8 Aug 2022

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NITI meet: PM urges states to focus on 3Ts

NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong case for modernising agriculture, animal husbandry and food processing to help the country become selfsufficient and a global leader in the agriculture sector.

Modi also asked the states to focus on promoting 3Ts -- Trade, Tourism, Technology -- with a view to reducing imports and increasing exports, said an official release after the seventh meeting of the Governing Council of the NITI Aayog. “We should encourage people to use local goods wherever possible,” he said, adding, ‘Vocal for local’ is not the agenda of an individual political party but a common goal.

India, he said, needs to “focus on modernized agriculture, animal husbandry, and food processing to become self-sufficient and a global leader in the agri-

NFHRCC reminds PWD (R&B) to release bills D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): As per a resolution taken during its joint meeting held at Kohima on June 22, 2022, Nagaland Foothill Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC) has reminded PWD (R&B) to release running bills based on performance to contractors to complete their work on time as in some sectors 90% of the allocated work had been completed.

This was resolved at a committee’s meeting held here on Saturday.

Further, the meeting also requested PWD (R&B) for a joint inspection of Baghty division at the earliest in consonance with the June 22, 2022 meeting resolution.

NFHRCC further resolved to convene a joint meeting with all primary stakeholders along the Foothills Road stretch from Tizit to Niuland – village councils, local area CSOs, Stone Gravel & Boulder Contractors’ Union, log contractors and Saw Mills Owners’ Union, coal mining contractors, transporter unions and respective tribal hohos – at Dimapur on August 19, 2022.

The meeting also decided to have an interactive meeting with PWD (R&B) adviser at the earliest. This was stated in a press release

by NFHRCC convener Supu Jamir, general secretary W Lemba Chang, co-convener Hokiye Yepthomi and assistant general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe.

This is it!

“Solution Not Election.

The slogan is fine but how to achieve what could not be achieved since 1998?”

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Prime Minister Modi and other ministers and CMs at the 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. (PTI)

culture sector.” He further said that rapid urbanization can become India’s strength instead of weakness by leveraging technology to ensure ease of living, transparent service delivery, and improvement in the quality of life for every citizen.

Modi also appreciated the collective efforts of all the states in the spirit of cooperative federalism in the fight against the Covid pandemic.

“Every state played a crucial role according to its strength and contributed to India’s fight against Covid.

This led to India emerging as an example for the developing nations to look up to as a global leader,” he said.

“For the first time in India’s 75 years of independence, all of India’s Chief Secretaries met together in one place and deliberated on issues of national importance for three days. This collective process led to the development of the agenda for this meeting.”

He underlined the need for collective action to increase the collection of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) saying that though

the realisation has improved, “the potential is much more... and it is crucial for strengthening our economic position and becoming a USD 5 trillion economy.”

He said that the seventh meeting was a culmination of months of rigorous brainstorming and consultations between the Centre and States to identify national priorities. In his concluding remarks, Modi said the NITI Aayog will study the states’ concerns, challenges, and best practices and subsequently plan the way forward. The

meeting was attended by 23 chief ministers, 3 Lieutenant Governors and 2 Administrators and Union Ministers and moderated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Telangana chief minister K C Rao boycotted the meeting, while Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar could not attend the meeting as he was recovering from Covid-19.

The Governing Council discussed four key agenda items-- crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds and other agri-commodities; implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) in school education; implementation of NEP in higher education; and urban governance.

N I T I A ayo g v i c e chairman Suman Bery said that combined efforts of the Centre and States were needed to realize the vision of a resurgent India post the pandemic.

Rio highlights issues concerning Nagaland at NITI meet

Neiphiu Rio

D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday highlighted several issues concerning Nagaland at the seventh meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog at New Delhi, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking at the meeting, Rio said the State gov-

ernment, with support from the Centre, had been consistently focusing on changing the agriculture practices while retaining their traditional organic nature.

This, he claimed had yielded good results in terms of production of food grains that jumped from 62,000 MT in 1963-64 to 7,38,260 MT presently.

Rio stated that jhum cultivation was ecologically sustainable, efficiently used available natural resources and adapted diverse cropping patterns based on villagers’ specific needs. With increasing pressure of population, he admitted that the traditional practices were disrupted and became less

ecologically sustainable.

As rightly recognised by the Central government, he said focus on crop diversification was essential for India and was a fundamental requirement in hill States like Nagaland for safeguarding its agro-biodiversity/ ecologically sustainable farming as well as doubling farmers’ income.

He assured that this continued to be the State government’s focus, adding a number of indigenous varieties such as ginger, kolar and potato had been identified to add to the national production basket.

Among other issues highlighted at the meeting, Rio further mentioned that

NDPP has betrayed strong regional spirit of Naga people, says RPP D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has accused Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) of betraying the strong regional spirit of Naga people, the same people who had elected Neiphiu Rio as the chief minister on four consecutive occasions.

In a statement, RPP president Joel Naga and vice-president Vitho Zao said the current chief minister had championed himself since 2003 as a regional strongman who managed to keep Delhi at bay. Keeping aside the allegations of cor-

ruption and personal enrichment, they mentioned that credit should be given to him for keeping the Naga identity flag flying high and for which RPP acknowledged his leadership. But today, they feared that “fortress” Nagaland was in danger, thanks to the merger pact.

In this regard, RPP has appealed to the rank and file of NDPP to leave the party following media reports that the latter could merge with BJP post 2023 State Assembly election.

Quoting a July 23 Delhi-based report that “In 2023, after election, NDPP

may merge with the BJP”, provided the alliance managed to come to power, RPP pointed out that NDPP had not refuted the news.

If this information was correct, they said chief minister Neiphiu Rio, 41 NDPP MLAs and all rank and file of NDPP were now basically karyakartas of BJP. From championing regionalism/Naga identity to embracing a national party was called opportunistic politics, and when the party was none other than NDPP, it was nothing less than plain treachery, they added.

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the State government’s interventions in the recent past had been instrumental in local farmers diversifying into agro-forestry and plantation crops like rubber, tea and coffee. He said Nagaland Coffee had also found good market abroad.

ULBs: Further, Rio said that the state government has taken numerous measures to enhance revenue sources of the Urban Local Bodies. These include rationalising levying of user charges for various services provided, revenue generation through projects such as shopping complexes, multilevel parking, multi-purpose halls, etc.

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Nagaland Post impact: Authorities repair roads in Dimapur city Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Reports on deteriorating roads in Dimapur city highlighted in Nagaland Post made impact as repairs have already begun as witnessed by this Reporter.

Roads in Dimapur were not being maintained and potholes became bigger by the month as water logging posed serious threat.

The state government took a swift call to respond to the matter where repairs of most of the roads were listed and identified for immediate repair etc.

The pathetic road condition in Bata Chariali fly over towards Railway Station has been repaired while the road leading to Hong Kong market area, was also repaired.

The pot holes in City Tower area were repaired while the water-logged area along GS Road was also being filled up with sand and gravel.

The recently repaired road at old MST that was undergoing rapid deterioration was also being repaired and potholes filled up with gravel. One of the residents around Clock Tower on Sun-

D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has extended solidarity and support to the August 5 public rally in demand for settlement, noting that people had defied money and power.

In a press release, NPCC president K Therie assured, “Each step you have travelled and every minute you have stood in the heat to express solidarity to the demand for settlement of the agreements will not be buried alive.”

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tion was Rs 11,702 lakh as per November 16, 2020 NHM Office Memorandum. NACF asserted that they had the right to know where was the 200-bed hospital at Niuland and why its construction had still not started. They warned that they would protest if the matter was not clarified within a week’s time, adding that should not be held responsible if case of any unwanted situated arising out of the issue.

According to the duo, the project was sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJKV) in 2020 with a funding ratio

of 90:10 with the Centre funding 90% of the project and State government providing 10% of the fund.

Accordingly, the forum claimed that the first instalment had already been released. However, they expressed shock that even though construction work was yet to begin, the bill had been released.

They said citizens of Niuland was beginning to suspect and wonder whether the project was being converted to a ghost one, “another suitcase companies managed by shell company created by the department concerned.”

They pointed out that Niuland district that was created recently had a huge populace and required many facilities for development, most importantly a good hospital with a proper facilities, stating that this was the top priority for the people at this juncture.

NACF regretted that the project was nowhere to be found, which was a matter of serious concern for the citizens of Niuland and surrounding areas.

Keeping in mind some of the major schemes and projects that were supposed to be implemented in Niuland back then and di-

the state government, most of those who this Reporter talked with however felt that years of neglect by the department concerned was unmistakable.

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kumer, said it had received numerous reports about various elements, both underground and overground, trying to extort money from the business community in various forms taking advantage of the peaceful environment in Mokokchung.

Cautioning such elements to cease and desist from such activities, MCCI has asked the business com-

munity not to entertain any such unwanted elements and to report to the MCCI office of movements of any suspected elements in the market immediately.

Any member of the business community entertaining such unwanted elements by ignoring the call of MCCI office shall be doing so at their own risk, it stated.

PTPF dismayed at lackadaisical attitude of govt D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Phek Town Public Forum (PTPF) has expressed dismay at the growing lackadaisical attitude of the State government departments/machineries to the plight of people who were left with no option but to resort to submission of ultimatums and agitations for fulfilment of their basic needs.

In a statement, forum’s president Khosapa Venuh termed this as a worrisome trend that was becoming more like an SOP of the government, which he feared could degenerate the society and invite anarchy.

He clarified that the

NACF demands clarification on status of 200-bedded hospital D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Niuland Area Citizens Forum (NACF) has set a one-week deadline seeking clarification from the Minority Affairs cell under Planning & Co-ordination department as to why work had not started on the 200-bed health centre/ sub-district hospital project at Niuland funded by Union Minority Affairs and Finance ministries in 2020.

NACF president Kakishe Shikhu and press secretary Saul Sema in a statement claimed that the total project cost as per the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department recommenda-

day noon, expressed appreciation to Nagaland Post for highlighting the deteriorating road on public domain.

Though appreciative of the reports in Nagaland Post and the response from

MCCI reaffirms against taxation, collection

D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has once again reaffirmed its stand against entertaining any kind of “collection of donations, taxation or any form of transaction” that is not permissible by law, where the members are victimized.

In a press note, MCCI (Cont’d on p-8) president Tsukti Long-

NPAC rally: NPCC extends solidarity to demand for solution

(From top) GS road area filled up with sand and gravel and Bata Chariali fly over road towards Railway Station repaired. (NP)

verted to other districts, the forum however expressed faith in the State government, hoping that it would bring something good for the people of the district.

NACF said that the forum would not remain silent again to denial of the basic needs as had happened in the recent past. They said they would continue to pursue the matter until the 200-bed hospital project was implemented.

The forum also warned of protest if the matter was not clarified within one week, adding that it would not be held responsible for any unwanted situation.

forum did not advocate use of force or violence in any form as a means to resolve any situation. He however lamented that repeated appeals and letters submitted by Phek Town Youth Society and Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union to the Department of School Education (DoSE) to improve and redress the pathetic condition of the department and teaching staff at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Phek went unheard by the competent authorities.

Venuh claimed that this had led Phek Town Youth Society to serving an ultimatum to DoSE with a list

of demands and threatening to shut down the school as a last resort of agitation.

He also announced PTPF and frontal organisations’ full support to the two student and youth bodies in the effort to ensure quality education to students and the future generation.

He also referred to an article published in a local daily on October 16, 2020 where the School Education adviser KT Sukhalu had stated that there was an excess of 11,000 teachers in the State and then on November 25, 2021 where the chief minister had stated that there was an excess of (Cont’d on p-8)

Gov, CM, DyCM extend greetings D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy CM Y. Patton have extended greetings on the occasion of Metemneo and Biam festivals.

Prof. Mukhi greeted the Khiamniungan community and the people of the State on the occasion of Biam festival.

On the occasion, he said Khiamniungans emphasize on the importance of food grain storage and consider empty granary a taboo. Traditional rituals performed during the festival reflects the harmonious coexistence of the commu-

nity with the environment, he added and urged all, especially the youths to imbibe and carry forward the cultural values of the festival.

Further, governor also extended Metemneo festival greetings to the people of Nagaland, particularly Yimkhiung community.

Besides, seek blessings for a bountiful crop- millet in particular, Prof Mukhi said people pray for the deceased souls and also for a good harvest.

Traditional rituals of this festival reveals the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene, he added.

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SLSU conduct social DPDB, SDPDB meetings in Tuensang, Longleng & Pughoboto SYO, work; seeks cooperation

Tuensang

DIMAPUR: District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) of Tuensang and Longleng districts and Pughoboto Sub-Division Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) meetings were held at respective places.

According to a DIPR report, Tuensang DPDB meeting was held on August 6 at the conference hall of deputy commissioner (DC) Tuensang office.

The meeting was chaired

by DPDB vice chairman and DC Tuensang, Kumar

NEWS IN BRIEF MTSU conducts literary & signing competition: Mon To w n S t u d e n t s ’ Union (MTSU) conducted two-day “Inter school literary and singing competition” on August 5-6 with deputy commissioner (DC) Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma and district hospital Mon, gynaecologist, Dr. Aman as special guests. Altogether, 14 private schools and three government schools of Mon town partook in the competitions.

DC Mkg inducted: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh on August 5 was inducted as the district president of Bharat Scouts and Guides Mokokchung.

Ramnikant and also attended by chairman DPDB Tuensang, Muthingnyuba Sangtam, MLA. At the meeting, members were enlightened on project Rural Developmental and Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI)

by SBI bank manager, Tuensang.

The members discussed the agenda of Longkhim Chari Goan Buras Union, proposal for subdivisional office of Horticulture, Soil & Water Conservation, Power and PHE

Longleng

departments, proposal for upgradation of police outpost Chari to full-fledged police station and PHC Chari to CHC Chari.

Longleng: Longleng DPDB meeting was held under the chairmanship of the DC & DPDB vice chairman Longleng, Dharam Raj at DPDB Hall, Longleng.

According to a DIPR report, among other agendas, the members decided to discuss with Urban Development for fund and constituted district award

committee with DC as chairman, DPO as secretary, SP Longleng, ADC Tamlu and COM members. The departmental activities through PowerPoint presentations were given by District Industry Centre and District Skill Committee.

Pughoboto: SDPDB Pughoboto meeting was held on August 4 at DB’s Court Hall under the chairmanship of SDPDB, Y. Vikheho Swu, MLA. According to a DIPR report, Vikheho proposed

Pughoboto

seeking help from the government for a skill development center through Planning Department and Tribal Affairs.

Nagaland Rural Bank, general manager, Head Office Kohima, Pemmichon Nakhedei also spoke about Rural Bank.

DIMAPUR: Sendenyu Youth Organization (SYO) and Sendenyu Lojvü Students’ Union (SLSU) on August 6 conducted a combined social work at Sendenyu Wild Life Biodiversity.

In a press release, SLSU media cell informed that 44 members with executives, GBs and forest guards took part in clearing the trekking route from the biodiversity gate to Parashen.

The media cell said Sendenyu village have been conserving the area for more than 22 years by strictly prohibiting hunting,

fishing, and deforestation inside the protected area as well as the entire village jurisdiction.

In this regard, SYO and SLSU have cautioned any individual from the village or outside of the village violating the laws would be penalised and dealt as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Meanwhile, SYO and SLSU have sought cooperation from every rightthinking citizen, from the community, and the neighbouring villages to continue their support in the effort to protect and preserve.

Information, meetings on ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ and I-Day DIMAPUR: In view of government of India’s “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign under the aegis of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, deputy commissioners of Dimapur, Zunheboto, Wokha, Nuiland, Tuensang, Chumoukedima, Kohima, and Peren district and additional deputy commissioner of Pughoboto have issued directives to be adhered by the public.

The DCs and ADC have asked every household, shops, schools, institutions, government offices in the district to participate in the campaign by purchasing the National Flag at Rs. 20 and hoist the National Flag at their respective places from August 13-15.

Districts and sub-division administrations across the state also held coordination meetings with all the other departments and

stakeholders for the ensuing Independence Day 2022 celebration. Mass social works were also conducted in view of the celebration.

