8 April 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 122

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INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

UNGA suspends Russia from UNHRC

India among 58 that abstained from voting UNITED NATIONS, APR 7 (PTI): Russia was suspended from the UN Human Rights Council after the 193-member General Assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a resolution moved by the US that received 93 votes in favour and 58 abstentions, including by India.

The resolution titled ‘Suspension of the rights of membership of the Russian Federation in the Human Rights Council’ was adopted with 93 votes in favour, 24 against and 58 abstentions.

Those abstaining included Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE. The Western-led draft resolution expressed “grave

Ukrainian ambassador to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya speaks during the emergency special session of UNGA. (PTI)

concern regarding reports of ‘gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights’ and ‘violations of international humanitarian law’” by Russia in the Ukraine war.

“India has abstained on the resolution with regard to suspension of the Russian Federation from the Human Rights Council adopted in the General Assembly today. We do so for reasons of both substance and process,” India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Ti-

rumurti said in the Explanation of Vote after the voting.

“Since the inception of the Ukrainian conflict, India has stood for peace, dialogue and diplomacy. We believe that no solution can be arrived at by shedding blood and at the cost of innocent lives. If India has chosen any side, it is the side of peace and it is for an immediate end to violence,” he added. Tirumurti said India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for end to all hostilities.

Since January this year, India has abstained on at least eight occasions on procedural votes and draft resolutions in the UN Security Council, General Assembly and Human Rights Council that deplored Russian aggression against Ukraine.

“An important and historic day. Countries from around the globe have voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.

We have collectively sent a clear message that Russia will be held accountable,” US Ambassador to the UN

Pak crisis: Imran loses battle in SC; to face no-trust vote

Supporters of Pakistani opposition parties celebrate after Supreme Court decision, in Islamabad, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

ISLAMABAD, APR 7 (PTI): In a body blow to Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down a controversial ruling by the deputy speaker on the rejec-

tion of a no-confidence motion against him and ordered restoration of the National Assembly.

In a landmark verdict, a five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar

Ata Bandial ruled that the deputy speaker's ruling was “contrary to the Constitution and the law and of no legal effect, and the same are hereby set aside.”

“The deputy speaker gave a ruling on April 3.

Leave was granted on the noconfidence motion on March 28. The ruling of the speaker is declared unconstitutional,” Justice Bandial said. The court declared the advice

by Prime Minister Khan to President Arif Alvi to dissolve the national assembly as “unconstitutional.”

The bench comprising Justices Ijazul Ahsan, Mohammad Ali Mazhar Miankhel, Munib Akhtar and Jamal Khan Mandokhel

also restored Prime Minister Khan, Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, Advisers, etc to their respective offices as on April 3.

The court ordered the speaker of the lower house to call the session of the national assembly on April 9 at 10 am (local time) to organise a no-confidence vote. It ordered the election of the new prime minister if the no-confidence motion succeeded.

The opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan and already they showed the support of more than the needed strength.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield tweeted.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba tweeted that “Russia’s rights of membership in the UN Human Rights Council has just been suspended. War criminals have no place in UN bodies aimed at protecting human rights. Grateful to all member states which supported the relevant UNGA resolution and chose the right side of history.”

Reuters had reported that Russia warned other countries Wednesday that voting “yes” on the removal or abstaining from the vote would be interpreted as an “unfriendly gesture” that will be “taken into account both in the development of bilateral relations and in the work on the issues important for” each country within the U.N. framework.

The HRC consists of 47 Member States, elected directly and individually by secret ballot by the majority of the members of the General Assembly.

Panel on Naga issue to meet on April 9 DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue member secretary Neiba Kronu has informed all elected members and two members of parliament to attend the meeting scheduled to be held on April 9 at 10 a.m. at the state banquet hall chief minister’s residential complex.

Kronu has requested all members/MPs to positively attend the meeting.

Meanwhile, according to sources, the committee members are likely to meet Central leaders to apprise them of the recent meetings held with WC,NNPGs and NSCN (I-M).

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CM must clarify on Enforcement Directorate summons to 5: RPP DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): Drawing attention to the ruling of Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench, which rejected the petition by five individuals to declare recent summons served on them by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for money laundering as ‘Void, non-operative’ the Rising People’s Party (RPP) has demanded that chief minister Neiphiu Rio clarify on the case.

The High Court ruling issued by Justice Nelson Sailo and Justice Arun Dev Choudhary- rejected the appeal filed by the five- Kuovisieo Rio, Mengutuo Rio, Dsesevi Pielie, Vibeilietuo Kets and Mhalelie Rio– who had given their addresses as Sovima village, against the Enforcement Directorate summons, the RPP stated.

The five had pleaded before the court after receiving summons from the ED under Section 50 of the Prevention of Mon-

ey Laundering Act, 2002 booked in case no. ECIR/ GWZO/09/2020/488.

In a joint statement RPP president Joel Naga and treasurer Vitho Zao pointed out that of the five individuals, at least two of them had Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases pending against them since 2019.

RPP said the “biggest shocker” was that chief minister’s personal assistant Kuovisieo Rio was among the five individuals summoned to appear before ED in Guwahati.

Apart from the personal assistant, RPP said that the other four were also believed to be close confidants of the chief minister.

Therefore, RPP said it was incumbent upon chief minister Neiphiu Rio to clear the air regarding the money laundering case.

RPP asserted that this was “nothing less” than a direct indictment of the chief minister himself.

NSF, ENSF urge State govt to settle SSA, RMSA issue

KOHIMA, APR 7 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) have reminded the State government on streamlining and regularisation of SSA and RMSA teachers of 2010 and 2013 batches, stating that the latter’s assurance of resolving the matter within 18 months would expire on April 17, which should not be extended.

In a joint representation to the chief secretary, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep and ENSF president Chingmak Chang recalled that the government had in its official notification on October 18,

2020 assured to settle the matter within 18 months.

Asserting that the assurance period would expire on April 17, they declared that no extension would be entertained whatsoever to resolve the long pending issue.

They warned the government that the failure of the government to keep its assurance would compel the federations to take up befitting actions in the interest of the teaching community of the State.

NSF and ENSF appealed to the government to bring the issue to a logical conclusion within the stipulated time.

Further RPP claimed that the ED summon letter issued on February 24 of this year, opined that the deafening silence of the chief minister and Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on the matter till now was a story in itself.

RPP therefore, demanded that Rio publicly address the issue by way of press conference in order to put all speculations at rest.

Meanwhile, urging ED to pursue the case to its logical conclusion as per the available facts, the RPP leaders claimed that the summon was a first in the State’s history even as the harried general public reeling under rampant corruption, was finally beginning to believe that the long arm of the law would finally prevail.

RPP further reasserted that the charge of ED being used as a “political tool” by the government at the Centre, should not surface in this case.

India logs 1,033 new Covid cases NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): With 1,033 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,31,958, while the active cases dipped to 11,639, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

The death toll climbed to 5,21,530 with 43 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

NPN adds: Nagaland on Thursday recorded two fresh cases from Dimapur, taking the total caseload to 35480. The death toll remained unchanged at 759 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

Power dept urges consumers not to Over 2 lakh IMFL bottles worth around `2.7 cr destroyed in Dimapur hand over money to meter readers DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): The Power Depar tment on Thursday reminded all consumers under Dimapur Electrical Division never to hand over money to meter readers or any other staff for paying electricity bills or for any other purpose like service connection and other departmental activities, but to route it through the office of sub-divisional office.

Taking note of some consumers handing over money for electricity bill payment to meter readers, the Dimapur electrical di-

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vision executive engineer (EE) Er. Y Akito Sema termed this illegal since the job of the meter reader was to deliver the electricity bill to consumers and note down the meter readings for the next bill.

The official clarified that meter readers were not authorised to collect money in any form from the consumers, adding that cash counters at various sub-divisions and specified locations at Diphupar, near Diphupar Police Station and near DDSC stadium and online pay-

ment through web portal www.dopn.gov.in were the only legal places for paying electricity dues.

He declared that hence forth Dimapur Electrical Division would not entertain or take any responsibility on account of such matters.

Also asking employees under Dimapur electrical division not to involve in such cases, Akito warned that if any employee was found or caught involved in such illegal activities, severe action would be initiated without further notice.

DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): A total of 2,05,961 bottles of assorted Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) including 116 litres of countrymade liquor pertaining to 308 cases whose street value was estimated at Rs.2.72 crore were destroyed under Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act 1989 by Dimapur District Excise Office, Narcotics Cell & Mobile Squad of Excise department Thursday.

In a communiqué, the Excise department informed that the programme was chaired by deputy commissioner of excise (Hq) Katoho Sumi, as chairman of Liquor Destruction Board.

Excise department officials with the seized items on Thursday.

Addressing the programme, commissioner of excise & prohibition Hotolu Swu congratulated the three wings of the department for

the commendable seizures in spite of all the situational constraints. He exhorted the field personnel, that the reward of successful seizures

‘Spine Yatra’: Wheelchair-bound Javid on a nationwide mission Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 7 (NPN): To create awareness and empower victims of spinal cord injuries due to road accidents that account for more than 11% deaths in the world, wheelchair bound Mohammed Javid is travelling across 28 States and six Union Territories to cover 30,000 km for sharing his story and reach out to people with his teammates Kannadasan and Jasiq Zameer.

As part of his awareness drive ‘Spine Yatra’, he reached the State capital Kohima on Thursday.

On January 11, 2011, Javid had met with an accident that led

to his severe back and neck injuries, besides a spinal cord injury. Due to lack of proper equipment and the improper way of putting him on a stretcher with no close surveillance and transported onto the ambulance stretcher with no additional physical support or proper equipment, his injuries got critical.

Thereafter, Javid had to undergo rehabilitation for six months during which he realised that there was a need to raise awareness across the country on spinal cord injuries.

Interacting with the media here, he said victims of such injuries Mohammed Javid with his team usually keep themselves indoors and members in Kohima on Thursday. (NP) shut themselves from the outside

world. Through this campaign, he said he wanted to inspire people with injuries like him to live their lives to the fullest and help victims of road accidents.

The 33-year-old from Chennai, who is currently working as a banker, mentioned that his campaign “MJ on Wheels” was launched on March 8, coinciding with the International Women’s Day, and would head to Tezpur next, followed by Itanagar.

With financial support from his close friends and his own savings, he said he was covering about 400 km in a day by driving for seven to eight hours.

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was of utmost satisfaction besides the obvious recognition by the superiors and competent authority.

Hotolu urged the excise workforce to keep on performing and not be discouraged by criticisms, especially at a time when there was intense spotlight on the NLTP Act. In his brief speech, additional commissioner of excise Moarenba encouraged the excise personnel to continue their bounden duty in letter and in spirit as long as the Act stayed in force. He also urged upon civil society at large, to sensitise people on the destructive effects of consuming liquor and

to extend all cooperation to the enforcement authority at every level.

He further urged upon the state government to look into the crucial aspect of strengthening men and machinery for optimum administration of the law. According to the ADC Excise, the liquor issue was a social one and law and its implementation could not be viewed in isolation of other factors and dynamics but needed to be addressed holistically.

On his part, DC excise (Hq) assured that the exceptional seizures made due to personal initiatives would be duly acknowledged and given befitting commendation.

Schools asked to display notobacco zone signboards

DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): School Education department has directed all DEOs, Sr SDEOs and SDEOs to notify all schools under their jurisdiction to display signboards measuring 3x2 ft near the gate or at the school boundary wall with the message “Sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products within 100 metres of educational Institution is prohibited and punishable offence under COTPA, 2003.”

This follows Health department’s April 5 let-

ter regarding mandatory display of signboards near educational institutions.

School Education principal director Shanavas C said the measure was being taken to strengthen tobaccofree environment in educational institutions in view of recent Global Youth Survey that showed 43% of school students in the age group 1315 years were using tobacco in one form or the other.

This was in consonance with the provision of Sec.6(b) of COTPA, 2003, he added.

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Aoleang Monyu celebration concludes in Mon district

P. Paiwang Konyak (extreme left) along with Y.M Yollow (third from left) and others. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Aoleang Monyu celebrations at Local Ground, Mon concluded on April 6 with advisor for Fire & Emergency Services and SIRD, Pohwang Konyak as chief guest.

According to a DIPR report, Pohwang briefed the gathering about the history of Konyaks and close relations with Konyaks from Arunachal Pradesh and Burma. He opined that the Phoms and Konyaks should continue fostering unity and brotherhood.

Phom People’s Coun-

cil (PPC) president and Wancho Council president in their speeches extended Aoleang greetings on behalf of their respective communities.

Greeting message of Aoleang was delivered by Konyak Union president while significance of Aoleang was briefed by Atong Yanlem.

The event witnessed a performance titled, “Wild Naga”, a tribute song for victims of the Oting massacre by H. Pelao Konyak.

Cultural troupes from

Phom Union Mon Town, Chi Union, Tobu Area Union, Totok Union, Chen Nokten Union and Leangha Union performed at the programme.

Later, the nine MMUs received from The Hans Foundation were officially flagged off by the elected members of the district.

The programme was attended by ministers P. Paiwang Konyak and Y.M. Yollow, advisors and MLAs from Mon district, SP Mon and other district HoDs and officers.

STATE

NEWS IN BRIEF NERC informs: Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission has informed that office of the NERC at Upper Agri Colony, Kohima has been shifted to AG Colony, Kohima since March 2022. In this regard, the commission has informed all future official correspondences with the NERC would be made to Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission near E-in-C Office, department of Power, AG Colony, Nagaland, Kohima, 797001.

DSSU convenes presidential meet: Dimapur Sümi Students’ Union has convened its first presidential meeting on April 9, 3:30 p.m., at DSSU office. DSSU has informed president and general secretary of respective unit and sub unit to attend the meeting. In case of absence, one representative would be required to be present at the meeting, DSSU informed.

LNCS informs: Lotha Naga Cultural Society has convened a meeting on April 9, 11 a.m., at Lotha Hoho Ki, Kezeiki. LNCS has informed that the meeting would discuss strengthening of the society and upcoming change of guard. All the members have been asked to attend the meeting.

KBAN conducts installation prog: Kuki Baptist Association Nagaland held an installation service for its new executive secretary, Rev. David Vaiphei at Mission Centre Chapel Hall, KBAN Khaibung on April 5. The installation was ministered by Rev. Janglam and moderated by KBAN president, Seilun Singson.

Meanwhile, vacancy of youth secretary was filled by Rev. Lamkholun Singson.

Awareness camp at EIS

DIMAPUR: Euro International School (EIS) Dimapur conducted free dental screening camp at school premises on April 1. A screening camp was conducted by members of Indian Dental Association, Dr. Naomi Rio Zhimomi, Dr. Achet Imchen and Dr. Arihant Jain and team. A separate session was held where doctors informed teachers about oral hygiene practices among children and importance of milk teeth in the growth of a child.

They also shared detrimental effect on overall health of an individual. Later, follow up cases were referred to Dimapur Dental Centre.

Book on Mrs. Metongla, first preacher of ABTM released

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DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): Commemorating the 99th birthday of Metongla (wife of late Sashimeren Aier), the first preacher of the Ao Baptist Tetsur Mungdang (ABTM), a book titled “Tasü Tait Tamangtir Metongla”, authored by T Arenla Ao was released at Kuda Village, here on Thursday.

Delivering the author’s address, Arenla Ao narrated a story when she was chosen as women promoter in 2008 at Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM). She said it was during that time she learned Metongla was regarded as the first preacher of the Ao Baptist Tetsur Mungdang (ABTM).

While sharing that she had always wanted to know the story of Metongla and write a book about her, Arenla said she met the 99-year-old evangelist for the first time in 2017 at the golden jubilee celebration of Shillong Ao Baptist Arogotsür.

It was during this time the author decided to write Metongla’s works and expressed optimism that it would pose great benefits for the younger generation.

Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener presenting the book to Metongla at the programme on Thursday. (NP)

Executive secretary, ABAM, Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener in a brief address stated that the biography of Metongla by a member of ABAM was not a manmade coincidence but something that was destined to happen.

In her speech, Metongla acknowledged all for gathering and said that it was a prayerful day for her as she was celebrating her 99th birthday and the biography was being launched.

Metongla said that she was appointed as the first woman preacher since November 1949 and that she was working at a time where there was dominance of men in all fields, including the Church.

She expressed hope

that readers would be able to read stories she had gone through during her childhood days at Impur and the stories her mother had told her. The programme was chaired by the author, invocation was offered by associate pastor women, Aoyimküm Baptist Church, Rev Tiasenla and special no by associate pastor, Music, Diphupar Baptist Church, Enyar Jamir.

Words of gratitude were also delivered by Dr Atsung Jamir, Dr Lima Jamir, Watila and pastor, Ao Baptist Church, Shillong, Rev Dr Meyu Changkiri.

Later, offertory prayer was said by NEMM, WEC IMM, Rev Dr N Tzudir and benediction by Rev Waly Walling.

