28 April 2022

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PM Modi ‘names Covid challenge not fully over yet: PM Speaking at an interac& shames’ Oppn tion with chief ministers on states for fuel taxes the emerging COVID-19

Opposition hit back about GST and VAT

In a press statement, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera pointed out that the Centre did not give GST share to the states. “[Modi] earned Rs 26 lakh crore out of central excise on petrol and diesel.

Has he shared it? You didn’t give the GST share to the states on time and then you ask states to further reduce VAT. He should reduce central excise and then ask others to reduce VAT,” Khera said.

Narendra Modi (PTI)

PTI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the challenge of the Covid pandemic is not fully over yet, with the increase in coronavirus cases in the last two weeks manifesting the need to stay alert, and underlined that vaccination remains the biggest protective shield against the virus.

The Opposition-ruled state governments accused Modi of lying to ‘cover his failures’, treating non-BJP states with a ‘step-mother attitude’ and attempting to deflect criticism targeted at the central government.

Telangana: KT Rama Rao, Telangana minister and working president of ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi, took to Twitter to allege that fuel prices had shot up because of the central government.

He wrote, “Name-calling states for not reducing VAT even though we never increased it - is this the cooperative federalism you’re talking about Narendra Modi ji? Telangana hasn’t increased VAT on fuel since 2014 and rounded off only once.”

He added, “We don’t get 41 per cent of our rightful share because of the cess imposed by your government.

In the form of cess, you are looting 11.4 per cent from the state and we are getting

situation in the country, the prime minister also said the government’s priority is to vaccinate all eligible children at the earliest with special campaigns needed in schools.

Asserting that India has fought a long battle against Covid in the spirit of cooperative federalism enshrined in the Constitution, PM lauded the chief ministers, officers and all corona warriors for their efforts. Modi asserted it was clear that the coronavirus challenge is not fully over yet. only 29.6 per cent for FY23.

Please scrap cess so we can give petrol at Rs 70 and diesel at Rs 60 all over India.

One Nation - One Price?”

West Bengal: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said that Modi’s appeal to Opposition states to reduce fuel tax has a ‘political agenda’. Further, she asked the Centre not to ‘burden’ state governments.

She said, “I ask you, Modi ji, not to talk about these things in a Covid meeting. He [Modi] is telling us to decrease the tax and he will loot the tax. The PM should not speak like this, he cannot burden states like this. He said states should reduce tax but he hiked the price! This is a one-sided remark which is totally misleading.”

She said that the West Bengal government had been giving a subsidy of Re 1 on fuel for three years and lost Rs 1,500 crore as a result, but this was not mentioned by PM Modi.

Modi to arrive Dimapur enroute to Karbi Anglong

DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive at Dimapur airport on Thursday enroute to Diphu, where he will be addressing a mega rally and depart for Dibrugarh where he will lay the foundation stone for seven new cancer hospitals.

In this regard, Assam government declared a local holiday on April 28 in Dibrugarh and Karbi Anglong districts where all state government offices, educational institutions etc. will remain shut for one day.

B e f o r e l e av i n g f o r Diphu by chopper, Modi is likely to hold a brief meeting with chief minister Neiphiu Rio and other legislators including senior BJP party workers at the airport. Ahead of PM’s visit, heavy security drills were carried out in Dimapur on Wednesday.

Around four lakh people are expected attend the rally at Loring Thepi (KA) where Modi will lay the foundation stone of Veterinary College, Degree College and Agricultural College.

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DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): While other railway stations in the North East are undergoing transformation in the form of more train stoppages, better passenger facilities and modern outlook; Dimapur railway station will only have a face make up and will eventually lose the tag as the second highest revenue earner for the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR).

Dimapur Railway station has only two passenger platforms while smaller and newer stations have several rail lines to accommodate several train stoppages.

Even worse is that Platform No 2 in Dimapur has been without a canopy for decades. Only Platform No.1 has a canopy to protect passengers entraining or detraining.

Passengers at Dimapur railway station who have to board trains from Platform No.2 are left exposed to the ravages of hot sun, rain or chill. The platform becomes narrower due to goods unloaded at

This is it!

innovating and scheming to extract money and exploit the business community and consumers by coining different taxation names by various NPGs in the name of taxation as legitimate rights for Naga national movement had become a full-time job, staining and denting the most noble and honourable movement of Naga people.

CNCCI noted that, today, the age-old taxes like house tax, ration tax, yearly tax, godown tax, transport tax, item tax etc. could not quench the thirst and greed of many leaders of the Naga National movement.

Mentioning that never in their imagination the busi-

at the receiving end due to such illegal and unauthorised activities. It appealed to the authority concerned manning the check gate to issue challans/receipts and display detail chart fee fixed by the government at the counter for transparency.

NCD also requested the government and the contractors to complete construction work in respect of public properties in the given allotted time in the interest of public welfare. It further urged upon the government to comprehend the uneven situation faced by government employees due to non-release of salaries and pending bills “at this ongoing crucial adversities”.

TSUD demands thorough probe

Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has demanded that the Dimapur police thoroughly investigate the fuel adulteration taking place in various locations of Dimapur. In a press release, TSUD vice president Sotilo Seb urged the district administration to conduct periodic surprise checking and testing. TSUD expressed dismay that kerosene meant for BPL families was being reportedly diverted for such illegal purposes.

TSUD also demanded that the food and civil supplies department clarify the matter in public.

The union has also expressed shock over reports that many civil societies and student bodies benefits directly/indirectly from such illegal activities.

Appreciating the Rising People’s Party (RPP) for exposing such malpractices, the union assured to extend its unflinching support to fight against such illegal activities.

TSUD has, therefore, urged RPP to disclose the names of the organisations and unions involved/supporting in such nefarious activities.

38% increase in overall digital transactions since 2017 Correspondent

“You customers should organise a protest against not allowing us to sell near the highway.”

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KOHIMA, APR 27 (NPN): There has been 38% increase in overall digital transactions in the State since 2017, as per the records of the Government of India.

Advisor IT&C, S&T and NRE Mmhonlumo Kikon disclosed this during the launching of official state Right of Way (RoW) portal and awareness workshop on e-services under E-district platform, which was held at the directorate of information and technol-

Mmhonlumo speaking at the launching programme. (NP)

ogy and communication, here Wednesday.

On the occasion, Kikon congratulated the officers involved in making the application opera-

Platform No. 1 With Canopy

 Platform No. 2

Without Canopy

A view of Dimapur railway station platforms where canopy for P-2 has been long overdue. (NP)

the platform forcing passengers to meander with great difficulty while rushing to catch the trains.

Railway officials informed that the canopy could not be constructed as the width of Platform No 2 was less than 10.6 meters (the required length to have or erect canopies or PP shed in island platforms).

The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NFR at Maligaon told Nagaland Post that several sanctioned developmental works were ready for execution, such as up gradation of Dimapur Goods area

with yard remodeling for better services to passengers, doubling of LumdingFurkating section etc.

Recently, the CPRO told Nagaland Post that proper planning of design and facilities would be undertaken. That was some months back and till date nothing has been seen on the ground.

The NFR has been repeating that Dimapur railway station has been identified by the ministry of railways for making it into a world class station. This has been heard since over several decades but the only

transformations that have taken place is the façade of the station and counters.

Passengers from Dimapur have to rush to catch trains some of which hardly stop for 5 minutes and the best hardly stop for 10 to 15 minutes. For a train station generating the second highest revenue for NFR, such a situation is nothing short of incredible.

Nagaland Post has been reporting on the lack of interest shown in development of Dimapur railway by both the NFR and also the state government.

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Clarify stand on multiple taxation: CNCCI to govt NIDA rejects Govt’s offer

DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has demanded that the government must immediately clarify its stand on various taxes imposed by Naga political groups (NPGs) and make public what action and steps it had taken to protect the business community and public over the years.

CNCCI in a press release said it had already made its position clear to the government that enough of unjustified taxation had made Nagaland most unfriendly business destination and environment in the (Cont’d on p-8) entire country. It said that

release, requested individuals who might be having knowledge about the involvement of any association, union, authority or any person in the racket as claimed by some people in media on April 21 and bring the party involved to light.

It also appealed to All Nagaland Petroleum Dealers’ Union to consider the matter seriously and assist the law enforcement authority to apprehend the culprits involved.

Fur ther, calling for checking the menace of multiple illegal taxation and exorbitant taxes levied at Dimapur check gates by different organisations, NCD said that the common people were often

SPORTS, PAGE 12

Dimapur Railway Station losing the race

Fuel adulteration: File suo moto case against those involved, says NCD DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has appealed to law enforcing authority to lodge suo moto case against all those involved in the fuel adulteration racket and leave no stone unturned in the investigation.

The appeal comes a day after NCD’s vigilance committee held an executive meeting to deliberate on the prevailing issues of the State in general and Dimapur district in particular.

Expressing concern over the fuel adulteration racket that was operating openly from Ghorapatti here, NCD’s vigilance committee’s co-convener Hotoshe Sumi and secretary Sachu Pojar, in a press

Dimapur remain unbeaten; to play Mon in final

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Covid review turns into political blame game NEW DELHI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): A review of the Covid pandemic in the light of a fresh spurt in infections by Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned into a platform for political oneupmanship as Oppositionruled states were targeted for not cutting taxes on petrol and diesel.

In his first statement on rising fuel prices in India, Modi took aim at Opposition-ruled states while stating that BJP-rules states like Karnataka and Gujarat reduced Value Added Tax on fuel and passed on the benefits to people, despite the move hurting their treasuries.

He added, “However, states like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala and Jharkhand did not reduce tax on fuel, and should do it now.”

“It has become imperative to increase the coordination between the Centre and the states and uphold the values of cooperative federalism,” Modi said.

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tional and said that the department has achieved a milestone in e-governance journey.

Advisor said that since the introduction of Online

ILP registration, state has so far received 21,660 applications through the online ILP portal for all categories of applicants (i.e domestic tourists, foreign tourists, labourers, priest, teachers, students, traders / business and guarantors).

Under e-District Portal, Kikon said 16 e-Services were Live with Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) being used most extensively showing an increase of 37% in NPSC Online Transactions since 2018.

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ness community and public thought that the NPGs and their leaders would stoop so low to come up with mistiri tax and jugali tax, which it said was “an incomprehensible embarrassment to Naga national movement”, CNCCI questioned their justification, other than selfishness and greed to keep minting money.

Expressing its full solidarity with the furniture business community and EDBA, it urged NPGs and their leaders involved in collecting such disgraceful taxation in the name of Naga movement to reason and speak to their conscience and immediately do away with such taxation.

KOHIMA, APR 27 (NPN): Nagaland In-Service Doctors’ Association (NIDA) has rejected the Cabinet decision on the issue of increasing the superannuation age of government doctors.

In response to a letter dated April 26, addressed to the principal secretary health & family welfare, NIDA president Dr. E. Phyantsuthung said that the cabinet decision was not acceptable to NIDA since its core demand of 62 years for all has not been agreed upon.

The cabinet, on April 21, offered to re-employ superannuating AYUSH and medical doctors till 62 years without interview but

subject to physical fitness.

The government also decided that doctors on superannuation can be engaged through re-employment by NIMSR Society set up for Kohima Medical College for up to 65 years.

In exceptional cases, those whose skills are not otherwise available will be appointed beyond 65 years up to 70 years by NIMSR. Cabinet decision: Will allow medical officers who want to serve the public further through Government Hospitals or Teaching Hospitals to continue to do so up to 62 years and 70 years respectively.

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DIMAPUR CITY PORTION ROAD WORKS

Construction firm urged to follow DPR

DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Eight village councils and ten colony councils under Dimapur city have appealed to the construction firm—Kampong Kamyer Trading Co., (Registered at Arunachal Pradesh) which has been awarded contract for development of existing two-lane pavement in Dimapur city portion including strengthening of NH 36 from 160.000 Km to 166.880 Km—to construct the road according to the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

In a representation to the proprietor of Kampong Kamyer Trading Co, Papu-

nallah, Arunachal Pradesh, the leaders of eight village council and ten colony councils stated that NH-36, starting from Dillai gate to Golaghat Road Point via Dhobinala Point, was the main lifeline road for the commercial hub of Dimapur as well as the whole of Nagaland.

However, they expressed regret that for so many years the road stretch has been left neglected and the commuters had been facing intense hardship and problems due to the bad road condition.

Pointing out that there

were several commercial markets, schools and colleges along the stretch, the signatories said that the School and College-going students and the general public were facing a lot of problems during monsoon season due to the deplorable road condition.

In the past few years, they said several companies have undertaken the road project, but “utterly” failed to maintain quality workmanship. Therefore, the colony and village councils have appealed to the firm to construct the road according (Cont’d on p-8)

IMD to install DCCI against NTTU’s eco blockade DRS in NE region D I M A P U R , A P R 2 7 or Chumoukedima ChamGUWAHATI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): In a bid to accurately predict forecasts of rainfall intensity, direction of storms and even hailstorms the Indian Meteorological Department will be installing eight doppler radar systems in the Northeast.

The radar systems will be installed at Jorhat, Guwahati, Dhubri and Tezpur, Lengpui and one each in three other state capitals-Imphal, Kohima and Itanagar in the current financial year.

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(NPN): Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Wednesday said that it was “totally against” Nagaland Timber Traders’ Union (NTTU)’s decision to impose economic blockade on Peren district and not to allow business establishments run by citizens of Peren to operate in Chumoukedima and Dimapur districts.

In a press release, DCCI vice president V Shikuto Achumi stated NTTU did not consult either DCCI

bers of Commerce with regard to imposition of economic blockade.

DCCI said it would ensure that normal economic activities in Dimapur was not affected in any manner and assured to protect the interest and business establishments of all its members.

Meanwhile, DCCI has inform its members and business community to contact DCCI grievances cell convenor, Omega Yepthomi (7005526728) in case of any disturbances/problem.

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DH&FW orgainses health mela at Chiephobozou

Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu speaking at the health mela on Wedesnday. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: District Health Society, department of Health & Family Welfare (NHM) in collaboration with departments of State Health Authority, Food Safety, Youth Affairs & Sports, Ayush, School Education, Information & Broadcasting, Women & Child Development, Panchayati Raj Institution, Urban Development and Art & Culture, supported by ministry of Health & Family Welfare organised the second Block Level Health Mela at CHC Chiephobozou, Kohima on Wednesday.

According to a DIPR report, NKVIB chairman, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu said that it was high time

for Nagas to be more conscious about health and well-being since it was the prime factor that would lead them to achieve their targeted goals.

M e a n w h i l e, c h i e f medical officer (CMO) Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo highlighted the aims and objectives of conducting the health melas.

Short speeches were also delivered by ADC Chiephobozou, Vekhoyi Chakhesang and Chairman (HCMC), Kevipusa Kizeo while vote of thanks was proposed by deputy CMO Dr. Khriesilie Sachu.

Earlier, senior MO Chiephobozou, Dr. Selhounyu highlighted key services available at the

Mela. Stalls for Reproductive Child Health, NCD, communicable diseases, eye care, general awareness, ENT and dental were opened for the public where medicines were also provided free of cost. Altogether, 24 villages under Chiephobozou block were covered.

Health melas conducted at Jakhama, Chümou

The block level Health Melas began with Jakhama PHC under Kohima district on April 25.

According to a DIPR report, advisor for Technical Education & Election, Medo Yhokha in his speech said under the leadership of Dr. Vezokholu

Theyo, various health activities were being carried out in the district for overall health benefit of the public.

In this regard, he thanked the CMO and her medical team for the initiatives.

Yhokha called upon his people to avail quality health care services with essential medicines through different systems of medicine at free of cost provided by the medical team.

He also stressed on the importance of timely investigation, detection and treatment of any health issues.

Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie said the centre has been introducing various programmes for the benefit of the people and therefore, he said, the people should avail the facilities in order to achieve the target of the programme.

