27 April 2022

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Munda visits Kiphire Aspirational PM to interact with CMs on Covid situation today Arjun Dist; lays foundation stone for EMRS NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on the emerging COVID-19 situation in the country on Wednesday through video conferencing, an official said.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will make a presentation at the conference.

“PM Modi will interact with CMs on the COVID-related situation in the country through video conferencing tomorrow at 12 noon,” the official said.

With several festivals coming up, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Sunday urged people to stay alert to the threat from the coronavirus and continue to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and frequently washing hands.

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said in the coming days the festival of Eid, Akshaya Tritiya, birth anniversary of Bhagwan Parashuram and Vaishakh Budh

Purnima will be celebrated.

“All these festivals are festivals of restraint, purity, charity and harmony.

Advance greetings to all of you on the occasion of these festivals. Celebrate these festivals with great gaiety and harmony,” Modi had said.

“In the midst of all this, you also have to be alert of corona (virus).

Wearing a mask, washing hands at regular intervals, whatever are the necessary measures for prevention, keep following them,” the prime minister had stressed.

With 2,483 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s cumulative tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,62,569, while the active cases dipped to 15,636, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

The death toll climbed to 5,23,622 with 1,399 new fatalities as Assam reconciled 1,347 deaths and Kerala 47 due to the infection, the data updated at 8 am stated.

DCGI grants EUA to Corbevax for those aged 5-12, Covaxin for 6-12 age group

India’s drug regulator has granted emergency use authorisation for Biological E’s COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax for those aged 5 to 12 years and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for children in the age group of 6 to 12 years, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has also granted emergency use authorisation (EUA) to Cadila for its ZyCoV-D for an additional dose of 3mg with a two-jab inoculation schedule 28 days apart for those aged above 12 years.

ZyCoV-D is, currently, approved for a 2mg threedose vaccination schedule.

The approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) comes following recommendations by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs Stan-

NTTU to impose economic blockade on Peren dist Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): In retaliation to the ban imposed on transportation of timbers except saw products from Peren district to outside by civil society organisations of Peren district, Nagaland Timber Traders’ Union (NTTU) and its affiliated units on Tuesday resolved to impose economic blockade on Peren district starting from May 2, 2022.

The decision to impose economic blockade was taken at the general body meeting of NTTU, Chümoukedima Timber Traders’ Association (CTTA) and Dimapur District Tim-

ber Mill Owners’ Association (DDTMOA) held in Dimapur on Tuesday.

At the meeting, the house also decided that business establishments in Dimapur and Chümoukedima run by inhabitants of Peren “will not be allowed to operate.” The timber traders further decided to prohibit timber coming from Peren to other districts with effective from April 26, 2022.

NTTU president, Kevise Sogotsu, CCTA president, Khenito Sumi and DDTMOA president, Mughato Yeptho alleged that CSOs of Peren without justification have banned transportation of round logs be-

yond Peren district without taking into consideration of the interest of members of NTTU, who have invested crores of rupees in purchasing/leasing timbers forest areas in pockets of Peren district.

Earlier on December 6, 2021, NTTU, in a representation submitted to the deputy commissioner (DC) Peren, urged DC to issue directive to the Peren CSOs to pay back the invested amount of Rs. 6, 67, 55,709 together with interest @ 12% per annum to the timber traders within 15 days from the date of submission of the representation in the event of the Peren CSOs sticking to ban.

COVID-19 vacciness

Covaxin For 6-12-Year-Olds, Corbevax For 5-12 dard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

The SEC had last week reviewed the application of Biological E and Bharat Biotech seeking emergency use authorisation for Corbevax and Covaxin for use in children of five to 12 years and six to 12 years age group, respectively. It also reviewed Cadila’s application.

Biological E’s Corbevax is being used to inoculate children against COVID-19 in the age group of 12 to 14 years. Covaxin has been granted Emergency Use Listing (EUL) by the DCGI

Rainfall likely to continue in NE DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that rain/thunderstorm accompanied with lightning/gusty winds was likely to continue over North East region.

In its daily bulletin, the Met department stated that isolated/scattered rainfall over Nagaland-ManipurMizoram-Tripura during next five days. IMD said isolated heavy rainfall was very likely over Arunachal Pradesh & Assam & Meghalaya on April 27, 29 & 30.

Isolated hailstorm was also likely over Assam & Meghalaya on April 27.

for the age group of 12 to 18 years on December 24, 2021.

M e a n w h i l e, w i t h 2,483 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,62,569, while the active cases dipped to 15,636, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

The death toll climbed to 5,23,622 with 1,399 new fatalities as Assam reconciled 1,347 deaths and Kerala 47 due to the infection, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Correspondent

KIPHIRE, APR 26 (NPN): Union Minister for Tribal affairs Arjun Munda, who is on a three-day visit to Nagaland, visited Kiphire Aspirational District Tuesday, where he laid the foundation stone of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Kiphire and also inspected the ITI constriction site.

Speaking at a meeting at DC’s conference hall, Kiphire, Munda mentioned that Aspirational District was the concept of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil the nation’s dream of development on all fronts.

Calling upon the officers to work towards achieving the dream of the country, Munda emphasised that development should reach the grassroots level.

He also expressed a desire that every country man and woman should progress so the country moved forward.

Health and education sectors were some of the most important indicators of development, the union

Munda at the foundation stone laying programme. (DIPR) minister said while urging upon responsible departments to put more effort to bring change in those sectors.

Encouraging the officers, Munda said “we are here in the district personally to listen and to help, assist if there is anything we can do and ask the department heads to share any challenge if there is any that hampers the progress of the development.”

Taking note of the nonavailability of obstetrics and gynaecology and less manpower in the health sec-

tor, Munda said providing manpower was a state subject, but assured to apprise the state chief minister on the issue.

He also called upon the department officers posted in the district to work hard to uplift the district so development was visible and the aspirations programme was successful.

Minister soil & water conservation, V Kashiho Sangtam, in his address, said Kiphire district was lagging behind in development due to its remoteness.

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8 villages demand immediate start of PMGSY works DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Altogether eight villages-- Five villages under Tseminyü district (Sendenyu, New Sendenyu, Lotsüphen, Rümesinyu and Thongsünyu) and three village under Kohima district (Tsiemekhuma, Tsiemekhuma Basa and Botsa) have reiterated their demand for immediate start of BotsaSendenyu-via-Tsiemekhuma road construction under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

In a joint press statement, council chairman of eight villages stated that as per the guideline for the PMGSY, any habitation with above 500 population

in the hilly areas should be connected with all-weather roads. However, they expressed dismay that eight villages having a total population of over 5000 still remained to be connected with all-weather road.

The council chairmen said that the government sanctioned upgradation of PWD Road covering 19 km from Botsa to Sendenyuvia- Tsiemekhuma under PMGSY during 2018-19.

However, due to the litigation case filed by Imti Ao, proprietor of M/S Trident Enterprise, they said that the work has been put on hold till date making the sanctioned road liable to be

lapsed if not completed by September 2022. As per the Court order, the signatories said the department had floated a fresh NIT for retender of the same work vide Order No. CE/R&B/PMGSY-II/TENDER/2019-20 Dated 03/11/2021.

However, they said that the petitioner M/S Trident Enterprise did not participate in the said re-tender for the reasons best known to them. However, after closing of the said Tender, the Petitioner M/S Trident Enterprise stopped the department from issuing Work Order for the said work by producing the Court Order dated 30/11/2021. The

signatories said that while the Petitioner M/S Trident Enterprise had no interest in taking up the said contract work, it was “clear that the Petitioner has a sadistic intent of depriving development for the undersigned poor remote villages.”

Therefore, the villages cautioned the petitioner and implementing department that in the event of failure to implement the said road due to litigation case on question, the public would be constrained to take up their own course of action to redress their right, for which, the petitioner and the department will be solely held responsible.

PM’s visit: ‘No fly zone’ for 10 CAA a limited, narrowly tailored law for specific reasons: MHA NPP flags poor civic amenities DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): Citi- the law violates the Constitution as whatsoever, the report pointed out. DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): by District Planning Board and days; traffic advisory issued NEW zenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) it aims to grant citizenship on the Hence, legal migrants of any National People’s Party (NPP) granting of random permissions

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Diphu (via Dimapur), commissioner of police Dimapur R. Tetseo has declared a “no fly zone” for remotely piloted aircraft in the whole Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland for a period of 10 days with effect from April 27, 2022.

Modi is scheduled to arrive at Dimapur airport on April 28 enroute to Diphu to attend a programme.

CP has warned that violations of the directive shall amount to suspension/ cancellation of UIN/UAOP

of the RPA issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and shall attract punitive action under relevant sections of IPC, Aircraft Act 1934, the Aircraft Rules 1937 or any statutory provisions.

Traffic advisory: As part of the security drill, there will be traffic restrictions imposed on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the stretch from airport till Dillai gate. According to CP, no vehicles will be allowed to be parked along the road from Dimapur airportairport junction- tragopan junction- Clock tower- DC court junction- Dillai gate.

is a limited and narrowly-tailored legislation that seeks to provide a relaxation to specific communities from specified countries with a clear cut-off date, taking a compassionate and ameliorative view, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

The CAA, which was enacted in 2019 but is yet to be implemented, aims to grant citizenship to those members of the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who faced persecution in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The enactment of the law triggered protests, leading to about 100 deaths in various parts of the country. The protesters claimed that

basis of religion -- barring Muslims.

“The CAA is a limited and narrowly tailored legislation which seeks to provide a relaxation to aforesaid specific communities from the specified countries with a clear cut-off date. It is a compassionate and ameliorative legislation,” the MHA annual report for 2020-21 said. It said the CAA does not apply to Indian citizens and therefore, does not in any way take away or abridge their rights.

Further, the present legal process of acquiring Indian citizenship by any foreigner of any category as provided in the Citizenship Act, 1955 is very much operational and the CAA does not amend or alter this legal position in any manner

religion from any country will continue to get Indian citizenship once they fulfil the eligibility conditions provided in the law for registration or naturalisation, it said.

The Constitution has provided special provisions under the Sixth Schedule to grant protection to the tribal and indigenous people of the North Eastern region.

The CAA has excluded the areas under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and the areas covered by the Inner Line Permit system under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, the report noted.

“Hence, the CAA does not affect the protection granted by the Constitution to indigenous population of North Eastern states,” it said.

Nagaland unit has flagged poor civic amenities in the State and urged the government to resolve them immediately.

Referring to flood and water-logging in Dimapur and its adjoining areas due to incessant rains recently, the party in a statement alleged that due to poor drainage system and lack of proper planning by the authorities, the general public were at the receiving end having to fend for themselves due to little or no help from the government. It also accused the departments concerned of lacking in coordination among themselves.

The party cited poor drainage system, improper planning

for construction as the primary reasons for the present problem of clogging of drains and inundation in the town. NPP claimed that enough funds had been released for flood control, though there was no sign of the funds being properly utilised.

Mentioning that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai had stated in Rajya Sabha that Nagaland had been allocated Rs 46 crore for 2021-22 under SDRF/SDRMF, including State share, and another Rs 16.40 crore as Centre’s share of SDRF/SDRMF, NPP demanded to know what had happened to the funds released by the Centre.

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hold meeting with NSCN/GPRN (K) leaders This is it! Refused free hand, PK turns down offer to join Cong DCSOs IMAPUR, APR 26

“No comments on our next course of action. The govt has made us speechless.”

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NEW DELHI, APR 26 (AGENCIES): Election strategist Prashant Kishor said a firm “no” to the Congress on Tuesday as the party indicated that it was not ready for any sweeping change.

Offered a slot on the party’s “Empowered Action Group”, Kishor declined, with pointed remarks about the Congress’s need for leadership and “collective will to fix deep rooted structural problems”. Sources indicated that the 137-year-old party had refused to give

him a free hand, despite internally agreeing that they need a fresh face and transformational strategy for the next general elections.

“I declined the generous offer of #congress to join the party as part of the EAG & take responsibility for the elections,” Kishor tweeted shortly after the Congress announced his decision. “...More than me the party needs leadership and collective will to fix the deep rooted structural problems through transformational reforms,” he added, encap-

Prashant Kishor (File)

sulating his reservations about the party that he has aired from time to time.

“Following a presentation & discussions with Sh. Prashant Kishor, Congress President has constituted a Empowered Action Group

2024 & invited him to join the party as part of the group with defined responsibility.

He declined. We appreciate his efforts & suggestion given to party,” senior party leader Randeep Surjewala had tweeted.

Kishor had made a second outreach to the Congress after his talks with the party fell through last year.

Over the last month, he had a series of meetings with party chief Sonia Gandhi and made detailed presentations about his “Mission (Cont’d on p-8) 2024”.

(NPN): A delegation of civil society organizations (CSOs)-- Zeliangrong frontal organisations of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, including officials of Zeliangrong Union (AMN), All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AMN) and Rongmei Naga Students’ Organisation, called on NSCN/GPRN (K) president Niki Sumi and ato kilonser Starson Lamkang here on Tuesday.

According to MIP, after a fruitful and positive meeting, the collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN (K) reaf-

CSOs leaders with Niki Sumi and others. (MIP)

firmed its stand on peace and unity among all sections of Naga society and reminded the tribal leaders that the organisation stood for unity first and solution second.

The leadership also stressed that Nagas of all

Naga-inhabited area must be one in spirit and in deed and seek their inherent rights.

Urging the tribal leaders to continue to strive for unity among Nagas, Sumi and Starson mentioned that

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Honey project, piggery breeding launched at Old Runguzu Village

Razouvolie Dozo hands over a honey-rearing box to a beneficiary.

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner, Phek, Razouvolie Dozo launched the Honey Project and Piggery Breeding Unit under the flagship of ICICI Foundation, Rural Livelihood on the theme, ‘For Sustainable Livelihood’ at old Runguzu village, Phek on April 26.

Addressing as the special

guest, Dozo assured full cooperation and support towards the project. He expressed gratitude to the ICICI Foundation for selecting the area and said that the project would benefit the villagers and asked them to render their time and contribute for the upliftment of the economy and livelihood of the people.

Dozo also emphasized that the company was not for business purposes, but for the welfare of the people. He further urged agri & allied departments to come up with innovative programmes for economic growth of the rural areas. Project Manager, Pumgouthang, while highlighting the project urged the ICICI Foundation to facilitate and ensure better quality livelihood in the future. The funding agency was confident that beneficiaries would do well in the project.

D e ve l o p m e n t O f f i c e r, Kukhrolo Lasuh said the area is suited for honey and piggery breeding with climate and flora availability.

The launching programme was attended by neighbouring villages along with beneficiaries and Chakhesang Youth Front.

Honey rearing boxes were also distributed by the Deputy Commissioner. He also visited the piggery site and interacted with the people.

The DC also inaugurated the Daily Market for the Chozuba Town in the presence of public leaders and administration of Chozuba division on the same day.

STATE

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022

NEWS IN BRIEF SVC prohibits: Sangtamtilla Village Council (SVC) has prohibited movement of 10 wheelers truck under its jurisdiction with immediate effect.

In a press release, SVC stated that after a gap of around 30-35 years, the construction of black topped road was recently completed in the village. It stated that since the capacity of the layer thickness of the road was not supportable for heavy loaded vehicle like 10 wheeler truck, it has decided to impose restriction on 10 wheelers truck.

ANPBA informs on bus service: All Nagaland Private Bus Association (ANPBA) has informed that enroute bus service on April 27, 2022 has been suspended in view of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Karbi Anglong on April 28, 2022. In a press release, ANPBA president Ahoto Awomi and general secretary Hovishe Achumi informed that all the buses en-route from Dimapur to various destinations have been engaged for picking and dropping people attending the meeting in Karbi Anglong.

Tetso College launches book: IQAC Cell of Tetso College on April 26 organized an online programme for the launch of the book titled “Higher Education in North-East India: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges”, a compilation of research works conducted by 12 authors from various disciplines.

Condolence messages on demise of TL Angami DIMAPUR: Various organisations have condoled the demise of former Angami Public Organisation (APO) vice president, founder and former president of Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), T.L Angami who passed away on April 24 in Guwahati.

AAGBA: All Angami GB Association (AAGBA) said late T.L Angamiwas a great man and a pioneer of the NGBF, who took up the mantle of leading the NGBF by becoming the first president for three tenures since December 14, 1984.

In a condolence message, AAGBA said late Angami’s knowledge, wisdom and guidance shaped the NGBF into what it is today and with his untimely demise, his advice and mentorship would be

sorely missed.

The association said his demise was a great loss not only to the NGBF, but to the Naga community in general and the Angamis in particular.

F u r t h e r, A AG BA hoped that late Angami’s memories would provide comfort to the bereaved family and friends during this time of loss.

TNWF: Tenyimi National Workers’ Forum (TNWF) has expressed sadness at the passing away of late T.L Angami, who contributed immensely towards the welfare of the Naga people.

In a condolence message, TNWF said late Angami’s work as a social reformer and a pathfinder for the Naga people stand as a testament to the power of courage and truth.

TNWF said his legacy would be deeply cherished and remembered as an example for the people to persist in their pursuit of progress and in defending the rights of their land and identity.

Further, Tenyimi National Workers’ Forum has conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family at this difficult time adding that the for um mourns with them and celebrates the extraordinary life of the remarkable man who devoted his life to peacefully protecting the and identity of the people.

UNTABA: United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) expressed shock by the sudden demise of T.L. Angami.

In a condolence note, the association stated that late T.L. Angami, who was also a member in the advisory board of UNTABA, had immensely contributed to the causes and purposes of the association through his unwavering presence of mind.

UNTABA described him as a man of integrity, straight forward and that his demise has created a

10th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED LT. PIKEYA MAGH 06/07/1973 – 27/04/2012

1st Death anniversary

Born on 01/07/1933 – Died on 27/04/2021

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Lt. Tsenponthung Lotha

On this day you left for your heavenly abode.

You'll be fondly remembered.