Zunheboto: DC Zunheboto has asked all ULB/ town council administrators, BDOs and COs to organise morning procession/walks by youths/students on August 10, 7 a.m. onwards in all the towns and villages in the district.

Dimapur: DC Dimapur, Sachin Jaiswal has informed that “Prabhat Pheris” (morning processions/walks) carrying the National Flag would be organised on August 9, 8 a.m. at ADC Court junction to City Tower led by DC Dimapur and at Commissioner of Police Office to City Tower led by CP Dimapur. All CSOs, schools, colleges and public have been requested to participate.

Wokha: DC Wokha, Ajit Kumar Ranjan has requested schools and colleges to conduct morning rally and asked them to upload pictures of the activities conducted at the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign App/Link.

Nuiland: DC Nuiland, Sara S. Jamir while requesting for successful conduct of the campaign, has asked all concerned to take good pictures/videos and selfies with the National Flag for uploading in the national portal. k-1821/22

Acknowledgement

6th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. AVUNG ODYUO

Dreams like mist scattered By the hand of ticking time.

Memories like wind rushes, On our lonely hearts.

Gone but not forgotten.

DP-3757/22

Stay young in Heaven, Ngongo.

From your Loving, Nipo, Niyo & Kaka.

(15th Sept. 1988 – 8th Aug. 2016)

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED

LT. VISALI TUCCU 08-08-2021

It's been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode, even though you are not here with us physically but your memories and prayers is still fresh in our hearts.

Late KEVILEKHONUO PIENYÜ (Kobou) (08-01-1977 to 28-07-2022) We, the family members of Late KEVILEKHONUO PIENYÜ (Kobou) express our sincere gratitude to all the churches, prayer warriors, organizations, families, neighbors, friends and individuals who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and materially during her illness till she left for her heavenly abode.

We also express our special thanks to the Christian Revival Church, Chedema Model Village and the Mission Director and Staff of Samadra Shikhsha for their constant help throughout.

We find difficult to express our thankfulness to each and everyone of you individually for your gracious and immeasurable support. It is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God will certainly bless you all abundantly.

Loving Husband, Children, Parent and Relatives

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Missing you fondly.

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Loving Husband and Family Members

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WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 8

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Hot; a stray p.m t-storm

33 26

A thunderstorm in spots

28 21

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Guwahati Hot; a stray morning t-storm

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Itanagar Hot with a t-storm in spots

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Shillong

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Dimapur Mostly cloudy, a t-storm; hot Mkg Wokha

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Warm; a morning thunderstorm 31 22

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

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Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

ADC, Dimapur, Mhalo Humtsoe addressing the gathering during the 8th National Handloom Day programme. (NP)

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D I M A P U R , AU G 7 (NPN): Against the backdrop of misrepresentation and incorrect usage of traditional Naga designs, Nagaland government has taken measures to preserve, protect and promote by way of documenting Naga traditional attire designs and motifs.

National Handloom & handicrafts Development Corporation (NHHDC) Ltd Dimapur, managing director, Zakabo V Rotokha said this while addressing a gathering as guest of honour at the 8th National

Handloom Day celebration held at Weavers Service Centre (WSC), Toluvi Village, Sunday.

Rotokha said the state government has formed a state-level committee comprising of technical experts and researchers with a primary objective to document tribal traditional attires, motifs, designs and ornaments so as to prevent misuse and misinterpretation of traditional cultural expressions.

He pointed out that loin loom or back strap loom was known to be one of the oldest methods used in weaving of cloth by the tribes of Nagaland.

Rotokha said the motifs woven into the “Naga cloth” are derived from rituals, beliefs, and tribal identity and that each tribe uses different colours and motifs which establish a distinct identity for them.

Expressing concern over mass production of Naga traditional attires and motifs, Rotokha said such mass production without understanding the actual cultural expression was detrimental for the Naga weaving community and Nagas at large.

Citing the example of Chakhesang shawls which has been Geographical In-

dication (GI) tagged, Rotokha said the shawls of the remaining Naga tribes would also be GI tagged so as to prevent misuse or misinterpretation of the cultural significance.

Chief guest, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Dimapur, Mhalo Humtsoe said weaving has been a part of Naga tradition and culture and an integral part of Naga identity.

Stressing on the need to promote and market handloom products, Humtsoe said handloom weavers were mostly concentrated in rural areas of the country thereby deprived of resources to

3 SKK adopts resolutions; endorses DIMAPUR: With an objective to foster unity and fraternity, All Sümi Students’ Union (SKK) held its union assembly on August 3 and unanimously adopted three resolutions and endorsed Working Committee (WC) SKK and advisory board SKK to formulate programmes and policies for the restoration of executive council.

A press release by speaker U/A SKK, Ninoto H Chophi stated that the union assembly was convened following the union assembly speaker’s July 23, 2022 dissolution order and subsequent order to convene an assembly within 30 days.

SKK said 13 out of 17 federating units of the union attended the assembly and resolved to endorse the power executed by SKK speaker dissolving the executive council of SKK (2022-2-24)

on July 23, 2022.

The house resolved to set up advisory board SKK and nominated its former presidents, Hetoi Chishi and Abeto Shohe as its convenor and co-convenor respectively along with 23 former SKK leaders as members.

To c a r r y o u t p r o grammes and policies of SKK, the house also resolved to form WC SKK with WSSU president, Kughato Achumi and KSSU president, Hoka Awomi as its convenor and secretary respectively along with all federating units of SKK as members.

Meanwhile, the union assembly speaker said that other than the resolution, no individual or other organisation should interfere and outstrip the constitution of SKK or illegitimately claim to be representing the office of SKK.

compete with multi-million dollar companies.

Pointing out that handloom was the primary source of livelihood for weavers across the country, Humtsoe said weavers in Nagaland, who are mostly women, are financially empowered through weaving.

Highlights of the event included distribution of samarth training certificates to the trainees, distribution of pehchan cards to the handloom weavers, and distribution of yean passbook. Participants were also addressed by resource SEWA Shamator unit in collaboration with NEN celebrated persons from health sector, 2nd Millet Festival on August 7 with deputy commissioner bank, NHDC and LIC. (DC) Shamator, Thsuvisie Phoji as chief guest. (DIPR)

Educational institutions organise various activities across state DIMAPUR: Educational institutions across the state have been organising various activities for the students and teaching staff as part of their yearly curriculum / extracurricular activity.

Immanuel College: Immanuel College (IC) celebrated its graduation day on August 6 at the college auditorium with Justice, H. K. Sema, former judge of Supreme Court of India as the commencement speaker.

A press release by the college stated that Justice Sema exhorted students to work hard and not be discriminated of one’s early stage or current situations.

Emphasising on this, Justice Sema shared his own growth of how from a small village school he worked hard and not letting himself be marginalised, he was able to attend the highest stature the Government of India had to offer.

Talking to the graduates, he elaborated the importance of how one needs to go through immense pressure in life in order to succeed.

Like the grapes that were needed to be pressed to make wine and the flowers pressed to make perfume, Justice Sema encouraged students not to succumb under pressure but to be independent in their thoughts

and words and flourish.

He reminded the students that in everything in life, they needed to pray and acknowledge God. Kohima College: Kohima College held its 53rd Fresher’s Day on August 6 with Nagaland Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, chairman, Dr. Kekhrie Yhome as special guest.

A press release by the college stated that special guest pointed out right from the start that various bulwarks stood against Nagaland’s progress as it transitioned to modernity.

“These vestiges of redundant values from a time in history that still continue to form our attitudes, augmented our fears, reinforced our prejudices and formulated our system of thought,” said Dr. Yhome.

Dr. Yhome then, dared the plethora of student audience to ask themselves— ”Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? What is waiting for us?” adding that the answers to such questions bear and bare “our very being”. He concluded by encouraging the students to willingly take challenges.

DBCK: Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) in collaboration with District AIDS Prevention and Con-

trol Unit (DAPCU) Kohima organised an awareness programme on AIDS and HIV, TB and blood donation and introduction of RRC on August 1 at the college conference hall.

In a press release, DBCK informed that in the first session, DAPCU Kohima district programme, Sentimongla Tzudir highlighted the cause and effects of HIV and AIDS while in the second session, district TB officer, Kohima, Dr. Chibenthung Kithan emphasised the effects of TB and how it could be cured.

He also spoke on “TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan”.

The last session was taken by deputy director, NSACS and president, Voluntary Blood Donors Association Kohima, Ainato Yeptho, who underscored the importance of donating blood.

MCC: Model Christian College held its 14th annual fresher’s meet on August 6 at the college auditorium under the theme “Iridescence”. At the programme, MCC principal, Dr. Luke Rymbai while speaking on the topic “chase your dreams” said one should chase their dream with determination. He also encouraged students to have alternatives while chasing their dreams and suggested few steps towards achieving

dreams.

SJU: Department of History, St. Joseph University organised a “folk song competition” under the theme “Echoing voices of the Nagas” on August 3 at SJU auditorium.

According to SJU, at the programme, assistant professor (department of history), K Hokato Sumi spoke on importance of folk songs and encouraged students to value the rich folk culture, history and unite in its preservation as it is an inevitable part of Naga culture and tradition. The Judges of the event were Dr. Avinuo Chupuo, Dr. Lanuchila Changkiri, Khekato Zhimo and Imkongsenla, all assistant professors (department of history).

In separate events, a declamation competition was conducted by drama club, department of English SJU on August 5 at the auditorium. At the event, 23 participants exhibited their oratory skills by declaiming famous speeches of legendary characters, writers, and politicians.

The department of physics, SJU organised a one-day industrial visit to ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun on August 4 with an aim to impart to students the basic biological researches.

Sazolie College: Sazo-

lie College Alumni Association in association with Tobacco Control (NHAK), TB, Integrated Counselling and Testing Centres (ICTC), State Public Health (food safety), and Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) organised free health camp on August 4 at Sazolie College.

In a press release, the college informed that MO (tobacco control) Dr. Arenla Walling called for the need for lifestyle changes as tobacco was the world leading agent of death.

Counsellor mobile, I C TC, Aya n g I m c h e n spoke on HIV and AIDS, its preventive measures and stressed on the need to overcome stigmas and seek medical care.

District programme officer (TB), Dr. Chipenthung said India has the highest estimated TB cases in the world and stressed on causes, symptoms, and how to avail free medical facilities.

Technician, state public health (food safety), Ekonthung Kikon spoke on consumption of safe and nutritious food for good health, and how to identify its quality and authenticity while senior treatment supervisor (IHCI), Rhokuotho Ngouri stressed on the need to seek proper medical assistance to control hyper-

tension to avoid possible health risks.

GMS Nito Mount: As part of capacity building and with an objective to sensitise students on plastic/polythene free environment, Government Middle School (GMS) Nito Mount under Zunheboto district conducted a workshop on paper bag making for students of classes 1 to 7 on August 5 at school premises.

In a press release, GMS Nito Mount informed that resource persons apprised students on how to use environment friendly products such as locally available paper bags, etc. and briefed on the serious environmental threats that plastic/ polythene bags posed and suggested alternatives.

KV Rangapahar: In

view of “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat” and “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Kendriya Vidyalaya Rangapahar Cantonment Dimapur organised a cultural programme on August 6.

A press release by the school stated that KV Rangapahar principal, Manoj Kumar Tewari stressed on importance of co-curricular activities alongside academic learning and the scopes that the current curriculum was offering for holistic development of the children.

A skit competition on “Single Used Plastic” and a group song competition on the theme of Madhya Pradesh as the paired state of Nagaland were held.

KCK, NIE L IT sign MoU: KROS College, Kohima represented by its principal and ad-

ministrator on August 2 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Kohima under ministry of Electronics & IT, represented by its director i/c Er. L. Lanuwabang.

Moder n College: Modern College celebrated its freshers’ day on August 6 with its managing director, Pelee Hekha as the guest of honour.

FAC: Fazl Ali College (FAC) Mokokchung celebrated its fresher’s day on August 6 wherein, college principal, Dr. Temjenwabang Longkumer addressed the students and others. Earlier, on August 3, the college also inaugurated a mini printing station at FAC resource center.

Training on waste segregation & plastic waste management

Training on waste segregation & plastic waste management at Aboi, Mon (L) and Longleng (R). DIPR DIMAPUR: Information Education Communication (IEC) programme-cumtraining on waste segregation and plastic waste management was conducted on August 3 and 5 at Aboi, Mon and Longleng respectively.

In Aboi, the training was conducted by LIFE NGO under SBN 2.0 at the conference hall of additional deputy commissioner K Y M C

(ADC) office Aboi, Mon. According to DIPR report, extra assistant commissioner (EAC) Longching, Dr. Cthitu Nienu welcomed the team members and participants and appreciated them for conducting a muchneeded programme for the public of Aboi sub-division.

Resource person, Nicky Jamir and her team from LIFE NGO gave a

presentation on waste segregation and plastic waste management and the role of community participation which was followed by an interaction session.

The programme was attended by various organisations, civil societies, and stakeholders from Aboi.

Longleng: In Longleng, the training was conducted for Urban Lo-

cal Body (ULB) staff and stakeholders under the state mission directorate at the conference hall of deputy commissioner (DC) office Mon. According to a DIPR report, resource persons, Niksangla Jamir and Athungbeni from Living for Environment (Life) NGO gave presentation on improper disposal; impact

on air by waste; diseases caused by waste; ban on plastic carrier bags; global top waste stream, and top waste stream in India and Nagaland.

The meeting was chaired by SDO (C) Longleng, Trongdiba Tongpi Sangtam and attended by public leaders, GBs, ward leaders, PSC, and church leaders.

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Heritage Shillong college asked to Mobile data suspended for 5 days in Mnp cough up Rs 45 lakh as property tax MISCREANTS TORCH VEHICLE DURING TRIBAL STUDENTS’ AGITATIONS

Correspondent IMPHAL, AUG 7: Manipur government has suspended mobile internet service across the state for five days in view of communal tension following torching of a vehicle in Bishnupur district bordering Churachandpur district.

The suspension of mobile data service came into effect Saturday midnight, following an urgent order of the special secretary (home) H Gyan Prakash of Manipur government.

The order directed mobile internet service providers across the state for the next five days citing the prevailing communal tension and volatile law and order situation in the state after the torching of a vehicle by three-four men at Phougakchao Ikhang along Tiddim Road (ImphalChurachandpur section of NH-2) on Saturday evening.

“The crime has created a tense communal situation and volatile law and order situation in the

One more ‘linked’ to B’deshi terror group arrested BA R P E TA ( A S S A M ) , AUG 7 (PTI): One more person with alleged links to Bangladeshi terror outfit Ansarul Islam has been arrested in Assam’s Barpeta district, police said.

The person, identified as Abu Bakkar, had surrendered before the police on August 3 and was arrested on Friday night after interrogation, they said. He was produced before a court on Saturday and remanded to five days of police custody.

“During interrogation, ample evidence was found indicating Bakkar’s direct links with Ansarul Islam which was earlier called Ansarul Bangla Team. He carried out jihadi activities under the guise of a common farmer,” a police officer said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had recently claimed in a press conference in Guwahati that five modules with links to Ansarul Islam were busted in the state in the last five months.

Manipur’s ATSUM called for 24-hour bandh on Aug 3. state,” the order said.

It alleged that some anti-social elements were using social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting passions of the public.

The order stated that social media has also become a handy tool for rumour mongers and is being used to incite general public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation

in the state. The situation is likely to cause serious disturbances to the entire peaceful co-existence of the communities and maintenance of public order, the order added.

Earlier, district administrations in Bishnupur and Churachandpur, in separate orders, promulgated certain restrictions under section 144 of CrPC in all parts of the districts.

The orders prohibited assembly of five or more

people which is likely to turn unlawful and carrying of sticks, stones, firearms without valid license, weapons or objects of any description which can be used as offensive weapons for a period of two months.

The torching of the vehicle followed by suspension of the mobile internet service came at a time when All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) is imposing an indefinite economic blockade in the

Assam police officer arrested for accepting bribe

Assam reports 320 COVID-19 cases

Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sabin Pal Das arrested for taking bribe.

G U WA H AT I , AU G 7 (PTI): Assam reported 320 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday at a positivity rate of 5.49 per cent, the National Health Mission (NHM) said.