In his speech, chairman (VHC), Zhopo Richa acknowledged their MLA, medical department, district administration and line departments for their initiatives. Mission Director (NHM), Dr. Thorusie Katery also spoke on key services to be provided during the health mela. An of-

ficial from Food and Safety also spoke on “food safety on wheel” stationed at the venue where technical personnel were available for consultation.

The programme was chaired by CMO Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo while vote of thanks was delivered by Dy. CMO, Dr. Khriesilie Sachu.

Meanwhile, in Chümoukedima, block health mela was organised at PHC Chümoukedima with CMO Dimapur Dr. I Moatemjen as guest of honour. The CMO in his speech encouraged the beneficiaries to avail various health schemes and facilities provided in the health unit.

Medical officer (AYUSH) Dr. Liza Aye highlighted activities and facilities available at the Health Mela while Pastor Sezo said the invocation.

Free health check-up, issue of Ayushman health card and digital health ID were also provided at the Health Mela.

Immunity boosters and free medicines were also distributed to the beneficiaries. Altogether, 483 people availed the facilities and health services at the mela.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022

NEWS IN BRIEF SP Tseminyu informs: Superintendent of police Tseminyu, Kanchan Kandpal Kumar has informed all concerned that any person who has in his/her possession more firearm than two at commencement of Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 may retain with him/her any two of such firearm and deposited within one year from such commencement, the remaining firearm to the officer in-charge police station, Tseminyu.

Home commissioner informs AHoDs, HoDs: Home commissioner, Abhijit Sinha has informed that a state level inaugural programme of North East Festival as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) week on the theme “Journey of Nagaland since Statehood” would be held at Japfü Hotel Kohima on April 28, 10:30 am. In this regard, all the AHoDs and HoDs or their representatives have

been asked to attend the said programme.

Health mela to be conducted in Wokha: The health department has informed general public that a block level health mela would be conducted at Likya community hall, Wokha on April 30, 10 am onwards. Free health services would be provided to beneficiaries. Sensitisation on various government health programmes and schemes would also be carried out and free medicines would be distributed to during the health mela.

Mass social work at Tsumang ‘A’ & ‘B’: Tsumang “A’ & “B” Colony Youth Organisation has informed that a mass social work would be conducted within their colony jurisdiction on April 30, 7:30 am onwards.

In this regard, members of the colony have been requested to clean their respective surroundings, business establishments within Tsumang “A’ & “B” jurisdiction.

1st Death anniversary of

Late Mrs. neilhoubeinuo (Janet) Metha

Tenyimia Youth Organisation Dimapur mourns demise of late T.L. Angami DIMAPUR: Tenyimia Youth Organisation Dimapur (TYOD) has expressed grief over the demise of former Angami Public Organisation (APO) vice president, founder and former president of Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), T.L An-

gami who passed away on April 24 in Guwahati.

In a condolence message, TYOD while quoting an African proverb, “When an old man dies, a library burns”, said that in the demise of late T.L Angami, the Te-

nyimia community and the Nagas had lost a library.

The youth organisation on behalf of the Tenyimia community extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.

It said that when people lose

a loved one on earth, they gained an angel in heaven who watches over them.

Further, TYOD prayed that the Almighty would grant strength and spiritual courage to the bereaved family members.

19-12-1967 to 28-04-2021 You are missed along life’s way, quietly remembered every day. It’s been a year since you left us, you drew memories we could never erase and that will merrily linger in our hearts forever.

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Q: Are fuel adulteration

and illicit distilleries rampant in Dimapur?  Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 28

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny, hot a humid

38 25

Aizawl

Sunshine and hot

Guwahati Humid with some sun Imphal

34 18 32 22

Sunny and remaining very warm 34 17

Itanagar Pleasant with some sun

31 19

Shillong

A p.m. t-storm in spots

26 17

Kohima

Partly sunny with a t-storm

27 15

Dimapur Partly sunny and delightful

33 19

Mkg

A stray morning thunderstorm 28 16

Tuensang A stray morning thunderstorm 21 13 Wokha

A stray morning thunderstorm 26 18

Zunheboto An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny

25 15

DH Tsg organises interschool competition

DIMAPUR: Hospital Welfare Committee, District Hospital (DH) Tuensang organised an interschool essay competition for high school students on “cleanliness-the first step to health” in the conference hall of the hospital on Wednesday.

In a press release, DMO NHM Apheang informed that altogether, 37 students from 12 different schools in Tuensang town participated in the competition. The prizes were distributed by medical officer (psychiatrist), Dr. Senilo to Kumkila from St. John higher secondary school (first), Shan P from St. Joseph school (second) and T. Sangpila Chang from GHSS Thangjam (third). The winners received certificates along with cash prizes.

Workshop on climate change, SJU Chümoukedima signs MoU with Kaziranga University disaster risk underway in Kma

DIMAPUR: The inaugural programme of the two-day workshop on “Strengthening Community Resilience to Climate Change & Disaster Risk” was held in Kohima on Wednesday.

According to a DIPR report, the workshop is organised by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home department, in collaboration with InsuResilience Solutions (Frankfurt School of Finance and Management), Swiss Re and Tata AIG. State to mainstream DRR, climate adaptation into policymaking Addressing the workshop, advisor for NSDMA, Kazheto Kinimi said the state government through its various policies and efforts have been working towards mainstreaming the concepts of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation into policy making, planning and implementation.

He said that the process of measuring risk and resilience was a complex task as it requires detailed scientific analysis of risk and vulnerability of different areas.

The advisor, however said such studies would only help in developing re-

Kazheto Kinimi. (DIPR)

alistic strategies for disaster prevention and mitigation in the state.

He expressed hope that the workshop would help in understanding the issues better, help coordination between various departments and strengthen community resilience to climate and disaster risks.

‘Make frank assessment on disaster management plans’ NSDMA joint chief executive officer, Home department, Johnny Ruangmei while speaking at the workshop called on all the government departments to make frank assessment on their disaster management plan.

He said disaster was “no longer a matter of if but a matter of when.”

All the line departments need to come together and think about what are the

risks that they can reduce, he stated.

He said the objective of the workshop was to bring out a plan which the administrative heads, chief secretary and the state government would approve which would then be sent as a policy document.

It will also bring out a DRR in ecotourism which aims to be the first state in India to have a disaster policy on ecotourism, he informed.

It may be mentioned that the workshop also aims to help understand the prime minister’s ten-point agenda for DRR, develop understanding on Sendai Framework for DRR 20152030 and work towards achieving SDG for DRR, mainstream DRR component into a development programme of each line departments, NGOs in responding to DRR. He stressed on each department to allocate a budget for disaster risk reduction for itself, which he said was provided under 14th finance commission provision.

Delivering the keynote address, Eugen Doce from InsuResilience Solutions said that in the IPCC report presented recently, the report has come so close to the common people so that

CPO to hold prog in honour of late Thepushu Venuh

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has informed that a programme “Honouring the life of Thepushu Venuh, vice president NNC & final rites” would be held on April 28, 11 am at Thipiizumi village in Phek district.

CPO has informed that speeches would be delivered by legislators, public leaders, CPO president Veziihii Keyho, national workers, tribal hohos, Chakhesang Youth Front, Chakhesang Mothers’ Association and Chakhesang Students Union.

Meanwhile, the fu-

neral rites would be ministered executive secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council, by Rev. Khrotso Mero.

A brief send off-service would also be held at Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre Priizhie, Kohima at 6:30 AM on April 28 with a prayer by senior pastor Chakhesang Baptist Church, Minister’s Hill, Kohima, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao.

In this regard, CPO has invited patriots and the public to partake in the programme and pay their last homage to the departed leader.

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mission biodiesel blending programme, etc.

Sharma said IOCL was focusing on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Auto Gas (LPG), ethanol blended petrol, biodiesel and hydrogen energy in pursuit of alternative source of energy.

The programme was chaired by deputy general manager, IOCL Dimapur depot, Huwuto Sema who also delivered opening remarks.

All Nagaland Petroleum Dealer Union (ANPDU) president, Akokla Lucy also delivered a short speech.

In his address, Sema said biofuel was a benevolent option that not only solved environmental issues but also brought with it several possibilities for positive transformation.

The programme was also attended by ANPDU, Akokla Lucy, secretary, ANPDU Naresh Jain along with bio fuel/energy officials of IOCL and stakeholders of IOCL including transporters, dealers, TT crew.

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Deputy director of F&CS, I Anungba Sanglir speaking at the programme on Wednesday. (NP)

digenous consumption of petroleum products in financial year 2017-18 was about 210 MMT. Sharma said domestic crude oil production was able to meet only about 17.9% of the demand while the rest were imported.

In this regard, he said the government set a target to reduce the import dependency by 10 % by 2022 and that a road map has been prepared for reduction of import dependency in oil domestic production.

This, he said would be dealt with, through adopting of bio fuels and renewable, energy efficiency norms, improvement in refinery processes and demand situation.

He informed that bio fuels were derived from renewable biomass resources and wastes including plastics, municipal solid wastes, waste gases, etc.

He also informed the government has undertaken multiple interventions to promote biofuels such as ethanol blended petrol programme, national biodiesel

they see and feel the reality.

He said it should also be included in textbooks in elementary schools, and that it would help stakeholders address the issues of climate change.

Eugen shared that among the first presentations/submissions the ISF received was from Nagaland for funding, and in 2019 after meeting with Johnny Ruangmei in Dhaka, the ISF decided to fund the project which was submitted.

It may be mentioned here that ISF’s mission is to support innovative solutions to mitigate negative impacts of climate change.

It fosters development of needs-based and financially sustainable climate risk insurance products, increasing resilience of poor and vulnerable households against extreme weather events.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by home commissioner, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha while the technical session on the first day of workshop included topics such as —insurance mechanism against extreme weather events, challenges in the context of climate change and DRR in Nagaland and policy praxis of disaster management.

DIMAPUR: Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of St. Joseph University, Chümoukedima and Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and academic work on Wednesday.

In a press release, SJU Chümoukedima informed that during the programme, special guest, registrar of Kaziranga University, Assam, Dr. A. Srihari Krishna said Nagaland was “fully covered with classical things.”

If we observed their speciality, we can easily convert them into a commercial one for societal purposes and we can make it a patentable one, he stated.

Meanwhile, professor & mentor of SJU, Kaziranga University, Dr. Arpita Basak explained the importance of inculcating creative thinking among the student community and motivated them to do the unachieved during their school and college days.

At the programme, the universities assured that the MoU would not be only in the paper for collaborative academic and research activities in the future.

Earlier, Rev. Fr. Augustin said the invoca-

tion, registrar of SJU, Dr. A. Anthonisan delivered welcome address while vice-chancellor of SJU, Dr. D. Gnanadurai delivered the presidential address and revealed the current educational scenario with real-time incidents.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by Rev. Sr. Thianes Mary.

The programme was organised by Dr. M. Selladurai with cooperation from Dr. G. Sattanathan and Dr. K. Raja from St. Joseph University.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bio fuel exhibition at IOCL Dmu depot DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): As part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations, a bio fuel exhibition was organised at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Dimapur Depot, with deputy director, Food and Civil Supplies (F&CS), I Anungba Sanglir as special guest, here, on Wednesday.

Addressing the gathering, Sanglir spoke on the importance of bio fuel and expressed his view that Nagas should look into the sector seriously, while also stressing on the safety of environment.

He informed that the centre has been organising programmes under the initiative of various departments in commemoration of the 75th year of India’s independence.

The deputy director urged upon the people to work together in order to achieve the goal of the prime minister and IOCL and to make bio fuel in the state a success, so that the state would be able to produce its own source of bio fuel.

Highlighting the technological advancement made in areas of bio-energy along with new projects being undertaken under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) in the field of biofuels, designated safety officer, IOCL Dimapur depot, Vishal Sharma said crude oil required for in-

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022

With profound gratitude, we, the family members of our beloved father Late T. L. Angami, who was born on 7th Feb 1944 and left for his heavenly abode on 24th April 2022 would like to convey our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us through constant prayers, financially, materially and physical presence during his ailment and his demise. Words are inadequate to thank all but we fervently pray that God, the Almighty with his abounding grace will bless and enrich each and every one of you. We are extremely sorry for our inability to mention each and every one of you in this column, nevertheless, we wish to thank the following among others: • Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble CM Nagaland.

• Shri. Moatoshi Longkumer, Hon’ble MLA. • Shri. Zhale-o Rio, Hon’ble MLA • Shri. Th. Muivah, Ato Kilonser, NSCN-GPRN. • Shri. D.P. Angami.

• Shri. V. Sekhose IAS Retd. Secy.

• Shri. Luola-o Üsou • Rev. Dr. N. Paphino & ACRC members.

• Miapuonuoko Krotho ACRC, Dimapur • ACRC Nagamese Session • A.G. Church Zhadi Basa.

• C.R.C. New Chümoukedima Miazuonuopfü Krotho.

• Nagamese Baptist Church New Chümoukedima Village.

• Angami Baptist Church Razhüphe.

• Pre. APO & Colleague • Tenyimi Union Dimapur.

• Chakroma Public Organisation.

• Chakhro Angami Kuda Union Dimapur.

• Chakroma Northern Angami Kuda Union.

• Mao Hoho Dimapur.

• Poumai Hoho Dimapur.

• Kohima District D.B. Association.

• Rusoma Krotho Dimapur District.

• Dimapur Asangma Senso Telongjem (DAST).

• Nagaland G.B. Federation.

• Chakhroma G.B’s Union Hq. Chümoukedima.

• All Angami G.B. Association.

• Zhadima Village Council.

• Zhadima Women Society Dimapur.

• Zhadima Thenuko Krotho Kohima.

• Zhadima Union Kohima.

• Loucü Khrisarü-u Krotho Zhadima.

• Loucü Thinuo Zhadima.

• Chümoukedima Village Council.

• Chümoukedima Town Angamimia Mechu Krotho.

• New Chümoukedima Village Women Society.

• Tenyimi Women, Youth, Students Union Dimapur.

• Phevima (Kachari Gaon) Village Council.

• URRA Village Council Chümoukedima.

• Dimapur Kangtsung Senso Telongjem • Jotsoma Community Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel • Consumer Rights Organization (CRO) Dimapur, Nagaland.

• 6th Semester, Unity College, Dimapur, Nagaland • Dimapur Rengma Students Union.

• Tenyimi National Worker’s Forum.

• Khami Zou-o Seyie • G.P.S. Industrial Village Razhüphe.

• St. Stephen Higher Secondary School Dimapur • Industrial Village Razhüphe Chairman & Colleagues.

• Zion Hospital Doctors and Nurses Dimapur.

• Faith Hospital Doctors and Nurses Dimapur.

• Ayursundra Multispeciality Hospital Guwahati Doctors and Nurses.

• Medonuo Chüpuo (Guwahati Nagaland House) • Alemla Jamir (Guwahati) • Aren Phom (Guwahati) • Masatoshi Lemtur Ex. VDB Secy.

Beloved Wife, Children, Grand Children & host of all relatives.

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development projects worth over Rs 500 crore.

Modi will then leave for Dibrugarh where he will dedicate to the nation the Dibrugarh Cancer Centre at the Assam Medical College Hospital, they said.

Later in the afternoon, he will virtually inaugurate seven cancer hospitals and lay the foundation for seven more across Assam from Khanikar Park in Dibrugarh, where Tata Trusts Chairman Ratan Tata, Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Rameshwar Teli, Governor Jagadish Mukhi and Sarma would also be present.

The seven hospitals that will be inaugurated

Conrad slams TMC’s accusation that NPP cheated people SHILLONG, APR 27: Rubbishing the opposition Tr i n a m o o l C o n g r e s s ’ (TMC) allegation that National People’s Party (NPP) cheated people o f M e g h a l aya , C h i e f Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said that legislators from other political parties are rushing to join the NPP because of the trust the party shares with the masses.

“If we have cheated the people of the State, p e o p l e wo u l d n o t b e leaving their party and joining our party. They (opposition) need to question themselves and see what they are doing or what they have done,” Sangma said addressing the youth convention organized by the National People’s Youth Front (NPYF) here.