Loving Children, Grand Children, Great Grand Children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It’s been 10 years since you left us, yet your memories still remain embedded in our hearts. We remember your love for us, which was unconditional and always stays afresh in our memories. The legacy of yours will be cherished till we meet again dp-1845/22

Khonoma link road inaugurated

- Loving wife and children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

big void that can never be filled or replaced.

The association conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Rovilatuo Mor (C) with village leaders at the link road inaugural on Tuesday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, APR 26 (NPN): Khonoma Basa Link Road between ‘TerhuoTsiese’ and ‘NEC Road, Dzülekie (Kitsujü)’ was inaugurated by commissioner, Nagaland, Rovilatuo Mor at Kitsujü junction on Tuesday.

In his speech, Mor said Khonomabasa being an offshoot village would become a strong pillar of

welcome address thanked Khonoma village council for paving the way for the newly established village to be recognised as new settlement way back in 2018.

He disclosed that the Khonoma Link Road came into existence with the support from Labour and Employment addl secretary, Kovi Meyase and also generous donations from land owners along the stretch.

Work in progress to clear blocked drainage

DIMAPUR: After the intervention and direction by the advisor of Power department, H. Tovihoto Ayemi, the authorities have taken up necessary steps to clear the blocked drainage near Dimapur Railway Station which has inundated large area.

It may be noted that Xuvihe, Chatteswari, Lower Manipuri, Upper Manipuri, West Yard and Railway Bazaar colonies in Dimapur have been inundated due to blockage of a major drain near Dimapur Railway Station.

Tovihoto, who visited the affected areas last week, instructed the district administration, Dimapur Municipal Coun-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Words are inadequate to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us and supported us physically, financially and in prayers during the prolonged illness and untimely demise of our beloved Late Atoshe P Wotsa on 23/04/2022.

We regret our inability to thank everyone individually but it is our fervent prayer that Almighty bless you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Western Sümi Kükami Hoho 2. Khaghaboto Tokukujo Kükami Küqhakülu 3. STH, Khaghaboto 4. Khaghaboto Area Students' Union 5. Xukiye Ghami B/Church 6. Shozukhu Ghami B/Church 7. L. Hotovi Ghami B/Church 8. Hevishe Ghami B/Church 9. Lukuto Ghami B/Church 10. Phuhoto Ghami B/Church 11. Sunito Ghami B/Church 12. Xekiye Ghami B/Church 13. Zuikhu Ghami B/Church 14. Zukihe Ghami B/Church 15. Khaghaboto Town B/Church 16. United Baptist Church Khaghaboto dp-1854/22

support to its parent village Khonoma.

He urged the upcoming generations to be innovative and explore new ideas and ventures in an ever changing society which would ultimately lead to overall growth at the same time aid in the expansion process from one village to the new.

Khonomabasa chairman, Megosesie in his

cil and railway authorities to clear the clogged drain caused by the recent rain.

As per his instruction, necessary machineries have been deployed to clear the entire stretch of the drain at the earliest possible time.

The advisor said that it will work out a solution to prevent such occurrence in the days to come.

Meanwhile, other relief related initiatives such as free medical camps and fogging have been carried out to prevent possible outbreak of water borne epidemic in the area. Hundreds of residents have also availed free medical checkup.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of

Late Marshal Sema

Born on : 22/01/1964 – Died on : 27/04/2021

Together life was bright and gay A parting seemed so far away you left us a place no one can fill We miss you everyday and always will.

Loving Wife, Children & Family

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Loving wife and children

IN MEMORIAM Shri ChiKhUTA PUrO

May 10, 1952—April 15, 2022 “The Lord gave and the Lord had taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21

A man of integrity and humility A loving nature, a heart of gold The very best the world could hold For unto all he gave his best Selfless and always kind Abounding in patience These are the memories 20.11.1960 – 19.04.2022 Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation for the kindness and support provided to us during the illness and subsequent demise of our beloved Late Rev. N. Sobu Pongen, Mokokchung Village.

We are grateful to all the individuals, churches, relatives, neighbours, friends and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially.

We convey our heartfelt thanks to: 1. Mokokchung Baptist Arogo and the Riongsanger Council Mokokchung Village.

2. Woodland Nursing Home Mokokchung, Dr. Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital Mokokchung, Lenjem Hospital Mokokchung and Zion Hospital Dimapur.

3. Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang, Ongpangkong Arogo Tenzuker Telongjem, Ao Baptist Pastor Fellowship, Mokokchung Senso Laishir Telongjem, Kangtsung Baptist Arogo, Indisen Baptist Arogo, the Ao Churches, Pongen Kidong Mokokchung Village, Fellowships and Associations.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Words are inadequate for all the love we received.

May our good Lord bless you all.

Loving Wife, Son and Daughter mkc-122/22 K Y M C

Born: 18.11.1970 – Died: 22.04.2022 We, the bereaved family members of Late K.LIaNG, G.B, would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all who stood by us physically, materially, financially and in constant prayer support during the prolonged illness and at the time of his demise.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Khiamniungan Baptist Church Kohima, 2. Khiamniungan Baptist Church Tuensang 3. Ekhao Baptist Church 4. Tuensang Sangnyu 5. Tuensang Village Citizen Union 6. Officer’s Hill Colony Kohima 7. Pathso Area G.B’s Union, 8. Noklak District G.B’s Association 9. Doctors & nurses from Kohimas Hospital, Civil Hospital Mokokchung, Poly Clinic Tuensang & C.H.C Noklak.

10. Well wishers We regret our inability to mention each and every one individually, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Forever we will cherish.

A silent thought A quiet prayer For a special person In God’s loving care.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your kindness and sympathy during our loss.

Your words have comforted us, your support have strengthened us, your love have sustained us. We truly appreciate your kind gestures more than words could express and it is our sincere prayers that the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Who holds the key to solution to the Naga political issue?

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WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 27

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Decreasing clouds and hot

37 26

Aizawl

Hot with sunshine

33 19

Guwahati Humid with a sunshine

31 22

Sunny and very warm

33 16

Imphal

Itanagar Overcast with a thunderstorm 29 19 Shillong

A t-storm around in the p.m.

26 17

Kohima

Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

27 16

Dimapur A t-storm around in the a.m.

32 19

Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

28 16

Tuensang A t-storm around in the a.m.

22 13

Mkg Wokha

A thunderstorm in spots

Zunheboto A t-storm around in the a.m.

25 19 25 15

Temjen Imna Along being felicitated by PCAN members on April 25.

DIMAPUR: Minister of Higher Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along has assured to enhance the grant-in-aid to the colleges in the next academic year.

According to a press release by Private College Association of Nagaland (PCAN), joint secretary, Dr. George Keduolhou Angami, the minister made the assurance while interacting with the members of PCAN on April 25 at E-Edge College, Dimapur.

The minister also extended invitation to the PCAN members to join a consultative and brain storming session on the

Concept note of RUSA 3.0 to be held on May 2 in Kohima. He also exhorted the PCAN members that as “we live in Christian environment a little bit of Jesus in our vision will contribute much to our society”.

PCAN president, S.P Francis, Managing Director of Model Christian College, Kohima in his keynote address highlighted the vision of PCAN to make Nagaland the Hub of education. He also reminded the minister to extend helping hand to the private colleges by extending RUSA fund, to facilitate one time infrastructural developments in the colleges and help all the

colleges in Nagaland get NAAC accredited.

The one-day interactive session started with invocation said by Dr. Fr. C.P Anto, Principal of North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Dimapur. The first interactive session was chaired

by Joshua Achumi, vice president (PCAN) and Managing Director of Yemhi College, Dimapur, the second session was compered

by Duvolu Rhakho, Asst.

Professor, C-Edge College and the third session was moderated by Er. Moa Aier, Executive Member (PCAN) and Managing Director of C-Edge College, Dimapur.

Khing inaugurates ‘Myki store’ in Dimapur

R. Khing at the inauguration of ‘Myki store’ in Dimapur on Tuesday. (MP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR APR 26 (NPN): Advisor, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary S e r v i c e s a n d Wo m e n Resource Development (WRD) has advocated for equal opportunities to women in the legislature adding that women should also come forward to become law makers.

Speaking at the inaugural programme of “The

Myki store” on Tuesday at Kuda Village, the advisor lamented that even though women has higher percentile of literacy rate in the state, it still lacked in women lawmakers.

He thereby opined that women should be given equal opportunities and also urged them to come ahead.

He also added that it was the vision of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio

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when he first became the Chief Minister of the state in 2013, was very much oriented towards the betterment of Youths, Women and farmers, adding that Rio worked towards their empowerment.

The advisor further added that women were very much effective agents and ambassadors of change, adding that gone were the days when women were not acknowl-

edged.

Meanwhile, Commissioner and Secretary, WRD, Anenla T. Sato, in her opening remark informed that the brand Myki had experienced great marketing within and outside the state, adding that with little more assistance, the department with its expertise could compete globally.

She however stressed on the need to expand the department in all districts, adding that presently the department had office at Dimapur and Peren, while the office in Kohima took care of the rest of the districts.

Earlier, dedicatory prayer was offered by Dr. Kethoser Kevichusa and vote of thanks by jt director, WRD, V Kavito Zhimomi.

It can be noted that the Myki Store is an initiative of the department of WRD, which deals with indigenous produced products.

The recently inaugurated store is the first in Dimapur and the second in the state with the first store in Kohima.

Neiba unveils LYS anniversary monolith

DIMAPUR: Minister of Planning and Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentar y Affairs, Neiba Kronu on Tuesday unveiled the monolith of Lekromi Youth Society (LYS) 75th year anniversary at Lekromi village, Phek district.

In his speech, Neiba called upon the youth to work hard, adding that youth life was a prime and right time to strive for excellence in every field of life.

He said that job avenues in the government sector have already reached a saturation point and it would be an impossible task for the government to provide jobs to all the youth.

In this, he challenged the youth to venture into the entrepreneurship arena to sustain their livelihood and become business tycoon.

Stating that Pfutsero area is blessed with suitable climatic conditions and fertile soil, he called upon the people to enhance agricultural activities to boost the rural economy.

Kronu said that a time

UCTM conduct 25th convocation DIMAPUR: United College of Theology and Missions (UCTM) held its 25th graduation ceremony on April 22 at Cook Chapel Hall.

In a press release, assistant professor United College of Theology and Missions, Dr.Epovezo Chuzho stated that a total of 16 students completed their training and were awarded certificates.

Guest speaker, executive secretary Chakesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC), Rev. Khrotso M e r o i n h i s a d d r e s s, stressed on ‘importance of leading quality Christian life as theological students’ and urged the students to ‘bring changes by giving Christ to the people’.

Conferring of degrees to students and special awards were presented by principal Rev. Dr.Ashong Serto, academic dean Temsulemla, and board chairman Rev. Dr. N. Tzudir.

Prasant Sagarof M.Div. was awarded “D. Haralu award”, “Student of the year award”, and “Principal’s award for academic excellence” while Khonzani E. Lotha Humtsoe of M.Div. was awarded “Preacher of the year”.

Neiba Kronu with leaders of Lekromi village and youth society after unveiling the 75 years anniversary monolith on Tuesday.

has come for the farming community to take up agriculture on a competitive perspective, adding that the farmers need not to worry about the market now as various channels have been opened to sell their products.

Also stating that Pfutsero area possesses immense potential for the tourism industry, he called upon the people to focus

Health camp in progress in Chukitong.

Pediatrician checks a baby during Health Mela in Dimpaur

DIMAPUR: Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoH&FW) in commemoration of 75th years of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav” has been organising block level health mela across the state.

Sabang ya PHC: A block level health mela at Sabangya Primary Health Centre (PHC) Mokokchung was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh on April 25.

In his speech, the DC said all health-related services, awareness and programmes would be delivered to the public through the mela.

Highlighting the importance of health, Singh said every person should

ership of health facilities would benefit the public.

Chukitong PHC: A block level health mela was organised on April 26 at Chukitong Primary Health Centre wherein Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Wokha, Dr.Tumchobeni stated that the health mela emphasise on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme and providing health services free of cost.

Community Health Officers, Premy Ezung and Chonbeni Kikon gave health talks and demonstration of hand washing techniques to school students from five educational institutions at Chukitong area. Nodal Officer, National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme Wokha, Dr.Akum Jamir

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consider routine health check-up at least once a year. He also advocated the importance of government scheme like AB-PMJAY, which provides free assistance to the needy in selected health services in both private and government hospitals throughout the country.

In a shor t speech, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mokokchung, Dr.R.Chubala Aier said government of India introduced the health mela with the target of improving the health status of the population.

Stating that the efforts were made to bring health services to the doorstep, Dr. Aier urged for community support as collective own-

informed that sputum examination for any suspected TB cases, review of patients with comorbidity and cough symptoms and CBNAT service were carried out by his team during the health mela.

Tuensang: District Health Society (DHS), Tuensang organised a block health mela on April 23 and 24 in Yakor village Shamator and Konya village, Tuensang.

In a press release from NHM, Tuensang DMO Apheang stated that the medical team was led by CMO, Dr. Keveduyi Theyo, accompanied by Epidemiologist (DSU IDSP) Dr. John Shupao, MO PHC Shamator Dr. Mhathung, MO Dental Dr. Kekhruseno, RTT WHO, Dr.T.Mero,

shared greetings.

LYS president Medongulo Mero delivered the presidential address while Lekromi village council chairman Mese Kapfo exhorted the gathering. Vote of thanks was proposed by Weto Kapfo.

The celebration was marked by folk tunes, traditional yelling, warrior dance and community feast.

Novel in Sumi dialect released

I. Nikheto Jimomi releasing the novel on April 25.

D I M A P U R : A n ove l “Aphulomi nu / son of a farmer” written by Kakiye Yehato Swu in Sumi dialect using diacritics was released by Sumi Hoho president, I. Nikheto Jimomi at Sumi Hoho Ki on April 25.

Jimomi while releasing the book lauded the author for his diligence and wished him best for the success of the book. He called on the Sumi frontal organizations to promote the author in their respective areas to encourage the author.

DoH&FW organises block level health mela across the state UNICEF Nokching, ISRN Lirenthung and staff from various health programmes under CMO Tuensang.

At Konya village, altogether 135 patients were treated and a total of 27 HIV screening, 35 Malaria screening, 36 eye care on refractive error (Cataract screening) for above 40 years old and 15 Dental check up were done.

A t Ya k o r v i l l a ge, around 87 patients availed the medical services and medicines were provided free of cost. 16 beneficiaries got vaccinated on Covid -19 vaccination and 19 beneficiaries on Ayushman Bharat E-Card were generated during the camp. IEC materials were also distributed during the camp.

UPHC Burma Camp: The block health mela was also organized at UPHC Burma Camp. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Atokhe while speaking on the occasion, stated that the Health Mela was an ideal opportunity for the public to avail health services at their doorstep. He appreciated the health department for taking pro-active steps to improve health delivery in the district and for their

on tourism promotion related activities.

He asserted that the people have to develop a more welcoming attitude towards the tourists, for which, standard home stay facilities need to be incorporated.

Earlier, Phusachodu village council chairman Vehüpa Rose and Pfutseromi village council chairman Lhiwepelo Ritse

efforts especially during the Covid19 pandemic.

Chief Medical Officer Dimapur, Dr. I. Moatemjen also sensitized the gathering on the various health services and schemes made available in all government health units for the benefit of the public. He urged the communities of Burma Camp to avail the services at the UPHC. C D P O, Re n c h a n o Odyuo highlighted the various schemes and services under the Social Welfare Department during the programme. Social Welfare Department also setup a stall to disseminate information of these schemes and services for the benefit of the public during the health mela.

Besides health checkups, Outreach BIS Drive : issue of Ayushman Health Insurance Card, issue of Digital Health ID, collection of sample test for malaria, TB, and leprosy, vaccination, Interpersonal Communication and counseling, blood testing, screening of smokers through Smokelyzer test, etc were also carried out during the Health Mela. Free medicines and nutrition were also distributed.

The author holds a master’s degree in History and a diploma in Human Rights Education from Pune University. He is currently a committee member of Sumi Literature Board Text book cell (degree).

Kakiye while speaking during the ceremony said that the novel is about how the son of a village struggles for the pursuit of education. He added that the novel is his autobiography and his sole motive was to challenge today’s students through his struggles.

He lauded president, Sumi Hoho for the consistent efforts and chairman Sumi Literature Board for accepting the release of the book.

Chairman Sumi Literature Board, Vihoshe Muru, who also spoke at the programme, lamented that there were very less readers and called on the members present to educate people on the importance of mother tongue.

Earlier, the dedicatory prayer was said by Sumi Hoho vice president, Hokishe Kiba.

Sheep, goats distributed to farmers under NLM

Department officials distributing sheep and goats.

DIMAPUR: Department of AH & Veterinary Services distributed sheep and goats to the farmers under the National Livestock Mission (NLM).

According to DIPR report, the scheme has been launched in a few districts with the objective to introduce rearing of sheep and goat as a low investment but fast remunerative way of farming.

As the meat con-

sumption in the State was very high, the department stated that it will also be an alternative source of meat for the consumers.

The animals were handed to the respective district official by Dr. Nsanthung Ezung, Additional Director &HoD, Directorate of AH & VS, Nagaland in the presence of officials from the Directorate and District CVOs. K Y M C

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PM Modi to visit Assam on April 28

60K beneficiaries selected for SEDP: Mizoram DyCM

AIZAWL, APR 26 (PTI): At least 60,000 beneficiaries have been selected to receive assistance under Mizoram’s flagship programme-SocioEconomic Development Policy (SEDP) for the first phase, Deputy Chief Minister Tawnluia said.

“We have selected beneficiaries and we are planning to provide assistance of Rs 50,000 each to 60,000 families under the SEDP for their economic startup,” Tawnluia said while addressing a political session at the party office here on Monday.

He said that 1,500 families have been selected from each assembly constituency to receive the assistance.

Mizoram has 40 assembly constituencies.

