2 April 2022

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WC asks govt to be transparent for solution

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DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Working Committee (WC) of the seven-member Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has slammed the political leadership of the ruling UDA coalition in Nagaland, for continuing to insist that the political issue is still under discussion with the government of India.

This was stated by Co-ordinator of the WC, NNPGs Alezo Venuh, in an exclusive to Nagaland Post after the conclusion of the meeting held at the Police Complex Chümoukedima Friday between UDA’s Core Committee on Naga Political Issue with the WC of NNPGs. Alezo said that the state politicians acting as facilitators for peaceful solution, were not forthcoming about the true status of the Naga political issue. He reiterated that since all official negotiations concluded on October 31, 2019, what remained was to pursue a broad-based agreement under the prin-

(L-R) Alezo Venuh and TR Zeliang talking to media persons. (NP)

ciples of both FA and AP as guidelines. He therefore felt that the state government should be transparent about the facts and inform the people accordingly so that a conducive climate is created for peaceful solution.

On appeals made by various civil society organisations to both negotiating parties to come together, he maintained that WC had no issue of coming together adding “There is no condition that unity is prerequisite of the solution”.

He also said the state government had, for reasons best known, described A.K. Mishra as the new Interlocutor. Venuh pointed out that after the exit of R.N. Ravi as

NIDA reiterates stand

DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Reminding that one-year deadline of the written assurance from the office of the chief secretary ends on April 17, 2022, the Nagaland In-service Doctors’ Association (NIDA) Friday reiterated that it firmly stood by its decision to resort to three-day mass casual leave starting April 18 if the government failed to address its scaled down demand of 62 years superannuation for all government medical doctors.

NIDA president Dr. E Phyantsuthung and general secretary Dr. Mereninla Senlem informed that following the three-day mass casual leave, all NIDA members would assemble at Kohima on April 21, 2022 for the next

course of action. NIDA, which provided list of statewise status of implementation of Central Government Policy of enhancement of retirement age for medical doctors following Prime Minister’s announcement, said that the current status and requirement of the inservice doctors in Nagaland included total sanctioned (511), in position (329) and vacancy (182).

On additional requirement, NIDA said the minimum requirement of manpower in five newly created districts was 80 for district hospital and 30 for CMO establishment and 248 for two new upcoming medical colleges totalling 540 medical doctors.

NPF president revokes suspension of 7 MLAs DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has revoked the suspension of seven NPF legislators who were suspended in April 2019.

In an order dated April 1, 2022, Dr. Shürhozelie said that the suspension of the seven NPF legislators—EE Pangteang, Eshak Konyak, Kejong Chang, Toyang Chang, BS Nganlang, N. Thongwang Konyak and CL John have been revoked with immediate effect in the greater interest of the party.

It may be recalled that NPF had suspended seven of its legislators from both primary and active membership for extending support to NDPP/PDA consensus MP candidate Tokheho Yepthomi in the April 11, 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

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Interlocutor, the government of India has not appointed anyone as Interlocutor. He said Mishra was appointed only as Representative of the Centre to oversee the implementation of the Framework Agreement (FA), signed with NSCN (I-M) on August 3, 2015 and Agreed Position (AP) signed with WC, NNPGs on November 17,2017.

On the issue of flag and constitution, Venuh said the government of India has made it clear that flag and constitution were not acceptable but would be discussed post-solution only cultural and social matters. He also claimed that Mishra had stated that no new issue would be discussed over

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and above what had been discussed and agreed upon in the FA and AP. Venuh also cited instances where then Governor R.N. Ravi and subsequently union home minister Amit Shah had reiterated about flag and constitution. This was also stated on the floor of the house on two occasions by a minister, he said.

Venuh reminded that WC had shared the “status points” of what had been agreed with the government of India to all tribal hoho leaders, GBs, intellectuals and former parliamentarians. “Our negotiated points have already been given out to the Naga people in general”, he said. On partial repeal of Armed Forces (Special)Powers Act, Venuh expressed optimism that once solution is arrived at, the Act will have to be repealed.

Later after the meeting, UDA chairman T.R. Zeliang maintained that the committee was trying its best to hasten up the “peace talks” before the coming election in 2023. Zeliang further re-

quested both parties-- NSCN (I-M) and WC, NNPGs not to contradict each other but have common approach so that government of India could take final call on the Naga issue.

The Core Committee is also scheduled to hold a separate meeting with NSCN (I-M) team on April 4 after which the committee will embark on the ritual of going to New Delhi to “appraise” central leaders on bringing early solution to the Naga political issue.

At the meeting held at Police Complex Chümoukedima Friday, the core committee headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, coconvenor and UDA chairman T.R. Zeliang along with members—G. Kaito Aye, Neiba Kronu, H. Haying and Imkong L. Imchen held a free and frank discussion with the representatives/coconvenors of the WC/NNPGs-- Zhopra Vero, Isak Sumi, Jack Jimomi and coordinator Alezo Venuh. Sources said the meeting lasted around two and half hours.

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Break nexus with political executives, reclaim social legitimacy: CJI to Police NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Friday offered a straightforward advice to police officers complaining about harassment after government change, asking them to be impartial, saying “when you endear yourself to powers, you will have to face consequences”.

He also said that CBI’s credibility has come under deep public scrutiny with the passage of time as its actions and inactions have raised questions in some cases, and called for creating an “independent umbrella institution” to bring various investigating agencies under one roof.

Delivering the 19th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture on CBI foundation Day, CJI said despite having many achievements to its credit, with some personnel making the supreme sacrifice, it is ironical that people hesitate to approach police in times of despair.

He said the image of

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana

the institution of police is regrettably tarnished by allegations of corruption, police excesses, lack of impartiality and close nexus with the political class.

“Often, the police officers approach us with the complaint that they are being harassed after the change in the regime. When you try to endear yourselves to the powers, you will have to face the consequences,” he said.

Justice Ramana said the need of the hour is to reclaim social legitimacy and public trust. “The first step to gain the same is to break the nexus with the political executive…,” he said.

AFSPA to be lifted from more districts if situation improves Correspondent

LIST OF POLICE STATIONS COVERED UNDER AFSPA

KOHIMA, APR 1 (NPN): Following the complete lifting of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from three districts and partially in four districts, the Centre is now examining the option of lifting the Act from rest of the districts too if the security situation improves.

According to sources, the removal of AFSPA from three districts and partially in four districts was based on the recommendation given by the seven-member committee on AFSPA constituted by the Home Ministry where chief secretary, DGP Nagaland and DG Assam Rifles were members.

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District Chumoukedima Chumoukedima Chumoukedima Dimapur Dimapur Dimapur Dimapur Kiphire Kiphire Kohima Kohima Kohima Kohima Kohima Longleng

Police Station Diphupar Medziphema Chumoukedima Dimapur East Dimapur West Sub-Urban GRPS Kiphire Pungro Khuzama Kohima North Kohima South Zubza Kezocha Yanglok

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Sources informed Nagaland Post that lifting of AFSPA from districts along the international and interState borders would take some more time as a detailed examination was required.

It was also confirmed that

Police Station Mangkolemba Mokokchung PS-I Longtho Tuli Longchem Anaki ‘C’ Tizit Naginimora Mon Wakching Aboi Angjangyang Tobu Tiru Niuland

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AFSPA would be lifted from more districts, though this would purely depend on the ground situation. However, sources said AFSPA would be reimposed in the three districts from where it had been completely lifted and

Police Station Noklak Panso Thonoknyu Athibung Jalukie Peren Tening Khelma Chazouba Chizami Khezhakeno Pfutsero Phek Wazeho Meluri

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partially in four districts if the security situation deteriorated.

AFSPA extended in 9 districts: A day after announcing withdrawal of Disturbed Area notification from 15 police stations in

List of Police Stations not covered under AFSPA Sl District Police Station 1 Kohima Chiephobozou PS 2 Tseminyu Tseminyu PS 3 Longleng Tamlu PS 4 Longleng Longleng PS 5 Mokokchung Kubolong PS 6 Mokokchung Mokokchung PS-I 7 Mokokchung Changtongya PS 8 Shamator Chessore PS 9 Shamator Shamator PS 10 Tuensang Tuensang PS 11 Tuensang Longkhim PS 12 Tuensang Noksen PS 13 Tuensang Sangsangyu PS 14 Wokha Wokha PS 15 Wokha Sanis PS

seven districts with effect from April 1, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday notified the ‘disturbed areas’ in Nagaland where AFSPA will continue to remain imposed for another six months.

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DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), Public Grievances Department (PGD) has appealed to the Personnel & Administrative Reforms (P&AR) department to take strong actions against 47 ear-

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ring departments that have failed to provide list of causal/fixed pay and contingency employees.

PGD has furnished 8536 employees of casual/contingency/ fixed/work charge of the 35 departments. (See table)

In a press note, PGD co-convenor Kedou Wetsah and member Imkongmeren Jamir said they filed its RTI with P&AR department on September 7, 2021 with reference to appointment of causal/fixed pay and contingency employees in the departments.

Accordingly, PGD said P&AR (Personnel ‘A’ Branch) in its order dated September 20, 2021 issued the directives to all AHoDs to provide all information to PGD. However, PGD said out of 82 departments, only 35 responded to P&AR directives while 47 departments were yet to comply.

While appreciating 35 departments for furnishing the required documents, PGD affirmed to continue to demand all relevant documents from those 47 departments before taking up to higher authorities.

Lotha Hoho chairman and GS

DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Lotha Public organization (LPO) has demanded the resignation of Lotha Hoho (LH) chairman Er. Mhondamo Ovung and general secretary Abenthung Ngullie over the issue of banning of Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA).

LPO chairman Sulanthung Humtsoe and vice president Phyobemo Odyuo accused LH of “suppressing fundamental rights of the religion.” LPO said the “unethical organization Lotha Hoho led by Er. Mhondamo and Abenthung has sabotaged the religious field, which it termed as “snooping

of religious beliefs.”

Stating that the duo has “lost all moral rights” to lead the Lotha community, LPO therefore said that Er. Mhondamo and Abenthung should step down immediately. “What has happened in LBCA is an insult to the religious outlook and particularly a black day for Lotha community,” LPO stated.

LPO stated that it was not a matter concerning any individual, but the question of the safety of freedom to religion. Describing as “shameful” the practice of snooping, LPO said the duo should take responsibility and resign immediately.

Too early to do away with face masks, but onus on public: Experts NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Even though some states have decided to stop penalising people for not wearing masks as COVID-19 cases continue to drop, healthcare experts are of the opinion that it is too early to completely do away with the restriction.

They have advised people to voluntarily mask up in order to also stay protected from infections such as influenza and swine-flu, apart from coronavirus.

Reacting to the development, renowned virolo-

gist T Jacob John said since the pandemic is “over” in India, the use of mask is no longer needed to reduce the SARS-CoV-2 transmission. The mask mandate has lived its time and there is no longer justification for its continuation as “mandate”.

But it is a good idea to promote the voluntary wearing of masks in public places to reduce inhalation of dust and other respiratory transmitted agents, including TB (Image: NYT) bacilli, flu virus, other respiratory viruses like syncytial cold viruses etc, he said. reduce diseases. Currently, virus, adenovirus, common “It is a habit that will we see kidney transplant

patients wearing masks; everyone will benefit -- in buses, trains, aeroplanes etc,” John, the former director of the Indian Council for Medical Research’s Centre of Advanced Research in Virology, told PTI. Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, Additional Director and Head of the Department Pulmonology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, said mask should continue to be mandatory and it is premature to give up this habit completely. Another important consideration here

is that though COVID-19 has probably weakened, the country saw a reduction in the number of swine flu cases due to masks and sanitation practices.

Dr Arunesh Kumar, HOD & Senior Consultant, Pulmonology, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, said there has been a rise in COVID-19 cases in west as well as in China. “I urge people to consider masking up on a voluntary basis when out and about to help the country fight Covid infection effectively,” he added.

He said the truth is that no matter how deficient and non-cooperative the other institutions may be, if you all stand by your ethic and stand united with integrity, nothing can come in the way of your duty.

“In fact, this stands true for all institutions. This is where the role of leadership comes into play. The institution is as good, or as bad, as its leadership. A few upright officers can bring a revolution within the system. We can either go with the flow or we can be a role model…,” he said.

Justice Ramana told police officers that they must remember that their allegiance must be to the constitution and the rule of law, and not to any person.

He also stressed that every institution within our democracy must derive its legitimacy either directly from the Constitution, or from a law that is made in the true spirit of the Constitution.

Commercial LPG price hiked NEW DELHI, APR 1 (AGENCIES): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) Friday have steeply hiked 19kg commercial LPG cylinder rates by Rs. 250 per cylinder. With the increase in rates, a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder will now cost Rs 2253 effective from Friday.

According to ANI report, there was no increase in the prices of domestic gas cylinders. In the past two months, the price of a 19kg LPG cylinder hiked by Rs.346 per cylinder. Earlier on March 1, the rate of a 19 kg commercial cylinder was hiked by Rs 105 and on March 22 it was reduced by Rs 9. The price of domestic LPG was also increased on March 22 by Rs 50 and after the hike, a 14.2 kg non-subsidised LPG cylinder now costs Rs 949.50 in Delhi.

Meanwhile, there was no change in the price of petrol and diesel on Friday.

Prior to the second pause in 11 days, auto fuel rates had gone up by Rs 6.40 per litre.

ATF price hiked

Jet fuel prices on Friday were hiked by 2%- the seventh straight increase this year- to an all-time high, reflecting a surge in global energy prices. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF)- the fuel that helps aeroplanes fly- was hiked by Rs 2,258.54 per kilolitre to Rs 1,12,924.83 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by stateowned fuel retailers.

Gov greets Konyaks, Phoms and Changs DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof.

Jagdish Mukhi has extended greetings to Konyak, Phom and Chang communities on the occasion of Aoleang, Monyu and Kundaglün festivals respectively.

Prof. Muhki stressed on the need to protect rich customs and traditions through celebrations, which provide a platform for youth to get acquainted with the spiritual and cultural richness. He urged all to celebrate the festival keeping in mind COVID- 19 protocols.

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Nagaland wins 2nd National RRC competition

DIMAPUR: H. Viputo Yeptho, B.Sc (Botany) IV semester, and Red Ribbon Club (RRC) member of Kohima Science college, Jotsoma (KSCJ) won the recently concluded 2nd National Level Red Ribbon Club quiz competition at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, Tripura, on March 24.

According to a DIPR report, a felicitation programme was organised

by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) on March 31 at Kohima Science College, Jotsoma.

Addressing the programme, director (health), project director NSACS, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi congratulated the winner for bringing laurel to the state in particular and North East in general.

He highlighted the high HIV prevalence rate in the state, especially

Dr. K Vikato Kinimi along with the winner, NSACS officials and KSCJ faculty members. (DIPR)

among young people.

In this regard, Dr. Vikato encouraged the student to join the Red Ribbon Club movement and be an agent of change.

He also thanked the college principal Dr. Lily

Sema, RRC nodal officer and faculty members for their continuous support and cooperation.

While felicitating the national winner with a certificate and cash prize of Rs.1,00,000, joint director,

IEC NSACS, Metevinuo Sakhrie informed that the competition was participated by winners of four regional level quiz competitions from the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, and Naga-

NHGSA holds 13th general session

Members of NHGSA after the 13th general session in Dimapur. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Home Guards Service Association (NHGSA) held its 13th general session at Central Training Institute (CTI), Toluvi, Dimapur on March 31.

According to a DIPR report, deputy commandant general, Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF Nagaland, Medozh-

alie Pienyu while speaking at the programme as special invitee highlighted various challenges faced by the department during the pandemic and acknowledged the members for their tremendous efforts.

He expressed gratitude to all the ranks and files, past and present, for their service and sacrifices

rendered.

Medozhalie also spoke on the importance of self-discipline and said all members should endeavour to leave behind a legacy to be cherished.

Later, presidential address was delivered by outgoing president NHGSA Mulai Lamniah.

During the business

hour, various issues concerning the welfare of the association were deliberated. During the programme, a new team of office bearers for the session 2022-2025 was also selected with Avinuo as president, Ngongvai Phom as vice president and Sinlo Khing as general secretary among others.

GPRN/NSCN reacts to NSCN (I-M) Lotha region DIMAPUR: GPRN/ NSCN Friday reacted to the “recent persistent and provocative act” of the Lotha region’s cadres of NSCN (I-M), which it said called into question the “motive and intention which cannot be simply construed as some sporadic exception.”

GPRN/NSCN through its MIP stated that it restrained to respond to the “niggling acts” of NSCN (I-M) Lotha region considering people’s call for peace and brotherhood and conducive atmosphere.

However, it stated that on March 23, 2022 at around 4:30pm, its secretary along with three of his staff were nabbed by Lotha region cadres of NSCN (I-

M) from Yanmhon village area under Bhandari on the allegation of “interfering in their financial jurisdiction.”

MIP said that with the “Samaritan intervention” of the Yanmhon Area Lotha Hoho and village council, the four GPRN members were, however, released in later hours only.

Further, MIP stated that on March 30, 2022 at around 8:40pm, its Khapur, Wobenthung, was taken away from his home without any reason and released on March 31, 2022 only after “torturing him in a most inhumane way” the whole night at their office at veterinary colony, Wokha town.

MIP stated that again on March 31, 2022, three

NSCN (I-M) cadres of Lotha region were “on a spree” to nab its Lotha region commander who was on leave to be with his family. Along with the whole Naga people, GPRN/ NSCN said it was “conscientiously” looking forward to maintaining peace and order in the society “amidst the myriad elements of misunderstandings and enmity among the NPGs and society alike”.

However, it said that such “offensive and vexed activities” of the Lotha region of NSCN (I-M) towards their own blood brethren was “most uncalled-for and disdainful” for the Lotha community in general. GPRN/NSCN stated that the “apparent

land. She said that the intelligence, wisdom and resilience of Viputo Yeptho earned him the title.

