April 20, 2021

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Vol XXXI No. 133

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India logs record surge of over 2.73L new cases NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases crossed the 1.50-crore mark with around 25 lakh cases being added in just 15 days, while active cases surpassed the 19-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

The nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases mounted to 1,50,61,919 with a record single-day rise of 2,73,810 coronavirus infections.

The death toll increased to 1,78,769 with a record 1,619 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The country’s total COVID-19 infections had surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19 after which it took 107 days to cross the 1.25 crore on April 5. However, it only took 15 days for the cases to cross the 1.50-crore mark.

Registering a steady increase for the 40th day in a row, the active cases increased to 19,29,329, comprising 12.81 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has dropped to 86

Delhi goes into six-day lockdown

People stand in a queue for Covid-19 test at a hospital in the National capital region, Monday. (PTI)

per cent.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,29,53,821 and the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.19 per cent, the data stated.

According to the ICMR, 26,78,94,549 samples have been tested up to April 18 with 13,56,133 samples being tested on Sunday.

The 1,619 new fatalities include 503 from Maharashtra, 170 from Chhattisgarh, 161 from Delhi, 127 from Uttar Pradesh, 110 from

Gujarat, 81 from Karnataka, 68 from Punjab, 66 from Madhya Pradesh, 50 from Jharkhand, 42 each from Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, 29 from Haryana, 28 from West Bengal and 25 from Kerala.

A total of 1,78,769 deaths have been reported so far in the country including 60,473 from Maharashtra, 13,351 from Karnataka, 13,113 from Tamil Nadu, 12,121 from Delhi, 10,568 from West Bengal, 9,830 from Uttar Pradesh, 7,902 from Punjab and 7,410 from Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a six-day lockdown from 10 p.m. Monday night till 5 a.m. next Monday in view of an exponential rise in Covid-19 cases and the city’s health system being stretched to its limits.

Kejriwal, while announcing the lockdown, said the decision was made during his meeting with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal Monday morning where both agreed that the situation had left no other option and a lockdown now was necessary to prevent a possible ‘tragedy’.

The lockdown is needed to prevent the health system of Delhi from collapsing under the increasing number of patients as there is an acute shortage of medicines, beds, ICUs and oxygen, Kejriwal said.

According to the order, essential service providers such as doctors, police personnel, the media and students going for exams will

be allowed on the production of ID cards or admit cards.

An e-pass will be required for movement by grocery shop employees, food and e-commerce delivery personnel. Religious places will be allowed to open but not allowed to have visitors. Those attending weddings will be allowed on production of an invitation card.

Meanwhile, LG Baijal, according to Raj Nivas sources, instructed that the issue of migrant labourers and workers be “totally addressed” during the implementation of the curfew.

However, despite Kejriwal’s assurance, the extension of the lockdown till next Monday just hours after a weekend curfew announced last Thursday triggered, yet again this year, a desperate exodus of migrant workers-- notably from the Anand Vihar area which has both an inter-State bus terminal and a railway station in close proximity-- almost immediately after the announcement.

Covid vax for all above 18 years from May 1 State registers 13 new Covid cases NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): Everyone above 18 years of age will be eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19 from May 1, the Centre said on Monday as it liberalised the vaccination drive to allow states, private hospitals and industrial establishments to procure the doses directly from manufacturers.

Under the third phase of the national vaccination drive commencing next month, the vaccine manufacturers would supply 50 per cent of their monthly central drugs laboratory released doses to the central government and

SARFAESI Act meeting DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who is the chairman of the Select Committee to examine the Application of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act, 2002) to Nagaland in the context of Article 371-A of the Constitution of India, has convened a meeting on April 26, 2021 at 10am in the Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex, Chumoukedima, Dimapur.

All the committee members have been requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.

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would be free to supply the remaining 50 per cent doses to state governments and in the open market.

Manufacturers would have to make an advance declaration of the price for 50 per cent supply that would be available to the state governments and in the open market before May 1, 2021, an official statement by the Union Health Ministry said.

Based on this price, state governments, private hospitals, industrial establishments, etc., would be able to procure vaccine doses from the manufacturers. Private hospitals

would have to procure their supplies of COVID19 vaccine exclusively from the 50 per cent supply earmarked for entities other than those coming through the central government channel.

Va c c i n a t i o n w i l l continue as before in the government vaccination centres free of cost to the eligible population -healthcare and frontline workers and all people above 45 years of age.

The Ministry said the decision to allow vaccination to everyone above the age of 18 was taken in a meeting chaired by PM .

COVID STATUS AS ON apr 19

Dist Dmu Kphr Kma Llg Mkg Mon Peren Phek Tsg

Active cases As- SymptomMiympRecovatic Death grattomered ed atic Mild Moderate 107 7 0 6351 64 91 0 0 0 40 1 0 52 2 0 3956 21 50 4 0 0 10 0 9 1 5 4 184 4 9 0 0 0 594 2 9 0 0 0 506 0 1 6 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 0 248 1 1

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Total Cases 6620 41 4080 23 207 605 507 53 250 40

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DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday recorded 13 new Covid-19 positive case-12 in Dimapur and 1 in Kohima, taking the total caseload

to 12568. With this the active cases also rose to 189. The state has reported 94 fatalities-- 84 due to Covid and 10 not Covid related.

Meanwhile, on April 16, 267 passengers had arrived Dimapur by air and tests were conducted on 39, out of which five tested positive for Covid-19.

The next day, 294 passengers had arrived, out of which tests were conducted on 58; on April 18 out of the 242 passengers that arrived, samples of 38 persons were taken and on April 19 out of 257 passengers had arrived, out of which tests were conducted on 44.

The results of three days were awaited.

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Nagaland: Schools to remain shut for students of class 1 to 8 DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): In view of the steep rise in COVID-19 cases in the country, and the urgent need to take preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the Nagaland, chief secretary J. Alam on Monday ordered the closure of all schools, including residential, for students from class 1 to class 8 with immediate effect.

Further, kindergarten/ pre-primary Classes in all the schools will also continue to remain closed.

Schools have been asked to conduct/continue classes through online mode

and to carry out other activities with strict adherence to COVID-19 appropriate behaviours.

Class 9-12 to continue: Meanwhile, the conduct of regular classes for students of Class 9 to Class 12 will continue for now, subject to strict adherence to all the provisions of the SOP issued as per February 1, 2021 order.

HSLC & HSSLC to continue: The ongoing HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2021 will continue with strict observance of all Covid SOP issued as per March 12, 2021 order.

It may be recalled that chief minister Neiphiu Rio on April 17, at a function, expressed concern over the second wave of Covid-19 rampaging through the country, leading to reclosure of schools and educational institutions as well as lockdown in most States.

The chief minister said that schools across the state may also have to be closed down soon, while church services and other unavoidable public gatherings should be cut down to minimal attendance with mandatory Covid appropriate behaviour put into place.

State govt mulls night restrictions to contain Covid COVID PREVENTIVE MEASURES Restriction on assembly of 4 or more persons from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in urban areas Opening of markets on alternate days, especially in crowded areas

To enforce Odd & Even policy for vehicular movement District Task Forces to submit regular action taken report

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): In view of the surge in the number of Covid-19 cases across the country and in Nagaland, the state government has advised all the district task forces (DTFs) to take urgent measures for preventing the spread of coronavirus disease in the state.

In a communiqué, the principal secretary home, Abijit Sinha has advised the respective task forces to consider restricting the assembly of four or more persons from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the urban areas.

DUTIES FOR ALL DISTRICT TASK FORCE Identify persons coming from outside the state All persons entering from outside the state to report to DTF Any person without Covid -ve report to self isolate for 10 days Inform all residents for strict observance of Covid SOPs and encourage Covid vaccination Enforce compulsory wearing of mask Start random screening tests in all high risk settings as advised by H&FW deptt

The state government also suggested opening of markets on alternate days especially in the crowded areas and allowing plying of vehicles with odd and even registered numbers on alternate days in the urban areas etc. (See infographic) Among other preventive measures, the DTFs have also been advised instruct those entering the state to remain in self-isolation for 10 days, if no negative RT-PCR/TrueNat/ CBNAAT test report for COVID-19 (test done not earlier than 72 hours prior

to entry into the State) was produced on arrival, or if the test result is awaited, or if the person concerned hasn’t completed the COVID-19 vaccination and check gathering of crowds beyond permissible limit.

In this regard, the District Task Forces have been asked to urgently convene meetings to study the COVID-19 situation in their respective districts and other relevant local factors, after which the DTFs can take a call to initiate preventive measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Gov meets Church leaders over COVID-19 Kohima to strictly enforce SOPs DNSU serves 20-day ultimatum on State govt to review NLTP Act ‘Use spiritual capital to save people from Covid-19 pandemic’

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Nagaland Governor RN Ravi held an interaction cum consultative meeting with the Church leaders of various Christian denominations of Nagaland at Dr. Imkongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima on April 19, 2021 and discussed the COVID-19 situation in the Country and the State.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, Ravi told the Church leaders that they have moral and spiritual authority and influence over the people. He urged them to use their moral and spiritual capital “to save our people from the pandemic.”

He also advised the leaders to make the people more conscious and aware of COVID-19 challenges and need for strictly adhering to COVID-19 appropriate behaviours.

With regard to vaccination, governor expressed concern over inhibitions of

the citizens to go for vaccination and prevalence of adverse rumours in this regard.

He advised them to educate and encourage the eligible persons get vaccinated as the current ratio of vaccination in the State was one of the lowest in the country.

Stating that the entire society was facing the stress due to the pandemic, Ravi reminded the Church leaders of their significant role. Ravi thanked the Church leaders for their valuable suggestions, which he said would be forwarded to the government for follow-up.

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Kohima district administration has decided to strictly enforce COVID appropriate behaviour in the district especially mandatory wearing of masks in public places and practicing social physical distance.

In an order, deputy commissioner Kohima Gregory Thejawelie directed organizers of social, academic, entertainment, cultural, political, religious functions, shops, markets, restaurants, hotels, business establishments, government and private offices, educa-

tional and religious establishments, public transport to strictly enforce COVID appropriate behaviours.

All gatherings outside containment zone, which is permissible, would be limited to 50% of seating capacity or 200 persons, whichever is lower. Thermal screening would also be mandatory for all gatherings. In the case where the number of persons is more than 200 in open spaces, prior permission of the DTF would be taken by e-mail/WhatsApp to warroomkohima@gmail. com or 8413097970.

Mar 22 incident: WSYF demands release of 4 arrested persons DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Taking umbrage to the arrest of four suspects in connection with the March 22 incident where three persons were killed and their prolonged detention, Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) has demanded their immediate release.

WSYF through its media cell cautioned that if the State government failed to release the “innocent citizens” at the earliest, resolve the boundary dispute by according topmost priority, given the volatile situation, and succumbed to undue pressure from certain quarters demanding termination of 9th IRB post

commander from active service, it would be “compelled to initiate summoning all its resources to take stringent steps, the fallout of which remains unpredictable but the responsibility would be shouldered by the state government.”

While asserting that it does not condone any form of killing or violence nor envisaged to interfere in the due process of law, WSYF however declared that it was strongly against undue harassment of innocent citizens by government machineries. It expressed grave concern over the arrest of four persons by Special Investigation Team (SIT) on

suspicion of their involvement with the unfortunate March 22 incident and their prolonged detention by the State machinery.

Pointing out that it was 20 days since the arrests were made, WSYF said they were being detained till date merely on suspicion, and has given rise to doubts as to whether the police were victimising the innocent persons to quell “any possible fallout on the law and order front from a particular side”. Asserting that a person was innocent until proven guilty by the court of law, WSYF said they maintain this strong stand on the arrests made by SIT.

According to the youth body, the inability of the police to nab the real culprits and then randomly arrest innocent citizens on mere suspicion was highly questionable as it amounted to undue harassment. Demanding immediate release of the arrested persons who are innocent, the front said it would ensure that they report to the authorities as and when further interrogation was necessitated.

Viewing the present situation as an issue between two villages– Kiyevi and Lamhai– falling in Dimapur and Peren districts respectively, WSYF alleged that the fact that Lamhai Village

Council gave illegal permit to outsiders to establish a village within Kiyevi land was being presented to the State government and accordingly press statements were issued requesting the government to settle the Kiyevi land encroachment issue at the earliest. But it regretted that no tangible action had been visible in this regard from the government side. WSYF said it viewed the government’s inability to enforce its own order and directive of maintaining status quo along the disputed area as “intentional and partisan” to shelter encroachers and harass innocent public and their leaders. (Cont’d on p-8)

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DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has served a 20-day ultimatum on the State government to set up a committee/commission to thoroughly review the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989.

In a memorandum submitted to chief minister Neiphiu Rio through deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur on Monday, Dimapur Naga Students’ Union through its president Sedevilie Angami, warned that in the event of failure on the part of the government to comply with the union’s ultimatum, it would be compelled to take its own course of action.

DNSU president Sedevilie said this at a press conference here on Monday during which he also reminded that the union had served a seven-day ultimatum on Commissioner of Excise, Dimapur, on February 29, 2020, seeking strict enforcement of NLTP Act in the district.

He said due to unsatisfactory response from the excise department, the union took the initiative of assisting the law enforcing agencies for months

to ensure that the Act was strictly enforced.

Sedevilie disclosed that after a span of few months of working handin-hand with the department as observers, DNSU submitted a representation to the State government on November 21, 2020 after a thorough practical analysis/ research on the matter.

In the representation, the union and its 12 units had sought necessary action for reviewing the Act such as - the penalty/ punishment and strength of excise personnel and either review or revoke the Act, table the agenda on NLTP in the State Legislative Assembly and conduct a stakeholders’ meeting for reviewing the Act. Since the state government did not respond, Sedevilie said the union got the impression that the latter was not serious on the issue and hence it was compelled to serve the ultimatum for the second time as a final appeal.

He said the level of seriousness that the government showed over the issue was “disappointing” and termed implementation of the Act as a “mockery in itself ”.

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DIMAPUR: The forum of Landowners and Pattadars, Dimapur has appealed to DC Dimapur to expedite the approval of the joint survey map conducted by the Board of Proceedings in connection with the army occupied land in Dimapur.

In a representation, the forum president, Chupfuo Kense and general secretary, K. Thong expressed dismay that the joint survey map of army occupied land in Dimapur town was yet to be approved by the Board of Proceedings.

The forum stated that the composition of the Board of Proceedings for joint survey of army occupied land has been necessitated and achieved after decades of tireless efforts, official communications, meetings, representations and initiations by the Landowners Pattadars and with the intervention of the state government and the army authority through its Defence Estates Officer, Jorhat.

Therefore, in view of the above, the forum appealed to the responsible authority to treat the representation as urgent and convene a meeting of the Board of Proceedings and initiate necessary steps to expedite the protracted matter at the earliest.

ing in schools and throughout life.

She mentioned that reading, writing and mathematics were not only foundational skills for learning but were correlated with better quality of life, personal well-being, national stability and prosperity.

Bendanglila stated that lack of learning opportu-

nity and achievements difficulties in the early stage of acquiring literacy and numeracy cumulatively impacted children’s academic progress and motivation.

This, she said further resulted in lack of achievements which was where the teacher’s role became important.

In this regard, DEO

NVCO Tseminyu appeals for improved internet ESH urges citizens to follow revised SOPs

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Voluntary Consumers Organization (NVCO) Tseminyu has expressed dismay over the continued poor internet services under Tseminyu sub-division.

A press release by NVCO media cell stated that banking services has been “drastically affected for more than a couple of weeks owing to the pathetic telecom service providers coupled with erratic power supply”.

It stated that the daily activities of

the general public from far flung areas, town dwellers and students community (especially appearing HSLC & HSSLC) were “strangulated adversely with twin troubles of poor internet services and irregular power supply”.

Therefore it urged the concerned authority/department to look into the problems of internet services and power supply more seriously and “rectify the hurdles” to avoid further inconveniences for the general public.

Mokokchung CMO office launches IHCI DIMAPUR: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with chief medical officer (CMO) office launched India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) on April 19 at IDSP conference hall, chief medical office Mokokchung.

A press release by district programme management unit NRHM, Mokokchung stated that Mokokchung CMO Dr. Chubala Aier welcomed and thanked the participants for attending launching and training programme.

She thanked the ICMR and directorate of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), Kohima for selection of Mokokchung district as a work station for IHCI. Consultant NIE (ICMR) Chennai, Dr. Mohamed Jainul Azarudeen

and consultant (medical) ICMR North East region IHCI, Dr. Shubhabrata Das also explained about IHCI overview & rationale for hypertension control and its diagnosis.

Meanwhile, three-day

training on IHCI commenced after the launching programme for doctors on April 19. Training for Nurses/CHOs and pharmacist/other staffs would be conducted on April 20 and 21 respectively.

LT. MUKIYA KATH

1.7.1937 – 20.4.2020 A year has passed since you left us. Each passing day we hold your presence in our hearts. Your memories are missed with silent tears. You are forever in our hearts. Rest peacefully.

Loving Husband, Children, Grand children and in-laws.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Book of Ecclesiastes.

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Oba, It's been a year since you left us. It is difficult to explain the hollowness and unexplainable pain we are experiencing everyday without you amidst us. The memories of your prayers and words of wisdom are embedded in our hearts and will be cherished forever.

Oba, you are truly remembered and we will always miss you.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren & in-laws

Epa, It’s been one year since you left us. Not even a day has passed by without thinking of you, Your presence is deeply missed in every moment of our lives.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Lt. TALITSUNGBA JAMIR of Mopungchuket village wishes to Acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during our period of mourning.

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As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and appreciation.

Loving Family members & Relatives.

LATE T. LONGKOK PONGEN, Rtd. Teacher (Aliba Village) (Born : May 1932 – Died : 17 April 2021) LATE T. LONGKOK PONGEN - a promising husband, father, brother, grandfather and a friend of many breathed his last on 17 April 2021. We, the bereaved families would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, churches, organizations, relatives, friends and well wishers who stood by us and rendered physical, material, prayer support and emotional comfort with condolences in our time of grief.

It is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Late SHELLEN T. ISAAC

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all our extended families, relatives, neighbours and friends who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time, your contribution made our loss more bearable.

Arrested person along with the seized items.

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OF OUR BELOVED FATHER

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

Dear Mrs. Savita Gokhale, The Yorübami Village Council, on behalf of the people of Yorüba Village, Phek district, wish to convey our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear husband, Shri. A.M.Gokhale, the former Chief Secretary of Nagaland.

Mr. Gokhale, who was an able and efficient administrator, worked tirelessly for our people, and was particularly instrumental in successfully translating our late leader, Shri Vamuzo's vision of the Village Development Board (VDB), which has genuinely impacted our people's lives. For this we want to particularly express our deepest gratitude for all that he has done.

At this difficult time, may God comfort you and grant you strength, and may his soul rest in peace.

