4 May 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 147

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MCCI calls off ‘shutters down’ in Mon town D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): A day after imposing “indefinite lightning shutdown of shops” in Mon town on Monday in protest against rampant taxation, donation drive, checking of goods etc., the Mon Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) on Tuesday decided to withdraw the shutters down.

According to district authorities, MCCI had agreed to withdraw the shutters down protest after a meeting with several stakeholders at DC’s office on Tuesday.

In a letter to DC Mon, the Mon Chamber of Commerce & Industry had categorically said that on top of businesses being adversely affected by Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, they were unable to conduct business activities due to the “rampant taxation and checking by different individuals, NGOs, over ground and underground” groups.

Power outage for vegetation clearance

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Department of power, transmission division, Dimapur has informed that there would be shutdown of power supply to the several lines/sub-stations in view of the vegetation clearance. It may be mentioned that the department of power Nagaland has declared May and October months as “vegetation clearance months” in an effort to reduce power interruptions.

In a press release, transmission division, Dimapur executive engineer SI Asangba Tikhir sought cooperation from all the consumers. (See table on p-8)

NPF open to any alliance

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Four days after 21 NPF legislators joined NDPP and three days after being elected as the NPF legislature party leader Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, took charge at a felicitation programme held at the party’s Central Office Kohima on Tuesday.

In his speech Azo announced that NPF was not averse to alliance with any political parties or leaders, as the party’s goal was to “carry forward the aspiration and voice of the Naga people.”He also called upon the party workers to “seek and take God first and carry forward the party” and also to “humble ourselves”, stand united and work hard for a purpose.

With the exodus of the 21 MLAs casting its spectre over the oldest regional political party in India, Azo maintained that their intention to shift loyalty was not a new programme and not unexpected but only the timing of the move.

The newly appoint-

Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu

ed NPF Legislature Party Leader said he was optimistic that even with four MLAs, party leaders and workers, the party will experience new changes to reach greater heights.

He also called for fresh ideas to uplift NPF and assured that under his leadership, he would render his best services to the people and party.

NPF’s new chief whip, Dr. Nganshi K. Ao, MLA, sought to encourage the party by saying that the recent development was instead a ‘blessing in disguise’ for the party. Dr. Ngangshi, a twotime legislator said the NPF was now a “clean house” and would start afresh for a better politics and justice

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for the people of Nagaland.

He also cautioned the party that it should henceforth, be careful while allotting the party tickets for the election. He encouraged party workers not to be discouraged as it was not the end because NPF was the right platform for the Nagas.

NPF secretary general, Achumbemo Kikon, who chaired the programme, sought fullest support from party workers and stressed on the need to focus more on positive sides and work for the upliftment of the party.

Those who also spoke included NPF working president, Apong Pongener, who underscored the importance of unity in the party and extending full support to the leadership of the party.

M e a n w h i l e, N P F sources told Nagaland Post that as NPF has presence across Nagaland, the process of revamp has begun since some of those 21 MLAs were trying to wean away the NPF party workers from various constituencies.

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MLAs will not to step down after polls: Patton

(L) Patton addressing the gathering. (R) Ao cultural troupe performing folk dance during Moatsü Festival in Mokokchung. (NP)

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have to be brought strategically and in a calculative manner through proper management of time. He appealed to the people to extend their support and cooperation to the government to bring about meaningful and positive change, but not in a hasty manner that would have to regret in the future.

Patton remarked that positive change would come as had been mentioned in the government programmes, but definitely not in haste.

Extending Moatsü greetings to Ao Community, Patton urged the people to strengthen the bond of friendship through the festival. Appreciating Ao Senden for inviting all tribal hohos to take part in this year’s Moatsü, he termed it a red letter day for the Nagas.

Speaking on the occasion as the guest of honour, Tribal Affairs and Higher Education minister Temjen

Imna Along Longkumer, while appreciating the tribal hoho leaders for their acknowledgement and gratitude towards the Ao community as torchbearer in many fields in Naga society, reminded the Aos to take more responsibilities and be at the forefront to foster friendship among Nagas that would bring unity that could not be broken by tribalism.

T h e f u n c t i o n wa s also attended by ministers-- Tongpang Ozukum, Kashiho Sangtam and advisors-- Kazheto Kinimi and Tovihoto Ayemi and a host of dignitaries.

Moatsü greetings were also extended by deputy commissioner Mokokchung Shashank Pratap Singh, presidents of Angami Public Organisation and Konyak Union and Lotha Hoho chairman.

Ao Senden president Chubawati Longchar deliv-

MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 3 (NPN): State deputy chief minister Y. Patton once again called for expediting the Naga peace process, asserting that if solution can be brought about before the 2023 Assembly elections, the legislators were ready to pave way. However, he said if solution cannot be arrived at before the elections, it would not be possible for any elected legislator to step down after the polls.

Patton said this while addressing the final day of the three-day Moatsü Festival at Imkongmeren Sports Complex here as chief guest.

Patton further said that government alone cannot bring changes in the society and appealed for cooperation, positive thinking and action of the people to bring remove the banner put up by about progressive transformation in Naga society.

NTTU volunteers.

He said change would Meanwhile, state government in a letter through commissioner Nagaland has convened a consultation meeting between NTTU and Peren CSOs on May 5, at 11 am in Kohima to deliberate on the issue. NTTU imposed the economic NEW DELHI, MAY 3 is at 157th position, while der threat” on RSF website blockade after Peren CSOs (AGENCIES): India has China with a score of 25.17 urged Indian authorities to allegedly banned transporta- slipped 8 places on the is at 175th spot. Bhutan with respect the right to freedom tion of timbers except saw World Press Freedom Index a score of 76.46 is at the of expression and release products from Peren district. 2022. With a global score of 33rd position, the best in the any journalists detained on NTTU president, Kev- 41, India has gone down to region. The worst performer trumped-up or politically ise Sogotsu said that on the the 150th position from 142 is North Korea with a global motivated charges for their critical reporting and also request made by the gov- last year, a TOI report stated. score of 13.92.

The index released by Reporters Without Bor- stop targeting journalists ernment, NTTU and its affiliated units after thorough Reporters Without Borders ders (RSF) and nine other and muzzling independent deliberation have temporar- (RSF) on May 3, which is human rights organizations media. observed as the World Press have asked Indian authoriThe report says auily lifted the blockade.

(Cont’d on p-8) Freedom Day, assesses the ties to stop targeting jour- thorities have arrested jourstate of journalism in 180 nalists and online critics for nalists on spurious terrorism countries and territories. their work. They also asked and sedition charges, and Among India’s promi- authorities to stop prosecut- have routinely targeted critnent neighbours, both Paki- ing journalists and critics ics and independent news stan and China are way under counterterrorism and organizations, including CSOs have, therefore, below on the index. Pakistan sedition laws. A report titled: raiding their workplaces. warned the forest depart- with a global score of 37.99 “India: Media freedom un(Cont’d on p-8) ment to do proper spots/ areas verification before any extension was given for any working scheme as per the guidelines of working plans. DIMAPUR, MAY 3 (NPN): Nagaland Regarding the impact of the Cabinet Peren CSOs urged the Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation decision in doing away with VIP culture, the forest department and the (NVCO) has urged the State government organisation noted that the only success was central ministry of forest, and public to strictly practise/honour nameplates were no more in practice and environment and climate the cabinet decision of doing away with the nomenclature “chief guest” was hardly change to take note that VIP culture by bringing an end to escorts, used. But, with new nomenclatures like “this illegal Timber extrac- except a few designated, and removing “special guest”, “guest speaker”, “guest of tion is not taking place only nameplates. honour”, etc, replacing it, NVCO lamented in the District of Peren in It also appealed to parliamentary sec- that the same old practice continued.

Nagaland but also in adjoin- retaries, legislators/government employees NVCO noted that the term “parliaing Districts of Senapati and not to attend any function as chief guest mentary secretary”, which was equivaTamenglong in the state of and not to donate and announce any grants, lent to State minister, was removed, but Manipur and the Dimahas- receive any gift/presentation except flower/ another term “adviser” replaced and even ao District of neighbouring bouquets in public functions, no presenta- several non-legislators were also appointed Assam by these goons of tions of wildlife and no wildlife produce as advisers in the rank of minister and cabinet minister.

NTTU.” (Cont’d on p-8) prepared at functions for meals, etc.

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NTTU temporarily lifts economic blockade

World Press Freedom Index 2022: India slips 8 places to 150th position

A minor scuffle between bandh volunteers and youth. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, MAY 3 (NPN): Nagaland Timber Traders Union (NTTU) and its units Tuesday temporarily lifted the economic blockade on roads leading to Peren after the state government called for a consultation meeting between the two parties--

NTTU and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) of Peren district on May 5.

Earlier during the day, timely action and intervention by police and administration averted a situation from taking an ugly turn near Molvom village when some youth from Peren opposing the blockade tried to

NTTU accused of ‘forcibly trying’ to harass Peren citizens D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Peren District Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has accused the Nagaland Timber Traders’ Union (NTTU) of “forcibly trying” to harass the citizens of Peren district by imposing economic blockade.

Peren CSOs through its media cell sought to clarify stand on the “impasse created by NTTU” following its decision to stop illegal timber extraction from Peren district. Peren CSOs said they restrained themselves from making any press statements hoping that “these timber smugglers” will abide by law and the

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state forest department will also enforce the relevant laws in force for protection of forest and environment in the state and the country.

However, CSOs expressed dismay that NTTU instead of stopping their illegal activities was “forcibly trying” to harass the citizens of Peren district “with the mindset of gangsters” by imposing economic blockade “to give way for the continuance of their illegal timber extraction.”

Peren CSOs maintained that they had stopped any legal timber extraction as per the law in force. However, CSOs affirmed that they will “never succumb

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“Ok you got them free but now who’s going to buy them even for a pittance?”

to any pressure tactics of these gangsters who have no qualms for the livelihood of the rural villages with rampant deforestation just for their greed of money.”

On the claim of NTTU about working schemes in Peren district, CSOs said that three working schemes exist only on paper “because the respective village councils of working schemes areas have duly certified in writing that there is not a single tree left the on ground in demarcated Working Scheme areas left to be extracted.” CSOs said they the same documents were with the department and other concerned authorities.

LONGSA, MAY 3 (NPN): In a big boost to power sector and a first-of-its-kind project in Mokokchung, the New & Renewable Energy (NRE) Department commissioned a 1-MW hydroelectric project at Tsütsüng, Longsa village, Mokokchung district.

Inaugurated by IT&C, Sc&T and NRE adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon here on Tuesday, the unique feature of this hydro project is that the government will for-

will be signed shortly. Confirming this, Mmhonlumo informed the gathering that chief minister had accepted “in principle” the proposal to hand over the hydro project to Longsa Village Council, which would enable the council to manage and generate power on its own.

Stating that it was a historic day as the project had been completed and commissioned, he said the project was a blessing for Mmhonlumo inaugurating the hydro electric project on Tuesday.

Nagaland and was also a mally hand over the plant through a memorandum of sign of good things would to Longsa Village Council understanding (MoU) that happen in the days to come.

He said the completion of the project showed the commitment of the government.

Mmhonlumo said that the move to hand over the project to the village council was aimed at involving the people in managing such project. This, he said would be emulated in other villages so that the public could play a part in managing public projects. He said the 1-MW (2x500 kW) plant would be upgraded to 5-MW in the future through installation of solar panels at the project site. (Cont’d on p-8)

ered the welcome speech, while significance of Moatsü was explained by Repatemsu Jamir, Tatar, Chuchuyimpang Village Council and MTBA pastor said the invocation. Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) general secretary Nekmi Jamir chaired the programme.

As part of the celebration, traditional dance competition was held among the ranges under Mokokchung district.

The second session of the programme where Indigenous Games Competition was held was graced by chief information commissioner I Meyionen Jamir.

Meanwhile, Angami Public Organisation (APO) and Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) extended warm greetings and appreciation to Ao Senden and organisers of the Moatsü 2022 and thanked them for the invitation.

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SII lowers price of each dose of Covovax jab NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): A day after its Covid shot Covovax was included on the CoWIN portal for inoculation of children aged 12-17 years at private vaccination centres, the Serum Institute of India (SII) on Tuesday reduced the price of each dose of the vaccine from Rs 900 to Rs 225, excluding taxes.

Following recommendation of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) the provision of the vaccine option was included on the portal on Monday.

On Tuesday, Director for Government and Regulatory Affairs, SII, Prakash Kumar Singh, is learnt to have communicated to the government that the firm is reducing the price of each dose from Rs 900 to Rs 225 plus goods and services tax (GST) for private hospitals.

In addition, a private hospital can charge up to Rs 150 as service charge.

The price of the vaccine, Covovax, is learnt to have been revised on the CoWIN portal. At private centres a dose of Covaxin costs Rs 386, including GST, while Corbevax costs Rs 990.

Chandrasekhar to arrive Nagaland on 3-day visit

DIMAPUR, MAY 3 (NPN): Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be in Nagaland on a threeday visit starting May 4 to review developmental works in Aspirational District Kiphire and also inaugurate National Institute of Electronics and Information and technology.

It is pertinent to note that Kiphire aspirational district was ranked first in the health and nutrition sector and second in the basic

infrastructure parameters among the aspirational districts in the country in 2021.

During his visit, Chandrasekhar will also Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) and interact with the students and faculty engaged in skill training. On May 5, the MoS will also be visiting Longwa village, Mon and hold discussions with the district administration. He will also virtually inaugurate five other NIELIT Centres located in other parts of the North East from Dimapur.

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Sharingain inaugurates Ungma rural assembly hall

Sharingain Longkumer along with Ungma council members and others on Tuesday. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 3 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker, Sharingain Longkumer inaugurated the Ungma Rural Assembly

Hall (Tatar Kilem), here, on Tuesday.

Delivering the inaugural speech, Sharingain said the Ungma Village Community Hall was constructed with a vision to establish a model village as

conceptualised by former state chief minister, Dr. S C Jamir during the years of Mopungsanger Pusu to transform the village into a progressive and welfareoriented village administration.

The NLA speaker said the Rural Assembly Hall at Ungma village was dedicated to the people of Ungma in honour of the sacred ancestral practice of the democratic village administration through “Putu Menden Tatars” of the village since time immemorial. He also said the hall had the capacity to house 180 members of the village Tatars and a public gallery with sitting capacity of 50 with basic modern amenities.

Earlier, the hall was dedicated by UBC Pastor, Rev. Dr. Noklen Longkumer.

Short speeches were also delivered by Ungma village council chairman, R Nungshulepden Jamir and Tatar Temsuzenba Longkumer.

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DIMAPUR: Chiechama and Sedenyu Village Councils resolved that the relationship between the two village councils would be strengthened, revived and nurtured.

In a press release, Chiechama VC chairman Mhalezolie Metha and Sendenyu VC chairman Rushvuyhun Buka stated that the resolution was adopted on May 2 at Chiechama.

Stating that the good relation between Chiechama and Sendenyu villages prevailed since time immemorial, the VC said this was attested by oral history and that it clearly mentioned marital relation and extension of food grains among the two villages.

The meeting also resolved to exchange gifts on a regular basis every five years to strengthen the bond of relation between the two village councils.

ZF releases emblem, anthem, constitution

Functionaries of NSRLM DMMU Wokha, BMMU Chukitong block and Zukhumki Federation after the programme. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, MAY 3 (NPN): Zukhumki Federation (ZF), a cluster level federation (CLF) comprising of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Village Level Organisa-

tions (VLOs) promoted by Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) under BMMU RD Block Chukitong, released its emblem, flags, anthem and constitution at a short programme at community hall,

Forest Colony, here on Tuesday.

During the programme, guest of honour, ADPM, DMMU, Wokha Samuel Kithan released the constitution while special guest BPM, BMMU Chukitong

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Block, Janthungbemo N. Ezung released the emblem, flags and anthem of ZF. While presiding over the programme, ZF president L. Joy Ovung in her welcome & presidential address informed that ZF was formed through the initiative, support and promotion provided by NSRLM on September 12, 2018.

Dwelling on the symbolic values, aims and objectives embedded into the emblem, flags, anthem and Constitution of ZF, Ovung said the constitution was drafted with the aim “to build together and foster amongst ourselves better coordination, unity, trust, friendship, cooperation, mentoring, help, and for greater participation of

TR Zeliang inaugurates Zeliangrongram colony gate

Village Councils resolve to strengthen ties

members towards improving our socio-economic status in society.”

Earlier, invocation was offered by Longla VF Christy Ngullie, vote of thanks was proposed by ZF general secretary Lucy Patton and benediction was said by Tsungiki VF Zubeno Kikon.

Meanwhile, managing director, Bravo School of Music, Wokha, R. David Ngullie who tuned the anthem of ZF written by Rhanthüngo Kikon also presented the tuned version.

The programme was attended by officials from NSRLM DMMU Wokha, BMMU Chukitong Block, ZF, NSRLM BMMU Chukitong Block community cadres and representatives from VLOs and SHGs under ZF.