In his speech, Viputo expressed gratitude to NSACS for the opportunity and the college, friends and family for their prayers and support throughout the event.

He also acknowledged Yashiyala Imchen from Mokokchung College of Teacher’s Education (MCTE), who was his quiz partner in the subregional and regional level RRC quiz competition but could not join the national level quiz due to the ongoing university exam.

At the programme, KSCJ vice principal, Thungbeni Yanthan congratulated Viputo for winning the national quiz and described him as one of the most talented students in the college.

The vice principal hoped that the student would bring more accolades to the college.

During the national level quiz competition, the second prize was bagged

by Rajasthan, third prize

by Maharashtra and fourth prize by Chandigarh.

The RRC quiz competition was conducted in five levels of: district level, state level, sub-regional level, regional level, and national level and was organised under the aegis of National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

The programme was moderated by Lhouti Tsuzuh of M.Sc IV semester (zoology) and attended by around 900 participants comprising NSACS officials, faculty members, staff and students of KSCJ.

Lekie Mtei Nko bans hunting

DIMAPUR: Lekie Mtei Nko (LMN), apex body organisation of Peletkie/ Lekie village under Peren district has announced its decision to ban hunting in its jurisdiction, w.e.f., April 1-September 30, 2022.

In a press release, LMN chairman Hiarutlang Kenn and general secretary, Iraklung Ramila said the decision was taken at the general body meeting held on March 19 at Peletkie village.

LMN said this was necessitated in view of the rampant hunting and also to preserve and protect fauna in its jurisdiction.

The organisation said it imposed the ban in the entire Peletkie jurisdiction including Deukwaram village and Lekieram village.

In this regard, LMN has warned that villagers

or outsiders found hunting or violating the standing resolution would be “dealt with stringent action.”

It informed that anyone found carrying killed animal(s) would be penalised with a fine of Rs. 10,000 and anyone found with hunting gun would be penalised with a fine of Rs. 5,000 and those found with air gun would be fined Rs. 2,000.

LMN also resolved that anyone reporting the violators to the responsible authority would be shared “50 percent of the fine imposed upon the defaulter/s.”

Further, it stated that in case of any emergency, concerned person living in the village or outside the village should take necessary permissions from the responsible village council chairman.

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intent” of testing its restraint and jeopardising the peaceful efforts of the area people deserved to be condemned by everyone including concern community leaders and society.

MIP said that one cannot proclaim to champion for the Naga cause and on one hand indulge into creating “antagonistic atmosphere and extremity upon its people.”

GPRN/NSCN has, therefore, asked Lotha region of NSCN (I-M) to “come into sense” with the ongoing realities and refrain from the mistake of conducting such detrimental acts which would yield best for the benefit and interest of everyone in the region.

Tuccu, Muivah mourn member’s demise

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) chairman Q Tuccu and general secretary Th. Muivah have expressed shock over the untimely demise of NSCN member of the collective leadership, Limachuba Jamir, who passed away in New Delhi on March 31.

In a condolence message, Muivah said late Limachuba joined the Naga National Movement in the year 1997 and served the “Naga Nation” in various capacities such as CAO/ Caretaker-Ao Region, kilonser to ministry of Chaplee Affairs and a member of the collective leadership till his last.

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him in his best. He also added that during the later part of his journey, late Limcahuba was directly involved in the Indo-Naga political talks as a member of the talk team since 2018.

While stating that his dedication, commitment and the set of principles he exhibited would be engraved in the history of the Naga struggle and the legacy would be remembered in all times.

Further, he conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God would grant them strength.

Meanwhile, NSCN chairman Q Tuccu on behalf of National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN)

expressed grief at the loss of an “able and young leader”.

In a condolence message, Tuccu said during the years of his service, late Limachuba gave hope to his community and that his demise would be an irreparable loss to the “Naga nation” in general and NSCN in particular.

“During his 25 years of selfless service to the Naga nation he has proved himself as a true son of the soil”, Tuccu stated.

Further, he conveyed condolences to the family members and prayed that God would give them the courage and strength at this hour of grief.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith”. 2 Timothy 4:7

We, the beloved family members of Late Mrs. Akhinu Magh, W/o Late Khilepfu Magh would like to express our profound and sincere gratitude to each and every individual, Kithagha Union Baptist Church, neighbours, relatives and well-wishers from far and near who shared our grief with your kindness and support (Morally and financially), presence and prayers at the sad demise of our beloved mother, who left for her Heavenly abode on 15/03/2022.

We are also very grateful for your love and support for her during her life time- and we will remember it always. May God bless you all.

Loving children, grandchildren and Late Mrs. Akhinu Magh great grandchildren Born-1930; Died on 15-03-2022 k-662/22

10.01.1956 – 25.03.2022 We, the family members of Lt. NEIZEVOLHOU FRANCIS KHAMO, express our sincere and profound gratitude to each and every individual, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, materially and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved father. We extend our special thanks to:1) Mr. & Mrs. Vilelie Khamo and 5) St. Luke Church, Mima family 6) Christian Revival Church, Mima 7) Mima Krotho, Dimapur 2) Pentum VCC Zangkham, Mon 8) Mima Women Society, Kohima 3) Zangkham Tingsa Village 9) Küsoma Women Society, Mima Council, Mon 10) Mima Women Society, Mima 4) Coraggio School Members and 11) Nyümvü Peli, Mima Staff, Kohima We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every person individually, but it’s our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children, Grand Children & Relatives k-656/22

Late Zhekheli Zhimomi 11/12/1949 – 28/03/2022

"I Have Fought The Good Fight, I Have Finished The Race, I Have Kept The Faith." 2nd Timothy 4:7 We, the bereaved family of Late Zhekheli Zhimomi, wife of Hukai Zhimomi (Sukhai) extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our family friends, neighbours, relatives, well-wishers and churches who had assisted and supported us through your prayers, materials, financial and physical presence during her sickness, death and burial on 28/03/2022.

Our sincere thanks to the following organizations : 1. ZTSBC Zunheboto.

2. Sukhai Baptist Church.

3. D.C Hill Prayer Fellowship.

4. The True Vine Youth (D.C Hill) ZTSBC. 5. Natha New Baptist Church 6. Peren Sumi Baptist Church 7. Sukhai Welfare Zunheboto 8. Sukhai Welfare Dimapur 9. GMS Natha Old. 10. District and Sessions Judge, Civil Judge, Prosecution staff, Bar Association and P.I staff Zunheboto.

11. GPS Yemishe staff.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and everyone personally, but we pray that our Lord bless you richly.

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erating activities.

During the practical session, project assistant Bikram Ghimere, an expert in the subject, stressed on scope of vermi-composting in converting household and farm wastes into income generating avenues. A practical session on mushroom cultivation was also conducted while a practical session on value addition of horticultural produce was conducted by Prof. Akali Sema. Altogether, 70 participants including SHGs, unemployed youth and housewives participated in the training.

DC Zunheboto informs on DPDB meeting: Deputy commissioner Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali has informed that the monthly District Planning and Development Board meeting would be held on April 11, 11 a.m., in the conference hall of DC Zunheboto.

All the board members have been asked to take note of the date and attend the meeting.

Free anti-rabies camp in Kohima: Veterinary surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Yhome has informed that a free anti-rabies vaccination camp would be conducted at veterinary hospital Kohima on April 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All pet owners have been requested to avail the facilities.

IMTN elects office bearers: The executive body of Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland comprising of Kuki, Kachari, Garo and Karbi (Mikir) tribes’ election was held on March 12 at Phaipijang village where S.K. Khemprai was elected as president, Samuel Rongpi as vice president, Richard Haolai as general secretary, L.L. Kuki as speaker, along with two other members for the tenure 2022-2024.

Phek DLSA conducts mini camp: Phek District Legal Services Authority in collaboration with district administration, Pfutsero conducted a mini-camp at the office premises of ADC Pfutsero on March 31 where the public was sensitised on Agri & Allied services schemes, old age pension, Ayushman Bharat, E-SHRAM, enrolment of Aadhar, correction, phone number linkage etc.

AuS elects office bearers: Altrura Society (AuS) held its 9th Foundation Day on March 31 and elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2022-2025 at its head office, Chümoukedima. The new team would be led by Megosielie Kruse as president, Jaser Meru as vice president, Visakuolie Medom as general secretary, Ketholezo Meyase as treasurer and Neivikho Savi as information & publicity secretary along with four other members.

Akato-led NSCN greets: Akato-led NSCN has conveyed warm Aoleang Monyu, Phom Monyu and Kundaglun festival greetings to the Konyak, Phom and Chang Nagas. The group through its MIP said that Konyak, Phom and Chang Nagas were among the Naga “warrior tribes” who were known for their bravery and courage. It hoped that the bond of brotherhood would continue to remain strong while they continue to be harbingers of peace and unity between Naga families.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Training on banana fibre extraction at Rotomi DIMAPUR: STINER-TFC, SASRD, NU, Medziphema organised hands-on training programme on banana fibre extraction & vermi-composting on March 25 at Rotomi village, Zunheboto. During the programme, project incharge STINER-TFC and dean, SASRD, NU, Medziphema campus, Prof. Akali Sema highlighted the role of STINER in creating entrepreneurial mindset among the people. On the concept of banana fibre extraction, project assistant, Dr. Sentirenla Changkiri spoke on utilising rich resources and developing them into economic gen-

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Loving Husband, Children In-Laws and Grandchildren

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Through this column, we express our gratitude to each individual, families, friends from different places who helped us through physically, materially, financially and in constant prayer support during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved Late TOSHILIBA on 27.03.2022.

We extend our special thanks towards: Late TOSHILIBA 1. Doctors and nurses of BORN ON : 07.10.1973 GNRC, Guwahati.

DIED ON : 27.03.2022 2. Doctors and nurses of C.I.H.S.R Hospital, Dimapur 3. Chungtia Senso Telungjem Dimapur 4. Diphuphar “B” Ao Baptist Arogo 5. Diphuphar “B” Ao Baptist Arogo Youth Department 6. R.D Block Kuhuboto It is our sincere apology for not being able to thank each and every individual despite your over-whelming support, but we pray that our Almighty God shower His blessings upon each and every one of you abundantly. dp-1471/2022

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022

5th edition of PPC telecasted at various JNVs

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DIMAPUR: The fifth edition of “Pariksha Pe Charcha” (PPC) was conducted in Kohima, Dimapur, Kiphire and Phek Jawahar N avo d aya Vi dya l aya s (JNVs) on Friday. PPC is an annual event where the prime minister of India interacts with students, teachers and parents across the country and shares his tips to take board and entrance exams in a stressfree manner.

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telecast programme of “Pariksha Pe Charcha”, held at Talkatora Stadium, Delhi was organised by JNV, Kohima in the school auditorium.

In a press release, JNV Kohima informed that during the programme, principal-in-charge, JNV Kohima, Besii Kollo said PPC was an annual event where the prime minister responded to questions related to examination stress.

Besii said that this

year’s PPC was significant with COVID-19 pandemic waning off and with schools shifting back to offline mode.

The principal-incharge also said that it underlined the importance of the centre’s initiatives including the PPC in building knowledge-based economy and becoming a formal institution through which prime minister interacted directly with students.

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DAPCU organises awareness campaigns in Dimapur, Phek DIMAPUR: The third phase of New India @75 awa r e n e s s c a m p a i g n , spearheaded by District AIDS Prevention & Control Unit (DAPCU) and district tuberculosis officer, Dimapur conducted awareness campaigns on HIV, TB, and blood donation at various schools and colleges within Dimapur district.

According to a DIPR report, six schools and seven colleges were covered under the third phase of the awareness campaign.

The campaign also included competitions on HIV, TB and blood donation for the schools and colleges.

Under the school category, the competition was on paint your thought (face painting/ mask painting) and voice your thought (spoken word competition), and at the college level the competition was on publicize your thought (poster making) and film your thought (short video/ documentary.

Altogether, 536 adolescents and 701 youth were sensitised on HIV, TB and blood donation through intensified awareness campaigns.

After all the entries were received, the screen-

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Rain gauge, soil moisture sensor equipment installed at several locations DIMAPUR: With an aim to revive springs and to mitigate the issues of water scarcity in Kiphire district, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland organised a workshop on “sensitising and developing a cadre of para-hydrogeologist on springshed management” at Longthonger village under Kiphire district on March 26 as part of the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) sponsored project, “Spring Rejuvenation for water security in Himalaya”.

In a press release, PhD scholar and junior project fellow (JPF), NIT Nagaland, Abel G Achumi informed that the workshop was organised in collaboration with project implementing agency GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBPNIHE), Almora, Uttarakhand in tune with

alay, Kiphire.

During the programme, lecturer at Zisaji Presidency College, Kiphire, Dr. Debashish Panigrahi was invited to interact with students.

After the interaction session, students and staff watched the live telecast.

(Correspondent) Phek: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Lewoza, Zuketsa under Phek district organised the live telecast of “Pariksha Pe Charcha”

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at its premises.

According to a DIPR report, JNV Zuketsa students and teachers watched various demonstrations by students and the prime minister’s interactions.

JNV principal, Himanshu Kumar said temporary site of JNV was built in 1995 in Zuketsa and shifted to Lewoza permanent site in the year 2006. He said the government has planned to set up JNV in every district of the

country.

He also informed that JNV provided free textbooks, uniforms, food, bedding and toilet items for ST and SC students where Rs. 600 per month was charged for the general category.

As per the norms, intake of students was 540, however, the present enrolment in Lewoza is less than 50% due to lack of awareness from the parents, he informed.

ISRN conducts health camp at Peletkie

DIMAPUR: With an aim to promote good health and create an awareness on preventing severe illnesses, Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN), the sub awardee of Momentum Routine Immunisation Transformation and Equity (MRITE) conducted a health camp at Peletkie village under Peren district on March 29.

In a press release, MRITE communication officer, Roseline informed that during a short programme, VCCM (UNDP), Dr. Chapkekilakbo Dailiam spoke on the importance of getting vaccinated and the benefits of vaccination.

He said vaccines decreased severity of illness due to COVID-19 and reduced chances of hospitalisation.

Dr. Chapkekilakbo also said that it was the most effective tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection and in order to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, it was important for all ages to get vaccinated.

One of the doctors attending to an elderly woman with the help of an ASHA at Peletkie village.

Jalukie CHC, MO, Dr. Michael Tetseo also highlighted the importance of COVID vaccination.

Discouraging the misconceptions associated with vaccines, he stated that COVID vaccine was key reason as to why people were now seeing reduction in cases.

He informed the community that getting vaccinated could avoid hospitalisations and lessen financial burden.

Meanwhile, in an open

discussion with participants on misconceptions associated with vaccines, resource person clarified the wrong information which was circulated on social media.

The health camp was attended by pro rural team, district coordinator ISRN, staff from chief medical officer (CMO) office.

Several villagers, especially women and children of Peletkie village availed the facilities provided at the health camp.

DIMAPUR: State deputy chief minister, Y. Patton has extended warm Kundaglun, Aoleang and Phom Monyu greetings to the Chang, Konyak and Phom communities.

In a message, Patton on behalf of state BJP legislators conveyed festive greetings to the communities and hoped that it would be celebrated with grandeur and in good spirits.

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stringent action against students found threatening in any form of disrespecting the teachers.

The union warned that any case of abuse amounting to harassment of students will not be tolerated.

ASU also cautioned that students in uniform below 18 years driving vehicles will be penalized.

Reaffirming its standing resolution, ASU saiddropping and picking students from schools by government vehicles has been totally prohibited and will be penalized. It also warned of action against anyone found selling of any tobacco products in and around educational institution.

Meanwhile, public have been requested to inform the union of such cases as mentioned or any matters through SMS or phone call to the convener, action committee at 7308698223 or 8257827041.

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DIMAPUR: Angami Student’s Union (ASU) has issued a “code of conduct” for students to be followed after observing that various “detrimental activities” were “blatantly committed by students both outside and inside in many institutions”.

In a press statement, ASU vice president, Kevilelhou Zumu and education secretary, Thepfurüya Theünuo stated that it would conduct checking on students in uniform roaming during class hours and cautioned that if found in alcohol joints, cyber cafes or any other places, students would be penalised along with the owners.

Under the code of conduct, ASU stated that students in uniform indulging in any immoral activities will be penalized cautioning that taking any intoxicants or any form of abusive substances will not be tolerated. It warned of

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Dimapur informed that the students, teachers and some of the parents participated in the programme where they were sensitised on the upcoming CBSE board examinations. Altogether, 920 students, 41 teachers and around 30 parents/ guardians witnessed the live telecast.

Kiphire: In Kiphire, the live telecast of “Pariksha Pe Charcha” was held at Jawahar Navodaya Vidy-

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He urged upon the students to donate blood to the needy and save someone’s lives.

While lauding the organisers, he also called upon them to carry out such campaign drives at regular intervals involving stakeholders and different organisations.

The DC appraised the principals and teachers to collaborate with implementing department in order to keep updating with such knowledge to students.

M e a n w h i l e, D P O DAPCU, Kuduvo Kezo in his closing remark on behalf of NSACS and DAPCU acknowledged the DC and the District Level Committee members for rendering their support and guidance throughout the campaign.

He also acknowledged principals and nodal officers RRC of different schools and colleges for their moral and logistic support.

The DPO said the campaign covered five colleges and seven schools in the district, out of which, 2464 students par ticipated in the awareness programmes and 123 participated in the online competitions.

formed that based on an online creative writing competition on various themes organised from December 28, 2021 to February 3, 2022 through MyGov platform, staff and students of JNV Kohima also participated in the creative writing competitions.

Dimapur: The fifth edition of “Pariksha Pe Charcha” was telecasted to students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Dimapur.

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ing committee judged the entries received from students under the three themes.

Later, results of the competitions were declared on March 25 with chief medical officer (CMO), who felicitated the winners as special guest.

The organisers also felicitated district committee members who contributed to the successful completion of the entire awareness campaign.

