9 MAY 2022

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Ahead of Amit Shah’s Assam visit, NE groups warn of anti-CAA stir

A file photo of Amit Shah addressing a public rally.

GUWAHATI, MAY 8 (IANS): Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s three-day Assam visit, various organisations in the northeast have once again threatened to restart their agitations against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) if the Centre tried to implement it in the region.

Shah, who was scheduled to arrive in Guwahati late Sunday night, would attend at least eight different events on Monday and Tuesday, coinciding with completion of one year of the Bharatiya Janata Partyled second government in Assam, headed by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was sworn in on May 10 last year.

The All Assam Students’ Union, the Raijor Dal, a political party headed

by Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi, the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chhatra Parishad in Assam, and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) in Meghalaya announced to resume their agitations against the CAA after Shah on Thursday announced in West Bengal that the gov-

ernment would implement the CAA as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic ends.

KSU President Lambokstar Marngar said in Shillong that any attempt to implement the CAA would provoke unrest in the hill state. “The Centre, instead, responding the Meghalaya Assembly’s unanimous resolution and demands of all most all political parties, should extend the InnerLine Permit system, an 1873 regulation, in the entire Meghalaya to curb the entry of illegal immigrants,” Marngar told the media.

The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO), an umbrella body of more than 17 organisations, has been spearheading the agitation since 2019 for the introduction of ILP in the remaining parts of the state.

If the ILP is enforced in the entire Meghalaya, like in four other northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur, the state would keep itself out of the purview of the CAA. Gogoi said that the

people of Assam would never accept this “anti-people” law. Gogoi, who is also the President of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti, said that the BJP should realise that all sections of people are against the CAA as this is an anti-people law.

He had spearheaded the massive protests against the contentious citizenship law in Assam since 2019 and was arrested in connection with violent protests in the state in 2019 and was charged under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Central government had earlier announced that the CAA would not apply to the ILP and the Tribal Autonomous District Council (TADC) areas. In the North Eastern states, there are 10 TADCs, constituted under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. While Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram have three TADCs each, Tripura has one.

All the eight North Eastern states and neighbouring West Bengal witnessed violent protests in 2019 end and early in 2021 against the CAA, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslims minorities -- Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians, who have migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan till December 31, 2014, after facing faith-based persecution. At least five people were killed in Assam in police firing and clashes during the violent agitation.

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India logs 3,451 new Covid cases NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): India logged 3,451 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,02,194, while the active cases rose to 20,635, according to the Un-ion Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

The death toll climbed to 5,24,064 with 40 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

An increase of 332 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.96% and the weekly positivity rate at 0.83%, the ministry said.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,57,495, while the case fatality rate was 1.22 per cent.

Nagaland logs 1 fresh Covid case D I M A P U R , M AY 8 (NPN): Nagaland on Sunday recorded one fresh Covid-19 case and nil death.

The fresh case was reported from Dimapur, taking the State’s Covid-19 total caseload to 35490.

The death toll remained unchanged at 760 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with Covid posi-tivity).

Currently, the State has two active Covid-19 cases (one each in Dimapur and Kohima). The patient in Dimapur has been admitted to the Covid hospital with mild symptoms while the patient in Kohima (asymptomatic) is currently under home isolation.

IPL: CSK thrash Delhi Capitals by 91 runs SPORTS, PAGE 12

NDPP-BJP cautious on 40:20 seat sharing for 2023 assembly polls Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , M AY 8 (NPN): Seat sharing between NDPP and BJP agreed in 2018 under 40 (NDPP) and 20 (BJP) is being contested in the light of the April 29 merger of 21 NPF (out of 25) with NDPP (21 MLAs).

With 21 (NDPP)+21 (NPF), the NDPP has 42 MLAs and the NDPP also acknowledges two Independent MLAs as its own. Thus, ticket aspirants for NDDP presently is 44 seats for 2023 Assembly elections.

As part of seat sharing, NDPP can claim 40 seats out of 44. That would leave out four sitting MLAs. Such a situation is not acceptable to majority of the present NDPP who want to fight the election on the basis of ground reality.

State chief minister

Neiphiu Rio continues to maintain that the alliance with BJP will continue and both parties will fight the 2023 elections together under a seat sharing formula.

NDPP does not want to upset its alliance with BJP and has committed to maintain the 2018 seat sharing formula of 40:20 with BJP. However, since the decimation of NPF after 21 of its MLAs decamped and merged with NDPP, those in the ruling party do not see any challenger and want to win as many seats.

This would mean putting up candidates in more than 45 constituencies in 2023.

On the other hand, BJP which contested 20 seats in 2018 won 12 would like to maintain the same seat sharing arrangement for 2023.

By that reckoning, BJP lays claim to eight seats.

However, realising that

the deal could go either way, senior BJP sources told Nagaland Post recently, that the party was even prepared to contest as many seats where its candidates have a very good chance of winning them. A senior party source even claimed that BJP is confident of winning at least 40 seats.

A national vice president of the party had recently told a local media that the party would fight the 2023 assembly elections on the basis of having winnable candidates and which means setting up more than 20 candidates as per the seat sharing arrangement with NDPP. In the present 2018 assembly elections, NDPP and NPF fought each other in 39 constituencies (one being uncontested).

In the 2018 election out of 39 seats which NDPP

contested against NPF (including other party candidates), NDPP won 17 and NPF won 19 seats.

Party sources in NDPP said the party will also consider the winnability while deciding on party candidates for 2023. However, with merger the issue would be a difficult task.

Some of the seats fiercely contested where the margin was below 100 were from the following constituencies: Under 56 Noklak constituency NPF sitting MLA and minister P. Longon lost by the narrowest of margin by 5 votes against H. Haiying of BJP. Under 30 Alongtaki constituency, state BJP president Temjen Ima Along won by a narrow margin of 86 votes against sitting NPF member Dr. Benjongliba.

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Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (AGENCIES): Cyclone Asani, formed over southeast Bay of Bengal, further intensified into a severe cyclonic storm Sunday evening as it moved northwestwards in the direction of north Andhra PradeshOdisha coasts.

The severe cyclone, on reaching west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coasts on Tuesday, is likely to recurve north-north eastwards and move towards northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast, the Indian Meteorological Department said.

It is likely to lose some steam thereafter and turn

into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday and further into a deep depression on Thursday, the weather office said in its forecast of Asani’s

track and intensity.

The cyclone is likely to bring in its wake light to moderate rainfall over Gangetic West Bengal from

Tuesday to Friday with heavy downpour at one or two places in the coastal districts of the state, the weather office said.

BJP will name presidential candidate with an eye on 2024 LS polls Mizoram: 25 more pigs

Some of the probable candidates Venkaiah Naidu, Arif Mohd Khan, Jagdish Mukhi and Tamilisai Soundararajan

NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (IANS): Amid all the speculations and names doing the rounds for its Presidential nominee, the BJP may nominate a candidate either belonging to the Other Backward Class (OBC) or a woman to win their support in the run-up to the 2024 general elections.

The OBC and women are the largest constituents of the country’s population.

The names of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Kerala Governor Arif Mohd Khan, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, former Jharkhand Governor Drau-

padi Murmu, and Chhattisgarh Governor Anusuiya Uikey are being taken on the government side and of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar among the opposition.

If Pawar throws his hat in the ring, then he could emerge as a joint opposition

candidate, with his political experience- a three-time Maharashtra chief minister and Defence and Agriculture Minister at the Centre - and his relations across party lines, leaving the BJP on the backfoot.

From Cong ress, it could be Meira Kumar, who has been a Union Minister and contested elections in the past too.

On the government’s side, several names are doing the rounds, but with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s penchant for surprises - picking up Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind in 2017 - could be dis-played again.

Kerala Governor Khan could be a choice to display

the government’s inclusive side, while he has been a vocal supporter of government policies on various issues.

If the Modi government decides to field a sitting Governor as a candidate like in 2017, probables range from Chhattisgarh’s Uikey, to Soundararajan if it seeks to choose someone from the South, while Mukhi could be the pick if it seeks to gain ground in Delhi.

However, there could be dark horse candidates as either side are keeping the cards close to their chest.

BJP sources said that the party might nominate either an OBC or a woman for the post of President or go for a woman OBC candidate.

“Lots of names are doing the rounds and every name has its own weight, but it is important to con-solidate OBC and women votes by nominating a Presidential candidate from among them,” the sources said.

A party insider said that among all the social equations, a Presidential candidate from the SC community is unlikely as current President Ram Nath Kovind belongs to the community.

“It is most unlikely that a leader from the SC community will be given a chance this time. Among all, the OBC and women are most preferred right now for Presidential candidate,” he said.

This is it! What experts say about early signs of Covid in fully vaxed people

“Here arrest me, if you dare. I’m warning youact like a hero and you’ll become zero.”

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NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (AGENCIES): With several Asian countries, including India’s neighbour China going into lockdown to curb the drastically rising Covid-19 cases, the threat of a possible fourth wave of Covid infection doesn’t seem unreasonable.

Meanwhile, India is also witnessing a slight but continuous uptick in the virus cases despite the major population being fully vaccinated against Covid. While the scientists and health experts have time and again warned against lowering

one’s guard and reiterated that new Covid variants capable of evading artificial immunity may emerge again, it is extremely important to watch out for any changes in the body in such times.

According to a Norway study, which was conducted on 177 guests at a party during the Omicron breakout, there were eight key symptoms experienced by the group of fully vaccinated partygoers.

The study, which was later published in Eurosurveillance, found that 66 had definitive cases of Covid-19

and 15 had possible cases of the virus. Of 111 participants, 89% had received two doses of an mRNA vaccine.

Dominant symptoms of Covid in fully vaccinated people: Cough, runny nose, fatigue, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, fever and sneezing. As per the research, cough, runny nose

and fatigue were among the most common symptoms in the vaccinated individuals while sneezing and fever were least common.

Although the vaccine protects against the more serious risks of the virus, it is still possible to contract Covid even if you have received both doses of Covid vaccines in addition to the booster jab. Health experts also suggest there are two distinct symptoms that could be a sign of positive Covid in fully-vaccinated individuals-- Fatigue and dizziness or fainting. However, this

fatigue is not like normal exertion and stress. In this, a person feels bodily pain by causing sore or weak muscles, headaches, and even blurry vision and loss of appetite.

Meanwhile, dizziness or fainting is the second sign that you may have Covid, possibly Omicron. A new report from Germany has suggested that there is a link between fainting spells and Omicron after doctors in Berlin found that Covid was triggering recurrent fainting spells for a 35-year-old patient admitted to the hospital.

die,111 culled due to ASF

AIZAWL, MAY 8 (PTI): At least 25 more pigs died of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mizoram on Sunday, an official said. The ASF has affected 31 villages in six districts of the state, he said.

With the 25 deaths on Sunday, as many as 1,983 pigs have so far been killed since the fresh outbreak of the disease in February this year. At least 1,201 pigs have been culled during the same period, including 111 on Sunday, the official said.

As many as 33,417 pigs have died due to the outbreak of ASF last year causing monetary losses to the tune of Rs 60.82 crore.

A total of 10,910 pigs have also been culled since last year to prevent the further spread of the disease.

The highly contagious pig disease, which was reported for the first time in the state in March last year was initially considered more or less contained as no pig death due to the outbreak was reported since December.

Besides Mizoram and Tripura, outbreak of ASF disease was also reported in Meghalaya and Assam. In Assam, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department on May 5 culled 70 infected pigs in Biswanath district.

Cong leader seeks judicial probe into 19 lakh ‘missing’ EVMs BENGALURU, MAY 8 (IANS): Senior Karnataka Congress leader and MLA H.K. Patil called on Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri on Sunday and sought a probe into the issue of 19 lakh “missing” Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

A delegation led by Patil submitted a memorandum to the Speaker, demanding that the probe has to be conducted by the Special Committee headed by a Judge of the Supreme

Court. Patil stated that he had submitted 2,750 pages of documents in this regard.

The document comprised the RTI replies by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and issues that have been taken up by the courts.

Addressing press conference after submission of documents, Patil expressed his anger over inordinate delay in taking up petitions by the courts regarding election petitions and EVMs. (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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Mother’s Day celebrated across Nagaland

(L-R): Mothers and others during Mother’s Day celebration at TOAHDCC, Dimapur and House of Friendship.

DIMAPUR: People of Nagaland on Sunday celebrated Mother’s Day by organising special programmes honouring and appreciating mothers.

Churches organised special Sunday devotional services while several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) organised prog rammes commemorating the day.

TOAHDCC: Tribal Old Age Home cum Day Care Centre (TOAHDCC) Dimapur celebrated Mother’s Day under the t h e m e, “ S t r e n g t h a n d dignity of a mother” (Prov.

31:25-28) with director of One Way Counselling Ministry, Joseph Lkr as the guest speaker. Special songs marked the celebration

which was attended by around 60 mothers. The oldest mother was 87 years old.

KLBC: Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church (KLBC) celebrated Mother’ s Day at the church premises, wherein KLBC secretary, D r. R a t a n K a u r i n t t a exhorted the mothers.

In his message, Dr.

Kaurintta said motherhood was a great honour and also shared motherhood examples from the Bible. He encouraged husband and wife to be “knitted together in the fear of God” as they are “wonderfully made in the image of God.” C KC K : R e g i o n a l Councillor for South East Asia, Rev. Fr. Biju Micheal

sdb made an official visitation to Dimapur Province. He visited Christ K i n g C h u r c h Ko h i m a Village on Mother’s Day and celebrated Holy Eucharist.

MF: Matri Foundation (MF) celebrated Mother’s Day by visiting the House of Friendship (Old Age Home), Dimapur.

Noklak: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Noklak police and Krishi Vig yan Kendra (KVK) Tuensang distributed seeds to the mothers.

Speaking on the occasion, Superintendent of Police (SP) Noklak Dr. Pritpal Kaur said mothers love is selfless and their faith like that of Jochebed, mother of Moses.

She said Jochebed’s strong faith and fearlessness, her selfless love and sacrifice saved her son and made possible the deliverance of Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Likewise, in present day, Kaur said mothers have to help their children fight against alcohol, crimes and other illegal activities and guide them to being hard working, self-sufficient and making healthy choices.

DC Zunheboto informs arms license holders

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zunheboto has informed that the last date for uploading information with regard to arms license to generate Unique Identification Number (UIN) in the national database of arms license has been extended till March 31, 2023.

In a circular, the deputy comissioner has directed ar ms license holders under the district without UIN to submit their licenses along with data in the prescribed

format to arms branch Deputy Commissioner office, Zunheboto.

F u r t h e r, t h e t h e deputy comissioner has informed that arms licenses should be valid, genuine and issued from the DC office, Zunheboto.

The DC said licensee should procure weapon c ove r e d b y t h e a r m s license; no adverse remarks against the licensee and new arms license would be issued against old arms license with details and UIN generated in NDALALIS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ATMA Noklak conducts demonstrations NCSC Kma organises IDY countdown day DIMAPUR: National Career Service Centre for SC/STs Ministry of Labour & Employment, Directorate General of Employment Kohima Nagaland in collaboration with HQ 15 BRTF, Kohima Nagaland observed one day countdown to “International Day of Yoga 2022” on

May 7. A press release by the centre stated that the celebration was organised as part of 100 days countdown to “International Day of Yoga 2022” as instructed by the Ministry of AYUSH. Altogether 37 participants from the two ministries joined the yoga session.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on : 12.02.1977 – Died on : 07.05.2022 We, the bereaved family of Late Aboto H Zhimo, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciations to each and every individual who stood with us in prayer, physically and financially during his prolonged illness till his demise.

It is our prayer that Almighty God bless you all for your kind deeds.

Loving wife, Mrs. Kalito, children and family members.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Of our beloved Obed Rio 09/05/2021

Participants after the demonstrations conducted by ATMA Noklak block.

use of Rhizobium” and inaugurated a coffee farm school on May 5 at Aniasho Village, Noklak.

In a press release, the block informed that a demonstration on “management of FAW

attack, use of yellow sticky traps and seed treatment by rhizobium” was presented

by ATM Tiatemsu and demonstration on “preparation of vegetable seed bed” was presented by ATM Thingpio.

04-08-1965 to 30-04-2022

Chümoukedima district administration on May 2 organised a walkathon as part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” week, North East festival 2022. The walkathon, which started from North Town Higher Secondary School Chümoukedima and finished at DC’s office was flagged off by additional deputy commissioner, Chümoukedima.

We, the family of Lt. DIETHOLIE CHADI, would like to express our deepest appreciations for all those who have stood by us and supported us in various ways throughout the illness and demise of our beloved father. Through this column we would like to mention some particular individual and organizations who have bestowed unconditional mercy and support towards our family during our times of struggle and sorrow: 1. Angami Baptist Church Razhüphe.

2. Friends and Neighbors of Industrial Village Razhüphe.

3. Nerhema Krotho Dimapur.

4. Relatives, friends and well-wishers from Kohima, Nerhema & Sendenyu.

5. All Nagaland Judicial Employees.

6. Hon’ble Principal District & Sessions Judge, Dimapur and Staff.

7. Hon’ble Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kohima and Staff.

8. Principal Judge Family Court, Dimapur.

9. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Songkhupchung Serto, Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench.