TR Zeliang inaugurating the colony gate on Tuesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): United Democratic Alliance (UDA) chairman, TR Zeliang inaugurated the Zeliangrongram colony welcome gate, here, on Tuesday.

Speaking at the programme as special guest, Zeliang urged upon the people to preserve their culture, tradition and history.

The UDA chairman suggested modifications to the gate by including attires on it representing the three Zeliangrong brothers—Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei Naga tribes, who, he said have been divided by the British “by drawing artificial boundaries.”

He said in the early days, gates were built to restrict others, but in the pres-

ent, they should be “symbols of peace and coexistence.”

Speaking on the need to use indigenous names to preserve history of Nagas, he said if history was not preserved, others could dominate and remove the original inhabitants of a place.

Meanwhile, minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change, YM Yollow Konyak Zeliangrongs and Konyaks focussed on education with God in their hearts, they could compete with anyone.

A brief history of the colony was shared by head GB Namsinlung.

The GB informed that Zeliangrong village was established sometime in 1940, after which the then DC Naga hills under Assam, SJ

Duncan province recognised as Kabui Basti, presently Zeliangrongram.

The Zeliangrong village was known as Tangnazeilong (Kabul Basti) Dhobinala Nagaland as per the first settler (pioneer) of the village since 1940 till 1971.

He said after settlement of Zemei and Liangmei, the name of the village nomenclature was changed to Zeliangrong village, Dhobinala, Dimapur.

Zeliangrongram colony, Dimapur nomenclature was changed as per the state government office memorandum dated Kohima, February 1, 2013 for municipal council. Accordingly, he said, Zeliangrong village change into Zeliangrongram colony on April 23, 2022.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY God Saw You Getting Tired, So He Wrapped His Arms Around You And Took You With Him.

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A year ago, with tearful eyes We watched you go.

Although we loved you dearly, We couldn’t make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

Lt. Er. Kiyeto Jimo

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Loving Wife, Mother, Siblings, Children & In-laws

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Yours loving Wife, Children, In-laws and Grand Children

Acknowledgement

Born 14/08/1935 | Died 26/04/2022 We, the family members of Late Lepzungsangla (wife of Late Imkongmeren, Ungma Village) would like to express our profound gratitude and sincere thanks to each and everyone who stood by us and supported us spiritually, materially and physically at her sudden demise on 26th April 2022.

Though words are not enough to extend our thankfulness to all the individuals and various organisations, we pray that our Almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly in all the days to come.

Loving children, grandchildren, great grand children and relatives

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With immense gratitude and deep appreciation, we the bereaved family of Late T. Temjenchuba Jamir (CJ) who died on 25.04.2022, would like to acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, churches and unions who stood by us during his prolonged illness and sad demise. We thank you for your continued physical presence, financial, material and above all prayer support during our bereavement.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Delhi Ao Baptist Church 2. Delhi Ao Baptist Church Women Ministry 3. Delhi Ao Senso Telongjem 4. DRC and staff Nagaland House Delhi 5. Miss Linda Newmai, Social Worker Delhi 6. Doctors and nurses of Medanta Hospital, Apollo Hospital and AIIMS 7. DABA 8. Music Community, Dimapur 9. Longkhum Union, Dimapur 10. Longkhum Union, Kohima 11. Dr. S.C Jamir, Former Chief Minister and Governor 12. Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister, Nagaland 13. Shri. Y. Patton, Deputy Chief Minister, Nagaland 14. Shri. Imna Along Lkr, Minister H&TE, Nagaland 15. Shri. Azo Nienu, MLA 16. Shri. Zhaleo Rio, Advisor to Chief Minister, Nagaland 17. Dr. Nicky Kire, Advisor to Chief Minister, Nagaland 18. Shri. Theja Meru, Advisor TaFMA, Govt. of Nagaland 19. Rev. Alemmeren Jamir 20. Rev. Dr. L. Kari Longchar We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you personally, but your considerate act of kindness will always be remembered and cherished. It is our earnest prayer that our Lord God Almighty bless you abundantly.

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Aos celebrate Moatsü festival across the state

Dr. S.C. Jamir

DIMAPUR: Moatsü, one of the premier festivals of the Ao community was celebrated with much pomp and gaiety across Nagaland.

The festival was marked by vibrant traditional music and dance performances by various cultural troupes.

‘Unity will be unachievable unless people work together’ Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA, on Tuesday said unity would be unachievable unless people worked together and imparted virtues such as compassion, forgiveness, patience and put them to practice.

Speaking at the festival organised by Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) at ASTD Senden Reju, special guest, Moatoshi Longkumer emphasised on the past glories and achievements of the Aos in the Naga society. He, however,

lamented that the once “land of pioneers” had now lost its relevance and questioned if the Aos had gone from “land of pioneers” to “land of followers”.

In this regard, he said much was needed to be done to restore the past glory of the Aos. Stressing on the importance of oneness in order to progress, Moatoshi said unity among the people was essential for a community to excel and called upon the gathered progress collectively. Stating that people always talked about unity but seldom remained united, he said a community remained divided because people were seldom appreciative of others’ efforts and successes.

Pointing out that there was a need to sensitise the younger generation on work culture, Moatoshi suggested for selection of some “ini-

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tiators” who could impart virtues of hard work and responsibility for the community to be at par with the rest of the world.

He also urged upon the church and civil society organisations to collectively work towards educating and helping the people to progress forward.

“We will never progress if we don’t root out the negative aspects in our lives” the MLA further stated.

Earlier, former state chief minister, governor and Padma Bushan awardee, Dr. SC Jamir asked the gathering to participate in the festival by reliving the identity of the Aos through songs that were sung by the forefathers.

Dr. Jamir presented the Ao folk songs while the gathering followed his lead.

Earlier, Kilemtula and Moanungsang led the pro-

gramme, invocation was offered by pastor, East Dimapur Rev. Jongpong Imsong, welcome address by ASTD president, Meren Nokpu, speech on Moatsü by Retd.

Engineer Kazükaba Jamir, vote of thanks by event convener, Temsupok Jamir and benediction by DABA pastor Rev. I. Wati Jamir.

Highlights of the programme included Elangtsür ken (song of the women) by Dimapur Watsu Telongjem, Moatsü song by Asetkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur, folk dances by Langpangkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur and Jangpetkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur, song of the “Süngo Naro” by Asetkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur, a presentation, “Süngkong ajentsü” by Ungma Senso Telongjem and a tug of war presentation by Tzürangkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur.

OSTD: Ongpangkong Senso Telongjem Diphupar (OSTD) celebrated Moatsü on May 2 in a special way by focusing on the younger generation, who were gradually deprived of the cultural heritage owing to the social transformation.

During the celebration, the elders from the community performed and elaborated on the richness of the tribe’s heritage and socio-cultural traditions. Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Dr Lima Jamir stressed on the impending state of culture, especially among the younger generation. Emphasising on the need for the younger generation to carry on the traditional values, Dr. Lima said culture was defined as “the way of life for an entire society” “Culture is defined as all the ways of life including, arts beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation,” said Dr. Lima.

NPF Mkg division: Naga People’s Front (NPF) Mokokchung division celebrated Moatsü festival and also held its divisional meeting on May 2 at its party office, Mokokchung. The celebration cum meeting was attended by all the party members along with central office bearers, informed

CCLB holds annual session in Kohima

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KO H I M A , M AY 3 (NPN): Chokri Chakhesang Literature Board (CCLB) conducted its annual session at Mt Sinai Higher Secondary School, here, on Tuesday.

At the programme, key speaker, Dr Chotisuh Sazo, MLA, said Chokri language was rich and differed from village to village and area to area.

He reminded the crowd that it was a symbol of their wealth and encouraged them to promote it.

Sazo also suggested that the board improvise words that were available and to preserve them instead of introducing new words.

This, he said, would help in promoting the language better.

The MLA advised the board to have seminars with stakeholders and approve new words before introducing it formally.

Meanwhile, Chokri Chakhesang Literature Board chairman, Ariyi Neinu said the main objective of the board was to bring out a translation

of English Bible, hymnals, dictionary, books etc., into Chokri language for all the Chokri speaking areas of Chakhesang.

He also requested the public not to misunderstand or hinder development of languages.

Chokri Chakhesang Literature Board Core Committee convenor, Zacilhü R Vadeo informed that today, many new words were added which called for further translation.

Association of Nagaland Literature Board chair man and Kuzha Chakhesang Literature Board, Dr Distolo and

c o n v e n o r, A d v i s o r y Board of Chokri Chakhesang Literature Board , Zhovehü Lohe also addressed the gathering.

A new team of office bearers for the 2022-2025 were also declared at the session, led by Ariyi Nienu as chairman, Vechisa Venuh as vice president, Vekhozo Ringa as general secretar y (administration), Medongoyi Rhakho as general secretary (technical) along with six other members.

Earlier at the prog ramme, Chakhesang Culture Research Institute presented a folk song.

Time for Tenyimis to play important role in Naga political issue: Kronu

Neiba Kronu and others at the 21 TPO general session at Senapati Tuesday. (NP) KOHIMA: Minister for Planning and Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu on Tuesday said it was time for Tenyimis to play an important role in the Naga political issue. “It is time to take a very wise and bold decision”, the minister stated.

Speaking at the 21st general session of Tenyimi Peoples’ Organisation (TPO) at Purul Akutpa village in Senapati district, Manipur on the theme “Tenyimi- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, Kronu said Tenyimis were known for their sincerity, hospitality, hard work and bravery.

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theme, Kronu said it was the right time to discuss about yesterday, today and tomorrow for a better future. He said if Tenyimis have to talk about yesterday, they must remember that the forefathers had done their part.

On the border issue, Kronu advised on the need to settle it “among ourselves”.

He challenged the Tenyimi community to come together and make a wise decision so that the next generation would not blame them.

Speaking on the occasion as honoured guest, J. Kumo Sha, Manipur MLA, said unity and strength of the people was supreme. He stressed on

the need to revisit past history and renew its vision to live in peace as one family.

Sha also suggested the formation of Tenyimi Youth Organisation and holding of Tenyimi tribe carnival.

Meanwhile, TPO president Timikha Koza urged upon the Tenyimi community to have unity and safeguard the identity of Tenyimi.

The session witnessed solidarity messages from Tenyimi Women Organisation, Naga Peoples’ Organisation Senapati and Tenyimi Union Dimapur.

State’s advisor for Technical Education and Election, Medo Yhokha was also present at the session.

The inaugural session was led by secretary administration, TPO Ashiphri Zho while president Poumai Naga Union Dailord delivered welcome address.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by TPO general secretary Vipopal Kintso. The programme was followed by a business session.

Tree plantation drive at Viswema

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KOHIMA, MAY 3 (NPN): Viswema Baptist Church organised a mass fruit tree plantation drive at the village premises as precursor to the celebration of their upcoming 100 years of Christianity.

In a short speech, guest of the event, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary, Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho said the drive was one which was meant for the welfare of the future generations.

He observed that it was a noble work which would be valued and held in high esteem by future generations.

While exhorting that God had given a variety of fruit trees meant for mankind, Dr Zelhou prayed for the success of the celebration.

In a brief remark, Angami Baptist Church Council executive secretary, Rev Dr Atsi Dolie said the planted trees should bear fruits and become a source of inspiration to the people.

Drawing comparison on the fruits of the spirit in the Bible, Rev Dolie said people should also bear good fruits.

He stressed on the need for church members in particular and members of the village in general to bear fruits as a preparation for the upcoming centenary.

Meanwhile, Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) founder, Neichüte Doulo said planting fruit trees was important not

just for the environment but also as a source of income.

He said EA’s vision was to plant two million fruit trees by 2025, 200 million by 2035 and one billion by 2050 which would involve one million individuals from the entire Northeast region.

Doulo informed that after the vision was put into action in 2019, so far, 3.60 lakh fruit trees had been planted.

He also donated 100 fruit trees on behalf of EA. Centenary Planning Committee convenor, Dr Hovithal Sothu who chaired the programme said they made arrangements to ensure that the planted trees grow at any cost and that they would keep on supplementing any saplings that failed to grow. He said the fruit trees which were around in the past had been taken down and now the need to replenish that loss prompted the church to take up the initiative.

Dr. Sothu said although it was an initiative of the church, the centenary would be based solely on the arrival of Christianity in the village and that it would not be on denominational lines.

Earlier invocation was pronounced by Rev Hosato Kiso, environment and beautification committee convenor, Keneikrul Noswe presented the concept of the plantation drive while youths presented a special number based on the theme of the drive “Lo-The-Wu”.

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death of goldsmith New Brahmaputra bridge, four medical Kovind to be first Prez to Custodial triggers protest in Manipur colleges approved by Assam cabinet address Bodo Sahitya Sabha Correspondent

GUWAHATI, MAY 3 (IANS): Ram Nath Kovind would be the first President to attend and address the 61st annual conference of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), a regional language literary meet, in western Assam’s Tamulpur on Wednesday.

The President accompanied by his wife arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday. The President accompanied by Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries would attend the mega event of the BSS. O n T h u r s d ay, h e wo u l d g o t t o A i z aw l to address the 16th C o nvo c a t i o n o f t h e Mizoram University.

The northeastern region, where tribals and non-tribals reside, preserve over 200 dialects.

The three-day conference of BSS began on Monday. The Assam gover nment has sanctioned special casual leave to the state government employees

Arunachal among tops states in GST collection in April ITANAGAR, MAY 3 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh has recorded a GST collection of Rs 196 crore in April, registering a yearon-year growth of 90 per cent, the highest among states, an official said on Tuesday.

The northeastern state had mopped up Rs 103 crore in the year-ago month.

The state had registered a 14 per cent GST revenue growth in March this year with a collection of Rs 105 crore, up from Rs 92 crore in the year-ago month.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju congratulated Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein for the state’s achievement.

“Good news for India is GST revenue collection for April 2022 is record Rs 1.68 lakh crore. Great news is that Arunachal Pradesh recorded highest GST collection in April 2022 with 90% jump! Congratulations Arunachal Pradesh led by CM @PemaKhanduBJP & DyCM and FM @ChownaMeinBJP,” Rijiju had said on Twitter.

Khandu also shared the state’s achievement on the microblogging site.

President Ram Nath Kovind welcomed at the LGBI airport in Guwahati. who are participating in the conference being held at Kachubari in Tamulpur in the Bodoland Territorial Region bordering Bhutan and West Bengal.

BSS President Toren C. Boro said thousands of delegates attended the conference from different parts of the world so far.

Apart from Assam, a large number of people speaking the Bodo language live in Bangladesh, Nepal, Tripura, Nagaland and West Bengal.

Inspired by the Assam Sahitya Sabha, the BSS was formed in 1952 for the

development of literature, culture, and language. It is playing a leading role in maintaining coordination among different ethnic groups.

The Bodos (or Boros) were once a powerful and dominant race in the northeast.

T h e A s s a m government recognised the Bodo language as an associate official language of the state in 2020 after the signing of the Bodo peace accord between the Centre, Assam government and four Bodo militant outfits in January 2020.

IMPHAL, MAY 3: The alleged custodial death of a local goldsmith triggered protest in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Tuesday.

The family members of 35-year-old Arambam Nanao, a resident of Sogolband Kangabam Leikai alleged that he succumbed to excessive torture by police in their custody.

He died at RIMS hospital, Imphal where he was evacuated by a police team led by a sub-inspector after he collapsed yesterday afternoon, around 3 pm.

“It is custodial murder of an innocent person,” said a family member.

A police team led by a sub-inspector in civvies picked by Nanao from his locality yesterday morning in connection with recovery of a certain amount indebted to him.

Family members came to know about the incident when a local woman informed them over phone about the abduction of Nanao by some unidentified persons. Family members were in the dark until a sub-inspector of Imphal

GUWAHATI, MAY 3 (PTI): Another bridge on Brahmaputra River and four new medical colleges were among projects worth Rs 7,876.45 crore approved by the Assam government on Tuesday.

The cabinet of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during a meeting, sanctioned Rs 3,107 crore for the construction of a four-lane bridge connecting Palasbari near Guwahati airport with Sualkuchi, known for its textile industry centred around Assam silk.

The proposed bridge will shorten the distance between Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati and Lower Assam districts by 25 km, as per a cabinet communique shared by Sarma on Twitter.

The 4.08-km-long structure will also provide seamless connectivity from the airport to Amingaon in the northern bank of the river, where IIT Guwahati is located. The second Saraighat Bridge connecting Guwahati city with Amingaon was inaugurated in 2017.

Sarma’s cabinet also decided to upgrade 34 polytechnic institutes and 43

Himanta Biswa Sarma government ITIs to ‘centres of excellence’ in association with Tata Technologies Ltd (TTL).