The minister said that the SEDP has been devised to nurture people and bring economic development in the state.

He claimed that the state’s flagship programme has been partly implemented in the form of constructing roads and hiring teachers, among others, since the Mizo National Front (MNF) came to power in the state in 2018.

“Focus is now on the uplift of the general public and the programme will be implemented family oriented,” he said.

Narendra Modi foundation stone of seven new cancer hospitals.

Referring to visit at Diphu, Karbi Anglong in a statement the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that the Prime Minister’s unwavering commitment towards peace and development of the region was exemplified with the recent signing of Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) by Government of India and

Government of Assam with six Karbi militant outfits.

“The MoS has ushered in a new era of peace in the region. Prime Minister’s address at ‘Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ will provide a major boost to the peace initiatives in the entire region,” the PMO said.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of Veterinary College (Diphu), Degree College (West Karbi Anglong) and Agricultural College (Kolonga, West Karbi Anglong).

These projects, worth more than Rs 500 crore, will bring new opportunities for skilling and employment in the region.

During the programme, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for more than 2,950 Amrit Sarovar projects. The state will develop these Amrit Sarovars at a cumulative cost of around Rs 1,150 crore. Assam Cancer Care Foundation, a joint venture

of Government of Assam and Tata Trusts, is executing a project to build South Asia’s largest affordable cancer care network with 17 Cancer care hospitals spread across the state.

Under the Phase 1 of the project, out of 10 hospitals, construction of seven hospitals have been completed while three hospitals are at various level of construction.

Phase 2 of the project will witness construction of seven new cancer hospitals.

The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation seven cancer hospitals completed under phase 1 of the project.

These cancer Hospitals are built at Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Darrang, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, and Jorhat.

Modi will also lay the foundation stone of seven new cancer hospitals at Dhubri, Nalbari, Goalpara, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Tinsukia and Golaghat to be constructed under phase 2 of the project.

Correspondent

SHILLONG, APR 26: The Meghalaya government has imposed a complete ban on inter-state and inter-district movement of pigs from infected areas after African swine fever disease was reported from a village in Ri-Bhoi district.

Principal Secretary of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary department G.H.P Raju said report of the disease has been confirmed in Umshorshor village (epicenter) in Umsning Block, RiBhoi District and designated as the epicentre of African swine fever disease.

He said the department has designated all villages falling under one kilometer radius of the epicentre as infected zone.

Villages falling under the 10km radius surrounding the epicentre of the disease have been designated as surveillance zones, Raju said. Moreover, several restrictions have been placed in these designated villages by the department.

Pradhan inaugurates satellite centre of IIM Shillong in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, APR 26 (PTI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday inaugurated a satellite centre of IIM Shillong at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.

The initiative will help build the capacity of administrative officers of the state, especially in management skills and necessary policy interventions, an official release said.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu was present at the programme. The satellite centre is a result of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Arunachal Pradesh government and the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research & Analysis, IIM Shillong. Speaking from New Delhi, Pradhan congratulated IIM Shillong and the Arunachal Pradesh government and termed the occasion ‘historic’.

It is not a simple inaugural ceremony but a big step towards professionalism in governance and pub-

expressed optimism that IIM Shillong will provide critical managerial interventions to help the state government in implementing its flagship projects as policymakers and administrators will be trained to improve efficiency and leadership skills.

“Through this collaboration, we also expect training and entrepreneurship development programme to promote startup ecosystem in the state. As a think tank to the government of Arunachal Pradesh, I am sure that IIM Shillong will provide quality inputs for a more inclusive sustainable development in the state,” he said.

Meghalaya CM launches ‘Ginger Mission’ Mevani sent to 5 days in police custody in assault case Correspondent SHILLONG, APR 26: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday launched the flagship programme – “Ginger Mission” at Integrated Agriculture Training Centre, Shillong.

The mission aims to double the ginger production in the State to at least 1.5 lakh MT per annum in the next three years from its current production of about 60,000 MT per annum.

Through the mission, the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare will introduce improved and high yielding varieties of ginger like – IISR Mahima, IISR Varada and Nadia (currently being grown widely in the State).

The mission will also benefit 50,000 farmersand the area of production will be increased from 10,000 hectares to 12,500 hectares.

Apart from introducing high yielding and improved varieties of ginger, the mission imparts training to farmers on the Package of Practices (POP) and the latest production technology, collectivization and aggregation, processing of ginger and market linkage.

Chief Minister said that the objective of Ginger Mission was to improve

Conrad K. Sangma the overall earnings of the farmers in the State.

He said that in the past several programmes for farmers welfare were introduced, however, the objective to enhance farmers’ earning was not achieved. “ T h r o u g h G i n ge r Mission and other flagship farmers programmes, the Government has designed a dedicated road map to ensure that farmers’ incomes were doubled,” Sangma stressed.

Noting that the Government has been consistently working for the welfare of the farmers through different interventions, the Chief Minister said, “As Government we have realised that 70 percent of the population in the State are into farming and it is incumbent on us that we introduce initiatives that directly and indirectly enable our farmers to reap its benefit.”

He further informed that through Ginger Mis-

sion, the Government will create logistic hubs and storage spaces and as well as connect the farmers to bigger markets and buyers.

“The Government will ensure that all verticals related to introduction of improved seed varieties, training, production and marketing linkage are taken care of to ensure maximum output,” he added.

Sangma also said that the indigenous variety “Sying Makhir” which is highly medicinal will also be promoted through this programme. “Our local variety of ginger Ing Makhir has medicinal properties and through this mission we will ensure its development and promotion”, he said.

Further, Sangma informed that Rs. 121 cr has been earmarked for the mission for a period of three years and by the end of the mission, the Government is confident that Meghalaya would become the third largest producer of ginger in the country.

It may be noted that the Government would be spending about Rs. 18 Crores in the first year to procure 2,200 MT on quality planting materials and will be distributed freely to about 9000 farmers this year covering about 400 Villages.

About Rs. 6 Crores on package of practices, training to farmers etc.

Assam Congress leaders demanding Mevani’s release taken to police station, released later

Jignesh Mevani has been accused of using criminal force against public servant.

BARPETA, APR 26 (PTI): Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani was remanded to five days in police custody on Tuesday by a court in Assam’s Barpeta district in an assault case filed by a woman police officer.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukul Chetia remanded Mevani to police custody when he was produced in his court in the afternoon.

M eva n i h a s b e e n booked under IPC sections 294 (uttering obscene words in public), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 353 (assaulting a public servant in the execution of duty) and 354 (using criminal force to a woman intending to outrage her modesty).

The alleged incident occurred when she was

escorting the Dalit leader from Guwahati airport to Kokrajhar in a government vehicle on April 21, according to the FIR registered on the same day in Barpeta Road police station.

He was arrested in this case on Monday soon after he was released on bail in another case in Kokrajhar district.

Mevani, an Independent MLA backed by the Congress, was first arrested on April 19 from Palanpur town in Gujarat, and was brought to Kokrajhar for tweeting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

It is alleged that he assaulted the woman officer when she was accompanying him from Guwahati airport to Kokrajhar along with senior police officers.

LCF holds ‘Luangdimai Madimbau’ Dorjee Khandu College to

partner with Hindu college

in the Northeast and other parts of India to discuss the various issues they confront and find ways to overcome the barriers between them.

Distinguished attendees like Dr. Samuel Pamei, MD, K. Elu Ndang, Gen. Secretary, Naga Hoho, Som Kamei (IPS), post master general, NE circle and Dr. Engam Pame (IIS) regional director, Regional Outreach Bureau, ministry of information & broadcasting, Shillong and Yiheule Hegeu, president Luangdimai Theological

Forum delivered speeches.

Gaonburahs AND Secretaries of different villages in Dima Hasao District, Assam and many Civil Society Organisation leaders were also present.

The organiser said it appreciated all delegates as well the district administration, Dima Hasao, Assam for their co-operation and making the event successful.

Around 1,000 delegates attended the conference and various traditional and cultural items were also featured in the conference, the release added.

ITANAGAR, APR 26 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the Vidya Vistar (V2) scheme of New Delhi-based Hindu College, through which it will partner with three colleges in the North East including the Dorjee Khandu Government College at Tawang.

The other two colleges to be included in the partnership programme are North Kamrup College, Guwahati and Nar Bahadur Bhandari College at Tadong in Sikkim.

Attending the launch through the virtual mode from Tawang, Khandu on Monday expressed gratitude to Delhi University and his alma mater Hindu College on behalf of the people of North East and Arunachal Pradesh in particular for accepting to collaborate and partner with the three colleges in the region as mentor under the novel initiative of DU’s Vidya-Vistar, an official communique said.

“The Vidya Vistar initiative of DU will open channels of communication and exchange among academic institutions which has tremendous potential to improve outcomes. The

best part is that colleges like the Hindu College will be mentoring colleges in remote areas,” he observed.

T h e V i d ya V i s t a r scheme is based on the principle of mutual respect, cooperation and sharing between two academic institutions. Khandu expressed optimism that the Dorjee Khandu Government College and the other two colleges – one in Assam and the other in Sikkim - will benefit a lot from the pool of resources.

was registered in a police station in Barpeta district.

Khaleq said that besides him, Congress MLAs Abdur Rahim Ahmed, Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Pradip Sarkar, Indian Youth Congress President Srinivas BV and other party leaders have taken out the procession here demanding immediate release of the Dalit leader and were marching to the Deputy Commissioners office when the police stopped them.

“We were forcefully put inside police vans and taken to Barpeta police station. After some time, we were released,” Khaleq, the Lok Sabha member from Barpeta, told PTI. The released leaders then sat on a dharna demanding release of Mevani. A group of Congress workers was already demonstrating near the Deputy Commissioner’s office on the same demand. Sikdar alleged that the BJP government wants to “destroy democracy and move towards autocracy. They have no regard for the fundamental rights of citizens and freedom of speech”.

AFFIDAVIT (Correction/Rectification of names) Regd. No. 37 Date 03/03/2022 I, Shri. NEILHOULIE ZUMU, S/o Late Khrieliezhü Zumu of Tuophema Village, presently residing at Sepfüzou Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India by birth.

2. That my correct name is Shri. NEILHOULIE ZUMU, However; a) In my Appointment Order No. KCD/EI-52/92-93 and Regularized Order No. CE(H)-161/2002 (PT), my name has been recorded as NEILHOULIE. b) In my Service Book, my name has been recorded as NEILHOULIE ANGAMI. c) In PIMS, my name has been recorded as NEILHOULIE KIRE. 3. That, the above stated name NEILHOULIE ZUMU, NEILHOULIE, NEILHOULIE ANGAMI and NEILHOULIE KIRE represents the same and one person having single identity i.e, myself.

4. That henceforth, I herewith rectified the same and declare that my official name will be NEILHOULIE ZUMU and the same shall be used for all official purposes, future references and correspondences.

5. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on this day 03-03-2022 at Kohima, Nagaland.

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Land Patta notice

This is to inform all the Pattadars/Land Owners under the jurisdiction of seitheke basa Village to come and register your land Patta from the Village Council Authority. The issuance/registration will be done from 28th to 30th April, 2022 at 10.00 A.M at the Village Council Hall (Panchayat Hall).

A new land Patta book for patta and records will be issued to all the rightful Pattadars, therefore all are directed to kindly come and do the needful within the given time without fail.

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

Mhasisalie Chüsi Chairman Village Council Seitheke Basa

Senior Assam Congress leaders who brought out a march demanding release of arrested Independent Mla of Gujarat J i g n e s h M eva n i we r e stopped and taken to a police station here in Barpeta district before being released after some time on Tuesday.

District Superintendent of Police Amitabh Sinha said none was taken into custody and he will give the details later.

Congress MP Abdul Khaleque who was one of the leaders taken to the Barpeta police station alleged that the BJP has no respect for democracy and “is all out to stifle freedom of speech which we cannot allow at any cost. We demand immediate release of Mevani”. After a court in Kokrajhar district on Monday granted bail to Mevani, who is supported by the Congress, in a case over a tweet by him on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was rearrested on charges of “assaulting and outraging” the modesty of a woman police officer on April 21. The new case

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Dignitaries and participants of the Luangdimai Madimbau at Laisong village.

DIMA HASAO, APR 26 (AGENCIES): The Luangdimai Citizens Forum (LCF) organized ‘Luangdimai Madimbau’ (Conference) at Laisong, Dima Hasao Assam from April 21 to 23 under the theme ‘Resonance of Makuiluangdi’.

A press release by the chairman of organizing committee Luangdimai Madimbau, Dr. Poujianlung Gonmei said that the main objective of the conference was to provide space for interaction to the Luangdimai people living

lic delivery, the statement said. “With the expertise of a reputed institution like IIM Shillong, capacity building of administrative officers will pave the way in successful governance, which is the objective of the government,” he said.

Pradhan stated that the centre, in the long run, will become a hub of learning and gaining skills that will eventually turn job seekers into job givers. He assured officials of visiting Arunachal Pradesh soon so that he can sit with Khandu and chalk out a definite roadmap for an ‘Arunachal Pradesh of the 21st century’.

Khandu, in his address,

This is to inform that, Mr. imtiyanger S/0 Late Imotemjen (Longsa) had been expelled from the village on 12th April 2022, due to violation of rules and regulation laid down by the village community.

The Village Council will not take any responsibility relating to any of his crime or misconduct in future days to come.

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(iMnangpOng) Secretary Village Council Japu

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NEW DELHI, APRIL 26 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Assam on April 28.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will address the ‘Peace, Unity and Development Rally’, lay foundation stone of several initiatives in education sector and Amrit Sarovar projects in state, and also dedicate to the nation seven cancer hospitals.

Prime Minister Modi will also address the ‘Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ at Diphu in Karbi Anglong district.

During the programme, he will also lay the foundation stone of various projects in the education sector. Thereafter, Prime Minister will reach Assam Medical college, Dibrugarh and dedicate Dibrugarh Cancer Hospital to the nation.

Later, he will attend a public function at Khanikar ground in Dibrugarh, where he will dedicate six more cancer hospitals to the nation and lay the

Meghalaya bans inter-state movement of pigs

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MHA alerts 4 eastern states on rise in Maoist activities

File photo of Maoist rebels.

KO L K AT A , A P R 2 6 (PTI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday alerted the police of West Bengal and its adjoining three states - Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha - on possible rise in Maoist activities in this region in the next fortnight, an official said.

During a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Eastern Zonal Council held at the state secretariat, senior MHA officials referred to intelligence inputs regarding a possibility of a sudden surge in the activists

of the Maoists and issued an alert for the police of the four states.

“The police of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha have been asked to be on high alert regarding a possible Maoist attack within the next 15 days.

There are central intelligence inputs in this connection during the said period,” a bureaucrat in the state secretariat said.

Some areas of these states were affected by Maoist activities.

Besides senior officials

of the MHA, chief secretaries and home secretaries of the four states were present at the meeting.

Maoist posters recently surfaced in West Bengal’s Jangal Mahal, the adjoining forested region of Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura and Purulia districts. State DGP Manoj Malviya had toured the area and evaluated the security arrangements there.

At the meeting, Bengal Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi gave details of the prevailing security arrangements in the once Maoist stronghold of Jangal Mahal, the official said.

“He (Dwivedi) also expressed the state’s dislike of the Centre withdrawing central armed forces from Jangal Mahal without informing or taking consent of the government,” he said.

Discussions were held on erecting barbed wire fencing along the international borders of the four states, the official said.

Kejriwal’s residence vandalism: Police asks Surya to join probe NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): The Delhi Police has asked Lok Sabha MP Tejasvi Surya to join the investigation in connection with alleged vandalism at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence here, officials said on Tuesday.

According to the officials, Surya has been asked to join the investigation through a written communication. He has assured his cooperation and said that he will join the probe, they said.

Eight people had been arrested from Delhi in connection with the incident, police said. A total of 26 people, including the eight arrested ones, have been interrogated in connection with the incident. They were identified through technical sources, they said.

On March 30, members of the BJP youth wing allegedly vandalised property outside the residence of Kejriwal against his remarks on “The Kashmir File film.

Police had registered a case in connection with the incident against unidentified people. “The case was reg-

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istered under IPC sections 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty) and section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Sagar Singh Kalsi had said.

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to “kill” (Delhi Chief Minister) Kejriwal after its debacle in the Punjab polls.

Ensure no untoward statement: SC to U’Khand on Dharam Sansad

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Uttarakhand chief secretary to place on record that no untoward statement will be made at the ‘Dharam Sansad’ scheduled in Roorkee and warned that it will hold top officials responsible in case of any hate speech being made.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar took note of the assurance given by the Uttarakhand government that authorities are confident that no untoward statement will be made during the event and that all steps as per decisions of this court will be taken.

The bench also told the Uttarakhand government that the chief secretary would be asked to be appear

before it if the state failed to take preventive steps.

“We will hold the chief secretary, home secretary, IG concerned responsible if any untoward situation happens despite your assurance! We are putting it on record,” the bench said.

The apex court voiced concern that incidents of hate speeches keep occurring in the country despite the apex court guidelines on preventive measures to be taken by government authorities.

“We direct the chief secretary of Uttarakhand to place the above position on record and apprise us about the corrective measures,” the bench also comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and C T Ravikumar said.

At the outset, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioner in the matter relating to the Dharam Sansad at Himach-

CAA a limited, narrowly tailored law for specific reasons: MHA

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) is a limited and narrowly-tailored legislation that seeks to provide a relaxation to specific communities from specified countries with a clear cut-off date, taking a compassionate and ameliorative view, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

The CAA, which was enacted in 2019 but is yet to be implemented, aims to grant citizenship to those members of the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who faced persecution in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The enactment of the law triggered protests, leading to about 100 deaths in various parts of the country.

The protesters claimed that the law violates the Constitution as it aims to grant Indian citizenship on the basis of religion -- barring Muslims.

“The CAA is a limited and narrowly tailored legislation which seeks to provide a relaxation to aforesaid specific communities from the specified countries with a clear cut-off date.

