4 june 2023

Nagaland Post

Train tragedy toll 288; PM Modi visits site

BALASORE/BHU

BANESWAR, JUN 3

(PTI): Investigators were on Saturday looking into any human error, signal failure and other possible causes behind the three-train crash in Odisha’s Balasore district as officials submitted a preliminary inquiry report into the worst rail accident in India in nearly three decades that left at least 288 people dead and over 1,100 injured.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the accident site and was briefed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as well as officers of the disaster management teams. He also met some of the injured at the hospital.

“I do not have words to express the pain... Stringent action will be taken against those found guilty... No one will be spared,” Modi said.

The crash involving Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and ShalimarChennai Central Coroman-

Rio woos investors at North East Global Investors Summit

mandel Express to enter the main line but it was taken off and the train entered the loop line, where it crashed into a goods train parked there.

(L) PM Modi takes stock of the situation at the site of the accident. (R) Rescue work underway after an accident in Balasore district on Saturday. (PTI)

del Express, which were carrying around 2,000 passengers, and a goods train occurred around 7 PM on Friday near the Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar.

Seventeen coaches were derailed and severely damaged in the accident, trapping hundreds of passengers. Both passenger trains were at a high speed

and it has been cited by experts as one of the main reasons for the high number of casualty. From a vantage point high above the ground, the disaster site looked as if a powerful whirlwind had thrown the coaches like toys on top of each other. Closer to the ground, bloodied, disfigured bodies and dismembered body parts lay enmeshed, creating a grotesque sight.

Large cranes were deployed to move the wreckage and gas cutters were used to extricate the bodies from the mangled, toppled coaches.

The rescue operation was wrapped up Saturday afternoon and restoration work started. The injured were admitted to four hospitals.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that a signal was given to Coro-

The Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express which was coming at high speed crashed into the coaches of Coromandel Express that had scattered on the adjacent track. More than 2,000 people gathered at the Balasore Medical College and Hospital at night to help the injured and many of them donated blood, officials said.

The morgue at the hospital was overflowing with shrouded bodies and was thronged by distraught relatives of passengers. As the nation mourned the massive tragedy, several states and parties cancelled their programmes and condolences poured in from across the world.

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NSF office vandalism: ANCSU units hoist black flags

Students’ Federation (NSF) office.

In a press release, ENSA president Atimiu Makury and general secretary Wanglet Soktoo said that the act was “strongly condemnable” by every right-thinking Naga.

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN):

All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) on Saturday informed that all its units hoisted black flag in their respective colleges ‘demanding justice’.

ANCSU through its

Power dept issues Dos and Don’ts

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN):

A day after announcing imposition of loadshedding throughout Nagaland due to low generation from the hydro power stations and reduced power allocation to the State, the power department has requested the consumers to adhere to the DOs and DON’Ts during the crucial period.

DOs: Judiciously use power and switch off all electrical appliances when not in use; switch on electrical appliances in a phased manner, preferably staggered and spread over half an hour in order to avoid inrush of current whenever power supply has been restored; clear the trees and vegetation along the distribution and transmission line within one’s vicinity; consult the concerned officers for clearance

media cell stated that the exercise was carried out to express resentment against the inaction of the responsible authorities despite the “perpetrators publicly claiming their responsibility for the atrocious crime of

vandalizing the NSF and ANCSU office” in the wee hours of May 27, 2023. ANCSU informed that the exercise would continue until the law enforcing agency initiate befitting punishment against the

culprits involved in the criminal act.

ENSA, ZSU-A condemn vandalism: Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA) Myanmar has expressed deep concern over the vandalism of Naga

The association said it was shocked to learn about the incident as it came at a time when the eastern Naga student community was standing with NSF to “bring Nagas as one people and one nation surpassing the artificial boundaries.”

Ex-PAN urges state govt to implement RIIN

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN): Ex-Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland (Ex-PAN) has resolved to urge the state government to sincerely take up the implementation of Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN).

In a statement, Ex-PAN president Joshua Sumi and secretary S Supongmeren Jamir informed that the resolution was adopted at the general body meeting of the association of Nagaland held at Niathu Resort, Chumoukedima on May 31, 2023. Ex-PAN appreciated the state government for initiating the RIIN in order to check the influx of illegal migrants and immigrants in the Stale.

The association noted that the commission on RIIN established by the State government has already submitted its recommendations and findings to the government more than a year ago.

The house has, therefore, resolved to urge upon the state government to sincerely take up the implementation of RIIN urgently without any more delays.

While undertaking necessary exercises, Ex-Pan said there should not be any compromise as far as the date and cut-off year of December 1 1963 is concerned. “Under no circumstances, be it internal or external, should the cut-off date and year of be diluted in any way whatsoever,” Ex-PAN stated.

Not using December 1, 1963 as the cut-off date and year would be detrimental to the future of the indigenous citizens of Nagaland, the association cautioned.

Further, the house resolved to urge upon the Government of India “to give the altar call to all the Naga negotiating parties to honour the completed negotiations” and sign the final agreement with a set deadline that would bring the settlement of the “IndoNaga” political issue.

Ex-PAN noted that the process of political negotiations between the Government of India and the Naga negotiating groups—NSCN (IM) and Working Committee (WC) of seven NNPGs—

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN):

Inviting the investors to invest in Nagaland, state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, stated that the state government has instituted a dedicated government agency for investments and CSR programmes—Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), which was pushing investment and corporate-friendly policies besides functioning as a single window clearance and ensuring ease of doing business.

Delivering keynote address at the North East Global Investors Summit 2023, Investors Roundtable held under the theme, “An Emerging Investment Destination”, at Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex, Chümoukedima, on Saturday, Rio said that since the attainment of Statehood in 1963, Nagaland has been an incredible story of development and progress. He said that the present government has dynamic outlook to keep pace with the growth of other states in the country and continuously making efforts for creation of investment-friendly ecosystem in Nagaland while formulating policies and incorporating good governance within the State. Rio said that the state government has taken concrete steps to introduce new policies, laws and regulations to improve investment climate. He said that suitable guidelines have been made to ensure smooth and easy availability of land in the

have already been completed on October 31, 2019. It said that what remains was the signing of the final agreement between the negotiating parties.

The Ex-parliamentarians said that the protracted process of political negotiations has taken an immense toll on the lives and welfare of the people of Nagaland. It stated that 26 years of political talks and negotiations was more than enough time for any issue to be resolved.

Therefore, Ex-PAN said it was “more than high time” to end the negotiations and declare whether the talks that have lasted over two decades was a success or a failure as the process cannot be left indefinitely anymore.

Proposal to empower Nagaland Lokayukta

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 3 (NPN):

The Lokayukta or the Ombudsman that deals with corruption and mal-administration, has been reduced to a toothless tiger in many states of India.

One such case is the Nagaland Lokayukta, which has been divested of most of its powers. As per the proposal to amend the Nagaland Lokayukta Act 2017, the said Act (2017) has no provision for an investigation, prosecution wing or a special court unlike the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 where provisions have been made for an inquiry, investigation,

prosecution wings and special court under Section 2 (1) of the P.C. Act.

It was also pointed out that the resolution of the state government constituting the State Vigilance Commission had been repealed vide Sec. 36 (1) of the 2017 Act. In this regard, all notifi-

cations issued by the government-- declaring vigilance police station, director of V&AC as officer-in-charge of vigilance police station, jurisdiction and offences into which V&AC officers can investigate has been repealed. Under such circumstances, it said that officers

of Nagaland Lokayukta are deprived of the powers to arrest and do not have the advantage of custodial interrogation and registration of criminal cases. It further pointed out that not a single FIR has been lodged after the enactment of the Act of 2017 as there was no police station and no officer in-charge of police station.

Therefore, in order to avoid any conflict/issue hat may arise with respect to criminal jurisprudence of the Nagaland Lokayukta police the following suggestions had been made-- director investigation Nagaland Lokayukta be declared as a police station,

State for investors. The chief minister also informed that various policy advocacies to promote investments into the state were also being prepared to provide investors with facilitation services at all the stages.

Rio said that the state government realized the lack of policy advocacy which discouraged new investors and existing investors looking to expand their operations. Therefore, he said that a more vibrant and functional mechanism that encouraged investors to resolve administrative barriers was being established so as to generate effective communication channel between investors and the government.

In its effort towards making Nagaland even more attractive as investment destination, Rio informed that the state government have proposed to establish new modern, fully planned township of an area measuring around 39 sq. km. (3900 ha) adjoining the

most important National Highway of the State (NH29), which is also part of the Asian Highway 1. He reminded that Nagaland, as the gateway to South-East Asian countries, shared 215km international boundary with Myanmar with five identified trade centres. Rio said that this corridor was not just for State, but for entire country to create trade promotion and give wings to the Act East policy advocated by the Central government. In order to facilitate better and cost-efficient transportation, the chief minister said the state was pursuing with Central government for development of an Inland Waterway on Tizu-Zungki river, the only east flowing river in the State and draining into Myanmar. He said this would further help promote Indo-Myanmar trade and commerce and link up with Southeast Asian countries.

The chief minister expressed hope that the summit would be an opportunity to explore trade and investment potential of Nagaland. He also expressed gratitude to Ministry of DoNER.

Secretary ministry of DoNER, Lok Ranjan, in his speech, spoke on the strength of region and how collaboration could transform its resources to wealth.

He informed that DoNER ministry has limited resources, but added that one’s limitations could be transformed into wealth of opportunity, especially for a resource rich state like Nagaland.

Members of ANCSU

Neiphiu Rio addressing the investors summit, Saturday.

Q.: Is the recent Manipur violence a potentially dangerous trend for the region?

GHS Saring achieves

100% in HSLC for 5th yr

Workshop on ‘effective communication’ held

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN): Workshop on ‘Effective communication’ was held at Living word Centre (LWC), Dimapur here on Saturday.

The event was organized by L.I.V.E and Social transformation and educational platform (STEP) consultancy northeast, powered by NorthEast8.

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DIMAPUR: Government High School (GHS) Saring village, under Longchem HQ in Mokokchung district has achieved 100 percent result in High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination for the fifth year straight.

To honour the students on their achievements, the school organized a thanksgiving and felicitation ceremony on June 1 at the school campus.

In her speech, DEO Mokokchung, Sentinenla congratulated the students and teachers for securing 100% in HSLC for the straight fifth year. She termed it as a great achievement and maintained that

the success of the school was due to passionate of the teachers, support from the community and the hardwork of the students.

EAC Longchem, N. Orenthung Kikon while congratulating the teachers and the students, said that the mind was the only thing that limits everyone and encouraged the students to never forget what they can achieve if they put their mind into it.

In his felicitation message, teacher-in-charge of the school, Imkongyapang narrated the journey of the school over the last five years. He credited the church leaders for organizing dedication prayer

programme for the students every year, SMDC and village council for their support.

He also thanked the parents for their care and support and congratulated the successful students. Meanwhile, Saringyim Village Council gave away Rs. 5,000 each to the successful students.

The function was attended by DEO Mokokchung, Sentinenla; EAC Longchem, N.Orenthung Kikon; Asst.District coordinator SAMAGRA, Imkongwapang; students leaders from Japukong and Saringyim, Saringyim Village council members, church leaders and parents.

Social work in Peren, Longleng

Vineet Kumar initiated the mass social work as part of monsoon preparedness by clearing off the clogged drainages, culverts, and waterways to ensure free flow of water and jungle clearance etc., informed a DIPR report.

Speaking at the event, resource person director & founder STEP northeast Worrin Muivah said that the objective of the workshop was to enable the gatherings to engage effectively in conversation and become an effective communicator.

The workshop focused on honing the gatherings communication skills, and was done through exercises on non-verbal communication such as body movement, posture, gesture, eye contact, facial expression, volume, pace, pause, fillers, tone and modulation while communicating with an individual and large audience.

He mentioned that humans are not born as effective communicator, but

with practice and learning the important factors, any individual could become an effective communicator, which would reflect healthy relationship and climb up in personal and professional life.

It may be mentioned that, STEP was founded in November 2020, with the aim to bridge the educational and opportunity gap between the urban and rural areas of NE to make quality education accessible to even the

most interior villages, and to empower teachers by equipping them with the necessary skills to produce the next generation of leaders from NE, and to expose the students to an environment outside of their schools and village and inspire them to think outside the box and broaden their horizon and to provide mentorship and guidance to the students and youth in rural areas through STEP’s vast network of mentors, which

are based on STEP three verticals, teacher training workshops, exposure programs and career counselling.

