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NE States agree to make Hindi compulsory: Shah

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (AGENCIES/PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that all the eight states of the North East have agreed to make Hindi compulsory in schools up to Class X, a statement issued by the Home ministry stated.

Presiding over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee here, Shah on Thursday said Hindi should be accepted as an alternative to English and not to local languages.

He said that 20,000 Hindi teachers have been recruited in the eight states of the North East, adding that nine tribal communities of the North East have converted their dialects’ scripts to Devanagari.”

He also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided that the medium of running the government is the official language and this will definitely increase the importance of Hindi.

Shah informed the members that now 70 per

Night curfew along Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar

S I VA S AG A R , A P R 8 (AGENCIES): As ‘precautionary measure’ authorities in the border district of Sivasagar have imposed section 144 CrPC and night curfew for the next 60 days in anticipation of anti-social activity.

In a statement, Sivasagar district authorities said that movement of any person or group and motor vehicle is prohibited within a radius of 5 km from 6 pm to 6 am along the AssamNagaland border area.

The administration has warned of action against the violation of the prohibitory orders under section 188 of the IPC. (Cont’d on p-8)

Meeting of panel on Naga issue rescheduled DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): A meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue, which was scheduled to be held on April 9 at 10 a.m., has been rescheduled to 2:30 p.m. on the same date at CM's residential complex State Banquet Hall.

In a meeting circular, the committee’s member secretary Neiba Kronu has requested all the elected members of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) including the MPs of both Upper and Lower Houses to attend the meeting positively.

Amit Shah presiding over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language on April 7. (PIB)

cent of the agenda of the Cabinet is prepared in Hindi. The home minister described Hindi as “the language of India”, and said that it should be used by citizens from different states to communicate with each other.

Oppn cries ‘imposition’

Home Minister Amit Shah's pitch for the Hindi language provoked trenchant criticism on Friday, with opposition parties calling it an assault on India's pluralism and asserting they will thwart the move to impose "Hindi imperialism".

The opposition party also said Shah was trying to divert public attention from

the issues of inflation and price rise. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Hindi is 'Raj Bhasha' (official language) and not 'Rashtra Bhasha' (national language), as Rajnath Singh had noted in Parliament when he was the home minister.

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said the home minister has tried to sermonise about Hindi which he should not.

He also alleged that by raking up the issue of Hindi, the home minister is also trying to divert people's attention from inflation and price rise. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Friday fumed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah,

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saying his is an act that “will hurt the unity of India” and warned the BJP not to “commit the same mistake.

In a series of tweets in Tamil, Stalin accused the BJP of “eroding the diversity of India” through statements like the one Shah made on Thursday at the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee. “Union Home Minister Amit Shah asking people to use Hindi instead of English is an act that will hurt the unity of India. The BJP continues to engage with its job of eroding the diversity of India… You (BJP) are committing the same mistake. You will never succeed,” the CM added.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister P Thiagarajan related Amit Shah’s comments to “chauvinism” and called his logic “economically inverse” For mer Kar nataka chief minister Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of trying to unleash its agenda of “cultural terrorism” against non-Hindi speaking states.

Siddaramaiah accused Shah of betraying the former's home state Gujarat and mother-tongue Gujarati for Hindi, for his political agenda.

Another ex-CM of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy alleged that the Central government is trying to “forcibly run personal agenda” adding that they will not succeed.

TMC said any effort to impose Hindi by BJP-led Centre on non-Hindi speaking states will be resisted.

Pointing out that Hindi was not India’s national language, the TMC said his agenda of “'one nation, one language and one religion” will remain unfulfilled.

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50 Years of APO: Rio urges Angamis to rededicate towards people’s welfare

Neiphiu Rio with APO functionaries and other dignitaries during the APO Golden Jubilee celebration. (DIPR)

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KOHIMA, APR 8 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio urged members of Angami tribe to rededicate themselves to the welfare of the people and continue to uphold the good conduct of their forefathers for overall development of the State.

Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Angami Public Organisation (APO) at Khuochiezie local ground here on Friday, he congratulated the organisation for reaching the important milestone of 50 years of existence and hoped that the occasion would foster unity among communities.

He said APO had faced many hurdles at the initial stage, but its founders steered it out properly. He also paid tribute to all the leaders who had led the organisation thus far.

Stressing that everyone had to learn from mistakes, Rio hoped APO’s motto “Right is Might” would lead the community towards progress.

He said the Angamis were blessed and had led the Nagas at a time when the people were not very educated, noting that British functioned from Kohima and set it up as the capital, which he said was a boon for the Angamis.

Recalling the British entry into Naga Hills in 1832, Rio said the Angamis had fought with them when they entered their land, which ended in 1879.

Later, the Angamis worked together with the British when Kohima was made the headquarters. He also pointed out that among the 21 signatories in the memorandum to Simon Commission, 15 were from the Angami tribe who represented the Nagas, noting that the forefathers had sacrificed and contributed greatly to the Naga movement, which he added as a reason why the Angamis were blessed.

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NPPC assures Sonia Gandhi of defending faith and values Cabinet approves distribution DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Close on the heels of Nagaland electing its first ever BJP member and woman candidate to the Rajya Sabha, a delegation of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) held a meeting with AICC president Sonia Gandhi to apprise her of the demographic changes taking place in Nagaland.

According to NPCC president K. Therie, the changes was evident in the unopposed election of BJP nominee from “a Christian state” of which Congress members were part of.

Therie said the “voice of Christians and minorities are being ignored” as the action of the UDA government

are accepted and which is termed as “commission, contribution and donation.”

He said corrupt ministers were buying hundreds and thousand acres of land and building multiple storied buildings all over the state.

According to Therie, funds meant for tourism and medical departments were used for personal development.

Entire budget of the state for the past 20 years has “vanished into thin air” he said as it does not percolate down to the districts anymore.

He said Nagas have lost work culture even though people talk much about customs, honesty and hospitality, values that are in danger of being submerged.

Therie blamed the UDA government of being responsible for delaying the implementation of the two official agreements between the government of India and NSCN(I-M) and NNPGs. He said this was no longer a problem with the NPGs but with the state government which desires to fish in troubled waters.

He also accused UDA of destroying the social structure as it has compromised with the state’s Christian faith. In order to protect themselves from NIC, CBI, ED and justice, Therie said the 48 regional party MLAs have “lost their value and voice,” as they are afraid of BJP. (Cont’d on p-8)

of fortified rice across schemes

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): In order to address the issue of malnutrition among the poor, Centre on Friday said it will supply fortified rice through government schemes such as PDS and PM-POSHAN in three phases by 2024, a move that will cost the central exchequer Rs 2,700 crore per year.

A decision in this regard was taken at the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fortified rice is made as per the standards fixed by the food regulator FSSAI which has prescribed blending rice with

three micronutrients -- Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin B12.

Briefing media about the decisions, I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said the CCEA has approved distribution of fortified rice in a phased manner through PDS, Integrated Child Development Services, PMPoshan Shakti Nirman-PM POSHAN (erstwhile MidDay Meal Scheme) and other welfare schemes. With the approval, the regular implementation of the programme starts now as the cost of fortification would be borne as part of the food subsidy bill, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey said.

CSU urges DoSE to review Russian strike kills 50 at Ukraine railway station rationalization of teachers

Defence Ministry to give nod to ‘Tour of Duty’ proposal

NPCC delegation with Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Friday. (NPCC)

has “left us speechless”.

Therie again lamented on the corrupt electoral practices of accepting money and material from corrupt leaders for votes. He said this was “another system” which has taken deep roots in the democratic process.

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Asserting that the shortage of teachers in many schools under Phek district was yet to be addressed, Chakhesang Students' Union has urged the department of school education to review the rationalization of teachers.

In a representation to commissioner & secretary, school education, CSU president Avezo Kevin Kapu and general secretary Pei Kezo stated the union, while reviewing the recent rationalization, found that in many cases teachers were being redeployed to other schools though there was “a clear indication” of teacher shortage in their former posting.

CSU has, therefore, appealed to the department to review and streamline the procedure of rational-

Further he said extortion, illegal activities and allowing youths to join “extortion forces” were not even objected to by customary and administrative guardians.

Therie said cuts on all development funds for minsters, officers and multiple factions

ization comprehensively. CSU also urged the department to prioritize on the strength of the students and teachers in the concerned school; approaching retirement of teachers; inadequacy of teachers with respect to standard staffing pattern.

CSU informs teachers: Chakhesang Students' Union (CSU) has informed all the teachers under its jurisdiction whose name had been enlisted by the government for transfer and redeployment to other schools to restrain from abiding by the stated order until the issue was reviewed by the department.

CSU has requested all the concern teachers to remain in their previous place of posting before the issue was logically settled.

KYIV, APR 8 (AP): At least 50 persons were killed in Friday's air strike at a crowded rail station in eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region. A Russian missile hit the Kramatorsk city train station where thousands of people had flocked to flee the war, Ukrainian authorities said.

Photos from the scene showed bodies covered with tarps on the ground and the remnants of a rocket with the words “For the children” painted on it in Russian.

About 4,000 civilians were in and around the station, the office of Ukraine's prosecutorgeneral said, adding that most were women and children heeding calls to leave the area before Russia launches a full-scale offensive in the country's east.

Burnt out vehicles seen after the attack on the railway station in the Donbass region on April 8. (AFP via GETTY IMAGES)

Russian Defence Ministry, however, denied attacking the station, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian leaders accused Russia of deliberately targeting a location where only civilians were assembled.

“The inhuman Russians are not changing their methods.

Without the strength or courage to stand up to us on the battle-

field, they are cynically destroying the civilian population,” the president said on social media.

“This is an evil without limits. And if it is not punished, then it will never stop.” Pavlo Kyrylenko, regional governor of Donetsk, which lies in the Donbas, said that 50 people were killed, including five children, and dozens more were wounded.

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (IANS): Defence Ministry is expected to give the green signal to a proposal to recruit soldiers for three-year short service or 'Tour of Duty', initially floated by the Army in 2020, sources said on Wednesday.

The selected candidates will get a chance to serve the nation as officers and/or other ranks.

Initially, the number of vacancies would be around 100 which could be expanded later. It will not be military conscription like in some countries like Israel.

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Wet spells likely to continue in NE This is it! Covid precaution dose for 18+ at pvt vaccination centres from Apr 10 DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-

“He’s threatening to use his gun if we intervene.

Doesn’t that remind you of Putin?”

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NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): Precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres from April 10, the Union Health Ministry announced on Friday.

All those above the age of 18 who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose will be eligible for the precaution dose, it said.

“It has been decided that the precaution dose of Covid vaccines will be made available to the 18-plus pop-

ulation group at private vaccination centres. This facility would be available at all private vaccination centres,” the ministry said.

After the announcement, vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII) said the precaution dose of its Covishield vaccine will be priced at Rs 600 per shot for eligible individuals.

As of now, mixing of Covid-19 vaccines is not allowed, which means the precaution dose will be the same vaccine as the first and the second dose. However,

final guidelines on vaccinating all above 18 years are yet to be issued.

“Adding an extra layer of safety! precaution dose to be available to 18+ age group from 10th April, 2022, at private vaccination centres. All 18+ who have completed nine months after administration of second dose would be eligible for precaution dose,” Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Twitter.

SII CEO Adar Poonawalla also welcomed the government's move to al-

low precaution dose of the vaccine to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres, saying it will further provide long-term protection against the virus, and aid ease of travel. “Endusers will pay Rs 600 for the booster dose and the hospitals will get at discounted price,” Poonawalla said.

The ongoing free COVID-19 inoculation programme through government vaccination centres for the first and the second dose to the eligible population as well as the precaution dose

to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60 years will be accelerated, the ministry stated.

So far, about 96% of all those above 15 years have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose, while about 83% have received both doses. More than 2.4 crore precaution doses have also been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged above 60 years. Besides, 45% of beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group have also received the first dose.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Meghalaya and SubHimalayan West BengalSikkim in the next five days.

In its daily bulletin, IMD stated that under the influence of strong southwesterly winds from Bay of Bengal to NE States at lower tropospheric levels, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning very was likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal-Sikkim,

Meghalaya and isolated/ scattered rainfall over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during next five days.

IMD also informed that isolated heavy rainfall was very likely over Arunachal on April 9 & 10; and over Assam-Meghalaya during April 9-12. It said isolated heavy rainfall was likely west Assam-Meghalaya during April 10-12.

Meanwhile, heat wave spell is likely to continue over Northwest India, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar and Jharkhand.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022

Four districts conduct monthly DPDB meetings

(L-R) DC Longleng M. Shayung Phom inaugurating the newly renovated DPDB hall. Muthingnyuba Sangtam, MLA speaking at the DPDB meeting on Friday. Advisor S. Keoshu Yimkhiung addressing the DPDB meeting at Shamator.

DIMAPUR: Monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meetings were held in Longleng, Tuensang, Shamator and Peren districts. At the meetings, various issues concerning the districts were discussed.

DC Longleng inaugurates renovated DPDB hall Longleng DPDB meeting was held under the chairmanship of the deputy commissioner (DC) Longleng, M Shayung Phom at newly renovated DPDB hall on Friday.

According to a DIPR report, the DC exhorted the members to be proactive by sharing their views and suggestions to redress their issues and for better planning and development of the district.

He lauded the members for their cooperation towards successful completion of Phom Monyu Tribal Festival in a grand manner.

The DC inaugurated the newly renovated DPDB hall and acknowledged DPDB hall renovation committee for the beautification and arrangements.

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medical officer (CMO) Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla informed the members on eye screening camp scheduled to be held from May 4 to 6 at Phom Lempong.

She informed interested members to avail the opportunity and to disseminate the information to people in their community.

At the meeting, Yingli College principal said the college was gearing up for development of infrastructure and other basic needs for assessment by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC).

He said the college was striving for improvement of amenities to meet the required standard grading under NAAC and to fulfil the criteria set by NEP. He also informed that community participation was necessary for grading and in this regard, the principal appealed to the members to extend cooperation and support both in kind and cash towards the development of the lone college.

He further informed that NAAC team would visit the college on April 28 and 29.

PowerPoint on departmental activities was presented by ADS (Supply) while fortification of rice for better nutrition was proposed by state technical officer (Fortification), Shan Ezung.

It may be mentioned that the fund for renovation of DPDB hall was contributed by B. S. Nganlang Phom, MLA and chairman DPDB, Longleng under LADP 2001-22 (Rs. 5 lakh) DPDB Tuensang discusses setting up of SDPDB Tuensang DPDB meeting was held in the conference hall of the DC Tuensang under the chairmanship of DC & vice chairman DPDB Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant on Friday.

According to a DIPR report, the members of the forum discussed on setting up of Sub-Divisional Planning & Development Board (SDPDB) at Longkhim where Muthingnyuba Sangtam also highlighted the importance and necessity of a SDPDB. The house agreed and decided to forward to the concerned for approval.

Proposal for upgradation of EAC Chare to SDO (C) HQ was also discussed and decided to forward to the higher ups for further action.

CKS president, Nungsanglemba Chang also supported the agenda and briefed on the importance of upgrading EAC from logistics and strategic point of view.

The registration of Alumni Association Sao Chang College proposal was considered and forwarded for consideration.

Meanwhile, issue of dumping site of Tuensang was also discussed. Based on the report of PHED, water quality was checked downstream and recommended for relocating.

The department sought the assistance of the state government and intervention of elected members.

On removal of AFSPA from Tuensang district, the DC encouraged all the stakeholders to strive for peace and tranquility within the district so that no future AFSPA related issues arose in the district.

District Forest department also presented activities on Japanese International Cooperative Agency (JICA), Nagaland Forest Management Project, its functions, targets and objectives.

Later, district malaria officer presented departmental activities. DEO (School Education) was entrusted to present the department activities in the next meeting.

The meeting was also attended by Muthingnyuba Sangtam, MLA. Shamator DPDB approves creation of 23 departments Shamator district held its first DPDB meeting in the conference hall of the DC Shamator under the chairmanship of advisor for IPR and V.G, S. Keoshu Yimkhiung on April 6.

According to a DIPR report, DC Shamator Thsuvisie Phoji highlighted Shamator Town history and acknowledged the officers for their services in the district.

The house unanimously approved the creation of 23 departments and upgra-

DC Peren Sentiwapang Aier speaking at the DPDB meeting on April 6. (DIPR)

dation of 12 departments.

The meeting also approved Longthu and Moyit village primary School in Chessore block and primary school at Khonangpong village under Shamator.

Baptist School Sotokur Village and upgradation of Class-IX-X of Temjin Memorial School at Kuthur Village were also approved.

DC Peren asks officers to remain in station Monthly Peren DPDB meeting was held in the conference hall of DC Peren, under the chairmanship of DC and DPDB vicechairman, Sentiwapang Aier on April 6.

According to a DIPR report, the DC requested administrative officers posted in all the sub-divisions as well as the heads of departments to be in station.

He also asked the of-

ficers to serve with sincerity and dedication.

On the agenda for upgradation of GMS at Jalukie and Samziuram to GHS, the board entrusted SDEO-cum-DEO Peren to collect necessary documents from the directorate before the next DPDB meeting.

The board also agreed to approve in principle, however the official approval would be done in the next meeting.

Other agenda discussed included Peren Town 75th anniversary celebration programme to which the DC informed

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT There are really no wo r d s t o ex p r e s s o u r heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy and suppor t extended towards our family during this time of sadness. We would also like to thank each and every individual, Chümoukedima Ya o n g y i m s e n U n i o n , Police Baptist Church Chümoukedima, neighbours ABSI new Khairline and all well wishers and friends.

ABAM youth ministry organises training

Associate pastors (youth) along with speakers after the training programme at Impur.

NEWS IN BRIEF DC Zunheboto convenes meetings: Deputy commissioner Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali has informed that a meeting of District Task Force on April 13, 1 p.m., in the DC’s conference hall and a meeting on mock exercise in the DC’s conference hall on April 14, 11 a.m., would be held. DTF members and concerned departments have been directed to attend the respective meetings.

SOUDA convenes public meeting: Shena Old Union Dimapur Area has convened a public meeting on April 9, 10 a.m., at the residence of Hekishe Achumi, Diphupar (SOUDA banker). All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

UGC extends schemes to March 31, 2023: University Grants Commission (UGC), ministry of Education, secretary, Prof. Rajnish Jain in a notification informed that in continuation to the public notice of even number dated March 27, 2021 and in view of the decision taken by the commission in its meeting on March 31, UGC schemes have been extended to March 31, 2023.

DC Mokokchung informs: Deputy commissioner Mokokchung has informed candidates who have applied for LDA & computer assistant under the office of DC Mokokchung to reach the venue of the examination (Queen Mary HSS) by 8 a.m., on April 12 with a copy of their admit cards printed in colour on A4 paper. Candidates persons with benchmark disabilities category have been asked to carry disability certificates along with admit cards.

