8 JUNE 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 182

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SPORTS, PAGE 12

NASSA firm on demand; to continue agitation

NSF, ENSF come out in support of NASSA

‘Partygate’ scandal: UK PM Johnson wins confidence vote INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

Zeliangrong (AMN) CSOs endorse ‘Agreed Position’

KOHIMA, JUN 7 (NPN): Nagaland Assembly Secretariat Staff Association (NASSA) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) have on Tuesday affirmed to continue the ongoing agitation for three more days (June 8-10, 2022).

NASSA is protesting the state government’s decision of appointing Dr. PJ Antony (retired officer) as principal secretary, under the establishment of the NLA secretariat.

Speaking to Nagaland Post at the Assembly secretariat, NASSA general secretary, Talirenla Imchen, said that the agitation was against the NLA speaker’s “unwarranted decision”, which violated the existing service rules.

Describing the actions of the speaker as “demoralising” for the workforce of the assembly, Imchem said that association demands that decision of the government be “revoked and retracted”.

She said that such “malpractices” by authorities was disappointing.

JAC member, Ruyosuyi Vadeo, stated that none of the stakeholders or board members were notified with regard to the amendment of the service rules.

NASSA vice president, Rocus Rino, said that if the service of the officer was “indispensable”, he could have been appointed as an “advisor or a consultant”.

He said that in spite of the agitation entering the fourth day, the competent authority was still turning a deaf ear to the representation submitted by NASSA earlier.

He said the association would continue to fight till the appointment of the retired officer was revoked.

NMDA against bringing back check gates

Massive breakthrough as rectal cancer India ranks lowest in environmental performance index disappears in every patient in drug trial

Says, govt yet to respond even after 4 days of agitation Correspondent

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Lauding the government notification ordering removal of toll gates and illegal collection of money at check gates, the Nagaland Medicine Dealers Association (NMDA) has appealed to the state government not to “further re-setup” such gates.

In a press release, Nagaland Medicine Dealers Association joint secretary and in-charge media cell Arijit Sharma affirmed to support the government by strengthening its hands and also by “strictly opposing” any kind of illegal collection at the gates. NMDA stated that the removal of check gates has helped the medical dealers in frequent and fast mobility of essential goods including medicines and lifesaving drugs across the state.

NMDA also stated that following the move there was fall in prices of essential and non-essential commodities. Further, the association welcomed setting up of 24x7 control room, helpline numbers and inspection teams in all the districts with prominent signages in all the check gates.

NMDA has vowed to keep serving people by reaching medicines in every corner of the state in every situation.

It may be noted that various like Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation, Tenyimi Union Dimapur, Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation have appealed to the state government to stand by its May 19 notification banning all check gates.

This is it!

“There may be no more check gates but now we have to go to their houses.”

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NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): In what could prove to be a game changer for medical science with researchers saying that for the first time cancer vanished in over a dozen people after an experimental treatment.

According to New York Times report, in a small clinical trial, 18 patients were given a drug named Dostarlimab for around six months. In the end, the report mentioned, it was found that cancer had just vanished away in every patient.

In an interview with Nagaland Post, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep said that government’s decision to appoint Dr. P J Anthony, as the HoD with administrative authorities was questionable.

In spite of him being a superannuated central government employee, Tep said reappointing him was unfortunate, adding that the decision needed to be rectified without any delay.

The federation further appealed to the state government to reconsider its decision and undo the promotion and extension of the said officer without delay.

ENSF: Eastern Naga S t u d e n t s ’ Fe d e r a t i o n (ENSF) has extended its “unwavering solidarity” towards the NASSA and appealed to the state government to re-examine

the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Service Rules Amendment notification, which was notified on May 18, 2022 and nullify the appointment of Dr. P.J Anthony “in the larger interest of the government employees of the state.”

In a press note, ENSF president Chingmak Chang and assistant general secretary Kaibo Konyak said the federation deliberated at length upon the notification and condemned the “arbitrary action” of the commissioner & secretary for revision/amendments of NLA Secretariat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules 1999.

ENSF claimed that the Cadre Review Committee/ Service Rules Amendment Committee, which was constituted on October 3, 2020, CIRCULAR NO.AS/CS/ CIRCLAR/2020/5 and Re-

act as substitute antibodies in the human body.

The report stated all 18 rectal cancer patients were given the same drug and as a result of the treatment, cancer was completely obliterated in every patient - undetectable by physical exam; endoscopy; positron emission tomography or PET Dostarlimab is a drug with laboratory-produced scans or MRI scans.

Dr Luis A. Diaz J. of molecules that act as New York’s Memorial Sloan substitute antibodies in Kettering Cancer Center said the human body this was “the first time this It added Dostarlimab has happened in the history is a drug with laboratory- of cancer”, the report menproduced molecules that tioned.

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notified of Office Memorandum NO: AS/ESTT/ CR/29/2022, 24th March’ 2022 and was due to submit on or before June 30, 2022.

However, ENSF stated that the Service Rules Amendment notification was approved on May 18, 2022 prior to the submission by the constituent Committee. ENSF said it implied that Dr. P.J Antony was “well in his interest to retain/continue the service even after the extension of his service (01.06.2020 to 31.05.2022) in fast track manner pursued for early approval of the notification.”

ENSF stated that the state government should not maintain neutrality in meeting the justification in the common interest. It stated that any matter based on favouritism should not be entertained at any level.

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (PTI): India has been placed at the bottom on a list of 180 countries judged for their environmental performances

by US-based institutions.

Denmark topped the 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) published recently by the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network, Columbia University, followed by the UK and Finland, which earned high scores for slashing greenhouse gas emissions in recent years.

EPI provides a datadriven summary of the state of sustainability around the

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Leaders of Zeliangrong civil society organizations (CSOs)-- Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland), Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF) Assam, Manipur Nagaland; Zeliangrong Students’ Union, (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) and Zeliangrong Baudi Manipur have expressed “full support and endorsement of WC, NNPGs Agreed Position and urged the WC to bring honorable solution at the earliest.”

This was stated in a joint statement issued by WC, NNPGs convener N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Zeliangrong Baudi Manipur State president Poupoklung Kamei, Zeliangrong Baudi (ANM) vice president Titus Kamei, AZSU (AMN) president Henry Chawang and Zeliangrong Youth Front (AMN) president Lunglailung Malangmei

world. Using 40 performance indicators across 11 issue categories, EPI ranks 180 countries on climate change performance, environmental health and ecosystem vitality. These indicators provide a gauge at national scale of how close the countries are to established environmental policy targets.

“The lowest scores go to India (18.9), Myanmar (19.4), Vietnam (20.1), Bangladesh (23.1) and Pakistan (24.6). Most low-scoring countries are those that have prioritised economic growth over sustainability, or those that are struggling with civil unrest and other crises.

“India, with increasing-

WC,NNPGs leaders with members of Zeliangrong CSOs.

after a consultative meeting held on June 7 at Dimapur.

The signatories said that both sides held a meaningful consultative meeting during which the Zeliangrong CSO leaders (AMN), expressed appreciation to WC, NNPGs for taking on board all Naga tribes beyond Nagaland state.

The CSOs also expressed great hope that since the political negotiations with all Naga groups had concluded on October

ly dangerous air quality and rapidly rising greenhouse gas emissions, falls to the bottom of rankings for the first time,” the report read. China is placed 161st, with an overall EPI score of 28.4. China and India are projected to be the largest and second-largest emitters of greenhouse gases in 2050, despite recently promising to curb emission growth rates, the researchers claimed.

Lagging its peers, the United States is placed 20th out of 22 wealthy democracies in the Global West and 43rd overall. This relatively low ranking reflects the rollback of environmental protections during the Trump

31, 2019, Naga people in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland would be “restored of their identity and political right through honorable and acceptable political solution.”

Zeliangrong leaders from three states also acknowledged that the “Agreed Position and subsequent Status Paper of WC, NNPGs has given a transparent and explicit future position of Nagas which is acceptable to all sections.”

administration, the report said.

It said only a handful of countries, including Denmark and the UK, are currently slated to reach greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050. “Many other nations are headed in the wrong direction, with rapidly rising greenhouse gas emissions in major countries like China, India and Russia,” the report read.

Russia is ranked 112th on the list. EPI projections indicate that just four countries -- China, India, the US and Russia -- will account for over 50% of residual global greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 if current trends hold.

ZVC asks PHED to reply to its memo within 60 days Centre widens pool to select next CDS

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KOHIMA, JUN 7 (NPN): Zhadima Village Council (ZVC) has submitted a representation to Public Health Engineering Department’s (PHED) chief engineer in regard to the project for providing water supply to 24 villages under Chiephobozou Block.

The project was sanctioned under the NonLapsable Central Pool of Resource (NLCPR) under the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).

In the re presentation, ZVC said along with

neighbouring villages it had stopped the project on July 30, 2019 as it was incomplete and lacked credibility as there were numerous lapses in providing water supply to the earmarked villages.

The tall promises made

by PHED minister on July 30, 2019 to fully complete and commission the project latest by December 2019 still stood unfulfilled, stated the representation signed by ZVC chairman Neilalhoulie Soliezuo, general secretary Seyiekhrielhou Kuotsu and Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) committee chairman Roko Angami.

The village council also demanded to know which were the 11 villages where water supply was available as per PHE department’s claim in the local newspapers.

It also asked why only nine villages were to be covered by pumping when originally 24 villages were earmarked for coverage under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resource project and when more than Rs 24.96 crore had been spent.

Further, the signatories asked which were the remaining 15 villages that were yet to be supplied water through independent sourc-

es and what actually were the independent sources as per the department’s claim.

The village council asked the PHE department to provide its response within 60 days from the receipt of this representation.

Noting that many tall promises had been made, it regretted that the project could not be completed on time and that no positive outcome had been achieved to date.

Therefore, the council said it was constrained to submit the representation, cautioning that it should not be held responsible for any untoward eventuality.

NEW DELHI, JUNE 7 (PTI): Any serving or retired Lt General, Air Marshal and Vice Admiral under the age of 62 years will be eligible for appointment to the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) with the government effecting changes to the rules to widen the selection pool for the position.

The three-star officers are now eligible to become the CDS along with serving chiefs of the three services, according to the changes made to the Army, Air Force and Navy Acts. The post of Chief of Defence Staff has been lying vacant since the death of Gen Bipin Rawat

in a helicopter crash on December 8 last year.

The changes made to the rules are seen as the government beginning the process to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff amid the country facing myriad national security challenges.

The government issued separate gazette notifications on Monday bringing the changes to the Air Force Act, the Army Act and the Navy Act providing for making any serving or retired Lt General, Air Marshal or Vice Admiral eligible to be appointed as the CDS. “The Central Government may, if considered nec-

essary, in the public interest, so to do, appoint as Chief of Defence Staff, an officer who is serving as Air Marshal or Air Chief Marshal or an officer who has retired in the rank of Air Marshal or Air Chief Marshal but has not attained the age of 62 years on the date of his appointment,” the notification issued under the Air Force Act 1950 said.

It further said that the government may extend the service of the Chief of Defence Staff for such a period as it may deem necessary subject to a maximum age of 65 years.

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Poll panel to explore possibility of remote voting NPCC dares Phangnon to resign to protest BJP mixing religion with politics

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (PTI): Days after Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar undertook an hours-long trek to a remote polling station in Uttarakhand, the poll panel on Tuesday decided to double the remuneration of polling officials going to such booths as early as three days before voting day.

In a statement, the EC said to enhance voting percentage, especially among migrants, “time has come to explore possibilities of remote voting, maybe on a pilot basis”.

“Voters migrate from the place of their registration to cities and other places for education, employment and

other purposes. It becomes difficult for them to return to their registered polling stations to cast their vote.

EC felt that time has come to explore possibilities of remote voting, maybe on a pilot basis,” it said.

A committee would be set up to examine the issues of migrant voters.

Given the fact that voters and political parties are the primary stakeholders, wider consultation with all stakeholders including parties would be started thereafter, it explained.

At a meeting of the poll panel, it was also decided to develop special water and shock proof, extra protective backpacks or cases to

carry EVM-VVPATs and safeguard the machines provided to all such teams to aid hands-free movement in difficult terrain.

Seeking to address voting apathy in urban areas, now all central and state government departments, central and state PSUs and corporate entities with 500 plus employees will appoint a nodal officer to ascertain leave availing but non-voting employees.

“It is kind of name and shame as people in poll going areas get a day’s off under the Negotiable Instruments Act with the primary purpose of facilitating voting by employees,” explained a senior functionary.

“Empathising with the dedication of polling personnel who perform election duty in remote and difficult areas, the Commission decided to double the remuneration of the polling officials going to the polling Stations three days in advance. Till now, the remuneration for polling officials used to be a uniform per diem amount for all alike. Chief Electoral Officers of the states and UTs shall specifically notify such polling stations for enhanced remuneration during election,” an EC statement said.

This is the third major decision taken by the EC in the last three weeks after Kumar took over as the CEC.

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has dared State’s lone Rajya Sabha member S Phangnon Konyak to resign in protest against BJP mixing religion with politics.

Reacting to the BJP MP’s appeals to the people of Nagaland not to mix religion with politics and accusing the saffron party of mixing religion with politics, NPCC president K Therie in a release challenged her that if she stood by her appeal, then she should prove it by resigning in protest against her party doing exactly that.

Reminding her that

BJP was targeting minority communities across the country, Therie said her statements exposed that she was ignorant of who was mixing religion with politics, alleging that BJP was targeting Christians, Muslims and minorities similar to Russia attacking Ukraine.

“If Ukraine stops defending itself, then it loses its existence. If Russia stops attacking, there will be peace.

This is the position of Christians and other minorities before BJP in India,” he emphasised.

He mentioned that just two days back a BJP spokesperson had attacked

Prophet Mohammad earning ire from Muslims nations across the world and resulting in summoning of Indian envoys in multiple countries, which was soon followed by the media head of a BJP unit attacking the Prophet.

Before joining BJP, the NPCC chief said Phangnon was expected to be fully aware of the persecution of Christians, beginning from Graham Staines and his two sons Philip and Timothy who were burnt alive

by Dara Singh, a member of Bajrang Dal, one of the frontals of RSS and BJP. (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022

Kiphire DPDB approves several proposals

BJP Noklak, Peren commemorate Modi 2.0

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‘NLA HAS PASSED RESOLUTION NOT TO ACCEPT WILD ANIMALS AS GIFTS’

Yangseo Sangtam speaking at the DPDB meeting at B.S. Nganlang Phom addressing the Longleng DPDB Pungro. (NP) meeting. (DIPR)

June was held on June 6, under the chairmanship of DPDB chairman B.S. Nganlang Phom, MLA in the DPDB hall Longleng.

According to a DIPR report, the chairman while acknowledging the dedication and sincerity of chief medical officer (CMO) Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla for her humanitarian service to the people expressed happiness to see one of the DPDB member being honoured with Phom Day Award 2022 for her exemplary service.

Nganlang also urged upon the members to extend full cooperation and support to the forthcoming State Badminton Championship Tournament to be held in Longleng from August 22-27.

Meanwhile, deputy commissioner (DC) Longleng, M. Shayung Phom while sharing “the bitter experience” of pandemic thanked frontline workers and officers for their

IT&C department conducts training on website updation

services.

Asserting that this was his last DPDB meeting in Longleng, DC called on the two elected members of the district and suggested to discuss with DPDB members while selecting iconic projects under LADP. The DC also thanked DIO, National Informatics Centre (NIC) Mokokchung, Temsu Wathi Ao who is looking after NIC, Longleng to resolve poor internet connection in the district and for providing internet facility at Yingli College and SP office.

