31 July 2022

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Rio for boosting trade, tourism with Thailand

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday said that Nagaland was ready to engage with Thailand on a continuous basis, and for this reason he was in Bangkok with an objective to strengthen ties, build partnerships and create trust.

Speaking at the inaugural programme of the 2nd edition of the ‘North East India Festival’, at Bangkok’s Centara World Complex, Rio said the state government proposed to initiate a ‘Naga Emporium’ in Bangkok which will also be a facilitation centre to undertake investments in Nagaland including creation of avenues to visit Nagaland as a tourist destination.

“This event is bringing hope to the entire North East India and I am sure, it will open up trade and tourism in a big way. I will take this opportunity to invite you all to come to Nagaland

State logs 10 fresh Covid cases, 1 dead DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland on Saturday recorded 10 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection.

Of the fresh cases, eight were from Kohima and one each in Mokokchung and Wokha, taking the total caseload to 35,775.

Another patient succumbed to the virus in Kohima, pushing the death toll to 770 (including 5 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

The State currently has 93 active cases-- nine admitted to Covid hospitals and 84 under home isolation.

PTI: India logged a single day rise of 20,408 new coronavirus infections, pushing India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,40,00,138, as the active cases declined to 1,43,384, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. The death toll has climbed to 5,26,312 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated by the government at 8 am said.

The active cases comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.48 per cent, the health ministry said.

A decrease of 604 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.05 per cent. The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 4.92 per cent.

This is it!

“Nah. Don’t believe in masks or vaccines anymore. If you get covid you’ll get it no matter what you do.”

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Neiphiu Rio with Thailand deputy PM Jurin Laksanawisit and host of dignitaries from Thailand and India in Bangkok, Saturday.

and explore its beauty and tranquility,” Rio said.

Keeping this in mind, he said educating people on the similarities of the people of North East region and the people of Thailand and other South East Asian countries, can help unify and help form close economic collaboration between Northeast and Southeast Asian nations.

Rio said that the festival is being celebrated in Bangkok to mark India’s 75 years of independence and

diplomatic relationship with Thailand. This, he hoped would help in further connecting the two regions with age old social and cultural relations, shared history and ethnicity. He said that festival will give a further thrust to the Act East Policy of the Government of India and Act West Policy of Thailand and other South East Asian countries.

While highlighting about the geographical features and cultures of Nagaland, Rio said Nagaland

was ready to build a robust platform for bilateral trade.

Besides Nagaland being blessed with various fruits, vegetables, organic products, herbal, medicinal plants, etc., Rio said there was sizable quantity of untapped mineral resources in Nagaland. He also underlined on the potential of bamboo and honey in the State.

Rio pointed out that India was investing extensively towards building infrastructure to connect its North Eastern region with the ASEAN countries as part of its ‘Act East that aims to give impetus on trade and investment with the ASEAN countries.

Rio mentioned that the trilateral Asian highway, which passes through Nagaland, was ready with requisite infrastructure and allied facilities for bilateral trade with Thailand and ASEAN countries.

With Nagaland aiming to

become a preferred investment destination for anyone planning to cater to ASEAN market, Rio said large Industrial Parks with plug and play facilities for investors to explore are part of the economic infrastructure strategies and that the state government would be proactive to provide one stop clearances and support for investors. He informed the gathering that Nagaland would be holding a major national level ‘Investment Summit’ during the fourth week of August, in partnership with the Government of India.

He stated that Nagaland’s biggest strength was creativity of its people and that Nagas were emerging in the creative fields in India- starting from music, fashion, hospitality and service industry.

In his concluding remarks, Rio said that Nagaland was ready to offer all (Cont’d on p-8) kinds

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NPF stands committed to early solution, not election: Azo Nienu Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Co-chairman of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and leader of NPF party legislature, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu said NPF stood firm with its commitment for early solution to the Naga political issue and not election.

He said this while speaking at the general session of the Tenyimi Youth Organization Dimapur (TYOD) at Jotsoma Community Hall ‘A’ Khel Kuda village, here Saturday.

Azo’s remark comes against the backdrop of the joint announcement

by NDPP and BJP of continuing with the 2018 seat sharing arrangement for the 2023 Assembly elections.

While congratulating NDPP and BJP, Azo reiterated that NPF will remain steadfast with its commit-

Governor flags off Jotsoma-Khonoma BRO road Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof.

Jagdish Mukhi on Saturday flagged off the rehabilitation work for JotsomaKhonoma BRO road at Khonoma village, covering approximately 20 kms.

Speaking at the flagging off ceremony at Khonoma village council hall, Prof. Mukhi informed that the road will be constructed under the direct supervision of Raj Bhavan and would be the best quality road- national highway standard, in the whole of the state.

He said the Jotsoma-

Prof. Mukhi at the flagging-off ceremony of Jotsoma – Khonoma BRO road at Khonoma village on Saturday.

Khonoma road was expected to establish new bench-marks of functional efficiency and operational purpose for the villages and neighbouring districts. He pointed out that the particu-

lar stretch of road should be the best in the state and a role model for all other roads in terms of quality and completion time.

He directed that the rehabilitation works should

be completed by strictly adhering to the specification mentioned in the project and appealed to the Border Roads Organisation, BRTF and the contractor for early completion in a period time of five months.

Recalling that Khonoma was the first village he had visited after taking charge as Nagaland governor, Mukhi, however, lamented that in spite of all the credits given to the green village with rich history, he was surprised to see the road condition. He then assured village to construct the road.

Mukhi stressed that building of roads forms the

foundation of the development of all other sectors of governance. He said that Jotsoma-Khonoma road will become a vital link between the farming communities of the village besides providing the much-needed market linkage between these zones.

Meanwhile, the governor also urged all citizens to hoist the national flag atop their house on August 13-15 to show their patriotism and mark the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence.

The road will be constructed at the cost of Rs. 795.01 lakh and the project awarded to M/s K Nakhro & Sons. (Cont’d on p-8)

Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu (NP)

ment for solution, even if elections were to be held.

Post elections, he said even if NPF wins absolute majority, the party would pursue an all-party government as there was a pressing need to settle the Naga issue, keeping in mind the commitment for an early solution.

Azo urged upon TYOD to remember that the sole and main intention in creating Tenyimi Union was to “protect the interests of Nagas in the Naga areas”.

He, however, cautioned

the gathering not to encroach upon the interest of other tribes while protecting one’s own interest and thereby creating disunity and among Nagas.

Azo lamented that there were some leaders and legislators trying to provoke tribalism in the state. He said that their attitude portrayed their narrow mindedness and therefore, urged upon all leaders to be broad minded and think for the entire Naga community as a whole, including those outside Nagaland.

Responding to queries by media persons after the programme, Azo said that though NPF would want to contest all 60 seats in the event of an election, it would all depend on the party’s strength. Azo said NPF was still strong at the grass root level and was open to alliance with any political party.

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KU Mon branch backs Tizit CSOs call for ‘chaka bandh’ DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Konyak Union Mon Branch has extended support to the phase-wise agitation called by the Tizit civil society organisations (CSOs) against the failure to resume of construction of N-M road (NH-702).

As part its phase-I agitation, Tizit CSOs imposed the “chaka bandh” along N-M road (NH-702) on July 30, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The CSOs stated that the second phase of agitation would be in the form of indefinite road blockade if the contractor failed to

resume repairing of N-M road during the first phase Agitation.

The civil society organisations have requested the public of Mon district to cooperate during agitation.

KU Mon branch through its media cell lauded Konyak Union Tizit unit and Tizit Area Students’ Union for taking the “bold stand” to impose “chaka bandh” against the deplorable road conditions of the only lifeline of Mon district—Namtola, Assam and Mon Road (NH-702).

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Expedite release of undertrial prisoners: PM Therie expounds on financial crisis NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (PTI/AGENCIES): Ease of justice was equally important as ease of living as India celebrates the 75th year of its independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he urged the judiciary to expedite the release of undertrials languishing in various jails.

Addressing the first All India District Legal Services Authorities Meet here, Modi said citizens have immense faith in the judiciary and access to the judicial system is equally important as the delivery of justice for any society.

“This is the time of ‘Azadi ke Amrit Kaal’. This is the time for the resolutions that will take the country to

Narendra Modi (PIB)

new heights in the next 25 years. Like Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, Ease of Justice is equally important in this Amrit Yatra of the country,” he said at the conference, which was also attended by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana.

The Supreme Court has spoken on several occasions on the need to be

sensitive towards the humanitarian issue of undertrial prisoners, he said and added that the District Legal Services Authoritiescan take up the responsibility of providing legal aid to such prisoners.

The District Judges, as Chairpersons of undertrial review committees, can expedite the release of undertrial prisoners, Modi said.

Lauding the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) for undertaking a campaign for the release of undertrial prisoners, he urged the Bar Council to encourage more lawyers to get involved in this campaign.

According to the ‘Prison Statistics India’ report published by the National

Crime Records Bureau in 2020, there were 4,88,511 prison inmates of which 76 per cent or 3,71,848 were undertrials.

He further said “a common citizen should be aware of his rights and duties in the constitution. They should be aware of their constitution, and constitutional structures, rules and remedies.

Technology can play a big role in this too.”

The two-day meeting of DLSAs, organised by the NALSA, began here on Saturday. Besides Modi and Ramana, the inaugural session was attended by Supreme Court judges U U Lalit, D Y Chandrachud, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Minister of State for Law SPS Baghel.

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K.Therie maintained that there was some serious misunderstanding about the funding to Nagaland which has been blamed on the government of India.

In a detailed explanation about how funds are awarded, Therie said funds were constitutionally awarded by the Finance Commission, by the president of India under Article 280. Net proceeds of taxes are divided between centre or states of union territories as per the recommendation of the FC. Presently, he said 42%

NPP unit resolves to support early Naga solution DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): National People’s Party (NPP)Nagaland resolved to unanimously support early, peaceful and acceptable solution to the long pending Naga political problem. This was among several resolutions adopted by the party during the consultative meeting held on July 29.

Calling upon state and central governments “not to stall the peace process by giving undue excuses”, NPP asked both centre and state governments to be honest in taking the right step for the

benefit of the people. The party also reaffirmed its stand for solution before election and said the very essence of Naga peace talks would be “diluted in the murky waters of elections.”

NPP called upon all the political parties to take a stand on the Naga political issue and not to “play with the sentiments of the public.” At the meeting with party representatives from all the districts at the state party office Dimapur, NPP state unit president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema called upon partymen to

remain focused and committed. He also exhorted the members to work in tandem and unity in order to lead Nagas forward economically, financially and for all-round development.

Further, the house unanimously resolved that the State NPP unit would continue to focus on issues faced by people in Nagaland. With this vision in mind, the house decided to strengthen the party’s grassroots demography.

It said “certain inactive members” whose membership have expired and not renewed, were bent

upon creating rifts and confusion among party members. However, NPP said “their unwarranted actions do not in any way affect the development and growth of the party”.

The house unanimously decided that any appointments and memberships undertaken before reorganisation would remain cancelled and all old memberships have to be reaffirmed with respective district representatives. State general secretary (Org), Philip Lam presented the organisational report while district

presidents, convenors and secretaries shared various activities of party setup in their respective districts.

The meeting was also attended by senior advisor, Deo Nukhu and district presidents, convenors and general secretaries. The meeting was moderated by state general secy (Adm) Jacob N. Krocha, invocation by state general secy (IPR & media), David Khobung, welcome address by state advisor and Mokokchung district convenor, Lima Longchar and vote of thanks by state vice president Y. Khehoto .

of net proceeds are transferred to states and UTs and released on the first of every month “to the states from Nagpur” adding nobody could stop funds awarded

by FC. He said first, FC makes recommendations to the president to augment the resources of states to supplement panchayats and municipalities and where Article 271 ensures special provisions for tribal development.

In addition to FC awards, he said north east states are also given funds from North East Council (NEC) besides share of funds from central development department and that

no state could be deprived of its due share. According to Therie this was how funding is done and reason why regional governments and non-NDA governments were surviving and doing better.

However, with regard to Nagaland, Therie said the government had taken huge loans including debt servicing that are then deducted at source and eating up huge Non-Plan resources. He also said loans taken are being misused and so fail to generate resources and that was the reason why there is resource crunch of around Rs. 650 to Rs. 700 crore annually.

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Gov, CM, DyCM extend Naknyulüm greetings DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy CM Y. Patton have extended Naknyulüm greetings to the people of Nagaland and the Chang community in particular.

In his message, governor Mukhi said Naknyulüm is a religious ceremony to celebrate the deliverance from darkness, good over evil and love over hatred. On this occasion, the Changs share their produce and exchange gifts with one another.

He said the centuries old festival and its rituals signify and embody the deep seated philosophy of the community and its cultural values, not only among the people but also with the environment. On

the occasion, governor wished all good health, peace and prosperity.

CM: In a tweet, chief minister Neiphiu Rio hoped that the festival, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil, bring blessings of good health, peace and foster goodwill among all sections of people.

Dy.CM: In his message, deputy chief minister Y. Patton said that since the festival is celebrated for deliverance from darkness, it signifies victory of the good over evil. Patton wished that the celebrations bring happiness and joy to all partaking in it.

On behalf of the state BJP legislators, Patton conveyed heartiest festive greetings and hope that it is celebrated with grandeur.

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Changs celebrate Naknyulümli in Dimapur Moatoshi inaugurates community hall

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): The Chang community of Dimapur celebrated its premier festival, “Naknyulümli” at Padumpukhuri, here on Saturday, with pomp and gaiety. The festival was organised by Chang Union Dimapur (CUD).

In the exhortation, Dr. M Chollen spoke on the importance of speaking one’s own mother tongue as it was the root that kept a tribe or clan’s tradition, culture and history alive.

Significance of the festival was shared by head GB K/Khel Tuensang sang Nasetyimjong where he mentioned that “Naknyulümli” was one of

Womenfolk of Chang community presenting a song at the festival on Saturday. (NP)

the major and sacred festival of the Chang community.

He informed that the festival is celebrated during the end of July

NEWS IN BRIEF NSF informs on 3rd federal assembly: Naga Students Federation has informed all federating units, subordinate bodies and senior leaders that the 3rd Federal Assembly (2021-2023) would be held on August 20, 11 a.m. at Conference Hall of Hotel Acacia, Dimapur. Any unit(s) seeking to place agenda for the assembly have been asked to do so in writing under respective unit’s official letterhead, one hour prior to the commencement of the Assembly.

DC Mokokchung informs: Deputy commissioner & vice chairman, DPDB Mokokchung has informed that a special Mokokchung District Planning & Development Board meeting will be held on August 3, 11 am, in the conference hall of the DC to discuss: PMJVK scheme, Har Ghar Tiranga programme and 76th Independence Day celebration in Mokokchung district.

LMRVCCU elects office bearers: Lotha Middle Range Village Council Chairmen Union held a meeting on July 29, at Sanis Block where the members unanimously elected R. Thechamo Ovung as president, Roland Ezung as vice president, Shanthungo Yanthan as general secretary along with four other members, four advisors and five executive members.

DC Chümou convenes DPDB meeting: Deputy commissioner & vice chairman, DPDB Chümoukedima, Abhinav Shivam has informed that the monthly meeting of District Planning & Development Board meeting for Chümoukedima district will be held in the conference hall of the DC Chümoukedima on August 3, 11 am. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

and highlighted how the forefathers celebrated the day following different rituals.

He also mentioned

that during the time of the festival, cultural troops were not allowed but indigenous games were.

Highlights of the

festival included felicitation of HSLC and HSSLC m e r i t o r i o u s s t u d e n t s, indigenous games and festival feast.

