April 14, 2021

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India records 1,61,736 cases; 879 deaths NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): A total of 1,61,736 new coronavirus infections have been reported in a day pushing India’s tally of cases to 1,36,89,453, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate dropped further to 89.51 per cent, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday.

The death toll increased to 1,71,058 with 879 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Registering a steady increase for the 34th day in a row, the number of active cases rose to 12,64,698, or 9.24 per cent of the total infections.

The active caseload was at its lowest at 1,35,926 on February 12, 2021 and it was at its highest at 10,17,754 on September 18, 2020.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,22,53,697, while the case fatality rate has dropped

JCPI convenes emergency meet DIMAPUR, APR 13 (NPN): Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has convened an emergency consultative meeting of all the Dimapurbased Naga tribal apex bodies, indigenous people apex bodies and civil society organizations to discuss issues relating to ILP/RIIN. JCPI through its media cell said the meeting would be held at Tourist Lodge conference hall, Dimapur on April 14, at p.m. JCPI had recently reminded the state government of the March 31 deadline to implement RIIN through an ordinance, with December 1, 1963 as cut-off date and year.

8 NSCN cadres surrender in AP

ITANAGAR, APR 13 (PTI): Eight NSCN cadres surrendered before the police in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district on Tuesday, a senior official said.

Among them, five were from NSCN-K (Yung Aung) and three from the NSCN-R, Longding’s Dy.SP B Tangjang said. The cadres were involved in extortion and held influential positions in the outfits, he said.

Earlier, several insurgent leaders joined the mainstream in a blow to the activities of the outfits in the region, the officer said. At the ceremony, the surrendered militants appealed to other insurgents to shun violence and start a new beginning by laying down their arms.

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further to 1.25 per cent, the data stated. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 25,92,07,108 samples have been tested up to April 12, of which 14,00,122 were done on Monday.

Newer Covid symptoms you should know: It’s been more than a year since the deadly coronavirus wreaked havoc in the country, and even after several efforts to contain the spread of it, the second wave of the

virus is currently spreading like wildfire in the nation.

While we all know the most common symptoms for COVID are dry cough, fever, loss of taste, and smell, but what most people are unaware of, is when to isolate or get tested because COVID-19 has a wide range of symptoms and medical complications.

Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder and Director, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals spoke about the new vari-

ant of COVID and said, “The new variant spreads easily and quicker than any other variant. All mutations or variants may not be transmissible or cause infection, and there is still no clarity on which strain causes which symptoms.

Nowadays, we are seeing new covid strain, and some newer symptoms are found in patients like fever, pain in muscles, dry and persistent cough, and loss of smell and taste. In addition to

conjunctivitis, sore throat, headache, rashes, upset stomach, and discolouration of fingers and toes.”

“The best advice is if you see any of these symptoms, it’s best to practice isolation from other members of the family. The next step would be to reach out to your doctor and get the requisite tests. In the current times, quick recognition of symptoms and alert action can save lives,” Dr Bajaj (Cont’d on p-8) added.

Second Covid-19 wave trend ‘worrying’: Centre

Noting that India’s COVID-19 cases trajectory in the second wave is “worrying”, the Centre said states like Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat need to ramp up RT-PCR tests.

Addressing a press conference, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the Centre is continuously trying to help states and union territories in tackling the pandemic in a more effective manner.

He said the previous highest surge has already been crossed and

the “trend is going upward and that is a cause for worry”. “The tests per million are also growing but they are not keeping pace with the average daily cases. The share of RT-PCR tests is progressively coming down so that is something we repeatedly request the state to address,” he said.

Bhushan said the ideal proportion is 70 per cent RT-PCR tests and 30 per cent rapid antigen tests as both are important. Rapid antigen tests have their value as a screening test in areas which are densely populated and in

those areas which are showing recent cluster of new cases.

Those who test negative in RAT have to be mandatorily subjected to RT-PCR tests, he said.

“We have offered to the states that if they desire then they could make use of mobile testing laboratories.

These technologies have been perfected through the country and they are being provided in a cost effective way...,” Bhushan said. Bhushan said apart from 10 affected states, the cases are also rising in other parts of the country.

CM inaugurates new RCC T-beam bridge over Dhansiri

Neiphiu Rio, along with his colleagues, inaugurates the new bridge, Tuesday. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, APR 13 (NPN): The much-awaited RCC T-beam bridge over Dhansiri river connecting Purana Bazar and Super Market was inaugurated by chief minister Neiphiu Rio here on Tuesday.

Speaking on the occasion, Rio hoped that the newly-inaugurated bridge would lessen the hardships of commuters by easing traffic and further boost economic activities in the town.

Congratulating the Urban Development department, engineering wing and the contractor, he emphasised on timely completion of road connectivity projects, adding that if a bridge construction took 11 years for completion, one could very well imagine the hardships and harassment faced by the citizens. Though con-

struction of the bridge took over a decade, he expressed happiness that it was finally complete.

He also urged everyone to inculcate Christian values and principles and stop encroaching lands, stressing that whatever one strived to get or acquire, these should be done rightfully without disturbing social harmony.

Pointing out how the State government had to fight legally to get back encroached lands in Agri Expo and airport, Rio remarked that land encroachment was a sign of an individual’s self interest over the community’s and urged the community to help the government protect public property.

As public property like bridges and other government structures belonged to the public, he appealed to the people to protect them, pointed out that if these were not taken care of prop-

erly, people would suffer.

The chief minister urged citizens of Dimapur to fully utilise and maintain the bridge for betterment of society, besides following traffic rules to avoid unnecessary accidents.

Observing that six years were wasted by the department due to non-following of formalities, he asked the department and engineers to be sincere, dedicated and follow the rules and procedures and be transparent, so that work execution did not get affected.

Delivering a shor t speech on the occasion, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs adviser Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire said many issues had cropped up during the construction of the bridge, which the department had to overcome before it could be finally inaugurated.

Pandemic ‘far from over’: WHO chief

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Not going for lockdowns in big way: FM NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): Amid surging coronavirus cases in India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday made it clear that the government would not go for lockdowns in a big way and only resort to local containment.

In a virtual meeting with World Bank Group president David Malpass, Sitharaman “shared the measures being taken by India to contain the spread of second wave of pandemic including the five pillared strategy of test-track-treat-vaccination and #COVID19 appropriate behaviour,” the Finance Ministry said in a tweet.

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Follow guidelines, containing virus responsibility of all: CM Says, Nagaland’s average on vaccine coverage ‘very low’ Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 13 (NPN): Even as second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has hit several states in the country, the state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, Tuesday called upon the citizens of the state to follow all COVID-19 guidelines, saying it was the responsibility of all to contain the virus.

Speaking on the last day of the three-day Tikka Utsav or vaccination festival, which was observed at Chapel Hall, District hospital, here Tuesday as the special guest, the chief minister appealed to the people in Dimapur and bordering areas to remain on high alert and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) laid down by the government.

Rio, who also launched the new Covid vaccination

centres in Dimapur, stated that Dimapur registering half of overall positive cases in the state was because it was the gateway and wellconnected by rail, road and air. He, however, said it was not possible to deny entry to people from other parts of the states or countries.

On vaccination front, Rio said that state’s average on vaccination was “very low” compared to other states. While healthcare workers were doing their part, he maintained that people being misguided by rumours has led to vaccine hesitancy. He called for reaching out to the people through village councils and village development boards and explain that vaccines were for their own safety.

He, however, stated that vaccinated necessarily did not mean immunity to the virus, adding that people could still get affected.

Despite having several positive cases in the state, the chief minister claimed that the state was still in green zone as compared to other states.

In her address, chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur, Dr. Mereninla Senlem, gave a brief summary of handling the pandemic by the department along with district task force (DTF) Dimapur, NGOs, Churches and communities. CMO informed that the department had conducted random testing at strategic location in Dimapur, wherein out of 32 persons tested, all were tested negative. She also informed about the need of oxygen generation plant.

Presenting a statistical report, district immunization officer, Dr. Rebecca Y Sema, stated that 3,003 healthcare workers, 13,244 frontline workers and 8,452 people above the age of 45 years have been vaccinated as of April 12. She informed that a total of 14,230 doses were stored in different locations across the state.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by DC and chairman DTF Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, and vote of thanks was proposed by assistant medical superintendent, Dr. Rokoliebi Khate.

11 fresh Covid-19 cases in Nagaland DIMAPUR, APR 13 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday reported 11 new COVID-19 positive cases-7 in Dimapur, 2 in Kohima and 1 each in Phek and Wokha, taking the total caseload to 12427. With this the active cases also rose to 174. Further, three more patients recuperated from the infection, taking the tally to 11995.

Meanwhile, a building located at the heart of Dimapur city was reportedly sealed after five of its inmates were reportedly among those tested positive

for COVID-19 Tuesday.

After pandemic was unlocked through several stages, people by and large, have not been complying with COVID protocols.

Even in Dimapur public have largely not followed the protocols and leading the district authorities in directing police to impose penalty on violators.

Dimapur airport has already imposed strict adherence to COVID protocols.

However, there appears to be no checks at the railway station including

the inter-state check gates at Dimapur. According to officials, the state government had yet to issue any directive for implementing the protocols in the railway station, check gates and other entry-exit points.

Assam where threephase polls recently concluded, is reportedly on the verge of another COVID-19 spike. Authorities in Assam are bracing for another surge in COVID after the recent election campaigns and rallies but have yet to issue any severe restriction in view of forthcoming Bihu.

COVID protocols enforced at Dimapur airport Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 13 (NPN): With the second wave of COVID-19 gripping large parts of the country, authorities at Dimapur airport began enforcing strict COVID protocols.

A COVID testing centre has been set up at the airport for all in-bound passengers who have not tested. The protocols include regular sanitisation of the complex and baggage, mandatory wearing face masks , scan(Cont’d on p-8) ning body temperatures of

passengers checking in , maintaining social distancing and use of hand sanitizers. Besides signage, COVIDrelated safety messages are displayed prominently at the airport. Public announcements are being frequently made both in Hindi and English to remind the passengers about COVID protocols.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Dimapur airport director Mughavi Zhimo informed that every effort was being made to ensure strict compliance of COVID protocols. As physical checking

was not being carried out except for the security checkin, which was unavoidable, he said passengers are to have COVID app Aarogya Setu installed in their mobile phones for self-declaration.

Zhimo said it was mandatory for passengers to get their temperatures checked and touchless inspection of documents.

Passengers in the middle row are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) suit while hand gloves and masks were provided by the airlines.

Passengers are to produce vaccination certificates and COVID test reports which were to be issued by the State’s health department as instructed by the state government.

No passenger who does not wearface mask will be allowed inside the terminal, he said. Those not following COVID protocols will be penalised or even de-boarded he warned. Zhimo said airport and airlines staffs will strictly enforce all COVID protocols and urged passengers to extend cooperation.

SC cautions HCs over passing orders against arrest, coercive steps Centre fast-tracks approval for NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): Supreme Cour t Tuesday cautioned high courts over passing orders against arrest or coercive steps pending probe even as they decide not to entertain quashing petitions, and said police had the statutory right and duty to investigate cognizable offence and criminal proceedings are not to be scuttled at the initial stage.

The apex court, which observed that passing such “blanket” interim orders without assigning reasons would hamper investigation, said courts should not thwart any probe into cognizable offences and quashing of a

complaint or FIR should be an “exception rather than an ordinary rule”.

“We caution the high courts again against passing such orders of not to arrest or ‘no coercive steps to be taken’ till the investigation is completed and the final report is filed, while not entertaining quashing petitions under section 482 CrPC and/or Article 226 of the Constitution of India,” said a bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud.

The bench, also comprising Justices MR Shah and Sanjiv Khanna, said that functions of judiciary and police are “complemen-

tary, not overlapping” and power of quashing should be exercised sparingly with circumspection in the rarest of rare cases.

The top court said this in its 64-page judgement by which it quashed the September last year interim order of the Bombay High Court which had directed that “no coercive measures shall be adopted” against the accused in respect of an FIR lodged in 2019 on allegations of cheating, forgery and others. In its verdict, the bench noted that high courts must appreciate that speedy investigation is the requirement in criminal administra-

tion of justice. “The order of the high court must disclose reasons why it has passed an ad-interim direction during the pendency of the proceedings under Section 482 CrPC. Such reasons, however brief must disclose an application of mind,” the bench said.

The bench said that while examining an FIR/ complaint, the quashing of which is sought, the court cannot embark upon an enquiry as to the reliability or genuineness or otherwise of the allegations. It said that power under section 482 CrPC is “very wide”, but conferment of wide power

requires the court to be more cautious and it casts an onerous and more diligent duty on the court.

However, the court, if it thinks fit, with regard to “the parameters of quashing and the self-restraint imposed by law, more particularly the parameters laid down by this court...has the jurisdiction to quash the FIR/complaint”, the bench said. It said the high court “shall not and as such is not justified” in passing such order of not to arrest or “no coercive steps to be adopted”, while dismissing or disposing of the quashing petition under section 482 CrPC or under Article 226.

vaccines; Sputnik V gets go-ahead

NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): India has fast-tracked emergency use approval for eligible foreign-produced shots against COVID-19, in a move to expand its basket of vaccines amid the “highest” surge in Covid cases and speed up the inoculation drive that got a boost with a third vaccine Sputnik V from Russia getting clearance.

The announcement by the Union Health Ministry by which the eligible manufacturers of the foreign vaccines are not required to undertake local clinical trials in India could clear the decks for imports of Pfizer,

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots with certain conditions.

The ministry said COVID-19 vaccines which have been developed and manufactured in foreign countries and which have been granted emergency approval for restricted use by authorities abroad or listed in the WHO Emergency Use Listing may be granted emergency use approval in India.

The first 100 beneficiaries of such foreign vaccines shall be assessed for 7 days for safety outcomes before it is rolled out, it added.

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DIMAPUR, APR 13 (NPN): Geology and Mining department (G&M deptt) conducted an awareness programme on judicious use of groundwater, rain water harvesting and artificial recharge of groundwater here, on Tuesday at Council Hall, landmark colony.

Addressing the gathering, G&M deptt, director S Manen stated that groundwater was an important source of water for Dimapur as more than 75% of citizens were solely dependent on groundwater for drinking and cooking.

He maintained that earlier, the awareness programmes were conducted in the office itself, however due to the necessity to address the issues, the department decided to conduct awareness programmes in various colonies.

Manen further maintained that looking back to 15 to 20 years, well water was available at 25 to 30 feet however today, it had gone down to 200 to 230 feet in order to get fresh drinking water.

He added that areas such as Court, Kacharigaon, Nepali Basti, etc.,

WSH condoles demise of CPO VP D I M A P U R : We s t e r n Sumi Hoho (WSH) has expressed grief over the demise of vice president of the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) late Vehushu Medeo, who passed away on April 10.

In a condolence note, WSH president Shikaho Zhimomi said that late Vehushu Medeo was a torchbearer to the younger generation, a tall public leader and a man of integrity who was driven to give his best as a social worker.

It stated that he was also a patriot to the greater Naga national cause and his demise was an irreplaceable loss to the Naga people but the legacy of work left behind would remain and always be cherished.

Further, WSH shared the loss with the family members of the departed and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

G&M department director S Manen speaking at the programme. (NP)

were some areas where in order to get fresh water, we had to dig as deep as 250 feet.

He pointed out that if people continued wasting groundwater or not use it judiciously, they would face a severe situation.

In this regard, he said that in order to access drinking water, one has to dig as deep as 300 to 400 feet and that the state had already reached an alarming level.

As nodal and technical department, G&M deptt initiated to conduct the awareness programmes in various locations to sensitise on using groundwater judiciously and hoped that the awareness programme would help improve the

situation.

PowerPoint presentation on “judicious use of groundwater, rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge of groundwater” was presented by geologist Myingthungo, while chemist Temjen delivered a talk on the topic, “groundwater quality in Dimapur valley”.

The awareness programme also witnessed a group discussion moderated by retired additional director, G&M deptt, E Kikon and retired geologist, Katiwaba.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by assistant geologist, Deventhong and vote of thanks delivered by drilling Er., Akumlong Sangtam.

One held with arms, ammo

DIMAPUR: A review meeting on all the departmental activities and implementation of work plan 2020-21 was held on April 13 at deputy commissioner (DC)’s conference hall, Kohima.

According to DIPR report, while chairing the meeting, DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie requested all concerned departments to give due attention in working out a plan for the next five years on various departmental activities for a fruitful development.

He also asked those departments that are yet to give a presentation on the implementation of works done to highlight their presentation in the next meeting.

The meeting also discussed on the preparation of five-year proposal under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) for Kohima city.

DIMAPUR: Security forces in a joint operation with Police apprehended an individual with arms and ammunition in general area Kejanglwa, Peren District, April 11.

According to PRO (Defence), the joint operation was carried out based

on a specific input during which the team recovered one point 22 rifle with magazine, one 12-bore rifle and 1912-bore live.