It is a compassionate and ameliorative legislation,” the MHA annual report for 2020-21 said.

It said the CAA does not apply to Indian citi-

zens and therefore, does not in any way take away or abridge their rights.

Further, the present legal process of acquiring Indian citizenship by any foreigner of any category as provided in the Citizenship Act, 1955 is very much operational and the CAA does not amend or alter this legal position in any manner whatsoever, the report pointed out.

Hence, legal migrants of any religion from any country will continue to get Indian citizenship once they fulfil the eligibility conditions provided in the law for registration or naturalisation, it said.

The Constitution has provided special provisions under the Sixth Schedule to grant protection to the tribal and indigenous people of the northeastern region.

The CAA has excluded the areas under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and the areas covered by the Inner Line Permit system under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, the report noted.

“Hence, the CAA does not affect the protection granted by the Constitution to indigenous population of northeastern states,” it said.

The CAA was notified on December 12, 2019 and came into force on January 10, 2020. It aims to facilitate grant of citizenship to migrants belonging to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who had come to India on or before December 31, 2014.

al Pradesh, submitted that “dharam sansads” are being held at every other “This was held in Una, Himachal Pradesh. This is very shocking. I will not even read it publicly,” he said.

The bench told the Himachal Pradesh government that it has to follow the guidelines already in place.

“Are you following them or not, you have to answer. If not, then you have to take corrective measures,” the bench said.

The counsel for Himachal Pradesh told the bench that it has taken preventive measures and also undertaken investigation. He said the state had issued a notice under Section 64 of the Police Act to ensure there is no such issue. “You have to stop activity, and not just investigation. File an affidavit disclosing what steps you

have taken to prevent it and thereafter,” the bench said.

“These incidents don’t happen suddenly. Such events are announced well in advance. The local police has to get into action immediately. You file an affidavit explaining those steps. Did you spring into action immediately or not? the bench said while directing the state home secretary to file an affidavit.

Sibal also told the court that another Dharam Sansad is slated at Roorkee.

The counsel for Uttarakhand told the bench that with regard to preventive measures, there is a difficulty.

“A person says he will hold Dharam Sansad, we don’t know the text of what he will be saying and we cannot anticipate what will be said,” he said.

The bench then said,”If

the speaker is going to be the same, you will have to take immediate action. Don’t make us say something.

There are other ways of preventive action. You know how to do it!”.

The counsel for Uttarakhand said there is a colour which is being addressed to a particular community.

“The particular community that you are trying to protect is also doing this.

We are trying to calm things down so that harmony is maintained,” the counsel said.

The bench expressed anguish over the submission and said this is not the way to address such matters.

“We direct you to do it. We don’t want your assurance. This is not the way you handle matters like this.

If it happens, we will ask the chief secretary to be present,” the bench said.

Hijab ban; SC agrees to consider hearing pleas against K’taka HC verdict

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider listing pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict which had dismissed petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside classroom.

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for one of the petitioners, that the plea needed an urgent hearing. “I will list it. Wait for two days,” the CJI said. Several petitions

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have been filed in the apex court against the Karnataka High Court verdict holding that wearing of hijab is not a part of the essential religious practice which can be protected under Article 25 of the Constitution.

The high court had dismissed the petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government PreUniversity Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom. The prescription of school uniform is only a reasonable restriction, constitutionally permissible which the students cannot object to,

the high court had said. In one of the pleas filed in the top court, the petitioner said the high court has “erred in creating a dichotomy of freedom of religion and freedom of conscience wherein the court has inferred that those who follow a religion cannot have the right to conscience.”

“The high court has failed to note that the right to wear hijab comes under the ambit of the right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. It is submitted that the freedom of conscience forms a part of the right to privacy,” it said.

Congress, RJD spar over Tejashwi’s ‘focus on over 200 seats’ suggestion NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): The Congress and RJD on Tuesday sparred on social media over Tejashwi Yadav’s suggestion that the grand old party must focus on over 200 seats on which it is in direct fight with the saffron party, while taking a “backseat” in states where regional parties are a formidable force.

Taking exception to Yadav’s remarks, Congress’ national convenor, social media department, Saral Patel, in a sharplyworded tweet in Hindi, said, “Congress doesn’t need your advice, keep your advice to yourself ”.

Congress persons are enough to think what the party should do, he added.

Reacting to Patel’s tweet, RJD’s social media convenor Aakash said, “Yes, that’s right! The Congress is so capable of thinking what it should do that it is fighting war against NOTA in the elections.”

“This arrogance has

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brought it to even less than NOTA,” he said, apparently referring to the Congress’ crushing defeat in the recently-held Bochaha assembly bypoll that was won by the RJD. “Do you have even 1 per cent ability to decide something on Bihar or on this issue or are you sharing knowledge unnecessarily,” the RJD leader asked.

Yadav on Monday had called for firming up of an Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections, suggesting that the Congress must focus on over 200 seats on which it is in direct fight with the saffron party, while taking a

“backseat” in states where regional parties are a formidable force.

Asked if it is high time that an alliance to take on the BJP in 2024 takes shape and whether the Congress should be its main pillar, Yadav told PTI that since 2019 June, he has been saying that the Congress is in direct fight with the BJP on more than 200 seats and must focus on these to ensure that it wins at least 50 per cent of them.

“I have always opined that for a broader and united alliance at the national level, the Congress should be pragmatic and take a backseat in those states where regional parties are a formidable force and have a better chance of winning against the BJP,” he had said.

A widely accommodative platform with a commitment from parties that their politics shall be guided by the ‘preamble’ of the Constitution and nothing else, should be developed, Yadav had said.

Over 100 ex-bureaucrats request PM Modi to end ‘politics of hate’

CBSE class 10, 12 second-term board exams begin

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): The CBSE class 10 and 12 board exams for the second term began on Tuesday across India and abroad after two years of pandemicinduced disruptions.

The first-term exams were conducted in November in a truncated format with multiple-choice questions. The exam duration was one-and-half hours.

On Tuesday, class 12 had exams on entrepreneurship and beauty and wellness while for class 10, exams on six subjects -- Painting, Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa and Thai -- were held.

“The class 10 examination will be conducted for 29 days, concluding on May 24.

The class 12 examination will be held for 51 days and will be over on June 15.

“In class 10, CBSE will conduct examination for 75 subjects and in class 12, 114 subjects. The total subjects for examination conducted by the CBSE would be 189,” a senior board official said.

The official added that while over 21.16 lakh candidates will appear for class 10 board exams at 7,406 centres, 14.54 lakh candidates will appear for class 12 board exams at 6,720 exam centres.

The number of students permitted in each classroom has been capped at 18 and schools have been asked to provide separate rooms to students suffering from COVID-19.

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Shivshankar Menon

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): Over 100 former civil servants have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a hope that he will call for an end to what they termed as “politics of hate” allegedly practised “assiduously” by governments under BJP’s control.

In an open letter, they said “we are witnessing a frenzy of hate filled destruction in the country where at the sacrificial altar are not just Muslims and members of the other minority communities but the Constitution itself ”.

Former Lt Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung, former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon, ex-foreign secretary Sujatha Singh, former home secretary G K Pillai and former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s principal secretary T K A Nair are among the 108 signatories to the letter.

As former civil servants, it is not normally our want to express ourselves in such extreme terms, but the

relentless pace at which the constitutional edifice created by our founding fathers is being destroyed compels us to speak out and express our anger and anguish, the letter said.

The escalation of hate violence against the minority communities, particularly Muslims, in the last few years and months across several states - Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, all states in which the BJP is in power, barring Delhi (where the union government controls the police) - has acquired a frightening new dimension, it said.

The former bureaucrats said they believe that the threat is unprecedented and at stake is not just constitutional morality and conduct; it is that the unique syncretic social fabric, “which is our greatest civilizational inheritance and which our Constitution is so meticulously designed to conserve, is likely to be torn apart”.

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t is time that the world seriously consider investigation into horrific accounts of mass killings, torture, mass rapes of women and girls by Russian soldiers during the current two-month long invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian atrocities including genocide in Ukraine were ordered by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin whose ambition of being the next great Russian ruler has led him to unleash the might of his military to invade an independent nation. He is the man solely responsible for war crimes in Ukraine where several thousand civilians have been killed by constant Russian bombardment and use of banned weapons. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted that there could be more gruesome discoveries ahead in the wake of the Russian troop withdrawal from the north of the country.

There is mounting evidence of civilian killings, rape and torture. These have been confirmed by photographic evidence of the Bucha Massacre – one of many sites of documented war crimes against Ukrainian civilians.

The civilians of Bucha faced among the most brutal act by the Russian invaders which has shocked many in the West. As the Russian invaders were forced to withdraw from Bucha after several weeks of occupying this small town in the Kyiv region, the graphic images of mass graves, of tortured and mutilated bodies, of executed people with their hands bound behind their backs, of streets covered with the corpses of unlucky passers-by, have fuelled international outrage about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin called the Bucha Massacre a “blatant provocation by Ukrainian radicals,” a “staged performance” and a “fake attack aimed at undermining Moscow.” Russia’s Strategic Culture Foundation think tank went to far as to say that the perpetrators were actually Ukrainians who killed the civilians after the Russian troops had withdrawn from Bucha.These false claims were refuted by eyewitnesses who managed to survive the massacre, and by open-source satellite images that showed the corpses lying there while the town had been still occupied by the Russians. As the war in Ukraine grinds on, a growing number of world leaders have stated that Russia’s actions amount to war crimes. President Joe Biden has now described the war as “genocide.”Genocide is defined in international law as the deliberate killing of people from a particular national, ethnic, racial or religious group, with the intention of destroying the group - whether entirely or in part. As such, genocide is a specific war crime that is bigger than the illegal killing of civilians. The law requires proof of the intent to destroy the group. Investigators from UNHRC have been interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to determine who is responsible for the killing of civilians in Bucha, Mariupol and other occupied cities – a process that could take a year or longer. So far, the findings backed with discovery of dead bodies buried in mass graves strongly indicate a pattern of torture, rape and murder of civilians by Russian forces. The world body especially the UN is governed by the general assembly –UNGA- where the US, Russia, UK and China have the power to veto Security Council resolutions, enshrined in the UN Charter – a right accorded to them because of their key roles in establishing the United Nations. As per its power, Russia has continuously vetoed the UN resolutions on Ukraine. It is time that veto powers are done away with if nations are to live as equals that the UN is supposed to enshrine.

DailyDevotion The Supreme Climb

Take now your son…and offer him…as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you. — Genesis 22:2 A person’s character determines how he interprets God’s will (see Psalm 18:25-26). Abraham interpreted God’s command to mean that he had to kill his son, and he could only leave this traditional belief behind through the pain of a tremendous ordeal. God could purify his faith in no other way. If we obey what God says according to our sincere belief, God will break us from those traditional beliefs that misrepresent Him. There are many such beliefs which must be removed– for example, that God removes a child because his mother loves him too much. That is the devil’s lie and a travesty on the true nature of God! If the devil can hinder us from taking the supreme climb and getting rid of our wrong traditional beliefs about God, he will do so. But if we will stay true to God, God will take us through an ordeal that will serve to bring us into a better knowledge of Himself.

The great lesson to be learned from Abraham’s faith in God is that he was prepared to do anything for God. He was there to obey God, no matter what contrary belief of his might be violated by his obedience. Abraham was not devoted to his own convictions or else he would have slain Isaac and said that the voice of the angel was actually the voice of the devil. That is the attitude of a fanatic.

If you will remain true to God, God will lead you directly through every barrier and right into the inner chamber of the knowledge of Himself. But you must always be willing to come to the point of giving up your own convictions and traditional beliefs. Don’t ask God to test you. Never declare as Peter did that you are willing to do anything, even “to go …both to prison and to death” (Luke 22:33). Abraham did not make any such statement— he simply remained true to God, and God purified his faith.

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“The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.”

~ Frank Sinatra

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022

24th to 30th April is the World Immunization Week

Let us ensure long life for all K A ll of us have taken vaccines against many diseases. In recent times most of us have taken vaccines against COVID 19 and this is one of largest vaccination drives around the world to give vaccines against COVID 19.

Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting individuals against harmful diseases, before one comes into contact with it. It uses one’s body’s natural defenses to build resistance to specific infections and makes your immune system stronger.

Vaccines train our immune system to create antibodies, just as it does when it’s exposed to a disease. However, because vaccines contain only killed or weakened forms of germs like viruses or bacteria, they generally do not cause the disease or put us at risk of its complications but there might be exceptions sometimes as we have seen during the recent pandemic .

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is working with countries and partners to improve global vaccination coverage, including through these initiatives adopted by the World Health Assembly in August 2020.

Immunization Agenda 2030 sets an ambitious, overarching global vision and strategy for vaccines and immunization for the decade 2021–2030.

It was co-created with thousands of contributions from countries and organizations around the world. It draws on lessons from the past decade and acknowledges continuing and new challenges posed by infectious diseases (e.g. Ebola, COVID-19).

The strategy has been de-

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signed to respond to the interests of every country and intends to inspire and align the activities of community, national, regional and global stakeholders towards achieving a world where everyone, everywhere fully benefits from vaccines for good health and well-being. In 2020, the World Health Assembly adopted the global strategy towards eliminating cervical cancer. In this strategy, the first of the 3 pillars requires the introduction of the HPV vaccine in all countries and has set a target of reaching 90% coverage.

To generate awareness World Immunization Week (WIW) is observed around the world from 24 April to 30 April . Celebrated in the last week of April, WIW aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. The ultimate goal of WIW is for more people – and their communities – to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

WHO works with countries across the globe to raise awareness of the value of vaccines and immunization and ensures that governments obtain the necessary guidance and technical support to implement high-quality immunization programmes. The ultimate goal of World Immunization Week is for more people – and their communities – to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. This year’s focus is on ‘long life for all’.

As everyone deserves a chance at a fulfilling life so a long life is an ambition where one is free to pursue happiness.

We are aware that vaccines have been indiscriminately sav-

ing lives since 1796. The first Smallpox immunization was a fight back against disease and it gave everyone a chance. From the practice of “ variolation ” in the 15th century to today’s mRNA vaccines, immunization has a long history.

Immunization is a global health and development success story, saving millions of lives every year. We now have vaccines to prevent more than 20 life-threatening diseases, helping people of all ages live longer, healthier lives. Immunization currently prevents 3.5-5 million deaths every year from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles.

Immunization is a key component of primary health care and an indisputable human right. It’s also one of the best health investments money can buy. Being vaccinated does not mean that we can throw caution to the wind and put ourselves and others at risk, particularly because research is still ongoing into how much vaccines protect not only against disease but also against infection and transmission.

Living long means we have to fight diseases. The recent pandemic has taught us that in spite of much progress in science and technology we cannot resist certain diseases or viruses but by taking all healthy precautions and vaccines we can fight the disease and live long and happy lives. Let us all ensure that we live longer and the government also gives more priority to health so that every citizen gets benefits and stays long and happy.

Ranjan K Baruah (With direct inputs from WHO publication and feedback may be send to bkranjan@gmail.com)

Indo-UK ties on a new track?

n Persian there is an old proverb: “Amad’an, nashist’am, ghuft’am, barkhas’tam’”, meaning “they came, they sat, they talked and then dispersed”. It actually means to say that nothing substantial was achieved by the visit or the talks. The same could be said about UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s recent visit to India, after his two previous trips scheduled last year were cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic.

BoJo in India The diplomacy nowadays, thrives on optics. On this count the BoJo visit clicked all the boxes, but was also marred by angry reactions on the social media on photos showing him in the driver’s seat at a JCB bulldozer.

Perhaps his advisers were unable to connect the continuing controversy over bulldozers being used by the establishment against the minorities across India, or his close connections with the owner of the JCB, Anthony Bamford, an old Conservative Party donor and supporter, overweighed the local sensibilities.

The Gujarat leg of his visit, a carbon copy of his Home Secretary Priti Patel’s 2015 trip to the state, was in essence aimed at garnering the support of the Gujarati electorate back home, keeping an eye on his uncertain political future.

In Gujarat he also met Gautam Adani at his company’s head quarters. BoJo described the feeling of being in Ahmedabad similar to as those of Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan, two Indian icons used for boosting his own public image and trying to resonate or connect with the Indian audiences.

In New Delhi, he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “khaas dost” and continuously as Narendra during his speech at Hyderabad House. But no more “khaas” treatment to the Indian demands of a relaxed visa regime and post study work for the Indian students, an indication towards which was given in Ahmedabad, but not granted finally.

Bilateral Cooperation His main focus remained the FTA between the two countries, as he expected to take back home something substantial in economic terms, particularly after his failed Brexit strategy. He urged the negotiators on both sides to hasten the pace of negotiations so as to have a final document ready for signing by Diwali in October. Certainly an over ambitious demand for an agreement, which has been under negotiations for more than last ten years.

Though the Indian side stated that it would demonstrate the same speed and urgency that it did in concluding recent FTAs with the UAE and Australia in recent months, yet nothing can’t be said for sure about an Indo-UK FTA, as there are many thorny issues on both sides.

British trade with India, the world’s second-most populous country with nearly 1.3 billion people, was worth 23 billion pounds ($29.93 billion) in 2019, much lower than the UK’s trade with some much smaller economies such as Ireland and India’s trade with smaller countries like Belgium which stands at 18 billion pounds.

Russian-Ukraine War In addition, though not expressed overtly

by the British side and neither by BoJo, the Russia-Ukraine war had an ominous shadow over the visit. Though his foreign secretary was very firmly told by New Delhi just 22 days before his visit that India is not going to change stand on its ties with Russia, BoJo thought he might be able to convince New Delhi to do so. However, predicting the Indian response he had set the tone for this when even before meeting Modi he had said that he understands India’s historic ties with Russia, but still chose to lecture New Delhi on its relationship with ‘autocratic’ states, though this time also New Delhi politely stood its ground. The manner in which the visit was seen by both sides, was remarkable by the manner in which the two prime ministers delivered their speeches at Hyderabad House. While BoJo avoided mentioning Russia, Modi reaffirmed the ties with Russia.