PBSBC East Dimapur holds revival hour: Purana Bazar Sümi Baptist Church East Dimapur held a local revival hour on the theme “Khristo Lono Ghokuna Kughani” with Rev. Kahuto Jimo and Kaholi Yeptho as guest speakers. The three-day programme from April 1-3 was attended by more than thousand church members.

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Late Imsenkumla Government High School Chumukedima village, students of class X participated in a study trip to Nagaland Science Centre, Dimapur on Friday.

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topics on counselling, strategic planning, embracing the Baptist identity, dealing with millennial generation issues, spirituality of entrepreneurship, intentional discipleship and impact assessment.

Altogether 86 associate pastor (youth) from 86 churches attended the training.

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Born 29.11.1969 Died 06.04.2022

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Lt. Ketholelie Kiewhuo

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2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late shwenlo tep

It has been two years since you left us, but you walked beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Loving wife & daughter

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Years have passed by, yet your presence is still felt. You are missed dearly. The memories with you are a treasure to cherish. You left an indelible footprint in our lives to follow. Your legacy lives on. Till we meet again on that beautiful shore.

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Loving family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Died on 9 April 2021

Treasured memories of our beautiful Mum on your 1st Death Anniversary The fact that you're no longer here will always cause us pain. You left us without warning. Not even a good bye. And we can't seem to stop asking the question WHY? The moment you left us, our hearts was torn into two. We often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

You are forever in our hearts until we meet again.

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ing included ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener, ABAM YM secretary Toshi Sanglir, Nükmen Ao BC, Dimapur Rev. Lanuyanger, Clark Theological College, Aolijen Dr. Akala, Clark Theological College, Aolijen Dr. Arenla, MTBA associate pastor Rev. Temsuwati, ITI Mokokchung principal Er. Imlisunep, KABA associate pastor Arep Tzüdir and DABA associate pastor, youth, Jongshimanen.

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DIMAPUR: Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) Youth Ministry (YM) organised ABAM associate pastors’ (youth) “Retreat, Reload and Renew (3RS)” training at Impur from April 4 -8.

In a press release, ABAM informed that the youth ministry organised the training under the objective of giving spaces for holistic equipment to youth pastors to succinctly tackle all situations.

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the board about action plan for pre-celebration which would be organised by various departments.

He called for maximum support and cooperation from all the district officials and civil societies for success of the programme.

As entrusted, DPRO Peren from IPR department delivered a short departmental presentation.

Later, District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) meeting for registration of births & deaths and Peren District Skill Committee (DSC) was also held under the chairmanship of DC Peren.

From Loving children, grandchildren and family

LT. LANOSEN AIER Born on : 01.06.1986 – Died on : 05.04.2022 It is with sincere gratitude that we wish to acknowledge all those who stood by us and rendered support during the time of our grieving at the sad and sudden demise of our beloved son and brother.

We deeply regret for our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually. However, we pray that the God Almighty bless you all.

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WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 9

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny and hot

37 24

Aizawl

Partly sunny

Guwahati Humid; a strong a.m. t-storm

31 17 28 18

Imphal

Mostly sunny and pleasant

31 15

Itanagar

Nice with some sun

26 18

Shillong

A thundershower in spots

23 15

Kohima

A stray thunderstorm

23 14

Dimapur

A couple of thunderstorms

29 19

Mkg

Partly sunny with a t-storm

23 16

Tuensang A thundershower in spots Wokha

Some rain and a thunderstorm

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022

Anenla T Sato inaugurating the rural market at Padumpukhuri on Friday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Commissioner & secretary for Horticulture and Women Resources Development, Anenla T Sato inaugurated a rural market at Padumpukhuri, here, on Friday.

While inaugurating the market, the commissioner & secretary said Padumpukhuri was a centrally located area and in this regard, she encour-

Limalenden wins IRTA 2022 DIMAPUR: Limalenden Longkumer of Mopungchuket village, Mokokchung, was declared the winner of Indian Responsible Tourism Awards (IRTA) 2022 under “Grassroot Heroes” category by The Outlook Responsible Tourism Initiative at Indian Responsible Tourism Summit and Awards, held at Kannada University, Hampi, Karnataka on April 6.

Limalenden was awarded in recognition of his contribution to a “plastic-free” Mopungchuket village and his attempt to make Mopungchuket village the first zero-waste village in Nagaland. According to the IRTA citation, he has been leading on afforestation, river restoration, waste management and responsible tourism mostly without any financial assistance, for two decades.

It may be mentioned that Limalenden is leading Mopungchuket Community Tourism Society (MCTS), a body appointed by the village community to manage Mopungchuket tourism.

The IRTA has been recognising champions of ethical travel across the country since 2016.

Its goal is to inspire and motivate local fraternity, highlight replicable responsible tourism models and spread the word through digital, social and print platforms.

aged the village councils and GBs to take the initiative to take care of the market and maintain its hygiene so that the people of Chümoukedima and Dimapur districts would be benefitted.

She encouraged them to cross check prices of the products and quality which she said were synonymous in fruit and vegetable production.

A n e n l a s u g ge s t e d that the vendors coordi-

nate with one another so that seasonal vegetables and fruits produce were brought in the market.

With regard to more construction of waiting shed at various market areas, she pointed out that although the department felt the importance of the construction, the funds were limited and could not be carried out at one time.

She however assured that the department would be ever ready to extend

support to those who conducted well in the activities provided by the department.

The commissioner & secretary also maintained that the objective of the department was to make the people self-sufficient.

In a short speech, Padumpukhuri chairman, Aheto Yeptho said the village comprised of more than 2000 households with a population crossing 9000.

He said every Monday, more than 100 vendors carried out their trade.

Aheto acknowledged the department for its concern towards the village market which he said would not only benefit the village but also the neighbouring villages.

He assured that the village would make best use of the rural market and utilise it in a proper manner.

The programme was chaired by district horticulture officer (DHO) Temsu Longkumer who also delivered the welcome address.

Dedicator y prayer was offered by Rengma Baptist Church, Padumpukhuri pastor, Kenen Thono.

DC Peren Sentiwapang Aier along with faculty members of GHSS Peren and others. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: An inaugural programme of Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) and Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Peren platinum jubilee was held on Friday with deputy commissioner (DC) Peren and school managing board chairman, Sentiwapang Aier as special guest.

According to a DIPR report, the ATL is a flagship initiative of Atal Innovation Mission of the centre, under NITI Aayog, established and mentored

by Unit of Science & Educational Development

(UNISED)-IIT Kanpur in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha, Nagaland (SSN).

During the programme, DC in his inaugural address said GHSS Peren was fortunate to have the Atal Tinkering Lab and commented that the school was doing fine despite limited infrastructure.

He congratulated the school administration for taking up the initiative to establish such useful schemes in the school for the benefit of the students.

The DC urged upon

FI Mela organised at Longmatra, Pfütsero and Satakha DIMAPUR: In commemoration of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU) Longmatra Block under the aegis of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) conducted Financial Inclusion (FI) Mela at Longmatra town on Friday.

In a press release, AC-FI, NSRLM, BMMU Longmatra, T Kuramong Sangtam informed that during the programme, BPM BMMU Longmatra, Atsope Sangtam spoke on achievements and changes that took place in rural villages under Longmatra block after intervention of NSRLM. She said FI programmes and trainings were conducted at village and block level from time to time to educate rural masses on financial inclusion programmes and schemes.

She encouraged the participants to take enrol themselves in various schemes and programmes.

Resources persons from department of Agriculture, Labour, Medical, Horticulture, SBI and NSCB Ltd highlighted programmes and schemes available in their respective departments.

The programme was chaired by AC-FI BMMU L o n g m a t r a Ku r a m o n g, Longmatra Town Baptist Lithro youth pastor, Atula said the invocation, DC-FI NSRLM Rothrongse spoke on objectives of conducting FI Mela in every block while AC- Livelihood, BMMU Longmatra, Yanglikokpong proposed vote of thanks and Longmatra Villlage VLO president, Litsala said the benediction.

Seeds from KVK Kiphire were distributed and enrolment of various social security schemes, government programmes, account opening and filling up of bank loans by SHGs were also conducted.

Pfütsero: NSRLM, BMMU Pfütsero conducted FI Mela under Pfütsero RD block at Pfutseromi village on April 6.

In a press release, area coordinator FI, NSRLM Pfütsero, Kulhi Mero informed that the programme was graced by EAC Khezhakeno & Zuketsa, Vithwel Kweho as special guest in the presence of other dignitaries, resource persons from RD department, SBI, NStCB, Indian Postal Service and

state Health Agency under the department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW).

In his speech, Vithwel Kweho encouraged SHG members and the community to come forward and enrol themselves in the financial institutions which would assist them to avail various government schemes and opportunities offered by various departments and government agencies.

He encouraged stakeholders at various levels to participate in women empowerment for the development of the community at large.

In his greetings, BDO cum BMM Pfütsero block, Vekhrolo Koza acknowledged active participations of SHG members at community level activities and encouraged them to actively participate in NSRLM developmental programmes.

Meanwhile, resource persons, deputy CMO & district nodal officer PM-JAY Phek, Dr. Citalu Hesuh, branch manager from SBI, Vizoto Angami, banking assistant from NStCB, Peter Puro and sub-post master from Indian Postal Service Naorem Stallin shared various social security

schemes and credit linkages opportunities such as PMSBY, PMJJBY, APY, PMJAY. The programme was chaired by area coordinator FI Kulhi Mero, Neiweteu Dienu said the opening prayer, welcome address was delivered

by VCC Pfutseromi Village, Lhiwepelo Ritse while block program manager, NSRLM Pfütsero, Veluhu Vero highlighted various activities and progress of NSRLM SHGs under the block.

Later, bank Sakhi, Ruth Khutsoh presented case study on FI and ZT Slingshot performed a song.

The national award trophies for best SHG was handed over to Grace SHG of Pfutseromi Village by the special guest.

Earlier, Lhiteweu Wetsah proposed vote of thanks while benediction was offered by Ngunyi-u Medo.

The programme was attended by village leaders, block federation leaders, VLO leaders and SHG members.

Satakha: NSRLM Satakha block conducted FI Mela at Community Managed Training Centre (CMTC) Satakha on April 6.

During the programme,

introductory note was given by block program manager, BMMU Satakha, Tolika Sema. She highlighted the importance of FI Mela in the block and informed that the main objective of organising FI mela was to create awareness and scale up FI interventions while also highlighting various government programmes and schemes.

Resource persons were branch manager, SBI Satakha, Chinaoyo Zimik and district coordinator Zunheboto, Vibo P Jakha.

Speaking at the programme, Zimik stressed on various government schemes including PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY. Vibo also spoke on Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Earlier, Isali treasurer of Sapheni BLF presented the financial projection of the federation while Bank Sakhi SBI Satakha, Lovitoli and Bank Sakhi NSCB Zunheboto, Hutoli presented loan status of SHGs. The programme was chaired by AC IBCB Lovino and vote of thanks was proposed by AC FI, Mughaholi.

the student community and teachers to make use of the facilities and to be more passionate in their quest for knowledge.

Short speeches were also delivered by ADC Peren, deputy mission director Samagra Siksha and ADEO Peren, while unveiling of jubilee logo was done by ADC Peren, Keyirangding Hegui.

Earlier, the special guest inaugurated and inspected the laboratory room followed by dedicatory prayer from Peren Town Baptist Church pastor, Haiku Nza.

NCC SW cadets receive DG NCC commendation medal DIMAPUR: NCC SW cadets of St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama—SUO Yanchibeni N. Kithan and CPL Benchilo Humtsoe from 1 NL Girls’ BN NCC-Kohima under NCC Group Kohima were awarded the prestigious Director General (DG) NCC commendation card and medal 2021 for their sincerity, dedication and exemplary performance to the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on April 6.

In a press release, SJC (A) informed that during the initial stage of the first lockdown in April 2020, the cadets volunteered to contribute towards the fight against COVID-19 through a video of a dance style called Corona Awareness Dance (CAD) which received attention nationwide and was featured on NDTV (Hindi).

The cadets received the commendation card along with a badge and cash awards.

The award of DG NCC commendation card for the year 2021 was announced on the occasion of NCC Day, November 26, 2021 and the cadets were conferred the award by group commander, NCC Group Kohima, Brig Praveen Singh Sagwan.

The management and staff of the college extended their gratitude to all the officers of the organisation for the recognition.

F&CS department flags off 6th PMGKAY in Dimapur Mock drill exercise conducted in 2 distts

Director F&CS, V. Lovitoly Sema flagging off the 6th PMGKAY at FCI storage depot Dimapur on April 7. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Department of Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) on April 7 flagged off the 6th Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) at FCI Godown, Kevijau Colony, Dimapur.

In a press release, the department informed that while flagging off the scheme, director, F&CS, V. Lovitoly Sema stated that the department had successfully implemented the PMGKAY – Phase I to V and that the sixth phase of the scheme was flagged off as per announcement of the K Y M C

centre. She also announced that targeted beneficiaries of NFSA would be benefited with additional allocation of 5 kg per person per month free of cost (April 2022 to September 2022).

Further, the director expressed gratitude to the FCI for the support and cooperation.

Delivering a shor t speech, divisional manager, Dimapur, P. Vanlalpak. K. Gante congratulated F&CS for the prompt response and appealed to the department for successful implementation of the said scheme as

intended by the centre.

The programme was chaired by deputy director, F&CS, Dr. Kapenlo Thong.

The scheme was flagged off in the presence of additional director (F&CS), deputy director (F&CS), assistant director of supply (R&D), general manager (FCI), divisional manager (FCI), depot manager (FCI) and staff of directorate including MIS and R&D branch.

It may be mentioned that PMGKAY is an additional allocation of food grains to all the beneficia-

ries covered under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) free of cost.

The scheme is propoor initiative and a part of economic response to COVID-19 to ameliorate hardships faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the department celebrated “Anna Yojana & Public Distribution System” under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” in the office of the assistant director of Supply, Dimapur.

In a press release, MIS (Section) F&CS informed that during the programme, director, F&CS, V. Lovitoly Sema highlighted on “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” and informed that PMGKAY Phase -I to Phase-V were successfully implemented in the state. She informed that the scheme had benefitted 3,08,284 households, covering a population of 14,03,579 under NFSA by the department through a network of 1679 fair price shops in the state.

Meanwhile, special guest of the programme, deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan while speaking on the pandemic in retrospect said that the basic needs and

much required was food was fulfilled by PMGKAY. He shared about the positive impact of PMGKAY scheme in Nagaland on NFSA beneficiaries during the pandemic and expressed gratitude to the department on the successful implementation of the scheme.

He added that a scheme like PMKAY provides a safety net and social security especially for BPL category, poor families and those who were eligible under NFSA. The DC released PMGKAY brochure compiled by the department, in the presence of officers and staff of the directorate, assistant director of Supply (R&D) and divisional manager (FCI).

During the programme, two beneficiaries shared their testimony and acknowledged the department for being prompt in implementating the scheme.

The programme was chaired by inspector of Supply, Dimapur, Portia, brief report on PMGKAY was delivered by V. Lovitoly Sema while vote of thanks was proposed by assistant director of Supply, Dimapur, S.Kavito Aomi.

DIMAPUR: District administration in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) conducted a mock drill in Chümoukedima on Friday.

According to a DPRo Dimapur report, the mock drill exercise was carried out, assuming the scenario of an earthquake of magnitude 8.7 Richter scale striking Chümoukedima.

During the drill, an alarm was sounded and the Incident Report Team (IRT) communicated with the emergency operation centre DEOC & RO, deputy commissioner (DC) Chümoukedima.

The DC then briefed the IRT, strick team and incident commanders followed by the rescue operation team from fire brigade, NDRF and DDMA pressing into action for the rescue.

Various rescue operation techniques were displayed at the incident side at St Joseph Higher Secondary School and Bituo marketing complex Chümoukedima.

Meanwhile, commandant 1st NAP, Aaron Pat-

SDRF personnel carrying out a mock rescue drill on Friday. (DPRO Dimapur)

ton, assistant commandant Sanjay Prasad Sharma 12 NDRF and assistant manager NSDMA Temsuwanshi Jamir witnessed the entire event of mock drill as observers and various suggestions were put forth to the district administration.

Niuland: DDMA in collaboration with NDRF team conducted a mock drill in Niuland district on April 6, under the chairmanship of DC Niuland & chairman DDMA, Ajit Kumar Verma.

According to a DIPR report, the mock drill exercise was conducted assuming the scenario of an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 Richter striking Ni-

uland.

After the disaster alarm was sounded, Emergency Operation Centre was activated and agencies including operation section, logistic section and planning sections were communicated.

The personnel from NDRF and DDMA were pressed into action and various rescue operation systems were displayed.

Meanwhile, assistant commandant NDRF, deputy commandant CTI HGCD- SDRF, Dimapur and Consultant NSDMA as observers witnessed the mock drill event and acknowledged the professionalism displayed by the personnel.

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Heroin worth Rs 16 cr seized in Karimganj

Police displaying the seized drugs.

GUWAHATI, APR 8 (PTI): Heroin worth Rs 16 crore was seized and four people were arrested in Assam’s Karimganj district, police said on Friday.

Acting on a tip-off, a vehicle was intercepted in Ishanchora village in Ramkrishna Nagar police station area and 2.27 kg heroin was seized from it, they said.

The dr ugs were packed in 175 soap cases and hidden in a compartment of the vehicle, they said.

Four people were arrested in the operation that began on Thursday and continued till the early hours of Friday, Superintendent of Police Padmanabh Barua said.

A case was registered

Assam CM directives to police officers on PSOs

HC asks Meghalaya govt to seek funds from Centre for roads

G U WA H AT I , A P R 8 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday warned state police officers engaging lower ranks for personal work would have to shell out the latter’s salaries as the government would discontinue their pay soon.

Talking to the media, the Chief Minister said that there are allegations that some police officers engaged personnel from various armed battalions for personal and domestic work.

“I have asked the Commandants of the armed battalions and Superintendent of Police of various districts to give detailed reports and information within 10 days if there are such personnel.

If such practice continued, police officers concerned would have to pay the salary of these police personnel and the government would not pay it,” said Sarma, who also holds the home portfolio.

The police personnel are recruited for maintaining law and order and government duties, he stressed.

Regd. No. 211/2022

SHILLONG, APR 8 (PTI): The Meghalaya High Court has suggested to the state government to approach the Centre for sanction for construction of a road in East Garo Hills district.

A division bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee hearing a PIL on Thursday said the state could approach the relevant union ministry for an inprinciple sanction for the construction of the road, the absence of which is creating a lot of suffering for the local people.

“In the event the Union declines to release funds for such purpose, the Union may be impleaded and the reasons for declining the proposal may be ascertained. In the event an in principle approval is obtained, an abstract of costs should be prepared within two weeks and submitted,so that the work in such regard can be commenced at the earliest and without undue delay,” it said.

During the hearing, the counsel representing the state had informed the court that the funds for such roads are sanctioned and provided

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 08/04/2022

I, Shri. Resham Lal Sharma Addhikari, No. 3400112W, Rank-Sub, presently posted at ARTC&S Shokhuvi, district- Chumukedima, Nagaland, India do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address.

