Jack’, ‘John’ instrumental in sending Yasin Malik to jail for life NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (PTI): ‘Jack’, ‘John’ and ‘Alpha’ were among the NIA’s protected witnesses who helped nail banned JKLF chief Yasin Malik.

These names were given to important protected witnesses, with hidden identities for their safety, in the terror funding case in which the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had seized around 600 electronic devices during its raids at 70 places. Malik, who had pleaded guilty for the terror funding crimes, was sentenced to life by a Delhi court on Wednesday. There were nearly four dozen protected witnesses but code names were given only to selected few, who could be of help in making a watertight case, officials privy to the developments of the case said.

The case was probed by a NIA team led by Inspector General Anil Shukla, a 1996-batch IPS officer from AGMUT cadre, with the then Director Sharad Kumar heading the organisation. “The verdict is definitely a reward to

Navjot Sidhu’s special diet in Patiala jail: Lactose-free milk, chamomile tea

statements more as they were recorded before the judicial magistrate where the accused have to confirm that they are giving it without any pressure from the investigating agency.

While penning down their confession, the whole process was videographed and during the proceedings no investigating officer was present in the court premises. Later, if these accused turned hostile, then the NIA would file a perjury charge against them.

Countering the muchtalked Gandhian path adopted by Malik, the court said at this juncture it has been prima facie found that there existed a criminal conspiracy pursuant to which large-scale protests, resulting in violence and arson at massive scale, were orchestrated.

“The object, as discussed earlier, was secession of J&K from the union by overawing the government.

It has been argued these were intended to be peaceful non violent protests following the Gandhian path.

However, the evidence prima facie speaks otherwise.

Not only were the protests violent, they were intended to be violent. Even otherwise, prima facie a false claim has been laid to the Gandhian principles,” the court said. Citing the Chauri Chaura incident of 1922 when citizens burnt a police station in Gorakhpur killing 22 occupants, the court said Mahatma Gandhi had called off the non-cooperation movement after the incident but the accused, despite large scale violence engulfing the valley, pressed on with these protests.

“Thus, prima facie they were not following the Gandhian path but their plan was straight from the play book of the likes of Hitler and the march of the brown shirts. The object was to overawe the government by the sheer scale of violence and was nothing less than a plan for insurrection.

Thus I find that prima facie there is sufficient evidence that this was also a conspiracy as is punishable u/s 121A IPC,” the court said.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (PTI): The Congress on Thursday attacked the government on its eighth anniversary alleging that this period has been marked by misery and misgovernance with high inflation, low employment and communal polarisation being the hallmark.

Addressing a joint press conference here, Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala and Ajay Maken claimed the BJP government has broken all records of “hoodwinking” its own people with fake ‘jumlas’ and slogans during its eight years of rule.

They alleged that the promise of “achche din” made to people has only turned out to be “achche din” for the BJP and a select group of crony capitalists and industrialists whose wealth has increased manifold. The Congress also released a booklet in Hindi “8 saal, 8 chhal, BJP Sarkar Viphal” (8 years, 8 deceits, BJP government failed) to highlight, what is called the “failures” of the BJP government on various fronts.

Maken claimed that one after another, BJP’s disastrous policies contributed to the fall of the Indian economy. What was once the fastest growing economy, is now in turmoil thanks to the BJP’s 8 years of misgovernance, he alleged, adding that inflation is touching an all-time high and so are

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American gun syndrome

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shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that has killed 19 children and two adults on May 25, marked the 27th school shooting this year. This comes just ten days after a shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., that took the lives of 10 people. The U.S. has surpassed 200 mass shootings this year. The Gun Violence Archive(GVA), an independent data collection organization, has counted 212 mass shootings that have occurred so far this year, as of Tuesday. The latest shocking outrage has reignited the national US debate about access to firearms. From 1968 to 2017 there e were 1.5 million gun deaths in the US that’s higher than the number of soldiers killed in every US conflict since the American War for Independence in 1775.Despite frequent mass shootings, attempts in the US to enact gun control legislation have long been frustrated by a powerful gun lobby. US has 120.5 firearms per 100 residents, report finds. It is the only country with more civilian-owned firearms than people. US President Joe Biden has called on legislators to ‘stand up’ to the gun lobby following a massacre at a Texas primary school. Speaking after the shooting, Biden said : “As a nation, we have to ask, ‘When in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?”

Past Democratic Party presidents had tried to regulate gun sales of all types but have failed due to the powerful gun lobby. Several investigations have shown that major anti-gun control lobbying groups – notably the most prominent, the National Rifle Association (NRA) – have close ties with the multibillion-dollar firearms industry in the US. The National Rifle Association(NRA) acts as a front for the gun lobby and works to influence both state and federal policy on guns, usually through supporting candidates who have pledged opposition to gun control measures. The NRA and similar groups often frame themselves as civil rights defenders, pointing to the Second Amendment of the US Constitution that establishes “the right of the people to keep and bear arms”. The NRA lobbies and staunchly defends, the disputed interpretation of the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, which it argues as giving US citizens the rights to bear arms without any government oversight.

US gun owners possess 393.3 million weapons, according to a 2018 report by the Small Arms Survey, a Geneva-based organization. This is higher than the country’s population now of about 330 million. The gap is likely growing after Americans went on a gun buying spree beginning in 2020.

India, which has almost 1.4 billion people, had the second most civilian-owned firearms with 71.1 million. The NRA is one of the most powerful interest groups in American politics due to the millions it spends on campaign contributions and its cult-like role for its fervent members and voter.Republicans have close ties to the gun lobby. Former President Donald Trump and other leading Republicans, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Democrats have repeatedly tried and failed to enact new guncontrol measures - including universal background checks and an assault-weapons ban - in the decade since Sandy Hook. Perhaps the USA could see some concrete action on regulating gun sales but again, a mass movement is the only option to confront the gun lobby.

DailyDevotion Thinking of Prayer as Jesus Taught

Pray without ceasing… —1 Thessalonians 5:17

Our thinking about prayer, whether right or wrong, is based on our own mental conception of it. The correct concept is to think of prayer as the breath in our lungs and the blood from our hearts.

Our blood flows and our breathing continues “without ceasing”; we are not even conscious of it, but it never stops. And we are not always conscious of Jesus keeping us in perfect oneness with God, but if we are obeying Him, He always is. Prayer is not an exercise, it is the life of the saint. Beware of anything that stops the offering up of prayer. “Pray without ceasing…”— maintain the childlike habit of offering up prayer in your heart to God all the time.

Jesus never mentioned unanswered prayer. He had the unlimited certainty of knowing that prayer is always answered. Do we have through the Spirit of God that inexpressible certainty that Jesus had about prayer, or do we think of the times when it seemed that God did not answer our prayer? Jesus said, “…everyone who asks receives…” (Matthew 7:8). Yet we say, “But…, but….” God answers prayer in the best way— not just sometimes, but every time.

However, the evidence of the answer in the area we want it may not always immediately follow. Do we expect God to answer prayer?

The danger we have is that we want to water down what Jesus said to make it mean something that aligns with our common sense. But if it were only common sense, what He said would not even be worthwhile. The things Jesus taught about prayer are supernatural truths He reveals to us.

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If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough. ~ Meister Eckhart

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Post-mortem

Discrimination against Garo Tribe of Nagaland

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he Nagaland Garo Tribal council (NGTC), an apex tribal body representing the Garo Tribe of Nagaland express our displeasure and resentment for not inviting the indigenous Garo recognised tribe of Nagaland at the , “Consultative Meeting on Documentation of Naga Traditional attires and motifs” held on date 23rd may 2022 at capital Convention Centre, Kohima, convened by the Commissioner & Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Government of Nagaland, where all the tribal HoHos (recognised tribes) and stake holders of Nagaland were invited except the Garo.

It is very disheartening and painful that, the Garo tribe being one of the recognised indigenous tribe of Nagaland and also one of the stakeholder in the district of Dimapur, was not invited in such an important state level meeting. A reminder letter was mailed to the concerned Commissioner & Secretary to rectify and include our name in the list of invitees on date 19th may 2022, a copy of which was also mailed to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and

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to our constituency MLA for necessary action, but it was very sad and shock to learn that our prayer was not heard and kept deaf ear, we didn’t receive any call and letter till date. Despite of the fact, our leaders choose to attend the meeting uninvited, thinking of some positive outcome, but we were surprised only to face more embarrassment. All the sitting arrangement were done according to the tribe wise, where our tribe’s were not allotted any sit. Such kind of treatment really hurts our sentiment, which we didn’t expect. This is an act of total injustice and discrimination.

We are utterly dismayed and felt rejected by this ignorance and negligence, where a recognised tribe like the Garo was left out and sidelined from this crucial meeting. It has deeply hurt and made us felt alienated and hopeless in our own land. Inspite of being a recognised Indigenous Tribe, we are often neglected on many occasions. It is quite surprising to see that our names are not found in many government websites and portals, which is unacceptable and a kind of step motherly treatment given to us. The concern departments should

do the needful in giving us our due rights, by giving us equal opportunity to participate, prosper and progress, along with all the tribes in our benevolent state of Nagaland.

The Garo Tribe is no doubt a minority tribe, and one of the most backward tribe in the state, we don’t have any representative of our own to voice our grievances but there is no minority and majority in the eyes God, being a Christian state we believe that the Lord almighty will give sense of wisdom to our leaders to love one another and live equally in a true Christian spirit.

It is worth mentioning that, the Garos of Nagaland has been living in Dimapur since times immemorial. Our forefather were part and parcel of the ancient kingdom of Dimapur. The Garos presently settled in Nagaland are a part of the second group of Garos who had migrated from Tibet via Myanmar (erstwhile Burma).