On the statement made by TMC legislator Lazarus Sangma that he (Conrad Sangma) will lose the South Tura assembly constituency, the NPP national president said, “Election is not easy. Don’t think you will win. Now that some people are saying that I will lose the election, I will work harder.”

Noting that the boundary agreement with Assam wasn’t easy, the Chief Minister said, “It was a very difficult decision but with sheer consultation with our colleagues, we took the bold decision and have moved forward to

Mizoram logs 164 new COVID cases A I Z AW L , A P R 2 7 (PTI): Mizoram on Wednesday reported 164 fresh COVID-19 cases, 62 more than the previous day, taking the tally to 2,27,152, a health official said. The coronavirus death toll rose to 696 as a 36-year-old man from Aizawl succumbed to the infection.

The single-day positivity increased to 18 per cent from 13.72 per cent on the previous day as the fresh cases were detected from the clinical examination of 907 samples. Mizoram now has 645 active cases, while 2,25,811 people have recovered from the infection thus far.

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Chief Minister said. engagement of the youth On the Khasi Hills is very crucial not just for Au t o n o m o u s D i s t r i c t political parties, but also Council’s decision to for realising the larger goals move the court over the of the state and the nation. boundary pact, Sangma “Each individual has said that those opposing to work with a sense of the agreement now were purpose and intention. also part of the part of the We have to have a vision discussion. and work to achieve the Meanwhile, Sangma goal. As youth, we cannot Conrad Sangma underscored the democratic be randomly working but participation of the youth with a concerted effort to resolve the border issue.” achieve our goals,” Sangma C l a r i f y i n g o n in nation building.

He said t h e said. allegations that the state government has lost on the boundary deal to Assam, AFFIDAVIT OF CHANGE OF NAME Sangma said, finalising the I, Miss Adina Murry, daughter of Mr. Phyobemo Murry, agreement was a challenge, Permanent resident of Lotha Colony, House No - 35, Dimapur, but the matter needed an Nagaland - 797112, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath as follows :urgent closure.

1. That, I am citizen of India by birth.

“People of the state 2. That, my name recorded as Hayibeni Murry in all my academic have waited for 50 long records, however I have changed my name to Adina Murry. years. It was not the easiest 3. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of stating that I decision but whatever we have changed my name from Hayibeni Murry to Adina Murry did was in the interest of in future for all official purposes. the people of the State,” 4. That, this affidavit shall be used as a piece of documentary evidence in all future references and seeking for kind he said, adding that it was acceptance by any competent authority. difficult for the government to negotiate with Assam Verification :- That I verify that the above statements made in para a s t h e p r ev i o u s s t a t e 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. government had already DEPONENT Regd. No. : 415/22, Date : 27/04/22 submitted the list on the dp-1877/22(a) area of differences. affiDaVit Sangma revealed the (Clarification of name/surname) list of villages was prepared I, Imonginla resident of H/No. 36, Aoyimti Village, 2½ Mile, Near Airfield in 2011 during the tenure Dimapur, Nagaland solemnly declare hereby of then Chief Minister 1. That, I am known, addressed and identified by dual names, whereupon in my various official document my names has been Mukul Sangma and if any spelled as Imonginla, but the same has been reflected in brevity as M. villages were left out, it was Aienla in my service and relevant documents, which is also correct. not by our government but 2. That, Imonginla and M. Aienla both are one and the same person. by him (Mukul Sangma.)

3. That, I affirm I assumed/adopt my name/surname as Imonginla, and “He (Mukul) should the same shall be construed as my name/surname for all official, legal and future correspondence. have visited those villages in 2011 and not now 4. That, this affidavit is required for the clarification of my name/ surname. and try to take political Verification advantage of the situation.

I take oath and solemnly declare/affirm that the particulars If you would have visited furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or those villages in 2011, misrepresented any fact.

DEPONENT those villages would not Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent have been left out,” the rd dp-1880/22

Correspondent

on this the 23 day of Oct, 2017.

such a manner’’.

Khaleque claimed that he had filed a case against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma but the police did not register it despite a local court’s direction to do so.

BJP, he said, has no respect for democracy and “Is all out to stifle the freedom of speech which we cannot allow at any cost”.

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee will stage protests against the the arrest of Mevani, who is supported by the party, in all districts of the state on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit the state, party spokesman Manjit Mahanta said.

APCC will hold its protest from 11 a.m to 1 p.m in the districts headquarters across the state. Party MPs, MLAs, former MPs and MLAs, members of the Youth Congress, NSUI, Seva Dal and officials from all cells and organs of the party will participate in the protest, he added.

Mevani was remanded to police custody for five days on Tuesday in connection with the alleged assaulted of a woman officer when she was accompanying him from Guwahati airport to Kokrajhar along with senior police officers.

A house in Noney district razed by powerful storm on Wednesday night.

Correspondent IMPHAL, APR 27: M a n i p u r ex p e r i e n c e d power outage for several hours on Wednesday after it was lashed by strong winds followed by heavy rains on Tuesday night.

The strong winds blew roof sheets of several houses and institutions and uprooted trees and electric p o l e s c a u s i n g p owe r outages for hours.

No human casualty linked to the severe storm a n d h e av y r a i n w a s reported from any part of the state.

Electrical power in most parts of the state, however, resumed in the afternoon.

The stor m caused major damages in western

parts of the state like Imphal West, Bishnupur and Noney district and even other parts of the state, uprooting trees, roofs, electric poles and causing widespread damage to property and crops.

In Noney district, at least 16 houses were completely razed by the powerful storm at Okolong village under Nungba subdivision of the district.

The homeless families took shelter in the neighbourhood and houses of their relatives, reports said.

Re p o r t s o f r o o f s blown away and damages to the other properties were also received from other villages of the district.

The fitful gusts of wind also caused

AFFIDAVIT DECLARING AS SAME PERSON

CHANGE OF FIRM NAME This is to inform all the general public that, as per the Government approved. Order dated Kohima the 4 th March 2022 Vide :NPWD/E-IN-C/CR/2020 office of the EngineerIn-Chief PWD Govt of Nagaland wherein Shri. S. Chechamo Lotha Regd No. NPW/ Class-1/149 has been succeeded by his Legal Son. Shri. Likao Murry. You are requested to take note of the same and refer all further communication by the name of M/s. Likao Murry from this day of the month onwards. dp-1881/22

I, Miss Adina Murry alias Hayibeni Murry, daughter of Mr. Phyobemo Murry, Resident of Lotha Colony, House No - 35, Dimapur, Nagaland - 797112, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath as follows :1. That, I am citizen of India.

2. That, my name recorded in my academic records is Hayibeni Murry, However after graduation I have changed my name to Adina Murry.

However both the names Hayibeni Murry and Adina Murry refer to the same and one person.

3. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of clarification that both the names Hayibeni Murry and Adina Murry refers to the same person in future for all official purposes.

4. That, this affidavit shall be used as a piece of documentary evidence in future references and seeking for kind acceptance by any competent authority.

Verification :- That I verify that the above statements made in para 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Regd. No. : 414/22, Date : 27/04/22 DEPONENT dp-1877/22(b)

Public Notice

I, Mr. Meleyi Keyho, F/o Miss KHRÜTOLÜ KEYHO, do hereby issue this notice of circumspection for all vis-à-vis the manifold dubious means of transaction and cases of cheating of my above said daughter. That my above named daughter on various pretexts had borrowed cash, apportioned assets and availed multiple hotel facilities and falsely deposed for clearance of all liabilities without my knowledge. My above said daughter has habitually persisted with such vices despite repeated warnings to my aforesaid daughter and to the general public as well.

Therefore, anyone who may have/will lent/lend cash, assets and entered into other related transaction with my above named daughter shall be doing so at their own risk.

I shall not be liable for any recovery nor repayment of such transactions connected thereto.

Sd/- MeleYi KeYHo K-852/22 F/o Miss KHRÜtolÜ KeYHo

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widespread destruction in Imphal district and its neighbouring Bishnupur district as roofs of several houses and other structures were also blown off at Ko n t h o u j a m ( I m p h a l We s t ) a n d N a m b o l (Bishnupur) and adjoining villages.

M a x i m u m damages were reported in Konthoujam area of Imphal West district and its neighbouring Nambol area of Bishnupur district.

Members of the Development and Protection United Voluntary Organization on Wednesday inspected the areas affected by the storm and assessed damages for onward submission to the pertinent authority for relief and rehabilitation.

I, Smti. Heniro Khekho, D/o Pfokrehe Khekho, @ Heniro Khate, W/o Noune Khate, resident of House No. 129, Kuda Village 'C' Khel, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state an oath as follows: 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, after marriage my name was written and recorded as Heniro Khate, wife of Noune Khate, in all of my official documents such as my Indian Passport, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Bank Pass Book etc, and residing at the above mentioned address.

3. That in my name academic certificates and documents my name was written and recorded as Heniro Khekho, D/o Pfokrehe Khekho.

4. That, this affidavit is sworn to declare that Heniro Khekho, D/o Pfokrehe Khekho and Heniro Khate, wife of Noune Khate are one and the same person that is myself.

5. That, therefore, I am also known called and identified by these two names whatsoever.

6. That, the statements made in para 1 to 5 of this affidavit is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and nothing is concealed thereof.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 25th day of April, 2022.

NOTARy PUBLIC Regd. No. 525/22 | Date: 25/04/2022

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSION JUDGE WoKHA : NAGAlAND

Notice

S/C No. 44/22

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late. Prafull Kumar Mishra has been applied by Smti. Anita Mishra W/o. Lt. Prafull Kumar Mishra, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; 1. P.P.O No. 111712302.

2. S.B.I A/c No. 11736656646.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 27/05/2022.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 26/04/2022.

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Declaration

I, Shri K. Pensokiu Yimchunger, S/o Shri Kiuthrongba, permanent resident of Rurur 'A' Village, District - Shamator, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state the following on oath: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my actual name is K. Pensokiu Yimchunger.

3. That in some of my official documents inclusive of Appointment order, my name has been inadvertently entered variedly as K. Pensokiu Yimchunger and K. Binsukiu Tikhir and father's name as Kiuchungba and Kiuthrongba.

4. That the name K. Pensokiu Yimchunger, K. Binsukiu Tikhir and Kiuchungba, Kiuthrongba refers to one and same persons, that is, self and father respectively.

5. That henceforth I shall be called only as K. Pensokiu Yimchunger, my father as Kiuthrongba in all official records, correspondences, entries and intents.

6. That the statements rendered above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material facts has been concealed therein, and I declare it in sound mind and body at Tuensang on this the 7th day of April 2022.

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Verification

Solemnly declared and verified before me on the same day.

Regd. No. 3958 Tsg | Date: 07/04/2022 NOTARy PUBLIC

PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (Section 82 of the code of Criminal procedure)

Whereas complaint has been made before me that Accused- Mukheba yimchunger, S/O Throngren, V/O Longtoker, PO/ PS Chessore, Dist. - Tuensang, Nagaland.

(1) Has committed or is suspected to have committed the offence punishable Under Section 457/409/ 380 IPC R/W 25 Arma Act Tuensang P.S Case No. 02/09 and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest.

(2) Thereupon issued that the said accused cannot be found as per report on warrant and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the said.

(3) Accused has absconded or is in concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant. Proclamation is hereby made that the said accused is required to appear at the Court of the undersigned or to the nearest P.S on or before 25/05/2022. Public at large is hereby notified.

Date fixed 25/05/2022.

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G U WA H A T I , A P R 27 (PTI): The Assam gover nment has made elaborate arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day-long visit to the state on Thursday, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma monitoring the preparations, officials said.

The prime minister is scheduled to reach Dimapur airport in Nagaland at 11 am and from there, take a helicopter t o D i p h u i n A s s a m ’s Karbi Anglong district.

He will address the ‘unity, peace and development rally’ at Loringthepi and lay the foundation of several educational and

GUWAHATI, APR 27 (PTI): Assam Congress MP Abdul Khaleque Wednesday demanded the immediate release of Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani and a judicial inquiry into the case filed against him for alleged assault of a woman police officer in Barpeta for which he was rearrested after being granted bail in a case related to a tweet against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

H e s a i d M eva n i ’s arrest was a ‘’full fledged conspiracy” and expressed scepticism over the incident which had reportedly taken place when he was in police custody after being brought to Kokrajhar in Assam from Gujarat for his tweet. ‘’An independent judicial inquiry must be instituted into the fabricated case immediately as the police is not independent in Assam and is acting under political pressure. He should be released immediately,” said Khaleque, who is an MP from Barpeta, where the alleged assault of the woman police officer took place.

He said Mevani had tweeted in Gujarat. “Then why was a case filed in Assam? It is obvious that the Assam chief minister wants to please the prime minister. It is shameful for a chief minister to behave in

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are at Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Tezpur, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Kokrajhar and Darrang.

The medical establishments whose foundation will be laid are at Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Nalbari, Nagaon and Tinsukia.

The chief minister has visited both Dibrugarh and Karbi Anglong districts twice to monitor the preparations. A local holiday has been declared in the two districts on Thursday, with all schools and colleges, and state government offices and institutions to remain closed.

Tight security arrangements have been made and traffic regulations put in place. The transport department has pressed into service over 5,000 buses to bring people to the venues of the programmes.

Potholes have been repaired and road dividers painted in the two towns over the last fortnight.

BJP workers have reached out to people in far-flung areas in the two districts and invited them to the events in the traditional Assamese way with ‘paan and tamul’ (betel leaves and areca nuts).

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Rahul predicted Kishor’s refusal on day-1: Sources

NEW DELHI, APR 27 ( AG E N C I E S ) : R a h u l Gandhi had “on Day One” predicted that Prashant Kishor won’t join the Congress and many leaders felt that the strategist wanted to “use the Congress” for leverage with other parties, party sources said today. The doubts and misgivings were mutual, countered sources close to Prashant Kishor.

Kishor, or PK, was offered the functional responsibility of election management in the Empowered Congress Committee two days ago. He rejected the offer yesterday.

“The offer to PK to join the Congress was made day before yesterday. He said no.

We don’t know why,” senior leader P Chidambaram, who was part of a group tasked with reviewing Kishor’s Congress revival plan, told NDTV. PK wanted to be either political secretary to the Congress president or Vice President, sources said.

Rahul Gandhi

Prashant Kishor

“Rahul on Day One itself said PK will not join, this is not the first time he was offered a spot in the party,” said sources. In fact, some suggested it was the eighth time that the strategist had held talks to join the Congress.

It was PK who sought out Congress leaders and asked for a meeting to make his presentation on a roadmap to resurrect the grand old party, said the sources. With Rahul appearing cold to his overtures, PK reportedly insisted on meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

“Various Cong ress leaders in the committee gave serious thought to his proposals but were wary of PK,” they said. Two Chief Ministers were also asked to hold discussions with him.

Many in the group assessing PK’s proposal felt he was not reliable and planned to use the Congress platform while continuing to work with other parties.

In order to distance himself from his group I-PAC and tackle questions about whether he would maintain his exclusivity with the Congress, Prashant Kishor said he is “not a

major shareholder of IPAC” and that the group would not do anything that “I tell them not to”.

Sources close to Prashant Kishor claim he had deep doubts about how invested the Congress leadership is in tough decisions to revive the party.

They said he didn’t feel the Congress and its leadership were invested enough, even though they appeared to support his plans.

Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trip at this time reinforced that doubt. Instead of a “hands-on approach”, Rahul Gandhi, one of the top decision-makers of the Congress, appeared “aloof ” and hardly attended any meeting, said sources close to PK. He chose to go on his scheduled trip abroad when he could have deferred it for the party’s moment of reckoning R a hul G a nd hi’s p e r c e ive d d e t a c h m e n t contrasted with Priyanka

Gandhi’s presence in every meeting, but that wasn’t e n o u g h , s a i d s o u r c e s.

Sonia Gandhi, the Congress president, was also present throughout the deliberations. Even Priyanka Gandhi was in two minds, given the party’s history with PK in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh election, which it lost.