India-focussed issues Though the British side is referring to a host of agreements signed in different sectors, and BoJo’s statements on counter-terrorism task force being constituted and against the Indian economic fugitives currently at home in the UK, everyone is certain that they are just mere words, nothing substantial. His announcement of One billion pounds trade deals and creating 11,000 jobs is just peanuts for India.

Both sides also agreed to deepen bilateral defence and security cooperation. India welcomed Britain’s Indo-Pacific tilt and joining the Indo-Pacific Economic Initiative; on its part Britain announced the decision to ease the transfer of defence equipment and technology for India and also for developing an advanced jet fighter. But overall, nothing concrete was inked down by both the sides and the technology transfer could be viewed as just a gimmick to wean India away from Russia.

Overall, the two sides showed commitment to joint research, development and production of advanced weapons and related technologies. The two Prime Ministers also issued a statement on strengthening partnership in cyber-security domain, and plans to boost cooperation on mitigating climate change and promoting clean energy. But these agreements should be seen as just part of a normal bureaucratic visit.

The visit seems to be a hastily stitched plan, with no long-term goals and no narrative setting, and was unable to achieve anything bilaterally. In the end BoJo was unable to get anything substantial from India and his political troubles back home persists. The coming days will show how he’ll be able to deal with them and survive as even his closest Asian origin lieutenants like Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel, who were predicted to take over from him, are facing politically damaging controversies of their own.

Asad Mirza (Asad Mirza is a political commentator based in New Delhi.

The views expressed are personal)

Fuel Adulteration:

udos to RPP for exposing the racket of fuel adulteration for the second time within 7 years period. The local papers splashed the story of the detection of the continuous business of adulteration of fuel: Petrol & Diesel in Nagaland in its front pages on 22.4.2022. In 2016, the ACAUT exposed the racket of fuel adulteration after which the Govt. of Nagaland intervened. Since then the public had a sigh of relief believing that Nagaland Govt. had taken all necessary and adequate preventive measures against any such recurrence in Nagaland.

On the contrary, though the present case is yet to be investigated and therefore it is early to draw conclusions, still the RPP’s detection and the second exposure of the fuel adulteration in Dimapur, Nagaland implies that the very racket was not banned, rather the Govt. of Nagaland allowed it to continue till date.

The obvious reasons are that without the indulgence of the Food and Civil Supplies Department (F&CSD), Govt. of Nagaland, how could the adulterators normally get such substantial amount of Kerosene oil to feed their illicit factory of adulteration. When the F&CSD, Nagaland being the obvious feeder to the adulteration unit in Dimapur town, how could the State Govt. claim ignorance of such existence? Secondly, had the Govt. of Nagaland not been complacent in the first case of 2016, the racket would had been rooted out from Nagaland. Thirdly, how the Police intelligentsia failed to detect it till a political party caught it? What type of administration we have today that nurtures the kind of illicit business that harms the gullible public? Fourthly, how could the RPP’s detection could surprise the concerned colony authority since such business is obviously a regular daily activity than periodical business?

In the light of above, how

can the Govt. of Nagaland assert that it cannot be the keeper of everybody’s kitchen. Rebuking the public that it is the bounden duty of the general public to report such illegal activity to Govt. for necessary action is more of arrogance.

Such reprimand is befitting the pre-detection of the case but not post detection.

Preventing any anti-people activity is the primary duty of the State Govt. and not of the gullible public. As much as the UDA Govt. craves for accolades it cannot discard any discredit. Though the violation of the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Law (NLTPL) remains rampant, none bothers to report it to the concerned authorities knowing that the very business has been there in connivance with the State Govt. agencies, the public may feel it is the same with the fuel adulteration.

As per the recent exposure, one Ashok who was named in the case of fuel adulteration in 2016 is once again found to be the wanted implies that the named culprit perhaps remains to be the blue eye boy of the powers that be in Nagaland.

Had the State Govt. been honest in erasing such illegal business from Nagaland, the culprit like Ashok would not have dared to continue with the same racket. However, as of the present exposure, it is most likely that the F&CSD is possibly the major provider of Kerosene oil from the allotted State quota to the adulteration unit, how such business could be stopped?

The grey area is now exposed.

The business of the fuel adulteration was caught red handed by RPP members. Hence, there can be no ground to deny it. Now the ball is being kicked to the court of the State Govt. Therefore, it is now up to the Govt. of Nagaland as to whether the fuel adulteration issue is also left in the lurch like it treated the NLTPL. Z. Lohe

NBCC calls for 12 hours fasting and prayer

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he Nagaland Baptist Church Council calls for 12 hours of prayer and fasting on April 30, Saturday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. It calls for its constituent churches and members to humble themselves before God and to seek His face on behalf of our people. May we use this day to lament our distress and unworthiness before the Lord, confess our sins, repent and commit ourselves afresh to the service of the Lord our God. Please join with believers across the State in asking God to open minds and hearts, to have mercy upon our people, and for His guidance, wisdom and provision regarding the whole context and our response as Christians.

1. Prayer for the unity of the Body of Christ and the leadership of the church.

2. Prayer for the head of our government, the leaders and the policies which will honor God and bring peace and create confidence in the mind of the people.

3. Pray for the different political parties in the State for unity of purpose.

4. Pray for the protracted Naga political issue and the leadership.

5. Pray for the leadership of Tribal Hohos, Civil Societies and student organizations.

6. Pray for the up-coming Election in 2023 and the Clean Election Movement.

7. Pray for our missionaries who have gone out of their comfort zone as our representative.

8. Pray for the persecuted church and the Christian minority who are often marginalized.

9. Pray for our school going chil-

dren whose lives have been interrupted for the last two years and are now getting back to normal.

10. Pray for the teachers that they will be sincere in nurturing our children for their future.

11. Pray for our young people.

12. Pray for the SESQUICENTENNIAL (150 years of Christianity) celebration in Nagaland this year.

13. Prayer for the Association leadership, local church leadership and village leadership.

14. Pray for our farmers as they are in the season of sowing and plantation.

15. Pray for the healing of our State.

16. Pray for world peace.

17. Pray for Russia and Ukraine.

Pray for the suffering especially children and women. Pray that peace will be established soon in the region.

18. Pray that God will be merciful and bring revival in our churches.

You may add more prayer points and churches can arrange the logistics on how to carry out the fasting and prayer day. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).

May we use this 12 hours of fasting and prayer to intercede for each other, for our land, our leaders and our people. The NBCC requests everyone to honor this day so that God will listen to our plea and will rain His blessings to our land.

Rev. Dr.Zelhou Keyho

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Sir,

Expedite ongoing Indo-Naga talks to bring progress

Recently came back from the capital New Delhi after residing there for more than a year.I was so glad to see many of our own people working at private sector companies especially from the North east region and made me feel homely & comfortable. Multitudes of people residing together at the same locality selling all the foods and beverages which we get back at our home states.

However it also compelled me to examine the current sorry state of affairs of our North-eastern states especially Nagaland. It is not an utopian goal for us to have the same private firms and MNCs to be investing at our State ,providing massive employment opportunities and salvage us from the craze of government jobs and unemployment. For that to become a reality all the concerned Political Groups and stakeholders should expedite the ongoing political talks and assure various start-ups and big business firms that it is safe to invest in our state. With the human resource which we have we can be at par with any states in India.

Keyisogong Herie, Stadium Colony Jalukie Town

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Sedition FIR: Rana couple’s stay in jail to continue; bail plea hearing on Apr 29

Ukraine crisis could be ‘wakeup’ call to look at Asia, says EAM

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday countered criticism of India’s position on Ukraine, saying the Western powers have been oblivious to the pressing challenges facing Asia including last year’s events in Afghanistan and the continuous pressure on the rules-based order in the region.

In an interactive session at the Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar said the crisis in Ukraine could be a “wake-up call” for Europe to also look at what has been happening in Asia, saying it has not been an “easy part” of the world for the last 10 years. To a specific question by Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt on the situation in Ukraine, Jaishankar said India has been pressing for an urgent cessation of fighting and a return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue.

“I think where the conflict in Ukraine is concerned, we have a very clear position that has been articulated. A position which emphasises the urgent cessation of fight-

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his Norwegian counterpart Anniken Huitfeldt during a meeting, in Delhi. (PTI)

ing, which urges a return to diplomacy and dialogue which stresses the need for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states,” he said.

“You spoke about Ukraine. I remember, less than a year ago, what happened in Afghanistan where an entire civil society was thrown under the bus by the

world,” he said.

“I would say quite honestly, all of us would like to find the right balance of our beliefs and interests, of our experience, and that is what all really try to do. It looks different from different parts of the world. The priorities are different and that’s quite natural,” he added.

The minister was re-

Suspended Jakhar wishes Cong ‘good luck’ CHANDIGARH, APR 26 (PTI): Shortly after the Congress disciplinary panel recommended his two-year suspension on Tuesday, former Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar wished his party “good luck” while refusing to reveal his own plans.

“I wish the Congress good luck,” Jakhar said when reporters sought his reaction to the disciplinary committee’s recommendation. He refused to comment when asked what would be his next step. The committee, which met Tuesday morning in Delhi, gave its recommendations to party president Sonia Gandhi, who will take the necessary action. Ahead of the panel’s meeting, Jakhar had said those who still have a conscience will be punished.

“Aaj, sar kalam honge unke jinme abhi zameer baaki hai. (Today, those with a conscience will be

Sunil Jakhar beheaded). (My apologies to Javed Akhtar Saheb),” the former MP said in a tweet earlier in the day.

The party disciplinary committee had on April 11 given a show-cause notice to Jakhar for alleged anti-party activities and sought a reply within a week. But he chose not to reply. Jakhar had criticised former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and termed him a liability for the party after the Congress lost the Punjab Assembly polls to the Aam Aadmi Party. Some party

leaders, including former minister Raj Kumar Verka, had also demanded action against Jakhar, accusing him of using objectionable language against Channi and the Scheduled Caste community during a TV interview.

But Jakhar had rejected the charge, saying his remarks were twisted out of context. He had also expressed regret if anybody was hurt by his comments.

He had earlier created a flutter claiming that 42 MLAs wanted him to be the chief minister and only two backed Channi after the unceremonious exit of Amarinder Singh last year.

He was among the frontrunners for the CM’s post after Amarinder Singh was unseated by the party.

Earlier, Jakhar was replaced by Navjot Singh Sidhu as the Punjab Congress president.

sponding to a series of questions from his counterparts from Norway and Luxembourg as well as by former Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt on the Ukraine crisis. “Quite candidly, we have been hearing for the last two months a lot of arguments from Europe saying things are happening in Europe and Asia should worry about it because this could happen in Asia,” Jaishankar said.

“Things have been happening in Asia for the last 10 years. Europe may not have looked at it. So this could be a wake-up call for Europe, not just in Europe, it could be a wake-up call for Europe to also look at Asia,” he said. The external affairs minister said it is not that problems are going to happen and that the problems have been happening in Asia.

“This is not been an easy part of the world for the last decade and this is a part of the world where boundaries have not been settled, where terrorism is still practiced often sponsored by states,” he said.

‘No change in govt stand on flag, constitution’, Govt tells NSCN (I-M) GUWAHATI, APR 26 (AGENCIES): Centre’s representative for Naga talks, A.K. Mishra, has conveyed to the NSCN (I-M) that there will be no change in the government’s stand on the group’s demand for a separate flag and constitution for Nagaland, reports the ThePrint.

According to sources, Mishra, during a nearly weeklong visit to Dimapur, held five rounds of informal and formal talks with NSCN (I-M) general secretary Th. Muivah.

“There has been no change in the government’s stand on the flag or the constitution. The groups were conveyed that they can have a separate flag for cultural activities, but not otherwise,” a source in the Home ministry told ThePrint.

NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser, M. Daniel Lotha, told ThePrint meanwhile, that “During the talks on 23 April, he (A.K. Mishra) reassured the final solution would be as per the Framework Agree-ment.”

Talking on the issue of the group’s stand on the flag and constitution, Lotha told ThePrint Mon-day that “the Framework Agreement will be used to decide the point”.

Another NSCN leader who didn’t wish to be named also said that before A.K. Mishra left for Delhi, Muivah had repeatedly said: “Without taking into account our historical and political rights there cannot be any solution”.

NPP flags poor civic amenities Asking who was to be blamed for the mess, NPP also wanted to know what was happening to all the toll taxes being collected by DMC for maintenance of roads.

Also raising the issue of Foothill road that was yet to materialise, NPP asked the government to prioritize completion of the road to solve the problem of travellers having to cross the adjoining Assam. As a people centric party, NPP

assured that it would remain committed to voice concerns of common people and their legitimate rights.

However, as it alone could not bring about any drastic change without the support of common people and other organisations, the party called upon all rightthinking citizens, including civil society organisations, student bodies, churches and others, to come together and fight for the rights of the people.

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that even water supply provided to colonies or wards could not be seen for decades now. NPP expressed surprise that a cosmopolitan city like Dimapur did not even have the basic amenity of clean drinking water supplied to every household, which it termed as unfortunate.

Noting that, being in the foothills, Dimapur did not even require water pumps to draw or distribute abundant water from mountainous rivers, the party regretted that despite that, water was still not being supplied, which showed the total callousness of authorities.

Mentioning that the hill districts faced acute shortage of drinking water, especially during the dry months, the party asked the government to seriously look into the matter and bring about equitable distribution of clean drinking water for every household without any bias.

Further, NPP lamented that though the issue of deplorable condition of roads had been raised by it on several occasion, there was very little improvement, except for the National Highway passing through Dimapur and Kohima. Most other roads, including State Highways, especially in farflung and interior areas, were still in a deplorable condition since decades.

Even in Dimapur, which was the gateway of Nagaland and Manipur, NPP said most roads were lying neglected for many years without any signs of improvement.

under Indian Penal Code Section 153(A), for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups. At the time of their remand, the police informed the magistrate court that they had added the charge of sedition, under IPC Section 124A, against the couple in the first FIR. Their bail plea said the call to recite the Hanuman Chalisa outside ‘Matoshree’ was not a calculated move to promote feelings of enmity or hatred and the charge under section 153(A) cannot be sustained.

There was no intention on part of the applicants to instigate or create hatred by offering Hanuman Chalisa near ‘Matoshree’, the couple said in their plea.

It is submitted that by no stretch of imagination can the acts of the applicants be stated to constitute the offence of sedition, the plea said.

Further, the Mumbai police had issued notice under section 149 of the CrPC and the applicant (Navneet Rana) had complied with the police’s direction and not stepped out of her residence, it added.

Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana.

MUMBAI, APR 26 (PTI): Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana will continue to be in jail till a sessions court in Mumbai hears their application for bail on April 29.

On Tuesday, the court asked the Mumbai police to file on April 29 their reply to the jailed couple’s bail plea.

The couple had on Monday moved the court seeking bail in an FIR registered by the Mumbai police against them on charges of sedition and promoting enmity, after they gave a call to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s private residence ‘Matoshree’ in suburban Bandra.

When the matter came

up for hearing in the court on Tuesday, the police said they want to respond with an affidavit to the bail plea.

The court accepted this and posted the matter for further hearing on April 29.

The politician couple was arrested by the Mumbai police on Saturday.

While Navneet Rana was sent to the Byculla women’s jail here, her husband Ravi Rana was shifted to the Taloja jail in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.

Ranas’ advocate Rizwan Merchant on Monday said the couple decided to withdraw their bail plea pending before the Bandra magistrate court that had remanded them to 14-day judicial custody on Sunday.

Merchant had said the suburban Khar police initially booked the Ranas

Kumar Vishwas moves high court, seeks quashing of Punjab police FIR against him CHANDIGARH, APR 26 (PTI): Former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas on Tuesday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court, seeking quashing of an FIR lodged against him in Punjab over his “inflammatory statements” against Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

In the petition, Vishwas, also a poet, submitted that the case registered against him by the Rupnagar police was a “sheer abuse of the process of law and politically motivated”.

“The manner in which the investigating agency is proceeding, it is apparent that it investigating agency is trying to curtail the liberty of the petitioner by adopting a procedure unknown to law,” Kumar said in his petition filed through his counsel Mayank Aggarwal

and Himanshu Gupta. It was further submitted that the registration of the FIR against Kumar is “absolutely illegal, arbitrary and unjust and it is nothing but a means to wreak vengeance through politically motivated criminal investigation by using the state machinery for oblique motive of political gain”.

The petition is yet to be listed for hearing.

The petitioner stated the lodging of the FIR reveals an “apparent malafide intention and the abuse of the process of law”. The case has been registered at an “alien jurisdiction at Rupnagar Police Station which has nothing but an oblique motive to settle political scores as the alleged statements/interviews were given in Mumbai”, he said.

The case was lodged

against Vishwas in Rupnagar town’s Sadar police station on April 12. The former AAP leader ahead of the assembly elections had accused Kejriwal of supporting separatists.

The Punjab police on April 20 had visited Vishwas’s home in Ghaziabad and summoned him for questioning. Vishwas was booked following a complaint in which it was alleged that he gave “inf lammator y statements” against Kejriwal on news channels and social media platforms, alleging K e j r i w a l ’s l i n k s w i t h separatist elements.

The complainant had claimed that when he was roaming in villages along with AAP supporters for the redress of people’s grievances, some unknown masked men stopped them and called them Khalistani.

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(From p-1) It asked the State government why it was not utilising the funds for mitigating the woes of the people, especially the citizens of Dimapur, who were the worst hit due to flooding and inundation.

According to NPP, provision of clean drinking water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was another area that required immediate attention of the State government. Aiming to improve the lives of rural people by providing safe drinking water to every rural home through household tap connection, the Mission was a flagship programme of the Central government of India to provide functional household tap connection (FHTC) to ever y r ural household of the country by 2024, the statement mentioned.