It is believed that the Garos living in Myanmar constantly came under attack by hordes of barbaric enemies. Due to these constant attacks, they were compelled to shift their settlement to safer places. So, after a long

journey across mountains and rivers, they came to Manipur.

The group of Garos who came and settled in the present day Nagaland state like the other Naga Tribes was led by Nokma (Chieftain) Muga Dingsepa and Siram Ajimpa to whom the Garos of Nagaland owe their present generation living as a very integral part of the society, state and culture of Nagaland.

A majority of the Garos who had migrated from Burma settled in and around the foothills of Samaguting (present day Chumoukidema) which became our Head Quarter for several years. In those days, there was a village by the name Panbari (a Garo village) along with Samaguting (present day Chumoukedima) where the early Garos initially settled. This Panbari village is no more in existence. Some Garos shifted their settlements from the foothills of Chumoukidema (Samaguting) to the present day Darogapathar in the year 1811. The present day Dimapur Airport was earlier a paddy field of our forefathers under a Garo village namely ‘Ikranigaon’ but during the second world war it was given to the allied forces for build-

ing Airport.

The Garo villages which are still in existence in Dimapur District under Nagaland state are Darogapathar (1811), Eralibill (1910), Dubagaon (1910), Ekranipathar (1942), Samaguri (1951). All the villages were established before the declaration of Nagaland statehood.

Among them Darogapathar village at 2 1\2 miles is the oldest one which was established in the year 1811 as per the government notification, even though the origin may go beyond these period. Apart from that we are also permanently settled in Kohima, Dimapur Town area, Dhansaripar, Chumoukedima, Padumpukhuri and other parts of the state.

Garo leaders, though uneducated, co-operated with the Government of Nagaland as well as with other civil societies whenever the need arose. Our elders also helped the Naga National Movement with every assistance whenever necessitated.

This was done without any reservation or favour. After Nagaland got its statehood in 1963 the Garo tribe was given the status of recognised indigenous tribe in the state

of Nagaland as per Constitution order of 1970. The Government of Nagaland continue to give equal rights and the Garos in Nagaland thus continually enjoyed the same constitutional rights as any other recognised tribe.

However, as the time passed our tribe slowly began to lose prominence and started to lose status and due equal rights given by the earlier governments and all the rights and status remain only in papers and words. Later on the Government Departments and other allied agencies of the state government began to question our INDIGENOUS and SCHEDULED TRIBE status and some government officials even went to extent of questioning our existence in the state of Nagaland and pretended to be ignorant about our settlement and existence. Nevertheless, though a small tribe we will continue to stand for our rights and future generation and by the grace of God may good sense always prevail in our beautiful state and give us due recognition as per the law and Constitution.

Cliff Sangma Joint Secretary Nagaland Garo Tribal Council.

Sedition won’t go without the overhaul of justice system

he Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, as well as many editorials and op-ed columns, have hailed the assurance given by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on 11 May 2022 on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “At a time when the country is marking ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ we need to, as a nation, work even harder to shed colonial baggage that has passed its utility, which includes outdated colonial laws and practice. In that spirit, the Government of India has scrapped over 1500 outdated laws since 2014-15…The Government of India, being fully cognizant of various views being expressed on the subject of sedition and also having considered the concern of civil liberties and human rights, while committed to maintain and protect the sovereignty and integrity of this great nation, has decided to re-examine, and re-consider the provision of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which can only be done before the competent forum.”

Others like to point to the counterfactual: Every single government in India—from the Jawaharlal Nehru to the Narendra Modi government—while paying lip service to the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution, have ensured that Preventive Detention (PD) and sedition-related legislation remain a part of the governance ecosystem.

It is true that in Constituent Assembly debates, both PD and sedition were held to be the antithesis of the

freedom movement. K.M. Munshi argued that “As a matter of fact, the essence of democracy is criticism of government.” It was due to his efforts and the strong persistence of Sardar Bhupinder Singh Mann that the word ‘sedition’ was omitted from the Constitution.

Perhaps the reason for such draconian provisions lies in the fact that except for specialist agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the home ministry didn’t invest adequate time and resources in strengthening the investigative competence of the police, the forensic capabilities of the labs and the legal acumen of our prosecutors. As such, unless we take a holistic view of the entire gamut of the criminal justice administration system, the temporary provision of PD, introduced by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 25 February 1950 (within a month of the adoption of the Constitution), as well as Article 124A (or its variant) will most likely continue to exist on the statute book.

Sardar Patel on Preventive Detention Let us look at the sentiment and the rationale behind the first PD legislation in the country. With regard to the sentiment, Sardar Patel told Parliament that he had spent two sleepless nights over the Bill but went on to explain the rationale. He said that the fallouts of Partition and the armed insurgency in Hyderabad (1946-1951) necessitated the need

for the very same provisions that had been opposed tooth and nail when the Rowlatt Act was introduced by the British in 1919. It had been dubbed as an Act with “Na vakil, na dalil, na appeal (No counsel, no argument, and no appeal)”.

However, Patel had hoped that the Preventive Detention Act 1950 would be a purely temporary provision. He would be proved wrong soon. The Act gave way to the infamous Maintenance of Internal Security Act 1971 and later, the National Security Act 1980 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. What is less talked about is that when Shanti Bhushan was the Law Minister in 1977, the Code of Criminal Procedure was amended to give Preventive Detention powers to District Magistrates and police commissioners. Thus, from colonial times to Independent India till today, every government on Raisina Hill has maintained such provisions.

Jawaharlal Nehru on Sedition Fourteen months later, on 12 May 1951 after Sardar Patel spoke on the Preventive Detention Bill, Nehru introduced the first amendment to the Constitution. We again saw a clash between sentiment and rationale. Nehru stated: “Now, so far as I am concerned, that particular Section (124A IPC) is highly objectionable and obnoxious, and it should have no place both for practical and historical reasons, if you like, in any body of laws that we might pass. The sooner we get

rid of it the better.” However, his government not only reimposed IPC Section 124A but also strengthened it by adding two expressions — ‘friendly relations with foreign State’ and ‘public order’ — as grounds for imposing ‘reasonable restrictions’ on free speech. The former was directed at Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s campaign to annul Partition, (friendly relations with Pakistan), and the latter against the Communists in Hyderabad during the Telangana Rebellion. Not only that, the first amendment created a Ninth Schedule, which Upendra Baxi, legal scholar, described as a ‘constitutional vault’ because it contained a list of laws that could not be challenged in the courts or subjected to scrutiny by the judiciary.

Legal challenges to IPC Section 124A It bears recall that as early as 1950, the Supreme Court in the Romesh Thappar vs State of Madras case held that “Criticism of the government exciting disaffection or bad feelings towards it is not to be regarded as a justifying ground for restricting the freedom of expression and of the press unless it is such as to undermine the security of or tend to overthrow the State.”

Then-CJI M. Patanjali Shastri cited the Constituent Assembly’s deliberate omission of the word ‘sedition’ from the Constitution for the liberal reading of the law. Subsequently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1951 and the Allahabad High Court

in 1959 declared Section 124A to be unconstitutional. However, in 1962, in the Kedar Nath ruling on sedition, a five-judge Constitution bench overruled the High Courts and upheld the Constitutional validity of the law. But the Supreme Court clarified that unless accompanied by incitement or a call for violence, criticism of the government cannot be labelled ‘sedition’. Successive reports of the Law Commission of India, and even the Supreme Court, have underlined the rampant misuse of the sedition law. The Kedar Nath guidelines and a textual deviation in law put the onus on the police that registers a case to distinguish between a legitimate speech from seditious speech.

As things stand today, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre and states to keep in abeyance all pending trials, appeals, and proceedings with respect to charges framed under Section 124A of the IPC till the Central government fulfils its promise to reconsider and re-examine the provisions already declared unconstitutional by the courts in the UK, Australia, France, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, and New Zealand, among others.

Sanjeev Chopra is a historian and Festival Director of Valley of Words. Till recently, he was the Director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. He tweets @ ChopraSanjeev.

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How far can India rely on a US-led Quad to checkmate China?

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nited States President Joe Biden visited ally South Korea before he joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Australian and Japanese counterparts, Anthony Albanese and Fumio Kishida, for the second in-person summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in Tokyo, Japan, this week.

As the leaders renewed their “steadfast commitment to a free and open IndoPacific that is inclusive and resilient,” gaze must be on US’ willingness to lead from the front in counter-balancing China. A lot has changed for Washington, Beijing, and the rest of the world since Richard Nixon decided to ignore Napoleon’s advice to “let China sleep”, 50 years ago believing that the dragon can astonish the world when it wakes up.

In recent times, there have been plenty of statements of intent from the US presidents coinciding with China’s unabashed unfurling of its aggressive behaviour on issues of sovereignty, and vaulting economic ambition to take on the US. Washington obviously got it wrong about economic prosperity and trade with the West tempering the authoritarian instincts of the Chinese political system. The Chinese didn’t care much either for

democracy or human rights as its State-sponsored capitalism with socialistic fangs drove both the debt-trap model of financing, and international trade.

Former US President George Bush said China is a strategic competitor as he went about planning ways to rein in that country. Then, he lost interest and got mired in US’ War on Terror. Barack Obama, who succeeded Bush, talked even more flourishingly about the need to counter China. He announced a Pivot to Asia. Then he too got busy elsewhere; mostly in Afghanistan. Then came Donald Trump, who talked even more menacingly about China.

Biden, though shedding the US strategic ambiguity on Taiwan, used his address at the United Nations to say that Washington is not seeking a new Cold War, or a world divided into rigid blocs. But Quad is the best bet for the US to attempt taming China. A full-blown European conflict in Ukraine has the world divided between West and the rest.

Though the Quad countries don’t have any doubt about the need to address the aggressive behaviour of China, who will bell the cat, and when, remains unclear.