Learning Institute of Vocational Education (L.I.V.E) which is under LWC, imparts vocational skills through short term training classes for youths so that they can take up independent businesses or obtain gainful employment in various spheres suitable to their potential and talents.

DIMAPUR: District administrations of Peren and Longleng districts organised mass social work on June 3

at respective districts. In Peren, district administration led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peren,

LH launches constitution

District administration, town council, and all heads of offices actively took part in the mass social work. As per direction given by DC Peren, different wards, and villages carried out mass social work within their respective jurisdiction to prevent damage to roads and drainages. The objective of the

mass social work was to ensure the prevention of the dangers of disaster in the district.

Longleng: Concerned Citizens of Longleng town held a mass social work supervised by Longleng Town Council and district administration Longleng.

All government departments, wards, nongovernmental organisations, and commercial & business establishments participated in cleaning all major roads, drains, and public areas within the urban jurisdiction of Longleng town council.

DIMAP UR: Ex-Officio Director (HOD) and additional secretary, department of Employment, Skill Development Entrepreneurship, Kovi Meyase visited Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Phek on June 2 and encouraged the teaching faculty team to impart quality skills for industry employment.

According to a DIPR report, Meyase held a consultative meeting with the principal and staff of ITI Phek at the Conference Hall of the institute, and briefed them about the department’s policies.

Government ITI Phek principal, Er. N. Nyaksham Phom welcomed the official visitin g team

and also highlighted the important requirements at the discussion meeting for the improvement of the ITI Phek.

Deputy director, Er. Alongse Sangtam shared his ideas and views regarding the improvement of ITIs performance and also informed that all existing SCVT trade be affiliated to NCVT in a phased manner, and grading of ITI would be done to reflect the current performance level of the Institutions.

Director Kovi Meyase also visited all the classrooms of ITI Phek and interacted with the trainees. The visiting team officials also planted tree saplings followed by the release of the G20 poster by the director during the “Jan Bhagidari” program held at ITI.

DIMAPUR: Lotha Hoho

(LH) has launched its Constitution at Lotha Hoho Ki (Building) Wokha on June 3.

It may be mentioned that Lotha Hoho (LH) was following a set of basic guidelines which was first published in 1990 and was amended in 1999 and later with change of time the Lotha Hoho setup a drafting committee to review and amended the guideline, having the sense and need for expansion and incorporation of more varied provisions to suit the chang-

ing times and advancement in all spheres. The earlier guideline has been amended and incorporated to be the constitution of the LH.

During the launching and dedication of the constitution, Rev. Abemo Jungio pastor, Wokha Town Baptist Church said a dedication prayer in the presence of Lotha hoho members. The constitution was accepted by the general public at the general meeting held on May 23, 2023 at Lotha Hoho Ki (Building), Wokha.

Launching of Lotha Hoho constitution in Wokha.

Successful students with the awards at thanksgiving programme.

Members of LWC, STEP and participants of the workshop on Saturday. (NP)

ITI faculties asked to impart quality skills

Citizens clear the road at the social work at Peren.

A saw mill at Pheiyeng village in the periphery of Imphal West district torched by miscreants.

Correspondent IMPHAL, JUN 3: Tensions are still running high in strife-torn Manipur as firing and setting ablaze of houses in the hill-valley borders continue unabated.

At least 16 persons sustained bullet injuries and several houses belonging to both the conflicting communities in the hill-valley borders were reduced to ashes in the

series of violence reported in the last 48-hours.

Of the 16 injured persons who were admitted at different hospitals in Imphal, two were admitted at ICU after their conditions became critical.

They sustained bullet injuries after suspected Kuki militants on Friday afternoon opened fire at Kangchup Chingkhong, a village in the periphery of Imphal West district

bordering Kangpokpi district, using sophisticated weapons, two-inch mortars and lethod bombs.

A security team who rushed to the spot engaged in a fierce gun battle with the suspected Kuki militants until the latter retreated from the area toward the hills.

After the firing ceased, suspected militants launched another attack at Phayeng, a village neigh-

Development not at cost of destroying environment: Arunachal Forest minister

items,” he said.

The state government, he said, has provided funds to the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) for setting up solid waste management plants at Chimpu and Karsingsa, near here.

The minister also spoke on the success of the Airgun Surrender Abhiyaan, which has resulted in an increase in wildlife population in the state in the last few years.

bouring the Kangchup Chingkhong, and set ablaze a saw mill, a poultry farm and at least two houses of the village.

They fled on seeing the security forces who rushed to the spot on seeing flames around 12.30am.

The suspected militants torched the structure taking advantage of the absence of the state security forces and police commandos camping in the village who were taking a break for dinner.

The villagers, however, a few minutes ahead of the militants’ attack on a convoy of the Assam Rifles camping at Singda Dam, passed through the inter-village road passing through the village alleged that around six armed militants came down from their camp near the Assam Rifles camp and torched the structures. They have also looted the fowls and other properties of the poultry farm, the villagers claimed.

They fled on seeing the security forces who rushed to the spot on seeing flames around 12.30am.

A heavy exchange of fire then erupted as the security forces retaliated to the firing by the fleeing militants. There were no reports of any casualties on either side.

Reports of attacks on Kuki villages in foothills also came even as many houses in the foothills of Kangpokpi district were reduced to cinders in the violence incidents reported in the last 48 hours.

Houses of as many as seven villages at the foothills under Saikul subdivision of Kangpokpi district were completely reduced to ashes on the intervening night of May 31 and June 1 in arson by villagers in the periphery of the valley.

A report which this correspondent could not confirm immediately said that several houses of Kuki villages in Yaingangpokpi area, tri-junction of Kangpokpi, Imphal East and Ukhrul district borders were also torched today afternoon.

There were, however, no reports of loss of human life in the incidents.

Nadda to address rally in Tripura on June 18

AGARTALA, JUN 3 (PTI):

BJP national president J P Nadda is scheduled to visit Tripura to address a rally in Santirbazar area on June 18, a senior party leader said on Saturday.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee have held meetings with party leaders to make the programme, which will mark the beginning of the party’s campaign for next year’s Lok Sabha polls, a grand success.

The northeastern state has two parliamentary constituencies – Tripura West and Tripura East – both of which were bagged by the ruling party in the 2019 polls.

“BJP national president J P Nadda is scheduled to visit the state on June 18 and address a rally in Santirbazar area in South Tripura district. The rally will be organised to celebrate the nine years of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and measures taken for the poor since 2014 will be highlighted,” Bhattacharjee told PTI.

Assam students faint due to heatwave

GUWAHATI, JUN 3

Mama Natung

ITANAGAR, JUN 3 (PTI):

Arunachal Pradesh Environment and Forest Minister Mama Natung Saturday said development should not be at the cost of the environment.

Addressing participants at a state-level awareness programme, Natung termed environmental protection as one of the biggest challenges.

Expressing concern that plastics are to be found

everywhere, the minister said though a plastic-free initiative was launched by the Centre, the country was the largest generator of plastic waste.

No policy or law can be successfully implemented without the support of citizens and an awareness drive coupled with a change in the mindset of the people is necessary, he said.

“We cannot blame only those selling plastic

He also praised the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) for organising the awareness programme.

Earlier, APSCW chairperson Kenjum Pakam called for an environmentally sound management of plastics. Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board environment engineer Rajeev Kimsing spoke on the adverse effect of plastic waste on humans and animals.

SHILLONG, JUN 3: A shocking case of sexual assault against 30 minors, both boys and girls has come to the front in a remote village in Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district.

The accused has been identified as Mebanrilang Syiem Shangoi who has been arrested and currently lodged at the Shillong district jail.

The disturbing incident was exposed only on May 31 after a mother of one of the minors lodged a complaint with the police that her 10-year-old-son was sexually assaulted by Shangoi.

After the arrest of the accused, 15 victims came forward and lodged their complaint against Shangoi.

The village heads in the area convened a meeting and slowly more victims started to come forward, which included the niece of the accused.

So far 30 minors have come forward accusing Shangoi had sexually assaulted them over a period of time.

Meanwhile, Shangoi was amember of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), a pressure group active in Khasi-Jaintia areas of Meghalaya.

The group has now distanced itself from the accused saying that the accused has been removed from the HYC.

(IANS):

As a severe heatwave condition has engulfed Assam since the last few days, schoolchildren have been facing difficulties in attending morning prayers and classes.

At least two incidents have been reported in the last couple of days wherein students fainted in the midst of the scorching heat.

Meanwhile, the School Education Department on Saturday asked all the district authorities to advance the school timings to deal with the heatwave conditions.

A few students at the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed High School in Biswanath district fainted during the Saturday morning prayers.

According to an education officer from the district, the students were rushed to the Biswanath Ghat Hospital from where they were shifted to the Biswanath Chariali subdivisional civil hospital.

While they are all out of danger now, the parents

worried about their wards given the hot and muggy weather.

In a related incident, at least 11 students fainted at Sonitpur Jatiya Vidyalaya in Tezpur on Friday due to excessive heat in the classrooms. The situation became chaotic when pupils in classes VII and VIII complained of feeling uncomfortable and few of them fell unconscious in the afternoon. They were admitted to a hospital in Tezpur.

State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said that the district authorities have been asked to change the school timings if required, considering the heatwave.

“Due to the current heatwave condition, the School Education Department has instructed all the district commissioners to advance school hours to 7:30 a.m. if required, depending upon the district’s situation,” he said.

The Nagaon district administration has already issued an order and advanced school timings.

Meghalaya CM distributes resources for state welfare

Correspondent

TURA (MEGHALAYA), JUN 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday distributed resources for a range of welfare schemes to the people of the state, most of which would be used for achieving the election promises made during the recent state assembly polls by the National People’s Party (NPP), of which he is the president. The schemes are primarily dedicated towards agriculture, environment, and empowerment of the masses.

“One of the key resources awarded by the government to the agricultural community at Tura (district headquarters of West Garo Hills) are the PRIME Agriculture Response Vehicles, which will not only provide timely and efficient transportation of agricultural produce but also help farmers access markets and improve their livelihoods,” an

official said.

The Payment for Ecosystem Scheme (PES) is a globally renowned scheme that makes village communities stakeholders in forest conservation.

A total sum of Rs 30,282,316 has been allocated for the successful implementation of this project, which aims to promote reforestation and biodiversity conservation. In West Garo Hills, 16 villages were provided with Rs 88,87, 600, the official informed.

Similarly, in East Garo Hills, 15 villages received Rs 98,38,986 and 15 villages in South Garo Hills were provided Rs 46,98,090, while 14 villages in North Garo Hills were given Rs 68,58,650,” the official further informed.

Addressing the citizens of Tura at the ceremony, the Chief Minister said, “Our government’s approach to growth and development has always been inclusive

and focused on empowering the rural communities. We recognize that significant progress can only be made with the participation of people across our magnificent state.”

Moreover, Sangma said the results visible to us today are evidence of the government’s consistent efforts over the past five years and an indication of what will be accomplished over the next five years. “In the near future, Meghalaya will emerge as a shining example

AFFIDAVIT

I, Smti. Kadungailiu, R/o H.No. 203, IVR, D.C. Court, Dimapur, Nagaland, hereby declare that my name has been referred as Kadungailiu Rongmei in some of my documents and henceforth, my name shall be referred to as Kadungailiu in my official documents and for all correspondences, which have been affirmed in Affidavit Regd. No. 13/2013, dated 30/05/2023.

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We, the Dimapur Nkonjan Changsu Yanhen Ekhung (DNCYE) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Zuchanbemo Humtsoe, S/o Jenithung Humtsoe for securing top 8th Rank (Science Stream) in the recently declared HSSLC examination 2023.

The DNCYE also congratulates all the Changsu Yanhen students who have successfully cleared the HSLC & HSSLC exam 2023 and wishes them more success in their future endeavours.

OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA MONGCHENTSÜR TELONGJEM

Kohima :: Nagaland

FELICITATION

The Kohima Mongchentsür Telongjem (KMT) congratulates Miss Maongkala M. Imchen, D/o

Late Mr Moatemjen Imchen and Mrs. ToshirenlaLongkumer for securing the top 16th position with state topper in Social Science and Foundation of Information Technology, in the HSLC Examination 2023.

The KMT would also like to congratulate all the Mongchen Students’ who have successfully cleared the HSLC and the HSSLC Examination 2023 conducted by the NBSE and the CBSE.

The Telongjem is proud of your achievements and prays that our Almighty God bless you in all your future endeavours.

Sd/- Sd/Talirenla Temsünaro President, KMT Secretary, KMT K -1301/23

of progress and development

after undergoing a profound transformation beginning at the grass-roots level,” the Chief Minister noted.

Agriculture minister, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said, “These schemes, dedicated to agriculture, the

environment, and the empowerment of the masses, will work towards achieving the goals set during the recent elections. I am sure these initiatives will propel the growth trajectory of the state and make lives of our citizens even better equipped towards self-sustainability”. She said that the ‘Seed Ball’ initiative would facilitate access to resilient seeds that have demonstrated efficacy in restoring forest cover in remote areas that are difficult to reforest with conventional methods. Under the initiative, he said 594,000 seed balls have been distributed to 297 schools, with each school receiving 2,000 seed balls.

In the court of prIncIpAl DIsTrIcT & sessIons juDge dImapur : nagaland S/c no. 274/2023 noTIce

notIce InVItIng claImS/oBJectIonS of other claImant(S) for ISSue of SucceSSIon certIfIcate under part-I of IndIan SucceSSIon act 1925

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for debts and securities of Late John Rengma has been applied by Smti Putilemla, W/o Late John Rengma R/o H/No. 235, Signal Angami, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of :

1. PPO No. 111608637

2. SBI A/C No. 30245849269

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 31st May, 2023. principal district & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2575/23

FeLICITaTIOn NORTHEAST 4 NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023

GOVernMenT OF n a G aLanD O FFICe OF THe D epUTy C OMMISSIOner

ZUnHeBOTO : n a G aLanD NO.LRG/SMV-20/2019/313 Dated Zbto, the 1st June 2023 p UBLIC n OTICe

It is hereby notified for general information that proposal is made for bifurcation of Asukhomi Village into two Councils i.e Asukhomi Old Village Council and Asukhomi New Village Council under Zunheboto Sadar with the following boundaries.

NORTH : PHUYE NEW VILLAGE

EAST : LOCHOMI VILLAGE

SOUTH : LIZU NAGHUTO VILLAGE

WEST : VEKUHO OLD VILLAGE

Therefore, public are hereby informed to lodge claims/ objections if any within 30 days from the date of issue of this notice, failing which the bifurcation of Asukhomi Village will be initiated.

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(raHUL BHanUDaS MaLI) IaS Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

NIULAND : NAGALAND

Email Id : dcniuland@gmail.com

No.DCN/LR-12/SITE-CNCL/2023/299

Dated, Niuland the 30th May 2023

LETTER OF APPRECIATION

The District Administration acknowledges and appreciates Shri Khuvishe Hollo, S/o Late Howoto Hollo of Hovishe Village of Niuland District for his good gesture by surrendering land permit allotted to him within the government reserved land for the development and progress of Niuland District in response to the clarion call given by District Administration to cancel/evict all the land permits issued to private individual (s) within the government reserved land.

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Drugs worth Rs 2.2

lakhs seized in Goa PANAJI, JUN 3 (IANS):

Goa Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for possessing drugs worth Rs 2.2 lakhs. Superintendent of Police Nidhin Valsan said that a Crime Branch team led by Police Inspector Nitin Halarnkar conducted a raid at Guirim-Bardez in North Goa and caught the accused red handed with the narcotics.

5 kg heroin dropped by Pak drone seized

CHANDIGARH, JUN 3 (IANS): In a joint ambush by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police on Saturday, a consignment of over 5 kg suspected narcotics dropped by a Pakistani drone was seized from a village in Amritsar. On hearing a mild buzzing sound of a drone and the dropping of a consignment at the outskirts of Rai village, a joint search operation was carried out in the area, said the BSF. The troops recovered a big consignment containing five packets of suspected narcotics from fields. An iron ring was also found attached with the consignment.

Man kills son with sword

JAIPUR, JUN 3 (PTI):

A man allegedly killed his son with a sword in Rajasthan’s Banswara district on Saturday, police said. The deceased was identified as Narendra Singh (30). The incident took place in the Arthuna police station area. According to police, the son had assaulted his mother in an inebriated state. After learning about the incident, his father attacked him while he was sleeping.

Three Naxalites surrender in Sukma

SUKMA, JUN 3 (PTI):

Three Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, a police official said on Saturday. He identified the three as ‘jan militia’ members Paraski Hidma, Podiam Soma and Vetti Sukka, all residents of Bheji area in the district. They surrendered before Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police Gaurav Mandal.

Fake call centre busted in Gurugram

GURUGRAM, JUN 3 (IANS): The police in Gurugram have busted a fake call centre and nabbed 10 people in this connection, an official said on Saturday. The call centre was being operated from a house in Sector 84 here, the police said. Foreign nationals were being defrauded on the pretext of providing technical support.

Five dead in Bihar road accident

PURNEA (BIHAR), JUN 3 (PTI): Five people, including two girls, were killed and nine others injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a truck on National Highway 31 in Bihar’s Purnea district on Saturday, police said. The accident took place near Ufrel Chowk in Maranga police station area around 1.45 pm when the deceased were going to attend a wedding function in Khagaria.

Teen abducted, raped in UP’s Ballia BALLIA (UP), JUN 3 (PTI): A 14-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped in a village here, police said on Saturday. The girl was allegedly abducted by 22-year-old Javed Khan alias Raja on May 25, they said. After he could not find her, the girl’s father on Friday filed a complaint against Khan, accusing him of kidnapping, SHO Rajesh Mishra said.

Odisha train crash: Oppn leaders flag questions over passenger safety

CallsforRailway minister’sresignation

NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): Expressing shock and grief at the loss of lives in the train accident in Odisha, opposition leaders on Saturday stressed the importance of prioritising the safety of passengers by railways, while there were also demands to fix accountability and for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The accident involving two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha’s Balasore district killed at least 288 people and injured more than 1100, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.

The Congress said the “horrendous” train accident in Odisha reinforces why safety should always be the foremost priority in the functioning of the rail network and asserted that there are many questions to ask of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rail-

World leaders mourn loss of lives in Odisha train tragedy

the people and share their grief,” Kharge said.

Several Congress leaders from different states have either already reached or will soon be reaching Balasore, he said and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

WB CM Mamata Banerjee talks to the media after visiting the site of the accident, Saturday. (PTI) way Minister Vaishnaw but those can wait as the immediate task was of rescue and relief.

RJD chief and former railway minister Lalu Prasad claimed that sheer negligence has caused the train tragedy and alleged that the BJP-led government at the Centre has “destroyed” the railways.

In a video statement, Kharge said it was the time to stay united and pointed out that several state governments have come forward to help out with the

rescue efforts in Odisha, including the Siddaramaiahled Karnataka government.

“I want to ask the PM and the Railway Minister that it should be found out how this happened and who is responsible. We always talk about safety but still such an incident happened which had not happened in the history of railways.

“But all this can be discussed later as now it is the time to be united and support the central government and for all leaders to come together to help

88 pc wage payment under MNREGS done in May: Govt

NEW DELHI, JUN 3

(PTI): About 88 per cent of wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme (MGNREGS) was made through the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS) in May, the Union rural development ministry said.

In a statement, the ministry also said that out of the total 14.28 crore active beneficiaries, Aadhaar has been seeded for 13.75 crore. Against these seeded

Aadhaar, 12.17 crore have been authenticated and 77.81 per cent are now already eligible for ABPS, it said.

In May, about 88 per cent of the wage payment was made through the ABPS, the ministry said. Under the MNREGS, the ABPS has been in use since 2017. “After almost universal availability of Aadhaar number to every adult population, now the Government of India decided to

“We have many questions to ask of the prime minister and the railway minister but those can wait since the immediate task is of rescue and relief,” Kharge said earlier. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the train accident in Odisha is a matter of the greatest anguish.

“It reinforces why SAFETY should always be the foremost priority in the functioning of the rail network. There are many legitimate questions that need to be raised but that should wait till tomorrow,” Ramesh tweeted. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is a former railway minister, flew to the accident site on Saturday afternoon and demanded a proper investigation.

LONDON/MOSCOW, JUN 3 (PTI): World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, expressed their condolences to the families and the Government of India on Saturday over one of the country’s worst train accidents that killed at least 288 people. The accident, involving three trains, is one of the worst in the country and took place in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday night. The accident also injured 803 people. Russian President Putin expressed his condolences in a telegram to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Please accept our deep condolences over the tragic aftermath of the train collision in Odisha. We share the grief of those who lost their relatives and close ones in this catastrophe and we hope for a speedy recovery to everyone injured,” says the telegram, published on the Kremlin’s website.

UK Prime Minister Sunak extended his heart-

felt support and admiration to the survivors and those working tirelessly in the rescue operations.

Chinese President Xi sent separate condolence messages to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi over the train accident, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Modi following the train accident. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi also sent a condolence message to Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said at this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India.

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, who is on a fourday visit to India, tweeted, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished speedy recovery to those injured in the accident.

“Saddened to learn of the high death toll in the tragic train accident in Odisha, India. Our condo-

lences for the families of the victims. Wish speedy recovery to the injured,” Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari tweeted.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he is “deeply saddened” to learn about the train accident in Odisha. He wished for a speedy recovery for all those affected in the accident. Bhutan’s Prime Minster Lotay Tshering tweeted, “Sending prayers to @narendramodi and the people of India as we hear developments of the tragic train crash in Odisha. May the loved ones find strength, as they come to terms with the loss and horror. We share your pain and pray for quick healing.”

The Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani also expressed condolences on the train tragedy. UN General Assembly president Csaba Korosi too expressed his deepest condolences to the families over the tragic train accident. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen also extended heartfelt condolences to the victims.

I had to bow my head to words of Gandhis: Shivakumar

KANAKAPURA (K’TAKA), JUN 3 (PTI):

extend ABPS for beneficiaries under the (employment) scheme. The payment will land through ABPS only to the account associated with ABPS, which means that it is a safer and faster way of payment transfer,” the ministry said. National Payments Corporation of India data shows that there is a higher success percentage to the extent of 99.55 per cent or above where Aadhaar is enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Kerala govt criticises removal of various topics from NCERT class 10 text book

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PURAM, JUN 3 (PTI):

The Kerala government has criticised the removal of chapters on the Periodic Table and challenges to democracy, among other topics from Class 10 textbooks by the NCERT, and said it amounts to challenging democratic and secular values.

The new textbooks with the changes announced by the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) last year as part of a “rationalisation” exercise have now hit the market.

Apart from the Periodic Table and challenges to democracy, contribution of agriculture to the national

economy and sustainable management of natural resources were also dropped from Class 10 textbooks.

“The unilateral action of the NCERT to remove the topics under the guise of rationalisation is a challenge to the democratic and secular values of our country.

Kerala has already declared that it cannot be accepted, as it challenges the entire existing democratic order in the

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“In order to protect secularism and democracy and to teach the real historic facts and to develop scientific temper, Kerala will guard public education and strengthen it,” Sivankutty said.