While presenting the activities, service provided, recruitment and functioning of NIC, Temsu Wathi emphasised on the importance of information technology for running the office efficiently.

Informing that NIC firewall security with seven layers protect is the best security in the world free from hackers, DIO suggested the creation of official email accounts under

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUNE 7 (NPN): The department of Information Technology & Communication (IT&C), Kohima conducted a training on website updation, social media and state portal at the Directorate, here, on Tuesday.

In his brief address, IT&C director, Tongtiliba Longkumer said many works were undertaken by each department but was not known to the public.

In this regard, he informed that a way to disseminate information on several schemes and activities was by utilising websites and social media outlets which was mandated by the

state and central government as a step towards good governance.

At the programme, IT&C programme officer, Akumla Aier presented the status of websites, security audit and introduction to technical sessions while IT&C programme officer, Yanger Longkumer presented the importance of regular updates of websites and state portal.

Later, Kumughato delivered a presentation on hands on updation of websites while deputy director, Daniel Krocha spoke on social media and usage.

Around 58 IT nodal officers from several departments were participated in the training.

DIMAPUR: EAC Pfütsero, Dr. Riku Khutso has informed that two carcasses of full-grown pigs were dumped near CIEPI, Porba village along Pfütsero-Phek road by unidentified persons, “causing grave threat to public health and safety”.

According to a DIPR report, EAC informed that spot verification was conducted with the police, village authorities,

NGO and department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) Pfütsero.

The carcasses were later, safely disposed and due investigation is being carried out, EAC informed.

In this regard, public has been informed to remain vigilant for such cases and report immediately to the responsible authorities.

DC Mkg informs: Deputy commissioner Mokokchung, Sashank Pratap Singh has informed all arms licence holders who are yet to obtain the Unique Identification Number (UIN) to obtain the same from the office of the DC Mokokchung on or before March 31, 2022. All administrative officers have been informed that top priority should be given to disseminating the information to all villages within their jurisdiction.

Wokha DPDB meeting on June 9: Wokha DPDB chairman and advisor for Law & Justice, Dr. Chymben Murry has informed that the monthly District Planning and Development Board meeting will be held on June 9, in the conference hall of the DC Wokha. All the all members have been requested to attend the meeting.

ENPO welcomes new KU team: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation has welcomed the new team of Konyak Union led by Tingthok Konyak and Manpang K Wangyen as president and general secretary. ENPO expressed hope that the new team would continue to work hard and uplift the Konyak community in particular and Eastern Nagaland in general as one of the unwavering federating tribal bodies of the organisation.

‘Anytime water machine’ inaugurated in Noklak

DC Noklak Hiazu Meru along with KSU members and others on Monday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) Noklak Hiazu Meru on Monday, inaugurated an “Anytime Water Machines (ATM)” at KSU office building, Noklak.

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report, Meru in his speech said the facilities of reverse osmosis (RO) would help the public of Noklak get clean and healthy drinking water.

The facility can help in addressing the issue of

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner Kiphire, Wati Aier has informed that the state Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) will be conducting a basic firefighting training in Kiphire on June 20 and 21 at Local ground Kiphire.

In a circular, DC has informed that on the first day, a session will be conducted for state and central government departments while session two will be carried out for educational institutions, private hospitals and nursing homes.

Meanwhile, day two session will be conducted for shopping malls/markets, hotels, churches and high-rise building while ward/colony villages and stakeholders will also be covered in session two on second day.

In this regard, DC has informed all

mentioned stakeholders to attend the training.

In a separate notification, DC Kiphire informed all arms license holders registered under the office of DC Kiphire that generation of Unique Identification Number (UIN) has been extended up to March 31, 2023.

In this regard, DC has informed all arms license holders under Kiphire district who have not obtained UIN, to deposit their arms license to undersigned office on or before March 31, 2023 for entry into NDAL portal.

DC has warned that failure to generate UIN in stipulated time will lead to cancellation of existing arms license and no further complaint would be entertained.

Pig carcasses found at Porba DCLS meeting State STF holds meet held in Noklak on elimination of SUPs village; probe underway DIMAPUR: District Com-

NEWS IN BRIEF

IT&C director, Tongtiliba Longkumer speaking at the training programme. (NP)

Fire-fighting training to be held in Kiphire

water quality, if any, for the time being, he stated.

The DC encouraged the people to avail clean drinking water from the facility and acknowledged former DC Noklak, Reny Wilfred for the initiatives

taken in setting up the RO plant in Noklak.

He also expressed gratitude to CEO, CSR head, Cochin Shipyard, Sampath Kumar for taking up the project in Noklak and Shanti Medical Information Centre Uma Preman for the effort made in bringing the facility to the district.

Briefing on the machines, RO plant committee secretary, P. Shingnya acknowledged the district administration and all the stakeholders who contributed to the successful installation of the water treatment plant. Shingnya informed that it was a CSR initiative of Cochin Shipyard Limited.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by KSU president Shangjiu while KBCA youth secretary, Sanghom offered the dedicatory prayer.

mittee for Lighthouse Schools (DCLS) meeting was held on Tuesday, in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Noklak, under the chairmanship of DC Noklak, Hiazu Meru.

According to a DIPR report, DC Noklak Hiazu Meru highlighted the concept of Nagaland Education Project–The Lighthouse (NECTAR).

He informed that the department of School Education (DoSE) has launched a project called Nagaland Education Project, the Lighthouse-Nagaland Enhancing Teaching and resources (NECTAR) to improve and enhance quality and learning outcome of government schools in Nagaland.

At the meeting, the house discussed the selection and verification process for Lighthouse by District Committee for Lighthouse School Complex.

In this regard, the DC requested all the stakeholders and line departments to submit the report on time.

Later, a meeting was also scheduled to be held on June 9 for finalisation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lt. KIKUMSUNGBA

Died : 01/06/2022 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Kikumsungba would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, families, friends, churches, neighbours, organisations and well-wishers, who stood by us and supported us physically, spiritually, financially and materially during our moment of grief.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but we hope and pray that Almighty Lord bless you all in abundance. db-580/22

Wife and Family Members

DIMAPUR: Following prime minister Narendra Modi’s call to phase out Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) in the countr y from July 1, the state’s Special Task Force (STF) on plastic waste management (amendment) Rules 205/reviewed the draft comprehensive action plan on elimination of SUPs on June 2 under the chairmanship of chief secretary in the conference hall of

the chief secretary, Kohima.

At the meeting, the members decided that all District Task Forces (DTFs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will sensitise and create awareness among all the stakeholders for successful enforcement and implementation of the ban on SUPs as notified

by Urban Development department through a notification dated March 11.

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KIPHIRE, JUNE 7 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) deputy speaker, T. Yangseo on Tuesday informed that the NLA “passed a resolution not to accept wild animals as gifts”, in order to preserve the flora and fauna of the state.

Speaking at the Kiphire District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) for the month of June, at Pungro, Yangseo, who is also the Kiphire DPDB chairman shared concerns on logging.

He opined that logging should be banned otherwise, he said, it would make the forest barren.

The chairman also planted tree saplings commemorating World Environment Day. At the DPDB meeting with heads of offices and civil society organisations, Yangseo acknowledged civil societies organisations (CSOs) for coordinating

with each other.

EE, PHED, Er. Akokba Sair also shared department schemes to reach each household in the district.

At the meeting, the house discussed proposals including—construction of food processing at Seyochung, creating primary health centre (PHC) at Jenty village, sanction of fund for repair and renovation of district house of Bharat scout and guide Kiphire at Nerhema, functional drinking water in government school, upgradation of GMS to GHS station B Kiphire and approval of LADP scheme, which were were approved by the house.

The house also welcomed ADC Kiphire, Robin, DCPO Kaikho and EE Power, P. Pochury as new members.

Longleng DPDB sensitised on NIC activities, services Longleng DPDB meeting for the month of

Modi government, at BJP district office, Jalukie Town on June 6.

In a press release, BJP Peren district informed that while speaking at the press conference, district president Huzantadbo Meriam briefed on various central schemes.

Meriam said some of the most implemented schemes by the party workers included PM Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, PM Kisan, PMAY-HFA, PMGKAY, Poshan Abhiyan, COVID-19 relief, Swatch Bharat Abhiyan and other flagship programmes.

Earlier, the press conference was chaired by general secretar y G.N Adau and ended with concluding remarks from the chair.

The press conference was attended by all the district morchas, mandal president and karyakartas.

ACknoWLeDgemenT

Born : 04-11-1982 Died : 31-05-2022 We, the bereaved family members of Late Tokavi V. Zhimo would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, friends, neighbours, relatives, churches, organizations and well-wishers for their invaluable service rendered at his untimely demise.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Mrs. & Er. Ghukhui Zhimomi Rtd. SE 2. Mrs. & Mr. Anoka H. Assumi ADC 3. GPRN/NSCN, all Ranks & Files 4. Mrs. & Mr. Hotoi Awomi, Chaplee Secy. GPRN/NSCN 5. UBC, Satakha 6. Chekiye Village Baptist Church 7. Ghukhuyi Baptist Church 8. Ghukhuyi Union Dimapur and Satakha 9. Satakha Village Union Dimapur 10. Unity Self Help Group, Diphupar We regret our inability to thank everyone individually but it is our fervent prayers that the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children & Relatives

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NIC domain for assured protection and security.

He informed that NIC provided free internet connection to government offices provided the cost of cable connection be borne by the responsible department.

DIO said NIC team Longleng was planning for standby line in the district alternative to BSNL to provide uninterrupted internet facilities in the district.

At the meeting, the board approved LADP 2022-23 for 49 A/C Tamlu and 50 A/C Longleng and recommended grant of financial assistance to Lamling Vesta Elementary School, Longleng.

The board also constituted an organising committee headed by DC & DSC chairman and members from government officers and CSOs for hosting state badminton championship tournament in Longleng.

Earlier, DBA president Longleng, Er. Toshi Angh and colleagues highlighted ongoing preparation, infrastructure development and required funds for the event.

Earlier, Dr. Sanjay A Burele, (scientist), central nodal officer for Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA), CTR for Mon and Longleng district and Ruchir Mital, director (PW) ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension, department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare highlighted on Jal Shakti Abhiyan.

KOHIMA, JUN 7 (NPN): Commemorating eight years of Modi 2.0 and to facilitate the successful flagship programmes and schemes launched and implemented under Modi government, BJP Noklak district undertook a cleanliness drive at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), cemeteries, worship centre and also carried out a tree plantation drive.

Informing this in a press conference, advisor prison and printing and stationery, H. Haying said the cleanliness drive was initiated as part of Seva (Service).

He added that visiting orphanage homes and old age homes were also in pipeline on alternate days across the state.

Haying highlighted

various schemes and activities initiated in Noklak district and informed that party workers would reach out to beneficiaries of those holding PM’s health card, ration card, Kisan card, beneficiaries of free cylinders, housing for all etc to create more awareness to the masses.

He said the 15-day celebration of eight years under Modi government will wind up with a tribal mela in Kohima which will be organised by ST Morcha Nagaland on June 15.

Haying informed that the activities were initiated to create more public awareness keeping in mind the spirit of service to humanity, good governance and upliftment of the poor.

Peren: BJP Peren district held a press conference on the theme “Seva, Sushasan aur Gareeb Kalyan” in commemoration of eight years of

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Shillong

A shower and thunderstorm

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Kohima

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Dimapur A shower and t-storm; warm

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Tuensang A shower and thunderstorm

21 16

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Mkg Wokha

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Zunheboto A shower and thunderstorm

23 18

Plantation drive marks WSTH’s silver jubilee celebration various events have been planned to commemorate the jubilee along with the construction of a silver jubilee memorial building at Eralibill.

Meanwhile, former WSTH president, Vihuli S Zhimo expressed gratitude to the pioneers and all who contributed to the growth of WSTH and the community.

Informing that Sumi Cultural Centre Vihokhu (L-R) Azheto Zhimomi, Tovihoto Ayemi, Khehovi Yepthomi, Er. Picto Shohe, Y Vikheho was donated to the comSwu and others. (NP) munity by justice president, Staff Reporter Describing women Hoho in 1998.

State Commission Conas peacemakers, Zhimo She informed that sumer Redressal Forum, D I M A P U R , J U N E 7 said that peace was more (NPN): Commemorating easily achieved and more its silver jubilee celebra- durable when women were tion, Western Sumi Totimi included in the peacemakHoho (WSTH) launched a ing process. year-long celebration by orIn this regard, he ganising a plantation drive called for the full involveat Sumi cultural centre, ment of women in mainVihokhu, here, on Tuesday. taining peace among the The day also marked community. its Foundation Day and Pointing out that many commemoration of World tribes resided in Western Environment Day on the Sumi areas, he encouraged theme “Küqhakulu Ki- the community to foster kimiye kumuto”. unity and peace among the In the greeting mes- rest of the communities. sage, Sumi Hoho president, Introducing and welNikheto Zhimo said Sumi coming the guests, WSTH Hoho declared 2022 as the president Visheli S Yeptho year of Sumi unity. highlighted the history of Calling for retrospec- WSTH and said the notion among members of menclature was coined the community, he urged under the initiative of Ghoupon them to make “Sumi suho Zhimomi who was the Unity” a mission. president of Western Sumi

NFHRCC meeting on Jun 8 DIMAPUR: Nagaland Fo o t h i l l s Ro a d C o o rdination Committee (NFHRCC) has convened a meeting on June 8, 2022 at 3pm at its base office, Khermahal, Dimapur.

In a press release, NFHRCC convenor Supu Jamir and assistant general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe stated that the meet would review the on-

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going construction of the motorable foothills road.

It would also deliberate on the finishing touch and proposed inauguration of the Doyang bridge, Governor’s camp and some logistic issues in certain sectors.

The committee has, therefore, requested all the members to attend the meeting.

and chairperson, Advisory Board, S Hukato Swu and district session judge, Kohima Khesheli Chishi, the former WSTH president appealed to Sumi Hoho to assign a caretaker(s) for the centre so that they may take care of the new saplings.

Altogether, 200 saplings were planted at the plantation drive, which was attended by advisor for Power, H Tovihoto Ayemi, advisor for Tourism, Art and Culture Khehovi Yep-

thomi, Y Vikheho Swu, MLA and chairman District Planning, Pughoboto, Azheto Zhimomi, MLA and Er Picto Shohe, MLA. At the programme, invocation was offered by Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) executive secretary reverend Dr. Phughoto Sema, welcome address

by WSTH president, cultural song by Sumi Totimi loka, Ikishe ghami, vote of thanks was proposed

by WSTH organising committee convenor Kakheli Vikheshe and benediction was offered by WSBAK DoWM secretary, Kakheli Inato Zhimomi.

The plantation drive saw participation from legislators and frontal organisations.

It may be mentioned that the saplings were donated by the Dimapur Forest Division. The WSTH silver jubilee is scheduled to be held in the year 2023.

‘World Bicycle Day’ observed in Dmu DIMAPUR: Commemorating World Bicycle Day 2022, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Nagaland organised bicycle rally at DDSC stadium Dimapur on June 3.

According to a DPRO Dimapur report, advisor for Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zhale Neikha flagged off the rally. Altogether, 75 cyclists took part in the rally.

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Violent incidents reduced by Mnp cops arrest militant behind recent serial bomb blasts about 70% in NE in 8 yrs: Shah Correspondent

said here on Tuesday.

The Trinamool Congress’ Tripura state in-charge and former West Bengal minister Rajib Banerjee said that the ‘Tripura Files’ was made with many episodes.