For the US, the Quad summit was another forum to

hit out at Russia on Ukraine.

Painting Russia and China with the same brush serves the strategic and political objective of the US — however, it’s a position that India is naturally uncomfortable with.

For India and the rest of Asia, China is an everyday reality in more ways than one. China’s rise is no longer benign. It is neither hiding its strengths nor looks like biding any time in deepening its strategic inroads into any country of its convenience.

Despite all the political disputes, China remains the biggest trading partner of many countries in the region. China uses its huge pile of cash to fund projects in countries who have no better, or any, alternatives.

Unless the US walks the talk on bringing about an alternative to the Chinese-centric supply-chain-led, affordable technology-driven, easily accessible-finance model, there is little that one can do to effectively checkmate Beijing.

For those developed countries need to be more generous with funds, capacity building, and technology transfers.

Though the US and its allies could very well account for half of the world’s gross domestic product, the world is more multipolar than it has ever been since the end of the World War II. A multipolar

world order calls for a multipronged strategy to deal with both threats and opportunities. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who set the path for US-China establishing relationship, once wrote: “Americans hold that

every problem has a solution; Chinese think that each solution is an admission ticket to a new set of problems.”

Just that the US must find solutions to these new sets of problems, for which Washington needs to do a lot more.

Jayanth Jacob is a foreign policy commentator who covered the ministry of external affairs for more than two decades. Twitter: @jayanthjacob.

(As published in Moneycontrol)

Reader’s Post

Kudos to banning check gate, What about Corruption?

Sir,

It’s a laudable initiative (under pressure) to ban/remove all check gates across the State. But the primary and one of root cause that is still plaguing the State is extreme corruption in the State. From the highest to the lowest of the low, corruption is rampant and has been like our DNA. It is shameful but “truth hurts”. This is particularly to those who are blatantly and righteously involved in such practices and would be reading this-- that when one tries to point finger at others, one should know that the rest of them are pointing back at you. While income generation for some due to shutting down of check gates may have become a sour thing, but for the majority it is a massive relief.

No doubt the State government has issued directives-- from the Police to the District authorities, but one should first look at one’s own kitchen.

No doubt there are honest and hardworking people, but one rotten apple can spoil the basket. Corruption has become like a normal thing in the State. However, for other States like Punjab, where the Health minister was sacked and arrested just for asking 1 per cent as kickback-- they take such issue seriously. I am sure many (who are masters in this field) would be laughing out loud and comparing to note that a minister has been sacked just for asking 1 per cent bribe “Just ONE PER CENT!!!” It is time the people of Nagaland need to wake up and re-look at where our State would be heading to, in the next few decades. If we a need serious and major overhaul, we need strong leadership who can crack the whip, else no one has the right to crib, criticize or even dare point fingers at those at the helm of affairs. There is nothing impossible, it is us the people who need to wake up and strike the iron when it is hot.

Apok Ao, Concerned citizen Dimapur

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Reform, perform and transform: PM Modi Kashmiri actress shot dead by terrorists

HYDERABAD, MAY 26 (IANS/PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said reform, perform and transform mantra define today’s governance in the country.

He said during the last eight years, the government with the political willpower brought reforms and they yielded results on the ground due to people’s participation. He said this while addressing 20th anniversary celebrations and graduation ceremony of the Post Graduate Programme of Class of 2022 at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here.

Addressing students of both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses of the ISB, he said that while the need for reform was always felt in the country, there was always a lack of political willpower.

“Due to the continuous political instability in the last three decades, the country has seen a lack of political willpower for a long time.

Because of this the country

Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad, Thursday. (PTI)

stayed away from reforms and from taking big decisions. Since 2014, our country is seeing political will and also, reforms are being done continuously. We have shown public support and popular support is assured when reforms are undertaken with determination and political will,” he said.

He cited the example of adoption of digital pay-

ments among people. He said in a country where banking was considered a privilege, fintech has changed the life of the common man. He pointed out that today 40 per cent of the world’s digital transactions are happening in India.

The Prime Minister noted that today, India is the fastest growing economy in the group of G20 countries.

In the case of smartphone data consumers, India is at number one. India is second in the world in terms of the number of Internet users.

India is also second in the world in the Global Retail Index. The world’s third largest start-up ecosystem is in India. The world’s third largest consumer market is in India.

He claimed that even amid Covid pandemic, India proved its resilience.

The century’s biggest health crisis disrupted the global supply chain and the war added to the problem.

“Despite all this India is emerging as a major centre of growth today. Last year, the highest ever recorded FDI came into India.

Today the world is realising that India means business.”

Modi said it was not the success of the government alone but business schools like ISB, professionals who passed out from such institutes and youth played a big role.

Telangana CM gives PM’s visit to Hyderabad a miss again

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Thursday morning left for Bengaluru, just hours ahead of the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. This is the second time in the last four months that KCR has avoided meeting Modi during the latter’s visit to Hyderabad.

Earlier in February, PM was here to unveil the Statue of Equality, a giant statue of Saint Ramanujacharya, near here. Official sources then said Rao could not receive the PM as he was ‘unwell’. Rao is scheduled to meet former Prime Minister and JDS Supremo HD Deve Gowda in the Karnataka capital and expected to discuss national politics.

Recently, KCR, as he is popularly known, undertook a tour to attend national level political and social programmes.

BU D G A M , M AY 2 6 (AGENCIES): On Wednesday, May 25, Kashmiri television actress Amreen Bhat, 35, was killed in a terror attack in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

She was accompanied by her 10-year-old nephew when the incident took place, reports Pinkvilla. com.

While Amreen was pronounced dead by the hospital, the nephew sustained bullet injuries on his arm. The Kashmir Police took to their official Twitter handle to confirm the news.

Reports claim that Amreen was a local TV artist, who also uploaded her singing videos on various social media platforms.

The Kashmiri officials wrote, “At around 1955 hrs, terrorists fired upon one lady Amreen Bhat D/o Khazir Mohd Bhat R/o Hushroo Chadoora at her home. She was shifted to hospital in injured

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condition where doctors declared her dead. Her 10-year-old nephew who was also at home received bullet injury on his arm (sic)”.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned Amreen’s death and wrote, “Shocked & deeply saddened by the murderous militant attack on Ambreen Bhat. Sadly Ambreen lost her life in the attack & her nephew was injured. There can be no justification for attacking innocent women & chil-

dren like this. May Allah grant her place in Jannat.”

As per reports, police claimed that three terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT were involved in the incident, and a case is registered. Investigations are in process, say the police force.

According to Outlook India, the Medical Superintendent of SMHS hospital, Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh confirmed that the slain was brought dead to the hospital and had received multiple bullets fired from close range.

PM Modi lays foundation stone for 11 OBC quota row: Maha BJP chief tells Supriya to go home and cook projects worth Rs 31,500 cr in Chennai

Narendra Modi greets Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin during the ceremony for the laying of foundation stones in Chennai. (PTI)

C H E N NA I , M AY 2 6 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of 11 infrastructure projects worth Rs 31,500 crore at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium. He said that the focus on road construction in the state was clearly visible and that it was being done keeping in mind the economic development in the region. He also handed over the keys of houses constructed under the Light House scheme to five of the 150 beneficiaries.

Narendra Modi while addressing the mammoth gathering said that Tamil language is eternal and that

Tamil culture was global.

He said that it was always wonderful to be back in Tamil Nadu and said that the people, language and culture of the land was outstanding.

Praising Tamil culture and society, Narendra Modi said that people from Tamil Nadu are excelling in every field and said that from Chennai to Canada, from Madurai to Malaysia, from Namakkal to New York and from Salem to South Africa, the occasions of Puthandu and Pongal are marked with great fervor.

He said that this was what is known as eternal and global Tamil culture.

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shares power with the Shiv Sena and Congress in Maharashtra, had said she had contacted MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his Delhi visit, but he did not divulge what he did to get nod for the reservation.

On Wednesday, Patil, during the BJP’s protest, hit out at Sule, saying, “Why are you (Sule) even in politics, just go home and cook. Go to Delhi or to a cemetery, but get us the OBC quota.

Despite being a Lok Sabha member, how come you don’t know how to get an appointment with chief minister.” Taking a dim view of Patil’s remarks, NCP’s state women wing president Vidya Chavan, without taking his name, said a person who denied ticket to a sitting woman MLA and contested from her constituency is bad-mouthing an MP, who has been honoured with the Sansad Ratna award (for good performance) twice.

Chandrakant Patil with Devendra Fadnavis.

“We know you believe in Manusmriti, but we will not remain silent anymore,” she said. “He should learn to make chapattis so that he can help his wife at home,” the NCP leader quipped.

Patil, who hails from Kolhapur, contested the 2019 state Assembly elec-

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I have always maintained that they (BJP) are misogynistic and demean women whenever they can.”

“I am proud of my wife who is a homemaker, mother and a successful politician, one amongst many other hardworking and talented women in India. This is an insult to all women,” he said.

However, Patil on Thursday claimed his comments were blown out of proportion. “My words were part of a style of speaking found commonly in rural parts of Maharashtra. At times, women in villages tell their children to go to a graveyard if they can’t do certain things,” he said.

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He said that BangaloreChennai express highway will connect two key centres of growth and added that the four lane elevated road connecting Chennai port to Maduravoyal will make Chennai port more efficient and will decongest city traffic.

The Prime Minister said, “We want our Children to live a better life,” adding that the most important precondition for that was top quality infrastructure and said that those countries that have given priority to infrastructure development have become developed countries from developing countries.

He said that the expansion of Neraluru to Dharmapuri and Meensuruti to Chidambaram railway sections will have many benefits and added that he was happy that five railway stations were being redeveloped.

MUMBAI, MAY 26 (PTI): Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil has stirred a controversy with his comments asking NCP MP Supriya Sule to “go home and cook” instead of being in politics, drawing a sharp reaction from her party.