Kamrup Metropolitan district, which primarily comprises the Guwahati city, reported 28 of these cases. Cachar and Dhemaji also reported 28 new COVID-19 patients each, followed by 25 in Dibrugarh and 21 in Sivasagar, the bulletin said. At present, the state has 4,426 active cases.

The toll remained at 8,020 as the state recorded no death due to COVID-19 over the last two days. Among them were 1,347 people who had co-morbidities.

The state has so far reported 7,41,502 COVID-19 cases, while 7,29,054 patients have recovered.

hill districts of the state.

The ATSUM had been agitating to press the state government to introduce Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Bill 2021 recommended by the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of the state assembly while rejecting two ADC bills tabled by the state government in the recently concluded monsoon session of the state Assembly.

The Assembly had also passed the 6th amendment of the Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council while referring the 7th of the same bill to the HAC on August 5, the last day of the session.

On the other hand, tribal students have been agitating against the arrest of five ATSUM leaders, including its president and general secretary, by the police ahead of their planned agitations.

The five leaders were in jail after a local court and sent to judicial custody for 15 days, that is, till August 20.

Lady Keane College, Shillong SHILLONG, AUG 7 (PTI): Lady Keane College, one of Northeast India’s first colleges, has been asked to pay Rs 45 lakh as service charge by the Shillong Cantonment Board as it is located on defence land, an official said on Sunday.

Founded in 1935, the college is affiliated to the North-Eastern Hill University.

“You are kindly requested to make necessary payment regarding the provisional service charges which has been calculated for the period w.e.f. 1.4.2022 to 31.3.2023 at an approximate amount of Rs 45,25,956/-,” the board’s chief executive officer Vijay Rajak said in

the order.

“The amount of service charges is worked out by the board on the guidelines issued on this behalf by the Govt. under Section 109 of the Cantonment Act 2006,” he said.

Rajak said the Arunachal Pradesh government, the Forest Department and the Weaving Department of the Meghalaya government, and the Meghalaya Electricity Corporation Ltd that have properties in the cantonment board area pay the statutory taxes and charges annually.

Lady Keane College’s principal Khlur Mukhim said she was shocked and finds the July 29 order “ab-

surd to say the least” as the college predates all other establishments set up postIndependence, “not to mention the Cantonment Board here”. “ T h e c o l l e g e wa s founded during the British era in 1935. With a legacy of over eight decades of eventful existence, the college has to its credit a record of very distinguished service rendered to the cause of uplift and empowerment of women through the spread of liberal education,” he said. The college authority is taking up the issue with the state government to correct this “anomaly”, which could put its functioning in jeopardy, he added.

ITBP jawan arrested for allegedly raping Sikkim teenager

G A N G T O K , AU G 7 (PTI): An ITBP jawan was arrested in Sikkim for allegedly raping a 13-yearold girl multiple times at his official quarters after which she became pregnant, police said on Sunday.

The incident happened in Rangpo town in Pakyong district, they said.

In her complaint, the girl’s mother alleged that

a teenaged local boy also sexually assaulted her for months. Police said they have detained the boy as well. The girl’s mother alleged that the paramilitary personnel, an assistant subinspector, raped her multiple times at his residential quarters in Raj Bhavan’s Winter Camp in Rangpo since April.

Police booked the

jawan, a native of Dharchula in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act’s section 4 (punishment for penetrative sexual assault) and section 6 (punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault).

In the same complaint, the girl’s mother alleged that the local boy was also

sexually assaulting her since February.

Police said they have nabbed the boy and taking legal action against him.

The girl was medically examined at the primary health care in Rangpo, they said. Police said they are investigating the case, and trying to ascertain if the local boy and the ITBP jawan had any connection.

edly demanding Rs 35,000.

He had demanded the bribe to mitigate pending cases in favour of the complainant at the Matia police station.

The complainant had approached the vigilance directorate and accordingly, a trap was laid, leading to the arrest of the ASI. Bribe money of Rs 25,000 was seized from Das in the operation.

A case has been registered against Das and further legal action initiated, AIZAWL, AUG 7 (PTI): Mizoram reported 148 fresh the release added.

COVID-19 cases on Sunday, 33 less than the previous day, as the state’s tally mounted to 2,34,080, a health department official said.

The death toll remained unchanged at 711, rules. He started collecting fines. This led he said. Lunglei district to suspicion to the other junior officers reported the highest number and they called their seniors,” he added. of new cases at 53, folWhen senior officials reached the lowed by Khawzawl (27) spot, the truth came out and he was ar- and Serchhip (15). Mizoram now has 1,175 active cases, rested immediately.

“During the investigation, we came while 2,32,194 people have to know that he has applied the same recovered from the disease trick in other places such as Rangia and so far, the official said.

The single-day positivNagaon to collect money. He studied till lower levels and always dreamt of ity rate stood at 33.71 per becoming a police officer. So, he started cent. The state has thus far posing as a cop wearing the uniform,” tested 19.58 lakh samples for COVID-19, and adminthe officer said. istered 16,73,256 doses of vaccines, he added.

G U WA H AT I , AU G 7 (PTI): A police officer was arrested on Sunday by sleuths of the anti-corruption and vigilance directorate in Assam’s Goalpara district for allegedly accepting a bribe.

The assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Matia Police Station, Sabin Pal Das, was caught with the bribe from inside a police station, a press release said.

A complaint was received by the directorate of anti-corruption and vigilance against Das for alleg-

Mizoram logs 148 COVID-19 cases

Fake traffic police officer collects fine from motorists and arrested TEZPUR (ASSAM), AUG 7 (PTI): A fake traffic police officer was nabbed when he was levying fine on violators along with real on-duty personnel in Sonitpur district of Assam, officials said on Sunday.

According to a senior police officer, the man posing as a traffic police officer came from Guwahati on a bus and got down at Paruwa Chariali in Tezpur city on Saturday.

“Immediately, he called the traffic policemen present there and started checking vehicles that were violating

Poachers from Assam arrested in Gujarat GIR SOMNATH, AUG 7 (IANS): A trial court in Gujarat’s Una on Saturday granted three-day remand of five poachers to the Forest Department. They were caught with hunting equipment, oils and scheduled animal’s body parts by the Tulsishyam Range forest team on Friday and produced before the court.

Una Range Forest officer L.B. Bharvad and his team on suspicion had caught a person Chandu Saren. After questioning him, the forest department carried out search at premises of the Nava Bandar revenue area and found hunting equipment, porcupine feathers, turtles head, parts of fox, rabbits, varanus.

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Arunachal logs 32 COVID cases

I TA NAG A R , AU G 7 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh reported 32 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, taking the tally to 66,196, a senior health official said.

The toll remained at 296 with no new deaths recorded, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Lobsang Jampa said. Of the new cases,

Poachers from Assam held in Gujarat. media that five persons “Forest department namely Chandu Saren, will be investigating how Chapal Cham, Thomas long they had camped in Soren, Lakhiram Mardi Una area. We will also and Lakhiram Hembron probe whether they hunted were arrested under the scheduled animals in the Wildlife Protection Act past and and sold them 1972. All the five are from in the market,” said the different parts of Assam. officer.

Capital Complex Region reported eight, followed by four each detected in from Upper Siang and Namsai, he said. There are 348 active cases in the state at present, while 65,552 people have recovered so far, including 51 on Saturday.

The new cases were detected after testing 268 samples, registering a positivity rate of 11.94 per cent.

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Maharashtra cabinet expansion before Aug 15; Fadnavis to get Home

“The work of the government has not been affected in any way. The decision making process has not been affected. I and the deputy chief minister have been taking decisions and there is no impact on the working of the government,” the chief minister told reporters here.

Fadnavis said the BJP has embarked on a mission to improve its footprint in Maharashtra in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by identifying 16 parliamentary constituencies where opposition parties have had a consistent winning streak.

He said these constituencies included those held

by Shiv Sena leaders who have now joined the Shinde

camp.

“Since Shiv Sena and BJP will contest the Lok Sabha elections as a coalition, the BJP will work to ensure the victory of the sitting Lok Sabha members from these constituencies,” Fadnavis said.

He said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been given the responsibility to coordinate efforts to better the BJP’s performance in Baramati, where the party had polled a good number of votes in the previous elections.

Fadnavis said Sitharaman is likely to tour Baramati in September and travel programmes of other central BJP leaders and Union ministers tasked with responsibilities for Lok Sabha polls will be finalised soon. “In these 16 constituencies, the central BJP will concentrate its energies to better the party’s performance,” Fadnavis said.

Baramati is currently represented by Supriya Sule, the daughter of NCP chief Sharad Pawar. The seat is considered a bastion of the Pawar family.

BJP means corruption & spurious liquor: Kejriwal; seeks votes for AAP in Guj polls

Firing at Kolkata museum: CISF jawan remanded

NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is likely to expand his cabinet this week by inducting at least 15 ministers and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected to keep the crucial Home portfolio, sources said on Sunday.

Top government sources also said the civic polls in the state, delayed due to the OBC reservation issue being heard by the Supreme Court, are likely to be held in October after getting a clarification from the apex court.

Shinde and Fadnavis were sworn in as chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively on June 30 after the resignation of Uddhav Thackeray due to a rebellion in the Shiv Sena ranks.

The duo have been functioning as a two-member cabinet since then, inviting criticism from opposition leaders, including NCP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

“Ajit Pawar is leader of the opposition. He will have to say such things. Ajit

BODELI (GUJ), AUG 7 (PTI): The upcoming Gujarat elections will be a straight contest between the “honest” Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which means “corruption and spurious liquor”, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday.

Addressing a rally in tribal-dominated Chhota Udepur district, Kejriwal said Congress has lost its relevance and there was no point voting for that party as its leaders end up joining the ruling BJP. “There is no point voting for Congress. Congress should not get a single vote this time. Every vote should go to the AAP and the ‘broom’ (its election symbol). Many Congress leaders have joined the BJP and many more will join it before the elections. Those remaining in Congress will cross over to BJP after the elections,” he said.

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dada conveniently forgets that when he was in the government there were just five ministers for the first 32 days,” Fadnavis told reporters here on Sunday.

The expansion of the Maharashtra cabinet will take place “before you can even imagine”, Fadnavis said in response to repeated questions from reporters.

Sources said the exercise will be carried out before August 15.

On Saturday, Chief Minister Shinde said the functioning of the state government has not been affected in any way due to the delay in the expansion of the council of ministers and that more ministers will be inducted soon.

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Home Minister Amit Shah, are due in December this year.

“Nothing is left in the Congress now. This election is a contest between AAP and BJP. AAP means an honest, patriotic party with new politics, new faces, new ideas, enthusiasm, energy etc. Whereas as the BJP means spurious liquor and corruption,” said the Delhi chief minister.

Targeting the BJP over the recent hooch tragedy in which 42 people died, Kejriwal said that liquor is sold in the open despite the prohibition law in Gujarat.

“Liquor is found everywhere in Gujarat, and it is sold in the open, in villages, streets, and cities. And they say there is a prohibition

in Gujarat. Then who sells liquor worth thousands of crores of rupees? Who runs this business, who makes money?” he asked.

He said that if people vote for the BJP it will make their children drink liquor.

“They will make your children drink spurious liquor. If you vote for them this business of illegal liquor will continue to run,” said the AAP leader.

On the other hand, AAP promises big government schools and hospitals for the people of Gujarat, he said.

“In Delhi, where I have been running the government for the last seven years, we have set up grand schools. Children of the poor, rickshaw-pullers, Dalits are now becoming engineers, doctors, lawyers, and are coming up with big business ideas,” said Kejriwal.

He wondered why Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel failed to visit the victims of the hooch tragedy in Botad and Ahmedabad districts.

KO L K AT A , AU G 7 (IANS): A lower court here on Sunday remanded Akshyay Kumar Mishra, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan, who resorted to indiscriminate firing in the Indian Museum premises at busy Park Street in central Kolkata on Saturday evening, to 14 days of police custody.

Mishra was holding the rank of head constable.

One assistant sub-inspector of CISF, Ranjit Sarongi was killed and a CISF assistant commandant, Subit Ghosh was critically injured in that indiscriminate firing by Mishra, a resident of Odisha.

It is learnt that Mishra has been booked under Section 379 (punishment for theft), Section 307 (punishment for attempt to suicide), Section 302 (punishment for murder) of Indian Penal Code and Section 27(punishment for using arms) of The Arms Act, 1959. He will be presented at the same court on August 21.

India’s civil aviation to see phenomenal growth: Scindia NEW DELHI, AUG 7 the signs are very clear that it an almost 250 per cent in(PTI): The country’s civil is going to be a growing mar- crease over five years in aviation sector is poised for ket. “A market which is go- terms of travellers.” a phenomenal and healthy ing to be a healthy market”.

“Our forecast is that by growth in terms of passenScindia said there will 2027, you will have 40 crore gers, aircraft and airports, be 40 crore air travellers in travellers in India (both dowith the number of air travIndia, including domestic mestic and international). ellers projected to touch 40 and international, by 2027. That is the kind of growth crore by 2027, Union minisIn 2013-14, the num- potential we are looking at ter Jyotiraditya Scindia said ber of air travellers in the in terms of passengers,” the on Sunday.

Jyotiraditya Scindia country stood at around 6 minister said.

With Akasa Air comcrore, which grew to about There were about 400 aviation minister, with Akamencing services on Sun20 crore in 2019-20.

“Thereaircraft in 2013 and in 2021day, Scindia said it is a very sa Air, a reborn Jet Airways fore, you have experienced 22, the number rose to 700. and a re-invented Air India, important day in the history of civil aviation in India.

Akasa Air, backed by Office Of the ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and aviation sector veterans Aditya Ghosh and Yimjenkimong Village : Dist – Mokokchung, Nagaland Vinay Dube, operated its first flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The inaugural With immense pride and delight, the Yimjenkimong Village Council flight was flagged off by Scindia. expresses heartiest congratulations and acknowledges the remarkable “It has been eight long achievement of the following students in different profession: years since an airline has 1. Dr Aosanen Ozukum, S/o Mrs & Mr Katenchiba Ozukum on being been launched in India. In conferred with the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) for his Thesis entitledthe last almost two decades, “Plant Species Diversity and Community Characteristic of Forest Eco all we have heard is how difsystems of Nagaland, NE India” from Mizoram University on 31st May 2022 ficult it has been for airlines under the supervision of Prof S.K Tripathi and Jt Supervisor Prof Sapu to function, multiple issues they have internally faced Changkija (Rtd). and we have seen seven air- 2. Mr toshiakum Ozukum, S/o Mrs & Mr Ngangnenchiba Ozukum for lines being shut down (over securing 1st position (Gold) in Men’s Classic (U-23) and Men’s Physique last 20 years),” Scindia told category (U-23) Champion 2022.

PTI in an interview.

The Village Council further wishes and prays that God Almighty continues The civil aviation sector was significantly im- to bestow greater achievements in their future endeavours. pacted by the coronavirus Sd/Sd/pandemic and is on the Alemmeren tzudir Meyionen Ozukum recovery path. chairman Secretary According to the civil

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Centre should not force policies on states: Mamata KO L K AT A , AU G 7 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday emphasised that the Centre should look into the demands of the state governments “more seriously” and no policies should be forced on them.

Addressing a meeting of the Governing Council of the Niti Aayog in New Delhi, Banerjee stressed that there should be a “greater cooperation” between the Centre and the states, according to official sources.

The Trinamool Congress supremo also said that state governments should not be pressurised to implement the National Education Policy (NEP).

The West Bengal government was not keen on implementing the NEP. It constituted a 10-member committee of experts in April to examine NEP and assess the need for a statelevel policy on education.

There should be greater cooperation between the Central government and the state governments, she said during her around 15-minute speech at the meeting.

HAL developing long-endurance drone for vigil over Line of Actual Control

NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (PTI): State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is working on an AI-driven multirole, advanced and long-endurance drone for strategic missions in high-altitude areas including along the frontiers with China, people familiar with the development said on Sunday.

The rotary-wing drone will have the capability to carry a load of 40 kgs, including missiles and sensors, and it is being developed considering the requirement of the armed forces to keep a strong vigil over the mountainous areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), they said.