Quoting a statement by Ministry of Jal Shakti, NPP claimed that Nagaland was allocated Rs 114.09 crore, out of which Rs 28.52 crore had been released, in 2021 under JJM. Further, under 15th Finance Commission Grants to rural local bodies, Nagaland was allocated Rs 125 crore in 2020-21, 50% of which was mandatorily to be utilised on drinking water supply and sanitation activities. The party wanted to know from the State government whether all the funds had been fully and honestly utilised and, if yes, then why water supply connections in the districts could not be seen. It alleged

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): Pakistan-sponsored terrorism forced 64,827 Kashmiri Pandit families to leave the Kashmir valley in the early 1990s and settle in Jammu, Delhi, and some other parts of the country, government has said.

According to the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for 2020-21, as many as 14,091 civilians and 5,356 security force personnel lost their lives to militancy in Jammu and Kashmir between the 1990s, when militancy first reared its head in the valley, and 2020. Besides Kashmiri Pandits, militancy forced some Sikh and Muslim families too to migrate from Kashmir Valley to Jammu, Delhi, and other parts of the country, it said. Nearly 1,054 families from the hilly areas of Jammu migrated to Jammu plains, it said.

As per the records of registration available with the Relief and Migrant Commissioner, J&K, at present 43,618 registered Kashmiri migrant families are settled in Jammu, 19,338 families are settled in Delhi and NCR, and 1,995 families in a few other states and the UTs in the country, the report said.

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FM invites investors in India

NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Silicon Valley invited investors to be part of t h e c o u n t r y ’s g r ow t h story while pitching for collaboration with the US in financial services and emerging technologies.

Speaking at a round table hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-India Business Council (USIBC), she said financial technology (fintech) represents a unique opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth.

“With a g rowth forecast of almost 8 per cent in FY 2023, India is likely to remain the world’s fastest growing major economy over the next few years, driven by the continued expansion of its technology and start-up ecosystems,” Sitharaman told a group of eminent corporate executives in the Silicon Valley.

“The US-India collaboration in financial

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ser vices and emerging technologies will support increased investment and innovation, and fintech represents a unique opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth,” said the finance minister as she invited leading investors to become part of the India growth story.

Moderated by Atul Keshap, president, USIBC, the executive gathering was also joined by Dr V Ananth Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, Gover nment of India; Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Indian Ambassador to the United States; Rajat Mishra, A d d i t i o n a l S e c r e t a r y, Department of Economic A f f a i r s, M i n i s t r y o f Finance; and Nilesh Shah, chairman, CII National Committee on Financial Markets.

“There is a fintech revolution happening in India. As a country that runs the largest financial inclusion programme in the world to the country that has highest fintech adoption rate globally to the

highest number of real time online transactions globally, India has a lot to offer to the world,” said Sandhu.

“The financial sector in India has recently seen PM-guided and FM-led reforms. We hope that the US venture capitalists, endowment funds and asset management companies look at India to start their new journey or scale up existing operations and partner and grow,” he said.

Ke s h a p s a i d t h e discussion reinforced that innovation around fintech will be a critical to reach USD500 billion in annual trade between the US and India.

“Global leaders in these fields from the USIBC and the CII member companies shared an ambitious vision for how fintech can power a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. I stand in strong support of what business leaders, VC’s, and institutional investors are doing to make that vision possible,” he said.

“A s a h o t b e d o f innovation with a vibrant

start-up ecosystem, India is full of opportunities for investors. India is home to one of the fastest growing fintech markets in the world, with transaction values estimated to grow at a CAGR of 20 per cent to reach USD138 billion by 2023,” said Shah.

“Under Finance Minister Sitharaman’s l e a d e r s h i p, I n d i a h a s continued its accelerated growth despite the external shocks of COVID-19 and global conflicts, and the round table attendees looking to invest in India’s expanding fintech market hold high expectations for its continued success,” he said.

Among the businesses and funds that attended the event were Blackstone, Brevet Capital, Citi, Nova Credit, Western Digital, Palo Alto Networks, The Regents of the University of California, Lightspeed House Ventures, Insight Partners, Morgan Stanley, Powerhouse Ventures, B l u m e Ve n t u r e s, B ow Capital and Nasdaq.

Yanthan inaugurates NESFB in Kohima

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KOHIMA, APR 26 (NPN): Advisor of Horticulture & Border Affairs, MhathungYanthan said Naga youths should create their own opportunities by availing the facilities that were been presented to them.

He was speaking as the guest at the inaugural of North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) at High School Junction, here on Tuesday.

He said the opening of NESFB in the State capital was the indication of a growing economy which was a good thing for the people especially the educated unemployed youths who could explore a spectrum of opportunities through such facilities.

Lauding the gradual change in the mindset of the present day youths from a government job centric to that of entrepreneurship, the advisor said the change would further cement the fact that Nagaland was a land of opportunities.

He observed that all

Mhathung Yanthan. (NP)

these opportunities were now possible because of the people’s accessibility to bank facilities.

Yanthan pointed out that while people from other States flock into Nagaland and were able to earn their livelihood, there was no reason why Naga youths would not be able to do the same.

“Our youths will have to emulate those good habits and compete with people from other States. Then only will we be able to stand on our own”, he said.

While availing bank opportunities, Yanthan

said loanees should be trustworthy since banks are business establishments and were not there to give free money.

Once that trust and confidence was built then o n ly b a n k s w i l l c o m e forward with more financial assistances and programs, he added.

Sharing his happiness over the establishment of the new bank, Yanthan said NESFB must have seen the potential and prospect for growth in the State and had therefore come willingly.

He urged the bank to make the process of available finances and loans easier so that people seeking for such schemes would not be discouraged by having to run from pillar to post as was usually witnessed elsewhere.

He further urged the banking sector to help in dissemination of financial literacy to the general population since Nagas were largely ignorant in that field.

At the same time ensure that potential clients make informed financial

decisions and also be aware of financial inclusions, he told the banks.

He said there could be around 20,000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the State which was looked after by the government by giving them seed money to help them kick start their projects.

NESFB zonal head, Chandhan Pathak, while chairing the inaugural said the bank was here to support local entrepreneurs especially in the agriculture, horticulture and farming sectors.

He informed that most of the finances provided by the bank were collateral free.

And Kohima being the second branch in the State, Pathak said so far the bank had been very satisfied with the business it had undertaken since the loan default rate was very low.

He informed that the bank plans to go to every district and set up its branch very soon.

E a r l i e r, N ew L i f e C h u r c h , p a s t o r, R e v Azahto Naga, read scripture passages and invoked God’s blessing on the new venture.

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acknowledged the need for a through change in the wake of the exponential defeats since 2014 – the matter was mentioned even in the report of the special committee.

For 2024, the party is expected to formulate strategy at a three-day ‘Chintan shivir’ conclave in Rajasthan’s Udaipur next month.

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The election strategist was also seen as unpredictable, which added to the discomfort of the Congress old-timers. Those in favour of his entry – Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ambika Soni – apparently failed to carry the day.

Rahul Gandhi, sources said, was reluctant.

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the rest were without headmaster.

He also said that only 46% of school had drinking water facility and 83% without toilet facilities.

PHED executive engineer, CMO Kiphire, Social welfare, Water resources & Road and bridges and district administration, school education also gave power point presentation.

Earlier, on his arrival at helipad ground Kiphire, Munda was accorded guard of honour by DEF Kiphire. He was received by the District Administration, Tribal hohos of Sangtam, Tikhir, Sumi, government Officials, DBs, GBs, BJP workers.

Kishor’s big bang changes did not go down well with many in the party. Kishor’s p l a n s f o r t h e p a r t y ’s rejuvenation apparently included a leadership revamp, under which all but mass leaders would be sidelined. That would include most leaders in key teams, including the Working Committee, the party’s highest decision-

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(From p-1) He however assured the gathering to extend all possible help for the good of the public.

Later, Kashiho submitted four development proposals to the visiting union minister including EMR school at New Monger village, construction of hostel at ITI Kiphire, project at Yingphire and marketing shed at Mimi international trade centre.

Giving power point presentation, the district education officer, Pandey disclosed that out of 16 high schools in the district only two high schools had headmaster while

not appear wholly on board during Friday’s meeting with Sonia Gandhi and the eight-member special team she constituted to discuss the issue. This, they said, was also read as a mark of inconsistency, especially in view of the fact that he had approached the Congress with the rejuvenation plan.

At the meeting, K i s h o r wa s o f f e r e d a slot in the “Empowered Action Group”, formulated to address the “political challenges” ahead of the 2024 national elections.

A day later, he was in Te l a n g a n a , c l o s e t e d with chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao with whom IPAC, the ogranisation he had led for years, signed a deal.

Sources indicated that the given the Congress’s entrenched way of f u n c t i o n i n g, P r a s h a n t

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(From p-1) These were followed by a string of inter nal meetings between Sonia and the party’s top leaders.

There was substantial resistance from a section of leaders on Kishor’s joining -- not just on ideological grounds but also over his links to political rivals like Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Some members of Sonia Gandhi’s special team-- including Digvijaya Singh, Mukul Wasnik, Randeep Surjewala and Jairam Ramesh-- were among the naysayers, with deep reservations about allowing a free hand to a newcomer.

Congress sources also indicated a trust deficit on both sides, saying Kishor did

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The meeting concluded with a vote thanks by NSCN/GPRN kilo kilonser Zheshito Swu and benediction pronounced

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and for solution to age-old Naga political struggle and assured the NSCN/GPRN (K) leadership of all possible cooperation towards the betterment of Naga people.

Besides Niki and Starson, deputy C-in-C Mansi Kamei spoke at the meeting that was chaired

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(From p-1) leaders of Naga civil society had a crucial role to play in bringing the Naga people for one common goal.

The Zeliangrong delegation expressed solidarity on Naga people’s desire for peace and unity among the Nagas irrespective of boundar y demarcation

Russia pounds E. Ukraine; West promises arms

TORETSK (UKRAINE), APR 26 (AP): Russia pounded eastern Ukraine on Tuesday as the U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Kyiv the weapons it needs to repel the new offensive even as Moscow warned such support risked widening the war.

Two months into the devastating conflict, Western arms have already helped Ukraine stall Russia’s invasion — but its leaders have said they need more support fast. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that help was on the way, as he convened a meeting of officials from around 40 countries at the United States’ Ramstein Air Base in Germany to pledge more weapons. Germany announced it cleared the way for delivery of Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine.

“This gathering reflects the galvanized world,” Austin said in his opening remarks. He added that he wanted officials to leave the meeting “with a common and transparent understanding of Ukraine’s near-term security requirements because we’re going to keep moving heaven and earth so that we can meet them.”

After fierce defence by Ukrainian forces thwarted

Emergency management volunteers remove the debris of a theatre building destroyed in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol.

Russia’s attempt to take Ukraine’s capital early in the war, Moscow now says its focus is the Donbas, the mostly Russian-speaking industrial region in eastern Ukraine.

That move is already having a devastating effect on civilians trapped in the conflict. In the small city of Toretsk, residents are struggling to survive, collecting rainwater for cleaning and washing up and fervently hoping for an end to the fighting.

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Hopeless,” said Andriy Cheromushkin. “You feel so helpless that you don’t know what you should do or shouldn’t do. Because if you want to do something, you need some money; and there is no money now.”

With the potentially pivotal battle for the Donbas underway, the U.S. and its NATO allies are scrambling to get artillery and other heavy weaponry to that area in time to make a difference.

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said her government decid-

ed on Monday to clear the delivery of Gepard self-propelled armored anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, though she didn’t give details. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has faced mounting pressure, including from within his governing coalition, to approve sending heavy weapons such as tanks and other armored vehicles to Ukraine.

Austin also noted Tuesday that more than 30 allies and partners have joined the U.S. in sending security assistance to Ukraine and

more than USD 5 billion worth of equipment committed. The meeting in Germany comes after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking on Russian television, warned weapons supplied by Western countries “will be a legitimate target,” and accused NATO of “pouring oil on the fire” with its support for Ukraine, according to a transcript on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website. Lavrov also warned against provoking World War III and said the threat of a nuclear conflict “should not be underestimated.”

Ru s s i a n P r e s i d e n t Vladimir Putin has cited NATO’s expansion and the risk that Kyiv could join the alliance as reasons for his invasion. U.K. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey rejected Lavrov’s accusations of NATO aggression as “utter nonsense.”

He said “the reason there is a war in Ukraine right now is because Russia rolled over the borders of a sovereign country and started to invade their territory.”

Heappey also said Russia was making “unsound” military decisions and giving away tactical advantages because of Putin’s desire to secure some kind of victory by May 9, when Russia marks its victory in World War II.

Beijing orders COVID tests for its 21 mn people; Shanghai reports 52 deaths

A worker takes a swab sample from a resident for nucleic acid test in Huangpu District in Shanghai, on Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

BEIJING, APR 26 (PTI): Beijing on Tuesday ordered mass testing for its 21 million people after Monday’s nucleic acid tests of 3.5 million residents revealed 32 positive cases, while the eastern metropolis of Shanghai has reported 52 more deaths, taking the toll during the current outbreak to 190, officials said.

The Chinese capital, which is battling the spread of the Omicron variant in the city, similar to Shanghai, has ordered mass testing from Tuesday in 11 of its districts, virtually covering all its 21 million population.

Beijing has reported 32 new local COVID-19 cases and one asymptomatic case after testing 3.5 million in

the high-profile Chaoyang district on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 135 so far.

Beijing’s local government has ordered Chaoyang district, home to some 3.5 million residents, to have three rounds of mass nucleic acid testing starting from Monday after the district registered the most COVID-19 cases in the capital’s latest epidemic surge, official media reported.

The same tests will be repeated on Wednesday and Friday, officials said.

In all the Chinese mainland reported 1,908 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, of which 1,661 were in Shanghai, according to the National

Health Commission’s report released on Tuesday.

Shanghai also reported 15,319 locally transmitted asymptomatic infections of the novel coronavirus Monday, among a total of 15,816 local asymptomatic carriers newly identified on the mainland.

Apart from Shanghai, 17 other provincial-level regions on the mainland saw new local COVID-19 cases, including 91 in Jiangxi, 44 in Jilin, and 32 in Beijing, the report said.

As of Monday, 28,726 people who were confirmed to have COVID-19 are undergoing treatment in hospitals across the country.

Monday saw 52 deaths from COVID-19, all in Shanghai, taking the total during the current outbreak to 190.

The oldest among the deceased was 100 years old and their average age was 83.1.

All the 52 patients had serious underlying health conditions, the local health commission reported.

With this, China’s overall death toll due to the coronavirus, ever since it had first emerged in the central city of Wuhan in December 2019, rose to 4,828.

3 Chinese nationals among 4 killed in N. Korea’s Kim vows to bolster nuke capability during parade blast at premises of Karachi University KARACHI, APR 26 (PTI): Three Chinese nationals, including two women, were among four people killed on Tuesday when a powerful blast ripped through a van inside the premises of the University of Karachi in Pakistan’s financial capital, officials said, in what is believed be the latest targeted attack against them.

According to reports, the blast occurred in the van near China-built Confucius Institute - a non-profit institute teaching Chinese language to local pupils- in the port city.

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

A spokesperson for the university said that three of the victims were Chinese nationals. They were identified as Confucius Institute Director Huang Guiping, Ding Mupeng, Chen Sa and Khalid, the Pakistani driver.

The spokesperson added that two others, Wang Yuqing and Hamid, were injured in the incident.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack but in the past outlawed militant separatist groups in the restive Balochistan province have claimed attacks on Chinese nationals who work in large numbers in different parts of Pakistan

SEOUL, APR 26 (AP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear forces at “maximum speed” and threatened to use them if provoked in a speech he delivered during a military parade that featured powerful weapons systems targeting the United States and its allies, state media reported Tuesday.

His remarks suggest he will continue provocative weapons tests in a pressure campaign to wrest concessions from the U.S. and other rivals.

Pakistani investigators gather evidence at the site of The parade Monday explosion, in Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday. (AP/PTI) night was to mark the 90th anniversary of North Koparticularly Balochistan Urdu language Jang and Karachi because of the newspaper reported that the USD 60 van was bringing the foreign There were conflict- nationals who used to teach ing reports about the blast Chinese at the IBA institute C O LO M B O, A P R 2 6 but senior police official inside the Karachi Univer- (PTI): More Sri Lankans Muqqadas Haider said that sity from their guesthouse will slip into poverty this initial investigations were when the blast took place. year, the World Bank (WB) being held and it could have The four Rangers perhas warned, as it urged the been a remote controlled ex- sonnel, who were behind plosive device planted inside the van on motorcycles, debt-ridden island nation or near the van. were also injured. However, to undertake urgent policy measures to address the “The explosion took their condition is stable. place at the van’s right side Videos of the blast-hit high levels of debt, trim fisat the (institute’s) entrance. van were also posted on cal deficit, and mitigate the We are still establishing social media with flames adverse impacts on the poor what type of explosion it of fire completely destroy- and vulnerable. Sri Lanka was,” Haider said, confirm- ing the vehicle as police is currently in the throes of ing that four people had and paramilitary rangers an unprecedented economic been killed. reached the scene immedi- turmoil since its indepenWhen asked to com- ately and cordoned off the dence from Britain in 1948.

The crisis is caused ment on the nature of the areas. blast, he said it was too early Sindh Chief Minister in part by a lack of foreign to say anything definitively. Murad Ali Shah directed currency, which has meant Haider said CCTV footage the Counter-Terrorism De- that the country cannot afwas being analysed and the partment and SSP East to ford to pay for imports of nature of the blast would immediately reach the site staple foods and fuel, leadonly be confirmed after the of the incident. He also ing to acute shortages and bomb disposal squad sub- asked the Karachi commis- very high prices. “Around 11.7 per cent of people in Sri sioner to submit a report. mitted its report.

rea’s army — the backbone of the Kim family’s authoritarian rule — and comes as the country faces an economy battered by pandemicrelated difficulties, punishing U.S.-led sanctions and its own mismanagement.