The apprehended individual has been handed over to Jalukie police station, Peren for further investigation, PRO informed.

Tuensang

DIMAPUR: COVID-19 vaccinations for 45 years and above were held in Tuensang and Wokha districts on April 13.

Tuensang: COVID19 vaccination mela was launched at Tuensang town hall by DC & chairman DTF, Tuensang Kumar Ramnikant in the presence of CMO and

DTF members.

According to DIPR report, on the first day, 67 people above 45 years of age were vaccinated.

It may be mentioned that the vaccination mela is sc heduled for two days.

Wokha: Third phase of covid vaccinations have been going on in all

pur assistant director A Selwin Samraj informed that the cell was inaugurated by industries department joint director Tokugha Achumi along with joint director Thongkholum Baite. It stated

designated health centers at Wokha district where around 700 beneficiaries are being vaccinated daily said DPO (UIP/RCH) Wokha Dr. Khelito Zhimomi.

Covid vaccination drive committees of BJP Wokha unit have also been assisting the beneficiaries and health workers to get

their doses.

Dr. Khelito Zhimomi said that in Wokha district, so far 7239 were vaccinated in the first phase, 1100 in the second phase and 8421 in the third phase till date.

Meanwhile, one positive case was reported and confirmed at Wokha district.

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed grief over the untimely demise of khapur Sh. Shongsir Monsang on April 13.He enrolled in the Naga national service in 2017.

In a condolence note through its MIP, NSCN (I-M) said that he served the “Naga nation” with unwavering patriotism until his demise and the void created by his demise would be deeply felt and difficult to fill in.

It also stated that his selfless contributions to the “Naga national cause,” would be recorded in the pages of Naga history and his sacrifice for the “Naga nation” would be cherished by all.

Further, NSCN (I-M) conveyed its condolences to the bereaved fam- Inaugural programme of Community First Responder (CFR) training with was held at Khezhakeno village ily members and prayed for his spirit on April 13. The programme was organised by NSDMA in collaboration with DDMA Phek & SDRF Phek, to rest in eternal peace. hosted by Khezhakeno Youth Organisation (KYO).

DIMAPUR: Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) provided medical assistance at Tening village, Peren, on March 27. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), a local boy aged four suffering from burn injuries on his right arm was administered with medical aid.

Meanwhile, in a joint programme with veterinary college Jalukie, Assam Rifles conducted a veterinary camp under the government of India’s “fit India healthy India” initiative at Lilen Kuki and Phaijol village of Athibung sub division, Peren on March 27.

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Late Rongsenlepzuk Ozukum (14th April)

Time flies fast, life goes on at its pace.

You are with us even if you are far away You are in our hearts, in our thoughts, In our life, always.

We love you.

We miss you dad.

CONDOLENCE

The Konganian Welfare Forum (KWF) is deeply saddened and mourned at the sudden demise of its member Late N Wangnei Konyak, son of Late Ngipching Konyak of Kongan Village on the 12th of April, 2021 in Dimapur. He had been an active member since the establishment of the Forum. He has definitely left an indelible impact towards the Forum in particular and Kongan in general.

The Forum also expresses profound pain & sorrow and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family at the loss of their loved ones.

May the soul of the dearly departed rest in peace, may our prayers help guide him on his journey to our Creator and may the Heavenly Almighty God caress the souls of those left desolated after the tragic disappearance.

“The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you...”

-Deuteronomy 33:27 (E PANGJEI JESUHU) (PANGLOI N LAKTUHU) President General Secretary

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Deeply remembered by Wife, Sons and Relatives

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of LATE MEZATSÜ RÜPREO

Through this column, we the Borlengri Ao Baptist Church, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches and associations who stood physically, financially and in prayers, at the sudden demise of our beloved Pastor, Late Temsuwati, on March 31, 2021.

Though we cannot name each and everyone individually, your kind gesture is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.

EFC inaugurated in Dimapur DIMAPUR: Export Facilitation Cell (EFC) was formally inaugurated at MSME development institute, Dimapur on April 7, 2021. In a press release, MSME development institute Dima-

Wokha

NSCN (I-M) mourns demise of member

AR conducts activities in Peren

Accused with police personnel and recovered items.

Vaccination drives held in Tuensang, Wokha

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Meeting on implementation of deptt work plan

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Awareness on judicious use of groundwater in Dmu

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that the EFC would effectively function well after sometime to serve the business communities in the state with an objective to boost export activities in the region.

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Capacity building & workshop programme in Kohima

May the Almighty God bless you

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

14.04.2020 “A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.”

Ecclesiastes 7:1

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.

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Loving Wife, Children, In-laws, Grand children

OFFICE OF THE

CHAKHESANG PUBLIC ORGANISATION H.Q. PHEK : NAGALAND E-mail: cpo.chakhesang20@gmail.com

CONDOLENCE

WRD chief engineer Hotovi Ayemi with officials and participants at the workshop. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Inaugural session of the two-day capacity building-cumworkshop programme for officers of Water Resource Department (WRD) was held at the chief engineer’s office, WRD, Kohima on April 13.

According to DIPR report, while delivering the keynote address, WRD chief engineer, Hotovi Ayemi said that the capacK Y M C

ity building-cum-workshop programme would enhance the abilities of participants and focus on understanding the obstacles faced by them.

He mentioned that the objective of the two-day workshop was to discuss the achievements as well as failures of the divisions and the head office, to formulate strategies and to streamline and implement

necessary acts from the discussions given by the participants.

He also acknowledged the organisers and thanked them for conducting the workshop.

Water Resource Department additional chief engineer, Razouvolie Kelio mentioned that there were challenges ahead and that they needed to examine their ideas, approaches and

actions, which should be new and fresh.

He advised participants to feel free and share without any reservations, which would help them map a way forward for the department.

He also hoped that the workshop would motivate the participants with enthusiasm towards achieving their new goals and visions.

Lt. R. T. Ezung

(1954 – 2021) The Chakhesang Public Organisation is profoundly saddened by the passing away of Vehüshu Medeo, Vice President on April 10, 2021.

Vehüshu, as he was known to us, always stand for the truth, a real patriot and a dedicated father. In his passing we have lost our best defender whose presence will always be missed.

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1944 – 07/04/2021 We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Lt. R. T. Ezung, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our friends, well-wishers, churches, organizations, neighbours, near and dear ones and all those who stood by us and shared our grief at the sudden demise of our beloved father. We remain grateful to you for your profound support in terms of prayer, love and comfort, materials and physical presence. May the Lord bless you abundantly.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Despite record COVID cases, will the Centre be compelled to call for shutdown ?

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Kaisa Rio, NWVA team visit CIHSR

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NWVA president Kaisa Rio and her team visiting the girls hostel at CISHR accompanied by CISHR director, Dr. Sedevi. (DIPR)

WEATHER FORECAST April 14

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot with brilliant sunshine

39 24

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and hot

33 17

Guwahati Hot with hazy sunshine

36 19

Very hot with hazy sun

34 13

Imphal

Itanagar A stray morning thunderstorm 30 18 Shillong A t-storm around in the a.m.

Kohima

27 16

A stray morning thunderstorm 27 15

Dimapur Very warm in the morning

34 19

A t-storm around in the a.m.

28 14

Tuensang A morning t-storm in the area

21 12

Mkg Wokha

A morning t-storm in spots

Zunheboto A morning t-storm in the area

28 19 26 12

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, APR 13 (NPN): As part of its yearly activity, Nagaland Women Voluntary Association (NWVA) visited Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research Centre (CIHSR) Referral hospital here, on Tuesday.

NWVA also provided financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakh to the less privileged students undergoing for training at the CIHSR nursing institute.

During the visit,

CIHSR director, Dr. Sedevi Angami said that the hospital was established on November 24, 2007 gover ned by tripartite partnership CMC Vellore, EHA and Nagaland government with a vision to develop a Christ centred leadership, transforming communities through innovation compassion and excellence on the motto “ser ve nur ture transform.”

He informed that the hospital comprised of 200 beds secondary and midtertiary centre, including

530 staff and hundred outsourced staff.

It also has a cancer centre with specialist in gastroenterology, cardiology and dialysis.

With regard to academics, the hospitals have been providing DNB post graduates in medicine, family medicine and surgery, college of nursingBSc, PCBSC and GNM, allied health sciences focussing on five subjects, CLHTC-lay leaders training, bedside assistantsNSDC and has a school (Precious Gems School)

for children with special needs.

Highlighting on the student scholarship fund, Dr. Sedevi said that contributions were carried out from staff and friends and comprised of committee for administration of the funds where SOP and criteria for selection and administration of fund was conducted.

The fund is benefitted by poor meritorious students from areas of special need.

While highlighting the activities of the association over the past years, wife of state chief minister, NWVA president Kaisa Rio said that NWVA has been assisting projects and in providing financial support to organisations in need in the humblest way that the association could provide.

She stated that the objective of the association was to provide assistance to those desiring to help in any way possible, for a good cause of the society.

She also acknowledged the hospital for giving their best and in delivering the finest service towards humanity.

Further, on behalf of the association, she assured to extend support in the days to come.

Later, the association also visited the institute, hostel and library of the nursing institute.

Tovihoto inaugurates power office in Peren

Tovihoto with other officials during the inauguration of the new executive engineer office building for Peren division. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Advisor for power, H. Tovihoto Ayemi inaugurated the new executive engineer (E) power office building for Peren division on April 12.

According to DIPR report, during the inaugural programme, special guest H. Tovihoto Ayemi urged the public to take care of the properties with

a sense of belongingness, adding that the new building was one of the finest amongst the office buildings.

Advisor for water resources, Namri Nchang also warned for theft of power and appealed to the public to utilise the electricity judiciously.

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engineer (D&R), Moa Aier said that the new office building was located at a prime location with various facilities and appealed to the public to extend their cooperation in their future endeavors.

Engineer-in-chief (power), N. Mozhui also spoke on the need of the department for sufficient

power supply.

Principal secretary, power, KD Vizo said that the state has to strive for sustainable development goals and encouraged private enterprises to come forward in the ventures of the government.

Vizo also suggested for alternative power such as solar and wind. He

called upon the people to understand the difficulties faced by the department in times of natural calamities.

He further lamented on the reluctance of the public in paying the electric bills.

In the technical report, additional chief engineer (civil), Visakho Therie informed that it took 32 months for completion for the building.

He said that the building was constructed at a cost of Rs. 3.11 crore which included electrification, water and rain harvest. He added that the construction for building has no liability.

Earlier, additional chief engineer (D&R), Tiameren Walling presided the programme while additional chief engineer (T&G) PenrithungYanthan delivered the welcome address.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by executive engineer (E) Tsiamchi Ndang.

The programme was attended by former speaker Neiba Ndang, deputy commissioner and additional superintendent of police and head of the various departments in the district along with public leaders.

Kohima Science College women’s hostel inaugurated

Dr. Joyce Zinyu Angami, the first lady doctor from KSC inaugurating the alumni PG women’s hostel. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Dr. Joyce Zinyu Angami, the first Lady doctor from KSC inaugurated the alumni PG women’s hostel with a capacity for 40 post graduate students of Kohima Science College (KSC) at the college campus on April 13. The hostel was constructed by the alumni association Kohima Science College, Jotsoma.

According to DIPR report, while speaking at the inaugural programme, Dr. Joyce Zinyu Angami hoped that the hostel would not just be a place to find academic excellence but also be a place of safety, peace and serenity.

KSC principal, Dr. Lily pointed out that at present, the college has four hostels, three boys’ hostels and one girls’ hostel with a total capacity of 320 students.

She informed that since 2016, after adopting the choice based credit

system, the college had seen a huge increase in the intake of students.

The present session has enrolled around 2000 students with female students constituting 65% of the total students.

She stated that the completion of the hostel was a relief for the college as many students were from economically weaker section.

Dr. Lily expressed her gratitude to the alumni association for their contributions and support.

Sharing a brief history on the hostel construction, alumni association general secretary, Avelu Ruho said that the association formed in 2009, initiated a project named project alpha 1 in 2009 during which the college’s local area network (LAN) of 100 Mbps and high speed broadband service was operationalised.

Emboldened by the success of the project, the association decided to pursue the need for constructing a girls hostel and named it as project alpha 2 with an estimated budget of Rs. 1 crore.

The foundation stone was then laid in 2011 by the then minister of urban development, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu.

Ruho revealed that the search for fund was not an easy one but after many setbacks faced in funding, the association received Rs. 90 lakh so far in donations and contributions alone from alumni, parents of students, college fraternity, well wishers and raffle draw organised in 2017.

She thanked the faculty and staff of KSC, former principals of the college involved with the project for the successful completion of the project.

CM, advisor condole demise of Dr. Viyie Sekhose DIMAPUR: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed grief over the demise of late Dr. Viyie Sekhose, who passed away at his residence in Kohima on April 12.

In a condolence note, the chief minister said that late Dr. Viyie was “an efficient, sincere and hardworking doctor,” who joined Nagaland government service in 1976 and retired from service in 2011 as principal director of health & family welfare.

As a doctor, Rio said late Sekhose was compassionate by nature, adding that he would be remembered forever for the care and service he had rendered to the people. “It is indeed a great loss to the family as well as for the Angami community in general,” Rio said.

Further, the chief minister conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God would

give them strength as his soul rests in peace.

Meanwhile, advisor to the CM, Abu Metha, in a condolence note, said that late Dr. Viyie had “an exemplary career as a medical professional in the government service and served the state and its citizens all over Nagaland with commitment and sincerity.”

He said that the late doctor put the interest of others ahead of his own, providing an “outstanding example of Christian service” and helped others through charitable initiatives.

“In his demise, the people had lost a valuable citizen who still had so much to contribute with his wisdom and vast experience,” he said.

Further, Metha conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the soul to rest in peace.

NLA PAC meeting from Apr 20-22 DIMAPUR: Advisor school education and chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Nagaland legislative assembly, KT Sukhalu has convened the introductory -cum-oral evidence meeting of the committee for the examination of the report of the comptroller & auditor general of India (2017-2018) on April, 20, 21 and 22.

A press release by commissioner & secretary, Dr. PJ Antony informed that the meeting will be held in the committee room of the assembly secretariat.

The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. on April 20 and 11 a.m. onwards on the other days.

The committee will take oral evidence on the audit para(s) of the following departments: state finances; planning & coordination; H&FW; horti; agri; YR&S; fisheries & aquatic resources; PWD (R&B); RD; power; AH&VS; Nagaland bio-resource mission; Nagaland beekeeping & honey mission; DoSE; LRD; S&WC; legal metrology & consumer protection; revenue; taxation; treasuries & accounts and environment, forest & climate change.

All members of the committee have been requested to attend the meeting on the aforementioned date and time.

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‘5-6 BJP contestants’ in touch Amid Covid-19 surge, Assam gears up for Bihu festival with Grand Alliance: AIUDF

Guwahati/Silchar, Apr 13 (PTI): The AIUDF on Tuesday claimed that “five-six BJP contestants” in the just concluded Assam Assembly elections have contacted the party promising support to the Congressled Grand Alliance of which Badruddin Ajmal’s outfit is a constituent.

Karim Uddin Barbhuiya, one of the around 20 AIUDF candidates who were flown to Jaipur last week due to fear of poaching by the saffron party, told PTI, “five-six BJP contestants have contacted me offering their support to the Grand Alliance”.

Asked who the BJP candidates were, Barbhuiya, who is All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary said, “the names cannot be disclosed now. You will know after May two (the day) the results are declared”.

The BJP has rubbished the claim.

To another query as to whether the saffron party candidates were from the Barak or Brahmaputra valley, the AIUDF leader said, “they are from all over Assam”.

On being pointed out that the BJP contestants if victorious support the

Badruddin Ajmal Grand Alliance will come under anti-defection law, the AIUDF nominee for Sonai constituency said, “they will contest again”.

About media reports of 20 AIUDF contestants being packed off to Rajasthan a few days ago fearing horsetrading, Barbhuiya denied the reports and claimed they had gone there on “pleasure trip and to visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah for relaxing after hectic electioneering”.

Saying he had returned to Assam Monday, the AIUDF leader informed the others would arrive in the state Wednesday.

About 20 candidates of the Congress-led alliance in the Assam state polls were flown to Jaipur Friday with the party claiming it feared “horse trading” by the BJP. They were hosted at Hotel Fairmont on the outskirts of Jaipur.

It is the same hotel where Rajasthan Congress MLAs were lodged during a political crisis triggered by the rebellion of party leader Sachin Pilot against chief minister Ashok Gehlot last year.

Meanwhile, on being contacted BJP Chief Spokesman Rupam Goswami strongly denied the AIUDF claim, asserting “none of our contestants have contacted the opposition party. Our’s is a disciplined party and its members do no contact other political parties without informing our party leadership”.

“There is no question of contacting the AIUDF as our BJP will win the elections and form government in Assam again”, Goswami said.