10. All Nagaland Judicial Officers Forum.

11. Shri. R. Khing, Adviser, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services and Women Resource Development, Govt. of Nagaland.

12. New Market Colony & Youth, Kohima.

13. Union Christian Revival Church, Kohima.

14. Advocates from Dimapur.

15. Doctors and Nurses of Zion Hospital, Dimapur.

16. Doctors and Nurses of Apollo Hospital, Guwahati.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one individually but we are humbled by all the love and support we have received and pray that our Almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly for your good deeds and kindness.

Loving wife, children & family members DP-2077/22

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DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management A ge n c y ( AT M A ) Noklak block conducted demonstrations on “identification and m a n a g e m e n t o f Fa l l Army Worm (FAW) and

A year has passed since you left us for your eternal home in heaven. But our hearts are still wounded for you, losing you is our biggest regret and we miss you every day. Your sweet and loving memories will always be treasured in our hearts forever until we meet again.

Loving Mother, Brothers and loved ones.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF LT.C.Y.SANGTAM (09TH MAY 2021)

Dr. Nilo Z Kiba 4th October, 1966 – 9th May, 2021

“To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die” -Hazel Gaynor It’s been a year since you left us, and nothing can help ease your loss. Your words of wisdom, sense of humor, generosity and your presence are greatly missed, especially during this time.

Thank You for your unconditional love, true devotion, great memories and eternal inspiration.

We pray for your soul to be in peace forever.

Till we meet again.

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Your loving wife, children and family

LATE Md. SIRAJ UDDIN SHEIKH,

Born on: 10-10-1961 | Died on: 05-05-2022

We, the bereaved family members of LATE Md. SIRAJ UDDIN SHEIKH, would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all who stood by us physically, materially, financially and in constant prayer support at the time of his demise.

We convey our heartfelt thanks to: 1. Chen Union Dimapur.

5. Industrial Village Council Razhuphe.

2. Chenloisho Nokden Dimapur.

6. Zion Hospital Dimapur.

3. Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Dimapur.

7. Apollo Hospital Guwahati.

4. Muslim Council Dimapur.

8. Family Members, Relatives & Friends.

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Loving Wife, Son, Daughter-in-law & Family Members.

It has been one year since you left us, yet our tears still continue to gather up in the corners of our eyes.

Your memories and love bring a lump in our throats and an unspoken ache in the hollow part of our chest. Despite your absence, your biography forms the preface of our lives, your good deeds - the recipe for our life’s handbook and your teachings - our inner voice. The memories we made with you will always be our treasure. May your soul rest in eternal peace.

We still love you and miss you - the Captain of our ship.. our warrior.

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Loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

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WEATHER FORECAST MAY 9

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Guwahati Humid with a t-storm in spots Imphal

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A thunderstorm in spots

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Dimapur A strong afternoon t-storm

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Tuensang A morning t-storm in spots

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Zunheboto Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm

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TSUD asks govt to release scholarship

DIMAPUR: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has asked the state government and concerned department to release the pending scholarship of students within a “reasonable timeframe”.

In a press release, TSUD education and statistical secretary, Asap Zeliang said the union was constrained to speak out in the general interest of the student community for the “lackadaisical attitude” of the state government and department concerned in turning a blind eye towards students’ grievances.

Tenyimi Students’

Union Dimapur said the apathy of the state government and higher and technical education department was “clearly manifested in its undue delay in the release of scholarship thereby depriving the students of what is rightfully theirs”.

It said the delaying tactics has become the norms of the day and further compromised the future of the state.

Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur has implored upon the concerned authority to take up the issue on priority basis and address the same within a “reasonable timeframe”.

IRCSN team with elderly people of Dzulueke Village.

DIMAPUR: Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) state branch joined the rest of the world Sunday in celebrating “World Red Cross Day 2022” under the theme, “Be Human Kind”.

Wo r l d Re d C r o s s Day also known as Red Crescent Movement is celebrated every year on May 8. This day marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who was the founder

of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies (RCS) in its website said May 8 is a “global day to celebrate the uniqueness and unity of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement”. It said 2022 theme was aimed to put “kindness in the picture” and encourage

TRYO holds consultative meeting

D I M A P U R : Ts o g i n Range Youth Organisation (TRYO) consisting eight villages under Tseminyu district held its first consultative meeting on May 7 at Logwesunyu Village Community Hall.

A press release by

Physical assault on minor condemned DIMAPUR: Khensa Village Council (KVC), Khensa Sensotsür Mungdang (KSM) and Khensa Students’ Union (KSU) have condemned the physical assault on a minor from Chang community. In a joint condemnation note, KVC chairman, Imtitoshi, KSM president, Imtisangla and KSU president, Temsuakum said the act of the perpetrator has brought disgrace to the whole village community.

The signatories further stated that the Khensa village customary court summoned the accused on May 7 and awarded “due punishment” and warned against more stringent action if the same heinous act was committed.

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TRYO stated that newly elected executive members along with the unit youth organisation deliberated on issues like sports and wildlife conservation.

The meeting decided to promote professional sports career to aspiring

sportsperson and also decided to conservation and protection of wildlife.

TRYO has resolved to impose penalty on any person or groups found indulging in shooting, trapping or other illegal activities under Tsogin jurisdiction.

people around the world to “Be Human Kind” In Nagaland, IRCSN state branch celebrated the day at Dzuleke Village, Kohima by distributing blankets to old age people in the village.

In a press release, IRCSN stated that delivering a speech, Managing Committee (MC) member, IRCSN, Dr. R Rose Chakhesang emphasized on the seven principles of

Red Cross.

Stressing on how the present society was in dire need of kindness, Dr. Rose said an act of a Good Samaritan goes a long way in saving precious lives.

The programme was chaired by MC member, IRCSN, Dr. Ke pelhusie Terhuja and vote of thanks was delivered by IRCSN, finance secretary The Bridge over Tizu River, the proposed Inland water ways connecting cum treasurer, Kekhwewe Mutinkhong, Mimi village of Kiphire district, located some few kilometres Sekhamo. away from Shilloi lake. (Tsipise Anthony)

NBSE informs on CM’s scholarship

Awareness on use of GIS in agricultural research

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed that the meritorious students of HSLC Examination 2021 batch eligible for the Chief Minister’s Meritorious Scholarship Fellowship (CMMSF) to download the form and bond certificate from the board website nbsenl.edu.in under information/scholarships.

According to a DIPR report, the board informed that the duly filled in form and bond certificate should be emailed to cmmsf50ng@ gmail.com on or before May 10. The details of eligible students would be required for availing of the first instalment of the scholarship and list of eligible students Bihu dance being performed during Rongali Bihu Cultural Programme was made available on the organised by Dimapur Namghar Bihu Utzapan Committee at Namglar board website nbsenl.edu.

Auditorium Hall, near Dimapur Fire Brigade, Sunday. (NP) in., the board informed.

DIMAPUR: One day awareness-cum-hands on use of Geographic Information System (GIS) in agricultural research was held on May 6 at School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD) Medziphema.

A press release by SASRD Medziphema stated that the awareness programme was organised

by Soil & Water Conservation department, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD) Medziphema in collaboration with Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on fruits, Medziphema Centre, department of horticulture.

In the technical session, resource person Dr. Liza G. Kiba elucidated the participants on application of remote sensing and

Participants of awareness-cum-hands on programme.

GIS in estimating potential runoff due to rainfall.

She stated that estimating total runoff was very significant for drawing any hydrologic structure or for forecasting flood and also to adopt mitigation measures.

In the second session, Momnath Mandal trained

the participants on application of geospatial technology on agricultural sciences for precision agriculture.

He said geospatial technology would help to monitor and predict the agricultural related activities.

The programme was chaired by organizing secretary, Sewak Ram, wel-

come address was delivered by professor R.C Nayak, opening remark by professor C. S Maiti and vote of thanks by Dr.Alongba Jamir.

Altogether 81 participants including teaching faculties, PhD scholars and master degree students attended the programme.

Educational institutions conduct various programmes

Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung DIMAPUR: Educational institutions held various programmes including seminar, farewell, cultural day, social work etc., across the state.

SJC (A): Department of English, St. Joseph’s College (A), Jakhama in collaboration with the IQAC of the institution organised one day seminar on “blended mode of learning” on May 7 at the College Auditorium.

The speakers of the seminar were the faculty members of the department of English namely Tainla Longchar, Neizosie-O Jude Rhutsu and Soyimla Akum who spoke on “introduction to blended mode of learning and theoretical background”, “ICT tools and initiatives and implementation of blended learnK Y M C

ing” and “assessment and evaluation and suggested framework for blended learning” respectively.

FAC: Career Guidance & Counselling Cell, Fazl Ali College (FAC) organised a career guidance programme for BA/ BSc 6th semester students on the theme, “following your dreams” on May 7 at the College Auditorium with Sentilong Ozukum, civil servant, writer and an alumnus as the resource person.

In a separate event, NNC FAC also bid adieu to the senior outgoing cadets.

Earlier, on May 6 FAC fraternity organised a farewell programme on May 6 at the Conference Hall to bid farewell to one of its senior teaching faculty, Dr. Abhijit Borah on account of his

Livingstone Foundation International College voluntary retirement from government service.

PGC: Pfütsero Government College (PGC) Pfütsero celebrated its 39th cultural day cum literary day on May 6-7 under the theme, “Strengthening the root of culture through the wings of creative literature” with Pfütsero Town Youth Organisation (PTYO) president, Pokhoto Kezo and PGC principal, Dr. Bweyhunle Khing as speakers.

At the programme, Kezo stressed on the importance for students to analyse and rationalise what was being taught and the need for a traditional and cultural revival as values like honesty and hard work were strongly adhered to by the forefathers.

Dr. Khing emphasised on the all-round develop-

ment of one’s personality through active participation in co-curricular activities.

The two days event witnessed the showcasing of talents, creative literary skills and celebrating the rich culture and traditions in the form of competition on various culture and literary activities.

CEC: C-Edge College (CEC) held its 8th commencement day for graduating students of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Business Administration (B.BA.), on May 6 at GK auditorium.

In a press release, CEC informed that during the programme, commencement speaker, principal director, School Education, Shanavas C exhorted the graduating students to pursue higher, to overcome

fear and challenges. He also highlighted the importance of public speaking and stressed on how the younger generation could contribute in moving the state forward.

At the programme, CEC principal Dr. Chubatola Aier conferred various meritorious awards—Ramanathan award for EVS topper, Laurel Merit Awards, and Overall House Champion Award, etc.

CEC president, Er. Moa Aier delivered opening address while vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor CEC, Duvolu Rhakho.

ICFAI: ICFAI University in collaboration with Imperial IAS Academy conducted a seminar on “Career in Civil Service” on May 6.

In a press release, IC-

Mount Mary College, Chumukedima FAI University informed that speakers for the seminar were faculty, Imperial IAS Academy, Vedezo Neinu and COO Imperial Coaching and IAS Academy, Rahul Sen. At the seminar, Vedezo Neinu highlighted technical aspects of civil service examination and presented an overview of the curriculum coverage.

Meanwhile, Rahul Sen instructed the students on mode of operation of the academy and highlighted providence of 100% scholarship by the academy to meritorious aspirants. The seminar was attended by both UG and PG course students.

LFIC: To protect and raise awareness on importance of keeping environment clean, free of pollut-

ants, Livingstone Foundation International College (LFIC) held social work on May 7.

Earlier, as part of a practical academic exercise, students and teaching faculty of Education and Psychology department, LFIC visited special classroom run by St Mary’s Montessori Higher Secondary School Dimapur on May 6.

MMC SA: MMC Sociological Association conducted its monthly symposium series III at AV Room, Mount Mary College, Chumukedima on May 7, under the topic “Navigating Life Post-college”, with MD, The People’s Channel, Dimapur, Rozelle Mero as guest speaker.

W G C : Wa n g k h a o Gover nment College (WGC) Mon organised a

thanksgiving programme on May 6 in in celebration of successful completion of first cycle of NAAC Accreditation, 2022.

A press release by WGC Mon stated that Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mon, Thavaseelan K thanked the Mindtree Foundation, Cherub Foundation, Assam Rifles, CSR, Alumni Association, KGOU, KSU, KNSK and other civil organizations for their tremendous contribution towards the physical development of the college.

In his speech, WGC Mon principal, Dr. I Wati Imchen urged the teachers, students, all the stake holders to continue to uphold the college to maintain the grade and to work much more to take the college to greater heights.

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13 AANLA militants surrender in Assam

AANLAsurrenderedour AK-56 rifle, 4 pistols, a 6 bore revolver and 36 live ammunition B O K A J A N , M AY 8 (AGENCIES): Atleast 13 cadres of a splinter group of All Adivashi National Liberation Army (AANLA) surrendered before the Karbi Anglong police and laid down arms in a ceremony held at Bokajan Police Station on Sunday.

The arms laying ceremony was held in presence of Assam Police DIG Central Range IPS Satyaraj Hazarika, Karbi Anglong SP IPS Pusparaj Singh and top ranking officials of Assam Rifles and CRPF. The surrendered cadres include self-styled Com-

mander Shankar Kurmi, Sumon Gour, Ganga Ram Sahu, Sadmanda Gour, Ajit Pradhan, Manoj Sahu, Hori Gour, Kanakram Gour, Sankar Gour, Bidjaram Lodhi, Hira Gour, Pawan Gour and Kuldeep Nayak.

The group deposited a huge cache of arms including four AK-56 rifle, 4 pistols, a 6 bore revolver and 36 live ammunition in the function.

Assam Rif les in a release stated, “With an aim to promote peace and harmony in the region the Security Forces of Spear Corps have always endeav-

Committed to build Assam of our dreams: Himanta GUWAHATI, MAY 8 (PTI): The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a partner of the BJP-led government in Assam, on Sunday hosted a programme at its party headquarters here to mark the completion of one year of Himanta Biswa Sarma’s dispensation.

Sarma, along with his Cabinet colleagues from AGP -- Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta -- participated in the ‘Abhinandan Anusthan’ on the occasion.

“Grateful to Asom Gana Parishad for extending such a warm welcome on Abhinandan Anusthan organised to celebrate completion of a year of BJP led govt in Assam at party’s Ambari-based HQ,” the chief minister Tweeted later.

“We’re all committed to ensure we together build Assam of our dreams,” he said.

The chief minister also congratulated AGP members who had successfully contested the civic polls in the state.

The winning candi-

Himanta Biswa Sarma dates of the regional party were felicitated on the occasion.

The AGP has been a part of the BJP-led state governments since 2016.

With Sarma’s government set to complete its first year in office on May 10, a series of programmes have been lined up, including a central celebration here to be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) is the third partner in the ruling coalition, headed by Sarma, who had replaced Sarbananda Sonowal as the chief minister in the second BJP-led government in Assam.

ored to mainstream the misguided youth who have taken up the path of insurgency.”

“Towards this aim, 6 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Spear Corps in conjunction with Assam Police, through their relentless efforts have successfully persuaded homecoming of 13 active cadres of AANLA, who laid down their arms,” the release further read.

Moreover, the Assam Rifles also complemented the youth for their decision to shun violence and join back into the mainstream and lead a happy and peaceful life. Families of the surrendered cadres also expressed their gratitude to the security forces for bringing their loved ones back to the family safely.

It may be noted that AANLA had already laid down arms in 2012 along with four other adivashi militant group in presence of the then Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram and Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati.

Sikkim celebrates 50 years of 8-May Agreement G A N G T O K , M AY 8 (PTI): Sikkim on Sunday celebrated the golden jubilee of the 8-May Tripartite Agreement signed in 1973, which is considered the stepping stone for the merger of the erstwhile kingdom with India.

The agreement was signed among the Indian government, the then Chogyal of Sikkim and three political parties of the erstwhile kingdom for administrative and democratic reforms.

A programme was organised by Sikkim Nagarik Samaj at MG Marg in the heart of Gangtok to mark the day. Eminent personalities of the state attended the programme.

SNS spokesperson Passang Sherpa said the history of Sikkim and its merger with India must be included in the country’s school curriculum.

Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975, two years after the signing of the agreement.

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Arunachal Pradesh mulls museum for unsung heroes

File photo of the Mukti Bahinis. near the Sreenagar BOP in Sabroom, the southernmost town in Tripura, he said.

The bridge was located on a strategic point, which connected the Chittagong and Dhaka and was the main supply line of food and other materials, he added.

“At about 1400 hours, my East Pakistan Rifles (EPR) contact, Havildar Nuruddin came to Sreenagar BOP along with Prof.

Obaidullah Majumdar, a member of the National Assembly and Dr. Amir Hussain, a Awami League leader and they told us about the terror let loose by the Pak army personnel on villagers including women and children and asked for immediate intervention to dislodge them”, Ghosh said.

However, Ghosh initially did not take any action, but promised would convey their requests to higher authorities.