Patil made the remarks on Wednesday during a protest by the state BJP unit in Mumbai for seeking reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in elections.

However, the BJP leader on Thursday said his words were part of a “rural style” of speaking and that he did not mean to disrespect women or Sule, who is the daughter of NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

“Whenever I meet Sule, we always greet each other with respect,” Patil said.

After the Supreme Court recently allowed reservation for the OBCs in local body elections in Madhya Pradesh, Sule, whose party

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construction work, which was left abandoned for the past 13 years, in the interest and welfare of the public as people living across the river had suffered untold hardships due to lack of a proper bridge linking them with Dimapur district.

Taking cognisance of the matter, Jacob then wrote to NPWD to resume the work at the earliest.

Thereafter, M/s Jayzee Construction was ordered to take over the incomplete bridge. However, several months had elapsed without any communication from the department to KTKK. F i n a l l y, a f t e r much confusion and contradictions and in a major relief to villagers living in Khaghaboto and Aghunaqa areas under the newlycreated Niuland district, the bridge was finally completed by a local contractor and inaugurated on February 12, 2022 by Zhimomi in the presence of villagers and a host of dignitaries, including

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On the allegations made in social media by an individual over an RTI query, the KTKK leaders clarified that they were not against RTI being filed against the department but were dismayed over the allegations that it was an “election bridge”.

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Condemning the “atrocious act”, which took the life of a student, the AASU through its media cell maintained that the perpetrator must be brought to justice at the earliest and “put an end to hei-nous act.”

AASU also appealed to the law enforcement agencies to identify the culprit at the earliest and award befitting punishment as deemed fit.

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prices also weighed on the local units,” said Dilip Parmar, Re s e a r c h A n a ly s t , H D F C Securities.

Inflation remains the mostwatched driver for investors, while markets have moved on from peak inflation fears to growth fears amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Fed tightening and Chinese zero-Covid policy, he added.

“Spot USD/INR is expected to trade in the range of 77.30 to 77.75 ahead of the May month settlement,” he noted.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.23 per cent lower at 101.83. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.81 per cent to USD 114.95 per barrel.

The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 503.27 points or 0.94 per cent higher at 54,252.53, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 144.35 points or 0.90 per cent to 16,170.15.

(From p-1) “Sixty five percent teachers engaged in formal dialogue with colleagues on how to improve teaching in collaboration with Block Resource Centres (BRC) and Cluster Resource Centre (CRC) while 42 percent teachers participated in mentoring or peer observation and coaching as part of BRCs and CRCs,” the report said.

The survey pointed out that at least 52 percent teachers participated in professional development programmes conducted by DIETs, CBSE and NCERT. NA S c o ve r e d g o ve r n m e n t , government-aided and private schools.

The achievement tests along with the questionnaires -- pupil questionnaire, teacher questionnaire and school questionnaire -- were developed and translated in 22 different languages by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

This nationwide sur vey was administered by the CBSE in one single day at the same time. The survey was managed through the technology platform designed and developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC).

(From p-1) DSSU: Dimapur Sumi Student’s Union (DSSU) has expressed sorrow over the death of Mapuienla, who succumbed to the injuries she suffered after being hit by vehicle. DSSU condemned the incident and said that such inhuman act should not go unnoticed.

The union has appealed to the law enforcement agencies to identify the culprit at the earliest and award befitting punishment as per the law.

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MUMBAI, MAY 26 (PTI): The rupee declined 2 paise to close at 77.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as firm crude prices and relentless foreign capital outflows dented investor sentiment.

However, a rally in domestic equities and a weak American currency in the overseas market restricted the rupee’s fall, traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 77.54 against the greenback and touched an intraday low of 77.65 and a high of 77.52.

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“Indian rupee in line with other regional currencies, particularly the Chinese yuan, has depreciated against American Dollar on an expectation of weaker growth and hawkish central banks. Month-end dollar demand and higher crude oil

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not claimed that whatever Jamir had said was false.

Hence, the organisation said now it was for NSCN (I-M) to reveal the contents of FA so that the common Naga people could finally know who spoke the truth and who were the traders of lies.

Stressing that what was needed at this juncture was people speaking the truth and sharing their dreams and aspirations for a new brighter and better Nagaland, CALT declared that it would always stand for truth and hoped that the whole truth would be revealed soon so that every Naga could finally be free.

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As pandemic disr uption wanes, households are once again spending more of their incomes on high-contact ser vice activities and buying fewer goods, it said.

As central banks shift to tighten monetary policy in response to higher inflation, there has been a rise in financial market volatility and asset repricing. Bond yields the world over have risen in anticipation of further interest rate hikes, equity prices have fallen from their peaks and the US dollar has strengthened, it added.

to the cause despite many hardships and sacrifices. However, it regretted that Nagas had learnt to fear the truth and so tried to flee away from it.

According to CALT, a true leader might have many flaws, but he would never waver from the truth. It asked then why Nagas today feared the truth and fought against it, instead of standing up for the truth.

It emphasised that the FA was signed between the Central government and NSCN (I-M), and not with Jamir.

Noting that the veteran leader had only revealed what was said to him by Prime Minister Narenda Modi

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m o n e t a r y t i g h t e n i n g, amid worries of long-term inf lation expectations getting unanchored, could also become a catalyst for a recession.

The next few months will be critical if the global e c o n o my c a n r e m a i n resilient over this period, the growth path could become more sustainable through next year, Moody’s said.

Economies are returning to a postpandemic normal, which involves reversals of some economic patterns to preCovid trends and permanent changes to others.

recent accusations and blame against “our” highly regarded Naga leader by NSCN (I-M).

At this critical phase in Naga political history when the entire Naga people were eagerly waiting for the long-awaited political solution, CALT said NSCN (I-M) placing the entire blame for decades-long Naga problem on Jamir was unwarranted and highly irresponsible.

“Nagas’ fight for a separate nation from India has always been based on the truth that we Nagas are different from India and that we have a right for self-determination,” the organisation declared.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (IANS): Global financial ser vices provider firm Moody’s Investors Service has slashed India’s GDP projection to 8.8 per cent for 2022, from 9.1 per cent estimated previously.

The rationale behind the cut was the prevailing high inflation.

“Except for Russia, we do not currently expect a recession in any G-20 country in 2022 or 2023,” said Madhavi Bokil, Senior Vice President/CSR at Moody’s on the global perspective.

“Still, there are multiple risks that could further undermine the economic outlook, including additional upward pressure on commodity prices, longerlasting supply-chain disruptions, or a larger than expected slowdown in China.”

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NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Thursday fell by Rs 241 to Rs 50,671 per 10 grams, reflecting a decline in international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal settled at Rs 50,912 per 10 grams.

Silver, however, grows Rs 87 to Rs 61,384 per kg from Rs 61,297 per kg in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold was trading lower at USD 1,848 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 21.85 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded d ow n w i t h s p o t g o l d prices at COMEX trading 0.13 per cent lower at USD 1,848 per ounce on Thursday. Gold prices traded under pressure on strong bond yields and recovery in dollar index,” said Tapan Patel, Senior Analyst (Commodities) at HDFC Securities.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, MAY 26 (IANS): Twenty-five people were killed in a police operation conducted in a favela, or marginal neighbourhood, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities said.

The operation by the Federal Police, the Federal Highway Police and the Military Police took place in Vila Cruzeiro in an attempt to capture leaders of the city’s largest criminal faction, reports Xinhua news agency.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Military Police said that officers responded to an attack by alleged criminals in the favela, leaving 15 suspects dead, while a 41-year-old woman was killed by a stray bullet and nine other bodies have not been identified yet.

The confrontation also left several wounded, including a teenager and two people who died on Wednesday.

Rifles, pistols and a grenade were seized during the operation, along with a large quantity of drugs, and motorcycles and vehicles used by the alleged criminals.

Japan, US fly fighters after China drill, N. Korean missiles

(Front) 3 F-15 warplanes of Japanese Self-Defense Force and 4 F-16 fighters of US Armed Forces fly over Japan Sea. (AP)

TOKYO, MAY 26 (AP): Japanese and U.S. forces have conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, Japan’s military said Thursday, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.

The Japan-U.S. joint flight on Wednesday involved eight warplanes based in Japan, including four U.S. F-16 fighters and four Japanese F-15s, the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces said.

The joint flight was meant to confirm the combined capabilities of the two militaries and further strengthen the Japan-U.S.

alliance, it said in a statement.

The flight occurred hours after North Korea fired three missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile, toward the sea between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, amid concerns about another nuclear test by the North.

The missiles fell in waters outside of Japan’s exclusive economic zone.

Chinese and Russian strategic bombers conducted joint flights near Japan on Tuesday, Japan’s Defense Ministry said.

Biden was meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and their counterparts from India

and Australia for the Quad, an Indo-Pacific security and economic coalition meant as a counterweight to China’s growing influence in the region.

Chinese H-6 bombers joined Russian TU-95s over the Sea of Japan and flew to areas over the East China Sea, but did not violate Japanese airspace, Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said.

Separately, a Russian IL-20 reconnaissance plane was spotted flying off the northern Japanese coast.

The Chinese-Russian joint flight represented an “increased level of provocation” and a threat to the Quad, Kishi said.

China said the flights were over the the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the western Pacific.

Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said it was a “routine joint strategic air patrol” that has been carried out four times since 2019.

“This operation is not aimed at a third party and has nothing to do with the current international and regional situation,” he said in a video statement posted Wednesday on the Defense Ministry website.

I S L A M A BA D, M AY 26 (PTI): Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by the government seeking contempt proceedings against former prime minister Imran Khan for “violating” the apex court’s directive regarding his party’s “Azadi march”.