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and asked them to wait with patience. “You gave me votes in large numbers to make me the chief minister, but what to do, a decision was made. Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge gave me an advice. I had to bow my head to the words of the elders -- I have to remain with patience,” Shivakumar said. Addressing a gathering here, he said, “But I just want to tell you that your desire (to see me as CM) will never be false. Let’s be patient.” Several

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A collision of priorities

Toborrow an old saying, it was something that was waiting to happen and when it did, at least around 290 passengers were killed and over 900 injured in one among the worst train accidents of the decade. The accident involved the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and SMVB – HWH Superfast Express, both of which derailed near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station in the Balasore district of Odisha Friday at around 6.55 pm. The horrific triple train accident at Balasore, Odisha involved three trains, when a few coaches of the Coromandel Express derailed and hit the parked goods train, and then the YeswantpurHowrah Superfast crashed into the wreckage. The cumbersome process of extricating trapped passengers, counting the dead and transporting the injured is a race against time. The incident has once again sparked conversations about the safety measures taken by the Indian Railways. An initial post-accident report of an internal probe by the Indian Railways has found that Friday’s Odisha train accident was likely caused by the failure of the signalling system, officials within the railway board had warned about “serious flaws in the system” and raised concerns on failure of interlocking in February and sought immediate action. The tragic train accident, which apparently happened due to technical failure has further exposed the contrast in the priority accorded by the Central government. The focus on super fast trains and launching of new hi-profile trains intended for political mileage has cast a shadow on train passenger safety. Expectedly, the opposition leaders have raised questions about why the trains involved were not equipped with the indigenously developed anti-collision ‘Kavach’ system, which was announced by the Modi government with a lot of fanfare last year. The Kavach Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) works by deploying the automatic brakes when two trains seem headed for a collision, stopping them in their tracks at a safe distance. In March 2022, the successful trial of Kavach was announced at an event where Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the then Railway Board chairman and CEO were on onboard two trains moving towards each other on the same track. “Several derailments have occurred during the past decade of which include the November 20, 2016, derailment of 14 coaches of the IndoreRajendra Nagar Express killing 152 and injuring 260 near Uttar Pradesh’s Pukhrayan. On May 28, 2010 Jnaneswari Express train heading to Mumbai, crashed near West Bengal’s Jhargram and was then hit by a goods train killing over 145 passengers. On September 9, 2002 the New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express derailed near Bihar’s Rafiganj on the Dhave river killing around 140 people. Excessive traffic and inadequate upgrading of infrastructure are the two main causes of train derailments due to track failures. Also as passenger volume has increased by 59.21% from the level of 344.41 million in October 2021 to 548.36 million in September 2022, track safety is of prime importance, and controlling track, rail and weld failures pose a serious challenge. The use of technology for crack detection such as the ‘Kavach anti-collision system’ need to be urgently implemented for safety instead of focussing only superfast and bullet trains, to prevent mishaps.

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“The Secret of the Lord”

The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him… —

Psalm 25:14

What is the sign of a friend? Is it that he tells you his secret sorrows? No, it is that he tells you his secret joys. Many people will confide their secret sorrows to you, but the final mark of intimacy is when they share their secret joys with you. Have we ever let God tell us any of His joys? Or are we continually telling God our secrets, leaving Him no time to talk to us? At the beginning of our Christian life we are full of requests to God. But then we find that God wants to get us into an intimate relationship with Himself— to get us in touch with His purposes. Are we so intimately united to Jesus Christ’s idea of prayer— “Your will be done” (Matthew 6:10)— that we catch the secrets of God? What makes God so dear to us is not so much His big blessings to us, but the tiny things, because they show His amazing intimacy with us— He knows every detail of each of our individual lives.

“Him shall He teach in the way He chooses” (Psalm 25:12). At first, we want the awareness of being guided by God. But then as we grow spiritually, we live so fully aware of God that we do not even need to ask what His will is, because the thought of choosing another way will never occur to us. If we are saved and sanctified, God guides us by our everyday choices. And if we are about to choose what He does not want, He will give us a sense of doubt or restraint, which we must heed. Whenever there is doubt, stop at once. Never try to reason it out, saying, “I wonder why I shouldn’t do this?” God instructs us in what we choose; that is, He actually guides our common sense. And when we yield to His teachings and guidance, we no longer hinder His Spirit by continually asking, “Now, Lord, what is Your will?”

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Plastic pollution: A serious issue in India

We are now facing our own createdproblems of environmental degradation, fragile ecosystem and human-kind damage though each year over the world each country has been observing World Environment Day on 5th June for 50 years. This year the world on 5th June is observing World Environment Day on the theme “Beating Plastic Pollution” that was the same in 2018 when India was the host nation. Despite celebrating every year, the World Environment Day, we are still there where we were five years ago. This proves the style of human beings “High Talking Simple Doing”. We talk much but in action do less

to check plastic pollution. No doubt, the environmental impact of plastic pollution goes beyond the harm caused to individual animals. Plastic debris can damage fragile ecosystems, and the chemicals released by degrading plastic can contaminate soil and water. This can have a ripple effect on the entire food chain. The most visible impacts of plastic debris are the ingestion, suffocation and entanglement of hundreds of marine species. Keeping these adverse impacts in mind, planners, leaders every year give call to the entire world to check plastic consumption but they never give call for reducing the production of plastic.

Globally production of plastics has risen almost 200 times in seven decades—the average male life expectancy. It was two million tonnes in 1950 and, in 2021, it had risen to more than 390 mt. Indeed, by 2050, we are expected to produce almost 4 times the plastics we do today. And going by the scenario today, the OECD projects, plastic waste will almost triple by 2060, with half of all plastic waste still ending up in landfills and less than a fifth recycled. India is the secondlargest plastic polluter after the US. It produces 3.5 million tonnes of plastic annually, with 25,490 per capita, According a report, India generates around 3.4

million tonnes (MT) of plastic waste. According to the report, which has been prepared in association with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Praxis Global Alliance, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu together contribute 38 per cent to the total plastic waste that is generated in India. As per a report of Marico Innovation Foundation, over a fiveyear period, the plastic consumption in the country has risen at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7 per cent to 14 MT in the financial year 201617 to 20 million tonnes in 2019-20. Every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic is dumped

into our ocean. India releases 1.5 crore tons of waste into the Indian Ocean each year and according to a study by Phew Trusts (2022), the plastic waste entering oceans is at an annual rate of 11 metric tonnes, and the massive amount of persistent plastic in the marine debris harms the coastline and marine ecosystems, making the Indian ocean the second most polluted ocean in the world. Regular beach clean-up and awareness programmes should be conducted instead of annual ones. Many states claim Single Use Plastic above 50 microns is banned, but on the ground, the ban is not effective. Steps can be taken to execute such

legislations.

As the citizen we can help stop plastic pollution by doing our part to reduce our reliance on singleuse plastics. This means avoiding plastic straws, water bottles, and shopping bags whenever possible. We can also recycle the plastic we do use, and support businesses that are working to reduce their plastic footprint. Finally, we can spread the word about the issue of plastic pollution and its solutions to help raise awareness.

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha Department of Economics, Nagaland University, Lumami

Chakhesang Public Organisation mega tree plantation drive

A plantation guide

Introduction

Tree plantation drives are conducted every year through various agencies and community groups, especially on the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5). It is a meaningful community activity with the message of caring for the environment, mitigating the impact of climate change, and reversing the damage human activity has on nature.

However, it is also true that such activities are not carefully planned or executed and with little or no follow-up care. Only a small percentage of the tree saplings survive and huge resources are wasted such as human labour, valuable tree saplings, and management cost. Without proper review, such activities are repeated the following year through planting in the same spots where the plants have died in the previous years. Therefore, we should pay careful attention to ‘planning’, ‘planting’, and ‘caring’ whenever large plantation drives are carried out.

Planning:

1. Know the purpose of planting. Are you planting for fruit, flower, shade, prevention of soil erosion, forest rejuvenation, reduction of air/noise pollution, privacy screen, wind break, to define ROW?

Established by the United Nations in 1972 during the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, World Environment Day, is commemorated on the 5th of June every year, as an effort to create awareness and accountability for the impact of human activities on the environment. Each year an environmental issue of global concern is selected and people from countries all around the world come together to initiate activities in support of the cause. This year the theme is Beat Plastic Pollution, with an aim to create awareness of pollution due to plastic use. Plastic has become such an integral part of our daily lives that we often do not like to acknowledge that it is one of the major pollutants which is choking the Earth. However, the threat is real! Here are some data provided by National Geographic on their website to put things in perspective.

“(1) More than 5 trillion pieces of plastic are already floating in our oceans. (2) Worldwide, 73 percent of beach litter is plastic: filters from cigarette butts, bottles, bottle caps, food wrappers, grocery bags, and polystyrene containers. (3) World plastic production has increased exponentially from 2.1 million tonnes in 1950 to 147 million in 1993 to 406 million by

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2. Choose the right plant for the right place. Is the plant variety suitable for the climate and soil? Consider the growth characteristics, leaf patterns, root system, and the matured size of the tree while choosing the location and spacing between plants. A quick Google search can provide the right answers. Watch out for overhanging wires, surrounding buildings, concrete pavements, etc.

3. Avoid planting for the sake of the one-day program. If the area is under development, for example, a two-lane highway project is ongoing, do not plant there. Plantation can be done in the following seasons after the highway is completed. The roadside is not the only place for tree plantation drives. Consider planting on degraded forest lands, wastelands, public and community lands, borders of agriculture fields, along rivers, canals and streams.

4. Avoid cutting native trees. It is more reasonable to nurture an existing native tree than to cut it and plant a sapling in its place. Cutting down nearby trees to make protection fences for the saplings should be avoided.

Planting:

1. Properly handle the saplings while packing and loading from the nursery and during transport to the plantation

side. Avoid injuries and extreme exposure to sunlight.

2. Dig a hole that is 2 to 3 times wider than the root ball. The depth can be the same as the size of the root ball.

3. If the roots are overgrown and circling inside the polybag or pot, break up the pattern so that the tree is not choked in the future by its roots.

4. Do not bury the trunk. Plant at the level where the root flare (where the first main roots attach to the trunks) is at the surface level.

5. Fill the hole gently and firmly and remove air pockets. Watering helps to remove air pockets. There is no need to use soil amendments. Break the soil you have dug out, remove the weeds and stones, and fill the same back in.

6. Plant with a stake (bamboo or wooden stick) in the same hole and loosely tie it to the sapling with a rope. This will help to stabilize the plant and prevent wind breakage.

7. In waterlogged areas, plants can be planted by creating mounds (slightly raised ground, a small hill, or heap of soil).

Caring

1. Around the base of the plant, put 3 to 6 inches thickness of mulch. Straw, leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, and compost can be used as organic

mulch. They keep the soil moist and prevent weeds. Do not let the mulch touch the base of the plant.

2. Protect the plants from grazing cattle. Make tree guards using bamboo or tree branches that are locally available.

3. Aftercare which includes removal of weeds, watering, pruning, etc should be done for a few years till the plants are established. If the day of the plantation drive is followed by a spell of hot and dry weather, regular watering will be vital for the survival of the plants. To entrust volunteers or respective department personnel or village youths to take care of the plants is important for the ultimate success of the plantation drive.

Some suggested plants:

1. An unexpected but attractive plant for plantation drives is to plant bamboo. They are fast-growing (some can grow 3 feet a day), can be harvested every 3-5 years, and are super strong (more tensile strength than steel). Bamboos are plants of the past, present, and importantly the future.

2. Ficus trees (e,g. Indian banyan, Common fig, Peepal) are promoted as framework or keystone species for tropical forest restoration. They are traditionally found near Naga traditional gates, resting sheds, and along the village

Plastic pollution as a global concern

2015. (4) By 2050, virtually every seabird species on the planet will be eating plastic.

(5) As of 2015, more than 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic waste had been generated. Around 9 percent of that was recycled, 12 percent was incinerated, and 79 percent accumulated in landfills or the environment. (6) Around the world, nearly a million plastic beverage bottles are sold every minute. (7) Estimates for how long plastic endures range from 450 years to forever. (8) The largest market for plastics today is packaging materials. That rubbish now accounts for nearly half of all plastic waste generated globally—most of it never gets recycled or incinerated. (9) Some 700 species of marine animals have been reported so far to have eaten or become entangled in plastic. (10) More than 40 percent of plastic is used just once, then tossed.” According to a 2020 report which appeared in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, “plastic waste is currently generated at a rate approaching 400 MT year–1. Undoubtedly, this is a very serious and dismal situation.

In order to fully appreciate plastic pollution, it is important to understand what plastic is. Plastic is a unique material that can be moulded or shaped through the application of heat

and pressure. In fact, the word plastic was derived from the Greek word ‘Plastikos’ which means ‘to mould’. Plastics are synthetic polymers that are made up of a large number (sometimes in thousands) of small molecules (monomers) that are linked together through strong chemical bonds. Plastics have properties such as low density, low electrical conductivity, transparency and toughness. However, its most important property is its extreme inertness to degradation. This robustness of plastic has made it one of the most important materials on the planet and different types of polymers have been synthesized over the years which have important commercial applications.