One of the big sticking points in the CongressPK talks was the party’s insistence of incremental changes as opposed to Big Bang reforms that could upset many leaders.

Prashant Kishor, says sources, was also not willing to settle for membership of a committee. The ace strategist, who was used to being in direct touch with people like Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar and Amarinder Singh in the past, wanted direct access to Sonia Gandhi and a free hand to implement his plans for India’s oldest party.

Cong revamps Haryana unit; appoints Gap between 2nd dose and Hooda loyalist Udai Bhan as president precaution dose to be reduced

N E W D E L H I / CHANDIGARH, APR 27 (PTI): The Congress on Wednesday revamped its Haryana unit, appointing former legislator and Bhupinder Singh Hooda loyalist Udai Bhan as chief of its state unit to replace Kumari Selja, and naming four working presidents.

As part of the reorganisation of the state unit, which had been on the cards for the past few weeks, the Congress appointed Shruti Choudhary, Ram Kishan Gujjar, Jitender Ku m a r B h a r dwa j a n d Suresh Gupta as working presidents in the state.

“The Congress president has accepted the resignation of Kumari Selja from the post of the president, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect,” an official statement from AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said.

“The party appreciates the contribution of Kumari Selja,” the statement also said.

Bhan’s appointment

Udai Bhan

has the stamp of former chief minister Hooda whose stronghold on the party will be further strengthened, since he himself is the CLP leader. The power factor continues to be with Hooda, who will enjoy a free hold within the party now.

Sixty six-year-old Bhan is the son of former MLA from Hassanpur Gaya Lal and is from the Scheduled Caste community. He has been a four-time former MLA from Hodal and earlier from Hassanpur constituency and has remained with Hooda all along. Bhan has also been chairman of Kribhco (Krishak Bharti Cooperative Limited) from November 1989 to May 1993.

Selja told PTI that

she had submitted her resignation to the party high command a few days ago and described herself as a “true soldier of the party”.

“I am a true soldier of the Congress party. I have full faith in my high command and we will all work together. My congratulations to the new state unit president and the working presidents,” she said.

Hooda, Leader of the Opposition in Haryana, termed Bhan a hard working leader who has worked at the grassroots.

“His appointment will further strengthen the Congress,” Hooda told PTI. Refer ring to the appointment of the four working presidents, Hooda said, “All will work together and strengthen the Congress.”

While Choudhary is the granddaughter of former chief minister Bansi Lal and has been a former MP from Bhiwani, Ram Kishan Gujjar is a close associate of Selja and Bhardwaj is a Hooda confidante.

UP: 6k loudspeakers removed from religious sites in 72 hours

NEW DELHI, APR 27 (PTI): The government is likely to soon reduce the gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution dose from the current nine months to six months, official sources said on Wednesday.

A recommendation on lessening the gap is expected to be made by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) which is set to hold a meeting on April 29, they told PTI. Studies at ICMR and other international research institutions have suggested that antibody level wanes after about six months from the primary vaccination with both doses and giving a booster increases the immune response.

All those above the age of 18 who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose are eligible for the precaution dose.

“Taking into account the scientific evidence and findings of the studies done here and internationally,

the gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution dose will most likely be reduced from the current nine months to six months soon. A final decision will be taken based on the recommendations by the NTAGI which is set to meet on Friday,” a source in the know of the developments told PTI. India began administering precaution d o s e s o f va c c i n e s t o healthcare and frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities from January 10.

Date : 26.04.2022

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R e c e n t l y, c h i e f minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure that the public address systems are not installed at religious sites without prior permission and at places which are permitted to use loudspeakers it should be ensured that the sound does not go beyond the premises where they are installed.

P r a s h a n t K u m a r, ADG (law and order), said that all the SHOs had been directed to ensure compliance with the order and oversee the entire exercise of loudspeaker removal and lowering of noise from the public address system.

Navy chief, INDOPACOM commander hold talks

R Hari Kumar presents a memento to Commander USINDOPACOM John Aquilino, during their meeting. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, APR 27 (PTI): Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Wednesday held extensive talks with Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral John Aquilino, focusing on major challenges emanating from China’s increasing assertiveness in the IndoPacific and possible implications of the Ukraine crisis for regional security.

Admiral Aquilino is in India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier foreign policy and geo-economics conference.

It is learnt that the two commanders carried out a comprehensive review of bilateral naval cooperation and the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea and the Indian Ocean Region.

Admiral Kumar and Admiral Aquilino also

delved into the possible implications of the RussianUkraine conflict for the Indo-Pacific region, people familiar with the matter said.

In an interactive session at the Raisina Dialogue, Admiral Aquilino said extensively referred to the conflict in Ukraine and said it is time for like-minded countries to prepare with a “sense of urgency” to deal with similar challenges.

“We are all concerned about what we watched in Ukraine. We watched u n p r ovo k e d a c t i o n t o generate a war. This is a very concerning time as I look through the lens of global security,” he said.

The top American commander also talked about the “no limits” friendship between Russia and China and said it was a matter of great concern.

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Workers remove loudspeakers from a mosque, in Gorakhpur, Wednesday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, APR 27 (IANS): The government on Wednesday said there is an appropriate amount of coal stocks in the country and there is no need to panic.

Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said: “The country has enough coal stock.

The thermal power plants have more than 9 days’ coal stock... the situation is reviewed each day.”

He said the coal stocks are sufficient in the country and there is no need to panic.

On Monday, Power Minister R.K. Singh and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting here to discuss short-term and long-term strategies for dealing with the situation.

Singh had urged all stakeholders at the Central and state level to work hand in hand for unhindered power supply. He urged the power gencos to own freight rakes under the Railways Ministry scheme to deal with logistic constraints in coal supply.

Issues discussed included increasing operational efficiency for loading and unloading of coal, increasing percentage of rakes allotment for power sector, and other logistics issues.The Congress has attacked the government on the power crisis, with Rahul Gandhi saying: “India is in the midst of a severe power crisis. In most states, common people are being forced to bear 8-hour power cuts.”

He said he had warned the Modi government that lack of coal stocks will spell torment for the country as power demand peaks.

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L U C K N O W, A P R 2 7 ( AG E N C I E S ) : I n a s t a t e w i d e d r i ve t o ensure compliance with government directives over the use of loudspeakers at religious sites across Uttar Pradesh, 6,031 loudspeakers were removed from religious sites of different communities in the past 72 hours.

Besides, the volume of 30,000 loudspeakers was lowered in accordance with the prescribed decibel levels.

After multiple court judgments and reviews, the laws on the use of loudspeakers continue to be observed more in their breach and moulded routinely to meet religious and political interests. Has

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April 28 is International Girls in ICT Day

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Political arithmetic

fter chief minister Neiphiu Rio divested the crucial portfolio of Roads and Bridges (R&B) from BJP legislature leader and deputy chief minister Y.Patton on April 24, it triggered speculations of something amiss between the chief minister and his deputy chief minister. It may be recalled that the R&B portfolio had been allotted to Tongpang Ozukum, after ministry formation in 2018. The R&B department was later taken away from Ozukum and re-allotted to Patton on July 25,2019. Ozukum was allotted PWD & mechanical in the first rejig by Rio. After divesting the R&B from Patton the portfolio was re-allotted to adviser justice, law and SCERT and veteran politician H.Chuba Chang (who won the byelection from Noksen in 2021). What followed next, only seemed to add to the suspense over the schism between the NDPP and BJP when Patton declined to accept the LRD. Patton’s plea was that his BJP colleague (Paiwang) who held the LRD portfolio was doing a good job and so he did not wish it be divested from him (Paiwang) as he(Patton) was as happy with whatever portfolio allotted by the chief minister. The portfolio swap also involved adviser school education K.T. Sukhalu, who was given the additional department of SCERT (held by Chang).

The chief minister explained to media persons that the swap where Patton. Later, seeking to dispel speculations that the swap affecting NDPP and BJP alliance partners was done at some state level, the chief minister told media persons that it was effected only after consultations with central BJP leaders.

Had some ordinary and less lucrative portfolio been taken away, it would have had made less news or hardly created much sensation. The portfolio swap is believed to be the outcome of a tussle within the erstwhile Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) between NDPP and BJP when the NPF was in the opposition. To put and end to the never ending political intrigues of BJP and NPF allegedly trying to strike a deal to form an alternative coalition (NPF had 26 and BJP 12), perhaps both Rio and T.R. Zeliang decided to walk the talk when the NPF joined the PDA on August 2021 to form the second all-party government later renamed as United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Even with the BJP, there has been an ongoing tussle between deputy chief minister Y. Patton and state BJP president and minister H&TE Temjen Imnalong over the hotly contested chair of state BJP president. Sources within the UDA disclosed to this newspaper, that the swap was precipitated when Patton reportedly wanted the central BJP leaders to effect the principle of ‘One Man, One Post’. This would certainly mean that Temjen Imnalong would have to choose either to remain as party president or minister. This is not something new in the state BJP as district units in the past, have been divided over the issue. The portfolio swap seems like a signal of what could be politically permutated since the state goes to the polls either by end of February or first week of March 2023. Interestingly and as reported first in Nagaland Post, both NDPP and BJP have reaffirmed their commitment to continue with their pre-poll seat sharing arrangement on a 40 (NDPP): 20 (BJP) in 2023. Since NPF is also part of the government alliance (UDA), it appears the seat sharing will certainly be another conflict point, which suggest that political intrigue will continue till end of 2022.

DailyDevotion What Do You Want?

Do you seek great things for yourself? —Jeremiah 45:5 Are you seeking great things for yourself, instead of seeking to be a great person? God wants you to be in a much closer relationship with Himself than simply receiving His gifts— He wants you to get to know Him. Even some large thing we want is only incidental; it comes and it goes. But God never gives us anything incidental. There is nothing easier than getting into the right relationship with God, unless it is not God you seek, but only what He can give you.

If you have only come as far as asking God for things, you have never come to the point of understanding the least bit of what surrender really means.

You have become a Christian based on your own terms. You protest, saying, “I asked God for the Holy Spirit, but He didn’t give me the rest and the peace I expected.” And instantly God puts His finger on the reason– you are not seeking the Lord at all; you are seeking something for yourself. Jesus said, “Ask, and it will be given to you…” (Matthew 7:7). Ask God for what you want and do not be concerned about asking for the wrong thing, because as you draw ever closer to Him, you will cease asking for things altogether.

“Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:8). Then why should you ask? So that you may get to know Him. Are you seeking great things for yourself? Have you said, “Oh, Lord, completely fill me with your Holy Spirit”? If God does not, it is because you are not totally surrendered to Him; there is something you still refuse to do. Are you prepared to ask yourself what it is you want from God and why you want it? God always ignores your present level of completeness in favor of your ultimate future completeness. He is not concerned about making you blessed and happy right now, but He’s continually working out His ultimate perfection for you— “…that they may be one just as We are one…” (John 17:22).

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Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

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INDIAN IT INDUSTRY ATTRACTS MORE WOMEN BUT MANY EXIT WITHIN FIRST 5 YEARS

omen’s participation in IT is higher both in comparison to other sectors in the country, and in comparison, to representation in the sector in other countries. The increase in numbers of women in engineering education and the mushrooming of several private engineering colleges since the 1990s catered to a growth in demand for engineers in the IT industry.

IT–BPM is the largest private sector employer— delivering 3.7 million jobs; this industry is contributing about 7.9 per cent of GDP at present— compared to 1.2 per cent in 1999–2000 (IT & ITES 2005–2006, 2018).

There has been some slowdown in terms of hiring—the industry added 230,000 jobs in 2011–2012 (Gupta 2015) and 105,000 in 2017–2018 (IT & ITES 2018). However, private equity/venture capital in IT services has grown at the CAGR of 27.25 per cent in financial year 2017–2018 (IT & ITES 2018). Further, while the economy grew in terms of GDP from 6.4 per cent in 2013 to 6.9 per cent in 2017, the revenues from IT–BPO (now IT–BPM)4 industry have grown much faster at CAGR of 9.5 per cent between 2013 and 2018 according to the World Bank statistics.

Women constituted 21 per cent of the total IT workforce in 2001 (NASSCOM 2001), increasing to about 30 per cent in 2012 (NASSCOM 2013, cited in Gupta 2015); 28% according to Sudha 2012). At present, for FY 2017–2018, the IT and ITES sector employs 34 per cent women according to Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.6 This is higher than the 20.5 per cent average level of female participation in the formal economy in 2011,

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for which statistics are available (OGD 2012–2015) and higher than either in public or private sector separately.

The women’s participation in the organized public sector is lower at 18.07 per cent than in the organized private sector at 24.3 per cent (OGD 2012–2015).

Women’s participation in IT workforce is second highest among all non-agricultural sectors in the country after e-commerce (67.7%) and retail (52%; NASSCOM 2018; Raghuram et al. 2017).

This participation in IT is also higher in comparison to the participation in the sector in other countries. For instance, in 2014, women held about one-fourth of all computing occupations in the USA, although they make up more than half of the US workforce (Women’s Bureau 2015). The percentage of computing occupations held by women has been declining in the USA since 1991, when it reached a high of 36 per cent (Ashcraft, McLain and Eger 2016).

The growth of women in the IT sector is aided by the fact that computers enjoy a woman-friendly image and fit into the overall gendered sociocultural context. As mentioned earlier, specialization in computers is suitable for women (Parikh and Sukhatme 2004); the jobs associated with computers are considered ‘safe’ for women (Varma 2010) and offer a career in software which commands the highest social approval (Bagchi 1999).

A woman being skilled in computers is not regarded as abnormal, which is also reflected through cinema.

According to Pal (2010: 7), in the South Indian films, ‘we see a burst of female software engineers on screen’ including films with a reversal of roles, with the female lead being an accomplished tech-

on’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

(1Timothy 4:12).

The world observed International Youth Day recently. Indeed, everyday is a day to commemorate the birth, death or some anniversary or the other of practically every culture, religion and nation in the world thus filling up all the days of the year. That is fine and encouraging. A Russian proverb says, “Every day is a messenger of God.” The day of commemoration comes and goes but its essence and value should be enhanced continuously. Grand gestures on significant occasions mark the passage of time.

But little gestures that sweeten the moment stop time, allowing us to pause to express or receive love and encouragement. In that spirit herewith is the focus on youth which is the period of life coming between childhood and maturity, the early stage of growth or existence.

The Transition Youth means not only young age. It means the green years, the tender years, the bloom yet innocent years of one’s life. Youth is a term that embraces us from the cradle to childhood, the teens, adolescence and young manhood/ womanhood and sometimes to young old manhood/womanhood.

Middle age is the time of life between youth and old age; now usually applied to the years from a 40 to 60. Yet if we get to be quite old, we become youthful again.

By the time youngsters are in college they more or less have an idea or decided which profession to pursue and their eventual outcome would depend on their zeal and enthusiasm. In the process, a number fall by the wayside, or simply give up while others plod on till they achieve a measure of success while not a few do achieve victorious goals to the Ph.D levels and beyond. It all depends on their teachers in the primary to higher secondary levels and then the lecturers (better defined now

nologist and the male lead as professionally subservient.

The sociocultural context of the fillip in women’s participation is supported by organizational context of the IT professions. The IT sector offers white-collar jobs with comparatively high salary, easy international mobility, gender-neutral policy based on knowledge-centric skills’ possession, flexible work routine and physically less demanding work process in comfortable indoor work environment (Kumar 2001; Shanker 2008; Upadhya 2006). Some other factors that have led to this trend include transportation, parental leave, anti-harassment, health care and an emphasis on recognizing and supporting women’s needs (especially mothers; Raghuram et al. 2017). In 2012, only 22 per cent of the companies had more than 20 per cent women at senior level; by 2015, the number of such firms had increased to 33 per cent (Raghuram et al.

2017). The number of companies achieving 30 per cent at the C-Suite level has been increasing at 2 per cent a year from 2012 (NASSCOM 2018).