(VETHISA LOHE) Village Council, Chairman K-799

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Died : 20th April, 2020

Pfutsero police nab one with IMFL

the grim situation required “extraordinary measures through the collective wisdom and efforts to battle against the deadly virus by observing all the laid down SOPs” which was the only shield besides consistent prayers to God for His only invincible protection against the viruses. Meanwhile, ESH extended its gratitude to the district administration and front line workers for their tireless efforts for risking their own lives for the wellbeing of every citizen during the first wave of COVID-19.

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Late Shikhuli L Shohe

of our beloved dear father Lt. Mr. Temsumeren Jamir

State health minister, S Pangnyu Phom was administered with the second dose of Covid vaccine on Monday at Nagaland civil secretariat, Kohima. (IEC bureau)

DIMAPUR: With the incessant surge of second wave of COVID-19, the Eastern Sumi Hoho (ESH) has urged to all the citizens to strictly adhere to the revised SOPs issued by the government during this perilous situation. In a press release, ESH vice president H Phutoi Sumi and general secretary Robert Heeto appealed to each individual and different civil society organisations for supportive action and extent the best coordination to law enforcement agencies and front line warriors as last year. ESH stated that

1st Death Anniversary of our Beloved

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

DIMAPUR: Pfutsero police personnel under Phek police along with F Coy 10 NAP (IR) seized 27 and half cases of IMFL MC Rum and two cases of whisky from a truck bearing registration No NL08D 5423 on April 17, while conducting vehicle checking at PWD junction Pfutsero town.

According to police source, owner of the illegal IMFL Krowepe Lohe (27) from Losami village was arrested.

A case was registered under NLTP Act 1989 and is under investigation.

DIMAPUR: NNC/FGN Phom region held a meeting with the Kedallo, Zhopra Vero along with NNC president Senka Ao, kilonser Vepozo Chuzho, kilonser Tingloi Konyak, kilonser Chubakumzuk, and deputy kilonser C. Kamsung, on April 17 and adopted a twopoint resolution. A press release through its MIP stated that the meeting resolved to: make a concerted effort to strengthen the Phom region and also decided to appeal to the Phom general public to support the present regional endeavour; the Phom region unanimously endorses the agreed position signed between the working committee, NNPGs and GoI and resolved to give unflinching support to the ongoing talks between the NNPGs and the GoI to arrive at an honourable and acceptable political solution.

KCCI informs members: Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) office has informed its members who have travelled outside the state and have returned to mandatorily undergo COVID test before attending to their business and establishments. KCCI president Medozhatuo Rutsa stated that this was necessitated for their safety and the public, taking note of the rapid rise of positive cases in the state.

GPRN/NSCN discharges one: GPRN/NSCN has discharged one Khango Nyeiba of Konyak region from active service of “Naga army” on ground of domestic problems. GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has acknowledged the service rendered during his stint in the “national service” and wished him a bright and prosperous future.

Dimapur Meetei council elects new office bearers: Dimapur Meetei Council held a meeting on April 18 and appointed new office bearer for the term 20212023. Sharatchandra Thingujam was appointed as returning officer for the election, Sarat Thangjam as president, Prem Thongbam as working president, Oken Ahongsangbam as vice president, Maibam Sanjit as general secretary, along with four advisors and eight other members.

ADC Bhandari reiterates on strict observation of SOP: Additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Bhandari, Tiameren Chang has reiterated strict observation of the existing SOP under Bhandari sub-division. The directive stated that mandatory use of mask, installation of hand sanitiser facilities and maintaining social distancing in all public, social places and religious gatherings should be strictly followed, in the interest of public health safety, against community spread of COVID-19 in the state and the district. It further notified that event organisers should strictly ensure to properly ventilate event places and thoroughly sanitise the places before and after events.

AGOK ‘Nousi Kehou’ on April 22: Angami Gazetted Officers’ Krotho (AGOK) has informed that it would organise “Nousi Kehou” on April 22, 1 p.m. at AGOK Badze, Meriema. All Angami AHODs, HODs and at least 10 members each from CGOK, WAGOK, WAGOK and NAGOK have been requested to the meeting.

NVFAA informs: Nagaland Veterinary Field Assistants’ Association (NVFAA) has informed that its 19th general conference would be held on April 22, 10:30 a.m. onwards at Jubilee Memorial Hall, Lerie, Kohima. The association has invited all its members to attend the conference positively.

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Appeal to DC Dmu on army occupied land

DEO Dimapur V Bendanglila speaking at the programme. (NP)

April 20, EBRC-Kushiabill would be held on April 21 and 22 at Kuda youth hall, EBRC: Nuiland will be held at Chümoukedima town hall, Medziphema and Nuiland will be held on April 23 at Chümoukedima town hall and for Kuda, Dhansiripar and Kushiabill will be held on April 23 at town hall Dimapur.

At the programme, vote of thanks was delivered

by UBRC Kuda coordinator Aseno Yanthan.

The programme was followed with a training session where topic on foundational literacy and numeracy and the importance of brain development in early childhood, development of mathematical processes, development of number sense, development of number operations, phonetics, development of vocabulary etc, were covered by resource persons.

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DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): District level teachers’ training for foundation literacy and numeracy commenced here, on Monday at Kuda youth hall, Nagarjan.

The training programme was organised by district authority-samagra shiksha Dimapur for UBRC Kuda and EBRC Dhansiripar where more than 200 teachers actively participated. Strict SOPs were also maintained during the training programme.

At the inaugural programme, District Education Officer (DEO) Dimapur, V Bendanglila pointed out that building of good foundation was of primary importance without which students would not excel in any field and ensured literacy and numeracy was critical for improving learn-

encouraged teachers to sincerely impart the basic foundation skills to the children from the beginning because it would define their future.

She asserted that in the school level, regular parents and teacher interaction should be carried out so that the parents were made aware of their children needs and the motivation at home to excel further.

She advised teachers to take it as a challenge and impart quality education to the children so that they have a strong base in the learning and grow up with the required skills to become a respectable student. The programme was chaired by DMA-SS, Dimapur assistant district coordinator Freda Angami who mentioned that the same programme for EBRC Medziphema was also held at Chümoukedima town hall and would culminate on

NNC/FGN Phom region adopts resolutions

Born: 29.09.1915 – Died: 16.04.2021 Mopungsanger Putu Salem

Born : 13th March 2010 – Died : 08th April 2021 We, the bereaved family members express our profound gratitude to each and everyone who had comforted our hearts and stood by us physically, morally, financially, materially and with constant prayer during the prolonged illness and at the sudden demise of our pitiful son. We are unable to repay your good deed done to us during our time of grief. We pray that the Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

We especially want to thanks: 1. Konyak Baptist Church, Dimapur 2. Tobu Area Union, Dimapur & Chumukedima 3. Wangshu, Wangshu Changlü & Tangkhao Village Council.

4. Wangshu Union, Dimapur 5. Friends & Relatives from Chumukedima and Urban Housing Complex, Railway Colony, Dimapur.

6. Shri. Bongkhao Konyak, Advisor DUDA, Govt. of Nagaland.

7. Shri. K. S. Anden Konyak, IAS, Secy. DUDA, Govt. of Nagaland.

8. Shri. S. Yangba Konyak (NPS) Commandant 15th Mahila (IR) Bn. 9. Shri. Menangmeren (NPS) Deputy Commandant 13th NAP (IR) Bn. 10. Shri. Sashi Rongsen, B. Coy Commander, 13th NAP (IR) Bn. 11. All the ranks and files of B. Coy. 13th NAP (IR) Bn. 12. All the clerks of 13th NAP (IR) Bn. Yajang ‘C’ Mokokchung.

13. Shri. S. A. Ngamlao, President KU Branch Tobu.

14. Shri. T. Anden Mulong, Lecturer, Tangjem Hr Sec School, Tuensang.

15. Dr. Chingkup, Mercy Eyes Center, Dimapur.

16. Doctors & nurses of Zion Hospital, Dimapur.

17. Neighbors of HMC School Area, Midland Colony, Dimapur.

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We, the family members of Lt. Mr. Kamal Kachari would like to convey our sincere gratitude to each and every individual who have supported us during his illness and sad demise on the 16th of April 2021.

The immense kindness, contribution and support shown to us in our moment of bereavement will be reckoned for life.

We would also like to specially thank DABA and Nagamese Baptist Church, Kevijau Colony.

We pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, children and family members.

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WEATHER FORECAST April 20

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Tuensang Mostly sunny Wokha

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One of the resource persons at the skill training. (NP)

Correspondent MON, APR 19 (NPN): Global Concepts Nagaland (GCN) in collaboration with Nagaland Khadi & Village Industries Board (NKVIB) organised “skill training for rural employment” with the opening ceremony held here, at town council hall on Monday.

In his speech, DC Mon Thavaseelan K thanked NKVIB and Global Con-

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Kohima DTF emergency meeting

DIMAPUR: DC Kohima Gregory Thejawelie has convened an emergency meeting of District Task Force (DTF), Kohima at DC’s conference hall, Kohima on April 20 at 3 p.m.

DC has requested all the members attend the meeting.

Meanwhile, the DC also issued following instructions for immediate compliance: all officers, staff and visitors to the office of the DC, Kohima complex shall mandatorily wear mask, practice physical distancing and hand hygiene at all times; no visitor shall be allowed entry for purpose of selling any items of handicraft, ticket, calendars, badges, etc.

Only authorised vehicles shall be allowed entry into the DC, Kohima Complex and all other vehicles shall be parked outside the Complex; there shall be no public interview in the Office of the DC on Wednesdays, except for matters of very urgent nature and matters concerning law and order.

No visitor shall have access to any file or noting from any file, except through the laid down procedure of the RTI Act; the authorised officer/staff/dealing assistant/ peon shall be accountable for safe custody and proper handling of files and records. The order also stated that SDO(C) (establishment) shall coordinate the required logistics for effective adherence to these instructions.

cepts Nagaland and said that Mon district was the third most populated district in Nagaland that the district administration had been trying to organise programmes after the pandemic.

He shared the importance of self-reliance which the pandemic had taught everyone. On behalf of the government, he requested the participants not to attend just to receive certificates but to create a

livelihood.

He also requested banks to consider genuine loan seekers to create and establish business.

During a brief introduction of resource persons and the workshop, chief consultant, Vikas Rao highlighted that the objective of the workshop was to empower participants to start business and to transfer skills.

He said that similar skill training workshop

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021

DIMAPUR: In line with the chief minister Neiphiu Rio announcing 2021 as the “year of party consolidation & strengthening” for Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), the party president Chingwang Konyak has directed all party organisations to take steps and measures for consolidation and strengthening at all levels throughout the year.

In a notification, NDPP president has directed all party organisations at the assembly constituency levels to submit reports to the region president every two months on party activities.

Further, region presidents have been asked to submit bi-monthly reports to the central headquarters: first report by June 30 and next report by August 31 followed by October 31 and final report by December 20.

Leaders in-charge of organisations, committees and regions have also been

directed to submit reports accordingly.

Convenors of all committees have been also asked to follow the same schedule.

Party president stated that consolidation and strengthening activities should include: intensive enrolment campaigns; consultative meetings at all levels; increase use of social media platforms etc by party rank and file; conduct of socially positive initiatives; assist the government agencies to ensure that government’s welfare and public programmes and policies reach targeted sections of society; take proactive steps that contribute towards transparency, good governance and meritocracy; streamlining of financial procedures as instructed by the treasurer’s office; establishment of party office and properties in every region and progress reports to be submitted bimonthly with photographs.

was conducted in Kohima and Dimapur and was impressed with good number of participants from Mon in particular.

Meanwhile, SBI Mon lead bank manager, C. Yanthung encouraged the interested participants to generate income to make good use of the scheme that the bank provided.

Earlier, the opening ceremony was chaired by NKVIB, Mon development officer, Nginai Phewang, invocation by Newsite Fellowship pastor Phelem, special song by Nokong Anghaa and vote of thanks from NKVIB Mon, executive officer Lukheto Sohe..

It may be mentioned that four venues were located for the skill training workshop such as: food processing at Mon town council hall; beekeeping at NPF conference hall; carpentry at DRDA Hall and toilet & laundry soap making at KU conference hall.

On Monday, the workshop saw a registration from 500 participants.

D+WA organises COVID-19 awareness programme DIMAPUR: Dimapur Positive Women Association (D+WA) organised COVID-19 awareness-cum-vaccine motivation programme on April 17 at Zakiesato Memorial higher secondary school.

A press release by D+WA secretary, Achobeni Mozhui stated that while addressing the fear arising out of the surge in Covid infections, resource person, UNDP project officer and vaccine monitor Dimapur, Rajesh Khartu Monsang informed about the current situation of Covid spread at national and state levels and stressed that protocols were powerful weapons against the infection. He added that regular hand wash with soap and water was better than sanitisers and urged all to wear masks, avoid touching of eyes, nose and mouth and to maintain social distancing in crowded places. He mentioned that three groups of people could not take the vaccine: pregnant women, mother breast feeding and citizens below 18 years.

On the effect of vaccine on HIV positive persons, Rajesh shared that it would rather help the persons with vaccination and on allergies, he mentioned that if a person had food allergies or could take AT (anti tetanus) without side effects, it was safe to take the vaccine.

Meanwhile, GB of the area suggested vaccine to be administered in colonies, wherein the resource person maintained that it was possible if there were 100-200 beneficiaries, however he shared that maintaining logistic arrangement and man power could be an issue.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Mary Yanthan, while D+WA president Mary Jimo delivered vote of thanks.

Condolences over Gokhale’s demise

DIMAPUR: NPF and others have mourned the demise of former Nagaland chief secretary, Padma Shri Achyut Madhav Gokhale, who passed away on April 18 in Pune.

NPF: Naga People’s Front (NPF) president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has expressed grief to learn about the passing of A.M Gokhale.

In a condolence note, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu said that Nagas in particular would always cherish his work and “contributions towards building and shaping the Naga society”. He said that late Gokhale “was an architect in giving birth the

VDB and the NEPED in Nagaland” and that the Nagas were privileged to have had such an able leader.

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu on behalf of the rank and file of the party conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the Almighty to grant them comfort as his soul rests in eternal peace.

W Wangyuh Konyak: Ex-MP (Lok Sabha), advisor NDPP, W Wangyuh Konyak expressed grief over the demise of former state chief secretary A.M Gokhale.

In a condolence note, Wangyuh said that during his tenure as SDO (C) Mon, Gokhale arranged tuition

teacher for HSLC appeared students of 1977 where he was one of the students and that while he was in Nagaland, he was at the forefront of developmental activities including the village level.

Stating that the people of Chen area would always remember him, Wangyuh conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.

K VC a n d K W S K : Khezhakeno Village Council (KVC) and Khezhakeno Welfare Society Kohima (KWSK) while expressing grief over the demise stated that the people had lost “a brilliant administrator and a pioneer who had introduced

Farmers producers organisation elects new team of board of directors

New team of FPO board of directors and others. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO) constituted a new team of board of directors at DAO conference hall, Zunheboto on April 19.

According to DIPR report, speaking at the induction programme, DAO Zunheboto Hukhato Sema briefed the gathering about the inception of FPO which was a centrally sponsored scheme.

He said that Mission Organic Value Chain Development (MOVCD) was an organic farming scheme and the North Eastern part of India was privileged with special focus by the central government because of its availability of rich and fertile virgin forests across the region.

He added that the main aim of the scheme was to help farmers produce more organic and healthy products for themselves and to reach others with the surplus, for which the FPO acted as a bridging device to communicate with other states of India and further.

Hukhato congratulated the new team and expressed optimism of the

successes they would yield by working with sincerity for the betterment of the farmers.

Newly inducted chairman L Holuto Ayemi said that realising the potential of organic farming in the North Eastern region of the country, ministry of agriculture and farmer’s welfare launched the central sector scheme MOVCD for North Eastern region with an aim to develop certified organic production in a value chain mode to link growers with consumers and to support the development of the entire value chain.

He also said that till date, of the 14 clusters, a total of 1100 farmers had registered under the organisation and FPO has been registered to the cooperative society which now ensures the farmers as an individual or the organisation of various possible aids.

He further appealed the government to continue to reach the organisation with all possible means to work for prosperity of farmers while keeping in mind the needs of organic products which benefit consumers.

Agriculture inspector K Kikato Zhimomi spoke on the main reason behind the scheme which was to counter the health threats caused because of the consumption of nonorganic products in the country and that MOVCD was considered as an only solution.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by FPO secretary Gideon Yeptho, dedicatory prayer by pastor ZTSBC Rev, Dr. Daniel Chishi, member of finance committee Shitokhu Achumi pronounced invocation and treasurer FPO, Kughavi Yeptho delivered vote of thanks.

The team is headed by L Holuto Ayemi as chairman, Aheto Sumi as vice chairman, Gideon S Yeptho as secretary, finance committee headed by Kughavi Yeptho as treasurer and Vihuto, Lashika T Sumi and Shitokhu Achumi as members. Marketing committee members include H Hokuto Sema, Hekato Yeptho and Y Husukha Sema and Nivili Chella, Helena, H Vitoyi, Kahoto Achumi and Hukavi Shohe as members.

SCC Tuensang conducts inter-departmental seminar DIMAPUR: Research committee of Sao Chang College, Tuensang organised an inter-departmental seminar on April 19.

A press release by SCC media cell stated that associate professor, department of history, Dr. Iris Odyuo presented a paper titled “crafting resilience through weaving” and department of chemistry, assistant professor Dr. Shokip Tumtin presented a paper on “medicinal chemistry: drug design, development and their

applications” during the seminar.

Meanwhile, the rapporteurs for the seminar were department of history, assistant professor T Shumong Tikhir and department of chemistry, assistant professor Dipak Nath.

The seminar was chaired by department of political science, assistant professor Dr. Imnazenla Longkumer and vote of thanks was delivered by department of history, assistant professor Dr. Kenilo Kath.

the system of VDB to our people”.

In a condolence note, KWSK president Pfuche Koz a a n d VC C K VC, D. Lhouchinyi said that Gokhale left behind a great legacy to the Nagas, particularly the Khezhakeno villagers.

“His special regard to this ancestral heritage village and his love for our people shall be deeply imprinted in our hearts to be cherished”, it stated.

Fur ther, KVC and KWSK prayed for the Almighty to grant the departed soul rest and extended their condolences to the bereaved Unity College, department of history observed World Heritage Day (WHD) on April family members.

18 at the college seminar hall.

NBA experts visit KPA for accreditation process

DIMAPUR: National Board of Accreditation (NBA) expert team visited Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) for the evaluation of accreditation works in the institute both offline and online from April 16 to 18.

A press release by KPA stated that NBA experts of civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical & electronics engineering presented a report on the strength and weaknesses of the departments at KPA after thorough assimilation over the last two days of evaluation process and provided feedbacks and suggestions for the respective department.

NBA Chairman, Prof.

Ekram Husain interacted with principal and faculty of KPA where he shared his K Y M C

observations of the institute and stated that him along with the experts team were satisfied with the central facilities of the institute.

He also pointed out the lack of banking facility, poor road conditions and internet connectivity which he mentioned were “the backbone of any Educational Institution” and recommended the principal to write to higher authority and ensure that these deficiencies were attended to at the earliest.

