April 6, 2021

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Covid affecting children more than in first wave COVID virus has undergone a double mutation Several states shut schools, suspend classes

School students attending a class. (PTI file photo)

NEW DELHI, APR 5 (AGENCIES): As India reported more than one lakh daily coronavirus cases for the first time, several states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi, have announced closure of schools or suspended classes briefly till the COVID-19 situation is further reviewed in the wake of rising cases across the country. (More on p-5) Unlike in the past children are now vulnerable because schools have reopened for certain age groups.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AI-

IMS) Delhji, director Dr. Randeep Guleria in an interview with NDTV said that the second wave of COVID-19 is infecting kids more.

In Bengaluru around 400 kids were infected with COVID-19, has the virus changed itself, and is it affecting younger people and kids more? Shedding light on the subject, Dr. Guleria said that kids are more susceptible to the virus. Now that schools have opened and children are talking to each other, there is no COVID-appropriate behaviour being followed, hence they are contracting

the virus. They have been protected for so many and therefore kids do not have many anti-bodies.

He further said that it is likely that there is a variant that is causing the virus to be more infectious, and this is what needs to be backed by the data.

According to Dr Subash Rao, Consultant Pediatrician at Reliance Hospital and Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, the Covid-19 virus has undergone a double mutation (changes in genetic structure), and the current strain is highly infectious infecting many people, especially children.

Answering the most frequent queries of parents about the impact of the virus on children, Dr Rao said that a reverse trend is being seen in the second wave where children develop symptoms before the adults.

“The second wave of Covid is known to affect the children much more than in the first wave. Also, a reverse trend is being seen that is - children develop symptoms first, and then adults are getting it from them. The difference is while in the first wave most of the children were asymptomatic, in the second wave they are coming with symptoms like fever, cold, dry cough, loose motions, vomiting, not feeding well, fatigue, loss of appetite, among other common symptoms. Few may also have breathing difficulties and rashes like any other viral fever,” he said.

“Also another reason of rising infection among children is increasing exposure due to playing outdoor,

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travelling and inappropriate behaviour and laxity,” he added.

The paediatrician said that if a child is showing symptoms of Covid-19 infection, an RT PCR test should be done by the second day.

“Don’t delay or hesitate out of fear to do the test. Early diagnosis helps in early treatment. In case of an asymptomatic child with both parents Covid-19 positive, there is no need for a test but they should be kept in home quarantine for 14 days,” he told the parents.

The doctor said if a child had a fever for two days, but recovered later, they should be home quarantined for 14 days unless they were tested for Covid19 and their report is negative on the fifth day.

“Keep in mind children can act as silent carriers or “super- spreaders” and spread it to other children and adults, who can suffer severe diseases,” he (Cont’d on p-6) said.

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Livestock death & crop damage: Mon district admin assures to offer relief Vet Dept issues advisory for pig farmers in Mon, Kiphire & Phek districts Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 5 (NPN): Mon district administration has assured to provide relief to those who lost their livestock due to a mysterious disease and those whose crops were damaged by a hailstorm recently. This follows report in Nagaland Post about death of livestock and damage of crops.

Mentioning this, deputy commissioner Mon Thavaseelan K said the list of beneficiaries along with details of crop damage and loss of livestock were being compiled and verified for the purpose. He assured that once the compilation was done and verification completed, a report would be submitted to Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority for sanction of relief.

Standing crops damaged by recent hailstorm. (NP)

Meanwhile, directorate of animal husbandry and veterinary services (AH&VS) on Monday issued an advisory asking the general public and pig farmers to remain vigilant over the unusual mortality of pig population in Mon, Kiphire and Phek districts.

The advisory issued

by AH&VS director Dr Budhi Lama asked the public and pig farmers to report death of pigs to the nearest veterinary health centre for necessary sero-monitoring and not to consume dead/ diseased pigs, but carry out deep burial method and sub-

sequent sanitisation.

Asking them to refrain from importing live pigs for meat and piglets for breeding purpose from outside without knowing their health status, the advisory called for maintaining strict bio-security measures in the farms.

Further, they were asked to practise usage of footbath at the entrance of farms and vaccinate their pigs against classical swine fever, besides avoiding feeding with feeds, especially from hotels and other wastes that might be contaminated.

Assam polls: 6 suspended after 181 India records highest ever one-day rise of 1.03 lakh new cases State reports 2 votes cast in booth with 90 voters PM, Vardhan to hold G U WA H AT I , A P R 5 (AGENCIES): Six polling officials have been suspended in Assam after the Election Commission found that 181 votes had been cast at a booth in Dima Hasao district that had only 90 registered voters.

The booth is in the Haflong constituency that voted in the second phase on April 1. Officially the constituency- won by the BJP’s Bir Bhadra Hagjer in 2016- recorded only 74 per cent polling.

PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended NEW DELHI, APR 5 (AGENCIES): In a bid to provide relief for taxpayers, the government has extended the deadline for linking PAN card with the Aadhaar card till June 30, 2021. Earlier, the date of linking these two documents was March 31, 2021.

According to Income Tax Department, the decision to extend deadline was taken in the aftermath of increasing COVID-19 cases in India.

“Central Government extends the last date for linking the Aadhaar number with PAN from 31st March 2021 to 30th June 2021, in view of the difficulties arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic,” it said.

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Sources said the poll body plans to issue a re-poll order for this booth, which was an auxiliary polling station for the main centre. An official order to this effect has yet to be issued.

“The Presiding and 1st Polling officer, in their statements, have admitted that they allowed the voters registered against the main polling station to cast their votes in the auxiliary polling station,” a press release from the Election Commission said.

According to PTI, Seikhosiem Lhangum (sector officer), Prahlad Ch Roy (presiding officer), Parameswar Charangsa (1st polling officer), Swaraj Kanti Das (2nd polling officer) and Lalzamlo Thiek (3rd polling officer) have been suspended, with immediate effect.

The poll body cited “dereliction of duty” in its suspension order.

Assam is holding a three-phase Assembly election that began on March 27.

meetings with states

NEW DELHI, APR 5 (PTI): As India recorded the highest single-day rise of 1.03 lakh new COVID19 cases, the Centre has convened another round of meetings with chief ministers and state health ministers over the next three days amid growing calls on Monday to open up the vaccination drive against the disease to all age groups.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on Thursday

to discuss the COVID-19 situation and the ongoing vaccination drive, sources said. It was for the first time on Monday that COVID infections jumped by over one lakh since the first case was detected in the country on January 30 last year.

The prime minister’s last interaction with chief ministers was on March 17 during which he had expressed concern over the rise in COVID-19 cases in parts of the country and called for “quick and decisive” steps to check the “emerging second peak”. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will on

Tuesday hold a meeting with health ministers of 11 states that have been witnessing a surge in cases to review the situation there.

The 11 states are Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.

T h e d a i ly r i s e i n COVID-19 cases in India crossed the grim milestone of one lakh from 20,000 infections in just 25 days, unlike last year when it took 76 days for daily cases to reach the then peak of 97,894 on September 17, reflecting the

speed at which the virus is spreading.

India recorded an alltime high of 1,03,558 single day new coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide tally to 1,25,89,067, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Monday.

The death toll increased to 1,65,101 with 478 daily new fatalities, it said.

Besides imposing fresh curbs over the last few days, several states including Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi have announced closure of schools or suspended classes briefly till the COVID-19 situation is further reviewed.

new COVID cases

DIMAPUR, APR 5 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday reported two new COVID-19 positive cases-- one each in Dimapur and Tuensang, taking the total caseload to 12365.

With this, the active cases also rose to 136.

Further, the distribution across various categories of people include 4694 cases from the armed forces/ police, 1874 returnees, 5224 traced contacts and 573 frontline workers.

5.4 magnitude tremor jolts NE CNSA backs implementation of RIIN, ILP TR Zeliang visits Lamhainamdi

KOLKATA/NEW DELHI, APR 5 (AGENCIES/ PTI): A mild earthquake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale, hit the Sikkim-Nepal border on Monday evening.

Tremors were felt across Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

No casualties or damage to property have been reported so far. According to National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake originated at around 8:49 pm. The epicentre was at a depth of 30km, east-southeast of Gangtok.

PM takes stock of quake damage: Prime Min-

ister Narendra Modi is taking stock of the damage caused by the earthquake in eastern India and has spoken to the chief ministers of Bihar, Assam and Sikkim, government sources said on Monday.

The quake occurred at 8.49 pm at a depth of 10 km near the India-Bhutan border.

“PM Narendra Modi is taking stock of the damage due to the earthquake.

He is speaking to chief ministers of all 4 affected states and has already spoken to the CMs of Bihar, Assam and Sikkim,” the sources said.

DIMAPUR, APR 5 (NPN): Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) has expressed strong support for the implementation of Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) commission report at the earliest.

CNSA president Himato Yeptho, vice president Akummeren Longchar and general secretary Lipemo M Tsopoe maintained that early implementation of the report would prevent the misuse of indigenous certificates and employment opportunities in the state by “unscrupulous individuals.”

CNSA also strongly demand

implementation of ILP like Manipur state to protect and prevent illegal immigrants from entering the state.

Meanwhile, CNSA expressed deep concern over “district boundaries dispute between Dimapur and Peren”, which it said was creating uncertainty, instability and insecurity amongst the citizens.