The HAL has set a target of conducting the maiden test-flying of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by the middle of next year and plans to produce 60 such platforms in the first phase of the project, the people in the know told PTI. They said the operating system of the longendurance drone will feature applications of Artificial Intelligence and the armed forces will be able to use it for multiple purposes in-

cluding transporting essential supplies.

“The drone is being developed in such a way that it can carry a wide range of vital military systems including sensors, missiles and various other weapons,” said one of the people cited above.

Separately, HAL is also looking at the possibility of producing the Israeli Heron TP drones in collaboration with its manufacturer under an ambitious project.

“This project is aimed at addressing the requirement of our armed forces as well as global supplies,” the person said.

The medium-altitude Heron drones are capable of operating for nearly 45 hours at an altitude of up to 35,000 feet.

The Heron TP drones are equipped with automatic taxi-takeoff and landing (ATOL) and satellite com-

munication (SATCOM) systems for an extended range.

The HAL is also working on two separate drone projects with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The three services are planning to acquire a sizeable number of unmanned aerial platforms in the next few years to significantly ramp up their surveillance capability, particularly to monitor Chinese activities along the LAC and Indian Ocean Region.

Each of the three services has drawn up plans for the acquisition of the newage platforms.

The armed forces have been focusing on procuring unmanned platforms including armed drones following the eastern Ladakh standoff with China and a drone strike on the Jammu airbase last year.

Explosives-laden drones were used to carry out the attack on the Jammu Air Force station in June last year in the first such instance of suspected Pakistan-based terrorists deploying unmanned aerial vehicles to strike at vital military installations in India.

Allocate funds for disaster proofing: Patnaik to Centre NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (PTI): Noting that Odisha is impacted by natural disasters almost every year, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday urged the Centre to make it a special focus state and allocate funds for disaster proofing.

His remarks came at the seventh NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Team India” has shown its resolve under the prime minister’s leadership in effectively handling the COVID-19 pandemic, Patnaik was quoted as saying in a statement.

Today India is showing its sports prowess in the Commonwealth Games, he said, congratulating the athletes who are making the motherland proud.

India is at the crossroads of becoming a great economic superpower rooted in inclusive growth and NITI Aayog can play an important role in facilitating this, he said.

“We all accept that the state and central governments are political entities and sometimes there are disputes in the implementation of central schemes.

NITI Aayog can resolve these issues like an ombudsman,” Patnaik said.

This will promote cooperative federalism and speedy implementation of

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schemes, he said.

“As regards my state, historically we have been neglected in the subjects in the central list viz telecom, railways and banking. We have the lowest density in all these crucial infrastructures and I would urge the central government to give special focus for Odisha,” he said.

“As we all know Odisha is impacted almost every year by natural disasters. It’s important to have disaster resilient infrastructure to protect the state and its people from the vagaries of nature. I would sincerely request the central government to make Odisha a special focus state and allocate funds for disaster proofing,” Patnaik said.

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has some implementation issues in the field because of which genuine farmers are deprived in some cases, he pointed out.

N I T I A ayo g m ay study this and suggest ways to protect the interest of farmers, the chief minister said.

He said most of the state’s tribal and KBK (Koraput, Balangir and Kalahandi) districts have been bypassed from new allocation under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

“I would request the central government to immediately resolve this issue and allocate houses.

The state government has complied to all the queries raised in this regard,” he said.

The role played by Modi as the then chief minister of Gujarat in protecting and conserving step wells in Gujarat, including the Rani ka Vav listed as a UNESCO heritage site, is

praise worthy, he said.

“As you know, conservation and preservation systems has gone huge changes globally. Both in terms of technology and legal framework. I would suggest that ASI should be transformed and the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (or AMASR Act) amended to make our systems on par with global benchmarks,” Patnaik said.

This will greatly help in protecting heritage sites including Konark, he added.

“I am sure with the inputs from the esteemed colleague chief ministers and the leadership of Hon’ble PM, Team India will keep shining in the true spirit of cooperative federalism,” he said.

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20)

IN THE COURT OF :

Shri. Nokshei Kano CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE(JR).

SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 16/21.

PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch.

DEFENDANTS. Shri. Ayo Thami & another To, 1. Shri. Ayo Thami, S/o. Khwel-ho Thami, Kezo-Basa Village, Kohima, Nagaland.

2. Shri. Kikhwel Kiso, S/o. Vizosa Kiso, Kezo-Basa Village, Kohima, Nagaland.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for Recovery amount of Rs. 2, 41, 205/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 09.09.2022 at 11.00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 02 day of 08. 2022.

Sd/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND k-1817/22

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

IN THE COURT OF :

Shri. Nokshei Kano.

CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE(JR).

SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 15/21.

PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch.

DEFENDANT. Shri. Khruzeho Kiso.

To, Shri. Khruzeho Kiso, Lt. Khweho Kiso, Kezo Basa Village, Kohima: Nagaland.

C/o. Chairman, Kezo Basa Village Council.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for Recovery amount of Rs. 1, 12, 429/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 09.09.2022 at 11.00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 02 day of 08. 2022.

Sd/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND k-1816/22

IN THE COURT OF : Shri. Nokshei Kano.

CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE(JR).

SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 10/21.

PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch.

DEFENDANT. Smti. Rokono Zecho To, Shri. Rokono Zecho, W/o. Mekruzeto, Kezo Basa Village, Kohima, Nagaland.

C/o. Chairman, Kezo Basa Village Council.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for Recovery amount of Rs. 1, 08, 860.50/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 09.09.2022 at 11.00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 02 day of 08. 2022.

Sd/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND k-1815/22

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

IN THE COURT OF :

IN THE COURT OF : Shri. Nokshei Kano CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE(JR).

SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 31/21.

PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch.

DEFENDANT. Shri. Evul Zecho.

To, Shri. Evul Zecho, S/o. Neisacho Zecho, Kezoma Village, Kohima, Nagaland.

C/o. Chairman, Kezoma Village Council.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for Recovery amount of Rs. 1, 12, 271/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 09.09.2022 at 11.00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 02 day of 08. 2022.

Sd/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND k-1819/22

(ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20)

(ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20)

Shri. Nokshei Kano CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE(JR).

Money Suit No. 24/21.

The Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch.

Shri. Mekruzeto Kisotso.

SUIT NO. PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT. To, Shri. Mekruzeto Kisotso, H/o. Rokono, Kezo Town, Kohima, Nagaland.

C/o. Chairman, Kezo Town Village Council.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Kohima branch, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for Recovery amount of Rs. 1, 29, 833.46/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 09.09.2022 at 11.00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 02 day of 08. 2022.

Sd/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND k-1818/22

(ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20)

(ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20)

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Cash to rewind small biz

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 243 DIMAPUR, MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022

Irony of dynastic democracy

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t has taken the summons issued from the Enforcement Directorate on Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and heir apparent and Congress leader-at-large Rahul Gandhi, to kick the comatose Congress to life when it was compelled to resort to a series of protests during mid-June and late July. The protests were aimed against misuse of the ED by the ruling BJP specifically targeting opposition leaders while those who were summoned or booked by the ED are no longer harassed after they joined the BJP. The unconvincing and futile response from the BJP leaders was that the ED was ‘only doing its job’ and slammed opposition parties for politicizing the summons. Needless to say, the ED is empowered with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) over which no law can interfere. However, the selective use of PMLA against critics and opponents of the BJP is certainly against the very tenets of due process of equality of law and justice. Had ED used its power under PMLA then it should have also landed many BJP leaders and turncoats in the dock. The Congress protest against the ED may have found some support but the main objective of the loyalists and their foot soldiers was to protect the Gandhis, who are now in a big mess in the National Herald case. The Gandhis through Young Indian, acquired rights of the buildings and assets of the Associated Journal Limited (AJL) in Delhi and other metro cities worth a few thousand crore rupees. When AJL could not repay loan of Rs.90 crore from the Congress, it sold shares to Young Indian worth Rs.50 lakh. The Rs.90 crore loan to National Herald could not revive the party mouthpiece since the newspaper had unproductive people, who owed their jobs due to the political patronage from the Congress.

Thus, the protest against the ED in this case does not have much ground because if both Sonia and Rahul and others are innocent the law will save them not street protests. However, the point of misuse of ED by the BJP government does hold water. On protest against price rise and levying GST on pre-packaged and pre-labeled food items, there is much substance since union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has only been following the directive policy of the ruling party. The poor and middle class are suffering while the corporate houses in the country are experiencing the soaring of their fortunes. The protests in Delhi and other states by Congress has confirmed that it has a pan-India presence and a potential to give the BJP a run for its money. However, the party’s heir apparent has been a disaster with messaging. It is an irony that when the Congress calls for opposition unity, its own house is in disarray as many of its battle hardened leaders are either being sidelined or almost pushed out to accommodate Rahul’s dream of a new and youthful Congress. The events of several years have only led to concern that freedom and democracy in India is being severely limited. But for Rahul to suggest that democracy is dead is going a bit too far when democracy in Congress itself has perished. The noose around the Gandhis is tightening and if the ED has enough evidence of some wrong doing in the Herald case then that could be fulfillment of the vow of Modi for a mukt-Bharat Congress.

DailyDevotion Prayer in the Father’s House

…they found Him in the temple….And He said to them, “…

Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”

—Luke 2:46, 49 Our Lord’s childhood was not immaturity waiting to grow into manhood— His childhood is an eternal fact. Am I a holy, innocent child of God as a result of my identification with my Lord and Savior? Do I look at my life as being in my Father’s house? Is the Son of God living in His Father’s house within me?

The only abiding reality is God Himself, and His order comes to me moment by moment. Am I continually in touch with the reality of God, or do I pray only when things have gone wrong— when there is some disturbance in my life? I must learn to identify myself closely with my Lord in ways of holy fellowship and oneness that some of us have not yet even begun to learn. “…I must be about My Father’s business”— and I must learn to live every moment of my life in my Father’s house.

Think about your own circumstances. Are you so closely identified with the Lord’s life that you are simply a child of God, continually talking to Him and realizing that everything comes from His hands? Is the eternal Child in you living in His Father’s house? Is the grace of His ministering life being worked out through you in your home, your business, and in your circle of friends? Have you been wondering why you are going through certain circumstances? In fact, it is not that you have to go through them. It is because of your relationship with the Son of God who comes, through the providential will of His Father, into your life. You must allow Him to have His way with you, staying in perfect oneness with Him. The life of your Lord is to become your vital, simple life, and the way He worked and lived among people while here on earth must be the way He works and lives in you.

Quotes

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022

G0VT IN Rs 155 tr DEBT, CORP GETS WRITE-OFFs

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he government must come out of the perils of cycle of debts to ensure growth amid high multiple taxes and little corporate investment. The large houses get sweet pill of Rs 19.18 trillion loan write-off bonanza since 2013even as the nation gets into a borrowing mesh.

India’s inflation may not be just because of rising prices. High national debt, loan write-offs and tax burdens may have contributed to it, indicates the second major RBI 0.5 percent rise in interest rates.

Total borrowings at Rs 155 lakh crore (trillion) is set to add Rs 11.5 trillion more in 2022-23. Interestingly, as a percentage of GDP, the Centre’s liabilities are set to increase to 60.2 percent in 2023.An emerging view is that the government cannot be the driver of the economy and continue lubricating it for the benefit of big loan defaulters. The small, medium and tiny sectors are becoming restless.

More cash use can reduce poverty and boost up small business. This would reduce dependence on shearing bank deposits, high NPAs and resorting to manage finances through large deficits.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently

reemphasized that India’s long-term growth prospects are embedded in public capital expenditure at meet of finance ministers and central bank governors at Bali in Indonesia. She was hopeful that this would spur private investments.

The Bretton Woods bodies promote it.

Now it needs a review as figures indicate that the Narendra Modi government’s hopes are ditched by poor large-house investments. The government is being forced into a vortex of borrowings for too many high-funded infra projects, like roads, high-speed railways and the power sector.

It’s borrowings to rise to Rs 11.6 trillion from Rs 9.7 trillion in 2022-23. Since 1950s different houses have enormously benefitted from this approach.

The RBI has now moderated GDP growth to 7.2 percent, Nomura to 4.7 percent and expects inflation to remain at 6.7 percent, higher than its tolerable limits. Interestingly enough the Manmohan Singh government also did the same post-2008 Lehman Brother meltdown by incentivizing loans, most of which turned into NPAs and were written off.

Private Equity-Venture Capital (PE-VC) in-

vestments, contracting since 2012, decline 25 percent during the AprilJune 2022, at $11.3 billion across 315 deals; 2021had $15.2 billion invested in 264 deals.

The RBI, in May 2019, observed that 2017-18 was the seventh consecutive year of annual contraction in private sector capex. It was Rs 1,65,000 crore in 2016-17. The RBI found it declining from Rs 94227 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 68649 crore in 2021-22.

The government has taken the Shivaji load off the private sector for spurring economic revival. The Union Budget 2022-23 has increased the capital expenditure (capex) target to Rs 7.5 lakh crore, a 35.4 per cent jump from the budget estimate of Rs 5.5 lakh crore in 2021-22. The revised estimate for capital expenditure in 2021-22 came in at Rs 6.03 lakh crore. Capex accounts for 19.02 per cent of the government’s total expenditure at Rs 39.45 lakh crore for 2022-23.

T h e h i g h g ove r n ment expenditure has not spurred job creation, domestic consumption and capacity expansion of private sector for a decade.

Instead it has led to severe

7 percent plus consumer inflation and almost 15.9 percent wholesale inflation, too much burden on a government that is extending free food to 80 crore poor. It has added mere 7.2 lakh government jobs and the private sector, except IT, none.

The private though have large profits, benefitting from Rs 10.83 trillion lakh crore loan write-offs till 2018 and Rs 8.35 trillion after that, as per Lok Sabha answer, cause high NPAs. Some individual houses alone have Sarkar over Rs 2 trillion NPAs. This has impacted the rupee slide below Rs 80 to a dollar causing severe balance of trade issues. The trade deficit in April-July has surged to $ 101.25 billion or Rs 7865 crore, says BVR Subramanyam. For stabilizing the rupee RBI is losing dollar reserves shrinking $ 571 billion from over $ 620 billion two months back.

This calls for looking at small businesses and SMEs for real economic growth. The SMEs need to grow independently and not as lackey of large business. A few years back the country’s tiny sector, thriving on cash. is piqued

by many curbs. Let people earn and spend transparently. It would lead to more inflow of money, more investments, spur other sectors and if they want to buy gold let them do it. Let citizens thrive and help the nation grow.

Cash circulation in six years has doubled to Rs 32.2 crore. But the small businesses are too much in constraints. Let those be removed, let them deposit in banks any amount they want without a demur.

Explanations can be given at their annual return. The cash has been the strength of this society.

Easy rules would revive the trades shut during the covid. This would help the government in many ways. It is not only the working classes who have been dependent on the enormous food dole but smallest businessmen as well. It would be a great boost to the Prime Minister Modi’s atmanirbharata, self dependence. The small sectors if have affordability would not themselves seek free food, a great contribution to the government’s effort at minimizing expenses.

The small traders also are feeling the pinch with stringent GST rules and penalties that surpass the actual taxes due. Nobody

listens to the reasons why they delayed tax payments.

The 28 percent rise in GST collection to Rs 1.49 trillion in July may have many sordid stories.

The government has to make the rule humane and reduce the taxes on food and essential items. It would stop entrepreneurs’ flight to become traders and spur growth. It may earn a few crore less but would add to the people’s happiness. In a year’s time, politically crucial for the government, it would bring in a sea change in the economic pattern of overall development, growth and happiness.

A government concerned of the rising prices may have many easy solutions if it changes its approach to the commoners in different spheres. These need minor adjustments that would more than pay back for it. It would also provide opportunities on infra investments and many high-speed projects.

Like small touches through painter’s brush, the economy would change enormously. It does not need large efforts but a mere small Midas touch to change the Indian economy, may be as a harbinger of m(M)odification to the world economy.

Post-mortem

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Civil services have to improve for better governance

here is a widely shared view that the All India Services, which provided the ‘steel frame’ of governance in a democratic India, granting Constitutional autonomy to the state administration, particularly on the police front, are failing to deliver because of a declining decision-making ability of its officers, their smugness arising from notions of total employment security and inadequacy of parameters used for evaluating their performance.