The BJP’s chief spokesman mockingly said, “this must be the first time in the history of the country that a political party is claiming contestants of other parties are contacting it even before the poll results are declared”.

Elections to the 126member Assam assembly was held in three phases between March 27 and April six and results will come on May 2 along with other poll-bound states.

Guwahati, Apr 13 (IANS): Amid the Covid-19 surge, the people of Assam are geared up to celebrate ‘Bohag Bihu’ or ‘Rongali Bihu’, the beginning of the Assamese New Year, even as the government imposed various Covid-related restrictions.

The number of Covid19 cases have shot up by 732 per cent since the declaration of the three-phase Assembly elections held on March 27, April 1 and April 6. According to the Assam health department, the Covid active cases were only 287 on February 26, when the Election Commission had declared the poll schedule for the 126member Assam Legislative Assembly. The number of

furnish table- wise details of officials engaged in the counting of votes to all the contesting candidates.

The parties demanded that the returning officers be directed to ensure video recording of the counting tables and the process of carrying the EVMs from the strong room to the counting hall.

They urged the EC to allow authorised agents of the contesting candidates to be in front of the strong room after it is opened and till the counting process is over.

The parties demanded

that the returning officers be directed to furnish details to all candidates about the number of postal ballots issued, those received so far, absentee voters and their votes, the number of election duty certificates issued and those received.

The alliance members also demanded that directions be issued to all returning officers to count postal ballots, ballots collected from homes of absentee voters and election duty certificates before the counting of EVMs is taken up and also furnish the names and details of the

Death of ailing man at AR check post trigger protest in Manipur

Villagers protesting by blocking road over the death of an ailing village man after AR refused to open entry gate in Tengnoupal district on Tuesday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Apr 13: An angry crowd torched an Assam Rifles checkpost as protest broke out in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district after an ailing man died inside the vehicle at the entry gate on the way to hospital.

The normal vehicular movement along NH-102 (Imphal-Moreh road) was also disturbed as a student body and civil society organisation imposed lightning bandh.

Reports said that a 58-year-old ailing man, Lunkhongmang Haokip of Sita village of Tengnoupal district, died near an entry gate of the 20 Assam Rifles at Sita Lamkhai along NH102 in Tengnoupal district last night while waiting for the opening of the entry gate which was normally locked with a padlock during the night time.

The villagers blamed detention of the vehicle in which the ailing man was transported for more than an hour as reason behind his death. A daughter of the victim said that they

had to rush their father after his health deteriorated last night and despite knowing the condition of her father, Assam Rifles personnel were not ready to open the gate. She claimed that her father succumbed while the vehicle was waiting for gate to open.

Angered by the act of the Assam Rifles, villagers of Sita village and its neighbourhoods torched the entry gate of the Assam Rifles post at Sita Lamkhai and demanded removal of all security entry gates.

Registering a strong denouncement to the death of the man, Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Tengnoupal block joined hands with civil society organisations and imposed an indefinite total shutdown in the entire district, commencing at 5 am on Tuesday.

Normal traffic along the Imphal-Moreh road was affected owing to the sudden shutdown as hundreds of vehicles were stranded midway.

Shutdown supporters came out on the highway and imposed the shutdown

by blocking the road. They prevented movement of all types of vehicles by stretching logs and piling stones on the road. At some places, the supporters remained seated on the road to disturbed the vehicular traffic.

The shutdown was later lifted after a talk with a team of district police led by its SP Bikramjit.

During the talks, leaders of the agitating student body and CSOs demanded immediate transfer of the commanding officer of the Sita Sector of 20 Assam Rifles, holding him responsible for not opening the entry gate, and demanded removal of the two entry gates operating by the same sector of the paramilitary force.

With an assurance from the police to take up their demands with the higher authorities and respond to police appeal, leaders of the student body and CSOs agreed to lift their agitation at 2 pm, for 48 hours.

They threatened to resume the shutdown if their demands were not addressed within the stipulated time.

active cases climbed to 2,387 till Monday night, registering a 732 per cent hike. Bihu organising committees in Assam criticised the state government after it had issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) last week to curb large gatherings in view of the rising pandemic.

Limiting the number of participants in each event, the SOPs made it mandatory for the Bihu committees to obtain prior permission for organising the events and wind them up by 11 p.m. every night.

Demanding to continue the celebrations until

All the three Bihu festivals could not be celebrated last year due to the Covid situation and agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Assam’s week long spring festival, ‘Rongali Bihu’ would start on Wednesday with the first day being dedicated to cattle.

Before the actual ‘Rongali’ starts on Thursday, the ‘Garu Bihu’ would be observed on Wednesday when all the households in villages bathe their cows by the riverside, followed by songs and merry-making.

Women will make various delicacies, besides ‘pithas’ (rice cakes) while the markets are flooded with hundreds of traditional food items along with clothes to celebrate the festival.

BPF Candidates sent outside ED conducts raids in Tripura Assam to prevent horse-trading

GUWAHATI, APR 13 (AGENCIES): In a bid to thwart any possibility of horse-trading, the BPF (Bodoland People’s Front) has kept a section of its candidates in an undisclosed hotel outside the State. According to sources, as many as 10 BPF candidates contesting the polls in the four districts of BTR (Bodoland Territorial Region) have been sent outside the state, reports The Sentinel Assam.

Mahajoth urges EC for transparent vote counting

Guwahati, Apr 13 (PTI): The Congress-led ‘Mahajoth’ or Grand Alliance of opposition parties in Assam on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission urging it to maintain transparency and impartiality during the counting of votes on May 2.

The alliance, comprising the Congress, AIUDF, BPF, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, RJD, Anchalik Gana Morcha, Adivasi National Party and Jimachayan Peoples’ Party, urged the EC to direct all the returning officers to

People buy Pitha, Ladoo and other breakfast items from a stall at Lakhidhar Bora Khetra, Guwahati. (PTI)

1 a.m. in the night, Brihattar Guwahati Bihu Sanmilani Samannay Raksha Samiti advisor, Kailash Nath Sarma, said the government could not force the SOPs on the Bihu organisers.

“Traditionally, the Bihu celebrations start late evening and continue till the early morning hours. The Assam government must relax the SOPs,” Sarma told the media. Three Bihus are the main festivals in Assam -- ‘Rongali’ or ‘Bohag Bihu’ observed in mid-April, ‘Kongali’ or ‘Kati Bihu’ observed in mid-October and ‘Bhogali’ or ‘Magh Bihu’ in mid-January.

The ‘Rongali Bihu’ is the most important and colourful of the three, celebrating the spring festival.

officials engaged in these tasks to all the contesting candidates.

They urged the EC to direct all returning officers not to take up the next round of counting till a round is completed and recorded.

A copy of the memorandum was submitted to the Assam Chief Electoral Officer Nitin Khade in Guwahati.

Elections to the 126member assembly were held in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6. Votes will be counted on May 2.

The candidates are accompanied by BTC executive members. Only Minister Pramila Rani Brahma, a sixtime MLA from the Kokrajhar East constituency, and Rabiram Narzary are in Kokrajhar now. BPF president Hagrama Mohilary took the decision to shift party candidates to another State after a meeting with its candidates in Kokrajhar, amid fears of ‘horse-trading’ by the BJP (Bharatiya Janata

Arunachal reports six new COVID-19 cases, tally 16,888

Itanagar, Apr 13 (PTI): Six fresh cases were reported in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday the highest one-day spike in 2021 pushing the tally in the state to 16,888, a senior health department official said.

Of the six cases -detected through Rapid Antigen and True-Nat tests -- four were reported from Lower Dibang Valley district, and two from the Capital Complex region, the official said.

Barring two, all new cases

NEHUTA condemns intimidation by VC

SHILLONG, APR 13: The NEHUTA has condemned the Vice-Chancellor for going to the residence of a faculty member and intimidating him and his family members at odd hours on March 30 2021.

The NEHUTA, in a press release by its president Prof. X.P. Mao and Dr. M.M. Khymdeit stated that it “strongly condemns such an untoward move by the VC in the pretext of getting some official works done from the concerned faculty.”

It termed the act an “illegal raid like intrusion and trespass in the private space of the faculty” adding that is “has been unprecedented in NEHU history.”

NEHUTA alleged the intent was to pressurize the concerned faculty to agree to VC’s diktats. It said the visit after sunset “constituted a serious breach of basic norms of university

Party) before the announcement of results of the Assam Assembly elections on May 2, 2021. Meanwhile, the Congress-led Mahajoot members have expressed the need to exercise caution as the BJP may tempt candidates with winning prospects. Eighteen candidates of the Congress-led alliance, including those of the AIUDF, have already been shifted to a hotel in Jaipur.

functioning” and has left a left “deep scars in minor children and women members of the faculty household including the concerned faculty suffering serious trauma and harassment.”

The NEHUTA expressed its anxiety, adding that if encouraged to act in such a manner, the VC shall further bring the university down in all its academic, administrative and financial matters.

NEHUTA further stated that the continuation of Prof.S.K.Srivastava is a threat to sanity and fairness in the university. It pointed out that in the NEHUTA Emergent General Body Meeting held on April 13, it unanimously decided to bring the serious matter to the higher authorities and seek immediate action on the “errant VC for his misuse of power.”

are symptomatic, State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang Jampa said. One person recuperated from the disease on Monday, taking the total number of recoveries to 16,791, he said.

Arunachal Pradesh currently has 41 active cases, while 56 people have so far died due to the disease, the SSO said.

The recovery rate in the northeastern state stands at 99.42 per cent and the positivity rate at 0.24 per cent.

36 new cases push Mizoram’s COVID19 tally to 4,655 Aizawl, Apr 13 (PTI): Mizoram’s COVID-19 tally rose to 4,655 on Tuesday as 36 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

Thirty-two fresh cases were reported in Aizawl district, three in Lawngtlai and one in Champhai, he said. Sixteen of the new patients had returned from other states, while two had come from Myanmar, the official said. Mizoram now has 175 active cases, while 4,468 people have recovered from the disease and 12 patients have succumbed to the infection to date, he said.

The state has thus far tested over 2.64 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 1,660 on Monday, the official said.

As many as 78,047 people, including 22,531 senior citizens, have been vaccinated so far, State Immunisation Officer Dr Lalzawmi said.

COVID: M’laya rules out lockdown

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Shillong, Apr 13: The Meghalaya government has ruled out the possibility of a complete lockdown in the State amid the rising COVID-19, even though health authorities have imposed stricter restrictions to curb the spurt of the virulent infection.

On Tuesday, the State recorded 87 fresh COVID19 cases, the highest daily spike so far this year, taking the number of active cases up to 270. “So far the government has not thought

of it. But we have imposed stricter restriction to curb the spread of diseases,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said.

A night curfew is already imposed between 10.00 PM to 5.00 AM in East Khasi Hills district that includes State capital Shillong, besides shutting down of all shops, establishments, restaurants by 9.00 pm due to rising COVID-19 positive cases.

The State gover nment has also increased the penalty, from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000, against those

who don’t wear masks in public places. Rao said attendance in congregation would be brought down to 50 percent However, the government has not taken a decision on closure of schools and colleges and left to school authorities to decide on it for the time being.

“All entrants into the State, baring those from the northeast, would have to produce a RT-PCR or CBNAAT or TruNat negative certificate or would be tested at the entry point on a payment basis,” Rao said.

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it conducted raids in Tripura as part of a probe against “foreign hawala” operations running in the state.

The searches were conducted at seven places in West Agartala and Sonamura and the state police accompanied the central probe agency during the operation, it said.

The ED said Rs 80 lakh cash and 30 lakh Bangladeshi Taka found “to

be involved in hawala operations” was seized under sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

“Other incriminating documents relating to hawala transactions were also seized for scrutiny and examination,” the agency said in a statement.

The action was carried on inputs provided by the Tripura Police, it said.

Hawala denotes to illegal financial transactions done within the country and abroad.

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IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND NOTICE

LOA 18/2021

(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Shri. John Thurr, S/o Late Tapu Thurr, R/o Grace Colony Kuda Village 'C' Khel, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of his father Late Tapu Thurr covered by 1. Patta No. 550, Dag No. 2/695, Mouza No. 03, Block-Nagarjan, measuring an area of 00B-01K-00Ls 2. Patta No. 1010, Dag No. 415/1281, Mouza No. 01, Block-06, measuring an area of 00B-00K-17Ls Dimapur before this court.

Whereas 12th May, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 12th April, 2021.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-1949

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE

No. M-192/21/233-34 Dated Dimapur, the 12/04/2021 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. K. Hukato Assumi -Vrs- Bomkap Phom, R/o Shemnyuching Village Town/Village in the District of Longleng, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the 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 Claim/ Objection 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 : K. Hukato Assumi Village/Block No : Ekaranipathar, Plot No. : _________ Patta No : 950, Dag No : 239/1150, Area : 00-01K-13Ls North : Wangba, South : Approach Road East : P. Sema, West : Yeman Sd/- RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1934 Regd. No. 458/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 13.04.2021

I, Smti. Sentijungla, D/o. Subongliba, R/o H/No- 06, Viola Colony, Near Merali Baptist Church, Viola Colony, in the district of Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual and correct name is Sentijungla, whereas in all my Educational Documents my name has been inadvertently entered/ recorded as S. Sentijungla Ao instead of Sentijungla.

3. That the names Sentijungla and S. Sentijungla Ao pertains to one and the same person.

4. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of declaring that the names Sentijungla and S. Sentijungla Ao pertains to one and the same person and I shall use my name as Sentijungla for future correspondence.

That the statements made from para 1-4 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 13th day of April 2021.

DP-1946

NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021

Mamata stages dharna to protest 24-hr campaign ban

Mamata Banerjee stages a protest after EC imposed a 24hour campaigning ban on herin Kolkata, Tuesday. (PTI)

Kolkata, Apr 13 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday staged a 3.5-hour-long dharna in the heart of the city to protest against the Election Commission’s “unconstitutional” decision to bar her from campaigning for 24 hours.

Banerjee, still confined

to a wheelchair owing to the injuries she sustained in Nandigram last month, arrived at Mayo Road here around 11.40 am and began her sit-in next to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, with the security personnel having cordoned off the area. No TMC leaders or supporters were spotted nearby.

A senior TMC leader,

when approached, said, “No party member was allowed anywhere near the site of the dharna. She sat there alone.”

The CM, who had a black scarf wrapped around her neck as a mark of protest, took to painting -- one of her favourite hobbies -- during the 3.5-hour sit-in.

The Election Commission (EC) has barred the TMC boss from campaigning for 24 hours from Monday 8 pm for her remarks against central forces and a statement which had alleged religious overtones.

Banerjee, lashing out at the EC, had said on Twitter that she would sit on a dharna in protest against its “unconstitutional and undemocratic” decision. She is scheduled to address two rallies after 8 pm on Tuesday -- one at Barasat and the other at Bidhannagar.

EC’s decision to ban Mamata taken at behest of BJP: Raut

Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Apr 13 (PTI): Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission’s decision to bar West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours was taken at the behest of the BJP. This was a “direct attack on democracy” and sovereignty of independent institutions of the country, Raut claimed in a tweet.

T h e S e n a ’s c h i e f spokesperson expressed solidarity with Banerjee, while terming as the “Bengal Tigress”. Assembly elections are currently underway in West Bengal. The Shiv Sena,

which is not contesting the polls, has extended its support to Banerjee, who heads the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday barred Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours over her remarks against central forces and a statement which had alleged religious overtones.

Reacting to it, Raut in a tweet said, “ECI has imposed a ban on Mamta didi for 24 hours. This is clearly done at the behest of BJP, ruling party in India.”

“It is a direct attack on democracy and sovereignty of independent institutions of India. solidarity with Bengal Tigress, @ MamataOfficial @derekobrienmp,” the Rajya Sabha member added.

Banerjee on Monday said she would stage a dharna in Kolkata on Tuesday to protest against the poll panel’s “unconstitutional decision”.

India, France explore ways to boost cooperation in Indo-Pacific New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI): India and France on Tuesday explored ways to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, including under a trilateral mechanism with Australia to address emerging challenges in the maritime and space domains.

In the talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French side also decided to be part of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

The two sides also recognised the importance of fast tracking the discussions

on an India-EU trade and investment agreement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

The two foreign ministers held extensive talks covering all aspects of the bilateral strategic ties as well as regional and global challenges.

“They explored ways to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, including the India-France-Australia trilateral mechanism, addressing emerging challenges in the maritime and space domains and working together in the area of climate action and biodiversity protection,” the MEA

said.

“In this regard, India welcomes France’s decision to take up the ‘Maritime Resources’ pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI),” it said in a statement.

At the East Asia summit in Bangkok in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed setting up of the IPOI to conserve and sustainably use the maritime domain and to make meaningful efforts to create a safe and secure maritime domain.

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take place on Tuesday.

There was no official reason cited for it. However, it is learnt that it was done so as part of precautionary measures in view of the pandemic.