“We will continue to implement measures aimed at strengthening and developing our country’s nuclear forces at the maximum speed,” Kim told his troops and the crowd gathered for the parade at a Pyongyang plaza, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. “The fundamental mission of our nuclear forces is to deter war, but if an

undesirable situation emerges on our land, our nuclear forces cannot be limited to a single mission of preventing war,” Kim said. “If any forces, regardless of who they are, try to infringe upon our fundamental interests,

biggest, newly built intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-17.

North Korea claimed to have test-fired that missile last month in its first fullrange ICBM liftoff in more that four years. South Korea disputed that, saying North Korea launched a smaller, existing Hwasong-15 ICBM following a failed launch of the Hwasong-17.

Despite the outside doubts, the missile fired on March 24 flew longer and higher than any other missile North Korea has launched, demonstrating potential ability to reach deep into the U.S. mainland.

Poverty in SL to spike this year, warns WB Cuban envoy takes strong exception Lanka earn less than USD 3.20 per day, the international poverty line for lowermiddle income countries, up from 9.2 per cent in 2019,” the Bank said in its Spring Update on the South Asian region. The other reason for the increase in poverty rates in the country was because the government’s Samurdhi programme, which covers around 1.2 million poor families in the country, remained inadequate.

“Less than half of the poor were beneficiaries of the Samurdhi,” Sri Lanka’s social safety net programme, “and benefit amounts remain largely inadequate,” it said. Due to the pandemic, the Sri Lankan economy has contracted by 3.6 per cent in 2020, it stated. The World

Sri Lankans intensify anti-government protests

SET UP CAMP OUTSIDE PM OFFICE DEMANDING RAJAPAKSA FAMILY’S EXIT COLOMBO, APR 26 (PTI): Sri Lankan protesters, who have been camping at the main beachfront outside Sri Lankan President’s Secretariat here, have now extended their protest to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s office, as they intensified their demand for the government led by the Rajapaksa family to step down.

Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.

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our nuclear forces will have no choice but to absolutely carry out its unexpected second mission.”

The parade featured marching troops shouting “hurrah!” and an array of modern weapons including missiles potentially capable of reaching the U.S. homeland as well as shorter-range missiles that can be fired from land vehicles or submarines and threaten South Korea and Japan.

One of the weapons showcased at the brightly illuminated Kim Il Sung Square named after Kim’s late grandfather and state founder, was North Korea’s

Demonstrators pull barricades outside the Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence during the protest in Colombo.

posite the presidential secretariat entered its 18th day on Tuesday, demanding the resignations of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, his 76-year-old elder brother.

The protesters have set up the ‘Gota go home

village’ there.

To give impetus to the protest, the protesters have now set up a protest site ‘Mahinda go home village’ near Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s officecum-residence known as ‘Temple Trees’.

Earlier, the Colom-

bo magistrate court had refused to issue a police order preventing protests near the Temple Trees.

The Rajapaksas are under pressure to resign for their mishandling of the forex crisis which landed the island nation into its worst economic crisis.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had to drop his older brother Chamal and the eldest nephew Namal from the Cabinet in response to the protests which called for accountability from the family.

He is also under increasing pressure to form an interim government.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had said that he would hand over the government to any group

that could muster 113 seats in the 225-member Parliament but would not step down from the presidency.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also last week stressed that there was no need for him to resign or to allow the formation of an interim government without his leadership.

The Rajapaksa brothers are also facing calls for the restoration of the 19A Constitutional amendment which was adopted in 2015 to curb the power of the president.

With Gotabaya’s ascendancy to the presidency in 2020, the 19A was annulled to make the presidency more powerful over parliament.

Bank’s April 2022 update of Macro Poverty Outlook for Sri Lanka asserted that the heightened fiscal and external risks as well as the challenging political situation pose significant uncertainty to the economic outlook and the country faces an external financing gap in 2022 and beyond.

“Sri Lanka’s economic outlook is highly uncertain due to the fiscal and external imbalances. Urgent policy measures are needed to address the high levels of debt and debt service, reduce the fiscal deficit, restore external stability, and mitigate the adverse impacts on the poor and vulnerable,” the international development lender said in its twice-ayear regional update.

to Iqbal’s ‘disrespectful’ remarks

LAHORE, APR 26 (PTI): Cuban Ambassador to Pakistan Zener Caro has taken strong exception to the newly appointed Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s “disrespectful” remarks about his country, forcing the minister to issue an apology on Twitter.

During a press conference here on Sunday, Iqbal had said that he wanted Pakistan to become a strong economy and not end up like “Cuba and North Korea.”

“We have to set Pakistan on the path of development, like Malaysia, Turkey, China and South Korea,” Iqbal said.

Responding to Iqbal’s

comments, Ambassador Caro tweeted: “Fortunately, Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s disrespectful mention of Cuba in his press conference in Lahore does not represent and has nothing to do with Pakistanis’ true respect and deep affection for Cuba.”

Following the ambassador’s tweet on Monday, Iqbal clarified on Twitter that his remarks were “only in the context of foreign policy”.

“We have deep respect for the people of Cuba and deep affectionate relations with Cuba,” the minister tweeted. The clarification did little to stop the waves of criticism at Iqbal.

Myanmar court postpones verdict in Suu Kyi corruption case BANGKOK, APR 26 (AP): A court in militaryruled Myanmar on Tuesday postponed by a day delivering a verdict on the first of almost a dozen corruption cases filed against the country’s former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The court in the capital Naypyitaw did not give any reason for delaying the expected verdict until Wednesday, said a legal official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorised to release information.

Suu Kyi’s trial has been closed to the public, and her lawyers barred from speaking to the press.

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face up to 15 years in prison and a fine if convicted.

She has denied the allegation that she had accepted gold and hundreds of thousands of dollars given her as a bribe by a top political colleague.

Her supporters and independent legal experts have decried her prosecution as unjust and meant to keep

the 76-year-old Suu Kyi from returning to an active role in politics.

She has already been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment in other cases and faces 10 additional corruption charges.

Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party won a landslide victory in the 2020 general election, but lawmakers were not allowed to take their seats when the army seized power on Feb. 1, 2021, arresting Suu Kyi and many senior colleagues in her party and government.

The army claimed it acted because there had been massive electoral fraud, but independent election observers didn’t find any major irregularities.

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SJU organises conversational session on ‘Screen: practicing film in Nagaland’

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022

Getting Fit While You’re Overweight W hen it comes to overall health, your fitness level may matter more than the number on the scale. Being overweight sets you up for health problems like heart disease and diabetes. But focusing on weight loss alone tends to cause an up-and-down weight cycle that can be dangerous for your health. Researchers are finding that even if you don’t lose weight, exercise has important benefits. And if you also happen to lose some weight, great!

Benefits of Exercise

Physical activity lowers your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. It helps keep your bones strong, boosts your brain power, gives you energy, and helps you sleep better. It lowers your chances of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and some kinds of cancers. Besides all this, exercise can reduce stress, boost your mood, and make you feel better about yourself.

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he department of English, Drama Club, St. Joseph University (SJU) organized a conversational session on the topic “Screen: practicing film in Nagaland” on April 25. The event was graced by prominent filmmakers Bendang Walling and Tiakumzuk Aier with actress Rose Longchar.

Bendang Walling and Tiakumzuk Aier have shared their journey and experiences on filmmaking. They encouraged the youths to be passionate about

films and urged the students to go out of the state and explore the work scenario of people outside of the state. They stressed on how marketing is still a struggle in Nagaland and that without the help of a community, films cannot be produced.

Bendang Walling also urged the Naga people to abolish the free culture act adding that each artist should be respected for their work.

He also stressed on how language and dialect connect the people as it is the identity of an individual and

that there is no language barrier to make any films. Rose Longchar also spoke on her struggles and challenges as an actress.

The students had an interaction with the guest speakers which was quite an enthusiastic discussion.

The event was chaired by assistant professor, Muilila and a film research scholar, Akishe Jakha, was the moderator while vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor Imlisungla Pongen.

Netflix, I&B ministry release short films on women changemakers

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rom a mountaineer who scaled Mount Everest twice in the same season to India’s first woman firefighter, the information and broadcasting ministry and Netflix on Tuesday launched short films on seven-inspiring women as part of the celebrations to mark the 75th year of Independence.

The short films on ‘seven changemakers’, released

by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag

Thakur here, also marks the beginning of a collaboration of the ministry with Netflix, which will produce a series of short film titled ‘Azadi ki Amrit Kahaniya’ on diverse themes such as women’s empowerment, environment and sustainable development.

“Netflix will produce 25 to 30 two-minute short films for the ministry which will be shared on social media platforms and telecast on the Doordarshan net-

Thomas, the first woman scientist to head a missile project in India; Tanvi Jagadish, India’s first competitive woman stand-up paddleboarder and Aarohi Pandit, the world’s youngest and first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean solo in a light-sport aircraft.

“Netflix’s commitment to India is strong and growing and we will continue to find the country’s finest stories and share them across the globe”, Bajaria said.

Informantion and Broadcasting Secretar y Apurva Chandra said a deeper collaboration featuring a long running series on the freedom struggle is also in the pipeline.

Working out with weights or other resistance equipment makes your muscles stronger, and that makes everyday tasks easier. The weight machines at the gym control the way you move and help keep you in the right form. But make sure they’re comfortable and can support you. If you’re not sure how to use the equipment, ask a trainer for help. You can also use free weights, kettlebells, or resistance bands at the gym or at home.

Include Flexibility and Balance

Exercises like yoga, Pilates, and tai chi help build muscle mass too. But they also keep you flexible and build your balance, which can protect you from falls and injuries. And they make it easier to do everyday things like bending over and reaching for things. Balance and flexibility are especially important as you get older.

The last thing you want to do is hurt yourself right out of the gate. Tell your doctor you want to start a fitness program. Ask if you need to take any precautions. They can suggest some workouts that are right for your health and fitness level. For example, you should probably stay Use a Chair if You Need It away from high-impact exercise like jogging at first. The If it’s hard for you to walk or stand for long periods main thing is to just get moving -- any amount of activity of time, start your fitness program with exercises you can is better than none. do sitting down. Remember, any amount of activity is better than none. You can get cardio with chair aerobics Go Slow at First Start with small steps you can build on. Park at the or a portable pedal device. Weight or resistance training far end of the parking lot, or take the stairs. Try 10-15 and stretching are easy to do while seated. minutes of physical activity every other day and see how Plan for Success you feel. Be sure to rest when you need to and listen to It may take a while, but if you stick with it, fitness can your body. Gradually work up to 30 minutes to an hour become a lifelong healthy habit. You may have an easier of moderate exercise, 5 days a week, plus two sessions time staying motivated if you make a plan and track your of resistance or strength training. This is the amount of progress. Set specific, achievable goals you can celebrate, exercise that experts recommend for adults. like adding a quarter-mile to your walk or 10 minutes to your bike ride every week. A fitness tracker, diary, or app Check With an Expert Everyone needs to use good form when they exercise. can help keep you accountable. So can working out with But it’s even more important when you’re overweight. a friend or in a group.

Extra weight can throw off your center of gravity and Head Off Setbacks change the way you hold your body. It also puts extra It’s easy to overdo it when you’re starting a fitness stress on your joints. Book an appointment or two with program. Take a couple of days off if you’re really sore. a trainer or physical therapist who knows about weight But if you think you’re hurt, see your doctor. Your body issues. They can show you the right posture and help you will fight to keep the status quo, so don’t be surprised build up your balance so you can exercise safely. if you feel extra hungry or tired at first. Be sure to fuel yourself with healthy foods.

Exercise Options The best exercise is something you enjoy and will Take the Long View stick with. Try different things that interest you, and see A fitness routine is like any habit: It takes time to what you like. Remember that a well-rounded program make it part of your life. Know that there will be days includes both cardio and strength training. Check out the that you won’t feel like working out. Fight boredom by options at your local gym or community center. If you find switching up your routine. And if you miss a day or two, a class or teacher you like, become a “regular.” If you’re don’t stress. Just get back to it as soon as you can. Your uncomfortable working out in front of other people, there goal is to stay active for life. are lots of DVDs and online programs to try.

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Start With Cardio

This is exercise that gets your heart pumping. Walking is one of the easiest kinds. You can do it just about anywhere and anytime, and all you need are comfortable clothes and a good pair of walking shoes. If you have sore joints, try biking, either stationary or outdoors. It puts less stress on your hips, knees, and ankles. So does exercising underwater. See if there’s a pool near you where you can try aqua jogging or water aerobics.

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work,” Thakur told a press conference which was also attended by Bela Bajaria, head of global TV, Netflix.

Thakur also nudged Bajaria to increase the number of short films from 25-30 to 75 to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.

He said the ministry will also collaborate with Netflix to develop a creative ecosystem by organising training programmes for post-production, VFX, animation, music production among others across the country. The short films released on Tuesday feature ‘seven changemakers’ including Basanti Devi, the award-winning environmentalist who played a key role in revitalisation of the Kosi river in Uttarakhand, Anshu Jamsenpa, the first woman in the world to scale Mount Everest twice in the same season, and Harshini Kanhekar, India’s first lady firefighter.

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Badminton Asia Championships: Wimbledon defends ban on Russia, Belarusia Satwiksairaj-Chirag pair sails to 2nd round

LO N D O N, A P R 2 6 (AGENCIES): Banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Wimbledon championships was the only viable option under the guidance provided by the British government, the organisers of the grass court Grand Slam said on Tuesday.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) took the decision in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the stand was swiftly condemned by the men’s and women’s tours.

AELTC Chairman Ian Hewitt said the government guidance did not allow players to compete at the tour nament based on their rankings and there were two available options -- declining entries, or allowing entries but only with specific written declarations from individual players.

“We believe we have made the most responsible decision possible in the

circumstances,” Hewitt told reporters, adding that they are having regular discussions with players and the ATP and the WTA. “A n d t h a t w i t h i n the framework of the governance position, there’s no viable alternative to the decision we have taken in this truly exceptional and tragic situation.”

The move is the first time players have been banned on the grounds of nationality since the immediate post-World War Two era when German and Japanese players were

excluded.

Wimbledon is also the first tennis tournament to ban individual competitors from the two countries, meaning men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev from Russia a n d wo m e n’s f o u r t h ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will be banned from the June 27-July 10 tournament.

Te n n i s g ove r n i n g b o d i e s h av e b a n n e d Russia and Belar us from international team competitions following the invasion, but allowed

p l aye r s f r o m t h e t wo countries to continue competing as neutrals.

The ATP and the W TA d e n o u n c e d t h e A E LT C d e c i s i o n a s “discriminatory” with Steve Simon, the women’s tour chief, last week warning of “strong reactions”.

“We believe this is an extreme and exceptional situation that takes us far beyond the interests of tennis alone,” said Hewitt, adding that Russian media outlets will also be declined accreditation.

“We understand and deeply regret the impact this decision will have on every individual affected - and so many innocent people are suffering as a result of this terrible war.”

AELTC also confirmed that there will be no COVID-19 measures in place at the 2022 tour nament and vaccination will not be mandatory for players to participate, which will allow Serbian world number one

Novak Djokovic to defend his title.

Players will also be allowed to stay in their own private accommodation, unlike the last edition when they had to all stay in a central London hotel to minimise the risks of COVID-19 infections.

Djokovic, a 20-time major champion, was denied a chance to defend his Australian Open title in Januar y due to his unvaccinated status.

After an 11-day rollercoaster involving two visa cancellations, two court challenges and five nights in two stints at an immigration detention hotel, Djokovic was deported from Australia before the year’s first major began in Melbourne.

“The requirements set up do not include mandatory vaccination,” AELTC Chief Executive Sally Bolton said. “It will not be a condition of entry for the championships this year.”

MANILA (PHILIPPINES), APR 26 (PTI): India’s top doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty cruised to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight game win here on Tuesday.

The world number 7 and third seeded Indian duo hardly broke a sweat to register a 21-13 21-9 victory against the Thai pair of Apiluk Gaterahong and Natchanon Tulamok in 27 minutes.

Satwik and Chirag will next lock horns with Japan’s Akiro Koga and Taichi Saito in the second round.

Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto also advanced to the second round of the mixed doubles event. The Indian duo got the better of Hong Kong’s Law Cheuk Him and Yeung Nga Ting 21-15 21-17 in half and hour.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. (File)

However, it was the end of the road for the men’s doubles duo of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala.

Prasad and Pranjala fought hard but eventually conceded the first round tie to Kang Minhyuk and Kim Wonho of South Korea 1021 21-19 16-21.

They will take on the winners of the tie between South Korea’s Kim Wonho and Jeong Na Eun and the

seventh seeded pairing of Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing of Malaysia.

L a t e r i n t h e d ay, MR Ar jun and Dhr uv Kapila will take on fourth seeds Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto of Indonesia in the men’s doubles, while the mixed doubles Venkat Gaurav Prasad and Juhi Dewangan will be pitted against Praveen Jordan and Melati Daeva Oktavianiti of Indonesia.

Santosh Trophy is good platform to Italy’s Chiellini to retire Raducanu splits with coach after 5 months grab attention of big clubs: IM Vijayan from international football

IM Vijayan

Santosh Trophy is being held in Malappuram for the first time. Kerala fans are different, they are special.

“I have seen them support me even when I played for Mohun Bagan against Kerala Police. I have also played for Bengal and missed a penalty in a tie-breaker against Kerala back when late VP Sathiyan was the captain.

Kerala lost that match, but fans here still recall that game.”

The coaches at the Hero Santosh Trophy also heaped praises on the organisational aspect of a tournament that has seen fans thronging the stands.

“I was very surprised at the way the tournament has been organised. The

Ke r a l a G o ve r n m e n t , the KFA and the AIFF have given a wonderful platform to young players and coaches,” said Gift Raikhan, whose side Manipur is set to face West Bengal in the semifinal. “ I t ’s p r o f e s s i o n a l and punctual, and the infrastructure in Kerala has been spectacular.”