2. That due to over sighted I have inadvertently written and registered my father's name as Shri. Hom Nath Sharma, my daughter's name as Miss Bimala Sharma and my son's name as Mr. Bimal Sharma as nominee in my service.

3. That whereas my father's official name is Shri. Hita Raj Adhikari, my daughter's real and official Name is Miss Bimala Sharma Adhikari and my son's official is Mr. Bimal Sharma Adhikari and same has been reflected in all their other documents including Aadhar Card etc. which is true and correct.

4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring my father's official name, my daughter's official name and son's official name for rectification and correction of their name in my service record.

5. That the statements made and declare from para 1-5 of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Sworn and declare before me on this 8th day of April 2022 at Dimapur.

MAGISTRATE DP-1596/22 Regd. No. 209/2022

DECLARATION

Date : 06/04/2022

I, Shri. Z. Yiben, S/o Zurenthung, aged about 37 years old and permanent resident of Moilan Village, in the district of Wokha : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India hailing from Lotha/Naga community and presently residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That due to bonafide error my name has been erroneously entered as Shri. Yiben O Lotha in my Service Appointment Order, instead of my correct and official name as Shri. Z. Yiben, which I have been using in all my other documents including my Educational Certificates.

3. That this declaration is declared for the purpose of declaring that Shri. Yiben O Lotha and Shri. Z. Yiben is one and same person and from hereon, I shall be called and known as Shri. Z. Yiben for all official records and purposes and not as Shri. Yiben O Lotha.

4. That the averments made in para 1-3 of this declaration are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing immaterial is concealed thereof.

DECLARANT Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the declarant on this 06th day of April 2022 at Wokha.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1602/22

under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, he said.

Congratulating the police, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “Another breakthrough in Assam Police’s drive against drugs. In a daylong operation, Karimganj police seized 2.275 kg of heroin packed in 175 soap cases. Four accused apprehended.”

by the Centre through the rural development ministry.

The counsel for the state also said an abstract of the expenses required for the construction of such roads was submitted in 2018 but was returned by the office of the PWD (Roads) chief engineer to its executive engineer on the ground that the scheme could not be processed due to financial constraints.

The PIL was filed by an individual Arnold G Momin, a resident of Jakopgre.

Momin in his petition submitted that there is no proper road between Chiminmingre and Kakwa Duragre and hundreds of villagers in the area face daily difficulties in commuting.

It appeared that a road had been recently constructed upon due sanction being obtained covering approximately 3.674 km between Chiminmingre and Kakwa Songgitcham, but a section is incomplete as a bridge is required across a river, but none has been built and the state said no sanction was for the accorded for it.

Regd. No. 44/2022

NORTHEAST 3 get death sentence in Assam for rape, murder KOKRAJHAR, APR 8 (PTI): Three persons were awarded death sentence on Friday by a fast-track court in Assam for the rape and murder of two tribal girls last year.

The trio was convicted in the case on April 6.

Special Judge C Chaturvedi of Korajhar fast-track court sentenced them to death.

The accused were arrested on June 14 last year, days after the girls, both sisters, were found hanging from a tree in Kokrajhar.

The incident had led to a huge outcry, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordering a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Chatur vedi, in his judgment, said that he had come to the conclusion that this case falls ‘’under the rarest of rare cases so far as offences under Section 120 (B) IPC (whoever is a party to a criminal conspiracy to commit an offence is punishable with death), 302 IPC (whereby whoever commits murder shall be punished with death and shall also be liable to fine) and Section 6 (punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault) are concerned’’.

Assam man buys scooter with savings in coins GUWAHATI, APR 8 (PTI): In the time of bitcoins, saving a few coins daily may seem like a mere drop in the ocean to most people, but a daily wager from Assam proved it otherwise as he actually realised his dream of buying a two wheeler with his small savings.

The incident took place here when daily wager Upen Roy bought his dream two wheeler on April 5 with coins he had saved for the past eight years.

Roy’s small savings were really small, even Re 1 and Rs 2 coins to Rs 10 coins and a few days ago he found to his surprise that he had amassed Rs 1.35 lakh in his kitty. ‘’I realised that my dream to own a scooter to make mine and my family’s life easier will be possible with the coins I had saved.

Earlier this week, my wife and I went with the savings in several bags to a nearby two wheeler showroom,” Roy said on Friday.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 08/04/2022

I, Smti. PASHEL TABITHA LOTHA, W/o Yilobemo Lotha, R/o H/No-103, G Khel, Diphupar A, Dimapur, in the district of Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and states as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my name is PASHEL TABITHA ANAL but after married to my husband YILOBEMO LOTHA I have change my title from ANAL to LOTHA, Henceforth I shall be using my name as PASHEL TABITHA LOTHA instead of PASHEL TABITHA ANAL. 3. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of declaring the change of my title from ANAL to LOTHA and I shall be using my correct name as PASHEL TABITHA LOTHA for all purposes.

4. That the statements made in para 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT Sworn before me by the deponent on this 8th day of April 2022.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1599/22 Regd. No. 706

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 07/04/2022

I, Shri. S. Nyaklau Phom, S/o Shri. Shingmei Phom, aged about 29 years, permanent resident of Pongo Village, Longleng, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows :1. That, I am the bonafide citizen of India and the resident of the abovementioned address.

2. That, my mother's real and correct name is ABE and her correct Date of Birth is on 03/05/1960 as recorded in all my official documents.

3. That, my mother's name and her Date of Birth has been inadvertently and due to the clerical mistake entered as APE PHOM and D.O.B as on 07/05/1965 in my Service Book 958 bearing Army No. 12995003W of 164 Infantry Battalion (TA) (H&H) NAGA. 4. That the names ABE alias APE PHOM pertains to same person.

5. That, my mother's name shall be used as ABE and her Date of Birth as on 03/05/1960 for all purposes and intents.

6. That, I swear this affidavit to rectify my mother's name and her correct Date of Birth and shall be used as mentioned in this declaration for all purposes and intents from the date of execution of this Affidavit.

7. That, the declaration made under Para 1-6 are true to the best to my knowledge and nothing materials has been concealed.

DECLARANT Solemnly affirmed and swear before me by the declarant on this 4th day of April, 2022 at Longleng.

1st Class Magistrate/CJM/JMFC DP-1597/22

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022

Bodo group pushes for speedy implementation of peace accord G U WA H AT I , A P R 8 (AGENCIES): United Bodo People’s Organisation (UBPO), one of the signatories to the 3rd Bodo Peace Accord, has reiterated its demand for speedy implementation of the recommendations of the accord in the interest of safeguarding the political, socio-economic, educational and cultural rights of the Bodo community residing in areas outside the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).

“Even after two years of signing of the third Bodo peace accord, some clauses/ sections of the accord have not been properly implemented for the Bodo people residing in 22 districts outside BTC unlike those living in BTC,” UBPO president Manoranjan Basumatary said, while addressing mediapersons here on Friday.

“No steps have been taken so far to grant hill area tribal status to the Bodo community living in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts owing to which they have been deprived of the benefits,” Basumatary said.

He further called for speedy implementation of the decision taken by the Assam government to make

Members of UBPO addressing media persons on Friday. (TST)

Bodo the associate language in all state government offices in accordance with Section 6.2 of the Accord, The Shillong Times reported.

UBPO has also been demanding that the Bodo villages be notified for the constituencies under BKWAC (Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council) and to get the electoral roll for the same prepared at the earliest.

It has also been pressing for a boundary commission, constituted as per the recommendation of the 3rd Bodo Peace Accord, to include the Bodo community villages under Biswanath and Sonitpur districts either in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) or in BKWAC after identifying them.

“However, the joint advisory committee formed

by the state government, BTC administration and BKWAC has not taken any concrete action, hindering development in Bodoinhabited areas in Sonitpur and Biswanath districts. We further urge the government to provide special funds/ grants for infrastructure development and implementation of new schemes for uplift of areas under BKWAC,” the UBPO president said.

Among the other demands of UBPO include land rights to Bodo people living outside BTAD, provincialisation of the non-provincialised schools, appointment of Bodo language professors in the colleges outside the BTAD and economic aid of Rs 5 lakh each to martyrs of the separate Bodoland movement.

Protest against land survey intensified in Manipur

Correspondent

IMPHAL, APR 8: Intensifying their protest against the proposed government attempt to conduct land survey at Yaithibi Loukol in Manipur’s Kakching district, the agitators torched a police booth and a motorcycle. Villagers of Sora and its adjoining villages were agitating against land survey for demarcation of the boundary acquired by the state government since Thursday. Continuing the agitation, the villagers on Friday came out on the road along the Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102 and

blocked movement of all kinds of vehicles.

Po l i c e p e r s o n n e l armed with riot gears rushed to the spot and resorted to firing several rounds of tear gas shells and mock bombs in their bid to reopen the highway for free movement of vehicles.

When the police were about to take control of the situation, more villagers joined the agitation and torched a police booth near a local police outpost and a motorcycle. Some agitators reportedly sustained minor injuries.

Despite the hectic efforts of the police, normal

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

No. Rev-1/90-D/

NOTICE

Dated Dimapur, the 07th/04/2022

Notice is hereby given that Shri. Kikruyie Vizo a resident of Kuda Village who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. of 737, Dag No 27/1062, measuring an area 00-00-16½ located at Block No/Village Nagarjan, Mouza No 3 which has been mortgage with SBI Rangapahar Bank/Society.

Claim/objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 7(seven) days from the date of publication in local newspaper.

DP-1595/22

Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

No. Rev-1/90-D/

NOTICE

Dated Dimapur, the

th

2022

Notice is hereby given that Smti Kavili N. Yeptho a resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. of 973, Dag No 887/1137, measuring an area 00B-01K-03LS located at Block No/Village Kuchiabill, Mouza No 03 which has been mortgage with NIDC Bank/Society.

Claim/objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 7(seven) days from the date of publication in local newspaper.

DP-1600/22

Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

NO.M-214/22/061

Dt. Dimapur the 05/04/2022

Notice is hereby given that Smti. Preskali Sumi Vrs T. Akato Sema a resident of United Colony/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land described in the schedule below : The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Smti. Preskali Sumi, Village/Block No : Padumpukhuri, Patta No : 603, Dag No : 940, Area : 01-00-00, North : Approach Road, South : Talunungshi East : Zhevili, West : Approach Road RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1591/22

M’laya govt keeps recruitment on hold Correspondent SHILLONG, APR 8: The Meghalaya Government on Friday suspended all recruitment processes in all government offices across the state following the recent direction by the High Court.

The Meghalaya Personnel and Administrative Reforms (B) Department issued a notification to all administrative departments, secretary, Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC), all deputy commissioners and chair persons of District Selection Committees, all Heads of Departments, all Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil), all incharge administrative units and all Block Development Officers in this regard.

The Meghalaya HC has stayed all recruitment processes as the state government doesn’t have a roster system till date.

On Tuesday a division bench comprising of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh had stayed all government recruitment processes until a roster system was put in place for appropriate implementation of the reservation policy. MPSC had put on hold all interviews and recruitment in the wake of the stay order issued by the High Court.

BAMCF selects new team

traffic along the highway remained blocked for the day, forcing almost all kinds of vehicles stranded midway.

The land at YaithibiLoukol were acquired by the government for the construction of the permanent campus of the National Sports University which was later shifted to Imphal West district. However, according to report, the state government is planning to develop a mega food park to the acquired land amid the strong demand for returning the lands to the respective owners by the villagers.

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Community leaders from various tribes residing in Borjan at the meeting held on April 7 has formed Borjan Area Minority Cell Forum (BAMCF) to look into various issues faced by the people of the area.

After thorough deliberation, the members of the house unanimously selected Tilok Bagh as president, Kahuto Yeptho, Elin Haokip and Indorjit as vice presidents along with four executive members and three advisors for the tenure 2022-2025. This was stated in a press release issued by the newly elected president, Tilok Bagh and general secretary, Deepak Chettri.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

NOTICE S/C No. 42/22 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Akhiba Sangtam been applied by Smti. Nzelo Lotha, W/o.

Lt. Akhiba Sangtam, R/o. Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI A/C No.11766569203 2. GPF, GIS, Leave encashment, Family Pension and other service claims and benefits.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before 08/05/2022.

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Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Nungshiwala has been applied by Shri. Imkongchuba H/o Late Nungshiwala, R/o H.No. 72 (B-3) Alongmen Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension PPO No. NL/S/8420 2. Closing of Account Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 01.05.2022.

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Opposition should come together: Rahul years, there will be massive consequences,” Gandhi said. Asked if the Opposition will field a united candidate in the presidential polls later this year, he refused to comment on it.

On rising prices and debate not being held on it in the Budget Session that concluded on Thursday, Gandhi said, “Nobody can escape reality, in modern politics media is a way to escape reality. For one, two, three years you can suppress reality through media but when that reality reaches the stomach of the youth, their parents then media cannot do anything.” “Our institutions, BJP leaders, RSS have hidden the truth, now the truth will come out slowly.

That has what has happened in Sri Lanka, the truth has come out. In India also truth will come out,” he asserted.

Gandhi said the difference between India and Sri Lanka is that the Indians have also been divided.

“It used to be one country. Now, it has been divided into groups, it has been divided into many small countries....and all of them are made to fight with each other. When this pain will come out, violence will happen. Don’t agree with me now, wait for two-three years,” he said.

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): The Congress on Friday demanded immediate restoration of air transit services for armed forces personnel and sought an apology from the government for “risking” the lives of soldiers.

In a statement, Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the country lost 44 of its brave soldiers of the CRPF in the Pulwama terror attack in Kashmir on February 14, 2019 due to the suspension of the same air courier service.

He said this attack happened because the CRPF personnel were going by buses to join duty through this very sensitive area.

Even then, the Narendra Modi government did not provide air transit facility to them to reach their duty point, he alleged.

“We demand that this air transit service should be immediately restored in view of the security of the soldiers, the government should apologize to the nation for risking the lives of our soldiers and paramilitary forces,” he said.

Surjewala also alleged that while the BJP does not leave any opportunity to take credit for the bravery of soldiers, it does nothing

Receiving foreign donation a reflection Is this an indication of ‘bahut on constitutional morality of nation: SC achche din’, asks Congress

Scheme to distribute fortified rice approved

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): Opposition parties against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS should come together and discussions are ongoing on what should be its framework, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday after meeting RJD leader Sharad Yadav, whom he described as his “guru”.

Addressing the media at his house with the Congress leader by his side, Yadav said Gandhi should take over as the Congress president.

Asked if the Opposition must come together to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Gandhi said , “Opposition parties that are against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Narendra Modi should come together. Discussions are ongoing on how they should come together, what should be the framework of it, and that has to be developed.” On whether Gandhi should become Congress president, Yadav said, “Why not? Rahul Gandhi works for the party 24X7 and I think he should become the president of the party. The Congress should make him president only then something big can happen.”

When Gandhi was asked to comment on the is-

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (IANS): The Supreme Court said that receiving foreign donations is “a reflection on the constitutional morality of the nation, as a whole, being incapable of looking after its own needs and problems” and said charitable associations may instead focus on donors within the country to obviate influence of foreign countries owing to foreign contribution.

A b e n c h o f Ju s tice A.M. Khanwilkar and comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and C.T. Ravikumar said the theory of possibility of national polity being influenced by foreign contribution is globally recognised.

“For, foreign contribution can have material impact in the matter of socioeconomic structure and polity of the country. The foreign aid can create presence of

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sharad Yadav during their meeting, at the latter’s residence in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

sue, he parried the question, saying, “We will see about that.” Describing Yadav as his “guru”, Gandhi said Yadav was unwell for a long time, and he was happy to see him “fighting fit” now. “He has taught me a lot about politics,” Gandhi added. Yadav last month merged his Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) with Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

Gandhi said he agrees with him that the country is in a “very bad state” as “hatred” is being spread and the “country is being divided”.

“All of us are facing this challenge. We have to bring the country together, we have to take the coun-

a foreign contributor and influence the policies of the country,” it said.

It added: “It may tend to influence or impose political ideology. Such being the expanse of the effect of foreign contribution coupled with the tenet of constitutional morality of the nation, the presence/ inflow of foreign contribution in the country ought to be at the minimum level, if not completely eschewed.”

The bench said, by its very expression, foreign donation is a reflection on the constitutional morality of the nation, as a whole, being incapable of looking after its own needs and problems. “The question to be asked is: ‘in normal times’, why developing or developed countries would need foreign contribution to cater to their own needs and aspirations? Indisput-

try on the path of brotherhood again,” Gandhi said.

“People think that economy is different from the condition of the society. In a country which does not have harmony, hatred will increase, inflation will rise, economy will not flourish and employment will not be generated,” he said. If we have to strengthen the country then the most important thing is peace and harmony, he added. The former Congress president alleged that “the BJP people think that by spreading hatred, scaring people and killing them, India’s economy can be strengthened”. “They are under an illusion”. Gandhi cautioned that India’s

ably, the aspirations of any country cannot be fulfilled on the hope (basis) of foreign donation, but by firm and resolute approach of its own citizens to achieve the goal by sheer dint of their hard work and industry,” it said.

It said it is open to a sovereign democratic nation to completely prohibit acceptance of foreign donations on the ground that it undermines the constitutional morality of the nation.

The bench said the influence may manifest in different ways, including in destabilising the social order within the country.

“The charitable associations may instead focus on donors within the country, to obviate influence of foreign country owing to foreign contribution. There is no dearth of donors within our country,” it added.

economic situation and the state of unemployment is “going to worsen”.

“You cannot imagine that, what is going to come, you would not have seen such a thing in your life. The structure of employment in this country, the spine of this country, has been broken,” he said. “Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) thinks what South Korea has done, we should also do. He looks at abroad and says ‘we want to be like that’.

“Work cannot be done like that, we have to recognise what we are and what works here. This backbone that they have broken, the result of this will be visible in the next two-three-four

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): With the RBI lowering the economic growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the current fiscal, the Congress on Friday took a dig at the government and asked if this was an indication of “bahut achche din (very good days)”.

The Reserve Bank of India lowered the economic growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the 2022-23 fiscal from the previous outlook of 7.8 per cent. This compares to real GDP growth of 8.9 per cent in 2021-22.

The RBI also kept borrowing costs unchanged at a record low for the 11th time in a row in a bid to continue supporting economic growth despite inflation edging higher in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Attacking the government, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep

Surjewala said, “8th day of FY23 and RBI has -: Reduced GDP growth forecast from 7.8% to 7.2%.

Increased inflation forecast from 4.5% to 5.7%.”

“Is this an indication of “BAHUT ACHEY DIN” in FY23?” he tweeted using the hashtag ‘BJPMadeFinancialDisaster’.

It is not an “accommodative policy stance” by the RBI on interest rates but this policy establishes GOI’s “Habitually Compromising Stance” on rising inflation and falling GDP growth rates, Surjewala said.

