28 June 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 202

DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Dimapur major transit India will grow only if NE is strengthened: Tomar point in drug trafficking

DIMAPUR, JUN 27 (NPN): State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, would grace the inauguration programme of Chumoukedima district as the special guest on June 29, 2022. The inaubesides highlighting some of guration programme, to be the measures initiated by the held at DC Chumoukedima Central government. office complex, would comLunkholal spoke of mence at 11am. DC Chupractical difficulties towards moukedima has directed all effective enforcement of heads of offices to attend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychoprogramme positively. tropic Substances (NDPS) Meanwhile, PHED Act, 1985. He said these minister, Jacob Zhimomi, included lack of coordinawould grace the inauguration among different ention ceremony of Niuland forcement agencies in the district as the special guest at Niuland Public Ground Resource persons along with participants after the Northeast, lack of sharing intelligence among the on June 28, 2022. programme held at the Excise conference hall. (NP) Central and State agencies, Staff Reporter that cannabis from Mani- inadequate knowledge and pur was trafficked along low level of sensitisation D I M A P U R , J U N 2 7 Kohima-Dimapur to other about proper enforcement of the Act, emerging laws, D I M A P U R , J U N 2 7 (NPN): Nagaland’s com- States of India through the sympathy with drug traf(NPN): Dimapur Munici- mercial capital-- Dimapur rail route. fickers, etc. has emerged as a major On drug abuse in North pal Council (DMC) has He also strongly adtransit point for drug trafEastern states, he said the renotified all the shop keepers, vocated the dismantling of ficking from Manipur and gion figured among the top business establishments, 10 States in India in terms drug trafficking networks open vendors, banquet halls, Myanmar.

This was revealed by of percentage of popula- in the region by ramping up religious institutions, hotels, Narcotics Control Bureau tion affected, with Manipur, the capacities and capabilirestaurants and offices that (NCB), Guwahati Zonal Mizoram and Nagaland ties of Drug Law Enforceall the single-use plastics ment Agencies (DLEAs) (SUPs) have been within Unit intelligence officer among States with highest and improving coordination Lunkholal at a programme prevalence of sedative use DMC jurisdiction with imamong Central and State in connection with the Interand that Manipur and Namediate effect. agencies. national Day Against Drug galand included among the In a circular, DMC The emphasis for tackAbuse and Illicit Trafficking 10 top States with highest administrator Albert Ezung ling the menace was to at Excise conference hall number of people injecting cautioned that failure to set up a well-coordinated comply with the order here on Monday on the drugs. inter-State intelligence nettheme “Addressing drug It was also mentioned would be penalized with a work within the region to fine of 2000, which could challenges in health and that as per the report, states tackle drug trafficking into humanitarian crisis”. with more than 10% prevaeven lead to cancellation the region from “Golden In his presentation on lence of opioid users inof trade licence. DMC Triangle”, improving inthe “Emerging scenario and cluded Arunachal Pradesh, informed that single-use vestigation skills to conduct challenges in the combat Manipur, Mizoram and plastic products that have follow-up probes to identify against drug trafficking in Nagaland. been totally banned include the sources/buyers, conNE region: An enforcement He also informed about earbuds with plastic sticks; cert-ed efforts by the politiperspective”, Lunkholal drug trafficking trends in plastic flags; plastic sticks for cal establishment, surveilballoons; ice-cream sticks; cited a Union Ministry of the Northeast, modus opelance and enforcement at Social Justice & Empowerrandi, routes and overall candy sticks; polystyrene important points and land ment report, to highlight drug scenario in Arunachal (Thermocol) for decoration; borders, preventive and the magnitude of substance Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, cups; plates; cutlery like interdiction efforts along abuse in India published in Meghalaya Mizoram and spoons, forks, straw, knives, the known drug routes 2019.

In the report, NagaNagaland.

This also includwrapping/packing films and means through which land was shown to have 7% ed State-wise drug routes, around sweet boxes, trays, drugs were smuggled etc. cannabis users and 6.5% emerging trends and chalcigarette packets, and invita(Cont’d on p-8) tion cards; glasses; plastic or opioid users. He claimed lenges in drug traffick-ing, PVC banners less than 100 microns and stirrers.

PREVALENCE OF DRUG USERS HIGH IN NE REGION

DMC bans singleuse plastics in Dmu

India’s daily Covid positivity rate 5.62%

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DIMAPUR, JUN 27 (NPN): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that Government of India wants to realize the country’s vision of all-round and balanced development.

For this, reason Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that if the strength of the Northeast grows, the country’s strength will consolidate, and the nation will move forward.

Tomar, who was on a two-day visit to Nagaland, said this at a gathering at ‘Angh House’, North East Agri Expo here on Monday.

During the day, Tomar also launched the Honey Testing Laboratory to help beekeepers and processors for testing the honey produced, besides visiting the Bamboo Museum and Organic AC Market.

Highlighting the Central government’s focus on

Tomar plants a tree sapling in the presence of dignitaries at Agri Expo site on Monday. (NP)

development of the Northeast, he remarked that even though majority of the meetings of Central teams were held in Guwahati earlier, now the focus was to reach every State of the region.

He added that the Central teams also visited the region to look into aspects where Centre’s intervention was required and expedite them, rather than listening from Guwahati problems of other North Eastern States.

“When the Northeast moves forward, the entire

Prez polls: Yashwant files nomination NEW DELHI, JUN 27 (PTI): Former union minister Yashwant Sinha filed his nomination on Monday as the common opposition candidate against NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu for the July 18 presidential election, a contest described by his supporters as a “battle of ideologies”.

The 84-year-old, accompanied by his wife Nilima and flanked by leaders of at least 15 opposition parties including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav, Farooq Abdullah and K T Rama Rao, submitted four sets of nomination papers to Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody, who is

Yashwant Sinha (PTI)

the returning officer for the 16th presidential election.

The first set of nomination papers had Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge as proposers, while the second set had Trinamool Congress leader Sudeep Bandyopadhyay as

DIMAPUR, JUN 27 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has reminded chief minister Neiphu Rio about its demands for resumption of oil exploration and extraction in Nagaland.

In a representation to chief minister Neiphiu Rio, CNTC president, T. Lanu Imchen and general secretary Er. Tsungrosan Kithan expressed regret that despite having made several appeals in the past on resumption of oil operations in Nagaland, no action has been taken for reasons best known to the government. According to CNTC natural oil reserves in Nagaland would become

Photo of oil spillage from an oil well site. (File)

valueless in due course of time due to advancement in technology where usage of fossil fuelswould become redundant in the near future.

CNTC said it was

therefore, pertinent that the state utilise its natural oil reserve immediately so that there was also sufficient internal revenue generation for the government and also to benefit the land owners.

While referring to the application for Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) in 2019 to the state government from the Oil India Ltd.(OIL), which has exploration license in the bloc comprising Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha and Zunheboto districts, CNTC said the three years was a long time in granting PEL. CNTC also demanded that Champang oilfield which remained closed since

1994 be reopened for oil extraction. It also alleged that the State government’s plea in the guise of non-natural oil entity was due to vested interest and an attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of people.

CNTC also insisted that the State government should also demand all drilling and deviation programme for oilfields in disputed areas from ONGC and recover the royalty that was due to Nagaland.

CNTC therefore appealed to the chief minister to take up the matter in earnest while also assuring of its full cooperation in this regard.

Rupee declines to life-time low MUMBAI, JUN 27 (PTI): The rupee declined by 4 paise to close at its life-time low of 78.37 against US dollar Monday due to persistent foreign fund outflows and slowdown fears.

Firm crude oil prices in the international market and weak macro data put pressure on the domestic unit. However, a weak dollar overseas supported the local currency, forex dealers said.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened sharply higher at 78.24 against the greenback, but pared all of its initial gains to settle lower by 4 paise at a record low of 78.37.

from Assam destroy plantations

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, JUN 27 (NPN): Tensions along Assam-Nagaland border once again flared up after the miscreants allegedly from Assam side entered Nagaland and destroyed plantations belonging to villagers of Yajang C under Mokokchung district on June 19 last.

Confirming the incident, Addl. SP and PRO Mokokchung police told this correspondent that there were incursions into Nagaland from Assam side and some destruction on

Myanmar army abandons Taga Hqs of NE rebel groups

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a proposer. The other two sets had DMK supremo Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav as proposers.

Each set of nomination papers was signed by 60 proposers and 60 seconders.

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced his support to Sinha hours before he filed the nomination.

There was no representative from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which had endorsed Sinha’s candidature but was mulling backing Murmu, a tribal leader belonging to the Santhal community.

(Cont’d on p-8)

CNTC calls for resumption of oil exploration Tension along border after miscreants

NEW DELHI, JUN 27 (PTI): India logged 17,073 new coronavir us infections, raising its tally to 4,34,07,046, while the daily positivity rate crossed 5 per cent after over four months, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

The death toll climbed to 5,25,020 with 21 fresh fatalities, data updated at 8 am by the ministry stated.

The active cases increased to 94,420, comprising 0.22 per cent of the total infections.

The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.57 per cent, the ministry said.

An increase of 1,844 cases was recorded in the active COVID-19 case count in a span of 24 hours, as per the data.

GUWAHATI, JUN 27 (AGENCIES): The Tatmadaw or Myanmar Army has left the Taga areas of Sagaing, Myanmar, which were captured in January 29, 2019 from the Northeast-based insurgent groups, a NEWS18 report stated citing sources.

A top insurgent leader from Sagaing confirmed: “The Myanmar Army left the Taga areas on June 15.”

The operation was carried out by the Army against Northeast insurgent groups on the continuous “Since ban on single use pressure of Indian governplastic, you can buy this ment.

In Taga, Yung Aungmultiple use plastic bag.” led NSCN (K, Paresh

This is it!

country moves forward,” he emphasised.

Urging State governments of the region to work hard so that all Central schemes were implemented properly, the minister claimed that the Centre, in coordination with funding partners, was trying its best so that the region could achieve self-sustainability.

Tomar further said Northeast, especially Nagaland, had a huge potential of becoming a hub for export of organic produce.

He, therefore, urged upon the region, particularly Nagaland, to identify crops or produces that had a competitive edge over other States in the country.

He stressed introduction of Kissan Railways, which allows export of produce to reach end-users or consumers within 24 to 48 hours, as a forward marketing linkage. He said this would allow supply of perishable goods in good condition to consumers, thereby allowing the farmers to get access to markets and thus benefiting the local economy.

In his speech, agriculture and cooperation minister G Kaito Aye said agri and allied sectors provided best scope for economic development of Nagaland, adding that the sectors made a significant contribution to the State’s annual Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), about 45%, and also had the largest workforce.

Bar uah-led ULFA-I, B Swaraigra-led NDFB, Jeevan Singha Kuch-led KLO, IK Sangbijit-led PDCK and other Manipur-based insurgent groups operated their headquarters (HQs) with the help of NSCN (K).

After the crackdown on all Indian-origin insurgent groups in Taga, one company of 252 battalion of Hkamti Brigade was camping at the NSCN (K)’s HQs. The top insurgent leader from Sagaing said, “The army company which was camping at Taga left the area on June 15. The abandoned HQs are now under jungle cover. Villag-

ers are using the land for cultivation.” A strategic analyst said, “Taga is a very important place for Indianorigin insurgent groups to get the arms from China.

It’s important for the Myanmar Army too to control the Kachin Independent Organisation (KIO) and its armed wing, Kachin Independent Army (KIO).”

“The Myanmar Army seized control on February 1, 2021 after a general election, in which Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party won by a landslide.

Indian-origin insurgent groups made a secret deal with the military to help the

forces fight against the antimilitary Peoples Defence Force (PDF). The Indiabased insurgent groups are fighting for the Myanmar Army against the PDF. That’s why Myanmar Army recently left the Taga areas for insurgent groups.”

Talking to News18, former special director general (Special Branch) of Assam Police Pallav Bhattacharya said, “Operation Sunrise was launched by Tatmadaw against Northeast militants in Taga area of Sagaing Division of Myanmar in 2019 in collaboration with India, which shares a boundary of 1640 km. Owing to PDF strikes

with the help of ethnic militia against Tatmadaw and the consequent casualties, it had to withdraw from this strategic area.”

“The prevailing situation in Taga area of Myanmar due to PDF activity against Tatmadaw is conducive for militant activities of Northeast India,” Bhattacharya added.

Taga, the village on the northeast of Sagaing region of Myanmar, is the easiest route connecting Southern Sagaing to Naga-dominated Northern Sagaing of Nanyung district. KIA’s 10th brigade is located in the Western Kachin which is opposite to Taga.

plantations happened. PRO, however, could not confirm whether it was the Assam police or forest personnel as their uniforms were similar.

He said that situation was under control and no untoward incidents reported on Monday. PRO also stated that since 13 IR has its battalion headquarters at Yajang, the personnel were patrolling the area. Meanwhile, when contacted over phone, Yajang C village council chairman Imtionen, narrated an incident in detail.

He alleged that at around 10.30 am on Sunday, Assam

police along with villagers from Ramkham in Assam intruded into the village and destroyed plantations and nurseries besides spraying herbicides on paddy fields.

The council chairman also alleged that this was the third such incidents this year occurred within a span of three months (April, May and June). Asked about the situation, the chairman said that nothing happened on Monday. He further said that volunteers from the village had gone to the site Monday and stood guard, but no incident occurred.

NPSC reacts to social media post DIMAPUR, JUN 27 (NPN): Nagaland Public Service Commission has sharply reacted to a report circulating on social media, which purportedly claims that certain candidates (three in number) have qualified for viva-voce without even appearing written examination.

NPSC secretary John Tsulise Sangtam stated that while the commission welcomes constructive criticism, certain individuals tend to pull down the image and prestige of the institution at the slightest available opportunity instead of trying to uphold.

Tsulise admitted that Routine for Combined Tech-

nical Services Examination 2021 was updated in the commission’s website on September 20, 2021 and a revised/updated routine was uploaded again on September 24, 2021.

He said it was necessitated on account of one post of archivist having been reconsidered in accordance with the user department’s clarification letter received vide dated September 21, 2021, wherein the requisite educational qualification for archivist should have (i) PG in History or (ii) an MA with Diploma in Archives and that candidates in History should not be rejected on the basis of “No Diploma in Archives”. (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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More reports on Int’l Day against Drug Abuse

Dimapur

Mon

DIMAPUR: Several districts in the state joined the rest of the world in commemorating the “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” from June 24-26.

In Dimapur, Prodigals’ Home, Social Welfare department and Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) organised a programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking at District Jail Dimapur with clinical psychologist, CIHSR, Imlibenla Mongro as the main speaker.

In a press release, Prodigal’s Home informed that during the programme, Mongro said mental health problems get more aggravated once one starts abusing drugs/alcohol.

She said depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety disorder and psychosis were some common mental disorders that afflicted a person addicted to drugs.

The clinical psychologist appealed all, not to judge an addict but to view them as individuals who might have got entrapped in the world of drugs.

Instead of judging, we should be finding alternatives on tackling the menace of drug abuse, she

stated.

She also stressed the need to have a medical doctor on call at the jail for prisoners being brought to the jail with addiction history.

DWO, Dimapur, Social Welfare, Keneikesangulie Zumu delivered keynote address while project assistant DDLSA, Sangto spoke about the constitutional provisions protecting human rights and dignities of every citizen.

He infor m ed tha t DDLSA was available to provide free legal aid to persons falling under certain categories.

Meanwhile, Sani from Prodigals’ Home delivered welcome address, chaplain Mhonbeni and counsellor of District Jail, Atula offered invocation and benediction respectively. Earlier, the programme was chaired

by Prodigals’ Home, Sukum.

Longleng: DEF Longleng observed International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by organising outreach programmes at various churches under Longleng town during the devotional Sunday service on June 26.

According to a DIPR report, the speakers spoke on negative impacts of drugs abuse and stressed on

NSF to organise felicitation prog

Excise Dmu nab one with 2520 cans of beer

DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has informed that a felicitation programme of Naga toppers of the HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2022 will be held on June 30, 12 noon, Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Kohima with advisor for IT, Science & Technology, NRE, Mmhonlümo Kikon and former president ANSAM, J. Kumo Sha, MLA, government of Manipur as guest speakers. All concerned have been requested to attend the event. For queries, one could contact NSF office at 8415068696 or 7005300686.