Earlier, KPA mechanical engineering department HoD, V Julia Achumi thanked the NBA team and reaffirmed its stand to continue with NBA process in the institute to impart outcome-based education and enhance the employability of the technical

students.

KPA principal, M Nakhro also expressed his gratitude to minister of higher education & tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along; advisor to CM, technical education & election, Medo Yokha; secretary, department of higher and technical education, Anoop Khinchi; Nungsangmenla Imchan; ex-officio director, technical education and colleagues; various associations, unions and colleges for their support and presence during the accreditation process.

It may be mentioned that with this accreditation process, KPA had become the first polytechnic, under directorate of technical education, government of Nagaland to have undergone NBA accreditation process.

DC, Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo along with EAC (HQ) Zunheboto, additional charge EAC Aghunato, PD DRDA, Sr. DEO, Zunheboto, Superintendent of Prisons Zunheboto, BDO Tokiye Block, AE DRDA Zunheboto and host of other DRDA staff visited Hoshepu EAC HQ on April 16.

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Closure of schools in NE states to check Covid spread Correspondents Shillong/Imphal / Diphu: With the surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, several north eastern states have taken diverse steps, including imposition of night curfew and closure of educational institutions, to prevent the spread of the dreaded virus.

MEGHALAYA In Meghalaya, the East Khasi Hills district magistrate has extended night curfew in the entire district from 10 pm to 5 am each day as one of the measures to contain the pandemic.

Meanwhile, one more Covid-19 related death, that of an octogenarian man in Meghalaya took the fatality count due to the viral infection to 154, even as 108 fresh cases of infection surged the number of active cases up to 754 on Monday.

Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said a 80-year-old Nandeswar Das of East Khasi Hills district, suffering from other ailments and subsequently tested positive for COVID19, at Super Care Hospital died on Sunday.

Of the new COVID-19 cases detected on Monday, Dr. War said East Khasi Hills accounted for 95, seven in West Jaintia Hills district, five in Ri-Bhoi district and

Students appearing exam in Manipur. one case in East Jaintia Hills district. The Meghalaya government has also announced closure of all schools in the State Capital from April 20 till the next 14 days and closed its door for tourists across the State due to surge in COVID-19 infections.

This decision was taken at a review meeting which was chaired by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and attended by cabinet ministers and senior officials.

“All schools will close from tomorrow for the next 14 days till May 3 in the Shillong area. The situation in other districts is being monitored,” Sangma told reporters. The Chief Minister said that the ongoing MBOSE examinations would however continue in the State Capital. He further announced that tourists would not be permitted entry into the State from Tuesday.

Restrictions have also been placed on hotels and eateries and would operate with 50 per cent capacity.

Moreover, restrictions have also been placed on Government and private offices and these would now operate with 50 percent capacity. “Shops will remain open with due adherence to protocols,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that these restrictions have been imposed “to avoid another lockdown in the State.” Meanwhile, the time frame for the validity of RTPCR tests has been reduced from 72 to 48 hours.

“An aggressive vaccination drive will also be carried out in the State. Request all citizens above 45 years of age to get vaccinated,” Sangma appealed.

So far, 47416 persons have received both their doses in the State. In total 177925 doses have been ad-

ministered across the State.

However, the vaccination process is running slow with locality-wise vaccination drives have also started.

MANIPUR In Manipur, the government has decided to impose night curfew in the state from 7 pm to 5 am in view of the rise of COVID19 cases, an official said.

The order issued by chief secretary Rajesh Kumar said the consultative committee of COVID-19 chaired by Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday decided that night curfew will be imposed in the state from 7 pm to 5 am in view of the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in the country.

The order did not specify for how many days the night curfew will be in force.

It said media persons and those engaged in telecom services and essential services will be exempted from the curfew.

The meeting also decided to ban all gatherings with immediate effect except unavoidable gatherings like funerals, marriages. Such gatherings will be strictly limited to 20 persons, with COVID appropriate behaviour like wearing of face mask to be ensured by the host. The order also said deputy commissioners and state police should enforce

COVID appropriate behaviour and impose penalty on violators. The board exams for classes 10 and 12 were also postponed in Manipur schools in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases, an official said on Monday.

The exams were postponed considering the seriousness of the everincreasing positive cases of COVID-19 and the impending threat caused by it, said an order issued by Commissioner (Education-S) T Ranjit Singh. Online classes will be resumed at the earliest, it added. Coaching classes, boarding and hostels in schools, and private hostels accommodating students will also be shut immediately, the order said.

KARBI ANGLONG Due to sudden spike in Covid-19 cases across Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong autonomous district and as directed by Assam government, the district administration has ordered closure of lower primary schools including pre-primary up to class five in two hill districts until further orders.

In view of the rush in Covid-19 cases, the state government has made it mandatory to wear mask, failing which a fine of Rs.1000 may be imposed against the defaulters.

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New party takes charge of TTAADC

Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barman addressing media persons.

Agartala, Apr 19 (Agencies): After a landslide victory in Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), the newly formed ‘TIPRA Motha’, took over the charge of the council of the politically important Tripura.

The TIPRA in the April 6 elections had defeated the ruling BJP-IPFT alliance, Northeast Now reported.

The BJP on Sunday announced that they would boycott the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected members and no leaders of the IPFT was seen at the event held at the TTAADC headquarters in Khumulwng, 20 km north of Agartala.

TIPRA Motha’s ally INPT’s general secretary Jagadhish Debbarma was elected new Chairman of

Call to cancel Bihu functions in Assam amid Covid-19 surge Guwahati, Apr 19 (Agencies): Following calls by prominent personalities and political parties for cancelling cultural events associated with a monthlong Rongali Bihu events starting mid- April in Assam amid the continuously rising Covid-19 infections, the state government has said it will soon take a decision on the matter.

“Given the deteriorating situation, all Bihu functions need to be cancelled forthright. Hope the government of Assam will take a considered decision,” national award-winning filmmaker Utpal Borpujari tweeted on Monday. He is one among many who are urging for cancellation of Bihu events through their social media messages, Hindustan Times report stated.

While the situation in Assam may not look threatening at the moment, the new Covid-19 strain has led to a record surge in infection nationally.

Dr Navanil Barua, a prominent neurosurgeon and columnist said the government shouldn’t have allowed holding of Bihu functions in the first place.

“The state gover nment was informed by ICMR in February itself about (the) presence of new strains of Covid in the state. With that in mind, the elections should have been post-

poned. But nothing of that sort happened. If Bihu was allowed keeping in mind hundreds of artists who rely on these functions for income, it should have been held online, something on the pattern of IPL, without audience at the venues. The government can still do that,” he said.

In past weeks, Covid19 cases in Assam have

increased from single digits daily to three digits. On Sunday, the state recorded 639 new cases—including 354 in Kamrup (Metropolitan) district which includes Guwahati-- and 6 deaths, taking the number of active cases to 5,268 with the positivity rate climbing to 2.74%. While the situation in Assam may not look threatening at the moment, the new Covid-19 strain has led to a record surge in infection nationally with several states reporting new daily peaks during the second wave of the disease.

“If you compare with some other parts of India, Assam is still in a better position. But we need to be careful,” he said, adding, “You guys are listening to my songs with your ears. So there’s no harm in covering your faces with masks.

We can save ourselves, our homes and Assam if we wear masks.”

Earlier on Sunday, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said if any district had more than 300 active Covid-19 cases, “Bihu functions and other events won’t be allowed to be held there”. He added that a formal decision on this will be taken on Monday.

Last year, the lockdown imposed after Covid19 outbreak put a lid on the cultural events. This year, with assembly polls getting over on April 6, the state government allowed celebrations, but with restrictions.

Besides the usual Covid-19 protocols, the organizers of these functions were asked to get themselves tested for Covid-19 three days prior to and also after

the event. All functions, which usually continue till early mornings, were asked to wrap up by 11 pm and organisers were asked to sanitise venues twice, once before the event and again after it. While some organizers decided not to hold events, many events are being held at present all over the state but the deadline for functions to get over as well as other safety measures are getting flouted in many places. On April 14, the first day of the functions, prominent singer Zubeen Garg took to the stage after 11 am and performed till 12:45 am. The singer has since restricted his performances till the deadline set by government. Another singer Bipin Chowdang also performed after 11 pm on the first day of the events.

the TTAADC and Purnachandra Jamatia has been chosen as new Chief Executive Member (CEM).

The CEM and the other Executive Members of the TTAADC would take the oath on Tuesday.

The ‘TIPRA Motha’ chairman and Tripura’s royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barman said that following the principle of ‘one man, one post’ he opted out of the CEM race.

Amalgamating various local tribal-based parties and leaders and members of other parties, the ‘TIPRA Motha’ (tribal unity) headed

by Deb Barman was formed just a few months ago and scripted a new political history by capturing the 30member TTAADC. In the April 6 elec-

BJP parliamentary board to decide next CM of Assam: Shah Guwahati, Apr 19 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s joint leadership has brought a remarkable change in Assam, but the BJP’s parliamentary board would decide the next Chief Minister after the declarations of the results of the elections.

In an interview with a television channel, Shah, former national President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, said that Sonowal also has contested the recent elections as a Chief Minister so what is the necessity of projection of Chief Ministerial candidate.

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920 pigs die of African Resettlement of Mizoram’s tribals in Tripura begins Swine Fever in Mizoram

Aizawl, Apr 19 (PTI): At least 920 pigs died due to African Swine Fever (ASF) in less than a month in Mizoram, an official said on Monday.

Four districts have been affected by the ASF that was first reported on March 21 from Lungsen village in south Mizoram’s Lunglei district near the Bangladesh border, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department’s Joint Director Lalhmingthanga told PTI. So far, 577 pigs have died in Lungsen village,

and 32 died in the Electric Veng area of Lunglei town.

Besides, 78 died in the Edenthar neighbourhood and 74 in the Armed Veng locality of Aizawl, he said.

Further, 159 pigs died in three villages of Mamit district, while a detailed report from Serchhip is awaited, he added.

Lungsen in Lunglei district, Zawlnuam in Mamit district, Keitum in Serchhip district have been declared as ‘infected’ areas to stop further spread of the disease.

Agartala, Apr 19 (IANS): The resettlement of Reang tribal refugees, sheltered in seven relief camps in northern Tripura after they fled from Mizoram 24 years ago following ethnic strife in the adjoining state, started on Monday, more than 15 months after an agreement was signed in Delhi, officials said.

Officials of Tripura government’s Revenue and Relief Department said that according to the agreement signed in January last year by the Chief Secretaries of Mizoram, Tripura, MHA Joint Secretary Satyendra

Garg and the representatives of the refugees in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, around 35,000 tribal refugees from 5,400 families of the Reang tribal community would be resettled in different districts of Tripura.

District officials of North Tripura and Dhalai districts said that in the first batch of around 650 tribals would be rehabilitated in two villages under the two sub-divisions -- Ambassa and Longtharai Valley in Dhalai district.

“The refugees are being transported to the new

locations from Kanchanpur Sub-division from Monday and they would now temporarily stay in the newly built makeshift houses in Ambassa and Longtharai Valley sub-divisions before their permanent resettlement,” Dhalai District Magistrate Govekar Mayur Ratilal told IANS. He said that the concerned departments have arranged water, electricity and other basic amenities for the tribals. Kanchanpur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Chandni Chandran said that on the first day on Monday 424 tribals of 92

families moved to their new locations.

As per the agreement, which came after the Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb in November 2019 had agreed to accept the 35,000 tribal refugees ending their 24-year-old imbroglio, the Reangs, and rehabilitate them in the state and provide financial aid for their rehabilitation.

The Reang tribals would also be included as voters in Tripura as maintained in the agreement, which was signed on January 16 last year.

Vehicle lifters arrested along Assam-Nagaland border 45 new Covid cases in Mizoram

The three vehicle lifters arrested by Golaghat police. (Northeast Now) Golaghat, Apr 19 (Agencies): The Golaghat Police arrested a gang of three vehicle lifters from Merapani along the AssamNagaland border.

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Junti Ali, Munin Sensua and Bikram Kachari, Northeast Now reported.

The arrest of the vehicle lifters has given a blow to the vehicle-lifting racket, which has become active in the Golaghat district.

Amid Bihu festivities, after lifting of a motorcycle from Golaghat two days back, the district reported another incident of bike lifting on Sunday.

After the back-to-back lifting of bikes, the Golaghat

Police became alert.

Finally, a team of Golaghat Police under the leadership of the additional superintendent of police, Paneswar Singh was able to arrest the gang of three vehicle-lifters from Merapani along the Assam-Nagaland border with the help of Merapani police.

The Golaghat Police team was also able to recover a total of three stolen motorcycles from their possession.

The recovered motorcycles include two Enfield bullets and a scooty.

While bike-lifter Junti Ali is a resident of Kacharihat in Golaghat, the two other vehicle-lifters, Munin Sensua and Bikram Kachari, are residents of Senijan in Jorhat district.

Aizawl, April 19 (PTI): Mizoram on Monday reported 45 new COVID-19 cases, taking the state’s tally to 4,904, an official said. Of the 45 fresh cases, 33 were reported from Aizawl district, 11 from Lawngtlai and one from Kolasib district.

Only five new patients have symptoms of COVID19, the official said. Mizoram now has 383 active COVID-19 cases, while 4,509 people have already recovered from the virus, he said. The COVID-19 death toll in the state is 12. The state has so far conducted 2,75,600 sample tests for COVID-19, including 607 on Sunday.

ULFA (I) cadre surrenders

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Assam Rifles Tuensang battalion under the aegis of IGAR (North) informed that a cadre of ULFA (I) surrendered in Tuensang on April 16.

AR in a press release stated that due to their “sustained and cogent pursuit for peace in the region achieved a major success when an ULFA (I) cadre surrendered near a forward COB along the IMB”. The release stated that the surrender will motivate more active cadres of the proscribed faction to give up arms and join the mainstream in the future.

tions to the TTAADC, of the 28 elective seats (two nominated by the members), the ‘TIPRA Motha’ won 18 seats, the BJP secured nine seats while one seat went to an Independent candidate.

Two members of different tribal communities were nominated by the governor in the TTAADC on the advice of the state government.

The results of the elections to the TTAADC are a major setback for the BJP-alliance, which wrested power in Tripura in 2018 after defeating the CPI-M led Left parties that ruled the state for 25 years.

However, the BJP for the first time won nine seats in the TTAADC though its junior ally IPFT, despite being a major tribal-based party, drew a blank.

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Delhi migrant workers head home

Passengers arrive at Anand Vihar Terminal after Delhi Government announced complete lockdown for 6 days due to surge in coronavirus cases, in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

AIIMS to shut OPD services from April 22 NEW DELHI, APR 19 (IANS): Amid the surge in Covid-19, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Monday announced it was shutting its physical OPD services from April 22 and postponing routine admissions of patients in view to augment resources for treatment of Covid-19 patients.

“It has been decided to temporarily switch over from physical consultations of OPD patients in morning OPDs as well as speciality clinics in AIIMS Hospital and all centres to teleconsultations with effect from Thursday, April 22, 2021.

The decision has been taken in view of increased need

to minimise possibility of community spread of ongoing Covid-19 epidemic and also to optimise diversion of available manpower and materials resources for the treatment of suspected/confirmed patients of Covid-19 and also considering the situation of total curfew announced by the Delhi govt,” a circular issued by AIIMS Medical Superintendent, Dr D.K. Sharma, read.

“Emergency patients who require inpatient hospitalisation in general wards or such patients who are advised private wards hospitalisation owing to emergency/semi emergency condition, will continue to be admitted,” it added.

added.

However, migrants feared that the lockdown could be extended as the situation of COVID-19 was deteriorating day by day.

Mukesh Pratap, who works at a cloth factory in Dilsad Garden and a native of UP’s Bareilly, said he wanted to go to his home as there was a possibility of lockdown extension.

“Lockdown will definitely affect our livelihood so it is better for us to remain at our home. It may be

extended also and I would not like to take a chance,” he said.

In an online briefing, the chief minister said, “I would like to appeal to them(migrants), with folded hands, this is a short lockdown of six days. Please do not leave Delhi. You would lose a lot of time, money, and energy in travelling.

Stay in Delhi.”

Kejriwal said it was not an easy decision to impose lockdown because it hurt the poor people most.

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (IANS): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said that India will become the top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub in due course of time.

In his address at Amazon’s Smbhav Summit 2021, the minister said that lithium-ion batteries will be fully manufactured in the country in the next six months.

“India is moving ahead towards making electric vehicles. In due course of time, we will be the number one electric vehicle maker in the world,” Gadkari said.

Noting that India has got tremendous capability for making green power, he said that: “We are power surplus... This is time for Indian economy to use electric as power.”

Gadkari flagged off a fleet of electric vehicles of Amazon India virtually.

In a statement, Amazon India said that with the latest development, it reaffirmed its commitment towards the electrification of its last mile delivery fleet to reduce its dependence on non-renewable resources.

JAIPUR, APR 19 (IANS): In view of the steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a 15-day lockdown starting from Monday and will continue till May 3.

The home department, late on Sunday night, issued new guidelines, and the lockdown period has been named as ‘Public Discipline Fortnight’. All offices except those connected with essential services shall remain closed.

Shops connected to grocery, fruit, dairy products, etc. shall remain open till 5 p.m. Vegetable vendors have been allowed to sell their stuff by till 7 p.m.

Petrol pumps shall remain open till 8 p.m, as per the

Ghat ki Guni road wears a deserted look during curfew to curb the surge of coronavirus cases in Jaipur on April 18. (PTI)

new guidelines.

Public transport shall remain open in the state and factories and manufacturing units shall also remain operational. NREGA projects will also continue to ensure workers get regular jobs.

According to the

guidelines, the bazaars, malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls and all religious places shall remain closed. All the educational institutes, coaching centres, libraries, social and political programmes, etc. have also been suspended.

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“It is important to understand that it is no magic bullet and it does not reduce mortality. It is used because we do not have a good antiviral drug...Remdesivir was proven useful for those in hospitals and on oxygen...it can’t be taken like a regular antibiotic,” he said.

India, which is facing the rapid second wave of infections, today reported over 2 lakh coronavirus cases for the fifth straight day. Before that, it had been consistently reporting over a lakh daily cases.

Health infrastructures in several badly hit states are

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IANS/PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it is because of the efforts of the pharmaceutical industry that today India is identified as ‘pharmacy of world’. He made this remark during an interaction with leaders of the pharmaceutical industry via video conferencing.

The Prime Minister appreciated the crucial role of the pharma sector in the fight against the pandemic.

He also appreciated the way the pharma industry is working even in such trying conditions. “Essential medicines were made available to more than 150 countries around the world during the pandemic. Despite all the challenges, the Indian pharma industry has also registered a growth of 18 per cent in exports last year, which shows its potential,” Modi said.

Noting the second wave of the virus and rising number of cases, the Prime Minister commended the pharma industry for their efforts to increase production of several necessary drugs.

He appreciated them for reducing the price of

crumbling under pressure from the Covid caseloads.

