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NASSA begins 2-day ‘pen down’ strike

NPCC demands clarification on RPP seeks quashing Assam CM’s stand JUN 3 (NPN): appointment of NLA DIMAPUR, Drawing attention to the by Imkong L. Imchen, principal secretary claim MLA that Assam chief min-

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KOHIMA, JUN 3 (NPN): Nagaland Assembly Secretariat Staff Association (NASSA) began its twoday “pen down” strike Friday against the “arbitrary amendment” of service rules and reappointment of Dr. PJ Anthony as the administrative head of department (AHoD). Talking to media persons, NASSA vice president, Rocus Rino, said the main contention of the association was on the “arbitrary amendment” of the service rules by the incumbent principal secretary, Dr.PJ Anthony, to accommodate himself to the post. He also said that the association was protesting against reappointment of a retired officer to be the AHoD. NASSA vice president disclosed that the association had filed a court case against the amendment of service rules on May 25 and the court held a hearing the next day. During the hear-

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ing, he said the government advocate sought two-week time, which was yet to end on June 9, 2022. Accordingly, he said the court passed an interim order that no new appointments be made during that time. However, he said the appointment order for Dr.PJ Anthony to the post of principal secretary was issued in the afternoon of June 2, Rino disclosed. He said that the appointment was in clear violation of the court’s order not to make any new appointments or promotions. The first day of “pen down” strike passed off peacefully, he said, adding

that all dag movements were also ceased. He informed that the association, which has close to 300 members, would initiate its next course of action if their current protest goes unheeded. While the staff ceased work on Friday, he informed that the same would continue on Saturday and then decide their next course of action. The protest has been called to register protest against the state government appointing Dr. PJ Antony (retired officer) as principal secretary, under the establishment of the NLA secretariat.

NLA notification ‘arbitrary’: CANSSEA

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN): Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) has opposed “arbitrary notification” of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) and appealed to the State government to treat all its employees equally. In a representation of chief secretary J Alam, CANSSEA president Dr Ilang and general secretary Dr Hovithal Sothu termed the May 18, 2022 notification as irrational, dictatorial, absolute, irresponsible and contradictory to the Nagaland Retirement from

41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, BJP’s Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, RJD’s Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of RLD were among 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on Friday. Of the 41 winners, 14 are from BJP, four each from Congress and YSR Congress; three each from DMK and BJD; two each from AAP, RJD, TRS, AIADMK, one each from JMM, JDU, SP and RLD besides Independent Sibal. Elections were scheduled to be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states that will be falling vacant .

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“They’re leaving the party because they want some publicity.” K Y M C

Public Employment (Second Amendment) Act 2009, which governed all State government employees. Being a federating association of CANSSEA, they said Nagaland Assembly Secretariat Staff Association (NASSA) had conveyed to the parent organisation its grievances regarding the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service 3rd Amendment) Rules, 2022, which appeared to be genuine. Therefore, the duo said CANSSEA deliberated upon the notification and

noticed grave abnormalities brought about by it. Quoting Third Schedule - A against serial no. 1, they said column 6 inserted Contract (a) A superannuated officer who was otherwise eligible to be appointed on deputation, not exceeding the age of 65 years. They warned that this amended Act would create unrest among NASSA members supported by the State government employees, which would directly affect the smooth functioning of the government. Therefore, CANSSEA called for addressing the grievances put forth at the earliest.

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has demanded nullification of the appointment of Dr PJ Anthony as principal secretary of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Secretariat and bring in capable and eligible officers to head the secretariat. Asserting that there was no reason why the post should not be filled up from amongst the eligible officers serving officers at the secretariat, the party in a press release termed the UDA government’s decision to extend the service of Anthony as principal secretary, who had retired, as a desperate bid to further subvert the power and authority of an established system. RPP questioned the State government and NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer on the series of service extension granted to the present principal secretary even after his retirement from service – first as commissioner & secretary for two years from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2022 on contract basis and then to the present post of principal secretary (contractual) from June 1,2022. Recalling that Anthony had joined the NLA secretariat as secretary (deputation) from January 2, 2020 till his retirement from regular service on May 31, 2020, the party questioned whether this meant that the government did not trust the capabilities of its own officers or if it was abuse of public office for private gain.

rate, or the confirmed Covid cases as a percentage of overall tests, stands at 0.95% for India while the weekly positivity rate has begun inching up, the data show. Maharashtra, which was also an early hotspot in previous virus waves in India, is again seeing a spike in Covid infections, with the positivity rate breaching 8% this week. The state’s capital, Mumbai, saw a 231% surge in hospitalizations in May compared with the preceding month. While hospital admissions in May were just 215, the

trajectory has alarmed state authorities. India’s devastating delta-led wave last summer had pushed daily cases past 400,000, overwhelming hospitals and crematoriums. The Centre has asked five states-- Maharashtra, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu -- to curb rising infections, according to June 3 letters dispatched by the health ministry to state governments. The ministry asked these states to “maintain a strict watch and take preemptive action” to control the spread of Covid.

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School Education dept to review poor performing govt schools Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 3 (NPN): Department of School Education (DoSE) is likely to soon sit for a meeting to review the zero/nil result of 33 government schools in the recently declared result of HSLC examinations 2022. Talking to Nagaland Post, principal director school education, Shanavas C, said that even in the previous years, the schools consecutively producing nil results were pulled up and cautioned of downgrading to a middle school. He said the factors that led to nil results would be reviewed soon. On the overall pass percentage, PD said in 2021 the total number appeared and total number passed was 75.78% for HSLC. However, in 2022 it was 68.37% of those appeared and passed— a decline of 7% overall in both government and private

school. He said government schools saw a decline of 8% in 2022. He explained that the department was not at fault and it was not a blame game, but there were many factors involved. He said that the foundation at primary and middle school was of paramount importance. PD, however, said that the current result was due to the poor foundation at primary and middle level, adding that this was what the department was trying to address. He said the department was trying its best effort, but pandemic was also one reason that led to loss of learning during the last two years. Nevertheless, he said the department was trying to invest in primary and middle school, adding that “this investment result will yield after few years but not immediately.” Admitting the limitations in the department,

Shanavas said there was also shortage issue of maths and science teachers. However, he said that since cabinet has recently approved, the recruitment process would be completed soon. Besides other factors behind the poor results from the department side and even at the school level, he said School Management and Development Committees (were not able to motivate or the department failed to provide sufficient teachers for various reasons, thus affecting the percentage. On Kiphire district at the bottom with 7% in district wise performance for government schools, Shanavas said Kiphire being the aspirational district, a lot of focus was on the district, but may take some time. He said that whatever was being invested now by the department, the result would be seen in a few years’ time.

DoSE reacts to RPP demand, allegations

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN): Department of School Education (DoSE) has reacted to the Rising People’s Party (RPP)’s demand for abolishing the post of principal director (PD) school education and allegations over the poor performance of government schools in the recently declared results of HSLC examinations 2022. In a press release, the principal director (PD) school education, Shanavas C, stated that the matter of keeping IAS officers as principal director comes under the purview of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Cont’d on p-8) (Department of Personnel

India reports biggest jump in Covid cases in almost 3 months

NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (AGENCIES): India reported 4,041 new Covid infections today -- the highest single-day jump since March 11-- stoking fears of another wave building up in some parts of the country that has eased almost all restrictions. India has recorded 43.17 million Covid infections since the start of the pandemic and 524,651 casualties, according to health ministry data, although the World Health Organization (WHO) has said the number of deaths is significantly higher. The daily positivity

ister and NEDA convener Himanta Biswa Sarma, at Thursday’s meeting with the core committee, purportedly stated that there was sufficient room for accommodating NSCN (I-M)’s demand on flag and constitution, NPCC president K Therie said this has caused confusion in the minds of the people. In a statement, Therie said Imchen’s claim only make it appear that flag and constitution were tailed with competencies even if he (Imchen) had also admitted that he had not read the competencies. Therie also pointed out that Union home minister Amit Shah and State BJP president Temjen Imna Along had on separate occ a s i o n s (Cont’d on p-3)

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and Training). PD stated that the cadre allotment was done vide the Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2015 (Notification No. G.S.R. 1021(E), Dated, December 30, 2015 and the department was obliged to follow the regulations. With regard to the decrease in pass percentage of government school students, PD accepted the poor performance. However, he said that there was overall decrease in pass percentage in the state level as well as in private schools due to the pandemic related issues. PD pointed out that the candi-

dates of the HSLC 2022 batch suffered considerable amount of learning loss when they were in class IX in the year 2020 as well as in class X during the year 2021. In spite of the best efforts of the department to rationalize teachers, PD said the state faced acute shortage of Mathematics and Science teachers, adding “this too is a reason behind the decline in the examination results.” As approved by the Cabinet, PD said the department has already issued notification for recruitment of 63 numbers of Graduate Teachers (Maths) and 92 numbers of Graduate Teachers (Science). He disclosed

that recruitment process would be completed soon and would help the department to address the issue of shortage of Maths & Science teachers. PD stated that the issue of poor performance of students from government schools was a complex issue. Out of 251 government high schools, PD said nearly 135 schools were not having headmasters due to court cases between different groups of teachers. Informing that the department was now finalising the seniority of graduate teachers, PD said promotions to the post of assistant headmasters would be carried out shortly. (Cont’d on p-8)

71% Indians cannot afford healthy diet: CSE report NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): Seventy-one per cent Indians cannot afford a healthy diet and 1.7 million die every year due to diseases attributable to poor diet, according to a report released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Down to Earth magazine. The diseases attributable to dietary risk factors include respiratory ailments, diabetes, cancer, strokes etc., the report ‘State of India’s Environment 2022: In Figures’ said. The report refers to diets low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and diets

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high in processed meat, red meat, and sugary drinks. “71% of Indians cannot afford a healthy diet. The global average is 42%,” it said citing Global Nutrition Report, 2021. The diet of an average Indian lacks in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts

and whole grains. The consumption of fish, dairy and red meat is within target, it said. A healthy diet is considered unaffordable when its cost exceeds 63% of a person’s income, according to the Food & Agriculture Organisation. In India,

adults aged 20 and above have only 35.8g of fruit per day as against the recommended 200g per day and just 168.7g of vegetables per day as against the minimum 300g per day. They consume just 24.9g per day (25%of target) of legumes and 3.2g (13% of target) of nuts per day. “Despite some progress, diets are not getting healthier. Additionally, they are making increasing demands on the environment, even as unacceptable levels of malnutrition persist in the country,” the report said. (Cont’d on p-8)

Govt notifies on inter-district boundary between Peren and Chümou Rlys to invest over `95,261 cr to link NE state capitals

DIMAPUR, JUN 3 (NPN): A notification dated June 3, 2022 issued by the Home department (GAB-I) has informed about the interdistrict boundary between Peren and Chümoukedima (erstwhile Dimapur) districts. According to home commissioner Abhijit Sinha, the boundary except from point 7 to 8, is in accordance with the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub-Committee report. The decision for the stretch from point 7 to 8 of the recommended boundary, which is touching the areas covered by the three unrecognized villages-- Vihoto, Phushito and Kiyevi ‘B’/ Khehoi, will be taken

up later, the notification stated. It further said that the notified inter- district boundary is solely for administrative convenience and does not reflect the traditional boundary in any manner. The inter-district boundary between Peren district and Chümoukedima district shall be as under: i. From Point-1 as shown in the map appended, the boundary line shall move straight towards the Old Forest Rest House in the North Direction, which is approximately 300 metres away from Point-1. Leaving the Old Forest Rest House, the line shall follow the approach road in the East direction till it reaches the

ridge. From this ridge and leaving the approach road the boundary line shall move towards Daniel Village, but before reaching the Village the line again shall proceed further to meet the hilltop in the East direction. From this Hilltop the line shall move in the South East direction crossing the confluence of two unmanned stream lakes which shall continue moving further straight to meet another confluence of two streamlets. Thereafter, the boundary line shall move upstream south ward till it meets the approach road between Jalukiezangdi and Shikavi villages on the lowest point (Saddles). From here the

line shall move downwards in the Southern direction to meet R. Ketsiangkeiuki (Laidiling Disa) to wind up to Point 2. ii. From Point-2 as shown in the map addended, the boundary line shall move upstream of R. Ketsiangkeiuki for approximately 1 Km east wards Pokhaho village. Here the boundary line shall follow a small stream in the South East direction leaving the R. Ketsiangkeiuki to reach the top of the hill. Once again, the boundary line shall move downhill to meet a small stream till it ends up at R.N/ Disa (the line so followed here is South of Pokhaho Village).

i i i . Fr o m Po i n t - 3 as shown in the map appended, the boundary line shall follow R.N/Disa in the North East direction till it reaches the Old British/ Forest Road marked Point-4, which is approximately 2 or 3 Kms from the North of Jalukie Sangtam. iv. From Point 4, the boundary line shall follow a Stream in the North East direction which is tributary to Ballu Nallah/ H. Disa to meet Point No. 5. v. From Point 5, as the Line folloWs R. Disa upstream in the South East direction, it shall extend up to the top of the Hillock (Aluto) South of Xekiyi Village at Point-6.

G U WA H AT I , J U N 3 (IANS): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) would invest over Rs 95,261 crore to execute 21 projects including connecting the state capitals of three northeastern states—Manipur, Mizoram and Meghalaya by 2023, and Nagaland capital Kohima by 2026, an official said on Friday. Assam’s main city of Guwahati (adjoining capital Dispur), Tripura capital Agartala, and Arunachal Pradesh’s Naharlagun (adjacent to capital city Itanagar) are already connected with the railway network. (Cont’d on p-8) Northeast Frontier

Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Sabyasachi De on Friday said with the vision to connect the remaining state capitals and also to increase the line capacity in the region, funds to the tune of Rs 51,787 crore have already been allocated. The average fund allocation per year for the northeastern region in the last eight years is 254 per cent more than the yearly average fund allocation in 2009-14. He said the government has put all its efforts to improve the rail connectivity in the northeast. K Y M C

STATE

DPDB Dimapur holds monthly meeting

DIMAPUR: District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Dimapur held a meeting for the month of June on Friday. According to a DPRO Dimapur report, the new chairman of DPDB Dimapur, Moatoshi, MLA, urged upon the officers to inculcate a civic sense among the public in order to keep the city clean. Addressing the first DPDB meeting after bifurcation of Dimapur district, Moatoshi asked the board members to work diligently by contributing through action and verbal inputs over and above their normal duties for the betterment of Dimapur district. Dubbing Dimapur as “the most happening district in terms of floods, clogged drains, lacking of civic sense by the general public etc.”, Moatoshi expressed hope that collective effort, the face of Dimapur could be changed. In this regard, he sought for collective suggestions and positive criti-

Moatoshi speaking at the DPDB meeting on Friday. (DPRO Dimapur)

cisms. The DPDB chairman also proposed for purchasing a truck mounted with street sweeping machine through the common pool fund and construction of more toilets through Swacch Bharat scheme. Speaking at the meeting, deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan acknowledged all the members under Dimapur district for being supportive in DPDB related activities.

BJP Kma unit launches outreach programme Correspondent KOHIMA, JUNE 3 (NPN): BJP, Kohima unit would be conducting an outreach programme for 15 days. Informing this in a press conference, BJP Kohima unit president, Khriele Üsou highlighted the schemes of Seva, Sushasan and Gareeb Kalyan (welfare schemes, good governance) and the initiatives of the Modi government in reference to Kohima district on Friday. Under PM KISAN, it was mentioned that Nagaland had about 2,05,000 beneficiaries with more than 9000 from Kohima district. He informed that farmers received a financial benefit of Rs. 6,000 per year, which was provided to eligible farmer families in instalments. With the vision of universal access to LPG gas connections, introduction of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), has also been introduced and is being implemented in the district while Smart City scheme has turned out to be beneficial, Usou stated. Khriele Üsou add-

ed that PM Kisan Under Swatch Bharat, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Kohima town mandals conducted social work in respective wards and would be carried out every Saturday till end of August. He also informed that under Modi 2.0, from June 1 to 15, initiatives were being taken such as social works and cleanliness drive across the state. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), Ayushman Bharat, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, AMRUT Plan, Digital India Mission, Startup India were some of the schemes implemented in the state. He asked eligible citizen to come forward and coordinate with them if any areas were uncovered under the schemes. Üsou informed that social services and works had begun under seven constituencies and on the last day, the closing ceremony would include a Tribal Mela and presenting all reports in detail and invite newly created districts– Tseminyu, Niuland, Shamator and Chümoukedima.