Under the same project worth Rs 2,390 crore, skilled workers working in tea and food processing, and handicrafts and textiles industries in Assam will be upskilled, it said. Administrative approval of Rs 2,000 crore was accorded to construct four new medical college and hospitals in Bongaigaon, Dhemaji, Golaghat and Morigaon.

Besides, the contract to build the terminal and riverine infrastructure at Guwahati Gateway Ghat for Rs 289.45 crore was also approved by the cabinet. A state PSU ‘Assam Inland Waterways Company Ltd (AIWCL)’ will be formed to establish, maintain and

operate cost-effective water transportation services, including river cruises, within Assam.

A I WC L w i l l a l s o develop and maintain allweather ports, jetties and passenger terminals.

The state government also approved the recruitment of 4,868 graduate and post-graduate teachers in schools.

The cabinet also enhanced the state subsidy for houses being constructed under PMAY-HFA (urban) to Rs 60,000 from Rs 50,000.

It also approved the release of Rs 30,000 under Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) component of the scheme as third instalment to those who have reached roof level for completion of thousands of incomplete houses.

A total of 1,16,380 beneficiaries can avail the facility, and Assam will be the first state to undertake such an innovative step, it said.

The cabinet allowed the release of Rs 308.75 crore as part of the Rs 700 crore relief package to the employees of the defunct HPC paper mills at Nagaon and Cachar.

Church leaders oppose legalising Mnp CM inaugurates Tele-ICU Hub at JNIMS hospital casinos & online gambling in M’laya Correspondent

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SHILLONG, MAY 3: A Church body in Meghalaya has strongly opposed the state government’s move to legalise casinos and online gambling in the State saying that it’s “immoral and comes at a high price for the society.”

The Church body under the banner of Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum (KJCLF) has also decided to appeal to the state government to revoke its decision by repealing the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021.

“It is the responsibility of the Government to augment resources for the economic development and prosperity of the State, but efforts such as the legalisation of gambling are immoral and come with a high price to the society,” KJCLF Secretary, Rev. E.H.Kharkongor said.

Stating that studies have shown that legitimising gambling is detrimental for the society, the Church leader said, “Gambling can have negative effects on quality of life.”

Moreover, gambling can increase criminality

in several ways – through illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, robbery and murder to finance one’s gambling habit.

Kharkongor further argued that legalising gambling would further encourage “illegal activities, creation of venues for alcoholrelated offences, flesh-trade and violent crimes.”

Noting that legalising gambling would lead our “future generations into despair and destruction,” Kharkongor said, Meghalaya needs true statesmanship instead of businessminded men.

24 Rohingyas detained in Tripura; released later AGARTALA, MAY 3 (IANS): At least 24 Rohingyas including 10 children and 8 women, coming from Jammu, were detained in Tripura’s Unakoti district but subsequently released as they are holding UNHCR cards, the police said on Tuesday.

Unakoti district Superintendent Police Kishore Debbarma said that the Border Security Force personnel detained the Rohingyas travelling in three cars at Jiturdighipar check-gate on Monday evening.

Later, the BSF handed over the 24 Rohingyas to police, who after verification of their UNHCR (United Nations High Commission on Refugees) cards on Tuesday released them.

“The Rohingyas came to Kumarghat railway station by training via Kolkata and Guwahati from their refugee camp in

Jammu. We can not arrest them as they have valid UNHCR cards,” Debbarma told IANS over phone.

The foreign nationals have no specific plan where they ultimately would go. Intelligence officials suspect that they are likely to go to Bangladesh and that’s why they came to bordering Kailashahar. On April 27, six Rohingya migrants, including one holding a UNHCR card, were held at Dharmanagar railway station in North Tripura district.

Rohingya Muslims often enter the northeastern states illegally from Bangladesh in search of jobs and for other purposes.

During the past two years, over 200 Rohingyas, who are citizens of Myanmar, have been detained in different northeastern states by the Border Security Force and other security agencies.

BSF recovers huge cache of narcotics in Tripura

13 plastic drums full of dry Ganja were seized in Sepahijala district.

NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (IANS): Acting promptly on specific intelligence input, alert troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) have recovered narcotics worth over Rs one crore in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, officials said here on Tuesday.

The recover y was made on Monday. According to the BSF officials, after specific input, the Force cordoned off the area and

police station who identified himself as Th Jitendra informed Nanao’s family over the phone that he was arrested by the police.

Upon enquiry at the police station, family members came to know that Nanao was arrested for a certain amount he owed.

The family members did request the police to release him and give them just two days’ time to pay the money. The sub-inspector however turned down the request. A police team led by SI Jitendra himself then brought Nanao to his home and searched the jewellery shop at his house.

The family members offered to pay Rs two lakh but the the police officer turned down the offer and tried to leave the house with Nanao. However, Nanao suddenly collapsed, following which the police team took him to the RIMS hospital where he died.

Alleging that it was a custodial death, the family members said there many injury marks and bruises on his body and that the police officer and the personnel involved in the arrest of Nanoa were responsible for Nanao’s death.

started a search operation and found signs of a big drum buried in the soil.

On digging at the spot, 13 plastic drums full of dry Ganja were taken out. During the operation, Tripura Police were also present at the place of seizure and recovered 474 kgs Ganja worth Rs 21,95,000 in the premises of a house in village Rangamati in Sepahijala district in Tripura.

The BSF and the Tri-

pura Police also recovered 16,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 80,00,000, 439 bottles of Eskuf syrup worth Rs 82,950, and the 2.6 gram of Brown Sugar worth Rs 78,000.

On May 1, the Force recovered 5,700 Yaba tablets worth Rs 28,50,000 in the area of responsibility of the Border Out Post Salpokar.

The officials said that the total seizure amount

of narcotics in the last two days was worth Rs 1,32,05,950 They also said that the seized items were being handed over to the concerned agencies to do the needful according to applicable laws.

Similarly in Punjab, the BSF on Monday recovered three packets of narcotics suspected to be heroin ahead of the border fence in the farming area at the International Border.

The recovery was made by the troops of the Kisan guards, who keep an eye on the famers who go to the field ahead of the border fence.

On May 1, the alert jawans of the border guarding force under Punjab Frontier apprehended a farmer, while he was trying to conceal suspicious narcotics weighing over one kg when he went ahead of the fence for farming. The farmer was later handed over to the local police for further legal actions against him.

IMPHAL, MAY 3: A TeleICU Hub which will support various healthcare centres under Manipur government along with a 10- Bed ICU ward, was on Tuesday inaugurated at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) hospital by Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Apart from JNIMS, TeleICU will support district hospitals and community health centres at various districts across the state.

With the TeleICU facilities, patients treated at Intensive Care Units of district hospitals and other TeleICU supported hospitals will be able to access observation by specialist doctors through the TeleICU Hub set up at JNIMS. JNIMS will act as the tele-consultation hub.

It will share expertise and provide handholding support to doctors in district hospitals in delivery of critical care services in rural areas.

In his speech at the inaugural function, the chief minister lauded the team of 10-bed ICU project for taking up such a useful initiative to provide humanitarian service to the people.

He said, “the TeleICU

Manipur CM N Biren Singh inaugurating 10-bedded ICU and TeleICU hub at JNIMS hospital, Imphal on Tuesday.

would help address, to some extent, the problem faced due to shortage of specialist doctors at health centres of different districts.”

Singh also expressed his appreciation for using quality equipment and machines for the TeleICU Hub at JNIMS. Stating that health should be the first priority, he maintained that there shouldn’t be any compromise on the quality of equipment procured for use in hospitals and health centres.

He added that the state government would not tolerate this matter

New Mayor and Deputy Mayor of GMC elected

BJP’s Mrigen Sarania and Smita Roy GUWAHATI, MAY 3 (IANS): BJP’s Mrigen Sarania and Smita Roy were unanimously elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively, of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Tuesday.

Sarania was elected as GMC Mayor for the second term as he held the post earlier from 2016 and 2018.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that both Sarania and Roy were unanimously chosen for the posts by the newly-elected councilors.

The ruling BJP-led alliance secured a clean sweep in the April 22 elections by winning 58 seats in the 60-

seat GMC while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) opened its account in the civic body.

The BJP won 52 wards including the three were earlier elected unopposed by the saffron party candidates while its ally Asom Gana Parishad secured six wards out of seven wards it contested.In a significant development in the civic polls, the AAP and the Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP), a local party, secured one seat each.

The main opposition Congress, which fielded candidates in 54 wards, this time, could not open its account in the GMC elections, which were held after a gap of nine years.

while stressing the need for government servants to perform their duties sincerely, maintaining professional integrity, and ethics.

Mentioning that doctors and nurses were not less than god to their patients, he appealed to them to raise their grievances, if any, but not resort to any form of disturbance to their humanitarian service for patients.

He continued that the state had witnessed development in many sectors and that the state government was discussing setting up a hospital at AIIMS level, adding that sanction for construction of a ma-

ternity hospital has been accorded.

He also expressed his government’s strong commitment against corruption in any form and stressed the necessity of awareness against corruption to root it out from grass root level.

State health and family welfare minister Dr Sapam Ranjan, CAF & PD minister Leishangthem Susindro, social welfare minister Heikham Dingo, some MLAs, state chief secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar, additional chief secretar y V Vumlunmang were among others who attended the inaugural function.

In the court of Deputy commIssIoner DImapur DIstrIct diMaPur : NagalaNd

NOTICE

NO.M-265/22/264 Dt. Dimapur the 28/4/2022 Notice is hereby given that shri alinungsang Vrs shri N. imtiakum Pongen resident of landmark Colony in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 1(one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE Of LAND AND bOUNDARy Name of Patta Holder :- shri alinungsang block No. 9(Nine) Patta No. 443 Dag No. 533 Area 00B - 02k - 03ls North:- temjenyanger, temsuyanger, South:- approach road East:- Bendangmeren, West:- alinungsang sd/- rajesh soundararajan, ias deputy Commissioner, dimapur dp-1965/22

CORRECTION OF NAME I, Shri. Vevozo Vadeo, S/o Lt. Shevociyi Vadeo, permanent resident of Kutsapo Village, presently residing at Zion Colony, Phek Town, Dist. Phek, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of correcting my name.

3. That my official name is VEVOZO VADEO and the same is written and recorded in all the documents; however I intended to change my name from VEVOZO VADEO to THUJOTO VADEO in all my official documents.

4. That this affidavit is sworn to declare that I have changed my name from VEVOZO VADEO to THUJOTO VADEO and henceforth I shall be called and be known by name as THUJOTO VADEO. That the statements made in Para 1 to 4 are true and correct to my best my knowledge belief and information and nothing material facts has concealed therein.

Solemnly affirmed and declares before the court, I signed and verified this affidavit on this day the 13/09/2017 at Phek.

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Cong targets govt ahead of mega Communal tensions on Eid in Jodhpur LIC IPO, says shares undervalued

Mobile internet services suspended, curfew imposed

JODHPUR/JAIPUR, MAY 3 (PTI): Communal tensions gripped Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s hometown Jodhpur hours before Eid on Tuesday, prompting the authorities to suspend mobile internet services and impose a curfew in 10 police stations areas of the city.

The chief minister has appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony.

The Jodhpur deputy commissioner of police issued orders imposing a curfew till May 4 midnight besides suspending mobile internet services to check the spread of rumours.

Tensions broke out past midnight over putting up of Islamic flags on the Jalori gate circle, which led to stone pelting in which five policemen were injured.

The situation was brought under control in the early hours on Tuesday with heavy deployment of police but tensions escalated again in the morning after prayers at an Eidgah.

Shops, vehicles and

Police baton charge protesters after clashes broke out in Jalori Gate area, in Jodhpur, Tuesday. (PTI)

houses were pelted with stones near the Jalori gate area. Members of the minority community were installing Eid flags and they put up a flag on a roundabout alongside the statue of freedom fighter Balmukund Bissa.

This led to a confrontation as members of the other community alleged that a saffron flag, which they had put up there ahead of Parshuram Jayanti, had gone missing. The issue snowballed into stone-pelting and clashes, officials said. Police rushed to the

spot to control the situation during which five policemen were injured, the police control room said.

Police had to lob tear gas shells to disperse the mob. Mobile internet services were suspended in the area to check the spread of rumours, the officials said.

Gehlot in a tweet urged people to maintain peace and called the incident unfortunate. “While respecting the tradition of love and brotherhood of Jodhpur, Marwar, I make a touching appeal to all parties to maintain peace and cooperate in

restoring law and order,” he said. The chief minister said instructions had been issued to the administration to maintain peace and order.

He said leaders of all political parties should ask their workers to maintain peace and they all should remain united.

Gehlot also chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s office to review the situation. He asked ministers Rajendra Yadav and Subhash Garg, and two officers to go to Jodhpur by helicopter.

The CM directed of-

ficials to take stern action against those responsible for it. A criminal, irrespective of his religion, caste or class, must not be spared, the CM told officials.

On the other hand, the BJP targeted the state government over law and order.

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat claimed that police are working under pressure.

Shekhawat threatened that he, along with other party leaders, will sit on a dharna at the Jalori gate circle if the rioters are not arrested.

“One man was stabbed and is struggling for life in hospital. The miscreants also insulted women and broke the leg of a girl.

They also tried to damage a temple in the Sunaro Ka Baas area,” he alleged.

BJP MLA Suryakanta Vyas in Jodhpur raised an objection to the installation of a Eid flag alongside the freedom fighter’s statue.

She had gone to the spot last night as soon as the incident occurred.

“They did (put up the flag) at (the statue of) Bissa ji and we have a strong objection to this. We will not forget this,” Vyas said.

NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): Ahead of the mega LIC IPO, the Congress Tuesday questioned the pricing of shares, alleging they are undervalued and being offered at throwaway prices at the cost of the trust of 30 crore policyholders.

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked why did the government reduce LIC valuation from Rs 12-14 lakh crore in February to Rs 6 lakh crore in just two months.

He said the government had in February this year targeted to get Rs 70,000 crore by selling five percent stake in the public sector undertaking, but it has now been reduced to Rs 21,000 crore and 3.5 percent stake sale.

“Why is the government trying to sell LIC when domestic and global financial markets are in turmoil on account of the Russia-Ukraine war and a host of factors leading to economic downturn,” he asked.

“The Secretar y in charge of public sector divestment has said that the government will not sell

Randeep Surjewala

its stake in PSUs if market conditions are not favourable. Why is LIC’s IPO an exception to this policy? India seeks answers,” he said.

Surjewala said that while filing the prospectus in February 2022 for this mega IPO, the LIC disinvestment was aimed at 2.5 times the embedded value (EV), but now the valuation of the IPO is about 1.1 times the embedded value.

Comparably, HDFC Life Insurance is trading at 3.9 times EV, and SBI Life & ICICI Prudential Life trade at 3.2 times and 2.5 times their embedded value respectively, he said.

He also claimed that since January-February 2022, the share price band of LIC has been paired down by the Modi govern-

ment from Rs 1100 per share to the current price band of Rs 902 - 949 per share and some experts feel that the state exchequer will lose Rs 30,000 crore by this reduction in embedded value and the pairing down the price band.

“Why did the Modi Government suddenly reduce the valuation of LIC and the issue size after roadshows in India and abroad,” he asked, claiming that in February 2022, the government conducted formal roadshows for big ticket investors, Pension Funds, Mutual Funds, Investment Corporations with a target to get Rs 70,000 crore by selling of five percent stake.

He sought answers from the government for the reason for a “change of heart” after roadshows abroad to revise the valuation and also reduce the stake sale from five per cent to 3.5% “which remains unexplained”.

The reason for the government undermining these key determinants is unknown to every market watcher or financial expert, he said.

Curb exorbitant Seeds of hatred don’t bloom in Punjab: CM Mann Eid: BSF exchanges sweets with air fares, Vijayan Pak, Bangladesh troops at border urges PM Modi

BSF Commandant Jasbir Singh presents sweets to Pakistani Rangers Wing Commander Aamir on Eid al-Fitr festival. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday exchanged sweets with its counterparts in Pakistan and Bangladesh at various locations at the front on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

The paramilitary force is tasked to guard the two sensitive and important borders with its neighbours.

While it shares a 3,323 long international border (IB) with Pakistan on India’s western flank, the IndiaBangladesh front on the eastern side of the country is 4,096 kms long.

Sweets were exchanged

between Pak Rangers and BSF on the occasion of Eidul-fitr at the Attari-Wagah joint check post along the IB in Punjab, a spokesperson of the force said.

The exchange of sweets was also done all along the border posts in Samba, Kathua, RS Pura and Akhnoor under the Jammu frontier of the force.

“BSF Jammu offered the sweets to Rangers and Rangers reciprocated the BSF gesture.” “BSF has always been on the forefront in creating a peaceful and congenial atmosphere on the border while dominat-

Heatwave abates from all parts of country: IMD

NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): Heatwave has abated from all parts of the country and the maximum temperature has further fallen by two to four degrees Celsius over Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi and Haryana, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

No part of northwest, central and east India is likely to record a heatwave over the next five days, the MeT office said. No significant change is predicted in the maximum temperature over most parts of northwest India and central India during the next two to three days. The mercury is likely to increase by two to three degrees Celsius thereafter, it said in a statement.