A five-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, dismissed the petition filed by Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf on the behalf of the government that accused the Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) supremo of violating the apex court’s order of holding a peaceful march at H-9 sector in the national capital.

The bench comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi heard the petition that said the 69-year-old cricketer-turned-politician asked his supporters to go to the D-Chowk where protestors clashed with the

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police.

The D-Chowk in Islamabad is located close to several important government buildings: the Presidency, the Prime Minister’s office, the Parliament, and the Supreme Court.

On Wednesday, the apex court had ordered that the ground between G-9 and H-9 Sectors of the national capital should be provided for the purpose of a rally by Khan’s party.

The bench said the apex court’s Wednesday order would remain in place that asked the government and the PTI to sit together to finalise modalities for a peaceful and safe conduct of the ousted party’s long

With immense pleasure and pride, the tamlu Students’ Union congratulates Shri. l. Shechong Konyak, Dy. CST being promoted to the post of Joint Commissioner of State Taxes, Nagaland.

The Union wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the Lotha Murrytsu Ekhung extend our heartiest congratulations to our dynamic leader Dr. chumben Murry, MLA 38th Assembly Constituency, Wokha on being appointed as Advisor, Law and Justice, Government of Nagaland.

The Lotha Murrytsu Ekhung further wishes success and God’s blessings in his future endeavours. thungjamo erui President Lotha Murrytsu Ekhung

Y Bichamo Murry General Secretary Lotha Murrytsu Ekhung

VILLAGE COUNCIL KHUTSOKHUNO FELICITATION

The Village Council Khutsokhuno (VCK) and the Khutsokhuno Students' Union (KSU) would like to felicitate Dr. Cepono Lohe, D/o Yievetso Lohe for passing out MBBS from Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal 2022, Mr. Semhayi Sapuh, S/o Zashevoyi Sapuh for clearing NET Exam conducted by UGC 2021 and Mr. Vethozo Lohe, S/o Razuovezo Lohe for achieving 4 Gold and 1 Silver Medal at Goa 2022, conducted by Board of Control for Arm Wrestling in India (BCAI) all from Khutsokhuno.

While congratulating all of them, the Council and the Union further stated that, it is the first of its kind from the Village and wishes them Best of Luck and prays that Almighty grant them success in life.

(Shetsoyi Chizo) VCC, Khutsokhuno

(Khosa Rhakho) President, KSU

House will decide when to hold elections.”

The current National Assembly would complete its five-year term in August next year, which would be followed by the general elections. However, the prime minister can dissolve parliament any time and call fresh elections.

While asserting that his coalition government would not take dictation from any one on holding the elections, Shehbaz at the same time also showed readiness to hold talks with Khan’s PTI on the issue.

“The doors were open for talks with the Opposition but I will not take any

JERUSALEM, MAY 26 (PTI): Israel’s defence minister Benny Gantz will visit India next week during which he will sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) to mark 30 years of bilateral diplomatic and defence ties, his office said on Thursday.

India and Israel elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel in July 2017.

Since then, the relationship between the two countries has focused on expanding knowledgebased partnership, which involves collaboration in innovation and research, including boosting the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

“Defense Minister Benny Gantz will conduct an official visit to India next week (01.06) during which he will sign an LOI marking 30 years of diplomatic and defence ties between Israel and India.

A detailed schedule will

march to Islamabad to press the government for announcement of fresh polls within next six days.

The negotiations were not held as both sides claimed the other had not shown up at the Islamabad chief commissioner’s office at the appointed hour.

The court said that the reason for dismissing the petition would be announced later on as part of its written judgment.

Khan had entered Islamabad in the early hours of Thursday and marched towards D-Chowk, while the federal government deployed the army in the Red Zone to “protect important government buildings”.

Interior minister Rana Sanaullah said Khan’s decision to hold the rally at the D-Chowk was a violation of the Supreme Court which asked his party to organise the rally at a ground in H-9 Sector of the capital adjacent to the Srinagar Highway.

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be released in the coming days,” a statement from his office said.

Informed sources told PTI that he will be on a three-day visit to India and will meet his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh.

Other details of the trip are being worked out, they said.

Some local media reports interpreted the signing of the LOI as a “special security declaration”.

Gantz was scheduled to visit India towards the end of March but had to postpone his trip amid a series of deadly terror attacks across Israel.

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dictation,” the premier said, “I can form a committee but dictation will not work and no group or party can be allowed to rebel against the Constitution.”

Shehbaz said since he took oath on April 22 and decided to work for the betterment of the country, the government was threatened with protests.

“We had two goals in front of us. One was transparent elections and the other was the economy.

When we decided to work towards these goals, we were given messages of getting besieged. There is no room for such menace,” he said. The prime minister said Khan was trying to create a situation like in 2014 when he held a sit-in for 126 days, resulting in clashes with police and a lot of damage to the state property.

Khan-led PTI on August 14, 2014 had launched a massive rally that began from Lahore and ended in Islamabad.

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

CONDEMNATION Ungma Senso Telongjem Dimapur (USTD) vehemently condemn the incident of hit and run case that took place on 25th May 2022, near St. Joseph University gate, where the victim an innocent student Miss Mapuienla Longkumer, daughter of Mr. Yashikaba Longkumer of Ungma Village succumbed to her injuries.

USTD further appeal the law enforcing agencies to leave no stone unturned and ensure that perpetrator be booked at the earliest and deliver justice to the victim.

USTD expresses sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

Lipokmeren Longkumer T. Nungshi Longkumer President General Secretary

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COLOM BO, MAY 26 (PTI): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday expressed hope that bridging finance from Japan would help the island nation get over its current economic crisis, as he urged “international friends” to extend support and solidarity” to his country at this “very difficult time”.

Addressing the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo, Japan, via video call, the President said he hoped for an early deal with Japan as negotiations were underway concerning bridging loans.

“Japan remains one of Sri Lanka’s key development partners, and we hope that the negotiations now underway regarding bridging funds from Japan will conclude soon, and support Sri Lanka as we try to stabilise our economy and our nation,” the President said.

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ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (PTI): Warning Imran Khan that his “dictation won’t work”, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made it clear on Thursday that Parliament would decide the date for the general elections after a disruptive protest by the ousted premier to force a snap poll in the country.

Earlier in the day, addressing a rally of thousands of protesters of the ‘Azadi March’ at Jinnah Avenue here, former prime minister Khan gave a six-day deadline to the Shehbaz Sharif government for dissolving provincial assemblies and announcing fresh general elections, warning that if the “imported government” failed to do so, he would return to the capital with the “entire nation”.

In the wake of the protest rally, Shehbaz in his address to the National Assembly said, “I want to clarify to the leader of this group (Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party), your dictation won’t work. This

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The Soyim Students’ Union (SST) is extremely bothered by the recent charges and assertions against Dr. S. c. Jamir, former chief Minister and Governor and Padma Bushan awardee, regarding statements made on the Naga political situation.

Dr. S.c. Jamir, as the SST's first General Secretary, is a pioneering figure. He has opened the eyes of not just the Ao Nagas, but also the Nagas in general. He has steered the people toward prosperity and development while serving at the highest levels of government. As such, levelling charges and accusations against someone like him appears irresponsible and idiotic.

The Indian constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression to every citizen of India, and Dr. S. c. Jamir, as a genuine Indian citizen, has the right to express and share his views. To also assert that Dr. S. c. Jamir is an old politician and that he should rest and not hinder in the Naga peace talks seem foolish and unreasonable. An eyewitness to a number of significant events in Naga history, the only living individual who has seen the course of the Naga peace struggle, Dr. S. c. Jamir's ideas and participation in the Naga peace discussions are vital, whether anyone likes it or not.

No individual, group or organization has the authority to restrict an individual's right to free expression. whether Dr. S. c. Jamir is correct or incorrect, his thoughts and opinions are his own. Targeting an individual and publicly tarnishing their reputation is reprehensible.

The Soyim Shisaluyimer Telongjem firmly condemns whoever is attempting to bring Dr. S. c. Jamir's image down and affirms that if he is threatened or harmed, the SST will not remain silent.

Moatemsu Longkumer, President, SST

Merennukshi Imsong General Secretary, SST

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Bridge financing is a form of temporary, intermediate funding intended to cover short-term expenses until long-term funding is secured.

Rajapaksa outlined the difficulties faced by Sri Lanka since the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The virtual shutting down of the tourism industry and the sharp decline in inward remittances from expatriate workers due to COVID-19 in the past two years and increasing inflation due to other events combined with Sri Lanka’s high-outstanding debt obligations to cause a severe financial crisis,” he said.

In April, Sri Lanka announced a ‘Debt Standstill’ with the intention of restructuring this external public debt through negotiations with the country’s creditors, whilst simultaneously approaching the IMF for a suitable programme.

“As we work through such solutions, however, we urgently require the assistance of our friends in the international community to ensure that our immediate needs in terms of the importation of essential medicines, food supplies, and fuel are met,” he said.

challenges and shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.

The Forum saw panellists in several sessions talking about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba thanked the international community for their support -- but called for more. Voices from the Ukrainian society, in addition to several MPs, were also heard.

Global leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Russia cannot be allowed to win this war, while several European leaders called for continued unity.

Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, said his country was ready to help in finding a peaceful solution to the war. Leaders also talked about debt, inflation, wages, trade and global economy.

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tion and mitigation, and tackling climate change with efficient data sharing and utilisation, the Chinese state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

At the meeting, space agencies from the fivemember countries reviewed and adopted documents on the joint committee’s terms of reference, the technical specifications for data exchange, and the implementation procedures for joint observation.

In August last year, the five space agencies signed an agreement on the Cooperation on BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation.

The constellation is made up of six existing satellites: Gaofen-6 and Ziyuan III 02, both developed by China, CBERS-4, jointly developed by Brazil and China, Kanopus-V type, developed by Russia, and Resourcesat-2 and 2A, both developed by India, the report said. China heads this year’s chair of the five-member bloc.