It said that anyone involved in disturbing the peaceful atmosphere by destroying properties and causing loss of life must be brought to book at the earliest. “This unfortunate incident is not only vitiating the spirit of coexistence but

it is posing a threat to the dream of living together as a greater Naga family,” CNSA said. It also urged the parties involved in boundary dispute to strictly implement the 2019 status quo in letter and spirit.

Urging all right-thinking citizens to condemn the incident, CNSA said: “We must also desist from commenting and instigating various groups from further escalating the already volatile situation as there will be no winner in such conflict.”

CNSA expressed hope that peace and tranquillity in the society would be restored at the earliest.

DIMAPUR, APR 5 (NPN): Leader of opposition TR Zeliang visited Lamhainamdi village in Peren district Monday to pay homage at the burial ground of the three persons who were killed on March 22, a DIPR report stated.

Zeliang said “the merciless and inhumane massacre of three innocent lives at Lamhainamdi village” was “a challenge to Nagas as well as the district administration and security personnel of Peren district.” He encouraged the people to retrospect on the history of their village, strongly uphold their rights and stand for these.

Stressing that it was the responsibility of everyone to nab the culprits, he called upon the gathering, regardless of their political affiliations and denominations, to come forward and work united and effectively with the administration and police in order to ensure that the culprits were arrested.

He expressed confidence that the culprits would be given stringent punishment while expressing pain and grief for the three bereaved families. Zeliang was accompanied by district administration officials, police personnel and members of CSOs of Peren district.

Addl SOP for HSLC, HSSLC Kohima DTF conducts surprise checking for SOP violations exams 2021

Strict COVID preventive protocols to be enforced in Dimapur, Kohima DIMAPUR, apr 5 (NPN): Expressing grave concern over the second wave of COVID-19 that has hit several states in the country, the advisor sericulture, excise and minority affairs, Zhaleo Rio, has reminded the District Task Force (DTF) Dimapur to further strengthened Covid 19 management protocols.

Speaking at the monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting in the conference hall of DC Dimapur on Monday, Zhaleo, who is also the chairman of Dimapur DPDB, urged the DTF not to be complacent even though Nagaland has not

been badly hit by the second wave.

Deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, who is the vice chairman DPDB Dimapur, appealed to all the heads of departments (HoDs) to be mentally prepared for fighting the second wave of Covid-19 considering the fact that Dimapur was the main transit district for travellers.

DC informed that DTF Dimapur would start enforcement of COVID-19 protocols again on daily basis and directed DMC to ensure that all shopkeepers observed COVID-19 protocols.

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KOHIMA, APR 5 (NPN): Amid second wave of COVID-19 pandemic that has hit several states in the country, the District Task Force (DTF) Kohima conducted surprise checking in different pockets of Kohima town Monday to enforce COVID-19 protocols.

The surprise checking comes a day after the state Health department issued advisory to all district task forces (DTFs) to conduct random sampling and testing of high-risk settings from

Bhavani Sri, and accompanied by SDPO South Vitoshe K Sumi, Drugs Inspector Ethungbemo, DB from DC office and police personnel conducted checking in BOC area.

Interacting with media persons, Bhavani said that surprise checking on wearing masks would be the first initiative after which random testing would be conducted.

ADC (HQ) Kohima and SDPO during the surprise checking. (NP) ADC said that such surprise checking would be time to time in view of the 19 transmission and prevaconducted often and offendimpending second wave of lence in the community.

COVID19 pandemic and to DTF Kohima led by ers would be penalised.

(Cont’d on p-6) assess the trend on COVID- ADC (HQ) Kohima, N.

DIMAPUR. APR 5 (NPN): As the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) is all set to conduct HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2021, the State government has issued an additional standard operating procedure (SOP) in case a candidate is tested positive for COVID-19 during the exam.

In an order, principal secretary Home, Abhijit Sinha, stated that any candidate tested COVID-19 positive would not be allowed to enter the exam premises or appear for the exam.

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Zhaleo chairs Dimapur DPDB meeting

Advisors Zhaleo Rio, Tovihoto and Moatoshi MLA along with DC Dimapur and HODs in DC’s conference hall. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting of Dimapur district, which was held in the conference hall of DC Dimapur on April 5discussed various issues besides reviewing minutes of last DPDB meeting.

According to DIPR report, advisor sericulture, excise and minority affairs, Zhaleo Rio, who is also the chairman of Dimapur DPDB, while welcoming the new members of DPDB Dimapur, advised them to give the best delivery system to the public.

Zhaleo reminded the newly posted officers that they were fortunate to be posted in Dimapur and impressed upon them to give their best and coordinate with the district administration, police and also the elected members of district so together they could work for the welfare and uplift of the general public.

The advisor dubbed DPDB meeting as a common platform for sharing views and opinions for the betterment of the district.

Zhaleo urged the heads of departments under Dima-

pur district for more participation. “Feel free and share the activities, achievements and even failures of your department during DPDB meeting,” he said.

Zhaleo also requested the legislators of Dimapur district to attend DPDB meetings and said, “let us continue to be torch bearers to the officers.”

At the meeting, minutes of last DPDB meeting was reviewed and other agendas of the meeting included recommendations for registration of societies, change of nomenclature

of Concern Kids Montessori school to concern kids School 4th mile.

The house approved to the higher authority with regard to opening of news schools namely, Rising Montessori School Toulazouma Village Dimapur, Sunrise Preschool 7th Mile Chumukedima, upgradation of Riverine school Thilixu village Dimapur and Quest Fulfill School Model colony Purana bazaar Dimapur. Shifting of Ebenezer High School Dhansiripar to Selouphe village and Logos School from Sovima F Khel to Kuda Nagarjan B Khel was also deliberated and approved by the board to the higher authority.

Aghunaka has been selected as the aspirational block under Dimapur district and for which DC Dimapur informed that a committee would be constituted at the earliest and notifications would be issued. DC Dimapur thanked advisors Zhaleo Rio and Tovihoto and Moatoshi, MLA, and all the officers for attending the DPDB meeting.

Monyakshu village celebrate Aoleang

DIMAPUR: Monyakshu Village Students’ Union (MVSU) organised Aoleang festival at Monyakshu Village at MVSU complex with Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS) president, Nungsanglemba as special guest on April 3.

A press release by MVSU stated that while speaking at the festival, CKS president urged all to “forgive and forget the past mistakes, and look for MVSU members, special guest, invitees and others at the Aoleang festival. peace and unity between tended by thousands from various neighbouring vil- Union (B) Tobu and NDPP the two communities of Monyakshu village and lages, officials of Konyak officials 55 A/C Tobu.

Chang and Konyak.”

Conveying his Aoleang ST greetings, he stated that the day was a historic moment as it had strengthened the Dearest Sister, bond between Chang and It’s been a year since you Konyak communities.

While handing presen- left for your heavenly abode. tations and delivering his welcome address, MVSU Still fond memories of your president, E Moba Konyak warmth and vibrancy glimmers called for peace, unity and in our hearts. Our lives are prosperity among the people of Chang and Konyak never the same without you regions. here. We miss you dearly and M e a n w h i l e, s h o r t cherish the time that we shared speeches were delivered by Monyakshu VC chairman together.

S. Wennyei, GB & Rtd. asAlthough we remember sistant commandant VG L. Sangti and note of gratitude this day with sadness, we take note was said by MVSU ac- comfort in the belief that you tion chairman, P. Angki. are in a better place with our The festival was at-

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loving heavenly Father. Till we are forever reunited through the gracious love of our Savior Jesus Christ you will live in our memories.

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WEATHER FORECAST April 6

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot with hazy sunshine

38 22

Hazy sunshine

32 16

Guwahati Hazy sunshine and very hot

37 18

Hazy sunshine

32 13

Imphal

Itanagar Hazy sunshine and hot

33 19

Shillong

Hazy sunshine

26 14

Kohima

Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 15

Dimapur Mostly sunny and very warm Mkg

Mostly sunny and pleasant

36 19 30 15

Tuensang Sunny and pleasant

21 10

Sunny and pleasant

29 19

Wokha

Zunheboto Mostly sunny and pleasant

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Fire destroys 2 kutcha houses

news in Brief DMC informs on trade license renewal: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administrator, Albert Ezung has informed all traders/business establishments and shopkeepers under DMC jurisdiction that the last date for renewal of DMC trade license for 2021 has been extended till April 30. All concerned of DMC trade license holders have been informed to renew their trade license on or before the date to avoid late fine.

Power shutdown in parts of Dimapur: Power department has informed all consumers availing power from 66/33/11kv Nito Farm sub-station and from Zani feeder that there will be power shutdown from April 6-April 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily) for shifting of 66kv towers to facilitate national highway four laning works. All affected consumers have been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

NWVA meeting on April 7: Nagaland Women Voluntary Association (NWVA) has convened a meeting on April 7, 3 p.m. at state banquet hall, Kohima. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DIMAPUR: Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) team from fire station Chümoukedima proceeded to control the fire which broke out at first gate ward-2, Chümoukedima on April 1.