At the programme, invocation was offered by CBLD, APW A Asola, we l c o m e a d d r e s s wa s delivered by CUD president C Bendang, special song

by Changsao Thangjam Dimapur, sound of mouth flute made of bamboo was presented by Longkangla and N Monyu.

L a t e r, vo t e o f t h a n k s wa s p r o p o s e d

by Naknyulümli subcommittee convener MC Ongbou and benediction was offered by Naga United Village (NUV) Change Baptist Church pastor S Yanger.

Kohima police seize 10 kg heroin; arrest 1 DIMAPUR: Kohima police on July 29, arrested one Abhijit Hazarika (24), s/o Sunil Hazarika from Ranthali Nagaon, presently residing at Ranthali Assam, on charges of possessing 10 packets of suspected heroin.

According to Kohima police PRO, around 8 pm, the police personnel of Narcotic Cell (NC) PS mobile unit intercepted a Guwahati-bound pearl arctic white Maruti Suzuki Swift VXI, bearing registration number AP39LK-4717 at NH2, near bridge between Khuzama and Viswema village which was coming from Imphal, Manipur.

On thorough search of the vehicle, the team recovered 10 packets of suspected opium weighing

Moatoshi Longkumer along with leaders of Rilan village and others, after the inauguration of the community hall. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Moatoshi L o n g k u m e r, M L A , inaugurated a community hall at Rilan village, here, on Saturday.

Speaking on the r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t we e n Indisen and Rillan villages, Moatoshi said the brotherhood spirit of the two neighbours existed since their inception and that it was only growing stronger.

The MLA said he in the village to further promote relationship between the two villages.

Speaking on border issues, Moatoshi termed the border pillars erected

by Assam government as illegal, and claimed that any pillars to be erected in border areas should be done in the knowledge of both the state governments.

He also appealed all not to solve border issue individually since it was the issue between the governments of Assam and Nagaland states.

Moatoshi also spoke on the importance of how Nagas should engage themselves in economic development.

Earlier, the

programme was chaired

by Sebastian Ezung and invocation offered by deacon, Rilan Sector, Chumjamo Kithan.

Dedicatory prayer for the community hall was offered by senior pastor, Lotha Baptist Church D i m a p u r, Rev Z a n a o Mozhui, shor t speech was delivered by RVC chair man, Nzanbemo Lotha.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by Rilan Eloe Ekhung chairperson, Hetoly Kithan and benediction was offered

by LBCD associate pastor, John Ovung.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Arrested person along with the seized heroin (inset) in police custody.

approximately 10 kg, which was concealed inside the spare tyre of the vehicle.

Accordingly, the driver of the vehicle was arrested and the illegal contraband

was seized.

PRO informed that a case was registered with NC police station under NDPS Act, for further investigation.

Acknowledgement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A Cheerful, Humble and Loving Mother

Late Mrs. Sosanglemla

We, the family of Late Temjenmenla Akong (Akhala) take this opportunity to give our sincere gratitude to everyone who stood by us during our time of grief.

Your generosity in prayers and your presence have strengthened us and it is our humble prayer that our good God bless you all abundantly.

“Throughout this season, she fought with much strength and courage and endured with grace and unwavering faith. And though she no longer comforts us with her presence here on earth, we are assured she is at peace with the Maker she most loved.’’ dc-853/22

- Loving husband, children, son-in-law and relatives

01.06.1935 – 16.07.2022

11th May 1982 to 26th July 2022

We, the bereaved family members would like to express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us at the sudden demise of Lt. Tajenyuba Ao (Khar). We are indebted beyond words for the immeasurable support extended to us through prayers and for aiding us morally, financially and physically.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but your kind gestures will always be cherished in our hearts and prayers.

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Loving – Children, In-Laws, Grand Children and Relatives

Loving wife, children and family members

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We are grateful to all those who stood by our side and appreciate your kind expressions of sympathy in our moment of grief.

Words do not suffice to express the comfort you have given us during this difficult time. We are truly indebted and will not be forgotten. May our Almighty God bless each and every one of you manifold.

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WEATHER FORECAST JULY 31

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala An afternoon t-storm or two

33 26

Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.

27 20

Guwahati Cloudy with a thunderstorm

30 26

Cloudy with a stray t-storm

27 22

Itanagar Cloudy, a couple of t-storms

28 25

Shillong

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

22 19

Kohima

Cloudy with thunderstorms

24 19

Dimapur Cloudy with a thunderstorm

30 25

Aizawl Imphal

Mkg

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm

Tuensang A couple of p.m. t-showers Wokha

26 21 21 17

Heavy showers in the morning 26 22

Zunheboto Cloudy with a thunderstorm

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Medo Yhokha with colony leaders and DB at Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUL 30 (NPN): A foundation stone laying ceremony for Kitsubozou community hall-cummulti-parking was held at Kitsubozou colony, here on Saturday.

Speaking at the programme, advisor for Technical Education & Election, Medo Yhokha said the progress of a colony depended on the actions taken by its leaders and residents.

He urged upon the colony members to display exemplary behaviour and live up to its reputation and said the future and progress

JC4LFC warns heavy vehicles

DIMAPUR: Joint Council 4 Lane-Foothill Crossroad (JC4LFC) has warned all concerned drivers of trucks beyond three axle vehicles or ten wheelers to “immediately stop” plying via Old Showuba village.

In a press release, joint council chairman GB Hetoze Chishi and secretary Z. Ato Yimkhiung stated that the said trucks plying through the collage was resulting in the damage of

culvert and soiling of roads.

The council has also appealed to the public visiting newly constructed four lane i.e. Nihoto to cooperative village for leisure and picnicking to not litter in the jurisdiction.

It has war ned the public littering within the said jurisdiction to restrain from such behaviour, failing which, appropriate action would be initiated as deemed fit by the council.

WEAFED to organise state handloom expo

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Apex Weavers & Artisans Cooperative Federation (WEAFED) Ltd. Dimapur has informed that a state handloom expo sponsored by development commissioner (handloom), ministry of Textiles, will be held from August 7 to 20 at Gorkha Public Panchayat, Kohima.

In a press release, WEAFED Ltd. managing director, Gwaruno Khing has informed interested cooperative societies, NGOs, SHGs to submit their application to the office, opposite fire brigade, Dimapur along with detailed address, mobile number, SBI bank a/c number with IFSC code on or before August 4. Gwaruno Khing also informed that 20 cooperative societies from neighbouring states have been invited for the expo and have been asked to follow the same procedure for registration. For more information, interested persons could contact 7005549815 during office hours.

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of the colony depended on what actions they take today. Yhokha disclosed that out of 19 wards in Kohima, Kitsubozou was one of the first to get multi-parking project and therefore the members should ensure that the project was completed on time.

He also asked the contractors to focus on quality work and timely completion.

The advisor lauded the colony chairman and other executives for giving their best to secure the project which, he said, displayed that the colony was united.

He recalled how the

project was of priority to former speaker late Vikhoo Yhoshü who set the paper works into motion in 2018.

He said late Yhoshü showed great interest and genuine concern for the project and had gone out of his way to ensure that the ground works for project was completed during the present government.

“Although the project could not be completed during Late Yhoshü’s lifetime this project was dear to him therefore I also have the same burden for it,” he said.

He reminded the people that although the government was ready to

sanction necessary funds for development projects, there were cases where certain people created obstructions, leading to a stalemate and rendering the project(s) useless.

In this regard, he urged upon the members to do their bit in completing the project at the earliest.

Yhokha also acknowledged advisor for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire for extending help in the process of securing the project.

Further, he disclosed that a much-needed subsidiary road to be constructed below the existing main road was also in the pipeline.

He infor med that since the colony faced water shortage, necessary arrangements to augment existing wells would soon be undertaken.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Kitsubozou panchayat chairman, Vimhalie Pienyü while Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima, pastor, Rev Vezopa Rhakho offered dedicatory prayer.

A short speech was given by colony assistant head GB, Vituozo Kire.

‘Rededication’ programme of EAC office at Seithekema

DIMAPUR: A “rededication” programme for EAC office at Seithekema was held on Saturday.

According to a DPRO Dimapur report, EAC Seithekema, Seyiekhrietuo Solo informed the gathering that the EAC office at Seithekema was constructed almost a decade ago, however, it was never occupied as the responsible officers were consecutively stationed at Chümoukedima.

With the inauguration of Chümoukedima as a full-fledged district, the EAC said the office would now function in the building.

Speaking at the programme, commissioner, Nagaland, Rovilatuo Mor said the office was conveniently located to benefit all Nagas and could be further developed to become a model administrative circle.

He encouraged the villages under Seithekema circle to come together for the development of the administrative headquarter.

Rovilatuo opined that the circle headquarters had the potential to be developed as a Town Council in the near future.

In his speech on behalf of the district administration DC Chümouke-

Rovilatuo Mor with DC Chümoukedima Abhinav Shivam, EAC Seithekema and others. (DPRO Dimapur)

dima, Abhinav Shivam said the circle was fortunate to have an able and dedicated area officer.

With the rededication of the office, he said the villages under Seithekema circle could be administered with more efficiency.

At the programme, Ao Baptist Church Diphupar, senior pastor Lipok Jamir

offered invocation, short speeches were delivered

by EAC Circle Chairmen Association president, Razouvotuo Chatsu and EAC Circle GB Association president, Tokishe Achumi.

Later, benediction was offered by Baptist Church Seithekema, pastor Kelezhalie Nagi.

ANGTF asks govt to act on backlog cases of GTs DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Graduate Teachers Forum (ANGTF) on Saturday, asked the state government for onetime measure exercise to clear backlog cases of graduate teachers’ (GTs) promotion stagnation.

In a letter address to the advisor DoSE & SCERT, ANGTF general secretary Temjenyapang, advisor Ponchulo Wanth and convenor Kekuolhouthie stated that there were “serious anomalies” in the seniority list of GTs owing to “department’s differential treatment” by applying different yard stick to count seniority of GTs appointed on adhoc basis.

They said that some group of GTs have been regularised with effect from the date of appointment whereas service of other groups were regularised effecting from the date of regularisation.

ANGTF said by applying with different yardstick to determine service seniority of GTs, there were cases of supersession

in promotion where juniors (who got regularised from date of appointment) overtook seniors being regularised from the date of regularisation.

On account of disputed seniority list of GTs, promotion case could not be taken up for the past 10+ years which in turn led to severe stagnation of GTs promotion in the department, the forum stated.

Referring to the available records in the department, ANGTF said there were about 300 posts of AHM lying vacant (which couldn’t be filled up) due to defective seniority list of GTs. It said that the problem pertaining to GTs’ seniority was the “creation of government/department” and therefore, it was the duty for the government to take corrective measures.

In order to solve the problem of GTs promotion stagnation, ANGTF said the only solution was to initiate one-time measure by the department in order

to clear backlog cases of the same.

It said the situation in the department needs “wisdom and statesmanship” by exercising the one-time measure.

It suggested that the one-time measure exercise

may be carried out in the form of promoting trained GT (who have completed 30 years and above followed by 28/29 years as per requirement of vacancies) to fill up existing vacancies of AHM posts on the basis of inter se-seniority.

BCK conducts seminar on population control Correspondent KOHIMA, JUL 30(NPN: Baptist College Kohima (BCK), department of Sociology organised a seminar on the theme “population control: roles and responsibilities” at Rivenburgs Chapel Hall, here, on Saturday.

Speaking at the programme, resource person, program officer, Family Planning Association of India, Nagaland Branch, Samlam Michui talked about sexual wellbeing, birth control methods on family planning, sexual hygiene and issues relevant to sexual abuse.

The resource person also challenged the students to uphold these responsibilities.

The session was chaired by assistant professor, Megosieno Mor, assistant professor Kevizhalhou Medom offered invocation while special number was presented by Mütsa L Kajiri of BA 5th semester.

The session was concluded with a vote of thanks from assistant professor Menuhole Savi.

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Conrad bats for Thailand-NE ties

(Inset) Conrad Sangma. A cultural presentation at the Northeast India Festival.

Correspondent SHILLONG, JULY 30: Bangkok and other South East Asian nations are geographically nearer than India’s capital Delhi, which makes the North Eastern States suitable for business, trade and tourism, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Saturday.

He made the remark while addressing the 2nd North East India Festival, which is currently underway in Bangkok, Thailand.

The three-day festival will conclude with a display of cultural diversity, music, food and tourism potentials in the North East on Sunday evening.

Sangma said that

North East India and South East Asian nations can develop strong cultural and economic ties, banking on the similarities of the two regions which is diverse in different ways.

“The historical bond between India and Thailand is more than 2000 years old.

It goes back to the time of King Ashoka in the 3rd Century BC when Buddhism was introduced to Thailand from India. Buddhism is a common thread that runs through both nations.

India’s bilateral relations with Thailand are rooted in history, age-old social and cultural interactions and extensive people to people contacts,” he added.

“Entire North East is

geographically much closer to a large number of cities in South East Asian nations. The close proximity of the region with North East and the similarities the region shares with North East will allow the region to explore possibilities which will be to the advantage of both the regions,” the Chief Minister said, while commenting on better communication between North East and South East Asian nations, particularly air connectivity.

Lauding the “Act East Policy” and the political will of the Government of India and the States of the North East, Sangma said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a lot of

thrust on the North East for its economic growth that in turn is slowly bridging the infrastructure gap, which is creating an enabling environment for promoting trade and business ties with South East Asian nations.

“I strongly believe that the festival with its focus on ‘People to people exchange’ would help in unraveling many interesting similarities and shared aspirations of the people from these regions. I am certain that this festival would provide ample opportunities for people to connect. More importantly, the cross-sharing of ideas during the festival would open up a lot of exciting opportunities,” he added.

Sangma said that the opportunities in the North East should be portrayed to the investors in South East Asian nations, who can expand their businesses and trade relations with States in North East India.

“We as North East together have to come up with policies that would mutually benefit both the regions,” he said while adding that Thailand’s vision to establish mini FTAs in five States in India, including Assam will go a long way in promoting trade ties.

Madrasa teacher held in Assam for terror links

GUWAHATI, JULY 30 (IANS): Another madrasa teacher was detained by the Assam police on Saturday in connection with the terror links with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) module.

The arrested individual has been identified as Amir Hamza.

He was nabbed by the police from the maternal uncle’s house of one Mufti Mustafa Ahmed, who was

earlier arrested for running terrorrelated activities from his madrasa in Saharai village of the Moirabari area of Morigaon district.

As per reports, Hamza is a teacher in Paschim Bherbheri Sobahi Madrassa in the same district. It is learned that he was held after police got some clue about interrogating Mustafa.

Police have also detained Mufti Mustafa Ahmed’s brother Zakaria Ahmed and wife Asmina Khatun for

Use electricity, water judiciously, says Mnp CM

N Biren Singh

Correspondent IMPHAL, JUL 30: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday called upon the people to judiciously consume electricity and water, in his speech.

Singh added such a habit of using only the required amount of electricity and water would help in preserving the valuable energy resources. The chief minister was addressing the state level grand finale event of Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya, Power @ 2047 (Bijli Mahotsav & Ujala Diwas) held today in Imphal’s City Convention Centre.

The event was organized by the state power department as a part of the celebration of 75 years of Indian Independence.

Singh said that the state government purchased electricity from power companies at Rs 10 per unit and distributed the same at the subsidized rate, ranging from Rs 5.50 to 6.50 per unit. As such the state government has to spend Rs 350 crore every year in subsidy, he added. He appealed to the public not to waste electricity as a large amount of state’s revenue, an important factor for taking up development works, was being drained out in purchasing electricity.