About the meeting between the two foreign ministers, the MEA said the they held discussions on a number of regional and global issues of mutual interest and reiterated their shared commitment to a multipolar world and faith in multilateralism.

The French minister arrived here on Monday evening on a three-day visit to explore ways to further

boost cooperation between the two countries including in the Indo-Pacific region.

After the talks, Jaishankar said India and France will advance their shared post-COVID agenda through “close collaboration”.

“A comfortable, substantive and productive discussion with FM @JY_LeDrian. India and France will advance their shared post-COVID agenda through close collaboration,” he tweeted.

French ambassador Emmanuel Lenain described the meeting as “excellent”.

Three BJP leaders face EC’s ire for poll code violation

Dilip Ghosh

Rahul Sinha

Suvendu Adhikari

 Rahul Sinha barred from campaigning for 48 hrs  Dilip Ghosh gets notice  Light rap for Suvendu Adhikari

gress have unleashed a noholds-barred attack against each other, has seen the EC clamping down on leaders of both parties for their objectionable utterances.

On Monday, the poll panel barred West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours for her remarks against central forces and a statement that allegedly had religious overtones.

The EC, in another order, has let off BJP candidate from Nandigram Suvendu Adhikari with a light rap for his remarks that “if people vote for Begum there will be mini Pakistan”.

“Now, therefore, the Commission hereby warns Shri Suvendu Adhikari and advises him to desist from using such statement while making public utterances during the period when Model Code of Conduct is in force,” the order issued on Monday night said.

Adhikari is pitted against Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram where polls were held earlier this month.

The EC took suo motu cognisance of Rahul Sinha’s remarks and said it decided to issue the order without giving any notice

to him due to the urgency of the matter.

After the Trinamool Congress approached the Commission against Ghosh over his reported remarks that there would be “Sitalkuchi in several places”, the EC asked him to respond to its notice making his stand clear on the issue by 10 AM on Wednesday.

The notice said the Commission is of the considered view that Dilip Ghosh has in violation of various clauses of the Model Code of Conduct and provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Indian Penal Code “made statements that are provocative and can seriously incite the emotions”.

This could “lead to a breakdown of law and order thereby adversely affecting the election process”, the notice said.

The ban on Sinha begins at 12 noon on Tuesday and will remain in force till 12 noon of April 15, the order said.

The order quoted the text of Sinha’s speech in which he said, “The central forces have given them a befitting answer. If they do it again they will be dealt again in a befitting manner.

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI): The Election Commission on Tuesday barred BJP leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning for 48 hours and slapped a notice on its West Bengal chief Dilip Ghosh over their “provocative” remarks on the killing of four people in firing by CISF during poll violence in Sitalkuchi, saying such statements could have a serious impact on law and order.

Strongly condemning Sinha’s reported remarks that central forces “should have killed eight rather than four people”, the EC said he made “highly provocative statements mocking human life and inciting the forces that could have serious law and order implications”.

The Commission said it found the remarks of the leaders violative of the model code and various provisions of the Representation of the People Act and the Indian Penal Code.

The high-octane assembly election campaign in the state, where the BJP and the Trinamool Con-

HC reserves orders on Jaleel’s plea PM to address Association of Indian Universities’ 95th meet seeking stay on Lokayukta’s finding Kochi, Apr 13 (PTI): The Kerala High court on Tuesday reserved orderson a petition filed by K T Jaleel, who quit as Higher Education minister, seeking stay on the Lokayukta finding that he had abused his position as a public servant.

When the petition came up before the vacation judge, Jaleel’s counsel argued that the Lokayukta did not have powers to consider the matter since it concerns prescription of qualification and appointment to a Minority Development Finance Corporation, which is specifically excluded from the purview of the probe under the Kerala Lokayukta Act. Counsel for the state

K T Jaleel

government also supported Jaleel, saying he was not given an opportunity to present his views before the Lokayukta.

After hearing the arguments, the court reserved the case for orders.

In his plea, Jaleel has alleged that the report was prepared without conducting any preliminary inquiry

Shah in Kalimpong: NRC won’t affect Gorkhas, TMC is lying

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an election campaign rally for West Bengal Assembly polls, in Darjeeling. (PTI)

KOLKATA, APR 13 (AGENCIES): Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) would have no impact on Gorkhas.

Addressing party workers after a roadshow in Kalimpong in north Bengal, Shah said Gorkhas would not be harmed as long as the Narendra Modi-led BJP government was at the Centre.

“NRC has not yet been implemented [in Assam].

Whenever it is done, not a single Gorkha will be asked to leave. The TMC is lying about the possible fallout of NRC on Gorkhas. This

is being done to create fear among them,” said Shah.

He promised to set up an SIT to probe all political killings in the Darjeeling Hills if the BJP came to power in the state.

“Gorkhas suffered a lot under both the CPM and the TMC. In the 1980s, CPM killed over 1,200 Gorkhas who did not get justice. Again in 2017, the TMC killed so many Gorkhas… We will constitute a SIT to investigate all political killings and give justice to our Gorkha brothers and sisters. We will send those responsible for the wrongdoings behind bars.”

or regular investigation.

A division bench of the Lokayukta, comprising Justice Cyriac Joseph and Justice Harun-Ul-Rashid, had on Friday submitted the report against Jaleel to the Chief Minister and had held that the allegation of abuse of power, favouritism and nepotism against the minister was proved.

The Muslim Youth League had on November 2, 2018 alleged that Adeeb K T, a cousin of Jaleel, was appointed general manager in Kerala State Minorities Development Finance Corporation, flouting rules.

Adeeb was serving as manager of a private bank when the appointment was made.

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Association of Indian Universities’ (AIU) 95th Annual meet and the National Seminar of Vice Chancellors on Wednesday.

Modi will attend the event at 11 a.m. through video conferencing. He will also launch four books

related to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, authored by Kishor Makwana.

The Gujarat Governor and Chief Minister and the Union Education Minister will also be present in the event being hosted by the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad.

The premier apex body of higher education in the

UP CM isolates himself as some CMO officials test Covid positive

Lucknow, Apr 13 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday isolated himself after some officials in his contact tested positive for Covid-19.

“The officers of my

office tested positive for coronavirus. They were in touch with me, therefore, as a precaution, I am isolating myself and starting all my work digitally,” the CM said in a tweet in Hindi.

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Vol. XXxI NO. 127 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021

Deadly virus resurfaces

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ith COVID cases in India revealing record spikes during the recent week taking the total to 1,35,27, cases and surpassing Brazil(1,34,82,023 cases) for second spot, there is definitely deep concerns which have led to speculations of re-lockdown. The US with 3,11,98,055 COVID-19 cases continues to occupy the top spot.

While there are clearly two contrasting positions or claims within the Indian health fraternity on COVID-19; depending on whose side one is with- the government or non-government standpoint; the spike in COVID-19 cases is indeed alarming. The government position is that COVID spikes are mainly due to non-adherence to COVID protocols and partly due to the mutating virus. There is greater weight in the government standpoint on non-adherence to COVID protocols.

With Unlock 5:0 many restrictions under Lockdown have been relaxed. This has resulted in “uncontrolled spread” of the virus in closed settings like restaurants, bakery, markets and religious community gatherings.

These were dubbed as “super spreader events.” The other , about COVID variants spurs discussions about the variant posing some impediments against vaccine efficacy , is largely under debate and not conclusive.

However, the rising spikes leads to revisiting the debates during the pandemic last year. Some scientists had claimed that the official COVID-19 cases was way off mark. This was when despite mounting epidemiological evidence that COVID-19 had already taken on community spread even as early as April 2020, the government maintained that the rapid spread during Lockdown was due to “local transmissions.” However, the waning of COVID-19 cases by October 2020, had provided some sense of justification when the union ministry of health and family welfare claimed that the decline from the high at around 90,000 cases per day in September to just around 60,000 per day in October reflected the success of the government’s handling of the pandemic. Even months before the pandemic, an IISc study by a group of noted scientists predicted that

by January 1, 2021, India would have possibly reached close to 3 crore infected cases (over 60 lakh ‘active’ cases and 10 lakh fatalities). They also predicted that the pandemic is not expected to ‘peak’ till March 2021. This clearly indicates that community transmission had already taken place even as early as April 2020. The official figures are not expected to be cent percent accurate but it does matter if an analysis in September 2020 showed that India had missed about 60-65 infections for every detected case. According to the report in The Telegraph as carried by The Print, on May 15,2020 the ICMR had put the COVID-19 figure at around 86,000 whereas the government’s own sero survey report had placed the figure to around 60 lakhs.

Protest rallies, state elections and festivals are much part of Indian life and this is where non-adherence to COVID protocols or mutating virus rapidly spreading dangerously may have spurred the spike. Ultimately, the option is to achieve herd immunity, a tall order, to vaccinate at least 70% of 130 crore people. This is going to be expensive and the government will have to take a call between health and wealth.

DailyDevotion What To Do When Your Burden Is Overwhelming

Cast your burden on the Lord… —Psalm 55:22 We must recognize the difference between burdens that are right for us to bear and burdens that are wrong. We should never bear the burdens of sin or doubt, but there are some burdens placed on us by God which He does not intend to lift off. God wants us to roll them back on Him— to literally “cast your burden,” which He has given you, “on the Lord….”

If we set out to serve God and do His work but get out of touch with Him, the sense of responsibility we feel will be overwhelming and defeating. But if we will only roll back on God the burdens He has placed on us, He will take away that immense feeling of responsibility, replacing it with an awareness and understanding of Himself and His presence.

Many servants set out to serve God with great courage and with the right motives. But with no intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ, they are soon defeated. They do not know what to do with their burden, and it produces weariness in their lives. Others will see this and say, “What a sad end to something that had such a great beginning!”

“Cast your burden on the Lord….” You have been bearing it all, but you need to deliberately place one end on God’s shoulder. “…the government will be upon His shoulder” (Isaiah 9:6). Commit to God whatever burden He has placed on you. Don’t just cast it aside, but put it over onto Him and place yourself there with it. You will see that your burden is then lightened by the sense of companionship.

But you should never try to separate yourself from your burden.

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The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. ~ Thomas Jefferson

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Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar: A matchless nation-builder

he Nation celebrates the 130th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar, A nationalist figure whose ideas have an indomitable spirit and inspiration for every citizen for diving into the nation-building exercise. However, his role as a social reformer, chairman of the draft committee of the Indian Constitution, and as first law minister of the Nationisprimarily known. Still, he wore many hats as a distinguished economist, active politician, eminent lawyer, labour leader, great parliamentarian, fine scholar,anthropologist, learned professor&orator, etc., among others. Now, as the Nation has marked the beginning of the AzadiKaAmritMahotsav to honour the 75 years of Indian Independence, it becomes imperative to reflect on the multifaceted Dr. Ambedkar in entirety to grasp the gravity of his ideas, his role as a nation builder and actions taken thereupon,to strengthenthe social fabric, building a just society and stronger Nation.

Dr. Ambedkar greatly pioneered as Institution Builder but didn’t get deserved attention in pages of history. The central bank of the country, i.e., the Reserve Bank of India, conceptualized from the Hilton Young Commission’s recommendation, which considered Dr. Ambedkars proposed guidelines in his book’ The Problem of Rupee- Its origin and its solution.’As a labour member in Viceroy’s Executive Council from 1942 to 1946, he evolved numerous policies in the water, power, and labor welfare sector in the Nation’s best interest. His farsightedness helped in establishing Central Water Commission in the form of The Central Waterways, Irrigation and Navigation Commission (CWINC), Central Technical Power Board, Integrated water resources Management through establishing river valley authority which actively considered projects like the Damodar River Valley Project, the Sone River Valley Project the Mahanadi (Hirakud Project), the Kosi and others on river Chambal and rivers of the Deccan region. The Inter-State water dispute Act, 1956, and the River Board Act, 1956 are his well thought out vision.

Dr. Ambedkar was the reasoned voice of depressed class on every platform. As their representative in the round table conference, hechampioned the cause of labours & improving the condition ofpeasants through their freedom from the clutches of cruel landlords. During

the Bombay Assembly’s Poona session in 1937, he introduced a bill to abolish the Khoti system of land tenure in Konkan. In Bombay, the historic peasant march to the Council Hall in 1938 made him a popular leader of the peasants, workers, and the landless.He was the first legislatorof the country to introduce a Billfor abolishing the serfdom of agricultural tenants. His essay titled ‘Small Holding in India and their remedies’ (1918) proposed industrialization as the answer to India’s agricultural problem, which is still relevant in the contemporary economical debates.

As a member of the Bombay Assembly, The laborer’s echo Dr. Ambedkar opposed the introduction ofthe Industrial Disputes Bill, 1937, from tooth to nail as it removed the workers’ right to strike.

As a labour member, he advocated for ‘fair condition of life of labour’ instead of securing’ fair condition of work’ and laid the government’s labor policy’s basic structure. His efforts resulted in bringing out progressive labour welfare measures & brought them under the ambit of social security. He significantly contributed toreducing of working hours to 48 hours per week, lifting the ban employment of women on underground work in coal mines, introducing the provisions of overtime & paid leave, fixation& protection of Minimum wage, establishing the principle of ‘equal pay for equal work’ irrespective of the sex, ensuring maternity benefit, constituting the labour welfare fund acknowledgment of trade unions.

Taking on all these endeavours, Dr. Ambedkar outrightly opposed the communist labour movements, their extraterritorial loyalties’ and their Marxian approach to control all means of production.

As a chairman of the constitutions draft committee, He profoundly took meticulous measures for building India a just society through the principles of liberty, equality & fraternity. His advocacy for universal adult franchise ensured women’s voting right immediately after Independence.

His Advocacy for Hindu Code Bill was a revolutionary measure towards ameliorating the women’s conditionby conferring the adoption & inheritance of property rights. He majorly contributed to developing a federal finance system amongthe center& states for progressively raising their economic level & without jeopardizing their interest. As a strong supporter of strengthening national integrity &

sovereignty, He opposed the idea of Jammu & Kashmir’s special status at the planning stage itself& didn’t even include it in the draft of the constitution. He clearly expressed the dissatisfaction over Nehru’s foreign policy for taking the J&K matter to UNO suddenly, during his statement to mark his resignation from the union cabinet on 10th October 1951. The larger-than-life persona of Dr. Ambedkar has guided the Nation in all spheres through his radiating wisdom on all matters pertaining to human existence. Through a different worship system, He embraced the Indian cultural values of kindness, generosity & compassion through Buddhism.

Dr. Ambedkar’s line of thinking is reflected in the pro-people, pro-poor & public welfare policies and programs of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The central government is leaving no stone unturned to improving and easing life citizens through their social, economic & political empowerment. The development of Panchteerth, i.e.,Janam Bhumi (Mhow), Shiksha Bhumi (London), Chaity Bhumi (Mumbai), Diksha Bhumi (Nagpur), MahaParinirwan Bhumi (Delhi), steps to bestow appropriate legacy & honour to the nationalist reformer. The successful implementation of the Mudra Scheme for availing loans, Stand-up India for promoting entrepreneurship in SC & ST community, Startup India, Venture Capital Fund, Expansion of the Merit cum means Scholarship, Ayushman Bharat scheme for Healthcare, PM AwasYojana, Ujjwala Scheme, DeenDayalUpadhyay Gram JyotiYojna, Saubhagya Yojana, further extending the Maternity leaves to 26 weeks, simplification of Labour laws in Codes among others are several measures depicting the government’s unwavering commitment to fulfill the dreams of Dr. Ambedkar which he had for the great Nation.

On his birth anniversary today, let’s pay our fitting tribute by visualizing the broader canvass of Dr.BRAmbedkar’s ideas & take a pledge to take committed action for immersing ourselves in the nationbuilding exercise.

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Heavy Industries & Public Entreprises and Member of Parliament, Bikaner

Women, respect your inner Queen

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was reading a book called “Making India Awesome” written by my favourite Indian Author, Chetan Bhagat. I stumble upon a page where there was this essay titled, “Five things women need to change about themselves” which was thought provoking. Nowadays ‘Feminism’ is a word that is trending among women. We call ourselves feminists, but where are we headed to? Most of us are going nowhere.

I’ll tell you why based on the essay i mentioned above and some of my thoughts that come from this little head. For all the talk of women being denied their proper place in the society, ladies need to do some self reflection too.

Politically speaking, in the 57 year old history of the state, gender equity continues to be a far cry. Rano M. Shaiza was the first Member of Parliament among women in Nagaland in the year 1977. It has been four decades since then. Forget about a women becoming an MP, Nagaland has no ray of hope for women to get a seat in the NLA. Now, ladies, are we going to sit around and wait for an opportunity to be offered to us?

I don’t think so. The problem lies with us too. If a women candidate comes up during the general elections. Will we vote for her? Majority will not. Because we, ourselves, think it is not right for a women to abandoned her duties as a wife or a mother and be involved in politics. We will be the ones to pull her down. Besides, we are slaves to many during elections.