He advised them to continue rendering their best services and to set an example for all the DPDBs. M e a n w h i l e, c h i e f medical officer (CMO) Dimapur highlighted in brief about the COVID-19 scenario and vaccination status of the district. Other agenda included recommendation for upgradation and shifting of some schools. The members also recommended proposal for opening few

DIMAPUR: State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) Nagaland has informed that under the aegis of the ministry of Finance, department of Financial Services, an iconic week would be observed from June 6-12, 2022 as part of the celebration of 75th Year of Independence— Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. In a press release, SLBC Nagaland stated that the iconic week would begin with an event scheduled to be held in Delhi on June 6, 2022, which would be graced by the prime minister. It informed that the ministry has decided to live telecast the event in 75 districts across the country. In Nagaland, Kohima has been selected where live telecast of the event would be organized at capital convention centre, Kohima on June 6, 10 am onwards by SLBC Nagaland.

AYO to organise tree plantation drive

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KOHIMA, JUN 3 (NPN): Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) will be organising a tree plantation drive in all its constituent villages on June 4 on the theme “Plant for Life” as pre-celebration of the “World Environment Day” which falls on June 5. Announcing this during a press conference at its office, AYO team leader and joint secretary, Zakie Khate said the organisation was vocal in the conservation of biodiversity and environment. As part of its effort to conserve wildlife and the rich biodiversity, Khate said AYO has been educating and sensitising people on the need to stop hunting, logging, deforestation and

other activities detrimental to the environment. For the initiative, AYO informed all its member villages numbering 104 to plant at least 100 tree saplings. The reason behind not pushing for a higher number of saplings is to ensure that the villages would properly take care of all the planted trees as there had been several cases where people neglect the planted trees, Khate said. He said AYO has also been propagating the slogan “Let us clean if it’s littered and if it’s clean let us not litter” which could be followed by people. On the types of tree sapling to be used in the plantation, Khate said they have informed every village to sort out saplings that were

suitable for their soil. Sharing the concept behind the drive, AYO president, Kekhrie Pfukha said the reality of the changing environment was collectively felt by people in every part of the world. He added that World Environment Day has become more important than ever to contribute towards real stability and sustainable and ensure required responsibility through community initiative. He said the drive was a committed venture to both individually and collectively save nature through restoration efforts. Further, he urged upon the people to cohesively work together for a constructive and progressive future through this initiative.

NEWS IN BRIEF DC Mokokchung convenes DPDB meeting: Deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB, Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh has convened monthly meeting of Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board on June 8, 11 am, in the conference hall of the DC. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting. DPU to celebrate 70th Phom Day: Dimapur Phom Union has informed that its 70th Phom Day would be celebrated on June 6, 11 am, at Phom Baptist Attoi Dimapur, East block, Burma Camp. DPU has requested all members to attend the programme in traditional dress code. St. Peter’s Catholic Church Riphyim meet: St. Peter’s Catholic Church Riphyim has convened a golden jubilee committee progress report meeting on June 11, 9 am at the residence of Y. Patton, near IOC, Wokha Town. All the various jubilee committees have been requested to attend and update their committee activities.

Kiphire team inspect check gate: Following the directives issued by the state government, Kiphire inspection team led by DPRO inspected the recently dismantled check gate at Jail Ward colony, Kiphire Town which was earlier set up by the Excise department. During the inspection, no illegal collection activities were found around the area. DB-536/22

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10th Death Anniversary of Lt. Mhonbemo Shitio 04-06-2012

new schools and grant-inaid for St. John Higher Secondary Residential School, Indisen village. Proposals for registration of societies were also recommended by the board members. LADP 2022-23 schemes for Dimapur I, II and III were also recommended by the board since all the proposals were in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Planning department.

SLBC Nagaland informs on ‘iconic week’

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022

4th June 2021

One year ago on this day you left us for your eternal home. The pain of losing you is immeasurable. Yet, you are always with us in our memories and in a very special way of how you showered love, compassion and support during your life time spent with us. Until we meet Loved ones

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1st Death anniversary Ten years have gone by; yet it feels as though fragments of your soul, encouraging and guiding us. Every Blessing and Milestone though grateful feels empty without you, yet we know it’s all because you’re watching over us; our guardian Angel. We love you and Miss you. Loving Wife, Children and Family k-1147/22

Late P. Tohevi Awomi, Akukau Tohevi Colony, Lotovi Village

16/11/1961 – 30/5/2022 With profound gratitude, we would like to thank each and every individuals, churches, organisations, Dr. Akumnaro Jamir and medical staff of Faith Hospital and Dr. Akok Imchen and staff of PHC Longjang for the love, prayers and kind gestures you have shown during the illness and sad demise of our beloved Late Mr T. Sashi Jamir. Words fall short to thank you but it is our prayers that our Almighty bless you immensely. Loving wife and family mkc-179/22 K Y M C

Dearest Ipu, last year on this day 4th June 2021, when you left this world we cried as if our last drop of tears were shed. But today we rejoice in the Lord, knowing that you are safe in His loving care. We will forever cherish you in our hearts. Love you Ipu. Dp-2636/22

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your beloved Wife, Children, Grandchildren and In-laws K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST JUNE 4

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Dharmendra Prakash (4th from Left) along with officers of the Forest department at the programme.

DIMAPUR: State principal chief conservator of forests and head of forest forces (PCCF & HoFF), Dharmendra Prakash on Friday launched a magazine titled, “Into the Wild (Vol. I)” in the chamber of the PCCF & HoFF, Kohima. In a press release, Kohima Forest Division informed that during the launching programme, DFO Kohima, Rajkumar M., who concep-

tualised the magazine said that the Kohima Forest Division collected articles from the community on conservation from different villages. He informed that the magazine which is an initiative of the Kohima Forest Division contains interviews, posters and articles contributed by the community. Rajkumar said that the division has been organising online competition during

ASU urges govt to consider NIDA demand DIMAPUR: Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has reiterated its appeal to the state government to reconsider its decision of re-employment of doctors and rather pay heed to the Nagaland InService Doctors Association (NIDA)’s demand of medical age superannuation. In a press release, ASU president Bisevi Nakhro and vice president Kevilelhou Zumu said that following Prime Minister’s announcement, the Centre enhanced superannuation age of doctors and amended Fundamental Rules 1922, Rule 56, clause ‘bb’. The union stated that almost all the states/ union territory had extended the age services of medical doctors according to their needs. ASU, therefore, said that the demand of NIDA be considered and put into effect without further delay.

Expressing concern over shortage of in-service medical doctors in the state, ASU said many primary health centres (PHCs), community health centres (CHCs), district hospitals and medical department wings continued to function with no requisite doctors. Since there could be “no substitute to shortage of medical doctors”, the union said NPSC should immediately conduct exams for the already requisitioned medical doctor posts. It further appealed to the state government for requisition of the resultant vacant medical posts to NPSC at the earliest for unemployed medical doctors. Meanwhile, ASU said it expected that two medical colleges-- one at Phriebagei (Kohima) and another one at Mon-- were made functional

as announced by the state government in the recently concluded state assembly. The union stated that the long-cherished dream of having Nagaland’s first medical college functional remained a dream yet, but there also seemed to be “manmade factors” delaying the process. ASU has, therefore, called upon the state government to come out clean on the issue of “fund exhaustion and turtle pace of the infrastructural development” and strengthen human resources to man the college. ASU has also cautioned individual/group against publishing “misleading circulations” so as to avoid “unnecessary hiccup against timely commencement of the proposed academic session.”

the past few years amid the pandemic and collecting articles, which were included in the magazine. Meanwhile, Dharmendra Prakash congratulated the division for the initiative and encouraged them to continue the good work. The PCCF & HoFF also expressed hope that the department would come up with more magazines and articles in the days to come.

NPCC demands...

(From p-1) spelt out the Central government’s stand on the issue. Therie also said that so far, till date, the Centre’s stand has not been altered. He pointed out that when Shah himself had reaffirmed the Centre’s stand, Therie asked on what basis Sarma gave such an assurance that there was room for accommodating flag and constitution in the solution? Therie therefore asked what was then holding the Centre from implementing solution? He demanded that the Dr. Sarma’s statement must be clarified before the people so as to clear the confusion caused. Therie also made it clear to all negotiating parties not to expect blind support over the matter from the Congress until the competencies of the Naga peace talks was made transparent if they were likely to impact Nagaland’s boundary.

Govt informs on functioning of Chümou offices Vety deptt informs DIMAPUR: The State Home department has informed that all the heads of offices (HoDs) in Dimapur district will be considered to hold temporary additional charge of the head of office of respective department for the newly created district, Chümoukedima, till district offices become suitably functional. According to a DIPR report, the department informed that this was necessitated as various departments were currently in the process of making district offices functional in Chümouke-

dima district and the same was likely to take more time. The department informed that the heads of offices concerned will regularly report to the deputy commissioner (DC) of Chümoukedima whenever required for activities undertaken pertaining to the department and will provide services as part of any committee/ team etc. which may be required to be formed/constituted as per any instructions of the government for Chümoukedima district, the department further informed.

SAMETI two-day training concludes

SAMETI director Dr. Watimongla Jamir and principal IETC along with resource person, deputy project directors’ SAMETI and participants.

DIMAPUR: The twoday training programme on “Production and use of Mass Media resources and Presentation Skills for Agricultural Extension” organised by State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) for ATMA Functionaries at SAMETI, Medziphema concluded on Friday. In a press release, SAMETI Medziphema informed that during the training, participants were K Y M C

taught on conceptual outlook on media resources in the context of agricultural extension: production and usage, capacity of digital market in agri and allied produce, mobile apps in agriculture extension offered by centre, important websites and web portals. Practical sessions on selected media resources, needs and use of social media in agriculture and rural areas, video production and editing, use of social media and produc-

tion/presentation skills for agriculture extension were also conducted during the training. Resource persons for the training were assistant professor, department of Rural Development, NU: SASRD, Medziphema, Dr. Mary N Odyuo, director Illando Pvt Ltd Imtisunep Longchar, assistant program officer, Er. Kevilienuo Kire, and assistant program officer, directorate of Information Technology & Communication Er. Kumuhgato G. The valedictory programme was chaired by deputy project director, SAMETI Janet Chishi, feedback on training was given by all the participants of 11 districts while DPD SAMETI Yezaho Swu proposed vote of thanks. Earlier, SAMETI director and principal IETC Dr. Watimongla Jamir handed certificates to all the trainees.

on vaccination against CSF

DIMAPUR: The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) has informed piggery farmers in the state to get their pigs (preferably breeding stock) vaccinated against Classical Swine Fever (CSF) as prevention before the onset of monsoon, at the nearest veterinary institute. Stating that the disease was endemic in Nagaland, the department also informed all chief veterinary officers (CVOs) to collect the vaccines from the directorate office during working hours for the year 2021-22. Vaccination may be carried out in “ring or cluster” depending on the “occurrence and epidemiological” pattern of the disease in respective district, the department stated. It also informed that due importance should be given at border areas and stock routes.

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SAMETI director Dr. Watimongla Jamir and principal IETC along with resource person, deputy project directors’ SAMETI and participants.

DIMAPUR: The two-day training programme on “Production and use of Mass Media resources and Presentation Skills for Agricultural Extension” organised by State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) for ATMA Functionaries at SAMETI, Medziphema concluded on Friday. In a press release, SAMETI Medziphema informed that during the training, participants were taught on conceptual outlook on media resources in the context of agricultural extension: production and usage, capacity of digital market

in agri and allied produce, mobile apps in agriculture extension offered by centre, important websites and web portals. Practical sessions on selected media resources, needs and use of social media in agriculture and rural areas, video production and editing, use of social media and production/presentation skills for agriculture extension were also conducted during the training. Resource persons for the training were assistant professor, department of Rural Development, NU: SASRD, Medziphema, Dr. Mary N Odyuo, director

Illando Pvt Ltd Imtisunep Longchar, assistant program officer, Er. Kevilienuo Kire, and assistant program officer, directorate of Information Technology & Communication Er. Kumuhgato G. The valedictory programme was chaired by deputy project director, SAMETI Janet Chishi, feedback on training was given by all the participants of 11 districts while DPD SAMETI Yezaho Swu proposed vote of thanks. Earlier, SAMETI director and principal IETC Dr. Watimongla Jamir handed certificates to all the trainees.

Home deptt informs on functioning of Chümou offices

DIMAPUR: The state Home department has informed that all the heads of offices (HoDs) in Dimapur district will be considered to hold temporary additional charge of the head of office of respective department for newly created district, Chümoukedima, till district offices become suitably functional. According to a DIPR report, the department informed that this was necessitated as various departments were currently in the process of making district offices functional in Chümoukedima district and the same was likely to take more time. The department informed that the heads of offices concerned will regularly report to the deputy commissioner (DC) of Chümoukedima whenever required for activities undertaken pertaining to the department and will provide services as part of any committee/ team etc. which may be required to be formed/constituted as per any instructions of the government for Chümoukedima district, the department further informed.

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College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (CoVS&AH) Jalukie, department of Livestock Products Technology observed World Milk Day on June 1. At the programme, training and demonstration on “preparation of various milk products” for women beneficiaries were conducted. The programme was organised by dean, Dr. I. Shakuntala and coordinated by Dr. Kevimese Khate.

all chief veterinary officers (CVOs) to collect the vaccines from the directorate office during working hours for the year 2021-22. Vaccination may be carried out in “ring or cluster” depending on the “occurrence and epidemiological” pattern of the disease in respective district, the department stated. It also informed that due importance should be given at border areas and stock routes.

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DIMAPUR: An enforcement activity was carried out by District tobacco control cell (DTCC) Mokokchung under National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) along with law enforcers from PS-1 Mokokchung on Friday. In a press release, District Programme Management Unit (DPMU) NRHM Mokokchung informed that tobacco products were seized from shops near educational institutions and were penalised under COTPA 2003 Section 6 (b) sale of tobacco products within 100 yards K Y M C

of any educational institutions. 6 penalised in Wokha for defying COTPA Act The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) flying squad team leader led by O/C Wokha police station including representatives from NTCP, DBs, P/S Wokha personnel and women police station conducted raid in an around school premises to check sale of tobacco products on Friday. According to a DIPR report, as per COTPA Act, selling of any kind of to-

bacco products within 100 meters radius within the school area is restricted under the Act. The team after conducting the raid penalized six defaulters for non-compliance of the Act and the products were seized. The seized tobacco products were destroyed on the same day, at Wokha police station. The COTPA flying squad informed that such raids would be conducted frequently and warned all shopkeepers selling tobacco products within the restricted area to abide by laid down provisions of law. K Y M C

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IMPHAL, JUN 3: Police in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday arrested three officials of a drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre following the death of a drug user in their custody. Dr ug user Lukram Sanjoy Singh alias Ningthouba (32) of Nambol Phoijing Leikai, an inmate of the Revive Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre’, Utlou in Bishnupur district died at a hospital in the district where he was evacuated by the officials of the centre around 9pm on Thursday. Family members of the deceased alleged that he died following excessive torture by the officials and

staff of the centre as there were various bruise marks of being hit by blunt weapons all over his body. The police also transferred the dead body to RIMS morgue for necessary postmortem examination. Following the incident, the police have arrested three officials of centre after registering a case against them. The locals staged a sit-in-protest at a community hall at Nambol Phoijing Awang Leikai demanding punishment to the officials of the centre involved in the torture of the inmate. A meeting that followed the protest formed a joint action committee to press the concerned authorities to initiate befitting action against the officials.