“Card-less Withdrawals Via UPI is a good technological intervention, but with low growth and high inflation forecasts, how does the @RBI expect money to be available at all in bank accounts? Neither FM nor RBI has provided any answers,” the Congress general secretary said.

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a scheme to distribute fortified rice under government programmes in three phases, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said.

FCI and state agencies have already procured 88.65 LMT of fortified rice for supply and distribution.

Giving details to media after the Cabinet meeting, Thakur said in the first phase, fortified rice is being distributed under ICDS and PM Poshan programmes.

The second phase will cover targeted public distribution system (TPDS) and other welfare schemes in all aspirational and highburden stunting districts by March 2023.

In the final phase, all remaining districts will be covered by March 2024.

Randeep Surjewala in the name of their security and for saving their lives.

After the attack in Pulwama, on the demand of the Congress and various news items appearing, the Modi government had hurriedly restored the ‘air courier service’ for the jawans, which has now been suspended again from April 1, he alleged. The Congress spokesperson said that the suspension of air transit service means that the jawans posted in Jammu and Kashmir will now have to travel by rail or road.

“This is the height of negligence, when the government is well aware that about three hundred kilometers area in Jammu and Kashmir is full of risk. There is always a threat of IEDs, hand grenades, drones and suicidal attacks in these areas. “With the suspension of air transit service for paramilitary forces, now the paramilitary forces person-

nel will have to move in the same type of convoys, which can be easily targeted by the terrorists. This will also increase the cost as a large number of road opening parties will have to be deployed in view of the security of the soldiers,” he said.

He reminded the government that the air courier service for such jawans was suspended a few months before the Pulwama attack.

The Delhi-Srinagar air service was started on January 1, 2018 for the movement of paramilitary forces deployed in Kashmir, but, due to financial reasons, but it was stopped on July 31, 2018, after being operationalised for only seven months, which led to the February 2019 Pulwama attack.

“This attack was shamelessly exploited by the BJP in the 2019 general elections,” he alleged, adding that it is now being repeated once again.

The ‘air courier service’ for the paramilitary forces has been suspended by the Union home ministry at a time when snow has started melting on the high peaks of the Valley, he said, adding that during this period threat perception of terrorist attacks has been at its peak and there have also been several incidents of attacks in last few days.

Covid precaution dose for 18+ at pvt vax centres from Apr 10

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): Precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres from April 10, the Union Health Ministry announced on Friday.

All those above the age of 18 who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose will be eligible for the precaution dose, it said.

“It has been decided that the precaution dose of Covid vaccines will be made available to the 18plus population group at private vaccination centres. This facility would be available at all private vaccination centres,” the

ministry said. “Adding an extra layer of safety! Precaution dose to be available to 18+ age group from 10th April, 2022, at private vaccination centres. All 18+ who have completed nine months after administration of second dose would be eligible for precaution dose,” Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Twitter.

So far, about 96 per cent of all those above the age of 15 years in the country have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, while about 83 per cent have received both doses, it stated.

More than 2.4 crore precaution doses have also been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged above 60 years. Besides, 45 per cent of beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group have also received the first dose, the ministry said.

It looks like there is Taliban Multiple B’luru schools receive bomb threats rule in Raj: State BJP prez

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (IANS): Demanding a judicial enquiry into the Karauli violence, the BJP on Friday said that it looks like there is Taliban rule in Rajasthan.

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia said that due to the appeasement politics of the Ashok Gehlot government it looks like there is Taliban rule in Rajasthan.

“The appeasement policy of the Chief Minister clearly shows that he himself has created a divide in the name of majority and minority. If you look at the track record of the last three years, you will find that the majority of Rajasthan are hesitant to celebrate their festivals, they are afraid,” Poonia said.

He claimed that there are many examples of appeasement politics. “The

Police and parents outside a school, where the school authorities received a bomb hoax mail, in Bengaluru, April 8. (PTI)

BENGALURU, APR 8 (PTI): Multiple private schools in Bengaluru on Friday received bomb threats via e-mail, following which City Police were rushed to the spots, along with a bomb disposal squad to carry out search operations, and the threats have turned out to be “hoax”.

According to senior police officials, they have received information that at least five schools in the city received the bomb threat.

Stating that bomb detection and disposal teams were also sent to schools that received threats separately, Additional Commissioner of Police Bengaluru (East) A Subramanyeswara Rao said, “Searches have been done at all the schools and no item that causes

worry has been found.”

Investigating teams are probing the e-mail, Rao said. “We will find out at the earliest as to who is behind it and take necessary action,” he said, adding that mails have come from different email-ids and it will be investigated.

Police officials said they have assured parents and teachers that there is no need for worry.

Po l i c e e va c u a t e d schools that received the threat and parents were asked to come and pick up the children, they said, adding that it was also ensured that exams that were going on at few schools, were not disturbed.

Class 10 exams are currently on in the state.

The e-mail threats to schools read, “A very

powerful bomb has been planted in your school, attention is not a joke, this is not a joke, a very powerful bomb has been planted in your school, immediately call the police and sappers, hundreds of lives may suffer, including yours, do not delay, now everything is only in your hands!”

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said there seems to be a conspiracy to disturb peace in Karnataka, which is a progressive state.

Stating that he has instructed police to take it seriously and to not take any chances, he said, “Those behind (the hoax threat) will be arrested soon. All the necessary precautionary measures will be taken and thorough investigation will be done...there is no need to worry.”

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Chief Minister imposed section 144 to prevent people from viewing “The Kashmir Files”. In the case of Karauli, a procession was allowed after permission was sought.

Those who were guilty were present in the peace committee meeting. The way Ashok Gehlot is doing the politics of appeasement in Rajasthan, it seems that there is Taliban rule in Rajasthan,” Poonia said.

Referring to the law and order situation in Rajasthan, Poonia said that in the last three years about seven lakh FIRs have been registered in the state which includes cases of mob lynching, communal violence and cases of crime against women. “Chief minister Gehlot is responsible for disturbing the peaceful environment of Rajasthan.

Without investigation he is giving a clean chit to the accused. He is making baseless allegations against BJP chief J P Nadda to save his chair,” Poonia said.

Former union minister and BJP national spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said, “There is a fire inside Rajasthan and the state is burning. Things are getting worse there every day. We cannot remain silent if we see the state burning.”

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Opposition should come together: Rahul NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): Opposition parties against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS should come together and discussions are ongoing on what should be its framework, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday after meeting RJD leader Sharad Yadav, whom he described as his “guru”.

Addressing the media at his house with the Congress leader by his side, Yadav said Gandhi should take over as the Congress president.

Asked if the Opposition must come together to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Gandhi said , “Opposition parties that are against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Narendra Modi should come together. Discussions are ongoing on how they should come together, what should be the framework of it, and that has to be developed.” On whether Gandhi should become Congress president, Yadav said, “Why not? Rahul Gandhi works for the party 24X7 and I think he should become the president of the party. The Congress should make him president only then something big can happen.”

When Gandhi was asked to comment on the is-

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sharad Yadav during their meeting, at the latter’s residence in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

sue, he parried the question, saying, “We will see about that.” Describing Yadav as his “guru”, Gandhi said Yadav was unwell for a long time, and he was happy to see him “fighting fit” now. “He has taught me a lot about politics,” Gandhi added. Yadav last month merged his Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) with Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

Gandhi said he agrees with him that the country is in a “very bad state” as “hatred” is being spread and the “country is being divided”.

“All of us are facing this challenge. We have to bring the country together, we have to take the coun-

try on the path of brotherhood again,” Gandhi said.

“People think that economy is different from the condition of the society. In a country which does not have harmony, hatred will increase, inflation will rise, economy will not flourish and employment will not be generated,” he said. If we have to strengthen the country then the most important thing is peace and harmony, he added. The former Congress president alleged that “the BJP people think that by spreading hatred, scaring people and killing them, India’s economy can be strengthened”. “They are under an illusion”. Gandhi cautioned that India’s

economic situation and the state of unemployment is “going to worsen”.

“You cannot imagine that, what is going to come, you would not have seen such a thing in your life. The structure of employment in this country, the spine of this country, has been broken,” he said. “Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) thinks what South Korea has done, we should also do. He looks at abroad and says ‘we want to be like that’.

“Work cannot be done like that, we have to recognise what we are and what works here. This backbone that they have broken, the result of this will be visible in the next two-three-four

years, there will be massive consequences,” Gandhi said. Asked if the Opposition will field a united candidate in the presidential polls later this year, he refused to comment on it.

On rising prices and debate not being held on it in the Budget Session that concluded on Thursday, Gandhi said, “Nobody can escape reality, in modern politics media is a way to escape reality. For one, two, three years you can suppress reality through media but when that reality reaches the stomach of the youth, their parents then media cannot do anything.” “Our institutions, BJP leaders, RSS have hidden the truth, now the truth will come out slowly.

That has what has happened in Sri Lanka, the truth has come out. In India also truth will come out,” he asserted.

Gandhi said the difference between India and Sri Lanka is that the Indians have also been divided.

“It used to be one country. Now, it has been divided into groups, it has been divided into many small countries....and all of them are made to fight with each other. When this pain will come out, violence will happen. Don’t agree with me now, wait for two-three years,” he said.

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): The Congress on Friday demanded immediate restoration of air transit services for armed forces personnel and sought an apology from the government for “risking” the lives of soldiers.

In a statement, Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the country lost 44 of its brave soldiers of the CRPF in the Pulwama terror attack in Kashmir on February 14, 2019 due to the suspension of the same air courier service.

He said this attack happened because the CRPF personnel were going by buses to join duty through this very sensitive area.

Even then, the Narendra Modi government did not provide air transit facility to them to reach their duty point, he alleged.

“We demand that this air transit service should be immediately restored in view of the security of the soldiers, the government should apologize to the nation for risking the lives of our soldiers and paramilitary forces,” he said.

Surjewala also alleged that while the BJP does not leave any opportunity to take credit for the bravery of soldiers, it does nothing

Randeep Surjewala in the name of their security and for saving their lives.

After the attack in Pulwama, on the demand of the Congress and various news items appearing, the Modi government had hurriedly restored the ‘air courier service’ for the jawans, which has now been suspended again from April 1, he alleged. The Congress spokesperson said that the suspension of air transit service means that the jawans posted in Jammu and Kashmir will now have to travel by rail or road.

“This is the height of negligence, when the government is well aware that about three hundred kilometers area in Jammu and Kashmir is full of risk. There is always a threat of IEDs, hand grenades, drones and suicidal attacks in these areas. “With the suspension of air transit service for paramilitary forces, now the paramilitary forces person-

nel will have to move in the same type of convoys, which can be easily targeted by the terrorists. This will also increase the cost as a large number of road opening parties will have to be deployed in view of the security of the soldiers,” he said.

He reminded the government that the air courier service for such jawans was suspended a few months before the Pulwama attack.

The Delhi-Srinagar air service was started on January 1, 2018 for the movement of paramilitary forces deployed in Kashmir, but, due to financial reasons, but it was stopped on July 31, 2018, after being operationalised for only seven months, which led to the February 2019 Pulwama attack.

“This attack was shamelessly exploited by the BJP in the 2019 general elections,” he alleged, adding that it is now being repeated once again.

The ‘air courier service’ for the paramilitary forces has been suspended by the Union home ministry at a time when snow has started melting on the high peaks of the Valley, he said, adding that during this period threat perception of terrorist attacks has been at its peak and there have also been several incidents of attacks in last few days.

Receiving foreign donation a reflection Is this an indication of ‘bahut on constitutional morality of nation: SC achche din’, asks Congress NEW DELHI, APR 8 (IANS): The Supreme Court said that receiving foreign donations is “a reflection on the constitutional morality of the nation, as a whole, being incapable of looking after its own needs and problems” and said charitable associations may instead focus on donors within the country to obviate influence of foreign countries owing to foreign contribution.

A b e n c h o f Ju s tice A.M. Khanwilkar and comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and C.T. Ravikumar said the theory of possibility of national polity being influenced by foreign contribution is globally recognised.

“For, foreign contribution can have material impact in the matter of socioeconomic structure and polity of the country. The foreign aid can create presence of

a foreign contributor and influence the policies of the country,” it said.

It added: “It may tend to influence or impose political ideology. Such being the expanse of the effect of foreign contribution coupled with the tenet of constitutional morality of the nation, the presence/ inflow of foreign contribution in the country ought to be at the minimum level, if not completely eschewed.”

The bench said, by its very expression, foreign donation is a reflection on the constitutional morality of the nation, as a whole, being incapable of looking after its own needs and problems. “The question to be asked is: ‘in normal times’, why developing or developed countries would need foreign contribution to cater to their own needs and aspirations? Indisput-

ably, the aspirations of any country cannot be fulfilled on the hope (basis) of foreign donation, but by firm and resolute approach of its own citizens to achieve the goal by sheer dint of their hard work and industry,” it said.

It said it is open to a sovereign democratic nation to completely prohibit acceptance of foreign donations on the ground that it undermines the constitutional morality of the nation.

The bench said the influence may manifest in different ways, including in destabilising the social order within the country.

“The charitable associations may instead focus on donors within the country, to obviate influence of foreign country owing to foreign contribution. There is no dearth of donors within our country,” it added.

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): With the RBI lowering the economic growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the current fiscal, the Congress on Friday took a dig at the government and asked if this was an indication of “bahut achche din (very good days)”.

The Reserve Bank of India lowered the economic growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the 2022-23 fiscal from the previous outlook of 7.8 per cent. This compares to real GDP growth of 8.9 per cent in 2021-22.

The RBI also kept borrowing costs unchanged at a record low for the 11th time in a row in a bid to continue supporting economic growth despite inflation edging higher in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Attacking the government, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep

Surjewala said, “8th day of FY23 and RBI has -: Reduced GDP growth forecast from 7.8% to 7.2%.

Increased inflation forecast from 4.5% to 5.7%.”

“Is this an indication of “BAHUT ACHEY DIN” in FY23?” he tweeted using the hashtag ‘BJPMadeFinancialDisaster’.

It is not an “accommodative policy stance” by the RBI on interest rates but this policy establishes GOI’s “Habitually Compromising Stance” on rising inflation and falling GDP growth rates, Surjewala said.

“Card-less Withdrawals Via UPI is a good technological intervention, but with low growth and high inflation forecasts, how does the @RBI expect money to be available at all in bank accounts? Neither FM nor RBI has provided any answers,” the Congress general secretary said.

It looks like there is Taliban Multiple B’luru schools receive bomb threats rule in Raj: State BJP prez

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (IANS): Demanding a judicial enquiry into the Karauli violence, the BJP on Friday said that it looks like there is Taliban rule in Rajasthan.

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia said that due to the appeasement politics of the Ashok Gehlot government it looks like there is Taliban rule in Rajasthan.

“The appeasement policy of the Chief Minister clearly shows that he himself has created a divide in the name of majority and minority. If you look at the track record of the last three years, you will find that the majority of Rajasthan are hesitant to celebrate their festivals, they are afraid,” Poonia said.

He claimed that there are many examples of appeasement politics. “The

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Police and parents outside a school, where the school authorities received a bomb hoax mail, in Bengaluru, April 8. (PTI)

BENGALURU, APR 8 (PTI): Multiple private schools in Bengaluru on Friday received bomb threats via e-mail, following which City Police were rushed to the spots, along with a bomb disposal squad to carry out search operations, and the threats have turned out to be “hoax”.

According to senior police officials, they have received information that at least five schools in the city received the bomb threat.

Stating that bomb detection and disposal teams were also sent to schools that received threats separately, Additional Commissioner of Police Bengaluru (East) A Subramanyeswara Rao said, “Searches have been done at all the schools and no item that causes

worry has been found.”

Investigating teams are probing the e-mail, Rao said. “We will find out at the earliest as to who is behind it and take necessary action,” he said, adding that mails have come from different email-ids and it will be investigated.

Police officials said they have assured parents and teachers that there is no need for worry.

Po l i c e e va c u a t e d schools that received the threat and parents were asked to come and pick up the children, they said, adding that it was also ensured that exams that were going on at few schools, were not disturbed.

Class 10 exams are currently on in the state.

The e-mail threats to schools read, “A very

powerful bomb has been planted in your school, attention is not a joke, this is not a joke, a very powerful bomb has been planted in your school, immediately call the police and sappers, hundreds of lives may suffer, including yours, do not delay, now everything is only in your hands!”

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said there seems to be a conspiracy to disturb peace in Karnataka, which is a progressive state.

Stating that he has instructed police to take it seriously and to not take any chances, he said, “Those behind (the hoax threat) will be arrested soon. All the necessary precautionary measures will be taken and thorough investigation will be done...there is no need to worry.”

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Chief Minister imposed section 144 to prevent people from viewing “The Kashmir Files”. In the case of Karauli, a procession was allowed after permission was sought.

Those who were guilty were present in the peace committee meeting. The way Ashok Gehlot is doing the politics of appeasement in Rajasthan, it seems that there is Taliban rule in Rajasthan,” Poonia said.

Referring to the law and order situation in Rajasthan, Poonia said that in the last three years about seven lakh FIRs have been registered in the state which includes cases of mob lynching, communal violence and cases of crime against women. “Chief minister Gehlot is responsible for disturbing the peaceful environment of Rajasthan.

Without investigation he is giving a clean chit to the accused. He is making baseless allegations against BJP chief J P Nadda to save his chair,” Poonia said.

Former union minister and BJP national spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said, “There is a fire inside Rajasthan and the state is burning. Things are getting worse there every day. We cannot remain silent if we see the state burning.”

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 123 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022

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Imran bowled out

fter his googly of having the president of Pakistan dissolve parliament and calling for immediate elections within 90-days, embattled Pakistani prime minister and former cricketer Imran Khan has himself been bowled out by the Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday. Khan executed his plan by having Pakistan National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri, a member of the ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Sunday dismiss the no-trust motion against him. Khan had no way out as the opposition had mustered a convincing majority of 197 members against 142 for Khan’s ruling coalition in the 342-member house. However, the Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday declared the ruling of deputy speaker Qasim Suri dismissing the no-confidence motion as unconstitutional. The top court has also ordered the restoration of Assembly. The voting on no-confidence is to take place on April 9. The ruling is a big setback to Imran Khan who had alleged that the no-confidence motion as a foreign conspiracy. It is certain, that the vote of confidence will end Khan’s incomplete tenure as prime minister since the combined opposition has more than enough numbers to vote out his PTI –led alliance. All prime ministers of Pakistan including Imran Khan who was the 22nd, have not completed their full tenure in office. This is the story of Pakistan’s experiment with parliamentary democracy.

Pakistani democracy exists in name only and their parliamentary system is a sham because no elected government can function without the blessings of the military and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).