He maintained that the state government had been putting in every effort to cover far flung areas of the state in all its infrastructure development programmes.

Expressing satisfaction on learning that 4.10 out of 5.06 lakh power consumers had been brought under the pre-paid meter system, Singh congratulated state power minister and the employees of the department for such an achievement.

He informed that the procurement of another two lakh pre-paid meters was in process and the installation would be done by the year end.

Foreign cigarettes, smuggled from Myanmar, seized in Mizoram

AIZAWL, JULY 30 (IANS): The Assam Rifles have seized foreign cigarettes, valued at Rs 1.04 crore, in Mizoram after these were smuggled from Myanmar, officials said on Saturday. Assam Rifles sources said that the paramilitary troopers, accompanied by Mizoram Police, seized the cigarette carton from an abandoned house at Dungtlang in Champhai district on Friday night.

The seized contraband was handed over to the custom’s preventive wing.

No one was arrested in connection with the seizure.

An Assam Rifles statement said: “Ongoing smuggling is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar border. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against the smuggling activities in Mizoram.” Besides various illicit drugs, especially heroin, methamphetamine tablets, also commonly known as ‘Yaba’, poppy seeds, opium, ganja (marijuana), morphine, bottles of cough syrup, various other contraband like gold, as well as arms and ammunition are often smuggled from Myanmar to the northeastern states, especially Mizoram and Manipur, with which it shares an unfenced border.

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Arunachal Dy CM proposes Tripura govt initiates process Tai tourist circuit in NE to set up tea auction centre

Chowna Mein

I TA NAG A R , J U L 3 0 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday proposed for creating a Tai tourist circuit in northeast considering the religious and cultural similarities between Arunachal Pradesh and Thailand Speaking at the inaugural session of the second edition of North East India Festival at Bangkok in Thailand, Mein said apart from the Buddhist circuit, a tourist circuit could be created in the region to attract Buddhist devotees and Tai tourists from the South East Asian Countries including Thailand.

He said that apart from investment in tourism and industry, Arunachal Pradesh has a huge scope for investment in agriculture technology, agro-food processing industries and in hydropower sectors because of

the large-scale production of good quality agriculture products like ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, oranges and kiwi and its capacity to generate more than 50,000 mega watt hydro-power, an official communique said.

“The state gover nment is committed to make Arunachal Pradesh an ideal investment destination and is ready to provide single window clearance and necessary approvals in a time bound manner to investors,” Mein said. He added that improved road communication due to fast developing highways and air connectivity in prominent places across the state in recent years have made the major tourist places like Pasighat, Tezu, Ziro, Aalo, Tawang and Mechukha easily accessible to tourists”.

Highlighting the huge tourism potential and investment opportunities in the state, Mein said Arunachal has lots to offer to tourists in terms of adventure, wildlife, spiritual, ecological, cultural and rural and leisure tourism because of its fastest freeflowing rivers and high terrains, rich biodiversity, dense forests with unique flora and fauna, diverse cultures and scenic beauties.

AGARTALA, JUL 30 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said his government has initiated a process to set up a tea auction centre in the state and wants to help the industry flourish as it generates employment opportunities rapidly.

Launching ‘Tripureswari premium tea’ for retail markets, he said the state produces 10 per cent of the country’s total tea production annually.

“I will sit with my officials on how to push the plan for setting up a tea auction centre here. We will do it at the earliest,” the CM said, adding the state is also trying to export finished tea to neighbouring Bangladesh.

He said the state government will continue to support Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) for the overall improvement of the sector, including welfare of the people associated with it.

TTDC Chairman Santosh Saha said Rare Planet Handicrafts, a major retailer at various airports in the country, has expressed its desire to promote newly launched tea from the state, particularly organic variety.

The retailer has a presence in 25 airports across the country, he said. “We are ready to lend a helping hand to the retailer to promote our products in 25 airports of the country,” he said.

Tripura produces 9-10 lakh kg of tea annually and planters are now focusing on organic variety to get a better price, the official said.

Rare Planet Handicrafts Director Ranodeep Saha also said most of the organic tea produced in the country goes abroad, leaving almost nothing for the domestic players.

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questioning. Moriagaon Superintendent of Police Aparna Natarajan told IANS that all the three individuals were brought only for questioning. The police are conducting an investigation to collect more evidence in connection with the case.

There were reports that the case was handed over to National Investigation Agency. Natarajan, however, denied this, saying only Assam Police are investigating the matter.

Late n. Mhonthung kithan (Sanis) Another year has passed and there is not a single day when we have not missed you. We miss you and we know you are in a better place.

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10th Death anniversary IN MEMORIAM

Declaration

Regd. No. 117/22 Date 29/07/2022 I, Smti Temsuienla longkumer, W/o Imtisupong Pongen, R/o Ward No 6, Lane 7, Block 3, Chumukedima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That I belong to Ao (Naga) tribe of Nagaland.

3. That in all my official entries/references/documents my name has been entered and recorded as Temsuienla longkumer and whereas in my Marriage Certificate my name has been entered as Temsuienla mollier.

4. Therefore, be it known to all that as and when the name Temsuienla mollier and Temsuienla longkumer appears it should be read and understood as one and same person and that is me.

5. That all the above mentioned statements made by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge/belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

Temsuienla Longkumer (DECLARANT) Solemnly affirmed and declared before me on this 29/07/2022 at Dimapur, Nagaland. noTarY PuBliC dP-3647/22

AFFIDAVIT

(Declaration for Correction of name) Regd. No. 459/2022 Date: 30/05/2022 I, Shri. Ningsangpong alias Ningsangpong Ao, S/o Jaktemsashi, resident of Seiuruzha Colony, Ward-8, Chumoukedima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:1. That, I am a bonafide and LAW abiding citizen of India.

2. That, inadvertently I have recorded my name as "Ningsangpong Ao" and my wife name as "Imtichungla" in my Service Order & Service Book, which is incorrect. As my correct official name is "Ningsangpong" and my wife's correct name is only "Achung" which is also correctly mentioned in all our other legal documents including our PAN, AADHAAR, Bank etc.

3. That, this affidavit is made to correct my name from "Ningsangpong Ao" to "Ningsangpong" and my wife's name from "Imtichungla" to "Achung" in my Service Book, which refers to the name of one and same person i.e., my name and my wife's name.

4. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare my true and correct name as "Ningsangpong" and my wife's name as "Achung". Henceforth, I shall use the same aforesaid name is all my future correspondence and records.

5. That the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and my consent thereto.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the Deponent, which is also being identified by an Advocate, Regd. and sealed by Notary Public on this 30th day of May 2022 at Dimapur, Nagaland. noTarY PuBliC dP-3658/22 Regd. No. 2135/2022

AFFIDAVIT

14/02/1952 – 24/07/2022

The family of Late Ruokuovotuoü Metha, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, well wishers and families who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. dP-3654/22

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I, Shri CHUVOHU HESUH, aged about 55 years, resident of Porba village, Phek District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Chakhesang Naga Tribe.

2. That I am serving as V.L.W. (Jr) under Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer, Pfutsero, Dist. Phek Nagaland.

3. That my correct name is CHUVOHU HESUH, which is entered and recorded in my SBI Bank Account No. 11842636515 However in my GPF Accounts No 2235 Series ID:NL/AGRI inadvertently my name has been entered as CHIVOLU and not CHUVOHU HESUH. 4. That my Nagaland Govt. Servants Family Benefit Fund Card No. 027141 my name has been entered as CHUVOHU and not as CHUVOHU HESUH. 5. That I declare, my official name as CHUVOHU HESUH. 6. That the above referred names CHUVOHU HESUH, CHIVOLU and CHUVOHU represent one and same person i.e. myself.

7. That this affidavit is made to declare that the above names refer to one person and it shall be used as a piece of proof and evidence at all times for all purposes.

8. That my statements made in the above paragraphs are true and correct and nothing material has been concealed therein.

And I signed this affidavit on this day the 23rd of July 2022 at Pfutsero.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declare before me by the above name deponent on this day 23rd of July 2022.

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WBSSC scam: Partha, Arpita jointly bought land in 2012 KOLKATA, JULY 30 (IANS): The close association between Arpita Mukher jee and Par tha Chatterjee started much before the latter became West Bengal Education Minister as is evident from a land purchase deed at BolpurSantiniketan in Birbhum district, famous for Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore-founded Visva Bharati University.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths, probing the multi-crore West Bengal Service Commission (WBSSC) recr uitment scam, have accessed documents of a luxurious mansion in the name of Mukherjee at Fuldanga area in Bolpur-Santiniketan.

The name of the mansion is “APA” - deemed to be derived from the first letter of her name and first two letters of his name.

Residents of Fuldanga area have also confirmed File photo of Partha Chatterjee with Arpita Mukherjee. that they have seen ChatterED sources said that name of Mukherjee, past rejee and Mukherjee coming together to ‘APA’ several although currently the man- cords of the land on which sion is registered in the the mansion is constructed times.

shows the association of Chatterjee with it.

As per records of the West Bengal Land and Land Reforms, and Refugee, Relief and Rehabilitation department, the land, of around seven kathas on which the mansion is constructed, was purchased in 2012 jointly by Mukherjee and Chatterjee from a Kolkata- based Bengali family at a price of Rs 20 lakh.

However, after the construction of the mansion, its mutation was done in 2020 and that certificate was issued only in the name of Mukherjee.

From the timeline, it is clear that their association was much before Chatterjee became Education Minister. In 2012, or a year after the Trinamool Congress came to power ousting the 34-year-old Left Front government, Chatterjee was the state Commerce and Industries and Parliamentary Affairs minister. He became Education Minister in May 2014 and continued in that chair till May 2021.

ED begins process of freezing bank accounts of Partha’s associate

KO L K ATA , J U L 3 0 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun the process of freezing at least three bank accounts of suspended TMC leader Partha Chatterjee’s associate Arpita Mukherjee, where they have found at least Rs 2 crore, a senior official of the agency said on Saturday.

Bank accounts belonging to several “shell companies” of Mukherjee are also under ED scanner, he said.

“The process of freezing Mukherjee’s three bank accounts has started. A total of around Rs 2 crore has been found in these accounts. We suspect these accounts were used to carry out several transactions and further probe is underway,” the official said.

He said a decision on freezing the bank accounts of the “shell companies” is yet to be taken, while refus-

ing to divulge the amount in those accounts.

“We have sought the details of these bank accounts from authorities concerned. After going through the accounts, we will decide our next course of action,” he said.

The ED sleuth said the agency will continue grilling Mukherjee to know whether she has any more bank accounts.

C h a t t e r j e e ’s b a n k accounts are also being checked, sources said.

Interrogation of both Mukherjee and Chatterjee is underway since morning, they said.

Both Chatterjee, who has been stripped of his ministerial and party duties, and Mukherjee, from whose two flats ED has seized Rs 50 crore in cash besides jewellery and foreign currency, will be in the custody of the central agency till August 3.

Guj court denies bail to Setalvad, Sreekumar

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar

AHMEDABAD, JUL 30 (PTI): A sessions court in Ahmedabad on Saturday denied bail to activist Teesta Setalvad and former DGP R B Sreekumar, arrested for allegedly fabricating documents to frame innocent people in 2002 riots cases.

Additional principal judge D D Thakkar said that both the orders are rejected. Setalvad and Sreekumar were arrested by the city crime branch around a month back on the basis of a First Information Report (FIR) against them un-

der the Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and 194 (giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction for capital offence).

In its affidavit, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the case has alleged that they were part of a larger conspiracy carried out at the behest of late Congress leader Ahmed Patel to destabilise the then Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Narendra Modi.

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy; ABVP activists stage demo against BJP minister; baton-charged 468 pvt liquor shops to be shut from Aug 1

Manish Sisodia

the CBI and ED to threaten liquor licensees, many of whom have now shut shops, and the excise officials who were scared to start open auctions of retail licences.

“They want to create a shortage of liquor so that they can run an illegal liquor trade in Delhi like they are doing in Gujarat. But we will not let this happen,” Sisodia said.

He claimed that if the legal sale of liquor is stopped in Delhi then it may witness a “hooch tragedy” on lines of Gujarat.

Uproar after Punjab minister humiliates medical college V-C

Videograb of Dr Raj Bahadur on the hospital bed.

NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (AGENCIES): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab Saturday defended Health Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra — who’s currently at the centre of a controversy for forcing the vice-chancellor of a medical college in Faridkot to lie on a patient’s bed — saying that his “intentions were clean”.

However, the ruling party described the incident as “unfortunate”.

Jouramajra has been facing criticism from political opponents and the medical fraternity for forcing Dr. Raj Bahadur of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences to lie on a patient’s bed after holding him responsible for its poor state.

Dr. Bahadur, a noted spinal surgeon, reportedly sent his resignation to the government.

“We respect the concerned official as a medical professional. There’s no doubt about that. But we should also consider the condition of the hospital bed, which was visible in the videos that surfaced later, and think who’s responsible

for it. It was an unfortunate incident. It should not have happened,” Malvinder Kang, AAP’s chief spokesperson for Punjab, said at a press conference Saturday.

He further said: “However, the health minister’s intentions were clean. His only objective is to upgrade health facilities and provide better facilities to the people of Punjab. So, it should not be politicised.”

On being asked about Dr. Bahadur’s resignation and the Punjab unit of the Indian Medical Association asking Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to direct his minister to apologise, Kang said: “Resignations and apology [are not] solutions. At the end of the day, a large number of the poor visit government hospitals and the quality of service in these facilities is concerning.

We need to focus on improving the quality of service”.

Opposition par ties Congress, the Shiromani Akali Dal, and the Bharatiya Janata Party have called the incident “shameful” and demanded action against the minister.

Forty-two people from Botad and the neighbouring Ahmedabad district in Gujarat died after consuming spurious liquor on July 25, while 97 people are admitted to hospitals in Bhavnagar, Botad and Ahmedabad.

Under the Delhi government’s new excise policy, nearly 468 liquor stores are running in Delhi at present.

The policy, that extended twice after April 30 for a two-month period each, will end on July 31.

Addressing reporters at his residence, Sisodia said in the old excise policy there were many government liquor vends and there used to be “huge corruption” in such stores. But that was stopped with the new excise policy, the deputy chief minister said.

In the new excise policy, licences were issued through open tenders in a transparent manner, he said.

adamant and staged a sit-in demonstration inside the compound raising slogans.

Later, the activists tried to storm Jnanendra’s house.

Finally, the policemen dragged them out of the bungalow. A few of them were baton-charged as they resisted the police bid.

Later, the activists were driven away from the spot in government vehicles.

Nettar, a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha district level office-bearer in Dakshina Kannada, was hacked to death by motorcycle-borne assailants Tuesday night when he was heading home after closing his poultry shop.

In this connection, police arrested Zakir (29) and Shafiq (27). One more person has also been ‘detained,’ police sources said without divulging details.

Two days after the murder, Mohammed Fazil, a resident of Mangalpete in Suratkal on the outskirts

Police personnel detain ABVP activists as they protest at the residence of Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra seeking ‘justice’ for BJP leader Praveen Nettar. (PTI)

of Mangaluru in Dakshina was hacked to death by So far no one has been Kannada district who was four unknown assailants on arrested though 20 people standing outside a shop, Thursday night. have been questioned.

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Targeting the BJP, he alleged they were “running an illegal liquor business in Gujarat” and they wanted to do it in Delhi also.