Severe shortages of hospital beds, medical oxygen and medicines - especially Remdesivir- have been reported across the country.

Social media is flooded with posts of the family members and friends of Covid patients requesting for help in acquiring the drug. Some reports suggest that the prices of Remdesivir have shot up on the black market.

Amid the repor ted demand-supply gap, the centre has banned export of the drug.

CHAKULIA (WB), APR 19 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Election Commission to reconsider its decision to stick to the original poll schedule, as she stressed that wrapping up the last three phases of polls on a single day or at the most in two days would check the spread of COVID19 to some extent.

Indicating that the EC may have decided against clubbing the remaining phases at the behest of the BJP, Banerjee, while addressing her rally here in Uttar Dinajpur, requested the poll panel to prioritise public health.

“With folded hands, I request the EC to hold the next three phases on a single day. If not one day, conduct it in two days and save one day.

“Please don’t take your decision based on what the BJP says... Please ensure that you protect public health by

curtailing the poll schedule, even if it is by one day,” the TMC supremo said. The CM further said that she and other leaders of her party would not hold any rally in congested areas.

She lambasted the Narendra Modi government for “not taking adequate measures in the past six months to avert vaccine crisis”.

Calling the BJP a party of “rioters and war mongers”, she told people gathered at the rally, “Don’t allow them (saffron party leaders) to turn Bengal into Gujarat.”

Referring to the incident of firing in Cooch Behar, Banerjee said, “They conspire to kill people by opening fire on voters. Your vote will be the reply to their bullet.” Four persons died on April 10 in Sitalkuchi area of Cooch Behar when central forces opened fire in “self defence” allegedly after coming under attack from locals.

“All commercial offices and markets shall remain closed except the essential services. Commuters from bus stops, metro stations and airports shall have to show tickets to commute, those coming to Rajasthan from other states shall have to show their RT-PCR reports collected within 72 hours of travel.

“Pregnant women will be allowed to travel to hospital. Those going to take Covid shots will be permitted and the PDS shops will also run all through the week. Only 50 people will be allowed to attend wedding parties while 20 for a funeral. Telecom, Internet services, postal services, cable services, etc. will remain open,” said the guidelines.

Kerala enforces 2 weeks night curfew T HIR U V A N A N THAPURAM, APR 19 (IANS): A high level committee, chaired by Kerala Chief Secretary V.P. Joy, on Monday decided to impose a night curfew from 9 p.m to 5 a.m. starting Tuesday, for the next two weeks in order to curb the rising spike in Covid cases in the state.

On Monday, 13,644 cases were detected from 87,275 samples tested, taking the total number of positive cases to an all time high of 1,03,004. The infected included around a dozen medical professionals at Kottayam Medical College hospital. The previous high in the total No. of cases stood around 97,500 during Sept/Oct last year.

Among the other decisions that came in the committee meeting were that all malls and movie halls have been asked to close at 7 p.m., all tuition centres have been asked to close down, while offices have been asked to go into work from home mode.

Over 70 pc of COVID-19 patients above 40 years in both waves Older population still more vulnerable NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): Asserting that the older population continues to remain more vulnerable to coronavirus infection, top medical experts in the government on Monday said over 70 per cent of COVID19 patients in both the waves are above 40 years.

Addressing media, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said there is no difference in deaths

Encourage patients to get Covid vax: PM to doctors

Narendra Modi

injections like ‘Remdesivir’ and to keep the supply of medicines and essential medical equipment going smoothly.

The Prime Minister urged the pharma industry to ensure seamless supply chains and extended government’s support for facilities like logistics and transportation.

He urged the industry to conduct more and more research on threats which can occur in the future along with Covid. “This would help us take the lead in combating the virus,” he said.

Seeking cooperation from the pharma industry, PM Modi assured that the government is undertaking reforms for new drugs and regulatory processes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called the vaccine as the biggest weapon in the fight against COVID-19 and urged doctors to encourage more and more patients to get the jab.

In a virtual interaction with the country’s leading doctors on the pandemic situation and vaccination progress, he also noted that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities this time, and asked them to connect with their colleagues working there and give them online consultations to ensure that all protocols are followed correctly.

Urging doctors to educate people against “rumours” on COVID treatment and prevention, Modi said it is very important in these difficult times to not become a victim of panic, an official statement said.

For this, Modi said, along with proper treatment, emphasis must also be on counselling of patients admitted in hospitals.

Rajasthan imposes strict 15-day lockdown Sena MLA says he wants to

Remdesivir not life-saving drug: Centre Urge EC with folded hands to

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (AGENCIES): Remdesivir is not a life-saving drug and its “unnecessary or irrational” use on Covid patients is unethical, the centre tweeted on Monday, amid massive demand for the medicine triggered by an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases across the country.

The Union Health Ministry said Remdesivir was an “experimental investigational drug” that had been granted emergency authorisation to be used only on moderately sick Covid patients on oxygen support under hospital settings.

“It must never be administered in home settings,” it warned.

It added that studies had shown the drug didn’t affect mortality rates.

Earlier today, AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria, a member of the national Covid task force, said the drug was “no magic bullet”.

India known as ‘pharmacy of world’ because of industry’s efforts: PM

the second wave.

Prevalence of shortness of breath is slightly higher in the second wave of COVID19 but sore throat and dry cough and other symptoms were higher in the first wave, the Centre said on Monday.

“No difference in deaths between first and second wave among hospitalised patients. About 54.5 per cent patients require oxygen in second wave against 41.5 per cent in the first wave,” between first and second requirement is higher in he said.

“More than 70 per cent wave among hospitalised second wave and ventilator patients, while the oxygen requirement is not higher in patients in both waves are

more than 40 years old, only marginally higher proportion of younger patients.

Higher proportion of asymptomatic patients in the second wave,” he said, based on the study of 1,885 patients in second wave and 7,600 patients in the first wave.

NITI Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said in the first wave 31 per cent patients were aged less than 30 years, this time it is up to 32 per cent.

“Essentially there is no difference,” Paul said.

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BULDHANA (MAHA), APR 19 (PTI): Amid a row over Remdesivir supply in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has said he wishes he could “stuff coronavirus in the mouth” of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, sparking protests by the opposition.

The Shiv Sena which leads the three-party ruling alliance in the state is targeting the former chief minister for objecting to Mumbai police grilling a pharma company’s director over stocking thousands of vials of Remdesivir, in high demand for treating coronavirus patients.

“Had I found coronavirus, I would have stuffed it in the mouth of Fadnavis,” Gaikwad said.

Talking to reporters on Saturday, Gaikwad, an

Sanjay Gaikwad

MLA from Buldhana, asked what would Fadnavis have done if he was the chief minister during the pandemic.

Instead of supporting state ministers, BJP leaders are mocking them and want the state government to fail, he said.

The Centre asked Remdesivir manufacturing companies in Maharashtra not to supply the drug to the state, he claimed.

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must be over 5,000 people here at present. Buses are limited as of now, we are guiding people as per their destination,” he said.

The police were also in talks with civil adminstration officials to either arrange transport for them or shelter homes for their temporary stay, the officer said.

Policemen deployed in the area were also trying to counsel the migrant workers to stay back as the lockdown was for a few days only, he

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NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): Thousands of migrant workers gathered at Anand Vihar ISBT here to catch a bus home, hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a weeklong lockdown and appealed to them with folded hands not to leave Delhi while sounding a word of assurance -- “Main hoon na” (I am here for you).

Police officials said over 5,000 people gathered at Anand Vihar including at ISBT as well as the railway station and the numbers were rising.Earlier in the day, Kejriwal appealed to the migrant workers to not leave Delhi, saying the short period of lockdown would need not be extended.

“I assure you, the government will take full care of you. Main hun na, mujh par bharosa rakho (I am here for you, have faith in me),” Kejriwal said, announcing the lockdown from 10 PM tonight to 5 AM next Monday.

A senior police officer said after the sudden announcement of the lockdown, thousands of migrant workers thronged the ISBT Anand Vihar area.

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ith a daily increase of 2,73,810 in total cases, the most in a day so far, India’s tally of coronavirus cases has risen from 14,788,109 on Sunday to 15,061,919 - an increase of 1.9%. Death toll has reached 178,769, with 1,619 fatalities, the most in a day so far. Now the second-most-affected country by active and total cases, fourth by death, and second recovered cases, India has added 1,534,202 cases in the past 7 days. India now accounts for 10.57% of all active cases globally (one in every 9 active cases), and 5.84% of all deaths (one in every 17 deaths).

Between February 26, when elections were announced and March 30, India saw a 224 per cent rise in daily positives while the test positivity rate increased from 2.13 per cent to 5.22 per cent. In the last 12 days, the daily coronavirus positivity rate in India has doubled to 16.69%. The weekly positivity rate, too, has increased in the past month to 13.54%. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), the positivity rate should remain below 5% for two weeks, before a government could start easing restrictions. A look at the positive rate in the 18 worst coronavirus hit states- Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Rajaasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Haryana, Bihar and Punjab reveals, that only eight states- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh,, Gujarat, Odisha, Telangana, Bihar and Punjab had positivity rates below the stipulated 5% mark. The inadequate testing could be one of the major reasons for the low positivity rate in the states as levels of testing has not managed to keep pace with the level of virus transmission.

Delhi appears to be staring at a huge crisis of over 30% positivity rate. In Delhi, some 3497 tests per ten lakh were conducted- one of the highest in the country. A positivity rate of 30% despite extensive testing is a clear signal that the virus is widespread in the area. Experts are groping for answers as to why the cases fell drastically after mid-September 2020 and why they have rapidly gone up now since mid-February, in spite of the ongoing vaccination drive. However, despite mounting evidence of community transmission even since April-May 2020 the centre has shied away from admitting it. Even in Maharashtra with a positive rate of over 16%, it clearly shows that community transmission has already taken place. Low testing and low positivity rate is shown in West Bengal, one among the top-10 worst hit states but with a positivity rate of 6.7%. West Bengal has conducted the lowest testing in India at 473 tests per million. Since January, poll-bound states of Assam and West Bengal have drastically reduced the number of Covid-19 tests conducted daily. This has ensured that despite massive political rallies, the states don’t show a surge in Covid-19 cases. This feeling is reinforced if leaders address mass election rallies all over the country and the Maha Kumbh is allowed to go on as usual. Unless the government admits that community transmission has taken place, its call for mass vaccinations is proving to be a red herring.

DailyDevotion Beware of the Least Likely Temptation Joab had defected to Adonijah, though he had not defected to Absalom. —1 Kings 2:28 Joab withstood the greatest test of his life, remaining absolutely loyal to David by not turning to follow after the fascinating and ambitious Absalom.

Yet toward the end of his life he turned to follow after the weak and cowardly Adonijah. Always remain alert to the fact that where one person has turned back is exactly where anyone may be tempted to turn back (see 1 Corinthians 10:11-13). You may have just victoriously gone through a great crisis, but now be alert about the things that may appear to be the least likely to tempt you. Beware of thinking that the areas of your life where you have experienced victory in the past are now the least likely to cause you to stumble and fall.

We are apt to say, “It is not at all likely that having been through the greatest crisis of my life I would now turn back to the things of the world.” Do not try to predict where the temptation will come; it is the least likely thing that is the real danger. It is in the aftermath of a great spiritual event that the least likely things begin to have an effect. They may not be forceful and dominant, but they are there. And if you are not careful to be forewarned, they will trip you. You have remained true to God under great and intense trials— now beware of the undercurrent. Do not be abnormally examining your inner self, looking forward with dread, but stay alert; keep your memory sharp before God. Unguarded strength is actually a double weakness, because that is where the least likely temptations will be effective in sapping strength. The Bible characters stumbled over their strong points, never their weak ones. “…kept by the power of God…”— that is the only safety. (1 Peter 1:5).

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Every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory. ~ Frederick W. Faber

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here is a school for 400 children in Solan, Himachal, called Southvale: The World School.

The school is run by young MBAs. The owner is Rishabh Chopra and the technical operations are under Snigdha Parihar. It emphasizes on education, but more than that, a moral social code with compassion towards all. “We believe in raising a league of future generations that is socially, morally and intellectually awake.”

During the Covid lockdown they experimented by asking each one of their children to feed and foster street animals. Now they have made it mandatory for each child and staff member in the school to foster a stray animal, be it a dog, cow, cat or even birds. Their debates, elocution, researchstation projects etc. are centred around animals. The children are taught to save a little from their food and kitchen waste and keep the fostered animal fed. “To make this act sustainable and institutionalised, we have developed the “Log Book” activity which is drawn from Charles Duhigg’s book “The Power of Habit”. It works on the basic principle of cue, routine and reward. The cue is a stray animal, the routine is feeding and logging the activity in a book.

The reward is a mention of the student in the circular for parents, and a Facebook post with the picture of the child carrying out the deed. ” The aim is to add love and

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compassion in society, to add meaning to human life and to pass on virtue to the kids who become the flag bearers of kindness.

T h e Ye l l ow Tr a i n School in Coimbatore teaches organic farming and how to coexist with wild animals.

Situated among green fields, orchard groves, cows and peacocks, the focus is more on the development of a child as a part of a natural world, rather than on textbook lessons. The Marudam Farm School in Thiruvannamalai, founded in 2009, has the same approach. The students are involved in afforestation, organic farming, and in building an intimate relationship with nature. A lot of importance is given to arts and crafts and sports as well. An education to bring about sensitive and intelligent human beings.

The Chirag School is in the village of Simayal in the Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Founded in 2006

by Kanai Lal, the teachers are college graduates from local communities, and the emphasis is on how to preserve the local culture and heritage of the Himalayas.

Sumit Arora, the principal, takes children on field trips to understand nature, and importance of natural springs in the Himalayas. The children learn how to dispose of waste without burning it.

SECMOL was founded in 1988 near the village of Phey in the Indus Valley

by Sonam Wangchuk, (on whom the film Three Idiots’

Children should coexist with nature character, played by Aamir Khan, is based) with an entirely new education system.

The SECMOL Campus is an eco-village where students, staff, and volunteers live, work and learn practical, environmental, social and traditional knowledge, values, and skills together. The Campus is solar powered and solar heated; students learn ancient Ladakhi songs, dance and history, alongside modern academic knowledge.

In June 2016, Parmira Sarma and Mazin Mukhtar founded the Akshar school in Pamohi, Guwahati, Assam, From gardening skills, taking care of animals, understanding renewable energy, to utilising the power of technology, this school shows us the kind of education we need now. Akshar School believes in the complete development of an individual, so that they can be the citizens the world needs now. The school has a unique system of payment: those parents that have a problem with the fees can hand over plastic polythene bags and plastic waste as an equivalent. The school makes students pledge that they will not burn plastic.

Normal schools are now producing children that have lost all ties with nature. That means unhappy children who seek their whole lives for something that might make them happy – jobs, promotion, bigger cars and houses – only to realize that nothing works. We are producing children that are afraid of all other species, that rely on violence to get their way, that believe that the only good tree is the one that makes tooth picks. That is why our country is so unhappy, and each generation is getting unhappier.

If we could just emulate these schools and teach children that the meaning of happiness is to coexist and harmonise with nature, that happiness comes from not wanting but giving, that compassion is what makes the world go around, we might survive. We have all the technology we need to make children understand the world. Left to me I would make these things compulsory: 1. No leather in shoes or bags.

2. Each child has to plant 7 trees a year and look

after them.

3. Each child has to show evidence that they look after the animals in their area.

4. One hour every day watching National Geographic, and a new idea by a student in the school assembly every day on how to save the planet.

5. Very judicious use of paper, and certainly no plastic.

6. Common sharing of food without anyone knowing who brought it, so that there is no shaming of any child.

7. An organic garden in every school : if there is lack of space it could be in pots on the terrace. The children should bring in the seeds of all the fruit they eat, and a nursery could be made in the school.

8. An insistence on vegetarianism and giving the reasons why.

9. One hour a week on reading all the main religious texts of every religion, so that every child is familiar with the Puranas/Vedas/the Mahabharata/Ramayana/ the Quran and the Bible, the books of the Jains and Buddhists.

10. No exams except the 10th and the 12th.

We t e a c h B i o l o g y, but do we teach children to respect animals? Until I stopped it, biology included killing frogs and mice in class. We teach Physics and Natural Sciences, but do we teach children how to protect

the planet? Isn’t it more common to hear, ‘Stay away from the dog, it will bite’ rather than, ‘It’s hot, let’s keep a bowl of water for stray animals and birds?’

How many principals have the sense to adopt stray animals in the campus ? Very few. Most of them have Indian dogs picked up by local municipalities and thrown away. So children learn that animals can be throwaways – like old clothes.

All we teach children is how to be afraid, how to compete in an ugly manner, how to succeed at others’ expense, how to be the same as everyone else, how to get their way with brute strength.

How to want, want and want, and take, take and take. Few children even understand the beauty of a starry sky, and practically no child has ever wondered where the stars went.

I was brought up with hours of moral science and that included respecting the world around me. My school had no exams, so I never learnt or wanted to compete, we never had any pocket money so money is something to be given to help others. I was taught to be innovative and independent and happy, and no matter what life has brought, my education has stood me in good stead. We should all send our children to Southvale.

To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem Covid: Third booster vaccine may make immunity last longer

he coronavirus is mutating, producing new variants and spreading rapidly across the world. While the available vaccines may be able to hold fort against these new variants, it is not yet known how long our immunity will last. Hence, a third booster vaccine or an annual vaccine may be key in protecting people, health experts said on Monday.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in November 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 may have produced thousands of variants but most disappeared. However, some like the UK (B117) and South Africa (501Y.V2) and Brazil (B11248) variants mutated in such a way that helped the virus survive and reproduce.

Currently, all the vaccines require two-doses to be administered, two, three, or four weeks apart, through the intramuscular route. However, a third booster vaccine or an annual vaccine dose

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like other flu shots may become the normal and help immunity to last longer.

“Studies on the durability of our immune responses to the administered vaccines are currently ongoing. Emerging data suggests that there is a likelihood that our immunity may wane over time and given the increasing trend in the emergence of virus variants of concern, there is a high likelihood of booster doses,” Dr Veena P. Menon, Ph.D, Faculty -In-Charge, Clinical Virology Laboratory, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, told IANS. “Yes, the third booster will help since new variants are emerging and we still don’t know how long the immunity lasts. Whatever immunity people are gaining with the vaccines, a booster will definitely help. People have suggested an annual vaccination as well,” added Dr Suresh Kumar D., Consultant, Infectious Diseases Specialist at

Apollo Hospitals Chennai.

However, it remains to be seen when it would be most appropriate to administer the third booster, Menon said.

US pharmaceutical major Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla, in a recent statement, announced that Covid vaccine recipients will “likely” need a third dose between six to 12 months after they’re fully vaccinated. He also suggested the need for yearly vaccinations against coronavirus.

A booster shot is “a repeat dose of a vaccine that you’ve already received to literally boost your immunity,” Susan R. Bailey, an allergist and clinical immunologist and President of the American Medical Association, was quoted as saying to National Geographic.