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Course organised by the State Social Forestry and Environment Wing in collaboration with Department of Sociology, Lady Keane College, Education Department, NEHU and Shillong Club. Various stakeholders and students, officials from the Forests Department and Shillong Golf Course took part in the tree plantation programme. Acknowledging the initiative taken by the organisers to plant trees along the periphery of the Shillong Golf Course, he said that preserving the greenery of

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Andro town and culminated at the starting point followed by a cultural performance from Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Earlier, in the morning, the rally was flagged off by MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan from Top Awang Leikai, Imphal East and rode across Imphal city. Addressing the function as chief guest, MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan stated that pedalling a bicycle can reduce pollution besides helping one stay fit.

this Green Island of Shillong city is the need of the hour in order to bring this patch of land to its natural glory. “The planting of 1500 Cherry Blossom trees should relay a strong message to the citizens that climate change should be taken seriously,”Sangma said adding that ‘Everyday should be Environment Day The save environment campaign should not end here and we should shy away from tokenism, symbolism and imbibe this commitment in our everyday lives,” he

said, adding that ‘Everyday should be Environment Day’ While lamenting the fact that the forest cover in the State has reduced by 73 sq kms, Sangma informed that in these last three years, the Government has transitioned from just regulating the acts and rules to design out of the box solutions and interventions. For this, the Minister said that the government is cooperating and collaborating with communities to ‘use nature to solve nature’s problem’

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Flood situation improves in Assam

GUWAHATI, JUN 3 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam improved on Friday with all major rivers of the state flowing below the danger mark even as nearly 70,000 people remain affected by the deluge across five districts and some new areas were inundated due to heavy rain, an official bulletin said. According to a daily report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 69,610 people in Cachar, Dima Hasao, Kamrup Metropoli-

tan, Morigaon and Nagaon districts continued to suffer from floodwater. The count of people hit by the deluge was 74,800 in four districts till Thursday. The death toll due to the flood and landslides this year remained at 38 as no fresh fatality was reported on Friday. Four relief camps and as many relief distribution centres are still operational in the state with 705 people having taken shelter in such temporary facilities.

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With immense joy and gratitude, the Unger Students’ Union, Kohima Unit, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Katisongla Jamir, daughter of Mr. Kibangwaba of Unger Village, for securing the top 18th position from Little Star Higher Secondary School, Dimapur in the recently declared NBSE HSLC result. The union takes immense pride in your achievement, and for bringing laurels to the Union. The Union further congratulates all the student members of the Union who have successfully cleared their HSLC and HSSLC NBSE Examination 2022. The Union wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

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The Council extends indebted congratulations to Miss Mhalo L Odyuo, D/o. Dr. Liphamo Odyuo for achieving academic milestone in securing Top 17th (95.83%) in the HSLC exam 2022. The Council wishes success and accolades in pursuit of her ambition. Furthermore, extends warm salutary and congratulations to the successful students. Sd/Sd/T. Chanbemo Odyuo Eyingo Odyuo Chairman VDB Secy.

The Aliba Kaketshir Te l o n g j e m c o n v e y s congratulatory message to Mr. Supolepden Kichu, S/o Mr. Zulutemba Kichu and Mrs. Talirenla for securing To p 2 i n t h e H S S L C Examination, 2022 of Arts Stream with 96.80% from Mehzür Higher Secondary School, Kohima. Let this not be the last of many achievements you will have even in future. The Telongjem (Union) also congratulates all others who have cleared HSLC and HSSLC Examinations and brought laurels to the Aliba Village. Success always belongs to the most tenacious.

With immense pride and honour, we the Kami Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2022 and especially to Ms Erite-ü Khape, d/o Mr. Lt. Welhipe Khape and Mrs Apele Khape for securing top 6 position in HSSLC (Arts Stream) NBSE Examination 2022 and winning the Kami Students' Union Excellence Award. The Union with profound contentment celebrates her success and wishes the best for all its successful candidates in all their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/Wekulo Wetsa Chetsho Lasuh president Gen. Secy.

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Using bicycles will also promote the clean India campaign as there will be less or no pollution, he added. Talking about the health benefits, he said that pedaling a bicycle on a daily basis will help one lose weight, prevent disease, and mitigate the negative effects of air and noise pollution. Bicycles are simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally friendly, help keeping the human body fit and many other benefits. It is the oldest means of transportation on earth.

G U WA H AT I , J U N 3 (AGENCIES): On May 9, during regular patrolling on elephants at Orang National Park in Assam, forest guards found a rhinoceros bleeding from the nose and its signature horn missing. It was the first poaching incident in five years at Orang, famous for one of the highest densities of one-horned rhinoceros in the country, reports East Mojo. The bleeding sub-adult male rhino was discovered in the Magurmari-Juroyapukhuri area of the National Park. Park authorities initially assumed that infighting with other rhinos led to the loss of the horn but it was later found that the horn was cut off using a sharp weapon. The forest department suspects that the rhino was tranquilised and then dehorned by the poachers, making it a first-of-its-kind incident in Orang. Earlier, a few failed attempts of this kind were made in Kaziranga National Park (KNP), with 2-3 poachers caught with tranquiliser darts and drugs.

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with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs And Sports, New Delhi. A total of 75 cyclists took part in a rally conducted at Santhei Natural Park of Andro village in Imphal East. The venue was among the iconic places selected by the Union ministry to celebrate the day under the nationwide Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle Rally, organized as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The bicycle rally kicked off from Santhei Natural Garden and pedalled across

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With immense pride and honour, the union conveys our heartiest congratulations to Mr. KENEILHOULIE PHEWHUO, S/o Kelhoukhrieu Phewhuo, for securing state topper in Tenyidie subject with 97 marks in HSSLC examination 2022. MVSU further congratulates all the student members of the Union who had successfully cleared HSLC & HSSLC examinations 2022 with their outstanding performances. The Union wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

Cycle rally to mark World Bicycle Day 2022 in Manipur on Friday.

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Ms. NEILANUO METSIEO Ms. VIZOTUONUO DZEYIE With immense pride and honour, we the Sogotsu Thinuo Chiechama Village convey our heartiest congratulations to Ms. NEILANUO METSIEO, D/o Mrs. Hili Metsieo (W/o Lt. Neiphretuo Metsieo) secured Top 8th position (Arts) in HSSLC from Mezhür Hr. Sec. School, Kohima and Ms. VIZOTUONUO DZEYIE, D/o Keduokholie Dzeyie and Mary (Akhoü) Dzeyie secured Top 19th position in HSLC from Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur. The Thinuo further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC (NBSE) examinations, 2022 and wishes them success in future endeavours. R BEI-O SOGOTSU VILALIE SOGOTSU VICTOR SOGOTSU President Info. & Publicity Secy. General Secy.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, we the Jotsoma Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following students for their outstanding achievements:• Ms. Neithozonuo Rino, D/o Lt. Kelhuyavi Rino, 4th rank in HSSLC (Arts), Subject topper in History and Governor Award for Govt. Hr. Sec. Students in HSSLC Arts stream. • Ms. Kezhaseno Peseyie and Ms. Kezhaleno Peseyie, both D/o Lt. Keneikielie Peseyie, securing subject toppers in S.S and E.E respectively in HSLC exam. Further the Union congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2022. May Almighty God continue to bless and prosper you all in all your future endeavours. “Vizatshü” Sd/Sd/Kekhrieneisa Nisa Kevineisie Rino President Info & Publicity Secy.

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IMPHAL, JUN 3: Cycle rallies were conducted at various places of Manipur as the state joined the World Bicycle Day celebration on Friday. The United Nations declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day in 2018 to recognize the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle which has been used for two centuries. The Union ministry YAS organized the event in a unique style in terms of scale and outreach as a large number of youth from all over the country participated in the event on institutional and voluntary basis. The program also envisaged enhancing the spirit of brotherhood and nationalism, to popularize the usage of cycles to solve the dual issues of global warming and unhealthy lifestyle. Besides, rallies organized by various voluntary organizations, district units of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) also celebrated the day with cycle rallies in collaboration

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Claiming that an average of 20-25 man-days under the rural employment scheme has been generated in Unakoti district, he submitted representations to District Magistrate UK Chakma. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MGNREGA) is aimed at enhancing the livelihood security of households in rural areas of the country by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year. He also alleged that the official data suggested that an average of 70 man-days under the programme has been created in the district and several poor families were shown “not found”

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in the beneficiary list of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme. “An anarchy-like situation is prevailing in the state. If the people think their problems will be solved by keeping the present government for a second term, the BJP-led coalition will befool them again,” the former chief minister of the state said. Sarkar also claimed that several state government departments such as PWD, rural development, agriculture, forest and tribal welfare used to generate huge jobs for the rural poor during the Left Front regime. “Now, these departments are failing to provide jobs to the poor people. Nobody knows where the money goes. There are many half-starved people in the district,” he said. If the present dispensation is allowed to continue, the “looting of public money and corruption will touch a new height”, Sarkar alleged.

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AGARTALA, JUN 3(PTI): Alleging that the “BJP-led government in Tripura is “synonymous with corruption”, CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar on Friday said the people of the state will make a mistake again if they allow the present dispensation to return to power in the next year’s assembly elections. He accused the local saffron party leaders of forcing beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme to “pay commission” from their wages. “Despite the strict restriction on using machines in MGNREGA works, we came to know that heavy machinery is used in the rural employment programme. “Half of a beneficiary’s daily wage goes to the pocket of local BJP leaders who deploy such equipment for digging soil. They also seek commission from wage earners,” the leader of the opposition in the state assembly told reporters at Kailashahar.

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The office of the Under Students' Union extend its sincerest gratitude to Ms Katisongla Jamir, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Kibangwaba, for securing the top 18th position from Little Star Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur in the recently declared NBSE HSLC result. The Union takes immense joy and pride in your achievement, and for bringing laurels to the Union and the Community in general. Further, the Union conveys its heartiest congratulations to all the successful students of the HSLC and HSSLC NBSE examinations, 2022 and wishes the best for their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/Sentimeren Jamir Merensongla President General Secretary

With enormous pride and honour, the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Viku L Achumi, S/o Lhosheto Achumi and Kashili Achumi, Shena Old Village, Zunheboto district and Miss Imsennaro Walling, D/o Mr. T. Tiawapang (Khensa) and A. Toshirenla (Ungma) Mokokchung District for successfully passing the UPSC exams. The CNTC further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC and wishes them success in all their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/(T. Lanu Imchen) (Er. Tsungroshan Kithan) President, CNTC General Secretary, CNTC

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Congratulations to Miss Katisongla Jamir from Unger Village, daughter of Kibangwaba Jamir and Bendangrenla Imsong for securing top 18th position in HSLC Examination 2022 with 95.6% from Little Star Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. The Dimapur Unger Senso Telongjem is very delighted and feels proud on your achievement. You have done it! We continue to hope and pray that your hard work, determination and integrity will take you further as you pursue your studies. God bless you. L Sanenba Imsong Er. L. Tongpang Longkumer General Secretary President DUST DUST

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With immense pride and pleasure, the Dimapur Kangtsungtsur Telongjem (DKT) extends our heartiest congratulations to both of them for their outstanding achievements. 1. Miss Akumsola Longkumer, D/o Mr. Imtitemsu Longkumer & Mrs. Masakala Jamir Top 13 in HSLC Exams 2022 from Little Star Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur with 96.33%. Subject Toppers (100) in Social Science. 2. Miss Pangersenla Lemtor, D/o Mr. I. Chuba Lemtur & Mrs. Bendangmenla Jamir Top 19 in HSLC Exams 2022 from Coraggio School, Kohima with 95.50%. DKT also extends sincere congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC - 2022 of Kangtsung Village. The DKT applauds and appreciates all for bringing laurels to our people. We wish all the best and extends our prayers and support in their future endeavours. Tialemla Tiamongla President Secy.

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Huge potential for dairy farming in M’laya: Murugan

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SHILLONG, JUNE 3: Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. L. Murugan on Friday urged the dairy farmers in Meghalaya to take full advantage of the potential of animal husbandry and dairy sector as he concluded his two-day visit to this Northeastern state. Murugan inspected the dairy establishment at Mawiong and the IndoDanish project of the cattle breeding farm in Upper Shillong and also interacted with dairy farmers. “Meghalaya has huge potential for animal hus-

bandry and dairy and farmers in the State can make a good income if they utilise the potential,” the Union Minister said and lauded the efforts carried out by the government for the development of dairy activities in the State. The Minister also interacted with dairy farmers and discussed the activities carried out by the State in the sector and schemes that are available from the central government. “There is a huge market for the products in Meghalaya and a lot is yet to be done to cater to this demand,” he said, adding that the State has huge demand for piggery and poultry.

“This is the opportunity and the concerned departments have to work to make Meghalaya self-sufficient,” Murugan said. The IndoDanish project of the cattle breeding farm in Upper Shillong works to produce improved breeding stock for development of cattle in the State to boost production of milk are taken up. The farm also supplies wholesome milk to the neighbouring urban areas and serves as the visual demonstration units in the scientific method of rearing, feeding and management of cattle which includes fodder cultivation. The Union Minister also visited the Upper Shillong-based Intensive Cattle Development Project that was established in the State to take up an integrated approach in development of cattle breeding, fodder development etc. The objective of the project is to upgrade the local cows through introduction of better germ plasm of the exotic Fresian and Jersey breeds and to induct the local tribal breeders to adopt modern scientific techniques in Animal Husbandry.

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Solar-powered street lights to light up rural markets in Tripura

TREDA has taken up an ambitious project of installing solar-powered street lights. AGARTALA, JUN 3 ( AGENCIES): Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma, who is also the power minister of the state, said the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) has taken up an ambitious project of installing solar-powered street lights in rural markets of the state, mainly located in the tribal hamlets, reports East Mojo. “This is perhaps for the first time in the country that the state government is laying emphasis on sustainable power generation and consumption patterns in rural areas. It will give an impetus to the wheels of growth,” the Deputy Chief Minister added. Elaborating on the

initiative, the minister said, “During the Left regime, we did not hear the name of TREDA but it was constituted long back. We approved the project and now solar energy-based apparatus are being introduced in agriculture sector as well. Farmers are getting solar pumps in lieu of Rs 2,500. I must say, there is no other state in this country that is giving such a big subsidy to farmers. We are procuring the pumps at Rs 2.5 lakh and farmers are getting it by spending a very minimal amount.” According to Dev Varma, “The solar street lights are being installed in 12 aspirational blocks on priority basis. The project is now on the verge of completion.”

Assam youth starts journey on foot to convince NCERT for a chapter on NE

S I LC H A R , J U N 3 ( AGENCIES): Rajon Das of Assam’s Karimganj district has taken up it upon himself to promote Northeast India so that the region finds adequate space in NCERT books, reports East Mojo. The 22-year-old has embarked on a journey on foot to draw the attention of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) authorities for introducing a chapter pertaining to Northeast in its books, especially for classes IX and X students, to help students learn about the region. The walking tour is also aimed at promoting the cultures and traditions of the northeast. A resident of Karimganj’s Patharkandi, Rajon Das began his journey from Tripura Sundari Temple (popularly known as Matabari) in Udaipur, Tripura, on May 22, and will be travelling to Mizoram, Kamakhya in Guwahati and Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang during his tour. Talking exclusively to EastMojo, Das, a student of National Institute of Technology Silchar, said

Rajon Das he had started his journey from Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, about 305 km from Silchar, on May 22, and has been walking for about 12-13 hours every day since then. He said he is hopeful of completing the tour within the next two to two-and-a-half months. Speaking about his mission, the 22-year-old said people from mainland India do not know properly about the northeast, its rich history and culture, and it is important that the

region, which is a part of India, be explored through knowledge. People from across the nation should know about its beautiful landscapes, tradition, culture and everything related to it, he said. Das said the introduction of a chapter on the Northeast in NCERT books, particularly for classIX and class-X students, will be helpful in making students of different parts of the country know about the region, which would also help in its progress and development in the future. He hopes his endeavour will attract the attention of the NCERT authorities and they would take appropriate steps for fulfillment of his wish. During the 62-daytour, he interacted with people from different states and share with them various aspects of the NE region.