Imran Khan had rode to power on the platform of embracing the fundamentalist ideology in cahoots with terrorist elements. In 2018, Imran Khan won that election with the backing of an increasingly pro-Chinese military, or that he promised to pull Pakistan “out of the War on Terror,” or that he was to preside over a financial collapse. He ran as a nationalist promising to fight corruption, revive the country’s struggling economy and maintain an independent foreign policy that distanced Pakistan from the United States. The fact is that Imran failed on all fronts and later blamed the US for plotting to unseat him. He tried to cosy up to Russia at a time when the latter was invading Ukraine in the hope that it would benefit his failing regime. However, much to Khan’s dismay the Pakistan Army reaffirmed its ties with the US spanning several decades. Pakistan’s democracy exists in name only as the country is practically a theocratic state and what Khan has done was only to add further damage to the fragile institution. It is immaterial whether there exist any or at all, an alleged foreign conspiracy against Imran Khan’s government. Pakistan national assembly deputy speaker has sabotaged the rule of his country’s constitution by arbitrarily rejecting the no confidence motion tabled days ahead as per procedure which was done only to save Imran Khan. The role of speakers, even in India had come under legal scrutiny. However, democracy in India has survived these challenges since the people and not the army, have responded through ballots and not bullets.

Imran Khan is just an example of Pakistani leaders never being sure when their military will trip them out of power whether covertly or overtly.

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Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory? —Luke 24:26

Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life of the risen Lord from Jesus Himself.

Christ’s resurrection destiny— His foreordained purpose— was to bring “many sons to glory” (Hebrews 2:10). The fulfilling of His destiny gives Him the right to make us sons and daughters of God. We never have exactly the same relationship to God that the Son of God has, but we are brought by the Son into the relation of sonship. When our Lord rose from the dead, He rose to an absolutely new life— a life He had never lived before He was God Incarnate. He rose to a life that had never been before. And what His resurrection means for us is that we are raised to His risen life, not to our old life. One day we will have a body like His glorious body, but we can know here and now the power and effectiveness of His resurrection and can “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).

Paul’s determined purpose was to “know Him and the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10).

Jesus prayed, “…as You have given Him authority over all flesh that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him” (John 17:2). The term Holy Spirit is actually another name for the experience of eternal life working in human beings here and now. The Holy Spirit is the deity of God who continues to apply the power of the atonement by the Cross of Christ to our lives. Thank God for the glorious and majestic truth that His Spirit can work the very nature of Jesus into us, if we will only obey Him.

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The present time has one advantage over every other - it is our own. ~ Charles Caleb Colton

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022

Post-mortem

EC must dissect manifestos, stop parties asking freebies A ssembly elections are not natural calamities or disasters that require central assistance to meet the extravagant promises made by certain political parties in their manifestos just to lure voters and win these polls. It has become a trend for certain parties to make promises of free electricity, free water, free education, free travel, free cycles, free laptops, free scooties, cash credits etc in their manifestos for winning Assembly elections and once they win, then plead for funds from the Central government.

If this is not bribing voters, then what is it?

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showcases our ignorance and raises questions on our own understanding and purpose of elections.

Have we failed as a voter? Voting is our right, but who we vote for is meaningful too.

The voters who are already under financial stres, due to rising prices of essential commodities, or those who care nothing about who comes to power but only that their interests are met, go all out to vote for such parties. And political parties knowing such weaknesses of voters, are all out to capitalise on these factors.

There is still some hope

Pollution control crucial for environmental safety

n the face of a looming climate change, it will have negative ramifications in a broad range of areas if proper measures are not adopted immediately. With the Russia-Ukraine fiasco, the targeted sanctions the western countries are searching for alternate oil and gas fields thereby procrastinating their decarbonization promises exacerbating the already deteriorating conditions. To add to it is the ever accentuating pollution crisis of which India shares a major chunk. In India pollution occurs due to industrial emission, vehicular effluents, dust, smoke from stubble burning, biogas burning which makes India the 5th most polluted country adversely affecting almost 93% of population curtailing their life expectancy by 1.5 years.

Another menace is soil pollution mainly perpetuated by dumping, plastic waste, radioactive waste, medical waste disposal, industrial discharge, indiscriminate spraying of pesticides and insecticides pervading the soil and percolating down contaminating the groundwater aquifer.

Coordinated steps must be undertaken with interministerial cooperation to redress the situation.

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Under which act are such manifestos are covered or is it that the lawmakers are above the law? Such political parties are very well aware of the financial condition of the state concerned but still they go ahead with their alluring promises - for they know they always have the option to blame the Central government for the fiasco, if it refuses grants.

Promises by such political parties in their manifestos are nothing but propaganda. With MPs and MLAs being unable to spend even their development fund in 5 years, expecting them to execute another ambitious plan only

ment Rules 2021 envisages Extended Producer Responsibility, spot charges on littering ,recycling of plastic materials, proper collection and disposal and using alternatives of plastics.

At present almost 9.48 million tones of plastic are produced annually of which only 60% are collected and out of which only 56% are recycled while the rest incinerated or dumped in landfills.

The same happens with radioactive wastes thereby leaching the ground contaminating groundwater apart from flagrantly polluting the soil.

The solid wastes must also be segregated at source and the biodegradable wastes must be composted. The sewage treatment plants must work in full capacity so that the sewage falling into the rivers does not exacerbate water pollution. The precincts of the Solid Waste Management Act must be adhered to.

The entire ecosystem of pollution abatement must be remodelled within the framework of a circular economy advocating reduce, reuse and recycle along with selfsustaining business models, alternate materials for plactic, proper enactment, implementation and monitoring of the acts. A market mechanism

if the Central and State government belong to the same party - the manifestos then, at least, make some sense.

But if not, why the Central government would want to fund such commitments of opposition parties, knowing that these were responsible for their own party’s defeat in the Assembly elections?

Recently, the AAP won the elections in Punjab on the very same basis, with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is also AAP national convener, and his star campaigners, promising a number of freebies to the voters of the state. The truth is that the already debt-ridden Punjab

that enables the waste generators to earn credits which can be purchased and sold might be an incentivizing factor to uphold the postulates of the act. Rampant disposal of waste may clog the stormwater drains, cause land encroachment, prevent downwater percolation of water thereby exacerbating urban floods.

Smog tower, better reliance of renewable energy, jumpstarting the schemes of National Solar Mission, rooftop solar plants, using solar energy for electricity, hybrid electric cars by materializing the promise of 30% of vehicles electric by the end of 2030,50% of energy requirements by renewable energy, creating more carbon stocks through increased thrust of afforestation are steps towards the right direction.

Steps like Green Energy Giga Complex, International Solar Alliance, Renewable energy parks must be adequately financed and their successful operation must be overseen.

A coordinated approach supplemented by a robust policy with pollution abatement at its centrality must be practised with impeccable accuracy.

Neelakshi Banerjee (As published in The Times of India)

has no money to fulfil AAP election promises.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann himself announced the AAP plan to fund promises made in the manifesto, before the elections. And now, post elections, he is asking Central government to help by providing financial grant to the extent of Rs 50,000 crore.

Some political parties have redefined the meaning of hypocrisy.

The game of freebies by political parties seems to be seeing no end. Sensing the situation, the Supreme Court had to intervene and had issued notice to the

Election Commission over political parties wooing voters with the promise of freebies ahead of the Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, and Punjab Assembly elections.

It had observed that the promise of freebies was a “serious issue”.

The day is not far when Election Commission would start dissecting the manifestos of all political parties and might embargo parties towards asking grants for at least 3-4 years from Central government to fund their promised freebies. Of course, natural calamities or disasters exempted. (IANS)

Millions of youths lost chances, or became overage

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he past two years of the Covid pandemic troubled people in different ways. Some lost their jobs, some lost their business, and many others lost opportunities to shape their careers. One the one hand, eligible candidates could not appear in competitive exams, and on the other hand, lakhs of candidates became overage too. Now these youths are frustrated and confused. During this period in Haryana, the youth who wanted to join the army became overage or ineligible to apply for the jobs. The number of such youths who became overage for military recruitments is more than two lakhs. Apart from this, everything came to a standstill for two full years, due to which 10 thousand youth were deprived of recruitment in the state. Now these youth are desperate. It is obvious that there will be millions of such youth in other states too who may have been overaged for not only the army but for many other competitive exams too and are now worried. The concerned departments and ministries should do some planning for them so that such youths do not get discouraged or lose hope. According to the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy, between September and December 2021, the number of unemployed in the country was 31.8 million, most of whom were below 29 years of age.

In the year 2020, 29.3 million youth were unemployed at the time of lockdown. These figures are of those youths who kept applying here and there in search of work. There are about 12.5 million unemployed youth who have become frustrated due to lack of work and do not apply anywhere. By including these too, the figure of unemployed youth

reaches above 45 million. Rajasthan has the highest number of unemployed in the country, where 6.5 million people are unemployed, including about 2.1 million graduates. Bihar is at number two, where about 3.9 million youth are unemployed.

Uttar Pradesh is at number three in this list with 284.1 million unemployed. With the onset of the third wave of Covid, the unemployment rate in India started increasing once again. The unemployment rate in the country stood at 7.9 per cent in December 2021, while it was 7 percent in November 2021. In December 2021, the unemployment rate in urban areas reached 9.3 per cent.

It is estimated that more than 80 percent of employers search for new employees on social media. According to Jobcast, 93 percent of employers use LinkedIn for new hires. Similarly, 66 percent of employers use Facebook for this, and 54 percent use Twitter. Talking about job seekers, only 36 percent of people are on LinkedIn, 40 percent are on Twitter, and the highest 83 percent are on Facebook. LinkedIn has also started its Hindi service and for this the company has promoted the service through newspapers and radio. Clearly, LinkedIn is now looking for Hindi-speaking users, as companies around the world are looking for Indian talent and they see a lot of potential in India. Through social media, such people easily get jobs, whose profile is good, as well as whose name has been referred to by many people. It also makes it clear that job seekers should not post content that defames their image on their social media.

NarvijayYadav is a senior journalist & columnist. He tweets @NarvijayYadav

From anti-conversion to Hijab to halal meat: What next?

fter the hijab, the ists allegedly thrashed Tousif. minister Argan Jnanendra, said: that “We need to study Hindutva right-wing In another incident speaking in Koppal town, (the issue) in its entirety. It groups in Karnataka in Old Bhadravathi, police claimed that the government has nothing to do with rules. seem to have turned their ire said Hindu activists alleg- has a limited role to play on It was a practice that was goon halal meat as their next edly threatened a hotelier. A the issue. He insisted the ing on.” Prior to studying the project. In the wake of Kar- separate complaint has been ‘boycott halal food’ cam- issue in its entirety, he blurted nataka’s High Court verdict registered against the activ- paign is not a law and order his position. that hijab is not an essential ists on the charge of abus- problem but something reSuch narratives keep part of Islam upholding ing the hotelier. Police said lated to faith and sentiments floating. Janajagrithi, who BJP’s Government’s ban they interrogated five Hindu “which everyone knows. belongs to a right-wing outfit on hijab mandating hijab activists. Meanwhile, mem- He seemed to have been voiced out that it was a camshould not be worn in the bers of Hindu organizations dismayed to the fact that paign against the purchase Government-run schools have launched a campaign prompted him to ask: why and consumption of halal and colleges. Leveraged by seeking a ban on halal meat BJP is being blamed for the meat as it is “culled under the ruling, the far-right out- in the main thoroughfares campaign, which is related to Islamic practices and so fits turned their fury on of Shivamogga and Chik- faith, sentiment and individ- cannot be offered to Hindu halal meat. ‘Halal’ refers kamangaluru Bajrang Dal ual choice. When it comes gods.”. Elaborating further, to the slaughter and prepa- workers went on a door-to- to their party, BJP leaders Mohan Gowda, spokesperration of meat in line with door campaign and distrib- have no qualms smartly in- son of a Hindu outfit said: Islamic practices, which the uted leaflets, urging people to voking faith, sentiment and “During Ugadi (New year BJP-RSS views its trade as buy groceries and meat only individual choice – double for Kannadigas that falls on an ‘economic jihad’. Ac- from ‘Hindu shops’. standards with lots of twists April 2nd) a lot of purchase cordingly, Hindutva outfits Responding to these and turns. Substantiating and consumption of meat by firmly believe that ban on incidents, the CM of Kar- their narratives and actions Hindus and so a campaign halal meat becomes a part nataka, Bommai, on the the national general secre- against halal meat has been of ‘economic jihad’ – though same day said that his gov- tary of the BJP, C.T. Ravi initiated. Though it has it is also enjoined with po- ernment would “look into on the 29th of March, 22 multiple dimensions such litical, cultural and religious serious objections” raised said that halal meat is part as socio-political, religiofacets as well. over halal meat as various of “economic jihad” by the cultural, RSS-BJP and its On the 30st of march organizations were engaged Muslim community.” outfits highlighted econom2022, a chicken shop owner in pushing their points of He added that “the ban ics as per Islam, halal meat was allegedly assaulted by a view and so “We know what has been imposed on them is offered to Allah and the group of pro-Hindu activists to respond to and what not so that they don’t have to same cannot be offered to at Bhadravathi in Shivamog- to” seeking for more clarity – do business with others.” On Hindu gods.” ga district of Karnataka over a wishy-washy statement that similar vein the BJP legislaFor the far-right Hindu the halal meat row, resulting reveals his position. The BJP tor from Chikmagalur did outfits, BJP-RSS, the recent in a complaint being filed government in Karnataka raise a question that “When judgement pronounced by in Hosamane Shivaji Circle seem to be cautious and yet Muslims refuse to buy meat the High Court of Karnapolice station. According to devious in their narratives. from Hindus, why should taka upholding the BJP state the complaint, Sayyed Ansari For instance, BC Nagesh, you insist Hindus to buy from government’s ban on hijab and his relative Tousif were primary and secondary edu- them?” He added that such in government-run schools assaulted by 10-15 members cation minister said that trade practices are a two-way and colleges has added fillip who demanded non-halal there is little the govern- street. “If Muslims agree to that galvanized their morale. meat. BM Laxmi Prasad, ment can do on the matter eat non-halal meat, then Hin- Why should ‘halal meat’ be Shivamogga SP told TOI as “It’s a religious practice, dus will also use halal meat.” categorized as ‘economic six or seven people had vis- and some people believe in Despite a petition written jihad’? For the Hindutva ited the chicken centre in it. Halal is not a subject that by 61 progressive thinkers outfits halal certification is Hosamane and demanded comes under the purview of and writers expressing their restricted only to meat prodnon-halal meat. An argument the government.” dismay over such incidences ucts and gradually extended ensured and the Hindu activOn similar tone, home to the CM of Karnataka, CM to vegetarian products, cosReader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

metics, medicine and host of others Fee collected went to different Hindu and Islamic organizations, but the proHindu groups claim that the money gotten from halal meat to unleash ‘terror’ and so wanted to impose total ban. For example, BJP in Kerala in the year 2021 started a campaign pressurizing the government to ban ‘halal system’ and halal brand restaurants. Nonetheless, halal meat is considered to be more tender, tasty and stays fresh for longer.

Incidents that surfaced and ensued in the State of Karnataka in the last few years manifest a clear design and a pattern. The State of Karnataka is turning into a hub for communal conflicts.

To be precise, the coastal areas have turned into hatemongering laboratory. Open experiments spewing hate and venom against particular communities, especially Muslims. Further, the State of Karnataka is increasingly transforming into manufacturing lab experimenting hate after hate. A series of hates are being mooted primarily aimed to create a separate distinct Hindu identity. A miniscule of Hindu populace is pushing its devious religio-political project by engaging in poisoning the mind-set of majority of Hindus that believes in unity, diversity and inclusivity.

In such a horrendous setting, it is imperative and a burden for all those who believe in plurality and inclusivity to come together newspaper nor that of the

to stall the nefarious designs of the Hindutva forces. The State of Karnataka is known for religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence. Its capital Bengaluru is the hub of tech companies in India wherein people across the country come and work and global corporations invest in Bengaluru because it is considered as a melting point of global cultures. Economic jihad is going to have serious ramifications which has the tendency to boil down to other spheres. CM Bommai is electorally weak, and so, has given a free hand for the communal outfits to take the law in their own hands. His inaction shows the tacit support to the communal forces.

The far-right Hindu groups should know that their actions of this sort would boomerang and is counter-productive for the millions of Indian expatriates whose livelihood is purely dependent on their overseas employment. If similar actions are taken by those overseas governments, then it would severely hurt Indian economy. More importantly, in a year’s time, Karnataka will go for assembly elections. Anti-conversion, hijab and halal projects have been pushed in order to deflect the electorates from the promises BJP made at the time of last elections. Electorates do not fall into trap of ‘halal meat prey’ that the RSS-BJP and Hindutva outfits have spread.

Dr. I. John Mohan Razu Professor of Social Ethics

Editor in any manner.

Covid: Centre asks five states to take action in areas of concern

NHA launches new version of Health Benefit Package NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): The National Health Authority has launched a new version of the Health Benefit Package, 2022, under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, adding 365 new procedures which took the total to 1,949, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.

With Health Benefit Package, 2022, differential pricing is being introduced under the scheme based on the type of city and level of care, it said.

The package was launched on Thursday at a two-day meeting held at Tamil Nadu’s Mahabalipuram to review Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in the southern states and Union Territories, according to a statement.

The National Health Authority also announced the rollout of the new initia-

tive of patient classification systems through ICD-11 (International classification of disease) and International Classification of Health Intervention for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), it said.

Another highlight was the pilot launch of Diagnosis Related Grouping (DRG) in Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra and Meghalaya. AB PM-JAY will be the first insurance scheme in India to provide a payment mechanism through DRG, the statement noted.

The two-day Southern Region Review meeting -- ‘Ayushman Sangam’ -organised by the National Health Authority on April 7 and 8 was the third edition of the event covering the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherr y, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.

samples of international passengers, collection of samples from sentinel sites (identified health facilities), and local clusters of cases and vaccination of all eligible people has also been advised.

“It is essential that the state must maintain a strict watch and take pre-emptive action if required in any areas of concern to control any emerging spread of infection. Testing and surveillance still remain important to track the virus, its spread and evolution,” Bhushan said in the letter.

Kerala has reported 2321 new cases in the last week (ending April 8), ac-

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government’s scheme.

He was speaking to the media on the second day of “samajik nyay pakhwada” (fortnight dedicated to social justice) started by the party to mark its 42nd foundation day observed on Wednesday.

The party has made elaborate plans to highlight one welfare scheme on each day of the fortnight, with its members, including Union ministers, reaching out to people on its various aspects and publicise details.

Noting that the houses are in the ownership of women only or include them, Singh said this has empowered them.

Earlier, Modi had tweeted that the construction of over three crore houses for the poor marks a significant milestone in the resolve to provide ‘pucca’ homes to every poor.

These houses with all basic facilities have become a symbol of women empowerment, he added.

HC orders CBI probe in TMC leader’s Delhi Court directs Aakar Patel not to murder linked to Birbhum killings leave country without its permission

KOLKATA, APR 8 (PTI): The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered a CBI investigation into the murder of Trinamool Congress leader Bhadu Sheikh, which apparently led to the retaliatory killing of nine people in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.

The high court had earlier ordered a CBI investigation into the killings of the nine people at Bogtui village.