PWC celebrates annual cultural day

Shortage of PG teachers will be addressed soon: Sukhalu

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K.T Sukhalu, Namri Nchang, Mhathung Yanthan and others at the inaugural programme on Thursday. (DIPR)

Sukhalu for lending ears to the plea of the people by giving the required facilities.

Meanwhile, advisor for Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan in his speech said that the people of Peren district were fortunate to have five schools upgraded in the district.

Comparing with other districts, he said Peren was

doing exceptionally well in the field of education and congratulated the teaching faculties. He also said the state government was taking serious note of promoting education by providing good facilities to impart quality education in the state.

Other speakers included Retd. SP Iherie Ndang, Retd. DEO & ZMO president, Apeuna Iheilung and

NZPO president Kevipele Iheilung.

A short speech was also delivered by additional director, School Education, Razouseyi Vese. The programme was chaired

by EAC Peren, Seyievilie Pfukri and vote of thanks was proposed by SDEO & DEO, Repainla Jamir.

Students of Pranabananda Women’s College performing a cultural dance on Thursday. (NP)

dance competition was also conducted where Angami, Ao, Kuki, Sumi, Bihu, Chakhesang and Rengma troupes participated.

The Rengma cultural troupe represented by BA VI semester (Sec B) students emerged as winners while Kuki cultural troupe

by BA IV semester (sec A)

and Bihu Cultural troupe (B. Com) came first and second respectively.

It may be mentioned that the competition was conducted with an aim to encourage students from various communities to perform folk dances and also to inculcate values of awareness, respect and ac-

commodation among different cultures.

The programme was chaired by Rosne Das and Jaibabi Devi while welcome song was presented

by PWC Students Union followed by a speech from cultural secretary, PWC Students Union, Totivi Swu.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1 DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved mother

1 DEATH ANNIVERSARY

LATE HUSHELI H SHEQI (Died on 8th April 2021)

OF LT. BONEN LONGCHAR

It’s been a year since you left us and though you are no more with us, your fond memories still linger in our hearts. We pray to God for your soul to be in peace forever.

Loving Wife, Children & Family Members

DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): Pranabananda Women’s College (PWC), celebrated its annual cultural day at the college campus on the theme “Share our similarities, Celebrate our Differences” here, on Thursday.

Addressing the students in a brief programme, PWC principal, Dr. Santosh Kumar emphasised on the importance of celebrating cultural day in educational institutions. He opined that such programmes encouraged students to cultivate cultural diversities while promoting cultural awareness and unity.

Dr. Santosh stressed on the need to recognise similarities as humans before focusing on differences.

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We think about you always; We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten and you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain.

To walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again.

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DIMAPUR: Advisor for School Education, K.T Sukhalu on Thursday said that shortage of qualified post graduate teachers would be addressed soon, across the state.

According to a DIPR report, the advisor was speaking at the inaugural programme of the newly upgraded Gover nment High School (GHS) at DC colony and introduction of science stream at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Peren.

Sukhalu in his inaugural address at Government High School (GHS), DC colony said that educating a child was a collective responsibility of both the community and the department.

He lauded the teachers for their effort in managing the school in spite of limited resources and encouraged the gathering to give importance to the field of education.

While speaking on the introduction of science stream at GHSS Peren, he assured to provide required facilities and said that the process for infrastructure was in progress.

Speaking at GHS DC colony, advisor for Water Resources, Namri Nchang said urged upon the gathering to focus on economic and educational sector in molding the youths.

He encouraged the teachers to execute their duty sincerely and stop the practice of proxy teachers.

The advisor also expressed gratitude to K.T

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Loving husband, children, parents & relatives

DIED ON : 08.04.2021

ACKNOwLEDGEMENT

NSCN (I-M) expresses gratitude DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed gratitude to the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) Hospital, Dimapur, state government, various civil society organizations, prayer groups, individuals, wellwishers and Nagas across Nagalim and beyond for the love and support shown to the ato kilonser Th. Muivah with the earnest desire that he is back to active life as demanded by the political exigency.

In a press note, MIP said “Ever ything is in God’s hand and let us keep praying for him so that he remains strong, mentally and physically to help him carry out the task to meet the political aspirations of the Naga people.”

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LT. PUSAZO CHAKHESANG Died on 13th March 2022 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Mr. Pusazo Chakhesang, offer our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, well wishers and different organizations from far and near who helped us physically, materially, spiritually and financially during the illness and sad demise of our beloved father.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. K.P Bethesda Hospital, Kohima 2. Chakhesang Baptist Church (Ngwalwa) 3. CBC Diphupar 4. Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima 5. Dzülhami Welfare Union Kohima 6. Dzülhami Union Dimapur 7. Chakhesang Hoho Peren district 8. Chakhesang Women Society (N.C) 9. Bayavü Colony Kohima Loving wife, children and family members. k-711/22

Lt. S. VikhuLi Swu Born : 04.11.1955 – Died : 03.04.2022

The family of Lt. S. Vikhuli Swu wishes to acknowledge the gesture of every kind expression and love shown to us during our pain and sorrows.

Words are not adequate to express our inner heartfelt gratitude to everyone. But may our loving God bless each and every one of you abundantly for all the love that you have rendered.

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WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 8

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Hot with sunshine

38 24

Mostly sunny

32 18

Guwahati A morning t-shower; humid

28 20

Imphal

Mostly sunny and nice

Itanagar A couple of showers

32 16 23 19

Shillong

Partly sunny; a stray t-storm

24 15

Kohima

A t-storm around in the p.m.

24 14

Dimapur Decreasing clouds Mkg

An afternoon thunderstorm

Tuensang Partly sunny and cool Wokha

‘World Health Day’ observed across Nagaland

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MCK organises seminar DIMAPUR: Moder n College Kohima (MCK) organised a seminar on “Choice Based Credit System” on April 1 in the conference hall of the college with assistant professor, department of political science, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), A G Samuel as resource person.

Beneficiaries at the health camp during World Health Day in Kohima on Thursday.

DIMAPUR: Various districts across the state observed “World Health Day” 2022 on Thursday. According to the World Health Orgnisation ( WHO), this year’s theme “Our Planet, Our health” focuses global attention on urgent actions to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.

Kohima: Office of the CMO Kohima, department of Health & Family Welfare, NHM observed World Health Day at CMO’s office premises. During the programme, CMO Dr. Vezokholu Theyo stated that the increasing environment degradation and pollution have impacted life expectancy and quality of life.

The CMO also informed the public about the Social Health Responsibility Campaign which was ongoing at Urban wards and colonies.

Awareness, sensitising the public and health talk were conducted by program officers on Ayushmaan Bharat– PMJAY, reproductive child health/universal immunization programme, vector borne diseases/COVID testing and vaccination and tuberculosis programme.

Can Youth: Can Youth in collaboration with Regional Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC) Dimapur observed World Health Day 2022 at Hazadisa village, Dhansiripar for distribution

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of first aid kits, Ayurveda medicines. In a press release, Can Youth informed that a health camp was also conducted with research officer, Dr. Deepak Rahangdale as resource person.

Dr. Deepak highlighted the importance of immunity and how good health was the key to everything. While briefing on RARC Dimapur and ministry of AYUSH, he said that the community could avail free medicines at the Centre and stressed on the importance of Ayurveda medicines. The programme was attended by village leaders, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, adolescent and elders from Hazadisa Village, Manglamukh Village and Ganeshnagar Village. 118 people received Ayurveda medicines (Samshamani Vati medicine and Ashwagandha Ghan Vati medicine) form 12 years and above. The adolescents of Hazadisa Village, Manglamukh Village and Ganeshnagar Village also provided first aid kits to their respective village leaders for the use of emergencies which was provided to adolescents

by Can Youth. During the medical camp, “adolescent club” was formed, combining the three villages with an aim to empower and enhance leadership skills.

Niuland: A multi-specialty health mela was organised by PHC Kuhuboto in collaboration with Naga-

land Health Project (NHP), Dimapur unit under chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur. Doctors and staff from various health programmes examined the patients and for testing. Blood testing for malaria and sputum samples were collected for TB and blood sugar testing was also done. 267 patients availed the services provided during the health mela. 10 laparoscopic ligation was conducted, 20 ANC check-ups, 161 patients were screened for various ailments, 32 sample slides were tested for malaria and nine sputum samples were collected for further testing for TB. Issue of Ayushman Insurance Card, interpersonal communication and counselling on NCD, TB, RCH, malaria and Ayushman Bharat were also carried out. IEC materials were distributed along with free medicines. The health mela was inaugurated by CMO Dr. I. Moatemjen where he urged upon the public to take responsibility for their own health and to contribute in saving and preserving the environment.

Zunheboto: Health units across Zunheboto district commemorated World Health Day 2022 where activities including hand washing techniques, segregation of waste management and biomedical waste, cleanliness drive in and around public health facilities was carried out by medical officers and staff of all health units including ASHAs. A short session talk was also conducted for public on various health issues due to hazardous effect pollution, communicable diseases, water sanitation and hygiene.

COVID-19 awareness & vaccination drive was also carried out for the aged 12-14 years (Corbevax) and 15-17 years (Covaxin) in schools around the district.

Longleng: District hospital Longleng celebrated World Health Day in the conference

hall of CMO, Longleng.

The program was headed

by DPM Viroli Sangtam while CMO Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla presented the welcome note. Speaking on the theme, resource person, MS DH Longleng, Dr. Kibangkumba stated that though increase in world population has led to advancement in civilisation, it was one of the problems that the world was facing today, as the more advanced people became, the more they consumed resources in measures that it may not be available for future generation. While stating that pollution and disposal of plastic waste was another major problem, he said this was due to household waste, industrial waste and most importantly the depletion of forest due to mass development. He encouraged the people to make use of the church as it was an important social platform to spread awareness. DTO NTEP Longleng, Dr. Temsusashi also

explained what the theme conveyed.

Tuensang: Office of CMO and District Hospital Tuensang observed World Health Day. During the programme, CMO Dr. Keveduyi Theyo said the day was observed with aims to create awareness on how to keep humans and the planet healthy because they were interconnected.

He advised the participants to take the responsibility to protect the planet and their health. SMO (Pathology) District hospital Tuensang Dr. Tochi in his keynote address talked about the relationship between environment and health while MO (Psychiatrist) District hospital Tuensang, Dr. Senilo Magh spoke on the importance of management of wastes in the hospital.

He said biomedical wastes accounted only 20% of the total waste generated in the hospital but if not managed as per guidelines, remaining 80% of general wastes had the potential to

contaminate the environment and put the health at risk. The doctors and nurses who participated in the programme were taken on a tour around the hospital where various healthy practices of the hospital were demonstrated by the staff.

Mon: World Health Day was celebrated in the health units of Mon district to spread awareness about quality living and importance of health. CHC Aboi held a short programme in collaboration with KNSK Aboi, with ADC Aboi, Chumlamo Humtsoe as special guest. Dr. Neiprezo presented a PPT on the theme while Dr Hangsa and Chumlamo spoke on the importance of health.

Meanwhile, Chenloishu Health & Wellness Centre (HWC) team observed the day at Government High School Chenloishu while CHC Tobu, CHC Wakching, PHC Phomching, HWC Jakphang and PHC Chen celebrated the day through sensitising it’s staff

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on raising awareness on public health and to focus on how everyone should pledge to stay fit.

Phek: Along with the rest of the state, Phek district observed World Health Day at CMO office, Phek.

During the programme, Dr. Rongsen from DH Phek spoke on the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle by consuming organic and local products which were easily available in the market. He elaborated on how deforestation, using of poly bags, high consumption of meat etc, were hampering public health.

Epidemiologist, Dr. Limatoshi while speaking on the theme stressed on preventive health care and noncommunicable diseases.

He informed that non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and cardiovascular diseases were on the rise.In this regard, he urged upon the people to live healthy lives by maintaining a balanced diet.

PUCCA HOUSE GIVES POOR DIGNITY

PM AWAS YOJANA MAKES LIFE EASY Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) · Construction of 2.52 crore houses completed • Central assistance of Rs 1.95 lakh crore released so far • Gas connection to every beneficiary under PM Ujjwala Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) · Construction of 58 lakh houses completed • Central assistance of Rs 1.18 lakh crore released so far

· Ownership of house in the name of female member or joint ownership · Facility of toilet, kitchen, electricity and water in every house

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Features of PMAY:

The mission to provide houses to the poor is not just a government scheme but it is our commitment to build confidence among the poor and the villages. It is the first step towards upliftment of the poor from poverty.

When the poor get a house, it brings stability in their life. Keeping this in mind our Government is giving top priority to PM Awas Yojana.

- Narendra Modi

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Mnp: Cop injured in clash with protesters

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IMPHAL, APR 7: A police officer was injured in a clash with a group of protesters who blocked Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102 in Manipur’s Kakching district on Thursday.

The additional SP of Kakching district was immediately rushed to hospital with head injuries. He was out of danger, reports said.

A group of villagers blocked the Imphal-Moreh national highway at Sora area on Thursday morning in protest against the government’s attempt to conduct land survey for construction of a Mega Food Park at Yaithibi Loukol.

Officials of the state survey department along with a large contingent of armed police on Thursday went to the Yaithibi Loukol to conduct the survey which was pending following strong objection from the villagers.

When the survey was about to begin, a large number of villagers came forward and raised strong objections.

They clashed with the police who blocked them from entering the area. In their bid to take control

Villagers protesting against construction of Mega Food Park at Yaithibi Loukol in Kakching district blocking NH-102 on Thursday.

of the situation, the police resorted to firing tear gas shells and mock bombs.

When the protesters returned with stones and catapults, the additional SP of Kakching district police sustained minor head injuries. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.

Irate over the attempt to continue the survey despite their strong objection, the villagers took to the road along the highway and imposed a snap blockade.

They blocked the highway by catching fire on the road and piling stones and stretching logs and bamboo, following which hundreds of vehicles were stranded midway.

The police again resorted to firing tear gas shells and mock bombs.

However, the highway remained blocked for the day as the protesters came out repeatedly even after police quelled them.

There were no reports of injuring protesters in the police action till the time of filing this report. However, tensions were brewing up among the protesters.

Today’s incident was not the first time the villagers agitated in the government’s attempt to conduct the land survey. They have been protesting against government’ plan while demanding return of the land claiming that they gave up the land for the purpose of construction of a permanent campus of the National Sports University.

Villagers whose paddy fields would be affected have been objecting to the

Tripura Congress holds protest against fuel price hike

Tripura Congress president Pijush Kanti Biswas along with party workers staged a protest in Agartala, against rising fuel prices. (ANI)

AGARTALA, APR 7(PTI): The Congress in Tripura, as part of the party’s nationwide campaign, took out a massive rally here on Thursday in protest against fuel price hike.

Led by Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Birajit Sinha, former minister Sudip Roy Barman and exMLA Asish Saha, the rally touched all major streets of the capital city.

“Prices of fuel and essential items have gone through the roof under the rule of (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi, making common people’s lives miserable. Today, we have

organised a protest rally at the behest of Congress president Sonia Gandhi,” said Sinha He also said that a TPCC delegation met Director General of Police (DGP) VS Yadav during the day, and submitted a memorandum, urging him to improve the law and order situation in the state.

Lashing out at the BJPled central government, Roy Barman said, “During the Manmohan Singh regime, petrol price was around 62 per litre; now it has climbed to Rs 109. Not just fuel, prices of life-saving drugs have also increased. Crores of people have lost jobs un-

Drugs worth Rs 1.5 crore seized in Mizoram; 2 held

BTR chief seeks support from NEDFi for growth of agri, others

A I Z AW L , A P R 7 (AGENCIES): In a major clampdown on drug trade, two persons, one of them a Myanmar national, have been arrested for possessing heroin worth over Rs. 1.5 crore during operations at two different locations in Mizoram’s Champhai district near the Myanmar border.

Police said that patrolling party at the Zokhawthar police station in Champhai district on the Indo-Myanmar border have seized 314 grams of heroin on the outskirts of Melbuk village in the same district on Tuesday night.

The contraband worth Rs 1.5 crore in the international market was concealed in 23 soap cases, the police said. A peddler identified as Lalhualhima, a resident of Zokhawthar, has been arrested for possessing the contraband, they said.

GUWAHATI, APR 7 (PTI): The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), an elected autonomous body in the Bodo-dominated areas of Assam, on Thursday asked the central government-run public financial institution NEDFi to extend support to the priority sectors like agriculture, rural development, handloom and textiles.

Chief Executive Member of BTR Pramod Boro also sought NEDFi’s cooperation to accelerate the overall development of the region.

At a meeting with senior officials of NEDFi, Boro asked the public financial institution to support BTR for the welfare of entrepreneurs in priority sectors like handloom and textiles, horticulture, veterinary, rural development, agriculture and other allied areas, an official statement said.

Boro emphasised the convergence of NEDFi schemes with the ongoing

der the Modi regime.”