“They became highly sentimental and exerted emotional pressure on me.

I took a cover name as Prof.

Ali and accompanied them to investigate. The villagers came out to meet their leaders and raised slogan – Joi Bangabandhu, Joy Bangladesh. During that time came a burst of LMG fire from Pak soldiers, but there was no damage” , he said.

“At about 5 pm in the afternoon the first group of Mukti Bahini with 6 EPR boys under the command of Havildar Nooruddin was formed. They took oath on the spot. (I) Deployed them

Manipur Congress to approach SC against CM’s controversial statement Correspondent

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein (middle) addressing the media.

I TA NAG A R , M AY 8 (PTI): The Ar unachal Pradesh government has decided to build a state-ofthe-art museum to give due recognition to the unsung heroes of the state who have contributed immensely to the country’s freedom movement, an official statement said here on Sunday.

The government is also planning to construct several memorials as part of its efforts to preserve and protect the existing war sites across the frontier state, the statement said.

Besides, a proposal to make Arunachalee freedom fighters a part of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum would be forwarded to Gujarat, it said.

According to the statement, a core committee that was formed by the government for suggesting ways to honour the unsung heroes of

the state took the decision to establish the museum and war memorials during a meeting at Namsai, chaired

by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.

Mein said that the Centre’s ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative to mark the country’s 75th year of Independence has provided Arunachal with a “good opportunity to write its own history”.

He advocated the setting up of a research cell at Rajiv Gandhi University here for further study on the state’s glorious history and other aspects.

It was also decided at the meeting that a 15-day festival would be held later this year to pay tribute to the freedom fighters, and theatre shows and other cultural activities would be organised as part of the event, the statement added.

IMPHAL, MAY 8: Manipur Congress on Sunday said that the opposition party will go to Supreme Court against a controversial statement given by state chief minister N Biren Singh at a recent function.

In his address at a recent function, the chief minister stated that even though the MLAs spent crores of rupees in elections, they should not take bribes of any kind to regain the money they had spent.

Reiterating his government’s zero tolerance against corruption, the chief minister added that to regain the money, the MLAs can engage in contract work under big companies implementing various developmental projects While stating this, he turned towards an MLA who is a cabinet minister in his council of ministers and asked how many crores of rupees he spent in the elections.

The video of the chief minister’s speech went viral in social media even as media skipped the function as it was held during the period

N Biren Singh in which media houses in the state were boycotting news related to the state government, ministers and MLAs of the ruling parties.

The opposition Congress strongly reacted to the statement of the chief minister and stated that the chief minister’s statement amounted to attracting legal action. Addressing a news conference at Imphal Congress Bhavan, MPCC spokesperson P Sharatchandra demanded that the state police department to lodge an FIR against the chief minister and BJP MLAs. He said that it was revealed from the chief minister’s statement that BJP had used muscle and money powers to win the recently concluded general elections to the state Assembly.

They had violated the

ECI’s guideline on expenditure limit of Rs 28 lakh of a candidate and the candidates of the BJP have spent crores of rupees in their electioneering, he alleged.

As the chief minister openly revealed the truth, the state police department should not delay in lodging a FIR case against the chief minister and BJP MLAs. If the state police department did not take up legal action, the Congress will knock at the Supreme Court door, the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson further came down heavily on the chief minister for insisting the MLAs take sub-contract works from the big companies implementing developmental projects.

MLAs are law makers.

The people sent them to the Assembly to involve in law making and not to engage in contract works.

“It is unfortunate that a chief minister is asking MLAs to engage in contract work,” he said, adding that as it was against the principles of Congress and Congress MLAs will stay away from following such uncivilized advice.

LPG price rise triggering fire in kitchen: AICC secretary AGARTALA, MAY 8 (PTI): All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary Szarita Laitphlang on Sunday said that in view of the spiralling cooking gas cylinder price, the day is not far when women will have to bid adieu to LPG and go back to firewood for cooking.

The price of LPG cylinder, which was Rs 410 Szarita Laitphlang in 2014, has shot up to Rs 999 with ‘zero subsidy’ in 2022 triggering fire in the

kitchens, she claimed.

“In the past 45 days, the Modi government has hiked the LPG cylinder price by Rs 100. If this trend continues, the day is not far when the women will have to offer shraddhanjali to LPG cylinders and go back to old age method of cooking in firewood”, Laitphlang said during a press conference in Congress Bhavan. She said, “The petrol price has

already crossed three-digit mark while price of diesel and CNG are also going up. The poor people are the worst sufferers ...”.

The AICC secretary claimed around 23 million BPL people have upgraded to APL status during UPA regime but under the BJP era, around 37 million people have been pushed towards BPL. The Congress leader sought the prime minister’s interven-

tion to arrest the spiralling price rise as it appears unbearable for the common people.

Tr i p u r a P r a d e s h Congress president Birajit Sinha said the people of the state are still in dark about the Covid casualty referring to the WHO’s recent revelation that India’s Covid fatality stood at 47 lakh while the Centre claimed it was only 5.24 lakh.

Crime rate, pending cases decline in Assam in last one year: Police GUWAHATI, MAY 8 (PTI): The average crime rate and the number of pending cases have declined considerably during the last one year, police has said.

The average crime rate per lakh population was 384 last year and it has come down to 222 this year, Additional Director General of Police (CID) AVY Krishna has said.

He said that the number of pending cases, which were 1,09,081 in May 2021, has declined to 83,947 in April 2022.

The average monthly registration of cases has come down to 6,247 this year from 11,103 last year, Krishna said.

BSF helped form the first Mukti Bahini group 51 years ago along Tripura border AGARTALA, MAY 8 (PTI): One of the lesser known facts of the Bangladesh liberation war is that India’s Border Security Force (BSF) help form the first group of Mukti Bahini or the Bangladesh Liberation Force a day after the Pakistani army unleashed a reign of terror in that country some 51 years ago along the Tripura border.

Major P K Ghosh, who was then commanding four border outposts (BOP) of BSF at Sreenagar, Amlighat, Samarendraganj and Nalua in the southern part of Tripura bordering Chittagong division, in the then east Pakistan was instrumental in this.

Major Ghosh, an octogenarian war hero, now settled in Delhi, when contacted, told PTI in detail about first crossing over the Indo-Pak border and formation of first Mukti Bahini group on March 26, 1971.

On March 26, 1971 morning, Pakistan army sent an Infantry battalion from Comilla cantonment to Chittagong commanded by a Brigadier to counter the forces of Major Ziaur Rehaman and deployed 10-15 men for protection of Shubhapur Road Bridge,

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022

in groups of 3 each, on either flank of northern end of Shubhapur bridge with clear instructions to deny entry of Pak soldiers in the village and water point and also to fire only one round at a time to conserve ammunitions and draw fire from Pak troops”, Ghosh said.

Returning to the Srinagar BOP in the evening at about 7p, Ghosh prepared a special report on the situation without mentioning his crossing over the international border.

“Next day (March 27) morning, Lt Col A K Ghose, my Commanding Officer (CO) visited our BOP and expressed his happiness and thanked me for my special report on the situation. I was hesitant, but as a loyal soldier disclosed that I had crossed over to Shubhapur yesterday. Suddenly the attitude of my CO changed, got angry and shouted at me – how could you dare to cross the international border? You might face court martial.

He left in anger. I felt bad, but not sorry for my decision to stand by the ill-fated unarmed innocent civilians across the border”, Ghosh wrote in an article in BSF’s journal Border Men.

A total of 28,400 cases have been disposed of in the first quarter of 2022 as against 24,159 in the corresponding period last year.

On the war against drugs, the officer said that Assam Police has nabbed 4,838 drug traffickers and seized contraband worth Rs 548.53 crore since the Himanta Biswa Sarma government came to power in May last year.

A total of 94 kg of heroin, 22,348 kg of ganja, 187 kg of opium, 38 lakh Yaba and other tablets, 2.2 lakh cough syrup bottles, 0.31 kg of cocaine and a cash amount of Rs 2.4 crore along with 320 vehicles have been seized and 648 bighas

Man wanted in murder case attempts suicide

TELIAMURA, MAY 8 (PTI): A man, wanted in a murder case in Tripura’s Khowai district, attempted suicide by jumping off a bridge but was rescued, police said on Sunday.

Paritosh Sutradhar is accused in the murder case of Anup Sutradhar (29) who was hacked to death by a group of men in the DM Colony on Friday night, they said.

Six people were arrested in the murder but Paritosh was on the run, they said. On Saturday night, Paritosh jumped off a bridge in Khowai river but he was rescued. He was taken to the Teliamura hospital where his condition is stated to be stable, Sub-divisional Police Officer Sonacharan Jamatia told PTI. Anup was attacked by a group of men who left him profusely bleeding on the side of a road, police said.

Locals took him to Teliamura hospital, from where he was referred to the GBP Hospital in Agartala as his condition was critical.

“Anup succumbed to the injuries in the early hours of Saturday,” Jamatia said. “We have started an investigation into the case to know the reason behind the crime,” he said.

(84.24 hectares) of opium cultivation and 32 bighas (4.16 hectares) of cannabis cultivation destroyed.

Around 53 lakh Burmese betel nuts have been seized and 182 people arrested, he said.

In the fight against human trafficking, 104 accused have been arrested and 250 people rescued from Kerala, Maharashtra, Sikkim and other states in the last one year, he said. A total of 9,454 bovine animals have been rescued and 992 smugglers arrested and their 417 vehicles seized, Krishna said.

Fines amounting to Rs 48.93 crore have been collected for violation of Motor Vehicles Act.

He said the 24x7 Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System run by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been successful in recovery of 33.1 per cent of the defrauded amount.

As a result of this, Assam was among the top five states in the country in terms of recovery of defrauded money, he said.

IGP Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Surendra Kumar, said that cases have been registered against 29 people, including 28 public servants, and 20 have been arrested and Rs 24.42 lakh seized during search operations.

Manipur entrepreneurs give cash awards to 8 documentary filmmakers IMPHAL, MAY 8 (IANS): To promote indigenous documentary film productions, four Manipur entrepreneurs provided cash awards of Rs eight lakh to eight documentary filmmakers, state officials said on Sunday.

Manipur State Film D e ve l o p m e n t S o c i e t y (MSFDS), Manipur’s Television and Cine Foundation Foundation as well as Win Foundation and Kolkatabased Documentary Resource Initiative took the first-of-its-kind initiative to encourage local filmmakers to make documentary films on contemporary issues and subjects.

MSFDS Secretar y, Sunzu Bachaspatimayum, said ‘Beyond the Trials’, a documentary film on extreme sport as an expression of freedom by Khaba Maimon, was conferred the best film bagging the highest cash award of Rs 2.5 lakh.

He added that the film ‘On the Crossroad’ is based on the issues confronting Manipur regarding the transition from the Bengali script to ‘Meitei Mayek’

by James Khangenbam and the film ‘Battlefield Imphal’ on the continuing impact of second world war in Manipur were conferred

The filmmakers with their prizes. the promisingly culturally engaged film and promisingly socially engaged film, respectively, with cash awards of Rs 1.5 lakh each.

Five other documentary films -- ‘Andro Dreams’ (Meena Longjam), ‘Anonymous Dance’ (Tushar Nongthombam), ‘Eche Sharmila’ (Manoj Kshetrimayum), ‘Bidyapati -- The Lady Everest Summiter’ (Paonam Birjeet) and ‘We are the Water’ (Grace Rephung L) were also conferred project development cash awards carrying Rs 50,000 each. The cash award distribution ceremony was held at the Preview Theatre, MSFDS, in Imphal on Saturday evening.

Bachaspatimayum, a national award-winning filmmaker, said at a time

when documentary filmmakers are struggling to raise funds to make their socially relevant documentaries that arouse the consciousness of society by imprinting time in existence, the support of cash awards is a watershed initiative by the entrepreneurs.

In April 2022, the first edition of the ‘Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival’ was organised in Imphal to mark the completion of 50 years of Manipuri cinema.

The five-day non-competitive festival supported by the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry was organised as part of the year-long golden jubilee celebration of Manipuri cinema, MSFDS Secretary added.

Khalistan flags hung at HP Assembly gate

Khalistan flags tied on the main gates and walls of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha complex, at Tapovan in Kangra district, Sunday. (PTI)

time only,” he tweeted.

Taking advantage of this, the cowardly incident was carried out, but the government will not tolerate it. Wherever the culprits are, they will be caught soon.

Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators of this incident, Thakur added.

SDM, Dharamshala, Shilpi Beakta said, “It is an alert call for us.” “ We r e c e i v e d a n information this morning around 7.30am. We have removed the flags and walls have been painted again. We are inquiring about the matter and are going to register a case under relevant sections of

Bommai was appointed in exchange for money: Siddu

Siddaramaiah

BELAGAVI (K’TAKA) MAY 8 (PTI): Leader of Opposition in the Kar nataka Assembly Siddaramaiah on Sunday hit out at Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai alleging that he is not an elected CM, and was appointed to the coveted post in exchange for money.

The allegation comes days after senior BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s claims that he was approached by some people, offering the state chief minister’s position, in exchange for Rs 2,500 crore.

The Congress

Legislature Party (CLP) leader even alleged that Bommai is only following RSS’ instructions, as they have made him the chief minister.

“Basavaraj Bommai is not an elected Chief Minister, he is an appointed Chief Minister, so he is not doing anything. He has given money and become Chief Minister, why will he work? RSS has made him Chief Minister, following their instructions is enough for him,” Siddaramaiah alleged.

Speaking at an event here, the former Chief Minister said this government has not been able to give even a single house for the needy in four years and questioned as to whether should such a government continue.

“They (BJP gover nment) should be ashamed...as Chief Minister for five years, I had constructed 15 lakh houses,” he claimed.

Himachal Pradesh Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement Act), 1985.”

The rest of the details can be shared after investigation, she added.

For mer Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh also condemned the incident and sought strict action against those involved in it. He claimed that “fringe elements” were trying to disturb peace and brotherhood in the country by such acts.

“Strongly condemn the act of putting up Khalistan flags at the gate of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. These are acts of fringe elements who are trying to disturb the

peace and brotherhood of our country, which will not be tolerated.

“Urge the Himachal Pradesh CMO to take strict action against the perpetrators,” Singh said in a tweet. The AAP slammed the BJP, asking how will its government save the people of the country when it failed in ensuring national security.

Taking to twitter, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the putting up of the Khalistan flags outside the gate of Himachal assembly building in Dharamshala was a “complete” failure of the BJP government in dealing with the matter

per taining to national security and keeping the respect of the people of the hill state.

“The gover nment which cannot save the L e g i s l a t ive A s s e m b ly, h ow w i l l i t s ave t h e people. This is a matter of Himachal’s respect, security of the country. The BJP government has completely failed,” Sisodia said in his tweet. Local MLA Vishal Nehria termed the incident disgusting and an act of cowardice carried out in the darkness of night.

“We, the Himachalis, and the Indians are not afraid of any threats from the supporters of so-called Khalistan,” the MLA said.

The National Secretary of Congress Sudhir Sharma also termed the incident as unfortunate. ”It is unfor tunate that the flag of Khalistan at the entrance of the Dharamshala assembly and slogans are written on the walls, while the nonworking of CCTV and the absence of security personnel raises question marks on the administration and security agencies. We the people of Himachal will give our lives for the integrity of the country,” he tweeted.

NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now the template for what it means and takes to be a “national leader”, Home Minister Amit Shah has said, asserting that the label was earlier handed out to even politicians of no proven merit and only capable of winning election from one or two safe Lok Sabha seats.

While national leaders were identified in the immediate aftermath of the independence movement by their “name recall” across regions because of their participation in the freedom struggle, in the latter decades, notably at the height of the coalition era, the expression came to be much abused, he said, adding that Delhi media generously distributed the status to its “friends and favourites”.

Writing in the book “Modi@20 Dreams Meet Delivery”, brought out by Rupa Publications and to be launched on May 11, Shah said such “facile and

Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga with his father Pritpal Singh

the HC Saturday night directed that no coercive step be taken against him.

“Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scared of Tajinder. This is not the first such incident. This has been going on for the last five to seven years. Even Aam Aadmi Party workers say Kejriwal gets nightmares about Bagga.

“Earlier, he (Arvind Kejriwal) could not do anything since he did not have the police under him but now the Punjab Police is under them (AAP government) and they are using it to intimidate us,” he alleged.

He said that they are prepared for “such things”.

“We know that this will continue. This will keep on going and more cases will be filed against my son,” he said.

Thanking the

MUMBAI, MAY 8 (PTI): Independent MP Navneet Rana, who recently got bail after being arrested by Mumbai police last month over ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ recitation row, on Sunday challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to contest an election against her.

She also claimed that people of Mumbai and Lord Ram will teach the Shiv Sena a lesson in civic polls.

Shiv Sena president Thackeray, who became the CM in November 2019 after forging an alliance with the NCP and Congress, took oath as member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in May 2020. Prior to that, he was not a member of the state legislature.