Dakshata training conducted in Kiphire

DIMAPUR: Dakshata training for medical personnel under Kiphire district was conducted from June 23-25 at district hospital Kiphire.

In a press release, CMO office Kiphire informed that the training was imparted by senior specialist (OBG) from IMDH, Mokokchung, Dr. Supongmeren and senior consultant, UNICEF, Dr. Longri Kichu.

The trainees comprised of medical officers, community health officers and nurses. The release informed that the training focused on improving care for mothers and newborns with an aim to reduce maternal and child mortality during childbirth and to provide quality service during delivery.

During the training, mannequins and dummies were used to demonstrate normal delivery, essential new-born care and neonatal resuscitation. Altogether, 18 medical personnel were trained under Dakshata.

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the need for public awareness.

They also asked for support from all sections of the society to fight against the menace of drugs in the district.

As part of the campaign, banners and posters were displayed in prominent places and church premises. Testimonies were also delivered by recovering drug addicts and skits on “say no to drugs” were presented by Sunday School children during the church services.

Meanwhile, additional SP & APIO Longleng on behalf of DEF Longleng expressed gratitude to various churches, NGOs, CSOs and student bodies for their positive response and cooperation.

On account of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Human Trafficking, a programme was conducted at Tamlu Town Baptist Church, Tamlu Block and Bhumnyü Baptist Church, Bhumnyü village Longleng sadar I, Longleng district on June 26.

In a press release, district media officer Longleng, K Mongsen Phom informed that a short programme was conducted at Bhumnyü Baptist Church

where the youth pastor in-charge, Moi-e Phom offered invocation and keynote address was delivered by dentist, RBSK, SHP, Dr. Imcharenla Longkumer.

In her address, Dr. Imcharenla while briefing on drug abuse informed that some of the symptoms included urge to use drug regularly, losing control, thought blocking and aggressive emotional instability and risk of developing illness.

She highlighted that addiction was an illness that required treatment and not punishment or discrimination.

A painting competition was also organised for practical education on drug abuse and human trafficking.

Meanwhile, Community Health Centre (CHC) Tamlu observed the day by conducting adolescent and youth focused awareness programme at Tamlu Town Baptist Church.

CHC Tamlu, medical officer, Dr. Banglau Phom highlighted the burden of drug abuse and illicit trafficking globally.

Dr. Banglau also gave insight on the ill effects of drug abuse and stressed on its transmission of diseases such as HIV & AIDS,

Hepatitis, STI. Mon: DEF Mon observed “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” by organising an awareness programme for students on June 24 at council hall, Mon with DC Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma as special guest. According to PRO Mon police, DC Verma in his address lauded DEF Mon for taking the initiative to educate students on drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Underscoring the importance of creating awareness on drugs and it’s harmful effects, Verma said educating students on drugs would go a long way in controlling and preventing drug abuse.

The DC also advised students not to indulge in the deadly habit of substance abuse but to inculcate reading habit in their day to day life. He advised students to be wise in choosing their peers.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Mon, Imnalensa highlighted the need for adequate and extensive awareness on drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Stating that students were pillars and future of a society, he asked the students not to become victims

of substance abuse but to be aware of its harmful effects and educate others about it.

The programme was chaired by ASI Shekhrulu Dozo, invocation by PBCM Pastor, Banwang, welcome note by additional SP Mon, T Ado Yanlem, Sashi Yin from Mon User’s Network spoke on the impact of drug abuse in social life, special number was presented by C/N Atzing and the programme ended with arms display.

Zunheboto: In Zunheboto, a programme was organised at town hall Zunheboto where deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali exhorted the students of Government Higher Secondary School Zunheboto.

According to a DIPR report, DC appealed to all the students to take a vow to always keep away from any kinds of intoxicating substances and to always say no to drugs.

Earlier, while delivering the introductory speech on behalf of the medical department, DPO DAPCU Zunheboto, Hokishe Chophy said that the feelings of “high” sensation on the use of any intoxicant was known as Euphoria which mentally drove one to experience it again, leading them to become a chemically dependent person.

Informing that the WHO recognised it as a disease, Chophy said chemically dependent person not only harmed himself/herself but also affected their family and society.

In their fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, the district committee (NCORD) headed by DC is initiating awareness programmes in phases, which began from June 24, covering all schools and colleges in the district.

NEWS IN BRIEF AHoDs & HoDs meet on June 28: A meeting of administrative heads of departments and heads of departments will be held on June 28, 1 pm in the secretariat conference hall. Agenda items include— review of the agendas of the last meeting; 1st Nagaland CSR, Investment & Banking Conclave 2022 and any agenda with permission of the chair. In this regard, chief secretary Nagaland has informed all AHoDs and HoDs to attend the meeting.

Landslide at CDPO office Satakha: Due to the recent continuous downpour and incessant rain, a massive landslide has occurred around CDPO Office Satakha, Zunheboto district. The road leading to the office has been completely cut off.

GA guest house inaugurated at Satoi: GA Guest House was inaugurated at Satoi Town EAC office by deputy commissioner Zunheboto Rahul Bhanudas Mali on June 25.

Khango-led NSCN (K) notifies on illegal taxation: Khango-led NSCN (K) has notified all concerned and business establishments under Ao region on the illegal taxation “by unauthorised persons” in the name of the group. The group has warned that any persons engaged in illegal taxation would be doing so at their own risk. It has also informed all concerned to contact supervisor of the region in case of any related information.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TOLIKA K JIMO 20/05/1982 – 28/05/2022 “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not be in want…”

Our family would like to convey our deepest gratitude to all who stood by us during the prolonged illness and demise of our precious Tolika K Jimo. Words are inadequate to express our sincere appreciation to all of you individually but it is our prayers that our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

We remain indebted and pray that God honor you all for your support.

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- Loving husband, daughter and family

In Loving Memory Of Our Late Father Isak Chishi Swu On His 6th Death Anniversary

DIMAPUR: Excise Dimapur Narcotic cell (NC) enforcement duty party on June 26 arrested one Mohammad, resident of Karbi Anglong, Assam on charges of possessing 2520 cans of beer.

According to deputy commissioner of excise (NC), Katoho Sumi, the duty party around 1:15 am led by AIE Nokcha on routine checking (MVCP) on the highway around Burma Camp area intercepted a Tata Mobile bearing registration number NL07AC-6335. Upon checking the vehicle, the team recovered 2520 cans of beer. Katoho informed that the arrested person was brought to the excise narcotic cell office for further investigation along with the seized contraband and the vehicle. The seized items were deposited in the office Malkhana and the case is presently under investigation as per Arrested person along with the relevant provisions of the NLTP Act, 1989. recovered contraband.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Late K Tinusowa Ao (Changtongya)

(11 November 1929 - 28 June 2016)

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10th Nov 1935-16th June 2022

ords are inadequate to express our profound gratitude and appreciation to all individuals, families, friends, neighbours, churches and all the well-wishers for the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to our family during his brief illness and demise on 16th June 2020.

May the Almighty God Bless you all. db-667/22

Loving Sons, In-laws & Grandchildren

You gave your all for the love of God’s Kingdom and the Naga Nation; You sought reconciliation among your fellow brethren through forgiveness.

You earnestly pursued peace till you went home to be with your Creator.

Your message of Love, Forgiveness and Peace still lingers afresh in our hearts And will forever continue to inspire us.

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WEATHER FORECAST JUNE 28

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A stray afternoon t-storm

33 26

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

27 21

Guwahati Mainly cloudy with a t-storm

29 26

Aizawl

Mostly cloudy

27 22

Itanagar Couple of thunderstorms

26 24

Imphal Shillong

A stray morning thunderstorm 23 19

Kohima

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

Dimapur

A stray morning thunderstorm 30 24

Mkg

Couple of thunderstorms

Tuensang Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

23 20 23 21 19 17

Cooler with a thunderstorm

23 21

Zunheboto Rather with a thunderstorm

20 19

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MoU signed to empower PwDs

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KO H I M A , J U N 2 7 (NPN): With an objective to support Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by enabling them to live their lives with dignity and to raise awareness on acceptance of disabilities in the community, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) and office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), here, on Monday.

Speaking at the programme, state commissioner, Persons with Disabilities, Diethono Nakhro pointed out that in Nagaland, a total of 29,631 people had disabilities.

S h e, h o w e ve r i n formed that this was “a very conservative figure” and in reality, she said there were thousands more living with different kinds of disabilities in the state.

Po i n t i n g o u t t h a t PwDs were more likely to live in poverty than persons without disabilities, Nakhro said this was due to barriers such as stigma and discrimination, inaccessible environments, limited access to education

Diethono and Imtimenla with MoU on Monday. (NP)

and employment and lack of inclusion in livelihood and other social programs.

She added that women with disabilities also faced more difficulties with existing gender biases, placing more disabled women and girls at higher risk of gender-based violence, sexual abuse, neglect and exploitation.

The collaborative project was much needed given the situation that still exists in our state, Nakhro stated.

She further claimed it was not only the govern-

AR accused of implicating ‘Naga army cadres’ under dubious charges DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN Monday, accused the 38 Assam Rifles (C-Coy) of Meluri post under the commandership of Maj. Sohail Sheikh and 2nd i/c Capt. Raishing Tangkhul of “continued self-styled transgressions and implicating/ tainting the Naga army cadres of the area under dubious charges time and again.”

Strongly condemning the 38 Assam Rifles C-Coy of Meluri Post, GPRN/NSCN though its MIP said they have “once again engaged to orchestrate” in apprehending its member “Captain” Mhabemo Lotha on “an ungrounded accusation” of possessing a country-made pistol on June 22, 2022 at around 11:30pm at Meluri town.

On that night, MIP said that “Capt.” Mhabemo Lotha considering the prevailing congenial atmosphere and in response to the call from 2nd i/c of the AR Coy, had gone to meet him without any inhibition at Meluri main town “sensing some important bilateral matter.”

However, MIP said that on reaching the spot, he was immediately apprehended and charged of possessing firearm, which “they (38 AR, C-Coy) have surreptitiously planted on him (the Naga army officer).”

MIP claimed it was “a matter of unfounded implication for a deceitful motive and interest” since the “Naga

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army cadres are neither assigned with nor issued any sort of firearms in this prevailing peaceful situation in the area.”

MIP stated that “similar vicious incident and activity” was created in February 2022 by the same C-Coy at Meluri town, which led to the death of a Naga army cadre “Sgt. Maj.” Turhuli Thupitor in Meluri police station custody “under queer manner.”

MIP stated that “this continued unethical and contemptible act” of C-coy with total disregard and contempt of Ceasefire Ground Rules (CFGR) undermined the venerable mutual relationship reached so far between the government of India and GPRN/NSCN and “prospective peaceful conclusion of the Indo-Naga political issue.”

Stating that it was “seriously contemplating the unacceptable conduct and insinuating adventure”, GPRN/NSCN has, therefore, advised the 38 AR (C-Coy) of Meluri Post to refrain from their “continued rogue and provocative indulgences upon the Naga national workers” and not act as a detrimental element upon the “much awaited Indo-Naga political solution.”

GPRN/NSCN has urged the CFMG/CFSB chairman to reign in and clear the mischievous charge levelled upon the “Naga army officer namely, Captain Mhabemo Lotha at the earliest for his early release.”

ment but also the society as a whole that “has failed the disabled community.”

Meanwhile, joint secretary & mission director, NSRLM, Imtimenla highlighted that under the DAY-NRLM, Self Help Group meetings were held based on rotation and were a step in taking these people forward and helping them socialise with peers.

In support to intervention with the elderly, she also informed that an MoU was being signed with Helpage India which

Govt teachers, ASHAs sensitised on anemia DIMAPUR: Anemia Mukt Bharat trainings for government teachers and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) were held from June 20-27 in Niuland, Dimapur Sadar, Chümoukedima, Dhansiripar and Medziphema.

In a press release, district media officer Dimapur, Kimnei informed that the “Anemia Mukt Bharat” programme was an initiative of the ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) to reduce the prevalence of anemia in the vulnerable age group such as women, children and adolescents by focusing on their health and nutrition needs.

At the training programmes, the resource persons sensitised the trainees on the prevalence of anemia in the state and its public health implication such as reduce in physical development, impact on pregnancy outcome, reduced cognitive development and its impact on the economy.

They also highlighted strategies to combat anemia.

Resource persons for the programme were—Dr. Rosemary and Vinitoli for Niuland, Dr. Liza, Priscilla, and Kavitoli for Chümoukedima, Dr. Rebecca and Melengunuo for Dimapur Sadar, Dr. Khriekoulie Liezietsu and Mailigdi Naben for Dhansiripar and Dr. Temsu and Nungsangjungla for Medziphema.

consisted of 765 elderly SHGs and 59 exclusive SHGs for PwDs under the mission.

In this regard, Imtimenla said Village level Organisation (VLO) would also be involved in intensive facilitation for identification, mobilisation, financial inclusion and capacity building.

The programme was chaired by programme manager, SISD, NSRLM, Kenovile Richa, invocation was offered by CBCK youth coordinator, Deo Huprem while Sondahol Richa shared his experience and acknowledged the officials for their initiative and support.

Later, concluding remark was given by SPMSISD, NSRLM, Khriezovonuo Lhoungu.

It may be mentioned that the MoU would be inked for a period of 12 months initially and piloted in four model blocks— Jakhama, Chümoukedima, Longleng and Wokha blocks under Kohima, Dimapur and Longleng and Wokha district. These pilots were selected for target interventions and framework implementation would be developed after the signing of the MoU.

DHS Peren launches IDCF; sensitises public on diarrhoea

Participants along with healthcare workers after the programme on Monday.

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS) Peren launched the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) at Jalukie Women Welfare Hall and across all health units in the district on Monday.

In a press release, district media officer, Shekho Sophie informed that during the programme, deputy chief medical officer (CMO) Peren, Dr. Limakum Aier in a short

speech spoke on the key actions and prevention of diarrhoea.

He stressed on the importance and use of ORS and zinc during diarrhoeal episodes among children and assured that it was a safe treatment which helped a child recover faster.

In her keynote address, DPO (RCH & UIP) Peren, Dr. Kiholi gave an overview on IDCF which she informed would commence

from June 27 till July 11 across all health units in the district.

During the fortnight, ORS and zinc will be distributed to children along with their mothers/caregivers suffering from diarrhoea and demonstration on preparation of homemade ORS and awareness on prevention of diarrhoea would also be given to parents/caregivers at all health units.

Western Chakhesang youth leaders’ conclave

D I M A P U R : We s t e r n Chakhesang Baptist Church Council Youth Department (WCBCCYD), Wester n Chakhesang Youth Organisation (WCYO) and Western Chakhesang Students’ Union (WCSU) on June 25 jointly organised “Western Chakhesang Youth Leaders’ Conclave under the theme “Stronger Together” at WCBCC Mission Centre, 7th Mile Dimapur.

At the programme, resource person, commissioner of police (CP) Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo emphasised on the present context and the qualities of leadership that one should possess in WCBCCYD members and others at the youth leaders’ conclave. order to be a leader under various capacities.

Tetseo stressed on reasoning deficiency and lack of inquisitiveness from leaders, adding that “simplicity is not always the best policy”. He called on all the leaders to upgrade themselves and to cope with the changing world, to develop more understanding and to work “stronger together” in all fields.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by WCSU president, Nuvoto Lohe and invocation was offered by WCBCC chairman, Neizo Koza.

Director for Rural Development department, Liboni Humtsoe inaugurated the newly built Customary Court House at Pongidong village under RD Block Wozhuro, Wokha district. The construction was made under the 15 FC (G-RLB) Untied Grant during 2021-22. (DPRO Dimapur)

A community library was inaugurated on June 22, at Sangtamtilla village, Dimapur. The library was sponsored by Nagaland Centre for Human Development and Information Technology (NCHD &IT) partnered with Sarvahitey and Child Help Foundation (CHF).