The constant desire to judge other women is a behaviour that needs to end among women. Despite knowing we ourselves are not perfect, we tend to judge other women from the way they dress to

the way they sit. When we ourselves set such an example, how can we expect men to respect us for who we are?

STOP FEEDING MALE EGOS. Chetan Bhagat wrote, “A common female trait is the relatively quick adaptation to feed male egos. Laughing at men’s jokes when they aren’t funny, accepting a raw deal in an office assignment or playing dumb to allow a man to feel superior are just a few occasions when you do your own kind no favour”. Ladies this taking needs to end.

No matter what conditions we are under, we need to be ambitious and dream big. If you are blessed with privilege to be educated, to go after your dreams, remember that you have a responsibility to make the lives of those who are less privileged than you better. Do everything you do with love and sincerity.

We, women, like to call ourselves queens, whether we have a royal blood running in our veins or not, we are queens. There is, of course, nothing wrong with that.

The problem starts when we don’t behave like queens. There are many of us who are stronger than men, more able than men and even more promising than men. I hope we will wake up today and respect our inner queen. We hold too much love and too much energy to keep to ourselves our whole lives. As much as our families and our nation need us, we need ourselves too. I hope you fix the crown on your head and know the responsibility that same crown carries today.

Ms. Chongboi Singson, 6th Semester, Department of Political Science, Modern College Kohima

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The Covid-19 battle needs more transparency

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s the daily increase in Covid-19 cases surges past 145,000, leaving the first spike far behind, there are two issues that aren’t getting the attention they deserve. And what makes matters worse is those who should be speaking to us are either silent or not asked the right questions. Consequently, the government is far from forthright whilst independent epidemiologists and virologists are not pressed for answers. In these circumstances, let me see what I can piece together from my research.

The first concern is the mutant Sars-Cov-2 variants that are spreading pretty furiously. There are two I want to focus on. First, Maharashtra has a double mutant. Shahid Jameel, one of our top virologists, says one of the mutations, L452R, is similar to what was earlier found amongst minks in Denmark and, thereafter, in the human population in California. It’s more infectious. The other, E484Q, has similarities to mutations found in South Africa and Brazil and is more resistant to the AstraZeneca vaccine. As he euphemistically puts it, this is “clearly worrisome”. How much depends on how far it’s spread. The government says 15-20% of samples genome-sequenced in Maharashtra are of this double mutant variety. However, I’m told by people who know that the percentage is closer to 60. And, not surprisingly, Jameel’s hunch is the double mutant is the primary cause of the surge in Maharashtra, and it will get a lot worse.

The other worrying mutant strain is in Punjab. There, 81% of nearly 450 samples genome-sequenced are of the United Kingdom (UK) variant. Jameel says this shows they’re driving the surge. In fact, he believes it’s reached community levels of spread. And this time, it’s not a hunch. It’s the “only logical explanation”.

So, though Balram Bhargava, the head of the Indian Council of Medical Research, insists the mutant strains aren’t driving the second surge, there is another credible view. It’s just that we haven’t heard it fully or properly. One more thing: There’s a third mutant in Bangalore — but I know little about it — and none of these strains will be contained within state borders.

This leads me to the second issue that needs urgent attention: Genome sequencing. The government says, so far, 11,064 samples have been sequenced. That’s either 0.1% of our total cases or 1.0% of the increase since February. But is it sufficient for a population of 1.35 billion? Absolutely no one says it is. The ideal percentage is five. Britain makes that figure. The United States (US) is somewhere between two and three. At one, we’re 500% below it. A recent report in the Ahmedabad Mirror reveals genome sequencing is happening slowly. Of the 646 samples sent by Gujarat to the National Institute of Virology since mid-February, the results of only 181 were received

by March 31. That’s about a quarter. Doctors on the Maharashtra government’s Covid-19 panel, speaking on NDTV, have reported similar delays. They weren’t at all happy.

So what’s the explanation for these delays? Jameel, who’s also chairman of the government’s Scientific Advisory Committee on genome sequencing, tells me the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) labs are neither short-staffed nor, any longer, under-funded. The problem is local health workers. They often send samples unsuitable for sequencing. Consequently, the right ones get pushed back. This leads to a simple-but-stark conclusion.

Until these issues are resolved and sequencing sharply stepped up, we won’t know how far the mutant strains have spread beyond Maharashtra and Punjab. All we’ll have is logical explanations and hunches. I guess we’ll have to live with that for a while but, at least, let the government be more informative. This is not a moment to be economical with the truth.

Why? Because only the grim truth will make us return to masks and social distancing. We need to be shaken out of our present complacency. Two more things would help. First, an immediate curb on election rallies and shahi snans. Second, sack health ministers such as Himanta Biswa Sarma who claim “there’s no need to wear masks in Assam”.

Karan Thapar Author of Devil’s Advocate: The Untold Story (The views expressed are personal)

Unplanned urbanization: a major problem in Dimapur

he Dimapur District which is also known as the Commercial district of Nagaland is vulnerable to natural disaster such as flood and extreme temperature due to its plain topography. Unplanned urbanization in the region will create serious problems in the near future.

In the recent years we have witnessed floods in Dimapur district at unprecedented level, leaving many families homeless and jeopardizing the normal activities of the people to a large extent. Places located at the lowlying areas were submerged for few days Leading to the closure of schools , offices and business establishments, thereby adversely impacted the economy and other social aspects in the past .

Dimapur is growing at the unprecedented pace of development but the lack of proper Town planning at which the city is expanding is alarming. The city is still in a nascent stage of development and in the coming years there are more prospects of increasing economic activities attracting many Multinational Companies and Manufacturing Industries which is still lacking in the state hitherto.

With increasing deforestation for human settlements and economic development, it led to the rising of water level in the rivers like Dansari and Chathe which flows in the middle of the Dimapur City. Thus, it posses a serious threat and challenges to the people inhabiting on the bank of these rivers and surrounding areas.

Rampant construction of residential and commercial build-

ings without prioritizing proper outlets for common drainage system is another pressing concern which needs to be address by the community residing in a particular areas with concerted efforts and cooperation and a sense of responsibility to prevent flood and other natural calamities.

With the onset of monsoon which will soon arrive in the 1st week of June ,it is apprehensive to witness and encounter similar incident that took place few years ago or even more severe this time induced by human activities.

Hence, proper Disaster Management Strategies and Mitigation Programs at the District and State level becomes indispensable to prevent losses and destruction in the coming days.

Nagaland is yet to enact Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016. This Act provides for setting up Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management And Planning Authority

(CAMPA) at both central and state level to ensure expeditious and transparent utilization of amounts realised in lieu of forest land diverted for Non- forest purpose. The Amount collected to compensate the loss of forest can be utilize for Afforestation and other Disaster Mitigation actions. “Even a correct decision is wrong when it was taken too late “. Therefore, we must take a serious note with regard to this immediate threat which is inevitable and can cause irreparable damage to life and environment.

It is a common responsibility and with the holistic approach of all the stakeholders including the State Government, Municipalities, CSOs and Individuals we can combat and mitigate this challenges with proper planning and coordination in the line of Sustainable Development Goals.

Susho kiho ,Dimapur.

Sushokiho23@gmail.com

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Sir,

Please test returnees from Kumbh Mela

If there are any devotees from Nagaland who have gone to attend the Kumbh mela where social distancing and COVID protocols were flouted, the state government should ensure they must be first be isolated, tested for COVID and only then allowed entry into the state. We do not want a situation where people in the state bear the brunt because of a few careless people who do not understand the severity of the pandemic. Having said that, the state must not leave anything to chance, especially with travellers from states with high COVID cases.

Tiamenla, Dimapur

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

Ten states account for over 80 % Covid cases

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI): Ten states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, account for 80.80 per cent of fresh COVID-19 cases reported in a day, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday as 1,61,736 new infections were registered in 24 hours.

The other states in the list of 10 are Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Kerala.

As India’s daily new cases continue to rise, Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 51,751. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 13,604 while Chhattisgarh reported 13,576 new cases, the ministry said. Delhi has reported over 13,500 cases in 24 hours, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.

India’s total active caseload has reached 12,64,698 which now comprises 9.24 per cent of the country’s total infections. A net increase of 63,689 cases recorded in the total active caseload in a span of 24 hours. The five states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala

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A health worker take nasal sample of commuters for Covid-19 test, amid rise in coronavirus cases across country, in Jalandhar, Tuesday. (PTI)

cumulatively account for 68.85 per cent of India’s total active cases. Maharashtra alone accounts for 44.78 per cent of the total active caseload of the country.

Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kerala, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal are among the states displaying an upward trajectory in daily new cases. India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 1,22,53,697

with 97,168 recoveries being registered in a span of 24 hours. Besides, 879 deaths were reported in a span of 24 hours. Ten states account for 88.05 per cent of the new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties (258).

Chhattisgarh follows with 132 daily deaths.

Thirteen states and UTs have not reported any COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours. These are Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Ladakh, Daman and Diu & Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Na-

galand, Mizoram,Manipur, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Arunachal Pradesh.

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 10.85 crore as the ‘tika utsav’ enters the third day. Cumulatively, 10,85,33,085 vaccine doses have been administered through 16,08,448 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am. These include 90,33,621 health care workers (HCWs) who have taken the 1st dose and 55,58,103

HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,00,78,589 front line workers (FLWs) who have received the 1st dose and 49,19,212 FLWs who have taken the 2nd dose.

Besides, 4,17,12,654 and 22,53,077 beneficiaries more than 60 years old have been administered the 1st and 2nd dose respectively, while 3,42,18,175 and 7,59,654 beneficiaries aged 45 to 60 years have taken the 1st and 2nd doses respectively.

Eight states account for 60.16 per cent of the total doses given so far in the country. Over 40 lakh vaccination doses were administered in a span of 24 hours. As on day-87 of the vaccination drive (12th April), 40,04,521 vaccine doses were given. Out of which, 34,55,640 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 52,087 sessions for 1st dose and 5,48,881 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of vaccine.

“In terms of the number of daily doses administered globally, India continues to remain at the top with an average of 41,69,609 doses administered per day,” the ministry said.

Curfew in Maharashtra for 15 days from April 14: Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray Mumbai, Apr 13 (PTI): Maharashtra Government on Tuesday announced a 15-day long statewide curfew from April 14 amid the spike in coronavirus cases in the state.

The curfew, which excludes essential services, will come into effect from 8 pm on Wednesday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in his address via social media to people of the state.

Section 144 (prohibitory orders) of the Criminal Procedure Code will be in force till the “lockdownlike” restrictions are in place, Thackeray said.

He refrained from terming the new curbs as a lockdown.

There is a shortage of medical oxygen and beds and the demand for Remdesivir has increased in Maharashtra, he said, adding the Centre should help supply oxygen for coronavirus patients in the state by using Air Force planes.

“The war against coronavirus has begun once again,” he said. There is a severe strain on Maharashtra’s health infrastructure due to the spike in COVID19 cases, he added.

The state government will provide three kg wheat and two kg rice free for the next one month to every poor and needy person while the coronavirus-induced restrictions are in place, Thackeray said.

JMM founding member Simon Marandi dies RANCHI/PATNA, APR 13 (PTI): Founding member of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and former minister Simon Marandi died after illness in Kolkata, party sources said Tuesday.

Marandi died in a hospital in Kolkata, where he was undergoing treatment for heart and other ailments for some time, Monday night. He was 73.

Marandi, who represented Rajmahal Parliamentary seat twice on JMM ticket was fondly called by people of santhal pargana “Dada”. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed profound grief on death of senior party colleague Simon Marandi.

Soren said Marandi had played an important role in the struggle for creation of separate state of Jharkhand.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar condoled death of the septuagenarian leader.

Kumar said Marandi, who served as MLA for five times and MP twice, was a popular leader. In his condolence message issued in Patna, Kumar said the JMM leader used to take great interest in social works.

Delhi records 13,468 COVID cases Kumbh Mela: 408 fresh cases in Haridwar in last 24 hours Kejriwal, Sisodia appeal to Centre to cancel board exams

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to cancel the Class 10 and 12 board exams and explore alternative methods, including online exams, as the national capital recorded 13,468 new COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours.

Warning that conducting the exams may contribute to the large-scale spread of the virus, he said the centres could emerge as major hotspots.

“Six lakh children in Delhi are going to write CBSE exams. Nearly one lakh teachers will be a part of it. These (the centres) can become major hotspots leading to largescale spreading of corona.

Children’s lives and health are very important to us. I request the Centre to cancel the CBSE exams,” he said at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.

The Central Board of Secondary Education can explore other methods, including online exams and promoting students on the basis of internal assessments, he said.

“Several countries have done it, some states in India are doing it too.

Some alternative methods could be thought of. Children can be promoted this time on the basis of either an online method or internal assessment. But the exams should be cancelled,” he added.

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams are sched-

uled to begin on May 4.

With the exponential increase in coronavirus cases, the chorus for cancellation or postponing the board exams is growing.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia also appealed for the board exams to be cancelled.

“It is time that board exams be cancelled in view of increasing cases of corornavirus across the country. When whole year teaching learning did not happen the old way, then why we are adamant on conducting the exams the old way?

“If exams will not be cancelled then examination centres will turn into super spreaders,” he said in a tweet.

HARIDWAR, APR 13 (AGENCIES): The Uttarakhand government has organised the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar at a time when then entire country is reeling under the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

On Monday, when second ‘Shahi Snan’ or royal bath took place, a total of 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga at Har ki Pauri, reports Hindustan Times.

Marching barefoot to their destination, the seers from various akharas also took the holy dip. They were showered with flower petals from helicopters arranged by the Uttarakhand government.

Amid concerns that the Kumbh Mela could turn into a superspreader event, chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat said last week that “the faith in God will overcome the

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fear of the virus”.

The first Shahi Snan was held on March 11 on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

Here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing Kumbh Mela: The ‘Shahi Snan’ was organised on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, an auspicious day for Hindus.

“Till 6 pm today, a total of 31 lakh devotees have taken ‘snan’ in and around the Kumbh Mela area,” Kumbh Mela Police Control Room announced on Monday evening. Masks were not worn by a large number of people who also did not follow social distancing. Mela Inspector General Sanjay Gunjyal said 100 per cent compliance with Covid-19 norms was not possible with such a large crowd of seers converging on the ghats.

Twenty-six people

Sadhus performs ritual during morning prayers at Kumbh Mela 2021, amid surge in Covid-19 cases across country, in Haridwar, Tuesday. (PTI)

tested positive in the 9,678 random coronavirus tests conducted in the mela area on Monday. According to the tally released by state health department in the evening, 408 fresh cases of Covid-19 were detected during the past 24 hours across

Haridwar district. Har ki Pauri, considered the holiest of the river banks, was reserved for the akhadas from 7am onwards. Other devotees took the dip at the other ghats of the Ganga.

Former King of Nepal Gyanendra Bir Bikram

Shah, on his maiden visit to Haridwar, was among the devotees who took a bath in the river.

The duration of the Kumbh Mela has been limited to just one month due to rising cases of Covid-19.

The authorities have made negative RT-PCR report after an order from the Uttarakhad high court. The report should not be older than 72 hours.

Other norms like wearing masks and frequently sanitising hands have also been made mandatory, but many people were violating these in the mela area. Many pilgrims squeezed shoulderto-shoulder on the banks of the Ganga jostling for a dip.

Gunjyal said it is practically not possible to issue challans due to huge crowd.

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DWTC CONDUCTS SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMME Swavalamban Kausal Unnayan/Skill Training Programme on Traditional Jewelry Making conducted by Dorcas Weaving Training Centre (DWTC) Khaibung and sponsored by SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) was successfully conducted from 8th March to 10th April 2021 at Kuki Baptist Association Nagaland Centre Khaibung.

The valedictory function was held on 12th April 2021 at KBAN Centre Chapel Hall. The Training Programme had 30 participants consisting of Women & School Dropout girls and awareness Session on CGTMSE, MUDRA & Stand Up India Schemes were also addressed during the Training.

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Applications are invited for walk-in interview for one guest faculty in Mathematics (Lecture basis) in Common Pool, Nagaland University, Dimapur for the ongoing current semester. The selected candidate will be paid @ Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only) per lecture subject to a maximum of Rs 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty five thousand) only per month as per UGC/University norms. The interview is scheduled on 21st of April 2021 in the Office Chamber of the Dean, NU-SET, D.C. Court junction, Dimapur-797112.

The applicants have to produce all the original documents support of their qualification/ experience on the date of interview.

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PUBLIC NOTICE As notified by Government vide No.FIN/ LOT-02/2013/23 dated 08.03.2021 and published in the Nagaland Gazette No.3/150+5/ 08.03.2021, it is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) dated 10.02.2014 for appointment of distributors for marketing of Nagaland State Lotteries issued by the undersigned and all activities undertaken in connection with NIT dated 10.02.2014 stands cancelled with immediate effect.