The third booster creates virus-fighting memory in the immune system. Thus, it creates a “greater and more long lasting” immune response, Bailey said.

But, are the existing vaccines well able to suppress the new variants? Yes, say the health experts.

“As per the WHO all the currently approved vaccines are expected to provide at least some protection against new variants as protection is mediated by broad immune responses involving both arms of immunity - humoral (antibody dependent) and T cell dependent,” Menon said. While the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have shown a reasonable effect against the mutants, the South African and Brazilian mutants are worrisome.

“Most of the current vaccines, including Oxford- AstraZeneca vaccine, are covering well against the UK variant. But it has done poorly against the South African mutant.

The efficacy is 10-15 per cent, which is why South Africa had to return the vaccines. The vaccine is doing reasonably effective against the Brazilian variant with around 40-50 per cent efficacy. Covaxin

has not been tested against these variants and there is no research yet on this,” Kumar said.

“Changes or mutations in the virus cannot make vaccines completely ineffective. In the event that any of the current vaccines prove to be less effective against one or more variants, it will be possible to change the composition of the vaccines to protect against these variants,” Dr Alpana Razdan, VP and Lab Head, Genestrings Diagnostic Centre, New Delhi, told IANS. Vaccination is important and if they do not happen on time, the burden of Covid will remain for a longer period of time, she noted.

While vaccines are not a shield against infection, they surely help reduce the severity of the infection and chances of death and hospitalisation, said the experts urging people to cut out the hesitancy and get innoculated.

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Naga Solution: The way forward?

ur forefathers’ only desire was to be free of foreign dominion once the British left; but it was not to be. Sovereignty eludes the Nagas and thus, will eternally remain an emotional issue. Sovereignty in the true sense refers to a politically independent state; it is the right to self-government without interference from outside. However, the land of the Nagas is divided, with one part in Myanmar and the other in India. In India too, Nagaland has been further subdivided; one piece went into the formation of Nagaland state while the rest have been annexed to the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur.

After decades of war and bloodshed for the Naga cause, peace was brokered.

But peace is still lacking because we are today bitterly divided amongst ourselves on lines of international boundary, state borders, faction, tribe, etc. Internecine feuds were regular affairs till the recent past due to differences in ideology, mistrust, narrow-mindedness, and vested interests. Thanks to the efforts of the FNR (Forum for Naga Reconciliation) and other well-meaning organizations, these clashes have now stopped, hopefully for all time to come. These irreconcilable differences are the waterloo of the Nagas. The Holy Bible (Psalms 133:1) states “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity”. We proclaim to be Christians, but how much of Christians really are we? The desire of

most Nagas today is to live in dignity, and in peace amongst ourselves and with our neighbors. We long for a solution and lasting peace, to keep us going as a people.

The various Naga political groups have bargained for, and got something, but what, and how much? After some agreements in the past, such as the Shillong Accord, etc., with major hiccups and betrayals along the way, the Government of India (GoI) finally entered into a political dialogue with the NSCN (IM) in 1997.

The other Naga political groups at that point of time passively watched, of course having signed peace treaties with the GoI. The dialogue culminated in the signing of the Framework Agreement (FA) between the two entities on 3rd August 2015. The FA consisted of broad guidelines, the details of which are in the Competency Clauses (CC); these however, have not been clearly spelt out as yet. Most of our knowledge of these clauses is just conjecture. However, Territorial Integration does not appear to be part of the agreement as yet. The Nagaland Legislative Assembly had, on a few occasions, voted for Territorial Integration of Naga areas, but we are still nowhere near today.

At the intervention of the civil societies, the GoI invited the other groups as well, numerous factions by now. Under public pressure, these groups united to form the Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG).

On 17th November 2017 the WC (NNPG) signed the Agreed Position with the GoI. This again consisted of broad guidelines, with all details in the CC, which are now in the public domain.

The NSCN (IM) too should declare their CC, because the Nagas want to know what is being negotiated for them. This will also remove all suspicion lurking in many minds. Thankfully, another group joined the peace process recently.

The WC (NNPG) has now come to an agreement with the GoI, in the form of certain benefits for Nagaland and perhaps Autonomous Councils for the Nagas in Manipur State. However, nothing is clear of the fate of the Nagas of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

These days it is fashionable to insist that the Naga political groups unite. Do we seriously think it is possible to unite them? It is nearly impossible because of the fact that we ourselves are so miserably disunited. Then how dare we demand that the Naga political groups unite? We should first set an example by uniting. At the 65thAnniversary of the ‘Naga Flag Hoisting’ observed at Parashen on 22nd March 2021, Mr. Sepili L. Sangtam, the ENSF President, rightly appealed for inclusiveness of all Nagas as a single entity. The Southern Nagas in Manipur state are covered under a single umbrella, the UNC (United Naga Council), whereas we are fragmented into so many groups in this small state

of Nagaland. We have the ENPO, CNTC, NTC, etc.

We, of Nagaland, have disowned the Naga Hoho. The Nagas today desperately need an apex body to further the Naga cause. Sometimes I wonder why we cannot have a simple unifying body such as Nagaland Tribes’ Council or with any other suitable title, to include all the tribes of Nagaland. With the blessings of all, the Naga Hoho can be strengthened to represent the Nagas. We also have to get a decent deal for the Nagas of Arunachal and Assam. The day the public unites, it will not be very difficult to get the NSCN (IM), the WC (NNPG), etc. to sit across the table and sort out things amicably; with a unified Naga voice, territorial integration can be a reality.

The WC (NNPG) has struck a deal with the GoI and has accepted a package; it is therefore ready to sign the agreement any day. The NSCN (IM), on the other hand, insists on the Flag and Yehzabo before signing the agreement. The Naga public and civil societies are bitterly divided on the issue, with some groups insisting on signing the agreement immediately and closing the chapter. But there will be consequences to pay for any mistake.

To be fair, and give credit where it is due, the NSCN (IM) started this more-than2-decade-long negotiation with the GoI, while the other groups were never in the picture. Therefore, to suddenly dump the NSCN (IM) and sign up for a solution would

be a travesty of justice. After all, it is the NSCN (IM) that paved the way for the solution that is imminent. Moreover, from past experience we know that leaving out any group will lead to a bloodbath. Nagas, at this juncture, cannot afford another internal revolution. If an agreement is to be signed, it has to include all parties. The agreement signed, should be for a single solution, no matter how temporarily small.

As has been made known to us, the Naga talks, pending a final solution, will continue in the future, after the GoI and the Naga negotiators sign the agreement.

However, the negotiators should ensure that the Nagas spread over the different states are included for some benefits such as Autonomous Councils, etc. Perhaps Article 371A may be extended for them! The Naga Flag is a very important component; it

is the identity of the Nagas.

The GoI should not prevent the use of the Naga Flag. Perhaps keeping the Yehzabo for negotiation at a later date will allow for an early settlement.

Once the agreement is signed the Naga negotiators should start the ball rolling for Territorial Integration first.

The Naga public should be grateful for whatever temporary solution is negotiated by the Naga political groups, no matter how small the package; negotiations will continue after the agreement is signed. We should bear in mind that without these negotiators we would not be where we are today. But, we have to ensure an early negotiated solution, as prolonging it will only prolong our misery.

(The opinions expressed are personal) Prof. G.T. Thong, Lower Agri Colony, Kohima

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The power situation in Nagaland has gone from bad to worse and the worst hit are the common man. The students are on their semester exam, business community are badly affected though there are maintenance and the repair have been going on yet the load shedding should be to the certain limit especially for the business hub Dimapur which is the worst affected. Therefore, the concern department should take a note of it and take the matter seriously and not joke with the life of the common man.

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Vardhan slams Manmohan Singh’s critique says Cong-ruled states busy raising doubts about vaccines

‘Covid clinical symptoms, CT scans/Xrays should be used to rule out false -ve’ NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): Amid a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases, India’s top experts on Monday said RT-PCR tests detect coronavirus in around 80 per cent of the cases, so clinical features and CT scans/chest X-rays should be used to rule out false negatives in symptomatic patients followed by a repeat test after 24 hours. Amid SARS COV-2 ‘variants of concern’ circulating, they said RT-PCR tests do not miss mutations as the ones being used in India target more than two genes.

According to government data till April 15, a total of 1,189 samples have tested positive for ‘variants of concern’ of SARS COV-2 in India which include 1,109

samples with the UK variant, 79 samples with South African variant and one sample with the Brazil variant. Based on ICMR data, the current variants are also being picked up by the RTPCR tests. The RT-PCR test has sensitivity of around 80 per cent and therefore 20 per cent of the cases can still be missed out.

“Also, if the sample is not properly taken or if the test is done too early when the viral load is low, it may come out negative. So, if a person is symptomatic, a combination of clinical features, laboratory reports, CT/chest X-ray can be used for presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 and treatment should be started accordingly. The test should also be

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria leaves for France

Oxygen, vax shortage, GST dues raised in meet chaired by Birla

RKS Bhadauria

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Monday left for France, a visit billed as a “significant step” in further enhancing mutual cooperation. “The visit of Chief of Air Staff (CAS) from April 19-23 will enhance potential avenues for strengthening the level of interaction between the two Air Forces,” the Indian Air Force said.

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria is scheduled to hold talks with the senior military leadership of France and visit several operational facilities and air bases.

“The visit of CAS will be a significant step in further enhancing mutual cooperation,” the IAF said in a statement. Gen Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff of French Air and Space Force (FASF), visited India in February last year.

Last week, sources had said there is a possibility of Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria flagging-off a batch of five-six Rafale jets from the Merignac airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux for India.

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): Shortage of oxygen, medicines, vaccines, and GST dues of states figured in a virtual meeting of states’ legislative bodies, opposition leaders and parliamentary affairs ministers with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, sources said.

Chairing the meeting held virtually, Birla suggested setting up a control room in all state legislative assemblies for extending help to people by coordinating with their respective public representatives.

The agenda of the meeting was ‘Prevailing COVID-19 Situation - Role and Responsibility of Public Representatives’.

During the meeting, leaders from Maharashtra raised the issue of shortage of oxygen, medicines and vaccines, according to the sources.

The leaders also demanded that GST dues be released to the states, they

repeated after 24 hours,” AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria told PTI. Dr Samiran Panda, the Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research, said the mutants -- variants from the UK, Brazil and South Africa -- are not able to evade the diagnostic RT-PCR testing that is being conducted in India.

“In India, we have to be able to detect two or more genes of virus so if mutation happens on one area then the RT-PCR test kits will be able to capture it and it is capturing. However, some of the infections will remain undetected irrespective of the mutations happening,” Panda said.

UP declines Allahabad HC order on shutdown

LU C K N OW, A P R 1 9 (AGENCIES): Uttar Pradesh government has declined the Allahabad High Court’s directive to strictly enforce a complete lockdown in 5 major cities till April 26 arguing that along with lives it was also necessary to safeguard people’s livelihoods. Blaming the govt for the “present chaotic health problems” not planning in advance, the court asked to enforce a complete lockdown in Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Prayagraj and consider imposition of a lockdown in the entire State for at least two weeks. “Those in the helm of affairs of governance are to be blamed for the present chaotic health problems,” the court said.

Manmohan Singh tests COVID positive

Manmohan Singh

Former PM Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to AIIMS Former prime minister Manmohan Singh tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here with a mild fever on Monday.

Singh, 88, has been admitted to the AIIMS trauma centre, which is a dedicated COVID facility, sources said, adding his condition is stable.

They said Singh had a mild fever in the morning and later tested positive for COVID-19.The doctors are monitoring his condition.

Singh had taken the two doses of the COVID19 vaccine on March 4 and April 3.

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): In a veiled reference to the border standoff with China, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Monday said legacy issues and differences need to be resolved through mutual consent and dialogue, and not by unilateral actions.

In his address at a symposium, Gen MM Naravane, however, noted that there were positive developments with China along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) that led to disengagement of troops in Pangong lake areas in eastern Ladakh. The Army Chief also said that the recent comments of Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong “to avoid relapse and jointly safeguard peace and tranquillity in border areas” augurs well for the future of India-China relations.

Talking about regional developments, he referred to the renewed commitment by the armies of India and Pakistan to follow the 2003 ceasefire on the Line of Control(LoC), saying it bodes well for the future.

“We have recently entered into a ceasefire understanding with Pakistan Army in February this year, and since then there has been no exchange of fire on an otherwise active LoC. This

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bodes well for the future,” he said.

“With China too, there have been positive developments along the LAC, an area where both countries have differing perceptions on the alignment of the land borders. This has led to disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh,” he added.

Gen Naravane also mentioned about the 11th round of Corps commander-level talks between the armies of India and China, and hoped to “settle other border”issues through further negotiations.

The military standoff between India and China that erupted on May 5 last at multiple friction points in eastern Ladakh has significantly strained bilateral ties.

As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, India and China completed withdrawal of troops

and weapons from the North and South banks of Pangong lake in February. The two sides are now engaged in talks to extend the disengagement process to the remaining friction points.

“Legacy issues and differences need to be resolved through mutual consent and dialogue and not by unilateral actions,” he said.

Talking about new challenges being thrown up by the changing character of war, he said “our own region” is also witnessing that wars are no longer confined to the customary hard core kinetics but being increasingly contested in the ambiguous grey zone.

“However, even as we move to a technology empowered Army, the peculiar unsettled nature of our borders means that the requirement of ‘boots on ground’ cannot be simply wished away.” Gen Naravane reiterated that India looked to maintain peace and harmony with all its neighbours and in the region.

“Maintenance of peace and tranquillity requires joint efforts. All nations need to come together to uphold rules-based order, respect international laws and norms and develop mutual respect for each other,” he said.

Navy seizes Rs 3,000 cr drug from fishing vessel KOCHI, APR 19 (PTI): The Indian Navy has busted an international smuggling racket operating through Arabian sea, seizing narcotics worth Rs 3,000 crore from a Sri Lankan fishing vessel which originated from Pakistan, a Defence spokesman said here on Monday.

The Indian Naval Ship “Suvarna”, which was on surveillance patrol in the Arabian Sea, also arrested five Sri Lnakan nationals on board the vessel, he said.

“This is a major catch, not only in terms of the quantity and cost, but also from the perspective of disruption of the illegal narcotics smuggling routes, which emanate from the Makran coast in Pakistan and flow towards the Indian, Maldivian and Sri Lankan destinations,” the spokesman said.

Navy sources said the fishing vessel was brought to Kochi on Monday morning.

The crew are being jointly interrogated by officials from various agencies, including the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), at the Southern Naval Command (SNC), sources told PTI. They will be handed over to the NCB for further investigation, they said.

Earlier, the spokesman said INS “Suvarna” encountered the fishing vessel moving around in a suspicious manner in the Arabian sea.

“To investigate the vessel, the ship’s team conducted a boarding and search operation, which led to the seizure of more than 300 kg of narcotics substances”, he said.

The approximate value of the seizure in the international market is estimated to

Indian Navy seizes narcotics worth Rs 3,000 crore from fishing vessel originating from Pakistan.

be Rs 3,000 crore, he said.

He, however, did not disclose the exact location from where the seizure was effected, or the day.

Apart from the human

costs from drug addiction, the spoils of the narcotics trade feed syndicates involved in terrorism, radicalisation and criminal activities, the spokesman added.

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said. Interacting with reporters after the meeting, Birla said all public representatives irrespective of their political affiliations should work as one team for the welfare of people.

Birla said he has urged the presiding officers to sensitize the public to follow the coronavirus protocol.

Public representatives should start a mass movement to create awareness that personal caution is the most potent weapon in the fight against the coronavirus and any negligence can prove to be extremely dangerous, he said.

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and valuable advice was followed by your @INCIndia leaders as well in such extraordinary times!”

Singh on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Modi suggesting five measures to battle the COVID-19 crisis, including ramping up vaccination and boosting supply of medicines.

Vardhan said, “People in responsible positions in your party as well as in the state governments formed by your party do not seem to share your view.”

He expressed shock that senior members of the Congress party are yet to utter a single word of gratitude towards scientists and vaccine manufacturers for innovating under trying circumstances and empowering the world with vaccines.

“Let alone thanking

is a practice that must be followed uniformly and junior members of “your party” too must follow your advice.

Quite obviously, it cannot be that the discussion on total cases, active cases or mortality is based on absolute numbers, which the Congress party often tries to do, but the vaccination numbers continue to be touted as a percentage of the population covered, he said.

With due respect, and “irrespective of the negativity that your party spreads” Vardhan said he takes Singh’s suggestions at face value and with the belief that they are made keeping national interest in mind.

“However, it does seem that those who drafted your letter or advised you, have done a great disservice to your standing by misleading you regarding material that is already in public domain,” he said.

Highlighting the point in the letter on allowing import of vaccines that have already been approved by credible foreign authorities, Vardhan said a decision on this had already been taken a week ahead of “your suggestion”, on April 11, 2021.

The same is the case with

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our scientists, many Congress members and Congress ruled state governments have taken extraordinary interest in spreading falsehoods regarding the efficacy of these vaccines, thereby fuelling vaccine hesitancy, and playing with the lives of our countrymen.

“A sitting chief minister of your party created a dubious world record of sorts by being the only head of government directly inciting people against an indigenously developed vaccine!

Some Congress leaders even shamed the vaccines in public but took their doses in private, quietly,” he charged.

“A word of advice from you to them even if it had been done in private by you may have ensured better cooperation from these people.

Knowing your penchant for constructive cooperation, which you have said you always believed in, I would assume that you did advise them and yet, quite clearly, your advice has been in vain,” the minister said.

Vardhan said the former prime minister’s advice to not get tempted to go by absolute numbers, but to go by percentage of population covered, is not incorrect.

However, he said this

Legacy issues need to be resolved through dialogue, says Army Chief

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NEW DELHI, APR 19 (PTI): Hitting back at senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh for his critique of the government’s COVID-19 management, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday alleged the second wave of the pandemic was instead fuelled by Congress ruled states as they were busy raising doubts about vaccines rather than vaccinating people.

Responding to Singh’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vardhan also said that the letter drafters of the senior Congress leader have done a great disservice to his standing.

Acknowledging that while Singh understands the importance of vaccination as an important method of fighting the COVID-19 battle, Vardhan said in his letter that “irresponsible” public pronouncements made by some Congress leaders have resulted in a below national average vaccination coverage of senior citizens and even front-line workers in some of the Congress-ruled states. Tweeting the letter to Singh, the health minister said, “History shall be kinder to you Dr Manmohan Singh ji if your offer of ‘constructive cooperation’

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“We believe that inclusion of education sector under ECLGS will not only provide regular source of funding to educational institutions enabling them to cope up with short term liquidity problem arising out of closure of schools/colleges etc, but also the cash flows would be more aligned to the elongated repayment term,” the letter said.

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Referring to some organisations demanding termination of post commander of 9th IRB company deployed in the disputed area from active service, WSYF averred that such termination would amount to victimising the “innocent” police personnel for failure of the government to issue any proper directive to act upon.