‘Dictation won’t work’, Parl will decide when to hold elections: Pak PM Sharif

BEIJING, MAY 26 (PTI): The BRICS countries have launched a joint committee aimed at enhancing cooperation and enabling the space agencies of the member countries to work together more closely in the remote sensing satellite observation and data sharing fields.

The Joint Committee on Space Cooperation was officially launched by the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – on Wednesday. Zhang Kejian, the head of the China National Space Administration, said at the committee’s first virtual meeting on Wednesday that it will guide cooperation on the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation to better serve economic and social development among the member countries.

Zhang said that the new joint committee will enable BRICS space agencies to work together when it comes to environmental protection, disaster preven-

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“We are better off in a world where we meet and act together, than in a world where everyone is for oneself. We should recreate a win-win world, not (where we) beggar thy neighbour, prosper thy neighbour,” WEF President Borge Brende said in the closing session.

For over 50 years, the World Economic Forum (WEF), which describes itself as an international organisation for public-private cooperation, has been hosting the annual congregation of world leaders to accelerate the partnerships needed to tackle global

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DAVOS, MAY 26 (PTI): The World Economic Forum on Thursday called for recreating a win-win world as its Annual Meeting 2022 in this Swiss ski resort town ended with the war in Ukraine, energy and food crises, climate change and changing nature of globalisation hogging the limelight in discussions of over 2,500 global leaders over five days.

Convened under the theme ‘History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies’, the Annual Meeting 2022 hosted nearly 450 sessions with global leaders from business, government and civil society.

The meeting took place physically after twoand-half years as the 2021 annual meeting had to be cancelled and the 2022 summit got postponed from the regular month of January due to the COVID19-related restrictions.

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BTS to meet Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes How sleep changes throughout your life

We spend about a third of our lives asleep. That’s a good thing. Sleep helps keep our brain, body, and immune system healthy. But from birth to older age, sleep patterns change throughout our life.

Newborns and Infants

They spend most of their time -- about 70% -asleep. Experts think all that shut-eye is what helps them learn and grow. Newborns tend to snooze for 2 to 4 hours at a time, up to 16 to 18 hours a day. They also have more active sleep than adults. That means they start out in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep instead of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.

They might twitch a lot, too. That’s because the part of their brain that stops them from moving during dreams your sleep-wake cycle. You may start to get up and go is still forming. to bed a little earlier. The type and quality of your sleep 3 to 12 Months Old A baby’s circadian rhythm, or wake and sleep also changes. You’ll spend less time in deep sleep, which cycle, falls into a more regular pattern when they’re a can make it easier to wake up at night. That sometimes few months old. Their bodies start to make hormones opens the door to insomnia and other sleep problems. like melatonin and cortisol. These chemicals tell them Health Conditions and Naps Compared to younger adults, older people are to stay awake during the day and sleep at night. Babies may start to conk out for long stretches -- 6 hours or more likely to nap during the day. Some adults 75 to more -- anywhere between 6 months to 12 months old. 84 say they get so sleepy they can’t do daily activities.

They start to spend more time in deep sleep. And their This isn’t a normal part of aging. It might happen because your circadian rhythm is off. But your odds body temperature starts to follow a 24-hour cycle. of daytime sleepiness go way up if you have another Toddlers to Preschool Age Kids ages 1 to 2 need about 11-14 hours of sleep health problem. That includes ongoing pain, depression, every day. Children ages 3 to 5 need about an hour less, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. Prostate and or 10-13 hours. Both groups sleep mostly at night, but bladder issues may cause lots of nighttime bathroom they might take naps during the day. Some preschoolers runs, interrupting sleep. may skip daytime naps in favor of an earlier bedtime. Reproductive Changes Women report more sleep problems than men.

Young Children These issues usually show up when female hormones They don’t need as much sleep as they get older.

Kids ages 6 to 12 should get about 9 to 12 hours every are in flux. That can happen at different stages of life. night. When they do snooze, children get more deep Examples include shifts in your menstrual cycle that sleep than when they were younger. Certain sleep habits can disrupt your sleep-wake cycle and having insomnia might show up around the time they’re old enough or bad dreams the week before your period starts. Pregfor school. This includes “night owl” or “early bird” nancy hormones and the months after birth (postpartum) can both disturb sleep. You might also have trouble tendencies. falling or staying asleep during perimenopause. That’s Teenagers They need at least 8 to 10 hours of rest every night. the 4-8 years before menopause starts.

But sleep patterns shift around this age. Lots of teens Menopause and Sleep Hormonal changes alone can affect your sleep. want to stay up at night and sleep later in the morning.

That often conflicts with having to get up for school. But so can other symptoms that come with menopause, Many teenagers don’t get enough sleep. That lack of like hot flashes. These are fast and intense waves of ZZZs can make it hard for them to focus at school or body heat that last 1 to 5 minutes. They can happen at night, making you so warm and sweaty that you wake control their emotions. up. Tell your doctor if this happens a lot. They might Adults Your sleep needs may be different than someone suggest lifestyle changes, at-home remedies, hormone else your age. But most people 18-60 need 7 to 9 hours therapy, or medication. of shut-eye a night. And 1 in 3 U.S. adults don’t get How to Get the Sleep You Need You might need to make a few lifestyle changes that. It’s normal to miss out on sleep every now and then. But try to prioritize a good night’s rest. Not get- and practice good sleep hygiene habits. These include ting enough sleep raises your risk of all kinds of health going to bed and waking up at the same time every day issues. That includes depression, memory problems, and making sure your room is cool, dark, and quiet. high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. If it doesn’t get better, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) or medication may help. Talk to your Older Adults People 65 and older need about 7-8 hours of sleep doctor if you’re always sleepy during the day or take a night. That’s less than any other age group. There are naps without trying. Tell them if you wake up a lot several reasons why your sleep patterns change as you at night or snore or stop breathing in your sleep, too.

(Medically Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD) get older. You make less melatonin, which can affect

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TS will meet Joe Biden in the White House next week to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes.

The K-pop band have been invited to address the issue with the US President along with “Asian inclusion and representation”.

According to a press release, the band will join Biden on Tuesday (May 31) to also talk about BTS’ “platform as youth ambassadors who spread a message of hope and positivity across the world.”

It goes on to say: “President Biden has previously spoken about his commitment to combating the surge of anti-Asian hate crimes and signed into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act in May 2021 to

provide law enforcement with resources to identify, investigate, and report hate crimes and ensure that hate crimes information is more accessible to AA and NHPI communities.”

BTS previously appeared at the United Nations in New York last September where they performed single

‘Permission To Dance’ after being named the UN’s Special Presidential Envoys for Future Generations and Culture. They also gave a speech at the assembly.

Speaking at the event through a translator, RM said at the time: “It is an honour to be here today.

We are BTS, appointed as

special presidential envoys of the Republic of Korea.

We are here today to share the stories of our future generations. Before we came here we asked young people in their teens and twenties around the world about the past two years and the world they find themselves in today.”

He added: “We think that instead of the ‘lost generation’, a more appropriate name would be the ‘welcome generation.’ Because instead of fearing change, this generation says, ‘Welcome!’ and keeps forging ahead.”

It marked the third time the band have given a speech at the UN, following two previous occasions in 2018 and 2020.

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Eminem shares new 20th anniv edition of ‘The Eminem Show’

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minem has released an expanded edition of his fourth album ‘The Eminem Show’ to mark its 20th anniversary.

Marshall Mathers dropped the original record – which features the hits ‘Without Me’, ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ and ‘Sing For The Moment’ – on this day (May 26) in 2002. It reached Number One in the US and UK charts, and went on to be named Best Rap Album at the 2003 Grammys.

To celebrate the LP turning 20 today, Eminem has released an extended version of ‘The Eminem Show’ via Shady Records/ Aftermath Entertainment/ Interscope Records. The collection boasts 18 bonus tracks including B-sides, live performances and instrumentals. ‘Bump Heads’ – Mathers’ collaboration with 50 Cent, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks – also appears.

It was previously only available on street mixtapes and DJ Green Lantern’s ‘Invasion

Part II: Conspiracy Theory’ mixtape (2003). Additionally, ‘The Eminem Show (Expanded Edition)’ contains the ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ B-side ‘Stimulate’ as well as various live performances from a New York show in 1999 and an appearance at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival in 2001. Later this year, Eminem will release physical editions of ‘The Eminem Show (20th Expanded Edition)’, including a four-LP vinyl set along with CD and cassette versions. An exact date is yet to be confirmed.“Well, if you want Shady, this is what I’ll give ya,” Mathers wrote to announce the reissue on Tuesday (May 24), referencing lyrics from the album’s lead single, ‘Without Me’. “#TheEminemShow 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition drops Thursday 5/26.”(NME)

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18th CHOZUBA A/C NDPP CONSULTATIVE MEETING HELD

The 18th Chozuba Assembly Constituency Office Bearers had its Consultative Meeting with the unit Office Bearers at Vamuzo Memorial Town Hall on 25th May 2022. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Chisoyi Nyekha, Secretary and was addressed by Mr. Kudecho Khamo, NDPP Official Candidate, party leaders and Advisors.

The house unanimoulsy resolved the following points: 1. The house expressed its sincere gratitude and appreciation to God for the blessings and guidance thus far. It also aprreciated the NDPP-led Government under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Neiphi-u Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland and Mr. Chingwang Konyak, President, NDPP, Nagaland for strengthening the party by bringing 21 MLAs recently.

2. The house resolved to fully support and endorse the resolution of NDPP, Phek Region adopted on 4th May 2022 at Kohima and the resolution of the 18th Chozuba Assembly Constituency adopted on 18th May 2022 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima and further decided to strengthen the party at all levels.