Heatwave conditions will return to some parts of Maharashtra from Wednesday and isolated areas of Rajasthan from Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, isolated light rainfall, dust storm, and thunderstorm with winds gusting up to 50 kmph is very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan during the next two days.

With scanty rains owing to feeble western disturbances, northwest and central India experienced the hottest April in 122 years as the average maximum temperature touched 35.9 degrees Celsius and 37.78 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Several places in the country had logged all-time high temperatures for April with the mercury leaping to 46-47 degrees Celsius under the impact of the torrid heatwave. Banda in east Uttar Pradesh had logged a record high of 47.4 degrees Celsius for April on Friday.

Allahabad, Jhansi and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh; Gurugram in Haryana; and Satna in Madhya Pradesh had also recorded all-time high temperatures for April at 46.8 degrees Celsius, 46.2 degrees Celsius, 45.1 degrees Celsius, 45.9 degrees Celsius and 45.3 degrees Celsius, respectively on Friday.

At 43.5 degrees Celsius, Delhi saw its highest maximum temperature for a day in April in 12 years on Thursday and Friday.

On Saturday, Delhi’s Sports Complex weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 47.1 degrees Celsius.

ing it effectively. Such gestures help build a peaceful atmosphere and cordial relationship between both border guarding forces,” the spokesperson said.

Similar exchange of sweets wad done between the BSF and its eastern counterpart Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), at several points across the front.

The South Bengal frontier of the force headquartered in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, said its troops exchanged sweets and greetings with BGB personnel at Pertrapole (North 24 Parganas district) and other posts.

“Both the border guarding forces share cordial and congenial relations.

The exchange of sweets are a goodwill gesture and reflect true comradeship.

It also helps in building and strengthening cordial relations,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that along with the greetings of Eid-Ul-Fitr festival, BSF is maintaining “alertness and strict vigil” along the border areas on the eastern front.

T H I RU VA NA N T H A PURAM, MAY 3 (IANS): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is under treatment at the Mayo Clinic in US, on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his urgent intervention to see that the “exorbitant” airfares in the domestic and international sector are reduced.

“I write this letter to invite your kind attention to the substantial hike in air fares in all domestic and international sectors which is adversely affecting a large number of our pravasis who travel to their home country in the vacation time, besides, tourists have also started visiting after the decline of incidence of Covid-19 pandemic.

“One of the major key sector affected by Covid-19 was the hospitality industry, including travel and tourism. Though this sector has been opened and has started functioning normally the new challenge which can be the reason for a setback to return to normalcy is the exorbitant air fares,” he said.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 3 (PTI): Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said hatemongers have no place in Punjab and seeds of hatred don’t bloom on this land, remarks which come days after two groups clashed in Patiala.

Anything can be planted in the fertile land of Punjab but not the seeds of hatred, he said addressing a gathering in Malerkotla after offering prayers at the local Idgah on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Mann said, “Punjab’s social bonding is very strong.

We live in brotherhood and those who spread hatred find no place here”.

“Punjab is the land of gurus, pir, fakirs, poets and martyrs, seeds of hatred don’t bloom here,” he said giving a stern warning to elements trying to disturb peace and harmony of the state.

Two groups had clashed on Friday last in Patiala over an anti-Khalistan march, hurling stones at each other and brandishing swords, forcing police to fire in the air to bring the situation under control.

Beginning his speech by saying “Assalamualaikum, Eid Mubarak”, Mann said he was happy to come

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addresses the gathering after offering prayers on Eid-ul-Fitr, at Idgah in Malerkotla. (PTI)

to Malerkotla on the occasion of Eid. He also talked about the significance behind the Muslim holy month of Ramzan.

The Eid festival symbolises universal brotherhood, peace and amity, he said.

In his address, Mann said his government has started taking action against the corrupt and land encroachers.

Noting that his government is about 45 days old, he sought time to put the “spoilt system” back on track.

“We have started the work to go after those who are corrupt, against the en-

croachers,” he said, adding, “You will find good results”.

Mann said those who looted Punjab will be held accountable and every single penny will be recovered and used in development works and in improving health and education and roads.

“You have reposed trust in me and this has added to my responsibility even more,” he said.

Mann said that people can give suggestions and promised that in the coming time they will see a positive change in Punjab.

“Inshallah, in the coming one or two years you will find a changed Punjab,

a rangla (vibrant) Punjab,” he said. He said the previous Congress government had just given district status to Malerkotla but a lot has to be done to make it a district in a real sense.

Mann said he was well aware of the needs of Malerkotla and development of education and health infrastructure in the district would be given top priority and there would be no dearth of funds in carrying out development works.

The chief minister said he does not make promises which he cannot fulfil.

Reiterating his government’s commitment to regain the lost glory of the state, Mann said after the AAP formed government people of the state have witnessed initiatives to provide clean and transparent administration besides creating enormous job opportunities for the youth.

Giving out an assurance that his government will break the tradition set by previous governments of allegedly registering false cases against their political opponents, the chief minister said previous governments have done nothing but “mercilessly plundered” the resources of the state.

India is ‘not fine’ with divide and rule policy: Mamata Non-bailable warrant issued KOLKATA, MAY 3 (PTI): Lamenting that the “policy of divide and rule” and “politics of isolation” have created a situation where the country is “not fine”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asked people to unite to change the situation.

Participating in Eid-ulFitr prayers held on a raindrenched Red Road here, the chief minister appealed to the people to fight against the “power which is trying to divide the country and oppress the people”.

Without naming her rival, the Bharatiya Janata Party, which she has often accused of trying to divide people on the basis of religion for electoral gains, Banerjee quoted the lines from a song sung by musical icon Lata Mangeshkar “Ishwar allah tero naam, sabko sanmati de bhagwan” (Ishwar, Allah they are all your names; Kindly bestow wisdom on all, Lord!), to underline her point.

Addressing a gathering of about 14,000 people, Banerjee said, “The situation in the country is not fine.

The policy of divide and rule and politics of isolation going on in the country are not correct. Do not be scared and keep on fighting.”

Mamata Banerjee addresses Muslims after they offered prayers at the Red Road on Eid-ul-Fitr in Kolkata. (PTI)

“I am happy that after a gap of two years, you have assembled for this historic Eid prayer at the Red Road.

This does not happen anywhere. The situation in the country is not fine. The policy of divide and rule and politics of isolation going on in the country are not correct.

“There are jealous people who keep on telling lies to create division among the Hindus and the Muslims.

Do not be scared and keep on fighting,” she said at the congregation.

“I promise today, as long as I am alive, I will fight for the cause of the people whether they are Muslims or Hindus or Sikhs or Jains.

I get strength from you to fight,” she said.

In an apparent reference to the BJP, she said, “They (without taking name of the saffron party) are jealous because of the unity among people In Bengal and that is why they abuse me.

They will keep on humiliating me but I am not scared and know how to fight,” she said.

Referring to the BJP’s rhetoric of “achhe din”, Banerjee assured people at the gathering of “real `achhe din’ (good days), not the “jhootha ache din” (fake good days).

“Your good days will also come. I do not want `jhoothe achhe din’ (fake good days).

Rather, I want `Achhe din sachche din mein aye’ (rather good days to come

in truth). I pray for that,” the chief minister said.

She underlined that she wants “unity in the country”. “`Sare jahan se achha, Hindustan hamara (In all the world, Hindustan is the best),” the TMC supremo added.

Earlier in the day, both Banerjee and West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Eid. “Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone lots of happiness, peace, prosperity and good health. Pray that our bonds of unity and harmony strengthen further. May Allah bless all,” Banerjee wrote on the microblogging site.

Dhankhar also wished the people and prayed that he festival would bring in happiness, peace and prosperity around the globe.

“Eid Mubarak! Greetings to all on the occasion of ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’. May this festival bring happiness, peace and prosperity all around,” Dhankhar tweeted.

Eid ul Fitr is a major festival observed by Muslims around the world that marks the conclusion of Ramzan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

against Raj in 14-year-old case

Raj Thackeray

SANGLI, MAY 3 (PTI): A court in western Maharashtra’s Sangli district has issued a non-bailable warrant against MNS chief Raj Thackeray in connection with a 14-year-old case.

In 2008, Thackeray was booked under sections 109 and 117 (abetment of offence) of IPC for allegedly making inflammatory speeches.

While issuing the nonbailable warrant on April 6, Judicial Magistrate, First Class at Shirala in Sangli district asked Mumbai police commission to arrest the MNS chief and present him before the court.

The judge issued the warrant against Thackeray and another MNS leader Shirish Parkar through Mumbai police commissioner and Kherwadi police

station respectively as they failed to produce themselves before the court during the case proceeding, said assistant public prosecutor, Jyoti Patil.

She said the court has asked police to implement the warrant before June 8 and produce both the leaders before the court.

In 2008, MNS workers had staged a protest in Shirala against the arrest of Thackeray in an agitation seeking priority for local youth in jobs.

A local MNS functionary claimed there was a government rule which states that political cases prior to 2012 should be withdrawn.

However, this case is being raked up as Thackeray raised the issue of loudspeakers atop mosques, he added.

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Intrinsic trait

t is sad but true, that the politics of divide and hate continues to flourish in India, a country which once prided itself as a secular, multi-cultural, multi-linguistic and multi-religious society where tolerance had so long kept the diverse character vibrant. Whether it be the caste wars in the cow belt or communalism in north India and casteism also in some north Indian states, Indian politics has earned an unsavoury reputation. Caste and communal politics being part of the way of life at it may; becomes a natural course to run when politics is played out. In this, communal and caste politics is being played by almost all political parties but to varying degrees. If thousands were killed during the anti-Sikh pogrom in 1984 after the assassination of Indira Gandhi, supposedly by Hindus a.k.a. Congress workers or sympathisers; a few thousand muslims were also killed during the 2002 Gujarat pogrom. These serve to remind of a famous Sherlock Holmes story about ‘the dog that did not bark’. Holmes solves the mystery by surmising that the murderer was known to the watchdog. In a like manner, what is being witnessed in India are scores of attacks, verbal and physical, on Muslims and Christians of the country.

Yet, the watchdogs- those who rule the country and its law and order machinery - seem to have heard nothing. Recent communal clashes and stone-pelting and arson, in which several people, including policemen, were injured in MP, Rajasthan and UP are worrisome signs. On April 10, communal violence was reported in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The provocations and resultant reactions have been the causes that has sparked communal embers.

This has become the order of the day after 2014, when the notion of pluralism has been subjected to constant bombardment by groups and leaders of political parties, who were once described as fringe elements.

Today, thanks mainly to the abuse of authority and browbeating media into submission, the fringe they have become mainstream. On the other hand, the entire machinery and polity have been used to defame, dislodge and discredit secularism and unity in diversity and the once liberal community comprising of all who believe in a pluralistic and democratic India, have today been pushed to the fringes. Today in India, the media has become drum beaters and by that, become accomplices in muzzling democratic freedom. A case in point, unconfirmed allegations of conversion fraud became headline in some electronic media. Later all these were proved to be half truths. Whatever be the arguments or counter-arguments, the lurking apprehension felt among minority communities in India cannot be dismissed outright especially since some ministers including some MPs of the ruling government have not been censured for their provocative utterances. In a parliamentary and constitutional democracy, the role of the opposition is vital. Today, the opposition in India are at loggerhead with each other and that itself is a serious concern against checkmating authoritarianism.

DailyDevotion Faith— Not Emotion

We walk by faith, not by sight. —2 Corinthians 5:7

For a while, we are fully aware of God’s concern for us. But then, when God begins to use us in His work, we begin to take on a pitiful look and talk only of our trials and difficulties. And all the while God is trying to make us do our work as hidden people who are not in the spotlight. None of us would be hidden spiritually if we could help it. Can we do our work when it seems that God has sealed up heaven? Some of us always want to be brightly illuminated saints with golden halos and with the continual glow of inspiration, and to have other saints of God dealing with us all the time. A self-assured saint is of no value to God. He is abnormal, unfit for daily life, and completely unlike God. We are here, not as immature angels, but as men and women, to do the work of this world. And we are to do it with an infinitely greater power to withstand the struggle because we have been born from above.

If we continually try to bring back those exceptional moments of inspiration, it is a sign that it is not God we want. We are becoming obsessed with the moments when God did come and speak with us, and we are insisting that He do it again. But what God wants us to do is to “walk by faith.” How many of us have set ourselves aside as if to say, “I cannot do anything else until God appears to me”? He will never do it. We will have to get up on our own, without any inspiration and without any sudden touch from God. Then comes our surprise and we find ourselves exclaiming, “Why, He was there all the time, and I never knew it!” Never live for those exceptional moments— they are surprises. God will give us His touches of inspiration only when He sees that we are not in danger of being led away by them.

We must never consider our moments of inspiration as the standard way of life— our work is our standard.

Quotes

When I pray, coincidences happen, and when I don’t, they don’t.

~ William Temple

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Post-mortem

India’s power crisis is an opportunity to spur clean energy transition

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eatwaves are sweeping across India.

March 2022 was the hottest March since 1901, according to Indian Meteorological Department data. The high temperatures have continued in April and this is adding to the woes of the distribution companies which are trying to meet increasing electricity demand.

India experienced peak demand of 200 gigawatts (GW) in March and April, an increase of 8% over the previous year. On 12 April, the peak power shortage was 8500MW and on 28 April it was 10,778MW, while the maximum demand met was a record 204GW. The rising demand is being met through an increase in both thermal and renewable energy generation.

What is causing the power outages?

India has a total installed capacity of 400GW (as of March 2022), which is almost twice the peak demand. However, about 12% of the capacity mix is hydro, which is seasonal, and 28% is renewable energy, which is intermittent and may not

be available during peak hours unless firmed up with storage capacity.

About 51% (204GW) is coal-based, firm capacity. However, coal plants are running at low capacity utilisation with average plant load factors (PLFs) of 68%. Coal shortages are a key reason for the low PLFs. Issues with logistics have also led to lower coal offtake. There is a need for greater availability of freight rakes for coal transportation. In fact, the Ministry of Power has asked power generation companies to buy their own rakes under a Ministry of Railways scheme to deal with logistical constraints in coal supply.

Also, coal inventories at power plants on 1 April had an average stock of just nine days, the lowest level since at least 2014 (power plants are required to maintain at least two weeks of supply).

At the start of March, there were 80 plants with critical coal supplies. On 12 April (one of the maximum

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he case for Hindi has been variously made in recent days. Amit Shah told the Parliamentary Official Language Committee that in states where people speak in their own regional language, the alternative language should be Hindi and not English. Ajay Devgn, an actor from the Hindi film industry, reacting to an interview by a Kannada film actor, Kichcha Sudeep, asserted that “Hindi was and will always be our mother tongue and our national language.” Finally, Sanjay Nishad, Uttar Pradesh’s fisheries minister, declared that “Hindustan is not a place for those who do not speak Hindi.

They should leave this country and go somewhere else.”

Shah’s statement was the most temperate, followed by Devgn’s which seemed to rhetorically confuse Hindi’s status as one of the Central government’s two official languages (the other being English) with its (non-existent) status as India’s sole national language, but the prize for peak chauvinism belonged to Nishad who said that Indians who didn’t love Hindi were actually foreigners or clients of foreign powers.

Despite these differences in tone, it’s important to recognize the anxiety that these statements have in common: the sense that a multilingual country needs a single national language to be properly united.

This is an idea borrowed from the history of nation states in Europe. Most European nations have a single dominant language that effectively defines the nation: thus France/ French, England/English, Spain/ Spanish etc. When non-Western countries were constituted into nation states, they modelled themselves

peak shortage days), this reached 97, and on April 28, it was 108. Importantly, developers have not maintained enough stock even when coal was available.

Record-high global coal prices mean that bridging the gap in the domestic coal requirement through imports is expensive. Newcastle coal futures, the benchmark for Asia, the top consuming region, are about US$325 per ton from US$90 per ton a year back, supported by skyrocketing demand amid tight supplies of alternative energy products and sanctions on Russian coal.

The increasing power prices will add to the financial woes of debt-laden power distributors, which owe Rs1.1 lakh crore rupees to power generators, especially with global coal prices trading at steep premiums compared to average levels in 2021 due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Commercial and industrial consumers who rely on open access will bear the brunt of having to source expensive electricity

from the open market, with average prices at the power exchange in the range of Rs9-12/kWh and peak prices reaching Rs12/kWh consistently in the past few days.

In March prices hit Rs15-18/kWh. In early April, the regulator reduced the ceiling price to Rs12/ kWh. The prices in the short-term market have skyrocketed on account of the domestic coal shortage and high imported coal prices. Due to supply shortages, prices at the power exchange are hitting the ceiling during most hours.