Phek: District Level Committee, Phek conducted campaigns on HIV, TB and blood donation in schools and colleges in three phase-wise manner.

In a press release, DAPCU Phek informed that the campaign concluded with third phase online competition felicitation programme in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) on March 31.

Addressing the students at the felicitation programme, DC and chairman, District Level Committee of New India @75, Razouvolie Dozo encouraged the students to take responsibility through the campaign by living safe and responsible lives in the society.

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nationwide activities under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”.

The workshop was conducted under the guidance of project principal investigator, scientist C, GBPNIHE, Er. Vaibhav E Gosavi while Abel G Achumi gave a PowerPoint presentation and demonstrated on spring discharge and water supply demand, management of spring-shed and water quality, etc.

Village head GB and village church pastor also represented the village and addressed the gathering.

Meanwhile, rain gauge and soil moisture sensor equipment were installed in Longthonger and Kisetong villages and Kiphire town.

The workshop was organised with an aim to sensitise local people on spring health, springshed management and improving water quality.

NIT informed that the workshop targets to train local people with basic knowledge of springshed management while developing a cadre of para-hydrogeologists. The workshop was attended by participants from all the age groups.

Inter-state cultural exchange programme held DIMAPUR: District administration in collaboration with 155 Bn CRPF Neutral Force Assam and Nagaland Border (Sect A & B) DAB organised an inter-state cultural exchange programme for DAB Sector A & B at Naukhuti School playground on March 29.

According to a DIPR report, DC Niuand, Ajit Kumar Verma in his speech encouraged the gathering to promote peace and mutual coexistence in order to work towards betterment of people in the area. Noting that different states may have different administrative setups and different opinions might arise, Ajit stressed on the importance of exchanging distinct cultures, ideas, and values for peaceful coexistence.

Speeches were also delivered

by DIGP CRPF, SDO (C) Sarupathar, Aghunaqa Kukami Hoho president, and convenor, Border Peace Committee. Imlijungla Lemtur EAC and her counterpart from Assam felicitated the dignitaries.

A cultural exchange competition comprising of 13 groups displayed traditional fire-making demonstrations, cultural Naga dance, Bihu, Jhumur showcasing various culture of the people living in the area. The cultural troupe was from Pihekhu and Bihu dance from the Sarupathar team.

Earlier, the programme began with release of helium balloons in the colors white and blue displaying the spirit of peace and friendship.

Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA) Women Ministry (WM) conducted the second batch of “Duranno Mother School” from March 28-30 on the theme “a loving mother, a loving family” and “you make people around you happy”. Altogether, 27 mothers attended the mothers’ school. DABA WM informed that in 2018, four women leaders attended the 5th Duranno English Mothers’ School in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia and efforts have been put to conduct mothers’ school in local language.

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Partial removal of AFSPA to fool people: Irom

Onus on people to ensure no re-imposition of AFSPA: CM

IMPHAL, APR 1: Irom Chanu Sharmila, known as the “Iron Lady of Manipur” for her epic struggle against Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA), said she is not satisfied with the removal of AFSPA Act only from a few specific areas.

She had fasted for 14 years pressing for repeal of the Act and refused to end her struggle even after the then Congress government removed the Act from Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) in August 2004.

The Centre, on Thursday, removed AFSPA from specific areas in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.

For Manipur, the Act was removed from nine more police stations spread across six districts with effect from today (April 1), in addition to six police stations under the jurisdiction of IMC that covers parts of twin capital districts Imphal West and Imphal East. In telephonic interviews with local TV cable networks today, Irom said that removing the Act from

G U WA H AT I , A P R 1 (PTI): A day after the Central government announced withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from 60 per cent of Assam’s territory, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the onus is now on the people of the state to ensure peace so that the legislation is not imposed once again.

He also appealed to militant outfits such as ULFA(I), which are yet to return to the mainstream, to come forward for talks to ensure that there is lasting peace in the state.

Making a statement in the Assembly on the partial repeal of AFSPA, Sarma said, “In view of improved security scenario and law and order, the government of India has decided to withdraw the operation of the Act from 23 districts and one subdivision of the state with effect from April 1.”

The AFSPA will remain in force in nine districts and one subdivision, he added.

He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for this decision,

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a few specific areas of the three states was not a move to be satisfied with.

She is currently staying in Bengaluru after her marriage.

According to her, the partial removal of the Act from the three states of the northeast was nothing but to fool people.

She alleged that the Centre spent huge funds, in terms of crores of rupees each year to extend the Act in the region, adding that if the fund were invested in the development of the region, people would have lauded the government.

She recalled her refusal to end the lone fasting stir after the then Congress government removed the Act from the IMC area and said that she had clearly stated that she struggled for the complete repeal of the Act. Irom said that she

would welcome it if the government invited her for a talk on the matter.

“And I will take it (invitation) as a step towards repeal of the Act from the entire northeast region of the country. I will be satisfied only when the Act is removed completely,” she said.

It may be mentioned that chief minister N Biren Singh while announcing the lifting of disturbed area status from the jurisdiction of nine more police stations of the state Thursday evening, said that the state government would like to honour Sharmila.

He said, “Sharmila deserves to be honoured.

Government will definitely invite her to come. We would like to honour her.”

The chief minister had credited the reduction of AFSPA coverage areas in the state to people of the state particularly womenfolk, civil society organizations and individuals like Irom Sharmila who were at the forefront demanding the withdrawal of the Act from the state.

On the other hand, Extrajudicial Execution

Victim Families’ Association, Manipur (EEVFAM) and Human Rights Alert (HRA) warmly welcomed the revocation of the “distributed area” status under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) from various parts of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur by the government.

“This a step in the right direction,” the two right bodies stated in a joint press statement on Friday.

The release recalled that EEVFAM and HRA petitioned the Supreme Court¹ seeking justice for 1,528 documented victims of extrajudicial executions carried out from 1979 to 2012 in Manipur under the shadow of AFSPA. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was directed to investigate cases where there is already an earlier prima facie finding.

The CBI registered 39 FIRs. Out of this, 30 final reports have been submitted to the respective Chief Judicial Magistrates (CJMs) in Manipur.

When the alleged perpetrators are police

personnel, the Manipur government has granted prosecution sanction under section 197 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the trials are on.

However, when the perpetrators are personnel of the armed forces of the Union government, the Union home ministry passed orders denying prosecution sanctions under section 6 of AFSPA. Six such cases have been submitted to the CJM so far, it added.

When sufficient evidence of the extrajudicial killing is laid out before the CJMs by none other than the premier investigating agency of the country, and that too under the direction of the apex court, the Union of India is insisting to halt all further legal proceedings.

CJM of Imphal West has referred the matter to the High Court of Manipur in February 2021 to ascertain on how to proceed with the cases.

But with little progress in the High Court, the victims seeking justice are left high and dry, the release stated.

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adding that it will usher in a new era of industrialisation in the state.

“Our demand for repeal of AFSPA was for long and now it is gone from 60 per cent of the state. The people must now take the responsibility to ensure that the AFSPA is not imposed again,” the chief minister said.

Sarma, whose peace appeal to the ULFA(I) after assuming charge in May last year had resulted in the militant outfit declaring a unilateral ceasefire the same month, once again urged the insurgents to return to the mainstream.

“I reiterate my appeal to outfits like ULFA(I) to come forward for peace talks so that Assam can be established as a strong and peaceful state for the future generations,” he said.

TMC MP demands minority status for Hindus in M’laya

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Citing the Centre’s assertion in the Supreme Court that states can consider granting Hindus minority status if they deem so, Trinamool Congress MP Shanta Chhetri on Friday demanded in the Rajya Sabha that the community be granted minority status in Meghalaya.

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the House, Chhetri said the Centre has told the Supreme Court that states can consider granting Hindus the minority status if the community is not in a majority within their jurisdiction.

If Hindus are in minority in a particular state they should be able to establish and administer educational institution of their choice in keeping with the rights granted to the minority by the Constitution as per the Centre, she said. “I humbly urge the August House to draw the kind attention of the Home Minister to urgently direct the Meghalaya government to grant minority status to Hindus via a notification as per Article 29 and 30 of the Constitution of India,” Chhetri said.

Guwahati civic polls postponed Will resolve border dispute with Assam in remaining 6 areas: Sangma to April 21 due to Rongali Bihu campaign and conduct the polls”. The Rongali Bihu celebrations will begin on April 14.

The notification for elections to the 60 wards of GMC was issued on March 23 and the model code of conduct came into force with immediate effect.

A total of 7,96,829 voters, including 3,96,891 males, 3,99,911 females and 27 of the third gender, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 789 polling stations spread across the 60 wards. The Commission has decided to use EVMs in the election.

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six areas with relatively less critical differences were taken up in the first phase.

On resolving the issue completely, Sangma said there is a long way to go but a start has been made.

“We have built trust among people of the region.

We have laid principles on the basis of which not just Meghalaya or Assam, but

NDA candidates elected to two RS seats from Assam G U WA H AT I , A P R 1 (PTI): Two ruling NDA candidates -- BJP’s Pabitra Margherita and UPPL’s Rwngra Narzary – were elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam, while Congress nominee and outgoing MP Ripun Bora lost due to cross-voting by opposition members, an official said on Friday.

Margherita, whose victory was assured, polled 46 votes, while Narzary secured 44 votes and Bora 35. All the 126 MLAs of the Assam assembly cast their votes and one vote was found to be invalid. In the assembly, the ruling NDA has 79 seats, with 63 of BJP, nine of AGP and seven

of UPPL. The combined strength of the opposition parties in the House is 47, with 27 of the Congress, 15 of AIUDF, three of BPF and one of CPI (M), while there is an Independent candidate.

Two Congress MLAs -- Sashi Kanta Das and Sherman Ali Ahmed -- were suspended from the party and the former had earlier announced that he would vote for the NDA candidates, while the BPF has already lent its support to the state government but is yet to formally enter into a political alliance.

The opposition parties had earlier announced that they would unanimously support the Congress can-

BJP’s Pabitra Margherita (L) and UPPL’s Rwngra Narzary. (PTI) didate but Bora polling 35 votes indicate that there was cross-voting by seven opposition MLAs. The Congress had on Thursday suspended its

Karimganj (South) MLA Siddeque Ahmed from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect for “deliberately disobeying three-line whip issued by

AO STUDENTS’ UNION DIMAPUR DIMaPUR – 797112: NaGaLaND Theme : For The Nation

FELICITaTION

We, the aO STUDENTS’ UNION DIMaPUR would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Longtsukumba Ao, Longsa village, Silver medallist 65.8 kg elite MMA category. Arsenba Ozüküm, Mongsenyimti village, bronze medallist 56.8 kg striking MMA category. Limasunep Imchen, Mangmetong fought in 70 kg elite MMA category who represented India at the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) World Championship at the Sporthallen Zuid, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Union further wish them best in all their future endeavours.

Sd/Temsukaba Aier President Date : 31/03/2022

We, Smt. L. Narola, Shri. Imlinungsang, Smt. Temsumenla and Shri. Bendangtoshi, all children of Late Lanumetong Imchen of Mangmetong Village, resident of Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that we are the siblings of Shri. Yaryongdang Imchen and we make this declaration on behalf of all the family members. That we are duly authorized by our family members and are competent to make this declaration.

That it has been brought to our knowledge that Shri. Yaryongdang Imchen has been indulging in monetary transactions in the nature of taking loans from several individuals, societies, etc. without the knowledge of any of the family members.

That we execute this affidavit to jointly and severally declare that we are not responsible nor liable to any individual/s or society/s or group/s who has given him loan prior to this declaration or after this declaration. That whosoever engages in monetary transactions with him will be doing so at their own risk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we execute this declaration on this the 31st day of March, 2022 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Konyak nyupuh Sheko Khong Kohima Unit

Felicitation

With immense joy and pride, the Konyak nyupuh Khong, Kohima extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti S. Phangnon Konyak on being elected unopposed as the first woman MP Rajya Sabha of Nagaland state.

The KNSK wishes her good health and successful tenure.

Kemya Yanlem Yongmei Konyak President, General Secretary, KNSK, Kohima KNSK, Kohima

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Office Of the KeZOMA ViLLAGe cOUNciL

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DIMAPUR DISTRICT

This information is served to the general public that the Kezoma Village Council (KVC) during its Annual General Meeting held on 26th February, 2022 has resolved to ban selling and buying of land within Kezoma Village Jurisdiction with effect from 1st April, 2022 without the knowledge and consent of the Kezoma Village Council. Anyone failing to comply with the Village Council resolution shall do it at his/her own risk.

The village council also resolved to issue Land Patta to those outsiders who have already purchased land within the Kezoma Village Jurisdiction in order to avoid complication in future. In this regard, the purchasers/buyers are informed to obtain land patta from the Office of the Kezoma Village Council on or before 31st December, 2022, failing which, the purchased land/plot shall be treated as null and void and would be taken over by the village council after 31st December, 2022.

Application of Land Patta form will be issued by the Village Council, Kezoma.

Contact: 9865789545 / 7005547207 Secretary K-666/22 kezoma Village Council (kVC)

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Dt. Dimapur the 14/03/2022

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti/Dr. Asheto Achumi -VrsNonyale Apon, a resident of Padumpukhuri Colony/Village in the District of Dimapur Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for mutation of land described in the schedule below : The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Asheto Achumi, Village Block No : Padumpukhuri, Patta No : 1772, Dag No : 2098/2277, Area : 00-01-08 North : Colony Road, South : Dr. Anjo Keikung East : K. Sepichum, West : K. Monthung RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-1472/22

takes personal interest in the development of northeastern region. “There is a special interest and concern for the people of northeast and the entire region,” Sangma said. He said both the prime minister and the home minister want that all border disagreements, especially between northeastern states, must be resolved immediately. “There is a very clear vision from PM sir. He has said since the beginning that if the nation wants to grow then northeast must also grow. Northeast is like part of a body. If that body part is not healthy then the whole body cannot be healthy. So PM sir has focused a lot in the northeast,” Sangma said.

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party Chief Whip Wazed Ali Choudhury”. The party said that Ahmed intentionally wrote one in word instead of numeral while casting his vote, leading to his vote being declared invalid.

The elections were held on Thursday and the counting of votes, scheduled to begin at 5 PM, was delayed following complaints by opposition Congress to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) against five MLAs, including three from the BJP and one each from the Congress and the BPF.

other states may also come out with resolutions,” the National People’s Party (NPP) leader said. Sangma said finding the solution was not an easy decision, but for the political will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

He said there is a feeling inside everyone’s heart as to why it took so many years for this dispute to end?

“I only wish to say that political will was needed.

I think the leadership we have in Centre, Assam and Meghalaya, the communication and overall understanding, this was advantageous for us,” Sangma said. He said Prime Minister Modi

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NOTICE INVITING CLaIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLaIMaNT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICaTE UNDER PaRT-I OF INDIaN SUCCESSION aCT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Lanumongba Ao has been applied by Smti. Talirenla, W/o. Lt. Lanumongba Ao R/o H.No. 268 Khensa Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. GPF 2. GIS 3. Gratuity 4. Leave encashment 5. Pension etc. 6. Closing of A/c 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 to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 01.05.2022 Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day, the 31.03.2022 Principal District & Sessions Judge MKC-100/22 Mokokchung : Nagaland

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ation that Rongali or Bohag Bihu is the main festival of Assam and the election date falls within the seven-day period of festivities, the Commission decided to revise the polling date to April 21 and the counting dates to April 24 from the earlier April 22,” a release said.

The holding of GMC polls during Bihu festivities had ruffled the feathers of the political parties, with both the ruling BJP and opposition demanding the postponement of the election as “Bihu festivities will be held in most parts of the city and it will be difficult to

interview here. Assam and Meghalaya had on March 29 decided to end their border dispute in six of the 12 contested locations along the 884.9-km border between the two states. There are 36 villages in the six places, covering an area of 36.79 sq km, with regard to which the agreement has been reached.

According to the joint final set of recommendations made by three committees formed by these two states, out of 36.79 sq km disputed area taken up for settlement in the first phase, Assam will get full control of 18.51 sq km and Meghalaya 18.28 sq km. Out of the 12 points of dispute between Assam and Meghalaya, the

aFFIDaVIT

Regd. No. 109/2022; I, Mr. Ganga Ram Giri, aged about 34 years, son of Late Chabilal Giri, residing at Old Minister's Hill Colony, District: Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under; 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above referred address.

2. That my real and official name is Ganga Ram Giri. my Service Sheet my name has been entered and recorded as 3. That however, in Ganga Ram Sharma instead of Ganga Ram Giri and my Late father's name has been entered and recorded as Chabilal Sharma instead of Chabilal Giri.

4. That the name Ganga Ram Sharma and Ganga Ram Giri refers to one and the same person.

5. That henceforth, I shall be known by the name Ganga Ram Giri for all official records and correspondence.

6. That the statements in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing material is concealed therein.

I signed this Affidavit on this the 28th day of March, 2022 at Kohima, Nagaland.

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G U WA H AT I , A P R 1 (PTI): The Assam State Election Commission has postponed the Guwahati Municipal Cor poration (GMC) polls to April 21 as the previous date of April 19 fell within the week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations.

The change was made after several political parties and social organisations submitted representations and memoranda seeking postponement.

The Commission held a meeting on Thursday to deliberate on the demand and decided to defer it.

“Taking into consider-

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma described as the “best solution” his state’s agreement with Assam to end their fivedecade-old border dispute in six contested locations and said a resolution will be achieved for the remaining six areas in a limited time.

He credited political will of the central government and the state governments concerned for finding a solution to this vexed issue.

“No solution is perfect.

But this is the best solution that we have come up with.