For example, beverage bottles are typically made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), while common domestic water pipes are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polymethyl methacrylate is used for the manufacture of shatterproof glass, etc.

While the feedstock for plastic manufacture is from the petrochemical industry, however, the manufacturing process involves the use of catalytic processes and intense reaction conditions which makes these materials incredibly inert, both chemically and biologically. Simply explained, though plastics are made from

natural sources, but the manufacturing process converts them into materials that nature has never encountered and therefore does not know how to destroy. For example, according to a 2022 report in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the natural degradation of PET takes about 450 years while low and high-density polyethylene materials may require up to 600 years. Therefore what is happening is that on the one hand there is a constantly increasing over-dependence on plastic while at the same time, there is no clear method on how to exterminate the waste generated by this very plastic thereby leading to a humungous amount of plastic waste deposit. The present methods of waste disposal include landfilling, incineration, and mechanical and chemical recycling and of these, landfilling is the most common method, especially in developing countries.

Interestingly and ironically, while on one hand, human activities have been solely responsible for the environmental degradation of this magnitude, on the other, recent research activities indicate that it is the same mother nature that is being approached to provide a solution for the degradation of plastic. Number of studies show that there

roadside. Ficus trees not only saw but shaped our human history and environmental degradation has turned scientists to this tree as the most critical species to repair forest ecosystems.

3. Wild apple (Docynia indica) trees are low maintenance and prolific in bearing fruit.

4. Rhododendron trees are native trees and can live for over 100 years. They are attractive not only during the blooming season but their leaves and bark are beautiful.

5. Cherry trees are one of the fastest-growing trees. Due to their fast growth rate compared to other trees, they could be a viable alternative for firewood, timber, and various domestic construction works. Cherry blossom is a tourist attraction.

6. This one is not a plant suggestion. Consider relocating a tree rather than cutting it down. With powerful machinery at our disposal such as excavators and chainsaws, we can prune a large tree to a manageable size and relocate it if it is an obstruction for another project work. It may take a lifetime for a small sapling to reach that tree size. With some effort, we can enjoy that tree in its glory again by relocating it.

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are several microorganisms and enzymes which are capable of degrading synthetic plastics and these are being used for plastic degradation. While this is indeed heartening, the limitation to this is that the quantum of plastic that has been deposited on the earth’s surface is much too huge. Moreover, diverse types of plastics have been engineered over the years and the microorganism are not able to act on all these types of plastics. Therefore, while scientific efforts will obviously continue, however, public participation is very necessary in order to combat plastic pollution.

To this end, the fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) in its Nairobi session from

28th February to 2nd March 2022 considered three draft resolutions to address plastic pollution, including the draft resolution from India which called for immediate collective voluntary action by countries.

However, while scientists and policymakers are mandated to look for solutions to environmental concerns, each one of us can ourselves be a driver for a changed, plasticminimized world. For this, we simply have to fall back to the three Rs, i.e., reduce, reuse and recycle. To this let us add another R, and that is Refuse. Let us make a conscious effort to refuse plastic whenever we can!

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Sir, It the same old story every year. First, there is a hue and cry over the erratic power supply. Next, the government comes up with new excuses every year. Earlier, it was the transformer. This time, it is due to low water levels at dams. Even the change in the power minister does not seem to make any difference. We are caught in a loop.

High time the authorities pull up their socks and actually start supplying electricity instead of cribbing about the “situations” they are caught in. Joshua, Dimapur.

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Rahul confident of Oppn joining hands for ‘alternative vision’ for India

WASHINGTON, JUN

3 (PTI): Congress leader

Rahul Gandhi on Friday told members of the Indian American community here that India is currently experiencing a “fight” between two different ideologies and exuded confidence that all opposition parties are joining hands for an “alternative vision” of the country to that of the ruling BJP. Making his last public appearance during his twoday visit to the US Capitol, Gandhi said that when he meets the non-Congress opposition parties, he has always emphasised that it is very important that they fight unitedly.

“Lots of media people like to sort of make BJP larger than life, RSS larger than life. Please look at the Himachal (Pradesh) election. Please look at the Karnataka election. We are going to have elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhat

BJP has captured institutions: Rahul

“They have the media. They have captured institutions. They put pressure on all the institutions. They threaten people... So, their voice is more heard. But don’t underestimate the voice of reason, the voice of affection. The voice of love in our country. It’s also very very powerful,” he said.

Kerala to evaluate state’s ongoing ‘no waste’ campaign

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PURAM, JUNE 3 (PTI):

The Kerala government on Saturday said it will hold Haritha Sabhas (green assemblies) across the state as part of World Environment Day on June 5, to evaluate the outcome of the ‘State with No Waste’ campaign held from March 15 to June 1, and to lay down the road map for the future.

Power dept issues Dos and Don’ts

(From p-1) before taking up any construction works along the lines to avoid accidents; village council and all the responsible consumers have been requested to help the department by discouraging the defaulting consumers using power by means of hooking, tampering and by-passing the energy meters.

Cong leader Pitroda says ‘proud’ of respect PM Modi gets in US

WASHINGTON, JUN

tisgarh and Rajasthan,... see those elections and you will see that the Congress Party is more than capable of defeating the BJP,” a confident-looking Gandhi told members of the Indian American community at a reception hosted in his honour here on Friday.

“We get together and normally fight as individual parties, but fight by placing an alternative vision for India on the table. And that

Sisodia fails to meet ailing wife, returns to Tihar jail

is what we are working on. All the opposition parties are in discussion, are in conversation. And I would like to tell you that that discussion is moving forward very effectively,” Gandhi said while addressing a diverse group of Indian Americans gathered from in and around Washington DC. Gandhi told the Indian Americans that they would be aware of the “fight” that is taking place in India.

“I couldn’t say enough about how you made our country proud, about the work that you’ve done here, about what you have done for the image of our country, what you have done to build the bridge between the United States and India. I think this is a very important relationship and it needs to be deepened. As I’ve told friends in the United States, we have a defence relationship, but we need to broaden the relationship, make it broader,” he said.

The Haritha Sabhas, one of India’s largest awareness campaigns, will be held with the active participation of the Local Self Government (LSG) Institutions, the LSG department said.

“This is for the first time a state in the country is observing the World Environment Day for assessing waste disposal measures taken by all the LSGIs along with spreading its message,” the LSGD said in a release. The campaign, planned to be implemented in three phases, was aimed at making all the LSGIs in the state garbage-free by 2024, it said.

DON’Ts: Not to switch on high wattage electrical appliance simultaneously. The electrical appliances driven by induction motor such as water pumps, deep freezers, refrigerators and compressors of air conditioners draws current 2.5 to 3 times normal current during start up. Hence, right after the restoration of power supply, if all the appliances are connected simultaneously the load on the transformer becomes overburdened resulting in the distribution transformers being damaged. Not to use inefficient electrical appliances such as incandescent lamp, un rated/non star rated appliances and induction heating coil but always insist on energy efficient 5 star rated appliances and low wattage but efficient LED lights.

Proposal to empower Nagaland Lokayukta

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director Nagaland Lokayukta police be declared as OC in-charge of Lokayukta police station. It also suggested that the powers and jurisdiction of Nagaland Lokayukta police station be defined and also notification of special court in the office Nagaland Lokayukta under Sec. 3 (1) of the PC Act.

It may be mentioned that the State government vide notification dated October 1, 2019 changed the nomenclature of the directorate of Vigilance & Anti Corruption to that of ‘Directorate of Investigation’ and Vigilance & Anti Corruption Police to that of ‘Nagaland Lokayukta Police’.

Unease in Scindia camp as MP Assembly election nears

3 (PTI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic trip to the US on an Official State visit, Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said that the premier of the world’s most populous nation deserves respect everywhere and he is “proud” of it. Pitroda, the chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, is currently accompanying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his three-city six-day US tour.

While Gandhi has focused on his alternate vision of India as against that of the ruling BJP and has been highly critical of Prime Minister Modi-led government, he has supported the ruling party’s foreign policy stands on issues like the war in Ukraine and China.

“He (Gandhi) knows where we (India) are doing something right, we are all for it. And you see, someone told me that, the Indian Prime Minister is getting a lot of reception.

NEW

DELHI, JUN

3 (PTI): Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who arrived at his residence from the Tihar jail on Saturday, could not meet his ailing wife as she was taken to a hospital after her health deteriorated, AAP sources said.

Later, Sisodia left his residence for the central prison.

The Delhi High Court on Friday allowed the jailed AAP leader to meet his ailing wife at his residence. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the Tihar jail superintendent to take Sisodia to his residence to meet his wife from 10 am to 5 pm.

According to AAP sources, Sisodia’s wife Seema was hospitalised as she felt unwell. She is suffering from multiple sclerosis and was hospitalised last month as well.“She was taken to the emergency ward of LNJP Hospital. Sisodia reached AB-17, Mathura Road, to meet his ailing wife at 9.38 am in a prison van. He was taken inside the house amid tight security.

“But he could not meet his wife as she had to be hospitalised after her health

deteriorated,” a party source said. In a related development, the Delhi High Court on Saturday sought a report from the LNJP hospital on the health condition of Sisodia’s ailing wife as it reserved its order on his interim bail plea for six weeks in a money laundering case arising from the alleged excise policy scam.

Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26 for his alleged role in the scam and has been in custody since. The high court denied him bail in the CBI case on May 30.

He was arrested on March 9 in the case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and is currently in judicial custody.

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BHOPAL, JUN 3 (IANS): Stage is being set for yet another high-stake contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Madhya Pradesh as the states go to polls later this year.

Although, the saffron party had lost the 2018 last elections, and the Congress led by veteran leader Kamal Nath managed to come back to power after 15 years in the state, shifting of 22 MLAs to the BJP (in support of Jyotiraditya Scindia) had brought the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government back into power again in March 2020.

The switching of loyalties continued with four more MLAs - Praduman Singh Lodhi, Sumitra Devi, Narayan Singh Patel and Rahul Singh Lodhi - severing their ties with the grand-old party in July and October 2020.

Subsequently, the bypolls for 28 Assembly seats were held in November 2020, wherein the BJP managed to win 19 getting a comfortable majority in the House, which has a strength of total 230 legislators.

Seven of the 22 Congress MLAs (Scindia loyalists), who had changed sides, had lost the bypolls to the Congress. They were - Imarti Devi, Raghuraj Singh Kasana, Girriraj Dandotiya, Adal Singh Kasana, Ranvir Jatav, Munnalal Goyal and Jasmant Jatav.

In July 2020, of the 28

cabinet ministers who took oath in CM Chouhan’s cabinet, 12 were Scindia loyalists. They included - Tulsi Silawat, Govind Singh Rajput, Mahendra Singh Sisodia, Prabhuram Chaudhary, Pradumn Singh Tomar, Bisahulal Singh, Hardeep Singh Dang, Rajvardhan Singh, O.P.S. Bhadoria, Brijendra Singh Yadav etc.

Now, with the Assembly elections inching closer, faced with huge anti-incumbency for nearly two-decade rule of CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the BJP leadership reportedly struggling to defuse the rift among old vs new party cadre in those respective constituencies when the elections are almost at the door.

Notably, in the past, the performance reports of majority ministers in CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s cabinet were very poor and they have been directed

to wo rk hard. According to the sources in the state BJP, work reports of most Scindia loyalists ministers were found poor, and the reason was that they were not giving heed to the state leadership.

Besides, a question has always remained in state’s political gallery that whether the BJP will give tickets to Scindia loyalists - who won bypolls and those are cabinet ministers?

Speculations are rife that Scindia loyalists are relentlessly building pressure on state BJP leadership for tickets in upcoming Assembly polls. However, the top leaders would duck this question saying the decision would be taken by the Central leadership.

Demand for ST status to 11 sub-groups of Gorkhas in MP

INDORE, JUN 3 (PTI): A demand for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and reservation benefit to 11 subgroups of the Gorkha community in Madhya Pradesh has been raised during the two-day tour of Nepal Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal “Prachanda” which concluded on Saturday.

Nepali Sanskriti Parishad’s (International) India branch secretary Shailesh Gurung told PTI that they would meet Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with their demand shortly.