Training guns at the Biplab Deb government in the state, the former health minister said that his dispensation failed to meet the promises made to the unemployed youth before the 2018 elections.

Claims of job creation by the ruling dispensation have been inconsistent, he stated.

“The CM had claimed 23,000 jobs were provided by his government, while the Information and Cultural Affairs (ICA) Minister said provision for just 4,500 jobs with regular pay scale have been made so far. Who is right?” he added.

schemes of the BTR for enhancing livelihood avenues at the grassroots level.

The BTR chief highlighted the systemic changes being implemented by the BTR administration through mission mode programmes in sectors like piggery, textiles, dairy among others.

He sought investments from the NEDFi to support various activities outlined in these missions as he explained the need to provide support to farmers and stakeholders at the grassroots level to increase the scope of various schemes.

NEDFi CMD PVSLN Murty pledged the support of the institution towards the development of the entrepreneurial and development landscape of the BTR. The BTR is an elected autonomous body created under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for the Bodo-dominated areas of Assam.

development of a Mega Food Park project at Yaithibi Loukol, the vast paddy fields which were already acquired by the state government for the purpose of the National Sports University.

The lands were acquired by the government for construction of the permanent campus of the National Sports University.

However, it was later shifted to Imphal West district.

After the government shifted the location, the villagers, particularly land owners, have been demanding return of the land to them.

However, instead of heeding to their demand, the state government has been trying to construct a mega food park in the already acquired land.

M’laya Gov Malik, ex R&AW chief Dulat honoured NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): Meghalaya Governor Satyapal Malik, who is known for his outspoken views on the farmers’ agitation, on Thursday said their struggle was not yet over as the issue of ensuring minimum support price was still to be resolved. Malik said after retirement from the gubernatorial post he planned to work for the farmers and create awareness about the need for minimum support price across the country.

Malik and former Research and Analysis Wing Director A S Dulat were honoured with the Sant Namdeo National Award

by Pune-based non-government organisation Sarhad.

The awards were given away by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah at a function here.

Malik said he was pained when not a tear was shed for the 700 farmers who died during the yearlong agitation against the farm laws on the borders of the national capital.

“I spoke out regardless of the consequences. It does not matter to me... I have to stand by the truth,” he said.

Malik said he had told a “big man” that he had entered into a confrontation with the wrong persons.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022

Gold smuggled from Myanmar seized in Manipur

Assam LoP serves legal notice on AIUDF MLA for RS polls ‘cross-voting’ charge

IMPHAL, APR 7 (IANS): The Manipur Police on Thursday seized around 3 kg gold valued at around Rs 1.50 crore -- suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar, and apprehended one person in this connection, officials said.

Acting on an information, the police intercepted a car in Kakching district.

During checking, 18 bars of gold were found.

Appreciating the police, Manipur Chief Minster N. Biren Singh tweeted: “Gold smuggler busted with large amount of gold! As we intensify the crackdown against the smugglers, the Kakching Police has apprehended one Prakash Kshetri (23) a resident of Moreh, Ward No 8 along with 18 bars of gold weighing 2.9 kgs during frisking at Pallel check-post today.”

After the necessary formalities, the seized gold and the arrested individual were handed over to the Customs Department for further necessary action. Police officers said that the gold might have been smuggled from Mynamar through the Moreh -- a rapidly developing trade point in India along the border with Myanmar.

G U WA H AT I , A P R 7 (PTI): Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, on Thursday slapped a legal notice on AIUDF MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya for allegedly stating that 7-8 Congress legislators had voted for ruling BJP candidates in the recently held Rajya Sabha polls in the state.

The senior Congress leader demanded an unconditional public apology and withdrawal of Barbhuiya’s statement within seven days from the receipt of the notice.

Saikia’s counsel Sarfraz Nawaz, in the notice, asserted that the Congress leader will initiate “appropriate criminal and civil actions” against Barbhuiya if he does not comply.

Repeated calls to Barbhuiya for his comments on the legal notice went unanswered.

Election for two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam was held on March 31 with the ruling alliance’s candidates, BJP’s Pabitra Margherita and UPPL’s Rwngwra Narzary, emerging winners. The opposition had put up its joint nominee -- outgoing Congress MP

Ripun Bora.

Margherita, whose victory was assured, polled 46 votes, while Narzary secured 44 votes and Bora 35. All the 126 MLAs of the Assam Assembly cast their votes and one vote was found to be invalid.

“Following the declaration of results in the elections to the two seats of the Rajya Sabha…you addressed a press meet wherein you alleged that 7-8 MLAs of the Congress party voted for BJP. “You further alleged that a game was played by the Congress party in cohorts with Sri Akhil Gogoi (Independent MLA) under the leadership of Sri (Prithviraj Prabhakar) Sathe and Sri Bhupen Bora,” the notice stated.

Barbhuiya had also

8 drug peddlers arrested Enrolment in govt schools rose in Arunachal’s Changlang post pandemic: Mizoram min

The arrested persons with the police.

I TA NAG A R , A P R 7 (AGENCIES): In a major crackdown against people involved in the sale of narcotic drugs and its consumption, the Changlang Police has on Tuesday arrested eight persons, including two women, from different locations in Changlang town and recovered suspected heroin and opium, weighing over 300 gram from their possession, district SP Mihin Gambo said today, reports Assam Tribune.

Based on reliable inputs, the Anti Drug Squad (ADS) of Changlang Police led by Inspector C Yanchang, SI Sunny Hodong and their party along with Town Magistrate Mary Talo (EAC) carried out raids against drug peddlers at several locations in Changlang town on 5th April 2022.

“During raid the AntiDrug Squad apprehended as many as eight drug ped-

dlers and addict persons, including two women, from different locations in Changlang town and recovered suspected contraband substance heroin and opium from their possession,” the SP said.

The arrested drug peddlers/addicts have been identified as Rangkhil Jugli (23), Liza Singh (19), Remmat Jugli (26), Panghom Pangtha (35), Khimsam Ngemu (42), Anupam Singh (30), Tarh Hassang (35) and Hingroi Kenglang (43).

The recoveries included 2 gram (approx) brown sugar, 326.95 gram opium, 4.12 gram used opium, 13 syringes and one mobile phone.

Two criminal cases have been registered at Changlang Police Station under relevant sections of NDPS Act against the arrested drug peddlers, the SP said while adding that further investigation is on.

Thefts on the rise in Mizoram capital; 572 cases registered in Jan-March

or burglary accounts for 69.64 per cent (397 cases), which indicates a significant rise in the crime as compared to the past, he said.

Police said 74.77 per cent of 214 different cases registered at Aizawl police station (PS) was related to theft, while Bawngkawn PS registered 70.69 per cent theft case, Vaivakawn PS (52 %) and Kulikawn PS (81 %), he said.

Stealing of mobile phones, bikes or scooters (two wheelers), water pipes, water meters, LPG cylinders and fire hydrant couplings

AIZAWL, APR 7 (PTI): Student enrolment in M i z o r a m g ove r n m e n t schools has “significantly” increased as the educational institutions started reopening after remaining shut for two years due to the pandemic, a state minister said.

Mizoram reopened schools for all classes on Tuesday.

“The state gover nment has taken several steps to improve the education system and recruit more teachers, which in turn, prompted parents to send their children to government

schools,” Education Minister Lalchhandama Ralte said. Addressing a meeting at Sakawrdai village in the state bordering Manipur, he said the number of students enrolled in government schools has “significantly increased”, as per reports received from various schools across the state. He said school admission has increased by 2 folds in some schools, and new classrooms will have to be constructed or the capacity of the existing ones increased at a few places.

IN THE COURT OF

DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

No.JUD/SUCC-34/2020-21/149

Dated Zbto. the 06/04/2022

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application has received from Smti Kiyeli, U/S 372 of the Indian Succession Act, resident of ADC Colony, Aghunato for Succession of PPO No-PEN/COM-1115/NL/6451, SBI Saving Account bearing A/c No. 11730802004 Pension benefits, debts and securities of Late I. Hoito Achumi.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who has interest in the said claim(s) within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of publication to this notice.

District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-1582/22 AFFIDAVIT)

(NAME DECLARATION) Regd. No. 117/2022 – 139/19 Dated 30.03.2022 I, Shri. B. Adohji Jinger @B. Adohji Jingrü @ B. Adohji Jingru, aged about 19 years, son of Shri. Bendangyanger Sangtam, resident of Middle PWD Colony, near Durgabari Mandir, Kohima797001, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of Indía.

2. That, my official name is "B. Adohji Jinger" 3. That, however, the entries of my name in all my documents and Aadhaar Card No. 5192 9894 7995 have been inadvertently entered and recorded as "B. Adohji Jingrü" and “B. Adohji Jingru" respectively.

4. That, the names "B. Adohji Jinger", "B. Adohji Jingrü" and "B. Adohji Jingru" refers to one and same person i.e., me and are undistinguishable 5. That, from now I shall be known as "B. Adohji Jinger".

6. That, this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence in reference to the above paragraphs for all my official purposes, correspondences and records and is made for the purpose of any complications that may arise in future with regard to the usage of my names mentioned above.

7. That, I verify that the contents of this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority at Kohima on this the 30th day of March, 2022.

DEPONENT K-719/22

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

Aizawl SP C. Lalruaia addressing the press conference.

AIZAWL, APR 7 (AGENCIES): Mizoram’s capital Aizawl has seen a rise in theft cases in the last few months, prompting the state police to seek help from NGOs and local leaders to ensure law and order, a police officer said, East Mojo reported.

Aizawl Superintendent of Police (SP) C. Lalruaia told a news conference on Thursday that as many as 572 cases have been registered at four police stations in the state capital between January and March.

Of the 572 cases, theft

Debabrata Saikia

allegedly said that if the houses of the MLAs close to Sathe, who is the AICC secretary and in-charge of Assam, are searched, “packets and packets of cash” will be recovered, it added.

“My client states that the aforesaid statements issued by you in the press meet are entirely false, fallacious, frivolous, scandalous, derogatory and defamatory.

The statements made in the press meet were made intentionally and maliciously to mislead the public and denigrate the image of the Indian National Congress,” Nawaz said.

The notice explained that votes cast in elections, especially for Rajya Sabha, are decided by a myriad of factors and one vote from a Congress MLA was cancelled too.

“But there is absolutely no truth in your allegations that 7-8 MLAs of the Congress party voted for the NDA candidate. My client states that being an MLA yourself, you are expected to speak with responsibility.

Any allegation made as part of the political rhetoric or otherwise must be supported by tangible evidence,” the notice said.

were most common among theft cases, he said.

Lalruaia attributed the rise in theft cases to the need for money among drug users.

The fact that thieves easily disposed their stolen items to unknown buyers or customers has encouraged rampant thefts, he said.

Citing that the police would continue to pursue the buyers to be booked, the SP cautioned people against buying stolen properties and urged them to refrain from buying any materials, which are suspected to be stolen.

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C No. 223/2022

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/ pension benefits of Late Ghonito Sema has been applied by Smti Veselolü, W/o Late Ghonito Sema, R/o H/No 179, Ward-5, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Family Pension Benefits etc.

2. A/C No. 31088122880 SBI Kohima Branch Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this the 06-04-2022.

DP-1573/22

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

Chinese hackers target power grid INDIA HAS STRONG DEFENCE AGAINST CYBER ATTACKS: POWER MINISTER RK SINGH

NEW DELHI/BEIJING, APR 7 (PTI): Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday said the country has a strong defence against any kind of cyber attacks, amid reports of Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting power grid in Ladakh.

“Our defence against cyber attack is strong. These were probing attacks in December, January and February. They did not succeed.

But we are aware,” Singh said on the sideline of a clean energy ministerial senior officials meet in the capital.

The minister also said that action was taken back in 2018 against suspected cyber attacks on the country’s power supply system.

“We had put protocols in place. Those protocols are working and we are strengthening those protocols everyday. So, our cyber defence against cyber attack is strong. We are confident about that,” Singh said.

There are reports that power sector in the country was targeted by hackers in a

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R K Singh long-term operation which was carried out by a statesponsored (Chinese) group.

According to the reports, the hackers targeted seven Indian state centres responsible for carrying out electrical dispatch and grid control near a border area disputed by the two nuclear neighbours.

The group reportedly used the trojan ShadowPad, which is believed to have been developed by contractors for China’s Ministry of State Security, leading to the conclusion that this was a state-sponsored hacking effort. Meanwhile, in Beijing,

Chinese government denied reports that its hackers targeted the Indian power grid in Ladakh.

“We have noted the relevant reports,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said during a media briefing on Thursday.

He was responding to a query about a report by private intelligence firm Recorded Future on Wednesday that claimed that suspected Chinese hackers targeted the Indian power grid in an apparent cyber espionage campaign.

“As I repeated many times, we firmly oppose and crackdown on all forms of hacking activities. We will never encourage, support or condone such activities,” he said. China routinely denies allegations of hacking by its state-sponsored hackers, demanding evidence. It also claims that it is a victim of hacking from US networks.

About fears of looming power crisis in the country in the backdrop of low coal stocks at thermal plants, Singh said availability of

power is sufficient. “The concerned states need money to buy power. That is the only thing... today there is no question of any state being power deficit. They can buy power. If they don’t have money to buy power, then I cannot help it.”

He also stated that he was confident of meeting the increasing power demand. “The great thing is that our demand has increased. It shows that the economy is growing and it is growing at 9 per cent. Power consumption is indicative of economic growth. We are capable of handling whatever demand is,” he stated.

According to the latest coal stock report, the overall dry fuel stock was 37 per cent of the required level as on April 5. At non-pit head plants, the coal stock was at 29 per cent of the required stocks.

In September last year, there were coal shortages at various power plants.

Thereafter, power ministry took a series of steps to perk up supplies.

SP to hit the roads over jobs issue: Akhilesh LUCKNOW, APR 7 (PTI): The Samajwadi Party will hit the roads to press the government to solve problems of the youth, who are awaiting for recruitment against vacant posts, party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Thursday.

The former Uttar Pradesh CM said this after meeting a group of job aspirants, who submitted a memorandum regarding their issues to Yadav at the party headquarters here.

“The BJP government is taking no interest in resolving problems of the youth and this amounts to playing with their future,” Yadav said, according to a press release.

More than 34 lakh candidates are awaiting for the completion of process against vacant posts, he said.

The Samajwadi Party will raise the issue in the state Assembly and hit the roads, Yadav assured the job aspirants as he accused the ruling BJP of being “unfair and inhuman”.

Congress stages protest against Centre over price rise across India

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): Congress workers staged protests against the BJP-led Centre across the country on Thursday over the rise in the prices of petrol, diesel, cooking gas, feritilisers and essential medicines.

The agitation was part of the party’s state and district-wise “Mehngai Mukt Bharat Abhiyan”.

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Centre over what he described as “Direct ‘Benefit’ Transfer to Modi-Mitr”.

Using the hashtag #JanDhanLootYojana, Gandhi alleged on Twitter that the Centre has collected Rs 26.51 lakh crore from people as “fuel tax” and also accused it of writing off loans worth Rs 10.86 lakh crore of the rich.

Par ty workers and leaders took put protest rallies at the state headquarters under the aegis of the pradesh Congress committees.

“Mehngai Mukt Bharat” marches and dharnas were held in front of Raj

Congress workers protest in Lucknow, Thursday. (PTI)

Bhavans, with the Congress workers raising their voice against the “constant exploitation” of the common people by the Narendra Modi government.

“Mehngai Mukt Bharat” rallies were taken out in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Chandigarh and Mumbai, among other cities, where PCC presidents, senior leaders, MLAs, MLCs and party functionaries, along with Congress workers and volunteers, participated, a statement issued by the party said.

The party also held

a special press conference at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi, where its leaders and chief whips in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha charged the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) Centre with running away from discussing the issue of inflation by adjourning Parliament “two days in advance”.

This despite the fact that a combined Opposition and specifically, the Congress had expressly demanded a discussion on price rise, the prices of petroleum products, edible oils and medicines, the party said.

ED questions Omar Drug seizures in India in 2020 highest in five years, says NCB Abdullah in J&K Bank case NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): The seizure of various drugs, including opium and heroin, in India in 2020, the first year of Covid, was the highest since 2016, a report by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has said.

Data compiled by the federal anti-narcotics agency states that the seizure of opium went up from 4,488 kg in 2019 to 5,212 kg in 2020.

Similarly, the seizure of heroin (extracted from opium) shot up from 3,231 kg in 2019 to 3,838 kg in 2020, ganja (cannabis) from 3,42,045 kg to 5,81,644 kg, ephedrine (a stimulant drug) from 686 kg to 841 kg, and hashish (drug extracted from cannabis) from 3,572 kg to 6,643 kg, the recently published NCB report for the year 2020 said.

The figures for 2020 were the highest for a fiveyear period beginning 2016, the report showed.