Around 2006, the Indian infotech industry then faced with talent shortage launched initiatives to attract more women into the workforce. IT industry, a relatively new industry (about 30 years old at present), was unencumbered by a traditional masculine culture. It has been the first to recognize the significance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) of which gender has been a major component. It is seen as business imperative, particularly since they operate in a highly competitive environment and talent acquisition and its retention is important; diversity is seen as key to innovation (Buddhapriya

2013). Wipro Technologies launched its Women of Wipro (WoW) initiative, as part of the Wipro Diversity Council, in 2008. The objectives of WoW are to reduce the attrition of women employees, facilitate increased numbers of women managers at a senior level and develop Wipro as an equal opportunity employer with world-class practices to nurture women employees. Infosys has several programmes for gender diversity. It won the first NASSCOM-India Today Award for Gender Inclusivity in 2007 and American society for training and development award in 2009 (Buddhapriya 2013). Meenu Bhambhani, head of corporate social responsibility with Mphasis, now a HewlettPackard unit (Duttagupta 2010), says: The Indian IT industry is definitely ahead on the issue of respecting diversity and goes much beyond lip-service or tokenism. Diversity policies focus not only on granting certain entitlements but also on creating support systems that lead to a level-playing field.

Diversity has been recognized as a good business proposition as well.

NASSCOM points out that corporations with at least 10 per cent women on company boards have 2.5–5 per cent higher returns on equity, firms where women are at least 30 per cent of C-Suite have 15 per cent higher profitability than others (Raghuram et al. 2017).

However, the IT sector exhibits a mixed picture in terms of a gendered environment. The gender diversity initiatives of the firms helped to enhance the representation of women in the workforce. By 2011, HCL, Wipro and Infosys had about one-fourth to one-third women workforce, but few in leadership positions. At

Infosys, for instance, only 4.8 per cent were at senior management level (Buddhapriya 2013).

At present, although representation of women in the IT workforce is roughly commensurate with percentage representation enrolled in bachelors in engineering (about 28%), it is less than those enrolled in bachelors in computer-related branches (COE, IT, ECE, computer applications) where women’s representation is about 40 per cent (as in Chapter 2). This suggests attrition and/or change of sector of employment. As per one source, percentage of women engineers unemployed is as high as 40 per cent. Although there is unemployment among men engineers also, experts believe that more women than men engineers are unemployed (Parikh and Sukhatme 2004).

Further, there is gender pay gap at all levels, lowest for 3–5 years’ experience level and highest for 6–10 years of experience, as reported by Monster Salary Index (Monster India 2016: 17–26). Also, there is vertical and horizontal segregation.

An analysis indicates that over 51 per cent of entrylevel recruits are women; over 25 per cent of women are in managerial positions but <1 per cent are in the top level/C-Suite (Raghuram et al. 2017). Thus, there is stagnation at entry and middle-career levels and the gender gap widens over the years significantly. Among the companies surveyed, 88.5 per cent reported that less than 10 per cent of their C-Suite is female and 80 per cent companies had less than 20 per cent at the senior management levels (NASSCOM 2018). As per the same source, more than 50 per cent companies have stagnated at the same level

Forever and ever the Youth

as assistant professors).

Parents play a crucial role in upbringing of the children. Values like obedience, honesty, courtesy and willingness to participate in making an amiable family atmosphere are inculcated first in the home. A role model to emulate is also important and so we need many more in our society. It is then the majority of our youth will be able to contribute whatever they are capable of for peace, development and prosperity. There are many avenues of earning a livelihood without necessarily aiming for a post in Govt. of Nagaland service which in any case is over-saturated.

Our Naga society in general has great traditional and cultural heritage making for a proud historical saga. Presently, there are, of course, certain hindrances/ obstacles facing a majority of our youth. These include financial constraints, poor rural connectivity, various isms and a certain lack of civic sense. Nevertheless, these can be overcome if our youth are determined to succeed. The key is to persevere by holding on to enthusiasm and never to be discouraged after any failure for one can try again and again and again until the goal is scored.

Even then, in spite of much experience, ultimate knowledge of anything is infinite for there seems no end to it. So the youth must keep in mind what English poet (1731–1800) wrote: “Knowledge is proud it has learnt so much; Wisdom is humble it knows no more.”

Also, to paraphrase John F. Kennedy’s presidential inaugural speech on January 20, 1961, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

Call to The World’s Youth Half a century ago, what UK’s then Cabinet Minister in charge of Environment, 40-year old Rt. Hon. Peter Walker, MBE, said in a speech to the World Assembly of Youth in August, 1972 holds relevance even today. Herewith is an excerpt: “The challenges before you, the new generation, are clear.

No matter what your political af-

filiations, no matter from which nations of the world you come, there must be three objectives which dominate your minds.

“The first, to free the world from poverty and squalor. The second, to provide mankind with a quality of environment both at home and at work that makes living a full and rich experience for each individual. The third, to free the world from racial discriminations and prejudice.

“Attainment of these objectives will be difficult. The gap between rich and poor nations is widening, not closing. The spirit of nationalism is adding to racial prejudice, not diminishing it. And there are those of the younger generation in politics who consider that the search for self-fulfilment means the freedom to do your own thing and to hell with anyone else.

“The role of the young traditionally, has been to stand on the touchlines, criticizing the older generation who are playing the game and making all the decisions.

Today, for the first time in history, the twenties to thirties are better educated than the fifties to sixties.

“From now on, the new and educated young must be on the field of play, participate in the decisiontaking and facing challenges that can only be met by a generation freed from past dogmas……We are entering a period when the clash of ideologies should be replaced by unity in wishing to attain the same objectives; when the true reformer is the man of action.

“Thus my plea to you is a plea for practical wisdom. You have the advantages of the means of communication, both verbal and physical, never previously available.

You have the skill at science and technology that can change bad conditions into good with a speed never previously considered. Also, you are able, like older generations, to learn from the mistakes of the past and inherit the good that has been created.

“The world’s judgement upon your success or failure will be made at the end of the century. You have 30 years in which you will either

fail to the permanent detriment of humanity or succeed to an extent greater than any previous generation.”

Yours truly is of the generation to which the speech was addressed. Since then, many things have happened on practically all fronts the world over, the latest being over two years of Covid 19 and its mutations pandemic and the ever growing voice for addressing climate change and biodiversity loss (the Russia-Ukraine conflict notwithstanding). On her two-day visit to India from Sunday April 24 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said youngsters are the advocates to fight climate change, save the planet and develop solutions by raising their voice for climate change by advocating greener policies. So forth and so on.

Be that as it may, on a youthful note, reproduced here are an American’s thoughts on youth which have inspired some of the world’s most successful businessmen. Newspaper columnist Margaret Mason reprinted a short essay on youth by Samuel Ullman started a chain of delightful events. She got a call from Ullman’s great-grandson, Richard Ullman Rosenfield, a psychologist. He told her that he had been intrigued with the “spiritual journey” of the essay especially in Japan.

In an article titled “Words That Won Japan” in Readers Digest condensed from the “Washington Post” of Sept. 17, 1990, she wrote that this essay written sometime about 1910s had much to do with Japanese productivity and the basis of many businessmen’s life philosophy. “Many carried tattered copies in their wallets.” Among many positive comments on this essay, a lasting one is by Kokichi Hagiwara, former Japanese chairman of National Steel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: “It touches me at the core of my heart. This kind of enthusiasm is indispensible. We must have the spirit of youth to make change.”

General Douglas MacArthur, who led U.S. forces in the Second

of women in senior management (4%) in 2017 as in 2012.

In 2006, women constituted 26 per cent of the professionals in the technical segments of the IT industry, which employ a large number of engineers. However, the ratio of males to females is reversed (i.e., 31: 69) in the BPO sector (Gupta 2015), which is mainly a nontechnical segment of the IT industry. This is affirmed by a recent survey which found 26 per cent women in engineering roles; that 45 per cent women move out of core engineering jobs after 8 years of experience to marketing, product management or consulting; that more women are in software testing jobs (34:66 as men–women ratio) which are less sought after than hard-core programming roles (men–women ratio at 75:25). This indicates that a growth in numbers of technically trained women does not imply a consecutive decline in gender segregation in the labour market.

There are further evidences of gender inequalities in the profession. A survey found that the years of work experience are almost exactly the same for male and female employees at the different career levels (Raghuram et al. 2017). However, while men and women start their careers in IT companies in India at similar ages, men at senior positions are often younger than women at a similar level. This indicates that women with career breaks or part-time work take longer to move up. Majority of women working in the industry are aged 30 years or below and are usually single (Raghuram et al. 2017). A large proportion of women tend to exit from the industry after the first five years of employment.

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World War, kept a framed copy over his desk often quoted from it throughout the Pacific campaign.

Apparently the Japanese picked up the work from his Tokyo headquarters. Some Japanese leaders have considered this essay as a bridge between two cultures. If Westerners can understand Japanese reverence for it’ maybe they can better understand the Japanese quest for spiritual sustenance in the midst of material abundance.

Japanese royalties on a book of Samuel Ullman and cassette reading of his work has gone to a University of Alabama scholarship fund. Ullman wrote his essay when he had crossed 70 years old!

Essay on Youth “Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of the mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigour of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.

“Youth means a temperamental predominance of courage over the timidity of appetite, for adventure over the love of ease.

This often exists in a man of 60 more than a boy of 20. Nobody grows old by a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals.

“Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit back to dust.

“Whether 60 or 16, there is in every human being’s heart the lure of wonder, the unfailing childlike appetite of what’s next and the joy of the game of living. In the centre of your heart and my heart there is a wireless station: so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, cheer, courage from men and from the infinite, so long are you young.

“When the snows are down, and your spirit is covered with snows of cynicism and the ice of pessimism, then you are grown old at 20, but so long as your aerials are up, to catch waves of optimism, there is hope you may be young at 80.”

Jack T. Chakhesang

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

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chariot grazes power line, 11 Ending Ukraine war should be the focus: EAM Temple persons electrocuted to death in TN

NEW DELHI, APR 27 (PTI): The best way to deal with the conflict in Ukraine would be to focus on “stopping the fighting and getting the talking” to move forward and India’s position on the crisis is best placed to advance such an approach, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

His comments came in response to a question at an interactive session at the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier foreign policy and geo-economics conference.

Jaishankar on Tuesday countered criticism of India’s position on Russia’s actions in Ukraine, saying the Western powers have been oblivious to the pressing challenges in Asia including last year’s developments in Afghanistan.

“We spent a lot of time yesterday on Ukraine and I have tried to explain what our views are but also explained that in our minds the best way forward is to focus on stopping the fighting, getting the talking and finding

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ways of moving forward.

We think our choices, our positions are best placed to advance that,” he said.

India has not yet publicly condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine and has been calling for the resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

In his address, Jaishankar talked about India’s 75-year-long journey after Independence and highlighted how the country played a key role in promoting democracy in South Asia.

Reflecting on areas where India came up short,

the external affairs minister listed a lack of adequate attention to human resources and manufacturing and mentioned that probably not much attention was given to hard security as part of foreign policy.

Asked about what should be the priority for the country in the next 25 years, Jaishankar said capability development in all possible areas should be the central focus.

“We have to be confident about who we are. I think it is better to engage the world on the basis of who

we are...This idea that others define us, somehow we need to get the approval of other quarters, I think that is an era we need to put behind us,” Jaishankar said.

He hoped that India will be “deeply more international” in terms of its commitments, responsibilities and roles in the next 25 years.

“We should not be looking at the world with a sense of entitlement. We need to earn our place in the world and which to a certain extent, therefore, comes to the issue of how the world benefits from the growth of India. We need to demonstrate that “ he said.

The external affairs minister was asked what India expects from the world.

“There is a lot of talk about reliable and resilient supply chains and people speak about transparency and trusted technologies.

If India could do more and show the rest of the world that the world benefits by India being bigger,” Jaishankar said.

“So we need to develop stakes in our future whether the rest of the world is concerned. I think some of that is happening for strategic reasons obviously, but we need to make more of it happen especially for economic reasons,” he added.

Showcasing India’s 75-year-long successful democratic journey, Jaishankar said the choices made by India have had a larger influence globally.

“There was a time in this part of the world that we were pretty much the only democracy. If democracy is global today, we see it is global today, I think, in some measure, that credit is due to India,” Jaishankar said.

He noted that it is also fair to look back on where the country came up short.

“One, clearly we did not pay the kind of attention to our social indicators, our human resources as we should have. Two, we did not concentrate on manufacturing and technology strengths as we should have. And three, in terms of

THANJAVUR, APR 27 (PTI): Eight men and 3 teenage boys were killed and 17 others injured on Wednesday near here due to electrocution when a temple chariot came in contact with a High Tension electricity line during a procession, police said.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and grief over the killings.

Modi announced Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF (Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund) to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives and Rs 50,000 to those injured. Chief Minister Stalin, condoling the deaths, ordered a solatium of Rs 5 lakh each to the 11 bereaved families.

The tragic incident occurred early today when the Appar temple’s chariot procession was passing through the Thanjavur-Boodalur

Temple chariot that came in contact with electricity line.

Road, local authorities said.

The accident happened when the chariot’s top portion grazed through the HT transmission line, they said.

The temple car, while negotiating a turn faced some obstacle and when devotees tried to turn its direction it came into contact with the overhead line, police and district revenue department authorities said.

The people standing on the chariot were thrown away in the impact and the shrine’s car was completely

gutted. All the 17 injured persons including a woman have been admitted to the Thanjavur Gover nment Medical College Hospital for treatment.

In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and grief over the deaths due to electrocution and said he would visit the village in Thanjavur District today and meet the kin of the victims. Also, Stalin said he would visit the hospital and meet those being treated.

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Intensive Care Unit were safely evacuated.

Electricity short circuit, which is suspected to be the cause of fire, witnessed explosion of 3 oxygen cylinders which led to panic for a while and ladders were used to bring down the patients through a window. TNFRS personnel also used a sky lift to rescue the patients and others stuck inside the block.

Visuals of some patients trying to scramble to safety and a woman being carried by two nurses and a patient went viral on the social media. An explosion followed by the fire emanating from the block led to tense moments among the patients and their attendants.

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The Union further prays and wishes him the very best in all his future endeavours.

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he recused himself from hearing it afresh.

Justice Singh, however, gave no reason for withdrawing himself from the single-judge bench hearing the bail plea.

The next hearing of the bail plea too was not scheduled and it would be fixed for the next hearing after the constitution of a

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new bench to hear it, a court official said.

Ashish Mishra had been arrested in the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case in which eight people, including four farmers and a journalist, were killed and several others were injured when a convoy of SUVs, including a Thar allegedly owned by his father, had mowed down four farmers.

According to the FIR lodged in the case, Ashish Mishra was sitting in one of the cars. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court had granted regular bail to Ashish Mishra, observing that the present case was one of “accident by hitting with the vehicle”.

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tion to the party.

He said that he is optimistic about the Congress and it should not be underestimated and will make a comeback as without the Congress Narendra Modi can’t be defeated in 2024.

Other Congress leaders too have expressed the hope that the party’s upcoming ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Rajasthan will revive the party after talks with Prashant Kishor failed on Tuesday.

LU C K N OW, A P R 2 7 (IANS): An Allahabad High Court judge has withdrawn himself from hearing the bail plea of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Justice Rajeev Singh of the Lucknow bench of the high court, who had granted bail to Ashish Mishra earlier, recused himself from hearing it again after the Supreme Court cancelled his bail order last week on April 18.

While cancelling Mishra’s bail, the Supreme Court had also asked the high court to decide his bail plea afresh and the plea came up for hearing before Justice Singh’s bench. But

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CHENNAI, APR 27 (PTI): A fire broke out in a staterun hospital block here on Wednesday and over 100 patients were swiftly shifted by officials averting a major mishap and the blaze was doused in a 3-hour battle by firefighters, authorities said.

There were no loss of lives or injuries to anyone.