We will come out with solution for the remaining six areas in limited time as well,” Sangma told PTI in an

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

(Order V Rule - 1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SHRI. NOkSHEI kaNO. aDDITIONaL DIST & SESSIONS JUDGE/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) SUIT NO. Civil Suit No. 02/2020 PLAINTIFF Shri Vinyüzo Rülho DEFEN DANTS Shri Kereikuolie Rülho S/o Late Sielhou Rülho & another., To, Shri Kereikuolie Rülho, S/o Late Sielhou Rülho & Shri Neiphi-o Rülho, s/o Late Selhou Rülho, Church Colony, Chiephobozou, Kohima, Nagaland.

Whereas .... Shri Vinyüzo Rülho, has instituted suit against you for Land Dispute.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all materials question relating to the suit on 5th May 2022, at 11.00 AM without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned, the suit will be heard Ex-parte.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court this the 28th day of March 2022.

Dist & Sessions Judge/Civil Judge (Sr) CJ.M./CIVIL JUDGE (JR) JMFC KOHIMA: NAGALAND. K-657/22

Ukraine crisis: Modi conveys to Lavrov India’s readiness to contribute to peace

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that India stands ready to contribute in any way to the peace efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and called for early cessation of violence in that country.

The prime minister communicated this when Lavrov called on him after holding wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a day after arriving in India on a two-day visit. Ahead of his meeting with Modi, Lavrov said at a media briefing that India, with its “just and rational” approach towards international problems, can support the peace efforts if it chooses to play such a role.

He also said that no pressure can affect Russia’s partnership with India and that his talks with Jaishankar reflected the depth of the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two sides. “Foreign Minister Lavrov briefed the prime minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.

“The prime minister

PM Modi with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during their meeting. (PTI)

reiterated his call for an early cessation of violence, and conveyed India’s readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts,” it said.

On Wednesday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told NDTV that India can use its influence with Russia to convince it to stop the war in Ukraine.

Asked if he sees Prime Minister Modi being a possible mediator between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kuleba said “if Prime Minister Modi is willing to play that role, we would welcome his efforts”.

At the media briefing, Lavrov said India can contribute to the peace efforts

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if it “with its position of just and rational approach towards international problems, (thinks) it can support such a process and no one would be against it.”

He was responding to a question on whether India can play the role of a mediator in defusing the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian foreign minister reiterated that it was for New Delhi to decide if it sees a “role which provides resolution of the problem in this present condition, and to provide equality and security.”

Lavrov also complimented India’s “independent” position on the conflict while describing it as an “important and serious”

country that does not come under any influence of the US. “I believe that India’s foreign policy is characterised by independence and the concentration on the real national legitimate interests,” he said.

Lavrov said Russia also follows the same approach and policy, and it has made both the “big” countries good friends and an important part of each other’s international relations.

“I have no doubt that any pressure will affect our partnership, but you know that others have been trying to suppress the relationship between India, Russia and China...They (West) are forcing others to follow their politics,” he said.

FM, Jaishankar defend India buying Russian oil

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Modi advises students to celebrate exams as fests

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday defended the purchase of cheap Russian oil even as sanctions have been imposed on Moscow following its military attack on Ukraine.

At an event in Mumbai, Sitharaman said, “We have started buying Russian oil and have bought at least 3 to 4 days of supply. I will put my energy security and my country’s interest first.

If supply is available at a discount, why shouldn’t I buy it?”

In the meantime, Jaishankar said said that Europe has bought 15 per cent more oil and gas from Russia than it did the month before.

The minsiter made this statement in the presence of British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss.

“I think it’s natural for countries to go out into the market and look for what are the good deals for their people,” Jaishankar said.

“If we wait for two or three months and actually look at who are the big buyers of Russian gas and oil, I suspect the list won’t be very different from what it used to be,” he added.

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked students not to get stressed as they have successfully overcome exams earlier as well and urged parents and teachers not to impose their unfulfilled dreams and aspirations on children.

Interacting with students in the fifth edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, Modi said technology is not a bane and should be used effectively as he took questions from them as well as teachers on several issues.

Students sought from him tips to overcome distractions in the form of WhatsApp and YouTube.

“It is not the medium but the mind that is the problem,” he said, adding that whether it is online or offline when the mind is involved in studies distractions won’t bother students.

“New modes of learning should be taken as an opportunity, not as a challenge. Online can augment your offline learning,” the prime minister said.

Students can use the ‘online’ medium to gain knowledge and execute it offline, he added.

Modi also stressed going “inline”(staying with one’s own self) and staying away

Narendra Modi from being ‘online’ or ‘offline’. He advised students to celebrate exams as festivals and without any stress.

“You are not giving exams for the first time. In a way, you are exam-proof.

Thus, do not be stressed.

Remember that you have successfully overcome exams before.”

He suggested students stay relaxed and natural in their daily routine. “There is no point in trying to copy others.” The prime minister also shared that he feels “50 years younger when he is interacting with young students”. “I try to learn from you by associating with your generation.

As I connect with you I get a glimpse of your aspirations and dreams and try to mould my life accordingly.

This programme is helping me grow. I thank you all for giving me time to help myself and grow,” Modi said.

“This is my favourite programme but due to Covid, I couldn’t meet you.

This gives me special happiness as I am meeting you after a long time,” Modi told the audience at the Talkatora Stadium here drawing a round of applause.

To a question, he noted that the National Education Policy (NEP) announced by his government has been wholeheartedly welcomed by every section of the country and stressed that the consultative process for it was exhaustive.

Outdated ideas and policies from the 20th century can’t guide India’s development trajectory in the 21st century, he said, adding change has to come with times.

“Consultation for National Education Policy has been exhaustive. People across India were consulted on this,” he said. Modi noted that the policy was not made by the government but by the citizens, the students, and teachers for the development of the country. Earlier, physical education and training were extracurricular activities. “But now these have been made a part of education and are gaining new prestige”, the prime minister said.

BJP first party since 1990 to touch 100- Rajya Sabha members demand rollback of hike in medicine prices seat mark in RS, tally may drop again NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): For the first time in its history, the BJP has achieved the feat of having 100 members in Rajya Sabha after the party won one seat each in Assam, Tripura and Nagaland in the elections held on Thursday.

Once the results are notified, the BJP’s tally will officially reach the landmark but its hold on the triple figure may be tenuous as polls to around 52 more seats will be held soon and it is expected to suffer a drop in its numbers from states like Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra,

Rajasthan and Jharkhand.

Whether the BJP’s expected gains from UP, where it may win at least eight of the 11 potential vacancies, will make up for the loss remains to be seen. Out of the 11 retiring Rajya Sabha members from UP, five are from the BJP. In the recently held biennial polls for 13 RS seats across six states, the BJP lost its solitary seat from Punjab but gained one each from the three northeastern states and Himachal Pradesh where all five outgoing members were from opposition parties. In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party

won all five seats. While the Rajya Sabha website is yet to notify the new tally, the BJP’s numbers will reach 100 if the three seats it has gained in the latest round of elections are added to the existing 97. BJP’s IT department in-charge Amit Malviya tweeted, “BJP and its allies win both the RS seats from Assam. The other two seats from North East, namely Tripura and Nagaland also won by the BJP. This makes it 4/4. Congress draws a neat blank. The BJP now has 100 members in the Rajya Sabha. No party has been there after 1988.”

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Accusing the Centre of being insensitive towards the common people, two Rajya Sabha members on Friday expressed concern over the “unprecedented” increase in the prices of essential drugs and demanded immediate relief.

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the House, John Brittas of CPI(M) said prices of more than 800 medicines are being increased by 11 per cent effective April 1 which will adversely impact the common man, and urged the government to withdraw the hike. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi too joined the issue and urged

John Brittas

Priyanka Chaturvedi

the Union government to provide relief on the front.

“I’m sad because the life of the common man is becoming tough and much more difficult. Today’s April 1 and already the people are reeling under the price rise and every day petroleum price is going up.

“But today...another

unfortunate thing is going to happen. The wholesale price of drugs of more than 800 items, which are essential for our survival, is being increased by 11 per cent,” Brittas said. Terming the

BJP govt should hold ‘charcha’ on paper leak in UP: Priyanka

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Taking a swipe at the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday asked it to hold a “charcha (discussion)” on the paper leak and said “no bulldozer is targeting” the system involved in such acts.

Her attack came after the Uttar Pradesh secondary school board’s Class 12 English exam was cancelled in 24 districts on Wednesday following a question paper leak.

“The BJP government should have a ‘charcha on paper leak’ in Uttar Pradesh.

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and anaemia, would further impact them.

The member told the House that he too was ill and availed medical care because of the CGHS facility.

“But think about the vast chunk of the population who doesn’t have any social security or health insurance.

What is their plight?” he wondered and urged the government to roll back the steep hike. Joining the issue, Chaturvedi pointed out that while petrol, diesel, cooking fuel and even food are already costly, medicines too have become dearer.

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“Last year, on November 28, lakhs of youth suffered a blow due to the UPTET examination paper leak. In the name of action, nothing happened except pretentious steps,” Priyanka Gandhi said.

Till today, the youth of Uttar Pradesh do not know which corrupt system of the Uttar Pradesh government had carried out the paper leak, the Congress general secretary claimed, adding the result of it was another paper leak.

This time also the government is not doing anything except taking pretentious steps, she said. “The journalist who reported the news of paper leak is being sent to jail.”

“But, the paper leak system has a strong foothold in the government. No bulldozer targets it, no change comes,” Priyanka Gandhi said, taking a swipe at the Yogi Adityanath government.

hike as unprecedented, the CPI(M) member pointed out that there has never been such a steep increase in the prices of drugs in the past.

“When the whole country is passing through a health emergency this should have been avoided by any sensitive government.

But there is a gross insensitivity that is shown to the people,” he said.

Emphasising that people’s health budget has already gone up, Brittas said an increase in prices of common illnesses, like fever, infections, heart disease,

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Online applications for admission to the six (6) resultant vacant seats due to nonreporting of the previously selected candidates of the following course in the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal for the Academic Session 2021-22 are hereby invited from intending candidates who belong to the NE states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

Course: B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) - 6 seats (UR-3, ST-3 ) The last date of submission of online application at RIMS website (www.rims.edu.in) is April 12, 2022 upto 4:00 PM and the counselling will be held at RIMS, Imphal on April 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

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or Nagas in Nagaland, the Armed Forces(Special) Powers Act 1958 embodied everything that is wrong with Indian laws as the Act provided legality to the armed forces to commit heinous crimes against the people in the name of maintenance of internal security. The Act has been around 64 years after it was first imposed in the erstwhile Naga Hills Tuensang Area on September 11,1958. The cries for repeal of the Act in Nagaland and also Manipur, came from the most unexpected quarter when the Modi government had to change track after the Oting massacre on December 4 and 5. On two days, the elite Special Forces of the 21 Paras shocked the world when the unit gunned down 14 innocent coal miners without rhyme or reason but on mere suspicions that the ill fated open pick up truck was carrying “dangerous militants. It was enough ground for the Modi government to take a serious look at the seemingly innocuous “botched up operations” that had the fingerprint of repressions which made the otherwise highly trained special unit of the 21 Paras to do what they did as in the line of duty. The total lifting of the Act from three districts- Tuensang, Shamator and Tseminyu)and partially from Kohima, Wokha, Longleng and Mokokchung is not enough but still it came with a price that the victims of Oting massacre paid. Under the cover of the Act, countless atrocities were committed on the helpless civilians by the various police forces of various states and armed forces. India did not know nor was there any attempt even by the national media, to know about the plight of the people in the erstwhile NHTA under Assam. The Act had been imposed so easily and without sufficient grounds even when the situation was more peaceful than Naxalite infested states across the nation. There had been numerous petitions filed by human rights activists in the apex court to address the issue of gross abuse of human rights by armed forces in Nagaland. Sometime in the late eighties and subsequently, the nineties, the abuses were getting some attention in the media through the efforts of human rights activists. Mizoram was placed under AFSPA in 1967 and after the signing of the Mizo Accord , AFSPA was lifted from the state in 1986 and though not implemented it was “sleeping.” After the series of inhuman atrocities across the north east which were ‘facilitated’ by the AFSPA and its draconian clauses including shielding of those offenders from civil courts unless the centre gave assent; the debates across media then led to a chorus of demands for either its repeal or review. It was in 2004 that the then UPA government constituted the Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission to recommended repealing AFSPA as “the Act is a symbol of hate, oppression, and instrument of high-handedness”. The Commission had submitted its report on June 6, 2005 but neither the UPA-I and later UPA-II did anything .

It was only after 10 years, that the next NDA government under prime minister Narendra Modi rejected the recommendation made by Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission to repeal the AFSPA. Today, the same government has done something long over due for justice. Hopefully, solution will cause the Act to be totally lifted and Nagas can at last feel it is the end of the bitter past and beginning of a better future.

DailyDevotion Helpful or Heartless Toward Others?

It is Christ…who also makes intercession for us….the Spirit…makes intercession for the saints… —Romans 8:34, 27

Do we need any more arguments than these to become intercessors– that Christ “always lives to make intercession” (Hebrews 7:25), and that the Holy Spirit “makes intercession for the saints”? Are we living in such a relationship with others that we do the work of intercession as a result of being the children of God who are taught by His Spirit? We should take a look at our current circumstances. Do crises which affect us or others in our home, business, country, or elsewhere, seem to be crushing in on us?

Are we being pushed out of the presence of God and left with no time for worship? If so, we must put a stop to such distractions and get into such a living relationship with God that our relationship with others is maintained through the work of intercession, where God works His miracles.

Beware of getting ahead of God by your very desire to do His will. We run ahead of Him in a thousand and one activities, becoming so burdened with people and problems that we don’t worship God, and we fail to intercede. If a burden and its resulting pressure come upon us while we are not in an attitude of worship, it will only produce a hardness toward God and despair in our own souls. God continually introduces us to people in whom we have no interest, and unless we are worshiping God the natural tendency is to be heartless toward them. We give them a quick verse of Scripture, like jabbing them with a spear, or leave them with a hurried, uncaring word of counsel before we go. A heartless Christian must be a terrible grief to our Lord.

Are our lives in the proper place so that we may participate in the intercession of our Lord and the Holy Spirit?

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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. ~ Unknown

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Post-mortem

Let us ensure inclusive AFSPA repeal in Nagaland: Good or Bad F quality education for all W e have heard the term autism and it is a challenge for many who have autism or autism spectrum disorder which constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. It is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status.

The term Autism Spectrum refers to a range of characteristics.

We should know that globally about one in 100 children has autism. Though it is a challenge, evidence-based psychosocial interventions can improve communication and social skills, with a positive impact on the well-being and quality of life of both autistic people and their caregivers.

There is no doubt that over the past decade, major progress has been made towards increasing access to education generally, as well as for persons with autism specifically. The recent pandemic has brought more challenges as schools were closed which impacted students all over the world. Many students with autism have been especially hard hit and studies show that they have been disproportionately affected by disruptions to routines, as well as services and supports that they rely on. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by world leaders

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hocolate ingestion is very common in dogs. Pets may be exposed to a wide variety of chocolate and cocoa based products including candies, cakes, cookies, brownies, chocolate chips etc. It may be compelling to know that ‘man’s best friend’ may be at risk from one of our favourite treats- chocolates.

You may be unaware that chocolate is potentially toxic to dogs. The same is true for cats too! Although most cats will not eat it on their own as they are attached to their unique dietary habits, they can be coaxed to consume it by their owners. In contrast, dogs are indiscriminate in their eating habits particularly due to their curious nature and will readily ingest any potential harmful foodstuff.

Thus dogs are far more commonly affected than cats. It is very likely that the high fat or high milk content of some chocolates makes it irresistible to pets. Not surprisingly, reports from around the globe suggests that most accidental chocolate exposure in pets peaks around the festive seasons when chocolate becomes more accessible within the home. Chocolates and chocolate based products also contain artificial sweeteners mainly xylitol which is equally dangerous for pets.

Feeding human foodstuff to pets may prove dangerous for their health mainly because of the differences in the metabolism of animal species. Chocolate is derived from the roasted seeds of the plant Theobroma

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at the United Nations in 2015 provide a blueprint for addressing the major challenges facing the world, including inequality. The specific targets for SDG 4 refer to the need to ensure “equal access to all levels of education and vocational training” for persons with disabilities and building and upgrading education facilities that are disability sensitive and that provide “inclusive and effective learning environments for all.”

Throughout its history, the United Nations family has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, including learning differences and developmental disabilities. In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.

This year‘s observance will address inclusive education in the context of SDG 4 - the promise and reality - through a virtual event that will include a moderated panel discussion, along with brief presentations by self-

advocates, educators and other experts. António Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations in his messages said that “the solution lies in more community-based support systems for persons with autism. We must also establish inclusive education systems and training programmes that enable students with autism to access the educational path of their choice. And we must make technology solutions available for persons with autism to live independently in their communities. Active consultation with persons with disabilities and their representative organizations should be at the centre of these efforts.” “On this World Autism Awareness Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive, equitable and sustainable world for persons with autism,” , he further said . Early intervention and constant care would help children with autism. All of us must take action to ensure that no one is left behind when it comes to education and more importantly quality education for the person having challenges due to autism. Let us make an inclusive society where everyone gets their human rights.

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ollowing the Oting massacre of Dec. 4, 2021, all the 60 members of the 13th legislative assembly comprising of NDPP, BJP, NPF and independents, at a one-day special session, had unanimously resolved to urge upon the Centre to repeal AFSPA in Nagaland.

Such a unanimous resolution is not something that can be or should be ignored. The elected legislatures represent the entire state of Nagaland and the constitution gives them the power to adopt resolution that is in line with their constitutional duties.

AFSPA has been criticised and condemned by one and all as a draconian law which must be repealed by all the Nagas. The human rights watchdog of the nation, the NHRC, however, has a different view of AFSPA. The Commission had said that it was not competent to term the controversial AFSPA as unlawful since an Act can be challenged before the court of law only if it violates the basic structure of the constitution, and if the legislature was not competent to frame a law. And since AFSPA does not fall under these two criteria, it is therefore upto the Central Government to impose or remove AFSPA as it deems fit according to the law and order situation of a particular state or area within the country.

Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, had clearly spelt out that AFSPA could be removed but the state should own responsibility for the consequences after the removal of the Act. He had said that if the Act was withdrawn, Nagaland Police should operate in place of central armed forces. The union home minister made it clear when he said that in the event of continued existence of

insurgency and recruitment of cadres, AFSPA will be reimposed. The question now is whether repeal of AFSPA will immediately or hasten or likely bring solution to the Naga political issue or will it be counterproductive to an early settlement of Naga political issue? It can well become a case of putting the cart before the horse because AFSPA, in all probability, will automatically be nullified and infructuous if the political solution is resolved.

Now, with the repeal of AFSPA, the onus for maintaining law and order to ensure that AFSPA does not make a comeback will rest solely on the state government. This can only be by tightening the law and order machinery in the state, and which means stopping some extra-constitutional entities in the guise of exposing Naga national cause from queering the pitch for the people yearning for solution. Instead of solution, AFSPA can make a return if the current trend of imposing multiple taxation by so many groups and syndication of market continues. The growing practice of rampant multiple unabated and illegal taxation which all constitute as extortion has multiplied the miseries of the people and has practically put the brakes on economic development.

The state government knows about what is going on for all these decades The repeal of AFSPA is a doubleedged sword which instead of doing good for the people in the collective yearning for solution could very well relegate solution to the backburner with the effort to prevent AFSPA from making a comeback taking the centre stage.

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cacao. This plant contains phytochemical alkaloids namely- theobromine and caffeine which are grouped under the Methylxanthines.

In most chocolate compounds, theobromine is the predominant toxic component and caffeine is present in much lower concentration.

All types of chocolate are considered to be toxic to pets, however severity of signs will depend on methylxanthine content of each product. Theobromine is present in all kinds of chocolate, even white chocolate.

In par ticular, dark chocolate is the most toxic, milk chocolate is less toxic whereas white chocolate must be consumed in extremely large quantities to cause serious problems.

Unsweetened baking chocolate and cocoa powder usually contains more than 14 mg theobromine per gram.

Semi sweet dark chocolate and milk chocolate often contains around 5 mg and 2 mg of theobromine per gram of chocolate, respectively.

In terms of chocolate toxicity, it is a matter of size of the dog not the breed since no specific breed of dog is more at risk than others. All dogs are susceptible to accidental poisoning by chocolate but the smaller the size of the dog, the more susceptible to toxicity although the toxic dose may also vary depending on the factors such as the amount and the type of chocolate ingested, stomach content and general health condition of the animal. It will not take much chocolate to

make small dog breeds like Chihuahuas, Maltese and Yorkshire severely sick.

Both theobromine and caffeine are readily absorbed from the gastro intestinal tract and are widely distributed throughout the body.

They are metabolised in the liver and undergo enterohepatic recycling and then excreted in the urine. Humans can easily metabolise and excrete methylxanthines from the body however, in dogs the absorption and metabolism is slow. In dogs, caffeine is absorbed rapidly after ingestion while theobromine is absorbed 10 times slower.

The half life of theobromine in human is 2-3 hrs while that in dogs is about 18 hrs.

Although the concentration of theobromine in chocolate is 3-10 times that of caffeine, both constituents contribute to the clinical syndrome seen in toxicosis.

Methylxanthines can cross the placenta and can also pass into milk so unborn or nursing infants can be adversely affected by chocolate toxicosis of the mother. Theobromine primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS), cardiovascular system, respiratory system as well as has diuretic effects. Methylxanthines blocks the adenosine receptors which is involved in slowing down of neural activity and inducing sleep.

This blockade of cellular adenosine receptors is attributed to cause most signs seen in animals with toxicosis such as CNS stimulation, dieresis (increase urine production) and tachy-

cardia (rapid heartbeat).

Methylxanthines also inhibit cellular calcium reuptake increasing the free calcium concentration thus enhancing cardiac and skeletal muscle contractility.

Their effects are also exerted by inhibition of the phosphodiesterase enzyme and competing for benzodiazepine receptors within the CNS. Initial clinical signs usually appear within 2-4 hrs of ingestion but since theobromine is metabolised slowly in dog, it can sometimes take as long as 24 hrs to appear.

Signs include-restlessness, polydipsia (excessive thirst), bloating, urinary incontinence, vomiting which may be mixed with blood and perhaps diarrhoea.

Dogs can be in an excited state with excessive panting and show marked increase in body temperature and heart rate.

As intoxication progresses cardiac arrythmias (irregular heartbeat), ataxia (loss of control of body movements), muscle twitching, seizure, hypertension and coma may be observed.

Death generally occurs from cardiac arrythmia or respiratory failure. Most cases reported due to accidental exposure commonly showed signs of vomiting, increased heart rate with neurological signs like anxiety and restlessness in dogs.

According to data reports, mild clinical signs appear in dogs after ingesting 20 mg/kg of methylxanthines, while severe clinical signs are observed at 40-50 mg/kg and seizures occur

at 60 mg/kg. Since many chocolate products have high fat content, pancreatitis may also be a potential consequence 24-72 hrs after ingestion. There is no specific antidote to this toxicity.

Supportive treatment with prompt and appropriate emesis or gastric decontamination, rehydration and control of CNS stimulation and cardiac arrythmias remains the mainstay.

Hyperthermia due to excessive muscle activity generally resolves once the CNS signs are controlled, although additional cooling may be required. In case the pet ingests wrapped candy, the effects of methylxanthines may be delayed by several hours or days.

In severe cases, clinical signs may persist for upto 72 hrs because of the long half life of theobromine in dogs.

Recovery can occur within 24 hours but may also take longer upto 3 days. Most dogs fully recover but the prognosis is more guarded for those animals admitted with severe neurological signs.

Pets with previous history of seizures or arrhythmias are more at risk of sudden death after accidental exposure. Chocolate intoxication is often reported to be acute in nature in dogs.

The factors contributing to such accidental poisoning may largely be due to their indiscriminate eating habits, readily available source of chocolates in the household and lack of awareness among the owners of the serious threat to pets that can be posed by

these products. Children may often sneak chocolate or cocoa based products to pets which could also aggravate chances of accidental exposure. Domestic animals such as pigs, horses and chicken are also sensitive to theobromine. Deaths have been reported in livestock fed with cocoa by products and cocoa bean hulls.

While often chocolate fed to or ingested by pets may not seem to be at toxic levels but it is always better to consult a veterinarian quickly. After ingestion of a potentially toxic food, it is necessary to admit the animal to a veterinary clinic/ hospital as early as possible since such cases often require immediate general decontamination measures as well as specific treatment.

The owner should be prepared to quantify the amount ingested, the type of chocolate ingested and preferably give the information on the chocolate packaging.

Most of the food associated toxicosis occurs because the owners are unaware of their toxicity potential therefore appropriate awareness of companion animal owners is critical and can largely contribute to prevention of accidental poisoning in pets.

Dr. Soya Rungsung, PhD & Dr. Wangkheirakpam Ramdas Singh, PhD Assistant Professors Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, CAU, Jalukie.

Why such a shortage of skilled hands in IT?

he last two years were difficult for employment as well as for corporate companies. Companies’ offices were either closed or partially opened during the lockdown period, while most employees worked from their homes.

Now that everything is in place, the work environment has also started to change.

While qualified employees are changing jobs in search of better pay and working conditions, there is a shortage of skilled workers. According to a recent survey, 88 percent of IT firms are facing a shortage of qualified employees and a lot of difficulty in retaining them.

A survey by a startup called Scalar revealed that 56 percent

of IT companies feel that their industry is short of skilled and experienced hands. In the last few months, the annual rate of quitting from the IT sector has increased to 30 percent.

Due to the increasing use of digital technology, the demand for IT professionals is increasing in the Indian markets. Employment opportunities are being created in technology, healthcare, e-commerce and manufacturing sectors. The job opportunities in the field of IT are much more than one can imagine.

The way experienced and qualified professionals are in demand in the IT sector, qualified candidates are not much in supply.

To prevent employees from

leaving their jobs, many companies have made up their mind to increase the salary and allowances of their qualified workers by up to 30 percent.

According to a survey, 60 percent of the companies in the country are working on the plan to recruit new employees between the first quarter of the new financial year i.e. between April and June.

A similar proportion is for companies that intend to increase their salaries to retain their qualified employees.

The percentage of such companies is also around 60.

One may ask, what happened that there was a sudden shortage of skilled workers in the IT sector? Actually, this is hap-

pening due to the rapid pace of progress in this industry. Startups are growing fast in the country, because the government is promoting startups and the number of unicorns has also increased.

Due to these reasons there is a shortage of skilled workers.

Preparations are underway to make India the world’s largest startup hub. At present, India is the third largest country in the world in this regard. Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in Abu Dhabi that India aims to develop the world’s first largest startup ecosystem.

For this, emphasis is being laid on synergy of investors and budding entrepreneurs. India is a country of 440 million youth.

Such a huge young population

does not exist in any other country. These include those who are born between 1981 and 1996. In US lingo, they are called Millennials. There is a need to make technical education accessible for them. Meanwhile, the process of issuing advertisements for recruitment to 20,000 government posts in Punjab is in the final stages. The Aam Aadmi Party government took this big decision as soon as it came to power, which is being praised.

The number of unemployed in the state increases by more than one lakh every year. In such a situation the decision of recruitment is going to give relief.

Narvijay Yadav is a senior journalist & columnist. He tweets @NarvijayYadav.

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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the election to make it a decisive victory for the Congress party, minimum of 150 seats, not one less than that,” he said, adding that there is not much time for elections and that he would travel in the state in the days to come.

Noting that unemployment, economic collapse, inflation were the biggest issues before the country, the Congress leader said, note ban, wrong GST and farm laws have caused damage to the country and the situation today is such that even if BJP government wants, they can’t provide jobs as they have destroyed small and medium businesses.

“India today is not in a position to provide jobs for its youth, this has caused the biggest damage for the country and will cause much bigger damage in the days to come,” he said. Hitting out at the BJP government in the state, Gandhi said, it is not a legitimately elected government, as it was formed using financial resources and subterfuge.

CHANDIGARH, APR 1 (PTI): The Punjab Assembly on Friday passed a resolution seeking immediate transfer of Chandigarh to the state, with CM Bhagwant Mann accusing the Centre of trying to upset the balance in the administration of the Union Territory and other common assets.

The resolution was moved by Mann, whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) recently stormed to power in the state. It was passed by the House in the absence of the two BJP MLAs, who had staged a walkout.

Except the BJP, whose state unit chief Ashwani Sharma said he doubts the intent behind the resolution, members of all political parties supported the move.

The one-day special session was called days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement that central service rules will apply to employees of Chandigarh. The Centre has notified the rules, under

Delhi HC seeks report from police Nitish not going anywhere, will on vandalism outside CM residence remain the CM, asserts JD(U)

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NEW DELHI, APR 1 (IANS): Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday evening visited the BJP headquarters and met party chief J.P. Nadda.

Deuba, his wife and four cabinet ministers of Nepal were part of the delegation which met Nadda.

The meeting lasted around half an hour.

Nadda received Nepal Prime Minister Deuba at the BJP office.

After the meeting, head of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) overseas affairs cell Vijay Chauthaiwale said that on Nadda’s invitation, Nepal Prime Minister Deuba, his wife and four cabinet ministers visited BJP headquarters.

“Discussion was held in a very cordial environment and the BJP chief briefed Nepal Prime Minister about the social works done by party workers during Covid period,” Chauthaiwale said.

Chauthaiwale further said that Nepal Prime Minister and Nadda exchanged “political experience”.

“Both the leaders talked about cultural and traditional relations between India and Nepal. Both the leaders discussed exchange of youth and women delegation at party level. Both the leaders also discussed taking forward party to party level dialogue,” Chauthaiwale said.

Before the meeting, BJP sources said that there is no specific agenda for discussion but it will be around strengthening party-to-party relations.

adequate...they did try to stop them but they were outnumbered,” the court observed.

Delhi Police, re presented by Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, told the court that the police has registered an FIR on its own in relation of the alleged attack and taking all steps to address the safety concerns.

He added that all the evidence, including the CCTV footage from cameras around the CM residence as well as the arterial roads towards it, would be preserved.

“Delhi Police will set up a meeting with the CM secretariat. We don’t know if they are feeling any apprehension,” said Jain who claimed that instant petition was “misconceived”.

He added that that eight people have already been arrested in relation to

He said it is very important to promote people based on the service they have done for the party, instead of promoting those based on likes and dislikes. “....we should be absolutely ruthless with this idea. I don’t think we should be deciding tickets based on past history, what a person has done 20 years ago. I think we should be basing tickets on the work the person is doing for the party today,” he said, adding that loyal, good representatives of the party, must be pro-

the case and investigation is underway.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the petitioner, urged the court to issue notice on the petition and pass a direction for the preser vation of CCTV footage of the incident.

Senior advocate Rahul Mehta, also appearing for the petitioner, objected to the registration of an “unnamed” FIR when there are videos to show the presence of a Member of Parliament.

“This is too premature,” the court stated.

Bhardwaj, in his petition through advocate Bharat Gupta, has sought the constitution of an SIT to probe the alleged attack and argued that the vandalisation of the official residence of the Chief Minister appears to have been carried out with Delhi Police’s tacit complicity.

PATNA, APR 1 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is serving his fourth term in office, will complete his five-yeartenure and was “not going anywhere”, senior leaders of his party, the Janata Dal (United), asserted on Friday.

More than one top leaders of the JD(U) came out with the clarification a day after the rumour mill had a field day interpreting an off-the-cuff remark by Kumar during an informal interaction with journalists.

The speculations were triggered by Kumar’s reference to the Rajya Sabha being “the only House” he has not been a member of.

The chief minister started off as an MLA in the early 1980s, got elected to the Lok Sabha thereafter for a number of terms during which he also served as a Union minister for many years and has been an MLC since becoming the chief minister in 2005.

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This was construed as the septuagenarian’s willingness to give up his demanding job for a cushy assignment like the Vice President or the President. Elections to both top posts are due in a few months.

“Oh dear! Respectable Nitish Kumar ji has got the mandate to serve the people of Bihar for five years. This means he is not going anywhere. He is the Chief Minister and will continue in the capacity”, tweeted Upendra Kushwaha, the JD(U)’s parliamentary board chief.

Sanjay Kumar Jha, the minister for Information and Public Relations Department who is also a national general secretary of the party, saw the rumour surrounding the CM as a “propaganda” that will “yield little”.

“I’m intrigued at the rumour that Hon CM Shri @NitishKumar is contemplating going to Rajya Sabha! This is mischievous, and far from truth, Jha tweeted.

BENGALURU, APR 1 (IANS): A minor blast took place here on Friday near the Mount Carmel College following which the route of Home Minister Amit Shah, who was on his way to Bengaluru from Chikkaballapur after attending a programme, was changed, officials said.

An official said the blast took place at a drain -- ahead of the Union Minister’s arrival here, creating panic in the Vasanthnagar locality. Shah was supposed to pass through that area.

The police said the blast took place at around 4.30 p.m. following which a power chamber that was installed nearby broke into pieces Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant rushed to the spot for an inspection.

The vehicular movement was blocked until the inspection was done.

Bhagwant Mann speaks during a one-day special sitting of the first session of the state Assembly. (PTI)

which the retirement age has been increased from 58 to 60 years while child care leave has been increased from one year to two years.

Until now, Punjab service rules applied to employees of Chandigarh, which was made a UT and joint capital of Punjab and Haryana more than five decades ago.

Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966. The resolution said whenever a state has been divided in the past, the capital remains with

the parent state. “Punjab, therefore, has been laying its claim for complete transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab,” said the resolution, alluding to similar stands taken by previous state governments.

“For maintaining harmony and taking the sentiments of people into account, this House once again recommends to the state government to raise the matter with central government to immediately transfer Chandigarh to Punjab,” it said.

‘Achhe din’, Rs 15L in bank a/c all ‘April fool’ jokes: Raut MUMBAI, APR 1 (PTI): Hitting out at the Centre over the rising fuel prices and other issues, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said the promises of ‘’achhe din” (good days) and depositing Rs 15 lakh into the bank accounts of people were nothing but ‘April Fools’ Day’ jokes.

Alleging that the government has fooled the people for the last seven years, he said it should now work for their welfare as it is a “life and death” situation for the common man.

April 1 is celebrated as April Fools’ Day, wherein people play practical jokes on each other.

Talking to reporters here, Raut said, “The promises of ‘achhe din’, depositing Rs 15 lakh into the bank accounts of citizens, integrating Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) into India and providing employment are nothing but April fool jokes.” The government

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should stop lying and be committed to the welfare of people. It is a matter of life and death for the common man, he said.

Before coming to power in 2014, the BJP had promised to bring back black money and deposit Rs15 lakh into every citizen’s bank. The promise of ‘achhe din’ was a top campaign point of the saffron party at that time. “Saying that we don’t indulge in vendetta politics is also part of the April fool series, which is going on in the country for the last few years,” he said targetting the BJP.

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NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a status report from police in relation to the alleged attack outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week and said that an “element of fear” was sought to be created by the “unruly crowd” and the police force at the spot was “inadequate” and “outnumbered”.

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Navin Chawla, hearing a petition by AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj concerning the incident, granted time to Delhi Police to file its status report in connection with the ongoing investigation in sealed cover.

“Some took law into their hands. There is element of fear sought to be created. That is evident.

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BENGALURU, APR 1 (PTI): Setting the mood for Assembly elections in Karnataka due next year, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday exhorted party leaders in the State to work together, as he set an ambitious target to win a minimum of 150 seats.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to speak about corruption in his election rallies, but the country’s “most corrupt government” is in Karnataka, run by the BJP. Gandhi said the Congress will win in Karnataka with a huge majority in the 225-member assembly, and will form a government that will work for poor, weaker sections, small traders, small and medium businesses, and take the state on the “right path once again”.