3. The house appreciated the visions and principles of Mr. Kudecho Khamo and his contributions and sacrifices towards the party and further resolved to extend its unflinching support to his Candidature for the forth-coming General Election and to leave no stone unturned for the victory so as to help the party to form the next Government under the dynamic leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio and NDPP President, Mr. Chingwang Konyak.

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lue are keen to make a biopic. The reunited noughties boy band - comprising Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Simon Webbe - are gearing up to release their comeback album ‘Heart and Soul’ on September 9, which will be followed by the tour of the same name in December.

And the ‘Guilty’ hitmakers have revealed they’d love to make a movie like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ or ‘Rocketman’ and have even thought about who would play them.

Duncan, 43, told the Metro newspaper’s Guilty Pleasures column: “I’ve always wanted to make a Blue film.”

Simon Webbe, 44, said Chris Rock can play him, Antony, 40, would like to see Robert De Niro cast as him, but Lee, 38, wants to play himself.

He said: “I’d play myself, because people always come up to me and say I look like Lee Ryan!”

Blue have also had discussions about a jukebox musical.

Antony said: “I spoke to a few producers over the years, but it just hasn’t felt right.”

While referencing their 2004 hit ‘Bubblin’’, he teased: “Watch this space, there might be something Bubblin’ - excuse the pun in the background.”

Blue have just released their first song in seven years, ‘Haven’t Found You Yet’.

‘Heart and Soul’ can be pre-ordered now by visiting Blue.lnk.to/preorder and will be available on CD, Vinyl and Cassette, as well as on all digital platforms.

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Asia Cup hockey: India enter knockout stage First astroturf in Tseminyu inaugurated

Hockey match in action between India and Indonesia on Thursday.

and Sudev Belimagga (3 goal) shared eight goals between them, playing a key role in team’s crucial win.

Veteran SV Sunil, Pawan Rajbhar and Karthi Selvam scored a brace each while Uttam Singh and Nilam Sanjeep Xess were the other goal getters for India.

With odds stacked against them, India started on an attacking note and had the first shy at the goal in the seventh minute but Uttam Singh, who had only the goalkeeper to beat, pushed wide Maninder Singh’s feed.

In the 10th minute, Rajbhar broke the shackles

with a powerful shot from top of the circle.

Rajbhar doubled India’s lead a minute later through a rebound from the team’s first penalty corner.

A minute from the first quarter, India extended their lead through Uttam, who was at the right place at the right time to tap home.

India continued their attacking instinct and secured another penalty corner in the 19th minute from which Sunil scored after they recovered from a missstop. A minute later, the Indians earned back-to-back penalty corners, the second

of which was converted by Nilam Sanjeep Xess to make the scoreline 5-0.

In the 24th minute, Sunil deflected in Karthi Selvam’s pass from near post to make it 6-0.

After the change of ends, Uttam missed yet another chance as she shot wide from close range with only the Indonesian goalie to beat. Minutes later, India secured their seventh penalty corner but Junius Rumaropen made a double save once again.

In the 40th minute, Selvam tapped in after he was set by a brilliant Rajbhar,

who dodged past three-four Indonesian defenders with his stickwork and strong play.

India secured three consecutive penalty corners and Dipsan scored from the last to keep the team’s hopes alive. Dipsan scored his second from the penalty stroke in the 42nd minute.

The Indians managed two more penalty corners but on both the occasion Dipsan faltered.

Belimagga then scored two goals in a span of two minutes before Dipsan completed his hat-trick by converting India’s 14th penalty corner to make the scoreline 12-0. The Indians earned a handful of penalty corners thereafter but the chances went abegging.

Tirkey then converted a penalty corner in the 47th minute before Sudev scored from a rebound from another set piece, five minutes from the hooter.

Desperate for goals, the Indians attacked with numbers and their ploy bore fruit when Karthi Selvam scored from a field effort. Tirkey converted two more penalty corners in the final minute of the game to extend India’s stay in the tournament.

DC Tseminyu, Dr. Zasekuolie Chüsi, SP, officials with the proprietor and others. (NP) Correspondent

K O H I M A , M AY 2 6 (NPN): The first astroturf in the new district Tseminyu, Riga’s Astroturf for futsal was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner, Tseminyu, Dr. Zasekuolie Chüsi, on Thursday at New Terogvunyu village.

In a brief remark, Dr. Chüsi congratulated the proprietor, Benlo Thyu, saying he was a competent, sincere and hard-working person.

He said futsal was first introduced by the Spanish people and with the newly constructed turf, it shows that Nagas were also catching up in modern sports amenities.

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Chessable Masters: Praggnanandhaa loses first match to Ding Liren in final C H E N NA I , M AY 2 6 the final may prove tougher (IANS): Indian boy wonder than the school exam and Rameshbabu PraggnanandPragg will now have to play haa found the going tough at his best to get the better and lost the first match in of the Chinese player. He the two-round, two-day final will be better rested than against China’s Ding Liren on Wednesday as he would in the Chessable Masters, not have any school exams going down 2.51.5 on the to deal with on Thursday opening day of the summit Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa morning. clash of the fourth leg of the Champions Chess Tour.

In the four-game encounter, Pragg lost the first, came back strongly to win the second but succumbed to pressure in the third. The Chinese managed to steer the fourth game to a draw to take the opening encounter.

The final of the Chessable Masters started with Ding Liren giving 16-yearold Pragg a tough test just hours after the talented youngster sat a real-life school exam, his class XI final exams.

The Chinese star showed exactly why he is ranked world number 2 with a cool and classy display to take the first of two matches of the Champions Chess Tour’s first all-Asian final. Praggnanandhaa will now have to win the second match on Thursday night to drag the matter into the tie-breaks to decide the winner of the online rapid chess tournament.

Pragg started the final on a disappointing note as Ding reeled off a smooth dp-2426/22 win. For the Indian Grandmaster, it was hard to see st where he went wrong. Just a cumulation of small mistakes was enough for Ding to take the lead.

But Pragg came back hard in the second as two extra pawns in the endgame proved too much for his opponent, who resigned.

Then Pragg crumbled again in the third as Ding went 2-1 up. Ding clinched the encounter by forcing through a pawn in the endgame. Finally, Ding steered the fourth game to a draw to see out the match-win.

However, there was no big celebration or show of relief after Ding’s win.

“It was a tough match, I’m very happy with my performance,” the 29-yearold said. “My strategy is Today we remember our beloved father, to avoid any complicated LT. HOWOTO CHISHI, lines and any long or forced who left us for his heavenly abode last year on lines!”

27th May, 2021.

Giving an update on his school exam earlier in It's been a year since you left us and there has the day, Pragg said: “It went not been a single day where we haven't missed your decent, it went well, I could presence and your warmth around us. You have say. Probably it shouldn’t touched countless lives in your lifetime and you will be a problem. I guess I will continue to live through your good deeds. We deeply pass,” Pragg was quoted miss you. as saying by the organisers of the Champions Chess Fondly remembered by Tour, Play Magnus Group.

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born just a few months back and we’re still lacking in a lot of area especially in the infrastructure front and this turf has given us an opportunity to come at par with the other districts, Dr. Chüsi said.

He requested people of the district and also from neighbouring districts to come forward to avail the facility and also support the sportspersons.

He also hoped that the turf would be a channel of blessing for the people in general and the sports community in particular and help the sportspersons to enhance their skills and become better players.

Owner Benlo, while leading the inaugural pro-

gramme, hoped the turf would be able to help in drawing the attention of the youths to develop a love for physical activities.

He observed that with the younger generations getting too attached to the digital world, he hoped that the newly launched turf would be able to inculcate good habits into the people.

Dedicator y prayer for the new turf was pronounced by New Terogvunyu Baptist Church, sr. pastor, K Tep, greetings was shared by the VDB secretary, Kegwaseng Tep. Vote of thanks was proposed by Er. Njilo Kemp while NTBC pastor Hyusenlo Thyug offered the benediction.

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J A K A RTA , M AY 2 6 (PTI): Rising to the occasion, Indian men’s hockey team slammed six goals in the final quarter for a crushing 16-0 victory against Indonesia, a result that took the holders into the knockout stage of the Asia Cup but shut the World Cup door on Pakistan, here on Thursday.

India needed to win the Pool A contest by at least a 15-0 margin to qualify and the young players of the side delivered under pressure.

Both India and Pakistan finished on four points each in Pool A behind Japan but the defending champions qualified for the Super 4s due to better goal difference (1). Pakistan had lost 2-3 to Japan earlier in the day. The result not only pushed Pakistan out of the tournament but also dashed their hopes of World Cup qualification since only the top three teams here will be given tickets for the big event.

India, being the hosts, will play the World Cup later in the year and hence Hockey India decided to send young players to this tournament for exposure.

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KSC: G-Sports, New Market in semis

Players of G-Sports (black) and New Market during their last league match on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , M AY 2 6 (NPN): G-Sports FC and New Market FC were the top two teams from Pool-A after their last league match for the quarter finals ended in 1-1 draw during Thursday’s match in the ongoing Kohima Super Cup organised by Kohima Town Club at IG Stadium, here.

New Market started off the match with better prospects after Limakumzuk Ao netted the first goal of the match in the 10 minute of the match.

The first half ended with New Market in the lead and a lot of optimism and hope for the G-Sports as they unwillingly took the back seat.

Later in the second half, Yhunshalo Kemp brought back the lost hope for G-Spor ts when he scored the equalizer in the 60th minutes.

Despite the efforts from both the sides, the two leaders of Pool-A had to settle for a draw.

Following their tie and since both the teams have an identical score of same

goal difference of +11 and 7 points each, the leader for the Pool was decided through a lot draw wherein G Sports FC emerged the lucky one.