Selection on the strength of a merit-based examination that is open to all - irrespective of class, creed or region - is still a huge commendation for the Civil Services and it can also be said that the pride and confidence of their young officers in the initial few years of service is still holding, by and large.

However, things did not add up as the officers moving up the career graph lost their shine and took to serving their personal interests generally. The ‘steel frame’ today looks rusted.

Still, no other nation has an equivalent of All India Services in terms of offering a career starting at the ‘leadership level’ in the administration of various wings of the country’s government, including the handling of foreign affairs.

An entrant in the Civil Services - after the initial years of training - gets the status of Under Secretary to Government of India. The IAS and IPS are trained by the Centre before they are allocated to various states with the expectation that they would give India - which is a Union of States - a comparable quality of administration and public-oriented governance, uniformly throughout the country.

The decline in ‘delivery’ mainly relates to these two services which should be in the focus of the nation’s attention and concern.

A major cause behind the degradation of these Civil Services is the controlling influence that the corrupt leaders ruling the states exercise on the bureaucracy and the police in pursuit of their own vested interests.

A practice has developed whereby they put greater reliance on the pliable state service personnel at the cost of IAS and IPS officers - this results in the common phenomenon of the Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police appearing to be at the weakest, not the strongest, point of their career - incapable of upgrading the system presided over by them or upholding the cause of officers below who were upright and firm.

The Centre should make a beginning by acquiring a say in the appointment of CS and DGP of the state by getting the UPSC to draw up a panel of suitable officers in consultation with the state government - the Supreme Court had way back in 2018 favoured this approach.

This idea should have been further concretised by now. Also, since the Department of Personnel and the Ministry of Home Affairs have the right to track the performance of IAS and IPS officers, legitimacy of in-service evaluation of these officers for higher responsibilities at the end of 15, 20 and 25 years of service through appropriately constituted boards, should be firmly established so that poorly performing officers are given a decent ‘shake hand’ with compulsory retirement.

All of this has to be incumbent on a firm assurance of the Centre that the IAS and IPS officers unfairly harassed will be fully protected through a stronger set of safeguards.

Civil Services suffered because of a complete erosion of participatory supervision by senior officers - attributable to a tendency of evading accountability.

Poor boss-subordinate relationship resulted in low efficiency and productivity.

Supervision has no meaning unless it is participatory in the sense that the senior is available any time if the person below seeks guidance on official work from him.

It goes with the freedom to record one’s honest opinion based on explicit reasoning, on a matter being put up to a superior author-

ity for decision. The senior, of course, has the right to overrule a suggestion from below - again for explained logic.

In bureaucracy, a senior’s role has the built-in character of ‘leadership’, which is often missing these days. One way of reintroducing participative supervision in the civil administration is to emulate the management principle followed in the Army - where no soldier is punished without his NCO or JCO being held accountable as the ‘commander’ and this holds good at higher levels as well. In the civil hierarchy, the ‘supervisory’ level can not remain totally aloof from a ‘failure’ of the functionary below.

In India, a major reason of decline of public administration is the shrinking of the position and authority of District Magistrate-cumCollector as the anchor of governance. The DM is the symbol of the state closest to the people and the overriding monitor of the working of all wings of the government in the district.

The image of the nation takes a beating when manholes left uncovered by a careless sewage repairman or a water- filled pit or bore well left unguarded at a construction site result in the death of a child, when an old tree by a road side ‘counted’ by the forest authority but not marked as a potential hazard suddenly falls, crushing a passerby under it or when an ambulance though available is denied to an ordinary citizen admitted to a hospital and needing a shift in an emergency.

It is the DM who is supposed to create a deterrence against such grave anti-people acts of functionaries in the district linked to public service, but this is now totally absent because of play of politics even at the local levels and the abdication by young IAS and IPS officers of their basic responsibilities.

The Centre can not leave this matter to the whims of state politicians and must find ways and means of taking the governance back to the district.

The DM has to be used as the authority to check

corruption of the municipal bodies whose gross failure on account of politicisation is a primary reason for the fall of socio-economic condition of people in our cities and towns. Perhaps the most important of the foundational strengths of a democracy is an effective management of law & order that in India’s constitutional scheme of things is an autonomous function of the state government.

Working of the police machinery primarily concerned with this is totally left to the care of the states - this leaves much to be desired since very often the Centre becomes a helpless spectator to the misuse of police as a political instrument by the leaders of the state governments.

Police reform is more of a slogan and it focuses on political ‘interference’, man power shortages and need for greater facilities - with little mention of the role of senior officers in preventing the chronic malfunctioning of the police station, slow computerisation of complaints and records and need for internal examination of the reasons why law-abiding citizens shun approaching the police.

Policing in India is excessively dependent on constabulary and is in dire need of being made an officer- oriented service. The CrPC left behind by the British talks only of an ‘Officer of any rank’ and not of a ‘Constable’.

We should move towards putting police stations in charge of gazetted officers to be assisted by inspectors, SIs and ASIs with a few constables for helping the management of the lockup and accompanying the investigating officer in the field.

A section of armed police can be deployed at large and sensitive police stations.

Pruning of the constabulary, abolition of the position of circle officer between SDPO and the upgraded SHO and getting an additional SP to take care of two or more sub-divisions for police work are the options for making policing cost-effective.

Greater investment may have to be made on

district intelligence units in view of the increasing responsibility of the police in the sphere of internal security. The malady of ‘political interference’ can be largely contained if the IPS leadership in the state takes greater professional responsibility for the performance of the police stations that provide the police-citizen interface at the ground level.

Fo l l ow i n g t h e a n nouncement of the Agnipath scheme for recruitment to the defence services at the level of ‘jawans’, some former civil servants think that replication of this pattern for induction into All India Services could be tried as the cost-effective method of making up on the man-power shortages and at the same time using the retrenched hands as messengers for spreading the awareness of the importance of public service in the society.

They seem to have missed out on some basic points. First, Agnipath is not a Short Service Commission for officers - it is recruitment of ‘soldiers’ of higher quality capable of absorbing technology of war equipment and a skill-set that would give them better employability on return from a brief engagement with the defence services.

Civil Services need

best-educated officers capable of absorbing the burden of handling the complex issues of administration and governance. The police in particular needs to scale down its massive constabulary to become an officeroriented service.

Unlike in the case of defence forces, prospects of a short-lived employment might make the Civil Services entrants vulnerable to the temptation of making personal gains in the vast variety of administrative spheres that would be available to them.

Instead of a skill set, the person might learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ to be used on return - it would also be difficult to catch up with the individual for any deliberate wrong-doing done during the short period of service.

Defence services are associated with a kind of nobility and pride that are not necessarily a defining feature of public administration and political governance everywhere. The two domains are not comparable in terms of recruitment, orientation and accountability - it is not necessary to mix apples with oranges.

DC Pathak (The writer is a former Director of Intelligence Bureau. The views expressed are personal)

Reader’s Post

On the Namtola to Mon NH-702 Sir,

It is disappointing to read how repeated pleas to repair roads have fallen on deaf ears in the state. The government of the day must understand that roads that serve as lifelines are critical for the development of the state.

Apart from the one highlighted in Nagaland Post on August 7, there are many such roads in the interior parts of Nagaland. One cannot ply on them during the monsoons.

Nagaland can only progress when we have roads in the interior areas.

Bad roads are injustice and in a way even insult to the people of the areas.

Nagaland can only develop when we have proper road even in the remote parts of the state as this will help in the movement of goods and services.

This will also help local farmers sell their produce in the towns instead of us having to rely on neighbouring states.

Abeni Kikon, 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.

NATIONAL

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022

Prez, VP polls: Split likely in Oppn ranks as Cong-TMC tussle

NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (PTI): The polls to elect the president and the vice president may be over but the bitter aftertaste in the Opposition ranks is likely to linger with the schism between the Congress and the TMC widening and jibes at each other flowing thick and fast.

The defeat of the Opposition’s candidates in these polls were on expected lines, but what surprised many was that the bid for unity had in effect exposed the political fault lines in the Opposition ranks.

The two major Opposition forces trading barbs and the Trinamool Congress abstaining from the vice presidential poll do not augur well for the Opposition moving towards the 2024 parliamentary elections and are likely to dent their electoral prospects, analysts say.

While the Congress and the TMC were seen vying for credit in forging a consensus on a joint presidential candidate, their differences came out in the open during the vice presidential election.

Congress veteran Margaret Alva was fielded by the Opposition for the vice

presidential poll against the ruling NDA’s Jagdeep Dhankhar, but the Mamata Baner jee-led Trinamool Congress announced it would abstain from the election as there was no proper consultation before deciding on the candidate.

Alva’s first reaction was stern, saying this was not the time for ‘whataboutery’, ego or anger, but the time for courage, leadership and unity. However, she continued to express hope that Banerjee would come around and support her, but it was not to be.

And with a comprehensive defeat, the knives were out in public with Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh going public with his disappointment with the TMC. Margaret Alva ran a spirited campaign and it was too bad the TMC didn’t sup-

port her, he said on Twitter.

India will have to wait for its first woman vice president, he added.

Alva herself took a veiled jibe at the TMC, saying this election was an opportunity for the opposition to work together, to leave the past behind and build trust amongst themselves.

“Unfortunately, some opposition parties chose to directly or indirectly support the BJP, in an attempt to derail the idea of a united opposition. It is my belief that by doing so, these parties and their leaders have damaged their own credibility,” Alva said in what many saw as scathing indictment of the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

“This election is over.

The battle for protecting our Constitution, strengthening our democracy & restoring the dignity of Parlia-

ment, will continue,” Alva signed off. TMC leader Saket Gokhale told a TV channel that what it faced with Dhankhar as the Governor in West Bengal should not be used for belittling any party or a party sitting at a higher table than another one. The Congress is not TMC’s ally and they were like-minded parties, he noted.

“Congress along with the CPM fought against TMC in West Bengal. The reason we decided to abstain is the manner in which the Opposition candidate was decided,” he said after the vice presidential poll.

It was problems galore for Opposition parties as they not just grappled with infighting but were also hit by cross-voting in the polls. Also, Opposition parties such as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha sided with

the NDA’s choice in the presidential poll instead of going with the Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Assam, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh assemblies witnessed a significant number of Opposition MLAs voting for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu. In the vice presidential poll, Sisir Adhikari and his son Dibyendu Adhikari voted despite their party TMC deciding to abstain.

NDA candidates Murmu and Dhankhar sailed through comfortably in the presidential and vice presidential polls with the Opposition falling short of even the expected numbers.

Political observer Rasheed Kidwai said the results of the polls were a foregone conclusion but the lack of unity among Opposition ranks has made the road to 2024 more difficult for the parties looking to challenge the ruling NDA. “The chinks in the Opposition ranks have been exposed. It has created a lot of problems for 2024 for the Opposition as it has exposed the lack of communication between the two major Opposition parties and reports

of renewed poaching between the two parties,” he told PTI. “It is the fault of both parties as it takes two to tango. The Congress must recognize that the Mamata Banerjee-led party is their biggest force and similarly the TMC needs to understand that the Congress remains the principal Opposition party in the country,” he said.

Echoing similar views, political commentator and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Sanjay K Pandey said what happened in the presidential and vice presidential polls does not augur well for the Opposition parties.

Public comments of criticism from both sides did not help and actually widened the differences, he noted. Their unity would not have made a difference to the result but would have sent a message for the 2024 polls, Pandey told PTI. “It shows that neither of them is concerned about unity but only concerned with scoring a point,” he added. With 2024 fast-approaching, the clock is ticking for the Opposition to get its act together.

7 JD-U decides not to join Modi govt over ‘insufficient’ berths

JDU National President Lalan Singh addresses a press conference at party office in Patna, Sunday. (PTI)

PATNA, AUG 7 (IANS): The Janata Dal-United (JDU) on Sunday said it had decided not to join the Narendra Modi government at the Centre after its demand for two ministerial berths was rejected by the BJP. State Education Minister and JD-U leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said: “We are not going to join the Narendra Modi cabinet.

The JD-U needed the desired respect from the BJP but it did not happen. Hence we have decided to avoid inclusion in the Narendra Modi government.”

However, he added that this decision “will not affect our alliance with BJP in Bihar”. The statement of Chaudhary is an indication of sour relationship between

JD-U and BJP in Bihar, and this could be the reason for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar maintaining distance from the BJP and skipping the Niti Aayog meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister in Delhi on Sunday.

A political churn seems underway in Bihar with sources have said that JD-U has called for a meeting of every MLA, MLC, and MP of Bihar. Though the date has not been finalised yet, it is possible that it will be held any time in the next 3 to 4 days. Besides the JD-U, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) also called for a similar meeting on August 9. The meeting will be held at the official residence of party chief Jitan Ram Manjhi in Patna.

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dents from across the country, appeared for the CUET. However, on Friday, as well as Thursday, thousands of candidates had to face technical difficulties during both slots of the exam.

According to UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, the morning session on Sunday started well in all examination centres across the country, as the NTA had created a special grievance redressal e-mail ID for students, to ensure the test is conducted smoothly.

About the importance of the redressal e-mail, he said: “Students can email their complaints regarding subject combination, language preference and question paper by mentioning their application number.

Candidates are advised to check the latest updates regarding the examination on the NTA website.”

Earlier, top officials from the Union Ministry of Education, UGC, and NTA along with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, had reviewed all the preparations to ensure smooth functioning of the examination.

HYDERABAD, AUG 7 (IANS): In a blow to the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), Panchayat Raj Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao’s brother Errabelli Pradeep Rao on Sunday announced his resignation from the party.

Pradeep Rao, former Chairman of Warangal Urban Cooperative Bank, has been unhappy with the party for denying him ticket to contest the Assembly election and for not nominating him to the Legislative Council.

He also told the media that despite facing insults, he still remained in the party, but the party did not give him an MLA ticket.

“The party did not even care about my followers.

We made many sacrifices for Bangaru Telangana,” he said.

Pradeep Rao said the local MLA humiliated him on several occasions and no party leader condemned this.

Rao, who is likely to join the BJP, said that he would join a party where he would get respect or contest as an independent.

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According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), now the postponed examination will take place from August 24-28 instead of August 12-14. The new admit cards for the exam will be issued on the official website of CUET. The second slot of CUET had started from August 4. According to the National Testing Agency (NTA), the examination scheduled for the first slot on August 5, was postponed at 20 test centres and for the second slot, was postponed at 30 centres across the country.

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Centre showed that the satellite was well on its trajectory before suffering “data loss” as described by Chairman S Somanath.

“All stages performed as expected. The first stage performed and separated, second stage performed and separated, the third stage

been no official confirmation on the success of the mission. From the screens displayed at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, it was seen that the two satellites -Earth Observation Satellite and the AzaadiSAT -- got separated as planned.

After establishing itself with successful launches of various satellites using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicles (GSLV), ISRO had targeted the SSLV market which places the satellites into 500 kms low earth orbit.

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ed as saying in a statement issued by his government.

When a nationwide GST subsumed 17 central and state levies from July 1, 2017, it was decided that states would be compensated for any loss of revenue from the new tax for five years, he said, adding the timeframe ended on June 30 this year.

When the GST was rolled out, states were promised compensation for revenue loss till June 2022. The compensation amount was raised from levying a cess on luxury, demerit and sin goods over and above the 28 per cent tax.

Non-BJP ruled states, such as Chhattisgarh (Congress ruled), Kerala (LDF government) and Rajasthan (Congress ruled), have in the past also demanded that the compensation regime to be

ISRO’s new offering SSLV during its launch from the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Sunday. (PTI)

also performed and separated, and in the terminal phase of the mission, some data loss is occurring and we are analysing the data and we will come back on the status of the satellites as well as the vehicle performance soon,” he said from the Mission Control Centre, minutes after the launch.

A jubilant mood at the Mission Control Centre soon made way to anxiety as scientists were seen glued to the computer screens and confused, before Somanath updated the mission status.

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extended by five years, the statement said.

Baghel said Chhattisgarh has received Rs 13,089 crore less from the central taxes in the Union Budget of the last three years, resulting in extreme pressure on the resources of the state.