“Since India’s Independence specially during the Left Front’s 35 year’s

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Declaration of Actual Name I, Shri Gaugwang Ramlia, S/o Lt. Heikum do hereby solemnly affirm and declare before the Magistrate on this day 06-06-2022 as follows : 1. That I am deponent of this affidavit.

2. That my actual name is Gaugwang Ramlia as entered in all my documents and not Gaugwang which is affected in my Bank Accounts bearing A/C No .................

3. That both the name mention above are the same person.

4. That, I hereby declare that my correct name is Gaugwang Ramlia shall be used as official name in my entire documents from the date of declaration of this affidavit.

That, the statements made in the above are true and correct to the best of knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein.

And I, signed affidavit on this 06 day of June month 2022 year.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declare before me on this 06 day 06 month at 2022.

1st Class Magistrate Regd. No. 229, Date : 06/06/2022

Office Of the

Lirmen medemsanger Putu menden B.P.O Longchem, P.O mangkolemba dist. mokokchung : nagaland

governance (1978 to 1988 and 1993 to 2018) and BJPled government’s 51 months rule, people of Tripura were not only deprived but also suffered with huge undemocratic activities, violence and atrocities. All these would be highlighted in the ‘Tripura Files’,” he told the media.

Rajib Banerjee said that Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Supremo) is the only leader in India who not only defeated the Left parties in Bengal after 34 years but also beat the BJP.

Office Of the

Lirmen Yim Asem (A.B.C) ViLLAge CounCiL district : mOKOKchung

acKnOwLedgement We, the Lirmen Village Council on behalf of Lirmen (AB&C) would like to sincerely offer our gratitude and appreciation to shri. K. Longri imchen for donating saplings of different species to the three villages for plantation drive. All the three villages have successfully conducted the plantation drive under the guidance and initiatives of Village Councils and Student Unions (LKM) on 4th June 2022. Indeed, we acknowledge his noble mission towards creating more friendly eco-system and environment by putting all his resources for the good and common course of the people.

Further, we affirm our kind co-operation in all his undertakings and request to do such initiatives even in the days to come. We deeply acknowledge his good deed and wish him great success in his future endeavours.

Lirmen Village Council Chairman

change Of name

I, Smti. Tzutipokla Longkumer, D/o Toshilemba, W/o Ayimnuchet Chungmir, permanent resident of Mokokchung, Nagaland, presently residing at Aoyimti Village Dimapur, do hereby solemnly declare that the name Tzutipokla and Tzutipokla Longkumer are the same person and as sworn before Notary as per Affidavit Registration No 474/2022 dated 07/06/2022 shall hereby, use the name Tzutipokla Longkumer legally and at all times.

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With thanks giving and great jubilation, the Lirmen Village Council would like to sincerely acknowledge and extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Richetla, daughter of Dr. Sashimongba Jamir and Mrs. Achila Pongen securing top 20 position in the recently conducted HSLC examination 2022 under NBSE. Further the Village Council with great appreciation acknowledges all the teaching staff of Noklangsangba Govt. High School for putting their efforts in teaching the students and securing 80% pass percentage for the School.

Furthermore, the Village Council conveys heartiest congratulations to all the successful Lirmenians HSLC and HSSLC examinations and wishes them more success in their future endeavours.

The Office of the Tsarű Students’ Union (TSU) Chare Village, Tuensang extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Lirola T. Sangtam, D/o Mr. Thsarise Sangtam & Mrs. Toshila Sangtam of Tsarű Village for securing the Top 11 Position in the recently held HSLC (NBSE) 2022 Exam from St. Paul Hr. Sec School.

TSU also appreciates Teaching staff and students of Class 10 from Govt. High School Chare for bringing 100% pass percentage for the school.

The union also congratulates all the students for clearing HSLC & HSSLC (NBSE) 2022 Exam and wishes them more success in their future endeavours.

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OFFICE OF THE

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(B Kumzuk Longchar) chairman, Village council Lirmen

With profound delight, the Lotisami (Old) Students' Union extends heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their excellent achievement in the recent HSLC & HSSLC examinations, 2022.

HSLC

Limugha G. Achumi, D/o Ghukato Achumi, Distinction in all the subjects with 88.34% 1. Tohikali T. Chophi, D/o Tokhuyi Chophi, Distinction in 2 subjects.

2. Anoli S. Awomi, D/o Shikato Awomi, Distinction in 1 subject.

3. Vinoka Chophy, S/o Aghoto Chophy, Distinction in 2 subjects.

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Kika Chishi President L.S.U

Kuhoi Chishi General Secretary L.S.U

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Ghukali T. Shikhu, D/o Tovikhe Shikhu, School Topper (Eden Hr. Sec. School Thilixu) Distinction in 4 subjects (Arts).

1. Hilino N. Yeptho, D/o Nihoto Yeptho, Distinction in 4 subjects (Arts).

2. Vilivi Chophy, D/o Aghoto Chophy, Distinction in 4 subjects (Commerce).

3. Gihukali Chophi, D/o Khakiye Chophy, Distinction in 1 subject (Arts).

The union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC examinations, 2022. We wish you the best and more success in your future endeavours.

Village CounCil Changki IN APPRECIATION Village Council Changki do hereby convey our heartiest congratulations to the following students for their achievements and for bringing laurels to Changki village.

1. Miss Entinola Aonok, D/o Mr & Mrs Yimkoniken Aonok, 6th position(HSLC 2022) and Subject Topper in Social Science 2. Miss Moakala Longchari, D/o Mr & Mrs Lanutoshi Longchari, 11th position (HSLC 2022) and Subject Topper in Ao. 3. Miss Sungjemlila Amlari, D/o Mr & Mrs Chempangchang Amri, joint Subject Topper in Social Science (HSLC 2022) While we congratulate those who have also passed both the HSLC & HSSLC 2022 examinations, we encourage those who were unsuccessful this year to continue to strive harder for the next attempts.

We wish you all success in your future studies and may God bless you all.

Sd(Lendimenba Amri) Chairman

Sd(Imodangba Pongen) Secretary

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akumen Village Council Chairman

Office Of the

Chungliyimsen, p.o. mokokchung – 798601

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The office of the Chungliyimsen Students’ Union would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the successful candidates for their achievements in HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2022.

The Union further wishes them more success and prosperity in their future endeavors.

Sd/general secretary csu

Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has expressed deep concern over the bomb blast at the gate of Little Flower School, Sangaiporou, Imphal on June 5.

NSF president Kegwayhun Tep and education secretary Medovi Rhi in a press release strongly condemned the dastardly act perpetrated within the premises of an educational institution, causing immense trauma in the minds of students.

While the entire region was collectively striving towards peace and stability, they said such dastardly act negated the very aspiration of the general populace and ought to be outrightly condemned by all right-thinking citizens.

They also appealed for peace in the region and urged the competent authority to leave not stone unturned in bringing the culprits to book, while also sparing no efforts in uprooting those elements and practices that were against the social stability and progress of the region.

The duo declared that NSF stood in solidarity and extended its fullest support to Little Flower School in the pursuit towards a secure future where the entire region would thrive together in harmony.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KIPHIRE : NAGALAND NO.DC/KPE/LR-6/2010-11/271 Dated Kiphire the 26th May 2022 NOTICE Where as an application has been submitted by Shri. Tokugha Sumi S/o Hamithi of New Monger Village for registering his name against Site Permit No.26. The permit has been registered in this Office in the name of Shri. Seopi Sangtam, son of Shri. Thsinglongli of Old Monger Village with the following boundaries and measuring 120X80 Ft. North :Tsanio Sangtam South :Tsisekyu/Yemong East : Circular Road West: Town Road Therefore, claims and objection if any may be submitted to this Office within 30 (thirty) days and if no claims or objection are received the above mentioned permit will be registered in the name of Shri. Tokugha Sumi of New Monger Village.

(CHUBAMONGLA KICHU), NCS Extra Assistant Commissioner HQ. Office of the Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, Nagaland.

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NSF condemns bomb blast at school gate in Manipur

Office Of the

dimaPur nOKPu sensO teLOngjem DimApur – 797112 : nAgALAnD

feLicitatiOn

The Office of the Dimapur Nokpu Senso Telongjem with immense joy and pride, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to miss Yimjungbenla imchen, d/o mr. Purkumzuk imchen and arenkala jamir, for securing Top 9 (Commerce stream) position in the recently declared HSSLC (NBSE) examination results, 2022.

The DNST also acknowledges her hard work for bringing laurels to the Nokpurs in general. The Union further wishes her great success in her future endeavours.

The DNST also congratulates all the successful Nokpu students in the HSLC and HSSLC examinations, 2022, and wishes them all great success in their future.

Sd/(L. tinu imchen) (Likok Longkumer) President Asst. Gen. Secretary DNST DNST

Regd. No. 1650 Date 23/05/2022 I, Mr. C. ZUNGKAM YIMCHUNGER, aged about 36 years, son of Y. CHUBA, resident of KUTHUR VILLAGE, TUENSANG, NAGALAND do hereby declare and solemnly affirm as under: 1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my correct official name which I used in all of my documents and records is "C.ZUNGKAM YIMCHUNGER".

3. That in my Birth Certificate issued by the Department of Economic & Statistics, Government of Nagaland bearing Registration No. 70/04, Date of Registration 08-01-2004, Card SI. No. 20520, my Appointment Order bearing Order No.-PHQ(B-I)1/14 th NAP(IR) BN/2008/464 date-26-05-2009 issued by the Director General of Police Nagaland, Kohima Government of Nagaland my name has been wrongly entered as "C. ZUNGKAM" instead of my correct official name C. ZUNGKAM YIMCHUNGER" which is purely a clerical mistake.

4. That all the names "C. ZUNGKAM YIMCHUNGER" as well as "C. ZUNGKAM" belongs to my name and is of one and single person 5. That this affidavit is made for the sole purpose of declaring all the names "C.ZUNGKAM YIMCHUNGER" as well as “C. ZUNGKAM" belongs to my name and is of one and single person and to declare my correct name as "C. ZUNGKAM YIMCHUNGER" and to make necessary correction in my above said my Birth Certificate and Appointment Order and to produce this affidavit as a clarification/evidence about my correct name where ever require.

I further declare that the statements made by me herein above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

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Congratulatory Note

Felicitation

The litem Village council citizens and litem Baptist church with immense joy and pride extend our heartiest congratulations to the following for their success and for bringing laurels to our community.

1. M r . c . n o k e n d a n g b a c h a n g , S/o Chongpongnungba Chang conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geology.

2. Mr. Büben Khamnon chang, S/o Joshua Chang for securing 12th rank in HSLC Examination 2022 with distinction in FIT subject.

The LBC would also like to congratulate all those who have cleared HSLC & HSSLC examinations 2022 and wishes them more success in their future endeavours. c. namang Pastor LBC

M. lepten chang Council Chairman

the Lekromi Village council and the Lekromi students’ union through this column, would like to congratulate mr. Keweko mero, S/o Mr Wekhape Mero for securing Top 17 (HSLC) in the state with a percentage of 95.83% from tewelhi medo tyrannus higher secondary school (tmthss) Pfutsero.

Furthermore, the collective Lekromi village bodies also would like to congratulate all the students who have successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC Exam 2022 in the recently declared NBSE examination results.

Wishing all the students the very best for their future.

Sd/Sd/(mese KaPfO) KuLhi merO) Chairman President Lekromi Village Lekromi Students’ Union

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AGARTALA, JUNE 7 (IANS): The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday released ‘Tripura Files’, a short documentary film, to highlight the under development and misgovernance in Tripura and deprivation of the people since India’s Independence, party leaders

He was also behind the bomb blasts at a shop in Nagamapal on May 5 and at a house at Khurai Thoudingjam Leikai on May 6, the SP alleged.

He joined the armed group (NRFM) in September, 2021 and worked under the command of one self-styled chairman Dhaballo, presently based in Bangladesh.

He received the explosive substances from his commander through an unknown person in January, 2022 and would receive Rs 30,000 for each bomb blast, the SP said.

A mobile phone, Rs 9,000 and his Aadhaar card were recovered from him.

Vehicles and some other particular clothes used in the commission of the recent bomb blasts were also recovered from his house, the SP added.

The arrested person

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18 small iron rods and an insulating tape were also recovered, he claimed.

The SP said that based on specific information, the police commando team led by additional SP (Ops) M Amit Singh rushed to the area last night and launched a search operation.

While the operation was in progress, a person was seen running behind the house and overpowered by police commandos who chased him.

He was found carrying a jar that contained explosives and other materials used in assembling bombs, the SP claimed.

During spot verification, the detained person disclosed that he is a cadre of the NRFM that was behind series of bomb blasts in Imphal area, including the latest blast at Little Flower School, Imphal.

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cent,” Shah said.

Shah noted that earlier 304 security personnel had died which now has seen 60 per cent reduction, the civilian death toll has also come down by 83 per cent compared to earlier and one can imagine how big a change has come in the northeast.

“Development takes place in an area where there is peace, whether it is Left Wing Extremism affected areas or the northeast, which is mainly inhabited by tribes. A safe northeast and safe Left Wing Extremism-prone areas of Central India will pave the way for tribal welfare,” Shah said.

Noting that the Modi government has done much work for the respect of tribals, he further said, “Prime Minister Modi has given glory to the tribal leaders

NRFM cadre behind serial bomb blasts in Imphal areas arrested by Imphal West police commandos.

staged a sit-in-protest in front of the school to register a strong protest against the blast.

An IED planted by miscreants went off at gate no. 2 of Little Flower School, around 3.15 am on Sunday. There was no report of any causality but a portion of the gate was damaged by the impact of the blast.

While protesting against the blast, students and teachers demanded making the education zone free from all kinds of crimes.

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who have been rejected and forgotten in many states. Be it the Khasi-Garo movement, the Mizo movement, the Manipur movement, the bravery of Veer Durgavati or the sacrifice of Rani Kamlavati, the Modi government has glorified all of them. We have also decided to celebrate Adivasi Tribal Pride Day by associating with Lord Birsa Munda. We are also building 10 museums at a cost of about Rs 200 crore,” he said.

The union home minister further said that previous governments used to talk about tribal welfare, but houses of tribals did not have water, toilet, and health cards, there was no housing scheme, and they did not receive the Kisan Samman Nidhi.

Shah listed that today, water has reached 1.28 crore tribal houses under the ‘Har Ghar Jal Yojana’, 1.45 crore tribals have toilets in their homes, 82 lakh tribal families have been given Ayushman cards, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana houses were provided to more than 40 lakh tribal families and about 30 lakh tribal farmers are getting the benefit of the Kisan Samman Nidhi.

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NEW DELHI, JUNE 7 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said incidents of violence have reduced by about 70 per cent in the northeast in the eight years of the Narendra Modi government.

Speaking at the inauguration of the National Institute of Tribal Research (NITR) in the national capital, Shah said that several problems related to tribals in the North-East, Left Wing Extremism affected areas, and Jammu and Kashmir were pending before the Ministry of Home Affairs which gradually turned into law and order situations.

“Prime Minister Modi has taken many steps one after the other in the northeast after 2019. We have signed agreements with many tribes and today we have lifted the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from more than 66 per cent of the area and restored peace. In the eight years of the previous government from 2006 to 2014, there were 8,700 incidents in the northeast, whereas in the 8 years of the Modi government, these incidents have come down by about 70 per

IMPHAL/ DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Manipur police on Tuesday claimed armed group, National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) was behind the recent series of bomb blasts in Imphal area with the arrest of an active cadre of the group.