The deputy chief minister, who also holds the excise portfolio, said in a press briefing that the Delhi chief secretary has been directed to ensure that liquor is now sold through government shops only and there is no chaos. He also alleged the BJP was using agencies like

BENGALURU, JUL 30 (PTI): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists were baton-charged and driven away when they barged into the residence of Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Saturday seeking “justice” to BJP youth wing leader Praveen Nettar, who was murdered in Dakshina Kannada district.

The members of the BJP’s student wing holding their organisation’s saffron flag stormed inside the compound of Jnanendra’s bungalow at Jayamahal here and raised slogans like ‘We want justice’.

They also sought a ban on Popular Front of India and its allied outfits, which they alleged were behind the killing of Hindutva activists and their growing influence in the state especially in the coastal districts bordering Kerala.

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Pope’s great admission

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t was indeed the most profound act of repentance and regret when Pope Francis begged for forgiveness on behalf of the Church for the ‘Evil’ that church-run schools inflicted on the indigenous people of Canada. Pope Francis apologized to the indigenous people for the church’s role in running boarding schools where Indigenous children were sexually and physically abused and where many died. Since 1883 to 1997 over 1.5 lakh indigenous red Indian tribal children were forcibly separated from their parents and put in boarding schools where the focus was on manual labour, religious instruction and cultural assimilation. Those schools separated children from parents; inflicted physical, sexual and mental abuse; erased languages to break the cultures, and communities of Indigenous people.

Most of the schools were run for the government with Catholic orders responsible for running 60 to 70 percent of the roughly 130 schools, where thousands of children died. Recent discoveries of more than 1,300 unmarked graves at the sites of four former residential schools in western Canada have shocked and horrified Canadians.

Indigenous peoples, whose families and lives have been haunted by the legacy of Canada’s Indian residential school system, have long expected such revelations. And the news only reopened old and painful wounds. These were residential “schools” that constituted the death camps of the Canadian Holocaust, and within their walls. Nearly one-half of all aboriginal children sent there by law died, or disappeared, according to the government’s own statistics. As per estimates more than 50,000 victims vanished, as have their corpses. By the 1980s, it became clear that the effects of the residential schools were far greater and longer-lasting than most non-indigenous Canadians cared to admit.

The government was reluctant to admit wrongdoing even in the face of rising tensions with Indigenous Peoples. In 1988, George Erasmus, head of the Assembly of First Nations, warned the Canadian government that ignoring the rights and land claims of the Indigenous Peoples could lead to violence.

The Canadian government had set a fund of $350 million “for community-based healing as a first step to deal with the legacy of physical and sexual abuse at residential schools,” and laid plans for community development and strengthening indigenous governance. On June 11, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a public apology in front of a joint session of Parliament and representatives of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, who appeared in full ceremonial dress. Despite all these, the Church had remained largely silent though individually church leaders called for admitting that a kind of genocide had taken place. In 2019, with story after story exposing new abuses around the world, Catholics who wanted an open admission and apology had grown cynical about the Vatican’s willingness to face the global sickness of sexual abuse, and many have abandoned the Church entirely. However, that year itself, Pope Francis took a significant step toward changing that. The Pope’s nod led to a new law that institutes a detailed mechanism for reporting allegations against bishops, and offers protections to whistle-blowers. The pope’s definition of sexual abuse is expansive enough to cover children, seminarians, nuns and women in religious orders, and people with mental disabilities—all of whom have been victimized. Pope Francis has lived up to the biblical tenet on accountability and shown that the church practises what it preaches.

DailyDevotion The Teaching of Disillusionment

Jesus did not commit Himself to them…, for He knew what was in man. —John 2:24-25

Disillusionment means having no more misconceptions, false impressions, and false judgments in life; it means being free from these deceptions.

However, though no longer deceived, our experience of disillusionment may actually leave us cynical and overly critical in our judgment of others. But the disillusionment that comes from God brings us to the point where we see people as they really are, yet without any cynicism or any stinging and bitter criticism. Many of the things in life that inflict the greatest injury, grief, or pain, stem from the fact that we suffer from illusions. We are not true to one another as facts, seeing each other as we really are; we are only true to our misconceived ideas of one another.

According to our thinking, everything is either delightful and good, or it is evil, malicious, and cowardly.

Refusing to be disillusioned is the cause of much of the suffering of human life. And this is how that suffering happens— if we love someone, but do not love God, we demand total perfection and righteousness from that person, and when we do not get it we become cruel and vindictive; yet we are demanding of a human being something which he or she cannot possibly give. There is only one Being who can completely satisfy to the absolute depth of the hurting human heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord is so obviously uncompromising with regard to every human relationship because He knows that every relationship that is not based on faithfulness to Himself will end in disaster. Our Lord trusted no one, and never placed His faith in people, yet He was never suspicious or bitter. Our Lord’s confidence in God, and in what God’s grace could do for anyone, was so perfect that He never despaired, never giving up hope for any person. If our trust is placed in human beings, we will end up despairing of everyone.

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“Once you show someone your true colors it is impossible to paint over them.” ~ Matshona Dhliwayo

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Post-mortem

Why we need the Women’s Reservation Bill

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olitics has long been a male bastion i n w h i c h wo m e n have yet to gain an equal footing. Even when women leaders overcome significant obstacles to enter electoral politics, they are continuously discouraged by misogynistic attitudes and character assassination.

Wo m e n a r e r o u t i n e ly demotivated by being told that they do not belong here, and are systematically kept out of politics and decision making.

Fo r i n s t a n c e, j u s t last month, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Chandrakant Patil told Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule to “go home and cook” instead of being in politics, highlighting the existence of a structured system of oppressive gender hierarchy in politics and a patriarchal attitude that politics is a profession for ‘men’.

Empirical studies confirm women’s skewed gender representation in politics and legislation.

According to an InterParliamentary Union study, India ranks 149th out of 193 countries in terms of female representation in the lower or single house of Parliament. It is inexcusable that in a country where women account for half of the population, they have an abysmally low 14% representation in the Lok Sabha and 11% in the Rajya Sabha.

Is this what we mean when we say India is a ‘representative democracy’?

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still marginalised, even though they constitute a sizeable proportion of the population? It is high time that we stop representing wo m e n a n d s p e a k i n g on their behalf and give them every opportunity to speak for and represent themselves.

Because of the prevalence of patriarchal tendencies and rampant sexism in political parties and institutions, an institutional process for ensuring the representation of women in legislation is critical.

The lack of women’s active participation in politics not only undermines the spirit and idea of a representative democracy, but also denies women equal status and opportunity, as guaranteed by our Constitution.

To bridge this gap, we should do away with women’s ‘or namental’ presence in politics and implement the pending action – the Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill (Women’s Reser vation Bill) – to level the playing field for women entering politics. We should fulfil our obligation to ensure equality as guaranteed by Article 14 of the Constitution, which establishes the right to equality as a fundamental right.

Women’s Reservation Bill The disproportionately low number of women in the positions of power reflects the inherent patriarchal tendencies in the Indian power structure.

This was evident in the latest ‘Gender Gap Report’ by the

World Economic Forum, where India ranked 135th in gender parity out of 156 countries. This indicates that the inequality between sexes that is inherently unfair.

W o m e n ’ s representation in the Lok Sabha has grown at a snail’s pace since Independence.

Women comprised only 4.4% of the first Lok Sabha, constituted in 1952, which was risen to merely 12.15% after the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Democracy has not been able to provide justice to its women because it has not given them a voice.

T h e Wo m e n’s Reservation Bill, which aims to represent women, has been rotting at the table of Lok Sabha since 2008 and continues to do so, having lapsed several times.

This Bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women.

There is not only a lack of political will or consensus on the Bill; there’s strong opposition to it by lawmakers and va r i o u s s t a k e h o l d e r s, demonstrating how maledominated Parliament’s role, authority, and rights are.

Parliament’s failure to pass this Bill is a result of various factors, the main reason being a social mindset that refuses to acknowledge women as leaders, as well as a popular perception of women’s reluctance to run alongside male candidates.

The numbers, on the other hand, tell a different story. The total number of female contestants increased from 45 in 1957 to 668 in 2015; that’s a 15-fold increase in the number of female contestants. When we look at the data for male contestants from the same years, the number has increased five-fold; from 1,474 to 7,583.

The 15-fold increase in female candidates indicates a growing desire for women to enter politics and be a part of political decisionmaking.

Where gender has been the cause of a variety of problems women face, it is justifiable to use gender as a tool to combat a society that has historically favoured men while oppressing, ostracising, and denying basic human rights to women. Furthermore, preserving seats for women just guarantees equal opportunity, as is enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

Need for effective legislation for women’s reservation When we dissect the arguments against t h e B i l l , we s e e t h a t all of the opposition is nothing more than hollow statements arising from our society’s patriarchal and misogynistic culture. When compared to our neighbours in the Gender Gap Report, Bangladesh ranks 71st, China 102nd and Sri Lanka 111th. Pakistan (145th) and Afghanistan (146th) are among only 11 countries which rank worse than India (135th), as of the 2022

edition of the report.

This not only reflects the countr y’s dismally l ow l e ve l s o f f e m a l e participation, but also the country’s larger picture of gender inequality. In recent years, when there has been a rise in voter turnout among women – which can impact electoral politics in a myriad of ways – it is disheartening that there’s no proportional rise in women’s representation in the legislative and decisionmaking bodies. That is not to argued that women have no representation in India, but the progress of women in elected bodies has been incredibly slow, as evidenced by the fact that even in the current and best phase (2002-2019), the percentage of women MPs in the Lok Sabha remains appallingly low.

Although there are no legal barriers to women being represented in elected bodies, impediments make it more difficult for women to have a voice in legislation.

As a result, proactive affirmative action on the part of the government is critically needed. Even though reservation is not a panacea for ending India’s deeply rooted gender bias, it is a necessary step toward making a difference and ensuring equality.

Studies have shown that the gender quota introduced in local administration through the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts has increased the presence of women and enabled them to enter mainstream politics. Hence, effective

Increasing the gains through Bangladesh & Northeast India connectivity

wo vessels left Kolkata Industrial Base, IT, Service port for Bangladesh on Section of Bangladesh is Saturday (July 30, 2022) enviable. morning. These vessels will Travel or communication reach Assam and Meghalaya to the seven northeastern states on the Mongla - Tamabil and from mainland India is quite Mongla - Bibirbazar routes. difficult. It is not only by air The implementation of the new but by land and sea that you water protocol between India have to travel a long way to and Bangladesh last March was get there. That is why it is implemented on Saturday. The very expensive and difficult for project had been in talks since Indian traders to bring goods 1980. The new system will from the mainland to the states enable goods to be transported known as the ‘Seven Sisters’. to India’s northeastern states at On the other hand, Bangladesh a much lower cost, faster. India is geographically very close to will only use Bangladesh’s the seven states. This location C h i t t a g o n g a n d M o n g l a has become a great opportunity ports. This will open up new for Bangladeshi businessmen. horizons. Through this, the Tripura, Assam, economic relations between M e g h a l a y a , M a n i p u r , the two countries have become Mizoram, Nagaland and stronger.

Arunachal – the first three On the one hand, it will of these seven states or Seven speed up the transportation Sisters already have a huge of goods in the north-eastern demand for Bangladeshi region of India, and it will products. The demand for have a positive impact on the B a n g l a d e s h i p r o d u c t s i s economy of both countries. gradually increasing in the Financially, both countries remaining four states as well. will benefit.

If this opportunity is used, a India-Bangladesh friendly big market for Bangladeshi relations will improve with products can be created in the ease of transportation of Seven Sisters. The citizens of goods. The two countries will Bangladesh and the seven states come closer in terms of trade. of India will also benefit from India always appreciates the expansion of bilateral trade.

Bangladesh’s socio-economic Among the seven states progress, economic progress, t h a t s h a r e b o r d e r s w i t h har mony. Bangladesh is Bangladesh are Tripura, successful in many areas M i z o r a m , A s s a m a n d including GDP. Bangladesh Meghalaya. Among them, has become an important B a n g l a d e s h h a s p o r t s partner in the northeastern with Tripura, Assam and states of India.

Meghalaya. Basically, the A f e w d a y s a g o , products of Bangladesh enter B a n g l a d e s h c e l e b r a t e d North-East India through the the golden jubilee of its border of these three states. independence and the birth According to the centenary of Bangabandhu information of the Assistant i n b o t h c o u n t r i e s. T h e H i g h C o m m i s s i o n o f two countries celebrated Bangladesh in Guwahati, Friendship Day together in the trade of Bangladesh in 18 countries of the world. It’s the north-eastern region of a big deal. This is not possible India is gradually expanding. without excellent bilateral In the financial year 2019-20, relations. It’s really awesome. the export of goods from Bangladesh has progressed a Bangladesh to the region is lot in the last ten years. more than Tk 367 crore. In the T h e p r o g r e s s o f previous fiscal year 2018-19, Bangladesh in the last few years Bangladeshi products were is remarkable. Bangladesh has exported there to the tune of made great progress in terms Tk 40 crore. On the contrary, in of economic progress, socio- the fiscal year 2019-20, goods economic status, democracy imported from Seven Sisters etc. Development of GDP, to Bangladesh amounted to Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any

Tk 390 crore, in the previous potential of bilateral trade.

He said, I think there fiscal year 2018-19, more than Tk 472 crore of goods came is a lot of potential in the commercial field between from there.

I t i s k n o w n t h a t Bangladesh and India’s NorthBangladeshi products are East region. The north-eastern in demand in these states, region is connected to the i n c l u d i n g r e a d y - m a d e Indian mainland through clothes, iron, cement, tin, Bangladesh. There is MoU for hilsa, dry food, juice, chips, supply of diesel from Assam confectionery items, cotton, to Bangladesh. There is also plastic footwear, sandals, an agreement to import goods plastic table, kitchen ware, from Bangladesh here. We are jamdani. Saree, Raw Jute, putting more emphasis on Mineral Water, Chana Chur, developing mutually beneficial Sauce, Motor Dal, Ice Cream, economic relations.

In this regard, Himanta Emergency Light, Condensed Biswa Sharma said, “We will Milk etc.

On the other hand, coal, start regular flights on the ginger, onion, dry chilies, Dhaka-Guwahati route within poultr y feed, eggs, cloth, the next three months.” Before sugar, auto parts, various the corona epidemic, our fruits, engineering products, bus used to go to Dhaka via tube light etc. are exported to Gauhati-Shillong-Sylhet. It Bangladesh from the north- was closed due to Corona. eastern region of India. Apart Now we have got permission from this, cotton, tea, lime, from concerned ministry to petroleum products, iron, start it again. Hope the bus various stones are produced service on this route will be in Assam, these also have started soon. It will make a market in Bangladesh. communication easier. Trade Manipur produces oil, various will expand further.

He said, we will start seeds, mustard, paddy, wheat, limestone and chromate. And regular flights on the DhakaMeghalaya produces glass, Guwahati route within the porcelain, ore and Arunachal next three months. Before produces corn, wheat, mustard, the corona epidemic, our pulses, apples, oranges, grapes, bus used to go to Dhaka via etc. These products are also in Gauhati-Shillong-Sylhet. It was closed due to Corona. demand in Bangladesh.

A s s i s t a n t H i g h Now we have got permission Commissioner of Bangladesh from concerned ministry to i n G u w a h a t i . S h a h start it again. Hope the bus Mohammad Tanveer Mansoor service on this route will be said there is a good demand started soon.