“Merely deploying personnel at a disputed area without any clear-cut directive to them is akin to cosmetic procedures without working on the actual need. Therefore, we object to any such demand from any quar-

ter. Rather, the State government should immediately evict all illegal settlers from the encroached area following its own order,” WSYF stated.

In connection with the border issue, WSYF reminded the government of the killings of Khehoi Aye, head GB of Khehoi village, who was shot dead on March 9, 1984; Khunihe Shohe, pastor of Shikuto village, who was shot dead on March 9, 2001 and the two persons shot dead at Inavi village in 2011. WSYF also reminded the government to act on its representation submitted to chief minister through Dimapur deputy commissioner on April 1, 2021.

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): Gold rallied by Rs 411 to Rs 47,291 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday reflecting strong buying in the global precious metal and rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,880 per 10 gram. Silver also gained Rs 338 to Rs 68,335 per kilogram from Rs 67,997 per kilogram in the previous trade.

The Indian rupee slumped 52 paise to 74.87 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday.

In the international market, gold was trading with gains at USD 1,787 per ounce and silver was quoting marginally higher at USD 26.08 per ounce.

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approximately only 40 cases were registered within one year. He termed NLTP Act as “toothless” as the penalty was “lenient”.

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pared. However the arrested were released on bail after hardly a day or two and thus making the Act redundant.

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NBFC body for inclusion of education in ECLGS

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IANS): The Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) has urged the gover nment to include the education sector under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS).

The NBFC body in a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that the business of many NBFCs include education loans to students to finance their higher education expenses in India and abroad and education institution loans (EIL) for financing education infrastructure growth needs of schools, colleges and universities.

Last week, the government had expanded the scope of ECLGS 2.0 and said that Special Mention Accounts-1 (SMA-1) will

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students because since its inception, the union had been conducting activities to eradicate all illegal activities for a better future.

The insurer will have to ensure that all advertisements that pertain to the company, its products or performance comply with these regulations and are not deceptive or misleading.

However, an insurance agent will not have to take written approval of the company if the advertisements are developed by the insurer and provided to them.

The website of every insurer, intermediary or insurance intermediary will have to contain disclosure statements which outline the website’s specific policies regarding the privacy of personal information for the protection of both their own businesses and the consumers they serve.

The insurers will have to ensure that the recipients can see the full text of the relevant key features, coverage and exclusions; relevant terms and conditions; any other applicable risk information and they shall not be hidden away in the body of the text. In case of e-mail communications there should be a provision to unsubscribe from the mailing list.

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Mumbai, Apr 19 (PTI): The rupee plunged by 52 paise to close at 74.87 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid a lacklustre trend in the domestic equities as investors fretted over the prospects of lockdown in some parts of the country amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.80 against the greenback and traded in the range of 74.79 to 75.05 during the day.

The rupee finally ended at 74.87 against the American currency, registering a fall of 52 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee had settled at 74.35 a dollar.

tions and conditions of the policy; illustrates future benefits on assumptions which are not realistic nor realisable in the light of the insurer’s current performance; or deviates from the stipulation by the authority through regulatory provisions.

Every insurer, intermediary or insurance intermediary will have a compliance officer, whose name and official position in the organisation will have to be communicated to the regulator. Every advertisement by an insurance agent will have to be approved by the insurer in writing prior to its issue.

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policy. Health risks and cover vary from person to person depending on age, location, gender, work conditions and family history of illness.

An advertisement will be treated as unfair or misleading if it makes claims beyond the ability of the policy to deliver, describes benefits that do not match the policy provisions and uses words or phrases in a way which hides or underplays the risks inherent in the policy.

An advertisement will be labeled as misleading if it omits to disclose or discloses insufficiently, important exclusions, limita-

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New Delhi, Apr 19 (Agencies): In order to ensure that insurers and intermediaries adopt fair, honest and transparent practices while issuing advertisements and avoid practices that tend to impair the confidence of the public, the insurance regulator has issued the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) Regulations, 2021.

Insurers and their intermediaries will have to ensure that advertisements are relevant, fair and in simple language which can enable people to take informed decisions.

Last year, the regulator said evolutionary trends coupled with technological developments have changed the medium of advertising necessitating the review of existing advertisement regulations, Financial Express reported.

The IRDAI (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) Regulations, 2000 were notified in 2000. Two minor amendments were done in 2010 and 2015. In case of health insurance, there is no one-size-fits-all

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she said in a tweet.

The Finance Minister had interactions with heads of industry chambers including CII president Uday Kotak, Uday Shankar, president Ficci, and Vineet Agarwal president Assocham.

She also spoke to many business leaders like Tata Steel managing director T V Narendran, L&T chairman A M Naik, TCS managing director Rajesh Gopinathan, Maruti Suzuki chairman R C Bhargava, TVS Group chairman Venu Srinivasan and Hero Moto Corp managing director Pawan Munjal to take their feedback on situation arising out of surging COVID-19 cases and local containments.

D I M A PUR , A PR 1 9 (NPN): In view of the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) disease in Kiphire district, the Kiphire district administration has strictly prohibited transportation of pigs/wild boar/pork within the district with immediate effect and until further order.

In an order, the deputy commissioner (DC) Kiphire T. Wati Aier has also prohibited butchering of pig/wild boar/pork for consumption or sale until further orders.

Further, DC has ordered that any death of pigs in any village or town be reported to the nearest veterinary health centre without fail.

DC notified that the disease was highly contagious with 100% mortality and there was no treatment for the disease.

Stating that the order has been issued in order to prevent further spread of the disease and control the outbreak, the DC cautioned that non-adherence to the order by any individual, group or business would be punishable under the Epidemic Disease Act 1897.

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Last week, the Finance Minister made it clear that the government would not go for lockdowns in a big way and only resort to local containment to break the COVID-19 chain.

“Even with the second wave, we are very clear that we are not going in for lockdowns in a big way. We don’t want to totally arrest the economy. The local level isolation of patients, or households which have people in quarantines are the methods through which the crisis will be handled, the second wave will be handled. There shall not be lockdown,” Sitharaman had said.

Daily average COVID19 cases across the country crossed 1.7 lakh on Sunday.

India’s total tally of COVID19 cases crossed 1.50 crore with a record single-day rise of 2,73,810 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases surpassed the 19lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

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New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said she has taken inputs from various industry chambers on concerns of India Inc with regard to the management of COVID pandemic and the centre would continue to work with state governments to save lives and livelihood.

She sought feedback from businesses to deal with the impact of the second COVID-19 wave on the country’s economy.

It is to be noted that the economy contracted by a whopping 23.9 per cent in the first quarter (April-June) of the previous financial year due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Spoke on telephone with each of the following business/Chamber leaders.

Took their inputs on industry/Association related matters. Informed them that GoI at various levels from @PMOIndia is responding to #Covid management.

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Protesters defending themselves from the army in Kale, in Myanmar’s Sagaing region, on March 28, 2021. (Reuters)

Thu, a 20-year-old protester in Kale, told Reuters from there by messaging app.

Although the resistance in Kale was quickly crushed, it points to a new phase of bloodshed in Myanmar after the February 1 coup, with some protesters now seeking to take up arms against the junta’s forces.

The junta did not respond to requests for comment.

The junta-controlled

Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said 18 rioters were arrested in Kale after attacking security forces with homemade weapons.

“Some of the members of the security forces were seriously injured,” it said.

Despite the early setbacks, disparate groups are trying to source better weapons, sharpen tactics, share intelligence and get training from some of the two dozen or so existing ethnic armed

groups in Myanmar, several opposition politicians said.

“Some small defence units have been formed across the country, in the community, villages or wards,” said Moe Saw Oo, a spokesman for the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), a body representing ousted lawmakers that has set up a rival national unity government.

“At the same time, we

are in coordination with ethnic armed organisations about the establishment of a proper defence force.”

Over 700 people have been killed and more than 3,000 have been detained by security forces cracking down on nationwide protests that have raged since the military deposed the civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on Feb 1.

Even as the fighters in Kale retreated, other groups have sprung up elsewhere.

Acts of sabotage, such as the burning of administrative buildings and attacks on businesses linked to the army, have broken out the in the main city of Yangon and the second city of Mandalay.

“It is a sign of the determination and the extreme violence the military has been using against protesters rather than a strategic assessment they can take on the might of the military,” said analyst Richard Horsey, who recently briefed the United Nations Security Council on the threat of national collapse.

Boris cancels India visit due to COVID crisis LONDON, APR 19 (PTI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned visit to India next week due to the coronavirus situation in the country, Downing Street said on Monday. Johnson will instead speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month to launch their plans for the future UK-India partnership, with their physical meeting expected later in the year. “In the light of the current coronavirus situation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be able to travel to India next week,” Downing Street said in a joint statement on behalf of the British and Indian governments. “Instead, Prime Ministers Modi and Johnson will speak later this month to agree and launch their ambitious plans for the future partnership between the UK and India. They will remain in regular contact beyond this, and look forward to meeting in person later this year,” the statement said.

Pressure had been mounting on Johnson to call off the visit amid growing concerns of a new variant of COVID-19 detected in the country. Over the week-

Bangladesh extends Progress in Iran nuclear talks but end ‘far away’: Delegate lockdown for another week DHAKA, APR 19 (IANS): Bangladesh has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown for yet another week to counter the spike in coronavirus infections, an official said on Monday.

“The restrictions will continue for one more week from Thursday,” the government’s Chief Information Officer Surodh Kumar Sarker told reporters here, referring to a senior officials’ meeting that reviewed the latest Covid-19 situation.

Given the surge in new infections and deaths from the virus, the government on April 5 enforced a nine-day

lockdown shutting offices, shopping malls and transport across Bangladesh, reports dpa news agency.

The shutdown was then extended until Wednesday as the situation worsened.

A country of more than 160 million, Bangladesh’s embattled health-care system has carried out 5.1 million virus tests since the first cases of Covid-19 emerged in March last year.

It saw the highest single-day increase in infections on April 9, with 7,462 new cases, and the highest daily death toll, 102, on Sunday.

11 passengers killed in Egypt train derailment

Japan journalist arrested in Myanmar; govt asks for release

CAIRO, APR 19 (IANS): At least 11 people were killed and 98 others were wounded in a train derailment on Sunday in the Delta city of Toukh, north of the Egyptian capital Cairo, the Egyptian Health Ministry said.

A total of 60 ambulances have been sent to the scene and the wounded have been transferred to three public hospitals, the ministry said in a statement, Xinhua news agency reported. The accident happened after four carriages of the train, coming from Cairo to the Delta city of Mansoura, derailed, the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation said.

President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has ordered the formation of a committee to present a report about the reasons for the accident.

TOKYO, APR 19 (AP): Japan’s government said on Monday it is asking Myanmar to release a Japanese journalist who was arrested by security forces in its largest city of Yangon the previous day.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters Monday that his government is asking Myanmar authorities to explain the arrest and provide other details while asking for his release as soon as possible.

He did not identify the detainee, but Japanese media identified him as Yuki Kitazumi, a former Nikkei business newspaper reporter currently based in Yangon as a freelance journalist.

“We will continue asking the Myanmar side for

his early release, while doing our utmost for the protection of the Japanese citizens in that country,” Kato said.

Japan’s NHK public television quoted witnesses as saying that they saw Kitazumi being arrested and taken from his home.

Kitazumi had been detained briefly in late February by police while covering pro-democracy protests in Myanmar, where the military ousted the elected government February 1.

Japan has stepped up its criticism of Myanmar’s deadly crackdown on opposition but has taken a milder approach than the United States and some other countries that imposed sanctions against members of the military junta.

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steadily been violating the restrictions set by the deal, by enriching uranium far past the purity allowed and stockpiling vastly larger quantities, in a thus-far unsuccessful effort to force the other countries involved to provide economic relief

China to announce name of its 1st Mars rover BEIJING, APR 19 (IANS): Bejing will announce the name of its first Mars rover on the Space Day of China, which falls on April 24, according to authorities on Monday.

Nanjing, capital city of Jiangsu province, will host the main events marking this year’s Space Day of China, Lyu Bo, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), said while addressing a press conference on Monday.

The events include the opening ceremony, bilateral talks on the international lunar research station, and the fourth China Space Conference, reports Xinhua news agency. The name of China’s first Mars rover will be announced at the opening ceremony on Saturday, Lyu said.

Banned Pakistan outfit frees 11 policemen ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (IANS): Pakistani Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Monday announced that after a successful round of negotiation with Tehreeke-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), the banned outfit had released 11 policemen taken hostage from Lahore a day earlier.

“First round of negotiations have been successful which have led to TLP releasing the policemen it had held hostage. The second round of negotiations will begin after ‘sehri’,” The Express Tribune quoted the Minister as saying in a video message.

The 11 hostages included a Deputy Superintendent of Police.

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Security personnel walk back after having a talk with the supporters of TLP party during a protest in Lahore. (AFP)

leaving “a few” group supporters killed and more than 100 injured, according to sources.

For at least three days, TLP protesters have choked Pakistan, staging sit-ins at the main highways.

Angry mobs have had violent confrontations with the security forces, resulting in martyrdom of three police officers, while hun-

dreds others were critically injured due to the torture and assault they suffered in the hands of the TLP protesters.

On April 14, the Pakistan government decided to put a ban on TLP under the anti-terrorism law, the summary of which was later approved by the Prime Minister.

In November last year,

the TLP had staged a sit-in in Rawalpindi demanding expulsion of the French Ambassador over publication of blasphemous caricatures.

The protest brought the capital Islamabad and other major cities to a complete standstill as highways were blocked by the protesters and violent confrontations with tear gar, rubber bullets and water cannons were used by security forces to disperse the mob.

However, the group ended the protest after reaching an agreement with the government, claiming that all of its four demands had been accepted.

The government had agreed to involve Parliament to decide the matter of expulsion of French Ambassador within three months.

that would offset the American sanctions.

U S P r e s i d e n t Jo e Biden wants to retur n Washington to the deal, and Iran has been negotiating with the five remaining powers — Germany, France, Britain, China and Russia — for the past two weeks on how that might take place. Diplomats from the world powers have been shuttling between the Iranian delegation and an American one, which is also in Vienna but not talking directly with the Iranian side.

Two expert groups have been brainstorming solutions to the two major

issues: The rollback of American sanctions on one hand, and Iran’s return to compliance on the other.

Now, said Russian representative Mikhail Ulyanov, “we can note with satisfaction that the negotiations (are) entering the drafting stage.”

“Practical solutions are still far away, but we have moved from general words to agreeing on specific steps towards the goal,” he wrote on Twitter.

Already on Saturday, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that Tehran had proposed draft agreements that could be a basis for negotiations.

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end, UK Opposition Labour Party joined calls for him to conduct the discussions remotely via Zoom and cancel the physical visit, which had already been shortened to focus on a day-long packed schedule on Monday, April 26. Both sides were to agree on a ‘Roadmap 2030’ for re-energised India-UK relations across trade and investment and climate action, which is now likely to be signed off remotely later this month. The visit, previously postponed from a Republic Day tour in January, was to be the first major bilateral visit for Johnson outside Europe since the UK general election in December 2019 and the conclusion of the Brexit transition period at the end of December 2020.

“The visit of PM Johnson is expected to positively transform the partnership across the wide-spectrum

Ex-banker wins Ecuadorian Prez runoff QUITO, APR 19 (IANS): The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador has proclaimed former banker and three-time presidential candidate Guillermo Lasso as the winner of the second round of presidential elections held on April 11, with 52.36 per cent of votes.

Lasso, the right-of-centre candidate in his third presidential campaign, edged out Andres Arauz, a progressive candidate endorsed by former President Rafael Correa, who received 47.64 per cent of votes, Xinhua news agency quoted the CNE as saying on Sunday. The President of the CNE, Diana Atamaint, affirmed that the organisation has complied with the electoral process and has enforced respect for the will of the people expressed at the polls.

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The Changkilari Telongjem Kohima takes immense pride and joy in congratulating our bonafide member, Dr. Moakala Changkiri, Scientist (Assistant Agronomist) AICRP (VC) Dept of Horticulture, SASRD, NU, and W/o Mr. Moanochet Amri, for her commendable achievement on winning the prestigious “Women Scientist of the Year Award-2020” and “Young Scientist Award” for her outstanding contribution in the field of Horticulture (Vegetable Science). This award proves her sincere dedication and efforts.

The CTK wishes her many more years of success and higher achievements in all her future endeavors.

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BERLIN, APR 19 (AP): High-level talks in Vienna aimed at bringing the United States back into the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran are moving ahead with experts working on drafting proposals this week, but a solution remains “far away,” Russia’s delegate said Monday.

The U.S. unilaterally left the agreement, which promises Iran economic incentives in return for curbs on its nuclear programme, in 2018 under then President Donald Trump, who said it needed to be renegotiated and imposed crippling sanctions.

In response, Iran has

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

of issues and areas relating to Defence and Security, the Indo-Pacific and Western Indian Ocean Region (WIOR), Trade and Investments, Health care, Climate Change and people-to-people connect,” the High Commission of India in London said last week.

“India and UK are set to agree on a ‘Roadmap 2030’ for future relations.

The 2030 vision is for revitalised and dynamic connect between people; re-energised trade, investment and technological collaboration; enhanced defence and security cooperation and closer engagement on regional issues – Including the Indian Ocean Region and the IndoPacific. The India-UK Partnership in Climate Action, clean energy and health care is geared for mutual benefit and a better world,” it added. As part of the UK’s post-Brexit Global Britain engagement as a non-member of the European Union (EU), all eyes have been on a proposed Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) with India which will pave the way for a full-fledged Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the future.

A profound gratitude to all who stood by us during the fire calamity at Ighavito Village on 5th April 2021.

Our immense gratitude to Pughoboto Sub-Division Administration, individuals, families and organizations who generously contributed financially, in prayers and in kinds to the victim family. We wish to particularly acknowledge some individuals, organisations, village councils and churches for their generosity and selfless service in time of our tragedy. May the Lord bless you all.

1. Chozuba Village Council, Church and public.

2. Chozuba New Village, Church and public.

3. Khusomi Village, Church and public.

4. Runguzu Basa Village.

5. Yoruba Village.

6. Chozuba Town.

7. Thevopisu Village.

8. Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho.

9. Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho.

10. Lazami B/C and public.

11. Mukalimi B/C 12. Ighanumi Village Council, B/C, NCRC, AG Church, STH & SHGs 13. Ighanumi Welfare Kohima.

14. Ighavito B/C and SHG. 15. SABAK Prayer Centre Chishiqa.

16. Dr. Sukhato A Sema, M.D. Faith Hospital.

17. Dr. Hukato Swu, Deputy Director Higher Education.

18. Mr. Obed Achumi, BDO Rd Block Ghathashi.

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Date : 19/04/2021

It is clarified to all concern that, some individuals from Wokha Village are interfering into the affairs of Wokha Town Baptist Church, which is uncalled for.

That, the Wokha Village Council and Wokha Village Baptist Church, hereby make it known to one and all these two entity has no knowledge and as such refrain from any interfering into the affairs of WTBC, as the same is purely in the domain of WTBC and those individuals.