A team of police commandos attached with Imphal West district police arrested an alleged NRFM active cadre identified as Thounaojam Rishi Luwangcha (46) of Kangla Sangomshang of Imphal East district.

The police commandos arrested him during an operation at his locality around 10 pm on Monday.

Explosive materials and tools used in assembling bombs were also recovered during the operation, police claimed.

Addressing reporters at Imphal West district police headquarters, SP Ksh Shivkanta Singh claimed that apart from other items, police recovered a detonator fitted on a cordtex wire of one foot approximately, 58 PEK sticks weighing around 7.358 kg approximately, three coils of cordtex wire, 397 detonators and two batteries.

On further searching his house, a soldering iron rod, bolt cutter, ratchet wire stripper, cutter blade,

and the seized items will be handed over to Lamlai PS for further necessary actions.

Meanwhile, protests against the June 5 blast at the gate of the Little Flower School, Imphal continued with a rally in Imphal on Tuesday.

Parents, guardians, well-wishers of the school, teachers and ex-students of the school joined the rally carried out by the students and teachers of the school.

On the previous day, the students and teachers of the school had also

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ED seizes Rs 2.85 cr, 133 gold coins Rahul meets Moosewala’s family in Punjab after raids against Jain’s associates Sisodia claims only Rs 2.79 L found

Gold coins found during the raid.

slammed the Kejriwal government over ED recoveries of gold and cash and claimed more heads will roll in the coming days.

Delhi BJP spokesperson Harish Khurana said that the ED should also probe Kejriwal.

“Kejriwal had given a clean chit to Jain after he was arrested by ED in the money laundering case which means he knows what are the links,” Khurana said.

The BJP also asked Kejriwal what was his compulsion for not seeking Jain’s resignation as minister so far.

The ED had conducted

Build organisation first: J P Nadda tells AP BJP leaders and Jana Sena in the prevailing political scenario in the state.

On the other hand, the BJP top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seem to be keeping the YSRC in good humour, with the Centre granting every wish of Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in recent days.

With election of the President and the Vice-President around the corner, the BJP national leadership does not want to antagonise the YSRC, whose support is critical to see the NDA candidates through.

KP killings: Kejriwal seeks meeting with Shah

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (PTI): The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for presidential poll in the next few days. The term of President Ram Nath Kovind ends on July 24 and an election for the next president has to be held before that day, sources pointed out citing Article 62 of the Constitution. The president is elected by the members of the electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament, and elected members of the legislative assemblies of all states including National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The nominated members of either Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha or legislative assemblies of the states are not eligible to be included in the electoral college and therefore, they are not entitled to participate in the election. Similarly, members of the legislative councils are also not electors for the presidential election.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he has sought an appointment with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley. The development comes two days after Kejriwal, at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) “Jan Aakrosh Rally” here, had criticised the BJPled Union government and said he would meet Shah to know about the Centre’s plan to stop the “massacre of Kashmiri Pandits” in the valley.

“I have sought time from the Union home minister to discuss the continuing massacre of Kashmiri Pandits,” Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi. The AAP has been criticising the killing of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley and has blamed the Centre for the situation.

At the rally on Sunday, Kejriwal had claimed that Kashmiri Pandits are being forced to leave the valley due to the targeted killings of minorities and demanded that the Centre put forth an action plan to stop such incidents. The spate of targeted killings in Kashmir started in May, which included that of Rahul Bhat, a clerk, who was shot dead inside the tehsildar’s office in Budgam district’s Chadoora.

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joined the Congress December last year, had unsuccessfully contested from the Mansa seat in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections.

Leaders cutting across parties and other prominent persons have been visiting Moosewala’s native village to meet the family and express their condolences.

Shortly before Gandhi’s arrival, Congress’ Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, who was last year served a showcause notice for her alleged anti-party activities, also paid a visit to the singer’s house and expressed condolences.

However, she left before the former Congress chief arrived.

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in 18 states, apart from the Centre. Don’t we know what to do in AP? We have a strategy for Andhra Pradesh and will do whatever is required,” Nadda told the core committee at a late night meeting on Monday.

The BJP is currently in alliance with the Jana Sena in AP. The Jana Sena is making moves to bring their erstwhile ally Telugu Desam back into their fold to ensure there is no split in opposition votes that could benefit the ruling YSR Congress.

The TDP is, too, apparently inclined to patch up old ties with both BJP

so,” he said.

Several Congress leaders including Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, former deputy chief minister O P Soni and other party leaders accompanied him.

Security was tightened outside the residence of Moosewala in view of Gandhi’s visit.

Moosewala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Mansa on May 29.

Gandhi was abroad when the killing took place and returned over the weekend.

Moosewala, who had

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AMARAVATI, JUNE 7 (PTI): BJP national president J P Nadda was livid when he told his party leaders from Andhra Pradesh to first focus on building the organisation from the ground level in the state rather than worrying about political alliances.

Nadda, who was on a two-day trip to AP on Monday and Tuesday, interacted with the state BJP leaders, including the core committee, where he categorically directed them to build and strengthen the party at all levels. “Remember, we have BJP governments

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute during his visit to family of late singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala. (PTI)

CHANDIGARH, JUN 7 (PTI): The Punjab Police on Tuesday said it has arrested eight people so far in connection with the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

They have been held on the charges of providing logistic support, conducting recce and harbouring the shooters of the singer, said police.

Police also said they have identified four shooters who were involved in the crime. Those arrested have been identified as Sandeep Singh, alias Kekda, of Sirsa, Haryana; Manpreet Singh, alias Manna, of Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda; and Manpreet Bhau of Dhaipai, Faridkot.

Others who have been arrested are Saraj Mintu of Dode Kalsia village, Amritsar; Prabhdeep Sidhu, alias Pabbi, of Takhat-Mall, Haryana; Monu Dagar of Rewli village in Sonipat, Haryana; Pawan Bishnoi and Naseeb, both residents of Fatehabad, Haryana.

On May 29, Moosewala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Punjab’s Mansa district.

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custody till June 9.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to dub the charges against Jain as “lie”.

“At this time, the prime minister is after the Aam Aadmi Party with all his power, especially the governments of Delhi and Punjab. Lie after lie, lie after lie,” he tweeted in Hindi.

“You (PM) have the power of all the agencies but God is with us,” he added.

Sisodia in a tweet claimed that “only Rs 2.79 lakh was found in Jain’s home” and that the BJP was The Delhi units of the BJP and the Congress also

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NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (PTI): The ED on Tuesday said Rs 2.85 crore cash and 133 gold coins were seized after raids at the premises of Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and his alleged associates as part of a money laundering probe against them but Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed “only Rs 2.79 lakh was found in Jain’s home”.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said those raided on Monday “either directly or indirectly assisted (the minister) or participated in the process of money laundering”.

The cash and coins were “unexplained” and were kept in a “secret” place, it said in a statement.

The agency, however, did not give a breakup of what was seized from which location.

Jain, 57, was arrested on May 30 under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and is in ED

searches at about 7 premises, including that of a jeweller, in Delhi and some neighbouring locations on Monday.

Jain, a minister without portfolio in the Arvind Kejriwal government, is being probed by the federal agency under the PMLA on charges of alleged hawala dealings.

BJP leader Kapil Mishra, who was removed from AAP after alleging in 2017 that he had seen Jain giving Rs 2 crore to Kejriwal, took a dig at the AAP chief after the ED recoveries.

“Kejriwal had demanded Padma Vibhushan for Jain. Kejriwal is bound to give clean chit to Jain because he is partner in crime,” Mishra alleged.

Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar claimed that it is “quite clear” that Jain was involved in a major corruption.

“Gradually many more names from the AAP will come up in this graft case.

The next person to face the ED will be Manish Sisodia,” he said.

MANSA (PB), JUN 7 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who met the family of slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala here on Tuesday to offer his condolences, targeted the Bhagwant Mann led AAP government, saying maintaining peace in the state is beyond their capability.

Gandhi drove straight to the singer’s native village Moosa from the Chandigarh airport in the morning and spent nearly 50 minutes with the family.

He also paid floral tributes to Moosewala.

Shortly after he left Moosewala’s residence after meeting the family, Gandhi slammed the government over the law and order situation.

“The law and order of the state has completely broken down. Maintaining peace and tranquillity in Punjab is beyond the capability of the AAP government,” Gandhi tweeted in Hindi.

On his visit to Moosewala’s residence, Gandhi said, “It is difficult to describe the grief that the parents of Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala ji are going through”.

“It is our duty to get them justice, and we will do

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Refocusing Naga Nationalism

VOL. XXXII NO. 182 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022

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Unexpected lesson

V talk show where the debate was on the favourite topic of Mandir-Masjid, may have passed off like others but this time, when BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma insulted Islam’s most revered prophet Mohammad, the shockwave reverberated beyond India. For adherents of the faith, an insult on their prophet was nothing short of blasphemy with consequent repercusion. In Kanpur, more than 40 people were injured and over 1,500 people charged in connection with the violence that erupted after the TV remark and a tweet from another BJP leader Naveen Jindal who made controversial remarks in his tweet regarding Prophet Muhammad. These triggered a massive row- not only in India but also in countries like Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran, who summoned the Indian envoy regarding the matter. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, condemned Nupur Sharma’s remarks, saying it came in a “context of intensifying hatred and abuse towards Islam in India and systematic practices against Muslims”. The BJP reacted to undo the damage done against India’s interest as the Muslim world united in condemning not only the remark but some even demanding apology from the government. The BJP suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled Naveen Jindal from the party. It was ironic that a few Islamic nations forced Modi government to do what 200 million Indian Muslims couldn’t. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said “India categorically rejects OIC Secretariat’s unwarranted and narrow-minded comments. The government of India accords the highest respect to all religions.” If sentiments of Indian Muslims mattered, the likes of Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal would be sacked as and when they make a hateful comment, not after global condemnation. The episode will nevertheless cause heartburn within the TV channels’ anchorpersons who have been having a free run in orchestrating tirades against all other minority religions. The Arab countries are important trade partners for India and it can hardly afford to antagonise them because of the actions or words of what the BJP described as “fringe elements.”Certainly Nupur Sharma is not a fringe element as she is a highly respected upcoming leader in the BJP. Even Naveen Jindal is not an ordinary member but perhaps more expendable then Sharma. The degeneration of healthy debates conducted in an environment of free and fair discussion is a matter of serious concern in the Indian media. Another TV channel appear to have taken up upon itself the task of ‘exposing conversion by Christians missions’. There are around 138 crore Indians of which hardly 2% are Christians whose population is not increasing. A case of suspected “fraudulent” conversion of one or two Dalits and backward castes to Christianity has to be probed by police. However the biased reportage only highlights how the media chooses to do business. Most of the national media has been accused of being biased, arrogant and opinionated. What has been witnessed over the years, has been a significant degeneration of decency in conduct of debates and erosion of credibility as noise and not news fill the studios and India as a whole, continues to suffer.

DailyDevotion The Greatest Source of Power

Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do…

—John 14:13 Am I fulfilling this ministry of intercession deep within the hidden recesses of my life? There is no trap nor any danger at all of being deceived or of showing pride in true intercession. It is a hidden ministry that brings forth fruit through which the Father is glorified. Am I allowing my spiritual life to waste away, or am I focused, bringing everything to one central point— the atonement of my Lord? Is Jesus Christ more and more dominating every interest of my life? If the central point, or the most powerful influence, of my life is the atonement of the Lord, then every aspect of my life will bear fruit for Him. However, I must take the time to realize what this central point of power is. Am I willing to give one minute out of every hour to concentrate on it? “If you abide in Me…”— that is, if you continue to act, and think, and work from that central point— “you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you” (John 15:7). Am I abiding? Am I taking the time to abide? What is the greatest source of power in my life? Is it my work, service, and sacrifice for others, or is it my striving to work for God? It should be none of these— what ought to exert the greatest power in my life is the atonement of the Lord. It is not on what we spend the greatest amount of time that molds us the most, but whatever exerts the most power over us. We must make a determination to limit and concentrate our desires and interests on the atonement by the Cross of Christ.

“Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do….” The disciple who abides in Jesus is the will of God, and what appears to be his free choices are actually God’s foreordained decrees. Is this mysterious? Does it appear to contradict sound logic or seem totally absurd? Yes, but what a glorious truth it is to a saint of God.

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Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers. ~ Robert Green Ingersoll

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or years Nagas have been told, “The peace process is in the final stage.” But nothing happened -- only repetitive news reports of “deadlock” and “breakdown” of the negotiations. One has to wonder what happens at the Indo-Naga negotiations and Peace Talks.

On December 6, 2021, Tokheho Yepthomi, the MP from Nagaland, spoke in the Lok Sabha about the incident at Oting village where innocent villagers were killed by the Indian security forces. Soon after Tokheho’s speech, many Nagas expressed dissatisfaction on social media.

“Our elected MP at Lok Sabha! Can’t really say if he is nervous or tongue tied,” commented one. Many others felt that Tokheho is not competent enough to represent the Nagas well.

Can not the same be asked about the underground leaders – NSCN-IM and the Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) – who are negotiating with their Indian counterparts?

Are these leaders wise, diplomatic and competent enough to speak, dialogue and negotiate on behalf of the Nagas?

I asked a senior NSCN-IM leader what happens at the negotiations and he replied: “Muivah remembers Naga history but keeps repeating. At the Talks, Muivah talks

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first, but repeats the same.

[There are] Very few additional inputs from other members. Kipa kopi, kopi, koilebi dosura manu khan para to eku nakoi” (Even if the other members are told to say something, they don’t say anything).”

This senior IM leader also added, “At the negotiations, there is no feeling of progress or moving on. The same topics are discussed again and again. We have become redundant.”

The NNGPs, on the other hand, are a collective stooge of R.N. Ravi and the Indian intelligence mechanism. There’s no confidence that they will speak well for the best interest of all the Nagas.

We are also told that in the spirit of inclusiveness, no stakeholders should be left out of the final agreement. Yet, members from few tribes are included overwhelmingly, but most Naga tribes and most sections of Naga society are not represented in the negotiations.

So, fellow Nagas, are we being represented well at the negotiations? Can those at the Talks articulate, bargain and negotiate well on our behalf ? I, for one, feel they are not competent.

Most Nagas blamed the NSCM-IM for keeping the contents of the Framework Agreement to the group, until they did later. Yet, according to a

senior NSCN-IM leader, it was R.N. Ravi who advised Modi not to disclose to the public the contents of the Framework Agreement even though the IM leaders were willing. “R.N. Ravi was too smart for us,” the senior IM leader said. It has backfired on both sides and has added to the distrust in the Indian Government and the NSCN-IM. Fifteen years ago, the word ‘competencies’ was not in the vocabulary of the Naga nationalists. Today, it occurs in every paragraph of Naga nationalist discourse. The NSCN-IM continue to be blamed for not revealing the competencies to the Naga public.

The Naga Flag and Constitution seem to have become the cornerstones of Naga nationalism.

Meanwhile, outside of the negotiation rooms, allegations and counter allegations are rampant in the Naga society that are further amplified by misinformation and gossip on social media.

There are contested positions between the Nagas of Nagaland, represented by the 14 Tribes, and the Nagas in other Indian states (Manipur, Assam, and Arunachal) who are sometimes championed by the Naga Hoho whose officials do not have a mandate of most Nagas in Nagaland and whose legitimacy is in question. It is alleged that even though,

externally, the Sema Hoho and the Ao Senden do not support the Naga Hoho, internally, their representatives are told to stay put within the Naga Hoho.