Himanta Biswa Sharma for Bangladeshi products in Northeast India. This region said, I think there is a lot is going to be a big market for of potential for developing the export of package food, economic relations between cement, plastic and clothing B a n g l a d e s h a n d I n d i a ’s p r o d u c t s o f B a n g l a d e s h Northeast region. Thanks in particular. Bangladeshi to Bangladesh’s waterways, businessmen are being fully the North-Eastern region has been connected to the supported in this regard.

He said, we need to Indian mainland. There is improve communication and also an agreement to import port management to further goods from Bangladesh (into expand bilateral trade between Assam). We are putting more the two regions. Recently the emphasis on developing high-level visit of Bangladesh mutually beneficial economic (Assam) has increased the relations.

Dr Arpita Hazarika is a confidence and trust among Gauhati University, Assambusinessmen in this regard.

Assam Chief Minister based researcher, who has done research works on Dr. Himanta Biswa Sharma India-Bangladesh affairs. also spoke about the immense of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper

representation can help in equal participation by men and women, which is a prerequisite for a just and representative democracy.

When one looks at the Nordic countries with the most female parliamentarians, it is clear that their national policies are more inclusive and gender-sensitive as female politicians are more likely to prioritise gender equality, safety and security, elderly care, children’s welfare, women’s health care issues, and so on. They’ve had a remarkable amount of success in enacting policies that promote social inclusion and equality. It is high time that we do the same in our country as well.

Equal representation of women in legislation can significantly improve the quality of decisionmaking and empower both women and the nation.

We cannot achieve social development with equity and justice without equal representation of women in Parliament, which is why the Women’s Reservation Bill is the need of the hour.

It is high time we stop the mere tokenism extended in the name of politics of representation and inclusion and ensure the actual and equal representation of women.

Fauzia Khan is Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from the Nationalist Congress Party. She also heads the women’s wing of the NCP. (As published in The Wire)

Be part of the solution, not pollution

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henever there is a talk of plastic pollution, I cherish the colourful backpack I bought some years ago from New Zealand’s charming hill station, Queenstown. It’s made from 15 waste plastic bottles! But I was oblivious to this fact till I approached the cash counter.

I was captivated by its colourful design and an array of pockets. ‘Did you know with the purchase of this bag, you are making a beautiful contribution to the environment?’ the young cashier said, joyfully showing me the description of its making, printed on the back of the bag.

As I handed him the cash, he offered me a chocolate. ‘As per our store’s policy, chocolates have to be offered to those who shop like you.’ As I stepped out jubilantly, I was reminded of my neighbouring village’s sarpanch and his foolish decision, which he took nearly a decade back, after plastic bags, bottles and other waste were fished out of the drains. ‘Throw them in the rivulet which snakes through the village. It will take everything away,’ he had said.

When such activities go unchecked, water bodies get choked, including oceans, chiefly with plastic. According to aquatic life scientists, sea creatures, mistaking it for food, end up consuming it, leading to the death of several small and large fish. Their bellies are found filled with plastic waste — bags, cups, bottles and even mobile phones.

It is no surprise that fish that have fed on toxic material commonly find their way to our kitchens. What’s more alarming is that ever since the Covid pandemic struck, even medical waste has reached the oceans, making several whales and sharks consume tonnes of face masks and syringes, as per a BBC report.

There are, however, some people who try to find viable solutions. During my US trip, I came across many takeaway coffee shops which offered discounts to customers who turned up with their own cups. A small Japanese town called Kamikatsu recently attained ‘zero waste target’, beginning with the segregation of waste. Interestingly, most ideas for the campaign came from its residents and now other Japanese towns are learning from its example.

Thankfully, our gover nment has imposed a ban on single-use plastic, but to ensure success, the role of citizens is vital.

Like many, I recall the old culture of using bags made of cotton, jute and bamboo for shopping. Why not bring it back for our own good, as one of the first steps to help ourselves and the planet? If residents of Kamikatsu can help themselves, why can’t we or people living in other parts of the globe?

They became part of the solution instead of pollution, and so can we.

Rameshinder Singh Sandhu (As published in The Tribune) nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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percentage can approach courts, ‘Zero tolerance towards drugs showed results’ Small majority suffers in silence: CJI Ramana

CHANDIGARH, JUL 30 (PTI): The Centre’s zerotolerance policy towards narcotics is showing results, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday, noting that there were seizures of 3.3 lakh kg drugs and a 260 per cent increase in arrests in the 2014-21 period compared to 2006-13.

Stating that the drug problem was “more” in Punjab, a border state, he asserted the Centre stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the state government in the fight against the drug menace.

Shah said the government is holding talks with all stakeholders to make laws more stringent and has taken a proactive approach to connect with the states in the anti-narcotics efforts.

Eliminating the scourge is necessary to achieve the objective of a healthy society and prosperous nation. Also, it was important from the security point of view as “the dirty money generated from the drug trade is used in activi-

ties against the country”, the minister said.

He was speaking after inaugurating a two-day national conference on drug trafficking and national security organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCC).

“Everyone says the drug problem is more in Punjab, which is a border state. Therefore, we will have to make more efforts.

“If the state government allots land, the Centre will set up a forensic lab in Amritsar and a small centre of NCB for training purposes,” he said. “...We have to make joint efforts to fight this problem... The Government of India stands shoulder-toshoulder with the Punjab government to fight the drug menace. We have to pull out the youth of Punjab from the drug menace,” said Shah.

Shah said when Narendra Modi became prime minister in 2014, the Centre adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics.

Amit Shah

The fight against drugs, which was progressing swiftly and in the right direction, has started showing results, he said, Shah said 1.52 lakh kg drugs were confiscated during 2006-2013 while 3.3 lakh kg drugs were seized in the 2014-2021 period.

Between 2006-2013, Rs 768 crore worth of drugs were seized while between 2014-21, Rs 20,000 crore worth of drugs were seized, he said.

Shah said there has been a 200 per cent increase in the number of cases registered. During the past seven years (2014-2021), there has been a 260 per cent increase in arrests made, he said.

“In this fight, bringing

states together and taking on this scourge with synergy is very important,” he said.

He said that the drugs have an adverse impact not only on those consuming them but also on society, the economy and the country’s security. “We have to weed it out completely,” he said.

Coinciding with the conference, nearly 31,000 kg drugs were destroyed by the NCB teams in Delhi, Chennai, Guwahati and Kolkata.

Shah said various ministries, including Home, Education, Social Justice and Empowerment and Health, in coordination with various agencies, including the NCB, have joined hands in the battle against drugs.

He said the Home Ministry has adopted a multipronged approach to prevent inimical forces from using “the dirty money” generated from the drug trade against anti-India activities.

“We have adopted a proactive approach to connect the states with it (the fight against drugs),” he said.

“The results are encouraging and it shows that it isn’t a problem that can’t be weeded out completely,” said Shah, stressing that all agencies should complement each other’s efforts.

Fo r c o o r d i n a t i o n among various central and state agencies, the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism was set up by MHA in the year 2016 to conduct regular meetings.

This NCORD system has been restructured to four tiers up to the district level

by MHA in 2019 for better coordination and cooperation and meetings are held regularly, said Shah.

“We have to give more thrust at the district level... if the desired results have to be achieved,” Shah noted.

Pointing to the presence of chief ministers of Punjab and Haryana as well as the Punjab governor at the conference, he urged them to devote at least three hours a week and a day a month to the narcotics issue.

NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (PTI): Chief Justice of India N V Ramana Saturday termed access to justice “a tool for social emancipation” and said only a small percentage of the population can approach courts while the majority suffers in silence, lacking awareness and necessary means.

Te c h n o l o g y h a s emerged as a great enabler, the chief justice of India (CJI) said and urged the judiciary “to use modern technological tools to enhance the pace of justice delivery”.

Justice Ramana was addressing the first All India District Legal Services Authorities Meet here in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the judiciary to speed up the release of undertrials languishing in jails awaiting legal aid.

“Justice: Social, Economic and Political – that is the vision of justice which our Preamble promises to every Indian. The reality is,

CJI N V Ramana

today, only a small percentage of our population can approach the justice delivery system, when in need. A majority of the people suffer in silence, lacking awareness and necessary means,” he said.

“Modern India was built around the goal of removing the disparities in society. Project democracy is about providing a space for the participation of all.

Participation will not be possible without social emancipation. Access to justice is a tool for social emancipation,” the CJI said.

Echoing the prime min-

ister’s views on providing legal aid and ensuring the release of undertrial prisoners, he said one of the most important aspects which calls for active consideration and intervention of the legal services authorities in the country is the condition of undertrials.

“The prime minister and the attorney general have also rightly flagged this issue in the recently held conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices. I am happy to note that NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) is actively collaborating with all stakeholders in securing the much-deserved relief for undertrials.”

Justice Ramana said India, the second most populous country in the world with an average age of 29 years, has a large workforce.

The CJI termed the district judiciary the backbone of the justice delivery system of the world’s largest democracy.

Maharashtra governor kicks up Don’t agree with Governor’s India’s first monkeypox patient recovers row with comment on Mumbai remarks on Mumbai: Maha CM

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“I tell people here that if Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are removed from Maharashtra, especially Mumbai and Thane, you will have no money and Mumbai will not be a financial capital,” the governor said after the naming ceremony of a chowk (square) in Andheri, a western suburb of Mumbai.

A release issued by the Raj Bhavan said Koshyari praised the contribution of Rajasthani-Marwari and Gujarati communities in making Mumbai the financial capital of the country.

The governor said the Rajasthani-Marwari community is living in different parts of the country and also in countries like Nepal and

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As his statement made during an event on Friday evening kicked up a row with political parties objecting to it, the governor on Saturday said his comments were “misconstrued”, and also made it clear that he had “no intention of belittling the hard work of the Marathi-speaking people in the progress and development of Maharashtra”.

Criticising the governor, the Congress demanded

cupies a constitutional post and should take care that his actions are not insulting to others.”

“Marathi community’s hard work has contributed to the development and progress of Mumbai. It is an important city with immense potential. Despite people from all over the country making it their home, Marathi people have preserved their identity and pride and it shouldn’t be insulted,’’ he added. Shinde said 105 people sacrificed their lives in their agitation to make Mumbai capital of Maharashtra and late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray played a role in preserving the city’s Marathi identity.

“No one can insult Mumbai and Marathi people. Mumbai faced many calamities but it never stops, it continues work 24x7 and gives employment, livelihood to thousands of people,” the chief minister added.

Meanwhile, talking to reporters in Dhule, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said Marathi-speaking people have the lion’s share in the development and growth of Maharashtra.

At present, the health condition of two other persons, who had also tested positive for the infection, remains satisfactory, the minister said, adding prevention and surveillance measures would be continued with the same vigour.

The Kollam native, who had returned to Kerala from abroad and was hospitalised after showing symptoms of monkeypox, tested positive for the disease on July 14.

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“Wherever members of this community go, they not only do business, but also do acts of philanthropy by creating schools, hospitals,” he said.

As his remarks triggered a controversy, Koshyari issued a statement on Saturday, saying that he was only speaking about the contribution of the Gujarati and Rajasthani communities to the trade and industry in the city.

“In doing so, I had no intention of belittling the Marathi speaking people.

My comments were misconstrued,” he said.

Koshyari said he was proud of serving as the governor in the illustrious state of Maharashtra.

“Mumbai is Maharashtra’s pride and also the country’s financial capital. I also tried to learn Marathi in a short span of time,” he said.

Koshyari said Marathi industrialists have made a name for themselves not just in the state, but also in the country and across the globe. “There is no question of belittling Marathi people,” he said.

MUMBAI, JUL 30 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said he does not agree with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s remarks on Mumbai, and asserted that the contribution made

by Marathi people to the growth of the city can never be disregarded. He also said that the governor occupies a constitutional post and he should be careful about not offending anyone through his statements.

Koshyari, while speaking during an event here on Friday evening, had said there will be no money left in Mumbai and it will cease to be the financial capital of the country if Gujarati and Rajasthani people are not there in the city. As his remarks kicked up a row, the governor on Saturday said his comments were misconstrued and added that he had “no intention of belittling the hard work of Marathi-speaking people”.

Talking to reporters in Malegaon in Nashik district, Shinde said, “We don’t agree with Koshyari’s view (on Mumbai). It’s his personal view. He has now issued a clarification. He oc-

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JUL 30 (PTI): A Kerala man, who was India’s first monkeypox patient and was being treated at the Government Medical College here, has recovered from the disease, state Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday.

The 35-year old, hailing from Kollam, would be discharged later in the day, she said. As it was the first case of monkeypox in the country, tests were conducted twice at an interval of 72 hours as per the instructions of the National Institute of Virology (NIV), she said. “All samples were negative twice. The patient is physically and mentally healthy.

The skin bumps are completely cured. He will be discharged today,” George said.

The minister also said the test results of his family members, who were in the primary contact list with him, are also negative.

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(From p-1) In spite of repeated appeals for completion of the work, KU Mon branch said the contractors remained “oblivious to the situation on ground” and paid no heed to the administration or NGOs. In such a situation, KU said the union would be compelled to take actions.

KU Mon branch stated that it has also decided to pursue the matter relentlessly until the public of Mon district was able to access good roads.

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(From p-1) of support in promoting Thai products in Nagaland and was looking forward to welcoming Thai investments, Thai products and the people of Thailand to Nagaland.

The programme was attended by Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of C o m m e r c e, K i n g d o m of Thailand, Jurin Laksanawisit; chief minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma, deputy CM o Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein; MoS External Affairs R.K Ranjan,UrkhaoGwra Brahma Assam textiles minister, Assam revenue hill area development minister Jogen Mahan and host of dignitaries from India and Thailand

(From p-1) “We don’t have any friends nor any enemy,” he added. While not denying that several parties had approached NFP for pre-poll alliance, Azo said it was premature to make any comment as the party would take the final call.

In his address, Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) president Vekhosayi Nyekha said Naga society was passing through crucial period and therefore urged upon all to be united.

He claimed that it was not only Government of India that was trying to divide the Nagas, but also some members within the Naga society.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Neitko Khasok and invocation offered by pastor Kuda Baptist Church Nikolie Nagi. TYOD president Thejangulie Angami delivered the presidential address while general secretary report was presented by Khrozote Kapfo.

Highlights of the programme included special number by Rongmei Youth Dimapur, folk song by Zeliang tribe.

A new team of TYOD office bearers were also inducted led by Khrozote Kapfo as president and Asungbe N Hau as general secretary.

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Nakhro, MLA, acknowledged the initiative of the governor for the project. He stated that this special package was a remarkable achievement for the people of Jotsoma and Khonoma village.

He mentioned that the long desire for a sustainable road was the dream of the community, which has been flagged off today. He was grateful that the governor has shown concern in fulfilling the aspiration and desire of the people. Nakhro also assured that the community will commit and stand to provide the best cooperation and utmost support to the organisation and the contractors.

Officiating chief engineer Sewak, US Nagwansi presented a brief report about the project. He said that PDC of this work including the ongoing 3 Nos of minor bridges, was now preponed as March 18, 2023 to meet the target date of inauguration given by the governor.

He assured that the organisation would complete the project at the highest level of quality possible and in good time.

While delivering the welcome address, Khonoma village council chairman acknowledged the Governor for keeping his word to construct the stretch of road, as promised on November 18, 2021.

Short speeches were also delivered by Jotsoma village council chairman and Western Angami Public Organization (WAPO) president. The flag off ceremony was chaired by additional deputy commissioner Rhosietho Nguori and vote of thanks by SDO (Civil) Sechu-Zubza Tiyayanger Jamir. Cultural item was presented by Khonoma youth.