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VOL. XXXII NO. 178 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022

Spun on money

espite nearly fifty nine eight years of statehood, Nagaland is still grappling with the goal of creating a stable and sustainable economy, as till today, basic needs for good roads, efficient power and water supply remain largely unfulfilled. To broadly illustrate these, work on the much hyped 69 kms 4-lane expressway between Dimapur to Kohima began in 2015 and the project was supposed to be completed by 2019.The 4-lane expressway failed to meet the deadline and completion was later rescheduled to 2021. However even till date, there appears to be no way that the 4-lane on NH 29 will be completed even by end of 2022. It is not landslides but slow pace and poor quality workmanship that plagues the project. On the other hand the construction of the 85.9 kms 4-lane between Jorabat(Guwahati)-Shillong, despite massive landslide, could be completed in three years. On power supply, Nagaland is till struggling to provide efficient supply to consumers as power cuts on an average of five to six hours a day are a regular feature. On water supply, even the state capital, the seat of power, is practically without adequate water supply. It becomes worse during dry winter months when people have to buy water at exorbitant rates. Focus on infrastructure development should be looked at from a wide angle otherwise, they are reduced to profit making business. Infrastructures should relate to building up of the economic foundation that provides a level playing field for every enterprising citizen, be it youth, mature or old. One of the problems is within the government system itself. For one, the bureaucracy has taken it upon itself as the indispensable player in furthering or promoting state economy. This has only led to creation of an exclusive politician-bureaucracy nexus who make policies that seem to serve ‘political development’. This is because bureaucrats have learnt to fine tune themselves to focus on the reality of “now/today” and have less interest on long term benefits. Bureaucratic concepts also mean bending some when convenient and ignoring when inconvenient. There is also no debate that the government of Nagaland, needs to do some serious rethink on its welfare oriented programmes which are funded by the centre. The borrowings from various financial institutions as in the case of Nagaland is also too high. Borrowed money used for non-beneficial projects such as construction of grand government buildings have to be restrained to the barest minimum necessity. The rural folks are involved in agriculture but that is more of traditional practice and barely sufficient to meet their requirement. How successful have dozens of government schemes established during the past decades, actually proved successful is a matter of debate. The government can emulate various success stories of a few states where genuine NGOs with committed and trained members have brightened the corners of people in several states such as in Maharashtra. Economic progress is not about creating a few billionaires but to provide opportunities for small timers and the disadvantaged lot of our society. If the government seriously desires to fulfill its commitment of acting the true role as a ‘facilitator’ then the opportunity is to provide efficient and impartial services so as to lay a good foundation for a broad economic progress where projects meant for the public and not cornered by a privileged section by depriving the under privileged section.

DailyDevotion “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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Love unlocks doors and opens windows that weren’t there before. ~ Mignon McLaughlin

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ast month, the Bank of England issued a grim warning that there may be an “apocalyptic” increase in global food prices. Reports of adverse weather hitting crops around the world, including India, are pouring in, and some analysts estimate that the world has alarmingly low stocks of wheat. In this context, India’s decision to restrict and regulate sugar and wheat exports are laudable moves which correctly give top priority to food security and affordability for our own 130 crore people. Duty cuts on crude soybean and crude sunflower oils, tax cuts on fuel, and export duty on steel are steps in the same direction -- protecting the interests of Indians just as the developed world looks after the welfare of its own citizens first. In 2021-22 India produced about 105 million tonnes and wheat and exported 7 MT. This year, the initial estimate of wheat

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production was 111.32 MT when our PM offered to export more wheat to feed the world, but the unusually high temperature in recent months cut the estimate to 105 MT. After export restrictions since May 13 prices stopped shooting up, and have fallen in recent days. Similar, restriction of sugar will ensure the country has adequate stocks and prices do not shoot up when demand surges in the festive season. It is amusing that developed countries have singled out India and criticised our decision on wheat exports as if we have conventionally been major suppliers for the world and the planet’s food security hinges on policy signals from New Delhi. The International Monetary Fund has decided to “beg” India to reconsider the restriction on wheat exports. The truth is that among wheat exporting countries, India ranked 19th in 2020, 35th in 2019, 36th in 2018, 36th in 2017, and 37th in

2016. India’s share has been less than 1 per cent in the global wheat trade. G-7 group of countries that have criticised India need to look inwards. They must be told to use data to apportion who should be blamed for scarcity. USA and Canada had a share of 13% each in the global wheat trade in 2020, while France and Ukraine were at 10% each. Australia and Argentina provided another 5% each. India’s exports rose in the last fiscal year, but they were tiny compared to shipments from these countries. Russia has a share of 19%. Add to it Ukraine’s wheat and we are talking about more than a quarter of global supply, which would not have been disrupted if the self-declared champions of global food security had adopted a negotiated approach instead of head-on conflict with Vladimir Putin. Today. Russia is unable to export wheat because of trade embargoes. Cruelly, these don’t apply to

massive energy imports by Europe. Having obstructed a major source of supply, it is foolhardy to pounce on India. Egypt, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kosovo, Belarus have restricted wheat exports. Egypt and Turkey have also been importing significant quantity of wheat from India and have no locus standi for demanding open exports after having restricted them. Countries around the globe are guarding their food security with export controls on cooking oil, oilseeds, cattle, oats, potatoes, sugar, cereals, meat, flour, poultry, eggs, pasta, processed food, chicken meat, rice, corn, soybean, etc. Many countries such as Indonesia, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Cameroon, Kuwait, Hungary, Ghana, Algeria, Morocco have blocked food exports. Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports shook up the market as the country accounts for about a third

of all vegetable oil exports. The restriction had a major impact on developing countries such as India and Bangladesh which depend heavily on Indonesia for cooking oil. Not something the developed world or the IMF cares about. The sanctimonious also need to learn to stop wasting food. As per UNEF food index 2021 on household food wastage, India is among the best performers. Our wastage is estimated at 50 kg per capita per year. In many countries the number is higher than 70 kg, say, Korea, Argentina, Germany, Indonesia, UK and France. France has a score of 85. Australia and Saudi Arabia exceed 100. All said, India has acted responsibly and promised to supply wheat to neighbouring and vulnerable countries and will honour contracts already signed. It will also ensure that wheat reaches the needy countries instead of being cornered or hoarded by market ma-

nipulators. Critics have also raised the issue of better prices for farmers. The fact is that every year, almost the entire procurement is completed by the middle of May. This year, farmers have enjoyed a higher price for almost their entire output. The government still advised states to keep buying wheat until the end of May. The wheat trade has hit an air pocket, which may lead to an emergency. In dealing with this, the advice for passengers in an aircraft is relevant: “In case of an emergency, wear your own oxygen mask first, before helping others.” For a smooth landing, G-7 and IMF should shed their hypocrisy and pitch for “free passage” of Russian and Ukrainian wheat or urge WTO to let India export wheat from government stocks. OP Gupta is a Vedic scholar, former ambassador to Finland and President of the Samarasata Foundation

India is seeing its worst ‘edu-cide’, first survey after COVID shows

s I looked at the latest National Achievement Survey (NAS) report released last week, I recalled a meeting that happened more than a decade ago. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) had invited me to a meeting to plan the next NAS for 2011. I recall saying something like this to my colleagues there: “Yours is the best and the worst survey on the quality of learning in Indian schools. Best, because your sample and question design are impeccable. Worst, because no one can read your reports or make sense of them. It provides no meaningful input for policy making”. We are looking at one of the worst instances of ‘edu-cide’ in recent times. Quality of learning is clearly the central issue of educational policy today. Almost every child in the relevant age group now goes to school. The number of schools is no longer an issue, though the number of teachers is still a serious constraint. So, the real issue is not whether children have a school to go to or whether they enrol in a school, but whether they learn something in the school and are not forced out (this cruel phenomenon is called ‘drop-out’ in official jargon) of the system. Measuring learning is an arduous task The question, then, is: How do we measure learning? Some of the experts on education, including Professor Krishna Kumar, who I respect most on this issue, opposed the very idea of such a measurement, as the numbers

of any test fail to do justice to the multi-dimensional process of learning. That is true. But the parents, as well as the policy makers, need a simple, if crude, measure to assess the quality of learning. This is the gap NAS could fill but did not. For the last 16 years, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) has filled this gap. Volunteers from Pratham, an NGO, go to a large number of village homes and ask children to answer some basic questions on linguistic and mathematical ability. This large annual survey provided us with a simple but powerful picture of how poor the quality of learning in rural schools was. It shocked the nation with its finding, more or less unchanging over all its reports, that more than half the children in the fifth standard cannot read a simple paragraph from a standard two textbook in their own language. A rough and ready measure like this one could not meet the highest methodological standards of survey research or provide a reliable tool for comparison over time. NAS provides an alternative. The breadth and depth of its testing are truly impressive. It tests students of standards three, five, eight and ten in all basic subjects. Tests are designed with sophistication. Even more impressive is its sample. The latest NAS, carried out in November 2021, covered 1.18 lakh schools, two-thirds rural, and included private and aided schools, besides the governmentrun schools. As many as 34 lakh students from different classes

were tested. This allows us to break down the data at the state and the district level. The NCERT and educational administrators can pat themselves on the back for carrying out one of the most extensive surveys on the quality of learning anywhere in the world. I was happy to see that reporting and presentation of NAS have also improved. There is one serious issue, though. Unlike ASER, the NAS test has always been administered on the school premises. So, it is hard to rule out the possibility of eager officials and anxious teachers ‘helping’ their students show better results. Therefore, a state-wise comparison of the level of students’ achievement, which grabbed media headlines, is best avoided. But it is an invaluable tool for comparing across time, classes and social groups. What NAS tells us about school education in India We can read four messages from the latest round of NAS. Three are easily available, but the fourth one is carefully hidden. First, the quality of school education is poor. In broad terms, taking all classes together, the average score of students is less than 60 per cent in every subject (59 in environmental studies, 55 in English, 53 in maths, 49 in social sciences and 46 in science), except their own language. This picture is a little better than what comes across from ASER surveys. But we must keep in mind that NAS includes urban and private schools as well, and that this simple test was administered in their own school under varying conditions.

Second, the achievement level suffers as we go up the school ladder. For example, in class three, the average score for language is 65 per cent. It goes down to 62 per cent in class five, 60 per cent in class eight and merely 52 per cent in class ten. There is an identical pattern for maths and more or less similar for other subjects. Unless it reflects changing quality of testing, we cannot escape the conclusion that the greater the years of schooling, the worse the performance of our students. That is a serious indictment of our schooling system. The third conclusion makes it worse. The greater the years of schooling, the wider the social gap in learning. In class three, there is hardly a gap between the performance of government and private school students. The private schools open a lead by class five, and the lead widens considerably by class ten. The same pattern holds for the difference between general category students and those from OBC, SC and ST backgrounds. The initial gap in class three is negligible but widens by the time they reach class ten. The task of education in an unequal society should be to reduce inherited disadvantages. But our school education seems to be doing exactly the opposite. It is an effective mechanism to transfer and accentuate inherited privileges. First data on pandemic education The fourth, and clearly the most crucial finding is carefully concealed in the NAS report. This

was the first nationwide survey of the quality of education after the lockdown and extended closure of schools. So, the question anyone should ask is this—how badly has the school closure hurt the quality of learning? The NAS report does not provide data on this. I assume they were instructed not to do so. We must thank the Data Point team at The Hindu for digging up the previous NAS report of 2017-18 and doing a careful comparison of scores across classes and subjects. The results are shocking. There has been a massive regress in the levels of learning during the lockdown period. The regress ranges from a decline of three percentage points in the average scores of all subjects in class three to about seven percentage point drop in maths and nine percentage point drop in science for class ten. The same effect is visible across social categories. The decline in rural schools is steeper than in their urban counterparts. Though gender does not show much difference, students from OBC, SC and ST communities have experienced much higher educational decline than others. These findings corroborate global research on educational loss due to the pandemic and lockdown. As I had argued earlier, India is emerging as one of the worst sufferers. These figures represent a graveyard of millions of careers and dreams. Yogendra Yadav is among the founders of Jai Kisan Andolan and Swaraj India. He tweets @_YogendraYadav. (As published in The Print)

Inequality is universal Take a look at these num- increasing each day. His not earn income. As the you can keep compounding bers from World Bank’s prognosis was very simple. economy came to a stand- wealth at a faster rate. Also, Inequality report 2022. “The If r (return on capital) still, the condition of the if you don’t have to worry poorest half of the global > (greater than) g (growth poor deteriorated. The gulf about price rise and inflation population “barely owns in the economy) and the between the rich and poor eating away all the gains you any wealth” possessing just wealth of the “rich” grow is only magnified when the made (via the fixed deposit), 2% of the total, whereas the faster than the income of difference between r and g then that’s even better. richest 10% of the global “workers”, it results in an increases. For instance, if Piketty argues that the population own 76% of all “boundless inegalitarian- the economy de-grows as a income share of the top 1% wealth. The top 1% of the ism”. If you are a regular consequence of a pandemic fell sharply from 1950 to the population hold more than salary earner and had put and the return on capital mid-1980s, and then rose one-fifth of the total national your investments in form doesn’t fall as much, then sharply, after liberalization income in 2021 and the bot- of fixed deposit, real estate, you will automatically see in 1991. In many countries, tom half just 13%. There shares, then you would be inequality rise. After all, wealth grows more as a are 119 billionaires in India. getting return from these income produced by capital result of malfeasance and Their number has increased assets. Say, you invest Rs.100 tends to be concentrated in thievery also. That is, infrom only 9 in 2000 to 101 and get return at 10%, then the hands of a small group equality will continue to rise in 2017. Between 2018 and your capital increases to of elites. Whereas income in societies where “c > h.” 2022, India is estimated to Rs110, which if you reinvest, from labour is dispersed over Here, “c” stands for produce 70 new millionaires would increase your capital a much larger group. The the degree to which corevery day.” Although, we are and again the cycle repeats aforementioned report states rupt politicians and public growing (economically) as a and your capital doubles and “The economic reforms and employees, along with their nation, the rising inequality so on. This results into com- liberalization adopted by private-sector cronies, break nullifies the positive effect of pounding effect of wealth. India have mostly benefited laws for personal gain, and this development, which, is Now remember the the top 1%”. And there you “h” represents the degree being added to a society that growth in wages for working will, reforms led to low tax to which honest politicians is already splintered along class is directly dependent on rates, fewer regulations and and public employees uphold the lines of caste, gender, the growth in Gross Domes- low inflation, ultimately fair governing practices. If religion and region. tic Product (GDP). helping capital grow by we see examples from our In “Capital in the We saw this mirror dur- leaps and bounds. If you own nation such as during Twenty-First Century”, ing the pandemic. Several have got a bank deposit license raj era (pre-1991), Thomas Piketty, renowned companies laid off workers and the government makes contemporary example of French Economist outlines to increase company’s profit it easy to access said bank some corporate houses bewhy the divide between the and several units closed, deposits and it did not tax coming India’s richest people rich and the poor keeps so all these workers did your proceeds as much, then (corporate-politco nexus) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

which results in the quid pro quo equation between both. Corporates are the biggest funders to Politicians. And politician in turn abuse/ misuse their office to favour corporates. One can feel it, sense it and experience it

in our everyday lives. What Shelley, one of the finest English poets, quoted in 1820s “The rich have become richer, and the poor have become poorer” will always remain as immortal words. Rijesh Ramachandran

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NPGN/NNC(N/A) supports separate Naga flag and constitution

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I on behalf of NPGN/NNC(N/A) appreciate and support the right and bold decision on separate Naga flag and Constitution of NSCN (I-M), reaffirmed the demand of separate flag and separate Constitution for Nag solution at an emergency national assembly on 31st May 2022.The demand for a separate flag and Constitution is as per the historical rights of the Nagas, therefore, Naga political settlement without flag and yehzabo is not acceptable to Naga people and the Framework Agreement signed between Government of India and Nagas on 3rd August 2015 is inclusive of all Nagas, no one would be excluded. Therefore, I appeal to all people of Nagalim to support the Framework Agreement to pave the way for Naga political settlement to be arrived at an early date, which would be beneficial to all people of Nagalim. T. Ovung, President, NPGN/NNC(N/A) newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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the constituency late P T Thomas, showcased an impressive lead in all the 12 rounds of the counting since the beginning. While she polled a total of over 72,000 votes, her nearest rival Joseph could garner only over 47,000 votes. BJP nominee A N Radhakrishnan came third. The bypoll was necessitated in Thrikkakara, a complete urban constituency which comprises a major chunk of the Kochi Corporation, following the demise of Thomas late last year. Though Thrikkakara has been a Congress bastion, the bypoll captured the attention of political Kerala as the ruling CPI(M)-led front had made an unprecedented grassroot level campaign in the last one month fielding its top leaders and ministers.