The fire broke out at the old surgical unit of the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital here and patients were quickly shifted to a nearby block by doctors, hospital staff and personnel of the TN Fire and Rescue Service (TNFRS) and the police department. All the 99 patients in the old surgical unit besides 3 in the

NEW DELHI, APR 27 (IANS): Former Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday said that the BJP can’t be defeated without the Congress. He added that the Gandhis are the powerhouse of the Congress and there can’t be leadership in the party without the Nehru-Gandhi family.

The senior leader when asked said “They (Gandhis) are the powerhouse and guiding force in the party and represent the ideals and ideas of the Congress and have support of 99 percent of the Congress workers.”

The statement gains significance after talks with political strategist Prashant Kishor failed. Antony is close to the first family of the Congress and stressed that the party should not be underestimated and without the Congress the BJP can’t be defeated.

Sources said Antony was one of the naysayers to the proposals mooted by Kishor during his presenta-

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Patients being evacuated after a fire broke out due to a short circuit at Rajiv Gandhi Gov Hospital, in Chennai. (PTI)

Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on the incident, Health Minister Ma Subramanian said a major tragedy was averted by the presence of mind of doctors, staff and the prompt action by the fire and police personnel in extinguishing the flames and rescuing the patients.

The Minister thanked all those who helped in shifting the patients to safety.

“The fire and rescue service personnel battled with the flames for nearly three hours by initially pressing four fire tenders into service,” he said.

“Electrical failure (short circuit) is the suspected cause of the blaze.

The Intensive Care Unit and other wards are on the same floor where fire broke out. Soon after information was received fire tenders reached the spot. All the patients who were on that floor were shifted safely to other wards,” the Health Minister told reporters.

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Union government has earned Rs 26 lakh crore in last eight years - where has all this gone?

The PM is trying to deflect the criticism against him,” he added.

Maharashtra: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the state government cannot be held responsible for the spike in fuel prices.

He said, “Today, in the price of one litre of diesel in Mumbai, Rs 24.38 is for the Centre and Rs 22.37 is for the state. In petrol price, 31.58 paise is central tax and 32.55 paise state tax. Therefore, it is not a fact that petrol and diesel have become more expensive due to the state.”

Additionally, Uddhav Thackeray said that his government had already given citizens tax relief on natural gas.

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(From p-1) Fur ther, Kikon informed that a total of 1.8 lakh scholarship applications were processed through the single window for all state scholarships showing 20% increase in online scholarship applications.

With the inclusion of high transaction volume services like ST Certificates, BT certificates, birth and death certificates, employment exchange registration cards, the advisor exuded confidence that the usage of online services will increase exponentially and citizens of the State will be benefited in terms of time, effort and costs.

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Vizo said that electronic transaction of Nagaland was next to Assam in the North Eastern Region, which he described as “very significant” because the geographical size and population of Assam was very much higher than Nagaland.

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Tamil Nadu: A Saravanan, spokesperson of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, said that fuel prices are sky-high due to the Union government’s cess.

He said, “Most important aspect is cess doesn’t devolve to the state government. We make a counter-proposal to the prime minister. Please don’t collect cess and make it VAT - at least the price that you take will devolve to the state governments.

“Yet another aspect is the DMK has not raised these prices.

We had reduced petrol prices

by Rs 3. Also, the VAT prices were set by AIADMK. The PM instead of giving gyan should give VAT to the state… The

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(From p-1) “We said share fuel revenue 50-50. But they [Centre] did not agree. They take away 75 per cent. The Centre has earned lakhs of crores on fuel but nothing is shared with the states. The Centre owed Rs 97,000 crore to Bengal - give me that money and we’ll give subsidies. It is not true that we don’t want to provide relief to the common man but Centre is imposing a huge burden on us,” she said.

Further, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Centre favoured BJP-ruled states and gave ‘stepmother’ treatment to others. She said, “Why should Oppositionruled states face discrimination and step-mother attitude? This is also one type of extortion.

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(From p-1) Will not in any way block promotional avenues of any of the junior officers.

Will not in any way block recruitment posts for new Graduate/PG doctors.

Will increase budgetary allocation towards healthcare vis-à-vis the overall budget of the state.

The Cabinet also noted that NPSC has been requested to take up recruitment against 108 requisitioned posts expeditiously even though almost all the posts are currently manned by doctors engaged on contractual basis.

Mass resignation: As per the NIDA’s April 21 meeting minutes, published earlier, the house had resolved to go for mass resignation and for which duly signed resignation letters were to be submitted to the directorate action committee from all the district action committees latest by April 25, 2022. The house decided that NIDA executive will pursue the issue of mass resignation only after the NIDA office receives 100% submission of the resignation letters from all the members.

much more accurate,” he added.

Moreover, these radars can be shifted from one place to another to give timely updates in case of more adverse weather conditions in a particular zone. They can be run on generators. Each radar costs Rs 5 to 6 crore and the installation of these in Phase I will be completed

by December this year, Mohan said.

He added that installation of all the eight radars will be completed by March 31 next year. RMC, Guwahati had sent the proposal to upgrade the weather forecasting radar system to its headquarters in 2018 for the region, which is hit by incessant rain, floods and landslides every year.

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marketing the products of local entrepreneurs, artisans and SHG. Earlier, the opening remark was given by Temjen Longkumar RCS & MD MARCOFED, which is also the implementing agency and vote of thanks by Krutsolie Zumu secretary VDB Tuophema Village.

Officials and dignitaries of different departments, from the Central and State attended the programme.

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applauded the women for carrying out the project successfully and furthering the vision of the Prime Minister in empowering the tribals of the country.

He recalled his earlier visit to Made in Nagaland Center in Kohima in 2019 and greatly appreciated YouthNet for not only successfully implementing the Van Dhan project but also for creating a common platform for showcasing and

passengers will be offered better train connectivity in Bokajan and Diphu railway stations. Dimapur will eventually become a feeder station or a butterfly station for others. The state government is however more interested in new lines and new projects and doing precious little to retain the importance of Dimapur railway station. A beginning can be made if the state government ensures eviction of encroachers and pressing the centre to deliver on its promises in letter and in spirit.

these radars are installed and start functioning.

“Each of the new radars will cover a radius of 150 km and will be able to give proper updates on weather concentration within this range. With all the eight radars, the human habitations in the entire northeast will be covered.

Most importantly, hailstorms, which are a major cause of crop damage over vast areas, will also be predicted now,” said Mohan.

He said that these radars are also capable of predicting the probable direction of a storm, which claimed several human lives in Assam this month.

“These radars will assess the amount of water inside clouds. Issuing forecasts of rainfall with its probable intensity will be

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Union Minister Arjun Munda being felicitated by Hekani Jakhalu Kense.

(From p-1) According to NFR, out of 53.806 Hectare area of railway land in Dimapur, nearly 30.283 Hectares was under encroachment.

NFR has maintained that expansion of rail facilities and other development works in Dimapur railway station will not meet the requirements of the passengers due to rampant encroachment of railway lands.

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In the international market, gold was trading lower at USD 1,892 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 23.36 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded weak with spot gold prices at COMEX trading 0.66 per cent down at USD 1,892 per ounce on Wednesday”.

Gold prices witnessed selling on a stronger dollar,” according to Tapan Patel, Senior Analyst (Commodities), HDFC Securities.

(From p-1) The purpose of a doppler radar is to identify the presence, speed, distance or direction of objects.

It sends out radio waves, which reflect off surfaces and return to be detected by the same device.

Northeast which is mainly covered by hills and forests poses a barrier in the weather forecast, however, the installation of the doppler radars will eliminate this impediment and the weather department will be able to accurately predict forecasts.

Head of the Regional Meteorological Centre of IMD here in Guwahati, KN Mohan told TOI that the barriers created by the hills in the North Eastern states would not hinder weather forecasts after

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NEW DELHI, APR 27 (PTI): Gold prices declined

by Rs 258 to Rs 51,233 per 10 grams in the local market here on Wednesday in line with lower international metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 51,491 per 10 grams. Silver also declined

by Rs 327 to Rs 64,618 per kg from Rs 64,945 per kg in the previous trade.

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DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Founder YouthNet, Hekani Jakhalu Kense has requested the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda for setting up a Made in Nagaland Center in Dimapur.

T h e p r o p o s a l wa s made when the union minister visited Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (C) implemented by YouthNet in Tuophema/ Botsa on April 26.

Stating the youth and entrepreneurs of Nagaland were creative and hard working, but the biggest challenge they faced was marketing the products, Hekani therefore requested the minister to set up a Made in Nagaland Center in Dimapur. According to the proposal, the Center will cater to showcase over 500 local products and cater to both B2C and B2B purposes.

She said that the proposed center will not only enhance the livelihood of the people but help the economy growth which was crucial for the development of the State.

The union minister during his visit to the centre in Touphema/Botsa

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This comes in the background of pressure mounted within the ruling coalition on the prime minister to resign to make way for an interim government.

However, the statement from the president is in contrast to the position taken by his elder brother and the country’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has said he will not resign and any interim government can be formed only under his

Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 5 years for corruption BANGKOK, APR 27 (AP): A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison Wednesday in the first of several corruption cases against her.

Suu Kyi, who was ousted by an army takeover last year, had denied the allegation that she had accepted gold and hundreds of thousands of dollars given her as a bribe by a top political colleague. Her supporters and independent legal experts consider her prosecution an unjust move to discredit Suu Kyi and legitimise the military’s seizure of power while keeping the 76-yearold elected leader from returning to an active role in politics.

She has already been sentenced to six years imprisonment in other cases and faces 10 more corruption charges. The maximum punishment under the AntiCorruption Act is 15 years in prison and a fine. Convictions in the other cases could bring sentences of more than 100 years in prison in total for a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who already spent years in detention for defying military rule.

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This file photo of Aung San Suu Kyi (left) and detained president Win Myint (right).

verdict came from a legal official who asked not to be identified because he is not authorised to release such information. Suu Kyi’s trial in the capital Naypyitaw was closed to the media, diplomats and spectators, and her lawyers were barred from speaking to the press.

Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party won a landslide victory in the 2020 general election, but lawmakers were not allowed to take their seats when the army seized power on Feb 1, 2021, arresting Suu Kyi and many senior colleagues in her party and gover nment. The army claimed it acted because there had been massive electoral fraud, but independent election observers didn’t find any major irregularities.

The takeover was met with large nonviolent protests nationwide, which

security forces quashed with lethal force that has so far led to the deaths of almost 1,800 civilians, according to a watchdog group, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.

As repression escalated, armed resistance against the military government grew, and some UN experts now characterize the country as being in a state of civil war.

Suu Kyi has not been seen or allowed to speak in public since she was detained and is being held in an undisclosed location.

However, at last week’s final hearing in the case, she appeared to be in good health and asked her supporters to “stay united,” said a legal official familiar with the proceedings who asked not to be named because he is not authorised to release information.

President Rajapaksa is coming under pressure to set up an interim administration as an immediate step to resolve the economic and political turmoil in the country.

Mass anti-government protests demanding the resignation of the entire Rajapaksa family have been going on for more than two weeks.

The public is being made to wait in long lines for fuel and cooking gas amid power cuts.

In recent weeks, prominent businesses and other professional organisations have repeated the call for an interim government.

A senior Buddhist monk claimed on Monday that President Rajapaksa had agreed to form an interim government to tackle the unprecedented economic crisis.

KARACHI, APR 27 (IANS): Tuesday’s suicide attack in Karachi University targeting Chinese nationals, carried out by a female suicide bomber, a first by the Majeed Brigade of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has raised serious concerns over the use of women to carry out terror strikes.

Three Chinese nationals and a Pakistani citizen were killed after what appeared to be a targeted suicide bombing outside the University of Karachi’s Confucius Institute on Tuesday afternoon.

Many believe that such female suicide bombers, who have been previously used for carrying out ‘fidayeen’ attacks by other terrorist organisations, come from a oppressed background with lesser exposure, making them vulnerable to the motivational sermons of terror groups.

Shari Baloch with her children.

While it may be true to some extent, BLA’s first suicide bomber changed the overall outlook to the theory as Shari Baloch, who carried out the attack on Tuesday, was neither illiterate, nor did she come from a family background having connections with separatist groups.

Shari Baloch was a secondary school teacher

Russia cuts off Poland and Bulgaria from its gas POKROVSK (UKRAINE), APR 27 (AP): Russia opened a new front in its war in Ukraine on Wednesday, cutting NATO members Poland and Bulgaria off from its gas, a dramatic escalation in the conflict that is increasingly becoming a wider battle with the West.

One day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to speed more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage. It then went even further, saying Russia could halt gas supplies to other European customers.

European gas prices shot up on the news that

Poland and Bulgaria were cut off, a move that European leaders denounced as “blackmail.”

In a memo, state-controlled Russian giant Gazprom said it was cutting Poland and Bulgaria off from its natural gas because they refused to pay in Russian rubles, as President Vladimir Putin had demanded.

The company said it had not received any such payment since the beginning of the month.

The gas cuts do not immediately put the countries into dire trouble since they have worked on getting alternative sources for several years now and the continent is heading into

summer, making gas not as essential for households.

Still, it sent shivers of worry through the 27-nation European Union, which immediately convened a special coordination group to limit the impact of the move.

And Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov’s ensuing warning was sure to worry them even more. He told reporters that other European customers may be cut off if they also refuse to pay in rubles.

On the ground too, the geopolitical fight intensified, with the Russian military claiming Wednesday that its missiles hit a batch of weapons that the U.S. and European nations

The Sangtam Baptist Lithro Kohima on its joyful celebration of Golden Jubilee to be held on 30th April - 1st May 2022 under the theme “Proclaim His Faithfulness” at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima.

The Golden Jubilee Planning Committee on behalf of the Lithro and all the believers extend our warm invitation to all the former Church leaders, In-laws and believers to join us and be blessed.

Sd/Sd/Rev. Thsadongse Sangtam T. Yangliba Sangtam PASTOR (SBLK) CONVENOR (JUBILEE PLANNING)

With the able and dynamic leadership of our Hon'ble Advisor Er. Zale Neikha Dept. of Youth Resources & Sports Govt. of Nagaland, two of the most awaited and much needed public amenities of our Village have been materialized Viz. 1. Blacktopping from Prayer Park Junction to our Village.

2. Kidima Local Ground Gallery Construction.

His personal concern and special effort rendered for the welfare of our people is praise worthy and much appreciated. The special consideration and support shown by the EE, PWD (R&B) South Division, Kohima for the Blacktopping is appreciated too.

May God bless each and everyone who have contributed towards the success of these projects.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

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P.O : MEDZIPHEMA TOWN - 797106 DIST. DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

KOHIMA : : NAGALAND

NO. DEF/KMA/ESSTT/(13)/(1)/2021-22/728 Dated, Kohima the 26th Apr’ 2022.

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As per the resolution adopted on 02/06/2018 the Maova Village Council/G.B. of Maova Village prohibits the construction and erection of permanent structures either for residential or fencing in his/her paddy field within the jurisdiction of Maova Village.

However, the above law maybe considered if he/she agrees to abide by the following terms and conditions.

Terms and Conditions 1. That, the construction of hut is meant for temporary residence.

2. That, the erection of fencing is temporary which is to prevent animals from damaging newly planted fruit trees.

3. That, in future he/she shall not establish any kind of activities which is against the law of Maova Village Council in particular and custom and tradition of Kukis in general.

4. That, in non-compliance of the above three points, the Maova Village Council/G.B. of Maova Village has the absolute right to evict or dismantle his/her house and fencing without any further information.

Romania, a NATO member, Ukrainian authorities said.

Just across the border in Russia, an ammunition depot in the Belgorod region was burning early Wednesday after several explosions were heard, the governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on the messaging app Telegram. Gazprom’s decision to cut gas to two European countries was another dark turn in the war, which has revived the geopolitical rifts of the Cold War, and it had an immediate impact.

Appreciation & Gratitude

The Kasha Daho Dimapur Unit with pride and joy congratulates Shri. Kenyelo Tep for being promoted to the post of Joint Director, under Geology and Mining Department, Government of Nagaland.