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RBI may hike 25-50 basis points at next monetary policy meeting MUMBAI, JUL 30 (IANS): The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate-setting committee is likely to hike 25-50 basis points in repo rate in the monetary policy meeting to be held between August 3-5, according to the estimates of various fund managers and economists.

Economist and fund managers are of the mix view on the policy stance.

Few are expecting stance will be change to ‘Neutral’, while some says ‘Withdraw of accommodative stance could persist’.

“We expect 40-50 bps hike in repo rate in August policy review. Withdraw of accommodative stance could persist,” said Vivek Kumar, Economist, QuantEco Research.

In last two policies, the central bank has hiked the rate by a cumulative of 90 basis points in May and June, due to high inflation, which was breaching RBI’s upper tolerance band for the consecutive months.

“25-35 bps of repo rate hike. Stance may switch to neutral. Guidance may be somewhat more comforting than previous policy given some

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Besides powering ultralow latency connections, which allow downloading full-length high-quality video or movie to a mobile device in a matter of seconds (even in crowded areas), the Fifth Generation or 5G would enable solutions such as ehealth, connected vehicles, more-immersive augmented reality and metaverse experiences, life-saving use cases, and advanced mobile cloud gaming, among others.

SAN FRANCISCO, JUL 30 (IANS): Amazon has reduced its direct workforce by nearly 1 lakh, the largest sequential drop in its history, primarily at its fulfillment centres and distribution network.

The e-commerce behemoth still employs over 15 lakh people, highest in the tech world.

According to Brian Olsavsky, Chief Financial Officer, Amazon plans to become more cautious in its hiring at its headquarters and other facilities going forward.

“I think it’s right for people to step back and question their hiring plans.

We’re doing that, as well. I don’t think you’ll see us hiring at the same pace we did over the last year, or the last few years,” he told reporters after the company declared its quarterly results.

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After a flying start on Tuesday that saw players pouring in Rs 1.45 lakh crore on the first day, the numbers inched up incrementally over Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as Jio and Airtel engaged in intense bidding in UP East circle for 1800 MHz band.

In all, 72 GHz (gigahertz) of radiowaves worth at least Rs 4.3 lakh crore is on the block. The auction is being held for spectrum in various low (600 MHz, 700

(From p-1) He also said during the then Prime Minister Atal bihari Vajpayee’s tenure, Nagaland was provided grant of Rs. crore to tide over its deficit and liabilities of over 70 departments.

Even during former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s tenure, Rs.736 crore under No-Plan and Rs.326 crore under Plan fund were awarded to Nagaland to meet requirement for implementing the 6th RoP. He said in the current prime minister Narendra Modi’s government, it was not known if additional funds were given where even the state’s share of GST was not being released on time.

Therie said release of salaries are being delayed due to mismanagement but it is not that Finance Commission has failed to assess the requirement.

Therie said payment to contractors was due to diversion of funds and for which the central government cannot be blamed.

Therie concluded that there was therefore no reason to be a “slave of the Centre” since Nagaland is not a beggar state but the 16th state of India.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (PTI): Auctions for 5G spectrum continued for the fifth day on Saturday, after fetching bids worth Rs 1,49,855 crore from players such as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel so far. Continued interest for radiowaves has led to stretching of the auction to Saturday, and according to sources, 24th round of bidding is underway.

About 71 per cent of the total spectrum put on the block has been provisionally sold so far, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said on Friday, terming it a “good response.”

On Friday, seven rounds of bidding took place, and incrementally Rs 231.6 crore was recorded. In all, 23 rounds of bidding were conducted till Friday. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio, Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship Adani Enterprises are in the race to bid for 5G spectrum, which offers speeds about 10 times

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alliance of Shiite parties backed by Iran.

I r a q ’s c a r e t a k e r Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi directed security forces to protect demonstrators and asked them to keep their protest peaceful, according to a statement.

Inside the parliament building, the defenses of the security forces grew less intense and many were seen sitting and conversing with demonstrators. ‘ Some protesters began moving from the parliament toward the Judicial Council building.

“We came today to

remove the corrupt political class and prevent them from holding a parliament session, and to prevent the Framework from forming a government,” said Raad Thabet, 41. “We responded to al-Sadr’s call.”

Al-Sadr’s party exited gover nment for mation talks in June, giving his rivals in the Coordination Framework alliance the majority they needed to move forward with the process.

Many protesters wore black to mark the days leading to Ashura, which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein,

the grandson of the Prophet Mohamed and one of Shiite Islam’s most important figures.

Al-Sadr’s messaging to his followers has used the important day in Shiite Islam to kindle protests.

Al-Sadr has used his large grassroots following as leverage against his rivals.

O n We d n e s d a y, hundreds of his followers stormed the parliament building after the Framework alliance named Mohammed al-Sudani as their nominee for the premiership and signalled their readiness to form a government despite his threats.

Spain confirms 1st monkeypox death in the country MADRID, JUL 30 (IANS): The Spanish Health Ministry has confirmed the first death from monkeypox in the country.

The news came less than a week after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency, reporters Xinhua news agency.

U n t i l n o w, 4 , 2 9 8 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Spain, a n d 1 2 0 p e o p l e we r e admitted to hospital for treatment, according to data collected by the National Epidemiological S u r ve i l l a n c e N e t wo r k (RENAVE). Of the total, only 64 were women.

RENAVE also said that 2,253 cases, or 82.1 per cent of the infections, were the result of a sexual relationship, while 10.5 per cent of infections came through close non-sexual contact.

The age of a person infected with the virus in Spain ranges from 10-monthold baby to 88-year-old.

M o n k e y p ox c a s e s have been reported in all of Spain’s 17 Autonomous C o m mu n i t i e s, b u t t h e majority are from the Community of Madrid (1,656), with a further 1,406 from Catalonia and 498 in the southern region of Andalusia.

Chinese military should be headed by ‘reliable people’ loyal to CCP: Xi

BEIJING, JUL 30 (PTI): China is facing mounting instability and uncertainty in the national security situation, President Xi Jinping has warned, asserting that the Chinese military should be led by “reliable people” loyal to the ruling Communist Party to ensure its “absolute leadership” over the world’s largest armed forces.

Speaking at a study session on Thursday on further implementing the strategy of strengthening the military by training competent personnel in the new era, Xi greeted the service personnel before the 95th anniversary of the founding of the PLA, which falls on August 1.

The two-million-strong People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is the largest military in the world.

“We must lay emphasis on political integrity when cultivating, evaluating and appointing personnel, so that the party’s absolute leadership over the military is implemented in the whole process of personnel work,” he said.

Xi emphasised that the “armed forces must always be led by reliable people who are loyal to the Party”, according to an official press release.

“Noting that the starting point and ultimate

Russia intends to dissolve Ukraine from world map: US envoy to UN

Service members of pro-Russian troops drive tanks near the settlement of Olenivka.

“We will certainly help the anti-historical.”

Ru s s i a ’s d e p u t y Ukrainian people to get rid of the regime, which is UN ambassador Dmitry absolutely anti-people and Polyansky told the Security

US House passes bill to ban assault weapons weapon lawfully possessed on the date of enactment following a background check, among other things.

“There are more guns than people in this country -- more mass shootings than days in the year,” Congressman David Cicilline, a major sponsor of the bill, said in a statement.

President Joe Biden hailed the House vote, saying: “The majority of the American people agree with this common-sense action.”

However, the bill has AR-15 rifle is displayed during the NRA annual little chance of progressing convention in Houston in May. in the Senate due to clear weapon lawfully possessed and the sale or transfer of o p p o s i t i o n f r o m t h e on the date of enactment any semiautomatic assault Republicans.

Pope says he will slow down or retire

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, JUL 30 (AP): Pope Francis acknowledged Saturday that he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments, saying his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was “a bit of a test” that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire.

Speaking to reporters while travelling home from nor ther n Nunavut, the 85-year-old Francis stressed that he hadn’t thought about resigning but said “the door is open” and there was nothing wrong with a pope stepping down.

“It’s not strange. It’s not a catastrophe. You can change the pope,” he said while sitting in an airplane wheelchair during a 45-minute news conference.

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realizes he has to at least slow down.

“I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside,” he said.

Francis was peppered with questions about the future of his pontificate following the first trip in which he used a wheelchair, walker and cane to get around, sharply limiting his program and ability to mingle with crowds.

He strained his right knee ligaments earlier this

year, and continuing laser and magnetic therapy forced him to cancel a trip to Africa that was scheduled for the first week of July.

The Canada trip was difficult, and featured several moments when Francis was clearly in pain as he maneuvered getting up and down from chairs.

At the end of his sixday tour, he appeared in good spirits and energetic, despite a long day traveling to the edge of the Arctic on Friday to again apologize to Indigenous peoples for the injustices they suffered in Canada’s church-run residential schools.

Fr a n c i s r u l e d o u t having surger y on his knee, saying it would not necessarily help and noting “there are still traces” from the effects of having undergone more than six hours of anesthesia in July 2021.

clarifying even further the aims and objectives of our special military operation.”

Thomas-Greenfield went after countries that say “one country’s security should not come at the expense of another’s,” asking what they call R u s s i a ’s i nv a s i o n o f Ukraine. She didn’t name any country but this is a view China has repeated f r e q u e n t l y, i n c l u d i n g Friday by its deputy UN ambassador Geng Shuang.

The US ambassador also went after nations that call for all countries to embrace diplomacy without naming Russia.

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WASHINGTON, JUL 30 (IANS): The US House of Representatives passed a bill to ban assault weapons with a narrow 217-213 vote, the first vote of its kind in 18 years amid the increase in gun violence across the country.

The legislation passed on Friday night would prohibit the sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons and largecapacity ammunition feeding devices, reports Xinhua news agency.

But it would allow the possession of any semiautomatic assault

Council on Friday that “The de-Nazification and demilitarisation of Ukraine will be carried out in full.”

“There must no longer be a threat from this stage to Donbas, nor to Russia, nor to the liberated Ukrainian territories where for the first time in several years people are finally able to feel that they can live the way they want,” he said.

Polyansky also warned Western nations supplying long-range artillery and MLRS surface-to-surface rockets that they were shifting “the provisional security line” further toward the west, “and in so doing

Joe Biden in their fifth virtual meeting on Thursday that “the position of the Chinese government and people on the Taiwan question is consistent, and resolutely s a f e g u a r d i n g C h i n a ’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity is the firm will of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people”.

“The public opinion cannot be defied. Those who play with fire will perish by it. It is hoped that the US will be clear-eyed about this. The US should honour the one-China principle,” he said.

The PLA also announced military drills off Pingtan islands in its Fujian province close to Taiwan on Saturday in a bid to warn Pelosi from going ahead with her visit.

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“illegitimate proxy officials in Russian-held areas, with the goal of holding sham referenda or decree to join Russia.”

Ru s s i a ’s Fo r e i g n Minister Sergey Lavrov “has even stated that this is Russia’s war aim,” she said.

Lavrov told an Arab summit in Cairo on Sunday that Moscow’s overarching goal in Ukraine is to free its people from its “unacceptable regime.”

Apparently suggesting that Moscow’s war aims extend beyond Ukraine’s industrial Donbas region in the east comprising Donetsk and Luhansk, Lavrov said:

goal of personnel work is to build armed forces that are able to fight and win, Xi called for efforts to enhance the supply of personnel with strong combat readiness in close step with developments in the forms of war,” it said.

In his address, Xi said the world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation, adding that China is “facing mounting instability and uncertainty in the national security situation.”

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U N I T E D NAT I O N S, JUL 30 (AP): The US ambassador to the United Nations said Friday there should no longer be any doubt that Russia intends to dismantle Ukraine “and dissolve it from the world map entirely.”

Linda ThomasGreenfield told the UN Security Council that the United States is seeing growing signs that Russia is laying the groundwork to attempt to annex all of the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and the southern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, including by installing

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BAGHDAD, JUL 30 (AP): Thousands of followers of an influential Shiite cleric breached Iraq’s parliament on Saturday, the second time in a week, to protest the government formation efforts lead by Iran-backed groups.

Iraqi security forces initially used tear gas and sound bombs to tr y to repel the demonstrators and caused several injuries witnessed by journalists for The Associated Press.

The Health Ministry said it had received 60 injured patients.

An expected parliament session did not take place and there were no lawmakers in the hall.

Heeding the calls of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, the demonstrators used ropes to pull down cement barricades leading to the gate of Iraq’s Green Zone. The district houses official buildings and foreign embassies.

Demonstrators then occupied the parliament floor and raised the Iraqi flag and portraits of al-Sadr.

It was the second time in the span of three days that the cleric has ordered his followers to stage a sit-in in the Green Zone.

The protests are a pressure tactic used by the cleric to derail government formation efforts lead by his political rivals in the Coalition Framework, an

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lthough many cases of monkeypox resolve on their own, antiviral treatment may be considered for people who are more likely to get severely ill, such as the immunocompromised. The smallpox vaccine can prevent monkeypox disease approximately 85% of the time.

No one has died of monkeypox to date. However, monkeypox can lead to complications like pneumonia or encephalitis, which may be fatal.

How is monkeypox treated?

The FDA has not approved any treatments for monkeypox. However, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests using antiviral medications during an outbreak and for patients who are at high risk of severe illness. Vaccines including Jynneos and ACAM2000 may be used to lessen the severity of the disease. Although there are no specific treatments for monkeypox infection now, outbreaks can be managed with the following measures.

Supportive care Though most monkeypox patients recover without needing medical attention, those with gastrointestinal symptoms require oral or intravenous rehydration to prevent fluid loss.

Medications to treat pain, fever, and other symptoms may be prescribed as part of supportive care.

Rashes and affected areas should be kept dry if possible or covered with a moist dressing. Patients are advised to avoid touching sores in the mouth or

eyes and avoid products containing cortisone when rinsing the mouth or using eye drops.

Antiviral treatment Tecovirimat: Tecovirimat is the first FDA-approved antiviral treatment for smallpox in adults and children, and it is being considered for the treatment of monkeypox. Tecovirimat works by inhibiting the viral envelope protein, which blocks the final steps of viral maturation and subsequent release from the infected cell, preventing viral spread within the infected host.

Brincidofovir and cidofovir: These disrupt viral multiplication by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase that is involved in virus multiplication. Studies have shown that they could be effective against monkeypox infections. However, research is limited.

Va c c i n i a v a c c i n e (smallpox vaccine) and vaccinia immune globulin (VIG).

VIG, a hyperimmune globulin, is FDA-authorized as a treatment approach against monkeypox. However, there is limited data regarding the efficacy of VIG against smallpox and

monkeypox. Smallpox vaccines could provide limited protection and help progress symptoms.

What is monkeypox?

Monkeypox is a very rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, typically occurring in Central and West Africa, although cases in the U.S. have been on the rise.

The monkeypox virus belongs to the orthopoxvirus genus, which includes the variola virus that causes smallpox. The first monkeypox epidemic in the U.S. was reported in 2003. People fell ill after coming into contact with infected pet prairie dogs. Historically, most monkeypox cases have occurred after a human came into touch with an infected wild animal or animal product.

The virus enters the body through damaged skin (even if it is not apparent), respiratory tract, or mucus membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth). Symptoms can appear anywhere between 5-21 days after being exposed to the monkeypox virus. What are the signs and symptoms of monkeypox?

Several monkeypoxinfected individuals exhibit

mild and self-limiting symptoms. However, the prognosis of the infection may be influenced by initial health status, previous vaccination status, and concurrent comorbidities. Therefore, the researchers believe that developing personalized treatments based on an individual’s risk of experiencing severe infection symptoms is the most logical approach.