Power cuts will also dampen the growth of industrial activity. Coal India is cutting supplies of coal to the non-power sector. This means that industries such as aluminium and steel could face power shortages – just as they begin to revive after COVID-19 and witness increasing demand.

How to tackle the crisis The government’s immediate response is to try to avert the crisis by increasing imports and asking captive

generators to generate at maximum capacity. Several states have asked idle thermal power plants to resume operations and are willing to pay higher prices for coal and gas power to stave off a crisis. The power ministry is asking utilities to increase coal imports for blending to 36 million tonnes.

The power shortage crisis has revealed that the cost of coal-based generation is high and, further, is inflationary. With energy demand likely to go up further, India needs to invest in sustainable energy choices.

The government should accelerate the deployment of domestically produced, deflationary renewable energy.

India has set huge targets for renewable energy by 2030 and net zero by 2070. In order to achieve these targets and to integrate large amounts of renewable energy into the grid, India now needs to push for more firming capacity such as pumped hydro and battery storage.

The gover nment should provide incentives through investing in re-

Hind or Hindi?

on European examples. The European suspicion of multilingualism is historical. Countries like England and France actively suppressed minority languages like Welsh and Provencal by not allowing them to be taught in schools or used for official communication.

A multiplicity of languages wasn’t just seen as redundant, it was seen as dangerous, a portent of disunity and incoherence.

Even the Bible seemed to endorse this anxiety in the story of the Tower of Babel told in Genesis.

In the beginning when men were virtuous, “the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.”

Then, when humans succumbed to hubris and tried to build a tower that would touch the heavens, God intervened: “Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech. So the Lord scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city. Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the Lord did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the Lord scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.”

This fear of being scattered by a babel of tongues haunts nation states. The Congress, thanks to Gandhi, had embraced India’s many languages by organizing the party into linguistic regions, but the rulers of the new republic in its early years were still attracted to the unifying discipline of a single language.

We see this in the attempt to instal Hindi as India’s national language, its rashtra bhasha. Even Nehru thought that a flexible and everyday Hindi was needed to bind India together.

But when the policy encountered serious resistance from southern, non-Hindi-speaking provinces, the republican State shamelessly fudged the matter.

First Hindi was formally given pre-eminence, then English ‘temporarily’ retained, then the champions of regional languages were mollified by neutering Hindi: the provinces were allowed to communicate with the Centre in English. Did this fudge ‘solve’ the question of a ‘national’ language?

No. But it wasn’t intended to.

The republic’s leaders had served a long apprenticeship as anticolonial pluralists: it had taught them how to procrastinate, to defer, to postpone, to buy time till hot button issues went cold.

A pluralist nationalism ducks the task of defining the national ‘self ’. Recognizing that in a country as large and as diverse as a subcontinent one size can’t fit all, the republic improvised ways of avoiding the homogenizing definitions that Western constructions of nationalism pressed upon nation states. And thanks to this talent for postponement, republican India laid the spectre of Babel, the fear that linguistic diversity makes a democratic republic incoherent, disunited, unworkable.

But the ascendant nationalism that Shah, Devgn and Nishad subscribe to is a paranoid, handme-down version of Europe’s homogenizing nationalism. The Bharatiya Jana Sangh’s political motto combined the European nation state’s fixation with a single language with its own commitment to a Hindu State: ‘Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan’. It should surprise no one that the Jana Sangh’s contemporary avatar, the Bharatiya Janata Party,

has, in its moment of ascendancy, reheated the ‘national language’ question. It can’t help itself: for a majoritarian nationalism, all nonmajoritarian communities, religious or linguistic, are subversive identities that need to be publicly subordinated. The BJP’s restoking of the language controversy is plainly ideological because practically speaking, Hindi’s pan-Indian hegemony is a fait accompli. Most schools that cater to India’s pan-Indian middle class teach Hindi. Provincial elites everywhere voluntarily educate their children in English and Hindi because they recognize that Central government jobs and elite, all-India educational institutions become more accessible through these languages. Hindi’s status as an urban lingua franca in cities far outside the Hindi heartland like Mumbai, Calcutta and Bengaluru makes it a useful language to travel with. Left to itself, Hindi would entrench itself ever more deeply without the provocations of Hindi’s propagandists.

So why rub it in? The reasons can be grouped under two heads: ideology and ignorance.

Having mostly captured the Hindi heartland which anchors its parliamentary majority, the BJP sees Hindi as a wedge issue that it can own. Since the states most impervious to its charms are non-Hindi speaking, the BJP sees doubling down on Hindi hegemony as an easy way of consolidating its grip over the heartland.

This makes practical political sense; as Hindi-speaking provinces, given their birth-rates, become demographically more dominant, their weight in securing parliamentary majorities will

search and development (R&D) on energy storage and green hydrogen, and a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to encourage the domestic manufacturing of batteries and electrolysers for green hydrogen production.

Financial suppor t could be provided initially through schemes such as Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to make these technologies more affordable. When economies of scale occur, these technologies would become price-competitive on their own, enabling more firming capacity and an increase in the share of renewable energy.

I nve s t i n g i n t h e rmal energy to help India through the power crisis risks diverting limited financial resources away from cheaper clean energy.

In addition, investing in a thermal asset at any stage of the value chain effectively locks in investment for 25-30 years or more.

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

only grow. For parties willing to disturb the pluralist peace, Hindi chauvinism is practical politics.

As a native Hindi speaker who travels under a South Indian surname, I can testify to the fact that nearly all Hindi speakers genuinely believe that Hindi was anointed by the Indian Constitution as the country’s sole national language. Their ignorance has been fostered by the deliberate blurring of the distinction between official link language and ‘national’ language by successive Central governments. The Hindi belt’s insularity reinforces their ignorance. Notice that Devgn ends his Hindi-affirming tweet with “Jan Gan Man”, the Hindi speaker’s generic name for the national anthem, used here as a patriotic slogan. The irony of invoking an anthem written in Bangla to seal the case for Hindi’s supremacy just doesn’t strike him.

The European Union has twenty-four official languages and three procedural languages: English, German and French.

Even after Brexit, English remains one of the three link languages because many of the EU’s constituent countries prefer it to German and French. Instead of following the EU’s lead or India’s own republican practice in the matter of language, Amit Shah and his chorus have chosen to follow the Soviet/Russian model where the elevation and imposition of a dominant language become synonymous with patriotism and unity. If there is one lesson that Russification holds for the world in 2022, it must be that linguistic chauvinism doesn’t end well.

Mukul Kesavan (As published in The Telegraph)

Climate change leading India’s blistering heat waves. Is the worst yet to come?

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ndia’s severe heat waves are expected to stretch into early next month, meaning millions of people will have to endure more days of dangerous temperatures and hours-long blackouts.

The South Asian nation is bracing for temperatures to rise to a record high, according to Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, head of the country’s meteorological department. The agency is working with states and the federal government’s disaster management arm to get early warnings to those on the ground, he said in an interview in New Delhi.

Thermometer readings have already reached 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit) in central and northern India, with two months to go before the monsoon season that typically brings cooling rains. They hit the highest since 1901 last month. The heat has tested power grids as air conditioners

run on full blast and threatened wheat crops. Local authorities are implementing action plans to manage health risks and even deaths, Mohapatra said.

“Why is it exceptionally warm this year? The only reason is global warming,” said Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. “We have looked at data for seventy years and at the intensity, the number of heatwaves is directly in response to global warming.”

India is expected to suffer more frequent and intense heat waves, extreme rainfall and erratic monsoons in the coming decades as the planet warms, according to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. McKinsey estimates that work hours lost to heat waves could cause losses of as much as $250 billion, or 4.5% of gross domestic product, by the end of the decade.

For India, the world’s poorest super-emitter, adapting to a hotter Earth is as urgent a task as cutting planet-warming emissions. A recent study showed a 62% rise in heat-related deaths in the last 20 years. An official assessment of climate change published in 2020 showed that the frequency and intensity of droughts and cyclones had significantly increased in the last six decades. The number of days of intense rainfall and the pace at which sea levels are rising have more than doubled over that period.

The disasters underscore how countries like India, which are responsible for relatively little of the greenhouse gases accumulated in the atmosphere, often bear the brunt of climate impacts.

That means spending billions to protect themselves instead of investing in economic development that could lift millions out of poverty. These countries, especially in Africa, also tend to

lack resources to monitor and forecast the weather so they can better prepare for extreme events.

India is investing to improve its observational data and computing capabilities to build better climate models, said Mohapatra.

The country’s official weather forecaster managed to cut the number of deaths caused by cyclones to six in 2021 from 10,000 a year in 1999 by making more accurate short-term predictions.

Still, the country is racing against the clock as more erratic weather becomes harder to forecast. “Worsening climate change is limiting predictability of events,” said Mohapatra.

For now, local governments may have to consider a range of measures to keep people safe from the heat, Mohapatra said.

They could restrict school hours to the cooler morning hours of 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., advise against farm and construction work in the afternoon and provide

extra support to street vendors, outdoor workers, police and to those living in city slums without access to cooling devices.

On Thursday evening, the meteorological department issued an orange alert for the next five days for northwest and central India. The region, home to some of the world’s most polluted air, hasn’t received the light summer rain that usually comes in April and May to lower temperatures and wash away dirty particulate matter.“IPCC projections clearly show that the heat intensity is increasing and encroaching on our daily lives, and the impact is on vulnerable people who have little resources in regions where we don’t even have observations,” said Koll from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. “We need higher resolution data and, more importantly, we need long-term policies.”

(As published in Bloomberg)

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

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BJP tweets Rahul’s video at Nepal club CONGRESS SAYS HE IS IN THE HIMALAYAN NATION FOR FRIEND’S WEDDING

India has joined US, Israel in hitting back when borders are meddled with: Amit Shah

else is in nightclub or at wedding in private time?

Sick @BJP trolls in charge should stick to doing what they do best- leading double lives with beer in teapots,” she tweeted.

Gandhi arrived in Nepal on Monday on a fiveday private visit.

According to The Kathmandu Post newspaper, the Congress leader is in the country’s capital to attend the wedding of his Nepali friend Sumnima Udas.

“We had extended an invitation to Gandhi to attend the wedding of my daughter,” said Bhim Udas, Sumnima’s father who also served as Nepal’s Ambassador to Myanmar.

Sumnima, a former CNN correspondent, is getting married to Nima Martin Sherpa, the report had said.

The marriage function is planned for Tuesday and a reception will be held on May 5 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bauddha, Bhim said.

BENGALURU, MAY 3 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that India has joined the likes of the US and Israel in hitting back at those meddling with their borders and pointed out at the surgical strikes carried out in the wake of the terrorist attack in Pulwama.

Flaying the previous Congress regime for its lax security measures, the Home Minister said India used to issue statements whenever terror attacks were carried out by the Pakistan-backed extremists but things have improved after Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister.

“Earlier only two nations, the United States of America and Israel, used to retaliate whenever someone meddled with their borders and military.

Now due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our great nation India has joined that group,” Shah said after inaugurating various projects including the Nrupathunga University, its academic block and various other projects.

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arrangements put in place across the district. Aman Committee meetings have been conducted as always to maintain peace and tranquillity in all the areas.”

Meanwhile, shops in and around Kushal Chowk-except for the main lane in Block C where a mosque is located--- have reopened.

Hawkers and customers have also returned for business. Indramani Tiwari, the president of the Residents’ Welfare Association, who represented the Hindu community, said Eid is being celebrated in a peaceful manner.

“We are celebrating Eid together and expecting this harmony to remain among the people. There is peace in the area and we expect complete normalcy soon,” Tiwari said.

Clashes broke out between the two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri, in which eight police personnel and a local resident were injured. A week after the violence, Hindus and Muslims had together taken out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Jahangirpuri’s C block - the epicentre of the April 16 clashes - giving a message of peace and harmony.

MUMBAI, MAY 3 (PTI): A constable with the Gadchiroli police’s C-60 commando unit was seriously injured in an encounter with Naxals in the insurgency-hit Maharashtra district on Tuesday, a senior official said.

The skirmish took place near Dodraj forest in Bhamragadh taluka of Gadchiroli, located over 900 km from the state capital Mumbai, when a team of C-60 commandos, a specialised combat unit of the Gadchiroli police, was patrolling in the area, he said.

The ultras, who had gathered in the forest, opened fire at the police patrolling team, following which the security personnel retaliated.

After the exchange of fire for some time, Naxals fled into the forest, the official said.

A police constable with the C-60 unit was seriously injured in the face-off and was airlifted to a hospital in Nagpur, he said.

Combo video grab image of Rahul Gandhi’s Nepal club that went viral on social media. while sharing the video.

Shehzad Poonawala, a BJP spokesperson tweeted, “PM Modi visited Pashupatinath in Nepal.

Rahul visits pub in Nepal.”

He said Gandhi preferred pub to people and prayers.

“That’s ok.. he can have his choices. Ram Sanskar vs Rome Sanskar.”

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala hit back, saying Gandhi was in Nepal for a private wedding and has not gone there uninvited. He also said it was not a crime to attend

RAF jawans stand guard as a Muslim man walks with children on Eid-al-Fitr, in Jahangirpuri area. (PTI)

Amarinder Singh people of Punjab voted overwhelmingly for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with great expectations, there is already a strong sense of disillusionment against the state government.

The former Chief Minister claimed that not only has the AAP government backed out on several promises and commitments, it is also hurting the pride of Punjabis by usurping their power and rights.

He said Punjabis would never tolerate an outsider like Arvind Kejriwal running the government from Delhi, pointing out how Kejriwal is conducting meetings of Punjab officials in Delhi and issuing commands to them.

It is unconstitutional and unacceptable, he said.

A.K. Antony T H I RU VA NA N T H A PURAM, MAY 3 (IANS): Senior Congress leader and former Defence Minister, A.K. Antony on Tuesday called on all the small and big political parties in the country to come on a common platform to oust the BJP from the Centre.

“The need of the hour is to oust the anti-people BJP government and for that, all the small and big political parties should unite and come on to a common platform. And for that the Congress should take the lead. All should move together to achieve this. But ‘some’ people are saying that this can be

done without the Congress party. What can be said to such people,” he said, in his first political speech after shifting base from Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram.

In his address after inaugurating the platinum jubilee celebrations of the INTUC, the trade union wing of the Congress, here, he said that the Congress party is the only one in the opposition which has a pan India presence in every village, where one can find at least 10 Congress workers.

“But the Congress is well aware that this alone will not help and to achieve that, the upcoming Chintan Shivir to be held in Rajasthan will chart out appropriate plans to achieve the objective of dislodging the BJP from the Centre,” added Antony.

The 81-year-old ended his Delhi sojourn when his Rajya Sabha term ended last month and arrived here, last week and announced that his future base of work for the Congress party will be done from here.

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After Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, terrorist attacks took place in Uri in 2016 and Pulwama in 2019, we carried out surgical strikes and air strikes within 10 days inside Pakistan, Shah told the crowd.

“Some people question how it (surgical strike and air strike) had any effect. I tell them that it (counter attack) has a huge impact. Now the entire world knows that no one can meddle with Indian border, otherwise befitting reply will be given,” the Home Minister said.

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“August 5, 2019 will be written in Indian history with golden letters. People were saying that if Article 370 is abolished then it will lead to a bloodbath but no one could even dare to throw a pebble, let alone bloodbath. Prime Minister Modi annexed Kashmir with rest of India by abolishing Article 370,” Shah said.

Speaking about various measures taken to improve the education system in the country, he said six new central universities, seven Indian Institutes of Management, seven Indian Institutes of Technology, 209 medical colleges, 320 universities and 5,709 new colleges came into being during the Modi regime.

Along with it, the country also set up 410 rural universities and many professional universities including forensic university, the Home Minister said.

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SEONI (MP), MAY 3 (IANS): Two tribals were lynched by mobs on suspicion of cow smuggling in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh. One other person has received serious injuries.

The Congress has alleged that Bajrang Dal activists were involved in the incident.

According to the information received here, some people reached Simaria village under Kurai police station in Seoni district after coming to know of alleged cow smuggling in the area.

They started beating those who were allegedly involved in the act. Two people were killed and one person received serious injuries in the incident, which took place on Monday night. In protest, members of the tribal community blocked the road on National Highway 44, demanding justice.

Congress MLA from Kurai, Arjun Makodia, along with his supporters reached the spot and blocked the road, resulting in a massive traffic jam for several kilometres on both sides of the road.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 3 (IANS): Former Punjab Chief Minister and President of Punjab Lok Congress (PLC), Amarinder Singh, said on Tuesday that the 2024 general elections will be crucial for the country as there is a need for a stable and strong government.

Speaking at a meeting of the PLC candidates who contested the recent Assembly elections in Punjab, he said given the geopolitical situation previaling in the world in view of the RussiaUkraine war, the country needs a stable, mature and strong leadership, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is providing.

State BJP General Secretary Subhash Sharma also attended the meeting.