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KOCHI, JUN 3 (PTI): The ruling CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala suffered a massive political setback with the opposition Congress-UDF retaining the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency here in the much-awaited bypoll as its nominee Uma Thomas won by a historic margin of over 25,000 votes against the Left candidate Jo Joseph. While the CPI(M), which had conducted an unprecedented grassroot level campaigning under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the constituency, termed the defeat as “unexpected” and a “shock”, the jubilant Congress said their resounding victory was a slap on the face of the second Vijayan government on its first anniversary. Uma, the widow of prominent party leader and former legislator from

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to those crucial posts due to unavailability of sufficient number of eligible officers with reasonable service period remaining. PD said that “this short coming of instability” in the district and sub divisional educational administration remained unresolved. With regard to the Light House—Nagaland Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources (NECTAR) project, PD said it was a five-year mega project, which was aimed at

remains elevated in the first half, nominal GDP will grow 16.1 per cent to Rs 275 lakh crore, he said. The report basis its optimism on the rising corporate revenue and profit and the growing bank credit coupled with ample liquidity in the system. On rising corporate growth, the report notes that in FY22, around 2,000 listed companies reported 29 per cent top line growth and 52 per cent jump in net profit over the previous year. Construction sectors including cement, steel, etc reported impressive growth in both revenue as well as net income with 45 per cent and 53 per cent, rise respectively in revenue. Interestingly, the order book position remains strong, with construction major L&T reporting 9 per cent growth in order book position at Rs 3.6 lakh crore as of March, supported by 10 per cent growth in order inflow of Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY22 and Rs 1.7 lakh crore in FY21. Similarly, the sectorwise data for April indicates

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taken on a later date. viii. From Point 9 i.e., confluence of R. Khova and R. Ramgareu (Thegwukeru), the boundary line shall follow R. Ramgcreu up to Etupelezie Lake which shall be considered as Point-10. ix. From Point 10, the boundary line shall cut straight for about 500 metre (approx.) and meet Point 11. x. From Point 11, it shall follow downstream R. Ngaireu/ Khakheru till the confluence with Chathe River which shall be considered as Point 12. xi. From Point 12, the Boundary line shall go upstream from Chathe River till the confluence with R. Miannuonuru/ Nebomreu and proceed upstream along R. Miannuonuru/Nebomreu till its source joining Kohima District Jurisdiction.

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“Food seems to be the biggest mover of CPI inflation... In fact, our analysis of CRISIL data shows that food prices have increased at a higher rate in rural areas than in urban areas in March-April 2022,” said R. Mahapatra, managing editor, Down To Earth.

(From p-1) vi. From Point 6, leaving the Hilltop Aluto, the boundary line shall move along the Hill Range in the North East direction upto R. Tsuhaureu. The boundary line shall continue upstream in the South direction for approximately 800 metre. Leaving R. Tsuhaureu here the boundary shall go up to the Approach Road that leads to Shikuto Village. The Boundary Line shall follow this road but towards Zutovi Village for about 700 metre to meet a small stream. It shall continue to follow this downstream towards East and meet R. Nkwareu (Langlong). vii. From point 7 to 8 i.e., touching the areas covered by the 3(three) unrecognized villages of Viholo, Phushito and Kiyevi ‘B’/ Khehoi; a decision shall he

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it said. The report also presents an analysis of food prices. It says that the consumer food price index (CFPI) inflation has seen a 327% increase in the past year, while consumer price index (CPI)- which includes CFPI- has seen an 84% jump.

bringing systematic changes from the grassroots level of the education system. Stating that the project was introduced in 2021, PD said planning and analysing the present status of the system was essential for taking forward the project to the implementation stage. He said the department has completed preparation of the position papers and changes could be brought gradually once the project was implemented starting from the grassroots level.

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thing to please the bosses for extensions. This came at a time when the credibility of many State establishments was at an all-time low, the release pointed out. Appealing to the speaker to uphold trust, propriety and ethics in public life instead of turning a deaf ear to the sentiments of people, RPP said what was otherwise clear was that the government functioned only with vested interest and there was no common welfare agenda for the wellbeing of all citizens.

71% Indians cannot afford healthy diet: CSE report

(From p-1) “The high human, environmental and economic costs of continuing our current trajectory are so significant that we will pay a far higher price if we fail to act. The global food system falls far short of achieving global goals for both health and the environment,”

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of cadre post of additional secretary of the same secretariat, which was struck down and set aside by Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court. This system of regularly tinkering with the appointment and tenure norms of the secretariat with mala fide intentions was harmful for the good governance system, it cautioned. By extending the service through an amendment, the government had set a bad precedence where the employees might do any-

MUMBAI, JUN 3 (PTI): The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 3.854 billion to USD 601.363 billion in the week ended May 27, according to RBI data. In the previous week, the reserves rose by USD 4.230 billion to USD 597.509 billion. During the reporting week, the rise in forex reserves was due to an increase in the Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) and the gold reserves, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. FCA increased by USD 3.61 billion to USD 536.988 billion in the week ended May 27. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. G o l d r e s e r ve s i n creased by USD 94 million to USD 40.917 billion.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): Both international and domestic buyers have rejected a series of tea consignments due to the presence of pesticides and chemicals beyond permissible limits, Indian Tea Exporters Association (ITEA) chairman Anshuman Kanoria said on Friday. Filling up the vacuum created by crisis-hit Sri Lanka in the global market, Tea Board is eyeing to ramp up exports. However, the rejection of consignments is causing a decline in outward shipments. All teas sold in the country must conform to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) norms.

ments in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1999 to fit the present incumbent was highly questionable and uncalled for. Terming the allegations of bypassing the Cadre Review Committee/Service Rules Amendment Committee as serious in nature that ought to be answered by the government, RPP noted that the UDA government was also incidentally in news recently for restructuring

The central bank may also increase the CRR cumulatively by another 50 basis points , after raising it by 50 basis points in the last monetary policy which will lead to absorption of Rs 1.74 lakh crore from the market on durable basis (Rs 87,000 crore absorbed earlier). High government borrowing has ruled out the possibility of OMO sale, thus CRR increase seems as the possible non-disruptive option of absorbing the durable liquidity. Furthermore, this opens up space for the central bank to conduct liquidity management in future through OMO purchases. With this, the monetary authority can give back to the market at least threefourths of Rs 1.74 lakh crore absorbed through CRR hike or Rs 1.30 lakh crore in some form to address duration supply. This will lower the market borrowing to around Rs 13 lakh crore. Given the higher crude prices, trading over USD 120 a barrel, the report sees inflation averaging at 6.5-6.7 per cent in FY23.

(From p-1) Another issue faced by the department, PD said was the instability in managing the posts of district education offices (DEOs) and sub divisional education offices (SDEOs). In educational administration, PD said the DEOs and SDEOs play important roles in the inspection and supervision for improvement of school administration. He said that “unfortunately” officers at the verge of retirement were posted

MUMBAI, JUN 3 (PTI): SBI Research revises up India’s FY23 economic growth forecast to 7.5% SBI Research has projected the Indian economy to grow at 7.5 per cent in 2022-23, an upward revision of 20 basis points from its earlier estimate. As per official data, the economy grew by 8.7 per cent in FY22, net adding Rs 11.8 lakh crore in the year to Rs 147 lakh crore, the report said, adding this was however only 1.5 per cent higher than the pre-pandemic year of FY20. “Given the high inflation and the subsequent upcoming rate hikes, we believe that real GDP will incrementally increase by Rs 11.1 lakh crore in FY23. This still translates into a real GDP growth of 7.5 per cent for FY23, up by 20 basis points over our previous forecast,” SBI chief economist Soumyakanti Ghosh said in a note on Thursday. Nominal GDP expanded by Rs 38.6 lakh crore to Rs 237 lakh crore, or 19.5 per cent annualised. In FY23 also, as inflation

(From p-1) It has also asked whether the extension had not deprived other employees of their rights. According to the party, the malicious intention with which the cadre post of secretary of NLA was upgraded as commissioner & secretary on contract basis and then to principal secretary was clear and condemnable. The party said the desperate move of the government by issuing notification of May 18, 2022 for Amend-

that credit offtake has happened in almost all sectors led by personal loans registering 14.7 per cent demand spike in April and contributing around 90 per cent of the incremental credit in the month, primarily driven by housing, auto and other personal loans as customers, expecting interest rate hikes, have been front-loading their purchases. On the liquidity front, the report expects the central bank to be supportive of growth by only gradually hiking repo rates, but mostly frontload it in June and August with a 50 basis points repo hike and 25 basis points CRR (cash reserve ratio) hike in the forthcoming June policy. Core systemwide liquidity declined from Rs 8.3 lakh crore in the beginning of the year to Rs 6.8 lakh crore now while net LAF (liquidity adjustment facility) absorption declined from Rs 7.5 lakh crore to Rs 3.3 lakh crore. The RBI is likely to raise the repo rate cumulatively by 125-150 basis points over the pandemic level of 4 per cent.

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Amit Shah reviews They had time to watch ‘Kashmir Files’, but silent on targeted killings in J&K: Baghel security situation in J&K RAIPUR, JUN 3 (PTI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government over the targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir and asked why the BJP and RSS were silent over these incidents. He also said that although the BJP leaders earlier claimed that abrogation of Article 370 would

normalise the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the situation was far from it. Baghel was talking to reporters at the helipad in Police Lines here before heading to Bastar region as part of his constituencywise public interaction drive – ‘Bhent Mulaqat’. Over a question on the recent target killings in Kashmir, Baghel said,

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“They (BJP leaders) were claiming that after revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir ever ything will be normalised there. Then why did that not happen? They had time to watch ‘Kashmir Files’ (a movie based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the 1990s), but now why BJP and RSS are silent when Hindus are be-

CBI arrests seven for theft of valuable material from PSU NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): The CBI has arrested seven persons, including the assistant general manager of public sector undertaking Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd (MIDHANI), for allegedly diverting valuable material to scrap dealers in Hyderabad, officials said on Friday. Besides MIDHANI AGM S Narasing Rao, the central agency has arrested two personnel of the Telangana State Special Protection Force, Constable Saripalli Prem Kumar and Assistant Commandant Ravinder Reddy. It also nabbed scrap dealers Mohammed Nayeem Nayyar and Mohammed Waseem Nayyar and MIDHANI casual employees Bathkola Murali and Nasa Deekshith. “It was alleged that the accused entered into a conspiracy...to divert valuable raw/finished/semi-finished material in a clandestine manner from MIDHANI, Hyderabad to the godown of scrap dealers. It was further alleged that the said scrap merchants agreed to pay illegal gratification to the temporary/casual employees and other public servants,” CBI spokesperson R C Joshi said. During investigation, the CBI intercepted the vehicle while transferring 950 kilogram of precious material and caught the two scrap merchants. They were stealing precious metal scrap along with two temporary employees of MIDHANI, the driver of the vehicle and other accused.

STATE HEALTH SOCIETY: NATIONAL HEALTH MISSION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE. NAGALAND: KOHIMA

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With reference to the advertisement no. NHM/B-35/HR/2016-17/0324, dated kohima, the 20th May 2022, wherein Sl. No. 4 the place of posting for AYUSH MO should be read as Tobu CHC & Tamlu CHC and not as published. Inadvertent error is regretted. -Sd/(DR. THORHUSIE KATIRY) Mission Director – NHM, Nagaland. DC-502/22a

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STATE HEALTH SOCIETY : NATIONAL HEALTH MISSION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Dated kohima, the 3rd June 2022

National Health Mission invites eligible candidates to apply for the seventh batch of 6-months Certificate programme in Community Health. Candidates who successfully complete this course will be posted at H&WCs as Community Health Officers (CHOs). The programme will be implemented through programme Study Centre at NHak, kohima and District Hospital Dimapur under Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The eligibility criteria for applying for the Certificate programme: 1. Essential Criteria: a) Qualification: i) Minimum GNM from recognized institutions under INC act, preference shall be given to B.Sc Nursing. b) 2 years of relevant work experience post diploma/degree in the health sector. c) age limit: Less than 40 years. 2. In service NHM employees may also apply. However, if selected, the incumbent will have to resign from the current post. NOTE: 1. NHM shall sponsor the selected candidates with all training related cost plus honorarium @ Rs 10,000/- pm once the training starts (accommodation shall be arranged by candidate). 2. On successful completion of the course, the candidate shall be qualified to be appointed as Community Health Officer with monthly remuneration of Rs 25,000/pm plus Rs 15,000/- pm as performance based incentives. 3. The candidate shall be posted at the identified SCs within the state. 4. Selected candidates shall have to sign a bond to serve for three (3) years before proceeding for the 6 months Certificate programme. How to apply:1. application forms shall be available from 6th June 2022 at room No-307, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Ruziezou, kohima 2. Duly filled form should be submitted on or before 24th June 2022 at room No-307, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Ruziezou, kohima. 3. Date of interview shall be notified on the Notice Board on 29th June 2022 along with shortlisted candidates. For any queries, applicant may contact +91370 2270565 on working days between 11:00 am to 3:00pm. Lobby in any form will result in disqualification of the candidate.

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Mann meets Moosewala’s family, assures them justice

MANSA (PUNJAB), JUN 3 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited Sidhu Moosewala’s home here on Friday, assuring the slain singer’s family that his killers would soon be behind bars and slamming those “playing politics” over the death. Mann spent about an hour with the bereaved family at Moosa village in Mansa district, condoling the death of the 28-year-old Punjabi singer who was shot on Sunday. The killing took place in the district a day after the new Aam Aadmi Party government pruned the security provided to the singer and about 400 other VIPs as a “temporary” move. “Police has got vital clues regarding the murder of Sidhu Moosewala and the day is not far when we will nab the perpetrators of this heinous crime,” the CM assured the family, a state government statement said. Ahead of the chief minister’s visit around 10 am, the AAP’s Sardulgarh MLA, Gur preet Singh

Banawali, faced protests as he arrived at the family’s home. There was a large police deployment in Moosa and some people held a protest against Punjab Police, accusing it of preventing them from entering the village. Mann called Moosewala a multi-talented artiste blessed with a mesmerising voice and said his untimely death has dealt a major blow to the music industry and millions of fans, the statement said. He assured the family that the state government was with them in this hour of crisis and will spare no effort in arresting Moosewala’s killers at the earliest. The chief minister said he accorded top priority to ‘Punjabiyat’ and ‘Insaniyat’ (humanity) and targeted rivals for “shamelessly playing politics” over the killing. He said people who were criticising the iconic singer on various issues are now “shamelessly shedding crocodile tears” for cheap publicity.

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a school in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. On May 18, terrorists had entered a wine shop at Baramulla in North Kashmir and threw a grenade, killing one person from the Jammu region and injuring three others. Policeman Saifullah Qadri was shot dead outside his residence in Srinagar on May 24 while television artiste Amreen Bhat was gunned down in Budgam two days later. Scores of Kashmiri Pandits, who were employed under a prime minister’s package in 2012, have been staging protests threatening mass exodus since the killing of Rahul Bhat, who was shot dead by terrorists on May 12 in the Chadoora area of Budgam district in central Kashmir. The high-level meeting chaired by Shah was the second such exercise in less than a fortnight. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Director of Intelligence Bureau Arvind Kumar, Director General of Central Reserve Police Force Kuldiep Singh, Border Security Force chief Pankaj Singh, and Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh among other key officials took part in the meeting.

On Thursday, Hindu gover nment employees took out a rally there seeking to know what steps are being taken by the government to ensure their protection. The Government of India and Governor of J&K should answer them. When they can’t protect government employees then what about the common people, he said.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Amit Shah with J&K Lt Gov Manoj Sinha holds a review meeting on security/law & order situation in J&K. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took stock of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of a series of targeted killings in the Valley, officials said. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha were among those who attended the meeting. The home minister reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a ministry official said. Security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra also figured in the meetings, the official said. The meeting came after terrorists carried out a series of targeted killings in the Kashmir Valley that include non-Muslims, security personnel, an artist and local civilians. Two persons — a bank employee and a brick kiln labourer — were killed in Kashmir on Thursday while another labourer was injured in two separate incidents. The bank manager was the ninth and the labourer was the 10th targeted killing in Kashmir since May 1. A woman teacher hailing from the Samba district of the Jammu region was shot dead by terrorists at

ing killed there?” “The important thing is that their strategy on Kashmir has completely failed. What they thought was not right,” he alleged. Baghel further asked who was accountable for the killings of Kashmir Pandits and Hindus in Kashmir and what the government has been doing to ensure that they are protected.