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Probir Market, 2nd Floor, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati-781001, Assam Mobile No. 9435043368 & 9435196888

G. Tosniwal & Co.

Chartered Accountants

( 0361-2970167; E-mail : gotniwal.ca@gmail.com

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To The Members, THE NAGALAND STATE COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. Report on Financial Statements 1. We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd. as at 31 March 2022 which comprise Balance Sheet as at 31 March,2022 and the Profit and Loss Account, and Cash Flow Statement for the year ended on that date and summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s responsibility for the Financial Statements: 2. Management is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements that gives a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance of the Bank in accordance with the mandatory Accounting Standards and the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 as made applicable to Cooperative Banks. This responsibility includes design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility: 3. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. These Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

4. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Banks’ preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

5. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Qualified Opinion: 6. In our opinion, as shown by books of bank, and to the best our information and according to the explanations given to us the said accounts together with the notes thereon, subject to our comments and observations contained in the Audit Memorandum of Changes (commented below) / LFAR & Annexure thereto, give the information required by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) as well as Co-operative Societies Act 2017, Bank’s Bye-laws and rules made there under and the guidelines issued by the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (as applicable) and guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India: i. In case of Balance Sheet of the state of affairs of the Bank as at 31-03-2022. ii. In the case of Profit and Loss account of the profit for the year ended on that date, and iii. In case of Cash Flow Statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date. iv. The bank is awarded “B+” class for the year 2021-22.

Report on other Legal and Regulatory Requirements: 7. We further report that:a) The Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account have been drawn up in accordance with Section 29 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). b) We have obtained all the information and explanation which to the best of knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit. c) In our opinion, considering the matters reported in the basis of opinion and emphasis of matter the bank has kept proper books of accounts, as required by the law so far as it appears from our examination of those books. d) The balance sheet and the profit and loss account dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account. e) In our opinion, the balance sheet and profit and loss account dealt with by this report does comply with mandatory accounting standards, subject to our observations in LFAR annexed to this report. f) There are no personal expenses charged to profit and loss account. g) There are no capital expenses which have been charged to profit and loss account.

THE NAGALAND STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. H.O. DIMAPUR

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2022 PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON 31.03.2021

AMOUNT (`)

CURRENT YEAR AS ON 31.03.2022

AMOUNT (`)

CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES

PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON 31.03.2021

1. CAPITAL:

661645805.26

i) Authorised Capital

AMOUNT (`)

CURRENT YEAR AS ON 31.03.2022

AMOUNT (`)

PROPERTY & ASSETS 1. CASH AND BALANCES IN CURENT A/C :

82,29,44,016.11

185696193.08 i) Cash in hand & ATM

176822547.00

900000000

1,80,000 ‘A’ Class shares of Rs.5000/- each

900000000.00

950000000

9,50,000 ‘B’ Class shares of Rs. 1000/- each

950000000.00

208245818.18 iii) With S.B.I.

333017857.36

150000000

3,00,000 ‘C’ Class shares of Rs. 500/- each (Nominal)

150000000.00

247693655.69 iv) With Commercial & Private Banks

293093473.44

2000000000

20010138.31 ii) With Reserve Bank of India

2000000000.00 ii) Subscribed Capital

3188337975.00

2. DEPOSIT BALANCE WITH BANKS IN:

3,16,90,74,606.00

83,826 'A' class shares of Rs.5000/- each

1447327617.00 i) Fixed Deposit with State Bank of India

1438537286.00

50,824 'B' class shares of Rs. 1000/- each

1123447626.00 ii) Fixed Deposit with Commercial Banks

1033950906.00

4,35,121 'C' class shares of Rs.500/- each 689582314.00

20010138.31

617562732.00 iii) Fixed Deposit with Private Banks

iii) Amount called and paid up on

672189952.00

0.00 vi) Time Money Borrowing (TMB) with NABARD

69,09,39,087.00

24396462.00

83,826 shares of Rs.5000/-each Fully paid 50,824 shares of Rs. 1000/-each Fully paid

0.00

3. MONEY AT CALL AND SHORT NOTICE :

0.00

4,35,121 shares of Rs.500/-each less calls unpaid at Rs.413/- 1 share.

1799013279.00

4. INVESTMENTS

1,84,17,05,190.00

1775545190.00 i) In Central and State Government Securities Of (iii) above held by:-

1841705190.00

(at Book Value)

0.00 a) Individuals

-

50167000.00 b) 4127-Socy Co-operative Institutions - 4180 Socy

a) Face value -

53824000.00

Rs.192,56,90,000 .00

b) Market value - Rs.192,56,90,000 .00

419130000.00 c) State Government

419130000.00

- ii) Other Trustee securities

-

219860314.00 d) Others (Nominal Members)

217560087.00

- iii) Shares in co-operative institutions

-

425000.00 e) Share Capital Deposit

425000.00

0.00 iv) Investment In SBI Mutual Fund

-

23468089.00 v) Time Money Borrowing (TMB) with NABARD 773755036.43

2. RESERVE FUND AND OTHER RESERVES 5506916.78 i) Statutory Reserve

9808909.84

8456905.00 ii) Agriculture Credit Stabilisation Fund

10904449.00

25756779.86 iii) Building Fund

0.00

STATE PARTNERSHIP FUND:

550550.01

In share of:

21562936.38 vi) Capital Reserve Fund

22027936.38

- i) Central Co-operative Banks

-

84269747.00 vii) Revaluation Reserves

81895809.00

- ii) Primary agricultural credit societies

-

- iii) Other societies

-

500000.00 viii) Revolving Fund

500000.00

314485.74 ix) Proposed Dividend

314485.74

119028.65 x) Co-operative/ PACS Development Fund

2050307.65

65122800.00 xi) Technology Adoption Fund

6183166391.98

6. ADVANCES:

3252345475.49

i) Short-term loans, cash credits,

6,62,95,46,476.87

66060820.00

2000000.00 xii) Rehabilitation Fund

2000000.00

19905000.00 xiii) Recapitalisation to NStCB (STCCS)

19905000.00

6000000.00 xiv) Development Fund to NStCB (STCCS) 0.00 xv) General Reserve

161400.00

secured against: 250828349.39

105704713.35 a) Govt. and other approved securities

1390331.60

11895007.31 ii) Bad and Doubtful Debts Reserve

3146640762.14 b) Other tangible securities

15317042.31

367405042.09 iii) Provision for NPAs

449406957.03 Of the advances, amount due from indls.

0.00 Of the advances, amt due from liquidated Socy

467153339.09

3201349.79 iv) Provision for Inter-Branch Adjustment 35124632.47 v) Contingent Prov for Standard Assets 0.00 vi) Provision for Gratuity

106451137.25 3666934105.84 473150000.00 0.00

3201349.79

209223173.89 Of the advances, amount overdue

351709626.11

35124632.47

211353866.89 Of the advances, amount of NPA

274412000.00

0.00

28498159.77 vii) Provision for Sundries

3773385243.09

overdrafts and bills discounted of which

6000000.00

1018013.60 Provisions: i) Special Bad Debts Reserve

0.00

- 5. INVESTMENT OUT OF THE PRINCIPAL/ SUBSIDIARY

854236.91

287738.01 v) Share Capital Redemption Fund

533782869.10

0.00

27794444.86

169829.91 iv) Dividend Equialisation Fund

239972167.33

-

90,59,23,822.49

14937856.96 Considered bad & doubtful of recovery

15736000.00

28498159.77

2267858.00 viii) Provision for Disputed Income Tax

2267858.00

2712146.83 ix) Provision for TDS Refund Receivable

2712146.83

2481816.00 x) Provision for Disputed PFC

2481816.00

50918946.65 xi) Provision for Unreconciled A/C

50918946.65

27272158.31 xii) Provision for Suspense (Fraud)

44732158.31

554833.18 xiii) Provision for Suspense Account

554833.18

432905.10 xiv) Provision for Stock of Stationeries

432905.10

0.00 xv) Reserve For Employee Pension Fund

142411.00

0.00 xvi) Voluntary Retirement

167543.00

2930718653.49

ii) Medium-term loans of which secured against: 0.00 a) Govt. and other approved securities

2856058970.78 0.00

2930718653.49 b) Other tangible securities

2856058970.78

2709194276.00 Of the advances, amount due from indls.

2650806000.00

Of the advances, amount due from 0.00 liquidated societies 7276940.00 Of the advances, amount sanctioned &

0.00 7151221.00

issued by NSTFDC through NSCB 655095473.10

3. PRINCIPAL/SUBSIDIARY STATE

(channalising agency) 0.00

PARTNERSHIP FUND ACCOUNT: For share capital of: i) Central Co-operative Banks

799135411.87 Of the advances, amount overdue

758676466.16

689654955.16 Of the advances, amount of NPA

745766000.00

3653803.01 Considered bad & doubtful of recovery

3510000.00

ii) Primary agricultural credit societies iii) Other societies 9731304191.44

4. DEPOSITS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS:

3610158009.98

i) FIXED DEPOSITS:

10,06,06,02,009.52

3598220692.98 a) Individuals

3596724945.36

0.00 b) Central Co-operative Banks

-

11937317.00 c) Other Societies: 0.00 A) Apex Banks 11937317.00 B) Societies & Others 0.00 C) Primary Coop. Banks

102263.00

iii) Long-term loans Of which secured against:

102263.00

3603735531.36

7010586.00 7010586.00 -

0.00 a) Govt. and other approved securities 102263.00 b) Other tangible securities 0.00 Of the advances, amount due from indls.

0.00 102263.00 0.00

Of the advances, amount due from 0.00 liquidated societies 102263.00 Of the advances, amount overdue

0.00 102263.00 Continued on Page 5

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PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON 31.03.2020

AMOUNT (`)

5489140738.56

ii) SAVINGS BANK DEPOSIT: 5777809233.48

0.00 b) Central Co-operative Banks

85337016.83

0.00 A) Apex Banks

166206424.28

Considered bad & doubtful of recovery . NIL 126861151.00 ii) On Investments (accrued but not due)

119970048.22

0.00

3162348.55 B) Societies & Others

4986935.05

0.00 C) Primary Coop. Banks (UCB)

0.00

8. BILLS RECEIVABLE BEING BILLS

126975964.57 126975964.57

0.00 b) Central Co-operative Banks

-

0.00 c) Other Societies:

-

0.00 A) Apex Banks

-

0.00 B) Societies & Others

-

0.00 C) Primary Coop. Banks

-

2205563.69 132483377.00

300537839.00

10. PREMISES [Less:Depreciation] 11. FIXED ASSETS

30813710.00 b) Other types of monthly deposit scheme

29394922.00

45674662.00 c) Staff Service Deposit

51049254.00

i) From NABARD

19321823.77 iii) Office Machinery Items & Equipments

19971517.14 45235542.83

12. OTHER ASSETS

867678380.00 75400000.00

642620748.00 b) Schematic (ARF) u/s 25(1)(a) of NB Act 1981

792278380.00

44185099.31

2008543.80 ii) Stock of Printed Materials & Stationery

2364652.00

10000.00 iii) Security Deposit with Post & Telegraph

10000.00

2785852.23 iv) Income Tax Refund Receivable

ii) From State Bank of India

0.00

iii) From State Government

2834922.23

555131.00 v) Rent Receivable Account

0.00

674082.70

2267858.00 vi) Disputed Income Tax with I.T. Deptt.

0.00

2267858.00

28498159.77 vii) Sundries

-

28498159.77

2980637.00 viii) Amount realisable from staff:

iv) From Other Sources

0.00

0.00 (a) NSTFDC

167385129.25

27272158.31 i) Suspense

0.00

25607400.00 (b) NCDC

2075877.44

56048161.50 iv) Computers & Peripherals

86,76,78,380.00

120000000.00 a) Short-term (SAO) u/s 21(1)(i) of NB Act 1981

18999717.11

155180803.76

5. BORROWINGS:

0.00 b) Medium-term loan

86282654.52

2383174.44 ii) Motor Vehicle

391500.00

0.00 a) Short-term loan

129523232.00

20914621.29 i) Furniture & Fixtures

219702163.00

0.00 c) Infrastructure assistance under CDF scheme

2426779.39

[Less: Depreciation] 220093663.00

154000.00 B) Of Staff

9. BRANCH ADJUSTMENTS

98667781.00

v) OTHER DEPOSITS: 220614972.00 a) Recurring Deposit 220460972.00 A) Of Individuals

-

FOR COLLECTION (AS PER CONTRA)

iv) MONEY AT CALL AND SHORT NOTICE: 134594217.37 a) Individuals

25607400.00

48874986.49

Of which overdue Rs. 445088041.45

4986935.05

0.00 A) Apex Banks

520470120.45

69708975.49 b) Intt. On Standard A/cs

-

3162348.55 c) Other Societies:

68,93,15,155.16 569345106.94

Out of which-

161219489.23

0.00 b) Central Co-operative Banks

-

7. INTEREST RECEIVABLE:

477841500.45 a) Intt. On NPA A/cs

iii) CURRENT DEPOSIT:

-

102263.00 102263.00

547550475.94 i) On loans & advances

0.00

197145532.98 a) Individuals

762620748.00

102263.00 Of the advances, amount of NPA

85337016.83

0.00 C) Primary Coop. Banks (UCB)

788228148.00

3005000.00

` 2980637.00 (a) Festival advance

0.00

` 0.00

0.00

` 0.00 (c) Medical advance

3005000.00

(b) T.A.advance

0.00 0.00

13955802.00 xi) Advance Payment of Income-Tax 0.00

6. BILLS FOR COLLECTION BEING

-

13955802.000

2481816.00 xii) Disputed P.F.C.

BILLS RECEIVABLE (AS PER CONTRA)

2481816.00

18163.00 xiii) Books & Periodicals

112546.00

1094580.00 xiv) Interest relief/subvention receivable 0.00

7. BRANCH ADJUSTMENTS

0.00

0.00

50918889.56 xvi) Account Un-reconciled

50918889.56

1478783.00 xvii) Receivable from NABARD 489078427.66

CURRENT YEAR AS ON 31.03.2021

AMOUNT (`)

PROPERTY & ASSETS

102263.00 Considered bad & doubtful of recovery 674411626.94

-

114604541.54 B) Societies & Others

297103344.00

AMOUNT (`)

0.00

114604541.54 c) Other Societies:

134594217.37

PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON 31.03.2020

5863146250.31

5374536197.02 a) Individuals

200307881.53

CURRENT YEAR AS ON 31.03.2021

AMOUNT (`)

CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES

8. INTEREST SUSPENSE:

53,17,07,047.66

Out of which towards

31333.00

15986868.16 xix) Prepaid Expenses

12739790.00

2254566.74 xx) IGST Receivable

3110081.30

477841500.45 a) Overdue Interest receivable a/cs

520470120.45

306497.59 xxi) CGST Receivable

97548.69

11236927.21 b) Capitalised Interest in NPA a/cs

11236927.21

306497.60 xxii) SGST Receivable

97548.69

227510257.93

9. INTEREST PAYABLE:

24,84,50,907.93

219866940.93 a) On Deposits

243086196.93

7643317.00 b) On Borrowings 99451383.29

5364711.00

10. OTHER LIABILITIES & PROVISION

7,38,38,345.05

1718120.12 a) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Payable

0.00

1670900.88

916534.81 b) Sundry Creditors

873142.81

290000.00 c) Shares Suspense

52000.00

1176000.00 d) Provision for Audit fee

13. NON-BANKING ASSETS

978000.00

0.00 e) Professional Tax payable

0.00

0.00

2836995.00 f) Provident Fund payable

13. PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT:

3125904.00

0.00

0.00 Accumulated losses (as per Last Account)

0.00

0.00

0.00 Add: Loss transferred from P & L Appropriation A/C

0.00

222927.00

0.00 Less: Profit for the year brought from P & L Account

0.00

0.00 g) G.S.L. Insurance premium payable 233236.00 h) TDS Payable

0.00

ACQUIRED IN SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS

0.00 i) Revision of Pay Fund

0.00

4095000.00 j) Recapitalisation Assistance for PACS

4095000.00

under STCCS (GoN Share) 82425065.00 k) Subsidy Reserve Fund Account

58650301.00

364474.00 l) Demand Draft

364474.00

1887546.36 m) Staff Welfare Fund

1305133.36

600.00 n) NStCB Employees Pension Fund

0.00

3500000.00 o) Margin Money (RKVY)

2500000.00

3150.00 p) PMJJBY Payable (LICI)

432.00

130.00 q) Salary Saving Scheme (SSS) Payable

130.00

4532.00 r) Outstanding Liability to Staff 96202844.88

0.00

11. PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

15,90,63,639.65

14625580.06 Profit as per last balance-sheet

96202844.88

0.00 Less: Appropriations (As per Schedule - A)

14625580.06

81577264.82 Add: Profit for the year brought

77486374.83

from P & L Account (less accumulated loss, if any) 0.00

1790879.07 12. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

6028607.10

0.00 i) Outstanding liabilities for

0.00

0.00

guarantee issued 1790879.07 ii) DEAF Account with RBI (DEAF Code 0167) 12895112603.63

6028607.10

GRAND TOTAL

13,53,82,03,239.30 12895112603.63

GRAND TOTAL

13,53,82,03,239.30

Previous year's figures have been regrouped or rearranged, wherever necessary.