According to RO (E) F&ES, Kenny Khing, on receiving the fire call at 2:51 p.m., fire personnel pressed into action along with fire trucks and sufficient equipments. Two kutcha houses along with house hold property was reportedly gutted in the inferno where property worth Rs. 4 lakhs (approx) was lost. Cause of fire was suspected to be from electrical short circuit. Due to timely information and response, fire was controlled and prevented from spreading to the surrounding houses.

It took fire team 20 minutes to combat the fire.

The fire response team was led by duty commander ASI Haitilo Semy.

Addl SOP for HSLC, HSSLC exams 2021 DIMAPUR. APR 5 (NPN): As the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) is all set to conduct HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2021, the State government has issued an additional standard operating procedure (SOP) in case a candidate is tested positive for COVID-19 during the exam.

In an order, principal secretary Home, Abhijit Sinha, stated that any candidate tested COVID-19 positive would not be allowed to enter the exam premises or appear for the exam. He or she shall be given another chance to appear for the subject(s) in which he/she could not appear within the

current year, it said, adding that this facility shall be given only to those candidates who have been tested positive and duly certified by the state Medical department.

For those positive cases, who could not appear the exams, the NBSE shall give another opportunity to appear the exam at a later date, which shall be duly notified by the Board.

A COVID-19 positive candidate on being tested negative, shall be allowed to sit for the remaining subject(s) after producing a negative report certified by the state Medical department. In such cases, the Centre Superintendent

will make arrangement to let the candidate sit in a separate room by maintaining the SOPs. NBSE will keep the question paper sets and examination materials ready to hold a separate examination for those candidates who tested COVID-19 positive and recovered after completion of the main examinations of HSLC and HSSLC. It said that this was a onetime measure, to en-

sure that the candidates are not deprived of appearing the board exams, 2021.

The Centre Superintendent and the invigilators shall watch out for any health problems occurring amongst candidates and report it to the medical authorities promptly.

It is mandatory for all candidates to wear face mask and adhere to the SOP issued by the government.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we, the bereaved family of Lt. T. Limicho Sangtam, would like to convey our heartfelt and profound gratitude to each & every individual who stood with us physically, materially, spiritually & financially.

We are unable to thank each of you personally, but it is our humble prayer that the good Lord continue to shower His blessings upon you.

We especially extent our gratitude t: 1. Threnje Anar Hong Kiphire Town 2. Seyochung Village 3. Seyochung Village Union Kiphire Town 4. Seyochung Village Govt. Employees Union Kiphire Town Born: 03/09/1980 – Died: 30/03/2021 5. Police Department Kiphire 6. O.C & PS staff Kiphire 7. Women Police Station Kiphire 8. Shri. Chopiba P.S to Minister V. Kashiho Sangtam 9. High School Ward Kiphire.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

2nd Timothy 4:7 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Pastor L Temsuwati Jamir would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have shown support and kindness in different manners at the sudden demise of our beloved on March 31, 2021.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Santsüphen Village Wokha 2. Pastor and Wokha Town Ao Baptist Arogo 3. Lotha Community 4. Rengma Community 5. SP, SDPO and Police Personnel, Wokha 6. Lotha Baptist Church Association, Wokha 7. Rengma Baptist Church, Wokha 8. Lotha Students' Union, Wokha 9. Ao Union, Wokha 10. Pastor's Fellowship Wokha 11. Different Churches in Wokha 12. Civil Hospital Staff Wokha 13. CME School Wokha 14. Watsü Telen, Wokha 15. Tseminyu Ao Baptist Arogo 16. Tseminyu Ao Union 17. Nazareth Prayer Centre 18. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo 19. Kohima Longjang Senso Telongjem 20. Dimapur Area Ao Baptist Arogo Pastor’s Fellowship 21. Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang 22. Borlengri Ao Baptist Arogo Lt. Pastor L Temsuwati Jamir 23. Borlengri Ao Tribal Council (1973 – 2021) 24. Dimapur Longjang Senso Telongjem 25. Longjang Laishir Telongjem 26. Longjang Compound Baptist Arogo 33. Dr. Numal Momin, MLA Bokajan 27. Longjang Baptist Arogo 34. Moatoshi Longkumer, 28. Borlengri Mangmetong Fellowship MLA Dimapur II 29. Ao Baptist Arogo Pastor’s Telongjem 35. Yanbemo Kikon (Longsatsung) 30. Borlengri Baptist Pastor’s Fellowship 31. Dimapur Asetkong Telongjem 32. Mangmetong Baptist Arogo, Mangmetong We regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually, but it is our earnest prayer that the Almighty bless you abundantly.

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ASSAM ASSEMBLY ELECTION

Stage set for final phase of polls

G u wa h at i , A p r 5 (Agencies): The stage is set for third and final phase of polls in Assam voting for which will take place on Tuesday.

A total of 337 candidates (25 women) are contesting from 40 of the total 126 seats in the state in the third phase. Over 7.9 million voters would cast their vote in 11,401 polling stations (316 all women), Hindustan Times reported.

The key candidates for third phase include BJP leader and senior minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (Jalukbari), BJP state president Ranjeet Kumar Dass (Patacharkuchi), cabinet minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya (BJP-Guwahati East), cabinet minister Phani Bhushan Choudhury (Asom Gana Parishad—Bongaigaon) and minister Pramila Rani Brahma (Bodoland Peoples’ Front—Kokrajhar East).

In the third phase, the ruling BJP has 20 candidates while its alliance partners AGP and United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) will

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to supporters during an election public rally in Tamulpur, Assam, on April 3. (ANI)

contest from 13 and 8 seats respectively. On the other hand, Opposition Congress is contesting 24 seats and its alliance partners All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) have 12 and 8 candidates respectively.

Over 45,600 polling personnel will be on duty on Tuesday and 320 companies of security personnel have been deployed to maintain

law and order. Each polling station would be manned by a constable and home guard.

‘In the first two phases of polling itself BJP has got enough seats close to forming a government. We will form a BJP-majority government in Assam,” Union home minister Amit Shah said at poll rally in Sorbhog on Sunday.

“Congress follows a policy of divide and rule

Notice for disconnection of electricity in Meghalaya Correspondent SHILLON G , APR 5:Facing a huge financial burden, the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) has issued a general notice for disconnection of electricity supply to all defaulters in the State with effect from April 16.

MePDCL chairmancum-managing director, Arunkuman Khembhavi said that prosecution proceedings would also be initiated against those permanently disconnected consumers who have failed to settle their dues under the scheme or otherwise.

He said the MePDCL on November, 2020 had announced the ‘MePDCL One Time Settlement Scheme, 2020’ for all categories of defaulting consumers (including permanently disconnected consumers) to recover long outstanding dues of electricity bills as on March 31, 2020.

The scheme was valid until March 31, 2021.

Khembavi said “a general notice as per the relevant provisions of the MSERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations,

2018 is hereby issued to all the defaulting consumers informing that with effect from April 16, 2021, the MePDCL shall commence rigorous electricity disconnection drive under section 56 of the Electricity Act, 2003 against all defaulting consumers not enrolled/ opted for this Scheme (including consumers who opted the Scheme but failed to comply with the terms of the Scheme).

He said the notice shall be treated as notice for disconnection to all defaulting consumers of the MePDCL. “There shall also be prosecution proceedings against those permanently disconnected consumers who have failed to settle their dues under the scheme or otherwise,” the Chairman and Managing Director, MePDCL has informed.

The MePDCL had to resort to power cuts in the recent past as power supply by power generating institutions had been stopped as the Corporation owed outstanding amounts of huge tune.

During recent raids conducted by the MePDCL at industrial areas

at Byrnihat in the State, several instances of power pilferage had come to the fore.

In fact, the United Democratic Party (UDP), a key ally in the National People Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government has asked Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to relieve senior NPP cabinet minister James Sangma from the Power department due to the alleged irregularities in the power department.

The Power minister, however, has maintained that the department was trying to reform the power sector, which has been long overdue in the State, which was once power surplus, but has been suffering from shortage of power over the past years.

Meanwhile, the Meghalaya Power Workers’ Union (MPWU) has urged chairman-cum-managing director of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited, Arunkumar Khembhavi to release all pending arrears, including remaining balance arrears accrued from ROP 2015 (45 per cent), arrear on electricity allowance and arrear on dearness allowance.

whereas BJP under Narnedra Modi believes in ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas’ (with all, development of all and with trust of all). We have made Assam terrorism-free and agitationfree and in the next five years, we will make the state flood-free,” he added.

Congress state president Ripun Bora accused BJP of trying to polarise voters with a communal campaign. He thanked people

of Assam for not getting swayed and expressing faith in the grand alliance.

“The message from the ground is clear. There will be a clean sweep by Congress and our alliance partners.

We are ready to form the government in Assam and assure voters that our five guarantees will be implemented,” he said.

Like the previous two phases on March 27 and April 1, besides harping on development and welfare schemes of the government, BJP focused on attacking Congress and AIUDF and war ned voters that Assam’s identity and ‘sanskriti’ would be lost if the Congress ‘mahajot’ (grand alliance) comes to power.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi even termed the grand-alliance as ‘mahajhooth’ (grand lies) in one of his rallies. AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal continued to be the main target.

Incidents like Ajmal hitting a person with a ‘gamosa’ (traditional towel) in a rally was highlighted as an attack on Assamese people.