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Office of the Lakhuti Students' Union is elated with the meritorious achievements of Miss Renthunglo Yanthan, D/o P. Thungbemo Yanthan for securing 10th rank in HSSLC (Science Stream) and Mr. Bena Patton, S/o Mr. Orenthung Patton for securing 10th rank in HSSLC (Arts Stream) and bringing fructifying laurels in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC (NBSE) Exams 2022. The Union profoundly applauds their persistence and perseverance in producing these dignified amalgamated achievements to the Union and to the Lakhuti Village in general. The Union also extends its heartiest congratulations to all the triumphant students who have successfully cleared HSLC & HSSLC (NBSE) Exams 2022 as they embark on their new academic journey. President General Secy. Yibemo Kikon Mhathung Lotha

NEW RIPHYIM STUDENTS’ UNION Wokha : Nagaland

FELICITATION The New Riphyim Students’ U n i o n ( N RS U ) ex te n d s o u r heartiest congratulations to miss mhalo L odyuo, D/o. Dr. Liphamo Odyuo for securing Top 17 th in the HSLC (NBSE) examination 2022. The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC and wishes them more success in their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/Zuchanbeni H odyuo Fuchamo odyuo President, NRSU Gen. Secretary, NRSU

Felicitation

With immense pride and honour, we the Dimapur Nokputsur Telongjem convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Yimjungbenla Ao, D/o Mr. Purkumzuk Imchen and Mrs. Arenkala for securing the top 9th Position in the HSSLC 2022 (Commerce Stream). The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2022, and wishes the best for all their future endeavours. Sd/(I. Tinula Walling) President

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felicitatiOn With immense pride and joy, the Jamir Kidong Changki would like to congratulate Miss Entinola Aonok, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Yimkongniken Aonok for having secured 6 th position in the last HSLC examination from St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. Your outstanding performance has brought laurels and honour to all of us.

With immense pride and great pleasure, we, Kopa, Koma and entire family members would like to congratulate Amrapali Thapa, D/o Mr. Sujay Thapa and Mrs. Anju Rai her securing 86.83 marks in HSLC Exam 2022. We further wish her more success in future endeavours.

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Wishing her success and the very best in all her future endeavours. Sd/Aoningsang President

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We also like to congratulate all the students of Little Star Higher Secondary School, Midland, Dimapur who have successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC Examinations, 2022. DP-2619/22

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Felicitation The Odyutsu Ekhung with pride and honour extends our heartiest congratulations to miss Khonzani n odyuo, D/o. Mr & Mrs. Nchubomo Odyuo and miss mhalo L odyuo, D/o. Dr. Liphamo Odyuo for achieving academic milestone in securing Top 9 th and Top 17 th respectively in the HSLC examination 2022. Further, the Ekhung extends best wishes in their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/K. mhonthung odyuo Thunglamo odyuo Chairman Jt. Secretary

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The Tsarü suro union Dimapur convey our heartiest congratulations to miss T. Lirola sangtam, D/o Thsarise Sangtam of Tsarü Village for securing Top 11 in HSLC (NBSE) Examination 2022. The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC and wishes them success in all their future endeavours. Y. Tako anar Yashi President Gen. Secretary zunhebOtO : nagaland

Felicitation We, the Tizu Island Students' Union (TISU) with profound delight extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the successful candidates for their achievements in HSLC and HSSLC Board Examinations 2022. We wish them sound health to scale more success and prosperity in their future endeavours. The Union further extends its collective hands towards welfare of the students within its jurisdictions. Avino S. Chophi Bokali Chophy President Info & Publicity

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The Rüffüno with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Andrea Zharieno Kevichüsa, D/o Late Nisevor Kevichüsa of Khonoma Village for excelling as a performing artist with her Bollywood debut 'Anek ' which has recently been released.

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The Iphonumi Students' Union extends our heartiest congratulations to : HSLC - Ms. Tovikali Swu, D/o Jekuto Swu (Distinction in S.S) - Ms. Vipeni Shohe, D/o Viyito Shohe (Distinction in Eng.) - Mr. Mughaka Chisho, S/o Z. Huzheto Chisho (Distinction in Evs.) HSSLC - Mr. Nguvika Swu, S/o Kiyevi Swu (Distinction in Eng., History, Pol. Sc.) - Ms. Avili Chisho, D/o Z. Huzheto Chisho (Distinction in Eng., Education, Pol. Sc.) - Ms. Lipavi Yepthomi, D/o Bohoto Yepthomi (Distinction in Eng., Eco.) The union also congratulates all the successful students of HSLC and HSSLC 2022 and wishes them success in their future endeavours. MUGHABO SWU KITO SWU Gen. Secy. (ISU) President (ISU)

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The Office of the United Sangtam Students' Conference (USSC) with immense joy and pride would like to convey our hearty congratulations to Miss Lirola T. Sangtam, D/o Mr. Thsarise Sangtam and Mrs.Toshila Sangtam of Tsarű village for securing the Top 11th position in the recently declared HSLC (NBSE) 2022 Examination result. Further, United Sangtam Students' Conference congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2022. The Conference wishes all students a bright future. (samuEL B. sanGTam) (LumpiLi sanGTam) president General secretary

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BHUBANESWAR, JUN 3 (PTI): Ruling BJD candidate Alaka Mohanty continued to lead over her rivals in Congress and BJP as the counting of votes continued for the Brajrajnagar assembly by-election on Friday afternoon. At the end of 16 rounds, Mohanty was leading by a margin of 54,096 votes after securing 75,317 votes, as per Election Commission data. Her nearest Congress rival Kishore Patel got 21,221 votes, while BJP candidate Radharani Panda was in third place with 18,897 votes. The bypoll was necessitated as MLA Kishore Mohanty, the husband of the BJD candidate, died in December last year. This is the first time since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls that the BJP was struggling at the third spot, with the Congress coming up in the second spot. Four more rounds of counting are left, officials said. As the BJD took an unassailable lead, party workers started celebrations with crackers and beating drums.

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of other community, an official said, adding that as a result of which clashes broke out. Soon hundreds of people had taken to the streets in protest. About half-a-dozen people, including street goers and onlookers, sustained serious injuries in the incident. K a n p u r ’s D i s t r i c t Magistrate Neha Sharma told PTI, Members of a particular community took to the street in protest and indulged in violence. Several people were seriously injured and have been sent for medical assistance. “Heavy police force has been deployed in the affected areas. The police have also sought additional reinforcement,” she said. Strict instr uctions have been issued to maintain close vigil on the simmering situation and make sure no further violence takes place, she said. The senior official added that an investigation has been launched into the episode and many have been detained for questioning.

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KANPUR (UP), JUN 3 (PTI): Violence erupted in parts of Kanpur after Friday prayers as members of two communities indulged in brick-batting and hurled bombs over attempts to shut shops in protest against ‘insulting’ comments on Prophet Mohammed. Clashes broke out in Pared, Nai Sadak and Yateemkhana areas of Kanpur, police said. The two sides hurled bombs and opened fire as members of one of the groups attempted to shut shops over alleged insulting remarks made by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a television debate recently, a senior police official said. Those who allegedly forced shopkeepers to shut shops clashed with police personnel who had to use batons to disperse the mob. Some local leaders, including Maulana Mohammed Ali (MMA) Jauhar Fans Association chief Hayat Zafar Hashmi, had called for closure of shops on Friday in protest against the remarks. They had also taken out a procession during which they confronted members

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have emphasised policy stability, coordination, and ease of doing business. “Through our reforms, we have worked to make India strong as a nation,” Modi said, mentioning schemes like One Nation-One Tax and One Nation-One Ration Card. “These efforts are a reflection of our concrete and clear policies,” Modi said. In this year’s Budget, he said, an unprecedented capital expenditure allocation of Rs 7.50 lakh crore was made. Modi said the emphasis being laid today on defence manufacturing was never given earlier. “Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, we have

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diverse fields including agriculture, IT and Electronics, MSME, manufacturing, renewable energy, pharma, tourism, defence and aerospace, handloom and textiles. “We are growing the fastest among the G-20 economies. Today, India is No. 2 on the Global Retail Index. India is the thirdlargest energy consumer country in the world,” Modi said. He said last year a record USD 84 billion of Foreign Direct Index came to India from more than 100 countries. “India has made a record by exporting merchandise worth over USD 417 billion i.e. more than Rs 30 lakh crore in the last financial year.” Speaking on his government recently completing eight years in power at the Centre, he said, “In these years we have moved ahead with the mantra of ReformPerform-Transform. We

BHUBANESWAR, JUN 3 (PTI): Odisha reported two cases of swine flu on Friday after more than two years, a health department official said. The two - a 38-yearold man and a 28-year-old woman who tested positive for the H1N1 virus are undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, state public health director Niranjan Mishra said. The two cases were confirmed after their samples tested positive for H1N1 and their condition is stated to be out of danger by the hospital, he told reporters. “The state usually witnesses two peaks of the swine flu disease - one before the monsoon and another in winter,” Mishra said. The official said the government is fully prepared to tackle the situation. Also known as the swine influenza, the respiratory disease is caused by H1N1 virus. It causes nasal secretions, cough, decreased appetite and restless behavior. The World Health Organisation had declared swine flu pandemic from June 2009 to August 2010. However, it continues to circulate as a seasonal virus worldwide.

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decided with immense courage, and identified 300 defence items which will not be imported. In other words, those who want to come in the field of defence manufacturing, for them, there is an assured market of these 300 products,” he said. He said better law and order situation has restored the business community’s confidence in Uttar Pradesh, created a proper atmosphere for industries and improved the administrative systems in the state. As an MP from the state, he said, he feels the capability and the potential the state government and the administration has. He also talked about the “changed mood” and the work culture of the state machinery. Uttar Pradesh is home to about 16-20 per cent of the country’s population, therefore it has a huge bearing on the development of the nation, he said. The PM also compared the development works done before 2014 and those effected by his government in eight years.

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L U C K N OW, J U N 3 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh will give momentum to India’s growth story in the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday, presenting India as the “reliable partner” the world is looking for today. Speaking at Uttar Pradesh’s third investors’ summit, marking the ground-breaking or the launch of 1,406 projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore, he said the prevailing situation in the world has brought big opportunities for India. “I am confident that in the 21st century it will be UP, which will give momentum to India’s growth story. UP is going to become a driving force of India,” he said. Gautam Adani, Kumar Mangalam Birla and other leading industrialists are participating in the mega summit organised by the Uttar Pradesh government. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also attended it. Modi said “only our democratic India” has the capability to prove that it is the “reliable partner” the world is looking for today. “The world today is looking at India’s potential and praising its performance.” The projects were in

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The office of the Ralan Area Students' Union would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Liyani Patton, D/o Late Dr. Thungdemo Lotha for securing 13th position and subject topper in Social Science in the HSLC exam 2022. The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC from Ralan Area and wishes them success in all their future endeavours. Chanpenthung Merichani Mozhui President Education and Statistical Secretary

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MEDZIPHEMA VILLAGE COUNCIL NOTICE TO ALL CONCERN This is to notify to all the Patta holder/land/plot holder under Medziphema jurisdiction that the Medziphema Village Council have resolved the following Resolution as stated below: 1. That, if any person Sale/Gift his/her land then the said Pattadar must obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) after paying royalty tax to Medziphema Village authority and it must be Notarized and Registered. If not Medziphema Village authority will not issue new Land Patta and will considered Sale/Gift deed as void. 2. That, all the sale deed must be measured by using measuring tape/GPS and it should mentioned present boundary demarcation. 3. That, if any Patta holder/land/plot holder want to Sale/Gift then he/she can give out only to a Naga Indigenous person as per Sec. 162 of the Nagaland Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Act. 1978. Whereas, the Patta holder/land/plot holder can lease out his/her property to non-Naga indigenous person. 4. That, if any Patta holder/land/plot holder who extract any natural/mineral resources under Medziphema Jurisdiction then he/she must obtained No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Medziphema Village authority. 5. That, if any person who wants to setup i.e. Primary Sector, Secondary Sector and Tertiary Sector under Medziphema jurisdiction then he/she must obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Medziphema Village authority. 6. That, if any Pattadar wants to construct pucca structure, building, any constructions required for the purpose of use, road, digging deep well, boundary wall then he/ she must obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Medziphema Village authority. All the individual land holder must follow the protocol strictly as per the Resolution mentioned above. DP-2623/22

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D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s educational institutions, forest division and organisations commemorated “ Wo r l d E nv i r o n m e n t Day” (WED) on June 3, by conducting plantation and cleanliness drives in their vicinities. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise environmental awareness and engage governments, businesses, civil society, institutions and communities to be drivers of change. This year’s theme “only one earth” focuses on living sustainably in harmony with nature and calls for collective action to protect and restore the planet. Kohima: In view of the upcoming World Environment Day, ECO C l u b o f G ove r n m e n t Middle School, Forest Colony, Kohima carried out a plantation drive where 60 saplings of different varieties contributed by range office (Silvi-

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culture), Kohima division and other flowering plants contributed by various individuals. Members of the Eco Club along with teachers and students took part in the drive to protect and preserve the environment in and around the school premises. Tuensang: Tuensang Forest Division on June 3 hosted a flag-off programme where various saplings were planted. In a press release, the division informed that during the programme, s p e c i a l g u e s t Toya n g Changkong Chang, MLA highlighted laws which were enacted to protect and conserve forest areas and wildlife. He also advised the public to use natural resources sustainably. The programme was followed by distribution of saplings and saw active participation from various educational institutions, government departments,

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student bodies, churches, village councils, etc. Kiphire: Staff of the chief medical officer (CMO) and medical superintendent, District Hospital Kiphire conducted a tree plantation drive in the hospital compound where 250 saplings were planted in collaboration with Kiphire Forest Division and hospital ward. In a press release, chief medical officer (CMO) office media cell informed that during the inaugural function, DFO Chisayi acknowledged the staff for coming forward to create a healthy environment. He encouraged the people to conserve and preserve the environment. M e a n w h i l e , DPO(RCH/UIP), Kiphire Dr K Pewezo Khalo highlighted the importance of a healthy environment and good health with special focus on emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases.

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He appealed to the staff and public to take the full ownership of trees and encouraged them for more plantation in future. Medziphema: Medziphema sub-division marked World Environment Day through plantation drive in the office of the ADC. According to a DIPR report, ADC Medziphema Imsongmeren in his keynote address explained the formation of the Plantation Drive Committee. He also highlighted the plans of plantation drive, protection and preservation of trees and requested the gathering to plant more trees and propagate the message of saving the earth. Meanwhile, pro vicechancellor NU, SASRD, professor Dr. Alemla explained the importance of celebrating the day, how to protect, pressure and safeguard mother earth. She also briefed on the hazards of using plas-

tic and urged upon the public to impart knowledge on the importance of restoring and reforming the earth. Later, a demonstration plot was created in the indoor stadium where 36 trees were planted by CIH department headed by Arvind Singh, technical consultant, CIH. The programme ended with plantation drive from all de par tments planting trees each alongside the ADC office and departmental office complex under Medziphema sub-division. Around 500 trees were provided by the Environment, Forests & Climate Change department. KLC: Kohima Law College (KLC) organised a social work on town beautification by putting up flower pots along Kohima main town stretch. In a press release, KLC media cell informed that assistant professor Kezhokhoto Savi in his

keynote address stated that the college launched a month-long observance of WED on May 6 stressing to encourage people to be more aware of the environment. Savi also stressed on environment protection, air & plastic pollution, sustainable consumption, and food security, among others. Immanuel College: Eco Club of Immanuel College carried out various activities to mark WED at the college campus from June 1-3. In a press release, IC media cell informed that on day one and two, the club conducted postermaking and video messages conveying general awareness of the environment. On the third day, sapling distribution and cleanliness drives were carried out. Various saplings were also distributed in and around the neighbourhood.