“We are faced with an election in Karnataka, and Karnataka has always had the spirit of the Congress party. This is a natural Congress state,” Gandhi said.

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tected and rewarded.

This is the first visit of the top Congress leader to the State as it prepares for the assembly elections, amid speculations that early polls is also a possibility.

Congress general secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, state Congress president D K Shivakumar, Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah were among a host of senior leaders present at the event.

Gandhi in his address called on Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, Kharge and other senior leaders to fight the election unitedly.

“The most important thing is all of you must fight together, it is your biggest responsibility, you are already fulfilling it, but it has to be more intense. You should all together make Congress win 150 seats,” he told them.

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In a gazette notification dated April 1, 2022, the MHA, in supersession of its notification dated December 30, 2021 that declared the whole of the state of Nagaland as a ‘disturbed area’, has listed nine districts that will remain under the AFSPA for another six months.

Parts of other seven districts will also continue to remain under AFSPA. Nine districts include Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kip-

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DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Nagaland State Transport (NST) department has introduced a new bus service from Chessore to Dimapur via Zunheboto (alternate service) with effect from April 5, 2022. In a notification, NST general manager Er. Atovi Kiba Sema stated that the bus service covering a route length of 297km has been introduced for convenience and to facilitate the travelling public.

Informing that bus fare (super deluxe) would be charged Rs.1.74 per seat per km, the department stated that fare from ChessoreDimapur would cost Rs.520, Aghunato-Dimapur Rs.460, Zunheboto- Dimapur Rs.390.

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gold was trading lower at USD 1,931 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 24.68 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded weak with spot gold prices at COMEX trading 0.26 per cent down at USD 1,931 per ounce on Friday. Gold prices have kept range-bound trading on market uncertainty over inflation worries, China COVID worries and Russia-Ukraine talks,” said Tapan Patel, Senior Analyst (Commodities), HDFC Securities.

police station in Longleng District; and iv) Bhandari, Champang, Ralan and Sungro police stations in Wokha District, are declared as ‘disturbed area’ under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for a period of six months with effect from April 1, 2022, unless withdrawn earlier,” the notification stated.

It may be mentioned that the Disturbed Area Notification has been fully withdrawn from Tuensang, Shamator and Tseminyu districts.

ITR-3 is filed by people having income as profits from business/ profession, while ITR-5 is filed by LLPs. While the ITR-1 form has been kept broadly the same as last year, the new addition to the form was the inclusion of income from a retirement benefit account maintained in a foreign country for the calculation of net salary.

It also seeks details on whether or not the said retirement benefit account was maintained in a notified country under section 89A of the I-T Act. Taxpayers can also claim relief from taxation under section 89A on this income. This will pave the way for the government technology team to develop Excel utility well in time, helping the taxpayers for early filings, AMRG & Associates Senior Partner Rajat Mohan said.

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NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): The Income Tax department has notified forms for filing I-T returns for 2021-22 fiscal, which also seek details of income from overseas retirement benefit accounts from taxpayers.

The Income Tax returns forms 1-5 have been notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) and ITR Form 4 (Sugam) are simpler forms that cater to a large number of small and medium taxpayers.

Sahaj can be filed by an individual having income up to Rs 50 lakh and who receives income from salary, one house property and other sources (interest, etc). ITR-4 can be filed by individuals, HUFs and firms with total income up to Rs 50 lakh and having income from business and profession.

ernment schools had good enrolment as there was no other option for parents from economically-weaker sections of the society, the duo mentioned that Jalukie was the epicentre of education in the area.

They however termed the recent order of the School Education Department transferring teachers from GHSS Jalukie, GMS Old Jalukie Lower and GMS Jalukie Sector B without any reliever with same educational background as unfair and could not be substantiated.

NST introduces ChessoreDimapur bus

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NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Friday traded higher by Rs 100 to Rs 51,812 per 10 grams reflecting overnight gains in international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

On Thursday, the yellow metal settled at Rs 51,712 per 10 grams.

In contrast, silver declined by Rs 252 to Rs 67,047 per kg from Rs 67,299 per kg in the previous trade.

In the overseas market,

hire, Noklak, Phek, Peren, and Zunheboto. “ … D i m a p u r, N i uland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren, and Zunheboto districts in Nagaland and the areas in Nagaland falling within the jurisdiction of i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima Districts; ii) Mangkolemba, Mokochung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki ‘C’ police stations in Mokochung District, iii) Yanglok

to upgrade certain schools and accommodate more teachers to have a healthy teacher-student ratio.

They mentioned that a letter in this regard was under approval process after being forwarded by DPDB, Peren. However, by depriving the genuine constraints faced by various government schools in Jalukie Valley, they alleged that the department was acting just in the opposite direction, which they warned would ultimately ruin the education system.

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concerned of the affected schools to refrain from issuing release orders until an amicable solution was arrived at.

They said rationalisation of schools and teachers by the School Education Department through the March 30, 2022 notification was a hard blow to the student community in particular and the citizens of Jalukie Valley in general.

They recalled that JSU(N) as a responsible organisation for students had recently sought intervention of the department

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the probability that higherthan-expected inflation will persist has increased.

The longer we wait to address that, the faster that we may have to play catch-up with it eventually,” said Churchil Bhatt, executive vice president of debt investments at Kotak Life Insurance.

Rising asset prices could feed through to demand-side inflation, while savers are being hurt as their returns lag behind inflation, said Rupa Rege Nitsure, chief economist at L&T Financial Services.

“By keeping interest rates artificially low, the chances of more aggressive tightening at a later stage have gone up significantly,” she said.

Abhay Gupta, emerging Asia fixed income and forex strategist at BofA Securities, said the RBI must “be vigilant for broader inflationary pressures.”

“Higher uncertainty would reduce room for error and markets would have to price in higher chances of a policy mistake,” he said. Risks of eventual economic overheating suggest market interest rates must rise while the rupee should weaken, he said.

DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Jalukie Students Union Nagaland – JSU(N) – has urged the School Education Department to review the rationalisation discrepancies with all fairness to deliver equal treatment and justice by deputing teachers from downgraded schools to overcrowded schools to relieve the load of teachers.

U n i o n’s p r e s i d e n t Agumbe Nring and secretary Indeu Hiekha in a press release also cautioned all the affected teachers not to take the matter hastily, while requesting HoDs

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makes sense to remain at a status quo.” Supporting such expectations, RBI Governor Shakikanta Das recently warned against a “premature demand compression through monetary policy”.

Deputy Governor Michael Patra said India’s growth was as weak as in 2013, when a U.S. policy shift sent capital gushing out of emerging markets.

“The recent reverberations of war have in fact, tilted the balance of risks downwards” for the economy, he said.

But economists warn inflation could spin out of control, hurting investors and savers alike - and most market participants say the RBI is already behind the curve on tackling inflation.

Economists expect the RBI to raise its retail-inflation projection for the fiscal year starting on Friday by 50 to 80 basis points from the current 4.5%. Upward price pressure is expected to continue as the war and resulting economic sanctions on Moscow send prices soaring for the grain, energy and other exports that Russia and Ukraine provide.

“In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war,

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (IANS): India’s GST collection touched a record high in March 2022 at Rs 1,42,095 crore, official data showed on Friday.

The previous record high stood at Rs 1,40,986 crore collected in January 2022.

On a year-on-year basis, the GST revenue for last month was 15 per cent higher than the collections during the same month last year, and 46 per cent higher than the GST revenues in March 2020.

“The gross GST revenue collected in the month of March 2022 is Rs 1,42,095 crore of which CGST is Rs 25,830 crore, SGST is Rs 32,378 crore, IGST is Rs 74,470 crore (including Rs 39,131 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 9,417 crore (including Rs 981 crore collected on import of goods),” the Finance Ministry said.

“The government has settled Rs 29,816 crore to CGST and Rs 25,032 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement. In addition, the Centre has also settled Rs 20,000 crore of IGST on ad-hoc basis in the ratio of 50:50 between Centre and States or UTs in this month.”

JSU (N) urges School Education Dept to review rationalisation discrepancies

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NEW DELHI, APR 1 (REUTERS): Inflation is picking up in India, but the country’s central bank is likely to maintain its loose policy even as its global peers raise rates, potentially forcing it to play catch-up aggressively later, economists and analysts say.

This view represents a shift in expectations, as market participants say the Reserve Bank of India is concerned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is damaging the global economy and India’s recovery prospects, not just boosting prices.

A Reuters poll in early February found just over half of forecasters expecting the RBI to raise rates at its April meeting, but the war launched three weeks later has upended those predictions.

RBI watchers now expect the bank to stand pat on April 8, even though inflation has broken above the 6% upper end of the bank’s target band for two months.

Saugata Bhattacharya, chief economist at Axis Bank, who had earlier expected the RBI to raise its reverse-repurchase rate next week, now says global uncertainties mean that “it

GST collection at all-time high in March

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RBI likely to keep rates unchanged on April 8

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Russians leave Chernobyl; If China crosses LAC, Russia Ukraine expects more attacks won’t help: US Dy NSA to India

China rejects sanctions as Ukraine war tops agenda

Curfew lifted in Colombo following protest

Daleep Singh

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

eign policy chief Josep Borrell were seeking signs from Chinese President and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang that Beijing would help to end the war.

“China disapproves of solving problems through sanctions, and we are even more opposed to unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction that have no basis in international law,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a daily briefing as they met.

Zhao said when it came to Ukraine, Beijing would not be forced to “choose a side or adopt a simplistic friend-or-foe approach. We should, in particular, resist the Cold War thinking and bloc confrontation”.

Sole surviving Paris attacks suspect speaks in trial PARIS, APR 1 (AP): The last surviving suspect from the 2015 Paris attacks has told a court he felt “ashamed” after failing to detonate his suicide bekt on the bloody night of Nov. 13.

“I didn’t go all the way,” Salah Abdelslam told a Paris court, showing no remorse. “I gave up trying to put on the (suicide) belt, not out of cowardice or fear. I didn’t want to, that’s all.” He gave testimony this week as part of the trial into Paris’ deadliest ever peacetime attack.

With thousands of plaintiffs, this trial is the biggest in modern French history.

Lawyers and victims’ families see it as crucial for shedding light on what happened on Nov. 13, 2015.

Later Friday, the court will play audio recordings and release photos from inside the Bataclan theater that have never been made public before, to expose the horrors of what happened.

This week in court is crucial for the survivors and families of the 130 victims.

Abdelslam dropped off three attackers in a car, who then blew themselves up on the forecourt of the Stade de France moments after a France-Germany football match kick-off.

Abdelslam said he subsequently drove to the

by the attack that left two people injured, according to a post by Vyacheslav Gladkov on Telegram.

“The fire at the oil depot occurred as a result of an air strike from two helicopters of the armed forces of Ukraine, which entered the territory of Russia at a low altitude,” the governor wrote on the messaging app.

It was not immediately possible to verify the claim or images that were circulating on social media of the alleged attack.

Elsewhere, Ukrainian forces have retaken the villages of Sloboda and Lukashivka to the south of Chernihiv and located along one of the main supply routes between the city and Kyiv, according to Britain’s Defense Ministry.

Ukraine has also continued to make successful but limited counterattacks to the east and northeast of Kyiv, the ministry said.

Both Chernihiv and Kyiv have been subjected to continued air and missile strikes despite Russian claims of reducing activity in these areas.

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of attacking oil facility inside Russia LO N D O N, A P R 1 (IANS): Kremlin has threatened to walk out of peace talks after accusing Ukrainian helicopters of attacking an oil facility inside Russia, Daily Mail reported.

Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said two of Ukraine’s military helicopters flew 25 miles undetected past the Russian border at low altitude to Belgorod where they fired S-8 rockets at a Roseneft depot, causing a huge fireball to break out which firefighters are still tackling. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “Of course, this is not something that can be perceived as creating comfortable conditions for the continuation of negotiations.”

But there have been fears that Russia would stage a false flag attack on itself to justify an escalation of the war or to back out of peace talks.

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said: “I can neither confirm nor reject the claim that Ukraine was involved in

As day broke in Belgorod, the oil facility was ablaze, with the fire allegedly sparked by Ukrainian missiles.

this, simply because I do not possess all the military information.”

Gladkov, who was appointed by Vladimir Putin in 2020, said the air strike, which would be the first on Russian soil since WW-II, injured two workers and parts of the city have been evacuated, Daily Mail reported. Video shared on social media appeared to show the attack happening at 5.43 am local time, followed by helicopters flying

away from the blaze, although analysts have noted Russia uses the same type of helicopters as Ukraine.

The Ukraine government is yet to confirm the incident, but if true, it would be the second time Ukraine has ventured past the border since the invasion following the alleged long-range missile attack on Millerovo airbase last month, in the latest humiliation for Putin in his flailing campaign.

Turkey to OK Khashoggi murder 2 South Korean air force planes collide, killing 3 trial’s move to Saudi Arabia ANKARA, APR 1 (AP): Turkey’s justice minister said Friday that the government will recommend that an Istanbul court close a trial in absentia against 26 Saudi nationals charged in the slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and transfer the case to Saudi Arabia.

Bekir Bozdag spoke a day after a Turkish prosecutor requested the transfer, in line with a request from the kingdom.

The request, which came as Turkey and Saudi Arabia have been working to improve ties, raised fears of a possible coverup of the killing that triggered an international outcry and cast a cloud of suspicion over Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

A panel of judges hearing the case made no ruling on the surprise request by the prosecutor on Thursday but said it would seek the Justice Ministry’s opinion. Trial was adjourned until April 7.

“We will send our

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opinion today,” the staterun Anadolu Agency quoted Bozdag as saying. “We will provide a positive opinion concerning the transfer of this case.” Amnesty International has urged Turkey to press ahead with the trial, arguing that the case would be placed under wraps if moved to Saudi Arabia. Moving Khashoggi’s trial to Saudi Arabia would provide a diplomatic resolution to a dispute that exemplified the wider troubles between Ankara and the kingdom since the 2011 Arab Spring.

Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan supported Islamists as the uprisings took hold,

while Saudi Arabia and its ally the United Arab Emirates sought to suppress such movements for fear of facing challenges to their autocratic governments.

Meanwhile, Turkey sided with Qatar in a diplomatic dispute that saw Doha boycotted by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Khashoggi, who wrote critically of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, disappeared on Oct 2, 2018, after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, seeking documents that would allow him to marry his Turkish fiancee. He never emerged.

Turkish officials allege that the Saudi national, who was a United States resident, was killed and then dismembered with a bone saw inside the consulate by a team of Saudi agents sent to Istanbul. His body has not been found.

Turkey began prosecuting the defendants in absentia in 2020 after Saudi Arabia rejected requests for their extradition.

Debris of South Korean air force planes that collided mid-air in Sacheon, South Korea, on April 1, 2022.

SEOUL, APR 1 (AP): Two South Korean air force planes collided in mid-air during training on Friday and crashed into a mountain in the southeastern city of Sacheon, killing three people and injuring one, emergency officials said.

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity citing department rules, said they did not receive any reports of civilian casualties or damage on the ground.

Three helicopters, 20 vehicles and dozens of emergency workers were dispatched to the scene, officials said.

The air force confirmed the collision of two KT-1 trainer aircraft. But an air force statement said it was trying to confirm the reported casualties and whether pilots on the aircraft tried to eject to safety.

It said the KT-1 aircraft is a two-seat plane.

The cause of the collision wasn’t immediately known.

Fr i d ay ’s i n c i d e n t came months after a South Korean air force pilot died in January after his F-5E fighter jet crashed into a mountain in the city of Hwaseong, south of the capital, Seoul.

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BRUSSELS, APR 1 (AP): China on Friday renewed its criticism of Western sanctions against Russia, as top European Union officials sought assurances from Beijing that it would not help Moscow circumvent the economic measures imposed in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry also laid blame for the war in Ukraine at least partially on the United States for pushing to expand the NATO military alliance closer to Russia’s borders. Twenty-one of the EU’s 27 countries are also NATO member states.

At a virtual summit, European Council President Charles Michel, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU for-

C O L O M B O, A P R 1 (IANS): A curfew imposed in several areas of Colombo due to a protest outside Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s house was lifted on Friday, the police said.

Thousands of protesters gathered outside Rajapaksa’s residence on Thursday night, urging him to resolve the ongoing crisis as Sri Lanka faced a 13-hour power cut earlier in the day as a result of the ongoing fuel shortage, reports Xinhua news agency.

Witnesses said the president was not in his residence when the protest erupted.

Security was heightened outside the President’s house and later the protest became violent when participants pelted stones at the army personnel and broke down a barricade.

Police fired water cannons and tear gas.

Local media said dozens of people including police officers, who were injured during the protest, were sent to hospitals.

As protesters refused to disperse in the early hours of Friday, police declared a curfew in Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central and Nugegoda Police Divisions.

KYIV, APR 1 (AP): Russian troops left the heavily contaminated Chernobyl nuclear site early on Friday after returning control to the Ukrainians, authorities said, as eastern parts of the country braced for renewed attacks and Russians blocked another aid mission to the besieged port city of Mariupol.

Ukraine’s state power company, Energoatom, said the pullout at Chernobyl came after soldiers received “significant doses” of radiation from digging trenches in the forest in the exclusion zone around the closed plant.

But there was no independent confirmation of that.

In what would be the first attack of its kind, if confirmed, the governor of the Russian border region of Belgorod accused Ukraine of flying helicopter gunships into Russian territory early Friday morning and striking an oil depot.

The depot, a facility run by Russian energy giant Roseneft about 35 kilometers (21 miles) from the border, was set ablaze

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the US or by other aspects of the international sanctions regime,” he said in response to a question about India’s recent decision to take up Russia’s offer of discounted crude oil.

He also said: “I come here in a spirit of friendship to explain the mechanisms of our sanctions, the importance of joining us to express shared resolve and to advance shared interests. And yes, there are consequences to countries that actively attempt to circumvent or backfill these sanctions,” he said, while also acknowledging that India and Russia are engaged in efforts to find

a payments solution that is a workaround to the sanctions.