Amarinder Singh also said that the PLC and the BJP will jointly fight the municipal corporations elections in Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar and Jalandhar.

The meeting took stock of the prevailing situation in the state and also reviewed the performance of the party candidates in the last Assembly elections. Amarinder Singh said that while the

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Jahangirpuri live in harmony and respect each other’s religions,” a representative from the Muslim community Tabrez Khan said.

Khan expressed hope that full normalcy will return in the area soon.

“The situation is improving. Normalcy has returned to a large extent and we are expecting complete normalcy in the coming days,” he said.

Police said they have ensured adequate security arrangements on the occasion of Eid. Usha Rangnani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) said, “We have adequate security and law

crime to attend weddings of family and friends as it “is part of our culture, unlike the RSS’”.

“Last I checked, having a family in this country and having friends, attending marriage and engagement ceremonies is a matter of our culture and civilisation. It has still not become a crime in this country to be married, to be friends with someone or to attend their marriage celebration.

Maybe after today, Prime Minister Modi or the BJP may decide that it is illegal to attend a marriage. They may say it is a crime to have friends or participate in family functions,” he said.

“But, do let me know so that we all change our status and habits and civilisational practices of attending marriages of friends, as also family members,” Surjewala also said.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra also slammed the BJP over the issue. “How on earth is it anybody’s business whether @RahulGandhi or anybody

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NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): Hindu and Muslim communities together celebrated Eid on Tuesday at Jahangirpuri’s Kushal Chowk by exchanging sweets and hugs, giving a message of peace and harmony in the area that witnessed communal violence last month.

The locals also treated the security personnel deployed there to sweets.

“Last month was quite tough for the people of Jahangirpuri. Today, on the occasion of Eid, we gathered at Kushal Chowk.

We exchanged sweets and hugged each other and sent a message of harmony and peace. This shows people in

the wedding of a friend or a family member.

“Rahul Gandhi has not gone as an uninvited guest like Prime Minister Narendra Modi had gone to Pakistan to celebrate the birthday and cut cakes for the then Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif. Rahul Gandhi has gone to a friendly country Nepal to participate in a private marriage function of a friend. By chance, the friend also happens to be a journalist,” he said.

Surjewala also hit out at the RSS, saying it is not a

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NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): A video of Rahul Gandhi went viral on social media on Tuesday triggering a row, with the BJP saying he was at a “nightclub” when his party is “exploding”, evoking a sharp response from the Congress which said he was in Nepal to attend the marriage of a journalist friend, and that is “not a crime”.

The BJP’s social media department head Amit Malviya and Union minister Giriraj Singh also tweeted the video.

“Rahul Gandhi was at a nightclub when Mumbai (in 2008) was under seize(sic). He is at a nightclub at a time when his party is exploding. He is consistent. Interestingly, soon after the Congress refused to outsource their presidency, hit jobs have begun on their Prime Ministerial candidate...,” Malviya said in the tweet.

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(From p-1) CSOs claimed that operating/sale agreements in respect to that were their possession.

CSOs said their decision to allow sawn timber out of the district for time being was on humanitarian ground and to ensure that no fresh cutting of trees was done henceforth and “not on any intention as alleged

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(From p-1) “Journalists and online critics also risk prosecution under the Information Technology Act and IT Rules of 2021 for content critical of the authorities,” it adds.

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(From p-1) More interestingly, it added that several nongovernment employee were also appointed with several of them enjoying monthly salaries from the State government exchequer in the rank of commissioner & secretary/secretary/ joint secretar y/deputy secretary.

The organisation said it was still not too late to effectively implement the cabinet decision of doing away with VIP culture, adding that this would surely help promote “Clean Election” campaign as election to Nagaland Legislative Assembly was approaching.

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buying or selling votes, threatening, huge supply of liquor, booth capturing, proxy voting, etc, were adopted, the organisation mentioned that there were many instances where the citizens/voters were not allowed to vote freely.

Emphasising that conduct of fair election would benefit the society, NVCO said it was solely dependent on every eligible citizen having the right to vote. The time had come for every citizen to realise that one’s vote decided the fate for five years and beyond, it added.

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Presenting a technical re por t, NRE director Kimaba said the project was started in 2012 and completed 2017. However, due to some technical problems and also the pandemic, it was started in 2021. After many trial runs, the project was being finally commissioned now, he added.

Others who spoke at the programme included Rural Development minister Metsubo Jamir, Longsa Village Council c h a i r m a n Ta l i c h u b a , Longsa Gazetted Officers’ Union president Lipokonen Jamir and others.

The hydro project was dedicated by Moalenden Baptist Church pastor N Imsu.

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unity. He called for paying tributes to Ao forefathers for their legacy in shaping the Naga nation based on culture.

Seleyi said APO sincerely believed that the rampant corruption currently witnessed and indulged in by different categories of Nagas was due to “uncultured attitude and lifestyle”, lacking knowledge of “our” roots. Hence, he requested Ao Senden to lead the Nagas with new strategies to strengthen Naga unity and liberate the common Nagas from the present self-induced slavery situation so that everyone march forward together with dignity.

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(From p-1) He also highly praised Longsa villagers for their cooperation and support towards the department officials and contractors that facilitated in completion of the project.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO of Investment & Development Authority Of Nagaland (IDAN) and former chief secretar y Alemtemshi Jamir said the hydro project was the long-cherished dream of his late father N.I Jamir.

Quoting Neil Armstrong’s famous “one small step for man, a giant leap for mankind” statement, Jamir said commissioning of the project was a great leap for the people of Longsa as they would be managing the project.

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projects are at the drawing board stage and they should take off in FY23. “Some of the approvals have already been given for various PLI schemes of the government and they are yet to reach the financing tie-up stage.

But, this year, in Q1 or Q2, some of these projects should come,” he said.

Financing for some marquee projects, such a s t h e N av i M u m b a i Inter national Air por t and the Coastal Road, have already been tied up in Q4. A few others are understood to be in the pipeline.

The increase in input costs, especially that of coal, in light of the war situation, has led to some highly rated corporates utilising their working capital limits and even seeking an increase in limits, Joseph said.

(From p-1) In a message, APO adviser Dr Vilhusa Seleyi said though the president of the organisation could not make it personally, he conveyed best wishes on the joyous occasion of Moatsü on behalf of 104 Angami villages.

He also thanked the deputy chief minister, all the VIPs, tribal hoho leaders and well-wishers present on the occasion.

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over 10% y-o-y during the fortnight under review, albeit higher than 8.94% in the previous fortnight.

The value of deposits with the banking system stood at Rs 167.42 trillion as on April 8.

Credit to retail borrowers continues to be the most significant driver of credit growth. As per sectoral data released by the RBI, loans to individuals grew 12.4% in March 2022, against 10.7% in March 2021. At the same time, loan growth in the industrial segment picked up to 7.1% in March 2022 from a contraction of 0.4% in March 2021.

B a n k e r s s ay t h a t demand from corporates is coming back, with green shoots visible in some segments. Samuel Joseph, deputy managing director, IDBI Bank, said quite a few

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N E W D E L H I , M AY 3 (AGENCIES): Nonfood credit growth hit a 31-month high of 10.24% year-on-year (y-o-y) during the fortnight ended April 8, from 8.71% in the previous fortnight, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The first double-digit growth print in over two years comes at a time when banks are attesting to early signs of a recovery in demand for capex, while retail loan demand continues to hold up. High commodity prices are also playing a role in making companies borrow more.

Outstanding non-food credit as on April 8 rose to Rs 119.48 trillion from Rs 118.36 trillion at the end of the previous fortnight.

The pace of deposit growth undershot that of credit growth, coming in at just

NTTU temporarily lifts economic blockade (From p-1) However, Kevise warned that if the outcome of the meeting was not favourable, it will impose indefinite total blockade on roads leading to Peren district. “We respect the government and will wait and see the government decision for our next course of action,” Kevise said.

NTTU also demanded that if they were not allowed to transport the timber, then CSOs of Peren district must repay the amount invested by them with interest. SDO (C) Medziphema, Tokai Sumi, at the meeting with the members of NTTU near Molvom village, requested the union to lift the blockade as government has convened meeting to discuss the issue.

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BEIJING, MAY 3 (AP): China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier group has embarked on a “realistic combat” training mission in the Western Pacific, the Chinese navy said Tuesday.

In a posting on its social media site, the navy said the mission is routine, adhers to all international laws and practices and is “not directed at any third parties.”

However, the mission underscores the growing role of China’s naval forces as Beijing seeks to supplant the U.S. as the preeminent military power in Asia. China operates the world’s largest navy by number of ships, while the U.S. maintains an edge in aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines as well as in numbers of bases and allies in the region, where the competition is focused on the strategically vital South China Sea.

Narendra Modi interacts with Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen, at her residence in Copenhagen, Denmark. (PTI)

portunity to review the progress in our unique ‘Green Strategic Partnership’ with Denmark, as well as other aspects of our bilateral relations. India-Denmark: A Green Strategic Partnership’ was established during a virtual summit in September 2020. This partnership was translated into a resultoriented five-year action plan during Prime Minister Frederiksen’s India visit in October 2021.

Modi will also meet Queen Margrethe II. He will also attend the India-Denmark Business Roundtable and interact with the Indian community in Denmark.

Over 200 Danish companies in India are actively engaged in taking forward ‘Make in India’, ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’, ‘Digital India’ and other key national missions.

More than 60 Indian

companies in Denmark, mainly in the IT sector, are further cementing bilateral business-to-business ties.

Denmark is home to a robust Indian diaspora of 16,000 people.

Apart from the bilateral engagements with Denmark, he will also take part in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway where they will take stock of the cooperation since the First India-Nordic Summit in 2018.

“The Summit will focus on subjects like postpandemic economic recovery, climate change, innovation and technology, renewable energy, the evolving global security scenario and India-Nordic cooperation in the Arctic region,” Modi had said.

SL govt appoints constitutional reform committee ‘Imran Khan willing to discuss

Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa

C O LO M B O, M AY 3 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s Opposition parties are bracing to move no trust motions against the SLPP coalition government in Parliament on Wednesday, even as the embattled government announced the appointment of a Cabinet sub-committee to look into proposal for a new Constitution.

The main Opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said they would move a no trust against the government while the main Tamil party and the former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party’s (UNP) are to jointly move a no trust against beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which would imply that the House had lost confidence on the President.

“We will be handing

over the no confidence motion tomorrow (Wednesday),” SJB’s senior leader Ajith Perera said.

The analysts said if the government would be defeated in the SJB motion, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Cabinet would have to resign. The TNA/UNP motion has no legal binding for the President to resign.

“This problem can only be solved if either the President or the Prime Minister resigned. It is up to them to make a decision,” former prime minister Wickremesinghe said.

Under the Article 38 of the Constitution, a president can be removed only if he/she volunteered to resign or through the long process of impeachment.

Over the weekend a flurry of political meetings

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Kikon Shentsüta Ekhüng (KSE), the apex body of the Lotha Kikon Clan, convened its 5th General Meet cum Installation of New Office Bearers with Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon, National Spokesperson, BJP, Prabhari (Incharge), Mizoram State, MLA & Advisor, Information Technology & Communication, Science & Technology, and New & Renewable Energy, Government of Nagaland as Guest of Honour and Shri.

Renchamo P. Kikon, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Admn), Government of Nagaland as Special Guest at Town Hall, Wokha Town on April 30, 2022.

Kikon officers, intellectuals, political personalities, representatives from Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Bhandari and Lotha Naga villages having Kikon inhabitants attended the programme where, after thorough deliberations, the following resolutions, amongst others, were adopted: 1. To Amend the KSE Constitution 2. To Constitute a Kikon History Committee 3. To Celebrate KSE Silver Jubilee in the year 2027 The meeting also installed the following team of KSE Office Bearers for the tenure 2022-2027: 1. Chairman : Yanrenthung Kikon 2. Vice Chairman : N. Zumchio Kikon 3. General Secretary : Rhanthungo Kikon 4. Joint Secretary : John Kikon 5. Finance Secretary : Kyingiti Kikon 6. Treasurer : Mhonchan Kikon 7. Secretary, Information and Publicity : A. Nongothung Kikon The KSE is grateful to Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon for hosting the feast during the 5th General Meet cum Installation of New Office Bearers.

Rhanthungo Kikon General Secretary, KSE

sub-committee to look at the proposal for a brand new Constitution.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had proposed to amend the Constitution to create an accountable administration that met the people’s aspirations, amid large scale protests against the government over its handling of the economy.

New Delhi has extended aid of over USD 3 billion to SL in 2022 C O LO M B O, M AY 3 (PTI): India has committed more than USD 3 billion to debt-ridden Sri Lanka in loans, credit lines and credit swaps since January this year, the Indian High Commission here said on Tuesday, as the island nation tries to navigate through its worst economic crisis since independence.

On Monday, India

had extended its current credit line by a further USD 200 million to replenish Sri Lanka’s rapidly depleting fuel stocks.

The ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.

TAMLU BÜHÜ UNION KOHIMA FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, the Tamlu Bühü Union Kohima (TBUK) would like to honour and convey its heartiest congratulations to Shri C. Wangan Phom EAC (NCS) on being promoted to SDO (Civil) under P & AR, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Union wish and prays that Almighty God continue to blesses you in all your future endeavours Shahlong Buchem Bangjum Phom President Secretary

early polls with PM Shehbaz’

ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 (PTI): Pakistan’s former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has claimed that ousted premier Imran Khan is ready to discuss the holding of early elections with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as he made a strong case for clearing “misunderstandings” between the ruling and opposition parties. Rashid, who heads the Awami National League-Pakistan, is a key alliance partner of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI).

PTI activists are set to launch a mega-march to the federal capital, here, from all corners of the country at the end of the month, demanding dates of early elections, Dawn News reported. Rashid said the dem-

onstrations should be limited to convincing the Election Commission of Pakistan to hold early polls and no other state institution should be attacked. “I have started efforts yesterday to remove misunderstanding between them (PTI and the ruling Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz),” Rashid was quoted in an article published in VOA News on Monday.

“I am in favour of peace with the Army, but in case of ‘war’ I will stand by Imran Khan,” Rashid said.

He said Khan was ready to hold talks with the Sharif government for early general elections, but it required the guarantee of “powerful quarters’’, an indirect reference to the powerful military establishment.

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FELICITATION The Lumithsami Kughuko Kuqhakulu, Dimapur (LKKD), would like to congratulate Dr. Vikato. Kinimi, S/o Lt. Kawoto.

Kinimi on being promoted to the post of Principal Director under Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland.

The LKKD is immensely proud of your achievement and for bringing laurels to the community, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Nitoho. Kiho Hotokhe. Kinimi President General Secretary

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took place as Mahinda Rajapaksa declined to resign in order to make way for a unity government for an interim period.

The powerful Buddhist clergy also demanded Rajapaksa’s resignation to make way for an interim government.

On Tuesday, the government announced the appointment of a Cabinet

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Yanrenthung Kikon Chairman, KSE

ambulances.

At least some were apparently taken to a village controlled by Russiabacked separatists. The Russian military said some chose to stay in separatist areas. In the past, Ukraine has accused Moscow’s troops of taking civilians against their will to Russia or Russian-controlled areas — something the Kremlin has denied.

Others left for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia, some 140 miles (230 kilometers) northwest of Mariupol.

It was not clear why the evacuees’ journey was taking so long, but the convoy likely had to pass through heavily contested areas and many checkpoints.

COPENHAGEN, MAY 3 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen and the two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest to boost the bilateral relationship. As a special gesture, Frederiksen received Modi at the airport. He arrived here from Germany.

Modi was welcomed

by Frederiksen upon his arrival at Marienborg, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Denmark, for talks. “Conversations in Copenhagen aimed at boosting friendship. PM Frederiksen welcomed PM @narendramodi at Marienborg.@ Statsmin,” Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.

Frederiksen gave a tour of her official residence to Modi and showed the painting he gifted her during her last India visit. It is a Pattachitra painting from Odisha. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. It is the state’s traditional art form.

It is Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Denmark, where he will take part in bilateral and multilateral engagements on Tuesday and Wednesday.

He had said in his departure statement that the visit will “provide an op-

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JAPUKONG STUDENTS' CONFERENCE Hq. Longchem Mokokchung: Nagaland

Motto: “Progress and Advancement.”

MedzipheMa Village CounCil notiCe Extension Land Patta Renewal The Medziphema Village Council will extend renewal/new register of Land Patta under Medziphema jurisdiction from 05.05.2022 to 21.05.2022 time 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and the office will be opened weekly Thursday to Saturday at Medziphema Village Council Hall.

Every concerned Land/Patta holders are hereby notified.

1. That, every land/plot holder should renew/register his/her land Patta during the said period, if not registered and if any problem arises the Medziphema village authority will not entertain your complaint.

2. That, after the extended period is over and if any land/plot holder want to renew then he/she will be penalized with Rs. 20,000 fine as wilful defaulters..