Then there’s the Naga Tribes Council (NTC) which claims to champion the cause of the Nagas of Nagaland with recent statements such as, “No outsiders to decide on destiny of Nagas of Nagaland.” Yet, the NTC are deceiving themselves if they think they can bank on the ENPO’s support for a common Nagaland cause. The ENPO are perceived by some as inconsistent, even undependable, when it comes to common Naga concerns including Naga nationalism. There’s a joke in some circles of Nagaland that the ENPO renege on every agreed decision even before they cross the gate of the house where decisions are taken.

Just as many Nagas of Nagaland fear the Nagas outside Nagaland, for reasons substantiated or not, there is also a general feeling in Nagaland that one tribe is too ambitious and aggressive in their aspiration to dominate both Overground and Underground politics in Nagaland, thereby incurring the ill feelings of the other tribes. There is also the feeling that another tribe in Nagaland is clamoring for a social and linguistic domination in the name

The bleak situation of rural Nagaland

have not done the appropriate research necessary to give this topic the weight it deserves but I am compelled to shine light on this topic with what I have. In the recently declared HSLC results, the government schools showed a 36.62 pass percentage. A significant portion of this, I’m sure, came from government schools in town areas. That would make the pass percentage at the rural areas even lower than this. In spite of policy changes and recruitment of competent teachers inducted after fiercely competitive exams, the results continue to be bleak, especially when compared to the private schools.

Education in rural Nagaland depends heavily upon the government institutions. This may be because there are no alternatives or because government schools are more affordable. Yet, some remote villages’ situations are half a century behind the urban areas; in my opinion. The stories I hear from these places remind me of the older generation’s timeback when the parents were reluctant to send

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their children to schools because they considered making them work the farms to be more important. One reason for this is because the students are often the first generation to receive ‘proper’ education. The villagers are simply unaware of the indispensability of education in today’s world.

This lack of awareness can be attributed to the fact that the villages are all left with likeminded, unread inhabitants since the well-to -do families relocate to urban areas in search of better opportunities.

Their children in turn get settled in the towns without any real sense of attachment to their native villages. When it comes to relatively more advanced villages, the educated villagers play an important role in facilitating education and checking the competency of schools in their villages- some going to the extent of surprise checking the teachers’ attendance. The current system in place for monitoring the competency of government schools is also not enough since the officials tend to overlook schools in remote villages owing to bad connectiv-

n assessment of marine pollution was released

by UNEP before the Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP 26) and the UN Environment Assembly meeting in 2022.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a working paper on the most effective policy interventions to reduce single-use plastic waste.

Published in October 2021, From Pollution to Solution: A Global Assessment of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution argues for urgent action to reduce plastic emissions into the environment.

Plastics comprise at least 85% of marine litter, making them the largest, most harmful and most persistent component.

According to the report, plas-

ity or other excuses. This general neglect of the schools in rural places by any sort of authorities makes the schools lax.

The recent shar p criticism of the incumbent government by the Rising People’s Party for the poor performance of government schools is not quite right. It only amounts to politicising the issue without giving any real solution to the problem. If anything, such blame games only distract the public attention from the main underlying problems. While it is not right to blame any one factor for the situation, the employees of the schools have a big role to play for changes to take place. They should consider the heavy responsibility of shaping the future of these underprivileged children. Instead, stories of schools taking advantage of the whole situation are not uncommon. The government schools have a much lighter daily routine compared to private ones and yet, some schools have very limited working days. Some schools in rural areas have more offdays than working days in the year. Some have

absentee teachers that are getting their wages for sitting in the comfort of their homes.

I think we should all be concerned about this bleak situation so that we can move the concerned authorities to take proper steps to look into the matter. Education is the basic requirement for reaping the benefits of modern society and we should all be concerned that rural Nagaland is being denied of this so unfairly. I would like to conclude my write up with a message to the incompetent absentee teachers: If you think it is too hard for you to go to the villages to work full time, please submit your resignations so as to make room for the tens of thousands educated unemployed scouring the papers every day for job openings. It is not easy getting a government job these days so please respect your jobs.

(I apologize for my criticism of some people and institutions. This write up was composed purely out of concern for rural Nagaland and not to attack anyone) Myingthungo Murry

of a recently constructed common group identity even though not all tribes within that collective are historically members of that group.

Sociologically, one might explain these divisions and rivalries as jostling for limited resources and representation. They certainly are shortsighted. The more discerning among the Nagas may recall the words of Anis Nin here: “We do not see the world as it is. We see the world as we are.”

In December 2021 and the early part of this year, the killing of the innocent villagers in Oting village by the Indian security forces gave the Nagas a shared experience and united them against a common enemy. It reignited the Nagas’ demand for truth, justice, and the repeal of the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

Unfortunately, that collective energy seems to have dissipated.

It is true that many Nagas, including the NTC, CNTC, ENPO, and Southern Nagas, are in a problem-solving mode. What is lacking though is critical thinking. As Einstein said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” This logic also applies to the Nagas.

The NSCN-IM has often touted the idea of

High time for govt to be serious in education sector

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eople like me whose parents spend more than 70 percent of their income in education would understand the importance of improving Govt education system.

The govt must understand the importance of improving Govt schools; when the Govt schools improve and prove better than private schools, more students would enroll and the expenditure that we spend now for education at a private school can be saved for secondary needs and trainings for our wellbeing and holistic development. It is a known fact that when an individual improves, the society improves; every student’s development in every nook and corner of Nagaland is important, especially for the economically marginalised areas for the overall development of Nagaland’s productivity and economy, therefore our state’s education system must be upgraded.

Unfortunately, the Govt despite knowing these facts and outcomes seem to be indifferent about the need for developing a sound education system.

One of the important factors of underperformance can be found in the statement of the outgoing Principal Director C Shinavas IAS, in response to RPP, clearly stated that most of the SDEOs or DEOs

June 8 is World Oceans Day

tic waste emissions into aquatic ecosystems have increased sharply in recent years. By 2040, it predicts that plastic waste emissions into aquatic ecosystems will almost triple.

Earth’s final sink, the oceans, receive most of its plastic trash from land. The majority of riverborne plastic entering the ocean comes from just 10 rivers, eight of them in Asia. China’s Yangtze River, contributing 1.5 million metric tonnes of plastic per year, is the major source.

Upon reaching the sea, much of the plastic trash remains there.

However, once it gets caught in ocean currents, it can be transported all over the globe.

Plastic waste breaks down into small particles at sea when it is exposed to sunlight, wind and wave action. These particles are

often smaller than one-fifth of an inch. From Mount Everest, the highest peak, to the Mariana Trench, the deepest trough, microplastics are found throughout the water column.

The environmental issue of plastic has become one of the most pressing concerns of our time. The per capita generation of plastic waste in India has almost doubled in the last 5 years. About 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated each year. The adverse effects of plastic pollution on our ecosystems are also linked to air pollution.

There is a great deal of plastic waste filling our lakes, rivers and oceans and possibly all water bodies and soils as well.

It is estimated that more than 14 million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year.

“Sovereignty lies with the people.” But sovereignty, as we currently understand it, is not possible for the Nagas at this juncture, especially in the current geopolitical positioning of India and China.

What creative ways, then, do the Naga representatives and negotiators offer to India? Can we learn from other examples in the world that can help foster a win-win solution in the Naga context? How can we help make a breakthrough in the negotiations?

For a start, can senior Naga leaders – Underground and Overground leaders -- such as Muivah, and S.C. Jamir, Khekiye Sema learn to grow old gracefully? Can they give way to younger, well-educated and sophisticated leaders to negotiate for the Nagas?

Currently many Nagas are caught up in a whirlpool of internal feuds between this Naga and that Naga, this group against that group. This is the kind of time for Nagas of all geographical areas and ideological camps to keep our heads above the churning waters that are threatening to suck us all in. It’s time to propel ourselves out and away from the whirlpool and stay focused on our ultimate objective.

Fr. Abraham Lotha

Plastic debris can cause severe injuries or death to marine species if ingested or entangled.

Food safety, human health, coastal tourism and climate change are threatened by plastic pollution.

All these indicators point to one thing—our incapacity to respect nature.

Every year, plastic kills millions of animals, including birds, fish and other marine organisms.

More than 700 species, including endangered species, have been affected by plastics. Seabirds consume plastic in large amounts.

Humans, do you think plastic doesn’t harm us? Think again.

Microplastics were found in human blood in a recent study article published by scientists. We are not invincible after all. According to the article, scientists have detected microplastic pollution

are on the verge of retirement and there is a lack of sufficient numbers of eligible officers which in other words he means that the current SDEO and DEO are not efficient at all. If they know all these drawbacks why not atleast 50 percent recruitment for the post of SDEO and DEO be recruited directly through NPSC and 50 percent on promotion, so that eligible and efficient officers in education department at district level would also rise which would benefit the citizens and Govt’ as well. The other drawback we all know is that maximum teachers post has been filled through backdoor appointments and the deserving trained teachers are left scopeless without teachers post been advertised. The education department as well as the Govt should feel ashamed of themselves as they have failed to improve education system even after 59 years of attaining our statehood.

The politician for their personal greed and political mileage has ruined the education system by appointing their own supporters through backdoor without considering the negative impact on state education system.

Boti Alex Kiho, Highschool Kohima

in human blood for the first time, with almost 80% of people tested showing the tiny particles.

There are huge negative effects of plastic waste on our water bodies. Our water bodies are being choked by plastic waste.

A study published in April this year found that roughly 1,000 rivers account for over 80% of the plastic waste flowing into the oceans from rivers.

Several of the largest rivers in the world have previously been identified as the most prolific carriers of plastic waste, including the Indus, Brahmaputra and the Ganges in India. But this new study offers a more nuanced picture. The study finds that there is a tendency that smaller rivers often carry more plastic than larger rivers in heavily populated areas.

Asen Aier, Dimapur

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

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PROPHET MOHAMMAD REMARKS:

Good relations to continue with Gulf countries, says Piyush Goyal

(Inset: Piyush Goyal) Commuters drive past posters demanding the arrest of suspended Nupur Sharma following her remarks on Prophet Muhammad, in Ahmedabad. (PTI)

KOCHI, JUN 7 (PTI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by ousted BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, has not made any impact on the ruling NDA at the Centre as she was not a government functionary and asserted good relations will continue with the Gulf countries that have reacted sharply to the issue.

He said necessary action has been taken against Sharma, referring to her suspension. The BJP had on Sunday suspended Sharma and expelled its Delhi unit media head Naveen Kumar Jindal as the row over their alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad escalated with protests from some Muslim countries. Amid demonstrations

by Muslim groups and the sharp reaction from coun-

tries like Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, the BJP had issued a statement asserting it respects all religions and strongly denounces insults of any religious personality.

“I don’t think that this statement was made by any government functionary and therefore it has no impact on the government and necessary action has been taken by the party,” Goyal, Minister for Commerce and Industry told reporters here

when asked about the controversy. He said the Foreign ministry has clarified on the issue.

“The Foreign office has come out with a clear clarification on that remark and the BJP has taken the necessary action in this regard.

With all these countries, we have a very good relationship and our relations will continue to be very good,” he said. When asked about a social media campaign to boycott Indian products in the wake of the row, the minister said he has not heard of any such thing.

“They (Gulf Countries) have only mentioned that such a statement should not be made and accordingly, action has been taken against the person who made the comments. All the Indians living in gulf countries are safe and do not have to worry,” the union minister said.

Sharma’s comments, made during a TV debate nearly 10 days ago, and Jindal’s now-deleted tweets sparked a Twitter trend calling for a boycott of Indian products in some countries.

Death threats, targeted hatred: Ex-BJP Receiving death threats on social media, spokesperson Nupur Sharma gets security urge Delhi Police to take note, says Jindal

Nupur Sharma

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma was provided security by the Delhi Police in the wake of death threats she has received over her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed.

The former BJP spokesperson had lodged a

complaint with the Delhi Police on May 27 alleging that she has been receiving death threats and target hatred against her. Based on this complaint, an FIR was registered under sections 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation), 507 (Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) and 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code at the Special Cell police station against unidentified people.

However, during the probe, Sharma lodged another complaint against certain persons regarding promoting enmity.

Naveen Kumar Jindal

Days after being expelled from the BJP over his controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad, party’s former Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal on Tuesday claimed that he and his family members have been receiving “death threats” on social

media platforms.

Jindal had come under attack on social media after his tweet about Prophet Mohammad on June 1. “Me and my family members have been receiving death threats on social media platforms. I would like to request Delhi police to kindly take note of it,” Jindal wrote on Twitter.

On Sunday, a communication from Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta to Jindal said his views on social media vitiate communal harmony and are in violation of the party’s fundamental beliefs. He has acted against the party’s policies and ideology, Gupta had said.

Trouble in BJP? Many ‘upset’ over action against Nupur, Jindal

The decision of BJP to suspend national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expel Delhi unit media head Navin Kumar Jindal has not gone down well with many leaders and workers in the state unit, insiders in Delhi

BJP claimed on Monday.

“The two office bearers of the party were doing the bidding of the party and they should not have been punished for just crossing the limit in the heat of the moment,” said a senior

functionary of Delhi BJP urging not to be quoted.

“We have been sentimentally following BJP’s policy and defending it’s Hindutva plank for years.

The question is what is our stake and what happens if

we land in some problem while doing it,” said a district Delhi BJP president.

However, Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta claimed that there was no “resentment” over action against Sharma and Jindal.

Facebook whistleblower documents names BJP MP Vinod Sonkar in ‘Fake Account’ controversy BJP MP from Kaushambi (UP) and current chairperson of the parliamentary committee on Ethics.

This one, Zhang alleges, was never taken down

by Facebook and was allowed to operate even after five repeated requests from her. In the months following the discovery of a network of inauthentic accounts associated with BJP MP Sonkar, documents show that Zhang raised the issue several times with her

colleagues at Facebook, including two other Threat investigators and Facebook India public policy manager.

After documenting (conversation screenshots attached below) her findings on Facebook’s internal collaboration tool – Workplace, she triple-verified her findings given the individual’s stature and suggested ways to act.

On January 28, 2020, she recommended the Face-

book India Public Policy Manager to “take some actor-level action against MP Sonkar given the clear evidence between his own

account and inauthentic activity benefiting himself – e.g. a warning, a temporary feed limiting as a punitive discouraging measure”.

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party’s agenda in Punjab elections.

The first pro-BJP network had 65 accounts, and it, along with the two proCongress networks, was taken down by the Facebook team a few weeks later on December 19, 2019.

The second pro-BJP network which Zhang identified had 54 inauthentic accounts and is one in which she believes was associated with the personal account of Vinod Kumar Sonkar, a

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In 2019, the former Facebook (now Meta) data scientist found four networks of inauthentic accounts, two helping the Congress and two others benefiting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The two pro-Congress networks had 51 accounts and 526 accounts. The network with 526 accounts had around 100 active accounts per day and was helping amplify the

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NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Internal company documents provided by Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang to India’s parliamentary committee on information technology have specifically named BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar as having benefited from a network Vinod Kumar Sonkar of fake and inauthentic accounts that were not taken Zhang has been waitdown by the social media ing for nearly six months giant despite being red- for Lok Sabha speaker Om flagged.

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Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a co-author of the paper, oncologist Dr Andrea Cercek, described the moment patients found out they were cancer-free.

“There were a lot of happy tears,” she told the New York Times.

N o w, t h e c a n c e r researchers who reviewed the drug told the media outlet that the treatment looks promising, but a larger-scale trial is needed to see if it will work for more patients and if the cancers are truly in remission.

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hiding the conspirators,” he stated. He said the roots of BJP had sprouted out of RSS, alleging that BJP MPs had openly declared to eliminate Christians, while demolishing over 395 churches and institutions.