In the coming budget, the complete share of central taxes should be given to the state, he demanded. Baghel also demanded that Rs 4,140 crore deposited with the Centre at the rate of Rs 294 per tonne on coal mining from coal block companies should be transferred to Chhattisgarh soon.

Noting that about 65 per cent of the mineral revenue of the state is the source of iron ore mines operating in the state, he called for revision of royalty rates as necessary in the financial interest of the state.

Baghel requested a revision in the rates of royalty for coal and other major minerals. He also called for speedy action on other pending demands of the state government including refund of deposits in the New Pension Scheme and ensuring availability of jute gunny bags.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (PTI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel Sunday reiterated his demand to the Centre seeking a five-year extension for the compensation paid to states for revenue shortfall due to GST implementation and called for revising the rates of royalty for coal and other major minerals from the state.

Addressing the meeting of the seventh Governing Council of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Baghel said the state’s demand of GST compensation, transferring of the amounts collected as ‘additional levy’ from coal block companies and reimbursement of expenditure of Rs 11,828 crores made by the state government for eradication of Naxalism.

There has been a loss of revenue to states due to the GST tax system and the Centre has not made arrangements to compensate the loss of revenue of about Rs 5,000 crore to the state in the coming year, so the GST compensation grant should be continued for the next five years after June 2022, the chief minister was quot-

SRIHARIKOTA (AP), AUG 7 (PTI): Indian Space Research Organisation’s tryst with history suffered a setback on Sunday, as the maiden Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) suffered “data loss” at the terminal stage, although three stages “performed and separated” as planned and the scientists were “currently analysing” the data to ascertain the cause behind it.

On Sunday morning, in its mission to place an earth observation satellite and students’ satellite into the low earth orbit, the SSLV-D1/ EOS-02 blasted off precisely at 9.18 am amid cloudy skies from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in this spaceport.

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Irdai to launch grievance redressal mechanism

NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (AGENCIES): Insurance regulator Irdai will soon launch a revamped grievance redressal mechanism to make complaint redressal more efficient with the option of customers filing their complaints in regional languages. The Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGMS), launched in 2011, is being upgraded to make it more convenient for customers.

It is to be renamed as Bima Bharosa, sources said.

The new portal will not only be a gateway for registering and tracking grievances online but also act as an industry-wide grievance repository for the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to monitor disposal of grievances by insurance companies, the sources said.

All transactions, starting from registrations of complaints against various entities, processing of complaints through various stages and final closure of complaints, will happen on this portal, they said,

adding it will allow policyholders to file complaints in 13 regional languages for redressal of their grievances against insurance companies.

The robust and effective mechanism would allow easy on-boarding of the complainant and s/he has to fill only eight mandatory fields to lodge the grievance. The landing page is simple with a clean design. It focusses on two actions — namely ‘register a new complaint’ and ‘track status of complaint raised’.

The new portal will be more dynamic which will take care of customers’ need in a more time bound manner. SMSes will be sent to the complainant’s registered mobile/e-mail ID after registration of com-

plaint and upon attending by the insurance company.

This is part of Irdai’s reform process. The regulator in its recent board meeting took several decisions for the benefit of both customers and industry.

Irdai decided to do away with the prior approval requirement for raising capital through preference shares and subordinate debts by insurers.

As per the decision, the issue of Other Forms of Capital (OFC) should not exceed 50 per cent of the paid-up share capital or net worth of the insurance company. The board has also done away with the prior approval requirement for exercising the call option under OFC, subject to a solvency ratio not less than 180 per cent.

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BUSINESS/STATE

Gov, CM, DyCM extend greetings (From p-1) He wished both the communities good health, happiness and prosperity.

CM: In a tweet, chief minister Neiphiu Rio greeted the Yimkhiung community on the occasion of Metemneo festival. “May the festivity strengthen familial and social bonds. I wish you all a happy and a safe Metemneo,” he tweeted.

Dy.CM: Deputy chief minister Y. Patton has greeted the Yimkhungs on the occasion of Metemneo festival.

Patton said that the post harvesting of millets is celebrated as a time for thanksgiving, forgiveness and remembering the departed. It is a good oppor-

tunity to celebrate in one spirit, setting aside differences and boundary barriers, he added.

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

Further, Patton also cong ratulated Jagdee p Dhankar, for being elected as the 14th Vice President of India. Patton said that Dhankhar, with his vast knowledge in legal affairs and Indian politics, was best suited to chair the Upper House. On behalf of the state BJP legislators, Patton wished him the best of health and foresight during his tenure.

Nagaland Post impact: Authorities repair roads in Dimapur city (From p-1) “It is the responsibility and duty of the state government and the concerned department to monitor the roads and to seriously look into the need for construction of road side drains”. Another resident at GS Road, expressed profound gratitude to the concerned department for filling up the water-logged areas with sand and gravel.

He however said public should also not sit idly but complain to the department and bring it to the notice of the state government. He also opined that the business community in the area could also contribute in filling up potholes as part of social responsibility. It may be noted that most of the roads, as published in this paper needing repairing, were undergoing repair works.

NPAC rally: NPCC extends solidarity...

(From p-1) He said it might take some time with the UDA government, but he reminded the people that even UDA was in their hands., adding “Together we shall remove UDA and find the end result.”

Therie alleged that the State government and its allied forces had done all they could do as usual to dislodge the public rally. Abandoning the Parliamentary Committee resolution of the July 16, 2022 endorsing the agreements and the October 31, 2019 conclusion of talks, he accused the ruling coalition of announcing the treacher-

ous seat-sharing deal.

Therie insisted that people of Nagaland deserved peace, one government and one tax, justice and equality, a true welfare government, opportunities and employment, but lamented that the State government had failed on all fronts, particularly in enforcing law of the land.

He further alleged that 25 years of negotiations without settlement was deliberate, adding that this was not that they lacked wisdom or had no option.

He said 20 years of facilitation and support was a deliberate plan, with their

main intentions being to rob the State exchequer and extort the public.

If they did not want to accept the conditions of Government of India (GoI) and were determined to fight for flag and constitution, he dared them abrogate the ceasefire. “Settle the score in a friendly match,” he suggested.

The NPCC president mentioned that ceasefire was a solution for GoI and hence it did not need any settlement. He urged the people to know their enemy and remove UDA, whom he identified as the roadblock to peace.

NDPP has betrayed strong regional...

(From p-1) They said the post 2023 Assembly election merger of NDPP with BJP presented a clear and present danger to Nagaland, stressing that the State required a strong regional party to protect the interest of Nagaland. But with NPF rendered crippled and NDPP soon to be extinct, they observed that Nagas were entering an era of fear and confusion.

During this period of leadership crisis and utter confusion, they assured that RPP, though young, was ready to rise to the occasion and stand, guard and protect “our” people where others had failed.

They stated that this leadership crisis was perhaps no different from 1998-2003 when the then opposition-less Congress government had failed to read the pulse of Naga people and was completely humiliated in the 2003 Assembly elections.

The duo reiterated that RPP was for Naga solution. However, if there was no solution and election was held as scheduled next year, they said the “soon-to-be-extinct” NDPP should not be allowed to take Nagas for a ride. To keep they regional identity alive, they emphasised that it was time for patriotic Nagas and intellectuals to rise from their sleep and stop the traitors from winning elections. They appealed to the rank and files of NDPP to leave the party without delay.

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Rio highlights issues concerning...

(From p-1) Rio also pointed out that the State was in early stages of urban development and it may take some time before property tax would be acceptable to the people of the State. While stating that Constitutional provisions for tribal rights also needed to be upheld, and in order not to deprive the Urban Local Bodies of any development grant flowing from the Central Government, Rio suggested not to link to property tax collection criteria for a period of five years.

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Power: The chief minister pointed out that the hydro power potential of the State was yet to be exploited.

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feed other schools and why should students be taxed for incurring the salaries of two private teachers hired to cover the syllabus when they should be availing free education from the government institution.

According to him, the agitation itself was adversely affecting the students, necessitating the intervention of PTPF in the matter. He hoped that competent authorities of the department would be wise in recognising the matter as genuine and redress the demands at the earliest in the interest of the students, lest the matter escalated to extreme level.

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He questioned the department for the disappearance of those excess teachers and also why there should be shortage of teachers at GHSS, Phek town when there were excess teachers.

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already allowed Air India to increase schedule resilience and will allow further frequency and network increases over the coming months,” the statement added.

The Tata Group took control of Air India on 27 January after successfully winning the bid for the airline on 8 October last year.

Campbell Wilson, the newly appointed CMD of Air India had asked last month about the airline’s integrated operations control centre (IOCC). IOCC is a sort of “nerve centre” of any airline. He asked IOCC to report directly to him and provide suggestions for improving on-time performance.

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sumer purchases,” said analyst Himani Mukka.

“Though consumer weakness is expected to persist into Q3, back-toschool offers and new tablet launches ahead of the holiday spending season will provide a minor lift in demand,” Mukka added.

Countries in AsiaPacific are turning toward domestic production as governments actively encourage citizens to buy locally manufactured goods.

Many prominent players, including Lenovo, Acer and Samsung, have already jumped on board with this shift, particularly in India.

by early 2023. They also announced that Delhi-Vancouver flight which is currently operating just three times per week will fly daily from 31 August.

The growing traffic between Delhi and Vancouver and with the return to service of the Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft (which is also a wide-body aircraft), is the reason for this enhancement of frequency between the cities. Following its acquisition by Tata Group, Boeing is working closely with Air India to restore aircraft grounded for long periods due to restrictions related to COVID-19 and others.

“The progressive restoration of these aircraft has

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NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (IANS): The rapid fall in consumer and education demand has accelerated the decline in tablet shipments as the world moves further from the peak of the pandemic, a new report has said.

Inflation and fears of a recession are at the forefront of consumers’ minds, and spending on tablets has taken a backseat as the need for pandemic-era levels of use has fallen, according to a Canal’s report.

“Unlike notebooks, tablets are not vital for business productivity, so commercial demand has not helped to offset the drop in con-

NEW DELHI, AUG 7 (AGENCIES): Air India will bring back its 10 wide body aircraft to service by early 2023, the Tata owned airline said on Sunday.

“Air India’s wide-body fleet currently stands at 43 aircraft, of which 33 are operational. This is a significant improvement from 28 aircraft that the airline was operating till recently,” its statement said according to news agency PTI. Wide-body aircraft are best suited for long-haul international travel like IndiaUS or India-Canada. The aircraft has a bigger fuel tank. The carrier also added that the remaining aircraft will be progressively retuned

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Israeli airstrike kills 2nd top Jihad commander

Residents and Palestinian police officers assess the damage in the Jabalia refugee camp.

Two other militants and five civilians were also killed in the attack, bringing the Palestinian death toll to 31 since the start of the Israeli offensive on Friday.

Among the dead were six children and four women. The Palestinian Health Ministry said more than 250 people were wounded since Friday.

Israel says some of the deaths were caused by errant rocket fire, including one incident in the Jebaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza in which six Palestinians were killed on

Saturday.

On Sunday, a projectile hit a home in the same area of Jebaliya, killing two men. Palestinians held Israel responsible, while Israel said it was investigating whether the area was hit by an errant rocket.

Mansour, the Islamic Jihad commander for southern Gaza, was in the apartment of a member of the group when the missile struck, flattening the threestory building and badly damaging nearby houses.

“Suddenly, without warning, the house next to us was bombed and ev-

77 injured, 17 firefighters missing in Cuba crude oil tank fire

HAVANA, AUG 7 (IANS): A massive blaze in a crude oil tank in the port of Matanzas in Cuba caused several explosions that have left at least 77 people injured, local authorities said, adding that 17 firefighters were reportedly missing Local newspaper Granma said there was “a high probability” that some of the missing people were dead, dpa news agency reported. Authorities said the rescue teams have been unable to reach them because of the high temperatures.

The newspaper said the Minister of Energy, Livan Arronte Cruz is among the injured. The fire started around 7 p.m. Friday, when lightning struck a crude oil storage tank in the unloading area in the port of Matanzas, the authorities said. Despite the efforts of the firefighters to control it, there were at least four explosions on Saturday, the provincial government of Matanzas said on its official Twitter account.

Cuban authorities said they had requested international help to put out the fire. Images shared on social

A helicopter carrying water flies over the Matanzas Supertanker Base in Matazanas, Cuba, Aug. 6, 2022.

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According to the latest

count reported by Granma, the fire left at least 77 people injured. Three reportedly have severe injuries and another two are in critical condition.

erything became black and dusty with smoke in the blink of an eye,” said Wissam Jouda, who lives next to the targeted building.

Ahmed al-Qaissi, another neighbour, said his wife and son were among the wounded, suffering shrapnel injuries. To make way for rescue workers, alQaissi agreed to have part of his house demolished.

The Rafah strike was the deadliest so far in the current round of fighting, which was initiated by Israel on Friday with the targeted killing of Islamic Jihad’s commander for northern Gaza.

Israel has said it took action against the militant group because of concrete threats of an imminent attack, but has not provided details.

Caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who is an experienced diplomat but untested in overseeing a war, unleashed the offensive less than three months before a general election in which he is campaigning to keep the job.

In a statement on

Sunday, Lapid said the military would continue to strike targets in Gaza “in a pinpoint and responsible way in order to reduce to a minimum the harm to noncombatants”.

Lapid said the strike that killed Mansour was “an extraordinary achievement”.

“The operation will continue as long as necessary,” Lapid said.

Israel estimates its airstrikes have killed about 15 militants.

Islamic Jihad has fewer fighters and supporters than Hamas, and little is known about its weapons arsenal. Both groups call for Israel’s destruction, but have different priorities, with Hamas constrained by the demands of governing.

The Israeli army said militants in Gaza fired some 580 rockets toward Israel. The army said its air defences had intercepted many of them, with two of those shot down being fired toward Jerusalem.

Islamic Jihad has fewer fighters and supporters than Hamas.

A marine vessel sails past a Taiwanese Coast Guard ship back to port in Taitung, Taiwan.

BEIJING, AUG 7 (AP): China said Sunday it carried out its fourth consecutive day of military drills in the air and sea around Taiwan in the wake of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled island, despite international calls to calm the tensions.

The People’s Liberation Army said the exercises focused on testing its long-range air and ground strikes. It did not say if it will continue the drills after Sunday. Taiwan said that it continued to detect several

batches of Chinese aircraft, ships and drones operating around the Taiwan Strait, which separates the island and mainland China, and “simulating attacks on the island of Taiwan and our ships at sea.”

Taiwan’s official Central News Agency meanwhile reported that Taiwan’s army will conduct live-fire artillery drills in southern Pingtung County on Tuesday and Thursday, in response to the Chinese exercises.

The drills will include

snipers, combat vehicles, armored vehicles as well as attack helicopters, said the report, which cited an anonymous source.

China set up no-go areas around Taiwan for the four-day drills it announced immediately after Pelosi’s trip to Taipei on Tuesday and Wednesday that infuriated Beijing, which saw it as a violation of the “one-China” policy.

China claims Taiwan and has threatened to annex it by force if necessary. The two sides split in 1949 after a civil war, but Beijing considers visits to Taiwan by foreign officials as recognizing its sovereignty.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence emphasised that its military was surveilling the situation and had dispatched aircraft and ships to respond accordingly.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has called on the international community to “support democratic Taiwan” and “halt any escalation of the regional security situation.”

Sri Lanka asks China to defer arrival of spy vessel C O LO M B O, AU G 7 (PTI): China’s embassy here has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said.

The Chinese space and satellite tracking research vessel ‘Yuan Wang 5’ was scheduled to dock at the Hambantota Port from August 11 to 17, weeks after Sri Lanka witnessed a major political turmoil following massive mass

protests over the country’s worst economic crisis in decades.

A ‘third-person’ note from Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry to the Chinese embassy in Colombo dated August 5 says “the ministry wishes to request that the arrival of the vessel Yuan Wang 5 in Hambantota to be deferred until further consultations are made on the matter.”

The Chinese embassy in Colombo sought an urgent meeting with the higher Sri Lankan authorities to discuss the issue after receiving the note from the Foreign Ministry

seeking a delay in the visit, sources here said.