Forest camps torched near KA border area Correspondent DIPHU, APR 5: At least seven camps belonging to the Forest department under Karbi Anglong West Division and one departmental nursery were allegedly torched by miscreants inside Daldali reserve forest Monday evening around 5 p.m. along Assam- Dimapur border area.

Sources from the department said that around seven service weapons along with ammunitions, kept inside one of the camp, were also burnt fire.

Earlier during the day, officers and staffs of Forest department evicted an illegally constructed structure by some encroachers. According to reports, officials of Karbi Anglong district administration, SDO (Civil) Bokajan and police personnel reached the spot.

lang district in Arunachal Pradesh, reported The Sentinel. Even though Gogoi was released on April 3, the whereabouts of Kumar was not known. Meanwhile, unverified sources stated that both the abductees were supposed to be released in different locations.

While Gogoi was intercepted at Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, Kumar was released in Nagaland after they were held in captivity for almost 4 months by the banned outfit. Gogoi who worked as a drilling superintendent

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belongs to Sivasagar while Kumar hails from Bihar, both were employed with the Delhi based Oil exploration company- Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited.

Diphu, Apr 5: In a delayed report, a man killed his wife with a machete and later committed suicide in Dhansiri locality under Diphu police station of Karbi Anglong district on April 2 evening.

According to local police, Hafijuddin, a dweller of Na Khuti area of Lanka, Hojai district

G u wa h at i , A p r 5 ( IANS ) : Unio n Ho m e Minister Amit Shah said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government will be formed in West Bengal and the party would retain power for the second time in Asam.

Addressing a public gathering in Sarbhog in Barpeta district of western Assam on Sunday, Shah said that the BJP will win more than 200 Assembly seats in West Bengal.

“In the first two phases of election in Assam (on March 27 and April 1) the BJP has secured people’s mandate to form the government once again in the state.

After five years of the BJP rule we can now proudly say that in Assam there is neither terrorism nor there is agitation and protests, no illegal immigration, there is only peace, all-round development, progress and prosperity,” he said.

The former BJP national president said that after formation of the BJP government once again in Assam two lakh jobs would be created in the government

Haflong (Assam), Apr 5 (PTI): Total 171 votes were cast in a booth in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, even though 90 people were eligible to exercise their franchise, officials said on Monday, revealing a massive irregularity.

The booth is in the Haflong constituency, which went to the polls in the second phase on April 1.

Haflong witnessed 74 per cent polling.

As the incident came to light, the District Election Officer suspended five poll officials of the booth, set up at 107(A) Khotlir LP School, and proposed a repoll.

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sector and eight lakh jobs in private sector, thus a total of 10 lakh jobs would be created in the state in a year.

The Home Minister in his speech on the last day of the election campaign ahead of the third and final phase of Assam assembly elections on Tuesday, said that it was decided to create Guwahati as the ‘Start-up Capital’ of the entire northeast region and also the South East Asia. Lambasting the opposition parties, Shah said that the Congress party aligning with AIUDF (All

India United Democratic Front) led by Badruddin Ajmal would never be able to stop illegal immigrations in Assam and they would not be able to protect Assam and its people.

“Had there been the Congress government in Assam, not a single rhinoceros would be alive today. It was Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal whose strong governance and strict policy led to complete elimination of poachers of rhinoceros from Assam,” he observed.

However, the official order for re-election at the booth, an auxiliary polling station of the main voting centre at Mouldam LP School, is yet to be issued.

The suspension order by the Deputy Commissionercum- District Election Officer of Dima Hasao was issued on April 2, the next day of polling, but it came to light on Monday morning.

Stating “dereliction of duty”, the EC suspended Seikhosiem Lhangum (Sector Officer), Prahlad Ch Roy (Presiding Officer), Parameswar Charangsa (1st Polling Officer), Swaraj Kanti Das (2nd Polling Officer) and Lalzamlo Thiek

(3rd Polling Officer) with immediate effect.

The voters’ list of the polling station had 90 names, but 171 votes were cast in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), officials told PTI. “The head of that interior village refused to accept the voters’ list and brought a list of his own. Then, the people of the village voted according to that list,” an official said.

It was not immediately known why the polling officials accepted the village head’s demand and whether there was any security personnel present at the polling station or the role they played.

Manipur govt nod to conduct ADC elections Correspondent IMPHAL, Apr 5: Manipur government on Monday approved to conduct the due elections to the autonomous district councils (ADCs) in hill districts of the state on or before June 25, 2021.

The state government agreed to conduct the due elections after a talk with representatives of All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) and Demand Committee for Creation of ADCs (Pherzawl, Kamjong, Noney and Tengnoupal) today.

In the talk, the state government was represented by a ministerial team comprising PHE minister LosiiDikho, tribal affairs and hills (TA&H) minister VungzaginValte and chairman of Hill Areas Committee of state Assembly K Leishiyo.

Officials of the concerned tribal affairs and hills also attended that meeting held in Imphal on Monday afternoon.

“Subsequent to the meeting and after a detailed discussion with the relevant government departments, it

Repor tedly, Assam Rifles will be accompanying Ram Kumar and later hand over him to his family after undergoing necessary medical examination and interrogation.

Earlier Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Finance and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma other Ministers and Congress leaders including the party’s deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi have separately appealed to ULFA-I leaders to release the two hostages of the Delhi-based

private oil company.

The development comes after several rounds of negotiations between the ULFA and the oil company over the extortion demanded for the release of the employees. The ULFA-I, which is currently headed by its ‘’commander-in-chief ’’ Paresh Barua, had, in a media statement, said that if the drilling company ‘’fails to take positive steps to secure the release of their employees by February 16, the outfit would take action against hostage Ram Kumar on February 17’’.

Man kills wife; commits suicide in Karbi Anglong Correspondent

BJP to form govt in Bengal, retain power in Assam: Shah

171 votes cast in Assam booth that has 90 voters

Abducted Quippo employee released by ULFA (I) G UWAHATI , A p r 5 (Agencies): The ULFA (I) has released the second abducted Quippo employee Ram Kumar in an undisclosed location near the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland, said reports.

Reportedly, he is under the custody of the Assam Rifles.

Ram Kumar who worked as a radio operator was abducted with another employee Pranab Kumar Gogoi by the banned outfit on December 21 from the Kumchaikha drilling site in Innao area of Chang-

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residing in his brother place at Natun Basti village of Dhansiri, stabbed his wife Lilima Begum with the sharp instrument at around 6 pm.

After the killing his wife, Hafijuddin committed suicide. Police claimed to have retrieved the murder weapon; a case has been registered under relevant section of IPC and investigation is on.

Dancers perform on the eve of Rongali Bihu, in Dibrugarh, Monday. (PTI)

has been decided to conduct the ADC elections on or before 25th June, 2021,” a government press note signed by additional chief secretary (TA&H) Letkhogin Haokip stated.

The six ADCs covering the entire 10 hill districts of the state were superseded by the state government after the extended terms expired in November 2020.

Citing COVID-19 pandemic as one of the main factors, the state government deferred the due elections to the six ADCs even as hill based civil society or-

ganisations and student bodies were pressing the state government to conduct the elections at the earliest.

Meanwhile, Demand Committee for Creation of ADCs threatened to boycott the elections to the ADCs if the state government did not create ADCs of four new hill districts (Pherzawl, Kamjong, Noney and Tengnoupal) which were created in 2016.

Alleging that the state government was doing nothing to conduct the due elections, ATSUM resumed agitations from Monday.

To mark the resumption of the agitations, members of the apex body of the tribal student bodies commenced its two-day picketing of government offices in all hill districts.

They closed down government offices, banks and post offices in hill districts.

ATSUM, in a press communiqué dispatched to the media late tonight, announced that the resumed agitations will continue while alleging that no agreement was reached during today’s talk with the government.

Galo community celebrates Mopin festival in Arunachal

Galo women smear rice flour on Pema Khandu during Mopin celebrations at Basar.

I ta nag a r , A p r 5 (Agencies): Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Monday joined the Galo community celebrating the Mopin festival in Basar in Lepa-Rada district.

Galo women dressed I their traditional attire welcomed the chief minister at the festival ground in Basar by smearing rice flour on his face, a traditional ritual.

According to Northeast Now, Mopin is an agriculture festival of the Galo tribe and is celebrated

in Spring.

Speaking on the occasion, Khandu said that Mopin, the festival of white signifies peace, prosperity and purity and hoped that the festival brings harmony in the lives of all individuals.

The chief minister also flagged off the “Mopin Joy Ride cum Awareness ride 2021” at Basar early during the day.

About 20 cyclists from across India participated in the cycle rally that was organized by the Arunachal

Amateur Bicycling Association.

This team of cyclists will be cycling across the Lepa-Rada district in the next few days.

“Flagged off ‘#MTB #Mopin Joy Ride Cum Awareness Ride 2021’ today at #Basar organized by Arunachal Amateur Bicycling Association (AABA).

About 20 cyclists from all over India are participating in the event who will be cycling across #Leparada district,” Pema Khandu tweeted.