IN TERMS OF OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE ATTACHED FOR, G. TOSNIWAL & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Firm Registration No.:312036E

PLACE: DIMAPUR DATE: 25.06.2022

Sd/ABHIJIT KUMAR DEB MANAGING DIRECTOR

Sd/TEMJEN LONGKUMER DIRECTOR

Sd/KEKHWENGULO LEA DIRECTOR

Sd/SENTIYANGER IMCHEN, IAS CHAIRMAN

Sd/CA. GOVINDALAL TOSNIWAL PARTNER M. No. 050480 UDIN No.: 22050480ALQJIN6731

SCHEDULE - A attached to and forming Part of Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022 Particulars

Amount

Particulars

Amount

Particulars

1. Statutory Reserves

4301993.06

6. Bad & Doubtful Debts Reserve.

3422035.00

11. Reserve For Employee Pension Fund

2. Agriculture Credit Stabilisation Fund

2193837.00

7. Share Capital Redemption.

262812.00

12. PACS Development Fund

3. Building Fund

547525.00

8. Coop. Development Fund.

731279.00

13. General Reserve

4. Dividend Equalisation Fund

684407.00

9. Voluntary Retirement.

167543.00

Total:

5. Special Bad Debt Reserve.

372318.00

10. Technology Adoption Fund

438020.00

Amount 142411.00 1200000.00 161400.00 14625580.06 Continued on Page 7

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 202 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022

Time to call it a day

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hat the current political development in Maharashtra has again brought to focus is the way parliamentary democracy has been trampled at the alter of opportunism. The all too familiar charade that has been repeated over the decades following withdrawal of support to a government which after losing majority continues to cling to power through specious means only strangulates and weakens democracy. As per conventions of parliamentary democracy , a party or a coalition that does not have majority cannot stake claim to form the government and also, in the event a government formed by a single political party or a coalition having lost majority support in the house, should not cling to power. However in practice, Indian parliamentary democracy appears to be based on perception where a party with minority support can be called to form a government and a party of coalition reduced to minority can still be made to cling power through a buy-back scheme. These have happened throughout India during the recent decades and despite litigation in courts, there seems to be no change. In the ongoing Maharashtra political crisis majority of the Sena’s 55 MLAs (one seat falling vacant) have joined the faction led by Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde. The rebel MLAs claim they have around 40 MLAs out of the 55. The MVA government which had 152 legislators before the rebellion within the Shiv Sena, comprised of : Shiv Sena-55 MLAS, NCP -53 and Congress -44. After around 40 rebel Sena MLAs joined Eknath Shinde, the strength of the MVA coalition has been reduced from 152 to 112 while the BJP-NDA has 106 MLAs. As the rebel Sena MLAs are certain of forming an alliance with the BJP, the strength of the NDA group will (BJP+ 7 Independent MLAs) and with the 40-odd Sena rebels has shot up to 153. Thus the MVA coalition with 112 MLAs is in a minority as against the Sena rebel group plus BJP and independent MLAs having a total of 152 MLAs . The old game and tired game of disqualification by the Speaker or deputy speaker to reduce the number of rebel MLAs and then place the remaining under the same act is against the principle of parliamentary democracy. First of all, if MLAs who have rebelled against the government comprise of 2/3rd of the total strength of the party, then there should be no question of disqualification of any of them by the speaker of deputy speaker as per the Anti Defection Law. The rebels may present themselves before the speaker as well as the governor to prove that they have decided on their own volition. After this is done, the government has no option and with least delay, be prepared to face the floor test. Once defeated the government should resign without further ado.

As there is no doubt that the MVA government has lost majority, the beleaguered Uddhav Thackeray coalition should not resort to delay tactics. The MVA minority government has not business to remain in office even for a day. Uddhav Thackeray has only invited trouble on himself by allowing the NCP and his son Aditya to ride roughshod over the Sena MLAs and the MVA government. Also if Sena MLAs were able to move out of Mumbai in droves to join Shinde group in Guwahati also confirms that Uddhav never had been far removed from reality.

DailyDevotion The Overshadowing of God’s Personal Deliverance

“…I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord.

—Jeremiah 1:8 God promised Jeremiah that He would deliver him personally— “…your life shall be as a prize to you…” (Jeremiah 39:18). That is all God promises His children. Wherever God sends us, He will guard our lives. Our personal property and possessions are to be a matter of indifference to us, and our hold on these things should be very loose. If this is not the case, we will have panic, heartache, and distress.

Having the proper outlook is evidence of the deeply rooted belief in the overshadowing of God’s personal deliverance.

The Sermon on the Mount indicates that when we are on a mission for Jesus Christ, there is no time to stand up for ourselves. Jesus says, in effect, “Don’t worry about whether or not you are being treated justly.” Looking for justice is actually a sign that we have been diverted from our devotion to Him. Never look for justice in this world, but never cease to give it. If we look for justice, we will only begin to complain and to indulge ourselves in the discontent of self-pity, as if to say, “Why should I be treated like this?” If we are devoted to Jesus Christ, we have nothing to do with what we encounter, whether it is just or unjust. In essence, Jesus says, “Continue steadily on with what I have told you to do, and I will guard your life. If you try to guard it yourself, you remove yourself from My deliverance.” Even the most devout among us become atheistic in this regard— we do not believe Him. We put our common sense on the throne and then attach God’s name to it. We do lean to our own understanding, instead of trusting God with all our hearts (see Proverbs 3:5-6).

Quotes

We aim above the mark to hit the mark. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022

Post-mortem

Why are Sena rebels not Citizen uprisings but no opposition returning for floor test? I

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With parts of Assam reeling with flood, the MLAs in the five-star hotel come across as insensitive

he Sena rebels seem to be running out of time and losing support on the ground as the political crisis enters its 2nd week.

Many of them are said to have sent feelers that they would like to rejoin.

Why were the Shiv Sena rebels taken away to Assam and not to the BJP-ruled states of Goa, Karnataka or Madhya Pradesh? Why couldn’t they stay in the BJP citadel of Gujarat? And, finally why is Shinde still reluctant to return and demand a floor test? These are some of the questions being asked in political circles in Maharashtra.

Photographs and videos of the rebels playing chess, eating and drinking in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati have done little to endear them to the people either in Assam or back here in Maharashtra. Juicy stories of the rebels being lavishly entertained have been doing the rounds, inviting more ridicule by the day.

Moreover, with parts of Assam reeling with flood, the MLAs in the five-star hotel come across as insensitive. The longer they stay there, the more the distance that grows between them and their constituents.

It has been suggested that Eknath Shinde opted for Guwahati because of the Kamakhya Temple there. Known to be a Tantrik and Assam and the temple known for Tantrik rites, Shinde presumably was confident that he would be able to invoke the blessings of the goddess.

While he did visit the temple to pray, it is not certain how pleased the goddess is with him since the buzz is that half the MLAs have sent feelers to the party, indicating their willingness to rejoin the party.

It is partly because the rebels are waking up to the legal hurdles they face. It is also because the Shiv Sena is not just a regional party but a well-knit grassroot organisation and a movement. It is the movement which gives every Shiv Sainik his unique identity on the ground. And by all accounts the rebels are still not receiving much support on the ground. Sooner or later, they will have to return to their constituency

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to test it.

In the meanwhile, legal eagles believe that the rebels have the option of merging with the BJP—which would give them short term reprieve but which would basically seal their political future. The other option open to them is to merge with the Prahar Party, which has two MLAs in the Maharashtra Assembly. Both of them are recognised as Independent MLAs. One of them is the founder Bachchu Kadu, who supports the BJP and is known for his aggressive militant tactics of terrorising officials, beating up opponents and otherwise being a nuisance - everything that the Shiv Sena was under Bal Thackeray, in fact.

The Sena MLAs would however rather not play second fiddle to Kadu, who is unlikely to give them a free rein and the prospect of becoming Independent MLAs from being the ruling party MLAs is clearly not alluring enough.

An Assembly session would have to be called shortly to meet the requirements of a functioning government but without the rebel MLAs, the MVA still has more numbers than the BJP in the House. The legalities of conducting business without the rebels is being examined and Shinde would have to thwart it through judicial intervention, if possible.

With Shinde facing much loss of face and capital, there is also the suspicion that many of the rebel MLAs may actually vote with Uddhav Thackeray in the House. That suspicion is why Shinde is said to be reluctant to bring back the MLAs for a floor test in the Assembly.

The political drama enters the second week, possibly a decisive week, with time running out for rebels. And with Sharad Pawar saying openly that it is his duty to protect his friend Bal Thackeray’s son and political heir, emotions on the streets are running high—something that the rebels will have to contend with.

Sujata Anandan (As published in National Herald)

f Narendra Modi’s first term in office abounded with brazen institutional subversion, his second has been beleaguered by spirited citizenly uprisings. In the weeks leading to the coronavirus pandemic, lest we forget, the prime minister was besieged by a wave of challenges. Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, erupting months after the BJP’s triumphant re-election in 2019, had spread to every major city by early 2020. Modi, having grown accustomed to spectacles of submission by the public, was rattled by this show of defiance. His government invoked a colonial-era law to ban gatherings of more than four people, intermittently suspended the internet, and mobilised its base by amplifying sectarian messaging. As police truncheons bloodied young protestors in Delhi, Modi lashed out at rootless cosmopolitans and Muslim troublemakers, supposedly identifiable by their clothing.

The script did not yield the intended result. Across the country, Indians of all faiths joined to proclaim their allegiance to secularism—the foundational basis of the republic.

Their song was the national anthem, their standard the Indian flag, and their holy book the Indian Constitution. In Delhi, Hindus formed a human chain to protect Muslim worshippers.

In Hyderabad, tens of thousands of Muslims recited the preamble to the Indian Constitution: “We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic…”

The pandemic granted Modi a reprieve, but did not extinguish the indignation incubated by his attempts to remake India in accordance with his ideology. If anything it clarified the supreme contradiction of the “New India”: the prime minister has a dominant majority in Parliament and appears invincible at the polls—and yet his reign has provoked the most persistent dissent on the street in memory. The harrowing experi-

ence of the lockdowns should not eclipse the fact that 2020 was a year also of the most sustained democratic uproar against a government anywhere in the world. Measured by numbers, the demonstrations against the BJP’s labour laws and farm laws—drawing hundreds of millions of people—were the largest in human history. Laws were railroaded and rubber-stamped through Parliament, which has given up even the pretence of deliberation, but their promulgation was overwhelmed by public backlash.

Shift of Indian democracy Indian democracy began as a top-down experiment. It originated in the minds of our founding personalities who raised and nurtured the institutions for its exercise. When the American author Norman Cousins asked Jawaharlal Nehru to outline his legacy, he answered: “Hopefully, four hundred million people capable of governing themselves.” The protests of the past three years reveal the depth to which the inclusive nationalism propagated by the architects of our republic has percolated in the past seven decades. For every Indian violently asserting his or her communal identity, a substantially greater number of Indians are (for the most part) peacefully affirming their citizenly identity.

Indian democracy today is effectively a bottom-up phenomenon: it is ordinary Indians who are performing the role of formal opposition to the government. And if India is the site of democracy’s institutional decay, it is also the setting for its civic reclamation. This is no cause for comfort or congratulation, however, because a million spontaneous mutinies, no matter how exalted their motivation, can only culminate in anarchy if their rage is not absorbed into an organised movement.

And what is missing in India is a democratic outfit capable of sublimating the dispersed fury of Indians into disciplined political agitation.

What remains of the of-

Transformation of power sector

n the past 8 years, this the 15th of August, 2015, that no one is left behind. will come from RenewGover nment, under Hon’ble Prime Minister anStrengthening distri- ables. We achieved this Prime Minister Modi, nounced from the ramparts bution systems target in November 2021 has brought about a to- of the Red Fort the target We have strengthened – a full 9 years ahead of tal transformation of the of electrifying every village the distribution systems on our target date. power sector. in 1000 days. This was a a scale which is unprecNow we have a target It will be useful to challenge as hundreds of edented. We implemented of putting a Roof Top on look at how this ongoing villages were located in the schemes for strengthening every home and solarising transformation is being high hills of the Himalayan the distribution systems every irrigation pump. brought about.

Belt, where even poles, con- in all States at a cost of Similarly we are on In 2014 the total in- ductors, transformers etc. Rs.2,01,722 crores. We a mission for emissions stalled power generation had to be carried across on added 2,921 new Sub-Sta- reduction. We had pledged capacity was 2,48,554 MW ponies and by Helicopters; tions, upgraded 3,926 exist- in COP-21 in Paris that by and load shedding was a and hundreds of village / ing Sub-Stations added/re- 2030 we shall reduce the regular feature across the hamlets in the desert areas placed 6,04,465 circuit kms emissions intensity of our country. In the past 8 years, of Rajasthan. We achieved of LT Lines and 2,68,838 economy by 33%-35% as we have added 1,69,110 the target in 987 days – 13 kms of 11 KVA HT Lines; compared to 2005 levels.

MW of generation capac- days ahead of the target constructed separate agri- We are nearing a reduction ity. We now have a total date. The International En- culture feeders of 1,22,123 of 30% already. Our Ujala installed power genera- ergy Agency called this the circuit kms; and installed Programme is the largest tion capacity of 400 GWs, biggest news of the energy 7,31,961 Transformers to LED programme in the whereas the maximum sector in 2018 in the world. strengthen the distribution world and it has resulted demand till date has been Thereafter, the Prime system of the States. The in the reduction of CO2 215 GWs. Minister set us a target of result of these steps has emissions of 106 million One nation one grid connecting every home in been stupendous. The aver- tonnes per annum.

Over the past 8 years, the country with electricity. age availability of power in We have programs for we have added 1,66,080 We did this in 18 months. A rural areas was 12 hours enhancing energy efficienCircuit Kilometers of trans- total of 2.86 crores homes in 2015 – today it is 22 ½ cy and reducing emissions mission lines connect and were connected with elec- hours. In urban areas, the in our industry – the prointegrate the whole country tricity. This was equal to average is 23 ½ hours. The gramme is called Perform, into one single electric grid the population of Germany market for DG sets is now Achieve and Trade, which running on one frequency. and France combined. This dead. means increased energy efThe Indian grid has now was the largest expansion Energy transition ficiency leading to a reducemerged as the largest in- of access in such a short Our Government cares tion in the emissions. This tegrated grid in the world. time frame in the history about the environment. has resulted in a reduction The inter-regional of the energy sector of the In 2015, Prime Minister of 103 million tonnes of transfer capacity in 2014 world as stated by the In- Modi announced a target CO2 emissions per anwas 37,950 MW which has ternational Energy Agency. of installing 175 GWs of num. We have an energy been increased to 1,12,250 All States certified that ev- Renewable Energy capac- efficiency programme for MWs after the Modi Gov- ery willing household had ity by 2022. Despite two appliances like Air Condiernment came to office. been connected with the years of Covid/lockdown, tioners, Refrigerators etc.