Navneet Rana, the MP from Amravati in Maharashtra, and her MLAhusband Ravi Rana were arrested on April 23 by the Mumbai police after the couple announced that they would recite the Hanuman Chalisa outside CM Thackeray’s private residence `Matoshree’ here, which angered workers of the Shiv Sena, Thackeray’s party, leading to tension.

The couple was

Navneet Rana, Uddhav Thackeray

granted bail on May 4 by a special Mumbai court.

They walked out of jail on May 5 following which Navneet Rana was admitted to a private hospital here.

Her lawyer then said she had complaints of high blood pressure, bodyache and spondylitis.

Talking to reporters on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital, the Navneet Rana said, “I challenge Uddhav Thackeray ji to chose a constituency and get elected directly by people. I will fight against him.”

“I will work hard with honesty and win the election, and he (the CM) will know the people’s power,” she said.

“What crime did I commit that I was jailed for

14 days? You can put me in jail for 14 years, but I will not stop chanting the names of Lord Ram and Hanuman.

Mumbaikars and Lord Ram will teach the Shiv Sena a lesson in the civic polls,” the parliamentarian said.

Navneet Rana also said she will campaign in Mumbai and support ‘Ram bhakts’ (followers of Lord Ram) to end the “corrupt rule” of the Shiv Sena.

This Shiv Sena shares power in the state with the NCP and Congress.

The Thackeray-led party also controls the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Notably, CM Uddhav Thackeray’s son Aaditya Thackeray is the first from the family to enter the electoral fray.

PM Modi now template of national leader: Amit Shah Only Cong governs for welfare

Amit Shah

insincere manufacturing of national leaders” was shown up for what it was after Modi led the BJP to its biggest Lok Sabha win in 2014 before repeating the feat with a bigger margin in 2019. A confidant of the prime minister for over three decades, Shah wrote that the best teacher for a leader is “travelling to ordinary places, meeting ordinary families, sharing ordinary experiences, and doing all this by ordinary means.”

“Narendra Modi has done so with greater frequency and perseverance than any politician in the past 75 years,” he said, adding that before the 2014

and the 2019 polls, there had been “no mandate for hope; and no mandate that was simply a reward for tested performance”.

Noting that no party had won majority in Lok Sabha since 1984 till 2014, he said parties and prime ministers won majorities between 1952 and 1984 on the basis of the goodwill of the freedom movement, family legacy, anger against the incumbent (1977), a mix of fear and sympathy (1984) with appeasement, sectional prejudice, vote bank mobilisation and empty sloganeering like ‘Garibi Hatao’ of 1971.

Ever ybody now recognises that the 2014 polls marked the most decisive shift in the history of Indian politics, Shah wrote.

With Modi’s appeal being seen as a major factor in the BJP’s win in state polls, including the recent phase of five assembly elections, he said the prime minister embraces state campaigns, issues and idioms.

Kejriwal scared of my son, using police BJP stands for ‘Becho Janata ki Property’: KTR to intimidate us: Bagga’s father NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga’s father Pritpal Singh Sunday claimed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scared of his son and is using the Punjab Police to intimidate the family.

He said the last few days -- referring to Bagga’s arrest by the Punjab Police from his residence on Friday and his subsequent release, and then a non-bailable arrest warrant issued against the BJP leader by a Mohali court the next day -- have been very tough for them but they are “prepared to fight for the truth”.

“Whatever is happening is for good and whatever will happen in the future will also be for good,” Singh told PTI over phone.

He said they have got relief from the High Court in the non-bailable warrant issued against his son Saturday. “My son is consulting lawyers and we will proceed according to their advice.”

Hours after the Mohali court issued the arrest warrant in connection with a case registered against him by the Punjab Police last month, Bagga had moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging it.

In a reprieve to Bagga,

MP Navneet Rana dares Thackeray to contest election against her

Bharatiya Janata Party for standing by them during the last few days, he said the party gave them “100 per cent support”.

“From ground workers to senior leaders, everyone supported us. Yesterday, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJYM president Tejasvi Surya met us. It is a matter of pride for us that a Chief Minister visited us. We will continue to fight for the truth,” he said.

Pritpal Singh also said that they were getting a lot of support from the common man in Punajb and that the public opinion is in their favour.

Bagga’s arrest in the case filed by AAP leader Sunny Ahluwalia at Mohali on April 1 witnessed the Punjab Police pitted against their counterparts from Haryana and Delhi.

HYDERABAD, MAY 8 (IANS): Lashing out at the BJP over disinvestment, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Working President K. T Rama Rao on Sunday said that the party’s name stands for “Becho Janata ki Property”.

He slammed the BJPled gover nment at the Centre for selling a public sector undertakings (PSUs).

KTR, as Rama Rao is popularly known, spoke about politics, governance, and various other topics during his 90-minute long AskKTR session on Twitter.

“This Union Govt is only good at selling PSUs under the ‘Becho India’ scheme. They will not respond to our requests to reopen CCI,” he wrote in reply to a question on the delay in reopening Cement Corporation of India (CCI) plant in Adilabad.

KTR, who is Minister for Industries, Information Technology, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, made other sarcastic remarks about Modi government too.

Asked about the price rise of LPG cylinders in the country, he said: “Modi Hain Tho Mumkin Hain.

Welcome to #AchheDin.” “Modi Ji is unstoppable. He is going to make sure we are the No

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1 in the world,” he wrote when a netizen asked him about his comments on the petrol, diesel, and cooking gas prices hike.

Responding to a question on what the states have to do to deal with the fact that the powers of the states are being usur ped by the Union government, KTR said: “Continue to raise their voice democratically and collectively.”

To a tweet that read ‘BJP MP Rohtak Sharma directly attacks Haryana BJP Government for swindling 300 cr Amrit Yojana money.

BJP National President JP Nadda preached ignoring their Corruption like this, Karnataka and many more”, he said: “What more can we say when their MPs and MLAs are opening up. Am sure Satya Harischandra’s cousin Nadda Ji will look the other way.”

“He is not just an addon, or a mascot flown in for a few events and rallies.

He complements the deep understanding of local politics and concerns that state BJP units and leaders bring to the table. This is very different from the supposed national leaders of other parties. They are flyin, fly-out visitors with no sense of the ground reality,” the home minister said.

Modi has the “precious gift” of personal connection with every state and region, he added, noting that one must go back to his years before 2001 to understand it and to his “untiring Bharat Yatra of that period with a watchful eye, a listening ear and an open mind”. “That tapasya was his real-life university.”

The prime minister’s experiential learning is his cognitive base, giving him an enormous understanding of the country as a bottomup, rather than top-down, imposed-from-above and Delhi-centric, national leader, Shah said.

of poor, middle class: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday stepped up his attack on the government over the hike in price of domestic LPG cylinder, and said only his party governs for the welfare of poor and middle class families.

Cooking gas LPG prices were on Saturday hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder, the second increase in rates in just over six weeks following the firming of international energy rates.

Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 999.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, up from Rs 949.50 previously, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

In a tweet, Gandhi compared the price of domestic LPG cylinder of about Rs 410 with a subsidy of Rs 827 in 2014 under a Congress-led government to that of over Rs 999 with “zero subsidy” in 2022 under the BJP-led Centre.

“2 cylinders then for the price of 1 now!” the former Congress chief said.

“Only Congress governs for the welfare of poor & middle class Indian families. It’s the core of our economic policy,” he said.

After the hike on Saturday, Gandhi had said millions of Indian households are waging a difficult battle against “extreme inflation”, unemployment and “poor governance”.

Press release The 28th Koridang A/C NPF Party General Meeting was held today (6th May 2022) at Party Treasurer, Shri Pangertoshi Residence (Yimyu Ward, Mokokchung). All the party functionaries from all the party Units attended and participated in today’s meeting deliberation and resolved as given herein under: 1. The 28th Koridang A/C NPF Party once again reposed its confidence and trust in the leadership of Shri Imkong L Imchen MLA and reaffirmed to support his leadership in the constituency in the days to come beyond 2023.

2. The 28th Koridang NPF has thoroughly deliberated on the performance of the NPF party in the state and also of its style of functioning. It is unanimously resolved that the NPF party cannot protect and defend the aspiration and the interest of the Naga politics in general and 28th Koridang A/C in articular and therefore cannot stand the scrutiny of the Naga people in general and 28th Koridang AC in particular.

This party has already become a redundant political institution for the mandate of the Naga people.

3. Under the given circumstances the 28th Koridang NPF on this day the 6th of May 2022 do hereby resolve the arty A/C and all constituting units and resolve to join the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) with immediate effect so as to support and strengthen the leadership of Shri Neiphiu Rio as the hon’ble Chief Minister and Shri Chingwang Konyak as the President of NDPP, Nagaland henceforth.

SdSd/ Imtinungsang K. lanutemjen Imchen President General Secretary NPF 28th Koridang A/C NPF 28th Koridang A/C Unit Presidents 1. Tekanungba

– Mangmetong

– President

2. Bosonungsang

– Sattsu

– President

3. Nokchentoshi

– Longkhum

– President

4. Wapangmeren

– Alichen

– President

5. Sangyumongba

– Yimyu

– President

6. Kilangzulu

– Khensa

– President

7. Moalemba

– Mekuli

– President

8. Lanutoshi

– Chungtia

– President

9. Natiba

– Aliba

– President

10. Moatemsu

– Kinunger

– President

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DHARAMSHALA, MAY 8 (PTI): Khalistan flags were found tied on the main gate and slogans scrawled on the walls of the Himachal Pradesh L e g i s l a t ive A s s e m b ly complex, police said on Sunday.

The flags were put up on the outer side of the main gate number one of the assembly complex.

They were removed by the administration.

The winter session of the HP assembly usually held in Dharamshala. “ I t m i g h t h ave happened in the late night or early morning today. We have removed the Khalistani flags from Vidhan Sabha gate. We are investigating and going to register a case,” SP Kangra Khushal Sharma said.

Condemning the incident, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the culprits will be caught soon.

“I condemn the cowardly incident of raising Khalistan flags at the gate of Dharamshala Assembly Complex in the dark of night. Only the winter session of the assembly is held there, and hence require tighter security arrangements during that

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Art of political rhetoric

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or too long have people in Nagaland have been doing less to build their economy but indulging too much in politics as a consequence of which today that are too many self-acclaimed experts articulating views that pervade various fora. It seems that Nagas, at least of Nagaland, have become experts in the field of Naga politics and their articulation echo at various fora. It is the only activity that seem to dominate the landscape. Whenever there are two or three gathered together, politics is in their midst. The consequences of over indulgence in politics have become an aberration with consequences that are evidenced through -corruption, nepotism and lack of transparency and accountability. This is because, in politics, those in power talk about politics especially the Naga political issue which has become a consuming subject.

Having stormed to power, albeit initially through support of NDM legislators to beat a challenge from the Congress, NPF had promised solution within three months after coming to power. Naga political issue and nothing else mattered, not even non-performance, poor governance and consequent all-pervading corruption. After all, if there were any who were against what were being done under the name of Naga political issue, were damned as being against it and consequently anti-Naga. Thus, having apportioned a wholesale dealership of Naga political issue, it meant that those in power could do anything under the sky since they and no one else, were defenders of Naga rights. Nagaland has been ravaged by this spectre of khushi-khushi syndrome. People groaned under the weight of rampant unauthorised and illegal collections under whatever name. The clichés of being in power on the premise of being a “people’s government” or “popularly mandated government”, claims of being where they are through muscle and money power; remain as real challenges needed for reformation.

After around 19 years of regionalism being at the helm through a divisive agenda of ‘Us versus Them’ and “if you’re not with us then you’re against us” ; today there has been a belated realisation that things have totally gone wrong. Earlier, politics was the vehicle for development and decades later, it(politics) should be left to politicians. Nagaland has fallen behind all other north eastern states in matters of developmentprogress in the lives of the common people socially and economically. This newspaper, had on several occasions since the past decade, had maintained that the duty and responsibility of an elected government is to fulfil its constitutional obligations for the betterment and welfare of the people who elected them.

The neglect of constitutional obligation to provide and effective governance has led to a cascading effect on the entire system. If there was any honest intention of creating a conducive atmosphere,it was in establishing a platform so that peace and development can be achieved. Political solution is not for a thousand, two thousand or five thousand people or the 60 or the few hundred in service but nearly 20 lakh people in one state and lakhs in other states. Nagaland’s experiment with a brand of rhetorical politics and brilliant abracadabra illusion has to end, not only for the people but for the issue(s) that their leaders had said were the issues of the people.

DailyDevotion The Faith to Persevere

Because you have kept My command to persevere… — Revelation 3:10 Perseverance means more than endurance— more than simply holding on until the end. A saint’s life is in the hands of God like a bow and arrow in the hands of an archer. God is aiming at something the saint cannot see, but our Lord continues to stretch and strain, and every once in a while the saint says, “I can’t take any more.” Yet God pays no attention; He goes on stretching until His purpose is in sight, and then He lets the arrow fly. Entrust yourself to God’s hands. Is there something in your life for which you need perseverance right now? Maintain your intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through the perseverance of faith. Pro-claim as Job did, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15).

Faith is not some weak and pitiful emotion, but is strong and vigorous confidence built on the fact that God is holy love. And even though you cannot see Him right now and cannot understand what He is doing, you know Him. Disaster occurs in your life when you lack the mental composure that comes from establishing yourself on the eternal truth that God is holy love. Faith is the supreme effort of your life— throwing yourself with abandon and total confidence upon God. God ventured His all in Jesus Christ to save us, and now He wants us to venture our all with total abandoned confidence in Him. There are areas in our lives where that faith has not worked in us as yet— places still untouched by the life of God. There were none of those places in Jesus Christ’s life, and there are to be none in ours. Jesus prayed, “This is eternal life, that they may know You…” (John 17:3). The real meaning of eternal life is a life that can face anything it has to face without wavering. If we will take this view, life will become one great romance— a glorious opportunity of seeing wonderful things all the time. God is disciplining us to get us into this central place of power.

Quotes

“I have not failed.

I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

~ Thomas A. Edison

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mid rising disaster risk threats to infrastructure, the world plans massive investments of $ 94 trillion for disaster resilience in the India-initiated Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).

The catch line is what the world invested in 200 years is to be done in 20 years.

The global infrastructure investment is estimated at $ 2.7 billion a year.

Insurance giant Lloyds was quoted as 12 percent funds getting lost in disasters and 88 percent funds into rebuilding. A disaster related to weather, climate or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years – killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily, according to a new report of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The costs are to rise as inflation rises and interest rates hiked.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that infrastructure is about people and providing them high quality, dependable, and sustainable services in an equitable manner.

The fourth International conference of CDRI in New Delhi does not focus on financing but sees infra plus green nature in totality through integrated

approach of communitybased efforts. An effort to save public fund! Many cities across the world and island nations are at great risks. In India, for example, cities like Bhubaneshwar, Vishakhapatnam, Chennai and Kolkata are perceived to be at climatic risk, says Kaushal Kishore, membersecretary of NDMA, the co-chair of ICDRI says.

The other co-chair is Veena Reddy, mission-director of USAID. He says India may lead hydrogen initiative.

The meet draws the contours but subtly deliberates the high investment projections because infra is never likely to have an infinite life.

The resources are limited how would this expenditure be sustainably funded the meet grapples with, as Shiva Mokotoko, CEO, RBN Fund of South Africa indicates. The private sector is miser on such investment. It means it has to come through public funding, euphoria for financing by the poor.

Nestor Altono Sanatamaria, Policy Device and Research OECD says how the money is spent, adaptability, flexibility as also designing policies as guarantor of public trust is key to the resilience.

It is stated that the existing methods and tools of disaster risk reduction,

and climate risk management in particular, provide powerful capacities for substantially reducing risks and adapting to climate change.

In focus are healthcare post pandemic, earthquakes, floods, rising cyclones in India’s east and west coasts and looks at the destruction of telecom towers, roads, ports and urban infra. Reddy says that $ 10 billion is required immediately for poverty reduction and flagship healthcare. What are to be saved are telecom towers, power plants, digital infra, transportation and communication. The Shivaji experts discuss various earthquakes, floods and cyclones in Haiti, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru and whether David Rodford Wilson, director in UK reconstructing Peru, Kamran Akbar of World Bank or Kevin Karouiki, an expert of power, climate and green growth, helping Fiji come out of 10 major cyclones since 2012 witnessing billions of dollar damages to housing to large infra, opine that the best solutions for reconstruction always come from the affected people. Akbar says, “Disaster brings the best and worst of the people” for reconstruction to restoration of livelihood.

They build blocks and reconstruct the local infra.

The finances definitely have to be fine tuned.

Furthermore, new changes, such as Arctic ice melting, are happening faster than was predicted by the IPCC reports. It seems that the future is more serious and challenging. Such meets discuss whether this can be stopped with pouring of funds and sharing by large private entities.

Can it create the resilience!

The Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan built on a quake prone area, close to the sea could have been prevented in 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsuSarkar nami had such spot not chosen.

Not much is known to have been discussed of problems of the Three Gorge Dam of China overflowing often and accumulation of massive turbid water. There are instances of severe Kerala floods due to dam busts.