‘Clean election movement is for all’

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) youth department on Friday said that the Clean Election Movement was for all, and called upon the public to “vote for our future and give hope to our children” as they celebrate the story of grace and God’s faithfulness for the last 150 years of Christianity in Nagaland. In a press release, Nagaland Baptist Church Council youth secretary N. Suhuto Chishi stated the youth department organised a bike rally on May 31 and June 1 with 143 bikers covering eight districts in just two days, “proclaiming the faithfulness of God in Nagaland”. Chishi said the objective of the rally was also to challenge the people of

Nagaland for a fair and clean election in the coming general election and to encouraged every Naga to participate in bringing positive changes as Nagaland attains 150 years of Christianity. “The rally may have concluded but the call and message will stay on”, the youth department stated. Further, it expressed gratitude to organisations and churches for services rendered towards the recently concluded bike rally. The department also thanked riders representing associations and churches, church associations, state police, media, medical team, prayer leaders and various stakeholders for their services during the rally.

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DIMAPUR: Central nodal officers for coordinating activities of Jal Shakti Abhiyan “Catch the rain 2022,” Kushagra Mittal and Saket Kumar visited Zunheboto on June 1, to observe the status of the ongoing and completed works in the district on water conservation activities. According to a DIPR report, deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali during a brief interaction with the central nodal officers highlighted various activities taken up in compliance with “Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Catch the rain”

campaign. He informed them that activities included— setting up of Jal Shakti Kendra in the district, at the office of the executive engineer, Water Resources department, geo-tagging and enumeration of existing water bodies, construction of farm ponds and spring shed based watershed development. The central nodal officers accompanied by district heads of offices of Water Resources, Land Resources and Public Health Engineering departments conducted field visits on June 2.

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“I will praise You, O Lord with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvellous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You.” Psalm 9: 1-2.

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The office of The Ao Students’ Union Dimapur would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to all the successful HSLC & HSSLC examiners, 2022. It is our earnest prayer that as you achieve an incredible milestone today, continue to make your mark on the society for its betterment. It will be our prayers that your hard work and perseverance will bring forth more success. Our wishes will be upon you as you embark on a new journey. Sd/(Temsukaba Aier) President, ASUD

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With immense pride and honour, the Ao Kaketshir Telongjem Kohima (AKTK) extends our heartiest congratulations to the toppers on the recently held HSLC & HSSLC 2022 Examinations conducted by NBSE. 1. Mr. Toshimanen Jamir, S/o Mr. Korachiba of Merangkong Village for Securing Top 6th (a) position in HSLC Examination 2022. 2. Miss Nuksungla Walling, D/o Mr. Imtisunep Walling of Dibuia Village for Securing Top 7th Position in HSLC Examination 2022. 3. Miss Kirensungla Jamir, D/o Lt. Chubawati Jamir of Settsü Village for Securing Top 9th (a) Position in HSLC Examination 2022. 4. Miss Rachel Longkumer, D/o Mr. Bendangtemsu Longkumer of Longkhum Village for Securing Top 17th (a) Position in HSLC Examination 2022. 5. Miss Temjenkala Aier, D/o Dr. Imtiwapang of Sungratsü Village for Securing Top 19th (a) Position in HSLC Examination 2022. 6. Miss Pangersenla Lemtor, D/o Mr. I. Chuba Lemtor of Kangtsung Village for Securing Top 19th (b) Position in HSLC Examination 2022. 7. Mr. Supolepden Kichu, S/o Mr. Zulutemba Kichu of Aliba Village for Securing Top 2nd Position in HSSLC Examination 2022. 8. Miss Elizabeth Mendangjungla Pongen, D/o Lt. Talimoa Pongen of Mangmetong Village for Securing Top 5th (b) Position in HSSLC Examination 2022. The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC Examinations and wishes them more success in their future endeavours. Sd/Sd/Meyipong Akumyanger General Secretary President

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The Tsarü Suro Ashimükhung heartily congratulates Ms. LIROLA T SANGTAM, d/o Shri. Thsarise Sangtam of Tsarü Village for securing Top 11th position in the recently declared HSLC Examination 2022. The Ashimükhung further congratulates all the Tsarü Suro students who have successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2022 and wishes them the very best of luck in their future endeavours. Sd/(N.S. Ayang) Secretary

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With immense pride and joy, the Lirmen Kaketshir Mungdang (LKM) would like to acknowledge and extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Richetla, daughter of Dr. Sashimongba and Mrs. Achila Pongen for securing Top 20 Position (95.33%) in the recently conducted HSLC examination 2022, under Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE). Furthermore, the union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2022. We wish and pray that God Almighty continue to grant wisdom and good health in all their future endeavors.

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Top 5 in HSSLC The Kohima Mangmetonglar Telongjem extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Elizabeth Mendangjungla Pongen, D/o Lt. Talimoa Pongen and Mrs. Shikali Wotsa for securing Top 5th position in the HSSLC Examination, 2022 conducted by NBSE. The union also congratulates all the students who have successfully cleared HSLC and HSSLC exam and wishes them more success in their future endeavours. Sd/ Sd/Tsuktirenla Bendangmenla President General secretary

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The queen Mary Higher Secondary School Alumni Association congratulates the State toppers from Queen Mary Higher Secondary School- Ms. Narola Imsong, HSLC Top 14th Position, Ms. Tsuwanaro Jamir, HSLC Top 20th Position with State Highest Marks in Mathematics (100), Ms. Alempongla Longchar, HSSLC State Highest Marks in Ao (98) and Mr. Akolendang, HSLC State Highest Marks in Environmental Education (100) in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2022 conducted by NbSE. The Alumni Association also congratulates all the successful Students of Queen Mary Higher Secondary School who have passed out with flying colours. Further the Association takes this privilege to thank all the Teachers, Parents and School Administration for your relentless effort and sacrifice. Last but not the least, the Alumni Association takes joy in your Triumph and prays to the Almighty to guide you in all your future endeavours. Media Cell QMHSSAA MkC-187/22

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EXPLAINER: At 100 days, Russia-Ukraine war by the numbers

GENEVA, JUN 3 (AP): One hundred days into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has brought the world a near-daily drumbeat of gut wrenching scenes: Civilian corpses in the streets of Bucha; a blown-up theatre in Mariupol; the chaos at a Kramatorsk train station in the wake of a Russian missile strike. Those images tell just a part of the overall picture of Europe’s worst armed conflict in decades. Here’s a look at some numbers and statistics that — while in flux and at times uncertain — shed further light on the death, destruction, displacement and economic havoc wrought by the war as it reaches this milestone with no end in sight. THE HUMAN TOLL Nobody really knows how many combatants or civilians have died, and claims of casualties by government officials — who may sometimes be exaggerating or lowballing their figures for public relations reasons — are all but impossible to verify. Government officials,

A woman navigates a debris-filled street where destroyed Russian military vehicles stand in Bucha, Ukraine.

UN agencies and others who carry out the grim task of counting the dead don’t always get access to places where people were killed. And Moscow has released scant information about casualties among its forces and allies, and given no accounting of civilian deaths in areas under its control. In some places — such as the long-besieged city of Mariupol, potentially the war’s biggest killing field — Russian forces are accused of trying to cover up deaths and dumping bodies into mass graves, clouding the overall toll. With all those caveats, “at least tens

of thousands” of Ukrainian civilians have died so far, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday in comments to Luxembourg’s parliament. In Mariupol alone, officials have reported over 21,000 civilian dead. Sievierodonetsk, a city in the eastern region of Luhansk that has become the focus of Russia’s offensive, has seen roughly 1,500 casualties, according to the mayor. Such estimates comprise both those killed by Russian strikes or troops and those who succumbed to secondary effects such as hunger and sickness as food

supplies and health services collapsed. Zelenskyy said this week that 60 to 100 Ukrainian soldiers are dying in combat every day, with about 500 more wounded. Russia’s last publicly released figures for its own forces came March 25, when a general told state media that 1,351 soldiers had been killed and 3,825 wounded. Ukraine and Western observers say the real number is much higher: Zelenskyy said Thursday that more than 30,000 Russian servicemen have died — “more than the Soviet Union lost in 10 years of the war in Afghanistan”; in late April, the British government estimated Russian losses at 15,000. Speaking on condition of anonymity on Wednesday to discuss intelligence matters, a Western official said Russia is “still taking casualties, but ... in smaller numbers”. The official estimated that some 40,000 Russian troops have been wounded. In Moscow-

Toll rises to 126 from heavy rains in Brazil that caused major floods and landslides in Recife, burying dozens of hillside houses and causing most of the deaths, Xinhua news agency reported. It is the worst tragedy to occur in Pernambuco since the start of the 21st century and the second worst in the state’s history, after the May 1966 flooding caused the Capibaribe

river to overflow leaving 175 dead. Firefighters and army soldiers are working to recover the bodies of the two missing victims with the help of trained rescue dogs. A total of 31 municipalities in Pernambuco have declared a state of emergency due to the rains, while 51 towns suffered some type of damage.

ganisation has tallied 296 attacks on hospitals, ambulances and medical workers in Ukraine this year. FLEEING HOME The UN refugee agency UNHCR estimates that about 6.8 million people have been driven out of Ukraine at some point during the conflict. But since fighting subsided in the area near Kyiv and elsewhere, and Russian forces redeployed to the east and south, about 2.2 million have returned to the country, it says. The UN’s International Organisation for Migration estimates that as of May 23 there were more than 7.1 million internally displaced people — that is, those who fled their homes but remain in the country. That’s down from over 8 million in an earlier count.

People console each other after a shooting at Cornerstone Church on Thursday.

AMES (US), JUN 3 (AP): A man shot two females to death and then apparently killed himself Thursday night outside a church in Ames, authorities said. The man killed the two females outside the Cornerstone Church, a megachurch on the outskirts of Ames, Story County Sheriff ’s Office Capt. Nicholas Lennie told the Des Moines Register. Investigators didn’t

know the ages of those killed, Lennie said. The shooter appeared to have then shot himself but his death is still being investigated, Lennie said. The church is near Interstate 35, about 30 miles (48.28 km) north of Des Moines. The sheriff ’s office didn’t identify those killed or give details about what led to the shooting.

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backed separatist enclaves in eastern Ukraine, authorities have reported over 1,300 fighters lost and nearly 7,500 wounded in the Donetsk region, along with 477 dead civilians and nearly 2,400 wounded; plus 29 civilians killed and 60 wounded in Luhansk. THE DEVASTATION Relentless shelling, bombing and airstrikes have reduced large swaths of many cities and towns to rubble. Ukraine’s parliamentary commission on human rights says Russia’s military has destroyed almost 38,000 residential buildings, rendering about 220,000 people homeless. Nearly 1,900 educational facilities from kindergartens to grade schools to universities have been damaged, including 180 completely ruined. Other infrastructure losses include 300 car and 50 rail bridges, 500 factories and about 500 damaged hospitals, according to Ukrainian officials. The World Health Or-

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Sheffield last Sunday (May 29) while a jury was deliberating his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, which he has since won. The actor and musician also played with Beck the following night (Monday, May 30) at London’s Royal Albert Hall. During last night’s concert in Gateshead Depp didn’t make reference to the judgment reached on the previous day (June 1), however, Beck said “what a result”. The pair’s joint album was first announced in April 2020 by Depp in an Instagram post. He described Beck then as “my dear friend and my brother… one of my all time guitar heroes”. Beck and Depp released a track from writing sessions alongside the album announcement, which was a cover of John Lennon’s ‘Isolation’.

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ollywood star Chris Hemsworth’s muchawaited superhero movie “Thor: Love and Thunder” will make its debut in Indian theatres on July 7. Marvel India shared the news on Friday on its social media handle, announcing that the film will be released in the country on July 7, instead of July 8. “Get ready for the ultimate ‘THORSDAY’! Marvel Studios’ #ThorLoveAndThunder arrives in cinemas in India a day before, on the 7th of July,” read the post on the studio’s Instagram page. In “Thor: Love and Thunder”, Hemsworth returns as the titular superhero, a role that he previously played in three solo and four “Avengers” films. F i l m m a k e r Ta i k a Waititi, who directed the 2017 blockbuster “Thor: Ragnarok”, has helmed the new instalment. Waititi also reprises his role as Korg, a Kronan gladiator who befriended Thor in “Thor: Ragnarok”. Oscar winner Natalie Portman is returning as Jane Foster from 2011’s “Thor” and 2013’s “Thor: The Dark World”. “Thor: Love and Thunder” will also feature Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Jaimie Al-

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“Lennon’s prophetic words are pure poetry; the profundity of his lyrics seemed to Jeff and me especially fitting for what’s happening right now,” Depp said at the time, referencing the outbreak of the COVID pandemic. It’s not the first time that Depp has turned his hand to music. He has played with the supergroup Hollywood Vampires alongside Alice Cooper and Joe Perry (Aerosmith). The supergroup were due to tour the UK and Europe last summer but cancelled as the pandemic ravaged on. Meanwhile, the lawyer representing Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard has said that the actress is “absolutely not” able to pay him £8million damages following her being found guilty of defamation. On Wednesday (June 1) the jury in the Depp and Heard trial at the district court in Fairfax, Virginia ruled in favour of Depp, agreeing that he should be awarded $10million (£8million) in compensatory damages and $5million in punitive damages. Heard was awarded $2million (£1.5million) after the jury found that Depp had defamed her through his attorney. It’s since been reported that Heard plans to appeal the verdict. (NME)

eteran French actress Catherine Deneuve will be feted with the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award at the 79th Venice Film Festival. The fest is supposed to be held from August 31 to September 10 on the Lido, reports ‘Deadline’. Deneuve, who secured an Oscar nomination for the 1992 period drama’ Indochine’ said in a statement accessed by ‘Deadline’, “It is a joy to receive this prestigious award at the Venice Festival, which I love and have known for a long time, since ‘Belle de Jour’ by Luis Bunuel received the Golden Lion in its day. It is also an honour to be chosen for this tribute at the film festival that has accompanied me so often for so many movies. Thank you, best regards.” ‘Belle de Jour’ won the Golden Lion in 1967 while Deneuve took the 1998 Best Actress Volpi Cup for her performance in Nicole Garcia’s Place Vendome. ‘Deadline’ quoted Venice Fest chief Alberto Barbera as he spoke about Catherine, “An impressive number of movies, most of which are major international successes. An equally remarkable number of awards she has received at the world’s most important festivals, plus an Oscar

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NBA Finals: Celtics scripts comeback win SAN FRANCISCO, JUN 3 (AP): Boston Celtics scripted a stunning comeback as it sunk Golden State Warriors 120-108 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at the Chase Center in California on Thursday night. After trailing 92- 80 before the final quarter, Celtics surged ahead in the fourth with Al Horford pushing Boston into the lead with a surge of threepoint shooting. He finished with six three-pointers and 26 points as Boston outscored Golden State by 24 points in the final 12 minutes with a 40-16 scoreline. The Celtics’ comeback was the biggest in the finals after three quarters since Michael Jordan’s Bulls overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Trail Blazers in Game 6 in 1992. Jaylen Brown joined alongside Horford with 24

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points while Jayson Tatum The Celtics’ stunning Warriors in his return to played his playmaker role finish meant that it dashed the NBA’s big stage for the to perfection with 13 assists Stephen Curry’s incredible first time in three years. and 12 points. run of 34 points for the Curry’s six 3s in the

opening 12 minutes were the most ever in any quarter of the NBA Finals. In addition, the 21 points were most since Michael Jordan’s 22 in the fourth quarter of Game 4 vs. Phoenix in 1993. The Celtics and Warriors combined for 20 firsthalf 3 pointers, an NBA Finals first-half record. The Celtics win handed Warriors their first home defeat in the playoffs. They will aim to extend the lead with another win best-ofseven series at the Golden State’s backyard in game two on Sunday. Celtics are vying for a record 18th NBA title to move clear Los Angeles Lakers as the sole leader of the championship. This is the first time Boston has qualified for the final since 2010 with its last title coming in the 2008 season.