Some Sri Lankan news portals also reported that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe held a closed-door meeting with China’s Ambassador Qi Zhenhong after Colombo sought a deferment

of the planned docking.

But the President’s Office denied the media reports over the meeting.

On July 12, amidst the political turmoil in Sri Lanka, the then government approved the Chinese vessel’s docking at the Hambantota port.

The Chinese vessel was expected to dock at the Sri Lankan port for “refuelling and ‘replenishment’ and will conduct satellite control and research tracking in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean region through August and September.

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GAZA CITY (GAZA STRIP), AUG 7 (AP): Israel said on Sunday that it killed a senior Islamic Jihad commander in a crowded Gaza refugee camp, the second such targeted attack since it launched its highstakes military offensive against the militant group just before the weekend.

The Iran-backed militant group has fired hundreds of rockets at Israel in response, and the risk of the cross-border fighting turning into a full-fledged war remained high.

Gaza’s ruling Hamas group, which fought an 11day war with Israel in May 2021, appeared to stay on the sidelines for now, possibly because it fears Israeli reprisals and undoing economic understandings with Israel, including Israeli work permits for thousands of Gaza residents, that bolster its control.

The Islamic Jihad commander, Khaled Mansour, was killed in an airstrike on an apartment building in the Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza late on Saturday.

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VIENNA, AUG 7 (IANS): The Austrian justice and security authorities plan to take a tougher stance on online hate speech following the suicide of a doctor who was bombarded with death threats for her advocacy for vaccines against Covid-19.

Justice Minister Alma Zadic plans to work with Interior Minister Gerhard Karner to give every police department and public prosecutor’s office the necessary resources and tools to take all victims seriously and bring perpetrators to justice without undue delay, dpa news agency reported.

“These investigations often take too long, which is of course extremely stressful for victims,” she said on Saturday.

Her comments came a day after Austrian officials said they would work with German prosecutors to search for those who made death threats on social media against Lisa-Maria Kellermayr, a 36-year old doctor who died by suicide.

The doctor, who was vocal in the fight against the pandemic, was subjected to a wave of death threats from critics of government containment measures.

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B Bros Entertainment to hold Mr and Miss Gorkha

Members of B Bros Entertainment during the press conference. (NP)

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ustralian singer Judith Durham, who ruled the folk genre and rose to fame in 1962 after joining ‘The Seekers’ as the band’s lead vocalist, has died at the age of 79.

Her death was confirmed by Musicoast Pty. Ltd. and Universal Music Australia, who announced the news through a joint statement posted via The Seeker’s official Facebook page, reports People magazine. “After a brief stay in Alfred Hospital, Judith was admitted to Palliative Care on Friday 5 August, where she passed away peacefully that evening,” the statement read. “Her death was a result of complications from a long-standing chronic lung disease.”

In the statement, according to ‘People’ magazine, her fellow surviving members of The Seekers

--Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley, and Athol Guy -- said their lives “are changed forever losing our treasured lifelong friend and shining star.” People magazine notes that she was born in Melbourne on July 3, 1943.

Durham, whose legal name was Judith Mavis Cock -- began her professional singing career at the age of 18 after asking the leader of the Melbourne University Jazz Band if she could join the group. In 1962, she became a member of The Seekers, a band that transformed her into an international star.

(IANS)

OFFICE OF THE

SOYIM SHISALUYIMER TELONGJEM

B.P.O. UNGMA, P.O. MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND-798601

"Linük Asoshi"

FELICITATION

(Moatemsu Longkumer) President

(Merennukshi Imsong) General Secretary

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Through this column, the Office of the Soyim Students' Union with immense pride and honor would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Mr. Nungshitemjen, S/o Mr. & Mrs. B. Sentonglemba LKR for securing the post of Asst. Professor (Sociology) Top 1 in the recently declared NPSC (CESE).

2. Ms. Imokokla, D/o Mr. & Mrs. B. Temjenyanger LKR for securing the post of Asst. Professor (Education) Top 3 in the recently declared NPSC (CESE).

3. Ms. Limasenla, D/o Late M. Alem Jamir for securing the post of Asst. Professor (Sociology) Top 14th in the recently declared NPSC (CESE).

4. Ms. Repabenla, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Sutsungmongba Imsong for securing the post of Asst. Professor (Ao) Top 2 in the recently declared NPSC (CESE).

5. Dr. T. Tiakaba Jamir, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Takawati Jamir on being promoted to the post of Principal at Govt. College, Phek.

6. Dr. Imnameren Lkr, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Nungmoaba LKR on being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Department of Anthropology from Delhi University on his thesis titled ‘Blood Pressure and its comorbidities: An 8-Year Anthropogenetic Follow-up study from Haryana’.

7. Dr. Waizungla Lkr, D/o Mr. Bendangkokba LKR for completing MBBS from Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur.

The Union acknowledges their success in bringing laurels to the community. May God continue to bless you all in your future endeavors.

Office Of the

WOkha Village cOuncil WOkha: nagaland-797111

FELICITATION

The Wokha Village Council (WVC), Wokha Village Eloe Ekhung (WVEE), Govt. Employees’ Union Wokha Village (GEUWV), Wokha Village Students’ Union (WVSU) & Wokha Village Elders’ Forum (WVEF) congratulate these individuals for bringing laurels to the Village through their success and excellence in their respective fields and departments. Thank you for making the Wokha Village proud, and we wish you the best in your future endeavours.

PROMOTION: 1. Shri. Nlumo Murry, S/o Lt. Nzio Murry, promotion to deputy commissioner, Planning & co-ordination department, Nagaland, Kohima.

2. Shri. Litemo Murry, S/o Shri. Nyimthungo Murry, promotion to Joint director, Soil & Water conservation department, Nagaland, Kohima.

3. Shri. Nongothung L. Murry, S/o Shri. Libamo Murry, promotion to Grade I, Intelligent bureau (Ib), Government of India.

4. Shri. Woben Tungoe, S/o Lt. Nribemo Tungoe, promotion to Sr. SdEO, Education department, Nagaland.

5. Shri Eyingo Tungoe, S/o Lt. Yibemo Tungoe, promotion to deputy Manager, State bank of India (SbI), Wokha.

6. Shri. K. Mhonthung Tungoe, S/o Lt. Khonsao Tungoe, promotion to deputy director, Food & civil Supplies, Nagaland.

CLEARING COMPETITIVE EXAMS: 1. Shri. Lichamo Murry, S/o Shri. bonshamo Murry, Lecturer Electricals & Electronics Engineering under Technical Eduction.

2. Shri Yilobemo Y Kithan, S/o Shri. Yanbemo Kithan, Assistant Professor, Political Science under Higher Education department.

3. Shri. Konathung Murry, S/o Lt. Rev N.T.Murry, Sr. Technical Officer, Law & Justice department.

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the snow mark the expansive background. The text on the poster read: “Friendship was their only motivation”.

Sharing the poster, the actor wrote: “Celebrate #FriendshipDay with the first visual of our upcoming

#Rajshri film #Uunchai.

Join me, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani on a journey that celebrates friendship.”

Produced by Rajshri Productions, “Uunchai” also stars Danny Denzongpa, Sarika, Neena Gupta, and Parineeti Chopra in pivotal roles. The movie is slated to hit the theatres on November 11 this year.

About the senior actor’s projects in the pipeline, he has “Brahmastra”, directed by Ayan Mukerji, due for release next month.

(IANS)

OFFICE OF THE

LONGKHIM DIVISION STUDENTS' UNION H.Q. Longkhim - 798616 Dist: Tuensang, Nagaland

FELICITATION With immense pride and appreciation, the office of the Longkhim division Students' Union extends our sincere congratulations and gratitude to Dr. Bongliba T Sangtam, son of Mr. Thrikyuba Sangtam and Mrs. Tsijungla Sangtam of chungtor Village for achieving doctor of Philosophy from the department of chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.

This great success through your sincerity and hard work has brought great laurels to the Union in particular and Sangtam community in general. The Union further wishes him a very best of luck in his future endeavors.

Sd/KOLIbA SANGTAM President LdSU

Sd/APILA SANGTAM General Secy. LdSU

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ence at Thahekhu Village on Sunday, chairman, B Bros Entertainment, Shiv Kumar informed that the pageantry contest is being

B

ollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently shared the first look of his next film titled “Uunchai” on the occasion of International Friendship Day on Sunday.

Helmed by Sooraj Barjatya, the movie celebrates friendship. It also stars Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. In the poster, we can see silhouettes of three men presumably Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, climbing a mountain.

The peaks covered in

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UNMATCHED DNA FOR NPSC FOR THE 10TH YEAR THE NICSE DNA, CAN BE COPIED, CAN’T BE CLONED

NEXT BATCH TO BEGIN ON TH 19 AUGUST

NICSE WAS FIRST TO BRING 360º INNOVATION IN NPSC/UPSC COACHING IN NAGALAND

NICSE was first to conduct NPSC prelim mock test for whole Nagaland, to conduct NPSC mains capsule program, to conduct NPSC mains mock tests for whole Nagaland, to conduct NPSC interview workshop & mock interviews, to launch monthly current affairs magazine, to have civil services library, the largest in Nagaland.

YEAR AFTER YEAR around 20% of NPSC merit list have been NICSE students.

NPSC & UPSC ARE EXAMS OF

FIERCE COMPETITION

WHERE EVERY DECIMAL MARK DECIDES THE FATE OF YOUR DREAM JOB DURING EVERY MINUTE OF STUDY YOU NEED TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE LIKE..

“AA DEKHE ZARA KIS MEIN KITNA HAI DUM” JUST LIKE NICSE AND ITS EVERY STUDENT NICSE, ALWAYS AS AN EYE OPENER, SPEAKS

FOR TRUTH THAT SHATTERS ALL DELUSIONS, IN THE PATH OF SUCCESS IN THE GROWING CROWD OF ADJECTIVES, GIMMICKS & MISINFORMATION NPSC ASPIRANTS MUST BE LOGICAL ENOUGH TO MAKE A WISE CHOICE BETWEEN CHEAPER 3 ROOM ACADEMIES WITH LOW OR NO TRACK RECORD, NO CREDIBILITY AND SHORT CUT PRELIM COURSES OF 3 TO 6 MONTHS OR FRANCHISE CENTRES OF SELF-PROCLAIMED INDIA’S LEADERS IN COMPETITIVE EXAMS WITH POSSIBLE PRESENCE IN 100+ TIER 2 & TIER 3 CITIES (ALMOST ALL IN HINDI SPEAKING BELT) ACROSS 20+ STATES

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ing from August 21 in Kohima and August 24 in Dimapur.

Addressing media fraternity at a press confer-

meet, informed that beauty pageant contest was not only about one’s beauty but also emphasizes more on personality and character development.

It was later informed that the contest was open to all Gorkha youths under the age category 17 to 28.

The grand finale would be held on September 25.

For more information on the contest, one may contact B Bros Entertainment in their official social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook.

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Bros Entertainment is all set to hold the first ever Mr and Miss Gorkha Nagaland 2022, with auditions start-

organized to encourage Gorkha community at the state to come out of comfort zones.

He also added that the contest was aimed at uniting the community and also to know about each other’s culture more, and thereby appealed all Gorkha youths to grab this opportunity.

He informed that the contest would be judged by renounced designer, Praantt Ghosh and to be choreographed and groomed by Sanjev Tamang.

Tamang, who was also present at the press

Big B celebrates Friendship Day by sharing first look of ‘Uunchai’

BUT ZERO TRACK RECORD IN NAGALAND AND WITH NO EXPERIENCE / SELECTIONS AS A BRAND IN NPSC/UPSC OR ANY CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS IN 25+ YEARS OR

NICSE, WHICH HAS THE HIGHEST RESULTS & IS INCOMPARABLY SPECIALISED IN NPSC NEW DELHI HEAD OFFICE: 1ST FLOOR, PARAM TOWER, 11/5B PUSA ROAD, OPP METRO PILLAR 132, RAJINDER NAGAR

DIMAPUR: 1ST FLOOR, AIKO BUILDING, NAGARJAN POINT (8794721838) KOHIMA (CENTRE 1): 1ST FLOOR, WeWe COMPLEX, P.R. HILL (9774000780) KOHIMA (CENTRE 2): 2ND FLOOR, OPPOSITE K.A.K., RAZHU POINT (6009943721) GUWAHATI: 1ST FLOOR, H.NO.3, UDAY PATH, ZOO ROAD K Y M C

India thrash West Indies by 59 runs in 4th T20

LAUDERHILL (FLORIDA), AUG 7 (IANS): Young India pacers, Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh, bowled with discipline as the visitors thrashed West Indies by 59 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series here on Sunday.

On a day when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant (44) and Sanju Samson (30) along with skipper Rohit Sharma (33) gave the visitors an imposing 191 to defend, the lanky Arshdeep grabbed three wickets, while Avesh took two as the West Indies innings folded up for just 132 in the final over of their innings to help India clinch the series. India had earlier made a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series.

India skipper Rohit Sharma showed no signs of the back spasm he had battled during the third game of the series as he helped the visitors get off to a flourishing start in Florida alongside fellow opener Suryakumar Yadav. The duo reached 50 without loss in the fifth over, with Sharma in particular

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Axar Patel, second from left, celebrates after Nicolas Pooran was run out during the fourth T20 cricket match, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

displaying his attacking intent by smashing three sixes during a breezy innings that netted 33 runs.

Scoring was tougher for India during the middle overs, but Pant (44) and Sanju Samson (30 not out) batted sensibly when required to ensure India posted 191/5.

India perhaps had done their homework on Obed McCoy as the West Indies pacer was smashed all over the park conceding 66 runs in his four overs, just five days after picking up a record-breaking six-wicket haul. In the second game of the series on Monday McCoy collected the best

figures ever by a West Indies bowler in a T20I (6/17), but that seemed ages ago as India’s batters pummelled the pacer.

Sharma and Yadav took 25 from McCoy’s first over, before Axar Patel contributed two massive sixes in the penultimate over of the innings to complete a forget-

table outing for the quick.

The Caribbean side were going to need one of their toporder to score big to have any chance of overhauling India’s score, but it never eventuated as West Indies continually lost wickets and never seriously threatened the victory target.

Skipper Nicholas Pooran and middle-order batter Rovman Powell topscored with 24 runs apiece, with inexperienced pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/12) running through West Indies’ tail to ensure the seriesclinching victory. It was a clinical performance from India’s strong bowling lineup, with Avesh Khan (2/17), Ravi Bishnoi (2/27) and Axar (2/48) all chiming in with two wickets apiece.

Brief scores: India 191/5 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 33, Rishabh Pant 44, Sanju Samson 30 not out; Obed McCoy 2/66, Alzarri Joseph 2/29) beat West Indies 132 in 19.1 overs (Avesh Khan 2/17, Axar Patel 2/48, Arshdeep Singh 3/12, Ravi Bishnoi 2/27) by 59 runs.

Brighton beat Man Utd 2-1

LO N D O N, AU G 7 (AGENCIES): Erik ten Hag era got off to the worst possible start at Manchester United as they were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion.

A pair of first-half goals from Pascal Gross ultimately decided the result on the opening weekend, despite an own goal from Alexis MacAllister offering the Red Devils a late glimmer of hope.

United should have begun the 2022/23 Premier League season with an early goal when Bruno Fernandes found himself in acres of space inside the penalty area. Although, he could only fire his effort over the crossbar and, from there, Brighton dominated proceedings all over the pitch.

Ex-United striker striker Danny Welbeck ran his former side ragged and it was his endeavour which brought the first goal as he ran to the by-line and pulled the ball back for Gross to sweep home. The Seagulls midfielder then doubled his tally for the

Pascal Gross scores against Manchester United in the Premier League.

season as he was first to react after David de Gea could only parry Leandro Trossard’s strike back into the danger area.

The pre-match headlines all focused on Cristiano Ronaldo’s omission from the starting XI but even he couldn’t turn the tide after replacing Fred.

However, he was able to put a golden chance on a plate for Marcus Rashford who couldn’t beat an outstretched Robert Sanchez.

The Brighton goalkeeper then undid his prior good work by making a mess of a United corner with just over 20 minutes left. His mix-up led to MacAllister making a late attempt to clear the ball, only to fire it into his own net.