It changed river courses and topography. Now India builds nine major dams including in fragile Aruanchal, Manipur and Mizoram. TS Swaminathan, an Indian expert extols the 200-300 year old dams for their resilience.

The most circumspect on finances appears to be Africa. The Ghana chief

director, ministry of environment Cynthia Asare Bediako wonders how to create the fund for reducing carbon emission. She says climate change has no boundaries and how to forge policies that can help most challenges of sustenance, livelihoods and jobs. She wonders on private participation and if the CDRI could help. The African Development fund officer Surminsu calls for relook at policies as also on sustainable energy that is the first to break during a disaster. Poor countries need tech transfers that CDRI stresses.

Kishore points at the Pacific islands. They are at continuous risk and needs about $ 3 billion to support them and wonder whether that is resilient investment.

On energy front many questions remain. There is $ 10.2 billion UNFCC fund for green climate fund.

Edwin Koekkoek, counsellor, energy, of European Union says that while mix of alternate energy is being worked out, there remain limitations. On having hydrogen, its import and export, EU is working with India on how to invest in energy infra.

Vandana Kumar, secretary, renewable energy ministry says that India is taking steps to create the hydrogen support, its

storage and transportation issues and the green energy to the world. Rangan Banerjee, IIT, Delhi, says research is needed to build the hydrogen road map.

Dr Uwe Remme, head hydrogen IAEA, says it is not easy technology and has high cost. Kishore releasing paper on hydrogen perspective says challenges are huge as also unclear on the governance to be needed vis a vis traditional power system.

On finances, CDRI appraisal is likely to be mandatory for state projects, says Baldeo Purusharth, joint secretary, department of economic affairs and blended finance possible. Systems are also being created for making the system more robust through national monetisation scheme.

Purusharth and Santamaria sum up the issue of financial trust that can create resilient system. Nobody can prevent climate change but for its sake the world cannot also plunge into investing sums into an abyss. Infra funding has large leakages and that has to be plugged to save the poor from further slipping into deep crisis.

Discreet funding and protecting fragile ecology would create the dreamt resilient infra development and not the big projections.

Post-mortem

The philosophy of risk taking, adventures, self-structured insanity,etc

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oo often when trying something no one has ever done, there are only three likely outcomes: success, quitting, or serious injury and beyond. The difference in the three are often forces outside of your control. But this is the nature of the beast: RISK.” ~ Hendrik “Hendri” Coetzee, South African Adventurer and author.

Known for leading Nile River Source-to-Sea Expedition in 2004.

I was six or seven when parents made me step on the mountain in our village in Maharashtra. We still have those photographs.

Confusion, fear and suffering was visible on my face.

I was encouraged to climb up till the top which I did with load of fear in me. That I think was the first guided and guarded risk I ever took in my life.

Question that often used to haunt me as to why people do things they do or the way they do, especially risking their lives, reputation, status etc. I used to often wonder about myself as well. Why did I do certain things which normally people cannot think of doing? Be it climbing mountain in the night, or paragliding, parasailing or jungle exploration, white water rafting or any other out-of-the-box thing that I have done. The rationale behind such an act? I did not know. Many such activities have happened and I made sure that they continue to happen even in Nagaland-my final abode, why? Now I think after endless experiments with life, experiences and futile conclu-sions I have discovered the answer at this relatively younger age of 35/36.

H u m a n i s a ve r y unique animal. It is an important link in ecosystem, however, the Brain of a man has been wired differently than that of other creatures in animal kingdom. Man is able to perceive things, constr uct thoughts and ideas. Man cannot survive merely in a vegetative state of existence and therefore he needs something more than Food and Sex. Man needs a ‘reason’ to live and feel

alive. However, discovery of ‘reason’ was never an easy task. This discovery of ‘reason’ to live and feel alive paved path to number of mind blowing discoveries.

Discovery of the abstract idea of ‘GOD PRINCIPLE OR THE FIRST CAUSE’ was one of them, which offered eternal source of hope, comfort and most importantly, to some extent ‘the reason to live’ for Man. However, the concept of ‘GOD PRINCIPLE’ did not completely solve the problem. Early GOD PRINCIPLES that human civilization discovered were symbolic to the ‘creation’ for eg. Mother God, Rivers, Mountains, Trees, Rain, Sun etc. These GODS in fact made Man more restless. Intelligent animal like human have got an ability to ‘ob-serve’, ‘learn’ and ‘react’ from nature. The observation of infinite sky, endless rivers, depthless oceans, stormy rains and sky penetrating mountains made Man more curi-ous and that ‘curiosity’ changed the entire course of human destiny. What is ‘up there’, what is ‘behind’ the known, what is ‘beyond’ visible these questions were sufficient enough to make man gear up to come out of his self-created psychological comfort zones and enter into the ‘unknown’.

Moreover, Human exist for about 100000 years and tremendous amount of that time they were migrating from one place to another, they were hunting, collecting and all of them include great amount of risk in them. By doing all that our ancestors were trying to survive. If you want to survive then you are alive...

Nowadays everything is different. You don’t have to go to forest and collect food, or move from one place to another in order to not die from extreme cold...But our instincts and years of memory still drive us to the ‘unknown’ to feel ALIVE. Pe o p l e w h o e n j oy adventure, at least in my experience, enjoy being uncomfortable, or at least find it more enjoyable than boring. They look back at negative experiences with fondness. Adventurers are

different breed- they suffer and find great meaning in suffering. Jim Wickwire was the first American to summit Mt. K2. In his memoir, Addicted to Danger, he said that he developed his love for climbing after read-ing Annapurna by Maurice Herzog. And although Herzog’s reason for summiting the formidable Annapurna was simple—“because it was there”—Wickwire’s reason seemed far more complex.

Despite supporting five young children, he described a relentless compulsion to mountaineer. Even after a nasty fall he said he “wanted more” while also claiming a “heightened attraction to danger.” “More” is what he got! He nearly died on Mt. Rainier, and though he successfully climbed McKinley and K2, he saw the lives of friends and strangers alike indiscriminately snuffed out by peril and disaster.

Wickwire were obviously searching for something— and risking death in the process.

The desire for adventure is a major part of being human. Since the first people started to spread out in Africa, exploration has been essential to humanity’s development. However, exploration into the unknown does not remain confined to what is being sought after.

In fact, as we get closer to demystify the mysteries of the unknown we end up discovering our inner reality as well. The more you experience the brutality of Mother Nature through the shadow of the possibility of death, the more comfortable you become with the idea of being ‘simply a human’.

I think, adventure primarily introduce us to the possibility to overcome your own ‘ignorant’ self through the painful experiences that you encounter.

With this deep understanding Tetso Motorcycle Club and Tetso Mountaineering Club were set up at Tetso College, Nagaland as part of grand experiments I have been performing there as an Educationist.

These platforms are absolutely necessary and utmost important to help student liberate themselves from the prison of their ‘own’ self. I

was never in agreement with the kind of education system that has been running since years in our country.

We are making students competitive-agree. We are making them capable to at least become a salarymen/ salarywomen- agree. We are making them capable to earn so that they can marry, have family, children, get re-tired, earn pension and DIE- AGREE, however, what we are NOT doing is to help them discover who they ‘really’ are and their true relation with their ‘own self ’ and the ‘creation’.

Modern education system has no scope for ‘selfdiscovery’. Man can only search for himself when he is able to develop a desire to come out of the comfortable illusions that he has created around himself, and may be that is the reason that in religions like Buddhism and also in Christianity missionaries are encouraged for centuries to come out of their comfort zones to engage in adventurous journeys to carry forward the religious missions to spread the ‘message’ as well as gain the ‘self-knowledge’ through the overall experiences to accelerate their spiritual ascension.

Adventure involves risk taking. If there is no risk, there cannot be an adventure. How-ever, the element of risk and our ability to ‘tackle and manage’ it is a major factor that decides the outcome of activities that one is undertaking.

My personal experience says that, adventurers are primarily ‘risk takers’ NOT ‘risk seekers’.

They know what they are doing and they are well prepared for that. For e.g. in Motorcycle Rides, even though ‘speeding’ is discouraged, sometimes inner instincts play their role and in no time ‘engine accelerates’ and riders find themselves battling the wind for few moments, however, the riders are well prepared for it with Helmet, Body Armour, Arm and Leg Guard etc with years of riding experience and sensibility to ride without harming anybody else or themselves on the road. The same could be applicable to the Moun-

taineers, Sailors, Jungle Hermits, Adventure sports enthusiasts as well.

I think Man is born adventurer. There is something strange that is ‘dormant’ in all of us which if ‘activated’ in the right way can transform person completely.

Exposure to risk has a constructive emotional as well as spiritual impact over the person. Only when put to threatening circumstances where the whole existence of someone is at stake, his/ her core essence gets activated and all the masks and the layers of social, political, cultural indoctrination that covered the ‘real self ’ of a man disappears and raw ‘Life Force’ comes out visible and shining and in a moment we are introduced to what we could understand as the ‘Kingdom of GOD’ within us.

T h e r e f o r e, i n t h i s broader space of understanding, I expect my students and disciples to not

to be too timid and squeamish about their actions.

They should know that entire life is an experiment.

The more experiments they make the better. I expect, they should explore, experience and push beyond with blatant disregard to their own ‘perceived’ physical and psychological limitations. This is how new Man will be born and such a man is an asset to society. They are the real leaders- the self-starters-motivation unto themselves. THE REAL ÜBERMENSCH !

When you reach alone on top of the Mountain after hours of struggle, broken body and shattered mind-you experience yourself transforming into the Mountain. Tall, Strong, Unsurpassable, Wise. A mountain that gives life to the Rivers- A LIFE GIVERTHAT YOU BECOME. Dr. Aniruddha Babar, Dept. of Political Science, Tetso College

Reader’s Post

Re-deployment of teachers – rational exercise?

Sir,

At the outset, I would like to put it on record that a govet middle school at Old Soget Village in Peren district is run by a single under graduate teacher. At the first instance of rationalisation of teachers, a lady mathematics teacher was withdrawn without any replacement in the past three years. Representation after representation were submitted to the principal director, School Education and briefing him personal-ly, but in vain. Besides this, the Hindi teacher Anil Kumar Jha goes on superannuation pension since 2020 but no replacement made so far. As such, govt middle school, Old Soget was run without Mathematics and Hindi teacher since then. On February 26, 2022, a representation was submitted to the advisor, School Education at Ahthibung in the same issue, during the inauguration of Higher Secondary Ahthibung but nothing was materialised.

Worst of all, in the recent re-deployment exercise, the head teacher (subject teacher of SS), the English subject teacher and the science teacher were all withdrawn, leaving behind the lone under graduate primary teacher to look after primary and middle school.

So far, no one come forward as replacement. Can we assume it as rationalization exercise? To me, and to everybody, it is most “irrational”, injustice which is sure to hamper the academic career of the 70 plus rural children of the clustering villages studying there.

How long the School Education authority is going to neglect us!

LL Kuki, Old Soget village4, Peren district, Nagaland

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.

Rajasthan Police team in Noida to arrest journa

AMAN CHOPRA CLAIMED DEMOLITION OF TEMPLE IN RAJASTHAN WAS FOR REVENGE JAIPUR/NOIDA, MAY 8 (PTI): A team of Rajasthan Police is in Noida in Uttar Pradesh to arrest TV journalist Aman Chopra for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups and hurting religious sentiments, an official said on Sunday.

According to Dungar pur Kotwali police station, an FIR was registered against Chopra by a man alleging that the journalist gave false and fictitious details by showing that the demolition of a temple in Rajgarh of Alwar district was done by the Rajasthan government as an act of revenge following the demolition drive in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri.

Three FIRs have been registered against Chopra, including in Bundi, Alwar and Dungarpur districts, under various sections per taining to sedition, outraging religious sentiments and promoting enmity between two groups

Police issue notice outside Aman Chopra’s residence.

and under the IT Act on April 23.Chopra got a stay from the Rajasthan High Court on his arrest in two FIRs registered against him in Bundi and Alwar district, but is facing an arrest warrant following a local court order in Dungarpur district, police said.

“Our team is camping in Noida and searching all possible locations to

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trace him. Yesterday, also our team went to Chopra’s house but he was not found there and his residence was locked,” Dungarpur SP Sudhir Joshi told PTI. He said the high court order does not mention the FIR registered in Dungarpur and stay was given on his arrest in FIRs registered in Bundi and Alwar districts.

When asked about

cooperation from the Noida police in the matter, Joshi said, “Our team was stopped and asked to come to a local police station before directly acting on the arrest warrant. We cannot say that it is full cooperation.”

He said Noida Police was already informed about the case details and this was the second time the

police team had gone for his arrest. However, the officials of the Noida Police said they provided full assistance to the Rajasthan Police in carrying out all due procedures, even as the news anchor was not found at his home in the Bisrakh area.

“The action was to be taken by the Rajasthan police and not the UP police. We did help them and assist them as per procedures, and carried out the entries. We helped them in issuing the notice, identifying the location and there was no hindrance from our side,” Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida), Elamaran G, told PTI. Earlier on April 28, a team of Rajasthan police had landed up at the office of Chopra in Noida Sector 16A in connection with the FIRs lodged against him in the state but the scribe was not found there also, according to sources.

No religious events will be allowed on streets: UP CM Yogi Adityanath J H A N S I , M AY 5 (AGENCIES): Taking strong note of the recent rape case of a girl in a police station in Lalitpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed the district magistrate and the superintendent of police to take strict action against the culprits, reports Times of India.

The CM, who was in Jhansi on Saturday to review status of ongoing development projects and law and order situation, expressed displeasure over delay in action in the rape case of a minor Dalit girl by a police inspector in Lalitpur.

“Our government is committed to serving people through development and p u b l i c we l f a r e wo r k s.

Any slackness will not be tolerated,” he said, adding that strict measures should be taken to curb the activities of the mafia. “The CM directed officials that no one should be permitted to hold religious programmes on

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the streets. All such events should take place inside the premises of religious places,” a gover nment spokesperson said. “The CM said that all pending works under Jal Jivan Mission should be completed in a timebound manner and all projects should be reviewed periodically,” he added.

Yogi directed officials and employees at every level to reach their offices on time and hold ‘jan sunwai’ between 10am and 11am everyday. He said all projects in Bundelkhand should be reviewed routinely by the CDO and ADM of Namami Gange project.

“A dialogue should be held with traders, Udyog Bandhu and banks at least once a month to look into the possibilities of generating employment opportunities in the region. All pending works related to pharma park in Lalitpur should be completed at the earliest,” the CM said, adding that Aarogya Melas should be held regularly while organic and natural farming be promoted in Bundelkhand.

He said officials should ensure that schools had all basic facilities as part of ‘Operation Kayakalp’.

After the meeting with officials, the CM visited the Dhyanchand Stadium where he inaugurated a multipurpose gymnasium hall, constructed at the cost of Rs 3.56 crore. He saw sports presentation by children and held a brief interaction with them. He then went to the Jhansi Medical College where he inspected a 500-bed underconstruction hospital block.

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Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Jamshed B. Pardiwala.

NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): The storm in the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclone on Sunday, packing wind speed of more than 75 kmph, and is expected to get stronger, the weather office said.

However, it is expected to fizzle out next week without making a landfall.

Under the influence of the cyclone, northern Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts are expected to experience heavy winds and rains from Tuesday, the weather office said.

The cyclonic storm ‘Asani’, Sinhanlese for ‘wrath’, lay centred over southeast Bay of Bengal 380 km west of Port Blair in the Andaman Islands at 5:30 am on Sunday, the weather office said.

“It is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over east central Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours,” the India Meteorological

Department (IMD) said in a bulletin issued at 8:30 am.

According to the track of the cyclone forecast

by IMD, the cyclone was very likely to continue to move northwestwards till May 10 evening and reach West central and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal off North Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts.

“Thereafter, it is very likely to recurve northnortheastwards and move towards Northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast,” it said.

According to the cyclone trackers, the weather system is expected to be at its strongest, packing wind speed of 60 knots (111 km per hour), on Monday with its fury on full display in the Bay of Bengal.

The severe cyclonic storm is expected to start weakening gradually from Tuesday as it moves towards the coasts of nor ther n Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

VP Venkaiah Naidu during the release of Author Prakash Singh’s book ‘The Struggle for Police Reforms in India’. (PTI)

towards the common man should be courteous and friendly, the Vice President said, “A visit to a police station should be a hasslefree experience for a person who goes there seeking help.

The first thing to reform for this is the attitude of the police - they must be open-minded, sensitive and receptive to each individual citizen’s concerns.”

Noting that police reforms is a highly important and sensitive subject, the Vice President said that although there have been various attempts at introducing reforms over the years, progress has not been made to the desired extent.

He called for a political will in the states to properly implement the reforms, according to the Supreme

Court guidelines. Naidu said that over the years following Independence, the police force was perceived to be increasingly politicised with significant erosion in values and practices.

“Instead of being seen as a people-friendly force, it was seen as being elitist and power-friendly,” he observed.