Our transmission lines electricity. Subsequently, today we have established - called the Stars Rating deploy some of the most some States reported that Renewable Energy capacity Programme in which we cutting edge technology in some households, which of 158 GWs – with another rate appliances from One the world such as the 800 were unwilling earlier, were 54 GW under installation. Star to Five Star dependKV HVDC and are located now desirous of getting We have emerged as ing upon their energy efat some of the challeng- connected with the elec- a country with the fastest- ficiency. This has resulted ing altitudes in the world. tricity. We connected these growing Renewable Energy in a reduction of CO2 emisThe Srinagar-Leh line for homes as well and we have capacity in the world. We sions by 53 million tonnes instance passes across asked the States to ensure have also been rated as the per annum. We have put height of 15,000/16,000 that if any other home, most attractive destination in place a programme for feet above sea level. which was in existence for investment in Renew- energy efficiency for comUniversal access on the day of the launch- able Energy in the world. mercial buildings called Before our Govern- ing of “Saubhagaya – the Every major fund in the the Energy Conservation ment came into office, more scheme for universal ac- world is invested in our Building Code and for resithan 18,000 villages and cess” had been missed out, green energy programme. dential buildings called Eco hundreds of thousands they should be connected. In COP-21, we had pledged Niwas Samhita. of hamlets were not con- The policy of the Modi that by 2030, 40% of our As a result of the nected with electricity. On Government is to ensure power generation capacity aforementioned steps, we Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

ficial opposition could learn from the Right. The electoral breakthrough of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was deferred through the 1980s by smaller regional parties and the not unimportant fact that the BJP’s malign image, personified by L.K. Advani, ensured that most factions remained allergic to an alliance led by it. So Advani, because he placed a greater value on his ideology than his personal ambition, handed his party’s leadership to Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1995.

Contrast this to today. The leadership of Congress, India’s only other credible pan-national party, refuses to relinquish control despite the majoritarian threat to the country. The one event that prompted Congress—an indolent spectator to the people’s protests that jolted Modi—to mobilise its troops was the summons issued to Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald case. Crowds were bussed in to the capital and every MP and party official was instructed by the “high command” to materialise in Delhi and march behind the prince.

It is difficult to imagine a more egregious insult to the patriotic multitudes exposing themselves to physical harm to foil the government’s excesses than the squalid pantomime organised by the Gandhi dynasty and its lickspittles.

The lesson of India is this: Democracies can survive authoritarians; they cannot survive the absence of an energetic opposition. It is perhaps too late for the Congress to marshal a movement capable of defeating Modi in 2024. But there is time enough for it to retool itself sufficiently to restrict the BJP’s margin of victory. The ordinary people of India are gallantly performing their citizenly duty.

They are being thwarted by one family and its minions.

Kapil Komireddi is the author of Malevolent Republic: A Short History of the New India. He tweets @kapskom.

(As published in The Print)

have emerged as the only G-20 nation and only major economy whose energy transition actions are consistent with a sub 20 rise in global temperature.

The scale of the transformation in unparalleled in the histry of the world.

As we achieved our NDC targets well in advance, we have increased our targets in COP-26 taking the pledge to install 500 GWs of Non-Fossil Fuel capacity by 2030. We have also pledged to reduce our CO2 emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030 additionally. We shall achieve these targets.

The Government have brought the comprehensive reforms covering the entire gamut of the power sector.

The Government has made the provision of a Letter of Credit compulsory for the flow of power and brought down the late payment surcharge from 18% to 12%. For the first time in the history of the Power Sector, we have laid down Rules spelling out the Rights for Consumers which include timelines for the grant of connection, for replacement of defective meters, correction of bills etc. The process of recovery of costs due to a ‘Change in the Law’ has been simplified under the Modi Government. We have put in place Rules to provide for flexibility in scheduling, providing for the most efficient generating stations to be scheduled first. This has reduced the cost of power for consumers. We have separated the CTU from POWERGRID to bring in transparency.

The Rules for connectivity to the transmission network have been simplified by putting in place General newspaper nor that of the

Network Access Rules. We have expanded the market – bringing in the Real-Time Market; and putting in place separate Term Ahead and Day-Ahead Market for Renewable Energy. We have provided for the bundling of Renewable Energy with Thermal Energy and Bio-Mass cofirings in thermal power plants. We also provided for GENCOS to be able to sell power in the Exchange in case it is not scheduled by the PPA holder.

In order to ensure the viability of the system and bring in financial discipline, the Government has made fund flows under all schemes and grant loans from PFC and REC conditional on their undertaking reforms. As a result of this 36 DISCOMs have agreed to timelines for the reduction of AT&C losses and ACS-ARR gap as well as clearance of subsidy and government dues. Corporate Reforms are being put in place in DISCOMs. We have put in place a new Rating System for Distribution Companies which puts reforms in governance of DISCOMs at the forefront.

The scale of comprehensive reforms undertaken across the entire plethora of the power system is unparalleled by any other period of the previous governments. Before this no other government had ever touched Distribution Sector Reforms. In line with the vision of the PM Narendra Modi, we are working towards a brighter India, with the mission of “power to the future of the nation”.

R.K. Singh is Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Editor in any manner.

SC puts in abeyance disqualification proceedings against rebel Sena MLAs

NEW DELHI, JUN 27 (PTI): In a relief to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Monday kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the state Assembly till July 11, and also sought responses from the state government and others on their pleas questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and J B Pardiwala also refused to pass any interim order on a vehement plea by senior advocate Devdutt Kamat, appearing for the MVA government, that in the meantime there should not be any floor test in the Assembly. The court said the state government can always approach it in case of any illegality.

Directing the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government to protect the “life, liberty, and property” of the 39 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, headed by minister Eknath Shinde, and their family members, the top court said the rebels may file replies to

the disqualification notices till 5:30 pm on July 12.

“Meanwhile as an interim measure, the time granted by the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly to the petitioners or other similarly placed Members of the Legislative Assembly to submit their written submissions up to today by 5.30 pm is extended till July 12, 2022.”

The top court, while posting the matter for further hearing on July 11, said it wants the status quo to continue till it balances competing claims made by rival Sena camps.

Shinde and 15 other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs have moved the top court challenging the disqualification notices issued by the Deputy Speaker under the Tenth Schedule of Constitution on grounds including defection. Besides Shinde, the other 15 MLAs are Bharat Gogawale, Prakash R Surve, Tanhaji Jaywant Savant, Mahesh S Shinde, Abdul Sattar, Sandeepan A Bhumre, Sanjay P Sirhsat, Yamini Y Jadhav, Anil K Babar, Latabai C Sonawane, Ramesh N Bornare, Sanjay

B Raimulkar, Chimanrao R Patil, Balaji D Kalyankar and Balaji P Kinilkar.

While issuing the notice to the Maharashtra Deputy Speaker, the top court directed him to put on affidavit the records of no trust notice served upon him by the rebel MLAs who have relied upon on the Nabam Rebia judgement to drive home the point that he cannot proceed with the disqualification proceedings when the resolution seeking his own removal is pending.

The top court also recorded the statement of Maharashtra’s counsel that adequate steps have been taken to protect the life and property of rebel MLAs. “Counsel for the State of Maharashtra states that adequate steps have been already taken and the State Government shall further ensure that no harm is caused to the lives, liberty and properties of the 39 MLAs and their families “ the court said in its order.

At the outset, senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for Shinde and other rebel MLAs,

submitted that the Deputy Speaker cannot proceed with the disqualification proceedings when the resolution seeking his removal is pending.

He referred to the Constitution bench decision of the apex court in the “Nabam Rebia” case in which it was held that it would be constitutionally impermissible for a Speaker to adjudicate upon disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule while a notice of resolution for his own removal from the office of Speaker is pending.

At this juncture, the bench asked why the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs did not move the Bombay High Court against disqualification notice issued by the Deputy Speaker. Kaul replied that existence of Article 226 is not a constitutional bar to invoke Article 32 of Constitution to approach the top court.

Kaul claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray group is in ‘minority’ and ‘subverting’ the state machinery and attacking the houses of rebel Sena MLAs.

Activists and advocates demand release of Teesta

C H E N NA I , J U N 2 7 (AGENCIES): The People’s Union for Civil Liberties, a civil society organisation, and activists condemned the arrest of civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad along with retired police officers for fighting justice for the victims of Gujarat riot in 2002.

Senior advocates of Madras HC NGR Prasad, human rights activist Biraj Patnaik and representatives of civil society activists, addressing the media on Monday, demanded that the false and vindictive FIR against Setalvad and others be withdrawn unconditionally and they be released immediately. The judgement of the SC in the case of Zakia Jafri vs State of Gujarat, dismissing the petition filed

by Jafri calling for investigation into the conspiracy to hatch the events resulting in communal violence following the Godhra train burning, deepened the sense of injustice and marks a moment of profound hurt and loss, said V Suresh, national general secretary of PUCL, in a statement.

Alt News co-founder Zubair arrested for hurting religious sentiments NEW DELHI, JUN 27 (AGENCIES): Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police on Monday for allegedly hurting sentiments.

According to media reports, Zubair has been charged under Section 153 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot—if rioting be committed—if not committed) and 295A (Outraging religious feelings of any class) of the Indian Penal Code.

“Today, during the course of investigation of a case registered u/s 153A/295A IPC against Mohammed Zubair, he joined in the investigation and after having sufficient evidence on record, he was arrested. He is being produced before the duty magistrate for seeking further PC remand,” said the police.

Social media post The police added that the case was registered based on a complaint regarding an offending tweet allegedly posted by Zubair.

Mohammed Zubair

“The said post of Mohd. Zubair containing picture and words against a particular religious community are highly provocative and done deliberately which are more than sufficient to incite hatred among people which can be detrimental for maintenance of public tranquility,” a senior Delhi police official said, adding that a case was lodged on the basis of a social media post by the complainant.

“During investigation, conduct of Mohd Zubair was found questionable, which warranted his custodial interrogation to unravel conspiracy in this matter. Accordingly, he has been arrested and is be-

Government of IndIa

ing produced before court for seeking police custody remand,” a senior police officer said.

No notice given: Pratik Sinha Alt News co-founder Pratik Sinha tweeted that Zubai was called on Monday by the special cell “regarding probe in a 2020 case for which he already had protection against arrest from the High Court”.

“Around 6.45pm, we were told Zubair has been arrested in some other FIR for which no notice was given which is mandatory under law for the section under which he has been arrested. No FIR copy is being given to us despite repeated requests,” he added.

Zubair was reportedly one of the first people to tweet about Nupur Sharma’s controversial remarks about Prophet Mohammed. The issue snowballed into a global embarrassment for India as well as the BJP-led government.

Sharma was eventually suspended from the party.

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1272121.00

1662400.00 c) Rent received on Premises

1608405.00

1745103.03

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1549079.20

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60090672.71 288502.52

10054315.80 h) Deposit Insurance premium

10314298.80

8084303.00 l) Leave encashment

5130208.00

8661393.00 j) Payment on VR & CR Schemes

2031024.00 0.00

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6046857.63

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160090724.00 253707.00

32753459.00 b) For Overdue & unrealised interest

42628620.00

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99748397.00 17460000.00 0.00

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81577264.82

0.00

0.00

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5310.00

20000.00

11935574.00

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369000.00

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2701948.90

7381589.90 g) ATM Charges

22753873.76

39273.00 f) Clearing House Rent paid

94605431.00

2866471.14 f) Loan Processing Fee

0.00 i) Excess Provisioning written back

1201334.00

60000.00 d) Ex-Gratia 443750.00 e) Subscription

394434.00

4130.00 h) Locker rent received

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72752.00

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131000.00 a) Sitting fees

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50386483.00 b) Intt. On borrowings

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81577264.82

1304145338.35

1335365369.17

0.00

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77487574.83

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0.00

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By Balance of Loss transferred to Balance Sheet

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(N-IsF), which was being implemented in convergence with all agri and allied departments in single clusters, which included integrated farming along with associated activities like vegetable clusters, packaging houses, food processing units and bamboo warehouses, creation of common water bodies like check dams or reservoirs, common feed mills for livestock, etc.

Agriculture production commissioner Y Kikheto Sema delivered the welcome speech and also chaired the programme. Various officials including central horticulture commissioner Prabhat Kumar, farmers and scientists were present on the occasion.

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Nagaland was blessed with fertile soil, suitable climate and favourable land-to-man ratio as per population.

He said two-thirds of the State’s population resided in rural areas and engaged in agri and allied activities, adding that such positive features had given rise to huge potential for commercial production of various crops and other allied activities like plantation of oilseeds, agro-forestry, fruits and vegetables, animal husbandry and dairy, fisheries, bee keeping, sericulture, etc.

Alam claimed that State’s food grain production had significantly increased from 62,000 MT in 1963-64 to more than 7.5 lakh MT in 2020-21.

Alam mentioned that the State government had adopted “Naga Model of Integrated Settled Farming”

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Subsequently, NPSC secretary stated that another exam date scheduled on November 12, 2021 specifically for Archivist along with Computer Science (Degree) and MCA was notified dated October 27, 2021.

for benefitting the farming community in the region.

He also called for revising cost norms for different components and suggested separate cost norms for hilly regions.

Aye maintained that online digital payments through PFMS, SNA account, DBT, etc, initiated by Union Ministry of Finance were not farmer friendly, pointing out that of 74 blocks in the State, 27 were still unbanked.

He urged Tomar to provide organic AC market facilities in all 16 districts of the State, besides proposing construction of common facility with all amenities of state, national and international standards under one roof and allow them to prepare DPRs. In his speech, chief secretary J Alam remarked that

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(From p-1) As such, NPSC secretary said vide Notification No.NPSC/ADVT-1/04(VOL-I) dated September 21, 2021 had allowed Post Graduate candidates with History for the said post with Archives as optional paper as per updated routine dated 24th

(From p-1) Claiming that the agriculture department was trying its best to transform the State by promoting agriculture as a sustainable and viable livelihood option both for the farming community and unemployed youth, he shared that Nagaland had bagged the Krishi Karman Award consecutively for two years recently for food grain production under Small States category.

To encourage youth, entrepreneurs, FPOs, FPCs, SHGs, etc, he said the State government initiated a start-up programme called “Naturally Nagaland” to monetise poor and marginal farmers in post-harvest management and marketing so that they could package their produce in any brand under the banner of Naturally Nagaland. He hoped to expand Naturally Nagaland stalls in cities outside the State.

Highlighting gaps in policies and their implementation, the minister noted that most schemes were designed as “one size fits all”, while urging the planners and policy makers to take the trouble of visiting the Northeast, spend time here and plan policies specifically designed

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been holding the post as an additional charge since May last year after the retirement of Y C Modi. Having a Master’s degree in police administration, Gupta’s experience as the DGP of Punjab for more than two years from 2019 will come handy as some terror groups have started raising their ugly head in the state.

An experienced and distinguished officer, Gupta earlier had an eight-year stint on central deputation from June 2004 to July 2012 during which he held sensitive assignments, including as the head of the Intelligence Bureau unit which looked after the security of VVIPs. Gupta was decorated with two police gallantry medals in 1992 and 1994. He was also decorated with the Police Medal for Meritorious Services by the President and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2010).

In 1999, Gupta was awarded the British Chevening Gurukul Scholarship by the British Council at London School of Economics.

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menace of drug abuse was also taken at the programme, which was led by commissioner of excise and prohibition H Atokhe Aye, while “My journey, our collective journey” was shared

by Prodigals Home, Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IR-CA), Dimapur Sunep Jamir.

The prog ramme was chaired by deputy commissioner of excise Katoho Sumi, invocation offered by Potter’s Reed ministry director Senti Jamir while special song was presented by IRCA, Dimapur Prodigals Home.

Squad and the Organized Crime Control Unit.

Immediately after taking over as the NIA chief, Gupta was briefed about all the important cases being handled by the agency. He held a review meeting as well, officials said.

“I shall do my best to fulfil the mandate given to the NIA for expeditious investgation and prosecution of offences relating to terrorism, a menace which affects the security and integrity of the country,” Dinkar said immediately after taking over as the NIA chief.

Relieving CRPF chief Kuldiep Singh of the additional charge, Gupta has taken over as a full-time chief of the agency after more than a year. Singh had

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excise department had received Rs 6.14 lakh (2005) and Rs13.05 lakh in 2008 and sought more support from NCB. He proposed a joint effort among the excise department, police and paramilitary forces like Assam Rifles and CRPF to weed out the menace of drug abuse and trafficking. He also appreciated efforts of NGOs in tackling drug.

He also called upon the church to sensitise the young generation on the issue and not to ignore them but interact as they were future of society.