He alleged that pastors and wives were undressed and paraded, sisters shamed, Bible burnt, mosques demolished and centuryold shrines under dispute with the backing of BJP government.

Charging Phangnon of consciously joining BJP, “an anti-Christian party”, Therie accused her of trying educate Congress not to mix religion with politics at the instance of her party.

He asserted that “Justice for all” was the basis of Congress’ fight, adding that “we will defend and protect our faith and identity, come what may”.

The findings are now making waves in the medical world. Speaking to the media outlet, Dr Alan P. Venook, who is a colorectal cancer specialist at the University of California, said that the complete remission in every single patient is “unheard-of ”.

He hailed the research as a world-first. He even noted that it was especially impressive as not all of the patients suffered significant complications from the trial drug.

Separately, Memorial

Another key mandate of the CDS was to facilitate the restructuring of military commands for optimal utilisation of resources by bringing about jointness in operations, including through the establishment of theatre commands.

A high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in India’s security system in the wake of the Kargil war in 1999 had recommended the appointment of the CDS as a single-point military adviser to the defence minister.

from washeries, the coal ministry said in its monetisation plan for the 2022-23.

The monetisation figures are tentative.

The asset monetisation target of NITI Aayog for the coal ministry for FY23 is Rs 6,060 crore, the ministry said. Against the NITI Aayog’s target of Rs 3,394 crore for 2021-22, the total monetisation of the coal ministry was Rs 40,090 crore, it said.

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(From p-1) He claimed that Graham’s wife Gladys Staines decided to stay and continue missionary works in India by leaving behind her daughter in Australia.

He quoted her saying “I cannot leave those people who love and trust us. I have high regard for the people of India and their tolerance”.

Mentioning that there was a similar story, Therie reminded her that 14 youth were massacred recently and narrated how the coffins were brought and laid down in a row and how the mothers fell on them as the whole village wailed.

“To me, the scene is unforgivable unless justice is delivered to bring it to an end. But in your case, instead of crying for justice for your brothers, you led your people to compromise with the massacre while

(From p-1) A s p e r N ew Yo r k Times, the patients involved in the clinical trial faced gruelling previous treatments to obliterate t h e i r c a n c e r, s u c h a s chemotherapy, radiation and invasive surgery that could result in bowel, urinary and even sexual dysfunction.

The 18 patients went into the trial expecting to have to go through these as the next step. However, to their surprise, no further treatment was needed.

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (PTI): The government plans to monetise assets worth Rs 75,220 crore in the coal mining sector in the current financial year. The monetisation of coal blocks is likely to generate a revenue of Rs 52,200 crore, followed by Rs 20,320 crore from projects on Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model, Rs 2,000 crore from discontinued mines and Rs 700 crore

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recently retired former commander-in-chief rank officers as contenders as their retirement age is 60.

It is lear nt that a number of recently retired Army officers could be in contention in the race for the CDS. On January 1 2020, Gen Rawat took charge as India’s first CDS with a mandate to bring convergence in the functioning of the Army, the Navy and the Indian Air Force and bolster the country’s overall military prowess.

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cent in April and retail inflation to a near eight-year high of 7.79 per cent.

High inflation prompted the Reserve Bank to hold an unscheduled meeting to raise the benchmark interest rate by 40 basis points to 4.40 per cent last month and another hike is expected on Wednesday.

Prior to the World B a n k ’s a c t i o n , g l o b a l rating agencies too had slashed India’s economic g r ow t h f o r e c a s t . L a s t month, Moody’s Investors Service trimmed the GDP projection to 8.8 per cent for the calendar year 2022 from 9.1 per cent earlier, citing high inflation.

S&P Global Ratings too had cut India’s growth projection for 2022-23 to 7.3 per cent, from 7.8 per cent earlier, on rising inflation and longer-than-expected Russia-Ukraine conflict.

of what they anticipate.”

Another development is the commencement of operations of Jettwings South Africa. The new entity, Jettwings SA shall offer high standard and cost-effective flight training that adheres to DGCA, CAA and ICAO training standards. Jettwings SA shall fully operate and run the existing UNITAS Flying School in South Johannesburg with a valid ATO Certificate from South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).

While, the ground classes for the Commercial Pilot License program (CPL) shall still be conducted at its Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, the flying component shall be taken up at South Africa.

Along with the two major announcements, Sanjay Aditya Singh also unveiled a new promotional AV f e a t u r i n g p o p u l a r Assamese singer and actor, Deeplina Deka.

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offsetting buoyancy in the recovery of services consumption from the pandemic,” the World Bank said in its latest issue of the Global Economic Prospects.

Growth, it said, will also be supported by fixed investment undertaken by the private sector and by the government, which has introduced incentives and reforms to improve the business climate. This forecast ref lects a 1.2 percentage point downward revision of growth from the January projection, the bank added.

“Growth is expected to slow further to 7.1 percent in 2023-24 back towards its longer-run potential,” it noted. A rise in prices across all items from fuel to vegetables and cooking oil pushed WPI or wholesale price-based inflation to a record high of 15.08 per

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN):With 16 years of quality training in aviation and hospitality coupled with unmatched placement records in their kitty, Jettwings today announced its foray into the service sector by introducing their new vertical, ‘Jettwings Hospitality Private Limited’ that shall be operating luxury hotels, resorts and theme Cafés across the country.

Jettwings has already taken over the management of Casa Ahaana, a FourStar Luxur y Resor t in Anjuna, Goa. Speaking on the takeover, Sanjay Aditya Singh, chairman & CEO said, “The Resort is soon going to accommodate two new Asian cafés and eight theme based deluxe suites inspired by the Northeastern States.

We intend to make it a dream destination for touristsvisiting Goa and give our guests an experience that’s far ahead

Centre widens pool to select next CDS

(From p-1) Identical notifications were issued under the Army Act 1950 and the Navy Act 1957. The tenure of three service chiefs is three years of service or when they turn 62, whichever is earlier.

In effect, the recently retired Chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are unlikely to be considered for the post of the CDS as the age to become eligible for the post has been put at 62 years.

The changes will allow

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WASHINGTON, JUN 7 (PTI): The World Bank on Tuesday cut India’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.5 per cent as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions taper recovery.

This is the second time that the World Bank has revised its GDP growth forecast for India in the current fiscal 2022-23 (April 2022 to March 2023). In April, it had trimmed the forecast from 8.7 per cent to 8 per cent and now it is projected at 7.5 per cent.

T h e G D P g r ow t h compares to an 8.7 per cent expansion in the previous 2021-22 fiscal.

“In India, growth is forecast to edge down to 7.5 percent in the fiscal year 2022/23, with headwinds from rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions

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PRESS FELICITATION The KSON with immense pleasure and pride would like to congratulate the following achievers : 1. Shri Khaijahao Singson on being promoted from Asst. Manager to Manager, Canara Bank 2. Shri Hengam Khongsai of Maova village on being promoted from Sr. PGT to Vice Principal.

3. Mr. Ngamgoulal, S/o Lt. Mongjangam for successfully joining Punjab National Bank through IBPS Clerk.

4. Ms. Lhingneingai, D/o Lt. Mongjangam on achieving the 3rd rank under Arts stream during the NBSE's HSSLC Examination 2022. She is also the state's topper in History with 98 marks.

The KSON also congratulates all the candidates who have successfully cleared the NBSE's HSLC and HSSLC examination 2022.

The organisation further wishes them good health, blessings and a bright prospect in all their future takings.

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We, the Daily Market Union, Tsumang – A Wokha, warmly congratulates Miss KHONZANI N ODYUO, D/o Mr & Mrs. Nchubomo Odyuo and Myanbeni Odyuo a member of Daily Market Union for securing Top 9 with 97.00% and scoring 100 Marks in Mathematics subject, at the recently HSLC examination results 2022 conducted by the NBSE. The Union with profound contentment appreciates her success and wishes her the best in her future endeavours. May our Almighty God continue to guide her and bless her.

Sd/Sd/(Chibeni E/rui) (Mhalo Lotha) President, DMU General Secretary, DMU

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The office of the Kohima Dibuia Senso Telongjem (KDST) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to MISS NUKSUNGLA WALLING, D/o Imtisunep Walling and Temjenmenla for securing the Top 7th position in the HSLC (NBSE) Examination 2022 from St. Peter's School, Kohima.

The Union further congratulates all the student members of Dibuia who have successfully cleared their HSLC and HSSLC Exams 2022.

We wish you all success and may God's blessings be upon your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/(IMSUMEREN) (ALONG PONGEN) President, KDST Finance Secretary, KDST

US over the past weekend.

Early Sunday morning, a shooting outside a nightclub in Chattanooga, Tennessee, led to three deaths and 14 injuries.

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Organisers said the memorial remembers victims of gun violence across the US, urging the Congress to find the courage to act.

A national debate on gun control has been renewed following a spate of recent mass shootings, including the May 24 carnage at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

Senate Democrats and Republicans have engaged in gun talks but a comprehensive reform is an uphill battle given the political and ideological divides on Capitol Hill. Monday’s rally came on the heels of another deadly weekend riddled with gun violence. At least 17 people were killed and 62 others injured in 11 mass shootings across the

ISLAMABAD, JUN 7 (IANS): Pakistans polio eradication campaign is in disarray after an alarming jump in cases last week.

Eight polio cases have now been reported in children over the past month in North Waziristan district, bordering Afghanistan, the Guardian reported. They are the first cases in more than a year. This new outbreak, officials believe, is due to parents falsely marking themselves and their children as vaccinated, and the government has launched an investigation into the outbreak.

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FELICITATION It is a matter of pride and a moment of encouragement for Kohima Mungya Union to extend our heartiest appreciation and congratulations to Mr. Chungchothung M Ezung, S/o Late. Mhathung Ezung and Mrs Rosemary Ezung for his outstanding performance by securing top 9th position with 100 marks in mathematics subject in the recent HSSLC examination 2022. The Union extends best wishes and prayers in all his future endeavour’s.

The Union further congratulates all the Mungya students who have cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2022 and wish them the very best and success for their future ahead.

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WASHINGTON, JUN 7 (IANS): A group of students gathered in Washington, D.C., calling for actions from US politicians in the wake of mass shootings over the past few weeks. Members of Students Demand Action, an advocacy group committed to ending gun violence in American communities, held the rally on Monday near the Capitol Reflecting Pool, reports Xinhua news agency.

With dozens of the participants wearing bulletproof vests standing on the stage, speakers took the podium one by one to discuss the issue of gun violence.

“How many more of us have to die to get the attention of those in office?

How many more funerals do we have to attend?” said Manny Macedo, leader of the Los Angeles affiliate of Students Demand Action.

The protesters chanted at one point, “Senators, please act. Don’t look away.

Don’t look away. Don’t look away”.

On the north lawn overlooked by the Washington Monument at the National Mall was the Gun Violence Memorial made up of rows of white vases with

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This is to inform to one and all that the tuli Area coal Mining contractors' Association (tAcMcA) have terminated Mr. chingshei Phom, Proprietor of M/s chingshei Phom of Anaki village, Mokokchung from both primary and active membership of the TACMCA on his failure to appear before the office with repeated summons to discuss various emergency issues relating to coal mining activities.

The TACMCA in its executive meeting held on 03/06/2022 have strongly resolved not to co-operate with his firm in regard to coal business under Tuli jurisdiction. Any person dealing coal business with his firm will be doing so at his/her own risk and TACMCA will in no way take any responsibilities if any eventualities arises out of it.

The Sümi Hoho is elated to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ino Viku L. Achumi, son of Lhosheto Achumi and Kashili Achumi for successfully cracking Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Examination 2021.

The Sümi Hoho further extends our congratulations to all the successful candidates of High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Examinations 2022.

Wishing you all the best in all your future endeavours!

Sd/I Nikheto Jimomi President

Dr. Vihuto Asumi General Secretary

The Mongsenyimti Students’ Union (MKT) with immense pride and honour would like to extend our hearty congratulations to Mr. Marnungtet (S/o Mr. Imoliba Ozukum) of Subong Govt. High School Mongsenyimti for securing Second Position and achieving prestigious Governor’s Award for Government School Students in the HSLC Examination, 2022.

The MKT further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC and wishes the very best in all their future endeavours.

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a fine by the British police in April for attending one of the alcohol-fueled parties, making him the first sitting prime minister in British history to be penalized for breaking the law.

“I think it’s an extremely good, positive, conclusive, decisive result which enables us to move on, to unite and to focus on delivery and that is exactly what we are going to do,” said Johnson shortly after the result was out.

“What this means tonight is that we can focus on what we’re doing to help people on the cost of living, with what we are doing to keep streets and communities safer,” he said.

“It gives us the chance to unite, strengthen and level up our economy. What we are going to do now

K Y I V, J U N 7 ( R E UTERS): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv would not settle for a battlefield stalemate with Russia and that it aimed to regain control of all its territory occupied by Moscow.

“We have already lost too many people to simply cede our territory,” he said by video link at an event hosted by FT Live, in which he added that a stalemate was “not an option” for Kyiv. “We have to achieve a full deoccupation of our entire territory,” Zelenskiy said. Kyiv has previously said that Russian forces now occupy about 20% of Ukrainian territory, including swathes of its east and south.

“We are not going to humiliate anyone, we are going to respond in kind,” Zelenskiy said, when asked about French President Emmanuel Macron’s call not to “humiliate” Russia in order to keep the door open to a diplomatic solution.

Ukraine hopes that Western deliveries of longer-range weaponry, including U.S. HIMARS and Britain’s M270 artillery rocket systems, could help to push Russian troops back.

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is to take the opportunity to unite and deliver,” he added.

Despite Johnson’s survival in the vote, his political rivals took a shot at the turmoil within the Conservative Party as the 148 votes against him meant more than 40 percent of the Conservative lawmakers wanted him to go.

“The choice is clearer than ever before. Divided Tories propping up Boris Johnson with no plan to tackle the issues you are facing. Or a united Labour Party with a plan to fix the cost of living crisis and restore trust in politics. Labour will get Britain back on track,” tweeted Keir Starmer, leader of the main opposition Labour Party.

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said: “Whilst Boris Johnson has clung on today - make no mistake, his reputation is in tatters and his authority is now totally shot.” “Every Conservative MP who cares about integrity and decency must do the right thing, resign the whip and sit as an independent.

For the sake of our country, this failing Prime Minister cannot be propped up any longer,” he said.

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‘Partygate’ scandal: UK PM Johnson wins confidence vote

LONDON, JUN 7 (IANS): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won a no-confidence vote among Conservative lawmakers. He will now stay in his job as Prime Minister.

Johnson won the support of 211 out of 359 lawmakers, dozens more than the threshold of 180 votes, according to the result announced by Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservative Party’s parliamentary group, the 1922 Committee, Xinhua news agency reported. “I can announce that the parliamentary party does have confidence in the Prime Minister,” Brady said.

The confidence vote on Johnson’s leadership was triggered after the number of lawmakers who submitted letters of no-confidence in him to Brady reached 54, or 15 percent of Conservative lawmakers. With Monday’s win, Johnson won’t face another no-confidence vote for a year under the current Conservative Party rules.