Refer ring to the instances of misuse of police force during the infamous Emergency, Naidu said that it was used with impunity to suppress human rights and imprison thousands of people, including all the political opponents of the ruling dispensation.

He also appreciated the Prime Minister’s call for making the police a SMART force --standing for a force which is Strict and Sensitive, Modern and Mobile, Alert and Accountable, Reliable and Responsive, Tech-savvy and Trained.

Calling for reforms in all walks of public life, including politics, legislatures and judiciary, Naidu stressed the need for speedy disposal of criminal cases against politicians and civil servants to retain people’s trust in the system.

NAGPUR, MAY 8 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said the foray of unicorns and start-ups into sectors like education and health can be a game changer for the country.

Kovind was addressing a gathering here in Maharashtra after inaugurating the permanent campus of the Indian Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur. The premier institute was established in 2015.

He said an educational institute is not just a place of learning.

“It is place which polishes the inner and sometimes even hidden talents in each one of us.

The curriculum gives us the

occasion to introspect within ourselves the purpose, the ambition and hence, fulfil our dreams,” he said. “ We a r e l iv i n g i n an era where innovation and entrepreneurship are appreciated and encouraged. The stories of various unicorns or start-ups which have been slated to be worth more than one billion

have scripted new history.

It has opened new avenues as new sectors are coming under the loop of business enterprises,” he said.

From food delivery to picking up odd things, all such services are provided by start-ups and app-based platforms, he noted.

“The unexplored territories like education,

health have also become part of these new enterprises.

Such forays can be the game changer for our country. It can be a combination of job provider and revenue earner for our people,” he said.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (IANS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday emphasised that a progressive, modern India must have a police force which meets the democratic aspirations of the people and called for a renewed thr ust to implementing reforms in the police forces.

Addressing a gathering after releasing the book titled ‘The Struggle for Police Reforms in India’ written by for mer IPS officer Prakash Singh, the Vice President stressed the need to upgrade the skills of policemen to effectively tackle the 21st century crimes such as cybercrimes and economic offences which require special investigative expertise due to their sophisticated and often transboundary nature.

The Vice President highlighted issues that need to be addressed on a war footing, including filling up of the huge number of vacancies in the police departments and strengthening the police infrastructure in tune with the requirements of modern age policing.

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elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2017.

With the retirement of Justice R Subhash Reddy on January 4 this year, the total strength of apex court judges had come down to 32 against the sanctioned strength of 34.

Justice Dhulia, born on August 10, 1960, is from Madanpur, a remote village located in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. He joined the Bar at Allahabad High Court in 1986.

An alumnus of Sainik School, Lucknow, he did his graduation and Law from the University of Allahabad.

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to 11 apex court judges.

Justice Pardiwala will go on to serve as the CJI for over two years, sources aware of the procedure to appoint members of the higher judiciary said.

Justice Dhulia, who will be the second judge to be elevated from Uttarakhand, is the sibling of national award-winning film director and actor Tigmanshu Dhulia. He will have a tenure of a little over three years.

Justice Pardiwala will be the fourth judge from the Parsi community to adorn the top court bench and the first high court judge from the minority community who has been elevated in the last five years, after Justice S Abdul Nazeer.

Justice Nazeer was

general, and was elevated as the judge in the same high court in November 2008.

He later became the chief justice of the High Court of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh on January 10, 2021. Justice Pardiwala, born on August 12, 1965, started practising law in the High Court of Gujarat in 1990.

The CJI, who himself will demit office on August 26 this year, has been successful in evolving consensus in the five-judge collegium to unanimously recommend a record number of 11 names so far, since August last year.

The apex court, which did not get a single judge after the superannuation of the then CJI Ranjan Gogoi on November 17, 2019, had nine existing vacancies when CJI Ramana took over, and the high courts had around 600 vacancies.

The collegium then ensured the filling up of nine vacancies in the Supreme Court in August last year in one go, and Justice B V Nagarathna, one of three women judges, would become the first woman CJI.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Monday would administer the oath of office to Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat High Court Judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala as Supreme Court judges.

Two days after the apex court collegium headed by the CJI recommended the names of the two high court judges, the Union Law Ministry swiftly announced their appointments on S a t u r d ay i n s e p a r a t e notifications.

With the appointment of Justice Dhulia and Justice Pardiwala, the top court will regain its full strength of 34 judges which had come down to 32 after the retirement of Justice R Subhash Reddy on January 4 this year.

Instead of the CJI’s courtroom, the usual place for such events, the swearing-in ceremony will be held in the newly-built auditorium of the additional building complex of the apex court at 10.30 AM on Monday. The CJI would be creating a history of sorts by administering oath of office

central bank, in an offcycle meeting, hiked the repo rate by 40 basis points (bps) to 4.40 per cent with immediate effect.

Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends short-term funds to banks. The RBI has cut the repo rate by 250 basis points since February 2019 to help revive the growth momentum. The Monetary Policy Committee has been on a prolonged accommodative stance to support growth.

The central bank also hiked the cash reserve ratio by 50 basis points to 4.5 per cent after an unsched-

Cong leader seeks judicial probe into 19 lakh ‘missing’ EVMs (From p-1) “There has been debate in the country and the issue is surrounded by too much of confusion. The ECI should organise ethical hackathon in Vidhana Soudha (Legislative Assembly),” Patil said.

“I have raised issues related to financial transactions that are taking place within the Election Commission. I have also discussed about voters being paid through digital platforms,” he asserted.

“In backdrop to this, we have urged to form a special committee headed by a Judge of the Supreme Court to look into the matter of 19 lakh missing voting machines.

I have provided inputs of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) submitted by RTI activist Manoranjan Roy,” the Congress leader told the mediapersons. “EVMs which are older than 15 years should not be used. There had been a committee report in 2007 on how to dispose old EVMs. From 2007 to 2018, for 12 years, the Election Commission turned a blind eye to this recommendation,” Patil said, adding that the Speaker should issue summons to the Election Commission and resolve this matter.

‘Dirty coal’ commercially unviable: Energy experts

NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (IANS): Amidst the coal crisis where the Centre has invoked an emergency law to operate idle coal importbased utilities, energy transition experts believe the electricity generation for 1.35 billion people based on expensive imported coal for blending is commercially unviable -- both high and inflationary.

They say combined with the global pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war, which has increased coal prices internationally, it should be a death knell for coal.

The time to ramp up wind and solar is now so that India is prepared to deal with a warming world.

Heatwaves are sweep-

ing across India, with March recording the hottest in 122 years, resulting in high energy demand touching 207GW in Aprilend, the worst crisis in over six years. Demand is far exceeding supply resulting in power outages by state DISCOMs. With imported coal prices at an all-time high, DISCOMs are wary of buying expensive power.

The experts told IANS on Sunday that it is counter-intuitive that the government is actually looking to auction new mines, re-open old mines and old thermal power plants, which will not only create stranded assets but exacerbate climate change.

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looking at better energy planning, and diversifying the energy mix keeping in mind emissions, global disruptions and the inflationary nature of fossil fuels.

Power Ministry officials say the installed capacity of electric grid is close to 340 GW. Seventy per cent of this is coal powered.

There isn’t enough supply is what is being said. The reality is there isn’t adequate planning due to which coal transport is delayed and power generators can’t transmit power in time.

No more coal mines are needed in reality although Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi last week proposed to sell 20 abandoned mines with extractable reserves at

narrowly defeated NPF candidate T.N. Mannen by 62 votes. Under 46 Mon town NPF’s Thongwang Konyak narrowly defeated NDPP’s K. Kiko Konyak by 28 votes. The tussle for seat sharing between NDPP and BJP is likely to influence another scenario where NPF, according to party sources, is not averse to any alliance with other parties including BJP.

380 million tonne, with an intention to extract 30-40 million tonne.

The reason for opting the dirtiest fossil fuel is that India, world’s third largest energy consumer with electricity demand growing by 4.7 per cent each year, is going to be tough to put new money into renewable energy.

“Frequent climate extremes and power shocks only indicate how much climate action and energy transition needs are intertwined and affected by not just domestic events but also regional and international tremors,” Global Wind Energ y Council (GWEC) India Policy Director Martand Shardul said.

INTCWS signs MoU with colleges DIMAPUR: India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society (INTCWS) Notun Bosti, Dimapur has informed that its education wing- Libra Consultancy, after inspecting some private medical and engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, has signed MoU as part of its 14th annual activities in the months of March and April 2022.

In a press release, INTCWS said the MoU was signed for the welfare and benefit of tribal students who wished to pursue professional courses outside the state. INTCWS said the society has inspected and signed MoU with 457 universities, colleges and schools across India.

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(AGENCIES): Even the gods, it seems, are being singed by inflation, if the experience of devotees like Shekhar M Shetty is anything to go by. Faced with the rising prices of nearly everything, one of the expenses the 68-year-old entrepreneur has cut back on are his offerings to the divine, reports Economic Times.

“If I used to spend around Rs 100 a day for puja, now I’ve cut that to Rs 50.”

While he curtails the expenses in his personal life, in his professional avatar as the proprietor of Sri Devi Café near Bengaluru East Railway Station, he plans to increase the rates of some of the items on the menu by Rs 5-10. He knows customers at his eatery — where a plate of idli costs Rs 30 — are price-sensitive.

He has little choice.

“The price of everything has gone up — from cooking gas to oil, to electricity, to ingredients. I’ll have to increase prices,” says Shetty, who last undertook such a hike over two years ago.

His decision is in line with a recent advisory by the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotel Association to restaurants

NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): Union home ministry has granted security clearance to Jet Airways that is planning to relaunch commercial flight operations in the next few months, according to an official document.

The Jalan-Kalrock Consortium is currently the promoters of Jet Airways.

The airline in its old avatar was owned by Naresh Goyal and had operated its last flight on April 17, 2019.

Last Thursday, the airline conducted its test flight to and from the Hyderabad airport in a step towards obtaining the air

NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (PTI): Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla on Sunday wooed Elon Musk to invest in India to manufacture Tesla electric cars, saying it will be the best investment he would have ever made.

Musk, who has made a successful $44 billion acquisition bid for Twitter, had in the past asked India to reduce import duties to sell Tesla electric cars but the government has insisted on local manufacturing.

In a post on Twitter, tagging Musk, Poonawalla

said, “... just in case you don’t end up buying @ Twitter, do look at investing some of that capital in INDIA for high-quality large-scale manufacturing of @Tesla cars.”

He further said, “I assure you this will be the best investment you’ll ever make.”

Last month, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari had said if Tesla was ready to manufacture its electric vehicles in India

then there was ‘no problem’ but the company must not import cars from China.

In August last year, Musk had said that American electric vehicle maker Tesla may set up manufacturing unit in India if it first succeeds with imported vehicles in the country.

He had said Tesla wanted to launch its vehicles in India “but import duties are the highest in the world by far of any large country!”

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A letter sent by the civil aviation ministry to the airline on May 6 informed it about the grant of the security clearance by the Union home ministry.

The letter, which has been accessed by PTI, said, it is “directed to refer to your application… to convey security clearance for change in shareholding pattern of the company/firm, for scheduled operator permit, on the basis of security clearance received from the Ministry of Home Affairs”.

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a week before the inflation numbers for April were expected — likely to be released on May 12 —the RBI stepped in with an unscheduled policy announcement.

There were two takeaways from R B I Governor Shaktikanta Das’ address on the afternoon of May 4. One, the repo rate, meaning the rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks, was raised by 40 basis points, something which analysts expected to happen only next month. Two, the cash reserve ratio (CRR) was hiked by 50 basis points, which will force lenders to set aside more money with the central bank and thus suck out an estimated Rs 87,000 crore liquidity from the system. “As several storms hit together, our actions today are important steps to steady the ship,” said Das, calling himself an “eternal optimist”.

Despite such optimism, RBI can no longer shy away from the global storm which has not spared India and is strong enough to stay longer.

Fuel and food inflation have engulfed the world, eating into the savings of people and dampening economic recovery of countries.

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view of rising costs.

With no quick fix in sight, the current cycle of inflation is likely to be long and grim for Indians, and the belt-tightening that has already begun is likely to intensify. For two consecutive months, February and March, India’s headline retail inflation breached the upper tolerance level of 6% set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In March, consumer price index (CPI) inflation surged to 6.95%, a 17-month high, up from 6.1% in February. Both the numbers are alarming, as they transgressed the accepted inflation band of 2-6%, and do not augur well for an economy that has just started rebounding after being rammed by the Covid-19 pandemic. On the back of soaring prices of cereals, vegetables, meat and fish, oils and fats, consumer food price inflation too jumped to a 16-month high of 7.7% in March, ringing alarm bells simultaneously in Delhi’s North Block and Mumbai’s Mint Street.

India’s wholesale price index-based inflation also jumped to 14.6% in March, from 13.1% in February.

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uled meeting of the ratesetting panel, citing increased inflation pressures following the Ukraine war and the resultant spike in crude oil prices.

The move was taken in order to contain inflation.

Retail inflation printed at 6.9 per cent in March and the April reading is forecast to top 7.7 per cent.

However, she was quick to assert that the central bank’s decision will not impact the government’s planned huge infrastructure investments running into tens of billions of dollars.

On the economic sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, she said the blockades were constraining us as traditional buyers from Russia were shifting to sources from the Indian basket of crude, 80-85 per cent of which is from the Middle East. This shift was likely to put more pressure on the Indian crude basket price.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 8 (IANS): The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) move to raise the policy rate is part of a synchronised action by the central banks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, adding that it came as a surprise only because it was done between two monetary policy reviews.

RBI, for the first time since August 2018, had on May 4 delivered a blunt 40 basis points increase in key repo rate to 4.40 per cent.

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Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb Ukraine school

ZAPORIZHZHIA, MAY 8 (AP): Dozens of Ukrainians were feared dead on Sunday after a Russian bomb destroyed a school sheltering about 90 people in the basement as Moscow’s invading forces kept up their barrage of cities, towns and villages in eastern and southern Ukraine.

The governor of Luhansk province, one of two areas that make up the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas, said the school in the village of Bilohorivka caught fire after Saturday’s bombing.

Emergency crews found two bodies and rescued 30 people, he said.

“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead,” Gov. Serhiy Haidai wrote on the Telegram messaging app.

Russian shelling also killed two boys, ages 11 and 14, in the nearby town of Pryvillia, he said.

Since failing to capture Ukraine’s capital, Russia has focused its offensive in the Donbas, where Moscowbacked separatists have been fighting since 2014 and occupy some territory.

The largest European conflict since World War II has developed into a punishing war of attrition due to the Ukrainian military’s unexpectedly effective defense.

To demonstrate suc-

Smoke rises from the Metallurgical Combine Azovstal in Mariupol during shelling, in territory under the government of the Donetsk People’s Republic, eastern Ukraine. (AP/PTI)

cess, the Russian military worked to complete its conquest of the besieged port city of Mariupol, which has been under relentless assault since the start of the war, in time for Victory Day celebrations on Monday. A sprawling seaside steel mill is the only part of the city not under Russian control.

All the remaining women, children and older civilians who had been sheltering with Ukrainian fighters in the Azovstal plant were evacuated Saturday.

The troops still inside have refused to surrender; hundreds are believed to be

wounded. After rescuers evacuated the last civilians Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that the focus would turn to extracting the wounded and medics. Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that work would also continue Sunday on securing humanitarian corridors for residents of Mariupol and surrounding towns to leave.

The Ukrainian government has been reaching out to international organizations to try to secure safe passage for the estimated 2,000 fighters remaining in

the plant’s underground tunnels and bunkers. Zelenskyy acknowledged the difficulty, but said: “We are not losing hope, we are not stopping.

Every day we are looking for some diplomatic option that might work.”

The Ukrainian leader was expected to hold online talks Sunday with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, US President Joe Biden and leaders from other Group of Seven countries.

The meeting is partly meant to display unity among Western allies on Victory in Europe Day, which marks Nazi Ger-

many’s 1945 surrender.

Elsewhere on Ukraine’s coast, explosions echoed again Sunday across the major Black Sea port of Odesa, which Russia struck with six cruise missiles on Saturday.

Authorities offered no immediate damage reports.

The Odesa city council said four of the missiles launched Saturday hit a furniture company, with the shock waves and debris badly damaging high-rise apartment buildings. The other two hit the Odesa airport, where a previous Russian attack destroyed the runway.

Ukrainian leaders warned that attacks would only worsen in the lead-up to Victory Day, the May 9 holiday when Russia celebrates Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945 with military parades. Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to want to proclaim some kind of triumph in Ukraine when he addresses the troops on Red Square on Monday.

In neighbouring Moldova, Russian and separatists troops were on “full alert,” the Ukrainian military warned.

The region has increasingly become a focus of worries that the conflict could expand beyond Ukraine’s borders.

Pro-Russian forces broke off the Transnistria

section of Moldova in 1992, and Russian troops have been stationed there since, ostensibly as peacekeepers.

Those forces are on “full combat readiness,” Ukraine said, without giving details on how it came to the assessment.