Prayers were made before a division bench presided by Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava for ordering a CBI probe into the murder

India successfully flight tests missile system SFDR booster

portant milestone towards development of critical missile technologies in the country. The SFDR has been developed

by Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories such as Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune.

BALASORE (ODISHA) APR 8 (PTI): India on Friday successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster, a missile system, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur off the Odisha coast here.

The SFDR-based propulsion enables the missile to intercept aerial threats at very long range at supersonic speeds, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.

The test demonstrated reliable functioning of all critical components involved in the complex missile system and met all the mission objectives, it said.

The performance of the system has been confirmed from the data captured by a number of instruments like telemetry, radar and electro Optical tracking systems deployed by ITR. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the successful trial of SFDR. He termed it as an im-

every government spoke about providing “roti, kapda aur makan” to the poor, it is the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led dispensation which is fulfilling the promise, the BJP said on Friday.

Addressing a press conference, Union minister Giriraj Singh drew a comparison with earlier governments, saying over 3.26 crore houses were built for the rural poor in 60 years while over 2.5 crore houses have been constructed in only eight years of the Modi government.

Joined by BJP spokesperson K K Sharma, the Rural Development Minister said only 11 lakh houses were built annually during the Congress government while the average zoomed to 35 lakh in the current government.

The BJP-led government has built over 58 lakh houses for the urban poor as well, he said.

He noted that the central government had set a target of building 4.03 crore houses for the poor but it was revised to 2.95 crore following feedback from states.

Singh also took a swipe at the West Bengal government, saying it seems to want to work outside the federal system and accused it of renaming central government schemes.

He also suggested that the state’s TMC government has not supplied the Centre with information about the number of houses built for the poor under the Union

of Bhadu Sheikh as well, claiming that the two incidents were interlinked.

“The CBI is directed to investigate the murder case of Bhadu Sk along with the investigation in the case of Bogtui house burning and murder case,” the bench, also comprising Justice R Bharadwaj, ordered.

The bench had on March 25 ordered that the probe into the March 21 violence at Bogtui village be handed over to CBI from the West Bengal governmentappointed Special Investigation Team (SIT). The state DGP had on March 22 said

that the incident of fire in houses at Bogtui took place within about an hour of the murder of Sheikh, the deputy chief of the local panchayat.

The place of the murder of Sheikh is around a kilometre away from Bogtui.

The bench observed that the second incident prima facie seems to be the fallout of the murder of Sheikh.

It said that the object of issuing the necessary direction is to ensure appropriate action against the person responsible for the incident.

“On the basis of the material which is available before us, we are of the opinion that the said object can be more appropriately achieved if the incident of murder of Bhadu Sk is also investigated by the CBI along with the incident of burning of houses and murder of villagers of Bogtui which took place shortly thereafter.”

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NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): A Delhi court on Friday directed the chair of Amnesty International India Board Aakar Patel not to leave the country without its prior permission and stayed an order directing the CBI to withdraw a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him in a case relating to the alleged violation of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA).

Special Judge Santosh Snehi Mann passed the order on a petition filed by the CBI seeking revision of the order passed on Thursday by a magisterial court which also asked the agency to apologise to

Aakar Patel

Patel.

The judge said it was necessary that due opportunity was given to Patel to file a formal reply if any to CBI’s revision application.

“In the meantime, it is necessary that the cause is not frustrated. During the course of arguments, it was pointed out by Nikhil Goel (advocate for the CBI) that

respondent made an attempt to leave the country yesterday,” the court said.

It stayed the operation of the order passed by the trial court on Thursday regarding the direction to the CBI director for compliance with regards to the observations made in the order regarding “written apology.”

In the order, the court said “this is also with regard to the condition that respondent (Patel) will not leave the country without the permission of this court. Put up for reply and arguments next week.”

The court posted the matter for further proceedings on April 12.

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so far. States have been advised to follow the five-fold strategy ie., test-track-treatvaccination and adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour with continued focus on monitoring clusters of new cases and required containment efforts for curbing the spread of infection and adequate testing and undertake required steps in areas reporting high case positivity.

The monitoring of influenza-like illness (ILI) & SARI cases in all health facilities on a regular basis for detecting early warning signals of the spread of infection and genomic sequencing for prescribed

counting to 31.8 per cent of India’s new cases. The state has also seen an increase in positivity in the last week from 13.45 to 15.53 per cent, the letter to the state mentions. According to the letters, Delhi has reported an increase in weekly new cases from 724 new cases in the week ending (April 1) to 826 new cases in the last week (ending April 8), accounting to 11.33 per cent of India’s new cases.

It has also seen an increase in positivity in the last week from 0.51% to 1.25%.

Haryana has reported an increase in weekly new cases from 367 new cases in the week ending (April 1) to 416 new cases in the last week (ending April 8), accounting to 5.70% of India’s new cases. The state has also seen an increase in positivity in the last week from 0.51% to 1.06%.

Maharashtra has reported 794 new cases in the last week (ending April 8), accounting for 10.9 per cent of India’s new cases.

The state has also seen an increase in positivity in the last week from 0.39% to 0.43 per cent.

KOLKATA, APR 8 (PTI): The CBI on Friday summoned the inspectorin-charge of the Jhalda police station for questioning in connection with the murder of Congress councillor Tapan Kandu in West Bengal’s Purulia district, officials said.

Kandu’s wife Purnima, who is also a Congress councillor, has been alleging that the police officer had a role to play in the killing.

“We have summoned the IC of Jhalda police station for questioning in connection with the investigation into the murder of Tapan Kandu,” a CBI official said.

“We will also move court to seek the remand of four people arrested by the police in the case, before the CBI took over the investigation,” he said.

Kandu was shot dead on March 13 while he was out on an evening walk near his residence. He had won ward number two of Jhalda Municipality for the fourth time in the civic polls held in February and was a popular leader in the area.

The murder happened weeks after the elections to the Jhalda Municipality resulted in a hung house, with the Congress and Trinamool Congress having won five seats each and Independents securing two seats.

However, the TMC formed the board earlier this week.

A key eyewitness in the murder, Kandu’s friend Niranjan Baishnab, was found dead on Wednesday at his residence.

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NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): The Centre has advised Kerala, Delhi, Har yana, Maharashtra and Mizoram to take preemptive action in areas of concern to control any emerging spread of coronavirus infection after they reported a higher contribution to India’s daily new COVID-19 cases.

In a letter to the four states and the union territory, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan underlined that regular monitoring and follow-up action in emerging areas of concern is crucial and that laxity at any level may nullify the gains in pandemic management

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DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) on Friday decided to reduce interest rates from various sectors by 1percent.

The board of directors after deliberation unanimously decided to reduce rate from various sectors by 1 percent, stated vice chairman of the bank, NStCB, Kekhwengulo Lea at the 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NStCB. Lea also acknowledged the support rendered by NABARD, and requested introduction of mobile banking availability for the customers, so as to provide better and faster service to the customers.

He urged the employees to work on recovery of Non Performing Assets (NPAs), and urged all customers to pay clear off their loans.

Meanwhile, addressing the meeting, general manager, (OIC), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Tiakala stated that

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She also reiterated that the bank since its inception had been catering to the needs of the rural masses especially the have not’s, asserting that it had given utmost importance for elevating the agrarian economy of the state especially in the Agri and allied sectors.

Jamir also said that the bank has extended its network of branches through the length and breadth of the state at a tune when most commercial bank had their presence only in Dimapur.

Reading out the performance of the bank, it was informed that balance sheet of the bank registered a growth of 3.97% as on March 31, 2021, against 16.97 as on March 31, 2020.

It was also reported that Credit to Deposit (CD) ratio of the bank declined from 65.26% as on March 331, 2020, to 63.54% as on March 31, 2021.

Earlier, the programme was chaired vice chairman, NStCB, Kekhwengulo Lea, and invocation offered by pastor, CBCD, Rev Wongto Chingmak.

Night curfew along Assam-Nagaland border...

(From p-1) According to a notification of the Sivasagar district authorities, gathering of five or more people in public places, meetings, processions, dharnas, rallies by a group of individuals or organisations, affixing of any kind of posters, banners on any wall, the boundary of government, semi-government or private resident etc and writing obscene or derogatory words and slogans is strictly

prohibited during this period.

The district administration has also banned rear riding in two-wheelers citing the possibility of anti-social and extremist activities, firing, murder, kidnapping or extortion.

However, people above 60 years of age, children below 12 years of age, women, government officials and police personnel are exempted from the ban.

Card-less cash withdrawal across all banks’ ATMs: RBI a card-less cash withdrawal transaction.

Following this, the customer gets a PIN which is required to be punched in the system for withdrawal.

With the latest RBI announcement, the cardless transaction can now be done at all ATMs irrespective of the bank.

“It is now proposed to make card-less cash withdrawal facility available across all banks and ATM networks using the UPI. In addition to enhancing ease of transactions, the absence of the need for physical card for such transactions would help prevent frauds such as card skimming, card cloning, etc,” RBI Governor Shak-

tikanta Das said while the announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy review.

It is proposed to enable customer authorisation through the use of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) while settlement of such transactions would happen through ATM networks, a statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies said.

Separate instructions would be issued to NPCI, ATM networks and banks shortly, it said.

With regard to Bharat B i l l Pay m e n t S y s t e m (BBPS), he said, it is an interoperable platform for bill payments, which has seen an increase in the volume of bill payments and billers over the years.

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The octogenarian noted that in spite of facing several challenges, APO had reached an important milestone and thanked the almighty for such a blessing.

He clarified that the organisation was not formed to confront anyone, nor was it a political body, adding that it was formed only to work for the people’s welfare.

Narrating how the people lived at that time, Lhousa said the people lived peacefully then amidst nature in houses made of thatch and bamboo before the British invaded. He claimed that the Angamis fought against the foreigners with the firm belief that they would not live under any outside force, before the American Baptist missionaries came with the gospel,

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which the people readily embraced.

Later, Kohima was made the capital, which helped in making the lives of Angamis relatively better. Therefore, he stressed that it was the bounden duty of every Angami to look after the welfare of those people living in far flung areas of the State, he added.

The veteran leader admitted that the Naga national movement initiated by “our” forefathers had not reached a final settlement and hence urged the Angamis to honestly and truthfully work towards this end. “Our hope rests on the youth of the present generation,” he said.

He urged the people to uphold the principle of love and understanding and continue to prosper. He blessed

the people and wished them success. Earlier, APO president Razouvotuo Chatsu gave the presidential address, while organising committee convener K Neibou Sekhose delivered welcome address, Angami Baptist Church Council executive director rev Dr Atsi Dolie invoked God’s blessings, Northern Angami Public Organisation president Zeneituo Yano spoke on behalf of the four divisions and APO treasurer KT Vilie proposed the vote of thanks.

Special presentations were made by Angami Students’ Union and Angami Youth Organisation.

Renowned musician Methaneilie Jütakhrie enthralled the gathering with two of his local favourites.

Thousands of Angamis from 104 villages were present on the occasion.

Defence Ministry to give nod to ‘Tour of Duty’ proposal (From p-1) A Tour of Duty officer will be earning somewhere around Rs 80,000 to 90,000 per month.

It will be a voluntary engagement and there will be no dilution in selection criteria.

The Army has also branded this as an opportunity for India’s youth to experience military life without having to join the armed forces on a long-term basis.

This will also be an opportunity for those who do not want to join the Army as a profession but wish to experience military life for a temporary duration.

The Tour of Duty recruitment model has been conceptualised to address the shortages of personnel, including officers.

The recruitment model has also been proposed as a means to generate increased employment opportunities within the country with the ultimate ambition being to ensure that nearly 40 per cent of the Indian Army’s

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Currently, the only option available to civilians to enlist in the Army apart from the regular permanent commission route is the Short Service Commission.

In this path, officers are recruited for a period of 14 years, after which, subject to eligibility, an officer has the option of switching to permanent commission.

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He said as this was the situation and if UDA was given another term, it will completely destroy Nagaland and change its demography forever.

In response, Sonia told the NPCC delegation “we must fight back” and reminded how pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the Gandhi family had provided protection (to Nagas) under the constitution, adding it must be preserved and protected.

Sonia also told the NPCC delegation that the north east and especially Nagaland are close to the hearts of the party and assured to stand with them in their fight to preserve their ethos.

Sonia also assured NPCC that despite some delay, the NECCC and NYECC would soon be reorganised.

The NPCC also assured Sonia that it would reach out to all people across the state and share concerns over loss of traditional values and faith.

Therie said NPCC also assured Sonia that all was not lost since they are also Christian believers, intelligentsia and senior citizens who continue to uphold the traditional values.

Dr Ajoy Kumar AICC-in-charge Nagaland also assisted the NPCC delegation and also assured of his full support towards the NPCC’s endeavour.

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(From p-1) Mentioning that the forefathers were broadminded, faithful and honest and had contributed to the community in many ways, he said because of this Angamis were able to lead the people.

He claimed that when the British came to Naga Hills, Angamis were still following head hunting and waged war against each other. However, the foreigners soon found that the Angamis were clothed while other tribes were still bare-bodied and their agricultural practices were found to be very scientific.

Extending greetings, first APO president Zapuvisie Lhousa recalled that the organisation was formed on April 8, 1972 under the guidance and vision of then Angami leaders.

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would be equipped with the completely revamped Kia Connect app that will offer advanced connectivity, conveyed Kia India.

The automaker added that it has also introduced Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) technology coupled with a diesel engine on the refreshed Kia Seltos.

support extended by NABARD to the bank.

Addl RCS, Nagaland, Bendangtula Jamir, in her speech stated that the regular conduct of annual general meeting indicated that the organisation affairs were in order.

She maintained that the bank was conceived with two twin objectives, putting in place a banking system that encompassed the cooperative principles, and also a financial system that was friendly to the customers and traditions of the state.

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models. The additional airbags are part of Kia India’s enhanced emphasis on safety.

“In addition, many existing features from higher variants are now being extended to lower variants,” Kia India explained in a statement.

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She further cited that being the apex cooperative bank of the state, the NSCB played crucial role to cater to the credit needs of societies affiliated to it.

Further speaking on Human Resource Development, she asserted that the bank has no defined training policy for its staff and officer but the bank may work on establishing training facilities and design course curriculum, by conducting Training Need Assessment (TNA) of all its staff and other.

She also spoke on the

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the NSCB had come a long way since its inception from November 4, 1966, as a registered entity, adding that today the bank has become one of the largest banking networks in the state with 21 branches spread across different districts.

S h e h oweve r s a i d that some areas the bank could work further towards strengthening, such as internal checks and controls, adding that internal checks and controls minimize risks and efficiency, and encourage adherence to policies, rules, regulations, and laws.

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NEW DELHI, APR 8 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A u t o maker Kia India on Friday launched the revamped versions of two of its models - Seltos and Sonet. The brand-new Seltos has been priced at Rs 10.19 lakh while the Sonet would be available for Rs 7.15 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India).

Kia India has explained that the refreshed versions of Seltos and Sonet come with several updates and additional features.

The refreshed Kia Seltos has been updated with 13 new enhancements, while the Sonet has been updated with 9 additional features.

These include 4 airbags as the standard across all lower variants of the

The annual general meeting of NStCB in progress on Friday.

MUMBAI, APR 8 (PTI): In a bid to check fraud, the Reserve Bank on Friday decided to permit all banks to introduce card-less cash withdrawal through ATMs. Currently, card-less cash withdrawal through ATMs is a permitted mode of transaction offered by a few banks in the country on an on-us basis (for their customers at their own ATMs).

Major lenders like SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank are offering this facility, especially through their card-less transaction enabled ATMs. To use the facility, a customer has to register on the app or website of the respective bank and initiate

Massive protests are being held across Sri Lanka over the worst economic crisis facing the island nation (File)

posed the creation of a unity government, but the main Opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) rejected the idea.

Premadasa said that he cannot agree to an interim government with President Rajapaksa remaining as President. The SJB said that it is also prepared to impeach the President. He also submitted a set of proposals to Parliament on behalf of the SJB to address the economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

The Opposition backs the public protests happen-

ing all over the island, demanding the resignation of the President and the entire Rajapaksa family from the government. Opposition JVP legislator Vijitha Herath said if Rajapaksa does not resign there needs to be a motion of impeachment for his removal as the President.

“If he is not responsive to the problems of the people, let’s be ready to impeach and remove him,” he said.

Thousands of people from all walks of life have been demonstrating, demanding a solution to the

Xi defends China’s zero-COVID policy amid Shanghai lockdown to curb sharp spike

WASHINGTON, APR 8 (PTI): Bound by shared values and a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the United States and India will continue to chart an ambitious course in the bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Thursday.

The Pentagon made the remark ahead of the April 11, 2+2, fourth ministerial dialogue in which Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. “Bound by shared values and a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the United States and India will continue to chart an ambitious course in the bilateral defence partnership,” the Pentagon said.

Since its inception in 2018, the 2+2 Ministerial has allowed the United States and India to work toward building an advanced, comprehensive defence partnership that is poised to meet the challenges of the 21st century, the Pentagon said.

ISLAMABAD, APR 8 (PTI): Pakistan’s Opposition has completed its initial talks for the formation of a new government once Prime Minister Imran Khan is ousted on Saturday after the no-confidence motion and plans are afoot for the removal of President Arif Alvi and the return of deposed premier Nawaz Sharif from the UK, a media report said on Friday.

Pa k i s t a n M u s l i m League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, 70, who is the Opposition’s candidate for the new prime minister, will announce his possible government priorities after taking the oath, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.

In a landmark 5-0 verdict on Thursday, a five-member bench of the Supreme Court headed

by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial ruled that National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling rejecting a no-confidence motion against Khan was “contrary to the Constitu-

Goyal seeks investments from Aus; assures better returns PERTH, APR 8 (PTI): Seeking investments, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India and Australia can enhance cooperation in areas such as skill development, education, services sectors, information technology, manufacturing and internet of things. He said Australian firms that would invest in India can own 100 per cent of their companies and keep their technology and trade secrets.

“You get a huge market (in India) with huge defence budgets, particularly considering the situation and the neighbourhood in which we are located….

We would love to see investments growing into India from Australia and I will assure you that you will get far better returns than the return you get in your own country today,” Goyal said in a luncheon meeting with businesses of both the countries here.

India and Australia have recently inked economic cooperation and trade agreements to boost economic ties.

In this agreement, the minister said, India is looking at several ways to

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expand relationships, particularly in the fields of skill development, education, and services sectors, which hold huge potential.

“Probably (we can look at) even developing 5G telecom systems together,” he added.

Australia is the 17th largest trading partner of India, while New Delhi is Canberra’s 9th largest partner. India’s goods exports were worth USD 6.9 billion and imports aggregated to USD 15.1 billion in 2021.

Goyal also called upon the Indian community in Australia to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on 21st June at 75 iconic locations in Australia to mark the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, an official release said. “I’m sure the world will notice the symbolism of this Unity reflected in our celebration of Yoga across the world, beginning from Australia,” said Goyal, addressing the Community Centre Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA) in Perth.