The Prime Minister has been dogged for months by “partygate” scandals involving him and his staff at Downing Street during Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. He received

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The Youth of East Dimapur particularly within the East Dimapur Town Council of 7 Ward has formed a youth organisation “East Dimapur Youth Organisation” (EDYO). The Office Bearers and Executive Council members were nominated on 31st May 2022 led by Mr. Kanato S. Awomi as President, Mr. Chumbemo Lotha as Gen. Secy. and Mr. Temjen Jamir as Chairman Executive Council along with 30 members for the tenure 2022-2025 and EDYO Advisors as follows :1. Tohoshe Awomi 2. Roten Mech 3. Lanu Imchen 4. Dr. Neitho Ngullie Pienyü 5. Setsipa Sangtam 6. Akheto Yepthomi (Banker) The aims and objectives of the EDYO is to promote mutual understanding among the various communities and to safeguard its rights and control the unlawful activities within its jurisdiction. EDYO with 7 wards initially and it will be opened for affiliation to any mix communities, youth organisations as its unit within East Dimapur. dp-2743/22

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‘Top Gun’ heirs sue Paramount over ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

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h e f a m i ly o f t h e author whose article inspired the 1986 Tom Cruise movie “Top Gun” on Monday sued Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over this year’s blockbuster sequel “Top Gun: Maverick.”

According to a complaint filed in Los Angeles federal court, the Paramount Global unit failed to reacquire the rights to Ehud Yonay’s 1983 article “Top Guns” from the family before releasing the “derivative” sequel.

The lawsuit by Shosh Yonay and Yuval Yonay, who live in Israel and are respectively Ehud’s widow and son, seeks unspecified damages, including profits from “Top Gun: Maverick,” and to block distribution of the movie or further sequels.

Paramount said in a statement: “These claims are without merit, and we will defend ourselves vigorously.”

“Top Gun: Maverick” is this year’s biggest box office hit, generating $291 million in North America and $548.6 million globally in its first 10 days of release.

The high-flying action film directed by Joseph Ko s i n s k i h a s r e c e ive d strong reviews, and has Cruise reprising his role as U.S. Navy test pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.

It is already Cruise’s highest-grossing film domestically, surpassing 2005’s “War of the Worlds.”

According to Monday’s lawsuit, Paramount obtained exclusive movie rights to “Top Guns,” published in the May 1983 issue of California magazine, before making the 1986 original, and even gave credit.

But the Yonays said Paramount deliberately ignored how the copyright reverted to them in January 2020, “thumbing its nose” at federal copyright law.

(Reuters)

Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine?

Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function.

But do they really work? There’s no denying that as we age, our body ages right along with us. The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you add “smart” foods and drinks to your diet.

Caffeine Can Make You More Alert T h e r e ’s n o m a g i c bullet to boost IQ or make you smarter -- but certain substances, like caffeine, can energize you and help you concentrate. Found i n c o f f e e, c h o c o l a t e, energy drinks, and some medications, caffeine gives you that unmistakable wakeup buzz, though the effects are short-term. And more is often less: Overdo it on caffeine and it can make you jittery and uncomfortable.

Sugar Can Enhance Alertness Sugar is your brain’s preferred fuel source -- not table sugar, but glucose, which your body processes from the sugars and carbs you eat. That’s why a glass of OJ or another fruit juice can offer a short-term boost to memory, thinking, and mental ability. Have too much, though, and memory can be impaired -- along with the rest of you. Go easy on the added sugar, as it has been linked to heart disease and other conditions.

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Brain Foods That Help You Concentrate Your Brain Te m p t e d t o s k i p breakfast? Studies have found that eating breakfast may improve short-term memory and attention.

Students who eat it tend to perform better than those who don’t. Foods at the top of researchers’ brainfuel list include high-fiber whole grains, dairy, and fruits. Just don’t overeat; researchers also found highcalorie breakfasts appear to hinder concentration.

Fish Really is Brain Food A protein source linked to a great brain boost is fish -- rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are key for brain health.

These healthy fats have amazing brain power: A diet with higher levels of them has been linked to lower dementia and stroke risks and slower mental decline; plus, they may play a vital role in enhancing memory, especially as we get older.

For brain and heart health, eat two servings of fish weekly.

Add a Daily Dose of Nuts and Chocolate Nuts and seeds are good sources of the antioxidant vitamin E, which has been linked in some studies to less cognitive decline as you age. Dark chocolate also has other powerful antioxidant properties, and it contains natural stimulants like caffeine, which can enhance focus.

Enjoy up to an ounce a day of nuts and dark chocolate to get all the benefits you need with a minimum of excess calories, fat, or sugar.

Add Avocados and Whole Grains Every organ in the body

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depends on blood flow, especially the heart and brain. A diet high in whole grains and fruits l i k e avo c a d o s can cut the risk of heart disease and lower bad cholesterol. This reduces your risk of plaque buildup and enhances blood f low, offering a simple, tasty way to fire up brain cells.

Whole grains, like popcorn and whole wheat, also contribute dietary fiber and vitamin E. Though avocados have fat, it’s the good-for-you, monounsaturated fat that helps with healthy blood flow.

Blueberries Are Super Nutritious Research in animals shows that blueberries may help protect the brain from the damage caused by free radicals and may reduce the effects of agerelated conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Studies also show

that diets rich in blueberries improved both the learning and muscle function of aging rats, making them mentally equal to much younger rats.

Benefits of a Healthy Diet It may sound trite but it’s true: If your diet lacks essential nutrients, it can hurt your ability to concentrate. Eating too much or too little can also interfere with your focus.

A heavy meal may make you feel tired, while too

few calories can result in distracting hunger pangs.

Benefit your brain: Strive for a well-balanced diet full of a wide variety of healthy foods.

Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements?

Store shelves groan with supplements claiming to boost health. Although many of the reports on the brain-boosting power of supplements like vitamins B, C, E, beta-carotene, and magnesium are promising, a supplement is only useful to

people whose diets are lacking in that specific nutrient.

S o m e researchers are cautiously optimistic about ginseng, ginkgo, and vitamin, mineral, and herb combinations and their impact on the brain, but more proof is still needed.

Check with your doctor.

Get Ready for a Big Day Want to power up your ability to concentrate? Start with a meal of 100% fruit juice, a whole-grain bagel with salmon, and a cup of coffee.

In addition to eating a wellbalanced meal, experts also offer this advice: Get a good night’s sleep.

Stay hydrated.

Exercise to help sharpen thinking.

Meditate to clear thinking and relax.

(Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD)

Office Of the KOhima Village StudentS’ uniOn felicitatiOn The Kohima Village Students’ Union with immense pride and joy extends our heartiest appreciation and congratulations to the following students for their outstanding academic performance in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC Examination results conducted by NBSE 2022.

Ms. Viwenuo Viviana Suohu D/o Mr. Khrielakuolie Suohu HSSLC Top 8 Science Stream

Ms. Vitshunuo Alvina Dzüvichü

Ms. Rükuosanuo Solo

D/o Mr. Kekhriezhazo Peter Dzüvichü D/o Mr. Neivolie Solo HSLC Top 3 HSLC Subject Topper Social Science

Ms. Visituonuo Solo

D/o Mr. Pelevizo Solo HSLC Subject Topper Tenyidie

With profound contentment, the Union celebrates all of your incredible milestone. The Union further congratulates all the KVSU students who have cleared the HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2022 and wishes them the very best and success for their future.

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The Mesulumi Students' Union with profound happiness and pride would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Kotshouü Thele, D/o Mr. Lhikrowe Thele for achieving Gold Medal in Master of Arts, Dept. of Economics under Nagaland University, Lumami.

May your hard work and achievement serve as an inspiration to our student community. The Union wishes her a very bright future ahead.

The Union also congratulates all successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC and wishes them more success and the best in their future endeavours.

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Through this column, the Mangmetong Kaketshir Telongjem with immense pride and honor would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Ms. Elizabeth Mendangjungla Pongen, D/o Lt. Talimoa Pongen and Mrs. Shikali Wotsa for securing Top 5 position in HSSLC (Arts) Examination from Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Kohima.

2. Ms. Temsulila Pongen, D/o Mr. Imkongkumzuk Pongen and Mrs. Chubamerenla Imchen for achieving Ms. Elizabeth Gold Medal in Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Anthropology from Nagaland Mendangjungla Pongen University, Lumami in the year 2019.

3. Dr. Temjensangla Pongener, D/o Lt. AJakjem Pongener and Lt. K Marla Aier on being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geography from Nagaland University, Lumami on her Thesis titled: ‘Study on the changing pattern of rural livelihood in Nagaland with special reference to Dimapur, Mokokchung and Longleng districts’.

The union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC and wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

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With great joy and pride, the Huruotsumia Youth Organisation, L.Khel Kohima Village heartily congratulates Dr. Neizekhonuo Liezietsu, D/o Neisietuo Liezietsu on being awarded Doctorate degree (Ph.D) on the topic “A Critical Study of Secondary Teacher Education in Nagaland” from Nagaland University. Her notable achievement surely will be a boon for the younger generations in their pursuit for higher studies. The organisation further extend best wishes and good luck for her future endeavours. k-1253/22

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We, the Wangti Village Council with immense pride and pleasure would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Yingmei M Konyak, daughter of Shri. Molem and Mrs. Maithron of Wangti Village for securing Top 20 position in the recently declared HSLC Examination 2022 conducted by NBSE. We are incredibly honoured at her achievement which brought laurels to our Village in particular and the Konyak community in general.

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National aero sports policy launched

In the governance structure, Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI) will be the apex governing body. (The Hindu)

gy of our youth. The policy has been made with a vision of making India one of the top air sports nations by 2030,” he mentioned.

The government has identified 11 sports - aerobatics, aero modelling and rocketry, ballooning, amateur-built and experimental aircraft, drones, gliding and power gliding, hand gliding and power hand gliding, parachuting, paragliding and paramotoring, powered aircraft and rotor

Iga Swiatek extends lead on top of WTA rankings

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Russia and Italian Martina Trevisan moved up to 12th and 27th respectively.

WTA rankings as of June 6, 2022 1. Iga Swiatek (POL) 8631 pts 2. Anett Kontaveit (EST) 4326 (+3) 3. Paula Badosa (ESP) 4245 (+1) 4. Ons Jabeur (TUN) 4150 (+2) 5. Maria Sakkari (GRE) 4016 (-2) 6. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 3966 (+1) 7. Karolína Plíšková (CZE) 3678 (+1) 8 . Je s s i c a Pe g u l a (USA) 3255 (+3) 9. Danielle Collins (USA) 3255 10. Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) 3060

Raducanu retires injured from Nottingham event NOTTINGHAM, JUN 7 (REUTERS): U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu retired injured from her opening match at the WTA 250 event in Nottingham on Tuesday, casting doubt over her participation at Wimbledon. Britain’s Raducanu retired while trailing 4-3 in the opening set against Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic, nearly half an hour into the match after she suffered what appeared to be an abdominal or rib injury.

The 19-year-old, who has been without a full-time coach since April, shot to stardom last September when, as a qualifier, she won the U.S. Open title, becoming Britain’s first female Grand Slam champion since Virginia Wade in 1977.

She has, however, struggled since winning her maiden Grand Slam and was eliminated in the second round of the French Open last month. Raducanu reached the last 16 at Wimbledon in 2021, but will need a quick recovery to compete at this year’s tournament which will be held from June 27 to July 10. The grasscourt major had its ranking points taken away by the men’s ATP and women’s WTA after it opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a “special operation”.

Avani Lekhara wins gold with World Record at Para Shooting World Cup

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (IANS): The Committee of Administrators (CoA) running the suspended Table Tennis Federation of India on Tuesday said it has included Diya Chitale in the squad for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 and finalised the selection list, putting all the controversies to rest related to the team selection in a detailed minutes of meeting.

Diya Chitale, who had approached the Delhi High Court over her exclusion from the women’s CWG squad, has been included in the side for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the CoA said.

The COA has clarified that the decision reported in the media was only the recommendation of the selection committee, not the final decision of the COA.

PARIS, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Champion, Avani Lekhara, made a stunning return to the international arena by clinching the Women’s SH1 10m Air Rifle gold with a world record score at the ongoing Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup in France.

The 20-year-old shot a total of 250.6 in the final to break her own World Record. Lekhara never looked in any sort of trouble in the final as she almost cruised to the top spot on the podium, with the silver medallist from Poland Emilia Babska coming up with a total of 247.6. The bronze medal went to Anna Normann of Sweden with a total of 225.6.

The Indian broke the World Record with her 24th and final shot. Leading Babska by 2.2 points already, Lekhara maintained her calm

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to shoot a near-perfect 10.8 with her final shot to shatter the World Record and take home the gold.

Avani Lekhara had previously equalled the World Cup in the 2020 Toyko Paralympics, when she shot a total of 249.6 in the final to become the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold. Quota for 2024 Paris Paralympics With this record breaking effort

in Chateauroux, the Padma Shri awardee has also booked herself a berth to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Earlier in the week, Lekhara was on the verge of missing out on this World Cup after the visas of her escort and coach were not cleared. That matter, however, was quickly resolved after timely interventions by the Sports Ministry and SAI.

Chennaiyin sign Manipuri midfielder Jiteshwor Ranji Trophy: Parkar gets into record books with double ton

CHENNAI, JUN 7 (IANS): Two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC have roped in young Manipuri midfielder Yumkhaibam Jiteshwor Singh on a multiyear deal ahead of the upcoming season.

Jiteshwor will be joining the club following an impressive outing for Neroca FC in the I-League last season in which he was adjudged the Best Emerging Player of the Season.

He had produced one assist and spent over 1500 minutes on the pitch, featuring in 12 league and five championship stage matches.

“We are excited to see Jiteshwor in Chennaiyin FC colours especially after being awarded the Best Emerging Player of the Season in I-League last year. This is a real positive signing for us and our

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vision this season,” Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani said. The 20-year-old will look to add youthful energy to Chennaiyin FC’s midfield, consisting of last season’s skipper Anirudh Thapa, who was retained by the club earlier on a two-

year deal. Talking about his maiden ISL contract, Jiteshwor said, “I am very excited to join Chennaiyin FC. I can’t wait for preseason and to meet my new teammates. I will work hard to play in the starting eleven.”

BENGALURU, JUN 7 (IANS): Young Mumbai batter Suved Parkar on Tuesday made it to the record books, becoming the 12th Indian batter to score a double hundred on their first-class debut during the Ranji Trophy match against Uttarakhand.

Parkar, who was batting on 104 at stumps on Monday, completed his double century as he helped Mumbai cross 600 runs on the second day of the fiveday match being played at the Alur Cricket Ground.

Parkar was standing in for the injured Ajinkya Rahane in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal.

Parkar achieved the milestone in the second session on Day 2, driving left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh for a single to longoff. The 21-year-old crossed

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the milestone off 375 balls, hitting 17 fours and three sixes. He thus became the second batter from Mumbai and the 12th Indian batter overall. He is the 23rd batter from all over the world to score a double century on his first-class debut.

With Sarfaraz Khan hitting 153 and Parkar batting on 240, Mumbai, electing to bat after winning the toss, were 632/7 in 165 overs in their first innings at the time of writing this story.

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The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2022 and wishes the best in all their futureendeavours.

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PARIS, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Poland’s Iga Swiatek extended her lead at the top of the WTA rankings released on Monday after her French Open triumph in Paris over American Coco Gauff, who moves closer to the Top 10. According to NDTV report, the 21-yearold Polish star took the world number one ranking after Australian Ashleigh Barty retired early in April.

And after claiming her 35th successive victory in Roland Garros, she now has over 4,300 points advance on new world number two Anett Kontaveit of Estonia.

Kontaveit climbed three spots despite her first round exit in Paris, benefiting from French Open titleholder Barbora Krejcikova’s early upset.

The Czech player paid for her first round loss to French teenager Diane Parry by dropping 12 players to 14th.

Gauff moves up 10 places to 13th.