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(From p-1) In his speech Kevekha Kevin Zehol, secretary excise department expressed concern over the rising incidence of drug abuse and trafficking which was attributed to Nagaland sharing a porous international border with Myanmar.

Kevin lauded the department for having done exceptionally well in containing offences under Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989 and also exhorted the personnel to be sim-ilarly proactive in curbing crimes under the NDPS Act. Zehol revealed that the state

NEW DELHI, JUN 27 (PTI): Former Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta on Monday took over as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), an anti-terror probe agency formed after the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai, and called for “expeditious investigation” and prosecution of offences of terror that affect security of the country.

The appointment of Dinkar, a 1987-batch IPS officer from Punjab cadre, comes at a time when Pakistan’s snooping agency ISI is seen making attempts of revamping terrorism in the state which has witnessed nearly 50 incidents of IED recoveries, Pro-Khalistan posters, nabbing terrorists from banned organizations like Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), besides threats to political leadership in the state as well as neighbouring Haryana. Gupta has served as Director General of Punjab Police for more than two years, besides heading a unit where he directly supervised Punjab State Intelligence Wing, State Anti-Terrorist

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poll promises in the form of “guarantees”, remained silent on giving Rs 1,000 to each woman in the state.

However, Cheema said the state government will soon fulfil this “guarantee”.

The finance minister stressed that the government will fulfil its promise of giving 300 units of free electricity per month to each household from July 1, saying it has already planned to finance this scheme by cutting wasteful expenditure and through enhancement of own tax revenue.

Providing 300 units of free power will put an additional burden of Rs 1,800 crore on the state exchequer, said Cheema. The AAP government had announced giving 300 units of free power to every household from July 1.

MUMBAI, JUN 27 (AGENCIES): Amidst the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday to record his statement in connection with a money laundering case. It is stated that the ED is inquiring Raut in two separate cases related to HDIL and DHFL fraud.

Reacting to the summons, the MP on Monday said that there are big political developments taking place in the state and it was a ‘conspiracy’ to stop him.

He tweeted,” I just came to know that the ED has summoned me. Good ! There are big political developments in Maharashtra. We, Balasaheb’s Shivsainiks are fighting a big battle. This is a conspiracy to stop me. Even if you behead me, I won’t take the Guwahati route. Arrest me ! Jai Hind!”

Earlier, the ED had recorded the statement of Sanjay Raut’s wife Varsha Raut, in one of the two cases.

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start a Punjab Young Entrepreneur programme for encouraging class 11 students to propose their business ideas. The state government will provide seed money of Rs 2,000 per student under this start-up programme, the finance minister said.

To a u g m e n t a d d i tional resource generation, Cheema proposed to establish a Tax Intelligence Unit which will equip the finance department to improve tax compliances under GST through taxpayer facilitation and communication.

Cheema also announced that the government will set up 16 new medical colleges over five years, taking the total number of colleges in the state to 25.

The government will establish 117 “Mohalla Clinics”, for which Rs 77 crore has been earmarked.

The government has taken a breakthrough decision by approving fresh recruitment of 26,454 people and regularisation of 36,000 contractual employees, the minister said.

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CHANDIGARH, JUN 27 (PTI): Presenting the AAP government’s first budget, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced providing 300 units of free electricity to households from July 1, setting up of 117 Mohalla Clinics and upgrading 100 schools as ‘schools of eminence’ in the state among other proposals.

The Bhagwant Mannled government also announced setting up cybercrime control units in all districts of the state while keeping its focus on health, education, agriculture and police modernisation.

Cheema did not announce any new tax in the budget for 2022-23 and chose to rely on an expected jump in revenue receipts and buoyancy in GST collections by plugging loopholes for funding the proposed expenditure in the budget.

The budget of the government led by AAP, which came to power while making

giving 300 units of free electricity, quality education, improving health infrastructure and raising compensation to families of martyred soldiers—have been fulfilled.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann termed the first budget as a balanced, development-oriented and reflective of pro-people policies of the state government.

He hailed the budget for FY 2022-23, which proposes no new taxes, as a roadmap for “New Punjab”.

Cheema presented the first paperless budget in the ongoing assembly session and this step is expected to save Rs 21 lakh per annum.

Among new proposals, Cheema announced setting up of modern digital classrooms in 500 government schools to bring quality education in villages, upgrading 100 existing schools as “schools of eminence” and posting estate managers for a cluster of schools for the upkeep of government schools and a comprehensive scheme for installation of roof top solar panel sys-

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Police officers put a dead body of a man killed by Russian shelling on the ground by his car in Slavyansk, Donetsk region. (AP/PTI)

S LOV I A N S K / K I E V, JUN 27 (AP/IANS): Russia was mounting an all-out assault on the last Ukrainian stronghold in the eastern Luhansk region, “pouring fire” on the city of Lysychansk from the ground and air, the local governor said Monday, as Western leaders met to discuss ways of bolstering support for Kyiv.

Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said Russian forces were pummeling Lysychansk after capturing the neighboring city of Sievierodonetsk in recent days. It’s part of a steppedup Russian offensive to wrest the broader Donbas region from Ukrainian government control in what Western experts say has become the new main goal of President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, now in its fifth month.

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the takeover of Sievierodonetsk, the enemy army has concentrated all its forces on capturing (our) last stronghold in the Luhansk region: Lysychansk,” Haidai told The Associated Press. The Russians were trying to blockade the city from the south, “destroying everything that their artillery and multiple rocket launchers can reach,” Haidai said.

Over the past week, the Russian army has captured several villages and towns southeast of Lysychansk, now a staging area for airstrikes and shelling attacks.

The office of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least six civilians were killed and 31 others injured as part of intense Russian shelling against various cities over the past 24 hours — including Kyiv and major cities in the country’s south and east.

It said Russian rocket attacks killed two and

injured five overnight in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s secondlargest city, and its surrounding area. Russian forces also continued to target the key southern port of Odesa, with a missile attack destroying residential buildings and injuring six, including a child, it said.

The southern city of Mykolaiv likewise saw Russian shells hit civilian infrastructure, including a kindergarten, the president’s press office said. It did not give details of any casualties.

In Lysychansk, at least five high-rise buildings in the city and the last road bridge were damaged over the past day, Haidai said. A crucial highway linking the city to government-held territory further south was rendered impassable because of shelling — but it hasn’t been captured, he said.

Such shelling is also making the evacuation of

civilians increasingly difficult, Haidai said. The city had a pre-war population of around 100,000, approximately half of whom remain.

Analysts say that Lysychansk’s location high on the banks of the Siverskiy Donets river, as well as its large area dotted with hills, give a major advantage to the city’s Ukrainian defenders.

“It’s a very hard nut to crack. The Russians could spend many months and much effort storming Lysychansk,” military analyst Oleh Zhdanov told the AP. The Siverskiy Donets river encloses Lysychansk from the north and east, while the Ukrainian army continues to hold territory west of the city, which it uses to supply arms and humanitarian aid. Moscow has now moved to attempt to block Lysychansk from the south.

War should end before winter sets in: Zelensky tells G7 In a virtual address to the G7 Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he wanted the ongoing war waged by Russia against his country to end before winter.

The BBC reported that the Ukrainian President asked the G7 leaders reconstruction aid, antiaircraft defence systems, help on grain exports and security guarantees.

He also asked to “intensify sanctions” on Russia. A day before his address, Zelenksy said in his address to the nation that delaying arms deliveries to Ukraine was “an invitation to Russia to strike again and again”, reports the BBC. “Par tners need to move faster if they are really partners, not observers,” he said and called for air defence systems.

Pak participation in BRICS ‘blocked by 1 member’: FO ISLAMABAD/BEIJING, JUN 27 (PTI): Pakistan on Monday alleged that “one member” of the BRICS grouping blocked its participation in a virtual meeting held on the sidelines of the bloc’s recent summit hosted by China.

The Foreign Office (FO) said Pakistan has noted that this year a highlevel dialogue on global development was held as a side event at the 14th summit of BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

A number of developing/emerging economies were invited to the side event.

It said China being the host country engaged with Pakistan before the BRICS meetings, where decisions are taken after consultations with all BRICS members, including extending invitations to non-members. “ Re g r e t t a b ly o n e member blocked Pakistan’s participation,” the FO said.

Though the FO did not name any country, it was apparently referring to India, given the history of the relationship between the two nations.

The bilateral relations deteriorated after India announced withdrawing the special powers of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation of the state into two union territories in August, 2019.

India’s dedication to climate is evident from its performance: Modi in Germany

ELMAU (GERMANY), JUN 27 (PTI): Asserting that India’s dedication to climate commitments is evident from its performance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that rich countries of G-7 will support India’s efforts in combating climate change and invited them to tap the huge market for clean energy technologies emerging in the country.

In his remarks at the session on ‘Investing in a better Future: Climate, Energy, Health’ at G7 Summit, Modi highlighted India’s track record and said it has achieved the target of 40 per cent energy-capacity from non-fossil sources nine years before time.

“The target of 10 per cent ethanol-blending in petrol has been achieved 5 months before time. India has the world’s first fully solar power operated airport.

India’s huge railway system will become net zero in this decade,” he said.

“When a large country like India shows such ambition, other developing countries also get inspiration. We hope that the rich countries of G-7 will support India’s efforts.

Today, a huge market for clean energy technologies is emerging in India,” the prime minister said.

G-7 countries can invest in research, innovation, and manufacturing in this

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a G-7 Summit meeting, at Bavarian Alps in Germany, Monday. (PTI)

field, he said.

The scale that India can provide for every new technology can make that technology affordable for the whole world, he asserted.

The core theories of the circular economy have been an integral part of Indian culture and lifestyle, Modi said.

“I called for a movement called LIFE - Lifestyle for Environment - in Glasgow last year. This year on World Environment Day, we launched the Global Initiative for LiFE campaign. The goal of this campaign is to encourage an eco-friendly lifestyle,” he said.

“We can call the followers of this movement Triple-P i.e. ‘pro planet people’, and we should all take the responsibility of increasing the number of Triple-P people in our own countries. This will be our

greatest contribution to the coming generations,” he said.

Modi, who is in Germany on a two-day visit from Sunday for the summit of the G7, was received

by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz upon his arrival at Schloss Elmau, the picturesque venue of the summit in southern Germany.

“Becoming pro-planet people. Investing in a better future. In the @G7 session on climate, energy & health, PM @narendramodi highlighted India’s efforts for green growth, clean energy, sustainable lifestyles & global wellbeing,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. Before the start of the summit, Prime Minister Modi shook hands with US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the leaders assembled for a group photo.

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SEOUL, JUN 27 (AP): A top South Korean official said Monday that North Korea is increasingly targeting the South with its nuclear arms programme, and urged China and Russia to persuade the North not to conduct a widely expected nuclear test.

Unification Minster Kwon Youngse’s comments came after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un re-emphasised his nuclear ambitions in a key military meeting last week and approved unspecified new operational duties for front-line army units. Experts say North Korea could be planning to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons along its tense border with South Korea. During a prolonged stalemate in nuclear diplomacy, North Korea has spent much of the past three years expanding its arsenal of short-range solid-fuel missiles that are potentially capable of evading missile defences and striking targets throughout South Korea, including US bases there.

US and South Korean officials say that North Korea has all but finished preparations for its first nuclear test since September 2017, when it claimed to have detonated a thermonuclear warhead designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles.

North Korea may use its next nuclear test to claim that it has acquired the ability to build small nuclear warheads that can be placed on short-range missiles or other new weapons systems it has demonstrated in recent months, analysts say.

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ing. The attack occurred between the towns of Lampazos and Colombia in the north of the state, where police were outnumbered by the attackers, who carried large-caliber weapons, according to the authorities.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that violence is one of the main challenges of his administration, which began in December 2018.

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MEXICO CITY, JUN 27 (IANS): At least six police officers were killed during a shootout with armed individuals travelling in a convoy of about 10 armoured trucks in Nuevo Leon state, authorities said.

“Four more policemen were injured and are already receiving medical attention,” Xinhua news agency quoted the state’s security department as say-

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G U WA H A T I / N E W DELHI, JUN 27 (PTI): Assam’s flood situation is showing signs of improvement with the water level of most rivers maintaining a receding trend while over 22 lakh remain affected across the state, officials said on Monday. However, the situation in Silchar, headquarter town of Cachar district, remained grim as several areas are still waterlogged, officials said. The toll in the state has increased to 126 after five deaths were reported on Sunday while two others had gone missing.

The total number of affected people declined to 22.21 lakh in 28 districts on Sunday while the figure was 25.10 lakh on the previous day, according to a bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The rivers Kopili, Barak and Kushiara are flowing above the danger level. In Silchar town, which is submerged for over a week, efforts are on to provide relief to those areas where the administration is yet to reach by air to drop packets with food, drinking water and other

Railways to ferry relief materials free of cost

A damaged section of a bridge following floods in Nagaon district, Monday. (PTI)

essential items by Indian Air Force helicopters.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is monitoring and conducting a survey to prepare a flood map of Silchar town so as to identify the extent of damage in different areas and help in taking measures to mitigate the damage in future, Cachar Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli said.

NDRF deploys 3 women rescuers for ops in Silchar

The NDRF has deployed a team of three women rescuers for undertaking flood rescue duties in Assam, making it one of the first operations where female combatants of the federal contingency force

have been tasked to handle a major disaster.

Constables O Indrani Devi, Alpana Das and Rekha Devi are rescuing the marooned and providing food, medicines, water and other relief material to the affected in Silchar, the headquarter of Cachar district, a senior NDRF officer said.

While Indrani Devi hails from Manipur, Das and Rekha Devi are from Assam and belong to the 12th National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) battalion based in Arunachal Pradesh. The women are part of a team that also has men NDRF personnel and they are armed with lifesaving jackets and inflatable boats, the officer said.

Railways will transport all relief materials to the flood affected north eastern states free of cost, officials said on Monday. The free transportation will be applicable for inter-state and intra-state aid and relief materials by parcel vans or second class, luggage cum guard van and goods trains, North East Frontier Railways spokesperson said.

All types of freight charges have been waived off for the purpose from any part of the country to the region and no ancillary charges like demurrage, wharfage or others will be charged for the transportation of relief materials, he said. Less than standard composition rakes can be booked with relief materials for the flood affected region and NGOs can send relief materials free of cost to the flood affected areas of the region.

In case of NGOs the consignor must be the district magistrate in whose jurisdiction the dispatching or the receiving station is situated, the spokesperson said.

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Manipur sends P.A. Sangma fought Prez poll to show Ganja worth Rs relief materials to tribal can also occupy top post: Conrad 22 lakh seized in Arunachal flood-hit Assam S H I L LO N G, J U N 2 7 Correspondent

IMPHAL, JUN 27: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday flagged off vehicles carrying relief assistance and personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for the floodaffected people of Assam.

The relief materials were sponsored by the department of relief & disaster management of the Manipur government.

After flagging off the vehicles, Singh expressed solidarity on the worse situation of flood in Assam which had affected around 22 lakh people residing in 28 districts.

“The relief materials include 135 quintals of rice, 102 bags of dal, 120 bags of salt, 120 boxes of mustard oil, which are worth about Rs 1 crore,” Singh said.

Besides, 40 personnel of SDRF have also been deputed for rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of Assam, he said.

He said that the relief assistance had been provided through government to government contact.

(IANS): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said that his late father P.A. Sangma knew that he would not win the Presidential election but he contested to demonstrate that indigenous tribal people could also occupy the highest constitutional position. P.A. Sangma, who had served as the Lok Sabha Speaker from May 1996 to March 1998, contested the Presidential election as an NDA nominee against Pranab Mukherjee in 2012.

But Mukher jee defeated P.A. Sangma in the election with 69.31 per cent votes. While speaking at the 8th Biennial Conference of the All Rabha Students Union of Meghalaya cum 4th Baiko Dera Festival at Manikganj in North Garo Hills on Sunday night, the Chief Minister said: “The dream of late P.A. Sangma would become reality and it is proud moment for the tribal people. In 2012, numbers were not in his favour but today NDA is in majority and the dream of a tribal President of India will fructify.” Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for choosing tribal candidate

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Draupadi Murmu for the upcoming election, he said: “It is a recognition for the indigenous tribal people of this country.”