The Daho prays and wishes him good health and grand success in his future endeavours.

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delivered to Ukraine.

A day earlier, explosions rocked the separatist region of Trans-Dniester in neighboring Moldova, knocking out two powerful radio antennas and raising fears the war could spill over Ukraine’s borders. No one claimed responsibility for the attacks — the second in as many days — but Ukraine all but blamed Russia.

And a Russian missile hit a strategic railroad bridge linking Ukraine’s Odesa port region to neighboring

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in her native Kech district.

She completed Bachelors in Education (B.Ed) in 2014 and Masters in Education (M.Ed) in 2018. She also did her Masters in Zoology from the University of Balochistan and Masters in Philosophy (MPhil) from the Allama Iqbal Open University, Turbat campus, in Balochistan.

Shari was married and

had two young children.

Her husband is a dentist while her father served as the director in a government agency and was on government Grade 21 before his retirement.

Her father also became a member of the District Council for at least three years.

Shari’s family is wellestablished and highly-educated with no past connection to any separatist group. In fact, the family was more inclined towards being known as a peaceful unit in comparison to many others with strong views about Baloch liberation movement. Shari has three brothers and four sisters.

One brother is a tehsildar - a grade 16 officer.

Another brother works at the district court. One of her uncles is a retired professor, an author and a rights activist. Two of her cousins are doctors.

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leadership.

Both the President and the Prime Minister are under mounting pressure from fierce public protests demanding his resignation for mishandling the country’s worst economic crisis.

Debt-ridden Sri Lanka is grappling with an unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.

Sri Lankan election commission on Tuesday urged all political parties to come together to form an all-party government or a similar body to end the political impasse prevailing in the country.

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COLOMBO, APR 27 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday convened a meeting of political parties on April 29 to discuss the possible formation of an all-party government to end the protracted political impasse in the country, amidst mounting pressure on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to resign to and make way for an interim government.

A letter to all party leaders in the ruling coalition said the government was in agreement to form an all-party government comprising parties represented in Parliament, according to a statement.

The meeting has been fixed for April 29 to discuss the new arrangement after the resignation of prime minister Mahida Rajapaksa, it said.

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Whereas No. 4697 ABC Longtsubemo Z. Ennio of DEF Kohima, S/o- Zuthungo Ennio, Village – Old Chungsu, PO- Wokha, PS- Wokha, Dist.- Wokha is found absenting from Government bonafide duty w.e.f 30/11/2021 till date.

And whereas this office had issued 3 (three) consecutive calling notices Vide order NO. DEF/ KMA/ESSTT/(13)/(1)/2021-22/126 Dated 25/01/2022, Even No. 222 Dated 09/02/2022 and Even No. 649 Dated 13/04/2022, which were duly served to you but you have failed to report back for duty.

You are hereby directed to report for duty within 07 (seven) days from the date of publication of this calling letter, failing which departmental enquiry proceedings will be initiated ex-parte.

(KEVITHUTO SOPHIE) IPS, Sr. Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Nagaland.

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Health risks of chronic heavy drinking

Alcohol and Health Risks Heavy alcohol consumption can cause many health problems. Alcohol consumption can cause numerous diseases. Many people know that heavy drinking can lead to cirrhosis of the liver and is a leading cause of automobile accidents. But did you know chronic drinking can also lead to cancer and heart attack? Read on to find out consequences of heavy drinking.

1. Anemia Heavy alcohol drinking can cause abnormally low red blood cell levels, known as anemia. Excessive alcohol use can affect the hematologic system, which is made up of the blood, spleen, bone marrow, and the liver. It can cause your red blood cell count to be abnormally low, which is a condition called anemia. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.

2. Cancer Chronic alcohol drinking can increase your risk for developing cancer. Chronic alcohol drinking can increase your risk for developing cancer. The body converts the alcohol you drink into acetaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen (substance that causes cancer). Cancers often found in heavy drinkers include those of the mouth, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), esophagus, liver, breast, and colorectal region. Many heavy drinkers also smoke, which further increases cancer risk.

3. Cardiovascular Disease Heavy drinking and binge drinking

can cause heart disease or stroke. Heavy drinking and binge drinking can cause heart disease or stroke. It can raise the levels of fats in the blood (triglycerides), lead to high blood pressure, and stroke. It can also cause cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle), and the heart-rhythm abnormalities atrial and ventricular fibrillation.

4. Cirrhosis Alcohol causes inflammation of the liver, and chronic drinking can cause scarring of liver tissue that leads to cirrhosis, a potentially fatal condition in which the liver is so scarred it can no longer function.

Alcohol causes inflammation of the liver, and chronic drinking can cause scarring of liver tissue that leads to cirrhosis, a potentially fatal condition in which the liver is so scarred it can no longer function.

The risk increases the longer you have been drinking. Not all heavy drinkers will develop cirrhosis, though it seems to run in families, and women get it more often than men.

Justin Lin will not direct ‘Fast and Furious 10’

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while remaining with the project as a producer.”

“Over 10 years and five films, we have been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best damn car chases,” the filmmaker’s statement continued.

“On a personal note, as the child of Asian immigrants, I am proud of helping to build the most diverse franchise in movie history. I will forever be grateful to the amazing cast, crew and studio for their support, and for welcoming me into the FAST family.”

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interfere with some medications used to treat epilepsy.

8. Gout Alcohol can aggravate existing cases of gout. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints. It can be very painful. Alcohol intake may increase the risk of developing gout, particularly in men, and beer seems to cause the condition more than other types of alcohol. If you already have gout, drinking alcohol may worsen your symptoms.

9. High Blood Pressure Heavy drinking can cause high blood pressure. Alcohol can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). The more alcohol a person drinks, the greater their risk for developing high blood pressure. Hypertension can become chronic, and can lead to other medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

10. Infectious Diseases Heavy alcohol drinking can suppress the immune system, leading to a variety of infectious diseases. Excessive alcohol use can weaken the immune system, and make it easier for you to get infections. Chronic drinkers are more likely to contract diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, HIV/ AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs are a concern because heavy drinkers are also more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors. Even binge drinking on one day can affect your body’s ability to fight off infection for up to 24 hours.

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ollywood actor Ajay Devgn, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Runway 34’, publicly replied to Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep’s opinion on Hindi not being the national language of India, on Wednesday.

The, ‘Singham’ actor took to his Twitter and tagged Sudeep as he tweeted, “Brother, if Hindi is not our national language according to you, then why do you release films made in your mother tongue dubbed in Hindi? Hindi is our mother tongue, and our national language, and it will always be. Jana Gana Mana.”

Sudeep had earlier made a comment at the film launch of ‘R: The Deadliest Gangster Ever’.

When probed about a Kannada film becoming

a pan-Indian hit, Sudeep told media, “You said that a pan India film was made in Kannada. I’d like to make a small correction.

Hindi is no more a national language. They (Bollywood) are doing pan-India films today. They are struggling (to find success) by dubbing in Telugu and Tamil, but it’s not happening. Today, we are making films that are going everywhere.”

Incidentally, Ajay was recently seen in a cameo appearance in superstar director S.S. Rajamouli’s m a g nu m o p u s, ‘ R R R ’ along with Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Alia Bhatt.

The film, which was a panIndia release, was dubbed in five languages - Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.

(IANS)

Instagram tests feature to let users pin posts to their profile

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eta-owned photosharing platform Instagram has confirmed that it is exploring a new feature that lets users pin specific posts to their profile above their photo grid.

According to TechCr unch, the new feature is currently in the testing phase and is showing up for select users on the platform. Users who have access to the feature are seeing a “Pin to your profile” option that they can select from the threedot menu next to posts.

“We are testing a new feature that lets people feature posts on their profile,” a spokesperson was quoted as saying by TechCrunch in an email.

The ability to pin a specific post to a user’s profile could be a welcome feature for users who want to highlight their favourite posts that may have been

buried somewhere further down in their photo grid.

The feature could also be useful for creators who post frequently but want to highlight a specific post.

Currently, users have the option to pin Stories to their profile, but this new feature would expand this ability to post, the report said. (IANS)

Aahobane 1429 literally means welcoming of the Bengali New Year. Dimapur Bongs celebrates this to recall our Bengali Culture and Bengali life. We the members of Dimapur Bongs, on the other hand try to celebrate the day in our own philanthropic way. On this day we try to felicitate some of the unsung heroes and heroines from our community for their relentless voluntary services. In the midst of this celebration we try to bring smile to some under privileged students from different orphanages by offering them with various hampers and educational tools as we believe that Education is the passport to future.

As Dimapur Bongs is a philanthropic organisation and is doing numerous social activities like students sponsorship to around 30+ students every year, 200+ blood donation each year, needy and financially weak patients have been given financial aid in numerous occasions.

However to run all these activities we need huge funds. Thus in order to raise some funds we are organizing a musical concert. Eminent singers like Ananya Chakraborty, N.K. Naga (Naga Bollywood playback singer) and the TRAP band will perform in the evening of auspicious Aahobone 1429 to be held on 01 May 2022 (Sunday) from 5 pm onwards at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur.

So request all the citizens to book the tickets to witness the magical and melodious show and thereby lend their noble hand to help the helpless. Our ticket slabs are as Rs. 1000, Rs. 500 and Rs. 300.

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ast & Furious’ director Justin Lin announced that he will no longer direct the franchise’s next instalment ‘Fast X’, which began filming last week.

The filmmaker, who co-wrote the movie’s script with Dan Mazeau, will remain involved with the project as a producer, reports ‘Variety’.

Lin shared the news with a statement posted to social media, which read: “With the support of Universal, I have made the difficult decision to step back as director of Fast X,

started on April 20, with franchise stars Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang and Charlize Theron returning.

New cast members include Michael Rooker, Jason Momoa, Daniela Melchior and Brie Larson.

At the end of the first week of filming, Diesel posted a video to Instagram with Lin, teasing that the movie felt like “the beginning of an epic ending.”

While promoting ‘F9’, Lin opened up to Variety about the direction of the planned tenth and eleventh instalments of the franchise, saying he and Diesel began charting the road map nearly a decade ago.

Sources say that production on the main unit has briefly paused while Universal locks in a replacement director, while the second unit continues filming.

‘Fast X’ is planned for a May 19, 2023 theatrical release. Lin directed five ‘Fast and Furious’ movies since 2006.

(IANS)

5. Dementia Heavy drinking can affect the brain and can lead to memory loss and some symptoms of dementia. Heavy drinking can affect the brain and can lead to memory loss and some symptoms of dementia.

Alcohol-related brain damage can mirror some symptoms of dementia, like poor judgment and difficulty in decision-making.

Heavy alcohol drinking over a long period of time may result in Korsakoff ’s syndrome, a condition in which people may suffer short-term memory loss. In addition, heavy drinking may result in nutritional deficiencies that can also lead to symptoms of dementia.

6. Depression Heavy alcohol consumption often goes hand in hand with depression. Alcohol abuse and depression are often associated.

In some cases, people are depressed and turn to alcohol to self-medicate. However, studies show that many people who drink heavily develop depression.

7. Seizures Heavy alcohol drinking can cause epilepsy and seizures. Heavy or binge drinking, or alcohol withdrawal, can lead to a form of epilepsy called status epilepticus, or an acute, prolonged epileptic seizure, which is a life-threatening condition. Excessive alcohol use can also trigger epilepsy in some people who did not have the condition before they started drinking. Some epilepsy medications may make you more sensitive to the effects of alcohol, and alcohol may

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World No.1 Iga Swiatek Pull out of the IPL: Shastri to Kohli withdraws from Madrid Open

MADRID, APR 27 (IANS): World No.1 Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Madrid Open 2022 on Wednesday, citing a right shoulder injury.

“We just thought that this is the best decision for me to recover properly because I didn’t really have time to recover after all these tournaments. After each of them I had like two days to chill out and then I had to come back to work and adjust to so many different things in every place Basically, it’s not like we have some drama because everything is okay,” Swiatek told reporters.

“You can see in Stuttgart that basically I’m doing fine. So basically, right now I feel like this is the best decision for us to get ready for Rome and have the peak of my form in Roland Garros,” she added.

The 20-year-old Polish star is riding a 23-match win streak after winning her fourth consecutive title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. The win on indoor clay came after becoming the first player to win the

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first three WTA 1000 events of the season at the Qatar Total Open, BNP Paribas Open, and Miami Open.

By winning Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back in March, Swiatek became the fourth and youngest woman to win the Sunshine Double.

Set to play as the top seed in Madrid, Swiatek was due to open her tournament on Friday against a qualifier. The next player to be seeded, Leylah Fernandez, will move to Swiatek’s place at the top of the draw.

“I wanted to play it really badly, honestly,” Swiatek said.

MUMBAI, APR 27 (IANS): It is no secret that IPL 2022 has seen Virat Kohli struggle to get runs consistently for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In nine matches, Kohli had amassed just 128 runs at an average of 16 and strike-rate of 119.62.

Amidst registering consecutive golden ducks and recently nine against the Royals at Pune, many former cricketers have asked Kohli to take a break in order to get some rest.

Joining the ‘take a break’ bandwagon is former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who has advised Kohli to pull out of IPL 2022 if he wishes to extend his cricketing career.

“I think it (a break) is ideal for him because he has played non-stop cricket and has captained the side across all formats. It will be wise of him to take a break. Sometimes you have to draw the balance. This year he is already into the tournament (IPL 2022), tomorrow if push comes to shove and you want to prolong your international career and make a mark

there for 6-7 years, pull out of the IPL, for all you care,” Shastri said on sports presenter Jatin Sapru’s YouTube channel.

Shastri has said that the advice is not only for Kohli but for other Indian cricketers as well. “If that is the case, you have played for 14-15 years. Not only Virat, I’ll tell that to any other player. If you want to play and do well for India, you have to draw the line

where you want to take that break.

“The ideal break would be off-season where India is not playing and the only time India does not play is the IPL. Sometimes, you need to do that or tell the franchise I’ll only play the half. Pay me half, as simple as that. Those tough calls will have to come if you want to reach the zenith of your profession as an international player.”

1st Day & Night Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament Date : 4th May - 8th May 2022 Venue : DDSC Stadium Last date of registration extended till 28th April Registration Fee : 15,000/Champion : 1,00,000/(Trophy & Certificate)

Runner's Up : 50,000/(Trophy & Certificate)

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Badminton Asia C’ships: Sindhu, Saina in 2nd round; Lakshya out MANILA (PHILIPPINES), APR 27 (IANS): Top Indian shuttlers -- PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal -- won their first round women’s singles matches and moved to the second round at the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships but Lakshya Sen and B Sai Praneeth crashed out of the tournament after losing their respective matches, here on Wednesday.

Double Olympic medallist Sindhu was made to work hard by 39th ranked Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei in the opening round match that lasted one hour and 17 minutes.The Indian ace dropped the opening game and saved a match point in the second before taking the decider and winning the contest by 18-21, 27-25, 21-9 at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex.

World No 7 and former world champion Sindhu will now take on Singapore’s Yue Yann Jaslyn Hooi in the next round on Thursday. On the other hand, London 2012 bronze medallist Saina Nehwal was also stretched to three games by South Korea’s Sim Yu Jin but the Indian eventually prevailed 21-15, 17-21, 21-13 in 54 minutes. However, Lakshya Sen, the highest ranked Indian in the men’s singles, was knocked out in the opening round. Sen, who is currently ranked ninth in the badminton world rankings, was beaten 21-12, 10-21, 21-19 by world No 64 Li Shi Feng of China.

Meanwhile, Tokyo 2020 Olympian B Sai Praneeth also faced a first-round exit, following a 17-21, 13-21 loss to this year’s Swiss Open winner Jonatan Christie of Indonesia.