Stressing that “friends don’t set red lines”, Singh said: “We are very keen for all countries, especially our allies and partners, not to create mechanisms that prop up the rouble and that attempt to undermine the dollar-based financial system,” he added.

“No one should kid themselves - Russia is going to be the junior partner in this relationship with China. And the more leverage that China gains over Russia, the less favourable that is for India. I don’t think anyone would believe that if China once again breached the Line of [Actual] Control, Russia would come running to India’s defence,” he added.

After he arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, Singh met commerce minister Piyush Goyal and officials of the Prime Minister’s Office, National Security Council and external affairs ministry.

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (IANS): US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh said that there will be consequences to countries that actively attempt to circumvent the sanctions imposed on Russia after it went to war with Ukraine.

While interacting with the media, Singh red-flagged that if China breaches Line of Actual Control, Russia will not help. He said that Moscow and Beijing are now in a “no limits partnership”.

The US does not want to see a rapid acceleration in India’s imports from Russia of energy and other commodities prohibited by global sanctions regimes.

Singh is seen as the architect of American sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“What we would not like to see is a rapid acceleration of India’s imports from Russia as it relates to energy or any other any other exports that are currently being prohibited by

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INTERNATIONAL

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022

TENDER NOTICE

Sealed tenders are hereby invited for leasing out of a Shopping complex belonging to Nagaland co-operative Society Ltd. (NcS) at kohima. Interested parties may collect the Tender Forms by paying a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred) only from the Society's office within the premises of the new building itself from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon on all weekdays w.e.f 4th April, 2022. The last date of submission of tender will be 12 Noon on 26th April, 2022. Tenders will be opened the same day at 2:00 p.M. in the presence of tenderers or their authorized representatives.

The location of the building is, BOc kohima opposite Hotel Japfü on NH-2, commercial ‘A’ site. The building is a G+3 with basement for parking (total five floors). The building is designed for shopping mall without any partition inside save the outside wall.

The approximate plinth area of all the five floors comes to around 45,000 sq.ft. The Society will leave the following works to be taken up by the successful bidder according to his taste/choice. (1) Fixing tiles for G+3 floors (2) lnternal fitting of light and (3) painting of inside walls. Estimates will be given by the Society and the successful bidder will take up these three items within the limit of the estimate. A grace period of three months will be given from the date of accepting the tender to enable the party to complete the works.

The lease agreement will not cover the following spaces: (1) front area between the building wall and the footpath. (2) a small space on the right side of the underground entrant outside the main wall (3) chowkidar's quarter inside and (4) top of the building for future development of the building by the Society.

The Lease period will be 15 years with effect from the date of signing the lease agreement. There will be provision for revision of rent every three years as per the existing market rate. parties intending to participate in the Bid shall pay 'earnest money' of Rs. 5 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs) through demand draft in favour of the chairman, NcS, kohima. While the 'earnest money' of unsuccessful bidders will be returned, the Earnest Money of the successful bidder shall be adjusted at the time of paying 'security deposit'. Security deposit for five months as per the agreed rate of rent has to be deposited in cash with NcS by the successful bidder at the time of signing the lease agreement.

(Rokowhelie Peseyie) Secretary, NcS. # 9402088542 Office : NcS Office, BOc, New Building. kohima, Nagaland. k-618/22

INFOTAINMENT

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Symptoms of Immune System Problems

‘Shershaah’ tops IIFA nominations, ‘83’ gets 9 nods

W Vijayendra Prasad for “Thalaivii”.

In the music category, best Music Direction nominees are Pritam for “Ludo” and “83”, AR Rahman for “99 Songs” and “Atrangi re”, Tanishk Bagchi, Jasleen Royal, Javed-Mohsin, Vikram Montrose, B Praak and Jaani for “Shershaah”.

The Playback Singer (Female) nominations are Shreya Goshal for three songs ‘Chaka Chak’ (“Atrangi Re”), ‘Priya Saraiya for Kalle Kalle’ (“Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui”), ‘Param Sundari’ (“Mimi”) and Jasleen Royal for ‘Ranjha’ (“Shershaah”), Asees Kaur for ‘Raataan Lambiyan’ (“Shershaah”).

In the Playback Singer (Male) category, Arijit Singh has three nominations for the songs -- ‘Lehra Do’ (“83”), ‘Rait Zara si’ (Atrangi Re) and ‘Aabaad Barbaad’ (“Ludo”). The other nominees are Jubin Nautiyal for ‘Raataan Lambiyan’ (“Shershaah”) and B Praak for ‘Mann Bharryaa’ (“Shershaah”).

The nominees for lyrics are Kausar Munir for the song ‘Lehre Do’ (“83”), Irshad Kamil for ‘Rait Zara Si’ (“Atrangi Re”) and ‘Shayad’ (“Love Aaj Kal”), Tanishk Bagchi for ‘Raataan Lambiyan’ (“Shershaah”), B Praak and Jaani for ‘Mann Bharryaa’ (“Shershaah”).

The two-day event will take place at the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad Arena, part of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences.

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annes Film Festival has shared details of the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ screening and the Tom Cruise special tribute.

This is expected to be the film’s international premiere with the global premiere in San Diego, reports ‘Deadline’.

“Tom Cruise will be in attendance in Cannes on May 18, 2022 for the screening of ‘Top Gun: M ave r i c k ’ , s c h e d u l e d for release on May 25 in France and May 27 in the US. The Festival will also pay a special tribute to Tom Cruise for his career. “’Top Gun hero Maverick’, will be back in cinemas all over the world and Tom Cruise will return to the Festival de Cannes where he has made only one appearance before: on May 18, 1992, for Ron Howard’s ‘Far and Away’, the closing film of the 45th Festival.”

“That evening, he had awarded the Palme d’Or to director Bille August for his film ‘The Best Intentions’. Exactly thirty years later, on May 18, 2022, the Festival de Cannes will pay him an exceptional tribute for his lifetime achievements.”

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FELICITATION

We, the family members extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Nukshirenla Jamir, D/o Mr & Mrs Nungsangtemjen Jamir (Merangkong village) on being conferred with the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on 21st March 2022 from Assam University for her thesis entitled "Gender Discourse in History of the Nagas: A Study of Ao Naga Women" under the supervision of Dr. Vulli Dhanaraju, Assistant Professor, Dept of History, AUDC. We are incredibly proud of your achievement and accomplishment. We further wish you success in all your future endeavours.

With Best Wishes From Husband, Parents & Siblings

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Felicitation

Felicitation With Thanksgiving to God, We, the Pathways Church with great pride extend our heartiest congratulations to Senior Pastor D r. O l e m n u n g s a n g J a m i r , S/o Mrs & Mr. Imlionen Jamir of Anakiyimsen Village on being conferred with Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min) on 9th March 2022 from Logos Bible College Hyderabad, Accredited by Baptist School Accrediting Association Utah, USA and NATA India.

The Church members in general wish you good health, enlightened wisdom, more success as you embark on higher responsibilities and may the abundant blessings of God enrich you in the future.

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to get better, your immune system may be underactive.

You Get Sick All the Time Frequent infections like colds or flu also could be signs of an underactive immune system. If you have four or more yearly ear infections, chronic sinus infections, pneumonia twice in one year, or you need antibiotics twice a year or more often, you could have an immune deficiency.

Fatigue You may feel tired after lots of activity. But if you’re wiped out often, even when you do get sleep, you may have a sluggish immune system. Fatigue is when you’re so exhausted you can’t even walk across the room. An overactive immune system may trigger inflammation that causes this severe tiredness.

We, the Thilixu Village Students' Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Kitokali H. Jakha, D/o Mr. Hekuto Jakha and Mrs. Hokani Jakha of Thilixu Village for securing Gold Medal in M.A (Education) from St. Joseph University Dimapur, Nagaland.

The Union prays Almighty God continues to bless you with greater success in your future endeavours.

Puloto Yeptho President, TVSU

Honoka Zhimo G. Secretary, TVSU

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much for being kind to me. I’m very grateful,” said Mike Tyson in the video, as he wraps up the dubbing for his role.

Pan-India star Vijay Deverakonda’s highly anticipated film ‘Liger’ was done with its shooting part and post-production work is presently underway.

Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the movie is based on the story of an underdog, who rises as an MMA fighter.

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Sun Sensitivity Immune system problems can make you very sensitive to sunlight. If you have lupus, your skin may burn easily from even brief sun exposure. Sun on your skin can cause an immune system flare-up of all lupus symptoms, so always wear hats, sunglasses, cover-ups, and high SPF sunscreen to protect yourself.

Joint Pain Suddenly painful, swollen, stiff joints may be a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In RA, your immune system inflames tissue lining your joints. This causes severe joint pain.

Wounds Slow to Heal If your immune system is sluggish, minor wounds like a cut, burn, or scrape may be slow to heal. A healthy immune system reacts quickly to a wound and sends nutrients to promote healing. If your wounds take a long time

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r jun Reddy’ fame Vijay Deve r a k o n d a ’s debut pan-India movie ‘Liger’ also marks boxing legend Mike Tyson’s debut in Indian cinema.

As the former professional boxer had wrapped up the shooting earlier, he has now completed dubbing his part for the movie.

As the same information was updated by the producers of ‘Liger’, be seen working on the they had released a short dubbing part. video in which Tyson can “Thank you ver y

bloating, and weight loss are symptoms of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease -- conditions driven by your immune system.

Cold Hands and Feet Do your hands and feet turn white or blue in the cold? In Raynaud’s disease, blood flow to hands and feet may slow down in cold temperatures, causing skin to feel cold and change colors. It’s an autoimmune condition. Cold hands and feet could mean your thyroid gland is underactive due to your immune system.

Hair Loss Your immune system can attack your hair at the root and damage it, causing alopecia areata, or hair loss. Hair may fall out in small patches on your head or anywhere on your body. Other immune system problems like plaque psoriasis on your scalp can cause patchy hair loss too.

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Nominations for the Best Direction are Kabir Khan (“83”), Anurag Basu (“Ludo”), Shoojit Sircar (“Sardar Udham”), Vishnuvaradhan (“Shershaah”) and Anubhav Sinha (“Thappad”) The nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) are Vidya Balan (“Sherni”), Kriti Sanon (“Mimi”), Sanya Malhotra (“Pagglait”), Kiara Advani (“Shershaah”) and Taapsee Pannu (“Thappad”).

The nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) are Ranveer Singh (“83”), Vicky Kaushal (“Sardar Udham”), Sidharth Malhotra (“Shershaah”), late Irrfan Khan (“Angrezi Medium”), and Manoj Bajpayee (“Bhonsle”).

The nominees for a supporting role (Female) are Gauahar Khan (“14 Phere”), Radhika Madan (“Angrezi Medium”), Lara Dutta (“Bell Bottom”), Shalini Vatsa (“Ludo”), and Sai Tamhankar (“Mimi”).

Actors Jiiva (“83”), Pankaj Tripathi for (“83”) and (“Ludo”), Saif Ali Khan (“Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior”), Kumud Mishra (“Thappad”) have been nominated for performance In a supporting role (Male).

Noted writer Himanshu Sharma has been nominated for Best Story (Original) for “Atrangi Re”, along with Shubham for “Eeb Allay Ooo!”, Anurag Basu for “Ludo” and Sandeep Shrivastava for “Shershaah”.

The nominees for Best Story (Adapted) are Kabir Khan and Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan for “83”, Abhishek Chaubey for “Ankahi Kahaniya”, Laxman Utekar and Rohan Shankar for “Mimi”, Om Raut for “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior”,

hat Are Immune System Problems?

Your immune system should fight off disease and help your body heal.

But your immune system can be weak, underactive, overactive, or even attack your body by mistake. Immune system problems can cause symptoms, allergic reactions, or persistent illnesses.

Dry or Gritty Eyes Very dry eyes can be a sign of immune system problems. In Sjögren’s syndrome, your immune system dries up tears that keep eyes moist. Your eyes are dry, red, and may feel like you have grit or sand in them. You can develop blurry vision or even cornea damage.

Depression Depression can be a sign of immune system problems. A faulty immune system can send inflammatory cells called cytokines to your brain. They lower your levels of chemicals like serotonin that lift your mood. The good news: Exercise can boost serotonin, lessen inflammation, and help ease your depression.

Skin Rash Eczema’s itchy rash is an allergic reaction that means your immune system is overactive. Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are diseases linked to a faulty immune system. Your immune system attacks your own skin cells with inflammation. This can cause red, flaky, painful blotches called plaques.

Stomach or Bowel Problems Stomach and bowel symptoms may be signs of an immune symptom problem. Diarrhea, belly pain,

The Imlang Jamir Kidong Ungma, convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr. WATIZULU SUZUMEREN JAMIR, S/o Late Suzumeren Jamir & Mrs Tarenkala Longkumtsur on being elevated to the post of Vice President, Badminton Association of India (BAI) which recently concluded its Annual General meeting held at Guwahati .

The Jamir Kidong wishes him good health and success in his new endeavours.

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The Kohima Tsaphimi Union (KTK), with immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Mariam Achumi, D/o Lt. Khumtsa Achumi and Mrs Ghotheli Assumi for being awarded the Degree of Master in Education for securing first rank -Gold Medal (2018-2020 batch)

by St. Joseph University, Dimapur, Nagaland.

The Union further pray and wishes her all the very best in all her future endeavours.

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idharth Malhotra-led “Shershaah” is leading the nominations FOR the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, including best director, story and best actors.

The IIFA Awards on Friday revealed the nominations for popular categories for its 22nd edition, to be held at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on May 20 and 21.

“Shershaah”, a biopic on Captain Vikram Batra, who was martyred while fighting for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, bagged 12 nominations, including best director for Vishnuvardhan, best story (original) for Sandeep Shrivastava.

Featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, the film also received nods in best lyrics, best music direction and best playback singers in male and female categories.

Backed by Karan Johar and Kaash Entertainment and directed

by Vishnuvardhan, the film released on Amazon Prime Video on August 12 last year. It received overwhelming response from the critics and audience.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh’s “83” and Anurag Basu’s multistarrer “Ludo” have secured nine and six nominations, respectively.

Taapsee Pannu-fronted “Thappad” and Aanand L Rai’s “Atrangi Re”, starring Akshay Kumar, Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan, have been nominated in five categories each, followed by Kriti Sanon’s “Mimi” with four nominations.

The top picks for the Best Picture category includes “Shershaah”, “83”, “Ludo”, “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior” and “Thappad”.

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Swiatek to meet Osaka in Miami Open final

Alcaraz sets up semifinal clash against Hurkacz; Medvedev exits

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MIAMI, APR 1 (IANS): Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek held off Jessica Pegula of the United States 6-2, 7-5 to win her 16th straight match and make the Miami Open final -- a WTA 1000 event -- on Friday (IST).

Swiatek, who will be the new world No. 1 on Monday when the rankings are released, is into her maiden Miami Open final, and her third consecutive WTA 1000 final overall.

Naomi Osaka

The 20-year-old Pole needed an hour and 48 minutes to overcome No.16 seed Pegula, the last American remaining in singles at the Miami Open.

Swiatek will now take on former world No.1 Naomi Osaka of Japan in an exciting battle for the title.

Osaka defeated Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 for the first time at a tour-level event.

Osaka won their only previous meeting,

when she defeated Swiatek 7-6(4), 6-4 in the Round of 16 at 2019 Toronto.

If Swiatek can avenge that loss, she will become the fourth player to win titles at both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season, completing the “Sunshine Double.” She would then join Germany’s Steffi Graf (1994 and 1996), Belgium’s Kim Clijsters (2005) and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka (2016) in that elite group.

Kambosos, Haney to fight for undisputed lightweight title

LO N D O N, A P R 1 (AGENCIES): George Kambosos and Devin Haney will fight for the undisputed lightweight title in Melbourne on June 5.

Australian Kambosos claimed the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and The Ring belts with a stunning victory over Teofimo Lopez in November.

Kambosos was in talks to fight Vasiliy Lomachenko, but the Ukrainian has stayed in his home country to defend it against

the Russian invasion.

The bout with American Haney will take place at Docklands Stadium.

“There were only two names I ever asked for for this fight: Lomachenko and Devin Haney,” said 28-year-old Kambosos.

“Unfortunately, Lomachenko’s not available.

Beautiful - Devin Haney, step up, now we’ll take your belt.”

Haney, 23, has defended the WBC belt four times since winning it in

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He holds a 27-0 record, while Kambosos is 20-0.

“I’m so grateful for this opportunity, I can’t wait,” Haney said. “There will finally be a king of the division.”

The regular WBA lightweight title - held by Gervonta Davis - is a lesser belt than the Super title, meaning all four major titles will be on the line when Kambosos meets Haney.

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz reached back-toback ATP Masters 1000 semifinals, as the 18-year-old defeated Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5) to enter the last-four at the Miami Open on Friday (IST).

Alacraz will take on Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz for a place in the final. The 25-year-old Pole defeated Russia’s world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev 7-6(7), 6-3.

Alcraz was just two points from defeat at 4-5, 15/30, and again at 5/3 in the tie-break. But he succeeded in crucial moments, winning the final four points of the match to seal the deal.

Alcaraz did not have a Miami win to his name entering this year’s event, but has now won four in a row to improve his record this season to 16-2.

Alcaraz has little time to recover as he faces defending champion Hubert Hurkacz, a winner over Medvedev.

Hurkacz moved to within two wins of retaining his Miami title as he ended the Russian’s world No. 1 bid in grand fashion. In a close quarterfinal contest, the Pole gave a complete performance to beat the Russian in two hours and two minutes.

Medvedev spent three weeks as the world No. 1 from February 28 to March 21 this year before he relinquished the spot to Serbian Novak Djokovic. Victory over Hurkacz would have moved Medvedev back to the summit on Monday. However, the four-time Masters 1000 champion, who was aiming to reach the semifinals in Miami for the first time, never got into top gear against Hurkacz as he struggled with his baseline game.