Conrad K. Sangma also said that “we as a Government are committed to ensure overall socio-economic uplift” of the Rabha community”. He said that culture and heritage of the people is very important and the advent of technology had transformed the society, however it was imperative that one knows their roots and ensures to safeguard the interest of the community.

Deputy Speaker of Meghalaya Assembly Timothy D. Shira, MLAs Marthon Sangma and Rupert Momin attended the programme and spoke on the importance of unity and brotherhood amongst different tribes of the state.

ITANAGAR, JUN 27 (PTI): Ganja worth Rs 22 lakh was seized in Naharlagun town in Arunachal Pradesh, police said on Monday. Following the interrogation of a woman arrested on June 24, a house was raided in Lekhi village on Sunday night and 12 bags of ganja weighing 195.67 kg were seized, they said.

The owner of the house was arrested in connection with the seizure, they added. The seized drugs were brought from Mengio in Papum Pare district, said Superintendent of Police of Itanagar Jimmy Chiram.

In the last few days, total 721 kg of ganja has been seized by the police, he said. Acting on a tip-off, police on June 24 seized ganja worth over Rs 50 lakh from a house in Naharlagun and arrested the woman. The woman was also arrested in July last year in a drugs-related case, and was out on bail, police said. All efforts are being made to clean the state capital from the drug menace, Chiram said.

Radisson Blu hosting rebel Sena MLAs extends closure of bookings Tripura violence: AICC team arrives, meets CM GUWAHATI, JUN 27 (PTI): The luxury hotel in Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping with other MLAs from Maharashtra, on Monday extended the closure of all bookings for the public till July 5.

Till Monday afternoon, the Radisson Blu hotel was not taking any bookings till June 30, as per its website.

Later in the evening, if a booking was attempted on any day till July 5, the website prompted, “There

Security personnel stand guard at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Monday. (PTI) is no availability for the a different rate type when dates and rate type you available.” selected. We recommend Reservations can be changing dates or selecting made from July 6 onwards,

M’laya struggling in milk production SHILLONG, JUN 27: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday disclosed that there is a deficit of 50 to 60 percent in the milk production in the State.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Milk Collection Centre of the Umlyngka Primary Milk Producer Cooperative Society Ltd. at Umlyngka, Upper Shillong, Sangma called upon local dairy farmers to meet the market demand for milk in the State.

The infrastr ucture was funded under the Chief Minister’s Special Rural Development Fund (CMSRDF) and Special Rural Works Programme (SRWP) scheme with a project cost of around Rs. 37 lakhs. The new building

has a chilling unit and testing facilities to maintain quality checks of the milk collected at the centre.

Underlining the important role of dairy cooperative societies in making the State self-reliant in milk production, the Chief Minister said that close to 2.5 lakh metric tons of milk is required and more than 50 to 60 per cent is not available which means there is a huge market within the State of Meghalaya itself.

Community and Rural Development Minister, HamletsonDohling, said that the Umlyngka Primary Milk Producer Cooperative Society which has been in existence for the past 32 years is a role model for other cooperative societies in the region and its success is a great example and an encouragement for others to take up dairying.

their associates. The hotel has closed the restaurants, banquets and other facilities for other non-resident guests.

“Only airline staff are allowed to stay as they have agreements with the hotel,” a Guwahati Police official earlier said.

Apart from local police, paramilitary forces and dozens of personnel of reserve battalions and commando units of the Assam Police are keeping a tight vigil on the hotel, which is around 15 km from the Guwahati airport.

AGARTALA, JUN 27 (PTI): A three-member AICC team led by senior MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday called on Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha regarding the alleged attack on party workers and leaders after by-poll results were announced on June 26.

The team also met Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee president Birajit Sinha who was among the 19 people injured in the clash that broke out between workers of the party and the ruling BJP in front of the grand old

party’s headquarters here, TPCC media in charge Asish Kumar Saha said.

In the by-elections to four assembly seats, the BJP won three and the Congress one. The CM is one of the three winning candidates of the saffron party. “The BJP has unleashed terror across the state. The party’s district headquarters in Khowai and a party office in South Tripura’s Belonia subdivision were set on fire on Sunday,” Asish Kumar Saha said.

The three AICC members arrived in Agartala on

Monday to assess the situation following the clash.

CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chowdhury condemned the “attack” on the opposition leaders and workers since the announcement of the byelection.

“Our party office was ransacked at North Tripura’s Halflong area. We heard that the vehicles of IPFT MLA Brishketu Debbarma and another leader were torched at Khowai on Sunday. We appeal to the police to stop the violence immediately and arrest the attackers,” he said.

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it showed. “They (the Maharashtra MLAs) are likely to extend the booking after today’s court order. But so far, we have not got any information,” an official of the hotel told PTI. In a bid to topple the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, dissident legislators of Shiv Sena along with some Independent legislators are camping in Guwahati, around 2,700 km away, since June 22. A total of 70 rooms on different floors of the hotel have been booked for the MLAs and

Heartiest congratulations to Miss Alimen (Changki), D/o Mr. Tiameren & Mrs. Tialila, for securing the 16th Rank in the Top 20 Merit List of the recently declared HSLC exam results 2022 (NBSE) from Carewell School Dimapur.

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SHILLONG, JUN 27: Meghalaya’s opposition Cong ress on Monday staged a ‘Satyagraha’ demanding scrapping of the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the defence forces.

The protest which was held at Congress bhavan here was joined by the party women’s wing.

“The Congress firmly stands with the youth of the country and we promise to protect their rights and interest by fighting to get the scheme withdrawn.

The Central government must scrap the Agnipath Policy because it will jeopardize national security,” Congress leader Sanjay Das said in a statement.

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England beat New Zealand to complete clean sweep

Jonny Bairstow raises his bat to celebrate scoring fifty runs at Headingley in Leeds, England, Monday. (AP/PTI)

LONDON, JUN 27 (AP): A dominant England swept New Zealand 3-0 in the test series with an aggressive seven-wicket victory in the third and final test on Monday.

After the first session was washed out due to rain on the final day, England motored to 296-3 in the middle session after resuming on 183-2.

Joe Root (86 not out)

and Jonny Bairstow (71 not out) flayed New Zealand bowlers at Headingley in a blistering 111-run stand as England cruised to the target in just over an hour on the fifth day.

B a i r s t o w, w h o s e masterful 162 lifted England from a precarious 55-6 in the first innings, played yet another aggressive knock as he registered England’s second fastest-ever test half century off just 30 balls.

Bairstow finished off the game in style when he belted off-spinner Michael Bracewell for a four and a six in a superb 44-ball unbeaten knock.

New Zealand had started the day on a high when Tim Southee had Ollie Pope (82) clean bowled in the first over when play resumed after lunch.

But Bairstow once again exhibited his powerhitting prowess as he provided the new captain Ben Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum a perfect start to their new roles. England won the first test by five wickets at Lord’s and then chased down 299 runs at Nottingham for a five-wicket win in the second test.

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SPORTS Agarwal added to India squad for England Test MUMBAI, JUN 27 (AGENCIES): Mayank Agarwal has been called up by the Indian team management for the upcoming Test against England at Edgbaston.

Captain Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 and there is a doubt over his availability for the seriesdeciding Test. K L Rahul is also unavailable as he suffered an injury recently, Sportstar report stated.

Keeping these constraints in mind, Agarwal was asked by the BCCI to fly out to England on Monday and join the squad. “The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Mayank Agarwal to India’s Test squad for the rescheduled fifth Test as cover for captain Rohit Sharma, who tested positive for COVID-19. Mayank has left for the UK and will link up with the squad in Birmingham,” a BCCI statement, confirming the development, read.

According to the latest government rules, Agarwal won’t have to undergo any quarantine, and will be available to play immediately if required.

The 31-year-old featured in a Test match at home against Sri Lanka in March, but could only score 59 runs from two matches.

Sindhu, Prannoy lead India’s challenge at Malaysia KUALA LAMPUR, JUN 27 (PTI): PV Sindhu, will look to recover quickly from her first-round exit at Indonesia, while HS Prannoy will eye another c o n s i s t e n t s h ow. T h e duo will spearhead the Indian challenge, at the Malaysia Open Super 750 tournament starting on Tuesday.

Sindhu, a twotime Olympic medallist, was shown the door in the opening round by China’s He Bing Jiao at the Indonesia Open Super 1000 earlier this month. She will look to put that defeat behind her when she begins her campaign against a formidable Por npawee Chochuwong of Thailand.

While Sindhu enjoys a 5-3 head-to-head count against Chochuwong, the Indian has lost to the Thai world number 10 three times in their last five meetings, making their clash a mouth-watering prospect.

If she can cross the opening hurdle and hit a consistent run, Sindhu might come across Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China.

L o n d o n O ly m p i c s bronze medallist Saina Nehwal also stars in the same half of the draw and will open against USA’s Iris Wang. A win will put her face-to-face

Sindhu attends a practice session ahead of the Petronas Malaysia Open 2022 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.( AP /PTI)

with Japanese sixth seed Nozomi Okuhara, a former world champion.

Saina had skipped the Indonesia leg to manage workload and will look to put up a good show against Wang, whom she had defeated in three games the only time they met last year at Orleans Masters.

I n m e n’s s i n g l e s, Prannoy has been on a consistent run with a series of quarterfinals since the world championships last year. He played a pivotal role in India’s epic Thomas Cup win and then dished o u t s o m e s u p e r l a t ive performances in Jakarta to reach the semifinals.

The 29-year-old was crestfallen after a series of

unforced errors led to his ouster from Indonesia.

P r a n n o y, w h o i s desperate to end his five year title drought, will be pitted against Malaysian veteran Daren Liew, who had defeated him at the Thailand Open in May this year.

Among others, Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth will be up against sixth seeded Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, while Sameer Verma takes on another Indonesian Jonata Christie, seeded seventh.

F o r m e r Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap, also returning after recovering from an injury, will meet Korea’s

Heo Kwang Hee in the opening round.

Wo r l d n u m b e r 8 pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be back in action after skipping the last two events due to fitness issues. The duo will open Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee. In mixed doubles, Ashwini Ponnappa and B Sumeeth Reddy, who are part of India’s Commonwealth Games squad, will take on the N e t h e r l a n d ’s Ro b i n Tabeling and Selena Piek.

Venkat Gaurav Prasad and Juhi Dewangan will square off against Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Jeong Na Eun.

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20th minute, latching on to a stray clearance, before darting up the pitch into the Mexican third. However, she soon ran out of passing options, as she had to turn back and recycle the ball to her own defence.

Neha looked lively on

the left, as she dummied her marker to find some space, before sending in a cross that was headed wide by Anita on the 26th minute.

Sillas had another chance from the left that she put wide on the 28th,

Chamari denies India clean sweep as SL win final T20I DAMBULLA, JUN 27 (PTI): Skipper Chamari Athapaththu struck a counter-attacking 48-ball 80 as Sri Lanka outplayed India by seven wickets in the third and final T20I to avoid a whitewash here on Monday.

The 32-year-old Chamari smashed 14 boundaries and one six and in the process became the only cricketer from the island nation to get to the 2000-run mark in T20Is. Tillakaratne Dilshan (1889) is the highest run-scorer among the male cricketers from Sri Lanka.

Chasing a modest 139 to avoid a clean sweep by the Indians, Sri Lankan batting finally came good as the hosts hunt down the target with three overs to spare to claim a consolation win.

The three-match T20I series thus ended 2-1 in favour of India, who stuttered after opting to bat before skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s resilient 39 not out (33b; 3x4, 1x6) propped up their total to 138 for five.

In reply, Sri Lanka lost Vishmi Gunaratne (5) in the first over, but Harshitha Samarawickrama (13) gave a fine support to Chamari in the powerplay before being dismissed by Radha Yadav in the fifth over.

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Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu playing a shot. (Reuters)

Silva (30 off 28 balls) joined hands with Chamari as the skipper cruised to a 29-ball fifty -- the fastest fifty for Sri Lanka women’s T20I. Luc k a lso wa s on her side as Chamari got a reprieve on 42 when Jemimah Rodrigues missed a r unning catch in the midwicket boundary. She soon slammed back-to-back fours en route to her fifth T20I fifty.

With Chamari looking furious, Sri Lanka just needed 18 runs in the final five overs and the hosts it without much ado to seal their first T20 win against India at home.

India were sloppy on the field and missed a slew of run-outs and signed off the T20I series on a disappointing note.

Earlier, India stuttered

in the middle overs after Smriti Mandhana (22 from 21b) and Sabbhineni Meghana (22 from 26b) departed in successive overs to leave the visitors reeling at 51 for three.

The duo looked well in control in their 41-run second wicket partnership after the talented Shafali Verma (5) fell in the opening over but run-rate dried up as the hosts bounced back aided by some fine fielding.

There was a lull in the middle when India failed to get a boundary in 38 deliveries with Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues struggling to get going.

A f t e r Je m i m a h ’s departure, Harmanpreet took charge and along with Pooja Vastrakar scored 49 runs in the final five overs to prop up the total.

before Giselle Espinoza sent her free-kick from long range into Melody’s hands.

With less than five minutes of the first half left on the clock, Neha again broke down the left, this time, her cross evading Anita and Kajol D’souza.

All-India snooker: Razmi, Kothari win MUMBAI, JUN 27 (IANS): Double Junior National champion Rayaan Razmi of Maharashtra and West Bengal’s Sourav Ko t h a r i m a d e s t r o n g statements by quickly winning their respective group matches by identical 4-0 margins on the opening day of the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) All India Snooker Open ‘Baulkline’ 2022.

The 20-year-old Mumbai-based Razmi, who had won both the billiards and snooker crowns in Bhopal last December, quickly got into a rhythm and struck the ball well, while compatriot Vishal Gehani was unable to settle down and caved in without a fight in their Group-D match played at the NSCI billiards hall on Monday.

Razmi immediately got down to business and after taking the first frame, hit breaks of 33, 45 and 37 in the next three frames to complete a 4-0 (70-30, 8512, 79-41, and 81-8) victory.

In a Group-E match, the 37-year-old experienced Kothari gave a superb demonstration of excellent shot selection, accurate potting, and shrewd tactical p l ay a g a i n s t 1 9 - ye a r old Digvijay Kadian of Haryana, who was unable to match his senior opponent.

The first half came to an end as Mexico took their slender lead into the dressing room, as India came out with a change -- Sudha Ankita Tirkey replacing Kajal.

With less than 10 minutes left on the clock, Shubhangi Singh surged up the pitch to create a decent chance for India, as she passed the ball to Anita, whose cross was a little ahead of Neha, as the latter was robbed of the ball.

India head coach Thomas Dennerby threw caution to the wind making a double substitution to bring on Misha Bhandari and Pinku Devi in place of Naketa and Nitu Linda, with just a few minutes left on the clock.

H oweve r, M ex i c o soon scored in the third minute of added time through Alice Gallegos to secure the victory.

NEW DELHI, JUN 27 (PTI): Selecting sportspersons to represent the country is based on numerous factors and cannot be as simple as comparing individual performance scores and litigations arising from the selection exercise may disrupt and impact the preparation and performance of the players, the Delhi High Court has said.

The court, while dismissing petitions by table tennis players Manush Shah and Swastika Ghosh against their exclusion from the country’s Commonwealth Games squad, emphasised that a player must possess physical as well as great mental and emotional strength and agility to represent a nation and to participate and excel and

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The Tesophenyu group Youth organisation (TgYo) would like to issue a corrigendum in regard to it's press release which came out in Nagaland Post on 27th June 2022 under the caption TGYO one day session programme.

Whereby rev. Wachulo Jemu, Pastor obed magh and Catechist P. William expressed their inability to attend the programme on account of their busy schedule. They were replaced in the programme by the following persons mr. Jonah Tep, dr. Shasinlo magh and mr. James Tep. A Levi magh President TGYO

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APPRECIATION We are very much thankful to UBSI - SOHILO KENT and team of Niuland Police Station for overcoming all hurdles and tactically rescued the victim Mohammed Raham on 24/06/2022 from Nagaon, Assam, who was kidnapped by miscreants with a demand of ransom of Rs. 4.25 lakhs.