“While there has been a variation of trend in the number of reported opium seizures in comparison to previous years up to 2019, the quantity of opium seized has increased from 4,488 kg to 5,212 kg in 2020,” the report said.

However, the seizure of cocaine, a party drug, fell from 66 kg in 2019 to 19 kg the next year, primarily due to closure of international flights in India because of

the pandemic.

The air route from Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia and Afghanistan is the major mode for trafficking of the recreational drug into India.

The coronavirus pandemic first erupted from the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019 and India went into complete lockdown after March 24, 2020 to curb the spread of the infection.

The agency, while analysing the narcotics trends for 2020, stated that “major trafficking” of heroin in India took place through the India-Pakistan border along Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

An increase in maritime trafficking of southwest Asian heroin was being witnessed in 2020, the report said.

“The seizure figures for major categories of narcotics show that while the globe may have come to a standstill in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak, drug traffickers were making the most of the available time to push their contraband.

Most of these seizures were made during active operations where suspects and vehicles were intercepted by the authorities,” a senior officer told PTI. He, however, added that the seizure of some oth-

Curtains on Parl’s Budget Session; stormy scene in RS

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): The Budget Session of Parliament concluded on Thursday, a day ahead of schedule with the Rajya Sabha witnessing stormy scenes as opposition disallowed Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to complete his customary valedictory address.

The Session, which had 27 sittings spread over two months, witnessed spirited debates on a range of issues, while opposition members said the Narendra Modi government had concluded the proceedings ahead of schedule as it wanted to “run away” from the debate on high fuel prices.

While proceedings in the Lok Sabha were by and large smooth, the Rajya Sabha witnessed an angry exchange between Naidu and opposition members, including Mallikar jun Kharge, Derek O’Brien who wanted a discussion on repeated hike in fuel prices.

In the Rajya Sabha, Shiv Sena members Sanjay Raut and Priyanka Chaturvedi

tried to raise the issue of FIR registered against the BJP’s Kirit Somaiya for allegedly siphoning off donations collected for saving INS Vikrant. Congress members supported the Shiv Sena with some remarking that the issue of spiraling prices of essential commodities including those of petrol, diesel and cooking gas wasn’t allowed to be raised in the entire session, but at least “this scam” should be discussed.

However, Naidu rejected the opposition plea and called for Zero Hour. As opposition members trooped into the Well, Naidu adjourned the proceedings sine die without the customary valedictory address. “ R a j ya S a b h a a djourned two days early...

To suit its political convenience, Modi government ran away from discussion on price rise, broken promises to farmers, and the Labour Minister didn’t even reply to debate on labour & (un)employment,” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said.

er drugs like methaqualone and acetic anhydride went down in 2020 in comparison with the previous year.

“The traffickers could not have found profit margins in the movement of these categories of drugs as there were massive COVID-19-induced restrictions for road movement during 2020, and evading the radar of the enforcement and security agencies was tough,” the officer said.

The agency, in the report, also expressed concerns over the “increasing abuse” of prescription drugs as India has one of the biggest pharmaceutical industrial bases and their products were getting “diverted”.

“The problem seems to be serious in the north-east and the north-west region of the country. The pharmaceutical products that are abused include buprenorphine, codeine-based cough syrups, alprazolam, diazepam and other sedatives.

“The easy availability of such preparations is the major factor that encourages their misuse. There is also a perception that these drugs are less harmful than hard drugs like heroin, cocaine etc.

“However, this is a misconception since these can be addictive and also have a debilitating effect on health,” the report said.

Party calls it ‘vicious vilification’

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah for five hours on Thursday in connection with a case related to the purchase of a building by the J&K Bank about 12 years ago when he was in office, officials said here.

The National Conference (NC) termed the move a “vicious vilification” campaign by the Centre and an attempt by the government to silence the voice of its opposition ahead of a possible announcement of the elections to the union territory.

The NC leader arrived at the federal probe agency’s headquarters at 11 am on Thursday where his statement was recorded in connection with the case that was registered by the ED earlier this year, they said.

Emerging from the ED office, Abdullah said he was not an accused in the case.

“They called me for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation in a nearly 12-year-old case. I answered them as much as I could. I will fur-

Omar Abdullah ther help them if they need me. They did not accuse me of anything,” he said.

According to the officials, the case pertains to the purchase of the J&K Bank’s building in Bandra Kurla in 2010, when former finance minister of the erstwhile state Haseeb Drabu was its chairman.

According to them, a two-member committee headed by Drabu was formed to look for a building in Mumbai, and based on their recommendation, the building, which is the biggest asset of the bank as of date, was cleared for purchase.

The role of the former chief minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state in the bank was limited to approving the appointment of its chairperson.

Bank officials, in the know of the rules, said the chief minister had no role to play in the day-to-day running of the bank.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND,

POWER DEPARTMENT NAGALAND CIVIL SECRETARIAT NOTIFICATION

Dated, Kohima : The 15th March 2022.

NO.PWR/PREPAID METER-68/2014 : In the interest of public service, the Governor of Nagaland is pleased to notify that Power Department, Government of Nagaland shall mandatorily install smart pre-payment meters for all categories of consumers, in a time-bound and phased manner with immediate effect.

2. In view of the above, those areas and or consumers where post-paid meters are operational at present, shall not be brought under the ambit of communitisation of Electricity till further orders.

3. This is issued in pursuance and in compliance to the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, Notification vide No. F.No. 23/35/2019-R&R. Dt.17.08.2021 and the provisions made in clause 4(1) (b) of the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 framed under sub-section (1) of section 55 read with clause(c) of sub-section (2) of section 177 of the Electricity Act, 2003, which has mandated installation of smart prepayment meters mandatory for all category of consumers, which states inter-alia, “All Government Offices at Block level and above, and all industrial and commercial consumers, shall be metered with smart meters with prepayment mode

by December, 2023” and “ All other areas shall be metered with smart meters with prepayment mode by March, 2025”.

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Post-mortem

VOL. XXXII NO. 122 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022

Sky rocketing prices

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ith rise in global crude, India has been badly hit by soaring prices of petrol and diesel both of which have broken the Rs.100- barrier. Petrol and diesel prices were again increased by 80 paise per litre each on Thursday, resulting in a total increase of Rs 10/litre in the last 16 days. The fuel prices have been revised consecutively for the 14th time in the last two weeks.

In Parliament, the Opposition on had demanded a rollback in the hike in prices of fuel and cooking gas and sought a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the floor of the House over the issue. The Opposition members also dismissed the contention of the government that the rise in prices was due to the Russia-Ukraine war. The contention of the opposition is that the sky rocketing prices are not only due to global price but VAT and Excise duties imposed by the Centre. Two-thirds of what a person pays at the petrol pump consists of Central excise and state value added tax. India has, as a result, the highest tax rates on fuel compared to any other country in the world. The Congress on March 27, attacked the government after fuel prices were increased for the fifth time in six days, and demanded that it should give an account of the Rs 26 lakh crore “accrued” through excise duty on petrol and diesel in about eight years. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on April 7 accused the Centre of driving away the focus from fuel price rise and consumer inflation, saying that though Lok Sabha passed a bill on Weapons of Mass Destruction, the government’s real strength is its “weapons of mass distraction”. Tharoor in a twitter said that instead of adjourning Parliament two days early, the government should have had the courage to listen to a serious debate on fuel price rise and consumer inflation.

In May 2014 when UPA left office and NDA under Modi took power, the cost of the Indian basket of crude oil stood at $113 per barrel. However, within six months by January 2015, the crude oil price fell to $50 per barrel. It also further crashed to $29 in January 2016. However, the Modi government did not slash prices to help customers. It may also be recalled, that while the COVID-19 pandemic pushed several into penury, the Modi government between March and May 2020 raised excise duty on petrol by Rs 13 per litre and diesel by Rs 15 per litre. In fact, due to the pandemic, the price of India’s crude basket crashed to $19 in April 2020. The government has refused to bring petrol and diesel under GST because if it did, then their prices under the present circumstances will become substantially cheaper.

The GST regime provides five different taxation rates of 0, 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. Currently over 69% of cost on Petrol and diesel is through VAT and Excise etc. If they are brought under GST the tax cannot be below/more than 28 per cent. Prices of almost every item in the market is showing an upward trend and if this is not arrested, it would spark serious economic problems. Central and state taxes accounted for over 69% of retail fuel and handily beating even highly-taxed European economies; indeed an achievement of sorts.

DailyDevotion Why We Lack Understanding

He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead. —Mark 9:9

As the disciples were commanded, you should also say nothing until the Son of Man has risen in you— until the life of the risen Christ so dominates you that you truly understand what He taught while here on earth. When you grow and develop the right condition inwardly, the words Jesus spoke become so clear that you are amazed you did not grasp them before. In fact, you were not able to understand them before because you had not yet developed the proper spiritual condition to deal with them.

Our Lord doesn’t hide these things from us, but we are not prepared to receive them until we are in the right condition in our spiritual life. Jesus said, “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now” (John 16:12). We must have a oneness with His risen life before we are prepared to bear any particular truth from Him. Do we really know anything about the indwelling of the risen life of Jesus? The evidence that we do is that His Word is becoming understandable to us. God cannot reveal anything to us if we don’t have His Spirit. And our own unyielding and headstrong opinions will effectively prevent God from revealing anything to us. But our insensible thinking will end immediately once His resurrection life has its way with us. “…tell no one….” But so many people do tell what they saw on the Mount of Transfiguration— their mountaintop experience. They have seen a vision and they testify to it, but there is no connection between what they say and how they live. Their lives don’t add up because the Son of Man has not yet risen in them. How long will it be before His resurrection life is formed and evident in you and in me?

Quotes

If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ~ Mother Teresa

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022

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India, Australia – Joint winners in trade

he India Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) heralds another new chapter in India’s exciting rise in the global trading arena.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is regularly scaling new heights in the fiercely competitive global market. Just last month, India achieved and exceeded the ambitious export target of $400 billion for 202122, as Indian exporters, including small enterprises, amplified their existing operations, penetrated new markets and shipped out new products, accelerating economic growth and creating jobs at a time the global economy was rattled by the pandemic. A month before that, India signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, creating new avenues for wealth and jobs for its people.

The IndAus ECTA, which symbolises ekta, or unity, between India and Australia, is a major

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milestone. It will propel bilateral trade from the existing $27.5 billion to $45-50 billion in five years, bringing huge benefits to both countries. This is the first trade agreement with a developed economy after more than a decade, and has been achieved after widespread consultations with exporters, traders, small enterprises and professionals.

The trade deals and the laudable performance of Indian exporters is a testimony to New India’s new energy, dedication, determination and the hunger to succeed as the country observes the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the inspiring 75-week countdown to the 75th anniversary of Indian independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi rightly said that the world is very rapidly moving towards a new world order after the Corona period. “This is such a turning point that we as India should not miss this opportunity.

India’s voice should also remain vociferous on the main table. India should

not underestimate itself for a leadership role,” he said.

It is in this context that the entire spectrum of India’s export machinery, from the humble weavers and workers, to worldbeating entrepreneurs, engineers and software professionals are hoisting India to a prominent position in the global market, and the world is recognizing India as an emerging superpower.

India and Australia have a complementary economic relationship. India exports mainly finished products to Australia and imports primarily minerals, raw material and intermediate goods. India will have duty-free access in Australia for all its products, removing the disadvantage India faced against major rivals who already have trade deals with Australia. India will also enjoy greater market access for its porducts, while the easing of regulatory processes for pharmaceutical products will open up the attractive $12 billion Australian market in the sector.

Similarly, textiles ex-

Enough is enough

uoting the local paper dated 26.2.2022, the CM of Nagaland during his election campaign in the last week of February, 2022 for NPF party in Manipur urged the concerned negotiating parties to bring about Naga political solution as “prolonging Naga solution will leave no future for Naga generations.” That was the befitting statement of a leader and of a facilitator knowing how the citizens of his State have been suffering from the burden of pendency of political solution all these years.

Subsequently, the resolution adopted on 9.3.2022 out of the Govt. sponsored meeting with some civil organizations goes “The Naga people are yearning for an early political solution.

The negotiating parties should earnestly heed to this call and arrive at a political solution that is honorable, inclusive, transparent and acceptable to the people. The house further appeals to all sections to make renewed efforts towards unity and understanding in order to work towards one solution and one agreement.” Urging the negotiating parties to come to its logical conclusion was right though part of the language was ambiguous.

Meanwhile, the local papers carried the speeches of some of the MLAs dated 23.3.2022 during the just concluded Budget Session who spoke on Naga political issue on 22.3.2022 including the speech of the honorable Chief Minister of Nagaland are hereby quoted.

Quoting the C.M’s statement “Nagaland Govt. today called for a fresh mandate on Naga peace process if solution has to be delayed and continue to elude common cry of the people.”

This is indeed a bombshell.

The CM has also alleged that “the negotiating groups have betrayed the expectation of the masses and that the people should seek for a fresh mandate if solution to the protracted Naga political issue is going to be prolonged.” I believe it is wrong to brand every negotiating group to be a betrayal to the Nagas. As far as the GoI is concerned, for the first time after many years the PM Narendra Modi had proved his sincerity to resolve the Naga political issue without whose inspiration the negotiations would not have been brought to its official closure by 31st October, 2019.

I am sure, as for the two Naga negotiating groups, the performance of one negotiating party varies from the other in respect of sincerity, commitment and accountability to the Naga public vis-a-vis solution. Therefore, all the negotiators cannot be blamed for the mistake of one.

The CM of Nagaland or for that matter any Naga has the right

to expose any Naga negotiator for sidetracking from the given parameter at the cost of the Nagas. Beside, the process is still on and the negotiating parties have not officially announced that the business has reached a death end and thus our hope for the ultimate solution is kept alive. It is therefore too early for anyone to conclude that the negotiators have betrayed the Nagas.

Whereas, in regard to the propounded “fresh mandate”, few questions do arise. Firstly, to which Naga National political group, one intends to give the mandate? Secondly, what would be the criteria for the denial of the Naga mandate to any NNPG under any eventual circumstance should such public verdict becomes the case? If at all, the Nagas opt for this proposal of “fresh mandate’, it basically implies that all what had been already negotiated and mutually concluded it on 31st October, 2019 have been discarded. Therefore, the third question is how the Nagas can ensure the GoI to keep the negotiation door open so as to restart the fresh political negotiation between the freshly mandated Naga National political group/ groups and the GoI? Nevertheless, such propound for “fresh mandate” is found to be a fainthearted comment of the individual and not necessarily the decision of the UDA Govt. as such as found here. Because of the fact that one of the speakers in the discussion was in the person of Mr. Zhaleo Rio, Advisor who touched the right chord when he said that “both FA and Agreed Position are under the Constitution of India and insisted that solution should come at the earliest for the sake of the people.” He urged the 60 members not to shy away but be active facilitators for the peace process. The NPF MLA Mr. Imkong Imchen had challenged the fellow 59 members to prove their worth of the promised made time and again to the extent of invoking President’s Rule should the existing House be considered a hamper to the early political solution. Thus, these participants had expressed their confidence in the ability of the negotiating parties to drive the concluded negotiations by 31st October, 2019 to its logical end.

Again, quoting the local papers report dated 25.3.2022 in which Mr. TR Zeliang, Chairman of UDA stated on the floor of the House on 24.3.2022 that “giving two agreements for one issue was the turning point of disagreement between the two parties and this is the handy work of (the) then Interlocutor RN Ravi.” The word ‘inclusiveness’ is the household word of the Nagas. The Nagas indeed desire that the political negotiation

ports are expected to triple $1.1 billion in three years, creating 40,000 new jobs every year with new units likely to come up in small towns and rural areas. Exports of engineering products is likely to jump from $1.2 billion in 2020-21 to $2.7 billion in five years.

Trade ag reements with Australia and UAE are estimated to generate 1 million jobs each in the next five to seven years. They will also increase investor interest and boost India’s position in global supply chains, adding a strategic dimension to the pact. India has already entered into the trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) arrangement with Australia and Japan.

The agreement reduces the cost of raw material, minerals and intermediate goods for Indian companies, which will help consumers and increase exports. The government has taken care of its farmers and kept many sectors out of the agreement. These includes dairy products, chickpeas, walnut, pista-

chio nut, wheat, rice, bajra, apple, sunflowers seed oil, sugar, oil cake, gold, silver, platinum, jewellery, iron ore and most medical devices.

Students are major beneficiaries. They will be able to get post-study visa for up to four years, which will give them vital international job exposure and give Australia the benefit of the talented, hardworking pool of young professionals who have made their mark globally and risen to the top of major Western companies.

Further, Indians will get a liberal visa regime, which will allow temporary stay up to four years for intra-corporate transferees, executives and contractual service providers. There are also commitments for entry, stay and work rights for family members.

Indian chefs and yoga teachers will also be able to make their mark in Australia with concessions in the visa regime that will allow them to stay for up to four years if they meet eligibility criteria. This will enhance India’s cultural influence

and help Australians gets the benefits of yoga.