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M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 8.02 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, ONGC and Axis Bank.

On the other hand, TCS was the biggest laggard, slumping 4.21 per cent, a day after reporting its March quarter results.

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MUMBAI, APR 13 (PTI): Stock markets regained footing on Tuesday after the previous session’s massive selloff, tracking renewed buying interest in financial, bank and auto counters amid firm global cues.

Par ticipants also cheered the government’s decision to fast-track approval for foreign-produced COVID-19 vaccines. Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine has received emergency use authorisation in India, paving the way for the third coronavirus vaccine in the country.

However, the COVID19 situation remains worrisome and will determine market trajectory in the near term, traders said.

Building on a positive start, the 30-share BSE Sensex gained momentum in late-afternoon trade to close 660.68 points or 1.38 per cent higher at 48,544.06.

On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty surged 194 points or 1.36 per cent

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NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): Drug firm Cipla said it has increased the production of COVID-19 drug remdesivir two-fold since the last wave of the pandemic.

In view of increased demand for the drug due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Centre on Sunday prohibited the exports of remdesivir injection and its active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) till the situation improves.

‘We have scaled up the production of remdesivir by 2x from the last wave of the pandemic. Given the unprecedented demand for the drug, we have now further ramped up our capacities through our network, to service the demand,’ Cipla said in a statement. Seven Indian companies are producing the injection and they have an installed capacity of about 38.80 lakh units per month, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had said on Sunday.

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(BRO), which insisted on acquiring a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Union ministry of road transport and Highways (MoRTH) before dismantling the old steel girder bridge.

He said the NOC was issued in May 2014 and the work was then formally handed over to urban development on July 7, 2015.

Thereafter, Lotha said the contractor in October 2015 expressed his inability to complete the work as per the original agreed price as the work had already lapsed by about five years. Accordingly, the department revised the project cost to Rs 1,374.85 lakh.

He mentioned that the actual construction of the bridge commenced in January 2018 after dismantling the old steel bridge.

The programme was chaired

by Urban Development & Municipal Affairs principal secretary, I Himato Zhimomi and a dedicatory prayer offered by Christian Forum Dimapur chairman Rev Moses Murry. Vote of thanks was delivered by director Urban Development, S Takatuba Aier.

for the deal.

The land acquisition for developing a port in the main city of Yangon was facilitated by the agency under Aung San Suu Kyi’’s government, Adani Group had said.

Clarifying on ABC News report on USD 30 million paid to the Myanmar Economic Corporation in “land lease fees”, the group had said APSEZ won the Yangon international terminal project through a global competitive bid. “The project, fully owned and developed by APSEZ is an independent container terminal with no joint venture partners.”

ABC News reported that APSEZ chief executive Karan Adani had in July 2019 met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the army chief who led the coup against the elected government.

Sensex rallies over 660 pts; financials, auto stocks shine

Cipla scales up remdesivir production

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NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): The government on Tuesday said it is fully prepared to implement mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 1, 2021. Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present. The Centre, in November 2019, had announced that hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts would be made mandatory across the country from January 15, 2021.

demolished houses constructed on them.

He urged the State government to plan constructing a flyover in the town to ease traffic woes.

Referring to Super Market area being allocated to private individuals, Awomi appealed to the government to cancel the patta issued and called for keeping the land as a government property.

He regretted that the State’s only railway was being ignored for developmental activities by the Centre due land encroachment and urged the State government to focus on the issue.

Sharing the technical report, Chief Engineer, PWD (H) & incharge Urban Engineering Wing, Yanbemo Lotha said the project was sanctioned in March 2009 for an amount of Rs 981.36 lakh (9.814 crore) under the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs.

And after having received the necessary clearance from the State PWD, he said work started on November 18, 2009, but was stopped on December 10, 2010

by Border Roads Organisation

national law”. This change will be effective prior to the opening on April 15.

The company did not immediately offer any comments.

On March 31, billionaire Gautam Adani’’s portto-energy conglomerate had said that it won the Yangon International Terminal project in Myanmar last year through a global competitive bid, as it sought to clarify on allegations of having paid USD 30 million to Myanmar military-controlled firm

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(From p-1) He remarked that even though the bridge was completed, there could still be many complaints, but hoped that it would ease the problems faced by the commuters. He urged all public leaders to assist and partner with the government in helping the public in all developmental initiatives, instead of bickering.

Mentioning that the bridge would help 22 villages of East Dimapur to a great extent, East Dimapur GB Union president Niuto Awomi acknowledged the department for completing the bridge.

Admitting that the issue of land encroachment had cropped up during construction of the bridge, he reminded the gathering that GB union had always emphasised early its completion.

He blamed authorities concern more for the land encroachment problem, alleging that land pattas (registered deeds) were being issued even for small portions near any road. He claimed that land pattas were issued just near the highway in East Dimapur, following which the GB union had

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(From p-1) “... In addition to the typical COVID symptoms such as fever, pain in muscles, dry and persistent cough, and loss of smell and taste, many this time are reporting additional symptoms like conjunctivitis, headache, diarrhea, and discolored fingers and toes,” said Dr Piyush Goel, Senior Consultant- Pulmonary and Critical Care, Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar, Gurugram. There can be several reasons for this sudden spike such as lack of adherence to COVID protocol by people in general, a more transmissible mutation in the virus, to mention a few.

CM inaugurates new RCC T-beam bridge over Dhansiri

NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): S&P Dow Jones Indices on Tuesday said it will remove Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone from its sustainability index following reports of its business ties with Myanmar’’s military that has been accused of human rights violations after a coup.

The Adani Group firm is building a USD 290 million port in Yangon.

In a statement, S&P Dow Jons Indices said: “Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will be removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices following a media and stakeholder analysis triggered by recent news events pointing to heightened risks to the company regarding their commercial relationship with Myanmar’’s military, who are alleged to have committed serious human rights abuses under inter-

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Besides, the bidder would get 100 per cent of the low-cost arm Air India Express and 50 per cent of AISATS, which provides cargo and ground handling services at major Indian airports.

With previous attempts since 2017 failing to get any significant interest, the government had this time sweetened the deal by giving freedom to potential suitors to decide how much of the airline’s debt they want to take on as part of the transaction. Previously,

GUWAHATI, APR 13 (PTI): Oil India Limited (OIL) on Tuesday said its acquisition of shares of Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) in Assam will be a synergy for mutual growth, ensure energy security of the nation, besides partially mitigating the effect of volatility of crude price cycle.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd on March 25 sold its entire 61.5 per cent stake in NRL to a consortium of OIL and Engineers India and the Assam government for Rs 9,876 crore.

OIL bought a 54.16 per cent stake to raise its shareholding in the refinery to 80.16 per cent.

The acquisition is likely to partially mitigate the effect of volatility of crude price cycle due to diversification of cash flows, reduce earnings volatility and enhance shareholder

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stake in Air India that has been in losses ever since its merger with domestic operator Indian Airlines in 2007.

The stake sale process got delayed due to the COVID pandemic and the government had extended five times the deadline to submit preliminary bids for the national carrier.

The airline, which started as a mail carrier in 1932, will give a successful bidder control of 4,400 domestic and 1,800 international landing and parking slots at domestic airports, as well as 900 slots at airports

to take over the entire Rs 60,074 crore debt.

Last month, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government will keep Air India running till it gets divested and there is no choice but to either ‘privatise or close’ the debtladen airline.

‘We are looking at another timeline now, what is called data room for prospective bidders to look at... that is opened up, 64 days for the financial bids to come in. After that it is the question of taking a decision and handing over the airline,’ Puri had said. ‘...There is no choice, we either privatise or we close the airline. We run a loss of Rs 20 crore every day despite Air India making money now. Because the mismanagement has resulted in a cumulative debt of Rs 60,000 crore,’ he had said.

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NEW DELHI, APR 13 (PTI): The government has initiated the process for inviting financial bids for the sale of national carrier Air India and the deal is likely to conclude by September, sources said.

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group was among the ‘multiple’ entities that had put in preliminary bids for buying loss-making Air India in December last year.

The sources said that after analysing the preliminary bids, eligible bidders were given access to the Virtual Data Room (VDR) of Air India, following which investors’ queries were answered.

The transaction has now moved to the financial bids stage, the sources said, adding that the deal is expected to conclude by September.

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pandemic ‘far from over’: WHO chief

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

more than 780 million doses of vaccine have now been administered globally, vaccines are a powerful tool but not the only tool.

“Physical distancing works. Masks work. Hand hygiene works. Ventilation works. Surveillance, testing, contact tracing, isolation, supportive quarantine and compassionate care – they all work to stop infections and save lives,” he added.

He voiced concern that confusion, complacency and inconsistency in public health measures and their application are driving transmission and costing lives. Cautioning that the disease is not flu, he said

young, healthy people have died from the coronavirus.

“And we still don’t fully understand the long-term consequences of infection for those who survive. Some people appear to be taking the approach that if they are relatively young, it doesn’t matter if they get COVID19.” Warning that the pandemic is a long way from over, Ghebreyesus said the world has many reasons for optimism.

“The decline in cases and deaths during the first two months of the year shows that this virus and its variants can be stopped.

With a concerted effort to apply public health mea-

sures alongside equitable vaccination, we could bring this pandemic under control in a matter of months,” he said adding that “whether we do or not comes down to the decisions and the actions that governments and individuals make every day.

The choice is ours.”

The top WHO official noted that currently, global manufacturing is insufficient to deliver quick, equitable vaccines and other essential health products. Tedros stressed the importance of investing in “sustainable and secure domestic manufacturing capacity and national regulatory authorities”, asserted that “what can be done today, should be done today”.

Noting that WHO and its partners have established a COVAX manufacturing taskforce, to increase supply and build a sustainable vaccine manufacturing platform, he said the UN agency’s technical assistance is available in assessing the feasibility of local production and to access technology and know-how.

US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vax over clot reports

WASHINGTON, APR 13 (AP): The US is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.

In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts. More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been administered in the US. US federal distribution channels, including mass vaccination sites, will pause the use of the J&J shot, and states and other providers are expected to follow. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet Wednesday to discuss the cases and the FDA has also launched an investigation of the cases.

Suez Canal celebrates arrival of large dredger

CAIRO, APR 13 (IANS): Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) celebrated the recent arrival of a cutter suction dredger (CSD), the largest in the Middle East.

“We celebrate together CSD Mohab Mameesh, the largest in the Middle East and Africa, joining the SCA’s fleet,” Xinhua news agency SCA Chairman Osama Rabie as saying during a ceremony held

in Ismailia province on Monday. The new dredger is considered “an unprecedented addition to the authority’s dredgers fleet”, the SCA chief added.

He stressed that “it will make a quantum leap in the SCA’s capabilities in carrying out dredging works and projects inside and outside Egypt”. The 29,190-kilowatt heavyduty rock CSD Mohab

Mameesh was made by Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC, which is working on another dredger named Hussein Tantawy that is scheduled to be delivered to Egypt in August, according to Rabie. With an overall length of 147.4 metres and width of 23 metres, Mohab Mameesh can dredge to a depth of 35 metres, while the Suez Canal is 24 metre deep. In March, the

massive Panama-flagged container ship Ever Given was successfully refloated after being stranded in the Suez Canal for almost a week, thanks to cooperation between the SCA and Dutch firm Boskalis with and its emergency response team SMIT Salvage.

The new dredger was named after former SCA chief Mohab Mameesh, under whose chairmanship

the one-year Suez Canal expansion project was carried out and “the New Suez Canal” was inaugurated in August 2015.

Mameesh, who is currently a presidential adviser, also attended Monday’s ceremony that was held on a platform opposite to the giant blue dredger, at the massive workshop of the SCA’s dredging department.

Myanmar activists cancel new year festivities; UN urges end to ‘slaughter’

Protesters taking part in a demonstration against the military coup in Mandalay during the Myanmar New Year festival of Thingyan. (AFP)

YA N G O N, A P R 1 3 (AGENCIES): Opponents of military rule in Myanmar cancelled traditional new year festivities on Tuesday and instead showed their anger with the generals who seized power through low-key displays of defiance and small protests across the country.

The United Nations human rights office said it feared that the military clampdown on protests since the Feb. 1 coup risked escalating into a civil conflict like that seen in Syria and appealed for a halt to the “slaughter”.

A Myanmar activist group, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, says the security forces have killed 710 protesters since the ouster of an elected government led

by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Protesters were out again on the first day of the five-day New

Japan to release Fukushima water into sea amid opposition

TOKYO, APR 13 (IANS): The Japanese government on Tuesday announced its decision to start releasing radioactive water accumulated at the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea after treatment, amid domestic and international opposition.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s cabinet made the decision on Tuesday morning, which comes a decade after the nation’s worst-ever atomic disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, reports dpa news agency.

Tokyo Electric Power is expected to start discharging the water into the sea in two years after it has been treated, the operator and the government said.

Storage tanks for treated water at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town. (File)

The operator has stored over 1.2 million tonnes of water in more than 1,000 huge tanks at the site.

The operator said the space for tanks will be running out in 2022, though

March 2011. Since then, the operator has continued to inject water into the three reactors to keep cooling melted atomic fuel there.

Radiation-contaminated water at the site has been treated through an advanced liquid processing system, but tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, cannot be removed.

The government and the operator say tritium is not harmful to humans in low

U.S. President Joe Biden said in March that he thought his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was a killer who would “pay a price” for alleged meddling in U.S. elections - an accusation that Moscow denies.

Ryabkov’s remarks suggest Russia will in turn robustly push back against what it sees as unacceptable U.S. interference in its own backyard.

“We warn the United States that it will be better for them to stay far away from Crimea and our Black Sea coast. It will be for their own good,” said Ryabkov.

The West is sounding the alarm over what it says is a large unexplained buildup of Russian forces close to Ukraine’s eastern border and in Crimea, which

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday called on Moscow to unwind. Russia has said it moves its forces around as it sees fit, including for defensive purposes, and has regularly accused NATO of destabilising Europe by moving its military infrastructure closer to Russia’s borders.

Ryabkov was cited as shrugging off U.S. talk of consequences for any “aggressive” Russian actions and as saying that Moscow had studied U.S. tactics towards Russia and adapted accordingly.

U.S. military support to Kyiv was a serious challenge for Russia, he added, accusing Washington and NATO of turning Ukraine into a “powder keg” with increasing arms supplies.

Washington says Ukraine needs a strong army to defend itself from potential Russian aggression. “Any threat to us merely confirms our belief that our course is the right one,” Ryabkov was quoted as saying, warning U.S. warships in the Black Sea to keep their distance, given what he said was the high risk of unspecified incidents.

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tion technology and a landbased storage system, using large tanks.

The group submitted the proposals to the Industry Ministry and held news conferences repeatedly.

However, the Ministry and Japanese media downplayed and ignored them, it said.

The government’s plan has also invited criticism and strong opposition at home and abroad.

dia group showed.

In some places, people set out dozens of Thingyan pots daubed with messages such as “Save Myanmar” in silent shows of opposition to the military.

There were no immediate reports of violence at any of the protests but information has become scarce because of the junta’s curbs on broadband internet and mobile data services.

Soldiers shot and killed a man and a woman delivering milk on a motorbike in the northwestern town of Tamu, on the border with India, three media outlets reported.

Several small blasts went off in different places, including two in Yangon, but there were no reports of casualties or claims of responsibility.

A spokesman for the junta could not be reached for comment.

local officials and some experts say otherwise.

The plant suffered meltdowns at three of its six reactors after it was hit by a powerful earthquake and ensuing tsunami in

Russia calls US an adversary, warns US warships to stay away from Crimea M O S C OW, A P R 1 3 (AGENCIES): Russia on Tuesday called the United States an adversary and told U.S. warships to stay well away from Crimea “for their own good”, calling their deployment in the Black Sea a provocation designed to test Russian nerves.

Moscow annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and two U.S. warships are due to arrive in the Black Sea this week amid an escalation in fighting in eastern Ukraine, where government forces have battled Russian-backed separatists in a conflict Kyiv says has killed 14,000 people.

“The United States is our adversary and does everything it can to undermine Russia’s position on the world stage,” Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was cited as saying by Russian news agencies.

“We do not see any other elements in their approach. Those are our conclusions,” the agencies quoted him as saying.

The comment suggests that the veneer of diplomatic niceties that the former Cold War enemies have generally sought to observe in recent decades is wearing thin.

concentration.

However, the Tokyobased Citizens’ Commission on Nuclear Energy said in a statement that the government “should strictly avoid releasing tritium into the environment as tritium is still radioactive material”.

The group, which includes a number of experts, rejected the government’s plan to release radioactive water into the ocean and instead proposed mortar solidifica-

Year holiday, known as Thingyan, which is usually celebrated with prayers, ritual cleaning of Buddha images in temples and high-spirited water-dousing on the streets.