Symptoms of monkeypox may include: Fever, Chills, Headache, Muscle aches, Backache, Exhaustion, Swollen lymph nodes, Cough or sore throat (sometimes), Runny nose, Rash with blisters. Rash with blisters can appear 1-3 days after or before fever. The rash often begins as flat red patches, progresses to blisters, and finally forms a crust. In some cases, the rash occurs around the mouth, genitals, or anorectal regions. The bumps then go through many phases before falling off. The rash may have the following characteristics: Fat, discolored bumps (macules) Raised areas of skin (papules) Blisters or vesicles Small pus-filled bumps (pustules) Dr y, cr usty bumps (scabs) Monkeypox often begins with flu-like symptoms with swollen lymph nodes before progressing to a rash on the face and body. The disease normally lasts 2-4 weeks.

Medical Author: Karthik Kumar, MBBS Medical Reviewer: Pallavi Suyog Uttekar, MD

Diana’s interview to be included in documentary

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022

Preparations underway for ‘Nagaland for peace and harmony concert’

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nly a week after the head of BBC pledged never to broadcast again its discredited interview with the Princess of Wales, it emerges that extracts from the 1995 programme will be included in a documentary to be shown on networks Sky and Now TV next month. Only a week after the head of BBC pledged never to broadcast again its discredited interview with the Princess of Wales, it emerges that extracts from the 1995 programme will be included in a documentary to be shown on networks Sky and Now TV next month.

‘The Princess’, a documentary directed by Ed Perkins re-telling the late Princess’s life through archive footage, will include footage of the interview, despite her son Prince William also expressing his wishes that this never be aired again. Perkins’ film has already had a brief run in UK cinemas, reports Deadline.

The BBC returned the BAFTA award it won for the Panorama interview, in which Diana revealed her distress in her marriage, her eating disorders and her prophecy that she would never be queen, after interviewer Martin Bashir’s deceptive practices in obtaining Diana’s agreement to be interviewed were uncovered.

(IANS)

Nagaland for peace and harmony concert organising members at the press conference. (NP)

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reparations for “Nagaland for peace and harmony concert”, a free concert for all age groups organised by Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) is underway.

President, DAYO, Tia Longchar, in a press conference held on Saturday, at Indisen, Dimapur mentioned that the concert would be held on August 6, 6:30 PM at DDSC stadium, Golaghat road, Dimapur. The concert is organised in commemoration of DAYO’s 10th year and in celebration of Tsungremmong festival.

Adhering to its motto “Unity and Justice”, the president said that DAYO not only stood for unity of the community alone, but fostered unity among all tribes and strived for justice in the society. Keeping all aspects together, DAYO has given the best not only for the interest of the Aos but for the citizens of Dimapur. In this time of transaction and antici-

pation for peace, DAYO believed that they will be a facilitator and mediator for peace, unity, and harmony.

In this regard, Longchar mentioned that the concert will be free of cost where all age groups are invited and that bookings for exclusive table reservation may be done a t h t t p s : / / f o r m s. g l e / aGJXi9xVcRD2PCov9 with details and price all mentioned in the link provided. Once booking is confirmed, DAYO correspondence will get back to you for further assistance.

Various artists, bands, and dance crews such as Color Keys, DGP band, Samuel Konyak, Mahila band, Tiameren Aier, Vinika Yepthomi, Projection Crew and Kolkata based M-Sonic will be performing. Food and beverage stalls will also be set up by the 16 units of DAYO during the event.

In preparation of the event, DAYO together with Ao Student Union Dima-

pur will also be organising events such as on-spot painting competition under the theme “Nagaland for peace and harmony” on August 4, 3 PM at Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Duncan, Dimapur for which registration is free and will be made open for students from classes 9 to 12. Interested students are requested to register before August 3.

Similarly, a poetry slam will be organised for all college going under graduate students. Registration will be free and submission of video and script along with details of participants to be sent at asud.org@gmail.com Poem should be 14 lines (sonnet), video should not exceed three minutes, and no plagiarism will be allowed.

Last date for registration and submission will be August 3. For further details one may contact: 8837200339, 8132038465.

(Staff Reporter)

Miss Dimapur curtain raiser

lywood dances, martial arts, etc.

In the modern ethnic round, it was judged by president of Nagaland Designers Association, Ruso Rhi. Winners of this round would be announced on the finale of Miss Dimapur.

A three-round fashion show was also conducted where contestants wore fits

from Aviiam Multi Clothing Outlet, Ni Hao fashion, followed by EGON selfie round.

Earlier, Imli Lee and Nise Meruno hosted the programme while Watila Subbha delivered words of acknowledgement. Students from Tetso College also presented a special presentation.

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he curtain raiser programme for Miss Dimapur was held on July 30, at Hotel Acacia, with DGP Prison, Rupin Sharma, as special guest.

Addressing the gathering, Sharma stated that Nagaland was a place filled with people who were in love with their cultures and opined that Naga cultural shawls and attires could be used for the economic development of the Nagas.

He appealed that Naga uniqueness should not be confined.

Team EGON would be embarking on a journey where the team would be marketing products made by inmates, such as sanitary pads, handicrafts, etc.

Highlights of the programme included announcement of Miss Personality and Miss Talent, which were won by contestant Jine Singh and Lihyeih T Konyak, contestant number 2 and 12 respectively.

During the talent round, the top 5 contestants pre-selected by EGON team showcased their talents. It comprised of indigenous weaving, contemporary and Bol-

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CORNERSTONE HR. SEC .SCHOOL

Poetry Slam

Theme NAGALAND FOR PEACE AND HARMONY

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: ` 10,000/: ` 5,000/: ` 3,000/-

Theme NAGALAND FOR PEACE AND HARMONY

ELIGIBILITY 1. Open for students from Cl 9 to 12.

2. Participants are instructed to bring their own colours, brushes etc and canvas/paper size of 10x12 inches.

3. Report at the Venue by 2:30 PM. 4. FREE REGISTRATION. For Further details please contact : 8837200339/8132038465

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1st Prize : ` 10,000/st : ` 5,000/2nd Prize 1 Prize ` 10,000/: ` 3,000/3rd Prize 2nd Prize ` 5,000/-

3rd Prize ` 3,000/-

ENTRY INFO: 1. Eligible for all college going under-graduate students irrespective of tribe and community.

2. Registration is free and via submission of video and script along with details of the participant to the given email below.

3. Poem should be 14 line sonnet and video should not exceed 3 minutes and no plagiarism is allowed.

4. Last Date For Registration and Submission is 3rd August 2022.

5. For Further details please contact : 8837200339/8132038465 Email : asud.org@gmail.com

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Pre-season: Arsenal thump Sevilla 6-0

Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga (L) vies for the ball during a friendly soccer match with Atletico Madrid at the Ullevaal stadium, in Oslo, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

he was brought down in the He added a third just high and finishing well. area, before Jesus doubled two minutes later, and Saka Xhaka went close to a the hosts’ lead, firing home matched him before the fifth before Jesus grabbed Granit Xhaka’s low cross. 20-minute mark, pressing his third from close range.

Nketiah completed the scoring a minute from time.

There was more frustration for Erik ten Hag as he saw his Manchester United side undone by Portugal’s Felix after 86 minutes at the Ullevaal Stadion. Felix set himself in the area before firing into the bottom corner.

Fred was dismissed in stoppage time for a second bookable offence.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech scored as Chelsea beat Udinese 2-0 at the Dacia Arena.

A separate Blues side had already beaten the Italian team 3-1 at the same ground on Friday evening.

Meanwhile, Brighton left Manchester City target Marc Cucurella out of their game with his former club Espanyol, after the fullback handed in a transfer request this week.

ATP Roundup: Jenson Brooksby Ukraine’s Kateryna Monzul upsets John Isner in Atlanta Open to referee Women’s Euro final AT L A N T A , J U L 3 0 (AGENCIES): Sixth-seeded Jenson Brooksby upset defending champion and second-seeded John Isner 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Friday in an all-U.S. matchup to reach the semifinals of the Atlanta Open. Isner, a six-time winner of the event, saved four match points in the next-tolast game before Brooksby closed out his victory.

Up next for Brooksby is a showdown with another U.S. player, Frances Tiafoe. The fourth-seeded Tiafoe got past eighth-seeded American Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-2.

Third-seeded Australian Alex de Minaur posted six aces while rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory over France’s Adrian Mannarino

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to reach the semifinals.

The 23-year-old de Minaur, who won the event in 2019, will face Ilya Ivashka of Belarus in the semis.

Ivashka, 28, upset fifth-seeded Tommy Paul 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.

Croatia Open Umag: Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz won 81.3 per cent of his first-serve points while cruis-

ing to a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis to reach the semifinals in Umag, Croatia. The Spanish teen next faces Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri, who knocked off Spain’s Bernabe Zapata Miralles 7-5, 6-4. Zeppieri had a 6-5 edge in aces. Second-seeded Italian Jannik Sinner beat Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4, 7-6 (5) to reach the semis. Sinner will face Franco Agamenone, who defeated fellow Italian Marco Cecchinato 6-2, 6-1.

Generali Open: Thirdseeded Roberto Bautista Agut won 70.2 per cent of his first-serve points en route to a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas to reach the final at Kitzbuhel, Austria.

‘I never knew my mother was so strong.’

Scotland and New Zealand meet in two T20 internationals before a solitary one-day international.

hit 26 runs off Alasdair Evans’ over to make a 22ball fifty, his first in T20Is. A total of 15 runs came off the final over as New Zealand put on their highest ever T20I total of 254. The Neesham-Bracewell stand worth 79 off 28 balls is the fifth-quickest in T20I history for partnerships of over 25 balls.

In reply, Scotland once again struggled against spin. Sodhi, Santner, and Bracewell stifled the hosts as they struggled to string together partnerships. Michael Rippon went on to grab a couple of wickets too amidst the ruckus.

Earlier, after Bracewell broke the opening stand in the second over,

Born on : 08/10/1959 – Died on : 19/07/2022 We, the bereaved family of Late CHUBANGANGLA (CHUBALA) SANGTAM would like to thank and share our mother’s prayer blessings to all who reached out to us in your prayer spiritually, physically, emotionally, materially and financially during her struggle days in hospital and during her departure from this beautiful world which she missed so much just before her death.

- Thank you for your sympathy and caring so much about our mother and our family. Your kindness and compassion mean a great deal to us.

- Thank you for your generous arrangement. They were so thoughtful and we feel so grateful to have you in our lives.

- Thank you for your different contributions materially from near and far. Your support helped us through this difficult time.

- Thank you for the stories and memories you shared. They made us smile and truly helped us highlight what a special person our mother was.

- Thank you for the flowers. Our mother would have loved them, they were so beautiful and perfect (she always liked brightness). It has brought light into our aching hearts.

- We can hardly express how grateful we are for your presence at our mother’s funeral. It was so good of you to take the time to be with our family.

- It was very nice of you to think of us in this time of sadness. Your words were so kind and you are such a thoughtful friend. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

- And last but not the least, we are very much thankful to those who sacrificed their time and efforts behind the scenes trying their best to help us out, understanding our difficult moments.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to :14. Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang, Dimapur 1. Doctors and nurses of Zion Hospital Dimapur 15. Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang, Chumukidema 2. Sangtamtilla Baptist Lithro 16. Alisopur Students' Union, Dimapur 3. Sangtamtilla Chang Baptist Lashong 17. Dimapur – Kohima Sangtam Student’s Union 4. Sangtamtilla Ao Baptist Arogo 18. PACE International Seminary, Sangtamtilla Village 5. Alisopur Baptist Lithro 19. Bethel Prayer House, Sangtamtilla Village 6. Sangtam Baptist Church, Purana Bazar 7. Nagamese Baptist Church, S. Hukavi Zhimomi Colony 20. Sangtamtilla Dangkhidangnang Mülong 8. Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Tuensang 21. Kangtsung Well Wishers 9. Sangtamtilla Village Council 22. Bazaar – A Ward Union, Tuensang 10. Alisopur Suro Union, Dimapur 23. GMS Station-I, Tuensang 11. Longkhitpeh Union, Dimapur 24. Kuyingpong and Tringtring Cultural Club Members 12. Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang, Apex 25. Shri M. Sangtam, MLA 13. Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang, Sangtamtilla 26. Shri Toyang Chang, MLA We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but your kind and benevolent gestures will always be cherished in our hearts and prayers. Thank you never seems enough at times like this. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring more than we can say.

Our mother lived a long and full life under God’s grace. Although her passing away is a sad milestone for us. We all are grateful for having her with us for so many years.

‘May God Bless Each and Everyone of You Abundantly.’

Neesham went on to take two wickets in the fourth as Scotland succumbed to 33/3.

A misunderstanding resulted in a run-out and another wicket in the Powerplay. Despite Chris Greaves making a promising 29-ball 37, the Scotland innings never gathered enough momentum to threaten New Zealand’s huge total and were eventually restricted to 152-9 in 20 overs.

Brief scores: New Zealand 254/5 in 20 overs (Mark Chapman 83, Michael Bracewell 61 not out; Gavin Main 2/44) beat Scotland 152/9 in 20 overs (Chris Greaves 37; James Neesham 2/9) by 102 runs.

Acknowledgement

during the time of his illness and till his last breath on 19.07.2022.

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

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EDINBURGH (SCOTLAND), JUL 30 (IANS): A ruthless New Zealand scored 254/5, their highest ever total in T20Is, against Scotland in the second final T20I, to register a massive 102-run win and complete a 2-0 series victory, here on Friday.

Mark Chapman (83) and Michael Bracewell (61 not out) were the star performers for Black Caps with the bat.

Chapman last played a T20I in 2021, but with an opportunity coming his way, the left-hander made it count to the fullest. Walking in at No.3, he moved to 23 off 15 balls inside the powerplay overs, but took off in the middle overs in the company of Daryl Mitchell.

The 28-year-old Chapman brought up his fifty off 27 balls before slamming 33 off his last 17 balls to bring up a career-best 83 off a mere 44 balls. When he was dismissed in the 16th over, New Zealand were 175/4 and aiming at a total of around the 220run mark.

H o w e v e r, J i m m y Neesham and Michael Bracewell had other ideas.

Neesham hit a six off the third ball he faced while Bracewell, who had already started his rampage,

when she became the first female referee in Ukraine to officiate a men’s top division match – a game between Chornomorets Odesa and Volyn Lutsk. Assistants to Monzul will be fellow Ukrainian Maryna Striletska and Paulina Baranowska Kateryna Monzul from Poland. The fourth ofL O N D O N , J U L 3 0 ficial will be French referee (AGENCIES): Ukrainian Stéphanie Frappart. referee Kateryna Monzul has been appointed to officiate Sunday’s Women’s Euro final between England and Germany at Wembley StaWe, the bereaved family members of dium, UEFA said on Friday.

The 41-year-old MonLt. temsutemjen (Mopungchuket zul has been an international referee since 2004 and has Village) sincerely extend our heartfelt participated in three Womgratitude to each and everyone who stood en’s World Cups, including the 2015 final between the by us physically, spiritually and financially United States and Japan.

She made history in 2016

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LO N D O N, J U L 3 0 (AGENCIES): Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick on his first appearance at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal beat Sevilla 6-0 in the Emirates Cup. Bukayo Saka struck twice, with the Gunners 4-0 up inside 19 minutes against the La Liga side.

Eddie Nketiah rounded off the win after a flowing counter-attack move.

Elsewhere, Manchester United were beaten 1-0

by Atletico Madrid in Oslo, with Joao Felix scoring late on before a red card for United’s Fred.