The two countries are also united by their love for cricket, and Indians have admired Australian cricket legends like Don Bradman, Steve Waugh, Brett Lee, and Shane Warne. While each team strives hard to beat the other in intense cricket contests, in the trade arena there is no loser -- it’s a win-win situation for both countries.

And there is more excitement on the horizon.

India is negotiating trade deals with major Western trading partners such as the European Union, Canada and UK. The agreements with UAE and Australia have demonstrated India’s earnest desire, and industry’s confidence, to enter into trade deals where both countries gain, and given a solid basis for more trade pacts.

Piyush Goyal Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles

TVT: What dog lovers must know

to be inclusive and its ultimate What is TVT? lution of the womb without pain solution too to be inclusive, and Transmissible Venereal Tumor unlike TVT. indeed when it comes it will be (TVT) is a contagious tumor transIn severe forms, TVT affected inclusive. For exactly 20 years mitted horizontally from one dog to part become more swollen, hard, from 1997 till 2017 (by Septem- other mostly during copulation. It is moist, reddish in color and cauliber, 2017 the WC, 7 NNPGs also spread through licking, biting flower like growth appear of the was invited to negotiation by and sniffing of the tumor affected affected tissue. In long standing the GoI) the NSCN (IM) have part. The active TVT-cells readily case, the lesion may be so extenhad the exclusive negotiation transmitted through injured skin sive to occupy the whole preputial with the GoI. Had not the GoI and mucosal abrasion. It doesn’t sac in the male and the complete given credence to the popular involve any organism to spread vulval opening in the female that public sentiment of the Nagas the tumor cells among the dog blocks urination. The lesion is quite for inclusiveness in the political population. TVT mainly affects the visible externally with blood and negotiation, the bigger chunk of external genitalia (prepuce, penis, multilobulated tumorous growth our people would have remained vulva and vagina) and occasionally in extreme condition. excluded in the process till today. the internal genitalia and other Other complications: Also, had not the GoI appointed external body parts.

TVT usually continue to grow the most capable leader in the Who are at risk? locally become increasingly trouperson of Mr. RN Ravi as the All dogs are susceptible to blesome without treatment. The Interlocutor, the Naga political TVT irrespective of the age, sex secondary bacterial infection and issue and its negotiations would and breed. But uncastrated sexually maggot infestation leads to more have remained half-cooked like active stray and free-roaming dogs complicate the case. Animal loss chewing cud without stirring it of middle age group are more prone body weight, become anaemic and to the official closure till date. to TVT due to their indiscriminate weak due to continuous blood loss.

Indeed, Mr. RN Ravi, the fifth breeding tendency. Comparatively, The primary mortality due to the Interlocutor was pivotal in iron- the TVT case is observed more in TVT is low, but the animals tend to ing out all the hurdles through female than the male. Male dogs die of other reasons like starvation practical negotiations. Under play major role in spreading the Mr. RN Ravi’s leadership the active tumor cells via multiple as they are harassed by people.

How to deal with the TVT? snail’s pace negotiation was mating during breeding season Don’t worry, TVT is treatable. raised to highly spirited dia- (Rainy and summer). Generally, But approach the nearest veterinary logues which could be mutually the body defense system neutraldoctor at the earliest once TVTended on 31st October, 2019. izes the tumor cells. However, in Thus, whoever stands for immunologically compromised signs and symptoms are detected inclusiveness would definitely dog, TVT-cells become dominant on your dog. TVT can be treated appreciate the inclusive nego- over host cells and then host cell effectively with chemotherapy at tiation and inclusive solution. turn into tumor cell and multiply the earlier stage. However, the treatment may be conservative or All the predecessors of Mr. RN locally at a faster rate. surgical depending on the severity Ravi have had the exclusive neHow to identify TVT in your of the condition and organ involvegotiation with NSCN (IM) for 2 dog? ment at the later stage. Wash the decades, whereas, the PM Modi At the initial stage, there will managed to rope in the WC, be mild swelling and pain while visible tumorous lesion with water 7 NNPGs in the negotiation touching the affected part. Drib- or normal saline to remove dirt and for the sake of inclusiveness. bling of blood from the prepuce blood stains. Never use chemicals Whereas, Mr. RN Ravi replaced and female genitalia is exhibited or ointments on the lesion without the namesake negotiation with for a prolonged period. Most of the doctor consent. Separate the afintensive practical negotiations cases, this period pass unnoticed. fected dog from others and don’t with every party. If so, how can Bleeding from the female genitalia let loose until it cures completely. one discredit him by harping on is also observed during early stage After successful recovery from inclusiveness on one hand and of heat before reception of the male TVT, take doctor’s advice for future casting aspersion on the one dog for mating. This is normal and breeding of your dog. As the TVTcells mostly transmit through direct who had sacrificed his best for bleeding last for a period of seven contact during copulation, check inclusiveness and for realistic days approximately. Another stage transaction of business? both the male and female dog prior of bleeding from the female genitaThe UDA was hopefully to use for mating. formed to attribute effective fa- lia of dog is noticed after whelping Dr. Tukheswar Chutia, PhD cilitation. I believe the 6o MLAs (act of giving birth). The bleeding Assistant Professor occurs from the womb where the came together under one banner Department of Veterinary placenta get attached during pregof UDA was not to misguide, Gynaecology and Obstetrics bluff and confuse the both the nancy i.e., placental site. Normally, College of Veterinary Sciences bleeding stops within 4-5 weeks of Naga public and the GoI with and Animal Husbandry falsehood. While the Nagas are whelping. Exceptionally, it extends CAU, Jalukie for long time due to delayed invoat the cross road, it is imperative that the Naga leaders guide the gullible public with honest voice based on ground realities. The Naga leaders, be it over ground or Naga National leaders remain honest to themselves so also to the public by avoiding the emanation of incoherent, unrealistic, misconceived and unpalatable statements with the intent to confuse the masses. At this juncture, Sir, In just two weeks, retail fuel prices have been raised 12 times. It is it has to be rather the endeavor of every Naga leader mitigates important to realise that crude prices have been going up not because global and simplifies any challenge that production and supply have reduced but because of speculation that they comes on our way rather than could be hit if the global unrest remains. To reduce burden on buyers of complicating it. No true leader diesel and petrol, the central and state governments could also reduce the likes to fish out of troubled water. taxes they levy, though it will hit their revenues. If global disruptions in Enough should be enough, let us oil and gas will continue for a longer time, the government would need not confuse the Nagas as well as to rework its budget arithmetic. It is high time for the central government the GoI anymore. to stop remaining singularly unconcerned about the longterm.

Z. Lohe Suman Dey, Kohima Town Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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has established economic ties with Ensure timely disaster alerts: Amit Shah India Russia, focusing on stabilising it: MEA

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): Agencies involved in disaster management should ensure that alerts generated for calamities should timely reach the remotest panchayat location in the country and organisations like NCC, women groups and home guards should be brought on board for this task, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.

He asked the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the federal agency to train and undertake operations during such emergencies, to take a leadership role in this context so that whenever such an emergency strikes, a trained personnel can work as a “stop gap arrangement” till professional rescuers reach the spot.

He was speaking while inaugurating a two-day ‘annual conference on capacity building for disaster response 2022’ being held here.

Amit Shah being presented a memento by NDRF DG Atul Karwal at NDRF’s Annual Conference Thursday. (PTI)

The meeting has been organised by the NDRF with representatives of various central and state disaster response forces and other related agencies participating.

The NDRF should make sure that the alerts generated for an impending

disaster reach the intended location, village and panchayat in time, he said.

The minister said special focus should be given to cases of lightning strikes where time is less and it should be ensured that accurate alert reaches the in-

Over 30 per cent Indian districts vulnerable to extreme forest fires: study

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): More than 30 per cent of Indian districts are vulnerable to extreme forest fires, said a study released on Thursday, warning such wildfires have risen by over 10 times in the last two decades.

The study conducted by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), highlighted that in the last month alone, significant forest fires were reported in states like Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The CEEW study also found that Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra are the most prone to highintensity forest fire events caused by rapid change in the climate.

“As global temperatures rise, instances of highintensity forest fires have surged across the globe, especially in areas with dry weather. Over the last decade, there has been a sharp rise in forest fires across the country. Some of these fires have had severe impacts on fragile ecosystems and local economies.

“We need to strength-

en our predictive and forest fire alert systems further to limit the damage caused by forest fires. State and district-level government officials must also prioritise enhancing the capacity of frontline forest officials and forest-dependent communities to prevent forest fires. Scaling up training on creating effective forest fire lines and using drones, especially in known forest fire hotspots, could significantly reduce loss and damage” said Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, CEEW. The study also found that over the last two decades, more than 89 per cent of total forest fire incidents have been recorded in districts that are traditionally drought-prone or have been witnessing weather swapping trends i.e., flood-prone areas turning drought-prone and vice-versa.

Kandhamal (Odisha), Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh), Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand), and East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) are some of the forest fire hotspot districts that are also showing a swapping trend from flood to drought.

“Sharp increase in for-

est fires over the last two decades calls for a significant course correction in our approach to managing forest fires. The recent incident at Sariska forest reserve, the fourth such incident in a week, shows why managing forest fires in a changing climate scenario is a national imperative.

“Going forward, we should recognise forest fires as a natural hazard and earmark more funds for mitigation-related activities.

Restoration of forest lands and efficient mitigation of forest fires could also help protect the food systems and livelihoods of communities traditionally dependant on forests,” said Abinash Mohanty, Programme Lead, CEEW. The study said that local air quality could deteriorate significantly during a forest fire and called for the state governments or state forest departments to re-purpose public buildings like government schools and community halls by fitting them with air filters to create clean air shelters for communities worst impacted by fires and smoke from forest fires.

tended village and its inhabitants.

“We have made many apps (mobile applications) for a variety of disasters but a definite mechanism should be made so that the alerts reach in time to the remotest location,” Shah said.

For this, the minister said, volunteers of the NCC (national cadet corps), NSS (national service scheme), home guards, women self help groups should be involved in the disaster management protocol.

The literature and training module should also be prepared in local languages, he said.

The information about the disaster has to percolate down correctly and for this we also need to have professional expertise, he added.

“This will ensure that a trained personnel will be present at the remotest level where a disaster strike and that person will work as a

stop gap arrangement till the NDRF or state disaster response force arrives,” he said.

He said the NDRF along with their state counterparts should ensure that no village or city is left where youngsters are trained in basic disaster rescue and relief tasks.

Shah said the period between the years 2000 and 2022 has been a “golden period” in the context of disaster management in India.

Before 1990, there was no thought or planning as to how to save lives during disasters but the plans used to be relief centred, he said.

“With the coordinated work of different agencies over the last 20 years or so, we can better save lives,” he said.

Due to our better planning, the loss of lives during disasters like cyclones has gone down drastically, Shah said.

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): India on Thursday said it has established economic ties with Russia and the focus has been on stabilising these relations in view of the current circumstances, asserting that “political colouring” should not be attributed to the engagement.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said India has been “very open” about its economic relations with Russia and that discussions are underway on what kind of payment mechanisms can work between the two countries in the current situation.

The comments came amid uneasiness in some Western capitals over India not condemning yet the Russian aggression against Ukraine and New Delhi’s decision to procure large volumes of discounted crude oil from Moscow.

“We have established economic relations with Russia. Our focus is on stabilising these established economic relations in the current circumstances. We have been very open about it,” he said, in an indication that India will not buckle under any pressure to limit its economic engagement with Moscow.

Bagchi was replying to questions at a media briefing on Western pressure on India to limit its engagement with Moscow in view of the Russian attack on Ukraine.

The spokesperson referred to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s detailed statement on the issue in Parliament on Wednesday and said both India and Russia have been focusing on ensuring that the economic relationship remains stable.

Bagchi also cited con-

tinuing procurement of crude oil from Russia by Europe.

“Let me just emphasise that energy flows to Europe are continuing, fertiliser purchases have been insulated, there are such other examples also. So...political colouring should not be attributed to our actions,” he said.

Bagchi suggested that each country sees its own needs, adding India’s imports from Russia are less.

He said an inter-ministerial group headed by the finance ministry is looking at the impact of the western sanctions on Russia for trade between the two countries and how the bilateral economic relations can be stabilised.

“Discussions underway on what kind of payment mechanisms can work in the current circumstances,” he said.

Andhra ministers resign to make Govt mandates BJP has declared war, but way for Jagan Reddy’s new Cabinet vehicles’ fitness MVA fully united: Sanjay Raut testing from 2023

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AMARAVATI, APRIL 7 (IANS): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will reconstitute his Cabinet as all 24 ministers handed him their resignations on Thursday to facilitate the exercise aimed at giving a new look to the ministry ahead of 2024 elections.

The Chief Minister, who will reconstitute the Cabinet on April 11, is likely to retain 4-5 experienced leaders and for the remaining berths, pick new faces who have been waiting in the wings.

All the ministers tendered their resignations to the Chief Minister immediately after the cabinet meeting ended.

Briefing the media, outgoing Information and Public Relations Minister Perni Venkatramaiah said: “All 24 ministers of Y.S. Jagan

Mohan Reddy government have resigned today. This is in accordance with the Chief Minister’s wish to strengthen party machinery by assigning key responsibilities to experienced leaders to prepare the party for victory in 2024 Assembly elections.

This decision of the Chief Minister has been welcomed and happily accepted by all the ministers.”

Venkatramaiah said the Chief Minister had already made it clear while constituting the Cabinet in 2019 that there will be a new Cabinet after two-and-a-half years.

“In fact, the ministers got some grace period,” he said.

Another outgoing minister Kodali Nani said the Chief Minister hinted that some of the outgoing ministers will be continued while the services of the rest would be utilised for the party. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is also the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief, explained to the ministers that the purpose of the whole exercise is to bring the party to power again.

He wanted the ministers to leave it to him to decide where and how to use their services. The ministers unanimously agreed to this and tended their resignation.

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): The government has made fitness testing of vehicles through Automated Testing Stations (ATS) mandatory in a phased manner starting April next year.

In an official statement, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry (MoRTH) said that fitness testing for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles through an ATS will be mandatory from April 1, 2023. While, in the case of medium goods vehicles and medium passenger motor vehicles and light motor vehicles (transport), the requirement will be made compulsory from June 1, 2024. An ATS uses mechanical equipment to automate the various tests required to check the fitness of a vehicle. “The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 5th April 2022, regarding mandatory fitness of motor vehicles only through an ATS, registered in accordance with rule 175 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989,” it said.

MUMBAI, APR 7 (IANS): Two days after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached properties belonging to his wife and associates, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has declare a war, but the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra is fully united.

Returning to Mumbai, Raut was given a hero’s welcome by thousands of Shiv Sainiks with flags, banners, posters, and ‘dhol-tasha’ outside the airport.

“They (BJP) has declared war. The manner in which they are targeting us with the help of central agencies, taking steps against us, we shall also retaliate... If they put us in jail, we are ready... they may kill us, we are prepared. But, we will continue our fight,” he thundered.

T h e S e n a ’s c h i e f spokesperson said that the so-called ‘sankat’ (danger) of the government has now actually proved to be a ‘sandhi’ (opportunity) for the MVA regime which has emerged stronger.

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“We are completely together in fighting the attacks of the BJP through the central probe agencies. This is not a show of support or strength. It’s the angst and resentment of the people against the INS Vikrant scam,” he said.

Reiterating the MVA allies Sena-Nationlaist Congress Party-Congress will overcome the threats of the ED, CBI, IT, etc,, Raut warned that “the BJP has dug its own grave” and “a time will come when they will bow down on their knees”.

He expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP President Sharad Pawar for their support to him after the ED action against his family.

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A record 137-day hiatus in petrol and diesel price revision ended on March 22. On the same day, the price of a 14.2kg LPG cylinder was increased to Rs 949.50 in the national capital. In some places, the LPG price has touched Rs 1,000.

According to IGL, CNG will now cost Rs 71.67 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad and Rs 77.44 per kg in Gurugram, the cities adjoining Delhi.

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increase of about 50 paise a kg almost every week.

The rates have gone up after the government more than doubled the price of natural gas to USD 6.1 per million British thermal unit from April 1.

Natural gas when compressed becomes CNG for use as fuel in automobiles. The same gas is also piped to household kitchens and industries for cooking and other purposes.

On Thursday, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) raised Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) price by Rs 7 per kg to Rs 67 per kg in Mumbai, while Gujarat Gas hiked rates by Rs 6.50 per kg to Rs 76.98 per kg.

Prices vary from city to city depending on the

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has risen by Rs 13.1 per kg in the last one month.

In the last one year, prices have increased by Rs 25.71 per kg or 60 per cent, according to data compiled

by PTI. However, there was no change in the rates of Piped Cooking Gas (PNG) on Thursday. It continues to cost Rs 41.61 per standard cubic meter.