“We do not celebrate Myanmar Thingyan this year since over 700 of our innocent brave souls have been killed,” said one Twitter user named Shwe Ei. Women wearing fine clothes for the most important holiday of the year protested in several towns holding traditional pots containing seven flowers and sprigs that are displayed at this time, media pictures showed.

Many people painted the protesters’ three-finger salute on their Thingyan pots. “People’s power, our power,” women marching on a street in the main city of Yangon chanted as passersby clapped, video posted by the Myanmar Now me-

The Bhandari Town Baptist Ekhümkho is set to commemorate its 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) on the 17th & 18th of April 2021, at Bhandari Town, on the theme: “Opvuina Ekhung Sala”. Ethungkhen 113:4 Every well-wisher is welcome to grace the auspicious occasion.

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UNITED NATIONS, APR 13 (PTI): Even though more than 780 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered globally, the pandemic is “a long way from over” but it can be brought under control in months with proven public health measures, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.

The coronavirus, which emerged first in central China’s Wuhan city in December 2019, has infected more than 136,500,400 people and killed over 2,944,500 people across the world.

“In January and February, the world saw six consecutive weeks of declining cases. We have now seen seven consecutive weeks of increasing cases, and four weeks of increasing deaths.

Last week was the fourthhighest number of cases in a single week so far. Several countries in Asia and the Middle East have seen large increases in cases,” WHO Director-General Ghebreyesus said.

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Four more Eddie Van HalenSweat based ‘non-invasive point of health’ diagnosis tech played guitars go up for auction O

tion using micro-fluidics, and monitoring of the some of the sweat markers present in sweat in a single smart platform and wireless transmission over the cloud to display in a smartphone.

From an industrial point of view, our focus is towards the smartwatches with different biomarkers including metabolites such as glucose and lactate monitoring along with the features available with current smartwatches (by collaboration with a leading multinational smart watch manufacturing company)”, said Dr Brince Paul, in a conversation with India Science Wire.

Making such a noninvasive tool available could accelerate medical research to progress in this field. For example the direct chloride level in sweat is useful for screening cystic fibrosis.

Similarly, potassium level

correlated with plasma for ambulatory monitoring and sweat quality control, pH as an indicator of metabolic alkalosis, glucose for screening pre-diabetic conditions or monitoring tool for diabetes, and lactate for assessing metabolic efficiency etc., are some of them.

“We mainly focused on the sweat extraction during resting position particularly valuable to gather information on the health status of sedentary individuals or for medical analysis in sedentary conditions. Although, exercise is a common method for sweat induction that can be easily applied to athletes and amateur sportsmen, an alternative way of sweat stimulation is required which can be incorporated with smartwatch technology. Developing such a sweat stimulation technology would enable monitoring of markers from the sweat

BP pills may cause skin cancers in elderly

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ommon medications used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) may adversely raise the risk of skin cancers in people aged 66 and above, claims a new study.

Long-term intake of antihypertensive medications called thiazide diuretics, including hydrochlorothiazide, are linked with higher rates of nonmelanoma and melanoma -- the two major types of skin cancers, globalnews. ca reported.

The findings have been published in the Ca-

nadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).

However, other common blood pressure drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers and beta-blockers, did not raise this risk, the study showed.

Hydrochlorothiazide is known to make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation and sunlight, meaning patients can get sunburned more easily, according to Health Canada.

“The theory is that

New insect species from Kosovo named after coronavirus

by making our skin cells more sensitive to the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun or a tanning bed, that medication might increase skin cancer risk,” Aaron Drucker, study co-author and dermatologist at the Women’s College Hospital, in Canada was quoted as saying to globalnews. ca.

The study included 3,02,634 patients in Ontario who were prescribed an antihypertensive medication between 1998 and 2017.

Patients with higher risk of skin cancer must consider other treatment alternatives, the researchers suggested, adding patients taking thiazide diuretics must periodically monitor for skin cancer.

While most skin cancers do not lead to death and can be treated with a simple surgery, an advanced squamous cell skin cancer or melanoma may put a patient’s life at risk, Drucker said. (IANS)

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team of scientists have named a small caddisfly -- native to a national park in Kosovo -- after the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Potamophylax coronavirus was collected near a stream in the Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park in Kosovo by the team led by Professor Halil Ibrahimi of the University of Prishtina.

After molecular and morphological analyses, it was described as a caddisfly species, which is new to science in the peer-reviewed Biodiversity Data Journal.

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by SARS-CoV-2. Its name, P. coronavirus, will thus be an eternal memory of this difficult period, said the researchers.

The researchers also want to bring attention to “another silent pandemic occurring on freshwater organisms in Kosovo’s rivers,” caused by the pollution and degradation of freshwater habitats, as well as the activity increasing in recent years of mismanaged hydropower plants.

The small insect order of Trichoptera, where P. coronavirus belongs, is very sensitive to water pollution and habitat deterioration.

Failure to understand this may drive this and many other species towards extinction, they said. (IANS)

he popular soap “Sasural Simar Ka” is all set to return with season two, and the cast is currently shooting in Agra. Dipika Kakar, Jayati Bhatia, Radhika Muthukumar, and Tanya Sharma are among cast and crew members shooting in the city of Taj. The story is based in Agra and the new episodes are being shot the across iconic places of the city including Taj Mahal, Sadar Bazaar, Bijli Ghar and Tajganj.

Radhika Muthukumar, or the new Simar, says: “We are currently shooting in Agra for some important initial sequences, and it has been an enjoyable experience.

Given that Agra has a rich culture and great places, we are getting an opportunity to shoot against wonderful backdrops. We also shot at one of the seven wonders -- the Taj Mahal -- for an important sequence.”

Season two of the show airs on Colors, April 26 onwards.

during resting conditions as well as exercise as a normal smart watch doing for physiological signals monitoring. This would lead to a non-invasive continuous monitoring of various biomarkers as an alternative to blood monitoring. The features of cloud data storage inclusion facilitated remote diagnosis on individuals which is necessary during current pandemic situations”, added Dr. Paul.

Nowadays, the semiconducting industry is moving towards fables fabrication technology such as the printing process. Even smart printing technology such as aerosol technology already came out in the market using which micron level transistors can be fabricated.

Here, researchers utilize the printing process to fabricate the micro-fluidic sweat patch which can combine sweat stimulation, collec-

tion and analysis in a single patch. The correlation between the concentrations of ions measured from sweat using the new device and with ion chromatography analysis demonstrates the applicability of the system for real-time point-of-care monitoring of the health status of individuals. Furthermore, wireless transmission enables real-time data monitoring and storage over a cloud platform. This printed fluidic sweat patch provides a cost-effective solution for the on-demand analysis of sweat components for healthcare applications.

The thermoregulatory position in the hypothalamus controls body temperature by regulating eccrine sweat output and blood flow to the skin. This thermoregulatory position responds not only to changes in body temperature, but also to hormones, physical activity, and emotions. Thus the excess temperature is maintained by releasing in the form of sweat and sweating is caused by activation of sympathetic sudomotor nerves innervating eccrine sweat glands. These nerves release acetylcholine, which interacts with muscarinic cholinergic receptors at the sweat gland and stimulates the sweating. But in the absence of temperature

BLACKPINK surpass 60 milllion YouTube subscribers, second only to Justin Bieber

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-pop g irl g roup BLACKPINK have officially surpassed 60million subscribers on YouTube.

The South Korean idols officially passed the milestone at 6am KST today (April 13), according to their agency YG Entertainment, per Yonhap News Agency. BLACKPINK currently have the biggest YouTube account based in South Korea and are also the most-subscribed female artists on the video platform.

The achievement also makes BLACKPINK the second most-subscribed musicians on YouTube globally, only beaten by Justin Bieber with 62.4million subscribers. The group originally made their debut in 2016 and have since accumulated more than 17billion views on their channel.

The quartet first became the most-subscribed female artists on YouTube last July, when they surpassed Ariana Grande.

Since then, they also sur-

passed the subscriber count of other popular musicians like Eminem, Ed Sheeran and Marshmello.

In February, BLACKPINK set another record on the video platform as the first K-pop group to cross 1.5billion views with their 2018 hit ‘Ddu-du Ddu-du’. It was also their first-ever song to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 55.

Meanwhile, member Rosé recently broke YouTube record with her debut solo single, ‘On The Ground’. The song’s music video currently holds the title for the most YouTube views in 24 hours by a solo Kpop artist with 41.6million views, beating Psy’s 2012 hit ‘Gangnam Style’ with 36million views.

‘On The Ground’ appeared on Rosé’s first single album, ‘R’. In a glowing four-star review, NME’s Rhian Daly said the release proved that “a powerful voice and good songwriting don’t need to be big or ostentatious to shine”.

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rises in body (suppose we are not doing any exercise or sports activities), these acetylcholine agents have to be transdermally delivered as to bind the sweat gland receptor and stimulate the sweat. This is what researchers have done here to extract the sweat from a resting individual. The extracted sweat is guided through capillary based microfluidic system where the sensors for different markers are embedded. These sensors are modified with different membranes which only responses to specified markers in sweat. The responded signals are signal conditioned and transmitted to the cloud.

Researchers are presently in the process of accommodating more markers from the sweat and other fluids (surface needle based) to make it useful for real time daily usage purposes including exercise condition (which includes ions, metabolites such as glucose and lactate, and different proteins). “The actual clinical device innovation can be realised when we collaborate effectively with engineers, clinicians, product designers, and along with an industry partner towards a common solution by allowing them to stand their own experts platform”, said Dr Paul. (India Science Wire)

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our Eddie Van Halenplayed guitars have gone up for sale at online auction house Gotta Have Rock And Roll.

The guitars being auctioned are a 1986 custom Kramer striped guitar from VAN HALEN’s “5150” tour, previously owned by VAN HALEN’s guitar tech Kevin “King” Dugan; a Kramer Frankenstrat copy, which comes from Dan Handerson, a stage technician of Eddie’s for a couple shows during the 1995 “Balance” tour; a “Tic Tac Toe” Charvel guitar; and Eddie’s studio-played custom “No Bozos” guitar.

The 1986 Kramer striped guitar is expected to sell for between $600,000 and $800,000, while the hand-signed Kramer copy is estimated at $100,000$150,000. The “No Bozos” is expected to sell for between $20,000 and $30,000, with the “Tic Tac Toe” model estimated at $200,000-$250,000.

Over the weekend, a Frankenstrat guitar origi-

nally owned by Eddie Van Halen was sold for $50,000 via Heritage Auctions. The instrument was made for Eddie circa 1984 by Steve Ripley, who was renowned for his stereo guitars that Eddie used on songs like “Top Jimmy”. Built from a Kramer Striker very early in the Ripley/Kramer era, as it does not have stereo, the instrument is believed to have been used by Eddie as a backup guitar on the “1984” and “5150” tours in the mid-1980s.

Last December, Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang criticized an auction of three of his late father’s guitars. The instruments were sold for a total of $422,050 through Julien’s Auctions as part of a larger music memorabilia event called “Icons & Idols”. The 30-year-old said the sellers were “taking advantage of my father’s passing”, and he had “nothing to do with” the sale. “I don’t EVER plan on selling any of my father’s iconic guitars,” he said. (Blabbermouth)

American singer, actress Millben recites Sanskrit shlokas to greet Indians on New Year

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opular American singer and actress Mary Millben has greeted the Indian communities across the globe, particularly in India and the US, on the occasion of New Year by reciting Sanskrit shlokas.

According to the Hindu calendar, Indians ushered in New Year on Tuesday with various states celebrating the festivals of Ugadi, Gudi Pa dwa a n d Vaisakhi.

I n the video, Millben started with the chanting of Sanskrit shlokas followed by a greeting to India and Indian communities worldwide.

“Happy New Year to my beloved India, the Indian-American community, and Indian communities across the world,” Millben, 39, said after releasing the New Year greetings video.

“After performing for Diwali 2020 last year, I wanted to learn more about the traditional festivals and religious observances in India. My relationship with the Indian culture and love for India has grown through my learning and study of Hindi,” she said.

Millben in a video in November last year had released a rendition of ‘Om Jai Jagdish Hare’ as her Diwali greetings to the Indian communities worldwide.

Her video gained instant popularity and has crossed 1 million views.

She thanked her Hindi of Incoach and teacher of In- i n dian culture Dr Moxraj.

“It has been enlightening to continue learning about the importance of Diwali, Holi, and especially today’s celebration.

A celebration of the new year on the Hindu calendar and the entrance of spring,” she said.

“During today’s chanting, I lifted prayers for India, commun i -

ties across the world, and I will continue to pray for your safety,” she said.

“May the Almighty bring healing to our homes and our planet.

I hope today, as you are gathered in your homes, you are blessed with the new spirit of the new year. May time with family, reflection, your favourite foods, and the energy of a new year bring you much joy and happiness,” she added.

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US, said that Millben is a student of his Hindi language class.

“Mary is also learning about India through Hindi.

She is influenced by the great culture of India. I am happy to know her passion and love for India,” Moxraj said. (PTI)

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CHIMONGER YANGDONG AKHIRÜ AMÜLONG (CYAA) FELICITATION

The Chimonger Yangdong Akhirü Amulong (CYAA) convey our heartiest congratulations to Ms. C. Chemtingla Sangtam, D/o Mr. M. Chotsase for achieving Doctorate of Theology (D.Th) in New Testament on the Dissertation entitled "John the Baptist as Defender of the sovereignty of the Judean Hill People in the Gospel according to Luke" from Aizawl Theological College (Affiliated to Senate of Serampore College/University).

It is a proud and joyous moment for the Union. We are delighted and thankful/grateful to her for bestowing us with her achievement.

The Union sincerely wishes her Good Luck in all her future endeavors. May the Good Lord bless her with sound health and wisdom.

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Technology that can generate sweat at resting and detect markers.

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ur body fluid such as sweat contains biologically relevant markers such as ions, heavy metals, metabolites, and proteins and some of them are diffused from the bloodstream which can reflect health status at a chemical level. Therefore, sweat represents a relevant bio-fluid for continuous non-invasive monitoring of physiological health status or in clinical conditions.

Indian researchers have developed a new device that can generate sweat at resting and detect markers and transmit through a mobile phone. This sweat based non-invasive point of health diagnosis technology would be an alternative to blood based invasive diagnosis.

The study has been carried out by a team of researchers led byan alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, Dr. Brince Paul. As a postdoctoral researcher, he conducted this study in the Écolepoly technique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. The study was conducted in collaboration with the Swiss Olympic Medical Center. This study has been published in advanced material technologies journals.

“As a research development, we have shown the sweat extraction, a collec-

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Fury says Anthony Joshua bout EPL: Brighton, Everton battle out dull 0-0 draw willTyson ‘100% happen’ as deal moves close season. Brighton had the upper hand in the first half and twice came close as Neal Maupay had a low shot deflected by Yerry Mina while Yves Bissouma fired over the bar with an acrobatic overhead kick from a tight angle.

Jakub Moder blazed a first-time shot off target after a corner midway through the second half as Brighton continued to press before Maupay volleyed wide from inside the penalty area.

Everton were forced to defend desperately as their keeper Robin Olsen tipped over a Lewis Dunk header in the 78th minute and the visitors also needed several frantic clearances in the closing stages to scrape a draw.

Everton, who were looking to set a club record of 10 away Premier League wins in a season, nearly snatched victory out of the blue in stoppage time as substitute Alex Iwobi shot inches over the crossbar.

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Everton’s Tom Davies in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Everton at the Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England on Monday. (AP/PTI )

BRIGHTON, APR 13 (AGENCIES): Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton fought out a 0-0 draw in a dour Premier League clash on Monday after neither side managed to create any clear-cut chances with defences dominating at the Amex stadium.

The result left Everton

eighth on 48 points from 30 games while Brighton moved one place up to 15th on 33 points from 31 games, seven ahead of the relegation zone with 18th-placed Fulham on 26 points from 32 matches.

Brighton manager Graham Potter was pleased with his team’s display although

he conceded the final pass let the dominant Seagulls down.

Everton captain Seamus Coleman acknowledged his side would be left kicking themselves for dropping points against the league’s struggling teams if they failed to qualify for European competition next

Curry sets Golden State Warriors record in win over Denver Nuggets

Stephen Curry was soaked by fellow player Juan Toscano-Anderson after the win.

CALIFORNIA, APR 13 (AGENCIES): Stephen Curry made history by becoming the Golden State Warriors’ all-time leading scorer with the ninth 50point game of his career in Monday’s NBA victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Curry, who joined the Warriors as a first-round draft pick in 2009, scored 53 points in the 116-107 win.

It took him to 17,818 points and past Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 17,783.

“This is special,” Curry said. “With Wilt, any time you hear his name, you just assume his record’s unreachable.” The 33-year-old added: “I did play six extra years here I guess, but it still means something to be at the top of that list. “These last 12 years, all the teammates I’ve played with, the coaching staff, the owner-

ship, our fans - I’ve had some amazing experiences here. “I’m not planning on slowing down, but this is one to kind of take a second and appreciate, for sure.”