A slight resurgence from the hosts followed but they were continuously met by a resolute Brighton side who refused to give up their narrow lead and they held on for all three points.

Manipur gears up to KDBA shortlists basketball players for NOPG 2022 CDFA holds selection trial co-host Durand Cup 2022 Correspondent

IMPHAL, AUG 7: Manipur is all geared up to host the Group-C matches of the 131st Durand Cup, 2022 in Imphal.

The Asia’s oldest football tournament is being held in three different states - West Bengal, Assam and Manipur - for the first time.

Chennaiyin FC, Hyderabad FC, NEROCA FC, TRAU FC and Army Red FT are in the groupC of the tournament and the Manipur chapter of the tournament will kick off with the much-awaited Manipur derby between NEROCA FC and TRAU FC in Imphal’s Khuman Lampak Main Stadium at 6 pm on August 18.

A total of 10 league matches will be played in Imphal.

As the tournament

is being organized by the Indian Army with supports from the state government, chief minister N Biren had chaired a meeting of the local organizing committee composed of Army officers and state government officials to review the preparedness of the tournament at Chief Minister’s Secretariat on July 20.

Officials from All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Event Management Group Cherry Tree have started arriving in the state capital to oversee the preparations going on.

The 131st edition of Durand Cup will be played at five venues of Khuman Lampak Stadium (Imphal), Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (Guwahati), Naihati Stadium (Naihati), Kishore Bharati Krirangan and Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Kolkata).

KOHIMA, AUG 7 (NPN): Kohima District Basketball Association (KDBA) held its selection trial for both men and women teams to represent the district during the upcoming Nagaland Olympics and Paralympic Games (NOPG) 2022.

A total of 60 players including 20 men and 40 women turned up for the trials held at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima on Saturday.

The shortlist for the men’s team has been announced and players include: Salew Kadete, Kel-

Players and officials at selection trial in Kohima.

houkhrielie Dzüvichü, Seyievizo Kire, Thejangulie Mekro, Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa, Sharman Lama, Ruopfühetuo Solo, Chumbemo Kikon, Dziesekhrielie Belho, Keneizelhou Kevin Tale, Kevi Christopher Paphino and Keneitseizo Belho.

The team will be headed by Khrielasakuo Keretsü as the coach and Tosovi Jordan Mekro as the manager.

The shortlist for women’s team is likely to be announced by August 9 which would be followed by coaching sessions. He informed that KDBA was planning

to organise inter-club championship for Kohima District soon. For this, he said only registered clubs under KDBA would be able to participate and that registration was underway. He informed interested clubs to contact any of the KDBA officials for further information.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

KOHIMA, AUG 7 (NPN): Chümoukedima District Football Association conducted selection trial for the upcoming Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2022 at Medziphema local ground on August 6, 2022.

Altogether, 89 aspiring footballers participated in the trial out of which 20 players have been shortlisted to make up the final team to represent the district. The panel of selectors included: UEFA licensed football

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY FONDLY REMEMBERING LATE MR. MHONTHUNG TUNGOE WHO LEFT FOR HIS HEAVENLY ABODE ON THIS DAY

It’s been a year since you left us for a better place in Heaven leaving us with only fond memories of the times, we were together. We continue to remember you and will do so till we meet again.

Loving family members

of our beloved dad Lt. L. Elithung Odyuo

coach, Viphrezolie, CDFRA president, Thepfükedo Kuotsu, CDFA general secretary-ShiyetoWotsa, vice president-Yongsen and member-James Kithan.

List of the selected players would be announced on August 8 while coaching will commence from August 9 onwards.

CDFA team will be led by Akihito Zhimomi as manager, Thangboi Thomsong as coach and Rovy Pheta as team physio.

Born on : 13/09/1978 Died on : 08/08/2021

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born – 11/11/1969

Died – 08/08/2021

It’s been a year since you left us for heavenly abode, but the memories of your good deeds will always be in our hearts and cherished. We are assured that you are in a better place resting in the presence of the Lord our God. We miss you always Apo.

Born : 03/11/1987 | Died : 30/07/2022

Born on 20th August 1991 | Died on 1st August 2022

Loving wife, children and family members

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of

Late Mr. Toluvi Yeptho

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Remembering and honouring you on this day.

2 years after this world lost a precious soul.

From loving wife & relatives K Y M C

With heavy heart, we the parents and family members of Lt. Dr. Keyitiakpeu Ndang convey our heartfelt gratitude and acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy, love, kindness shown and rendering support during his treatment and sad demise on 1st August, 2022. We are fully indebted to you for your unceasing prayer support, we could only express our deepest gratitude and say thank you to all and may our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

To name a few, we convey our thanks to: 1. Peren Kipeuzang Baptist Church 17. Friends from IIEST (BESU), 2. Naga Christian Fellowship Kolkata Shibpur, Howrah, WB. 3. Zeme Baptist Church Dimapur 18. Friends/ Colleagues & Ayush Health & Wellness 4. Peren Baptist Fellowship Dimapur Centre, Nagaland Training Batch 2021 5. Late Ipungchung Caname Mission, Peren 19. Ayush officers & staff Directorate of Health & 6. Shalom Ministry Dimapur Family Welfare 7. Ndang Peina (Ndang Khel) 20. Old Peren Staff S/C Peren Village 8. NEIMUN 21. Insight’s 1st Batch 22. Peakers 2007-2009 Batch (North East International Model United Nation) 23. Christ Warriors Perenkipeuzang 9. Peren Students’ Union Peren 24. CCH Group 10. Nringbeting Foundation, Peren 25. C.O.I.N Kolkata 11. Naga Students' NIH Kolkata 26. Kesuizwa Self Help Group (S.H.P) 12. Naga Students’ Union Kolkata 27. Ringtheng (S.H.G) 13. Peren Youth Federation, Peren.

Nchangrammai Pui Peren Town 14. National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH) Juniors, 28. CIHSR Dimapur Dimapur 29. GNRC Dispur 15. Insight NPSC Coaching Dimapur 30. Uncle Mughavi Chishi and extended family.

16. Colleagues, Classmates & Friends “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

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Loving parents, siblings and family members

We, the bereaved family of LATE BOKAHO YEPTHO, son of Mr. Mughalu Yeptho, Kiyezhe Village Kiphire District, gratefully acknowledge the immense love, prayer, sympathies and kind gestures rendered to us at the time of sudden demise.

We also express our heartfelt appreciation and profound gratitude to every individual, relatives, friends, neighbours, well wishers and churches, who stood by us physically, spiritually, morally and financially.

Words are not enough to express how grateful we are to you all but we pray to the Almighty God to bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

Our special gratitude to : 1. TNKX Union Dimapur 2. Kiyezhe Village Council 3. Kiyezhe Baptist Church 4. Xuvishe Baptist Church 5. Thazuvi Baptist Church 6. Nikiye Baptist Church 7. Ighoto Baptist Church 8. Sitimi Town Baptist Church SBAK Aizuto 9. Aghulito Baptist Church 10. Thilixu Village Baptist Church 11. G.Bs, Elders and Citizens of Sitimi Area 12. NSCN/GPRN Chaplee Staff Kohima We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank everyone individually who have helped us during this time.

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CWG: Boxers Nikhat, Panghal, Nitu grab gold

Nikhat Zareen

BIRMINGHAM, AUG 7 (PTI): The indomitable Nikhat Zareen added a Commonwealth Games light flyweight (50kg) title to her bulging trophy cabinet while Amit Panghal (51kg) began his redemption journey with a much-needed gold winning show, here on Sunday.

Nikhat, who is on a winning spree since the Nationals last year, asserted her dominance over Northern Ireland’s Carly Mc Naul as she punched her way to a comprehensive 5-0 win in her maiden CWG appearance.

Panghal, on the other hand, avenged his 2018 Commonwealth Games final loss against Kiaran MacDonald by clinching the title with a comprehensive 5-0 win over the favourite.

Amit Panghal

Indian boxers made it three out of three golds on the day as young Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) too reigned supreme on her CWG debut.

Sagar Ahlawat will play his final bout later tonight.

The India pugilists will return with seven medals from Birmingham, two less than the previous edition.

Nikhat started off the year by clinching a gold at the prestigious Strandja Memorial tournament before going on to become a world champion.

The Telangana boxer, who dropped from 52kg to 50kg for the CWG, glided around the ring, landing hooks and tight jabs at will.

Her defence was equally impressive. Such was her dominance that when the

nine minutes ended there was no doubt which way the decision would go.

Having lost to a Briton four years ago at the same stage in Gold Coast, the 26-year-old Panghal was at his aggressive best against MacDonald as he clinched the yellow metal with a 5-0 verdict.

The dominating Panghal, who was lightning quick with his jabs, also left MacDonald with a cut above his right eye that needed a few stitches and a stoppage in play as the Indian was on song. Using his height advantage, MacDonald tried to bounce back in the third round but the Asian Games champion had it easy.

The turning point for Panghal, however, was the semifinal win over Zambia’s Tokyo Olympian Patrick

Javelin thrower Annu wins bronze

Annu Rani wins a bronze medal in the women’s Javelin Throw final with a throw of 60m. (AFI/Twitter)

BIRMINGHAM, AUG 7 (PTI): Annu Rani became the first Indian female javelin thrower to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games on the penultimate day here on Sunday.

Rani sent the spear to a distance of 60m in

her fourth attempt to win a bronze medal for the country.

Wo r l d c h a m p i o n Kelsey-Lee Barber of Australia stole the gold with a final round throw of 64.43m from compatriot Mackenzie Little (64.27m),

who was leading at the end of the penultimate round.

Before Rani, Kashinath Naik and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra had won a bronze and a gold in men’s javelin throw in the 2010 and 2018 editions respectively.

Nitu Ghanghas

Chinyemba as the Indian bounced back to win the bout.

With the gold, Panghal also put his disappointing Tokyo Olympics outing where he made a round of 16 exit, behind.

Nitu, on the other hand, upstaged 2019 world championships bronze medallist Demie-Jade Resztan of England by a 5-0 unanimous verdict.

The first Indian boxer to take the ring, Nitu, competing in her first CWG, looked completely in control throughout the nine minutes, giving the home boxer no chance.

The atmosphere was intimidating for the 21-yearold facing the home favourite but she pinned her with her unwavering gaze into her eyes.

Sindhu, Sen enter singles final at CWG

BIRMINGHAM, AUG 7 (PTI): Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stayed on course for an elusive gold medal while Laskhya Sen entered his maiden final at the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. Sindhu rode on her technical superiority to outwit Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min 21-19 21-17 in a 49-minute contest to reach her second successive final.

In the following match on the show court, Sen, the world number 10, lost his way after a dominating start against 87-ranked Jia Heng Teh of Singapore. Sen, however, recovered to complete a 21-10, 18-21, 21-16 win in the men’s singles semifinals.

The 20-year-old relies on relentless attack to put his opponent on the backfoot and he was able to do just that in the first game. A couple of forehand smashes on the Singaporean’s right helped him take a 1-0 lead in the match. The momentum shifted towards Jia in the second game as he slowed the pace of the game. A drop shot followed by a backhand winner made it 8-8 before he went into the interval with a 9-11 advantage.

In a battle of two southpaws, the Indian who was taller than her opponent showed fluid and clever movements while stepping back to the rival’s attacks.

The long-range shots being her advantage, Nitu used them to perfection to land her jabs perfectly on her opponent’s face as she also won via 5-0 unanimous verdict to claim the women’s minimum weight (45kg) gold. Daughter of an employee in Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Nitu, who hails from India’s ‘mini Cuba’ in boxing Bhiwani, further said: “My parents have been my inspiration and my gold medal is for them.”

The legendar y MC Mary Kom had won the coveted yellow metal in the same category at the 2018 Games.

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Paul wins India’s first triple jump gold; Abdulla Aboobacker bags silver

BIRMINGHAM, AUG 7 (IANS): India’s Eldhose Paul and Abdulla Aboobacker Sunday scripted history by winning gold and silver medals respectively and securing a double podium finish for the country in the men’s triple jump event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, here.

Eldhose, who last month became the first Indian triple jumper to make the world athletics championships final, recorded a new personal best of 17.03m to finish top in a 14-man field at Birmingham 2022. His previous best was 16.99m logged at the Federation Cup earlier this year.

With this, the 25-yearold Paul won India’s first gold medal in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games.

On the other hand, Abdulla’s silver-winning leap measured 17.02m just 0.17m off his personal best. Bermuda’s Jah-Nhai Perinchief clinched the bronze medal with 16.92m, denying the Indians a clean sweep.

Meanwhile, Praveen Chithravel, the third Indian in the fray, finished a com-

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Gold medal winner Eldhose Paul, left and compatriot and silver medal winner Abdulla Aboobacker.

mendable fourth, with a best of 16.89m.

With Perinchief setting the benchmark with his 16.92m attempt in his first jump, Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobacker stayed on the Bermuda athlete’s coat-tails in second and third right from the beginning.

H o w e v e r, i t w a s 26-year-old Eldhose Paul who leapt into the lead after the third attempt with a massive 17.03m attempt. Interestingly, Paul had made a slow start compared to his peers, with jumps of 14.62m and 16.30m in the first two rounds, respectively. After

the fourth round, Eldhose, Perinchief and Praveen occupied the top three positions with Abdulla Aboobacker in fourth. However, Abdulla produced an impressive 17.02m with his fifth attempt to climb to second place and pushed compatriot Praveen out of the top three.

Before Birmingham, India had won only four medals in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games. Mohinder Singh Gill won a bronze (1970) and silver (1974), national record holder Renjith Maheswary won a bronze (2010) and Arpinder Singh won a bronze (2014).

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Savita stars as Indian women win hockey medal after 16 years

BIRMINGHAM, AUG 7 (PTI): Skipper Savita Punia led from the front with a spectacular display as the Indian women’s hockey team overcame the stopwatch controversy to beat New Zealand 2-1 in shootout and win the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games here Sunday.

This is the team’s first medal at CWG in 16 years.

Leading 1-0, India conceded a penalty corner with less than 30 seconds to go for the final hooter, as the match went into shootout after Olivia Merry’s equaliser.

In the regulation time, India got the lead through Salima Tete in the 29th minute.

Coming off their heartbreaking loss to Australia in a controversial semifinal, India showed the intent to wrap up their campaign with a win and earn a podium finish.

The Indians were done in by a horrendous timing faux pas in the shoot-out against Australia.

Indian players celebrate their win over New Zealand in the women’s bronze medal hockey match at the Commonwealth Games 2022, in Birmingham, UK, Sunday. (PTI)

In the shootout on Sunday, India captain and goalkeeper Savita showed her class, pulling off three spectacular saves to give her side its third CWG medal.

After Megan Hull put New Zealand ahead, an agile Savita denied Rose Tynan, Katie Doar and Olivia Shanon, while Sonika and Navneet scored for India to register a famous

win.

“We knew it wouldn’t be easy, so before we came, we worked every minute and every second. I am so proud. We fought as a team,” Savita said.

On the pressure of being a goalkeeper in the shootout, she said, “The pressure is always there, but all credit goes to my coach (Janneke Schopman) who told me ‘you are good, so

just believe in yourself and watch the ball’.”

The Indians came out attacking and made plenty of circle penetrations but failed to break the solid New Zealand defence.

India gained the tempo as the match progressed and built their attacks using both the flanks.

But it was New Zealand who came close to taking the lead in the first

quarter, in the form of a penalty corner which was well defended by the Indians.

Minutes later Sangita Kumari’s shot on target was blocked by the Kiwi defence.

Seconds later Salima’s shot zoomed across the right side of New Zealand goal.

The Indians continued in the same vein in the second quarter and had the better share of ball possession, but they failed to break the resolute New Zealand defence.

In the 26th minute, New Zealand came tantalisingly close to taking the lead from a counter attack.

India finally broke the New Zealand defence a minute from half time through Salima, who scored off a rebound with a reverse hit after Navneet Kaur’s initial shot was saved by the opposition goalie.

India kept up the pressure after the change of ends, and in the 35th minute, secured their first variation, but the chance was wasted.

Minutes later, excellent work by Navneet and Neha Goyal set it up for Sonika, who just had to get her stick on the ball, but failed.

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