City gas distributors have been periodically raising prices since October last year when domestic as well as international gas prices started to climb as economies worldover recovered from the pandemic-induced slowdown.

Prices rose by Rs 8.74 per kg in the last three months of 2021, and from January there was a steady

ahead of RBI policy, although most of the experts believe the MPC may maintain status quo on policy rates,” Shrikant Chouhan,

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NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): CNG prices in the national capital on Thursday were hiked by Rs 2.50 per kilogram - the 10th increase in rates in the last one month.

CNG in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi now costs Rs 69.11 per kg, up from Rs 66.61 per kg, according to the information posted on the website of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) - the firm which retails CNG and piped cooking gas in the national capital and adjoining cities.

This is the second straight day of increase in price by Rs 2.50 per litre and the 10th since March 7.

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(From p-1) And as a tribute to his mentor S Vaidyanthan Singararaman, Javid said he was on a mission to motivate people for rehabilitation to relive their lives. This was also an official attempt for the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest road drive with disability, he added.

Referring to his visit to the North-eastern region, Javid admitted that driving by someone on a wheelchair in the hilly terrains was a real challenge and appealed to authorities concerned to take special initiative for disabled people.

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is required. “In view of the same, the authority has decided that the subscribers will not be charged for USSD for mobile banking and payment service,” the regulator said.

While smar tphone penetration is increasing in the country, there is a vast majority of mobile users who don’t have access to internet and still operate on feature phones. In this scenario, USSD based transactions become crucial in enabling digital transactions.

In 2013, Trai had prescribed a ceiling of Rs 1.5 per USSD session, which was further reduced to 50 paise per session in October 2016.

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On other hand, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, M&M, and Dr Reddy’s were among the gainers, rising up to 2.38 per cent. In the broader market, the BSE smallcap gauge declined 0.75 per cent and the midcap index dipped 0.42 per cent.

As many as 1,714 stocks declined, while 1,694 advanced and 106 remained unchanged.

In Asia, markets in Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, and Tokyo settled with deep losses.

European stocks were also trading on a negative note in early deals. The US indices ended lower in the overnight session.

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service, and it has been implemented with immediate effect.

The decision has been taken following consultations with the stakeholders, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said, adding that it will keep a watch on the progress of service, and may review the charge for a period of two years.

“After analysing the comments received from stakeholders and other data/ information available with it, the authority is of the view that to protect the interests of the USSD users and to promote digital financial inclusion, rationalisation of USSD charges

benchmark Sensex tumbled over 575 points on Thursday, tracking heavy losses in index-heavyweights HDFC twins, TCS, and Reliance Industries amid a selloff in global equity markets.

US Fed meeting minutes indication to a faster than expected policy rate hike to fight elevated inflation and surging oil prices amid uncertainties on the geopolitical front further weighed on sentiment, traders said.

Investors also await cues from the RBI policy meeting outcome, which will be announced on April 8. The 30-share gauge slumped 575.46 points or 0.97 per cent to settle at 59,034.95. During the day, it plunged 633.06 points or 1.06 per cent to 58,977.35.

The broader Nifty-50 also declined 168.10 points or 0.94 per cent to close at 17,639.55.

HDFC twins remained among the biggest drags for the second consecutive session on Thursday, slipping nearly 3 per cent.

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NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): In a move to boost financial inclusion, telecom regulator Trai has scrapped the charges levied on USSD messages, which are mostly availed by feature phone users, for transactions related to mobile banking and payment services.

USSD is a mobile short code that enables financial and banking transactions even on feature phones.

With immediate effect, the regulator on Thursday decided to scrap charges levied on USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data) updates. USSD sends out text messages without requiring internet connection on a mobile phone.

These text messages are different from SMSes and telecom companies frequently use the USSD technology to alert users about their balance after a call or a SMS. So far, the charge was 50 paise per USSD session.

In a communication, Trai said no charges will be levied for USSD for mobile banking and payment

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): Gold prices in the national capital on Thursday inched up marginally

by Rs 9 to Rs 51,568 per 10 grams in line with firm trend in international precious metal prices and rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

On Wednesday, the yellow metal finished at Rs 51,559 per 10 grams.

Silver jumped Rs 224 to Rs 66,139 per kg from Rs 65,915 per kg in the previous trade.

The rupee declined 11 paise to close at 75.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as the hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve affected investor sentiments in global markets and bolstered the American currency.

In the international market, gold was trading in the green at USD 1,926 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 24.28 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded firm with spot gold prices at COMEX trading at USD 1,926 per ounce on Thursday,” Retail Research Analyst at HDFC Securities Dilip Parmar said.

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Ukrainian soldiers walk next to heavily damaged residential buildings in Irpin on Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

“My agenda is very simple… it’s weapons, weapons and weapons,” Kuleba said as he arrived at NATO headquarters for talks with the military organization’s foreign ministers about Ukraine’s fight to defend itself.

“The more weapons we get and the sooner they arrive in Ukraine, the more human lives will be saved,” he said.

Some NATO nations worry they may be Russia’s next target, but the alliance is striving to avoid actions that might pull any of its

30 members directly into the war. Still, he NATO Secretar y-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member nations to send Ukraine more weapons, and not just defensive arms.

“Ukraine is fighting a defensive war, so this distinction between offensive and defensive weapons doesn’t actually have any real meaning,” he said.

Western countries have provided Ukraine with portable anti-tank and antiaircraft weapons, but they have been reluctant to supply aircraft or tanks plus any

equipment that Ukrainian troops would have to be trained to use.

Asked what more his country was seeking, Kuleba listed planes, land-based missiles, armoured vehicles and air defense systems.

A US defence official speaking on condition of anonymity said Russia had pulled all of its estimated 24,000 or more troops from the Kyiv and Chernihiv areas in the north, sending them into Belarus or Russia to resupply, reorganize and likely prepare to return to fight in the east.

Growing numbers of Putin’s troops, along with mercenaries, have been reported moving into the Donbas, where Russiabacked separatists have fought Ukrainian forces for eight years and control two areas.

Ahead of its Feb 24 invasion, Moscow recognised the Luhansk and Donetsk areas as independent states.

Military analysts have said Putin also could be seeking to expand into governmentcontrolled parts of the Donbas.

Donetsk Gover nor Pavlo Kyrylenko said at least five civilians were killed and another eight were wounded by Russian shelling on Wednesday.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk urged civilians to evacuate to safer regions before it was too late.

“Later, people will come under fire, and we won’t be able to do anything to help them,” Vereshchuk said.

Another Western official, also speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence estimates, said it may take Russia’s battledamaged forces as much as a month to regroup for a major push on eastern Ukraine.

Oleksandr Shputun, spokesman for the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported Thursday that near Donbas, Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, remained blockaded. He said Russian forces also were carrying out “brutal measures” in the southern Kherson region, which they hold.

Despite risk of death, Thailand Europe set to ban Russian coal, sends Myanmar refugees back but struggles on oil and gas

Displaced people from Myanmar along the Thai side of the Moei River in Mae Sot, Thailand on Feb. 5, 2022.

JAKARTA, APR 7 (AGENCIES): The young woman from Myanmar and her family now live amid the tall grasses of a riverbank on the Thai border, trapped in limbo between a country that does not want them and a country whose military could kill them. Like

thousands of others fleeing mounting violence after a military takeover in Myanmar last February, Hay left her village for neighboring Thailand in search of a safe haven that does not exist. Returning to Myanmar would place her and her family at risk of death. And

yet that is precisely what Thai authorities — wary of jeopardizing their relationship with Myanmar’s ruling military — tell them to do at least once a week, she says.

“When they told us to go back, we cried and explained why we can’t go back home,” says Hay, who lives in a flimsy tent on the Moei River, which divides the two countries. The Associated Press is withholding Hay’s full name, along with the full names of other refugees in this story, to protect them from retaliation by authorities. “Sometimes we cross back to the Myanmar side of the river. But I have not returned to the village at all.”

BRUSSELS, APR 7 (AP): The European Union is poised to ban Russian coal in the first sanctions on the vital energy industry over the war in Ukraine, but it has underlined the 27 nations’ inability to agree on a much more sweeping embargo on oil and natural gas that would hit Russia harder but risk recession at home.

The coal ban, which is expected to be approved in a new package of sanctions this week, would cost Russia $4 billion a year, said the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm. Energy analysts and coal importers say Europe could replace Russian supply in a few months from

other countries, including the US. The coal ban is significant because it breaks the taboo on severing energy ties with Russia. But compared with natural gas and oil, coal is by far the easiest to cut off quickly and inflicts far less financial damage on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war chest.

Europe sends 20 million euros a day to Russia for coal — but 850 million a day for oil and gas.

Shocking pictures of dead civilians from the Ukrainian town of Bucha are keeping discussion of broader sanctions alive, with EU officials saying they are working on targeting Russian oil.

China protests to US over Pelosi’s planned visit to Taiwan BEIJING, APR 7 (PTI): China on Thursday lodged a diplomatic protest with the US and delivered a stern warning that it will take “strong measures” if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, saying such a visit would severely impact Beijing-Washington ties.

“China firmly opposes” Pelosi’s planned visit and has lodged solemn representation with the US side,

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here answering quetions on her planned trip. “Immediately cancel Nancy Pelosi’s plan to visit Taiwan. Stop official interactions with Taiwan and fulfil its commitment to not supporting Taiwan independence forces,” Zhao said.

“If the US insists on having its own way, China will take strong measures in response to defend national sover-

eignty and territorial integrity,” he said. “All possible consequences arising out of this will be completely borne by the US side,” he said, when asked to outline strong measures. “I just made our position clear. If she does make the visit, China will take strong measures and the consequences will be borne by the US side,” he said.

Stressing that China will take resolute and forceful measures to firmly de-

Shanghai wrestles with food shortages under virus shutdown

Health workers in protective suits prepare for coronavirus testing for residents Thursday. (AP/PTI)

BEIJING, APR 7 (AP): Residents of Shanghai are struggling to get meat, rice and other food supplies under anti-coronavirus controls that confine most of its 25 million people in their homes, fueling frustration as the government tries to contain a spreading outbreak.

People in China’s business capital complain that online grocers often are sold out. Some received government food packages of meat and vegetables for a few days. But with no word on when they will be allowed out, anxiety is rising.

Zhang Yu, 33, said her household of eight eats three meals a day but has cut back to noodles for lunch.

They received no government supplies.

“It’s not easy to keep this up,” said Zhang, who starts shopping online at 7 a.m.

“We read on the news there is (food), but we just can’t buy it,” she said. “As soon as you go to the grocery shopping app, it says today’s orders are filled.”

The complaints are an embarrassment for the ruling Communist Party

during a politically sensitive year when President Xi Jinping is expected to try to break with tradition and award himself a third fiveyear term as leader.

Shanghai highlights the soaring human and economic cost of China’s “zeroCOVID” strategy that aims to isolate every infected person.

On Thursday, the government reported 23,107 new cases nationwide, all but 1,323 of which had no symptoms. That included 19,989 in Shanghai, where only 329 had symptoms.

Complaints about food shortages began after Shanghai closed segments of the city on March 28.

Plans called for fourday closures of districts while residents were tested.

That changed to an indefinite citywide shutdown after case numbers soared. Shoppers who got little warning stripped supermarket shelves. City officials apologized publicly last week and promised to improve food supplies.

fend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Zhao warned that the consequences of any visit will be borne by the US. China claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its mainland and vows to integrate it. Beijing in recent months ratcheted up its military activities around Taiwan amid assertion by the Taiwanese politicians that China could attempt action similar to that of Russia’s military invasion

of Ukraine. Reports from the US said that Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan on Sunday after a trip to Japan. This will be the first visit by a US official holding a high office to Taiwan in 25 years.

Also Sunday marks the 43rd anniversary of the US-Taiwan Relations Act, which outlines America’s commitment to defend Taiwan, though Washington is committed to maintaining One-China policy.

Sri Lanka asks experts to plan debt restructure as protests rage

C O L O M B O, A P R 7 (AGENCIES): Sri Lanka’s president has appointed a panel of experts to organise a restructuring of foreign debt as he seeks a way out of a worsening economic crisis, with protests demanding his resignation escalating.

Shortages of food and fuel, along with record inflation and regular blackouts, have inflicted unprecedented misery on Sri Lankans in the most painful downturn since independence from Britain in 1948.

Ratings agencies have warned of a potential default on the nation’s $51 billion foreign debt, with authorities unable to secure more commercial loans because of credit downgrades.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office said late Wednesday that a threemember advisory panel had been tasked with guiding Sri Lanka through a “sustainable and inclusive recovery”.

His government is preparing for bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, and finance ministry officials told AFP the trio will prepare a

Exiled Yemen president cedes powers to council

ADEN, APR 7 (AGENCIES): Yemen’s president delegated power to a presidential council and dismissed his deputy on Thursday in moves aimed at supporting U.N.-led efforts to revive negotiations to end a bitter seven-year war. Riyadh announced $3 billion in financial aid to the Saudibacked government after the announcement by President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.

It called for talks with the Houthi group that controls the north and has been battling a Saudi-led coalition.

Yemen’s warring sides, in a major breakthrough, agreed on a two-month truce that began on Saturday, the first since 2016.

The deal eased a coalition blockade on areas held by the Houthis, who ousted Hadi’s government from the capital, Sanaa, in late 2014.

“I irreversibly delegate to the Presidential Leadership Council my full powers in accordance with the constitution and the Gulf Initiative and its executive mechanism,” Hadi, who is based in Riyadh, said on state television. Hadi took the helm of a crumbling state a decade ago in a Gulf-backed transition plan after protests that brought down President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was later killed.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS DEPARTMENT (ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS BRANCH) NAGALAND: KOHIMA

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dated:Kohima, the 7th April,2022 No.AR-8/NSSB-3/2020:- In pursuance of the Manpower Rationalization Committee (MRC) recommendation vide NO.AR-3/GEN-331/2016 (Vol-I) dated 16.09.2020 and the approval of the Cabinet vide No.CAB-2/2013 dated 10.01.2022, applications are invited for filling up of the following vacancies on redeployment under Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) Government of the Nagaland in the manner prescribed below:A. NAME OF THE POST FOR REDEPLOYMENT:Item No.1: 3(three) posts of UdA in pay Level-8.

Item No.2: 6(six) posts of LdA-cum-Computer Assistant in pay Level-5.

B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:i. Item No. 1 will be applicable to the serving UdA from the directorates having more than 40 ministerial staffs in the departments viz. Health & Family Welfare, School Education, Industries & Commerce, Works & Housing, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, Soil & Water Conservation, Agriculture, pHQ, ENFCC, NST, Food & Civil Supplies, Nagaland Civil Secretariat. ii. Item No.2 will be applicable to the serving LdA from the directorates having more than 40 ministerial staffs in the departments viz. Health & Family Welfare, School Education, Industries & Commerce, Works & Housing, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, Soil & Water Conservation, Agriculture, pHQ, ENFCC, NST, Food & Civil Supplies, Nagaland Civil Secretariat. iii. The applicants should have a recommendation about work experience in establishment matters etc from the Head of the department. iv. The applicants should also furnish his/her proficiency in Computer Applications in the form of course certificate viz. dCA, BCA etc NOTE:• Applications should be addressed to the Commissioner & Secretary, P&AR Department which should be routed through the concerned HOd. • While submitting the applications, the candidate is requested to submit all the requisite documents including biodata/service details/experience duly certified by the Head of the department, confirmation order, employment code and NOC from the department.

• After scrutiny of the applications, suitable candidates will be shortlisted and called for interview/ personal interaction by the Selection Committee.

• Last date for submission of application shall be within 15(fifteen) days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the local newspapers.

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Sri Lanka has been hit by unrest owing to scarce supplies of food and fuel, blackouts and surging inflation.

programme for sovereign bond holders and other creditors to take a haircut.

“What Sri Lanka is keen to do is avoid a hard default,” a source from the ministry who requested anonymity told AFP. “It will be a negotiated restructuring of the debt with the help of the IMF.” Parliamentary Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana warned Wednesday that the economic crisis could lead to starvation unless addressed within the week.

Meetings with the IMF are set to begin by next week but Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa -- the president’s

brother -- resigned on Sunday night along with nearly the entire cabinet.

The country is still without a replacement, with his successor quitting after just one day in office.

Public anger is at fever pitch, with crowds attempting to storm the homes of several government figures and demanding President Rajapaksa’s resignation.

On Thursday a court in Colombo slapped a travel ban on the country’s recently resigned central bank chief over allegations he was responsible for the country’s predicament by not seeking IMF help earlier.

French presidential candidate vows headscarf fines for Muslims

PARIS, APR 7 (AGENCIES): French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen vowed Thursday to issue fines to Muslims who wear headscarves in public, as candidates made a final push for votes three days ahead of an election seen as increasingly close.