“The Nepalese community see Shivraj Singh Chouhan as its well-wisher. We demand that 11 subgroups of Gorkhas be given

the ST status and granted reservation in government institutes and jobs,” Gurung said, adding these castes were getting reservations in Nepal. He said the population of Indian Gorkhas in MP is estimated to be 2.5 lakh-3 lakh. “Of them, 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh people belong to the 11 sub-groups for whom the reservation is being demanded,” he added. Gurung said the number of Gorkhas in the health, and in IAS, and IPS was thin, and the quota will connect them to the mainstream. He also demanded the setting up of Nepalese Academy in Bhopal and Indore to promote and conserve their literature, language and culture.

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Government bans 14 fixeddose combination drugs

NEW DELHI, JUN 3

(PTI): The government has banned 14 fixed-dose combination drugs including Nimesulide and Paracetamol dispersible tablets and Chlopheniramine Maleate and Codeine syrup citing there is “no therapeutic justification” for these medicines and that they may involve “risk” to people. The Union Health Ministry issued a notification on Friday in this regard.

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Rio woos investors at North East Global Investors Summit

(From p-1) Ranjan said that the ministry based its decisions on hard data and objective assessments, focusing on opportunities in sectors such as primary, agricultural and allied, tourism, startups, and small to medium enterprises. DoNER secretary said that the ministry was also fostering an ecosystem approach in collaboration with leading institutions in each of the sector which would benefit states of the region, adding that the approach has been met with positive responses.

size, would soon witness investment boom in coming years, if process of dialogue on investment continued.

Deputy CM lamented that Nagaland’s capability to excel and prosper along with the rest of the country has been disrupted by the prolonged unresolved “Indo-Naga” political issue for many years. He said that Nagas have struggled and sustained thus far with meagre resources. Zeliang, however, said that Nagaland was gradually seeing a ray of hope towards new progressive Nagaland on all fronts.

Another valuable asset, he said was the people that set Nagaland apart as an investment destination. Alam said that Nagaland was home to talented and skilled workforce, known for their resilience, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit.

mutually beneficial partnership, cultivate lasting relationships and take one step closer to achieving strong and independent State, and Nation as a whole.

The move comes following recommendations by an expert committee.

The expert committee said that there is “no therapeutic justification” for this FDC (fixed dose combination) and the FDC may involve risk to human beings.

Hence, in the larger public interest, it is necessary to prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of this FDC under section 26 A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940.

“In view of the above, any kind of regulation or restriction to allow for any use

SBI Niuland branch conducts financial literacy camp

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN):

State Bank of India (SBI), Niuland branch conducted Financial & Digital Literacy camp under the three months Saturation Campaign for Jansurasha Schemes on June 3 at Nikhekhu Village, Niuland district.

Resource persons of the camp were regional manager SBI, Dimapur region, Haokholen Hangsing; chief manager, Regional Business Office, Dimapur, Rameshwar Singh and branch manager, Niuland

Branch, Ramas Riamei. Head GB of Nikhekhu village, Ishawoto Zhimomi delivered the welcome address and expressed happiness for conducting the programme in the rural village.

Pastors, Goan Buras, council chairman, secretary and good number of villagers attended the programme.

PMJDY (Zero Balance) account opening facility and enrolment in social security schemes were made available for the convenience of the villagers at the venue.

in patients is not justifiable. And whereas, on the basis of the recommendations of the Expert Committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to regulate by way of prohibition the manufacture for sale, sale and distribution for human use of the said drug in the country,” the notification stated.

The FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a fixed ratio.

He expressed hope that the summit would not be a one off intervention but signifies the beginning of continued efforts for growth of Northeast. “The goal is not only to promote the welfare of individual entities but also to contribute to nation-building and the new India narrative,” he stated. He assured that DoNER ministry was dedicated to playing a significant role in the journey, although limited with resources. He said that the ongoing initiative was expected to lead up to the global investor summit scheduled for August-September, and continuing beyond that.

Delivering a special address, deputy chief minister, TR Zeliang, stated that the presence of investors has given immense confident and hope to build Nagaland into a vibrant and progressive state of India.

Zeliang expressed optimism that the state, though rugged and small in

Dr Swaranjit among ‘Best Scientists in Biochemistry & Biosciences’

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN):

Dr. Swaranjit Singh, has been listed in top 2 per cent of the world scientists for the third consecutive year, compiled by the prestigious Standford University, USA. Recently, he was also named among the ‘Best Scientists in Biochemistry & Biosciences’.

Dr. Swaranjit, who did his schooling at Baptist English School and also graduated from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma has maintained strong links with the people of Nagaland where he spent the greater part of his academic life. Dr. Swaranjit had set up a strong Chapter of Microbiologist Society India (MBSI) in Nagaland. Since October 1, 2022, 15 units have been set up in different districts of Nagaland, with around 410 members comprising of teachers, scientists, doctors, lawyers, government officials, technical researchers and students.

According to Dr. Swaranjit, some of the units setup and operational in Nagaland include-- NHAK, NHA Phek, Nagaland University Lumami, Kohima and Medziphema campus, St. Joseph University, Government hospital/ health Zunheboto, District Hospital Dimapur, FAC Mokokchung district and one unit each in Mon and Tuensang.

He said that law and order situation in the state was by and large normal as of now. Zeliang expressed confidence that under leadership of Prime Minister Modi, a solution to the Naga political issue would be achieved sooner than later. He said that all fear and apprehension that had been instilled by the political issue in the mind of investors would “soon vanish.”

Delivering speech on the topic “Nagaland- An emerging investment destination”, state chief secretary, J Alam, stated that over the past few years, the state government had undertaken various initiatives to strengthen infrastructural development in the state. He said that infrastructure development not only facilitated better movement of goods and services, but also streamlined logistics, reducing costs and increasing efficiency for businesses creating a favourable business environment.

He pointed out that youth of Nagaland were increasingly embracing higher education, acquiring advanced skills, and keeping pace with the latest technologies. He reminded that with a literacy rate of over 80%, Nagaland has a pool of capable individuals who were eager to contribute to the growth of the state and its economy.

The chief secretary informed that Nagaland has favourable policy framework in place to attract investments. He said that Nagaland Startup Policy 2019 was passed to facilitate growth of startups and to establish Nagaland as a model in the North East Region of India.

According to chief secretary, Nagaland was in the process to revise the Nagaland State Industrial Policy, with one of the goals focusing on special incentives for 100% export-oriented units.

He said that Nagaland State Logistics Policy was also being formulated and was at its final stages.

The chief secretary said the state government has prioritized business reforms aimed at providing basic amenities and ease of doing business. He expressed hope that the Roundtable summit would provide

Govt asks industry to cut edible oils MRP

NEW DELHI, JUN 3

(PTI): The Centre on Friday directed edible oil associations to further reduce the maximum retail price (MRP) of major edible oils by Rs 8-12 per litre with immediate effect, in line with the global market.”

Some companies which have not reduced their prices and their MRP is higher than other brands have also been advised to reduce their prices,” the food ministry said after a meeting, chaired by food secretary Sanjeev Chopra, with the industry representatives.

Price to distributors by the manufacturers and refiners also needs to be reduced with immediate effect so that the price drop is not diluted in any way,

it said.

It was also impressed upon that whenever a reduction in price to distributors is made by the manufactures/refiners, the benefit should be passed on to the consumers by the industry and the ministry may be kept informed on a regular basis, it added.

With the edible oil prices continuing to show a downward trend and set to witness further reduction by the edible oil industry, the ministry said, “the Indian consumers can expect to pay less for their edible oils. The falling edible oil prices will help in further cooling inflation fears if any.”

Land For SaLe

Meanwhile, delivering the concluding remarks, advisor industries and commerce, Hekani Jakhalu, stated that Nagaland, with its strategic location and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique opportunity for investors to tap into a burgeoning market in the North East Region. She said that the state government had already taken several measures to attract investment and improve the business climate in the state. However, he admitted that much needed to be done to fully utilize Nagaland’s potential for growth.

Jakhalu highlighted the gathering on the potential of Agri and allied sector, tourism, rich handicraft and handloom sector, IT sector, gateway to South East Asian countries, and English speaking and high literacy rate, etc, in the state.

She requested and invited every company and organization at the Summit to take advantage of the state’s unique strength and resources.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Neingulie Nakhro, welcome address and introductory remarks delivered by chairman, IDAN, Abu Metha. A short presentation on North East Global Investors Summit was delivered by Invest India and FICCI.

NSF office vandalism: ANCSU

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EMSA stated that destruction of NSF property was “indeed” the destruction of Nagas’ long built history and call for unity and oneness. ENSA has urged the competent authority to take the matter serious and deliver justice. The association also affirmed to extend “fullest support and cooperation” towards the mission and vision of the NSF. ZSU-A: Zeliangrong Students’ Union Assam, (ZSUA) has expressed distress at the destruction of NSF office and asserted that “such activities will not be tolerated.”

ZSU-A through its chairman Kiliahungbe Nriame and secretary Mireitaung Nriame stated that those involved should be punished as per law. The union also appealed to the state government to look into the matter seriously and deliver justice. Further, ZSU-A affirmed solidarity with the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF).

SBI officials, village leaders and villagers at the camp.

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Over 800 kg of cocaine seized in Australia

CANBERRA, JUN 3

(IANS): The Australian Federal Police said that three men were arrested in relation to a transnational crime syndicate that attempted to smuggle more than 800 kg of cocaine into the country. According to a police statement, on May 24, the Western Australia (WA) Police Force and Volunteer Marine Rescue WA assisted the crew of a 10-meter cabin cruiser in distress near Rottnest Island, about 22 km off the coast of Fremantle, reportsXinhua news agency. Three men on board told police that they encountered engine trouble, but appeared to have limited boating experience.

Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath of office

ANKARA, JUN 3 (AP): Turkey’s longtime leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, took the oath of office on Saturday, ushering in his third presidential term that followed three stints as prime minister.

Erdogan, 69, won a new five-year term in a runoff presidential race last week that could stretch his 20-year rule in the key NATO country that straddles Europe and Asia into a quarter-century.

The country of 85 million controls NATO’s secondlargest army, hosts millions of refugees and played a crucial role in brokering a deal that allowed the shipment of Ukraine grain, averting a global food crisis.

he arrived.

All eyes are on the announcement of his new Cabinet later on Saturday. Its lineup should indicate whether there will be a continuation of unorthodox economic policies or a return to more conventional ones amid a cost-of-living crisis.

to Sweden’s membership in the military alliance — which requires unanimous approval by all allies.

Turkey accuses Sweden of being too soft on Kurdish militants and other groups that Turkey considers to be terrorists.

NATO wants to bring Sweden into the alliance by the time allied leaders meet in Lithuania on July 11-12, but Turkey and Hungary have yet to endorse the bid.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will also be attending the ceremony.

pressure for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees and the need to rebuild after a devastating earthquake in February that killed 50,000 and leveled entire cities in the south of the country.

Turkey is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis fueled by inflation that peaked at a staggering 85% in October before easing to 44% last month. The Turkish currency has lost more than 10% of its value against the dollar since the start of the year.

Won’t stand for ‘coercion and bullying’ from China: US Defense secretary

SINGAPORE, JUN 3

(AP): American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed on Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.

Lloyd Austin

claims from China, including regularly sailing through and flying over the Taiwan Strait and in the South China Sea.

regularly involved in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance efforts in the region. He said it is working to combat climate change, illegal fishing and ensure that supply chains do not suffer disruptions — ticking off many issues of importance to Asian-Pacific nations. “We’re doubling down on our alliances and partnerships,” he said.

1 dead, 2

missing after heavy rain lashes Japan

TOKYO, JUN 3 (IANS): Torrential rain have pounded wide areas of Japan’s Pacific coast, leaving a man dead and two people missing, local media reported on Saturday. In Toyohashi of the central prefecture of Aichi, where the country’s highest-level evacuation alert was issued, a man approximately in his 60s was confirmed dead early Saturday after being found inside a submerged car in a flooded agricultural field on Friday night, Xinhua news agency quoted Kyodo News as saying in a report citing local police. At least two people have been missing in the western prefecture of Wakayama. One was swept away on a flooded road and the other was caught in a swollen river, said the report.