Moscow has sought to sweep across southern Ukraine both to cut off the country from the Black Sea and to create a corridor to Transnistria. But it has struggled to achieve those objectives.

In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine’s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war’s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.

Satellite photos analysed by The Associated Press showed Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia’s efforts to control the sea.

A satellite image taken Sunday morning by Planet Labs PBC showed smoke rising from two sites on the island. On the island’s southern edge, a fire smoked next to debris. That corresponded to a video released by the Ukrainian military showing a strike on a Russian helicopter that had flown to the island.

9 UK confirms extra military support funds for Ukraine LONDON, MAY 8 (PTI): T h e U K g ove r n m e n t pledged an additional 1.3 billion pounds in military support to Ukraine during this financial year to help the country counter Russian forces in the ongoing conflict, as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other G7 leaders met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday.

The meeting came on a day, which is being marked across Europe as VE Day – or Victory in Europe Day that ended World War II on May 8, 1945. The additional UK funding will go towards electronic warfare equipment, a counter battery radar system, GPS jamming equipment and thousands of night vision devices, among other military kit pledged by Johnson earlier. “[Russian President] Putin’s brutal attack is not only causing untold devastation in Ukraine – it is also threatening peace and security across Europe,” said Johnson.

“The UK was the first country to recognise the scale of the threat and sent arms to help the Ukrainians defend themselves. We will stand by that endeavour, working with our allies to ensure Ukraine can contin-

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ue to push back the Russian invasion and survive as a free and democratic country. In the process, we are bolstering our own security and economy, turbocharging the development and production of cutting-edge defence equipment here in the UK,” he said.

The extra 1.3 billion pounds comes from the Reserve, funds the UK government said it has set aside for the most pressing emergencies.

This latest commitment is in addition to the UK’s current package for Ukraine that totals well over 1.5 billion pounds.

The support already provided includes around 400 million pounds in humanitarian aid and grants and unlocking over 700 million pounds in additional World Bank lending through loan guarantees. “The situation in Ukraine continues to cause immense suffering with every day bringing new, tragic stories of Putin’s brutality,” said UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Chinese confidence in pak security Monkeypox virus case confirmed in UK after Nigeria travel link system shaken, says senior lawmaker ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 (PTI): The Chinese confidence in Pakistan’s security system’s ability to protect its citizens and projects is seriously shaken after the Karachi University attack last month, a senior lawmaker has said.

Three Chinese teachers were killed when an explosion triggered by a burqaclad woman suicide bomber from the Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA) ripped through a van of the Confucius Institute at the prestigious University of Karachi on April 26.

This was the latest targeted attack against Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

Sharing the mood of the Chinese side after the attack to Dawn newspaper on Friday, Senator Mushahid Hussain, who is also the chairman of the Senate Defence Committee, said: “It has caused serious concern and understandable indignation in China.” Hussain led a Senate delegation to the Chinese embassy last week to express his condolences over the loss of the Chinese lives in the university attack.

“The Chinese confidence in Pakistan’s security system’s ability to protect their citizens and their proj-

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ects is seriously shaken,” said Hussain.

The Karachi University attack was the third terrorist attack on Chinese citizens on Pakistani soil in a year. “The pattern of attacks is so recurring and it’s clear that Pakistani promises of ‘foolproof security’ are mere words, not matched by countermeasures on the ground,” he maintained.

Criticising the security arrangements, he said security agencies seemed to have been caught napping.

“If such attacks continue, not just Chinese but other foreign investors will be forced to review their role in Pakistan,” he said.

There were reports on social media of Chinese workers leaving Pakistan in large numbers after the attack. A Chinese source denied such reports, adding that it was a regular move-

ment of Chinese workers and citizens living in Pakistan on a weekly flight from Karachi that was presented by some as an “exodus”.

The source, however, noted that terrorist attacks do impact the confidence of the Chinese community living here.

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cybercrime wing said the tweet claiming that thousands of Chinese were leaving from the Karachi airport because of threats was a “baseless and panic-creating video tweet”.

Head of FIA Cyber Crime Sindh Imran Riaz told the newspaper that action would be taken against the person who tweeted it once the ongoing investigations were complete.

At a media conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lijian Zhao expressed hope that “the plot of terrorist forces to undermine the two countries’ mutual trust and cooperation will not succeed”.

He said the Chinese side would work with Pakistan to conduct a thorough investigation, reveal the truth, bring the perpetrators to justice, and explain to the people of both countries.

LONDON, MAY 8 (PTI): The UK health authorities have confirmed a case of monkeypox, which is a virus passed from infected animals such as rodents to humans, in someone with a recent travel history to Nigeria where they are believed to have caught it.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people and is usually a mild “self-limiting illness” and most people recover within a few weeks.

However, severe illness can occur in some cases.

“It is important to emphasise that monkeypox

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does not spread easily between people and the overall risk to the general public is very low,” Dr Colin Brown, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infections at the UKHSA, said on Saturday.

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back the proposal from the lawyers’ body BASL which had advocated for the setting up of an interim government for a period of 18 months with a move to abolish the presidential system of governance.

They had also called for the repealing of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution which conferred unfettered powers to Rajapaksa in 2020.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) calls for the restoration of the 19 Amendment to the Consti-

tution which had empowered Parliament over the president. The SJB is to have a discussion with the BASL on this proposal, the SJB leader Harin Fernando said.

The 19A adopted in 2015 pruned presidential powers by empowering Parliament above the executive president.

However, the 19A was scrapped after Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the November 2019 presidential election.

Meanwhile, former President Maithripala Sirisena also met Premadasa on

(NHS) and will be contacting people who might have been in close contact with the individual to provide information and health advice.

This includes contacting a number of passengers who travelled in close proximity to the patient on the same flight to the UK. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. A rash can develop, often beginning on the face, then spreading to other parts of the body.

The rash changes and goes through different stages before finally forming a scab, which later falls off.

52-yr-old Nepali Sherpa scales Mt Everest for 11 Egyptian troops killed in 26th time; breaks own record of most climbs Sinai clashes with terrorists KATHMANDU, MAY 8 (PTI): A 52-year-old Nepali Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest for the 26th time, bettering his own record for most number of times to scale the world’s highest peak, expedition planners said on Sunday.

Kami Rita and his group of 11 Sherpa guides summitted the 8,848.86-metre peak at 6.55 pm (local time), said Dawa Sherpa, manager

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of Seven Summit Treks Pvt Ltd. The Sherpas made the expedition to fix ropes along the trekking route, to

SL Oppn rejects Prez Rajapaksa’s offer to form interim government COLOMBO, MAY 8 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s main Opposition SJB said on Sunday that it has rejected an offer by embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to its leader Sajith Premadasa to head an interim government, amid continued political uncertainty in the country which is now under a state of emergency.

“Our leader refused to accept the president’s offer,” Tissa Attanayake, the national organiser for Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) told reporters.

Rajapaksa had called over the telephone both Premadasa and Harsha de Silva, the SJB economic guru, on the prospect of forming an interim government which had been a demand endorsed by the powerful Buddhist clergy as well as the group which had broken away from the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) coalition.

The SJB announced on Saturday that they would

“We are working with NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) to contact the individuals who have had close contact with the case prior to confirmation of their infection, to

assess them as necessary and provide advice. UKHSA and the NHS have well established and robust infection control procedures for dealing with cases of imported infectious disease and these will be strictly followed,” he said. The patient is being treated in specialist isolation unit at St Thomas’ Hospital by expert clinical staff with strict infection prevention procedures, added Dr Nicholas Price, Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital.

As a precautionary measure, UKHSA experts said they are working closely with England’s state-funded National Health Service

Saturday to ask the SJB to take over the interim government.

Premadasa, 55, has already announced that he would not be a party to any government headed by the two Rajapaksas - Gotabaya and Mahinda.

The SJB, which has handed over to the parliamentary Speaker motions of no-confidence against the SLPP coalition government and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is putting pressure on parliamentary Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to advance the date of its debate.

The Buddhist clergy too has intensified pressure on Rajapaksa to implement the interim government plan. The government hemmed in by a month of street protests has imposed a state of emergency, which gives the security forces sweeping powers to crack down on dissent.

Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprec-

edented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948.

Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.

Despite mounting pressure, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his elder brother and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have refused to quit office.

In a special Cabinet meeting on Friday, President Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency with effect from Friday midnight. This is the second emergency declared in just over a month.

Rajapaksa had declared an emergency on April 1 also after a mass protest opposite his private residence. He had revoked it on April 5 following severe criticism of his move.

help climbers ahead of the peak climbing season starting May. The group climbed through the traditional southeast ridge route which was pioneered by New Zealand’s Sir Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953.

This year the Department of Tourism, Nepal has issued permits to 316 individuals to climb the peak.

CAIRO, MAY 8 (IANS): At least 11 Egyptian troops were killed and five others injured in clashes with terrorists in Sinai, the army said in a statement.

The clashes took place as the troops foiled an attack by a group of terrorists on a water pumping station in western Sinai, Xinhua news agency quoted military spokesman Gharib Abdel-Hafez as saying in the statement. The victims comprised 10 soldiers and

an officer, according to the spokesman. Although the exact location was not specified in the statement, staterun Al-Ahram news website reported that the clashes took place at the checkpoint of “the East Canal Water Lifting Station”.

Egypt has been combating terrorism in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula over the past decade and the country managed to greatly limit terrorist activities in the peninsula.

John Lee elected as new Hong Kong Chief Executive HONG KONG, MAY 8 (IANS): John Lee, a former security chief, was elected on Sunday as the new Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

He won a total of 1,416 votes, surpassing the threshold of 750 votes to win the election held earlier in the day, reports Xinhua news agency. The 64-year-old made a short speech after the announcement of the election results, expressing gratitude to members of the Election Committee who turned out to vote and to the Hong Kong residents.

The polling hours ran from 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m..

Members of the Election Committee cast their secret ballots on a one-person-one-vote basis at the main polling station at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Lee’s term in office will run from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. According

John Lee celebrates with his wife after declaring his victory in the chief executive election of Hong Kong, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

to a BBC report, he is known for his pro-Beijing hardline views and garnered only 34.8 points out of 100 in a recent popularity survey.

He replaces Carrie Lam, who announced last month that she would not seek a second term.

Lam, who became the Chief Executive in 2017,

had said that her decision was “entirely” based on family considerations.

The 64-year-old Lee comes from a law enforcement background.

In 1977, he joined the Hong Kong police force at the age of 20. His early career focused on tackling criminal activity.

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to Diets rich in protein, niacin, and playRobbiehimselfWilliams in biopic zinc may boost blood-vessel health A T ccording to a study being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO), which is being held on May 4-7, 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, there may be some very particular dietary changes you can make that will help keep your arteries healthy and flexible.

The authors say that protein, niacin, and zinc were linked to improvements in both the structure and function of blood vessels in their study.

In addition, they point to a specific dietery pattern which may do a good job of providing you with these nutrients, as well as others that are linked to cardiovascular health.

The research is prepublication and has not yet been peer-reviewed.

Tr a c k i n g nu t r i e n t changes during dieting Lead author Dr. Brurya Tal and her team at The Sagol Center for the Metabolic Syndrome, Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hyper tension, Tel Aviv-Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, wrote that it is known that weight loss is associated with improvements i n c a r d i ova s c u l a r a n d metabolic health. What it is not known, however, is whether any particular nutrient changes during dieting might be responsible for those improvements.

In order to investigate this question, the researchers enrolled 72 people with metabolic syndrome and obesity into a one-year weight loss program.

Metabolic syndrome

is defined by the American Heart Association as having at least three of the following risk factors: • High blood sugar • Low levels of the “good” cholesterol HDL • H i g h l eve l s o f triglycerides • Excess abdominal fat • High blood pressure • Having metabolic syndrome puts people at greater risk for heart and blood vessel diseases.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is characterized by a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30.

The study participants were provided with a personalized diet and exercise plan as well as regular meetings with a doctor and a dietitian.

The average age of the participants was 53.

They were required to complete a dietar y questionnaire a week before beginning the weight loss progam as well as at the end.

At the end of the year, the research team measured blood vessel flexibility in three different ways: pulse wave ve l o c i t y ( P W V ) ,

he 48-year-old star has an idea of who he’d like to portray him in his younger years, but refused to say who.

The former Take That singer added: “If I had my way, who would play me in the Nineties?

“I daren’t say, just in case the person I say is not the person (who gets the part).”

I t wa s p r ev i o u s ly claimed Robbie and Michael hadn’t been able to cast anyone when they held auditions for the role.

A source said: “Michael and Robbie held top-secret auditions to find a star to play the young Robbie recently.

“They didn’t meet anyone they were confident could pull it off.

“Robbie is stunned at how difficult the project has been to get made. And now he’s starting to worry it’s never going to make it to the big screen and he’ll look foolish for hyping it up.

“The London-based studio, Rocket Science, is handling international sales on the project and is hoping for a big hit.

“Robbie has fans all over the world and his story is not short of drama.

But if they can’t find a star charismatic enough to play him, the whole house of cards is going to come falling down and it’ll end up in development hell.”

(Contactmusic)

Giant groundwater system discovered below Antarctic ice

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team of scientists has mapped a huge, actively circulating groundwater system in deep sediments in West Antarctica.

The team at Columbia University estimated that if all of it were extracted, it would form a water column from 220 to 820 metres high -- at least 10 times more than in the shallow hydrologic systems within and at the base of the ice -- maybe much more even than that.

However, they noted that said such systems, p r o b a b ly c o m m o n i n Antarctica, may have as-yet unknown implications for how the frozen continent reacts to, or possibly even contributes to, climate change.

“People have hypothesised that there could be deep groundwater in these sediments, but up to now, no one has done any detailed imaging,” said lead author Chloe Gustafson, who did the research as a g raduate student at Columbia University’s

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

Scientists have, for decades, flown radars and other instruments over the Antarctic ice sheet to image subsurface features. Among many other things, these missions have revealed sedimentary basins sandwiched between ice and bedrock. But airborne geophysics can generally reveal only the rough outlines of such features, not water content or other characteristics.

In the research appearing in the journal S c i e n c e, t h e t e a m concentrated on the 60-mile-wide Whillans Ice Stream, one of a halfdozen fast-moving streams feeding the Ross Ice Shelf, the world’s largest.

To better map the sediments and their p r o p e r t i e s, t h e y u s e d geophysical instruments placed directly on the surface.

Their analysis showed that, depending on location, the sediments extend below the base of the

ice from a half kilometre to nearly two kilometres before hitting bedrock.

And they confirmed that the sediments are loaded with liquid water all the way down.

They were also able to show that the groundwater becomes more saline with depth.

However, the researchers said, if the ice surface were to thin -- a distinct possibility as climate warms -- the direction of water flow could be reversed. Overlying pressures would decrease, and deeper groundwater could begin welling up toward the ice base. This could further lubricate the base of the ice and increase its forward motion.

F u r t h e r m o r e, i f deep groundwater flows upward, it could carry up geothermal heat naturally generated in the bedrock; this could further thaw the base of the ice and propel it forward. But if that will happen, and to what extent, is not clear, the team said.

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Naga artiste launches music video on Mother’s Day

common carotid arter y intima media thickness (IMT), and flow mediated dilation (FMD).

PWV is the rate at which pressure waves move down the vessel. Carotid artery IMT is the thickness of the two innermost walls of the arteries which supply blood to the brain.

FMT looks how much the artery widens as blood flow increases. At the conclusion of the diet, people’s BMI had dropped on average 9.4 percent. In addition, all of the measures of blood vessel flexibility had improved. They found that improved PWV was linked to reduced calorie intake, lower saturated fat intake, and increased zinc intake. IMT was linked to reduced calories and saturated fat as well. It was also linked to increased protein intake. Finally, improved FMD was linked with increased intake of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B3).

Some of the nutrients that appeared to play a role in arterial flexibility included zinc, niacin, and protein.

Zinc plays a crucial role in the production of nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and widen.

Niacin also helps to dilate

blood vessels, especially in the upper part of the body, according to the study authors.

As to which dietery pattern specifically can provide more of these nutrients, Tal said, “The weight loss diet of the study participants was a Mediterranean diet, rich in protein and vegetables, which contained nuts and seeds and a moderate amount of fruits and starches.”

Shereen Jegtvig, a nutritionist at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, who was not a part of the study, agreed with their approach, saying, “The Mediterranean diet is a good heart-healthy diet according to a number of studies.” The Nordic and Okinawan Diets are good too, she said.

“Basically, a hearthealthy diet is loaded with vegetables and fruits and includes plenty of whole grains (and less highly refined grains).”

She also noted that you don’t necessarily have to follow any specific diet.

“The best diet is one that you can follow, so it needs to have a nice variety of foods you enjoy, just with a focus on healthier choices,” she said. When it comes to the specific nutrients mentioned in the study, Jegtvig said that good protein and niacin sources include lean meat, fish, seafood, dry beans, nuts and seeds. These foods are also high in zinc, she added, and oysters are an especially good source of zinc.