President Emmanuel Macron built what seemed an unassailable lead ahead of the first round of polls Sunday but Le Pen has eroded the margin and feels she has a real chance of winning the run-off on 24 April. With France’s traditional rightand left-wing parties facing electoral disaster, far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon is on course to come third and he still believes he can sneak into a run-off.

Speaking to RTL radio, Le Pen explained how her pledge to ban the headscarf in all public spaces would be implemented, saying it would be enforced by police in the same way as seatbeltwearing in cars. “People will be given a fine in the same way that it is illegal to not wear your seat belt. It seems

Marine Le Pen vowed

to me that the police are very much able to enforce this measure,” she said. Le Pen has said she will use referendums to try to avoid constitutional challenges to many of her proposed laws on the basis that they are discriminatory and an infringement on personal freedoms.

Previous legislation in France banning obvious religious symbols in schools or full-face coverings in public was allowed on the basis that it applied to all citizens and in specific settings.

Le Pen, 53, has toned down her anti-immigration rhetoric during campaigning this year and has focused instead on household spending, putting her closer than ever to power, polls indicate.

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FELICITATION Through this column, we the undersigned on behalf of the JOINT COUNCIL WELFARE FORUM Ward 3 & 22, Burma Camp, Dimapur would like to convey our hearty congratulations to Shri Hokuto Zhimomi GB Veterinary Colony and Shri Akok Phom GB Sunrise Colony for being elected as President and Vice President of Dimapur District GB Association respectively for the tenure 2022 to 2027. We wish them good health and long life to continue to serve the society.

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Ukraine seeks weapons from NATO

KYIV, APR 7 (AP): Ukraine told residents of its industrial heartland to leave while they still can and urged Western nations to send “weapons, weapons, weapons” Thursday after Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup for an offensive in the country’s east.

Russia’s six-weekold invasion failed to take Ukraine’s capital quickly and achieve what Western countries say was President Vladimir Putin’s initial aim to oust the Ukrainian government. Russia’s focus is now on the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking region in eastern Ukraine.

In Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged NATO to provide more weapons for his war-torn country to help prevent further atrocities like those reported in Kyiv’s northern suburbs. Ukrainian authorities are working to identify hundreds of bodies they say were found in Bucha and other towns after Russian troops withdrew and to document what they say were war crimes.

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All residents/site holders within the jurisdiction of Chekiye village are hereby notified that land holding verification is being conducted in conformity with Section 15(1) (g) of Nagaland Village and Tribal Council Act 1978.

All concerned are to produce their respective verification reports along with 1 (One) passport photograph and relevant documents to the Chairman for maintenance of proper records within the time specified herein.

1. Block-1 Before 15th May 2022 2. Block-2 Before 31st May 2022 3. Block-3 Before 31st May 2022 4. Block-4 Before 15th June 2022 5. Block-5 Before 30th June 2022 6. Block-6 Before 30th June 2022 dp-1580/22

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Why climate crisis is also health crisis?

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uman health is directly interlinked with the health of the physical environment and biodiversity. The link is much evident in the increase in the number of illnesses because of pollution and our environmental health, public health experts said on Thursday.

World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7. The theme this year as set by the World Health Organisation is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’.

In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, increasing diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease, the WHO aims to focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.

“Human health is dependent on the health of our physical environment, biodiversity and sustainable use of planetary resources,” Srinath Reddy, President of the Public Health Foundation of India, told IANS. “Breaching these will lead to extreme weather events, heat effects, spread of vector borne infectious diseases, damage to agriculture, a spate of chronic diseases and mental health disorders. We need to recognise and respect the sanctity of planetary boundaries

to protect and foster human health,” he added.

According to the global health agency estimates, more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. These include heart disease and stroke, accidents, respiratory illnesses, diarrhoeal diseases, and malaria among others.

In addition it includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity.

“Climate change affects the social and environmental determinants of health - clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure shelter.

They contribute to epidemics, drive heat stress, result in poorer water quality and drive food insecurity,” Anjela Taneja, Inequality Campaign Lead, Oxfam India, told IANS. “Heatwaves, storms, floods, an increase in water and airborne infections, and even mental health difficulties are all conse-

quences of disturbed ecological balance and climate change. The latter can also have an influence on human well-being by jeopardising ecosystem services such as access to fresh water and food production,” added Supriya Patil, Environmental expert at Grow-Trees.com The WHO estimates that between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year, from a combination of malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress.

Increased hunger is also driven by the worsening climate crisis. Oxfam International calculates that 821 million people across the world face chronic food deprivation which is a return to levels from almost a decade ago.

This tests health systems to their capacity and places those who are vulnerable at particular risk. Pollution also directly contributes to poor health

outcomes, Taneja said.

The experts noted that an increase seen in the number of illnesses because of pollution and our environmental health, in general, is no secret.

“The health of the ecosystem cannot be separated from the health of all humans, animals, plants, and their living environments. As such, deforestation and the loss of wildlife habitats creates the risk of exposure to new pathogens, creating diseases and triggering pandemics,” she added.

“Our Earth is home to a wide range of ecosystems with which we share symbiotic relationships. To ensure life on this planet, all of these ecosystems must work together in harmony,” Patil noted.

Thus, it is essential to respect planetary boundaries and address the underlying factors contributing to global warming, pollution and overall climate change.

“We must invest in initiatives to mitigate environmental dangers as well as be aware of activities that have had unimaginable consequences for environmental health. Using clean and green technology and fuels, promoting good sanitation, and improving access to clean water are just a few methods to protect the health of our world and ourselves,” Patil said. (IANS)

Instagram ‘slashes’ payouts to creators by 70% on Reels

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eta-owned Instagram has reportedly slashed creators’ payout by as much as 70 per cent while increasing target metrics for monetisation for them on the platform.

According to The Financial Times, their payments are down as much as 70 per cent per view and videos need millions more views for creators to get paid.

Creators said that changes in the Instagram payout system have not been explained by the social network.

One creator told the Financial Times that their personalised threshold for “getting paid up to $35,000 had gone from 58 million views to 359 million views”.

Meta said in a statement late on Wednesday that the company was testing Reels bonuses on Instagram and Facebook, which may cause payouts to “fluctuate” as pricing models are refined.

Instagram announced the ‘Reels Play Bonus Programme’ in July last year, offering financial rewards to creators who post on Reels, Instagram’s TikTok-style short-form video clone. To attract more content creators, the photo-sharing platform Instagram reportedly started paying bonuses of up to $10,000 to those who post videos on Reels.

(IANS)

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Singer Honey Singh ‘manhandled’ during concert in Delhi, FIR lodged

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ollywood singer Hirdesh Singh, popularly known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, has alleged that he was manhandled and threatened during a concert in South Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on March 27, police said on Thursday.

A senior police official said that the singer lodged a complaint with the police.

“During the intervening night of March 26 and 27 an event was organised at a Club in South Ex-II, New Delhi. Honey Singh stated that while the programme was going on, suddenly five to six unknown persons forcefully came on the stage and started misbehaving and disrupting the show. The people had beer bottles and pushed the artists on the stage. One of them caught his hand and started pulling him to the front of the stage,” police said, quoting the complaint. “Honey Singh was trying to avoid the attackers but they kept on threatening him. After receiving the

complaint, an FIR under sections 323, 341, 506 read with sections 34 of the IPC was registered,” said the police.

The police said that they have scanned the CCTV footage and on the basis of the statements of witnesses five accused have been identified.

“Further some vital evidence is to be collected and accordingly any arrest will be made,” said the police official.

(IANS)

‘The Sopranos’ actress Rae Allen dies at 95

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tage and screen veteran actress Rae Allen, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 95, reports ‘Variety’.

A Tony Award winner, Rae is best remembered for her role as nosy reporter Gloria Thorpe in ‘Damn

Ya n k e e s ’ a n d as Quintina Blundetto on ‘The Sopranos’.

The actress’s representative Kyle Fritz confirmed her death to ‘Variety’. Born in Brooklyn as Rae Julia Theresa Abruzzo, Allen began her career on the stage

after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1947. Her first Broadway credit was in 1948, as an ensemble member in the George Abbott directed and written ‘Where’s Charley?’

Over the next few years, Rae would continue to appear in Abbott’s various musicals, including ‘Call Me Madam’ in 1950 and ‘The Pajama Game’ in 1954, where she played the small role of Poopsie, a union activist at the factory the show is set in. On film and TV, Allen was a prolific character actor. (IANS)

Priesthood day celebrated at Kohima cathedral

The band “Sound Solution” will be performing a rock concert on April 12 at Phek Town Hall. Sound Solution is a conglomeration of members from different bands and seasoned musicians, the band will be belting out songs from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s to bring back classic rock and metal to the younger generation.

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KOHIMA, APR 7 (NPN): Chrism Mass and Priesthood day were celebrated at Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima.

Bishop of Kohima, Most Rev Dr James Thoppil conducted the Eucharistic mass which was concelebrated by more than 130 priests from all over the diocese of Kohima.

In the Chrism Mass, B i s h o p Ja m e s T h o p pil blessed three urns of oil—oil of the sick, oil of the Chrism and oil of the catechumens.

While highlighting the significance of the assembly of the priests, the Bishop said that that irrespective of tribe, culture and community, the people come together as one body, united and serving the one true God. He acknowledged the works of the priests and asked the gathering to support and pray for them.

It may be mentioned that every year, Priesthood Day is celebrated across the state to honor priests and to remind them of their dedication to God and service to all mankind.

“It is an annual reminder of our promises and commitment to priesthood and to serve God’’, George Keduolhou Angami, principal of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama said.

The Mass was followed by a brief programme including felicitation from Nagaland Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN), followed by a special song from Rev Fr Gabriel Gai-

khang, presidential address

by CAN president, Johny Ruangmei and benediction by Rev Fr Neisalhou Carolus.

The programme was compered by former President, Nagaland Catholic Women Association (NCWA), Vilanuo Angela.

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The Lazami Social Welfare Organisation Kohima (LSWOK) with immense joy extends our heartiest congratulations to our member Rev. Dr. Kiyeto G. Sema, Sr. Pastor SABCk, of Lazami Village on being awarded the degree of DOCTOR OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (Honoris Causa) by the International Peace University, Stuttgart, Germany.

The organisation thank him for bringing laurels to our people through his hardwork, humility, dedication and wishes him good health and grand success in his future endeavours.

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Bishop Thoppil (center) along with the celebrants and priests at the Chrism mass. (NP).

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Inter High School: Baptist High, CL: Real Madrid stun Chelsea with 3-1 win Rüzhükhrie, Loyola, CC School in SFs empty cage.

The prolific striker moved his competition goal return to 13 in just seven matches. Benzema took his season’s tally to 37 goals in 36 matches for Real, handing his side a major chance of making the semifinals in their bid

to land a 14th Champions League title.

The final whistle blew after five minutes of added time and Real Madrid had pulled off an impressive win on the road thanks to another hat-trick from their star striker Karim Benzema.

Villarreal win quarterfinal first-leg thriller 1-0 against Bayern Munich

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates. (Reuters) LONDON/MADRID, APR 7 (IANS): Real Madrid have one foot in the door of the UEFA Champions League semifinal after Karim Benzema, with a stunning hat-trick, bullied Chelsea 3-1 here on Thursday.

Benzema opened the scoring in the 21st minute as he got a great cross from Vinicius and headed it into the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at Stamford Bridge.

Three minutes later he did it again as this time it was Luka Modric with a super service to Benzema who again managed to head the ball into the net to double Real Madrid’s lead.

In the 30th minute it was Militao again off a Toni Kroos corner but this time his header went right into the hands of Mendy.

Chelsea reduced Madrid’s lead to one as Kai Havertz in the 40th minute was able to head one in past

Courtois.

Kai Havertz dragged Chelsea back into the contest from nowhere before half-time, but the luckless Edouard Mendy gifted Benzema his hat-trick goal with an undersold pass.

A minute into the second-half Real Madrid regained its two-goal lead as Benzema was able to intercept a weak pass from Mendy the keeper who was out of his net and managed to shoot the ball into the

Villarreal claimed a 1-0 lead at home against Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarterfinal first-leg tie here on Wednesday.

Arnaut Danjuma’s eighth-minute goal gave the Spanish Europa League champions the win and Unai Emery’s men were unlucky not to take an even greater league to Munich next week. Danjuma opened the scoring in the eighth minute when he was in the right place to get a touch on Dani Parejo’s effort to direct the ball past Manuel Neuer.

Villarreal were looking confident and looking to take the game to Bayern, who had plenty of the ball, but didn’t seem to have much idea what to do with it, reports Xinhua. Coquelin thought he had doubled Villarreal’s lead four minutes before the break when his cross from the left beat Neuer and floated into the far corner of the net, but the goal was ruled out because striker Gerard Moreno was offside in the buildup.

Things didn’t improve for Bayern in the second half with Moreno intercepting a poor pass from Neuer and sliding the ball just wide from 40 meters while at the other end, Pau Torres got a head on the ball to deflect Coman’s goalbound effort. Moreno then hit the post from 20-meters as the game remained wide open, with Bayern looking to attack, while Villarreal tried to take advantage of the spaces they left on the break.

DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): Baptist High, Rüzhükhrie Higher Secondary School, Loyola Higher Secondary School and Children Christian School entered the boy’s football semi-finals of the ongoing Kohima district inter-high school tournament played at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on Thursday. The four-day long tournament is being organised by department of Youth Resources & Sports.

In boy’s football, Baptist High defeated Mount Hermon via tie breaker 5-4 after the match ended in a goalless draw to book their semi-finals berth. Despite a good fight from both teams, they failed to break through in the stipulated time. However, Mount Hermon School keeper missed the decisive kick in the penalty shootout 5-4 to end their saga.

Rüzhükhrie Higher Secondary School continued their dominance in the tournament as they thrashed Don Bosco Higher Secondary School by 9-1.

Rüzhükhrie player Kezhaletuo scored five goals, Keviu added two, while Neihelie and Ketoungulie scored a goal each.

Players of Rüzhükhrie Higher Secondary School (white jersey) and Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in action during the quarterfinal match on Thursday.

Up next, in the semifinals match on Friday, Rüzhükhrie School will play against Baptist High at 1 pm.

In Pool B, Loyola Higher Secondary School outclass Grace Higher Secondary by 4-0 to enter semis. Avizo Phira scored a hat-trick, while Medonguzo Phira added a goal for Loyola team.

While Children Christian School defeated Mount Sinai by 2-1 in the last quarterfinal match.

Mutsuhu and Juniho scored for CC School and the lone goal for Mount

Sinai was scored by Jovelhu in the dying minutes.

CC School will now lock on Loyola Higher Secondary School in the semifinals match on Friday.

For girl’s football, Loyola Higher Secondary School will play against TM Higher Secondary School in their first semi-finals match at 8 am. While GMS Meriema will play against Rüzhükhrie Hr Secondary School in the second semifinals match at 9:30 am.

The sporting events for badminton and table tennis will also begin on March 8 onwards at IG Stadium.

Changtongya inter-departmental Kevin Durant’s triple-double powers Nets’ rally football tournament underway

ADC Tuli, Shaying Sheu, kicking off the 4th inter-departmental football tournament on April 6. (DIPR) DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): The 4th inter-departmental football tournament under Changtongya sub-division, Mokokchung organized by Sub-Division Departmental Co-ordination Forum (SDDCF) got underway on April 6 at local ground Changtongya. The event

will culminate of April 9.

According to DIPR report, during the opening function, ADC Tuli, Shaying Sheu, who also declared the tournament open, urged the organizing committee to include women’s games in the next tournament.

Delivering the vote of

thanks, SDO (C) Changtongya, Rorheu Peseyie mentioned the significance of the tournament which is to bring unity and get to know all the government employees working under Changtongya sub-division. The programme was chaired by Imkongchuba.

NEW YORK, APR 7 (AGENCIES): Kevin Durant scored 23 of his 32 points in the second half as the visiting Brooklyn Nets rallied for a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

The Knicks, who led by 21 points in the third quarter, held a 96-94 edge on a free throw by RJ Barrett with 5:11 remaining but were outscored 16-2 the rest of the way.

Durant shot 11 of 22 and completed a tripledouble by collecting 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Nets moved within one game of the seventh-place Cleveland Cavaliers, whom they host on Friday.

Kyrie Irving added 24 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help Brooklyn earn its seventh straight win over New York. Alec Burks scored 24 points for the Knicks, who managed just 31 points after halftime.

Mavericks 131, Pis-

tons 113 Luka Doncic had 26 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds and Dallas reached the 50-win mark by pulling away from host Detroit.

Doncic failed to reach the 30-point mark for the first time in six games, but the Mavericks won for the fifth time in their past six games. Jalen Brunson supplied 24 points, six rebounds and three assists for Dallas.

Cade Cunningham had 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Pistons, whose three-game winning streak ended.

Hawks 118, Wizards 103 Atlanta kept pace with Brooklyn in its duel for the No. 8 playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, riding Trae Young’s 30-point performance to a victory over visiting Washington.