Egypt, Qatar to launch relief initiative for Sudan

CAIRO, JUN 3 (IANS):

Egyptian President AbdelFattah al-Sisi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have agreed to launch a joint initiative to support and provide relief to people in Sudan. During a phone conversation, both leaders stressed that the initiative aims to provide humanitarian and relief services to Sudanese people, especially refugees, the Egyptian presidency said on Friday in a statement. The two leaders also stressed the importance of intensive work to contain the humanitarian situation in Sudan, facilitating the flow of relief aid, and sparing civilians the repercussions of the fighting, according to the statement.

Erdogan was sworn in during a session in parliament before an inauguration ceremony at his sprawling palace complex. Supporters waited outside parliament despite the heavy rain, covering his car with red carnations as

Dozens of foreign dignitaries are traveling to attend the ceremony, including NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Carl Bildt, a high-profile former Swedish prime minister. They are expected to press Erdogan to lift his country’s objections

According to state-run Anadolu Agency, other leaders in attendance include Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev, Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyan, Pakistan’s Shahbaz Sharif, and Libya’s Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.

Erdogan was sworn in amid a host of domestic challenges ahead, including a battered economy,

3 Israeli soldiers killed in border clash

JERUSALEM, JUN 3 (AP): A gunbattle involving an Egyptian border guard in southern Israel along the border left three Israeli soldiers and the Egyptian officer dead Saturday, officials said.

It was a rare instance of deadly violence along the frontier.

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, an Israeli army spokesperson, said the fighting began overnight when soldiers thwarted a drugsmuggling attempt across the border.

He said several hours later, two soldiers in a guard post were shot and killed. Their bodies were found after the shooting, when they did not respond to radio communications.

Hecht said the killings appeared to be connected to the thwarted drug smuggling

Critics blame the turmoil on Erdogan’s policy of lowering interest rates to promote growth, which runs contrary to conventional economic thinking that calls for raising rates to combat inflation.

Unconfirmed media reports say Erdogan plans to reappoint Mehmet Simsek, a respected former finance minister and deputy prime minister, to the helm of the economy.

Speaking at the socalled Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual forum bringing together top defense officials, diplomats and leaders, Austin lobbied for support for Washington’s vision of a “free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific within a world of rules and rights” as the best course to counter increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

The US has been expanding its own activities around the Indo-Pacific to counter sweeping territorial

“We are committed to ensuring that every country can fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows,” he said at the forum hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies think tank.

“And every country, large or small, must remain free to conduct lawful maritime activities.”

Austin noted that the US had provided millions of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during the height of the pandemic and is

He said the US is also committed to deterring North Korea’s missile threat and China’s claims on Taiwan, a self-governing island democracy that Beijing says is its territory, and said Washington has been stepping up defense planning, coordination and training with partner nations in the region. “To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”

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attempt. The army said the Egyptian border guard was killed in a second exchange of fire in which a third Israeli soldier was killed.

The Egyptian military said an Egyptian border guard crossed the border security barrier and exchanged fire with Israeli forces while he was chasing drug traffickers.

It said in a statement that the Egyptian border guard was killed along with three Israeli troops.

Hecht said an investigation was being conducted in full cooperation with the Egyptian army. He said troops were searching for other possible assailants.

It was the first deadly exchange of fire along the Israel-Egypt border in over a decade.

US, allies clash with Russia, China over N. Korea’s failed military spy satellite launch

UNITED NATIONS,

JUN 3 (AP): The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China on Friday over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions, which Moscow and Beijing refused to condemn.

The confrontation was the latest over the North’s escalating nuclear, ballistic missile and military programs, which US deputy ambassador Robert Wood warned are threatening international peace and security.

The failed launch “not only disrupted maritime and air traffic in the region, but it also caused alarm for its neighbours in Japan and the Republic of Korea,” he said.

Pyongyang is

threatening another launch soon. The Security Council imposed sanctions after North Korea’s first nuclear test explosion in 2006 and tightened them over the years in a total of 10 resolutions seeking — so far unsuccessfully — to rein in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and cut off funding. In the last sanctions resolution adopted by the council in December 2017, members committed to further restricting petroleum exports to North Korea if it conducted a ballistic missile launch capable of reaching intercontinental ranges.

China and Russia vetoed a US-sponsored resolution in May 2022 that would have imposed new sanctions, including on petroleum exports, over

OFFICE OF THE CHUNGTIA SENSO MUNGDANG

P.O. Mokokchung - 798601, B.P.O. Chungtia, Nagaland

Nükjidong : "Yimtsung Asoshi"

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Chungtia Senso Mungdang through this column would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals and school on their academic achievements.

1. Ms. Rongsennungla Longchar, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Chetenlemba Longchar for securing top 17th position with 96.17% in HSLC examination from St. Paul Higher Secondary School Dimapur.

2. Ms. Ningshiyala Kichu, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Toshikaba Kichu, for securing 100% in Social Science and awarded as subject topper from Jubilee Memorial School, Chungtia.

3. Mr. Nokchensaba Kichu, S/o Mr & Mrs Karimongba Kichu, on being conferred with the degree of Ph.D in Agriculture Entomology from School of Agricultural Science and Rural Development (SASRD), NU Medziphema campus on the topic entitled, BIORATIONAL MANAGEMENT AGAINST SUCKING PESTS OF FRENCH BEAN ( Phaseolus Vulgarisl)

4. Ms. Tiamongla Kichu, D/o Mr & Mrs T. Watikaba Kichu,on being conferred with degree of Ph.D in Education on the topic entitled, "STATUS OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN NAGALAND" from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong (NEHU).

5. Jubilee Memorial School, Chungtia for achieving 100% pass percentage in the recent HSLC Examination.

The Chungtia Senso Mungdang further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Examination and wishes them more success in their future endeavours.

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M. Temjen Longchar Y. Akum Imchen President Gen. Secy

a spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches. Since then, they have blocked any council action including press statements. But North Korea’s neighbour and ally China and Russia, which has drawn closer to Pyongyang since the war in Ukraine, blamed the West and especially the United States for the current tensions.

China’s deputy UN ambassador Geng Shuang said the situation on the Korean Peninsula is a remnant of the Cold War.

LONDON, JUN 3 (PTI):

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering a London-based global artificial intelligence (AI) watchdog to oversee any threats posed by the fast-growing technology, according to a UK media report on Saturday.

Sunak will discuss ways to cooperate on monitoring AI when he meets US President Joe Biden at the White House next week, according to ‘The Times’.

Among the ideas under

consideration in Downing Street is setting up a global AI authority in London, modelled on the Viennabased International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA, founded in 1957 with 176 countries including India as members, monitors the use of nuclear energy, promotes safe standards, and checks that it is not used for military purposes. A British minister told the newspaper that the UK would be “the best place”

Office Of the hOshepu Range uniOn DimapuR (hRuD)

Dimapur : Nagaland

F eLICITaTIOn

The Hoshepu range Union Dimapur, (HrUD) with immense pride and honor would like to convey its heartiest congratulations to all its members who have successfully cleared HSLC and HSSLC examination 2023 and for bringing laurels through your accomplishment.

The Union wishes you all good luck and every success in your future endeavours.

Further, to those students who could not clear their exam, do not get discouraged, rather stay positive and try harder until you achieve success. We wish to see you all achieve more in days to come, hope you all give your best in your journey to success.

in the world for any new body because many leading companies already have a strong presence here.

Though plans are at an early stage, if Sunak pushes ahead, the UK government could seek to recruit rapidly to get the authority up and running.

“The Prime Minister is very alive to the need for international alignment on the approach to AI as the technology evolves to ensure we can benefit from the opportunities but manage the risks,” a government source was quoted as saying by ‘The Times’.

OFFICE OF THE LOSAMI STUDENTS' UNION

P.O.- Phek, B.P.O. - Losami. Regd. No. RS/708 Dist. Phek - Nagaland Motto : "Mheche Luso Kude" ref. no.

Date: 03/06/2023

The Losami Students' Union, with great joy celebrates and expresses our heartiest Congratulations to Dr. Ruth K. Tara , D/o Mr. Eyekowe K. Tara for her glorious achievement in cracking the prestigious UPSC Combine Medical Service Examination 2022, Ranked 311 under Category-II, becoming the first among the Losami community to achieve such feat under UPSC CMSE.

We are incredibly proud of your great achievement and appreciate your hard work and determination, which has excelled, bringing laurels to the community and has been an inspiration to many. We pray that God bless you with good health and wisdom as you embark ahead with your greater responsibilities. Wishing you the best in all your future endeavors.

'Mheche Luso Kude'

Menelo Mebou Webeko Akami President General Secretary

FeLICITaTIOn K-1307/23

Chairman

Secretary Niuto Awomi Vinato Z Awomi HRUD HRUD DP-2586/23

O FFICe OF THe SHOIpU VILLaGe STUDenTS’ UnIOn FeLICITaTIOn

The office of the Shoipu Village Students’ Union with immense pride and honour conveys its heartiest congratulations to Miss Vikitoli K. Zhimo, D/o Kasheto Zhimo & Rosy Zhimo for excelling in Social Studies as Subject Topper from St. Mary Hr. Sec. School, Padumpukhuri : Dimapur.

The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC examination of both boards i.e CBSE & NBSE.

The Union further wishes them grand success in all their future endeavours.

Viboto Zhimo

Tonitoli Kappo President General Secy. S.V.S.U

S.V.S.U

OFFICE OF THE KHUZAMA STUDENTS' CARE UNION FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Khuzama Students' Care Union (K.S.C.U) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following meritorious students for bringing laurels to the union through their academic excellence.

Top: 15 Top: 20

VILENO KIN KOSASER SALE

D/o: Nohosel Kin S/o: Er. Secho Sale Little Flower School, Northfield Kikha Chumukedima

The union would also like to congratulate all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examination 2023.

Thejangulie Sale Neibiseto Thapru President Edu. Statistical Secy.

OFFICe OF THe

SHena OLD TüGHaLOMI KüQHaKULU

FeLICITaTIOn

The SOTK takes immense pride and honour to appreciate and congratulate the following successful students for their excellent performance in the HSLC & HSSLC examination 2023.

OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA CHUDI

EKHUNG

FELICITATION

Xukiye S achumi & Vili.

Top 9 th position (HSLC) 2.

Giving all glory and honour to God, The Kohima Chudi Ekhung conveys its heartiest congratulations to the following rank holders of HSLC exam 2023 and all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC exam 2023.

Miss. Jandeno S. Jami Miss. Epirhoni N. Jami

Top 16 (HSLC) Top 18 (HSLC)

D/o Mr. A. Subenthung Jami D/o Mr. Nimathung Jami

The SOTK further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examination 2023 and invokes God’s blessings and guidance upon their future endeavors.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

‘First 1000 Days’ launched in Kohima

Officer, PHC Chunlika, Dr. Cheyale Kath.

DIMAPUR: The “First 1000 Days” programme under National Health Mission (NHM) Nagaland was launched in Kohima by Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Shanavas C on June 1 at the Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima Office.

According to a DIPR report, speaking at the programme, Shanavas lamented the habit of people of Nagaland of “taking things very lightly”, pointing out that such attitude may have negative impact, especially in health sector.

He expressed hope that the message of the “first 1000 days” would reach the rural populace through the concerned department, line departments, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). He then urged for mass participation to reduce child’s mortality rate.

DC also requested the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department to properly work out in making the Village Health Committee (VHC) functional through which

correct information could be disseminated to the people at the village level in eradicating the stigma.

He also urged the concerned department to give due importance to utilizing the machiner y and equipment available in the health sector for the welfare of the public.

The objectives of the “First 1000 Days” campaign were highlighted by CMO Kohima, Dr. Tumchobeni, while the agenda on “Importance of ANC & Delivery at the Hospital” was delivered by Medical

New ASU executive takes over

New and former ASU executives with senior leaders at Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 3 (NPN):

The newly elected executives of Angami Students’ Union (ASU) took over after a change of guard programme held at the union’s office, here on Saturday. The new team for the tenure 2023-25 will be

headed by Khriesamhalie David Mere as president who took over the office in the presence of senior leaders. In a brief remark Mere assured that he and his team would give their best for the union and serve the office. At the same time, he also sought the sup -

port and guidance of the seniors towards strengthening the union. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Zhasakholie Kehie, invocation by Keyhoviu Medom while short speeches were delivered by outgoing president Bisevi Nakhro, tribunals and other senior leaders.