American Jessica Pegula, loser in the quarterfinals to Swiatek, moves up three places into the Top 10.

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aircraft -- under the policy.

The list of 11 sports may be extended, the minister said.

“In many states, a lot of small companies are involved in the 11 air sports mentioned in the policy.

Currently, the Indian air sports industry has a revenue of Rs 80-100 crore and we want this industry to reach a revenue of Rs 10,000 crore,” he said.

In the gover nance structure, Air Sports Fed-

eration of India (ASFI) will be the apex governing body.

National associations for individual air sports will be in the second tier, regional units and state affiliates will be in the third tier, and district-level associations will be in the fourth tier.

“We must make sure that safety is maintained.

There is a very high level of risk with air sports as well and therefore, on the first hand, we must ensure that there is complete coordination with air traffic controller (ATC).” Every national air sports association will rely on airspace data published by the aeronautical information publication as well as notice to airmen (NOTAM).

Scindia said the Centre has put in place penalties, fines and levies for those who disregard safety requirements.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday launched a national aero sports policy, which established a four-tier governance structure to promote 11 disciplines including ballooning, paragliding and aerobatics.

Multiple locations for air sports will be established across the country, the minister said.

“We are also thinking of creating a segregated airspace for air sports in certain corridors much like what we have done with drones. That will help in proliferating these sports,” Scindia said.

The Centre is also contemplating an incentive scheme to promote the manufacturing of air sports equipment in India, he revealed.

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teen Tani overcomes grief Khelo India Youth Games: Sanyukta wins 5 gold Arunachal to lift gold at Khelo India Games 20S, 29B) at the time of writing. The hosts added only six gold on Day 5 of the Games as their Boys went down fighting in the kabaddi and volleyball finals much to the dismay of their fans.

Sanyukta, 16, towered over the field, clinching gold medals in all-round, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon rhythmic events. “I am very happy with my performance but my main focus is now to make it to the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games and then aim to qualify for the Paris Olympics,” said the Thaneresident.

While Sanyukta was on a roll, Celestina equalled her own record in the Khelo India Youth Games, pedalling away to her third gold at the IG Velodrome in New Delhi.

The 19-year-old had collected her first two gold medals, the Team Sprint (with Tina Maya) and Individual Sprint 200m events, on Monday itself. She rounded up her tally clinching the keirin 1500m gold, to match her own 2020 Khelo Games tally. Maharashtra won both the 4x100 relays, the Girls 100m, the Boy’s high jump (Aniket Mane,

with a 2.07m leap) to add to their two in wrestling and one in badminton. At the time of writing, 24 states had won at least one gold while 30 have found a spot on the medals tally with Manipur holding on to the third spot with 12 gold.

Sadanand Kumar of Jharkhand was crowned the fastest boy of the meet, winning the 100m in 10.63sec w h i l e M a h a r a s h t r a ’s Sudeshna Shivankar dominated the Girls 100m event, clocking 11.79 seconds. She then came back to anchor the 4x100m relay team for a gold immediately after the boys achieved the same feat.

Action began in athletics with Madhya Pradesh’s Arjun Waskale bagging the first gold on the track by clinching the Boys 1500m race (3:51.57 seconds). Manipur’s Huidrom Bhumeshwor y Devi of Manipur showcased her sprinting ability in the last lap to win the Girls 1500m race (4:40.40 seconds).

Elsewhere, Haryana’s rising badminton star Unnati Hooda came back from the brink to win the Girl’s singles title. Fourteen-yearold Unnati, the youngest Indian girl to make it to

the Uber Cup team, looked down and out against former World Junior No. 1 Tasnim Mir but came back into the contest and won 9-21, 23-21, 21-12 in 47 enthralling minutes.

Maharashtra’s Darshan Pujari clinched the Badminton Boy’s Singles gold, beating S Rithvik Sanjeevi of Tamil Nadu 21-15, 22-20 to lift the spirits in their camp.

Earlier, in the Boy’s Kabaddi final, Himachal Pradesh fought back in the second half to beat hosts Haryana in extra-time.

The two teams went neck-and-neck in the first half. But the hosts looked like running away with the match when they opened up a 10-point lead, with just under five minutes left for full time.

But Himachal began closing the gap, first with a spectacular tackle and then with a super raid. They then packed off the entire Haryana team to level the scores at 34-34 at full time.

The Himachal players then kept their cool to catch all the five Haryana raiders while one of their own scored a bonus point to seal the victory.

Norway chess: Anand, Giri share honours in round six; Carlsen moves into lead

Mithali maintains 7th spot; Smriti at 9th in ODI

Blatter and Platini face Swiss corruption trial

Sanyukta Kale swept all the five gold medals at stake in Rhythmic Gymnastics in the Khelo India Youth Games.

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Maharashtra’s Sanyukta Kale swept all the five gold medals on offer in Rhythmic Gymnastics to emerge as the brightest star in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 on Tuesday.

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STAVANGER, JUN 7 (PTI): Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament.

The classical match ended in a draw after which the Armageddon ended in stalemate early on Tuesday to leave Anand on 11.5 points and in second place.

World champion Magnus Carlsen roared to the top spot with a victory over Azerbaijan’s Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to take his tally to 12.5 points after six rounds.

The classical match between Anand, playing black, and Giri saw the two players shaking hands for a draw after 35 moves in an English Variation game.

In the ensuing Armageddon (sudden death tiebreak), the duo battled for 45 moves before it ended in a draw. As per Armageddon rules, the player playing black is deemed

too jumped into the spotlight, clinching her third cycling gold on Day 2 of the event, Sportstar report stated.

Sixteen-year-old Sanyukta’s clean sweep helped Maharashtra (24 gold, 22 silver, 17 bronze) sneak past Haryana (23G,

Anand, who had shocked Carlsen in the previous round, takes on Teimour Radjabov in round eight. (Getty images)

to have won the game if it ends in a draw.

The 52-year old Indian superstar, who had shocked Carlsen in the previous round, takes on Teimour Radjabov in round eight.

Barring the CarlsenMamedyarov clash, all the other matches ended in draws in the round. The Norwegian world No.1 defeated his Azerbaijan opponent in 56 moves.

In other matches on

the day, France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave beat China’s Hao Wang via the sudden death tie-break while Wesley So (USA) got the better of Norwegian Aryan Tari. Veselin Topalov drew with Radjabov in the Armageddon to share honours.

In the ongoing Norway Chess tournament, the players take part in an Armageddon (sudden death) in case of a draw in the classical game.

DUBAI, JUN 7 (PTI): Talismanic Indian batter Mithali Raj continued to hold on to her seventh position while compatriot Smriti Mandhana also remained in the ninth position in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, released on Tuesday. Australia’s Alyssa Healy continued to lead the rankings followed by England’s Natalie Sciver. Both the batters had a superb show at the Women’s World Cup held in New Zealand.

Veteran Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami also continued to be on the fifth position in the bowling list.

Veteran Pakistan opener Sidra Ameen has reaped rewards for her memorable series against Sri Lanka, which saw her make a big leap in the latest batting chart. Sidra scored 218 runs in the series at an impressive average of 72.66, including a match-winning 123 in the second ODI game against the Lankans. The 30-yearold has now moved up 19 places to a career-best 35th position.

ZURICH, JUN 7 (REUTERS): Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini are due to appear in a Swiss court on Wednesday facing corr uption charges which triggered their downfall from the summit of global football.

Swiss prosecutors accuse the pair, once among the game’s most powerful figures, of unlawfully arranging a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.08 million) in 2011 from FIFA to Platini.

The case meant Blatter ended his 17-year reign as FIFA president in disgrace and torpedoed hopes by former France midfielder Platini of succeeding him.

It is one of 25 investigations by the Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG) into corruption in football, with some 12 still pending.

Following a six-year investigation, the OAG accused Blatter, 86, of “fraud, in the alternative of misappropriation, in the further alternative of criminal mis-

PANCHKULA, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Needing to lift 147kg in his final clean and jerk attempt for gold in the boys’ 67 kg category at the Khelo India Games in Panchkula, 17-year-old Bengia Tani made a sign pointing to the sky and touching his heart. According to Indian Express report, the teenager had not been home – Kurung Kimey village in Arunachal Pradesh – after the death of his father in October last year. When he called up his mother after securing the gold with a lift of 149kg and a total mark of 264kg, Tani said the medal will be kept near his father’s photograph.

Weightlifter Bengia Tani Weightlifter Bengia Tani with his parents last year during his visit to his village. “My father always wanted me to make him, our village and country proud and missing his funeral to practise the sport which he wanted me to excel in was a tough decision,” an emotional Tani told The Indian Express. The second child out of five children, Tani would often help his father on their half-acre farmland.

It was only during a talent

17-year-old Weightlifter Bengia Tani with coach Yukar Sibi after winning the gold.

scouting camp by Army Ordnance Centre, Secunderabad that he was selected for trials in 2016. “My parents arranged Rs 35,000 from relatives and friends for my expenses for the trials. At that time, I did not know anything about weightlifting and just wanted my family not to worry about me.

While my training is supported by the Indian Army, my mother has to sell beads and glass beads in nearby villages to support the family after my father’s death,” says the cadet scout who will appear in a final test and physical exam for his entry in the Indian Army once he turns 18. With national record holder S Devakumar as one of the coaches

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini

management as well as of forgery of a document”.

“This case goes back to an event in 2011. It is an administrative matter, a salary payment that was owed,” said Blatter. “The matter was correctly declared as a salary payment, accounted for accordingly and approved by all the relevant bodies of FIFA.” Platini said: “I approach this hearing with serenity and confidence. I am convinced that justice will be fully and definitively done to me after so many years of wild accusations and slander. We will prove in court that I acted with the utmost honesty, that

the payment of the remaining salary was due to me

by FIFA and is perfectly legal.”

FIFA’s Ethics Committee banned Blatter and Platini from football in 2015, initially for eight years, although this was later reduced.

The committee said the transaction, made when Blatter was seeking re-election, lacked transparency and presented a conflict of interest.

When Blatter ap proved the payment, he was campaigning for reelection against Mohamed bin Hammam of Qatar.

Platini, as president of Eu-

at the centre, Tani would make rapid strides at the junior level. A sixth-place finish at the 2019 junior nationals, where he lifted a total of 226 Kg in the 61kg category was followed by a gold with a total lift of 241kg at Patiala last year and a bronze (248kg) in 67kg in Bhubaneswar this March.

Tani will return to Secunderabad after the Games and will be in contention for a spot for the Asian Junior Weightlifting Championship in Uzbekistan next year. He plans to undertake the 12-hour bus journey from Itanagar to his village with the gold medal and a possible international medal and an appointment letter from the Indian Army.

ropean soccer association UEFA, was seen as having sway with European members who could influence the vote.

The OAG said its investigation revealed that Platini worked as a consultant between 1998-2002 and that an annual compensation of 300,000 Swiss francs was contractually agreed.

Platini’s invoice had been paid in full but the former France international later demanded further salary payments of two million francs, it said.

Platini, who captained France to victory in the 1984 European Championships, was forced to quit UEFA in 2016 after losing his appeal against his ban.

He also lost his appeal at the European Court of Human Rights.

The three-time European footballer of the year had been favourite to replace Blatter after the Swiss administrator quit in the wake of the huge corruption scandal which engulfed FIFA in 2015.

Nations League: Croatia score late to hold France 1-1 Asian Cup qualifiers: India look

PARIS, JUN 7 (IANS): Substitute Andrej Kramaric converted a late penalty as Croatia denied France three points with a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League Group A1 match in Split, while former European champions Denmark defeated Austria 2-1 and Kazakhstan overcame Slovakia 1-0 in the other matches.

Going into the match, both Croatia and France were reeling from defeats in their previous matches and that produced a cagey opening to the game. However, with France coach Didier Deschamps making 10 changes following his team’s loss to Denmark, it was no surprise that it was the hosts who ultimately carved out the first real opportunity.

M a t e o K o v a c i c ’s through ball split the French defence, though Ante Budimir’s first touch forced him slightly wide and his eventual shot was straight at goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Les Bleus then grew into the match as the half wore on, and both Moussa Diaby and Aurelien Tchouameni forced saves from home goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic in just under a minute as the

France’s Moussa Diaby, right, duels for the ball with Croatia’s Marcelo Brozovic during the UEFA Nations League, June 6. (AP/PTI)

interval approached, said a report on UEFA’s official website.

Croatia started brightly after the restart, but it was Les Bleus who opened the scoring with a wellworked team goal. Adrien Rabiot and Wissam Ben Yedder exchanged passes just inside the Croatia half, with the Juventus midfielder outpacing Josip Juranovic down the flank

and expertly picking his spot with a cool left-footed finish. In response, Croatia captain Luka Modric attempted to mark his 150th appearance for the national side with the equaliser, but Maignan was equal to the Real Madrid midfielder’s curling effort.

Never theless, just when it appeared that time was running out for Zlatko Dalic’s charges, Jonathan

Clauss -- only just on as a substitute -- sent fellow replacement Kramaric tumbling in the box, and the Hoffenheim forward kept his cool to slot home the resultant spot-kick, sending Maignan the wrong way.

There were chances to win it in the closing stages for both teams, but neither Antoine Griezmann nor Luka Sucic were able to find the target. Denmark

made it two wins out of two in the UEFA Nations League as Jens Stryger curled in a classy late winner to earn his side victory in Austria.

H av i n g s e c u r e d impressive victories on Matchday 1, both sides looked in a confident mood during an opening period scant on chances in Vienna. That would change when Christoph Baumgartner collected a raking pass from home captain David Alaba and crossed for the unmarked Sasa Kalajdzic in front of goal, the Stuttgart forward going agonisingly close to prodding the opener.

Austria would r ue missing that chance when a neat passage of Denmark passing gave Rasmus Kristensen a crossing opportunity from the edge of the penalty area, the ball deflecting into the path of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who swept his side ahead with a ruthless finish.

Yussuf Poulsen would have made it two but for a smart close-range save from debutant Patrick Pentz, and Alaba almost scored directly from a corner, Schmeichel tipping his vicious effort over the crossbar.

to begin campaign on winning note KO L K AT A , J U N 7 (IANS): As the ‘City of Joy’ Kolkata gears up to host the Indian team in their first match of the Asian Cup Qualifiers Group D matches, head coach Igor Stimac said that the “passion from the stands will add an extra strength to the players”.

India will be squaring off against Cambodia in the first match of the Asian Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday at the VYBK in Kolkata.

Speaking at the prematch press conference, Stimac stated, “We are expecting the fans to come in numbers, to support the national team in the best way possible. Our intent is to press from the start, play at high pressure, and at a high intensity. We need to control the game, and I have to say we are ready for that. We have nothing to hide.”

Star defender Sandesh Jhingan felt, “Qualifying for the Asian Cup should be a norm for Indian football. The mentality needs to be that India will be at the Asian Cup.”

Igor Stimac (L) with team player Sandesh Jhinga (R) at the interaction with media in Kolkata, Tuesday. (PTI)

“I joined the team a bit late. But when I came in, I could gauge the improvement in the squad.

The improvement among players individually was there to see. We are motivated. We know the potential of this batch, and we need to start delivering,” he maintained.

India begin their campaign against Cambodia at the VYBK on Wednesday (June 8, 2022) at 8.30pm, and the match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.

“For me as a coach, it is not important who scores. But it’s important that we score. We need to accept that our recent oppositions - Bahrain, Belarus, and Jordan - were technically better than us.

But we had our chances, and failed to capitalise on them,” Igor quipped.

“We have young players who are feeling the pressure of being in the National team. We need to push these young players earlier in their career, and need to be patient.”

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