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GhOkutO VillaGe cOuncil atO area, h.Q. nihOkhu niuland : naGaland

Gratitude The Ghokuto Village Council with immense pride convey our sincere gratitude to er. Z. inahoto Sema, Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Dimapur Division for providing necessary help in time, as the villagers of our village were trapped in the landslides, road blockade caused by heavy rainfall. The villagers are very grateful to him for his tireless efforts shown to us by engaging manpower with machineries and equipments for 4(four) days w.e.f. 21st to 25th June’ 2022.

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it is thus pivotal that there should be no uncertainty in their minds.

The petitioners sought a direction to the Table Tennis Federation of India to include their names in the list of four selected players for the table tennis team for the Commonwealth Games 2022.

The court said that in the present case, the

concerned authorities examined the entire issue and finalised the names to be sent for participating in the commonwealth games after taking into account all aspects and it “cannot substitute its view with the view arrived into by the Committee of Administrators and the Selection Committee” and be a “Super Selector”.

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Date : 27/06/2022

By this deed, I, the undersigned, Narola Phom, (new name) previously called K. Narola Phom, K. Nonala Phom, (old name), Retd. Weaving Demonstrator and resident of H/No. 51, Imkonglenden Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, solemnly declare : 1. That for and on behalf of myself and my husband, children and remitter issue, I wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of K. Narola Phom, K. Nonala Phom, and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the name/surname, Narola Phom, so that I may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname, but assumed name/surname of Narola Phom.

2. That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever, use and sign the name of, Narola Phom, as my name/surname in place and in substitution of my former name/surname.

3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me by such assumed name/surname of, Narola Phom.

4. In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my former and adopted name/ surname of K. Narola Phom, K. Nonala Phom, and affix my signature and seal, if any, this 27th day of June 2022.

Date 27/06/2022 Former name : K. Narola Phom, K. Nonala Phom (New Name) Narola Phom H/No. 51, Imkonglenden Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland Vikugha notary Public

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acknOwledgeMent Gaili Village Health Sub-Centre Management Committee and Gaili Village Council would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland for selecting and implementing Nagaland Health Project at the Health Sub-Centre Gaili Village.

With the implementation of the Project, management and delivery of health services have been improved to a great extent and its utilization by the communities have been increased. Delivery room, reservoir to harvest rain water, pit for disposal of bio-medical waste, waiting shed, foot path, community urinal shed has been constructed and solar panel installed.

With the improvement in infrastructures communities are willing to avail health care from the centre. The undersigned thanks the concerned department for the significant change that have taken place.

(Kengim Haikube) Chairman Gaili Village Council

(Irialeu) Chairman HSCM Gaili

DP-3095/22

NEW DELHI, JUN 27 (IANS): The India U-17 women’s team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Mexico U-17 in their last match of the sixth Torneo Female Football Tournament in Vilesse, Italy.

Mexico netted one in each half to wrap up the match, with Katherin Sillas and Alice Gallegos getting on the scoresheet on Sunday night.

India custodian Melody Chanu was called into action early on, as she often came off her line to punch Mexican crosses and corners away from danger.

She was again called into action on the 14th minute, when she came off her line to produce another save, but Katherin Sillas was present to turn the rebound into the net.

India looked to pounce on the break and Anita Kumari did just that in the

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NWA felicitates medal winners

Correspondent

KO H I M A , J U N 2 7 (NPN): Naga Wrestling F e d e r a t i o n ( N WA ) felicitated the two Naga wrestlers, Keduovilie Zumu and Nlumrai Hegwang, who bronze medals each at the recently concluded 6th International Sports Festival held at Kyrgystan, at a ceremony at Nagaland O ly m p i c A s s o c i a t i o n building, here on Monday.

Special guest, DGP, Nagaland, TJ Longkumer in his speech congratulated the two medal winners saying their hard work had brought laurels to the State.

He lauded NWA for its hardwork and support system that was aiding the youngsters to shine in sports thereby making Nagas proud.

He also lauded the association for providing a roadmap for its players by enabling them to get ex p o s u r e eve n a t t h e international level.

Sharing about his fondness for Naga wrestling, the DGP said, it was the traditional sport for the Tenyimia and was a heritage of their sporting past. Growing up in Kohima, we used to enjoy watching the game

TJ Longkumer and Dr Hiabe with the two medalists and other officials during the felicitation at Kohima on Monday. (NP)

during the Angami and Naga wrestling meets, Longkumer said.

He expressed appreciation to the community for making the sport more inclusive by means of extending affiliation to other communities such a s Wo k h a Wr e s t l i n g Association and also from Aos which was in the process.

He said through the spor t. Tenyimia were sharing their heritage with the whole Nagas.

About the recently inaugurated Nagaland

Police Sports Battalion, Longkumer said it was the first of its kind in the country. He added that the department was working to turn the visions for the battalion into reality and that very soon the modalities would be approved by the government of Nagaland.

Earlier in his address, NWA president, Dr Hiabe Zeliang said it was the right time for the people to celebrate the achievements of the two wrestlers.

He disclosed that the association had also received the congratulatory note from All India

Traditional Wrestling and Pankration Federation (AITWPF).

Dr Hiabe pointed out that realizing the importance of wrestling more people were coming forward to be part of the sport and subsequently Wokha District Wrestling A s s o c i a t i o n wa s n ow affiliated to NWA while Ao Senden had also authorized its wrestlers to participate in NWA events. Similarly players from Rengma and Phom communities were also coming forward to be part of the sport.

He expressed

Women Football C’ship: Nagaland U-17 out after 1-1 draw with Punjab

Punia wins bronze in U23 Asian wrestling meet

Deepak Punia

Players with coach and officials.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 27 (NPN): Nagaland U-17 girls bowed out of the Hero Junior U-17 Women Football Championship 2022 after 1-1 draw against Punjab in the last league match on at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium Practice Ground, Guwahati on Sunday.

Team Nagaland came from behind to snatch a draw.

In a must win match for both teams, Punjab got into scoresheet through Palak in the 39th minute

of the game. In the second half, Nagaland equalized through Nirmala Rai in the 49th minute.

However, both teams failed to score and the match ended in a draw.

While Kerala thrashed Ladakh 8-1 to top Group E and progressed to the quarterfinals round of the tournament.

Ruopfü Meyase sharing about his experience as a coach for the tournament said, it was a great exposure for the girls but suggested that the

need to encourage more girls to play football in future so that better results can be expected. In the tournament, Nagaland won against Ladakh 2-1, lost to Karela 0-7 and drew with the Punjab 1-1 in the last match.

Players were: Chimmushe, Abeno, Nirmala, Hupolu, Dietho, Ahenu, Diezechunuo, Kevisenuo, Nyumei, Visanolie, Sanjeli, Thaibeli, Hamshai, Barsaindi, Joshmaidi, Lolenu, Kevineinuo and Vila.

B I S H K E K (KYRGYZSTAN), JUN 27 (IANS): Tokyo Olympian Deepak Punia wo n a b r o n z e m e d a l after defeating Maksat Satybaldy in the 86kg freestyle weight category at the U23 Asian wrestling championships 2022 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Despite a win, it was an unimpressive result from him as the Indian contingent was expecting a better outing from the wo r l d c h a m p i o n s h i p s silver medallist in the tournament. In the opening two rounds, the 23-yearold Punia lost to eventual gold medallist Azizbek Fayzullaev of Uzbekistan and Nurtilek Karypbaev of Kyrgyzstan. Dahiya.

WIMBLEDON: Djokovic survives scare; enters 2nd round LO N D O N, J U N 2 7 (REUTERS): Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a dogged challenge from 81st-ranked Korean Kwon Soon-woo and his own grasscourt rustiness to reach the Wimbledon second round with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory on Monday.

The defending champion, bidding for his fourth Wimbledon title in a row, looked out-of-sorts at times against Kwon, who brought a lively mixture of tennis, from booming forehands to delicate dropshots, onto Centre Court.

The 24-year-old Korean broke Djokovic’s serve in the fourth game of the second set and went on to win it with a drop-shot and a big serve. But the 35-year-old Serb, aiming to win a 21st Grand Slam title, recovered enough of his trademark consistency to see off the challenge.

Djokovic, who played no grass-court warm-ups before the championships, secured victory with an ace on his first match point and will next meet either Thanasi Kokkinakis or Kamil Majchrzak.

Ninth seed Cameron

Norrie made light work of Spain’s Pablo Andujar to give Britain its first win at this year’s Wimbledon, easing through 6-0 ,76(3), 6-3. With the home spotlight very much on Centre Court where fellow Britons Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray were in action later, Norrie opened proceedings on Court Two. Left-hander Norrie, the highest-ranked home player in the men’s draw, dominated the opening set against the 36-year-old who looked uncomfortable on the grass.

Anjujar, who had suffered six first-round defeats in his eight previous Wimbledon appearances, broke serve early in the second set but Norrie recovered and moved two sets ahead when he comfortably took a tiebreak.

Norrie was gifted a break to love in the third game of the third set and moved to the brink of victory at 3-5 on the Anjujar serve but failed to convert three match points before heavy rain forced the players off court. On the resumption, Norrie completed the job with a backhand pass to move into round two.

Novak Djokovic reacts after winning 1st round. (AP)

Jabeur cruises to second round

Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur proved far too strong for Mir jam Bjorklund of Sweden, sweeping past the qualifier 6-1, 6-3 on Monday to book her spot in the second round of Wimbledon.

After reaching a career-high ranking of second, 2021 quarterfinalist Jabeur ser ved strongly and dominated from the baseline against the 125thranked Bjorklund who made her debut at the grass-

court Grand Slam this year.

Ja b e u r a r r ive d i n London having lifted a grass-court title in Berlin two weeks back and was in an attacking mood in her first career meeting with the 23-year-old Swede on a cloudy day on Court One. The Tunisian broke Bjorklund’s serve three times to take the opening set and a single break was enough in the second for Jabeur to seal victory in 53 minutes.

hope that the lobby for wrestling to be included in the Olympics would be successful as it would open the door for Nagas to become Olympians.

Giving a brief account of their journey, Keduovilie Zumu said he and Nlumrai Hegwang par ticipated in the Belt Wrestling Championship in the Pearl of Kyrgystan 2022 at Chonsary-oi, Kyrgystan.

He said 30 countries took part in 36 sports disciplines at the event where he participated in the +80 kg category while Nlumrai took part in the 80 kg category.

He said their success at the event was a byproduct of all the investment, resources, time and efforts put in by the previous and present NWA teams.

He also thanked chief minister, State government and Wrestling Federation of India president, Mukhtar Umar for their constant support.

Earlier the ceremony was chaired by NWA vice president, Dr Dietho Koza while Rengma Baptist Church Kohima, associate pastor, Ayhunlo Kemp offered the thanksgiving prayer and Vevoto Ringa presented a special number.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022

Greenwood School wins Khelo India U-14 football tournament

Players of Greenwood School (Yellow) and Pilrgim HSS on Monday. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 27 (NPN): Greenwood School won the first ever Under-14 Interschool Invitational Football Trophy 2022 by defeating Pilgrim Higher Secondary School 5-0 at Greenwood School, here on Monday.

A total of 12 schools participated in the tournament, which commenced on June 20.

The meet was

organized by Greenwood Khelo India Centre in collaboration with de par tment of Youth Resources and Spor ts Nagaland.

Interacting with director, Youth Resources and Spor ts Nagaland, Akumla Chuba, she said that the objective of the department was to bring out a strong team to represent state in the Under 14 Subroto Cup to be held from September 2022.

She said that the department has decided to let Greenwood School take the initiative to organize the tournament, so that best talents could be selected to represent the state.

M e a n w h i l e, A s s t D i r e c t o r, G r e e n wo o d School, Asito Peseyie, also added that the winning team and runners up were awarded Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 6000 respectively, along with trophies and certificates.

1st T20I: India thrash Ireland by 7-wickets DUBLIN, JUN 27 (IANS): O p e n i n g t h e i n n i n g s, Deepak Hooda struck an unbeaten 47 to help India hammer 111 runs in 9.2 overs and romp to a seven wickets win against Ireland in the rain-truncated first T20 International match here. Hardik Pandya had won the toss in Malahide on Sunday but persistent rain delayed the start of play and the game was reduced to 12-overs-per-side when the umpires finally found the conditions fit for play.

India came up with a clinical bowling display to restrict hosts Ireland to 108/4 in 12 overs after inviting them to bat first.

Hooda, usually a middleorder batter in IPL, struck a 29-ball 47, hitting six boundaries and two sixes, while fellow-opener Ishan Kishan (26) and skipper Pandya (24) made vital contributions as India reached 111/3 in 9.2 overs, winning the match with 16 deliveries to spare.

The visitors had handed young tearaway Umran Malik his debut but things did not start well as he gave away 14 runs in the

Indian players celebrate after taking a wicket. (AFP)

only over he bowled. But the rest of the bowlers did well, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/16) and Yuzvendra Chahal (1/11) comfortably the pick of the bowlers with their three overs apiece.

The Ireland innings was boosted by an outstanding knock by Harry Tector, who reached his half-century in the final over before smashing two further boundaries to finish on 64 not out from just 33 balls. Tector blasted six fours and three sixes during his 50-minute effort.

Chasing 109, India

lost Ishan Kishan (26) and Suryakumar Yadav (0) in quick succession as the experienced Craig Young did the damage to reduce the visitors to 30/2.

However, India -despite missing a number of star players who are currently in England with the Test squad -- have too much depth and talent to get rattled by the early setback. While Hooda kept going at one end, captain Pandya did not allow the required rate fall with a 12ball 24, blasting three sixes.

Though he was trapped

lbw by Josh Little, India -- 94/3 in 7.6 overs -- were already in a comfortable position. Hooda provided the finishing touches by hitting back-to-back fours to bring up the win, remaining unbeaten on 47 off 29 deliveries.

Brief scores: Ireland 108/4 in 12 overs (Harry Tector 64 not out; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1-16, Yuzvendra Chahal 1-11) lost to India 111/3 in 9.2 overs (Deepak Hooda 47 not out, Ishan Kishan 26, Hardik Pandya 24; Craig Young 2-18) by 7 wickets.

Cech steps down as Chelsea’s technical advisor L O N D O N, J U N 2 7 (IANS): Petr Cech will leave his role as Technical and Performance Advisor at Chelsea on June 30, the club confirmed on Monday. Earlier, longserving chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia also departed from the club after the change in leadership at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea was sold last month for 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) -- the highest price ever paid for a sports team -- to a consortium led by club co-controlling owner Todd Boehly.

Since his appointment three years ago, Cech has provided advice and guidance on all football and performance matters throughout the Club, while strengthening the links between our men’s and Academy teams. “It has been a huge privilege to perform this role at Chelsea for the past three years.

With the Club under new ownership, I feel now is the right time for me to step aside,” Cech said.

Three Sepaktakraw players from Nagaland, (in blue jerseys, L-R) Sezovelu Dozuo, Akumtila, and Viseyie Koso have been selected for aboard training camp at Bangkok from July 3 to 22 and 5th King’s World Cup at Bangkok from July 23 to 31. The players with director, Youth Resources and Sports, Akumla Chuba and other officials in Dimapur on Monday. (NP)

F1 continues to push ‘net-zero carbon’

LO N D O N, J U N 2 7 (IANS): Formula 1 has announced an ambitious plan to have a ‘net-zero carbon’ footprint by 2030.

Following the successful introduction with new fuel (E10) comprising 10 per cent ethanol, which will reduce carbon emissions overall, F1 is working with all the major fuel manufacturers to develop a 100 per cent sustainable fuel to be introduced with a new engine formula in 2026.

“With development of

a 100 per cent sustainable fuel, slashing the use of single-use plastics and reviewing travel and freight logistics - these are just some of the things Formula 1 as a sport is working on as part of its commitment to be ‘net-zero carbon’ by 2030,” Formula One said in a release.

This initiative will cover the Formula 1 cars and on-track activity and the rest of the operations during the race. The plan comes after an intense work

with the FIA, sustainability experts, Formula 1 teams, promoters, and partners, resulting in an ambitious, yet achievable delivery plan.

Three years ago, as part of a wider sustainability strategy, F1 set ambitious targets and have since been working with the 10 teams, race promoters, partners, suppliers, broadcasters and the FIA to reduce the sport’s carbon footprint.

With eight years to go until 2030, F1 is racing towards its target.

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