3. If any person fail to register his/her land/plot Patta then Medziphema village authority will consider his/her land as free land and Medziphema village authority will seize the said land and keep as community land.

Required documents:1. Passport size photos 2(two) 2. Allotment order, sale/gift deed and all relevant documents.

3. Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate and 4. Registration Fee For further details, contact : 9383047889

The Japukong Students’ Conference (JKM) with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Tiamenba Longshir, S/o Late Mr. Tongtiyangba Longshir of Japu village on being appointed as Assistant Hydrogeologist (UPSC) in Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

The Union further wishes him good health and success in all his future endeavours.

Congratulations on your great achievements.

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the select gathering at the White House.

Arooj Aftab, a Pakistani vocalist and composer, was one of the speakers at the event along with First Lady Jill Biden and Dr. Talib M. Shareef, Imam of Masjid Muhammad, known as ‘The Nation’s Mosque’ in Washington, DC. “Today, we also remember all those who are not able to celebrate this holy day, including Uyghurs and Rohingyas and all those who are facing famine, violence, conflict, and disease,” Biden said.

“And honour the signs of hope and progress toward the world we want to see, including the ceasefire, which allowed the people in Yemen to honour Ramadan and celebrate Eid in peace for the first time in six years,” he added.

“But at the same time, we have to acknowledge that an awful lot of work remains to be done abroad and here at home. Muslims make our nation stronger every single day, even as they still face real challenges and threats in our society, including targeted violence and Islamophobia that exists,” he said.

dren’s shoes dangled from a shopping cart and a pile of toys waited for the first convoy of civilians whose evacuation is being overseen by the United Nations and Red Cross. Their arrival would represent a rare glimmer of good news in the nearly 10-week war sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that has killed thousands, forced millions to flee the country, laid waste to towns and cities, and shifted the postCold War balance of power in eastern Europe.

More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left Mariupol’s rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks over the weekend and set out in buses and

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WASHINGTON, MAY 3 (PTI): Around the world, Muslims are being targeted with violence, US President Joe Biden said on Monday asserting that Muslims make America stronger every single day even as they still face real challenges and threats in the society that they live in.

At a White House reception to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Biden said he has appointed the first Muslim to serve as Ambassadorat-Large for International Religious Freedom.

“It’s especially important because today, around the world, we’re seeing so many Muslims being targeted with violence.

No one, no one should discriminate against oppressed or be oppressed for their religious beliefs,” he said to applause from

to Kiev-controlled territory before the start of (Russia’s) special military operation,” he said, adding that his agency would continue to study the documents on the matter.

In March, Moscow claimed that it had found evidence that the US had been funding biological weapons research in Ukraine. Washington and Kiev denied this claim and accused Russia of waging a disinformation campaign, RT reported.

Food, toys prepared for Mariupol evacuees

Muslims being targeted with violence around the world: Biden

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Department of Defense and American companies with ties to it,” he said, RT reported.

Bastrykin added that the US had spent more than $224 million on biological programmes in Ukraine since 2005 and the foreign aid was used to equip and upgrade around 30 research centers governed by Ukraine’s Defence, Health and Agriculture ministries.

“The results of said research had been evacuated

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WASHINGTON, MAY 3 (IANS): Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine as soon as May 9, a move that would enable the full mobilisation of Moscow’s reserve forces as invasion efforts continue to falter, US and Western officials believe.

May 9, known as “Victory Day” in Russia, commemorates the country’s defeat of the Nazis in 1945, reports CNN. We s t e r n o f f i c i a l s have long believed that Putin would leverage the symbolic significance and propaganda value of that day to announce either a military achievement in Ukraine, a major escalation of hostilities, or both.

Officials have begun to hone in on one scenario, which is that Putin formally declares war on Ukraine on May 9.

M O S C O W, M A Y 3 (IANS): The head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin has said that his team is making progress in a criminal probe into Ukraine’s alleged Pentagon-funded bioweapons programme.

“The analysis of the obtained documents allowed us to clearly identify arrival from the Ukrainian the people involved in the military biological activities in Ukraine, including To date, Putin has representatives of the US insisted on referring to the brutal months long conflict as a “special military operation”, effectively banning words such as Z A P O R I Z H Z H I A (UKRAINE), MAY 3 invasion and war.

“I think he will try (AP): Aid workers preto move from his ‘special pared hot food, wheelchairs operation’,” UK Defence and toys Tuesday for civilSecretary Ben Wallace ians slowly making their told LBC Radio last week. way to relative safety from “He’s been rolling the the pulverized remnants pitch, laying the ground of a steel plant in the city for being able to say ‘look, of Mariupol, besieged for this is now a war against months by Russian forces.

The plant is the last Nazis, and what I need is more people. I need more holdout of Ukrainian reRussian cannon fodder.’” sistance in a city that is Throughout the con- otherwise controlled by flict, Putin has continu- Moscow’s forces and key to ously framed his inva- their campaign in Ukraine’s sion of Ukraine, a country east. A senior U.S. official with a Jewish president, warned that Russia is planas a campaign of sup- ning to annex much of the posed “denazification”, country’s east later this a description dismissed month.

At a reception center, by historians and political observers alike, CNN stretchers and wheelchairs were lined up, tiny chilreported.

Modi holds talks with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen

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People with children after city of Tokmak. (AP)

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Nagaland Motorcycle Club launches Longleng chapter Ao community participates in bamboo pole climbing competition during the Moatsu festival in Mokokchung. (NP)

Members of Nagaland Motorcycle Club and Longleng Motorcycle Club at the launching programme.

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agaland Motorcycle Club successfully launched its fourth unit, the Longleng chapter on April 24, 2022. The programme was organised at Yingli College Ground, Longleng which was attended by 44 enthusiastic club members.

The induction of the new members and launching of Longleng chapter was administered by central chief Kevin Yepthomi.

The senior members took time to enlighten the newest chapter on the club history and riding ethics. The Nagaland Motorcycle

Club is one of the oldest clubs in Nagaland and has a chapter in Kohima, Dimapur, Tuensang and Longleng. The club rides the motorcycle brand Royal Enfield, which is one of the oldest motorcycles in production.

The programme was chaired

by chief Toshi of Tuensang chapter.

The Nagaland Motorcycle club was founded in 2010 with the motto “one mind, one machine and one road”. The club promotes brotherhood and to serve humanity.

Ao community celebrates Moatsu festival in Dimapur. (NP)

Things That Raise Your Chances of Dementia Age

conditions that cause dementia, like stroke. Managing your blood Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. pressure with diet and exercise -- and medication, if needed About a third of people 85 and older show signs of the disease. -- may slow or prevent this from happening.

The genes you get from your parents play a part at this age, but so do things like diet, exercise, your social life, and other illnesses. Depression If you’ve ever had this common condition, you may be Dementia isn’t a normal part of getting older. more likely to get dementia. Scientists aren’t yet sure that it’s Heart Disease It could lead to a heart attack or stroke, which makes a cause. It may simply be an early symptom or a sign of other dementia more likely. Heart disease is usually caused by plaque causes like Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases. Talk to your buildup in arteries around your heart (atherosclerosis). That doctor or a therapist if you feel down for more than 2 weeks, can slow blood flow to your brain and put you at risk for stroke, and right away if you think of harming yourself. Therapy and making it harder to think well or remember things. And many medication can help treat depression. things that cause heart disease -- tobacco use, diabetes, high Head Injury blood pressure, and high cholesterol -- also can lead to dementia.

One mild traumatic brain injury may not make you more likely to get dementia later in life. But more severe or repeated Diabetes Doctors aren’t sure exactly why people with diabetes get hits or falls could double or quadruple your chances, even years dementia more often. But they do know that people with diabetes after the first time. Get to the hospital if you’ve hit your head are more likely to have damaged blood vessels. This can slow or and you pass out or have blurry vision, or feel dizzy, confused, block blood flow to the brain, and damage areas of the brain, nauseated, or become over-sensitive to light. leading to what’s called vascular dementia. Some people may Obesity be able to slow brain decline if they keep diabetes under control Having a lot of extra weight in middle age could put you with medicine, exercise, and a healthy diet. at risk. It also drives up your odds of getting heart disease and diabetes, which are linked to dementia. You can check your BMI Cholesterol High levels, especially in middle age, are linked to obesity, (body mass index) online to see if it’s in the “obese” range. Your high blood pressure, and diabetes. All of these boost your risk doctor can help you set a weight loss goal that’s right for you. of dementia, but it’s not yet clear if cholesterol by itself adds A healthy diet and regular exercise could help you turn things to the problem. Some research shows that high cholesterol in around. midlife could be a risk for Alzheimer’s disease later in life, but Genes the exact link isn’t clear.

They seem to matter more in some types of dementia than others. But dementia doesn’t always run in families. And even High Blood Pressure Even if you had no other health problems, having high risky genes don’t mean you’ll get it. If you’re thinking about blood pressure makes you more likely to get vascular dementia genetic testing for Alzheimer’s, ask your doctor about the pros and Alzheimer’s. That’s probably because high blood pressure and cons -- and about genetic counseling. Doctors don’t routinely harms the blood vessels in your brain. It also can lead to other recommend those tests.

bodies build up and damage brain cells. Dementia with Lewy The most common kind blocks the flow of blood to areas of bodies can lead to problems with memory and movement. Someone the brain. Afterward, damaged blood vessels can make it hard to with this condition might act out dreams or see things that aren’t think, speak, remember, or pay attention (vascular dementia). there (hallucinations). Although there’s no cure, your doctor can Things that make a stroke more likely -- like high blood pressure, help treat symptoms. heart disease, and smoking -- also raise your risk of this type of What Helps: Diet dementia. Think “FAST” for stroke symptoms: Face drooping, Talk about a win-win. The traditional Mediterranean-style Arm weakness, Speech problems? Time to call 911. diet that’s so good for your heart is also good for your brain. It features whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, olive oil and Poor Sleep Many people have a bad night of sleep now and then. But other healthy fats like avocado (in moderation), and keeps red if it happens often -- you wake up a lot or don’t sleep enough -- meat to a minimum. you could be more likely to get dementia, including Alzheimer’s What Helps: Exercise disease. Set and stick to a smart sleep routine: Avoid alcohol, People who are physically active are more likely to stay caffeine, and electronics in evening, and set up a soothing bedtime mentally sharp and less likely to get Alzheimer’s and other types ritual with regular bedtime hours. of dementia. If you already have early stages of these conditions, being active may help you think more clearly and remember Smoking It’s bad for your blood vessels, and it makes you more things. You don’t have to go to extremes. Just get out for some likely to have a stroke, which can cause vascular dementia. That brisk walking, dancing, gardening, or something similar. Build might lead to problems with thinking or remembering. Talk to up to 30 minutes or more on most days of the week. your doctor or a mental health professional if you smoke and (Medically Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS ) want support to quit.

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FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the State Colleg e o f Te a c h e r E d u c a t i o n Kohima extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Neiziekhonuo Liezietsu, Assistant Professor SCTE-K, on being conferred the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) on the topic A Critical Study of Secondary Teacher Education in Nagaland from Nagaland University. The College wishes her success and prays that Almighty God bless her in all her future endeavours.

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Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary

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Er. & Mrs. Khevishe Yeptho

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LONGKHUM SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR FELICITATION

Wokha, the 3rd April:Members representing over hundred households from Yikhum Village under 37th Tiyi AC had a cordial discussion with Dy.C.M Shri. Y.Patton and declared their unconditional support in the forthcoming Assembly Election 2023.

DIAMOND JUBILEE 60 th ANNIVERSARY

Gumhei meru

Dear Dad, We are so blessed to share this special day of yours together.

Thank you for being our strength, our support, our Guide-yesterday, today and always.

Thank you for always praying for us and for being so patient.

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With love and prayers - Wife, children and son-in-law

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04-05-1962 to 04-05-2022 Lhouyievinuo & Zakiezotuo Mor (Maruu) Dear Apfü & Apfu, many congratulations on your Diamond Jubilee Anniversary! It’s your love that united you two all these years and together you’ve built our lovely family. You have sacrificed all your happiness for us and tried your best to fulfil our wishes. We can’t forget your unconditional love and support. We are thankful to God for sending us into your lives. Celebrate this lovely day with lots of joy and may God give you many years of life and keep you happy all the time.

Dearest Mom and Dad, your Anniversary is also a day of thanksgiving because of the year that has passed and the challenges that you have overcome. Only those who are bonded with heavenly love can cross such a long path and still be together. Your married life is a story to be told in the years to come. Thank you for loving each other and giving us a happy family.

Loving sons & daughters, in-laws, grand-children, great grand-children and relatives.

Children, In-laws, Grandchildren & Relatives.

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With immense pride and honour, we, the Longkhum Senso Telongjem Dimapur, extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Toshilemba Imchen, S/o Mr. Imto Imchen and Lt. Mrs. Temsüsola Ani from Longkhum village, for being conferred Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) from United Graduate School of Theology, Hoseo University , Republic of Korea, under the Department of Biblical Studies , Old Testament. The Dessertation Title, ‘‘A Reconsideration of Sufferings In The Divine Perspective Of Behemoth And Leviathan In The Book Of Job 40 -41’’, Supervised by Professor Keun Jo Ahn (Ph.D).

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

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Sd/Mr. L F. Meren Jamir General Secretary LSTD

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BLESSED 60th BIRTHDAY DAD

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KIUG: Jain University bags overall c’ship

BENGALURU, MAY 3 (IANS): A glittering closing ceremony drew curtains on yet another memorable edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021, which witnessed the c o u n t r y ’s yo u n g a n d aspiring athletes use the platform to bring laurels to their respective universities.

Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah, chief guest for the closing ceremony, presented the overall champion’s title to hosts Jain Deemed-tobe University, who ended their campaign with an impressive 20 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals.

Lovely Professional University, Punjab won 17 gold medals, 15 silver, and 19 bronze. Defending Champions Panjab University ended third in the medal tally with 15 gold, 9 silver, and 24 bronze medals.

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Sportspersons from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the winner of the Khelo India University Games 2021, Tuesday. (PTI)

T h a k u r, M i n i s t e r f o r State, Youth Affairs and Sports and Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik were also present at the closing ceremony.

The presence of the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams, which had a historic outing in the Tokyo Olympic Games, was a highlight of the evening, and the two teams

were felicitated by Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah. Sandalwood cine icon Kicha Sudeep too graced the occasion.

Crediting the performances of the country’s youth brigade, Home Minister Amit Shah, who released the coffee table book on Khelo India University Games prepared by AlU,

said: “I congratulate all the Universities and the athletes who participated at the Khelo India University Games 2021. All the athletes who participate are deserving of applause.

“Winning or losing is part and parcel of sports.

But to compete in sports is the more important thing.

Since 2014, PM Narendra Modi made a mission of

his life to make India the No. 1 nation in every area, including sports. He never worried about problems, but planned, worked hard, and found ways to bring results. In sports, PM Modi took a series of initiatives, and today, we can see the beautiful result of the same initiatives.”

Congratulating the efforts of all participating athletes and the hosts Jain University, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur said: “Khelo India University Games, Fit India, and Khelo India Youth Games are the results of PM Modi’s vision. I am glad we made the decision to host the 2nd edition of the Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru this year. I can say with utmost pride that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the KIUG 2021 has been an outstanding and very successful event.

The athletes here broke 2 National Records and 76 previous records of University Games this year.”

Gyaneshwari, Rithika clinch medals at Junior weightlifting championships

Gyaneshwari Devi and V. Rithika (R) with their silver and bronze medals.

NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (AGENCIES): Two more Indian lifters landed medals as the country recorded its best ever showing in the World junior weightlifting championships at Heraklion, Greece.

Gyaneshwari Devi and V. Rithika claimed the silver and bronze medals in the women’s 49kg weight

category late on Monday night. Gyaneshwari did a total of 156kg (including 73kg in snatch and 83kg in clean and jerk), while Rithika achieved 150kg (69kg, 81kg).

The gold medal went to Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Windy Aisah of Indonesia. She aggregated 185kg (83kg, 102kg).

Earlier on Monday, Harshada Garud (women’s 45kg) became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the event.

Shrabani Das (78kg, 103kg) finished seventh with an aggregate of 181kg in the women’s 55kg on Tuesday.

Later, T. Madhavan and Muna Nayak (men’s 61) will be seen in action.

Suns and Heat seize advantage at NBA play-offs Women’s T20 Challenge to be held in Pune

Tuensang Chess c’ship rescheduled D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): The 1st Tuensang District Chess championship-cumcoaching camp (inclusive Shamator district and Noklakdistrict) scheduled from May 5 to 10 at Tuensang has been rescheduled to June 8 to 11.

This was informed in a press release by Chess Instructor YRS, secretary NCA and joint secretary All India Chess Federation, Mughaho Awomi. Further information can be contacted at 7005580145, 8119849739, 8431006032.