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Virus with no known origin

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t has been nearly one and half years since the dreaded Coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic and causing the deaths of over 2.8 million people, while more than 130 million positive cases have been reported so far. Economies came to a standstill, even as science labs across the world raced to create a vaccine. Since then countries across the globe still want to know where and how the virus originated and also called into question the manner in which the World Health Organisation(WHO) handled the matter. After the virus was declared a pandemic, there were various media reports including statements from health and other government officials, especially the US which pinned the blame squarely on the Chinese Communist Party(CCP) for not being forthcoming with details of the virus which was reported to have first occurred at Wuhan. Interestingly, the Wuhan Institute of Virology(WIV) laboratory had been doing research on the virus since 2018. Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang who posted online reports about the virus, later contracted it after being silenced by local police. He died on February 7. China has been accused of covering up the severity of the pandemic after it started, which cost the world vital weeks of preparation time. There have been allegations that China tried to hush up earlier instances of the Covid infection, despite warning from doctors in the region.

Epidemiological modelling, in fact, suggests that the virus was circulating in humans months before the first case was reported in December 2019. WHO the apex body dealing with worldwide epidemics and pandemics was also found to be complicit in parroting Chinese propaganda. WHO director general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in particular suppressed facts about the outbreak according to a German Intelligence Agency(BND). The Trump administration had been blaming the Chinese for the spread of the virus by not warning the world about it. Then US secretary of state Mike Pompeo charged that WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus collaborated with Chinese President Xi Jinping “to hide human to human transmission at a critical juncture.” After Joe Biden became US president, his administration reversed Trump’s decision to quit WHO and also went soft on China regarding its role in the spread of the virus. After months of joint investigations by a team from WHO and the Chinese counterparts on the origin of the virus, a recent report said the virus was likely transmitted from various animals(and not specifically bats) and that it was “extremely unlikely” that the virus escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan. Just after the report was released on March 30, WHO chief Ghebreyesus said that the evidence was not enough to support the accidental lab leak theory, and that, as far as the WHO is concerned, all the hypotheses are still on the table and need to be followed upon. Despite criticisms across the world against the Chinese for withholding crucial information about the Wuhan virus, what WHO and the Chinese counterparts affirm, is that the virus did not originate in China and likely from other parts of the world. Unless the origin of the virus is found, it will take longer to finally stop the spread of the virus.

DailyDevotion His Agony and Our Access Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples….”Stay here and watch with Me.” —Matthew 26:36, 38 We can never fully comprehend Christ’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, but at least we don’t have to misunderstand it. It is the agony of God and man in one Person, coming face to face with sin.

We cannot learn about Gethsemane through personal experience. Gethsemane and Calvary represent something totally unique— they are the gateway into life for us.

It was not death on the cross that Jesus agonized over in Gethsemane. In fact, He stated very emphatically that He came with the purpose of dying. His concern here was that He might not get through this struggle as the Son of Man. He was confident of getting through it as the Son of God— Satan could not touch Him there. But Satan’s assault was that our Lord would come through for us on His own solely as the Son of Man. If Jesus had done that, He could not have been our Savior (see Hebrews 9:11-15).

Read the record of His agony in Gethsemane in light of His earlier wilderness temptation— “…the devil… departed from Him until an opportune time” (Luke 4:13). In Gethsemane, Satan came back and was overthrown again. Satan’s final assault against our Lord as the Son of Man was in Gethsemane.

The agony in Gethsemane was the agony of the Son of God in fulfilling His destiny as the Savior of the world. The veil is pulled back here to reveal all that it cost Him to make it possible for us to become sons of God. His agony was the basis for the simplicity of our salvation. The Cross of Christ was a triumph for the Son of Man. It was not only a sign that our Lord had triumphed, but that He had triumphed to save the human race. Because of what the Son of Man went through, every human being has been provided with a way of access into the very presence of God.

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“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

– Helen Keller

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years ago I requested the Head of the Bar Council of India to get animal welfare introduced as a subject in the law colleges.

He did it immediately. The result has been much more sensitive and informed lawyers, an annual moot court that is hosted by NLU Bangalore, PhDs in animal welfare (the first one was in NLU Cuttack), more people aware of animal welfare activism and far more sensitive judges.

A big thank you to Shri Manan Kumar Mishra!

22 years ago, at the instance of Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, who supported all new ideas, we built the National Institute for Animal Welfare in Ballabgarh. Unfortunately, the government fell when it was ready. The Congress shut it down, and now the BJP is in its 7th year without restarting it. The Minister for Environment gave it to JNU. They fooled around for 2 years and then returned it to the Ministry, who slept on it for 2 years and then handed it to Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, who have ignored it for three years and only now have appointed a retired vet to make a course. I have lost all hope. In 2002, I wrote

out all the courses, made some textbooks, contacted Oxford, Cambridge and the University of Edinburgh, for teachers, got a Grant from UNEP for the library.

But nothing has happened and nothing ever will. The magnificent 7 acre centre now houses ten people of the Animal Welfare Board of India and runs “awareness” courses of three days each for the student vets of LUVAS. But there are huge job opportunities for trained animal welfare people : shelter managers, gaushala managers, laboratory managers, forest and wildlife officers, city management of animals, elephant rescue centres, city snake rescuers, poultries, slaughterhouses, to begin with and hundreds of others.

I simply cannot understand why it has taken so long for even one course to begin.

A huge thank you to the Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof. Nageshwar Rao, and to Professor P.V.K. Sasidhar, for starting the first degree related course in India for animal welfare. Prof. Sasidhar has been labouring at the modules for over three years now. The first session itself has over 800 students!

It is a PG Diploma in

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Animal welfare as a subject Animal Welfare (PGDAW) and the admissions are open for the January 2021 Session. The Online Admissions Link: www.ignouadmission. samarth.edu.in/.

T h e P G DAW p r o gramme is meant for animal welfare volunteers and professionals across India, and for graduates / post-graduates interested in studying animal welfare. I have seen the learning module and I like it. I wish I had been able to compile the 3000+ articles I have written on every aspect of animal welfare. They could have been part of the course. But my editor has been fooling around with the 7 volume compilations for 5 years now, and I have no idea when she will be done. National Book Trust had offered to print them all, but not even the first volume is ready.

The IGNOU course

has four core components : Animal welfare science and ethics, Animal welfare issues, Animal welfare laws and policies, and Animal welfare practices and standards.

Animal welfare is concerned about the welfare of all animals that are managed in some way by humans.

Farm animal welfare means the care of animals grown for milk and meat, and that is where animals suffer the most. Welfare issues, pertaining to working, performing, companion, zoo, lab and street animals, need a great deal of attention as well. The PGDAW programme, in 85 modules, has covered welfare, science, ethics, issues, laws and standards, of all farm and draught animals – cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, working animals like donkeys and horses, performing animals,

pets, zoo and lab animals.

These modules have been developed in collaboration with The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education, University of Edinburgh, UK. It’s a one year course, and graduates from any discipline can take it. It has two objectives : To impart science based animal welfare education through open and distance learning. To build the capacities of stakeholders to take socially responsible decisions concerning animal welfare. The total fee of the course is Rs. 5400/-.

Who should take this course : Obviously all young people interested in animals, Employees Working in Animal Welfare Organizations / NGOs / Gaushalas, Faculty, Researchers, Technical Staff & PG / PhD Students in Universities, Research Organizations and Veterinary Colleges, Veterinarians / Para-veterinarians in State / Central Government / RVC & Para-Military Forces, Members of State Animal Welfare Boards / SPCAs, Members of CPCSEA / Institutional Animal Ethics Committees /Animal House Facilities, Civil Servants, Officials and Researchers

Working in Forest Departments, Zoos and Wild Life Institutes, Faculty and Research Scholars under Zoological Survey of India and Zoology Departments, Law Professionals and Police Personnel dealing with Animal Welfare Laws and their Enforcement, Graduates Seeking Career as Animal Welfare Professionals.

Ideally, I would make it compulsory for all schools – if we want a better India.

The Programme Coordinator, Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar, School of Extension and Development Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi (e-mail: pvksasidhar@ignou.ac.in), has great credentials himself. He has been in the Agricultural Research Service of ICAR (2003-09), a Norman Borlaug Fellow of USDA, Tuskegee University, USA (2008), USAID Fellow, Michigan State University, USA (2015), and an OIE Performance of Veterinary Services Evaluator, OIE (2018).

If you want to join this, now is the time. Also, if you have suggestions to make it better, write to the Professor.

I would recommend it for activists in Sri Lanka and Nepal as well, as the issues are the same.

Post-mortem

Sport and physical activity for better recovery 6th April is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

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ports and physical activities are an integral part of our life. Every human being is related with sports or games. We know that sports encourage our development and it also helps in promotion of good health and prevention of diseases. It is not only important for a person who takes part in sporting events like national games or Olympics or school games but it is integral for each and every individual. Apart from health and physical fitness there are many other advantages of sport. If we look at social perspectives then we shall find that sports helps in the promotion of gender equality. It also helps in social integrations, peace building, etc.

It enhances life skills and helps in social mobilization.

From individual development to social integration there are many other things which are possible through sports. It has the power to change the world; it is a fundamental right, a powerful tool to strengthen social ties and promote sustainable development and peace and well as solidarity, and respect.

People are united through games and united together to take up positive action. Sports have worked in peace building in conflict hit areas as it brings people from different

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communities together.