Young used 11-for-12 accuracy at the free-throw

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks. line as the foundation for his 34th 30-point game of the season. He also found time for a game-high 11 assists, completing his 41st double-double of the year,

his 20th with at least 30 points.

The Wizards, who were coming off a win at Minnesota on Tuesday but have been eliminated from

playoff contention, fell despite a 26-point, 18-rebound night from Kristaps Porzingis.

Jazz 137, Thunder 101 Bojan Bogdanovic topped all scorers with 27 points as Utah cruised to a win over Oklahoma City in Salt Lake City.

Rudy Gobert, Jordan Clarkson and Hassan Whiteside each contributed double-doubles for the Jazz, who clinched a Western Conference playoff spot on Tuesday. Gobert finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks, while Whiteside, his backup, added 15 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.

Clarkson chipped in 18 points and 10 assists.

Jaylen Hoard, on a 10-day contract, led Oklahoma City with 23 points.

Isaiah Roby and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl each scored 18 as the Thunder saw their two-game winning streak end.

Pughoboto inter-departmental sports meet begins fulfilment and added that employees should not only be confined to offices but exhibit their abilities, get to know each other, and remain healthy.

All departments under Pughoboto were divided into four teams namely ‘Tsyui’ from NAP, DEF, SIB and NRB department; ‘Khucho’ team from district administration, DEO, RD, and Food & Civil Supply; ‘Yeti’ team includes the department of Agri, Soil & Water Conservation, Forest, In-

dustries & Commerce and Education and while ‘Tapu’ team were from PWD, Power, PHED and Social Welfare department.

In the men’s football first match, Khuchu defeated Yeti by 5-2.

The programme was chaired by SDPO Pughoboto, Aketo Chiso, special song was presented

by Topeni Futhena and invocation prayer was pronounced by SABAK executive secretary, Tovishe Shohe.

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to shoulder the development of the state as well the country.

Informing that sports develop human relationships, he acknowledged the ADC for covering all the villages under his jurisdiction and also organizing the event within a few months after he was posted in the division.

Swu encouraged the citizens to contribute in any way to produce sportsperson.

As a legislature of the area, he mentioned that his dream was to construct rostrum in all the villages but only a few were completed including the mini stadium in Pughoboto.

ADC said organizing such a meet is a part of life

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DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): The first Pughoboto inter-departmental sports meet commenced on Thursday at local ground Pughoboto which was declared open by Y Vikheho Swu, MLA. The meet is being held in three disciplines - Football (men), Badminton (men’s doubles and mixed doubles) and women’s Volleyball exhibition match.

According to DIPR report, speaking at a twoday event, Swu thanked all the employees posted in Pughoboto for their participation and appealed them to remain consistent and committed.

He pointed out that every government employee has a big responsibility

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Y Vikheho Swu, MLA kicking off the sports meet at the local ground, Pughoboto on April 7. (DIPR)

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022

Nagaland Police enter semis in IPL: De Kock dazzles as Super Giants slay DC ATPA Shield football tournament

NAVI MUMBAI, APR 7 (PTI): Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season here on Thursday.

Delhi Capitals lost their way after a sizzling knock from Prithvi Shaw (61 off 31) to end at 149 for 3 after Lucknow predictably decided to field first. With the resources that Lucknow possess, 150 should have been a comfortable chase and the K L Rahul-led side made sure it was, getting home with two balls to spare on a tricky surface. De Kock was at his destructive best as he shared a 73-run stand with his opening partner Rahul (24 off 25).

The South African wicketkeeper-batter was particularly harsh on compatriot Anrich Nortje who was playing his first game since November. The fit again pacer, playing his first IPL game in India, was smashed for three fours and a six by de Kock in an over leaking 19 runs.

In what turned out to be a forgettable night for Nortje, the South African pacer had to be taken off

13-yr-old Riya wins Ladies Open Amateur Golf NEW DELHI, APR 7 (IANS): The 11th edition of the DGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship 2022 saw 13-year-old Riya Jadon walking away with the title score of 232 (78, 80, 74) in a closelycontested final with her older sister Lavanya (age 15) snapping at her heels at a score of 234 (76, 79, 79).

Riya also won the Junior Girls Trophy. Over a hundred women golfers took part in this year’s tournament, which resumed at the Delhi Golf Club after a two-year hiatus.

Usha International vice-president Anju Munjal, who was present during the presentation ceremony, said, “As part of our ethos of promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, Usha is proud to have supported golf platforms that have paved the way for juniors and amateurs as champions in the making. Today, many are now ‘professional’ lady golfers, and we are delighted that some of them are here with us today.”

Quinton De Kock raises his bat after scoring fifty runs during the IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, at DY Patil Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI)

the attack later after bowling two waist-high no balls.

After Rahul’s fall, his team needed 76 off the last 10 overs. De Kock, who collected nine fours and two sixes, put the team on the cusp of victory with his second 50-plus score of the tournament.

With the pitch not the easiest one to bat on, Lucknow struggled to finish the game with even the in-form Deepak Hooda and experienced Krunal Pandya not finding the big hits.

Lucknow eventually managed to get the job done with the young Ayush Badoni hitting the decisive four and a six off Shardul Thakur in the final over.

Earlier, Shaw’s knock was all class before Lucknow bounced back in the game with an impressive bowling performance.

Young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/22) was the standout performer for the new IPL entrants.

David Warner (4 off 12), returning to the fran-

chise where he made his IPL debut back in 2009, struggled in his first innings of the season.

Off-spinner K Gowtham (1/23) was given the ball in the second over and Shaw did not let him settle, dispatching a full ball over cover for his first four of the innings.

Jason Holder was at the receiving end in the following over when Shaw pulled him for a six over mid-wicket. Then came the turn of pacer Avesh Khan

who was hammered for three consecutive fours in the fourth over.

It seemed Shaw was batting on a different surface while the others struggled around him. He used his quick hands to cut the ball and was equally quick to drive anything full over cover. It was a promising powerplay for Capitals who reached 52 for no loss in six overs. However, Lucknow fought back after the powerplay with wickets of Shaw, Warner and Rovman Powell (3 off 10) in a space of 18 balls.

Shaw was caught behind off Gowtham after he hit him for a straight six.

Warner fell to a poor shot off Bishnoi and Powell saw his stumps disturbed as he went for the slog-sweep off a googly from the young legspinner, leaving Capitals at 74 for three in the 11th over.

Brief scores: Delhi Capitals 149-3 in 20 overs (Prithvi Shaw 61, Rishabh Pant 39 not out; Ravi Bishnoi 2/22) lost to Lucknow Super Giants 155-4 in 19.4 overs (Quinton de Kock 80, K.L Rahul 24; Kuldeep Yadav (2/31) by 6 wickets.

Friday’s Match Punjab Kings Vs Gujarat Titans Time: 7:30 pm

Nagaland Police team (red jersey) and Assam Police Blue before their match at JDSA playground on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR, APR 7 (NPN): Nagaland Police football team who are currently taking part at the prestigious 57th Assam Tea Planters Association (ATPA) Shield Football Tournament have booked their semi-final berth by defeating Assam Police Blue 1-0 on Wednesday evening at Jorhat District Sports Association (JDSA) playground.

The winning goal was scored by Rhitsho Mero in the 70th minute assisted by Khwetelhi Thopi.

Nagaland Police will play semi-final against Assam State Electrical Board (ASEB) at 6 pm on Friday.

A total of 12 teams

i.e. Oil India FC, Charaibahis SA, NRL Academy, Jorhat Town Club, Bodousa Club, Gurkha training center Shillong in Group A and ASEB, Jorhat Victorious, Nambor club, Assam Police Blues, North East United and Nagaland Police in Group B are currently vying for the coveted title.

While ISL team North East United reserve team lost against Assam Police Blue via tie breaker in their first match.

Mention be made that the tournament kicked off at JDSA playground on March 30 and for the first time all the matches are being played at night under

floodlights.

The tournament is being organized by Jorhat District Sports Organization as a part of its centenary celebration.

Meanwhile, six civilian footballers namely Neithovilie Chalieu, Khwetelhi Thopi, Rhitsho Mero, Nighatu T Sumi, Mezuibui, Menoneikho Nakhro who are currently representing the Police team are hoping to join the Nagaland Police battalion under sports quota after the tournament.

Nagaland Police team is led by coach Lhoulavolie as coach, assistant coach - Hainsuigongbe and R. Dibambo as manager.

Korea Open: Sindhu, Srikanth storm It’s a ‘joy’ to study Man City ahead of title clash: Klopp into quarter finals; Sen, Bansod out MANCHESTER, APR 7 (AGENCIES): Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says it is simply a joy to carry out their analysis work on Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s Premier League title clash at the Etihad Stadium.

The two teams, who have dominated the league over the past five seasons, are seperated by just a point with leaders City hoping they can restore some breathing space with a victory.

Since Chelsea won the title in 2017, no team has come close to competing with the North West pair at the top of the table, with Liverpool’s triumph in 2020 the only time Pep Guardiola’s side have missed out on top spot.

Klopp is used to taking on Guardiola’s teams with his Borussia Dortmund side twice losing out to the Spaniard’s Bayern Munich team before the pair locked horns in England.

“If I would be a different person I would be, probably, a little bit depressed about the fact that Pep Guardiola is con-

City’s ability to tighten and expand spaces on the field.

Liverpool have not won any of the last four meetings between the teams, including the 2-2 draw at Anfield in October, but momentum in the title race has shifted towards Klopp’s side.

City had a 13-point lead in mid-January although Liver pool had played two games fewer at that point.

Draws at Southampton and at home to Crystal Palace along with a home defeat to Tottenham allowed Liverpool to close the gap with a 10-match winning run.

Seven games remain for the teams after Sunday’s clash but with both so consistently dominant, the outcome of their face-off could be crucial.

City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says the players are relishing the prospect of a classic.

“I think everybody is looking forward to it. I think the players will take it as a privilege to play these games,” he said.

S U N C H E O N, A P R 7 (PTI): Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the quarterfinals but Lakshya Sen was ousted after losing his second-round match at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament here on Thursday.

World number seven Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, got the better of world number 26 Japan’s Aya Ohori 21-15 21-10 in a lop-sided contest to take her head-to-head count against the Japanese to an overwhelming 12-0.

The third seeded Indian

will next face familiar foe in Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan, whom she had defeated in the final of the Swiss Open last month.

T h e f o r m e r wo r l d champion, who has claimed two Super 300 titles this season at Syed Modi International and Swiss Open, enjoys a 16-1 lead in 17 meetings against the world number 11 Thai.

World championship silver medallist Srikanth saw off Israel’s Misha Zilberman 21-18 21-6 to set up a clash with local hope and former world no 1 Son Wan ho.

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Games silver medallists and world no seven pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Singapore’s Hee Yong Kai Terry and Loh Kean Hean 21-15 21-19 in 36 minutes to also advance to the quarterfinals. World championship bronze medallist Sen, ranked ninth in the world, went down 20-22 9-21 to world number 24 Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in 33 minutes.

The country’s other fast-rising shuttler Malvika Bansod also failed to advance to the quarterfinals as she was brushed aside

by Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong 8-21 14-21 in a second round women’s singles clash that lasted 39 minutes. It was curtains for the mixed doubles pair of Sumeeth Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa as well. The duo fought hard but eventually went down 20-22 21-18 14-21 to the fifth seed Chinese combine of Ou Xuan Yi and Huang Ya Qiong in a gruelling battle that lasted close to an hour.

Sr Men Hockey nationals: Haryana thrash Assam 21-1

Thiem, Berrettini pull out of Monte Carlo Masters

Srihari Nataraj tops ‘B’ Assam’s Amlan Borgohain final in France meet Breaks 200m National Record

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth

Match in action between Assam and Haryana.

BHOPAL, APR 7 (IANS): Hockey Har yana rode on seven goals by Rohit to thrash Assam Hockey 21-1 in the 12th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2022 here on Thursday.

The tournament witnessed high octane action on Day 2 as the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Association of Odisha too registered big wins.

In the first match of the day in Pool G, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu ran out 4-0 winners against Hockey Madhya Pradesh.

Sundarapandi (33’, 59’), Dinesh Kumar (3’) and Saravana Kumar (40’) delivered the goals for the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu.

It was Hockey Haryana that laid down the marker with a 21-1 victory over Assam Hockey in Pool H. Rohit (17’, 19’, 22’, 32’, 38’, 39’, 47’) led the charge with seven goals to his name, followed by Deepak (5’, 55’, 59’), Pankaj (12’, 55’), Prince (27’, 28’), Deepak (34’, 46’), Pankaj (44’, 52’), Mohit (36’, 50’) and Pardeep Rana (57’), who all added to the score sheet with their efforts.

Mohd Salman Khan (34’) pulled one goal back for Assam Hockey.

In the second Pool H match of the day, the Hockey Association of Odisha emerged with a convincing 10-0 win against Goans Hockey.

MONTE CARLO, APR 7 (AGNCIES): Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next week’s ATP Masters tournament in Monte Carlo due to COVID-19, his team said on Thursday.

The 28-year-old, who twice finished runner-up at the French Open and once at the Australian Open before winning the 2020 U.S. Open title, contracted the virus at an ATP Challenger Tour event in Marbella, Spain last week.

Thiem said in a social media post on Thursday that he has tested negative and will undergo a medical check-up to determine his return to competitive action.

Playing his first match in nine months since suffering a wrist injury at the 2021 Mallorca Open, former world number three Thiem went down in straight sets to Argentine Pedro Cachin in Marbella.

He will return home to Austria and will miss the April 11-17 claycourt tournament in Monte Carlo, his spokesperson confirmed.

Srihari Nataraj

NEW DELHI, APR 7 (PTI): Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked 55.28s to win the men’s 100m backstroke ‘B’ final at the French Elite Open Swimming Championship in Limoges, France.

Competing in his first international meet of the year, the 21-year-old first clocked 55.88 in the preliminary round of his pet event. He finished in the top 10 of the 46 swimmer field but couldn’t make the cut for the ‘A’ final.

Nataraj then shaved 0.60s off his heats time to win the B final.

The Bengaluru swimmer has a personal best of

53.77s in the event which he achieved last year in June.

In the 100m freestyle event, Nataraj clocked 50.51 to finish 18 in the preliminaries. However, he did not qualify for the finals.

Olympian Maana Patel finished 25th among 45 swimmers in the women’s 50m backstroke with a time of 30.17. She failed too failed to make the finals.

The swimmer, who took part in the Tokyo Games, finished 18th among 50 entrants in the women’s 100m backstroke heats. She finished with a timing of 1:04:82.

Juergen Klopp

stantly coaching these kind of teams,” Klopp said on Thursday in an interview with Premier League Productions.

“Maybe in Dortmund we could’ve won more titles if Pep wouldn’t have been at Bayern. Now, it is pretty much the same, imagine if he would not be here, we probably could’ve won at least one more league title. But I am not like this, thank God. So, I am completely happy with our situation,” he said.

Guardiola has made no secret of his admiration for Liverpool, recently calling them the toughest opponent he has faced in

G U WA H AT I , A P R 7 (AGENCIES): Footballerturned-sprinter Amlan Borgohain from Assam brought glory to the state when he set a new national record in Men’s 200m on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old super athlete from Assam clocked 20.52s in the 200m Men Finals in the Federation Cup at Calicut, Kerala. The earlier record was 20.63s, which was set by Muhammed Anas in 2018. With this performance, Amlan has also qualified for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

It was a day of double joy for Assam as wonder girl Hima Das also won the gold in women’s 200m final.

Amlan’s performance has brought in a lot of positivity and the people of Assam are overjoyed. The last decade has been extremely promising for sports in North East India with various athletes shining in national and international levels. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also congratulated Amlan on his success.

Athletics was never

his career as a manager and the feeling is mutual.

“I respect a lot what they do, it’s an insane football team. And, for me, the world’s best manager,” added Klopp, who said the task of studying Guardiola’s side ahead of the game is a rare pleasure.

“I couldn’t respect more what they are doing.

I like watching them. I cannot say I love a lot of opponents, or competitors, but I really like watching City.

“So, always when we play them, the analysis is a mix of serious work and real joy... it’s fantastic football. It’s, like, the next level,” he said, stressing

Amlan Borgohain

Amlan’s first love. He wanted to be a footballer but destiny had other plans for him.

His frequent injuries made him switch to athletics. A Cristiano Ronaldo and Sunil Chhetri fan, Amlan was spotted by James Hillier, the head coach at Reliance Foundation Odisha Athletics High-Performance Centre at Bhubaneswar.

He realized Amlan’s

potential during a school meet and things changed completely for him. Last year, Amlan grabbed national headlines when he won the 200m sprint at National Athletics Open, clocking 20.75 seconds.

Having performed well at the National level, Amlan’s next aim would be to better his performances in International events including the Asian Games.

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