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FELICITATION We, the Ungma Azuponger Tushin Semchir Telongjem Dimapur with immense pride and honour, extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Imtingangshi Longkumer, S/o Late Bangerkumzuk Longkumer on being promoted to Deputy Inspector General (Prison) Nagaland, Kohima.

The UATSTD further wishes his good health and success in his future endeavours.

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DIMAPUR HONO HANKVU KHUMSHUM FELICITATION

The Dimapur Hono Hankvu Khumshum with immense pride and honour, extends heartiest congratulations to its member Er. Albert Ovung for being promoted to the post of Executive Engineer under Power Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Khumshum further wishes him success in his future endeavours.

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FELICITATION The KOHIMA RIPHYIM EKHUNG (KRE) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members for being elevated to a higher position.

1. Er. THUNGDEMO PATTON, S/o Lt. Nchubomo Patton, promoted to Superintendent Engineer, office of Chief Engineer (R & B), Nagaland, Kohima.

2. Smti. N. CHUMCHANBENI KIKON, W/o Shri. S. Y. Odyuo, promoted to Additional Director & HOD, SCERT, Nagaland, Kohima.

The Union takes pride in your achievement and wishes both of you good health, long life and a fruitful innings. May you continue to shine as always!

(KONTHUNGO ODYUO) (SHUMBENTHUNG PATTON) Chairman, Secretary, Kohima Riphyim Ekhung Kohima Riphyim Ekhung

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Uprisings emerge to challenge Myanmar’s army YA N G O N , A P R 1 9 (AGENCIES): Sleeping by their makeshift barricades, knots of young men at Tahan in the western Myanmar town of Kale had not expected an attack in the pre-dawn darkness.

Armed with a few hunting guns made by village blacksmiths, catapults, some airguns and Molotov cocktails, they were no match for forces hardened by decades of conflict and equipped with combat weapons.

The first barrage of shots and rocket-propelled grenades from Myanmar’s army, known as the Tatmadaw, came around 5am on April 7, the protesters and residents of Kale said.

By evening, the onesided battle was over, the sandbag barricades had been cleared and 13 people were dead, three people involved in the armed group told Reuters. Soldiers were deployed on street corners and remain until now.

“So many people on our side were wounded that we couldn’t do anything and had to retreat,” Aung Myat

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ASA’s experimental Mars helicopter rose from the dusty red surface into the thin air Monday, achieving the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.

T h e t r i u m p h wa s hailed as a Wright Brothers moment. The mini 4-pound (1.8-kg) copter named Ingenuity, in fact, carried a bit of wing fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer, which made similar history at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

“We can now say that human beings have flown a rotorcraft on another planet,” project manager MiMi Aung announced to her team.

Flight controllers in California confirmed Ingenuity’s brief hop after receiving data via the Perseverance rover, which stood watch more than 200 feet (65 metres) away. Ingenuity hitched a ride to Mars on Perseverance, clinging to the rover’s belly upon their arrival in an ancient river delta in February.

NASA’s experimental Mars helicopter Ingenuity hovers above the surface of Mars Monday. (AP/PTI) The $85 million helicopter demo was considered high risk, yet high reward.

“Each world gets only one first flight,” project manager MiMi Aung noted earlier this month. Speaking on a NASA webcast early Monday, she called it the “ultimate dream.”

Aung and her team had to wait more than three excruciating hours before learning whether the pre-programmed flight had succeeded 178 million

miles (287 million kilometres) away. Adding to their anxiety: A software error prevented the helicopter from lifting off a week earlier and had engineers scrambling to come up with a fix.

Applause, cheers and laughter erupted in the operations centre when success was finally declared. There was even more when the first black and white photo appeared on the screens, showing Ingenuity’s shadow as it

hovered above the surface of Mars. Next came the stunning colour images of the helicopter descending back to the surface, taken

by Perseverance, resulting in even more applause.

Details were initially sparse, but NASA had been aiming for a 40-second flight. The helicopter was supposed to rise 10 feet (3 metres), hover for up to 30 seconds, then pivot toward the rover and land close to where it took off.

To accomplish all that, the helicopter’s twin, counter-rotating rotor blades needed to spin at 2,500 revolutions per minute — five times faster than on Earth. With an atmosphere just 1 per cent the thickness of Earth’s, engineers had to build a helicopter light enough — with blades spinning fast enough — to generate this otherworldy lift. At the same time, it had to be sturdy enough to withstand the Martian wind and extreme cold.

More than six years in the making, Ingenuity

is a barebones 1.6 feet (0.5 metres) tall, a spindly four-legged chopper. Its fuselage, containing all the batteries, heaters and sensors, is the size of a tissue box. The carbon-fibre, foam-filled rotors are the biggest pieces: Each pair stretches 4 feet (1.2 metres) tip to tip. The helicopter is topped with a solar panel for recharging the batteries, crucial for its survival during the minus-130 degree Fahrenheit (minus-90 degree-Celsius) Martian nights.

NASA chose a flat, relatively rock-free patch for Ingenuity’s airfield, measuring 33 feet by 33 feet (10 metres by 10 metres). It turned out to be less than 100 feet (30 metres) from the original landing site in Jezero Crater.

The helicopter was released from the rover onto the airfield on April 3. Flight commands were sent Sunday, after controllers sent up a software correction for the rotor blade spin-up.

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olice have arrested a man who tried to gain entry to Taylor Swift‘s New York apartment over the weekend.

Authorities were called to the Tribeca apartment shortly before 11pm on Saturday night (April 17) after residents reported a call about a man who tried to gain entry when the front door of the building was opened.

A suspect called Hanks Johnson was reportedly arrested on the scene without incident.

An open warrant was said to be out for Johnson at the time because he missed a court date on April 6, which was related to a prior arrest in October 2019.

Swift, as Page Six reports, purchased three apartments in the building in 2018 and also owns a $17million townhouse next door.

The latest incident comes after a man who broke into Swift’s New

York townhouse was sentenced to six months in jail. Roger Alvarado, 22, was sentenced in February 2019 after pleading guilty to criminal contempt and attempted burglary.

He was found sleeping in Swift’s home in April 2018, although the singer was not at home at the time.

Last week saw Swift make UK chart history after her re-recorded album ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ reached number one in the charts.

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Company confirmed that Swift had earned her third Number One album in under a year (259 days), making her the first artist to have the fastest accumulation of three Number One albums ever and the first solo artist to do so in under a year.

Previously, the record for the fastest accumulation of number one albums was held by The Beatles for 54 years. Between 19651966, the group had three number one albums with ‘Help!’, ‘Rubber Soul’ and ‘Revolver’.

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nstant messaging app WhatsApp on Monday said it has addressed two bugs that existed on its outdated software and that it had no reason to believe that “these vulnerabilities were ever abused”.

The official statement came in the wake of a recent advisory issued by the CERT-In which cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities in the app (application) that could lead to breach of sensitive information. “We regularly work with security researchers to improve the numerous ways WhatsApp protects people’s messages.”

“As is typical of software products, we have addressed two bugs that existed on outdated software, and we have no reason to believe that they were ever abused,” a WhatsApp spokesperson told PTI in a statement. The spokesperson added that WhatsApp “remains safe and secure, and end-to-end encryption continues to work as in-

tended to protect people’s messages.”

A “high” severity rating advisory issued by the CERT-In, or the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, on Saturday had said that the vulnerability has been detected in the software that has “WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.21.32.”

“Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in WhatsApp applications which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system,” the advisory had said. The CERT-In is the federal technology arm to combat cyber attacks and guarding the Indian cyber space. The advisory had recommended users to update their devices with the latest version of WhatsApp from Google Play store or iOS App Store to counter the vulnerability threat.

oo Fighters have announced details of their rescheduled tour dates for 2022.

The rock giants were originally set to hit the road in 2020 to mark their 25th anniversary, but the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic now means that their European shows will be put on ice until 2022.

The dates include shows at Berlin’s Waldbühne amphitheatre, alongside dates at Milan’s I-Days Festival and a final scheduled date at Lisbon’s Rock In Rio festival on June 18, 2022.

Elsewhere, it was recently confirmed that next month will see the arrival

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arvel Studios have unveiled the teaser trailer and first look of their first superhero film with an Asian protagonist, “Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings”. The launch happened on Monday, to mark the birthday of Canadian actor Simu Liu, who plays the title role of superhero Shang-Chi. The film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton is scheduled for a theatrical release later this year. In India, the film has been slated for release in six languages -- English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

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services, so you can be confident it will be transferred securely,” Steve Satterfield, Director of Privacy and Public Policy said in a blog post.

The users can access the tool in Facebook settings under “Your Facebook Information” and clicking “Transfer Your Information.”

The company said it plans to expand its data types and partners in the future.

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Drives Us, featuring interviews with Ringo Starr, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Flea of Red Hot Chili Pep-

ctress Saiyami Kher on Monday requested all to keep politics and religion aside, as we pass through one of the darkest phases in human history owing to the pandemic.

“We are witnessing the darkest times in human history. Please let’s keep politics and religion away and just show some humanity. Do whatever it takes in our capacity to help. Every stranger is a loved one to someone else,” Saiyami shared in an Instagram post. pers and more. It will air A few days ago, Saiyami on Amazon Prime Video at took to social media to express that she misses travelthe end of the month.

(NME) ling and normal life.

“As I sit reminiscing about the times when we could pick our bags and go where we wanted to -- this quote by Mahatma Gandhi came to mind. Remember, this too shall pass. When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it, always. Mahatma Gandhi,” Saiyami wrote last week.

The actress features in the new Telugu action thriller “Wild Dog”, starring Nagarjuna and Dia Mirza.

(IANS)

Marvel unveil first Asian Big B lends vocals to Hanuman Chalisa for Kunal’s new series superhero Shang-Chi treaming platform screen adaptation of Ra-

Now transfer your FB posts, notes to Google Documents, WordPress

acebook on Monday introducing two new data portability types that will help users directly transfer their posts and notes to Google Documents, Blogger and WordPress.com.

The social network last year enabled people to transfer their photos and videos to Backblaze, Dropbox, Google Photos and Koofr.

“To better reflect the range of data types people can now transfer to our partners’ services, we’re renaming the tool ‘Transfer Your Information,” said Steve Satterfield, Director of Privacy and Public Policy.

“We designed this tool with privacy, security and utility in mind. We’ll ask you to re-enter your password before the transfer starts and encrypt your data as it moves between

Dave Grohl and his mum Virginia’s new television show From Cradle To Stage.

Directed by Grohl, the first episode of the unscripted series is set to arrive on Paramount’s streaming service Paramount+ on May 6, which is Mother’s Day in the US. Adapted from Virginia’s book of the same name, it’ll follow Grohl and his mum, Virginia Hanlon Grohl, as they learn about the relationships of six other musicians and their respective mothers.

Grohl has also been working on another documentary called What

“However, the ecosystem we are building to support data portability will not come to fruition without regulation that clarifies which data should be made portable and who is responsible for protecting data once it has been transferred,” the company noted.

Facebook’s photo and video transfer tool is based on code developed through the open source Data Transfer Project.

(IANS)

“Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings” co-stars Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Michelle Yeoh, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige is credited as producer along with Jonathan Schwartz, while David Callaham and Andrew Lanham have written the film along with director Cretton.

In the film, Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organisation.

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MX Player on Monday announced their new series “Ramyug”, directed by “Hum Tum” fame Kunal Kohli.

The announcement teaser featured a special rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa featuring megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s voice and tabla by Ustad Zakir Hussain. The track is composed by Rahul Sharma.

The official Twitter handle of MX Player posted the video, which was shared by Kohli.

“Coming soon,” the filmmaker captioned the one-minute teaser.

In 2018, Kohli had announced he would adapt

National Award film-maker Sumitra Bhave dies in Pune

Amitabh Bachchan and Kunal Kohli

the Hindu epic Ramayana titled “Ramyug” for the big screen. It’s unclear if the film has been now converted as the MX Original series.

Mahabharata and Ramayana have turned out as major inspirations for several Indian projects in

recent years. These projects are currently at various stages of productions.

Actor Akshay Kumar will be headlining the adventure-drama “Ram Setu” while South star Prabhas will battle it out with Saif Ali Khan in director Om Raut’s “Adipurush”- on-

mayana.

Actor Vicky Kaushal will feature in “Ashwatthama”, playing the titular mythological Mahabharata character who was given the curse of immortality.

In February this year, it was also announced that “Baahubali” writer KV Vijayendra Prasad will write the upcoming multilingual film “Sita- The Incarnation”.

In 2019, it was announced that “Chhichhore” helmer Nitesh Tiwari will direct a “Ramayana” trilogy. There has been no update on the film’s progress or casting.

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enowned 7-time National Award winner Marathi filmmaker and writer Sumitra Bhave passed away in Pune due to age-related ailments.

She was 78 and breathed her last at a private hospital early on Monday.

Bhave, along with her colleague and co-director Sunil Sukhthankar, were considered path-breaking film-makers who brought a sea-change in the Marathi film industry, bringing it both commercial success and critical acclaim. Born in Pune, Bhave completed her M.A. in Political Science and later acquired another M.A. in Political Science & Sociology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Later she worked as teacher in Pune’s Karve Institute of Social Sciences, an NGO and also as a Marathi newsreader with All India Radio (AIR).

She made her first short film “Bai” in 1985 for Stree Vani which went onto bag her the first Na-

tional Award for Best NonFeature Film on Family Welfare (1986), followed by another short film “Paani” that got the National Award in 1988. When she was making her debut film, she came in contact with Sunil Sukhthankar, a FTII graduate and he joined her as an assistant director. They went on to make a Marathi film “Doghi” (1995) which got them awards at the Maharashtra State Film Awards and another National Award in 1996.

They collaborated on another National Award winner, “Vaastupurush” (2002) and “Dahavi Fa” which won the Best Director and Best Film Award at the Maharashtra State Film Awards in 2003. (IANS)

The District Sericulture Officer, Dimapur, Shri. Mhianizoto Meyase along with technical staff visited Muga Farm undertaking by Nilimi Welfare Society, Niuland, Dimapur on 09/04/2021.

Muga Silkworm rearing has been practicing by group of 40 farmers under the lead farmer of Shri. Kahoto Jimomi. Jimomi informed that the surrounding farmers have being actively involved in muga culture for the past 15 years with annual income ranging from Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 1,20,000.

During the course of time, the Department of Sericulture has assisted the farmers through maintenance cost of plantation and establishment of Grainage building for Muga silkworm seed production and technical training. With the support rendered by the department, the society now could able to rear quality seed cocoon and started to produce silkworm eggs. The society is also involved in rearing of Eri silkworm and act as kissan nursery holder for raising of seedlings of som and kesseru for supply to the department for various schemes/programme. The society is also involved in reeling of commercial cocoon into yarn making through muga reeling machine provided by the department for value addition.

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12 European clubs to form Super League

UEFA condemns ESL plans

L o nd o n , A p r 1 9 (Agencies): Twelve of Europe’s biggest and richest clubs have agreed to form a breakaway league, dubbed the “Super League,” that threatens to derail the longstanding structures of the sport. After widespread reports about the formation of the 20-team competition, the dozen founding members confirmed their involvement Sunday evening.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Inter

Milan, and Juventus are the clubs that have agreed to participate. Three additional teams are expected to join ahead of the inaugural season, the Super League said, adding that the competition will begin as “soon as practicable.” The remaining five teams would vary each season based on performance.

“The new annual tournament will provide significantly greater economic growth and support for European football via a longterm commitment to uncapped solidarity payments which will grow in line with league revenues,” read a

Super League statement.

“These solidarity payments will be substantially higher than those generated by the current European competition and are expected to be in excess of €10 billion during the course of the initial commitment period of the clubs.” The founding clubs will receive a one-time payment of €3.5 billion. The move threatens the existence of the Champions League, Europe’s premier club event.

The Super League’s proposal notes that matches will take place in the middle of the week, a slot the Champions League currently occupies.

4X100m relay team can qualify for Tokyo Olympics: Hima Das New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): Star sprinter Hima Das is confident that the Indian women’s 4x100m relay team, of which she is a part, can qualify for the Tokyo Olympics during the World Athletics Relay in Poland next month.

The top eight finishers in the World Relays on May 1 and 2 at Chorzow in Selisia will get automatic berths in the Tokyo Games, which is scheduled to begin on July 23.

Hima, who is yet to qualify for the upcoming Olympics, is set to be a key member of the Indian 4x100m relay quartet, with the other three likely to be national record holder Dutee Chand, Archana Susenndran and S Dhanalakshmi.

Himashree Roy and AT Dhaneshwari are the other members of the 4x100m relay team named by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

“Dutee will also be a part of the team, we are confident that we can qualify for the Olympics during the World Relays. We should do it,” Hima told PTI in an interview.

“I am in very good shape and the other members are also doing good and preparing well. We have done really well (in the individual 100m) during the Federation Cup,” she added.

The 100m event in the Federation Cup in March was won by Dhanalaksh-

mi in 11.38 seconds while Asked if she will run Chand and Suseendran were 400m this season, she said, second and third with “It is a decision to be tak11.58 and 11.76 reen by coach (Galina spectively.

Bukharina) and the Hima had A F I . E ve r y b o dy won one of knows I have some the prelimiissues in 400m, nary heats could not complete in 11.63 but in the 2019 Asian was disqualChampionships.” ified in the Hima set a nafinal tional record race of 50.79 after seconds in a false 400m durstart. ing the 2018 Asian Games The but a back in21jury forced her to pull out midway through the one-lap race at ye a r the Doha Asian old from Championships in Assam, April 2019. known She ran two as the 400m races in the ‘DhCzech Republic in ing 2019 but she only Exclocked 53.07s in her press’, said she will be run- last race in August that year. ning mostly 100m and 200m She missed the 2019 World in the training-cum-expo- Championships in Septemsure tour of Turkey planned ber due to the back injury. by the AFI from later this Hima, a brand ambasmonth. sador of Adidas, also spoke “I will be running about the German sports100m and 200m during wear giant’s new initiative training. I will also take part through a global film series in competitions (Olympic launched on Monday. qualifying events) in an Across 20 films, includaround Turkey,” she said. ing those of Ranveer Singh, Hima is the reigning Hima, Beyonce, Paul Pogba, world junior 400m cham- Mo Salah and Siya Kolisi, pion and silver medallist in stories were told through the 2018 Asian Games in rare footages to show sport the one-lap race but has run culture around the world only 100m and 200m this with tagline ‘Impossible is season.

Nothing’.

Participants at the indigenous “menfold wrestling for peace” organised by Kidima villagers at local ground on April 19.

The European Super League (ESL) is a “disgraceful, self-serving” plan and a “spit in the face of football lovers”, says Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin.

He also said players who play for teams involved in the closed league would be “banned from the World Cup and Euros”, BBC reported stated.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who have agreed to join the proposed ESL. “We are all united against this nonsense of a project,” said Ceferin.