The recent pandemic has made it difficult to gather as friends, for teams and fans to compete, play and cheer together. It has taken a toll on individuals, societies, organizations and economies. Major sporting events like the Olympics had to be postponed due to pandemic. But sport itself can help play a role in building resilience and in the recovery from the pandemic.

It can help in the effort to build back better to a more resilient and equitable world.

Sport can help promote fairness, teambuilding, equality, inclusion and perseverance. Sport and physical activity can also help us get through times of crisis, like COVID19, by reducing anxieties and improving physical and mental health. There is no doubt that sports are also a career for millions around the world. Apart from sportspeople there are many other professionals who are engaged with sports as a profession. We have seen how major sporting events are promoting peace and change in the world.

Sport can cross boundaries and defy stereotypes and inspire hope across nations, but we will only be able to get back to this, if we recover better and help end the pandemic by helping ensure everyone is pro-

tected from COVID-19.

Like many other international events , the ‘International Day of Sport for Development and Peace’ is observed on 6 April and at present this is an opportunity to recognize the role that sport and physical activity plays in communities and in people’s lives across the world.

The day was proclaimed by international community due to its vast reach, unparalleled popularity and foundation of positive values, sport is ideally positioned to contribute towards the United Nations’ objectives for development and peace.

To raise awareness of this potential, 6th April was declared as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) by the UN General Assembly. The adoption of this Day signifies the increasing recognition by the UN of the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement of human rights, and social and economic development.

In its Resolution (A/ RES/67/296) establishing the Day, the General Assembly “invites States, the United Nations system and, in particular, the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace, relevant international organizations, and international, regional and national

sport organisations, civil society including, non-governmental organizations and the private sector, and all other relevant stakeholders to cooperate, observe and raise awareness of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.”

Many organizations of the UN system, including the International Forum on Sport, Peace and Development, organized jointly with the UN Office on Sport for Development and Peace, have already established partnerships with the International Olympic Committee. The mission and role of the Committee, as set out in the Olympic Charter, are placing sport at the service of humankind and promoting a peaceful society and healthy lifestyles by associating sport with culture and education and safeguarding human dignity without any discrimination whatsoever.

The General Assembly also recognizes the role that the International Paralympics Committee plays in showcasing the achievements of athletes with impairment to a global audience and in acting as a primary vehicle to change societal perceptions of disability sport.

World is striving for achieving sustainable development goals

and there are efforts from all over the world for the ‘Agenda 2030’.

The interesting part is sport has proven to be a cost-effective and flexible tool in promoting peace and development objectives. In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sport’s role for social progress is further acknowledged: “Sport is also an important enabler of sustainable development. We recognize the growing contribution of sport to the realization of development and peace in its promotion of tolerance and respect and the contributions it makes to the empowerment of women and of young people, individuals and communities as well as to health, education and social inclusion objectives.”

This day is an opportunity to focus more on how we can make best use of sports and games for bringing positive social transformation in the society. It is not necessary that we will play because we have to become a sportsperson or keep our health in good condition but let us also focus and use it as a tool for social change as it unites people together. Let us engage ourselves and use sports as a tool to bring positive change in our society.

Ranjan K Baruah

Designing resilient economic institutions

he tragic reverse migration, in the aftermath of the lockdown last year, is seen largely as a policy failure. The episode, however, also revealed deeper institutional weaknesses in the labour market. While working reasonably well during periods of normalcy, these weaknesses became our Achilles Heel in a crisis.

What are economic institutions and why do their weaknesses matter? Plainly put, economic institutions are the underlying structures — the nuts and bolts — that enable economic activities in general, and public policies in particular, to work properly. Some institutions work at macro- or economywide scale, such as the legal infrastructure, which ensures property rights or contractual obligations. Other institutions may be more specific, such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which ensures smoother working of the financial system. The problem with institutional weaknesses is that they make it impossible for policies to achieve their desired targets. Even the best policies can fail if the underlying institutions do not support them.

What were the preexisting labour market institutions that failed during the lockdown? Here, it is important to understand the difference between State and private institutions. Institu-

tions of the State define the relationship between the government and private actors, for instance, individuals and firms. Private institutions, on the other hand, enable interactions within the private sector, say, between firms and individuals, or between two firms.

In India, reforms during the last three decades gave rise to two important labour market institutions — the first private, and the second, State. The first is third-party contracts, where the labour markets are run by private contractors. In this arrangement, firms rely on contractors to hire workers for them. These workers are not on company payrolls, but are paid by the contractor, who, in turn, is paid by the firm. This arrangement saves costs for firms, since contractual workers are not entitled to social security benefits and, generally, receive lower wages, relative to their colleagues in regular employment. It also enabled firms to enjoy much more flexibility. This transformed employment relationships in India and enabled a large number of new forms of employment.

The second institutional development happened due to the lack of significant manufacturing g rowth, which meant that employment did not keep up with labour force growth in the country. There was pressure

on policymakers to develop social safety nets for those unable to get gainful employment. This resulted in an institution that came up specifically to address the problem of joblessness in a market economy. It took the form of a rural jobs guarantee programme, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

The reverse migration was symptomatic of the failure of both these institutions in the face of the pandemic.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that as soon as there was a lockdown, many of the labour contractors went missing. This meant that the labourers had no means through which they could retain their employment. On the other hand, firms that were willing to retain their workers during the lockdown could also not do so, since payments to contract workers go through the contractors that went missing. The main reason for this institutional crisis was that there was no incentive for these contractors and middlemen to continue their business in the midst of the uncertainty during the lockdown. Thus, the limitations of such an institutional arrangement became stark during the pandemic.

The problem was compounded by the fact that our social safety net programme, particularly MGNREGS, is

not designed for an urban crisis. There was no mechanism through which income transfers could be made to those who lost jobs in the urban areas. It is hardly surprising then that millions risked their health and lives trying to return to their villages, rather than stay on in their urban dwellings.

What lessons can we take away from these experiences about future institutional design? The key learning here is that institutional capabilities that allow reasonable outcomes during normal circumstances may not do so during a crisis.

Thus, the design of institutions has to keep in mind crisis scenarios and how to deliver during those conditions. In the labour market, for example, with the introduction of fixed-term contracts in the new industrial relations codes, firms have much more flexibility in labour markets, and so third-party contracts can be abolished altogether. The advantage of this is that in any future crisis, any form of income support to the labourers can be channeled directly through the firms.

As far as safety nets are concerned, we need to recognise that during a crisis, it is up to individuals and households to decide whether they want to stay on or migrate back home. However, providing them with support that can reach them wherever

they are will definitely help to prevent a repeat of the massive migration-on-foot that we saw last year. The effort to universalise ration cards is a step in the right direction.

However, the lockdown also showed that expenditures other than food can also become crippling and ultimately, only cash transfers can help solve some of these problems.

The bottom line is that

we need to develop institutions that are not only efficient during normal circumstances but also resilient during a crisis.

Sabyasachi Kar and Mayank Jain Kar is RBI chair professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and Jain is research Fellow at NIPFP. (The views expressed are personal)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

An appeal to HoDs

As we all know that the 2nd wave of Covid -19 is turning bad to worse and it is a serious concern of worry throughout the country.

In our State the Covid-19 cases are increasing day by day, recently 107 Covid positive cases was found in St. Paul Training institute Phesama and it’s a serious concern for the state! Many states are going for partial lockdown and our neighboring state like Assam has also taken many precautionary measures for 2nd wave which has hit the entire nation again, so the Government and Health Department should screen all the outsiders who travelled from other states and take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid. Many people went to caste vote in Assam for elections, what the government is taking precaution for the returnee. The State will face severe and intense situation, if the government doesn’t take necessary safety precautions.

So, I would like to appeal the HoDs and administration to implement strong guidelines to avoid another pandemic and lockdown.

Yenito Swu, G.B., Supply Colony

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

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Cong raises Rafale deal after French Shah revisits strategy to wipe out Maoists media claims of €1.1-mn ‘commission’ Missing CRPF jawan alive, will not harm him: Maoists ‘send message’

Amit Shah pays tribute to the 14 CRPF Personnel who lost their lives in Bijapur Naxal attack, in Jagdalpur. (PTI)

Chhattisgarh Police officer who was in the meeting.

He added that the Central and the state government would spend more funds to develop road infrastructure and other facilities in deep jungles of Bastar including Bijapur and Sukma to allow forces to reach to Maoists hideouts easily.

Shah visited a CRPF camp at Bijapur’s Basaguda with Baghel where he interacted freely with jawans and assured them that the Indian government was determined to put an end to Maoist militancy forever.

Chhattisgarh anti-naxal operation was poorly designed: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the operation against naxals in Chhattisgarh, in which 22 security personnel were killed, was “incompetently” executed and “poorly designed”.

“Our jawans are not cannon fodder to be martyred at will,” Gandhi said on Twitter and demanded that each Indian jawan be given body armour for protection.

Out of the 22 fatalities in the Saturday naxal attack in the state, the CRPF lost eight men, including seven CoBRA commandos, while one jawan is from the Bastariya battalion, eight from the DRG and five from the Special Task Force. “No Indian jawan should face an enemy without body armour in the 21st century. It needs to be made available to every soldier,” the Congress leader said.

Several states, UTs close schools over surge in Covid cases of schools for an indefinite period, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Punjab, among others, have suspended classes for a brief period. Schools have been directed to impart education through online classes in view of the situation.