Bengal coach Ranjan Bhattacharjee was amazed by the reception his side received in Kerala.

“I think it’s been wonderfully organised.

From the very first day we came to Kerala, the way the accommodations have been made and the way we were received by the hotel staff, left an impression,” he said.

ROME, APR 26 (AGENCIES): Giorgio Chiellini will retire from international football after Italy play Argentina at Wembley in June.

The 37-year-old defender has played 116 times for Italy and was a key part of the squad that won the European Championship in England last year.

“I’ll say goodbye to the national team at Wembley, where I experienced the pinnacle of my career by winning the Euros,” Chiellini told DAZN. The Azzur ri have failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup in Qatar.

Chiellini, who made his debut for Italy in 2004, is joint fifth in the list of Italy’s most-capped players alongside Andrea Pirlo.

Only Daniele de Rossi, Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluigi Buffon have made more appearances. “ I ’d l i k e t o s a y goodbye to the Azzurri with a nice memory,” said Chiellini.

The veteran centreback was speaking after Ju ve n t u s ’ 2 - 1 w i n a t Sassuolo. He is yet to

Giorgio Chiellini

decide whether to prolong his club career beyond this season.

“My love affair with Juventus is not ending, it will never end,” said Chiellini. “Of course, from now to the end of the season I do have to evaluate everything, talk to my family about what is best.

“Let’s reach fourth place [in Serie A] first and win the Coppa Italia, then we’ll sit down with my two families - at home and Juventus - to figure out what is best for everyone.

“It was the same last summer. I took time and didn’t sign the new contract until after the Euros. At my age, you can’t look too far into the long-term, but that’s only natural. It’s all fine.”

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MALLAPURAM, APR 26 (PTI): IM Vijayan catapulted into instant stardom with his exploits in Santosh Trophy more than 30 years ago and the legendary former India captain wishes the same for the players of semi-finalists taking part in the 75th edition of the National Football Championship.

Hosts Kerala will play Karnataka in the first semifinal on Thursday while Bengal is pitted against Manipur in the second semi-final on Friday.

“A l l t h e p l a y e r s have a chance to prove themselves, especially the ones that have made it to the semifinal so far. This is one of the most prestigious tournaments in India, and they will be trying to prove themselves and catch the eyes of the top clubs,” Vijayan, the greatest Indian footballer to have emerged from the state, told aiff. com.

In fact, East Bengal club has sent its former stars Alvito D’Cunha and Sasthi Duley as talent spotters.

Santosh Trophy has been a big hit in Kerala with hosts game against Bengal being watched by a capacity crowd.

“There have been so many fans that have come to enjoy the matches as

WASHINGTON, APR 26 (AGENCIES): U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has split with German coach Torben Beltz after working with him for five months, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Raducanu appointed Beltz as her coach in November after she had parted ways with Andrew Richardson following her surprise triumph at Emma Raducanu and oach Torben Beltz. (File) F l u s h i n g M e a d ow s, Raducanu, ranked Swiatek in the quarterwhere she became the first 11th in the world, lost to finals of the Stuttgart Open qualifier to win a Grand world number one Iga last week.

Slam. read more The 19-year-old said she needed “a new training st model” and that Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) would support her in the interim.

Date : 4th May - 8th May 2022 “ I wa n t t o t h a n k Venue : DDSC Stadium Torben for his coaching, Last date of registration extended till 28th April professionalism and Registration Fee : 15,000/dedication over the last half a year,” the BBC quoted her Champion : 1,00,000/Runner's Up : 50,000/as saying in a statement.

(Trophy & Certificate) (Trophy & Certificate) “He has a huge heart and Individual prize & participation certificate to every team I have enjoyed our strong chemistry during the time Contact : #9863927576 #8257042044 #8258034374 together.

“I feel the best direction TENNIS BALL CRICKET ASSOCIATION OF NAGALAND for my development is to Affiliated by : Tennis Ball Cricket Federation of India transition to a new training Recognised by : Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India m o d e l w i t h t h e LTA supporting in the interim.”

Reuters has requested comment from Raducanu and the LTA.

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DR. T. AO INTER DISTRICT FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Dimapur, Peren, Tseminyu and Mon enter semifinals

Kohima (blue) and Peren (yellow) in action during the third quarterfinal match.

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MOKOKCHUNG, APR 26 (NPN): Dimapur, Peren, Tseminyu and Mon have booked their berths for the semifinals of the ongoing 12th Dr. T. Ao inter district football trophy on Monday at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

Playing the first match, Dimapur District Football A s s o c i a t i o n ( D D FA ) defeated debutant Niuland District Football Association (NDFA) by 3-0. In a highly anticipated match, Dimapur took hold of the ball possession in which Hivi Kiba scored the first goal in the 14 minute and Toka added the second goal in 29th minute to make it 2-0 for Dimapur team before the breather. Kakhevi’s goal in the 70th minute sealed the

win for Dimapur. Dimapur XI is so far unbeaten and has not conceded a goal.

Dimapur’s winger Kakhevi’s form has been incredible this tournament, tormenting the defensive line of the opponents. His pace and goal instinct made him one of the best wingers in the tournament. He has so far scored three goals in four games for Dimapur team.

Niuland couldn’t prove themselves much worthy in the game as their sloppy defense conceded much to the despair of the team and striker’s finishing touches were missing in the game. It is all over for the Niuland team as they are now eliminated from the tournament.

In the second match of the day, Mon District Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n

(MDFA) came from behind to beat defending champions Phek District Football Association (PDFA) 3-1.

At an action-packed match, defending champions took the lead through Johnny Ritse from a goalkeeping misjudgement in the 5th minute. But the lead didn’t last long as Mon fought back and soon resulted in the equalizer. Langphong Konyak found the net in the 20th minute to bring the game into their hands.

Striker Laiwang Bohham Konyak then scored a penalty following a handball from Phek defender Resu to lead the score sheet in the 43rd minute to make it 2-1.

The goal brought much joy to the fans and the team spirit for the Mon team. As the game progressed, Mon took the upper hand with

Players of Tseminyu (blue) in action against Shamator (black) on Monday.

quick precision and accuracy in their strikes. The second half saw Phek fighting back for the equalizer but it was Shamba Samson who put the game to rest when he scored in the 63rd minute. It was all over for the defending team Phek as they were outwitted

by Mon’s play and struggled to keep the defensive line on track.

Peren District Football A s s o c i a t i o n ( P D FA ) defeated Kohima District Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n (KDFA) by a solitary goal to enter the semifinals. The lone goal was scored by Mezibui in the 50th minute which proved to be enough for the team. The lone goal was the only difference that separated the two teams in the match. Despite Khiuwangbo Kaurintah’s knee injury, Peren coach

fielded their playmaker into the match and his injury scare bothered him as he failed to make much impact losing the ball. Peren was unable to penetrate into the match, losing the ball in the midfield area. However, it was their playmaker Kaurintah whose corner kick that found Mezibui to head the ball into the net in the second half.

Peren will be sweating on Kaurintah’s injury in the semi-final match as they will play against Dimapur team who haven’t conceded any goal yet.

In the last match, Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n Tseminyu District (FATD) thrashed Shamator District Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n (SDFA) by 4-0. An easy w i n f o r Ts e m i n y u a s Yhunshalo Kemp scored

his second hat-trick of the tournament. The highest scorer of the tournament Kemp has 10 goals in four matches. Yhunshalo Kemp scored two goals in the 19th and 38th minute and later completed his hat-trick in the 60th minute, while their winger Sinlo Kent scored in the 49th minute. Debutant Shamator team failed to make much impact in the match registering only two shots on target. It was a comprehensive win for the debutant team as they edge closer to the finals of the tournament. With the win, Tseminyu will play against Mon in the second semifinals match on Wednesday.

Wednesday’s matches 1st Semi Final: Dimapur Vs Peren @ 12 noon 2nd Semi Final: Tseminyu Vs Mon @ 2:30pm

Will keep no stone unturned to tap talent from NE region: Jay NEW DELHI, APR 26 (PTI): The National Cricket Academy is organising a camp in Bengaluru to help players from the north eastern states and those in the plate group upgrade their skill-sets under the tutelage of renowned coaches including Ashes winning b o w l i n g c o a c h Tr o y Cooley.

Close to 150 cricketers from the region are taking part in the camp and they will also get to interact with NCA head and India great VVS Laxman.

The BCCI wants to ensure that players from M i z o r a m , M a n i p u r, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim get the best coaching and infrastructural facilities to be on par with the best domestic teams.

“This initiative by BCCI will give young and budding talents equal opportunity to hone their skills and represent India across formats. NE has enormous potential in sports and the board will keep no stone unturned to ensure that we are able to tap the best talent for the country,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted.

The fast bowlers are being trained by one of the world’s acclaimed pace bowling coach Cooley while batters are working under the guidance of U-19 World Cup winning coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar.

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The spinners are under former India legspinner Sairaj Bahutule.

While BCCI hasn’t provided any details about the duration of the camp, it is understood that the NCA has lined up a number of coaching programmes including U-19 Zonal Cricket Academy camps which will be held across various cities including Surat, Vijaywada to name a few.

B a s e d o n performances till Cooch B e h a r Tr o p hy ( U - 1 9 ) quarter-finals, 150 players (25 from each of the six zones including NE and new areas) have been selected for the camp.

It includes nine pacers from each of the six zones and there will be an aim to increase the pool of fast bowlers.

After the initial camp, it will be further pruned and those who will be the next batch of India U-19s will be selected.

Spain’s Badosa displaces Krejcikova Parag, bowlers hand RR 29-run win over RCB in IPL to emerge the new No. 2 on WTA Tour

NEW YORK, APR 26 (IANS): Spain’s Paula Badosa is the new world No.2 women’s singles tennis player -- a new career-high -- in the latest WTA Rankings, after the 24 year-old advanced to the semifinals in Stuttgart last week.

Badosa became the fourth Spanish woman to be ranked among the WTA tour’s top-2 joining Conchita Martinez, Garbine Muguruza and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.

She currently holds the No.2 spot with 5,045 points, only two points ahead of No.3 Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic at 5,043.

Meanwhile, 20-yearold Iga Swiatek of Poland once again stole the headlines with her run to the title in Stuttgart, cementing her lead at the top. The world No. 1 won her fourth consecutive title and extended her lead in the rankings to 2,136 points.

British teenager and winner of the 2021 US Open, Emma Raducanu of Great Britain, in her

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first career main-draw claycourt appearance, advanced to the quarterfinals in Stuttgart and earned 100 ranking points. This week, she takes one step closer to making her top-10 debut, moving from No.12 to No.11, a new career-high.

The other top-100 players reaching a careerhigh this week included Liudmila Samsonova of Russia, a semifinalist in Stuttgart. She jumped five spots from No.31 to No.26 as she reached her second career clay-court semifinal.

PUNE, APR 26 (PTI): Riyan Parag smashed a match-defining unbeaten half-century before the bowling unit lived up to its reputation to hand Rajasthan Royals a 29-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.

Parag (56 not out off 31 balls) single-handedly took his side to 144 for 8 with his unbeaten halfcentury, which is his highest score in IPL. He struck three boundaries and four sixes during his knock.

Parag marshalled the RR lower-order brilliantly and smashed Harshal Patel for a boundary and two huge sixes in the final over to take RR to a decent total after being sent in to bat.

But RCB’s chase never got going as RR bowlers, led by young Kuldeep Sen (4/20), Ravichandran Ashwin (3/17) and Prasidh Krishna (2/23), bundled out RR for 115 in 19.3 overs.

Opening the innings on the back of two consecutive first-ball ducks, Virat Kohli started on a cagey note but lit up the stadium and raised hopes of his fans when he

Rajasthan Royals players celebrate after winning against RCB on Tuesday.

struck two back-to-back boundaries of Trent Boult to start his innings.

But as it has been happening in the tournament, Kohli flopped once again when a Prasidh Krishna bouncer got the better of him in the next over.

RC B ’s p r o b l e m s compounded in the seventh over when Kuldeep Sen, who replaced Obed McCoy in the playing XI, picked up two big wickets -- of captain Faf du Plessis (23) and Glenn Maxwell (0) -- with successive balls.

But Shahbaz Ahmed somehow kept his wicket intact to deny Sen a hat-

trick. With RCB struggling at 38 for three in the seventh over, it was match on from here on.

Indian domestic players -- Rajat Patidar (16) and Suyash Prabhudessai -- failed miserably, leaving the difficult task of finishing the innings once again on the shoulders of Dinesh Karthik (6).

But it was not Karthik’s day as he was run out cheaply.

Ahmed (17 off 27) too was not in his elements and struggled to hit the ball.

Earlier, RCB’s decision to bowl first yielded great results as they picked up wickets at regular intervals,

n o t a l l ow i n g R R a n y scope of building a big partnership.

Josh Hazlewood ( 2 / 1 9 ) , Wa n i n d u Hasaranga de Silva (2/23) and Mohammed Siraj (2/30) picked up two wickets each to stifle the Royals’ batting line-up.

Devdutt Padikkal (7) and Jos Buttler (8) failed to give RR a good start and the decision to promote Ashwin (17) also backfired.

Siraj accounted for both Padikkal and Ashwin in his successive overs, while Hazlewood picked up the all-important wicket of Buttler, caught by Siraj inches above the ground as

the batter failed to get over a short delivery, looping his pull to mid-on.

Sanju Samson (27 off 21 balls) and Daryl Mitchell (16) tried to forge a partnership, sharing 35 runs for the fourth wicket before de Silva went through the gates of RR skipper as the batter went for an extravagant reverse sweep.

Mitchell failed to get going and tried to play the role of an anchor, holding one end up and together with Parag added 31 runs.

But the New Zealander’s struggle was cut short by Hazlewood as in a desperate effort to break the shackles, he gave a simple catch to Maxwell at long-on.

At 100 for 5 after 15 overs, RR’s effort to post a decent target received yet another jolt in the form of Shimron Hetmyer (3), who fell to de Silva caught in the deep while going for a slog sweep. Boult (5) was the next to depart, courtesy a stunning catch from Kohli at midwicket off Harshal Patel.

Wednesday’s Match Gujarat Titans Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Time: 7:30 pm

Boston Celtics finish off sweep of Brooklyn Nets in NBA Djokovic can play at Wimbledon

BROOKLYN, APR 26 (AGENCIES): Jayson Tatum scored 29 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics never trailed and completed a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in their Easter n Conference first-round series by holding on for a 116-112 victory Monday night in New York.

The second-seeded Celtics, who lost to the Nets in five games in this round last season, await the winner of the MilwaukeeChicago series. The Bucks lead the Bulls three games to one. Jaylen Brown added 22 points for the Celtics, who shot 47.2 percent and won each game in the series by single digits. Marcus Smart added 20 points and 11 assists, Grant Williams hit four 3-pointers and contributed 14 points and Al Horford chipped in 13.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7).

Kevin Durant scored 39 for his best game of the series but missed two 3-pointers in the final minute as Brooklyn ended a season it had entered as an NBA title favorite. Seth Curry added 23 points, Kyrie Irving finished with 20 and the Nets shot 50.6 percent.

Raptors 103, 76ers 88

for the fifth-seeded Raptors, who have won two in a row after losing the first three games in the best-of-seven set. Precious Achiuwa made 7 of 11 shots to finish with 17 points for the Raptors. OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. each had 16 points and NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes added 12 points and eight rebounds in the win.

Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid collected 20 points and 11 rebounds as he battled through a torn ligament in his right thumb.

Prior to the game, Embiid was fined $15,000 for criticizing the officiating following the 76ers’ 110102 loss to the Raptors in Game 4 on Saturday.

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points to help visiting Toronto stave off elimination against Philadelphia in Game 5 Mavericks 102, Jazz 77 of an Eastern Conference Luka Doncic scored first-round playoff series.

33 and grabbed 13 rebounds S i a k a m a d d e d 1 0 to ignite host Dallas to a rebounds and seven assists 3-2 Western Conference

first-round playoff series lead with a dominant win over Utah.

The Mavericks, who never trailed and led by as many as 33, have a chance to close out the series in Salt Lake City in Game 6 on Thursday. Jalen Brunson added 24 points for the Mavericks. Dorian FinneySmith was the only other Dallas player in double figures with 13 points, but that was more than enough offense against Utah on this night.

The Mavericks held the Jazz to just 55 points through the first three quarters. Jordan Clarkson scored 20 points and Rudy Gobert compiled 17 points with 11 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell only scored nine points on 4-of15 shooting. He left the game in the fourth quarter due to an apparent left hamstring injury.

LONDON, APR 26 (PTI): Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon, despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19, because the shots are not required to enter Britain, All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton said Tuesday.

Djokovic, a 34-yearold Serb who is ranked No. 1, missed the Australian Open in Januar y after being deported from that country because he was not vaccinated against the illness caused by the coronavirus that has led to the deaths of millions during the pandemic that began in 2020.

During the annual spring briefing ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on June 27, Bolton said that “whilst, of course, it is encouraged” that all players get vaccinated, “it will not be a condition of

Novak Djokovic

entry to compete” at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament this year.

Djokovic, in addition to being unable to defend his championship at Melbourne Park after an 11-day legal saga over whether he could remain in Australia, had to sit out tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami because he couldn’t travel to the United States as a foreigner who is unvaccinated.

T h e U. S. Te n n i s Association has said that

it will follow whatever governmental rules are in place regarding COVID-19 vaccination status when the U.S. Open is held starting in late August.

Djokovic — who has said he got COVID-19 twice, once each in 2020 and 2021 — owns 20 Grand Slam singles titles, tied with Roger Federer for the second-most for a man.

They trail Rafael Nadal, who won his 21st at the Australian Open.

Six of Djokovic’s trophies came at Wimbledon, including victories each of the past three times the tournament was held — in 2018, 2019 and 2021. It was not held in 2020 because of the pandemic.

The Italian Open, a clay-court tune-up for Roland Garros, also has said Djokovic can play there next month.

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