The Gunners’ victor y ends a successful pre-season campaign, during which Brazilian Jesus scored seven goals after his £45m move from Manchester City. It was Saka who opened the scoring from the penalty spot after

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Mirabai Chanu defends 49kg title, gives India first gold of 2022 CWG

BIRMINGHAM, JUL 30 (PTI): Mirabai Chanu bossed the 49kg field as expected to defend her Commonwealth Games title and give India the first gold medal of the Birmingham edition here on Saturday.

The Olympic silver medallist aggregated 201kg (88kg + 113kg ) to stamp her authority in the competition and achieve a Commonwealth Games record in the process.

The silver went to Mauritius’ Marie Hanitra Roilya Ranaivosoa (172kg) and bronze to Canada’s Hannah Kaminski (171 kg).

In a remarkable performance, Chanu smashed the Commonwealth and CWG record in snatch.

She obliterated the Games record in clean and jerk as well as total lift.

An overwhelming favourite in her weight category, the 27-year-old Chanu set a rather low starting weight of 80kg in snatch and 105kg in clean and jerk before changing her first attempt to 84kg.

Going into the competition, she had a personal best of 88kg and 119kg, a world record in clean and jerk, totalling 207kg.

look at what they are doing but my focus is on the six lifts I need to do.”

The atmosphere at the NEC arena was electric, pushing the athletes to give their best with the music keeping the fans entertained.

As the MC also pointed out, with Chanu head and shoulders above others, the outing was more about competing with herself than

her opponents.

Chanu’s first attempt in snatch was comfortable before she lifted 88kg in the second before leaving 90kg for the third and final attempt. She was not able to record a new personal best but still went into the clean and jerk with a 12kg advantage over Ranaivosoa.

The clean and jerk began on a rather dramatic

fashion with Bangladesh’s Marija Akhter falling on the floor after a failed attempt for 70kg. With her nearest rivals attempting 15kgs less than Chanu, the result was a foregone conclusion.

The battle for silver and bronze went down to the wire with Kingsley, Kaminski and Ranaivosa battling it out.

It was a heartbreak-

ing end for the Nigerian lifter Kingsley whose 98kg attempt was declared a no lift following a premature celebration.

Chanu lifted 109kg comfortably in her first attempt before going for 113kg in the second. She did not risk matching her world record of 119kg and went for 115 kg in her final lift, but missed.

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Her nearest rival in the field, Stella Kingsley of Nigeria, came into the contest with a personal best of 168kg (72kg+96kg), summing up the gulf between her and the rest.

“I am happy with my performance. I had said earlier I was competing with myself here. Everyone knows Commonwealth Games is easy for me but I never take it lightly. There is pressure of having it easy as well. I know what areas to improve on going forward,”

she said with a beaming smile after the medal ceremony.

Chanu matched her personal best in snatch, considered not the strongest part of her game, and she was pleased about that.

“I felt my technique in snatch is getting better.

I came back from Tokyo Olympics knowing I needed to work on snatch and that would benefit me going forward. I still need to do more with my technique to touch 90kg,” she said.

Her next big target will be the World Championships in December.

Asked how she would celebrate, Chanu said that would happen once she reaches India. For the night, she will finally get to gorge on a pizza without the fear of gaining weight.

“My target at World Championships is to match my record in clean and jerk (119kg).” On the one sided nature of the contest and other lifters going for much lower weights, she said: “I

artially fulfilling the promise he made to himself four years back, young weightlifter Sanket Sargar won a silver medal in men’s 55kg category, putting India on the medal tally at the Commonwealth Games here Saturday.

He targetted a gold medal but injured his right elbow while attempting to lift 139kg in clean and jerk to eventually settle for a second place. The 21-yearold managed a total of 248kg (113kg+135kg) to finish just one kilogram behind Malaysia’s Mohamad Aniq, who smashed the Games record in clean and jerk as he lifted 249kg (107kg+142kg) to win the gold. Sri Lanka’s Dilanka Isuru Kumara 225kg

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(105kg+120kg) took home the bronze. Someone who was managing a paan shop with his father in Sangli, Maharshtra it indeed is a feat to cherish. Life has thrown challenges at him and he accepted them with grace and found a way to overcome them with sheer dedication.

Sargar said he had to take the risk of lifting 139kg as a “gold was on offer”.

o r o v e r a y e a r, weightlifter Gururaja Poojary did not go to his home in Udupi district in Karnataka, instead deciding to stay at the national camp in Patiala, preparing for his entry into a new weight division, shifting to an Olympic weight category for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

The 27-year-old Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) in India Air Force had got married in May 2021 but decided to leave his wife with his parents in Karnataka so that he can concentrate on his career.

All those sacrifices paid dividends as Gururaja on Saturday captured a bronze medal in the men’s 61kg weight division at the Commonwealth Games

Gururaja Poojary

2022, the first medal in this weight class according to him.

The Karnataka lifter made it a productive morning session for India at the weightlifting arena in Birmingham, winning the country’s second medal of the day at the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday.

Poland Open: Garcia, Bogdan to lock horns in women’s single final ‘Fingers crossed!’: Novak Djokovic hopeful he can compete at U.S. Open

WARSAW (POLAND), JUL 30 (IANS): Caroline Garcia and Ana Bogdan beat the rain and their opponents -- Jasmine Paolini and Kateryna Baindl, earning straight-sets semifinal wins to set up a clash for the title at the Poland Open, here on Saturday.

No 5 seed Garcia of France breezed past No10 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6-1, 6-2 to reach her 12th career singles final. Garcia took just 65 minutes to improve to 3-0 against Paolini.

Garcia backed up her stunning upset of World No 1 Iga Swiatek from the previous round, as she continues her run of stellar form this summer. She has now won 17 of her last 20 matches, which includes a run to the Bad Homburg title and a Round of 16 showing at Wimbledon. “It’s been a challenging week, espe-

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cially today, with the big win yesterday, only a couple of hours to recover and be ready. Conditions were very difficult, there was a lot of rain. I’m just very happy with the way I played, and I stayed very focused on the

present, and it paid off,” Garcia said. Under persistent drizzle that became much more substantial as the match neared its conclusion, 45th-ranked Garcia beat World No.58 Paolini by winning 80 per cent of

her first-service points and 60 percent of her first-return points. Former World No 4 Garcia fired six aces on the day as well. Garcia is up to 236 aces for the year, and she has claimed the mantle of this season’s ace leader from reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.

Garcia threatened to finish the match in under an hour, holding triple match point at 6-1, 5-1. However, Paolini came back from 0-40 down in that game to prolong affairs as the rain increased. In the following game, though, Garcia converted her fifth match point to complete the victory.

Garcia, who has an 8-3 record in her previous singles finals, will now take on Bogdan in the championship match. Garcia defeated Bogdan in their only prior meeting, which came in the second round of Wimble-

don five years ago. Bogdan has already posted her career-best result this week, making her first Hologic WTA Tour singles final.

Bogdan defeated lucky loser Kateryna Baindl of Ukraine 7-5, 7-5 in Saturday’s first semifinal to achieve that feat.

World No 108 Bogdan was pushed past two hours for the first time this week

by Baindl, but the Romanian still has not lost a set in the tournament. Bogdan won exactly two-thirds of points off of the Baindl second service to win a tour-level semifinal for the first time in her fifth attempt.

“I can say I handled my emotions quite well today. I just wanted to play free, but it was kind of hard. Tactically I was quite well-prepared in my mind, I just had to stay focused on every point...,” Bogdan said.

NEW YORK, JUL 30 ( AG E N C I E S ) : N ova k Djokovic said he is preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Djokovic, who has three U.S. Open titles, will not be able to participate at this year’s U.S. Open due to current rules under which travellers seeking to enter the U.S. have to be fully vaccinated and provide a proof before boarding flights.

Earlier this month, the 35-year-old was included in the entry list for the Aug. 29Sept. 11 Grand Slam in New York. “I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to U.S.,” Djokovic said in

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a post on Instagram along with a video of him practising. “Fingers crossed!”

More than 43,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to work with the U.S. government to allow 21-times major champion Djokovic to compete in the U.S. Open.

Djokovic won the Aus-

tralian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles last year but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown this year after being deported from Australia over his vaccination status in January.

The Serbian later said he was prepared to miss Grand Slam tournaments rather than take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Chess Olympiad: India ‘B’ thrash Estonia 4-0 Uganda’s Kiplangat clinch CWG 2022 marathon gold MAMALLAPURAM, JUL 30 (PTI): India ‘B’ blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Saturday while the second-seeded ‘A’ team defeated Moldova 3.50.5 to make it two wins from as many matches.

World champion Magnus Carlsen was in the spotlight after missing the first round as he scored over Georg Meier to star in thirdseeded Norway’s 4-0 victory against Uruguay.

The formidable USA team, the top-seed in the Open event, did not have it easy for a second straight day as the star-studded outfit could only manage a 2.5-1.5 victory over Paraguay after having dropped half a point against Angola on the first day.

In the women’s section, top-seeded India ‘A’ beat Argentina 3.5-0.5.

Koneru Humpy, playing on top board, was held to a draw by Marisa Zuriel in 44 moves but Tania Sachdev and Bhakti Kulkarni posted victories over Maria Campos and Maria Belen Sarquis to give the team the victory before R Vaishali battled it out against Maria Jose Campos on the second board to seal the win.

India ‘B’ recorded a 3.5-0.5 win over Latvia with Mary Ann Gomes, Soumya Swaminathan and Mary Ann Gomes defeating their respective opponents

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in action during the 44th Chess Olympiad on Saturday. (PTI)

-- Laura Rogule, Agnesa S Ter-Avetisjana and Nellija Malkakova.

Padmini Rout could not get past Ilze Berzina and shared the point.

The third host team in the women’s section, India ‘C’ defeated Singapore 3-1 with victories for P V Nandhidhaa and Easha Karavade. Pratyusha Bodda and Vishwa Vasnawala were held to draws by Yang Hazel Liu and Kun Fang respectively.

The men’s event saw India ‘B’, seen by many including Carlsen and the legendary Viswanathan Anand as dark horses, stormed to a 4-0 win.

D Gukesh on the top board beat Kalle Kiik while R Praggnanandhaa on the second board, after being rested on Friday, beat Kirill Chukavin. There were wins for the experienced B Adhiban and Raunak Sadhwani against Aleksandr

Volodin and Andrei Shishkov respectively.

For India ‘A’, the winners were P Harikrishna, S L Narayanan and K Sasikiran, all GMs while fellow GM and fast-rising Arjun Erigaisi could only draw against Andrei Macovei.

India ‘C’ rounded off the day with a comprehensive 3.5-0.5 defeat of Mexico.

In the USA-Paraguay match, world No.4 Fabiano Caruana was held by Axel Bachmann, as were Wesley So and Sam Shankland by their opponents Rami Delgado and M Ruben D Zacarias respectively.

Leinier Dominiguez Perez provided the winning point by defeating Jose Fernando Cubas.

In other matches in the Open event, there were wins for fourth-ranked Spain and fifth-ranked Poland over Belgium. While Spain recorded a 3.5-0.5 margin over their opponent, Poland

secured a 3-1 victory. Sixthranked Azerbaijan got past the Philippines 3-1 for their second win.

After two rounds, India ‘B’ have four points (2 points for a victory) in the Open section.

RESULTS - INDIA’S MATCHES: India ‘A’ beat Moldova 3.5-0.5 (P Harikrishna beat Ivan Schitco, Arjun Erigaisi drew with Andrei Macoveri, S L Narayanan beat Vladimir Hamitevici, K Sasikiran beat Lulian Baltag).

India ‘B’ beat Estonia 4-0 (D Gukesh beat Kalle Kiik, R Pragnanandhaa beat Kirill Chukavin, B Adhiban beat Aleksandr Volodin, Raunak Sadhwani beat Andrei Shishkov).

India ‘C’ beat Mexico 3.5-0.5 (Surya Shekhar Ganguly beat G Hernandez Guerrero, S P Sethuraman drew Chami Ibarra, Abhijeet Gupta drew Rosas Diaz, Karthikeyan Murali beat Vidal Capo).

WOMEN: India A beat Argentina 3.5-0.5 (Konery Humy drew with Maria Zuriel, R Vaishali beat Maria Jose Campos, Tania Sachdev beat Rodas Borda, Bhakti Kulkarni beat Maria Belen Sarquis).

India ‘B’ beat Latvia 3.5-0.5 (Vantika Agrawal beat Laura Rogule, Padmini Rout drew with Ilze Berzina, Soumya Swaminathan beat Agnesa S Ter-Avetisja, Mary Ann Gomes beat Nellija Maklakova).

BIRMINGHAM, JUL 30 (AGENCIES): Marathon runner Victor Kiplangat averted disaster after realising he had taken a wrong turn while cruising to gold in the Commonwealth Games.

After more than 40 kilometres of running through the twisting Birmingham streets, Kiplangat veered

off course in the late stages to the horror of viewers and the commentary team.

The 22-year-old Ugandan had begun running away from the finishing line when he was tantalising close to the end.

Victor Kiplangat The commentary team of Steve Cram and Paula after viewing an aerial shot, Radcliffe noticed the runner with Cram saying “oh has was heading the wrong way he gone the wrong way? Oh

Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares moves to Marseille on loan

Russell takes first F1 pole of his career in Hungarian Grand Prix

Nuno Tavares

LO N D O N, J U L 3 0 (AGENCIES): Arsenal left back Nuno Tavares has joined French club Marseille on a season-long loan, the Premier League team said Saturday.

The 22-year-old Tavares moved to Arsenal from Benfica last summer and made 28 appearances in all competitions for the north London club.

Tavares, who has played for Portugal’s under-21 team, may have had fewer opportunities at Arsenal this season with Kieran Tierney at left back and the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko, who played left back at Manchester City.

B U DA P E S T, J U L 3 0 (AGENCIES): George Russell won his first career Formula One pole with a fast final qualifying lap at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. It gave Mercedes its first pole of the season on the same day F1 champion and points leader Max Verstappen lost power and qualified a season-worst 10th.

Russell screamed in celebration after beating Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc to grab the first pole of his career.

“Whooooo, come on! Yes! Hahahaha. You beauty! You beauty!” yelled Russell before jumping into the arms of his engineers.

The Mercedes pace was even more surprising given what Russell called a “disastrous” second practice on Friday when Mercedes was about one second behind Leclerc’s leading time.

George Russell

“For us as a team it’s massive. We were all here until 11 p.m. last night scratching our heads, and we all felt pretty lost,” Russell said. “To come back and grab pole position is an amazing feeling. We absolutely nailed today, 100%.”

Verstappen unleashed expletives as his qualifying bid was undone. He struggled with grip then complained of having “no power ... nothing works” on his second attempt.

The Hungaroring track, nestled amid rolling hills just outside of Budapest, dried out somewhat for

no, no, no, no, no!”.

Luckily for Kiplangat, he had built up such a commanding lead that the miscue did not cause any damage.

He was a comfortable winner in a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 55 seconds, crossing 94 seconds clear of Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu.

afternoon qualifying following a huge downpour during the third practice.

Leclerc — who leads F1 with seven poles this season — crashed while leading the French GP last Sunday to hand Verstappen a win that gave the Dutchman a 63-point lead over Leclerc in the standings.

But now Leclerc has an ideal chance to close the gap on Sunday on one of F1’s hardest tracks for passing.

Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez had a disappointing session and starts from 11th place. “It’s been a bad day,” Perez said.

“It’s certainly going to be difficult to overtake tomorrow.” Lando Norris of McLaren qualified fourth ahead of Esteban Ocon — last year’s winner — Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who is F1’s record holder with 103 poles.

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