During the programme, a talk on “PMMVY Scheme & Nutritional support during the first 1000 days” was presented by the district co-ordinator, PMMVY, Department of Social Welfare, Vidi Solo, while medical officer, Porterlane UPHC, Dr. Azhanuo Khezhie spoke on “Breastfeeding: The Complete Nutrition & Early Childhood Development”. A short introduction on the “Importance of Vaccination in Children” was given by Regional Project Officer, UNDP, Imli Longkumer; “SBCC through SHG Institution” its initiatives were highlighted by the State Program Manager, SISD (NSRLM), Department of Rural Development; “Village Health Sanitation & Nutrition Day and Convergence for Health” was highlighted by Medical Officer, Seikhazou UPHC, Dr. Bival Yalie.

During the launching programme, a video on the “First 1000 Days” was also released.

DMC under RRR (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) initiative conducted the second collection drive on June 3, at the centralised temporary RRR centre.

DNSU holds general conference

DIMAPUR: The 25th biennial general conference of Diphupar Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) was held on June 3 at Dast Complex, Diphupar village. The occasion was graced by EAC Seithekema, Er. Seyiekhrietuo Solo as special guest. At the programme, Er. Seyiekhrietuo said that Diphupar Naga Students Union which was established in 1979 was not just a body but an institute as a whole and thanked the outgoing president and his team for their concerted efforts and also wished the newly elected members to take more responsibility in the coming years.

DNSU general secretary report for 2020 - 2023 was given by Jerry Tsopoe. DPRO Dimapur, Lola -

no Khuvung in her short speech encouraged the students community to set proper time management and priority for achieving their targeted goals.

Earlier, the programme began with an invocation by Thepfukutuo Miachieo, youth director, Angami Baptist Church Diphupar, welcome address by Zuchumo Mozhui, convenor, Organizing Committee. Short speech by Wati Lemtur, special number by Unity Christian HSS and swearing in of new team by election commission, dedicatory prayer by Jacob Achumi, associate pastor, Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar and duet by Christian Mission HSS were the highlights of the programme.

Cleanliness and plantation drives

DIMAPUR: As part of culmination of “Meri LiFE, Mera Swaehh Sheluir” campaign and “World Environment Day”, a mass cleanliness drive has been scheduled on June 5, 6 a.m. onwards within 19 wards of the Kohima Municipal Council. All wards, sectors, and colonies have been requested to organize the cleanliness drive within their respective jurisdiction. All citizens of Kohima municipality have also been requested to participate in large numbers and contribute towards a cleaner and healthier Kohima. A tree plantation

and beautification of Dimapur city in commemoration of “World Environment Day” has also been scheduled on June 5. Deputy Commissioner (DC) has informed that DC Court junction to Duncan, Ao Church junction Khermahal, Esaar Pump to Old Dhansiri Bridge (on both side of the road) and Supermarket junction to Circuit House entrance has been identified. All members of Dimapur DPDB have been asked to bring iron tree guard and manure to the sport and carry of the plantation drive.

Tuensang DPDB meeting: Tuensang District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting has been convened on June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tuensang office. All DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DPU to celebrate ‘Phom Day’: Dimapur Phom Union would be celebrating “71st Phom Day, Peace Day” on June 6 at 11 a.m. at Dimapur Phom Baptist Attoi, Walford Colony Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the programme in Phom traditional attire.

Waste bins for Chozuba: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC)-cum- administrator of Chozuba Town Council (CTC) Imokokla has directed all the heads of offices within Chozuba Town to register and collect waste bins from the ADC Office at the earliest. Plantation Drive in Zbto: To spread mass awareness and sensitization about lifestyle for the environment (mission life) and to celebrate “World Environment Day”, a massive plantation drive has been scheduled on June 5, 8 a.m. onwards across Zunheboto Town.

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto has also informed all officers in charge to ensure that the saplings are received beforehand.

Plantation drive at Chozuba: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Chozuba, Imokokla has informed all the heads of offices under Chozuba Sub-Division and Educational Institutions (Government and Private) within Chozuba Town to organise plantation drive on June 7 from 7 a.m. onwards at their respective office and educational premises.

Clarification: Apropos news item “STPF reaffirms ultimatum on H&FW”, published on June 3, 2023, the second paragraph should read as “STPF president Kiumehean and secretary Yimso asserted that Shamator as a district HQ required district hospital as per the provision, but did not even have proper CHC.”

Office Of The MeSULUMi STUDeNTS’ UNiON B.P.O. Mesulumi, P.O. Pfutsero, Dist. Phek, Nagaland ReGD. NO. h/RS-47 DATeD 18-05-98

Motto: “Whoever Loves Discipline Loves Knowledge” FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Office of the Mesulumi Students' Union would like to express our hearteast congratulations to Miss Weto-u Thele D/o Mr. Zekolo Thele for securing 17th rank and the State Subject Topper in Social Science(100 marks) in the HSLCE 2023, bringing laurels to our community.

The Union is also elated by the 100% pass rate achieved by the Government High School, Mesulumi in the HSLCE 2023 and extends its profound gratitude towards the teaching and non teaching faculty of the GHS Mesulumi for your tremendous effort towards the success.

The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2023 and extends its best wishes as you embark on a new journey.

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President, MSU Education Secretary, MSU

Office Of The BURA NAMSANG STUDeNTS’ UNiON FELICITATION

We, the Bura Namsang Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Yungken c Phom for securing top 18 in the recently declared HSLC Examination 2023.

Further the Union also congratulates all the students of Namsang who have successfully cleared HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2023.BNSU wishes and prays that Almighty God bless them with good health and success in their future endeavours.

President General Secretary

heanpong Meddau Manduk Yanpai hamtuk hongha

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With immense pleasure, we the Chenloisho Village Council & Chenloisho Students' Union, would like to congratulate Mr. nocklem Konyak, S/o Shri. Washei Konyak, who secured the 11th Top position in the recently declared HSLC & HSSLC result. We also congratulate all the successful candidates.

We wish you all the very best of luck in your future endeavours and encourage those who have not gone through this time, don't lost heart, your failure will surely be a success.

(nOKKHaH KOnyaK) (T. pe nKHe ) Chairman President Chenloisho Village Council Chenloisho Students’ Union

AO TEMOLUNGTSÜR TELONGJEM DIMAPUR

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professor alongla p. aier, wife of Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, who was awarded Doctor of Divinity degree (Honoris Causa) on May 28, 2023 by the Oriental Theological Seminary (OTS) of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC). Alongla P. Aier’s career and ministry span across five decades as a teacher in various colleges, a speaker both at the local and global contexts, an internationally recognized faculty and trainer with the Haggai International and Langham Preaching International respectively. Heartfelt congratulations on this accomplishment, Dr. Alongla P. Aier. May our living God continue to bless you for His Kingdom’s work.

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DC Kohima Shanavas C with officials, Angami Women organisation, NGOs, and SHGs during the launching programme on June 1. (DPRO Kohima)

FA Cup final: Man City beats Man Utd 2-1

midfielder Bruno Fernandes to convert a 33rd-minute penalty against the run of play after Jack Grealish was adjudged to have handled the ball.

If Gundogan’s opener was probably his best goal for City, his 51st-minute winning goal might be one of his scrappiest as he met a cross from Kevin De Bruyne from a free kick with a left-foot volley that bobbled between two United defenders and past goalkeeper David De Gea.

Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan (right) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal.

LONDON, JUN 3(AP): Manchester City’s mission to win a treble of major trophies stayed on track after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the first of Ilkay Gundogan’s

two goals coming after a record 13 seconds.

With City having already retained the Premier League, now only a firstever Champions League title stands between Pep Guardiola’s team and im-

KDFRA conducts refresher & fitness test 2023 in Kohima

Kevingutuo Sekhose and Mhasimhalie Mathew Yhome with referees of KDFRA on June 3.

KOHIMA, JUNE 3: The Kohima District Football Referees Association (KDFRA) successfully conducted a two-day programme of new membership recruitment drive-cum-refresher and fitness test 2023 at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima from June 2 to 3 last. Kev-

ingutuo Sekhose, Head of Referees (HoR) Nagaland spoke on the occasion as the guest speaker.

The 2nd day was graced by Mhasimhalie Mathew Yhome, president Kohima District Football Association. Altogether, 45 referees attended the programme.

mortality in English soccer.

Gundogan, City’s captain, scored the quickest goal in an FA Cup final — timed by British broadcaster BBC at 12.91 seconds — only for United

United was looking to protect its proud status as the only team to win the leagueFA Cup-European Cup treble, in 1999, but now needs a favor from Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on June 10.

It was the 142nd FA Cup fina l and the first between the two Manchester clubs, with Prince William and United great David Beckham among those in attendance at England’s national stadium.

Faith Kipyegon breaks women’s 1,500m world record in Florence

FLORENCE, ITALY, JUNE 3 (IANS): Kenyan

Faith Kipyegon broke the women’s 1,500 meters world record at the Wanda Diamond League’s Golden Gala meeting, here.

The 29-year-old world and Olympic champion refreshed Ethiopian Genzebe Dibaba’s record of three minutes and 50.07 seconds set in Monaco in 2015 by clocking 3:49.11, becoming the first female athlete to break through the 3:50 mark in the 1,500 meters category, reports Xinhua.

Kipyegon was paced through the first 400 meters in 1:02.37 and after the pacemaker seceded the pack, the Kenyan speeded up to finish the last 600 meters at unprecedented speed. “I said yesterday that I wanted to run a beautiful race, run my race,

and see what is possible, and this was possible,” Kipyegon said, adding “There’s still more to come. I’m still working on running faster than that, faster than 3:49. I’m really thankful today that I managed to run 3:49 and I’m still heading towards beautiful races in the rest of the season.” British Laura Muir finished second in 3:57.09, and third-placed Australian Jessica Hull clocked 3:57.29 to set an Australian and Oceania record.

Rybakina withdraws from French Open due to illness

PARIS, JUNE 3 (IANS): World No.4 Elena Rybakina on Saturday withdrew from the French Open due to an upper respiratory illness.

The reigning Wimbledon champion announced her withdrawal before she was due to take the court for her thirdround match against Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo.

Vilasier Khate secured the double crown by clinching both the singles and doubles events at the AITA Men’s 1L held at Bhubaneswar from May 29 to June 2, 2023. In the singles, Vilasier defeated Nithilan Kinattuvlai 5-1, 3-6, 7-6(3). He completed the double with partner Fardeen Mohammad beating Amrutjay Mohanty and Aditya Mohapatra 6-1, 2-6, 10-6.

A champion of two WTA 1000 events this year, including most recently on the clay in Rome two weeks ago, Rybakina was bidding to build on her momentum in Paris, where she was a quarterfinalist in 2021. She did not lose a set through her first two rounds of the tournament, defeating Brenda Fruhvirtova and Linda Noskova. Her 6-3, 6-3 win over Noskova was her eighth win in a row.

India beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out of FIH Pro League

LONDON, JUN 3 (PTI):

India defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout to earn a bonus point after both sides were locked at 4-4 at the end of the regulation time in a highscoring second leg FIH Pro League match here on Saturday.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th minute), Mandeep Singh (19th), Sukhjeet Singh (28th) and Abhishek (50th) were the goal scorers for India.

Sam Ward (8th, 40th, 47th, 53rd) was the star for the home team firing all the four goals.

The win ensured a bonus point for India but they are still lying second in the standings below Great Britain with 24 points from 12 games.

Great Britain are atop the table with 26 points from 11 matches.

India had earlier lost 4-2 to Great Britain here in the first leg before thrashing Belgium 5-1.

India will next travel to Eindhoven, Netherlands to play the hosts on June 7 in

the Europe leg of their FIH Pro League campaign. Great Britain started on an attacking note and had the first shot at the goal in the third minute through Phil Roper but it was saved

(19th), Sukhjeet Singh (28th)

by India goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak.

It was a brilliant set up by Rupert Shipperley to get Roper in an one-on-one position for the shot but Pathak showed great reflexes.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th minute), Mandeep Singh

and Abhishek (50th) were the goal scorers for India.

Faith Kipyegon