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tion and the law, and of no legal effect”.

The apex court also declared the advice by the Prime Minister to President Alvi to dissolve the national assembly as “unconstitutional.”

The court ordered the speaker of the lower house to call the session of the national assembly on April 9 at 10 am (local time) to organise a no-confidence vote.

According to the ‘Orders of the Day’ issued by the National Assembly Secretariat on Friday, the National Assembly’s ses-

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In the National Assembly’s (NA) agenda, voting on the no-confidence motion is at the fourth position in the six-point agenda.

The Express Tribune quoted sources as saying that all Opposition parties will be given proportional representation in the new possible federal government.

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FELICITATION The Veterinary Colony Youth Organization (V.C.Y.O) and Veterinary Council extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. hokuto ZhiMoMi GB VETERINARY COUNCIL for being elected as the President of Dimapur District GB Association for the tenure 2022-2027.

The members of V.C.Y.O and Veterinary Council extend their best wishes to his new endeavours.

PRESIDENT GENERAL SECRETARY Y. MAYANTHUNG MOZHUI I.ALEMBA JAMIR office of the

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The Molungyimsen Village Council felicitates S. Phangnon konyak, grand daughter of Late Rev. & Mrs. Nükshinüken Lemtur and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. Shingwang Konyak for being elected unopposed as a Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha from Nagaland state.

We are also overwhelmed at her achievements as the first woman Rajya Sabha MP as well as the first MP from BJP Nagaland. We extend our sincere congratulations and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

We also convey our warmest gratitude to the present UDA government under the chairmanship of Shri. T.R. Zeliang and Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and also to the BJP Nagaland state President Shri. Temjen Imna Along for having faith in S. Phangnon konyak and electing her unopposed during the Rajya Sabha election 2022.

We, the Metha thinuo krotho, chiechama would like to express our appreciation to khriemelie Metha for bringing laurels not only to our clan and village but also the State of Nagaland as a whole.

He has single handedly worked hard in nurturing and coaching the Mixed Martial Art fighters of the State who have won Silver and Bronze in the recently held GAMMA MMA World Championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

We wish to extend our whole hearted support to his missiondriven academy; may The Combat Academy continue to reach newer and greater heights under his leadership.

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The Peren Village Council and the Peren Students’ Union Nagaland express our profound gratitude and appreciation to Shri Neiphiu Rio the Hon’ble chief minister of nagaland and Shri K.T Sukhalu IAS (Retd) Advisor School education in upgrading gmS, dc colony to that of a High School and also introducing Science Stream at gHSS, Peren on 7th April 2022. the long-cherished dream to avail quality education at our doorstep has been fulfilled considerably by this initiative and we are truly humbled by this goodwill gesture of the UdA government. we would also like to appreciate Shri. Namri Nchang, Advisor, water Resources, Shri. Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor, Horticulture & Border Affairs and Shri. Iherie Ndang, cec member & ex. ndPP candidate who tirelessly walked the extra mile to fulfil the wishes of the community. our appreciation to Additional director, School education, Principal and staff of gHSS Peren and also Head teacher and staff of gHS dc colony who worked tirelessly and facilitated the interests of the student’s community in particular and the district at large.

(MIREUYI HERIE) (LIAMCHU HEGA) President Chairman Peren Students’ Union Peren Village Council

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Sd/Vibeilie Metha President Metha Thinuo Krotho, Chiechama

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We wish and pray that the Almighty God continues to grant wisdom and good health in her future endeavors.

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Sd/kevineisa Metha General Secretary Metha Thinuo Krotho, Chiechama

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“All Glory and honour be to our God”. We the family circle with immense pride and joy convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Mhayani O. Odyuo, daughter of Mr & Mrs. S. Orenvungo Odyuo from New Riphyim Village on being awarded – The Gold Medal in Master of Science (Mathematics) for having secured the highest marks in the Final Examination conducted by the Nagaland University, Lumami in the Year 2019.

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BRUSSELS, APR 8 (AP): The European Union has imposed sanctions on two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, according to two EU officials.

The EU included Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova in its updated list of individuals facing an assets freeze and travel ban. The two EU officials from different EU member countries spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the updated list of sanctions has not been published yet.

The move from the European bloc follows a similar move two days earlier by the United States.

In the wake of evidence of torture and killings emerging from war zones outside Kyiv, the EU decided to impose a fifth package of measures in retaliation for Russia’s war.

In addition to sanctions on individuals, the 27-nation bloc also approved an embargo on coal imports.

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letes have said, if there was a gold medal for responding to the pandemic, then China deserves it,” Xi said.

Under the dynamic zero-Covid policy, China has drastically cut international travel by cancelling visas and restricting flights since 2020.

Xi’s comments came as Shanghai, the city of 26 million, has become a new epicentre of the latest COVID-19 surge in China, setting a six-straight day record by logging over 20,000 cases, prompting authorities to keep the city under lockdown for several days to conduct repeated mass tests.

On Friday, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) reported over 24,100 coronavirus cases, including 22,648 asymptomatic, in the country.

Shanghai has reported 824 positive cases and 20,398 asymptomatic cases, according to the Commission’s report.

As many as 1,540 new locally transmitted confirmed cases were reported across China as of Thursday, the NHC said.

This is the biggest spike of COVID cases in the country after Wuhan, where coronavirus first surfaced in December 2019.

The outbreak in Shanghai, caused by the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19, is becoming so serious that the city’s Communist Party sent an open letter to rally members to help front-line health workers in their quest to find and snuff out the disease, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post newspaper reported on Thursday.

It was the second letter since March 24 by cadres in the city where the party was established a century ago.

China has already rushed thousands of personnel from various medical services of the military to Shanghai, in a similar move to contain the coronavirus in Wuhan.

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BEIJING, APR 8 (PTI): Defending his country’s stringently implemented zero-COVID policy amid a huge surge of coronavirus cases in Shanghai and other cities, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China’s targeted and effective COVID-19 prevention and control measures ensured the safe and smooth hosting of Winter Olympics.

“Against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic that rages across the world, we have put first the health of all participants, adhered to the policy of preventing the coronavirus from re-entering the country to cause a new epidemic, and strictly implemented the prevention and control measures,” Xi said, addressing a gathering to honour those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.

He asserted that China’s anti-COVID policy has once again withstood the test of time, contributing useful experience for the world to fight against the virus and host major international events.

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crisis and calling for Rajapaksa to resign over economic mismanagement.

Rajapaksa has resisted the demands to step down, even after members of his own coalition joined the antigovernment demonstrations this week, with governing party lawmakers calling for the appointment of an interim government to avoid possible violence.

Parliament has failed to reach a consensus in three days of debate on how to deal with the economic crisis.

The President and his older brother, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, continue to hold power, despite their family being the focus of public ire. Five other family members are lawmakers, including Basil Rajapaksa, Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa and a nephew, Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa.

The government speakers defend the ruling family, saying the President need not resign as protests were meant to achieve “extra constitutional aims”.

Meanwhile, newlyappointed Finance Minister Ali Sabry, who resigned from the post within 24 hours of his appointment, returned to the position and would head the government’s negotiating team at the IMF as the island nation struggles to combat the unprecedented shortage of foreign reserves.

Former Justice Minister Sabry told Parliament that he had resigned from the post to give way for someone more suitable to accept the post. However, since no one came forward to accept the post he decided to continue as the Finance Minister.

Removal of Pak Prez and return of Nawaz Sharif high on agenda

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SL main Oppn to move no-confidence motion

COLOMBO, APR 8 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s main Opposition party SJB on Friday announced that it will move a no-confidence motion against the government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and is prepared to impeach the embattled leader if he fails to address the concerns of the public facing hardships due to the worst economic crisis.

As protests continued across the country, demanding resignation of the President and the entire Rajapaksa family from the government, Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa also called for the Executive Presidency to be abolished, saying power should be divided between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.

“The government must pay heed to the public demand for the Rajapaksas to quit, if not we will bring a no confidence motion,” the leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) told Parliament.

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

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been feeling the fury and the frustration of this vile act of an independent, peaceful democratic country being invaded and having its people murdered by one of the world’s major powers.”

Discussing the creation of the track, Gilmour added: “We recorded the track and video in our barn where we did all our Von Trapped Family live streams during lockdown.

It’s the same room that we did the ‘Barn Jams’ with Rick Wright back in 2007.

Janina Pedan made the set in a day and we had Andriy singing on the screen while we played, so the four of us had a vocalist, albeit not one who was physically

present with us.”

Gilmour also discussed how he had played with Khlyvnyuk’s band in 2015 as part of a benefit gig for the Belarus Free Theatre, and that the singer was midway through a US tour with Boombox this February when he returned to his homeland to fight on the frontline against the Russians.

On ‘Hey, Hey, Rise Up!’, Khlyvnyuk is sampled singing patriotic Ukranian song ‘The Red Viburnum’ in Sofiyskaya Square in the capital Kyiv, which was captured in a viral Instagram video recently sent to Gilmour.

“He stands in a square in Kyiv with this beauti-

ful gold-domed church and sings in the silence of a city with no traffic or background noise because of the war,” Gilmour said.

“It was a powerful moment that made me want to put it to music.”

“I thought: that is pretty magical and maybe I can do something with this,” Gilmour told the Guardian of the footage in a new interview about the comeback. “I’ve got a big platform that [Pink Floyd] have worked on for all these years. It’s a really difficult and frustrating thing to see this extraordinarily crazy, unjust attack by a major power on an independent, peaceful, democratic nation. The

Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan to perform at IIFA Awards

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ctors Kar tik Aar yan and Sara Ali Khan are among the Bollywood stars who will be performing at the 22nd edition of the IIFA Awards.

The much-anticipated event, to be held on May 20 and 21 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, will be hosted by Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul. In a press release, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) announced that the star-studded line-up also includes Ananya Panday, Divya Khosla Kumar and Nora Fatehi.

“Dhamaka” star Aaryan, who earlier performed at the IIFA’s 2018 edition, said he is looking forward to entertaining and engaging with his fans at the ceremony.

“I’m elated to perform once again at the 22nd edition of the biggest celebration of Indian cinema. IIFA truly is an embodiment of a global phenomenon with its massive fan following and I’m looking forward

to IIFA Awards at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi this year,” he said.

Khan, best known for movies like “Simmba”, “Love Aaj Kal” and “Atrangi Re”, hailed IIFA as an “inspirational global platform”.

“I am honoured to be a part of the 22nd edition in Yas Island, Abu

Dhabi at Etihad Arena on Yas Bay. Can’t wait to connect with the IIFA fans and enthusiasts from across the world,” she added.

Actor-filmmaker Kumar said, “IIFA, represents the mammoth outreach of Indian cinema and as a major international event beyond the Indian shores, IIFA has truly taken it to glorious pinnacles bringing the world of Indian cinema to life for existing and new audiences.”

Fatehi said she is excited to perform at the event for the first time and promised a “one-of-a-kind performance”.

“It has all elements of entertainment and a huge surprise as well! As an artist, I’m really glad to be a part of the 22nd edition of IIFA at Yas Island, which is bringing Indian cinema and culture to a global platform, as it resonates with my idea of elevating and promoting cross-cultural diversities across the globe,” she added.

(PTI)

Taking High Blood Pressure Drugs Properly

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edically Reviewed

by James Beckerman, MD, FACC If you’re like most people with high blood pressure, drugs are a major part of your plan to lower your blood pressure. Your doctor’s goal is to find the right combination of high blood pressure medicines that accomplishes these goals: L owe r s yo u r h i g h blood pressure to normal levels Is easy to take Has few or no side effects How can you work with your doctor to make sure your high blood pressure medicine is meeting these goals? Perhaps these 10 tips can help.

Make a List of All of Your High Blood Pressure Medications Your doctor has many high blood pressure medications to choose from. They work in different ways to lower your blood pressure.

Each type of drug has its own possible side effects, so it’s a good idea to know exactly which high blood pressure medicines you take.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist these questions: What are the names of my high blood pressure drugs? Ask for both the brand name and the generic name.

How does this medication help lower my blood pressure?

What is the dose?

How often do I take the medication?

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Make a list of your high blood pressure drugs, and make a few copies of the list. Take the list with you whenever you visit a health care professional.

Give copies to any family members or friends who help with your health care.

Know the Possible Side Effects of Your High Blood Pressure Drugs Each type of high blood pressure drug has possible side effects. Some side effects may be temporary; some may be more lasting. Some side effects are bothersome; some may be potentially dangerous. Ask your doctor or pharmacist these questions about each of your medications: What side effects might occur? Which are common and which are rare?

What should I do if I notice side effects?

Are there medicines, food, or beverages that can interact with this drug?

What are serious side effects that I need to be aware of ?

Take Your High Blood Pressure Drugs Exactly as Prescribed

High blood pressure drugs work best if you take them as your doctor has prescribed them. So you need to take the right amount at the right times every day. Ask your doctor or pharmacist these questions: How much of the medication should I take?

How often should I take it?

Are there special instructions, such as to take the drug with food?

What should I do if I miss a dose?

Make a Habit out of Taking Your High Blood Pressure Drugs It’s easier to take your high blood pressure drugs exactly as prescribed when you make it a part of your daily routine. Try some of these ideas to help you remember to take your medication: Link taking your medicine with another daily routine, such as brushing your teeth or fixing your morning coffee.

Every time you take your medication, mark it down on a calendar or in

a notebook. This also gives you a record you can show your doctor so you can both determine how well the medicine is working.

Place reminders in key spots. Sticky notes are great -- they come in a variety of colors and shapes to get your attention. Put reminder notes in places you’re likely to see them, such as on your bathroom mirror or by the kitchen sink. Have a family member or friend call or email you to remind you to take your medicine.

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frustration of seeing that and thinking ‘what the fuck can I do?’ is sort of unbearable.”

Gilmour then managed to speak from his hospital bed following injuries sustained in the war.

“I played him a little bit of the song down the phone line and he gave me his blessing,” he said. “We both hope to do something together in person in the future.”

Last month, Pink Floyd and David Gilmour removed their music from streaming services in Russia and Belarus to show their support for Ukraine.

Wr i t i n g o n Tw i t ter, Pink Floyd said: “To stand with the world in strongly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the works of Pink Floyd, from 1987 onwards, and all of David Gilmour’s solo recordings are being removed from all digital music providers in Russia an Belarus from today.”

Gilmour added: “Russian soldiers, stop killing your brothers. There will be no winners in this war.

My daughter in law is Ukrainian and my granddaughters want to visit and know their beautiful country. Stop this before it is all destroyed.” (NME)

Robbie Williams believes drugs let real demons into your life

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inger Robbie Williams believes star says of all his vices, his addiction to that drug abuse a l l o w s painkillers was the worst and caused him real demons to en- the most harm, reports ‘Variety’. ter your life and has statHe shared: “Let me tell you, the ed that his addict i o n worst time I’ve ever had with drugs are to prescription pills w a s painkillers. his most damaging vice.

“Nothing is a day trip or a walk in Speaking the park but pain medication is f****** on the evil. Meanwhile, the people that own the parent for those pain medications are currently loving in 50,000 sq ft houses.”

Williams only started taking drugs to try and cope with the enormous fame he experienced as a member of ‘Take That’.

The ‘Better Man’ hitmaker, who was in the boy band with Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, was thrust into the ‘Bought limelight when he was just 18 following t h e T - release of their hit single ‘It Only Takes Shirt pod- A Minute’ in 1992, and as a natural cast, Wil- “introvert”, he started drinking alcohol l i a m s and using substances to try and live up said: “I to the reputation other people bestowed think upon him.

He said: “I took drugs to fill in the blanks. When fame came to me at a very drugs early age, I was 16, when I joined ‘Take are like t h e That’, it magnified all of the negative equival e n t aspects of who I thought I was. Before to a Oui- that I was quite content but I was vulnerja board a n d able and incredibly sensitive. I felt like I’d y o u don’t been born with an open wound.” k n o w what “Then when I was thrown into this y o u ’ r e mosh pit of show business it magnified opening u p. I the negative aspects of my own selfthink when p e o - doubt.” ple talk about de“I took drugs to become the person m o n s that the world was telling me I should be. and sorting When really I’m an introvert, and it’s OK out their deto be an introvert. I’m an introvert with mons, I think they are actually extrovert tendencies. I’m an extrovert demons.” for a living but I’m an introvert in real The former ‘Take That’ life.”

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Use of viagra may lead to blindness

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egular use of viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction, can harm your vision leaving you blind, a study has claimed. Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada have found that people regularly taking the common erectile dysfunction pill may be at increased risk of sudden losses of vision, flashes of light, and dark spots, Daily Mail reported.

The reason may be an increase in blood flow to the genitals which could be hindering its supply to the eyes, the researchers said.

The team also named other impotence medicines - Cialis, Levitra and Spedra - as being potential triggers of eye problems. Regular users of the impotence pills are 85 per cent more likely to develop serious visionrobbing conditions, revealed

the study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. “These are rare conditions, and the risk of developing one remains very low for any individual user. However, the sheer number of prescriptions dispensed each month in the US - about 20 million - means that a significant number of people could be impacted,” lead researcher Dr Mahyar Etminan, an ophthalmologist at the varsity, was quoted as saying. “Regular users who find any changes in their vision should take it seriously and seek medical attention,” he suggested. In the study, the team analysed insurance claim records of 213,033 men using ED pills: 123,347 men took sildenafil - the medication branded as Viagra by Pfizer, 78,609 were on tadalafil (Cialis); 6,604 took vardenafil (Levitra), and 4,473 were on avanfil (Spedra), the report said.

(IANS)

HAPPY 117th BIRTHDAY “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you” - Isaiah 46:4

Celebrating 117 years of Mr. I. Mungkhum Phom (First Evangelist among Konyak and Phom).

No matter what your age is, you have always served the Lord enthusiastically. You remain a blessing to your Descendants, Village and Community as a whole.

OFFICE OF THE MENGUJUMA STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA: NAGALAND

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The Mengujuma Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to MEVINO MOR for her meritorious achievement securing Gold Medal in M.A. Sociology from St. Joseph University, Chumukedima, Nagaland.

We are incredibly proud of your achievement and accomplishment. The Union aspires and prays that you may be blessed with many more laurels.

KEPELHOUKHO MOR (President, M.S.U)

VIKETOULIE SECHÜ (General Secy., M.S.U)

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KL Pamei releases new single “ALIVE” and is available in all the major stores and streaming platforms including YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and many more. The song was written and composed by KL Pamei.

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Family Members

CONGRATULATIONS Giving all glory to God first, we, as a family congratulate our dear Bendangla Imsong, W / o M r. N u n g s a n g a ku m Longkumer, Merangkong, for achieving the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding) on the thesis titled “Genetics of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L) for Adaptation in Summer Season” Yo u h a v e p r o v e n w h a t determination, hard-work and prayers together can achieve. Thank you for being an example to all of us and for making all of us proud.