“I cannot stress more strongly how everyone is united against these

disgraceful, self-serving proposals, fuelled by greed above all else,” he said, after plans for a revamped 36-team Champions League were agreed. “[It is a] cynical plan, completely against what football should be. We cannot and will not allow that to change.

“Players who will play in the teams that might play in the closed league will be banned from the World Cup and Euros.

We urge everyone to stand tall with us as we do everything in our power to ensure this never ends up in fruition.

“This idea is a spit in the face of all football lovers. We will not allow them to take it away from us.”

Nagal out of Barcelona Open

Adebayo buzzer-beater seals Heat win over Nets

Barcelona, Apr 19 (IANS): The pressure of playing back-to-back qualifiers followed by a main draw match the next day took a toll on India’s top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal as he bowed out in the opening round of the ATP 500 Barcelona Open on Monday.

Nagal lost to Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert, 5-7, 0-6 after failing to convert two break chances in the first set when the match was evenly poised at 5-all and Nagal was leading 15-40.

Earlier, Nagal, ranked 135th in the world, had defeated Thomas Fabbiano 7-6(1), 6-3 to enter the main draw.

LO N D O N, A p r 1 9 (AGENCIES): Bam Ade b ayo ’s b u z z e r - b e a t e r clinched a 109-107 victory for the Miami Heat over the Brooklyn Nets, who lost Kevin Durant to injury.

Adebayo sunk a midrange jumper to end the Heat’s three-game losing streak, finishing the game with 21 points, 15 rebounds and five assists.

NBA All-Star Durant limped off in the first quarter with an injury to his left thigh.

Landry Shamet scored a career-high 30 points for the Nets.

Elsewhere, the New York Knicks won their sixth

Hamilton abandons bid for 2026 CWG

L o nd o n , A p r 1 9 (IANS): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Monday was left with no clear bidders for the 2026 edition of its biggest sporting extravaganza after the Hamilton Bid Committee abandoned its bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Web portal “insidethegames.biz”, which is “CGF’s partner for promoting Commonwealth Sport”, said that the “group seeking to bring the Commonwealth Games to Hamilton has formally abandoned its bid for the 2026 edition and will return its focus to the cente-

game in a row with a 122112 overtime-victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, with Julius Randle leading with 33 points and 10 assists for the Knicks.

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117, while the Los Angeles Clippers won 124-105 at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Te r r y Roz i e r ’s 3 4 points helped the Charlotte Hornets snap a four-game losing run with a 109-101 result against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Sacramento Kings had lost their previous nine games but got back to winning ways at the Dallas

nary Games in 2030.”

The chairman of the Hamilton 2026 Bid Committee, Louis Frappoti, said on Monday that the panel was left with no choice but to pull out of the running after failing to gain the support of the Ontario government.

However, Frapporti confirmed the Bid Committee will aim to secure the rights for the 2030 Games, which would mark a century since the event was held for the first time in the city.

“We felt we really had no choice but to return back to the initial focus which we had, a 2030 centenary bid,” Frapporti said, add-

ing, “There’s going to be clearly a much larger sport programme, more athletes, more spectators, more culture and celebration because it’s the 100th anniversary.”

Hamilton 2026 chief, PJ Mercanti, too said that the Covid-19 pandemic had played a big role in Hamilton abandoning the 2026 bid.

“The second wave and now more recent third wave of the pandemic kind of got in the way of a lot of the momentum that was being built and affected the efficiency and speed of some government responses,” Mercanti said.

Bam Adebayo finished with 21 points for the Miami Heat.

Mavericks, with De’Aaron Fox scoring a team-high 30 points to lead the Kings to a 121-107 win.

Chris Boucher scored 17 of his 31 points in the first quarter as the Toron-

to Raptors edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106, consigning the Thunder to a 10th straight loss, while the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 114-110.

Archery ‘couple’ Atanu, Deepika set for new challenge in WC Stage 1 G uat e m a l a C i t y, Apr 19 (PTI): All eyes will be on the newly-wed archery couple of Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari as India will look to make up for the lost time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the World Cup Stage 1 which begins here on Tuesday.

It has been more than 18 months since the last circuit trophies were awarded at the World Cup Final in Moscow. The World Cup Stage 1 will be the first global event since the pandemic forced the cancellation of the international calendar in 2020.

For the Indians, the wait was longer as they last took part in a World Cup back in the stage 4 circuit in Berlin in July 2019. Thus, they would look to shake off

Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari during an archery event at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. (Biswaranjan Rout)

the rustiness and get back to rhythm. In the absence of Asian heavyweights Korea, China, Chinese Taipei and Turkey, the Indian archers led by Atanu and Deepika would look to a strong performance in the build-up to the Tokyo Olympics. Known

for meticulous planning, archery’s leading nation Korea has announced it will not shoot at any of the three stages of the 2021 World Cup, all scheduled before the Olympic Games, due to ongoing travel restrictions caused by the pandemic.

Without the big Asian teams, it will be a battle of supremacy between the American and European nations, while the Indians would also hope to make a mark, especially in the mixed and team events.

Having already secured the Olympic quota, it would be the first real test for the trio of Atanu, Pravin Jadhav and veteran Tarundeep Rai. In the women’s section, India has got individual Olympic quota through former world number one Deepika who, along with Ankita Bhakat and Komalika Bari, would look to the much-needed exposure ahead of the final qualification in Paris.

Reigning under-18 world champion, Komalika has shown a lot of promise in the recent past and she

would look to come out of the shadow of longtime leading archer Deepika.

Realistically, it’s the women’s team and the mixed pair team which can win medals in the absence of the fancied compound team which was withdrawn under unfortunate circumstances.

The national federation pulled out the compound team boasting the Asian champions duo of Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha just before their departure after their coach Gaurav Sharma tested “positive” for COVID-19.

The coach was isolated at the SAI Sonepat camp while the team left for Delhi airport but the federation disallowed their entry to “ensure safety” of the recurve archers.

Atalanta record first win in 20 yrs against Juventus ICC bans Lokuhettige for eight years Rome, Apr 19 (IANS): Atalanta broke a 20-year curse to end their winless run against Juventus as they managed a 1-0 home win in the head-to-head race for third place, the first victory over the Bianconeri in Serie A since 2001.

Juve had a record of 32 consecutive games unbeaten against Atalanta, the two sides ranked third and fourth respectively before Sunday’s game, with only one point separating the two teams, Xinhua reports.

Juve traveled to Bergamo without Cristiano Ronaldo, with Paulo Dybala partnering Alvaro Morata upfront.

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Malinovskiy was denied after for a late winner. stitute Ruslan Malinovskyi tried an attempt from outside the box that took a deflection off Alex Sandro to go beyond a helpless Wojciech Szczesny.

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a goal earlier but found the back of the net soon anta leap over Juve to third place with 64 points, while the Old Lady dropped to fourth with 62.

In another highly-participated fixture, Inter Milan saw its winning streak

come to an end after a 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Inter entered Sunday’s game with 11 consecutive wins. Romelu Lukaku missed a great chance for Inter as his attempt rattled

the woodwork. While at the other end Samir Handanovic’s howler allowed Napoli to take the lead in the 36th minute as the shot-stopper accidentally palmed a cross into his own net.

The Nerazzurri got back on level terms in the 54th minute as Kostas Manolas’s clearance only fell into the path of Christian Eriksen to hit in a missile.

Matteo Politano almost scored the winner against his former club, but only saw his scorcher hit the woodwork.

Despite the draw, Inter still lead the table with 75 points, 9 points ahead of AC Milan who conquered Genoa 2-1 on Sunday.

E l s ew h e r e, L a z i o dominated Benevento 5-3, Torino stunned Roma 3-1, and Bologna crushed Spezia 4-1.

Dubai, Apr 19 (PTI): Former Sri Lanka cricketer Dilhara Lokuhettige was on Monday banned from all cricket for eight years after being found guilty of breaching the ICC AntiCorruption Code.

The ban for Lokuhettige, a right-arm fast-medium bowler and lower-order batsman, is backdated to April 3, 2019 when he was provisionally suspended.

“Having represented Sri Lanka in international cricket, Dilhara had attended a number of anti-corruption education sessions and would have known his actions were a breach of the Code,” Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager – Integrity Unit, said in a release.

“The severity of the sanction reflects the seriousness of his offences and his continued refusal to cooperate and should serve as a deterrent for

anyone considering getting involved in corruption of any kind.”

The 40-year-old, who had retired in September 2016 after playing nine ODIs and two T20 Internationals for his country, was found guilty of three offences under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code in January this year, following a hearing by an independent tribunal.

He was charged under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code in November 2019 for his involvement in matchfixDilhara Lokuhettige ing d u r ing a T20 tournament in UAE in

2017, where a Sri Lankan team participated.

The Tribunal found Lokuhettige guilty of: Article 2.1.1 – for being party to an agreement or effort to fix or contrive or otherwise influence improperly the result, p r o g r e s s, conduct or other aspect(s) of a match.

Article 2.1.4 – D i r e c t ly o r indirectly soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging or intentionally facilitating any Participant to breach Code Article 2.1.

Article 2.4.4 – Failing to disclose to the ACU full details of any approaches or invitations received to engage in corrupt conduct under the Code.

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IPL: CSK beat RR by 45-run; climb to 2nd place

Mumbai, Apr 19 (PTI): The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali tormented the Rajasthan Royals batting line-up to ensure a second consecutive win for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Monday.

With the win Chennai also jumped to the second spot in the points table.

Cameos from Faf du Plessis (33 off 17), Dwayne Bravo (20 not out off 8), Ambati Raydu (27 off 17) and Ali (26 off 20) helped CSK post 188 for nine after being put in to bat.

Royals made a promising start in the run chase courtesy Jos Buttler (49 off 35) before the batsmen succumbed to the spinners on the Wankhede pitch which offered more turn than earlier games. CSK won the game by 45 runs after Royals’ innings ended at 143 for nine.

Ali (3/7 in 3 overs) picked up three wickets in quick succession to effectively seal the game for his team after Jadeja (2/28 in 4) provided the crucial breakthrough by castling Buttler with a classical away turning delivery. One of the best fielders around, Jadeja also took four catches.

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Faf du Plessis plays a shot during match 12 of the Indian Premier League 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Monday. (PTI)

It was another emphatic win for CSK after they outplayed Punjab Kings while Royals suffered their second loss in three games.

Earlier, CSK lost wickets towards the end with the batsmen going for big hits and also in the face of some good bowling by Royals.

Bravo smashed a huge six off the last ball of the innings from Mustafizur Rahman (1/37) to ensure the Super Kings got close to 190.

Du Plessis top scored with 33 as the CSK batsmen got starts but couldn’t capitalise on them after.

Young Chetan Sakariya (3/36 from 4) was the best bowler for Rajasthan while Chris Morris finished with 2/33 despite conceding 15 runs in his final over.

M S Dhoni, in his 200th match as CSK captain, came in to bat at No.7 but could not get going as quickly as he would have liked. He, however, man-

World boxing: India assured of 4 medals

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): Asian champion Vinka and Alfiya Pathan were among the four Indian boxers who progressed to the semifinals of the youth world championships for men and women in Kielce, Poland.

Gitika and Poonam are the other two boxers to enter the last-four stage and have secured at least a bronze medal for the country.

All the four boxers put up scintillating performances in their respective quarterfinals bouts.

Panipat boxer Vinka blanked her Colombian opponent Camilo Camela 5-0 in the 60kg category, while the 2019 Asian junior champion Alfiya (+81) also won by the same margin against Hungarian boxer Reka Hoffmann.

Playing in the 57kg category, Poonam notched up an easy 5-0 win against Nazerke Serik of Kazakh-

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stan to progress to the semifinals. Gitika (48kg) produced another strong show as she dominated her opponent, Romania’s Elisabeth Ostan, from the word go with precise punches and swift movement that saw the referee stopping the contest after the first round and declaring the Haryana boxer as the winner.

Another Indian woman in action, Khushi (81kg), lost her quarterfinal bout against Busra Isildar of

Turkey.

In the men’s section, Manish (75kg) and Sumit (69kg) made their way into the quarterfinals in their respective categories with identical 5-0 victories against Jordan’s Abdallah Alaarag and Ladislav Horvath of Slovakia respectively.

Meanwhile, Akash Gorkha (60kg) and Vinit (81kg) couldn’t progress further as they suffered defeats in their respective last-16 bouts.

aged two boundaries in his 17-ball 18 before being beaten by an off-cutter by Sakariya only to give a catch to Jos Buttler.

He survived a run-out chance and a few anxious moments in his brief knock.

Rayudu and Suresh Raina (18, 15 balls, 1 four, 1 six) added 45 runs in quick time for the fourth wicket before the former perished going for an attacking shot on the off-side off Sakariya.

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8 Sunrisers Hyderabad few balls later, getting Raina to hit one straight to Morris at mid-off as CSK slipped to 125 for fice in the 15th over.

Rayudu hit sixes off successive deliveries in Tewatia’s second over, scoring 14 runs as he and Raina attempted to take advantage of the fifth and sixth bowlers (Tewatia and Riyan Parag) employed by Royals skipper Samson.

Tewatia had begun well by conceding only five runs in his opening over and got ride of Moeen Ali (26 off 20). Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad’s struggles continued as his attempt to hit his way out saw him miscue a pull only to see it lob to Shivam Dube off Rahman. He fell for 10 (13 balls, 1 four) after adding 25 runs for the first

Federer to play at French Open this year Paris, Apr 19 (IANS): Swiss tennis great Roger Federer on Sunday confirmed that he will participate in the French Open at Roland Garros this year and will play in the Geneva Open as the clay-court Grand Slam warmup. “Happy to let you know that I will play Geneva and Paris,” Federer tweeted, DPA reports.

“Until then, I will use the time to train. Can’t wait to play in Switzerland again.”

The 20-time Grand Slam winner, who will turn 40 in August, underwent two arthroscopic right knee surgeries last year and skipped the season after the Australian Open in January.

He came back to the Tour last month in Doha, Qatar, where he won one match and reached the quarterfinals.

This year’s French Open will start on May 30, one week later than originally scheduled as the organizers wish to allow more fans in attendance under the background of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tied Pts

3 0 3 0 0 wicket with fellow opener du Plessis.

The South African showed intent and waded into Jaydev Unadkat in the fifth over, hammering three fours and one six before an ambitious shot brought his downfall off Morris’ bowling.

Brief scores: Chennai Super Kings 188/9 in 20 overs (F du Plessis 33, A Rayudu 27, M Ali 26, D Bravo 20 not out, C Sakariya 3/36, C Morris 2/33, R Tewatia 1/21) beat Rajasthan Royals 143/9 in 20 overs (J Buttler 49, J Undakat 24, M Ali 3/7, S Curran 2/24, R Jadeja 2/28).

Tuesday’s Match Delhi Capitals Vs Mumbai Indians: 7:30 pm

Spurs sack Mourinho; Mason may be named caretaker Lo n d o n, A p r 1 9 (IANS): Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho was sacked on Monday less than a week before he was due to lead the club in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.

“The club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties,” a statement on the Spurs website said, reports Xinhua.

Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, said, “Jose and his coaching staff have been with us through some of our most challenging times as a club. Jose is a true professional who showed enormous resilience during the pandemic. On a personal level, I have enjoyed working with him and regret that things have not worked out as we both had envisaged.

He will always be welcome here and we should like to thank him and his coaching staff for their contribution.”

Mourinho leaves with Tottenham seventh in the Premier League table with 50 points from 32 games and struggling to qualify

Jose Mourinho

for a place in Europe next season. The former Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United coach moved to north London in November 2019 after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked and had a contract until the end of the 2022-2023 season.

It’s the third time in six years Mourinho has been sacked by an English PL club, after he was shown the door by Chelsea seven months after the league in 2015 and later

by United in 2018.

His sacking comes a week before their Carabao Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.

Spurs have been in free fall mode in recent times and no Premier League side has dropped more points from winning positions this season than Mourinho’s side – 20 in total.

NRAI requests govt to vaccinate athletes New Delhi, Apr 19 (Agencies): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has requested the government to vaccinate its Olympicbound shooters at the earliest, taking into account the unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases.

As per the data updated by the union health ministry, India reported 2,73,810 new positive cases in the last 24 hours,

the highest single-day surge taking the country’s caseload past the 1.5 crore mark.

A s m a n y as 1,619 people succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours.

Considering the g rim situation, the NRAI is keen that its athletes are vaccinated soon.

“The federation has been insisting on the athletes getting vaccinated as soon as possible. It has again re-

quested the government to vaccinate its shooters,” a source close to the NRAI said.

“We understand that it is a personal choice but if the government takes the lead and is able to convince the athletes, they will probably come forward and get the jabs.

With cases rising at such a fast rate, there is no other way around at this time,” he added.

Barcelona ‘yet to offer Messi new contract’

London, Apr 19 (Agencies): Barcelona have reportedly still yet to offer Lionel Messi a new contract, despite the superstar forward having just two months to run on his existing deal.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner remained at Camp Nou for the 2020-21 campaign after failing in his attempt to force through an exit last summer, Sports Mole reported.

However, Messi is set to become a free agent at the end of June and is able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club should he wish.

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are considered the favourites to sign

the Argentina international should he end his 17-season stay with Barca.

Spanish outlet Marca suggests that the Catalan giants are hoping to open talks with Messi over fresh terms soon, but they cannot do so at the moment.

It is claimed that Barca are having to delay discussions as they continue to assess their financial position, with the club having to pay off €1bn (£890m) in debt.

Messi’s father Jorge was pictured in Catalonia at the weekend for the first time since last September, suggesting that negotiations are set to begin.

India Open postponed owing to COVID-19 pandemic New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): The India Open Super 500 tournament, one of the last three qualifying events for the Tokyo Olympics, was on Monday postponed due to raging COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The USD 400,000 India Open was scheduled to be held behind closed doors in the national capital from May 11 to 16.

“Considering the current challenges, BAI is left with no option but to announce the postponement of the tournament for the time being,” Badminton Association of India (BAI) general secretary Ajay Singhania said at a virtual press conference.

“Several rounds of discussions were held with BWF as well as the Delhi government and other stake-

holders and accessing the safety of players and officials BAI needed to take this decision.”

India have reported 2,73,810 new positive cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day surge taking the country’s caseload past the 1.5 crore mark. As many as 1,619 people have succumbed to the disease in

the last 24 hours.

Delhi has emerged as the worst hit city with 25,462 cases reported on Sunday.

Given the grave situation, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a six-day lockdown starting tonight till next Monday.

With COVID-19 cases rising, many top players,

including Olympic champion Carolina Marin, former world champion Ratchanok Intanon and Denmark’s duo of Anders Antonsen and Rasmus Gemke had withdrawn from the Olympic ranking event.

“We had an entry of 228 players and close to 300 peoples gathering including coaches, support staff and officials and the circumstances are such that the 2021 edition of YonexSunrise India Open seems for now a very risky affair,” Singhania said.

The last edition of the India Open too was cancelled after it was initially postponed from March to December.

Syed Modi Super 300 event, which was slated for November 17 to 22, was also cancelled in the revised calendar.

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