In a presentation made by the ministry during the last review meeting of the cabinet secretary with states and union territories, it said Maharashtra and Punjab are the two worst-hit states in terms of their share in the total number of new cases and fatalities in the country in the last two weeks as on March 31.

The Delhi government had last week announced that no student will be called

graft case: SC stays proceedings against K’taka CM Yediyurappa

NEW DELHI, APR 5 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Karnataka High Court order which directed a trial court to proceed against Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a corruption case of allegedly denotifying some land to benefit private parties. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde, hearing the Chief Minister’s appeal against the high court order rejecting his plea seeking quashing of the criminal case, issued the notice

and stayed the proceedings against him. The high court had directed the special trial court to take cognisance of offences against Yediyurappa and proceed further in the matter on the basis of the chargesheet filed by the Lokayukta Police in 2012.

The private complaint against Yediyurppa alleged that during his tenure as chief minister from 2008-12, he illegally de-notified 20 acres from land acquisition proceedings to give undue favours to private parties.

to school in the new academic session till further orders. On Sunday, the national capital had recorded 4,033 coronavirus cases, the highest daily count this year, while the positivity rate rose to 4.64 per cent from 4.48 per cent a day ago, according to the Delhi health department.

The administration of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has announced that all schools for students up to class 9 will remain closed for two weeks from April 5.

The Uttar Pradesh government has extended to April 11 the closure of schools for students up to class 8. Earlier, the state government had shut schools

for students up to class 8 till March 31.

In Maharashtra, which recorded 57,074 coronavirus cases, only students of classes 10 and 12, and candidates preparing for the MPSC exam will be allowed to carry out their regular academic activities.

The Punjab government has ordered that schools in the state will remain shut till April 10.

Earlier, it had ordered that schools and colleges be closed till March 31.

While in Gujarat, school for students of classes 1 to 9 have been shut for an indefinite period, the Rajasthan government has also suspended school for the same classes from April

5 to 19. The Bihar government has deferred reopening of schools and colleges from April 5 to April 11. The Karnataka government, has taken a slew of decisions including shutting down boarding and residential hostels for primary and secondary schools and optional attendance for students of classes 10, 11 and 12.

In Madhya Pradesh, the government has decided to close all schools in the state up to class 8 till April 15, while in Tamil Nadu, schools in the state have been shut for classes 9, 10 and 11 from March 2 until further notice.

The BJP on Monday dismissed as “completely baseless” the allegations of corruption in the Rafale deal, stressing that the Supreme Court had rejected a demand for a probe in the purchase of the fighter aircraft and the CAG also found nothing wrong.

Responding to a question about the Congress’ attack on the Modi government over the bribe allegations, senior BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at a press conference that the opposition party made it a big issue in the 2019 Lok Sabha

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polls but lost badly.

He said the allegations of corruption were “completely baseless” and suggested that a report in the French media about the alleged financial irregularity in the deal may be due

to “corporate rivalry” in that country. Noting that the Congress had raised the issue earlier too, he said the Supreme Court rejected the demand for a probe and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) also found nothing wrong in the fighter aircraft deal.

The Congress on Monday sought a thorough probe in the Rafale defence deal and demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a French media report claimed that 1.1 million euros were paid to a “middleman” by the aircraft manufacturer.

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SHIMLA, APR 5 (IANS): At least 99 students and 23 staff members of an elite residential public school in Himachal Pradesh’s Dalhousie resort in Chamba district have been tested positive for coronavirus, officials said.

Deputy Commissioner D.C. Rana told the media that all patients of Dalhousie Public School were asymptomatic. “All of them have been kept in isolation and a medical team is monitoring their health,” he said. The school was set up in 1970 and it has several students from non-resident Indian families and prominent personalities. The government has already closed all educational institutions in the state till April 15 owing to spike in coronavirus cases. However, the teaching and non-teaching staff will perform duty. The coaching centres and all medical, dental and nursing institutions will remain open in strict compliance of the SOPs issued by the Health Department, an official statement said. The educational institutions having residential facility can remain open too.

“Does it now not require a full and independent investigation into India’s biggest defence deal to find out as to how much bribery and commission in reality, if any, was paid and to whom in the Indian government,” he asked at a press conference.

“Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi answer to the nation now?” he asked.

Sur jewala said this amount was shown as expenditure by Dassault as “gifts to clients”.

The Congress leader said that the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) as also the stated Indian government policy envisage there will be an “Integrity Clause” in every defence purchase contract which clearly states that there can

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NEW DELHI, APR 5 (PTI): Several states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi, have announced closure of schools or suspended classes briefly till the COVID-19 situation is further reviewed in the wake of rising cases across the country.

Coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic with over one lakh new infections pushing the nationwide tally to 1,25,89,067, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

While a few states and union territories like Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu have announced closure

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be no middleman or payment of commission or bribe.

Surjewala said that as per the DPP, any evidence of middleman or commission or bribery has serious penal consequences including the banning of the supplier, cancellation of contract, registration of an FIR and imposition of heavy financial penalties on the company.

“Has it not vitiated the Rafale deal entailing imposition of heavy financial penalties on Dassault, banning of the company, registration of an FIR and other penal consequences,” he asked.

He asked whether the payment of €1.1 million shown by Dassault as ‘Gifts to Clients’ in reality a commission paid to the middleman for the Rafale deal.

“How can ‘middleman’ and ‘Payment of Commission’ be permitted in a ‘government-to-government Defence Contract’ or in any Defence procurement in India in violation of the mandatory Defence Procurement Procedure,” he asked.

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since the late 1980s. Sources say that Shah and Baghel were of the view that time has come to set up more paramilitary camps in core areas of Maoists and smoke them out from their forested hideouts from where they have been launching major attacks on forces.

“Now, we have decided to set up more camps in their (Maoists) bastions and launch regular search and combing operations, now people will see the results soon... Maoists will be eliminated, their days are numbered,” remarked a senior

A personnel of the CRPF who has been missing since Saturday’s ambush in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, has been taken hostage by the Maoists who carried out the attack, ThePrint has learnt. The constable hailing from Jammu and identified as Rakeshwar Singh Manhas is alive but with the Maoist cadres, sources in the security establishment told ThePrint. According to the source, the Maoist leadership sent a message to the force saying that Manhas is “alive” and will not be harmed. The message further said that he will “subsequently be released”.

“One personnel who could not be traced is a hostage of the Maoists. We received the information a while ago and we have been assured that he will be kept safely. The force will ensure that he is released safely and brought back,” a source said.

NEW DELHI, APR 5 (PTI): The Congress Monday sought a thorough probe in the Rafale defence deal and demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after a French media report claimed that €1.1 million was paid to a “middleman” by the aircraft manufacturer.

Chief Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told a press conference here that the French news portal’s report has proved that Rahul Gandhi’s oft-repeated allegations of corruption in the deal were correct.

While there was no immediate response from the BJP or the government on the charges, they have in the past denied any irregularities in the country’s biggest defence deal.

Surjewala said as per the French portal’s report, an investigation conducted by the ‘French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA)’ has revealed that after signing of the deal in 2016, Rafale’s manufacturer Dassault allegedly paid €1.1 million to a middleman -- Defsys Solutions -- which is an Indian company.

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BIJAPUR, APR 5 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a key meeting, along with Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, with top security officials on Monday and revisited the strategy to eliminate armed Maoists who are orchestrating a series of deadly attacks on troopers in the jungles of the sprawling, tribal-dominated Bastar region.

Shah landed in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of restive Bastar division, on Monday morning and then went in huddle with Baghel and top security officials to review the security scenario in Chhattisgarh in wake of a deadly Maoist attack at a remote hilly patch on a 1,000plus securitymen contingent in Bijapur.

The brutal killings of 22 jawans has created a widespread anger in the country and clamour has grown in Chhattisgarh that the Central government must go in for a decisive operation against the Maoists who are attempting to run a de facto government in deep forests of Bastar division

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“It is a historic day for the Northern Railways and a milestone in the completion of the USBRL project, connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. The project will be completed within two and a half years,” Northern Railway General Manager Ashutosh Gangal told reporters at the work site here in Reasi district.

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal watched the lowering of the closure segment of the arch by cable crane through a video link from Delhi. Senior officers, including Gangal and

During the surprise checking, which was conducted in shops, vegetable market, ATM booths, city buses and taxis, many persons were found flouting SOP. The police personnel accompanying the team distributed masks provided by office of the chief medical officer (CMO) Kohima. In some cases, individuals and shop owners were made to cut challan for violating SOPs. While distributing the masks, the ADC and SDPO informed the shopkeepers about the risks of not wearing masks. They were instructed to put up “no entry without mask” sign on the door and warned of taking stringent action if found violating the directives.

ADC informed that surprise checking would continue even in the coming days.

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KAURI, APR 5 (PTI): The construction of the arch of the world’s highest railway bridge that soars 359 metres above the bed of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir was completed on Monday, with the Northern Railways terming the achievement a milestone.

The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore as part of the UdhampurSrinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project.

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He added that even if one member of the family is Covid-19 positive, the entire family should quarantine for 14 days. “However, if going out of home is inevitable, then Covid RT PCR test can be done on day 5 for asymptomatic members. If the report is negative, they can go out,” Dr Rao said.