Continue to be a blessing.

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The Western Sümi Kükami Hoho (WSKH) with enormous delight and immense pride congratulates, Mr. Hokuto Zhimomi, G.B, Veterinary Colony, President, Dimapur Sardar Sümi G.B's Union, Treasurer, Western Sümi Kükami Hoho, and former DMC Member for being elected as the President, Dimapur District G.B's Association (DDGBA), for the tenure (2022-2027).

The Hoho express our joy and gratitude to him for bringing laurels to WSKH and Sümi community and further offer sincerest and best wishes to him in his new assignment. The Hoho wish him success in his future endeavours.

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ink Floyd have released their first new music in decades to aid the relief effort in Ukraine.

The new track, titled ‘Hey, Hey, Rise Up’, features a sample of Andriy Khlyvnyuk, the singer of Ukrainian band Boombox, and is the band’s first original music to be released since their 1994 album ‘The Division Bell’. All proceeds from the song will go to Ukraine Humanitarian Relief.

A press release reveals that Pink Floyd – who comprise David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Guy Pratt (bass) and Nitin Sawhney (keyboards) for the song – recorded ‘Hey, Hey, Rise Up’ on March 30 this year.

Discussing the new song in a statement, Gilmour said: “I hope it will receive wide support and publicity. We want to raise funds for humanitarian charities, and raise morale.

We want express our support for Ukraine and in that way, show that most of the world thinks that it is totally wrong for a superpower to invade the independent democratic country that Ukraine has become.”

The singer, who has a Ukrainian family, added: “We, like so many, have

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KOHIMA DISTRICT INTER-HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT

TM HSS, RHSS in girl’s football final

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): TM Higher Secondary School (TMHSS) will take on Rüzhükhrie Higher Secondary School (RHSS) in the girl’s football final on Saturday at the Kohima District Inter- High School Tournament.

In the first semifinal, TM HSS thrashed Loyola Higher Secondary School (LHSS) 5-0.

TM HSS player Khrotsho-u Tsuhah scored a hattrick, Diethosie-ü Zhale added a goal and an own goal from Loyola team complete the thrashing.

While in the second semifinal, RHSS overcame GMS Meriema via tie breaker 4-3 after the match ended in 2-2 draw.

It was all square bet we e n t h e t wo t e a m s with Neke Konyak and Dziezechünuo scoring for Rüzhükhrie, while Ahenu and Thenozolu scored for Meriema team. However luck favoured the Rüzhükhrie team as they progress to the final through the penalty shootout.

Meanwhile, in boy’s football semifinal matches, RHSS blanked Baptist High 5-0.Ketoungulie Houzha scored a hat-trick, while Kezhaletuo added two goals

Players of TM Higher Secondary School (green) and Loyola School seen in action.

during the match to make an easy progress into the finals.

In the second semifinal match, Loyola Higher secondary school overpowered Children Christian School (CCS) 3-1.

Avizo Phira scored two goals and Vikuto Tase also scored a goal during the match for Loyola School.

Despite a late goal from CCS, it was not enough for the team as they crashed out of the competition.

In the boys final, Rüzhükhrie Higher Second-

ary School will play against Loyola School to vie for the coveted trophy on Saturday at 2 pm.

For indoor game Table Tennis, Girls super league was played between Northfield and Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, while Boys league-cum-knockout was played among Holy Family Higher Secondary School, Mount Sinai Higher Secondary School, Khedi Baptist Higher Secondary, Northfield and Baptist Mission School Jotsoma.

The Girls ranking

will be decided from super league and boy’s will play their semifinal matches on Saturday morning. A total of 12 boys and 5 girls are taking part in the championship.

In Badminton, singles and doubles for both boys and girls have been played and the winners for each category will be battle out on Saturday.

The closing ceremony of the tournament will be held at 2 pm onwards where the boys final match will be played.

Pughoboto interdepartmental sports meet ends DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): The two-day Pughoboto inter-departmental sports meet came to an end on April 8 at local ground Pughoboto.

According to DIPR report, the overall championship trophy was bagged

by Tapu team from the department of PWD, Power, PHED, H&FW, and Social Welfare.

In the football final, Tapu team defeated Khocho team 4-2.

The players of the men’s Badminton Champion were from Kucho team- Ghushisha Vikuto P Sheqi and Shiyeto Z Sheqi Wotsa, who defeated the Tapu team- Botovi Y Wotsa and Mughato in straight-set 2-0.

In the badminton mixed doubles Ghushisha Wotsa and Qhehuli Wotsa from Yeti team defeated Er Moa Aier and Limugha.

And in the women Vo l l e y b a l l ex h i b i t i o n match, Yeti & Khucho team defeated Tapu & Tsuyi team 25-11, 25-15.

ADC Tiamern Chang gave away the overall Championship trophy along with certificates to the winners of different disciplines games.

Jr Women’s WC: India thrash S Korea 3-0; storm into semis

Indian players celebrate scoring a goal.

P OTC H E F S T RO O M (SOUTH AFRICA), APR 8 (IANS): India came up with a clinical performance to subdue South Korea 3-0 and storm into the semifinals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2021 at the North West University grounds here on

Friday.

Playing as a cohesive unit and maintaining their structure throughout the quarterfinal clash, the Indian girls dominated twotime champions Korea, who played well in defence but lacked the creative spark upfront to overcome the Indian

defence.

Mumtaz Khan (10th minute), Lalrindiki (14th min) and Sangita Kumari scored the goals for India who now will meet the winner of the quarterfinal clash between three-time champions, the Netherlands, and hosts South Africa later in

the day. This is the second time that India have reached the semifinals in the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup. In the 2013 edition, India had reached the last-4 before eventually settling for a bronze medal.

India started well and scored twice in the first quarter via Mumtaz Khan, who deflected in a penalty corner attempt in the 10th minute, and through forward Lalrindiki, who tapped in a rebound off a shot by Lalremsiami from near the goalmouth in the 14th minute.

They continued to dominate the second quarter too but could not add any more goals to the score. Mumtaz, Lalremsiami Beauty Dung Dung and Sangita missed some great opportunities to score.

While Mumtaz and Lalremsiami shot just wide, Sangita

and Beauty were thwarted by the defenders as they went into the half-time break leading 2-0.

India, coached by Erik Wonink, continued in the same manner in the third quarter and Lalremsiami, and Beauty Dung Dung were thwarted in their attempts. However, Sangita made it 3-0 when she shot home a disguised short pass

by Beauty to get past the Korean goalkeeper and a defender.

India could have made it 4-0 in the fourth quarter but Sangita Kumari struck the upright from a narrowangle after making a good run into the circle.

Overall, the Indian girls enjoyed 56 per cent possession as compared to 44 by the Koreans and created three penalty corners, scoring off one, while their opponents had just one, of which they shot wide.

10-man Frankfurt secure draw with Barcelona in UEFA EL

BERLIN, APR 8 (IANS): Ferran Torres’ equaliser clinched Barcelona a 1-1 draw with 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of Europa League’s quarterfinal. The visitors from Spain started powerfully into the encounter as Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp had to tip Torres’ hammer over the crossbar in the third minute on Thursday night.

The “Eagles” responded in style and missed the golden chance to break the deadlock three minutes later as Djibril Sow had the entire goal to aim for but pulled wide from inside

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Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates with Frenkie De Jong.

the box.

Barcelona remained dangerous and came to a promising chance in the 17th minute when PierreEmerick Aubameyang fired

the ball from a tight angle into the side netting, Xinhua reports. The hosts got a penalty awarded at the other end of the pitch but Sergio Busquet’s challenge

inside Barcelona’s box was overruled after a review in the 38th minute.

Frankfurt caught a fairy-tale start into the second half and opened the scoring through Dortmund loanee Ansgar Knauff, who controlled a Filip Kostic corner at the edge of the box before drilling the ball past Marc Andre ter Stegen into the top right corner.

Barcelona remained unfazed and answered in the 66th minute when substitute Frenkie de Jong traded passes with Torres, who found the bottom corner from a central position. The hosts had to swallow another

setback in the 78th minute as Tuta received his marching orders after booking his second yellow card for a foul on Pedri. Barcelona pressed forward but Frankfurt’s defence stood firm to take a 1-1 draw into the second leg at Camp Nou. “We played out a 1-1 draw against Barcelona, but we are a bit disappointed as we played very well and worked out many clear-cut chances. We must build on this result in the second leg next week. Today we showed that we can hold the pace with one of the best teams,” said Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

NBA holds meeting; to elect new team Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 8 (NPN): Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA) at its annual general meeting held on Friday discussed on the upcoming golden jubilee celebration of the association.

During the meeting, the association has also formed a search committee comprising of Wati Odyuo as convener for the election/nomination of new team as the tenure of the current team has ended.

Addressing the meeting, senior vice president of NBA, Dr Watizulu Süzümeren, who was recently elected as vice president Badminton Association of India, said NBA was one of the most active sports associations in the state.

He also highlighted the activities of the association

Serena hints at Wimbledon return after injury break

NBA officials at the general meeting. (NP)

and informed the members that NBA would also be celebrating their golden jubilee next year.

Also speaking at the meeting, president, NBA, Kesonyu Yhome shared the initiatives taken up by the association like sending players to tournaments at the national levels, conducting state ranking tournaments, etc. He said that

the motive of the association was to groom the players and give them an opportunity to be moulded and shaped into sportsperson.

In this regard, Yhome stated that young people should come out and grab the opportunities that were provided.

During the meeting, report for the tenure 20182022 was also presented.

Korea Open 2022: Srikanth, Sindhu enter semifinals

LONDON, APR 8 (REUTERS): Former world number one Serena Williams hinted on Thursday that she could make her long-awaited return at Wimbledon in June, exactly a year since she last played on the tour at the same Grand Slam.

Williams, 40, limped out of last year’s first-round match at Wimbledon in tears due to a leg injury.

She also skipped the Olympics in Tokyo and the U.S. Open in 2021 due to the hamstring injury, as well as the Australian Open earlier this year.

On an Instagram story with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Serena said: “We’ve been talking about my comeback and he’s been hyping me up and getting me ready for Wimbledon. Can’t wait!”

When Rodgers asked her about a potential comeback at the U.S. Open, she added: “Wimbledon’s before the U.S. Open, I’ve got to play Wimbledon first.

Exciting!”

Wimbledon runs from June 27-July 10. Williams has won the grasscourt major seven times, with her last success coming in 2016.

Earlier on Thursday, her long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou revealed he was now working full-time with twice Grand Slam champion Simona Halep after speaking to Williams.

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth

SUNCHEON (SOUTH KOREA), APR 8 (IANS): Former world champion PV Sindhu and silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the semifinals after winning their respective men’s and women’s singles events at the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 at the Palma Stadium, here on Friday. Sindhu, seventh in the badminton rankings, defeated world No 11 Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand 21-10, 21-16 while Srikanth eked out a 21-12, 1821, 21-12 win against South Korea’s Son Wan Ho in the quarterfinals of the BWF Super 500 event.

Sindhu, who had also won last month’s Swiss Open final against Busanan Ongbamrungphan, dominated the match from the start and won the first game convincingly.

Despite putting up a better performance in the second game, there was no respite for the Thai shuttler against the two-time Olympic medallist as the Indian

ace cruised to victory in 44 minutes. This was Sindhu’s 17th win against Busanan Ongbamrungphan from the 18 times the two shuttlers have faced each other.

Provided there is no upset, the Indian shuttler will likely face world No 4 An Seyoung of South Korea next. PV Sindhu had lost to the South Korean shuttler in the summit clash of last year’s BWF World Tour Finals. In the men’s singles, Srikanth, world No 12, came into the match having a 4-7 head-to-head record against 78th-ranked Son Wan Ho of South Korea. Former world No 1 Son Wan Ho, who was out of action for the most part of the last two years, lost the match in an hour and two minutes to the sixth seed Indian.

Kidambi Srikanth, also a former world No 1, is slated to face the winner of the match between third seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia and eighth seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the semi-finals.

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On taking over charge for the new term 2021-2024, the NDPP Tseminyu region in its first executive body meeting held on 06.04.2022 at Tseminyu Town, unanimously adopted the following resolutions.

1. The NDPP Tseminyu region deeply appreciates the Government under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio for fulfilling the long cherished dream of the Rengma tribe by the up-gradation of Tseminyu Sub-Division to District.

2. The NDPP Tseminyu reiterates its earlier resolution for early solution of the protracted Indo-Naga Political issue and further appeals to all the negotiating parties to expedite the process and bring it to its logical conclusion, that is democratic, honourable and acceptable to the people 3. The NDPP Tseminyu region is grateful to the Hon'ble Chief Minister i/c Finance for the inclusive and realistic budget 2022-23.

4. The NDPP Tseminyu commends the leadership of Hon'ble Advisor and MLA Shri. R. Khing, under whose leadership, Tseminyu District became a reality. Further, the party reaffirms its support and commitment to the leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio and Shri R. Khing for the upcoming General Election.

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With immense pride and honour, we the Wakching Union Kohima extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. W. Chingang. Konyak on being promoted to the post of Addl. Director in the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland.

The Union further wishes the very best and prays our Almighty God to give you good health in all your future endeavours.

H. Nyeiae H. Chingai Panja General Secretary President

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IPL: Gujarat beat Punjab in last over thriller

MUMBAI, APR 8 (IANS): Rahul Tewatia struck two sixes on the last two balls of the match off Odean Smith as Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in a thrilling encounter in the IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium here on Friday.

From 21 of nine deliveries to 18 off the last five deliveries to be bowled by Smith, Tewatia and David Miller brought it to 13 off three balls when Miller scrambled for a single, leaving Tewatia the unenviable task of hitting two sixes off the last two deliveries of the match and win it for Gujarat Titans, who successfully chased a target of 190.

The 28-year-old seasoned campaigner who has played for Kings XI Punjab, the previous avatar of Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals in the IPL obliged brilliantly, carting Smith

Gujarat Titans celebrate the win during T20 cricket match 16 of the IPL in Mumbai, Friday. (PTI)

just over the deep midwicket, with the fielder nearly catching him before falling over the rope, and then slog sweeps the final delivery over the long-on boundary to seal a memorable victory for Gujarat Titans.

Chasing a target of 190, Gujarat looked cruising to victory with opener Shubman Gill and skipper Hardik Pandya leading the charge. But both got off at the most inappropriate time -- Gill just four short

of his century and Pandya run out off the first ball of the final over. It looked like the match had slipped out of their hands before Tewatia intervened so brilliantly.

Gujarat will have to thank opener Shubman Gill (96 - 59b, 11x4, 1x6) for putting them in a position where they could chase Punjab Kings’ 189/9 reached thanks to a 27-ball 64 by Liam Livingstone, who struck his second successive half-century.

Livingstone came in with PBKS struggling at 2-34 and then added 52 runs for the third wicket partnership with Shikhar Dhawan (35, 30b, 4x4).

He went on to complete his half-century off 21 balls.

BRIEF SCORES: Punjab Kings 189/9 in 20 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 35, Liam Livingstone 64, Rahul Chahar 22 not out; Rashid Khan 3/22, Dar-

shan Nalkande 2/37) lost to Gujarat Titans 190/4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 96, Sai Sudarshan 35, Rahul Tewatia 13 not out; Kagiso Rabada 2/35).

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Nagaland beat Arunachal by 6 wkts in Test

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Nagaland beat Arunachal Pradesh by 6 wickets in their Col CK Nayudu Trophy plate group match at KIIT Cricket Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Needing 173 runs to win on the final day, Nagaland batter Tohuka Zhimo remained not out on 57 to steer his team to victory in 42 overs. He also scored 113 in the first inning.

Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh after having won the toss, managed to put 250 runs in 100.5 overs in their 1st Innings. Half centuries from Licha Jhon (68 runs) and Likha Sonia (53 runs) took Arunachal to a decent total.

For, Nagaland, Odilemba with a return figure of 4 wickets was the most destructive bowler. Joshua and Akavi also got some crucial wickets as they share two wickets each. Merenkaba also registered a wicket on his name.

Led by fine century from Tohuka Zhimo and half century from Shamphri (71 runs), Nagaland in their 1st innings scored 321 runs all out in 77.3 overs. For Arunachal, Likha Sonia took four wickets.

Arunachal in their 2nd Innings managed to put 243 runs in 87.4 overs. Only Shubham (118 runs) and Likha Sonia (30 runs) offered some resistance. For Nagaland, Merenkaba took four wickets.

Odilemba yet again scalped three wickets

Tohuka Zhimo and Hem Bahadur Chetri

while Joshua took two wickets. Nagaland requiring 173 runs to win easily managed to reach the target in just 42 overs losing 4 wickets. Tohuka led the run chase with a brilliant 57 not out while Hem Bahadur Chetri who scored a century against Meghalaya in the second match also scored a useful 60 runs. Joshua also contributed 30 runs. For Arunachal, D Bagra was the most consistent bowler and scalped 2 wickets.

Nagaland will play their last match against Sikkim from (April 12-15).

Khrieketoulie Kintso of NAAME Thailand Boxing: Amit, Sumit and Ananta enter finals completes search & rescue training

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Khrieketoulie Kintso (Ketou Kintso) of Nagaland Association for Adventure Mountaineering & Education (NAAME) successfully completed Search & Rescue Training and awarded with Alpha Grade, a prestigious Mountaineering course from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) Uttarkhashi, Uttarkhand.

NAAME in a press statement stated that Kintso was one among the three trainees from Northeastern states who had successfully completed the training course.

In mountaineering career, Kintso has achieved Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC), Advance Mountaineering Course (AMC) with Alpha Grades from National Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports (NIMAS) Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, Method of Instruction (MOI) course with Alpha Grade from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling.

He is also the first from Nagaland to serve as Instructor in Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in 2018 and 2019.

Khrieketoulie Kintso

NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): Three Indian pugilists, including world championship silver medallist Amit Panghal, punched their way into the finals of the Thailand Open boxing tournament in Phuket on Friday.

Ananta Pralhad (54kg), Sumit (75kg) and Panghal (52kg) assured India of at least a silver as they advanced to the finals.

Manisha (57kg), Pooja (69kg) and Bhagyabati Kachari (75kg), on the other hand, signed off with bronze medals after losing their respective semifinal bouts. Seven Indian boxers will fight for gold as Ashish Kumar (81kg), Monika (48kg), Govind Sahani

since the Tokyo Olympics, Panghal (52 kg), the silver medallists at the 2019 world championships, dominated the bout, landing a flurry of punches to beat Tran Van Thao of Vietnam by unanimous decision.

In another men’s bout, Sumit stamped his authority to get the better of Kazakhstan’s Ayatulla Takiz and confirm his place in the final.

In the women’s 54kg semifinal, Ananta outpunched Vietnamese boxer Bui Tron Thai to register an authoritative 5-0 win.

Amit Panghal (Red) in action.

However, Manisha, Pooja and Bhagyabati were (48kg) and Varinder Singh events on Wednesday.

(60kg) had entered the Competing in his first unable to advance to the finals of their respective international tournament finals.

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