G Sports will now play against the runner-up of Pool-B, while New Market FC face off Pool-B winner in the semi-finals round.

Meanwhile, the bottom two teams of Pool-A, Hurricane Boys Phesama and Sechü FC Academy played out their last league match of the tournament.

Hurricane Boys won the match by 2-0 which was

of little help as they have to be eliminated. Neikehiezo Kuotsu and Sisi Chuse scored the two goals for Phesama. With both team losing their first two league matches, it was solely a game for victory to end their respective campaigns and also give their fans a last view of their run in the 4th edition of the cup.

FRIDAY’S MATCHES Barak FC vs Aphuyemi FC 11:30 am A Yhome FC Vs Magdaline Coaching FC 1:30 pm.

De Bondt wins stage 18 of Giro in photo finish

B O RG O VA L S U G A NA (ITALY), MAY 26 (AGENCIES): Belgian Dries De Bondt of Alpecin-Fenix led a breakaway group to win stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia on Thursday in a closely-fought sprint to the line, beating Edoardo Affini of Jumbo-Visma in a photo finish.

After three rigorous stages in the mountains, the 156km ride from Borgo Valsugana to Treviso was a flat one with a circuit at the end.

De Bondt and Affini were in a breakaway group of four riders which also included Magnus Cort (EF Education-EasyPost) and Davide Gabburo (Bardiani-CSF-Faizane).

De Bondt was third with less than a kilometre to go but the Belgian timed his attack to perfection to win by less than half a wheel length for his first stage victory and AlpecinFenix’s third at the Giro.

Other sprint favourites such as Mark Cavendish, Arnaud Demare and Alberto Dainese were left to rue the fact that they had not caught up with the breakaway group in time.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022

India’s Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (PTI): India’s premier long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the gold medal at the 12th Intern a tional Jumpi n g Meeting in Kallithea, Greece with an effort of 8.31m.

The Tokyo Olympian is the current national record holder with a jump of 8.36m, which he had achieved last month.

Sreeshankar was followed by Swede Thobias Montler, who claimed silver with an 8.27m jump, and Jules Pommery of France, who bagged bronze with an 8.17m effort in the 10-man field.

Only the top three jumpers crossed the 8m-mark.

Jeswin Aldrin, meanwhile, finished fifth after he hit the 7.69m mark at the 17th Iberoamerican Meeting in Huelva, Spain.

Filip Pravdiva of Croatia (7.91m), Uruguay’s Emiliano Lasa (7.82m) and Peruvian José Luis Mandros (7.77m) completed the top three of the seven-man field.“Sreeshankar consistently jumping far.

In 12th International Jumps Meeting , Kal-

lithea, Greece, event part of World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze. Performance 8.31 meters,” Athletics Federation of India tweeted.

Competing in his first outdoor international meet since the Olympics campaign, Sreeshankar warmed up on Wednesday evening with jumps of 7.88 and 7.71 metres before leaping 8.31 metres.

Sreeshankar came into the competition on back of his excellent domestic form where he repeatedly breached the 8m mark.

The Kerala athlete logged 8.14m and 8.17m at the season-opening Indian Open Jumps Competitions in Thiruvanthapuram before breaking his own national record at the Fe d e r a t i o n Cup in

Kozhikode after a close battle with Tamil Nadu’s Jeswin Aldrin.

Indian athletes have been training and competing in Europe over the last few weeks.

Boston Celtics move Roma beat Feyenoord 1-0 to win Lovlina elected chair of IBA Athletes Committee, Shiva member within one win of NBA Finals first Europa Conference League title

Lovlina Borgohain

NEW DELHI, MAY 26 (IANS): India’s Tokyo Olympic s bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been elected as chairman and voting member on the Board of Directors for the IBA’s Athletes Committee, the International Boxing Association (IBA) has announced.

Indian male boxer Shiva Thapa has also been elected as a member of the IBA Athletes Committee, during the corresponding elections held during the 2021 IBA Men’s World Championships, the IBA

announced on Wednesday.

Lovlina had received the highest number of votes during the election held at the 2022 Women’s World Championship and thus has been elected as chair of the board. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated both Lovlina and Shiva, who are under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS, and have accepted the roles. They are looking forward to representing India and other boxers at the Board of Directors meeting.

“Big congratulations

@LovlinaBorgohai for being elected the Chair of the @IBA_Boxing Atheletes’ Committee and @ shivathapa for being elected a Member of @IBA_Boxing Athletes’ Committee. It’s a big responsibility and I wish both of you the very best in delivering your duties,” Thakur wrote on Twitter.

Speaking of being elected as the Chair, Lovlina said, “I feel honoured to have been elected as the chair of IBA’s Athlete’s Committee, I expected to become a member, but never thought that I will also become the chair of the committee, this will help me promote Indian boxing and especially women boxing to other boxers of the world.”

“This is a huge opportunity for me to promote boxing and I plan to first discuss what all needs to be addressed in Boxing this year with other members and boxers of the world and then take those suggestions and grievances to the Board of Director’s committee,” Lovlina was quoted as saying in a release by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker defends. (AP)

MIAMI, MAY 26 (AGENCIES): Jaylen Brown scored 25 points as the Boston Celtics recovered from a poor first half to win at the Miami Heat and move within one win of the NBA Finals.

After trailing 42-37 at half-time, Boston won 93-80 in Miami to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum added 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Celtics, who are aiming to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.

Boston host game six of the best-of-seven series on Friday. NBA play-offs: Doncic helps Mavericks beat Warriors to keep series alive Bam Adebayo produced 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Heat, who

lost at home for the second time in the series after going 6-0 in Miami during the opening two rounds of the play-offs. Boston took charge in the third quarter, outscoring Miami 32-16, and they opened their first double-digit lead on a Brown turnaround jumper with eight seconds remaining in the quarter to lead 69-58.

Then in the fourth quarter, Brown hit consecutive three-pointers to cap a 24-2 run and give Boston an 83-60 lead. The Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference play-offs on Thursday, leading 3-1 and knowing victory will see them reach the Finals for the first time in three years.

AS Roma celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa Conference League.

TIRANA (ALBANIA), MAY 26 (IANS): AS Roma defeated Feyenoord 1-0 in the UEFA Europa Conference League final here at Tirana Air Albania stadium.

Feyenoord started the match on Wednesday night with a strong attack as they pushed as high up the pitch as they could.

Roma’s Portuguese midfielder Sergio Oliveira had an early appearance as he was substituted in for Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the 16th minute. Roma took the lead in the 32nd minute after Gianluca Mancini found

midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, and the latter brought the ball down and deftly flicked it beyond Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, reports Xinhua. Zaniolo, 22, is the youngest Italian player to score in a final of a major European competition since Alessandro Del Piero in a UEFA Champions League match in May 1997.

Feyenoord strengthened their attack after halftime, but a 50th-minute attempt was saved well

by Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Feyenoord kept on pressing, and in the

62nd minute Tyrell Malacia picked a pass for Reiss Nelson, but the Englishman did not catch his effort smoothly and Roger Ibanez snuffed out the danger.

The Italian team kept the lead to the end to win the first-ever edition of the UEFA Europa Conference League. In doing so, Roma coach Jose Mourinho became the first manager to win all three major European titles (UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Champions League, and UEFA Cup/Europa League).

Elastic man Medvedev through to French Open third round

Daniil Medvedev

PARIS, MAY 26 (AGENCIES): Daniil Medvedev still has issues with claycourt tennis, but the world number two cantered into the French Open third round with a 6-3 6-4 6-3 win against Serbian Laslo Djere on Thursday.

The Russian, who reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros last year after four consecutive firstround exits, struggled at times but his elasticity eventually made up for his lack of natural ability to move around on the slow surface.

Medvedev found himself down a break in the first set but his brilliant

defence helped him claw his way back both times on court Philippe Chatrier.

He will next meet 28th seed Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia.

Medvedev, who won the U.S. Open last year and was runner-up at the Australian Open this season, arrived at the French Open with only one match on clay under his belt after undergoing a procedure to treat a hernia in April.

A string of early unforced errors gave Djere a break in the first game, but Medvedev moved up a gear to win five games in a row and take control of the contest as his opponent

appeared to be struggling physically.

The Russian broke decisively for 5-4 in the second set and there was no coming back for world number 56 Djere, who bowed out on the first match point when he netted a routine backhand.

Medvedev’s win was enjoyed by the Roland Garros crowd, who have made him one of their favourites for his ability to speak almost fluent French - a talent he likes to play with.

Badosa into 3rd round in Paris

No. 3 Paola Badosa has become the first woman seeded in the top 10 to reach the third round at Roland Garros this year. Badosa went down a break to open the third set of her match against 68th-ranked Kaja Juvan before regrouping to grab four games in a row and was on her way to a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory at Court Suzanne Lenglen that took more than two hours.

Badosa’s best showing at a Grand Slam tournament was a quarterfinal appearance at the 2021 French Open. She will face No. 29 Veronika Kudermetova next. All five of the women seeded in the top 10 and placed on the bottom half of the draw are already out of the field. Badosa is in the top half, where No. 8 Karolina Pliskova lost earlier Thursday.

Nadal sails through with 300th major win Rafael Nadal produced an imperious show on Wednesday to secure his 300th Grand Slam match victory, dismantling local hope Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-1 6-4 to book his spot in the French Open third round.

Nadal counts 13 Roland Garros titles among his overall 21 majors -- the highest among men -- and despite his injury-blighted buildup to the claycourt tournament he has looked at his usual best in the first two rounds.

The Spaniard, whose preparations were hampered by a rib injury and a foot problem, was not keen to talk about his physical condition.

The Spaniard, who turns 36 next week, will next meet Dutch 26th seed Botic van de Zandschulp with a potential quarter-final looming against world number one Novak Djokovic who defeated him in last year’s semi-finals.

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