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KOHIMA, JUN 3 (NPN): The much awaited match between Kohima Town Club (KTC) XI and Manipuri ISL players, Kangleipak Pari XI will be played on Saturday at IG Stadium from 5:30 p.m. onwards. The friendly match is one of its kinds in the state as local players will get the chance to play against national players from neighbouring State. The match has become multi-faceted as Kohima Forest Division has also become part of the event during which it would create awareness on the environmental protection. Around 2000 tree saplings are expected to be distributed to match goers as they arrive to witness the match. Advisor for Urban

KTC XI players after a warm up match at IG Stadium with team coach and manager. (NP)

Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr.Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire will grace the exhibition match as special guest. The ticket has been priced at Rs 100 per person. The KTC XI team is made up of players who were handpicked from various clubs that made it to the quarter-final of the recently concluded Kohima Super Cup 2022. The Ma-

nipur team comprises of renowned players including Mohammad Nawaz, goalkeeper for Mumbai City FC, Amarjit Singh Kiyam former U-17 world Cup captain for team India, Chinglensana Singh defender for team India, Mohammad Yasir from Hyderabad FC, who was part of the squad that won the recently ISL Trophy with and Bipin Singh Thounaojam.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): India’s up and coming shuttlers will have an opportunity to earn ranking points and experience with the country hosting two (Badminton World Federation) BWF international challenge badminton tournaments in Nagpur and Raipur in September. BWF also awarded a junior international event to be held in Hyderabad, also in September. Following India’s historic triumph at the Thomas Cup, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) had written to BWF last month, requesting it for more international events. BWF accepted the request and allotted the two international challenge events and a junior international. “BWF has awarded three tournaments to India, which will be held in September. These events will help the young Indian players to play more international events, face quality opponents and grab crucial world ranking points,” BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra told PTI. There are a total of 31 international challenge tournaments that happen in

a year worldwide with India hosting just one of them in 2022 -- the Infosys Foundation India international challenge in Bengaluru, which was held from October 11 to 16 last year. The international challenge tournaments are grade 3 events in the BWF tournament structure and ranking points and prize money are much less than the grade 1 (BWF major events) and 2 (BWF World Tour) events. India hosts one junior international Grand Prix in Pune (August 30 to September 4), besides three BWF World Tour events -- Odisha Super 100, Syed Modi Super 300 and India Open Super 500 tournament. But now, India will be hosting at least seven international tournaments every year following the addition of the three international events. While the exact dates are yet to be ascertained, Raipur is set to host the first event, followed immediately by Nagpur, according to BAI’s calender for 2022-23. The India junior international challenge is scheduled in Hyderabad ahead of the two events.

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LONDON, JUN 3 (REUTERS): Two - t i m e Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is hopAndy Murray ing to draw inspiration from the age-defying feats of Rafa Nadal and Marin Cilic at the French Open as he seeks to build momentum ahead of the grasscourt major this month. The 35-year-old, who skipped Roland Garros to preserve his fitness and prepare for Wimbledon, overcame Dutchman Gijs Brouwer 7-6(4) 7-6(3) to advance to the quarter-finals of the Surbiton Trophy Challenger event on Thursday. Murray said he had one eye on events in Paris, where Nadal and Cilic will be in semi-final action later on Friday. “I don’t know whether it is Rafa’s last run or not because he seems to be doing physically really well during the event, so I hope he is able to continue going for a while,” the Scot told reporters. The Spaniard, who turned 36 on Friday, is bidding for a record-extending 14th crown on the Parisian clay. Murray was equally impressed with former U.S. Open champion Cilic, who has rolled back the years and emerged as a surprise contender in the French capital.

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Stop fund to NSFs not complying with SDC: Delhi HC tells Centre NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (AGENCIES): The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre to immediately stop giving money, funds or other assistance to national sports federations (NSFs) that have till now not complied with the requirements of the National Sports Development Code (SDC) of India, 2011. “No money will go henceforth to any entity which does not comply with the Sports Code. That is the long and short of it. What is suffering is the rule of law,” the high court ordered while hearing a petition filed by senior advocate and sports activist Rahul Mehra, to ensure the compliance with the Sports Code by the NSFs. The Centre, in its affidavit, had informed the high court that only 10 per cent or about six of the 56 NSFs, recognised by the government, are in compliance of the Sports Code, Starsports reported. The affidavit further stated that the government has spent

approximately Rs 14,391 crores in sporting activities from 2009-2010 till 2018-19 and nearly Rs 1,237 crores has been disbursed directly to the NSFs on the explicit statutory understanding that they, including Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will comply with the Sports Code. The high court said the compliance of its order should be done by the end of one month and in the meantime, assistance to sportspersons through the Sports Authority of India (SAI) would be ensured and possibly augmented. The high court additionally ordered that the non-compliant NSFs will be put on notice of suspension.

PARIS, JUN 3 (AP/AGENCIES): Rafael Nadal has become the second-oldest men’s finalist in French Open history after his semifinal opponent, Alexander Zverev, stopped playing Friday because of an injured right leg. The “King of Clay” will try to become the oldest champion at a tournament he’s already won a record 13 times. Playing on his 36th birthday at an event he first won at 19, Nadal emerged to claim a tight-as-canbe, draining first set that lasted 1 1/2 hours by a 7-6 (8) score. The second set also was headed to a tiebreaker after another 1 1/2 hours when Zverev tumbled behind the baseline while chasing a ball to his right. “Tough now. Very sad, he was playing an unbelievable tournament, he’s a very good colleague on the tour,” Nadal said. “I know how much he’s fighting to win a Grand Slam.” “It was a super tough match. Over three hours and we didn’t even finish the second set. Of course being in the final of Roland Garros is a dream without a doubt but at the same time that it finishes that way is tough. Seeing him cry like this is a tough moment.” Zverev’s black outfit was covered in rust-colored clay, as were his legs and arms, and he immediately grabbed his right ankle, screaming in pain. A trainer came out to attend to him, and Nadal

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CHENNAI, JUN 3 (IANS): All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Friday got Vipnesh Bhardwaj as its interim Secretary as the Delhi High Court on Thursday unseated Bharat Singh Chauhan from that post. However, experienced chess officials are of the view that this appointment too is not in line with law. AICF President, Dr Sanjay Kapoor, using his powers, has appointed Bhardwaj, the AICF Vice President, as interim Secretary. On the other hand, R. N. Dongre who had filed a case against Chauhan’s election told IANS that: “I am exploring (my) options. As the only remaining contestant for the Secretary’s post, I should be the new Secretary as per the National Sports Code.” Dongre, who had contested against Chauhan for the Secretary’s post last year, had filed the case challenging the latter’s election in violation of the National Sports Development Code.

walked around the net to check on Zverev, too. The 25-year-old German then was taken off the court in a wheelchair. Several minutes later, he came back out using crutches and said he needed to retire from the match. He shook the chair umpire’s hand and then hugged Nadal. Nadal has been dealing with chronic pain in his left foot and was coming off a pair of victories that each lasted more than 4 hours — including against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Tuesday — but showed no signs of age, injury or fatigue against the 25-year-old Zverev. The match was played indoors at Court Philippe Chatrier, with the retractable roof installed in 2020 shut because of afternoon showers. In addition to bidding for a 14th trophy from the French Open, Nadal can claim his 22nd Grand Slam title to add to the men’s record he already holds after his triumph at the Australian Open in January. Djokovic and Roger Federer are tied at 20. There’s also this on the line for Nadal in Sunday’s final against No. 8 Casper Ruud of Norway or No. 20 Marin Cilic of Croatia: It would be the first time the Spaniard ever has won the first two legs of the calendar-year Grand Slam. Cilic won the 2014 U.S. Open; Ruud has never been to a major final.

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Sakshi wins first international gold in almost 5 years in Almaty ALMATY, JUN 3 (PTI): Sakshi Malik’s struggles were nowhere to be seen as a fearless and aggressive Rio Olympics bronze medallist grabbed her first international gold medal in almost five years at the UWW Ranking Series event here on Friday. India’s Mansi and Divya Kakran too earned top of the podium finishes. But the day belonged to Sakshi, who has been struggling till the recent CWG trials. She was consistently losing to young Sonam Malik in the 62kg category and even missed qualification for the Tokyo Games but looked completely transformed on Friday as she fought her bouts with tremendous confidence. She began with a win by technical superiority against Kazakhstan’s Irina Kuznetsova and followed that up with another big 9-3 win over Uzbekistan’s Rushana Abdirasulova. As Mongolia’s Tserenchimed Sukhee forfeited her semifinal, Sakshi entered the final, where she pinned Kuznetsova while leading 7-4, beating the

Sakshi Malik (File) home wrestler for a second time in the day. Sakshi stood out with her double leg attacks and agility, hardly giving breathing pace to her opponents. Even when her rival won a challenge to take 5-3 lead, Sakshi was not perturbed and won in an emphatic fashion. The last time she won a gold was in 2017 Commonwealth Championship even as she won two bronze medals at the Asian Championships in 2020 and 2022. Also winning the gold was Mansi (57kg), who won her final bout 3-0 against Kazakshtan’s

Emma Tissina, who hardly made a move. Mansi got push out points as mostly the two wresters were involved in standing wrestling. Divya won two of her bouts by ‘fall’ -- against Mongolia’s Delgermaa Enkhsaikhan and Kazakhstan’s Albina Kairgeldinova -- but lost the final bout 10-14 to Mongolia’s Bolortungalag Zorigt in the four-wrestler 68kg category. Zorigt also finished with two wins and a defeat (against Delgermaa) but since Divya had more convincing results, she was declared winner.

I’m playing my last games, so FIFA ban Anand undisputed after 3rd on India will be catastrophic: Chhetri straight win in Norway Chess KOLKATA, JUN 3 (PTI): Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri on Friday dropped yet another hint that his retirement is not far away, saying a FIFA ban on India in the aftermath of Supreme Court’s ruling to oust Praful Patel as AIFF president would be catastrophic as he is playing his “last games”. The 37-year-old Chhetri’s retirement has been a matter of speculation for some time now and he has said on many occasions that his illustrious career will come to an end soon. “No matter what is happening on that front, I hope it is under control and the country does not get a ban,” the iconic India captain said during a media interaction ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers final round beginning here on June 8. “Because, that will be catastrophic, not just for the whole country but for me, because I’m 37. I’m playing my last games. You

Sunil Chhetri (File) never know when there’s a last game for you. “So yes... I was scared when the headlines came, it affects you. But with my limited knowledge, when you go into it, you understand that it is not that dangerous and things will subside,” he added. Patel was thrown out of office by the Supreme Court in a May 18 ruling

as he has exceeded his tenure as All India Football Federation President. His third term in office was to end in December 2020 but he clung on to a SC case, which remained pending since 2017, to extend his executive committee’s term while refusing to hold elections till the issue of a new constitution was settled by the top court. There were fears in some quarters that the SC ruling could lead to FIFA imposing a ban on India and stripping the country off the hosting rights of Under-17 Women’s World Cup in October. A joint team from FIFA and AFC is slated to visit India to “understand the current situation”. Chhetri made his international comeback after more than six months of injury lay-off during India’s 0-2 defeat against Jordan in Doha on May 29, their last preparatory outing ahead of the Asian Cup Qualifiers.

S T AVA N G E R , J U N 3 (PTI): Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament here as he defeated China’s Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings. The 52-year-old Anand won the Armageddon (sudden death game) early on Friday after the regular classical match was drawn after 39 moves. The Armageddon saw the former world champion pip Hao in 44 moves to take his points tally to 7.5. He is followed by American Wesley So, who is on 6 points, and world No.1 Magnus Carlsen (5.5). This is the Indian ace’s third straight win in the Classical section after having beaten Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria) in the first two rounds. Carlsen bounced back to win against Teimour Radjabov after having lost

Viswanathan Anand in the second round to So via the Armageddon. In the other matches of the day, Vachier-Lagrave defeated Norwegian Aryan Tari and Anish Giri shared points with So, drawing the classical and Armageddon games while Shakhriyar Mamedyarov topped Topalov in the sudden death. In the ongoing Norway Chess tournament, the players take part in a Armageddon (sudden death) in case of draw in the classical game. American star So had won the Blitz event which preceded the Classical section.

NATIONS LEAGUE: Spain, Portugal share spoils Moudgil clinches silver; India move

MADRID, JUN 3 (REUTERS): Portugal striker Ricardo Horta grabbed a late equaliser to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Spain in their Nations League opener at Estadio Benito Villamarin on Thursday. Alvaro Morata had given Spain the lead but Horta’s goal ensured the great rivals drew for the fourth time in a row. Portugal has not won a competitive game against Spain since 2004 and has never beaten it on Spanish soil. Spain made a lively start in the League A Group Two match when midfielder Gavi had a chance from outside the box in the third minute but his effort was blocked. Por tugal defender Pepe did well to stop midfielder Carlos Soler who was through on goal after receiving a precise low pass. Morata put Spain ahead from close range following a fine passing movement involving midfielders Gavi and Pablo Sarabia in the 25th minute. The 29-year-old, hoping to play his first World Cup this year, is now three goals away from Raul’s national squad record of

land between two matches against the Czech Republic while Portugal hosts the Czechs and faces Switzerland twice. Spain and Portugal will meet again on September 27, in their last group fixture.

Haaland fires Norway to win over Serbia

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Spain’s Pau Torres. (Reuters) 61 across all age categories. Portugal had opportunities to equalise through forward Rafael Leao and striker Andre Silva before halftime but both narrowly missed the target. Fernando Santos’ side were once more close to levelling just before the hour mark after Leao received a pass from Silva and defender Diego Llorente failed to block his strike, but goalkeeper Unai Simon stretched to deny

him.

Morata, meanwhile, had another good chance which went just wide of left post in the 64th minute before he was substituted. Substitute Horta equalised for Portugal eight minutes from time, leaving the Spanish defence behind as he latched on to a precise cross from defender Joao Cancelo inside the area and placed a shot into the middle of Simon’s goal. Fans of both sides

were able to enjoy a lively game which had caused the Spanish national team’s website to crash when tickets went on sale last week. The last positive result in the fixture was Spain’s victory on penalties at the 2012 European Championship and their last two friendly meetings finished goalless. Both sides play three more Nations League games in the next 10 days. Spain travels to Switzer-

Striker Erling Haaland’s superb first-half volley gave Norway a surprising 1-0 win away to Serbia as it got its Nations League Group B4 campaign underway on Thursday, but it needed goalkeeping heroics from Orjan Nyland to secure the win. The visitor took the lead in the 26th minute as Martin Odegaard sliced open the defence with a beautiful pass to Marcus Pedersen who crossed for Haaland to deftly volley home from close range with the only shot on target in the first half. Serbia dominated possession and put the Norwegian defence under tremendous pressure in the second half, but Nyland pulled off a string of fine saves to keep his clean sheet intact and secure the three points for his team.

up to 3rd spot in Baku Shooting WC

NEW DELHI, JUN 3 (PTI): Experienced Indian shooter Anjum Moudgil clinched a silver in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions as India moved up to third spot in the medal tally at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday. Anjum went down 12-16 in the gold medal match to Denmark’s Rikke Maeng Ibsen. Anjum, also a world championship silver medallist, had on Thursday qualified for the top-eight ranking round with a score of 587 out of 600, which gave her a fourth place in a field of 60 shooters On Friday, she finished second to Ibsen in stage two with a 406.5 to the Norwegian’s 411.4. She then put up a strong challenge in the final but could not put it across the Dane. It is Anjum’s second individual World Cup silver in the event. The Men’s 3P trio of Swapnil, Deepak Kumar and Goldie Gurjar also won a silver in the team competition. The trio came through

Anjum Moudgil, champion Rikke Maeng Ibsen and Lee Eunseo on Friday. two rounds of qualifying to make it to the gold medal match which they lost 7-17 to Croatia. Ukraine picked up the bronze. Swapnil Kusale had also finished second in the corresponding Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions on Thursday. Indian now have one gold and three silver medals in the tournament and stand in third place behind Korea and Serbia. There was heartbreak for the other two Indian women in the fray as Ay-

ushi Podder finished 16th with a score of 585, just one point away from the final top-eight mark and Ashi Chouksey ended 20th with a score of 584. The women’s 3P team comprising Anjum and Ayushi won their first qualifying round with an aggregate of 1316 to make it to stage two. However, they could not get into the reckoning for a medal, finishing sixth in the ranking round with a score of 867, falling short of the medal rounds by a point.

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