Khelo India University Games logo launched BENGALURU, APR 1 (IANS): The new logo, jersey, mascot and anthem for the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 were launched at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here on Friday. KIUG 2021, which is the second edition of the meet, will be hosted by the Jain University in Bengaluru from April 24 to May 3. It was postponed last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The logo of the event features the iconic Vidhana Soudha building -- the Legislative House in Bengaluru -with two elephants on either side. The mascot of Khelo India University Games 2021 is also an elephant, named Veera. The official Khelo India mobile app was launched at the ceremony in the presence of TC Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur.

Notably, KIUG is an initiative by the Indian government to identify young talents at the university level and help them turn into professional athletes. The first Khelo India University Games was held in 2020 at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Odisha.

2nd ODI: Babar, Imam star in Pak’s 6-wicket victory over Aus LAHORE, APR 1 (IANS): Centuries from Imam-ulHaq (106) and Babar Azam (114) helped Pakistan beat Australia by six wickets in the second ODI and level the three-match series 1-1, here on Thursday.

It was Pakistan’s first win against Australia since 2017 also their highest successful run chase in ODIs. Pa k i s t a n wo n t h e toss and opted to bowl. It took just three deliveries for new-ball sensation Afridi to strike, pinning Aussie captain Finch in-front of his stumps for a golden duck. But that lightning start proved the last bright moment for some time for the home side, as Travis Head and McDermott put together a dominant 162-run partnership to set a platform for a huge total. Head continued his outstanding form with a brisk 89 from 70 balls, falling short of his ton when caught at short fine leg off

Imam-ul-Haq (right), celebrates with teammate Babar Azam after his century at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. (AP)

Zahid Mahmood. However, Head’s departure didn’t deter McDermott, who progressed to a richly-deserved century (104).

Australia built well on the platform set by McDermott and Head, with Marnus Labuschagne hitting 59 from 49 and Marcus Stoinis smashing 49 from 33. But the chances of boosting the score up into the high 300s were hurt by the return of Afridi, who took three wickets in the last five overs to restrict the score to 348/8,

with Afridi finishing with stand-out figures of 4/63.

In reply, Pakistan got off to a very solid start as the openers put on 118 for the first wicket in a terrific opening stand.

It was Marcus Stoinis who got the breakthrough, cleaning up Fakhar Zaman for 67. But the wicket brought Babar to the crease, and Pakistan’s white-ball maestro set about another superb ODI innings as he formed a 11-run partnership with Imam.

German league suffers huge losses due to pandemic

FRANKFURT, APR 1 (IANS): German football league -- Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 -- has suffered losses to the tune of more than one billion euros since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2022 DFL (Deutsche Football Liga) Economic Report said on Friday.

It said that the total revenue of the league had fallen to Euro 4.05 billion in the 2020/21 season even as the clubs were paying Euro 1.3 billion in taxes and duties overall. The report added that the number of employees in the two leagues was down by 50 percent, to 26,183. “After the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons, which were greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the downturn in revenue in German professional football already totals more than one billion euros. The total revenue of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 fell to Euro 4.05 billion in the 2020/21 season,” the report said.

One of the main reasons for the drastic drop in revenue was that most matches were played behind closed doors, with ticket sales seeing a 95 per cent slump.

“As most matches were played behind closed doors, the Bundesliga and Bundes-

liga 2’s match revenue alone -- which mainly comprises ticket sales -- fell by around 95 per cent compared with the last pre-pandemic season: from roughly Euro 650 million in 2018/19 to only Euro 35.5 million last season,” the DFL report said.

German professional football remains a major taxpayer. Last season, the 36 clubs paid Euro 1.3 billion in taxes and duties to the financial authorities and social security institutions (2019/20: Euro 1.4 billion).

The impact of the

matches played behind closed doors is also evident in the number of people directly and indirectly employed in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, which has temporarily fallen by around 50 per cent to 26,183 (2019/20: 52,786). The number of indirect employees, who usually work in stadiums on matchdays (security, catering, etc), decreased by around 80 per cent.

“Over the past two years, the pandemic has already had a dramatic economic impact on the

Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Sadly, it is also affecting the current season -- primarily because, once again, the stands often had to remain empty,” said Donata Hopfen, speaker of the DFL Executive Committee.

In addition, there is the increasingly uncertain geopolitical situation and the fact that the revenue from the marketing of Germanlanguage media rights for the current 2021/22 season and the revenue from international marketing are lower than a year ago.

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Antetokounmpo also registered 14 rebounds and six assists as the Bucks claimed their 12th win in 15 games.

Jrue Holiday scored 19 points and Khris Middleton 16 for the defending NBA champions.

Elsewhere, the Utah Jazz ended their five-game losing streak with a 122109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jordan Clarkson scored 19 points off the bench as the Jazz beat the Lakers for the first time in three meetings this season.

The Lakers have now lost five of their past six games and the 2020 champions are currently outside of the play-off places with six games of the regular season remaining.

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Results can be accessed and viewed from Samagra Shiksha website https://samagra.nagaland.gov.in and https://nagaland. gov.in The selected candidates are informed to collect Engagement Order in person during Office hour from Samagra Shiksha Office, Directorate of School Education, Building Bayavu Hill Kohima, dc-283/22

LO N D O N, A P R 1 (AGENCIES): Giannis Antetokounmpo became the Milwaukee Bucks’ all-time leading scorer as he helped his side edge past the Brooklyn Nets 120-119.

The Greek scored 44 points to take him past Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s tally of 14,211 points, BBC reported.

Antetokounmpo scored a three-pointer to tie the match and force over time, before sinking the tie-breaking free throws with three seconds remaining.

“I don’t want to be the guy only that dunks and runs,” the 27-year-old said.

“I’m changing the narrative.”

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Bordoloi Trophy: Nagaland Police in final

DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Nagaland Police captain Limakumzuk scored a stunning long range as they defeated India Club, Silchar 1-0 to enter the final of the ongoing 68th edition of Bharat Ratna Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy football tournament on Friday.

Nagaland Police will play Delhi FC in the final match on April 3 at 2:30 pm at Nehru Stadium.

In the first semifinal match, Nagaland got into the driver’s seat as their captain Limakumzuk scored a stunner in the 5th minute to give the lead. Despite a nervy goalkeeping for Niethovilie Chalieu, he managed to keep a clean sheet for two consecutive games. A defensive side in the second half, saw Nagaland Police team holding on the lead till the end of the final whistle.

Meanwhile, Delhi FC blank United Chirang Duar FC 4-0 in the second semifinal. Naga local boy LaiwangBohman Konyak

Players of Nagaland Police football team before the semi-final match.

playing for Delhi FC was also in the score sheet for Delhi FC during the match.

Nagaland captain Limakumzuk said that “after 13 years we are going into the finals and I feel very honoured to be the team captain”. He added the semifinal match was quite

tough and challenging but his team hardwork and efforts have finally pave way for the team to be in the finals.

The captain observed that the final match will be a tricky match but believes that if the team plays with the same spirit and dedica-

tion than nothing can stop them from winning the trophy.

Delhi FC striker Laiwang Bohman Konyak expressed his excitement to play against his state team in the final showdown. “I just hope that we get to play a wonderful match and en-

joy the beautiful game, and the rest is in God’s hand” said Konyak.

In the league group matches, Nagaland Police tied with CISF 2-2, defeated Oil India 2-1 and beat Bodousa Sports Club 5-0.

The team is led by Lhoulavolie as coach, assistant coach - Hainsiugongbe and R. Dibambo as manager.

The players are Neithovilie Chalieu, Nighatu T Sumi, Sanyem Konyak, Meribui, Paul, Menoneikho Nakhro, Khwetelhi Thopi, Rhitsho Mero, Veseto Chuzho, Lipok Sashi Jamir, Bendang Meren, Kezhose, Imli Akum, Seisanglen, Amun Nungsaham, Limakumzuk, Y Lemtong and Digungpeung. It may be noted that the trophy is one of the oldest and most popular football championships in Northeast, an annual Indian football tournament organized by Guwahati Sports Association (GSA).

The winners will get Rs 2 lakh while the runners up will get richer by Rs 1 lakh.

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Umesh, Russell fire KKR to win over PBKS

MUMBAI, APR 1 (PTI): Umesh Yadav continued his dream run with a fourwicket haul before Andre Russell returned to his brutal best to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to an easy six-wicket win over Punjab Kings here on Friday.

Umesh (4/23), coming into the season with just two games over two IPL seasons and going unsold initially at the auction, produced career-best T20 figures to help KKR dismiss Punjab for a below par 137 in 18.2 overs. It was supposed to be a straight forward chase but Rahul Chahar raised Punjab’s hopes with a double wicket maiden to reduced KKR to 51 for four.

H owe ve r, Ru s s e l l (70 not out off 31 balls) came out in the middle and changed the game with his barrage of sixes, eight in total, to make it a cakewalk in just 14.3 overs.

Earlier, KKR bowlers stifled a power-laden Punjab Kings batting line-up.

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Umesh Yadav of KKR celebrates with Andre Russell after taking the wicket of Mayank Agarwal. (PTI)

and KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer called it right at the toss.

Veteran pacer Umesh, who has been proving his critics wrong this season., once again provided the breakthrough early in the game, removing opposition skipper Mayank Agarwal, who was found plumb in front after missing a rather

straight and full delivery in the first over of the match.

Brief Scores: Punjab Kings: 137 all out in 18.2 overs (Bhanuka Rajapaksa 31, Kagiso Rabada 25; Umesh Yadav 4/23, Tim Southee 2/36). KKR 141 for 4 in 14.3 overs (Andre Russell 70 no off 31 balls).

KKR won by 6 wickets.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES Mumbai India Vs Rajasthan Royals: 3:30 pm Gujarat Titans Vs Delhi Capitals: 7:30 pm

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DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Supernova CC set up a summit clash with Veritas Group NE in the 3rd edition of Sovima T-20 Cricket Gold Cup after defeating Highlanders SC Chumu by five wickets on Friday.

The final match will take place on April 2 from 5 pm at Nagaland Cricket Stadium. Batting first, Highlanders managed to score 111 in 19.5 overs.

Rahul (37 runs) and Vino Zhimomi (19 runs) were the major contributors for Highlanders.

For, Supernova, Mura Singh took four wickets and Avilash two wickets.

In reply, Supernova

overhauled the target in 11.4 overs losing five wickets. Hardeep and Vivek scored 37 and 30 runs. Om Chauhan took two wickets for Highlanders.

Earlier, Veritas Group NE thrashed Bigshots CC by eight wickets.

Put into bat, Bigshots were bowled out for 97 runs. Ankit and Santosh scored 24 and 26 runs for Bigshots.

Sib Sankar Roy took two wickets for Veritas. In the run chase, led by halfcentury from Sib Shankar Roy (62 runs), Veritas reached the victory target in 15 overs. For, Bigshots, Raja Swarnkar took two wickets.

MOKOKCHUNG, APR 1 (NPN): Mokokchung is gearing up to host the Dr. T. Ao Inter-District Football Tournament from April 19 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex.

The tournament will be hosted by Mokokchung District Football Association.

Addressing media persons on Friday, co-convenor, Imlikumzuk, informed that all the participating teams from the 16 districts will be reaching Mokokchung on April 17 and the opening ceremony will be held on April 18.

He said that minister of Agriculture, G. Kaito Aye will be graced the opening ceremony while

MDFA officials along with members of the planning committee at the venue.

the closing programme will be graced by chief minister, Neiphiu Rio. The champions will receive Rs. 3 lakh and runners-up Rs. 2 lakh, while various individual prizes

will also be awarded.

On the renovation and face-lift of the venue, MDFA president, Meyisanger Lemtur said that the despite the limited resources, the association

was giving its best and has taken up major renovation works at the venue.

He said various governmental departments in the district were extending their support.

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (IANS): The International Chess Federation (FIDE) chief, Arkady Dvorkovich, officially handed over the Chess Olympiad 2022 hosting rights to India at an event here on Friday. The Olympiad will take place from July 28 to August 14 in Chennai with over 2,000 participants expected to battle it out for the top prize.

Indian chess Grandmaster and five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who was present on the occasion, said, “I am delighted that the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 will take place in Chennai. I would like to thank the Tamil Nadu government and especially Chief Minis-

ter MK Stalin and everyone else who has played a part in bringing the competition to India. I would also like to thank FIDE and FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich. And also credit must be given to All India Chess Federation (AICF) for moving very fast, and I am confident that the competition will be a great success.”

The competition, which has been organised since 1927, will be held in India for the first time and in Asia after 30 years.

Frolic Cup: Amigo’s FC, KYCM in final Adidas unveils official match

Biennial World Cup feasible, ball of 2022 FIFA World Cup debate continues: FIFA president

Action in the match between Amigo’s FC and PMFC on Friday.

DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Amigo’s FC will take on Kuki Youth Club Medziphema (KYCM) in the final of the Frolic Cup at local ground, Medziphema. The final will be played on Saturday at 1:30 pm.

In the semifinal on Friday, Amigo’s FC came from behind to clinch a 3-1 win over Paohao Memorial FC (PMFC).

PMFC took the lead in the 17th minute through Ngulgoulal. The first session ended 1-0 in favour of PMFC. After the break, Amigo’s came back strongly by scoring three goals.

Akhobu, Asito and Nyithong scored the goals in the 82nd, 85th & 88th minutes. Kakai, Sinlo and Hengoulen of Amigo’s FC and Haohen of PMFC

received yellow cards for foul play.

In the second semifinal, KCYM thrashed Tribals United 6-0. Ebenthung (8th minute), Khakhevi(32nd minute), Thanglenhao (61st &45th minutes) and Lamginmang(80th & 87th minutes) scored for KYCM. Sengougin of KYCM was cautioned for foul play.

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Sportswear giant adidas on Friday unveiled Al Rihla -- the official match ball for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

It is the 14th successive ball that adidas has created for the FIFA World Cup, designed to support the game at high speed as it travels faster in flight than any other World Cup ball.

Al Rihla translates as “the journey” in Arabic and has been inspired by the architecture, iconic boats, and the flag of Qatar.

The ball was designed with the environment at its heart and is the first World Cup ball made using only water-based inks and glues.

“Designed after rigorous testing in adidas labs, wind tunnels, and on-pitch, Al Rihla provides the highest level of accuracy and reliability on the field of

play, due in part to its new panel shape and surface textures.

“An innovative core within the ball is tuned to improve accuracy and consistency, supporting fast, precise play with maximum shape and air retention.

“The ball’s polyurethane (PU) skin featuring micro and macro textures and a new 20-piece panel shape enhances aerodynamics to improve the accuracy, flight stability and swerve of shots,” said the company in a statement.

Al Rihla is the first World Cup ball in the 92year history of the tournament which will directly contribute to raising funds to positively impact lives across the world, with 1 percent of Al Rihla’s net sales going to the Common Goal movement, the release said.

BERLIN, APR 1 (IANS): FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clarified at the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, Qatar that the global football governing body has not proposed a biennial World Cup and it needs more time to discuss.

Speaking about the speculations on the biennial World Cup on Thursday evening in Doha, Infantino said the world football governing body has not made a proposal to change the global calendar.

“The last FIFA congress asked the FIFA administration with a vote, and 80 per cent voted in favour to study the feasibility of the World Cup every two years,” said Infantino.

“FIFA came to the conclusion that it is feasible and it would even be positive for a big part of the world. But there is also a big opposi-

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tion to it due to the repercussions and impacts.”

FIFA is not in a hurry to make the final decision and Infantino believed it still needs some time to debate, discuss and convince, and FIFA is trying to find agreements and compromises with all parties involved, Xinhua reports.

“We’re looking at all different options. If we find an agreement in one week, it is great; if we find it in one year, it’s great as well,” said the 52-year-old world football leader. “We could

go for a vote and get the majority to vote for more competitions. But we are aware that it’s more important to exchange views.”

In addition to the confederations and the member associations, FIFA also needs the support and feedback from the leagues, the clubs and players as well.

“We have to do this in balance with the clubs, which is the biggest part of where the players are playing,” said the president. “We’ll find what is more suitable for everyone. The big ones have to become bigger and the small ones have to benefit as well.” The Swiss-Italian official believed the biennial World Cup would give more chances to the young talents and create more hope for the people in football developing regions.

FIFA World Cup draw: Dream group for England; Spain meet Germany

DOHA, APR 1 (REU T E R S / AG E N C I E S / IANS): The groups for the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Friday were decided at a draw ceremony in Qatar, where the tournament will take place in November and December of this year. England have sealed a dream World Cup draw after landing in Group B alongside Iran, the United States and the winner of the last European qualifying tie between Wales and Scotland or Ukraine.

Spain will take on Germany in the group stage (group E) of this year’s World Cup finals after the first half of the draw was complete.

A total of eight groups, each featuring four teams, will compete in the first round of the competition, which begins on November 21. A total of 29 of the 32 teams that will compete in the tournament have been confirmed. Two of the remaining teams will be decided during the Intercontinental Play-offs that take place on June 13 and 14, with the final place decided by a play-off between Wales and either Scotland or Ukraine.

Hosts Qatar will meet the Netherlands in Group A while holders France take on Denmark. The Three Lions will kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign

against Iran on November 21, before taking on the United States in a reunion from the 2010 finals.

The final game of group B could be an allBritish affair, should Wales or Scotland make it through the qualifying stage.

Scotland still have to play Ukraine in a play-off semi-final. The winner of that tie takes on Wales, however the timings of those games are yet to be confirmed.

The World Cup takes place between 21 November and 18 December in Qatar, with the hosts playing Ecuador in the tournament’s opening game.

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ons France are in Group D while Brazil, who returned to number one in the Fifa world rankings on 31 March, are in Group G. The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani welcomed the guests who included national team coaches, World Cup-winning players and football officials all waiting to discover the group stage match-ups during a ceremony presented

by British actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Reshmin Chowdhury.

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