Another Indian shuttler Aakarshi Kashyap was knocked out from the women’s singles by reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi. Aakarshi lost 15-21, 9-21.The women’s doubles pairs of

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Individual prize & participation certificate to every team Contact : #9863927576 #8257042044 #8258034374

TENNIS BALL CRICKET ASSOCIATION OF NAGALAND Affiliated by : Tennis Ball Cricket Federation of India Recognised by : Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India

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Saina Nehwal in action. (BAI)

Ashwini Bhat-Shikha Gautam and Simran Sanghi and Ritika Thaker were also ousted in their opening contests.

Later in the day, world championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth and youngster Malvika Bansod will take the court for their respective singles matches.

Died on 24th April 2022 We the bereaved family of Lt. Limaakum Amri would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us through prayer, physically, financially and materially during the illness and demise of our beloved father on 24th April 2022.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Diphupar Temeket Changki SensoTelongjem, 2. Naga United Ao Baptist Arogo, 3. Naga United Village Council, 4. Ziiiner Telongjem , Naga United Village, 5. Staff and Colleagues of Police Engg. Project, Chumoukedima, 6. Doctors and staff of CIHSR, 7.Nagaland Two Wheelers Taxi Association, Dimapur, 8. Neighbours, friends and dear ones.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you personally, but your considerate act of kindness will always be remembered. May our God in return bless you all immensely.

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1st Death anniversary of our beloved Lt. Toiho Yeptho

PS-116-15 (Precious in the sight of the Lord is the Death of his Saints)

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07/01/1960 – 28/04/2021 A year has passed since you left us for your eternal abode, not a single day has passed by without a thought of you. You left us too early when we needed the most. We can't seem to stop asking the question why? The moment you left us, our hearts were torn. We often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, only those who love you know. What a great vacuum you made and how difficult it is to go on without you. "They say time is a healer," but as time goes we seem to find it even harder to face the fact.

Your smile is gone forever.

But your love and Legacy leaves a memory for ever stamped in our hearts We deeply missed you in silent tears We shall meet in heavenly shore Loving family members

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“Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and always dear”

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A year has passed and although it hurts to miss you, we know that you are in a better place, we cherish the memories we have of you. Until we meet again, you will be dearly missed.

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Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servant.

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Born : October 1929 – Died :19th April 2022 The family members of Late Luhovi Shohe wishes to acknowledge the sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us through constant prayers, financial support and physical presence during the illness till the sad demise of our beloved.

Words are inadequate to thank all but we fervently pray that God, the Almighty bless you all abundantly. We are extremely sorry for our inability to mention each and everyone of you in this column. please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

We would like to convey our special thanks to :1) Er. Picto Shohe MLA 2) Khrimtomi Baptist Church i) General ii) Women/Dept iii) Youth/Dept iv) Prayer warrior group v) GB’s and Village Council 3) Akuhaito Town Baptist Church 4) Akuhaito Town Catholic Church 5) Sumi Baptist Church Chumoukedima 6) GB’s of COCO Area 7) Power Engineer Zbto Division and Staff.

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Yours Loving Children, Grand Children and Great Grand Children

Born on : 18/10/1978 – Died on : 17/04/2022

We, the bereaved family members of LATE MERIBENI TUNGU, would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all who stood by us physically, materially, financially and in constant prayer support at the time of her sudden demise.

We convey our heartfelt thanks to: 1. Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar A'.

2. Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar 'A' Women Department.

3. Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar 'B'.

4. Believers Church, 5th Mile Model Village.

5. Ao Baptist Church, Model Village.

6. 5th Mile, Model Village Council.

7. Pihro Union, Dimapur.

8. Phiro Union, Kohima.

9. Senthan Mungyanta Cultural Club Diphupar.

10. Phiro Baptist Church.

11. Lotha Community 5th Mile Model Village.

12. Ezon Montsu Rui Diphupar Nkonjan.

13. WK Tent House.

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

Words are inadequate for all the love we received.

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Loving Children, Siblings, Families & Relatives.

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We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Reunion Church- Virazouma 2. Zeliangrong Baptist Church- Chumoukedima 3. Nepali Baptist Church- Chumoukedima 4. Crossway Church- Wallford- Dimapur 5. Christian Church- Chumoukedima 6. Benalun Society Dimapur 7. Liangmai Chuncham Society- Chumoukedima 8. Chairman- Tenyiphe-2 9. Calvary Church- Tenyiphe-1 Your love and kindness will be always treasured and remembered Loving Children, In-Laws, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren dp-1875/22 K Y M C

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SPORTS

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022

DR. T. AO. INTER-DISTRICT FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Dimapur remain unbeaten; to play Mon in final

Action in the contest between Dimapur (orange) and Peren (blue).

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, APR 27 (NPN): Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) scripted through a doughty Peren District Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n (PDFA) with a solitary goal scored by Pursunep to enter the final of the 22nd Inter District Dr. T. Ao Football Trophy here on Wednesday.

Dimapur has so far managed to keep a clean sheet by not conceding a single goal.

Dimapur will now play Mon District Football Association (MDFA) in the final

on April 29.

In the first semifinal played against Peren, Dimapur got off to a good start as Kakhevi Assumi tormented the Peren’s defense but couldn’t find the back of the net.

The first half and hour saw both teams failing to capitalize their chances.

Then in the 40th minute, Pursunep’s header was enough to put Dimapur into final.

It was a heart breaking moment for Peren team as they fought till the last minute but was frustrated by Dimapur defense who were yet to concede a goal.

The Peren team got their chances to score but their strikers failed to materialize with Ratobe N Poireng missing two golden opportunities for the Peren team.

At the end of the final whistle, Peren’s team had to be contended as the losing semi finalist of the tournament. Dimapur’s goalkeeper Humuka has to be credited for the success of the team.

In a highly contested second semifinal, Mon District Football Association displayed a spectacular game to overcome debutant Football Association

Longo Daniel of Mon (white) dribbles the ball against Sinenlo Kath of Tseminyu.

Tseminyu 5-4 via tie breaker after both team were locked to 1-1 draw in the stipulated time.

The first half of the match was dominated by Mon and broke the deadlock through their striker Laiwang Bohamm Konyak in the 29th minute. However, Tseminyu’s playmaker Sinenlo Kath scored a stunning long range kick in the 67th minute to bring the game back to life.

However, in the crucial shootout, he failed to convert to bow out of the tournament.

Mon captain Tingnyek (Ating) Konyak produced

Kohima gets Paralympic Amenities

State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Diethono Nakhro with officials of NOA in Kohima on Wednesday. (DIPR) DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Diethono Nakhro inaugurated the Paralympic Amenities at Nagaland Olympics Association (NOA) Office, Kohima on April 27.

According to DIPR, the State Commissioner thanked the government for taking a proactive step towards the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) through Paralym-

pics amenities in the State.

She said that the unique ability of sports to transcend linguistic, cultural and social barriers makes it a great platform for inclusion of PwDs. She also said that through sports, people without disabilities can interact with disabled people in proper context and will help them reevaluate their thinking about disabled people. On the other hand, she said that sports will help disabled people to

force change in the society about PwDs. Nakhro further said that with proper support, there is a guarantee that many will make a mark in both national and international arenas.

Advisor to Chief Minister, associate vice president, Athletics Federation of India, Abu Metha said that the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) has taken up a decision to incorporate an inclusive ap-

proach in the overall sports development program of the State and Olympic association and upon the advice of the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, the Paralympic Committee of the NOA has been established. Metha acknowledged and thanked the State Commissioner who has been the inspiration and encouragement for establishing the Paralympic committee. He requested the citizens to give more respect and support to the people who faced challenges due to their disabilities. He assured the support and commitment of the NOA for inclusion of disabled people through sports.

Metha also said that the Paralympic Committee will work from the office of NOA and that the NOA was ready to include Paralympic sports in the forthcoming Nagaland Olympics. The programme was chaired by Secretary General, NOA, T. Meren Paul, and Asst. Secretary General, NOA, Neivikuolie Khatsu delivered the vote of thanks.

one of his finest performances in the tournament to help the team through to the next round. His leadership quality and his ability to control the game brought much tempo and momentum for the team. During a tense penalty shootout, Honon Konyak missed his first penalty for Mon but it was not all over as Zeaneikh o M i a s a l h o u ’s we a k shot was saved by Eshong Konyak. Their playmaker Sinenlo Kath missed his penalty kick in the 6th spot kick as Pangtech Konyak scored the last shot making the score 5-4 ending the shootout in favor of Mon

team. Mon will now take on Dimapur in the final.

On Thursday, an exhibition match will be played between Mokokchung District Football Association Organizing Committee and Nagaland Football Association Technical Team at 3.pm.

Earlier in the day, Kuzholuzo Nienu MLA graced the second semifinal match as the match patron.

He also delivered a brief speech before the start of the match.

Before the match, a minute of silence was observed to pay tributes to the Oting victims.

Govt cites ‘poor performance’ as funding to AIFF slashed NEW DELHI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): Taking a stern view of the ‘poor performance’ of the Indian team, the government has slashed its funding to the All India Football Fe d e r a t i o n (AIFF) by almost 85 percent over the last four years. The federation, which has faced financial trouble in the recent past, has seen its grants under the Annual Calendar of Training and Competitions (ACTC) fall from Rs 30 crore for the financial year 2019-20 (for an 18-month period up to September 2020) to Rs 10 crore in 2020-21 and further down to Rs 5 crore this year, Indian Express reported.

It is learnt that during the ACTC meeting in New Delhi on March 29, federation officials had made proposals that were at least three times the sanctioned budget. However, the sports ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) were not convinced.

According to the minutes of the meeting, sports secretary Sujata Chaturvedi noted: “Considering the poor performance of the Indian football team, AIFF was advised to strictly focus on the development of grassroot-level talent.”

The funds allocated to football are way less than

what has been earmarked for other major sports, including athletics (Rs 30 crore), badminton, boxing, hockey, shooting (all Rs 24 crore each), archery (Rs 15.85 crore) and weightlifting (Rs 11 crore).

Tennis (Rs 5.5 crore), equestrian (Rs 6 crore) and yachting (Rs 5.2 crore), too, have received a bigger budget than football for the current financial year.

A ministr y official claimed the AIFF’s developmental work left a lot to be desired, highlighting the inability of age-group teams to make their presence felt at continental level and a women’s football programme that ‘lacked structure’.

While India eked out a hard-fought draw against the hosts of this year’s World Cup Qatar in their backyard in 2019, the team, coached

by Igor Stimac, has had a series of underwhelming performances since then. In the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup joint qualifying tournament, they could not beat lower-ranked teams like Bangladesh and Afghanistan while struggling to get past Sri Lanka, one of the lowest-ranked teams in the world, and Nepal in the South Asian Football championship.

GT beat SRH by 5 wkts; climb to top of table Khan (31 not out) and Rahul Tewatia (40 not out).

With today’s victory, Gujarat Titans climbed to the top of the table followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in second spot.

The Titans ended at 199 for five in 20 overs.

Wriddhiman Saha made 68 off 38 balls at the top of the order.

Pace sensation Umran Malik’s stunning figures of 5/25 -- his maiden five-for -- went in vain.

Earlier, invited to bat, Sunrisers posted 195 for six with Abhishek Sharma topscoring with 65 and Aiden Markram contributed 56.

The two stitched a partnership of 96 runs off 61 balls for the third-wicket

Rashid Khan of Gujarat Titans plays a shot. (PTI)

MUMBAI, APR 27 (PTI): Gujarat Titans beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in their Indian Premier League match here on

Wednesday.

The Titans chased down a stiff target of 196 in the last ball thanks to batting heroics of Rashid

Teams Gujarat Titans Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Punjab Kings Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Indians

and helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post a fighting total.

Shashank Singh played a stunning cameo of 25 not out off just six balls towards the end.

For the Titans, Mohammed Shami took three wickets for 39 runs while Alzarri Joseph and Yash Dayal got one apiece.

Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad: 195/6 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 65, Aiden Markram 56; Mohammed Shami 3/39).

Gujarat Titans: 199 for 5 in 20 overs (Wriddhiman Saha 68, Rahul Tewatia 40 not out, Rashid Khan 31 not out; Umran Malik 5/25).

Mat 8 8 8 8 9 8 7 8 8 8

Won 7 6 5 5 5 4 3 3 2 0

Lost 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 8

Pts 14 12 10 10 10 8 6 6 4 0

CL: Man City beat Real 4-3 in SFs 1st leg Ukrainian Premier League season

L O N D O N, A P R 2 7 (IANS): Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will take a slender one-goal lead into the UEFA Champions League semifinal secondleg in eight days’ time after defeating Spanish giants Real Madrid 4-3 in the first leg, in a ridiculously thrilling encounter at the Etihad on Wednesday (IST).

City, who are also leading the Premier League table, held a two-goal advantage on three separate occasions, but were pegged back each time by Real who refused to buckle on an enthralling night.

The top-flight England club couldn’t have asked for a better start, with a goal inside two minutes to send the Etihad into raptures. Looking sharp and focused from the off, the ball was played out to Riyad Mahrez on the right and the Algerian breezed past a clutch of defenders before picking out Kevin De Br uyne’s superblytimed late run. The Belgian

Kevin De Bruyne scores Manchester City first goal against Real Madrid. guided a low header past international team-mate Thibaut Courtois to make it 1-0, reports mancity.com.

Nine minutes later, Phil Foden carried the ball down the left before playing it back to De Bruyne who crossed into the feet of Gabriel Jesus who took advantage of David Alaba’s poor touch to slot the ball

past Thibaut Courtois and send the Etihad into wild celebrations once again.

Mahrez and Foden should have increased the lead in the opening 30 minutes but were wayward.

On the 33rd minute, Real’s Karim Benzema turned Ferland Mendy’s cross home with the deftest of volleys. The second-half

began as the first as Mahrez raced clear only to see his shot strike the post and Dani Carvajal blocked Foden’s follow-up.

However, five minutes later Fernandinho -- a firsthalf replacement for John Stones -- sent in a sublime cross for Foden to head home from close range.

City’s two-goal advantage,

however, lasted just three minutes as Vinicius Junior span off Fernandinho just inside his own half before racing towards goal down the left flank and eventually tucking a low shot past Ederson.

For the third time in the contest, City went two goals clear. In the 74th minute, Oleks Zinchenko cut inside a challenge on the edge of the box and was brought down. The referee played the advantage and while a clutch of Real defenders seemed to stop, Bernardo picked up the loose ball and thumped it into the top left corner to make it 4-2.

But Real were not giving up just yet. A cross into the City box saw the ball strike the arm of Aymeric Laporte as he went up for a header and the referee pointed to the dreaded spot. Benzema was never going to miss, and he slotted the penalty home to make it 4-3 with 82 minutes on the clock.

terminated following Russian invasion

KYIV, APR 27 (AP): The Ukrainian Premier League football season has been officially declared to be over following the Russian invasion.

The league said after a video conference with clubs Tuesday that the standings as of Feb. 24, when the Russian invasion began and games were suspended, will be declared final “because the championship cannot be played to completion.”

Shakhtar Donetsk was the leader at that time but the league said no official award would be made.

The standings could p o t e n t i a l ly d e t e r m i n e qualification for European competitions next season if Ukrainian clubs are deemed able to take part.

The league’s decision must be approved by the Ukrainian Football Association.

Of the 16 top-flight teams, FC Mariupol’s home stadium is now in territory under Russian control and the stadium of Desna

Shakhtar Donetsk have been playing friendlies as part of the ‘Match for Peace! Let’s stop the War!’ charity event.

Chernihiv was wrecked by bombardments that collapsed part of a stand and left a deep crater in the field.

Ukraine’s two biggest teams, Shakhtar and Dynamo Kyiv, are each touring Europe to play a series of charity games against clubs from around the continent and raise funds for people affected by the war.

Shakhtar previously had to leave its home city of Donetsk in 2014 when it was taken over by Russia-

backed separatists and has since been based elsewhere in Ukraine, as has another top-division club, Zorya Luhansk.

The Ukrainian men’s national team is still in contention to qualify for the World Cup later this year.

Ukraine is set to play Scotland in a postponed qualifying playoff game June 1 with the winner of that game to face Wales four days later for a place at the tournament in Qatar.

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