(Healthline)

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inger and songwriter, Aloboli Kinimi launched her music video titled “Worst Fear” on Saturday.

The song, which puts emphasis on the pain of losing a mother, was recorded at Alem Alia Tribes Studio and shot by Masen films.

Aloboli started writing the song after she lost her mother two years ago. “Love your mother every day like it’s your last day with her”, the singer stated.

The song is out on YouTube and will soon be available on all streaming platforms.

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Man City trounce Newcastle to open up three-point lead

Newcastle United’s Matt Targett in action with Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling.

MANCHESTER, MAY 8 (AGENCIES): Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle United that allowed the reigning champions to open up a three-point lead over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Raheem Sterling scored twice for the hosts with Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden also on target as they shrugged off the bitter disappointment of their Champions League semi-final defeat by Real Madrid. Sterling eased any early jitters with a header and Laporte’s tap-in gave City full control before the interval.

Rodri headed City’s third from a corner after the break and Foden swept in his side’s fourth before Ster-

ling struck again in stoppage time as City took emphatic advantage of Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur the previous day.

N ewc a s t l e ’s C h r i s Wood spur ned a great chance to give his side an early lead but the visitors were no match for City who took an important step towards a fourth title in five seasons. City have 86 points to Liverpool’s 83 with both sides having three games remaining and City now have a superior goal difference of four. Pep Guardiola’s side need seven points from their last three games to be guaranteed the title.

Liverpool face Aston Villa on Tuesday with City up against Wolverhampton Wanderers a day later.

City needed a response after their last-gasp heart-

break in Madrid and Newcastle proved ideal opposition in the sunshine.

Things might have got edgy if Wood had found the net with an early header from Allan Saint-Maximin’s inviting cross but he sent a tame effort straight at City goalkeeper Ederson.

City took the lead in the 19th minute when Ilkay Gundogan clipped a superb ball to the back post for Joao Cancelo to head back across goal for Sterling to nod in.

Wood had an effort ruled out for offside soon after and City moved further ahead after 38 minutes when Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka spilled the ball and Laporte converted.

Rodri lost his marker to head in Kevin De Bruyne’s corner after 61 minutes and Foden got in on the act when Oleksandr Zinchenko’s shot arrived at his feet and he diverted it in.

City saved the best to last with a flowing move allowing an unmarked Sterling to fire home. Newcastle are 13th with 43 points -- an incredible rise considering where they were when Howe took over -- and are already looking at strengthening in the summer.

Champion Chadwick wins W Series opener in Miami MIAMI, MAY 8 (AGENCIES): Britain’s Jamie Chadwick made a perfect start to her bid for a third W Series title by winning the season-opening race of the all-female championship with a last lap overtake at the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday.

The 23-year-old defending champion, representing Caitlyn Jenner’s Jenner Racing team, took the chequered flag after seizing back the lead from Finland’s Emma Kimilainen at the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium.

Kimilainen, who had passed Chadwick before a second safety car period, then collided with Spaniard Marta Garcia who finished second.

B r i t a i n’s Je s s i c a Hawkins, a driver ambassador for the Aston Martin F1 team, took the final podium place.

The half-hour long race came before qualify-

With the 2023 state assembly elections drawing near, the Wokha Village Like-Minded Group (LMG) and the well wishers of Shri YM Humtsoe Vice-President, NDPP, CEB, numbering around 450 supporters, inspired by the Clean Election Movement initiative of NBCC took on a similar call of its own while also appreciating NBCC for their wise insight.

In this regard, the group organized a gathering on 7th May 2022 at Wokha Village to share their humble opinion as to why a clean election process is the need of the hour in the Naga society. It called upon every individual to exercise their voting rights with a clear conscience keeping in mind the consequences of electing inefficient leaders and the repercussions it has in every aspect of our lives. The group appealed to all concerned not to be blinded by the promise of short term monetary gain but instead to walk the path to greater good though hard the road may seem. It is never easy to take the road less travelled but together, united in good numbers and strength, the journey may turn out to be unexpectedly pleasant and the destination even more rewarding. Thus, the objective of the meet was to instill a sense of responsibility to rise above one’s selfish needs and never to settle for anything less than holistic upliftment of our society and that this can only be achieved through electing capable leaders. The event was graced by Shri YM Humtsoe Vice-President, NDPP, CEB, who expressed his appreciation for the group’s interest in spreading the message of clean election and also hoped to work together towards a progressive cause for the society. The group in turn complimented his visionary attributes towards the fulfillment of the goals ahead for the welfare of the people, and support his able leadership while extending the best of wishes for his future endeavors. The group further acknowledged that the program was made possible due to the bountiful contributions of his well wishers and thanked them for their generosity. db-389/22

ing for Miami’s inaugural Formula One grand prix, with a second W Series race to be held on Sunday.

Britain’s Alice Powell, overall runner-up to Williams F1 development driver Chadwick last season, stalled on the front row and then crashed into the wall at turn seven, bringing out the safety car and then red flags.

Spaniard Nerea Marti made a poor start from pole, with Chadwick seizing the lead, and finished eighth.

L O N D O N , M AY 8 (AGENCIES): Chelsea won the Women’s Super League with a brilliant 4-2 come-from-behind win over Manchester United on Sunday featuring two stunning volleys from Sam Kerr to secure their third straight league title and fifth in seven years.

Arsenal, who beat West Ham United 2-0, finished second on 56 points, one behind Chelsea, and Manchester City grabbed the final Champions League spot by beating Reading to finish third.

Birmingham City were the only side relegated from the 12-team division, and they will be replaced next season by Liverpool.

Martha Thomas gave Manchester United the lead with a deft header from Katie Zelem’s free kick, and although Erin Cuthbert levelled four minutes later, Chelsea went in 2-1 down at the break after Ella Toone’s deflected strike for the visitors.

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Chelsea’s Jessie Fleming and Sam Kerr celebrate after winning the Women’s Super League.

back in the second half, with Australian Kerr levelling again in the first minute with a thunderous left-footed volley, and Norwegian winger Guro Reiten put them in front with a deft finish five minutes later.

Kerr put the game beyond reach with a brilliant finish in the 66th minute, chesting the ball down and twisting to volley home after a poor clearance from United goalkeeper Mary Earps.

Arsenal had needed Chelsea to drop points to have any chance of snatching the title, and their win

over West Ham was in vain.Manchester City thumped Reading 4-0 to secure the third Champions League spot at the expense of Manchester United, who finished fourth.

Birmingham’s 11-year spell as a top-flight club ended in midweek when a 6-0 thrashing by Manchester City condemned them to the drop, and they signed off with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

To t t e n h a m b e a t Leicester City 1-0 and Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion played out a 1-1 draw to bring the season to a close.

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IPL: CSK thrash Delhi Capitals by 91 runs RCB beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 67 runs

Mukesh Choudhary of Chennai Super Kings celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Rovman Powell of Delhi Capitals, during the IPL match, Sunday. (PTI) M U M B A I , M AY 8 (IANS): A clinical allround performance helped Chennai Super Kings thrash Delhi Capitals by 91 runs in the 55th match of the IPL 2022 at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Stadium, here on Sunday.

An excellent half-century from Devon Conway (87 off 49) powered Chennai Super Kings to 208-6 against Delhi Capitals in 20 overs, after being invited to bat first.

Apart from Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (41 off 33) and Shivam Dube (32 off 19) also made vital contribu-

tions with the bat for CSK. Lower down the order, M.S Dhoni (21 off 8) and Moeen Ali (9 off 4) gave the finishing touches to Chennai’s innings.

Anrich Nortje (3/42), Khaleel Ahmed (2/28), and Mitchell Marsh (1/34) were the wicket-takers for Delhi.

In reply, the likes of David Warner (19 off 12), Mitchell Marsh (25 off 20), and Rishabh Pant 21 off 11) got quick-fire starts but they couldn’t play big innings for Delhi. In the end, Delhi were bowled out for 117 in 17.4 overs, losing by a huge

margin of 91 runs.

Moeen Ali (3/13) was the star performer with the ball for CSK while Dwayne Bravo (2/24), Mukesh Choudhary (2/22), Simarjeet Singh (2/27) and Maheesh Theekshana (1/29) also picked crucial wickets.

Brief scores: Chennai Super Kings 208/6 in 20 overs (Devon Conway 87, Ruturaj Gaikwad 41; Anrich Nortje 3/42, Khaleel Ahmed 2/28) lost to Delhi Capitals 117 all-out in 17.4 overs (Mitchell Marsh 25, Rishabh Pant 21; Moeen Ali 3/13) by 91 runs.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s five-wicket haul led Royal Challengers Bangalore’s crushing 67-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

After an unbeaten 73 from Faf du Plessis and a sensational eight-ball 30 from Dinesh Karthik took Bangalore to a daunting 192/3, Hyderabad’s batting order wilted under scoreboard pressure, crashing to 125 all out in 19.2 overs.

They had some solace in Rahul Tripathi’s incredible 58 and some big hits from Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran, which didn’t prove sufficient to avoid their fourth straight defeat.

H yd e r a b a d ’s start of chasing 193 was an unfortunate one, losing their opening pair of Kane Williamson and Abhishek Sharma for

nought in the span of first five balls. While Williamson was run-out by a direct hit from Shahbaz Ahmed with his bat on the line, Sharma was castled by a slider from Glenn Maxwell, rattling his off-stump.

Tripathi brought up his fifty in style with a superb inside-out lofted six over extra cover off Mohammed Siraj and earned a reprieve w h e n Hasaranga put down a sitter at deep point.

Brief Scores: Royal Challengers Bangalore 192/3 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 73 not out, Rajat Patidar 48; Jagadeesha Suchith 2/30, Kartik Tyagi 1/42) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 125 all out in 19.2 overs (Rahul Tripathi 58, Aiden Markram 21; Wa n i n d u Hasaranga 5/18, Josh Hazlewood 2/17) by 67 runs

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022

Carlos Alcaraz beats Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final M A D R I D, M A Y 8 (AGENCIES): Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(5) to reach the Madrid Open final, where on Sunday he will face Alexander Zverev after the German defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 3-6 6-2.

Djokovic, who has yet to win a title this season, rallied from a break down to take the opening set in a tie-breaker and the 34-year-old looked dangerous on his serve as he won 2️1 straight points on it in the opener.

But Alcaraz, who t u r n e d 1 9 t h i s we e k , showed resilience in the second set as he clawed his way back into the contest, saving a break point and holding for 6-5 before breaking Djokovic to force a decider.

The crowd in the Spanish capital got to their feet when Alcaraz completed his comeback, edging out Djokovic in the deciding tiebreak to become the first player to beat Rafa Nadal and Djokovic at the same clay court event.

“This gives me a lot of confidence to play the final

Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz at the end of a men’s semifinal in Madrid. (AP/PTI) tomorrow,” said Alcaraz after the match which lasted three hours and 35 minutes.

“I know that I played a really good game, and for the rest of the season I think I am able to play against the best players in the world and beat them as well, so it gives me a lot of confidence.”

Alcaraz showed his all-round ability throughout in his first meeting with Djokovic, pinning the Serbian back with his huge groundstrokes and using his trademark drop shots.

He struck 51 winners to Djokovic’s 24 as his aggressive style troubled the world number one.

Bidding for his second Masters 1000 title, Alcaraz will play defending champion Zverev in Sunday’s final.

Zverev’s dominant serving proved too much for Tsitsipas to handle and he crushed a backhand winner on match point to seal his first career win over Tsitsipas on a clay court.

Zverev said he was as impressed as anyone with Alcaraz’s ascent to world number nine.

“I said last year in Acapulco that by Acapulco 2023, he’d be in the top 10,” Zverev said.

“He beat me by a year!

He’s an incredible player ... there’s no limit for him.”

Disciplined Dmitry Bivol stuns Last-gasp Alba volley gives Barca win away to Betis Canelo Alvarez to retain world title

Dmitry Bivol throws a punch against Canelo Alvarez during the heavyweight boxing title match.

LAS VEGAS, MAY 8 (AGENCIES): Canelo Alvarez suffered a surprise defeat on Saturday as Russia’s Dmitry Bivol successfully defended his World Boxing Association light heavyweight title with a win by unanimous decision at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.

All three judges scored the fight 115-113 in Bivol’s favour at the end of 12 rounds as the Mexican was handed only the second loss of his career, nine years after he was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in November 2013.

Bivol silenced the sellout crowd to take his record

to 20 wins from 20 fights while Alvarez, widely considered the best pound-forpound fighter in the world before the bout, slips to 57-2-2.

“I’m glad I proved myself today, I’m the best in my division and I keep this belt,” said Bivol. “He’s a great champion, I respect him and all his team”.

“If you don’t believe in yourself what do you do?

You achieve nothing. I believe and my team believed in me.

“I felt his power. You can see on my arm, he beat my arm up but not my head.

That’s better.”

Alvarez, the overwhelming pre-fight favourite, was rarely able to find a way through Bivol’s defensive guard as the 31-year-old put on a disciplined display.

The Russian regularly used his jab to keep Alvarez on his heels, unloading flurries of punches to redden the smaller man’s face and convince the judges to award him the fight.

Alvarez had previously won at lightheavy weight, defeating Sergey Kovalev by knockout to win the World Boxing Organization version of the title in Nov. 2019, but Bivol proved too good to succumb.

“You have to accept it, its boxing,” Alvarez said of the loss. “He’s a great champion. Sometimes in boxing you win and lose and I’m not giving excuses. I lost today and he won.”

Alvarez stressed he wanted the pair to fight again.

“Yeah, of course I do,” he said when asked about a rematch. “This doesn’t end like this.” Bivol, too, is keen to face off once more.

M A D R I D, M A Y 8 (IANS): Jordi Alba scored a spectacular volley in the last minute of injury time to give FC Barcelona a 2-1 win away to Betis.

The result on Saturday night strengthens Barca’s second place in La Liga, while doing Atletico Madrid a favour in their efforts to qualify for next season’s Champions League, as it leaves them three points clear of Betis ahead of Sunday’s Madrid derby.

Ansu Fati opened the scoring in an entertaining match with a deflected shot in the 76th minute only for former Barca stopper Marc Bartra to head home the equaliser three minutes later, reports Xinhua.

The match looked set for a draw, but in the closing moments Alba gave Betis keeper Rui Sliva no chance with his unstoppable shot as the ball dropped for him in the home area.

The day kicked off with Granada climbing out of the bottom three in emphatic style with a 6-2 win away to Mallorca in a game that saw the home side fall apart in the second half.

Barcelona players celebrate after winning the match against Betis during the La Liga football match.

Luis Suarez, who later went off injured, struck for Granada in the sixth minute although Salva Sevilla’s excellent goal levelled the score before halftime.

Sergio Escudero made it 2-1 for the visitors at the start of the second half and Antonio Puertas made it 3-1 before Antonio Raillo pulled a goal back for Mal-

lorca.

However, the first of 40-year-old Jorge Molina’s two goals of the afternoon ended Mallorca’s hopes of a comeback as the veteran and Myrto Uzuni rounded off the rout.

Valencia frustrated Athletic Club Bilbao’s options of playing in Europe next season with a 0-0

in the San Mames Stadium. Athletic had the best chances but Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili twice denied Inaki Williams, while Asier Villalibre rattled the crossbar in injury time.

Valencia failed to have one shot on target in the game from open play.

Levante kept their sur-

vival hopes alive with a 2-1 win at home to sixth place Real Sociedad, thanks to goals from Jorge Miramon and a Gonzalo Melero penalty in injury time.

The win lifts them above Alaves, whose survival hopes suffered a huge blow with a 4-0 defeat away to Celta Vigo in a game where the side from Vitoria were never in the hunt.

Thiago Galhardo opened the scoring in the sixth minute and Iago Aspas doubled Celta’s lead with the first of his two goals in the match in the 34th minute. Ximo Navarro’s own goal 12 minutes after the break made it 3-0 and Aspas rounded off the scoring with 25 minutes left to play.

Three late goals in the last 10 minutes helped Cadiz beat Elche 3-0 to leave Mallorca in the bottom three.

Alvaro Negredo ended the torment of the Cadiz fans with an opening goal in the 80th minute and Ruben Sobrino doubled their lead three minutes later before Choco Lozano added a third in injury time.

Jabeur beats Pegula to win first WTA title in Madrid M A D R I D, M A Y 8 (AGENCIES): Tunisian Ons Jabeur sealed her first WTA 1000 title after defeating American Jessica Pegula 7-5 0-6 6-2 in an entertaining Madrid Open final on Saturday.

Jabeur had been in scintillating form at the claycourt tournament and the 27-year-old produced a determined display against Pegula to end her journey in the Spanish capital on the perfect note.

Jabeur had a slow start, being down 1-4 in the opener, but took advantage of a handful of loose baseline errors from Pegula to make it 4-4.

The first Arab player to crack the top 10 of the world rankings, Jabeur showed flair and fighting spirit as she saved a set point at 4-5 before closing out the set on her serve.

The Tunisian, however, lost her grip in the second set where she was handed a bagel by Pegula, who recovered remarkably and looked unstoppable.

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