Rublev survives scare; edge past Draper in Madrid M A D R I D, M AY 3 (IANS): Andrey Rublev survived a major scare on Tuesday at the Madrid Open, edging past NextGen ATP star Briton Jack Draper 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 to reach the third round.

T h e Wo r l d N o. 8 arrived in Madrid high in confidence following his title run at the Serbia Open in Belgrade last month.

However, he was tested to his limits against wild card Draper in a heavy-hitting clash as he rallied from 0-3 in the third set to eventually advance after two hours and 19 minutes.

Draper has captured four ATP Challenger Tour titles in 2022 and showed everyone why with his relentless aggression on Manolo Santana Stadium, the ATP said in a report on its website. The 20-year-old, who is fifth in the ATP Race To Milan, caused Rublev problems throughout as he swung his lefty serve with accuracy before ultimately fading near the end in the lively conditions.

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concussion after being M U M B A I , M A Y 3 str uck by an elbow in ( A G E N C I E S ) : T h e Thursday’s series-securing Women’s T20 Challenge win at Toronto to add to the will be held in Pune from thumb injury he has been May 23 to 28, the Board struggling with in recent of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay weeks.

Phoenix led from start Shah said in a statement on to finish in their game, Tuesday.

According to although they were given a late scare when Dallas S p o r t s t a r, a f t e r t h e rallied to get to within five apex council meeting a points in the closing seconds. couple of weeks ago, the Ayton shot 12 from 20 BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had stated that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored 23 points from the field while Booker the tournament will in a playoff win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. added 23 points, nine be played at the Ekana rebounds and eight assists.

Stadium in Lucknow. But second half with five players second half and dominated finishing with double-digit their opponents 47-37 on points tallies. rebounds. Cameroon’s 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY The Heat trailed 51-50 Embiid, the NBA scoring at the break but outscored leader, suffered a right 1 thessalonians 1:3, “We remember before our God and Father work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and the Sixers 56-41 in the orbital bone fracture and your your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ”

Sportstar understands that after deliberations, the Board top brass decided that with the bio-bubble already in place, it will be a right move to host the four-match tournament at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

According to the schedule, the tournament

will begin on May 23, followed by two roundrobin league matches - on May 24 and May 26. The final will be on May 28.

The Women’s T20 Challenge has been a regular affair since 2018.

However, due the national team’s tour of Australia, the tournament could not be held last year. This year,

a total of three teams will feature in the tournament and some of the big names will be seen in action.

In March, the BCCI revealed that it is mulling over a six-team ‘fullfledged’ Women’s Indian Premier League starting in 2023 which will involve I n d i a n a n d o ve r s e a s players.

COnDOLenCe MessaGe

We, the Lakhuti students’ Union our sincerest condolences over the demise of our beloved sister Jerry ann (Zajano yanthan).

Lt. Sr. Jerry Ann, daughter of Shri. Nkhumo Yanthan from Lakhuti village was born on 9th Feb 1972. She was the first ‘Missionaries of Charity’ Congregation nun from Nagaland making her first professional debut on 8th Dec. 1999.

Serving the society with full dedication as a religious nun for 21 years she breathed her last on 30th april 2022 at Bagchung Jorhat, Assam.

We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and the sisters of the Congregation.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 timothy 4:7 dp-1984/22

“May her soul rest in Peace”!

2nd Death anniversary of our beloved father

Late. Z. Vikato Zhimomi

In Loving Memory of tOtO K. seMa

1st august, 1977 – 4th May, 2021 We fondly remember the good times and joy we shared together as family. Your love and memories will always be in our hearts. We are rest assured in the hope that God will wipe away all our tears and that we will meet again.

Rest in Peace until we meet again. dp-1944/22

dp-1988/22

L O N D O N, M AY 3 (AGENCIES): Deandre Ayton scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns took an early advantage in their NBA play-off against the Dallas Mavericks.

Ay t o n a n d D e v i n Booker helped the favourites go 1-0 up in their best-ofseven Western Conference semi-final. According to BBC, Luka Doncic scored 45 points for Dallas as they lost 121-114. In the Eastern Conference opener, the Philadelphia 76ers struggled without the injured Joel Embiid as the Miami Heat swept to a 106-92 victory.

Tyler Herro scored 25 points from the bench as Miami pulled away in the

Loving Wife & Daughters.

1st Death anniVersary Time : 04:00 PM Venue : JK home, Nepali Gaon

When a very good man dies, nobody really thinks about it. Death takes away man who love God. But nobody understands why death takes them away. But God wants to save the very good man from trouble that will come soon. That is why he has died! Isaiah 57:1

DieD on 04/05/2020 Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and so very dear. aLways in our hearts. dp-1951/22

Loving wife and children

2nd Death anniversary of Lt. naorem Brajamani singh

04.05.2021

K. Toluho Shohe

Died : 04/05/ 2020

It's been two years since you left us, and not a day passes by when we do not feel your absence. It pains to know you are no longer with us but your sweet memory has walked beside us everyday. You'll always be in our hearts, because in our hearts you're still alive. We love you and miss you. dp-1961/22

Loving Wife, Children, In-Laws, Grand Children & Family Members

S/o Rev. K. Tsaikha Shohe of Rotomi Village Knowledgeable and wise Kind and Self- effacing Gentle and Tolerant Gestures that now says so much more It’s beyond belief you are gone Precious and Treasured You’re Irreplaceable You are Remembered FOREVER WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS, BE SAFE THERE, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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SPORTS

Nagaland win 20 medals at NE Sports Meet

Nagaland team along with official before the closing ceremony at Imphal on Tuesday.

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Nagaland team won 20 medals (4gold, 4 silver and 12 bronze) in the North East Regional Sports Meet that culminated on Tuesday evening at Imphal.

Nagaland finished in third positions behind Manipur in first and Assam in second position.

In a boxing discipline,

Archana Thapa won gold medal in 48kg and was named as the best promising boxer in women category.

This was informed by Zhopovi Zecho, chef de mission of Nagaland team.

Nagaland was led

by Zhopovi Zecho DSO Kohima as chef de mission.

A total of 78 athletes with 11 officials from

Nagaland participated in five disciplines -archery, badminton, boxing, football and table tennis.

The week-long Northeast regional sports week saw around 700 participants with coaches and officials of seven nor theaster n states namely host team M a n i p u r, N a g a l a n d ,

Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.

The event was held in commemoration of the 75th years of Independence and celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav organized by the Youth Affairs and Sports Department funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC).

In badminton, Vikehietuo Kense and Tova l i S h o h e s e c u r e d bronze in mix doubles and Chubanungla and Yashikala bagged bronze in women’s double.

I n g i r l ’s c a t e g o r y boxing, gold medals were won by Archana Thapa secured gold medal in 48kg, and SH. Shila Devi in 52 kg, while H.Jamuna Devi in 57kg and Sanju in 63kg bagged silver, and Nirmal in 60kg and Monu in 73kg secured the bronze medals.

In boy’s boxing, Sohil secured gold medal in 60kg, Sachin won silver in 57kg and Ruokuovotuo in 75kg, Jhonny Lotha in 70kg bagged bronze.

In archery, Edikunu Rikha fetched gold in recurve division. Men team won bronze medal both in compound and recurve and women team took bronze medal in both compound and recurve.

In mix team event, Nagaland won bronze medal in both compound and recurve. In table tennis, Nagaland women team won bronze medal in team event.

Meanwhile, in football, Nagaland girl’s team lost their semifinal match against host team Manipur 0-4.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022

State archers fetch 7 medals in Khelo India NE archery tourney

Archers taking part in the 1st Khelo India North East Archery Tournament on May 1.

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Nagaland archery team secured seven medals (three gold, two silver and two bronze) at the 1st Khelo India North East Archery Tournament held at Sports Authority of India (SAI) North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) Takyelpat in Imphal on

May 1.

I n s e n i o r wo m e n recurve individual division, Kevikieno Rikha secured gold medal, Neikesa Sakhrie took gold medal in girl’s compound division and Thinuohelie Metha bagged gold medal in boys compound division.

Kelem Meren got

silver medal in men’s senior recurve individual and Vesevolu Swuro secured silver for girls recurve individual.

While Rovine Domeh got bronze medal in senior recurve individual and Ruovinuo Theünuo won bronze medal in girls recurve individual.

IPL 2022: Punjab thrash Gujarat by 8 wkts Conrad inaugurates 4th Meghalaya Games MUMBAI, MAY 3 (IANS): A disciplined bowling performance followed by a solid batting effort helped Punjab Kings thrash Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in Match No. 48 of IPL 2022 at the Dr. D.Y Patil Stadium, here on Tuesday.

Kagiso Rabada claimed an excellent four-fer (4/33) and helped Punjab Kings, after losing the toss and bowling first, restrict Gujarat Titans to 143/8 in 20 overs despite a hardfought fifty by Sai Sudharsan (64 not out off 50).

Sudharsan, who came to bat at No 3, was the lone warrior with the bat for Gujarat, who kept losing wickets at regular intervals during their innings. After Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha (21 off 17) was the second-highest scorer for GT. Apart from Rabada (4/33), the likes of Rishi Dhawan (1/26), Liam Livingstone (1/15), and Arshdeep Singh (1/35) also chipped in with one wicket each for Punjab.

I n r e p l y, S h i k h a r Dhawan (62 not out off 53) used his experience to perfection and smashed a fine fifty. He stitched a vital partnership of 87 off 58 balls for the second wicket with

Shikhar Dhawan of Punjab Kings celebrates after scoring a half-century. (PTI)

Bhanuka Rajapaksalbw (40 off 28) before the Sri Lankan batter got out in the 12th over. In the end, Shikhar and Liam Livingstone (30 off 10) remained not out and helped Punjab Kings chase down the target in 16 overs, with eight wickets in hand.

Mohammed Shami (1/43) and Lockie Ferguson (1/29) were the wickettakers for Gujarat.

Earlier, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, Gujarat were off to a terrible start, losing the wickets of both openers -- Wriddhiman Saha (21 off 17) and Shubman Gill (9 off 6) inside the first four overs.

Gill had a few complaints against the bowler Sandeep Sharma, seemingly accusing him of being in the way but that wasn’t really the case as

Sandeep stood his ground after a follow-through and was merely watching the ball. On the other hand, Saha showed his aggressive intent right from the beginning and looked in fine touch before he was dismissed by Rabada on a cross-seam delivery, leaving Gujarat at 34-2 after 3.5 overs. From there on, skipper Hardik Pandya and Sai Sudharsan batted cautiously and took GT to 42/2 in 6 overs. After the end of the powerplay, the Punjab skipper brought Rishi Dhawan into the attack and he got the big wicket of Hardik (1) in the sent ball of his over, putting Gujarat in trouble. With 129-8 after 18.2 overs, Gujarat were in a position to get bowled out but Sudarshan showed his temperament and hit a few precious boundaries, in the end, to help Gujarat Titans finish with 143/8 in 20 overs.

BRIEF SCORES: Gujarat Titans 143/8 in 20 overs (Sai Sudharsan 64 not out, Wriddhiman Saha 21; Kagiso Rabada 4/33) lost to Punjab Kings 145-2 in 16 overs (Shikhar D h aw a n 6 2 n o t o u t , Bhanuka Rajapaksalbw 40; Lockie Ferguson 1/29) by 8 wickets.

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SHILLONG, MAY 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on Tuesday declared the 4th Meghalaya Games 2022 and dedicated the games to the 50th years of statehood celebrations.

“This is one of the events to mark 50 years of statehood and in 50 years this is only the fourth Meghalaya Games and the second in the last four years,” Sangma, also the chief patron of the Games, said.

More than 2,500 athletes are taking part in the games comprising 19 disciplines. In fact a few events – basketball, billiards and snooker, gymnastic and football started before the opening ceremony.

Encouraging the athletes to be disciplined, the Chief Minister said, “this moment will define who you will become and shape your character.

Enjoy it, learn from it and embrace discipline.”

Expressing happiness for the athletes for their par ticipation, Sangma said he is hopeful that they would participate in

Ronaldo scores again in Man Utd 3-0 win over Brentford L O N D O N, M AY 3 (AP): Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the shining light in an otherwise disappointing season for Manchester United.

Make that 18 goals in the English Premier League for the Portugal superstar after he converted a penalty that he earned himself in a 3-0 victory over Brentford on Monday.

Ronaldo also had a goal disallowed at Old Trafford for a nar row offside as United saved one of its best performances of the season for its final home game. Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane _ with his first in English football _ were the other scorers.

The victory kept alive — at least mathematically — sixth-placed United’s chance of finishing in the top four and qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

United, though, has only two games remaining and is five points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and three behind Tottenham, with both rivals still having four to play.

Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the English Premier League between Manchester United and Berntford. (AP)

Ronaldo, who has netted in each of his last four games, is third on the league’s list of top scorers behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (22) and Tottenham’s Son Heungmin (19).

And he’ll be back again next season, unlike some of the other players in United’s team.

U n i t e d f a n s g ave s t a n d i n g o va t i o n s t o departing veterans Nemanja

Matic and Juan Mata as they were substituted on their final Old Trafford appearances. It was also the last home game in charge for interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who will be replaced by Erik ten Hag during the offseason.

Monday marked a year since the postponement of United’s home match against Liverpool, when fans made clear their anger at the ownership of the

Glazer family in the wake of the European Super League debacle.

S u p p o r t e r s h ave protested at each of United’s final three home games and the anti-Glazer sentiment was apparent before and during the victory against Brentford.

It was the first match that Brentford had lost with Christian Eriksen in the team and he pulled the strings in the London club’s

first competitive match at Old Trafford since 1975.

Anthony Elanga set the first goal in the ninth minute, scampering down the right and crossing for Fernandes to volley home.

Ronaldo was proving a handful, forcing David Raya into an awkward save from a long-range free kick, then furiously claiming he should have had a penalty f o l l ow i n g M a d s B e c h Sorensen’s challenge.

Then Ronaldo smartly flicked a pass into Mata, w h o l a s h e d n a r r ow ly wide of the near post on his first Premier League start of the season. The roles were reversed when Mata broke down the left and sent a low cross that Ronaldo squeezed past Raya. The provider and scorer celebrated together, only for the goal to be ruled out following a VAR review.

United created breathing space in the 61st minute when Ronaldo was bundled over in the box by Rico Henry before sending Raya the wrong way in front of an elated Stretford End.

Conrad Sangma with the officials and participants at the 4th Meghalaya Games.

the right sporting spirit.

“Your baby steps of today will lead to giant steps tomorrow,” he said O n t h e r ow ove r accommodation of the athletes, Sangma said infrastr ucture is being renovated and created and these are all for the benefit of the athletes while encouraging sports associations to get affiliated with the Meghalaya State Olympic Association.

Meanwhile, Sangma

RBCK holds sport meet D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Rengma Baptist Church Kohima (RBCK) men’s fellowship organized a day long sports meet at 4th NAP Sports Complex on Tuesday.

The meet was held on the theme, “Press towards the goal”. Four teams Overcomers, Conquerors, Challengers and Victors participated in the event which included Football, Volleyball, Rally Race and Tug of war. The inaugural ceremony was chaired

by Sohilo Kath with Dr. Arenla Thong as the special guest.

After a prayer of blessing by Senenle Apon, the special guest, Dr. Arenla Thong, delivered a brief speech. The valedictory ceremony was graced by Tashi Seb as special guest.

Team Conquerors bagged the trophy in football and volleyball while the trophy for the rally race was bagged

by Team Overcomers and the trophy for the Tug of war was jointly awarded to Team Overcomers and Team Victors.

announced that next year’s edition will take place in Tura, with the 2024 event to be held in Jowai.

He added that holding the events in different locations would help expand sports infrastructure there and to give the young athletes a chance to experience the diversity of Meghalaya first-hand.

On the revival of the games by the present government, Sangma said,

the Meghalaya Games was revived by the state government in 2020 due to the government’s intention and interest to develop sports in the state.

S p o r t s a n d Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh, said: “Meghalaya Games is here to provide opportunities for athletes, boost their morale and overall competitive spirit, along with bringing them and the Association together.”

AIFF clears the air about financial irregularities

NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (IANS): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday has cleared the air about the allegations of financial irregularities in the sports body.

A section of media has reported that the Sports Ministry has approved an audit of the apex football body after the special cell of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), allegedly found financial irregularities in the AIFF. “Contrary to certain media reports, the AIFF would like to clarify that it has been submitting a copy of its audited financial statements to the CAG.

In fact, audited accounts from 2017-18 to 2020-21 have all been submitted to them,” the AIFF said in a statement on Tuesday.

“The AIFF did receive a letter on June 18, 2021, from CAG asking for audited finances along with a copy of documents of financial grants from MYAS and other sources for the period from 201718 to 2020-21. It was on August 30, 2021, that all relevant documents for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 were submitted, and subsequently, all audited financials for the period of 2020-21 were submitted on February 10, 2022,” it added.

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