Ex-NBA star Reggie Miller said Curry was “Mr Warrior” while Miami Heat’s Andre Iguodala said he was “a god”. His coach, Steve Kerr, said: “What he’s doing is ridiculous. Nobody has ever shot the ball like this. It’s kind of crazy what he does out there.”

Despite Curry’s landmark moment, and the victory, the Warriors are 10th in the NBA’s Western Conference. Elsewhere on Monday, Bradley Beal contributed 34 points and Russell Westbrook scored a triple double as the Washington Wizards ended the Utah Jazz’s 24game home winning streak with a 125-121 victory.

The Jazz remain top of the Western Conference, while in the East, the Philadelphia 76ers hold top spot after a 113-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks, with Joel Embiid notching 36 points.

Julius Randle scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the New York Knicks against the Los Angeles Lakers, his former team, in a 111-96 win.

The Lakers, who have won just five of the 13 games missed by star players Anthony Davis and LeBron James this season, now sit fifth in the Western Conference. De’Aaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings guard, responded to being fined $20,000 by the NBA for criticism of game officials over the weekend by netting 43 points, although his team were beaten 117-110 by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sam Allardyce said West Brom are “pricking up people’s ears” after they made it back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season with 3-0 victory over Southampton. Two goals in three first-half minutes through Matheus Pereira and Matt Phillips put Allardyce’s men in control at the Hawthorns before Callum Robinson’s fine finish completed the Baggies’ biggest home win in the Premier League since November 2016. The victory was made more admirable by the fact West Brom needed to rally after having what would have been an opening goal for Mbaye Diagne controversially ruled out for offside after video assistant referee Kevin Friend decided there was insufficient evidence to overturn the on-pitch decision, even though TV replays suggested otherwise.

Sam Johnstone completed an excellent evening for West Brom when he turned away James Ward-Prowse’s injury-time penalty.

Mixed doubles back at French Open: organisers

PARIS, APR 13 (AGENCIES): The mixed doubles event will be back at the French Open after it was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though it will return with a slimmed down draw, organisers said on Tuesday.

“The mixed doubles event, which was ... cancelled last year due to the health crisis, is back this year at Roland Garros,” the French tennis federation (FFT) said. “This competition will benefit from an adapted format with a 16-pair draw.” The mixed doubles usually features 32 pairs. The French Open, which has been pushed back by a week from its scheduled start, will be held from May 30-June 13.

L O N D O N, A P R 1 3 (AGENCIES): Tyson Fury believes a much-anticipated heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua will “100% happen” and that a date and venue will be known in the coming days.

Representatives of the two British heavyweights are examining offers made by venues to stage the fight.

An offer from Saudi Arabia is in place and Fury says other bids are also under consideration.

But the WBC world heavyweight champion warned: “If I don’t know anything by Tuesday, I am just going to move on.”

Speaking to Behind The Gloves, the 32-yearold added: “I’ve always been quite sceptical on it all.

“I’ve been told there are a few major offers on the table from a few major players, so I am very interested and excited to finally hear what they are - to see

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

if they are feasible and that we can make it happen.

“I think it will 100% happen. A million percent happen. And I think we will know in the next couple of days, where and when.”

Fur y will risk his WBC belt, while Joshua’s IBF, WBO and WBA titles are set to be on the line in the first contest for all four major belts at heavyweight.

The last undisputed heavyweight champion was Britain’s Lennox Lewis from 1999 to 2000. That,

though, was before a boxer had to also hold the WBO belt to be recognised as undisputed champion.

In March, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said a two-fight deal with Fury had been signed, with locations and dates to be confirmed.

With some of the details still to be ironed out, Fury recently posted a countdown on his social media channels and warned he would move on from the fight if those involved could not quickly agree a way to deliver it.

Faith in Action Taekwondo belt exam held

DIMAPUR (NPN): Altogether, 42 players of Faith in Action International Taekwondo Academy have achieved their new colour belts on April 9 after completing their respective Taekwondo courses in its headquarter at Immanuel Hall, Y. Zhimo Colony, Dimapur.

The players qualified for Red Belt are: Chonvung Pochury, Arpita Dey, Sibom Das. The players qualified for Blue Belt are: Avikali V. Sheqi, Vitope Sheqi, Nito Awomi, Kinayala Aier, Bautok Melvin, Hoichem Aimee, Litam Justin and Echang W. Magdalene.

The players qualified for Orange Belt are: Khinlak Malangmei, Naitik A. Mishra, Tina Thapa, Kuputo Zhimo, Khushi Rai, Taochiren Aier, Vimel Josiah Sakhrie

A young player breaking board during the exam.

and Hatneinem Khongsai.

The player qualified for Green Belt are: Ngaplong Wangsa, Masuma Kazi, Kezevino Sakhru, Jason Yanthan, Biraj Battarcharjee and Dristi Sonowal, The player qualified for Yellow Belt are: Greet S.

Trakha, Henloi W. Angya, Anuska Adhikari, Rahul Ray, Shazida Khatun, Wahida Jasmine, Legan Jain, Tapash Dutta, Kisuiyibe Haining, Daksh Jain, Yepeto S. Zhimomi, Akumtoshi Longkumer, Kamrul Islam, Hardik Jindal, Zangpong

Konyak, Rohan Lama.

Two students of Christian Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur Hatneinem Khongsai and Biraj Bhattacharjee and Dristi Sonowal of Immanuel Taekwondo Academy got double belt promotion in the exam.

Real Madrid captain Ramos Japan Olympic adviser urges tests positive for Covid-19 COVID vaccine option for athletes

Sergio Ramos

M A D R I D, A P R 1 3 (IANS): Real Madrid defender and captain Sergio Ramos has tested positive for coronavirus, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

Ramos has been side-

lined since the beginning of April due to a muscle injury and his recovery is supposed to last around six weeks, DPA reports.

He missed the Clasico 2-1 win over Barcelona on Saturday and also the Champions League quarter-finals first leg against Liverpool last week.

Due to his injury, Ramos was already set to miss the second leg against Liverpool on Wednesday.

Madrid have a 3-1 advantage following their first leg triumph.

Madrid will also miss Dani Carvajal, Eden Hazard and Lucas Vazquez, all injured, and Raphael Varane, who tested positive for coronavirus.

TOKYO, APR 13 (AGENCIES): A health adviser to Japan’s Olympic committee said on Tuesday athletes should have the option of getting COVID-19 vaccines, days after public outcry led the government to deny it was making them a priority.

Japan on Thursday had dismissed a media report that it was considering vaccinating all its Olympians by the end of June after the idea sparked a social media uproar amid a slow vaccine rollout for the rest of the population.

But on Tuesday, the adviser, Nobuhiko Okabe, told Reuters that although vaccines should not be an obligation, they should be available to the athletes

who want them. Okabe is an infectious disease expert who helped guide Japan’s response to the H1N1 outbreak in 2009 and advises on its COVID-19 response.

“I think the recommendation should be to be immunized, particularly for the athletes,” said Okabe, who has held leadership roles in the World Health Organisation. He said choices by individual athletes to refuse the vaccine for health or religious reasons “should be

respected.” About 1.1 million health care workers in Japan have received at least their first dose of Pfizer IncBioNTech’s vaccine.

Inoculations of the country’s sizable elderly population began on Monday, but some experts caution that shots for the general populace may not be available until late summer or even winter because of constrained supplies.

Okabe, who heads the Kawasaki City Institute for Public Health, also said Japan’s commercialisation and licensing hurdles involving drugs and medical products remain a “big problem,” as they could slow its response to health crisis such as pandemics.

India Open to be held behind closed doors from May 11 NEW DELHI, APR 13 (IANS): Olympic champion Carolina Marin and world No.1 Kento Momota will be the top seeds in the India Open Super 500 badminton tournament which will be held behind closed doors at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi from May 11-16.

The tournament is part of the Olympic qualification calendar with 228 (114 men and 114 women) entries coming from 33 different national associations, including China.

With Covid-19 cases surging in India, the organisers decided to hold the tournament behind closed doors. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) said that all the players and officials coming from South Africa, Brazil, Middle East and European countries including United K Y M C

Kingdom will be serving a seven-day quarantine period and have to reach New Delhi on May 3. Players and officials from the rest of the world can arrive on May 6 and undergo a fourday quarantine period.

The Delhi government will conduct RTPCR tests on arrival on

May 3 and 6 as well as on May 9 and 14. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will provide one additional meal of choice for all participants, officials and support staff during the quarantine period.

Three-time world champion Marin will lead the women’s singles cat-

egory along with other top10 shuttlers like Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, India’s reigning world champion PV Sindhu, South Korea’s An Se-Young and Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong, alongside Indian former world No. 1 Saina Nehwal.

With 48 players (27 women and 21 men), hosts India are fielding the largest contingent while Malaysia has fielded the second largest squad with 26 shuttlers, which includes 10 women and 16 men. China has fielded 10 shuttlers -- four women and six men.

In the men’s singles section, the top-10 players in the fray include Japanese two-time world champion Momota, Denmark’s defending champion Viktor Axelson, his compatriot Anders Antonsen and Malaysian All England

Open champion Zii Jia Lee. Former world No. 1 Srikanth Kidambi will lead the charge for India along with B Sai Praneeth, HS Prannoy and Parupalli Kashyap.

India’s men’s doubles challenge will be spearheaded by world No. 10 pairing of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy while Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy will aim for valuable Olympic qualification points in women’s doubles.

Ashwini will also partner Rankireddy in the mixed doubles category which sees the Japanese pair of Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino leading the list of the six Top-10 combinations in the fray.

The last date for withdrawal of entry is April 19 The All Nagaland Kung-Fu Association has participated at the 6th North East Kungwhile the draw will be an- Fu Championship held at Nalbari Assam where 6 students represented the state and nounced on April 20. won three gold and three bronze medals.

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T Ao Trophy: Dmu, Zbto, Kma IPL: Mumbai Indians beat KKR by 10 runs Dr. register wins; Peren hold Phek

C H E N NA I , A P R 1 3 (IANS): Mumbai Indians (MI) rallied to pull off a 10-run win as profligate Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsmen threw away their wickets to make a mess of a modest 152-run target in an Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday.

After Andre Russell’s five-wicket haul in just two overs (5/15) helped KKR bowl out a power-packed MI for 152 in 20 overs, KKR batsmen lost the plot despite getting off to a flying start.

At one stage, KKR were 104/2 and needed just 49 runs off 43 balls with a victory looking like a formality. A solid half-century by opener Nitish Rana (57 off 47), his second successive fifty in this IPL, had given KKR a perfect start.

His 72-run opening stand with Shubman Gill (33) had pushed MI bowlers’ backs to the wall. However, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar tempted the top four KKR batsmen -- Rana, Gill, Rahul Tripathi and skipper Eoin Morgan -- into committing mistakes as they threw their

Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav of MI during the IPL match against KKR in Chennai, Tuesday. (PTI )

wickets away in the process.

Chahar’s four-wicket haul (4/27) left KKR at 122/4 after 15 overs.

The game was still in KKR’s grasp as they needed 31 off 30 balls. However, Shakib Al Hasan too wasted his wicket, getting caught in

the deep off the bowling of Krunal Pandya.

Some tight bowling by MI bowlers then ensured that neither Russell nor Dinesh Karthik could free their arms. KKR needed 15 off the last over which proved to be too much

against Kiwi pacer Trent Boult, who took two wickets in his final over.

Earlier, Mumbai too squandered a good start they got through Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma despite the loss of an early wicket and a less productive power-play stage.

Yadav (56 off 36 balls) decided to take on the KKR attack and began playing his shots after the spinners, who bowled five of the six power-play overs, had curtailed MI. Yadav, who hit three fours in Harbhajan Singh’s second over, smashed two sixes and seven fours as he looked to take MI to a strong total. However, his dismissal off the bowling of Shakib Al Hasan in the 11th over when MI were cruising at 86/1 triggered a collapse.

MI soon lost Ishan Kishan who was dismissed by Pat Cummins in the 12th over, and a few overs later, the defending champions saw the back of skipper Rohit Sharma who struggled to get going against the spinners.

Rohit, who shared a 76-run second-wicket partnership with Yadav, made 43

off 32 balls. The famed MI middle and lower-order batting, which features plenty of hard-hitters, failed to get going. Soon after Rohit’s dismissal, MI lost the wickets of Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard in the space of six balls. South African Marco Jansen’s dismissal then left MI reeling at 126/7 after 18 overs.

Medium-pacer Russell hadn’t bowled till the 17th over. But in his first over, the 18th of the innings, he got rid of Kieron Pollard (5) and Marco Jansen (0) and in the last over of the match, he sent back Krunal Pandya (15), Jasprit Bumrah (0) and Rahul Chahar (8) to return with dream figures of 5/15.

Brief scores: Mumbai Indians 152 all out in 20 overs (S Yadav 56, R Sharma 43, A Russell 5/15, P Cummins 2/24) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 142/7 in 20 overs (N Rana 57, S Gill 33, R Chahar 4/27, T Boult 2/27) by 10 runs Wednesday’s match Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Time: 7:30 p.m.

Medvedev tests COVID-19 positive, out of Monte Carlo Masters

M O S C OW, A P R 1 3 (AGENCIES): World number two Daniil Medvedev of Russia has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been withdrawn from this week’s Monte Carlo Masters, the ATP said on Tuesday.

Medvedev, who was seeded second behind topranked Novak Djokovic at the ATP Masters 1000 event on clay, has been put in Daniil Medvedev isolation and is being moni“It’s a big disappoint- ery and I look forward to tored by the tournament and ATP medical teams, the ment not to play in Monte- getting back out on Tour as men’s tennis governing body Carlo,” said the 25-year-old. soon and as safely as pos“My focus is now on recov- sible.” said in a statement.

The ATP on Monday posted a video of Medvedev’s practice session in Monte Carlo with Spaniard Rafa Nadal. The governing body did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Nadal’s participation in the tournament.

As a Monaco resident, Medvedev was allowed to reside at his home as per tournament protocols while other players are staying in strict bio-secure bubble accommodation. Players living at home are required to test daily for the virus

while those in the restricted environment are tested every four days. Nadal, who is chasing a record-extending 12th title in Monte Carlo, and his team were tested on Monday as per protocols and all results were negative, the Spaniard’s publicist Benito Perez-Barbadillo told Reuters on Tuesday.

Medvedev, who had a first round bye, was scheduled to play the winner of the match between Serbian Filip Krajinovic and Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia but tested positive on Monday.

Players of Dimapur (white) and Mon (yellow) in action during the third league match of the ongoing Dr. T. Ao Trophy at IG stadium Kohima on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , A P R 1 3 (NPN): Dimapur District Football Association XI began their campaign with a 3-0 win over Mon District Football Association XI in the third league match of the ongoing 21st Inter District Football Championship 2021 (Dr. T. Ao Trophy) at Indira Gandhi Stadium, here Tuesday.

Dimapur team with the line-up of experienced goalkeeper James Kithan, striker Kivi Zhimomi outclassed Mon team in the encounter.

Kivi Zhimomi faced his old teammate Tingnyek (Ating) Konyak with whom he shared a strong bond in the early career of his football profession.

However, it was Zhimomi who stole the limelight by scoring twice and Athing’s team failed to register a shot against the sturdy keeper Kithan.

On a one-sided match, Zhimomi scored through a long-range kick, while Kakhevi Assumi added the second goal in the first

quarter of the match to take control of the game.

Despite a better start in the second half, Zhimomi piled up more misery for Mon team as he scored again in the 60th minute.

Mon team failed to reply back as they had to suffer a defeat at the hands of Dimapur team. Mon will still have a match to play against Wokha to fight for a place in the quarter final round. While Dimapur takes on Wokha in the second match of the league round.

Meanwhile in the first match, defending champions Football Association Phek District XI match ended in a draw 1-1 against Peren. Peren team scored the first goal through Ilungrai in the 23rd minute.

However, the defending champions got back into the second half when Khwetelhi Thopi scored from a close range. With both teams failing to make any impact thereafter, the match ended in 1-1 draw.

While, Zunheboto District Football Association XI defeated deb-

utant Football Association, Noklak District XI (FAND) 3-1 in the second match.

Kibovi, Kitho and Mughapu scored a goal each for Zunheboto, while the consolation goal for Noklak was scored by Longshi.

In the last match, last edition runners-up Kohima District Football Association XI overcame former champions Mokokchung District Football Association XI 1-0.

Kohima team led the scoreline through Sinlo Kent goal in the first half.

Despite a delay in the match owing to the floodlights at the stadium, Kohima team stood strong till the end of the final whistle to win the match.

Kohima will play their second match against Longleng in the second match on Wednesday.

Today’s matches Phek Vs Tuensang (9 am) Zunheboto Vs Kiphire.

Dimapur Vs Wokha.

Kohima Vs Longleng.

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