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Construction of the arch for the world’s highest railway bridge, over river Chenab nears completion. (PTI)

Konkan Railway Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Gupta, attended the function here.

“The self-supporting arch is an engineering marvel and has brought us closer to our goal of the dream project. After the completion of the arch, we will move further, and are hopeful of completing the bridge within a year,” Gangal said.

The Railway Ministry said that the 5.6-metre last piece of metal (closure segment) was fitted at the highest point of the arch on Monday. It joined the two arms of the arch that currently stretch towards each other from both banks of the Chenab, it said.

“This completed the shape of the arch. After completion of the arch work, removal of the stay cables, filling of the concrete in the arch rib, erection of the steel trestle, launching of the viaduct and track laying work will be taken up,” the ministry said.

Gangal said that the construction of the bridge involves fabrication of 28,660 metric tonnes of steel, 10 lakh cubic metres earthwork and 66,000 cubic metres of concrete.

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Deshmukh met NCP president Sharad Pawar and expressed his desire to step down as he felt it was inappropriate to continue in office after the CBI steps in, Malik said.

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minister, who would decide after consulting the MVA allies on who would be the new home minister, he said.

There is speculation that DilipWalse Patil, another NCP minister, may get the Home portfolio.

State BJP chief Chandrakant Patil said he is happy that Deshmukh has quit, adding there will be many “shocking revelations” in the CBI probe.

“Those who make mistakes should be punished or else democracy won’t be strengthened. Many skeletons will tumble out after the 15-day CBI preliminary parobe,” he said.

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into the allegations. “I don’t have the moral right to continue in office after the court order.I have decided to quit.

Kindly relieve me from my post,” Deshmukh’s resignation letter said.

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to hand over the letter to Thackeray after Pawar gave his “green signal” to quit,” Malik said.

Singh’s allegations are baseless but the party respects the court and hence the minister will quit, Malik said, adding the truth will come out. “The state government has already ordered a probe by a retired judge into the claims but we respect the judiciary and after the court orders, Deshmukh himself said he doesn’t wish to continue,” Malik said, referring to his party colleague.

After Deshmukh’s resignation the home department will be with the chief

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MUMBAI, APR 5 (PTI): Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh resigned on Monday after the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe into the allegations of extortion against him by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.

Deshmukh submitted his resignation letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, NCP minister Nawab Malik told reporters.

Deshmukh also tweeted a copy of the letter, in which he said the high court had passed an order for a preliminary probe by the CBI into the petition filed by advocate Jayshri Patil

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3. That these two names written above are my name and are the same person i.e, me only.

4. That this affidavit is made to declared that above names written are my name only and are the same person.

5. That the statements made from Para 1 to 4 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

And I signed this affidavit on this 1st day of April 2021 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021

At least 27 dead as ferry capsizes in B’desh Over 100 killed as heavy rains trigger missioner Mostain Billah said.

The district administration will give a compensation of Tk25,000 (USD 296) to each of the deceased’s family for the burial process, he added.

The probe panel has been asked to submit its findings in next five days.

B I W TA h a s a l s o formed a four-member panel to probe the mishap.

The launch had an estimated 150 passengers. Port Police Officer-in-Charge (OC) Deepak Chandra Saha confirmed that 50-60 of them were able to swim in the two banks, but three of them had to be rushed to the hospital.

Netanyahu back in court as corruption trial resumes TEL AVIV, APR 5 (IANS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to a Jerusalem court on Monday as the corruption trial against him resumed with opening arguments and witness testimony.

Netanyahu, 71, is the first sitting premier in Israel’s history to stand trial,reports dpa news agency.

He is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate cases.

Prosecutors allege Netanyahu systematically accepted expensive gifts and tried to improve media coverage of him in return for favours.

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He last appeared in the Jerusalem District Court in February, when he formally denied all of the charges against him.

On Monday, lead prosecutor Liat Ben-Ari began laying out the case.

She said Netanyahu

had abused his immense power for personal gain and granted perks to media outlets in order to help him get re-elected.

Ben-Ari, according to media reports, stressed in her speech that everyone is equal before the law and that the indictment against Netanyahu is based on solid evidence. Israel’s longestserving leader was present during the prosecutor’s address, after which he left the courtroom.

Witness testimony and questioning were also due to begin on Monday as the trial ramps up. Going forward, three witnesses are expected

to take the stand each week the trial takes place.

Among other allegations, Netanyahu is suspected of having granted benefits to the telecom giant Bezeq when he held the Communications Ministry portfolio while also serving as Prime Minister.

In return, the Bezeqowned Walla news site is said to have given Netanyahu favourable coverage.

Former Walla Chief Executive Ilan Yeshua is the first witness to be questioned in the trial. In addition to the Bezeq probe, there are two other cases levelled at Netanyahu.

landslides and floods in Indonesia

JAKARTA, APR 5 (IANS): More than 100 people were killed and dozens are missing after floods and landslides hit East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia, officials and media reports said on Monday.

Volcanic debris from Mount Lewotolo engulfed homes on Sunday following heavy rain, killing 20 people and leaving more than 60 missing, Thomas Ola, the head of Lembata district, told dpa news agency.

“Four teen villages are still totally isolated, with roads inaccessible,” he said.

The death toll is likely to increase as information was still being gathered from the villages, he said.

Mount Lewatolo has erupted intermittently since December.

In another part of the province, the death toll after flash floods and landslides hit villages on Adonara island on Sunday rose to 73, Metro TV news channel reported.

Access to the island had been difficult because of high seas, said Raditya Jati, spokesman for the National Disaster Management Agency.

“The only way to get there is by sea and strong winds and storms mean that we can’t sail,” he said.

Furthermore, interruptions to internet access mean limited information is

Soldiers and police officers assist residents to cross a flooded road in Malaka Tengah, April 5. (AP/PTI)

available and the death toll could be higher.

Meanwhile, on nearby Alor island, similar disasters killed at least 11 people, according to the disaster agency. It said more than 100 homes damaged and five bridges collapsed.

The climatology and meteorological agency predicted that some parts of Indonesia could face extreme weather, with heavy and torrential rain, strong winds and large waves during the week ahead.

The tropical cyclone Seroja may intensify over the coming day and is expected to move south-west away from Indonesia, it said.

President Joko Wido-

do said he was deeply saddened by the disasters.

“I understand the plight of our fellow citizens affected by the disasters,” he said.

“I’m calling for immediate provision of health care, food and other basic needs to the affected people and restoration of infrastructure.”

Indonesia has recorded nearly 1,000 disasters since January, mostly hydro-meteorological hazards, including flooding and landslides, according to the disaster management agency.

At least 337 people have been killed, 55 are missing and 4.3 million have been affected, with many displaced, it said.

OFFICE OF THE

KHEZHAKENO STUDENTS’ UNION PHEK DISTRICT, NAGALAND Regd. No. RS.2013

FELICITATION

The Khezhakeno Students' Union through this column, express our joy and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following Kozabomis: 1. MR. KHROPE KOZA, Deputy Director on his promotion to the post of Joint Director, Directorate of School Education.

2. MR. PFUKRULHOU KOZA, Asst Director on his promotion to the post of Deputy Director, Dept of Rural Development.

3. DR. NGOPELO KEVIECHU, Junior Specialist on his promotion to the post of Senior Specialist, Dept of Health & Family Welfare.

4. MR. VIKUO KEVIE, Asst. Superintendent on his promotion to the post of Superintendent, O/o Commissioner, Nagaland.

The Union lauds their achievements and wishes them the best as they continue to shoulder higher responsibilities.

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We wish you a dynamic and prolific journey ahead .

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FELICITATION The Chophimi Kuposhukulu will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee on April 08, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Convention Hall, Agri Expo, Dimapur.

Shri. Pitoho Chophi, Principal Accountant General (A&E) Nagaland, Kohima and Shri. Dokhuvi Chophi (Mapulu) will grace the occasion as Chief Guest and Guest of Honor respectively. Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophi, Pastor SBC, Kohima will be the Guest Speaker.

ALL NAGALAND MEDICAL STUDENTS' PARENTS We are greatly disturbed by the proposal of the Government of Nagaland to enhance the supperanuation age of in-service doctors from 60 years to 65 years likely to be taken up during the next cabinet sitting. The state is already accumulated with a lot of medical graduates and Post-graduates and the numbers are increasing every year. With little scope in private sector in the state, the Government job is the only avenue to absorb the ever swelling medical professional. If ever the Government is seized of the proposal that it has to raise the age of supperanuation and the proposal is implemented, it will stagnate the whole medical fraternity in the state, thereby perilising the condition of the medical graduates to a greater extend. Besides, the retired medical professionals are blessed with rich experience to practice in the private sector unhindered even post retirement. In the light of the above stated facts and circumstances, we pray that the supperanuation age of inservice doctors is left untouched at 60 years. In the event that the age of supperanuation is raised to 65 years, we pray that the entry age of doctors should be raised to 35 to 40 years so that justice is done to the deserving medical professionals and they are not deprived in trying to please a section of medical professionals.

All the Chophikas are invited to attend the jubilee programme.

N.B : Covid SOP’s laid down by the government will be strictly adhered.

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AMMAN, APR 5 (IANS): Jordan’s former Crown Prince Hamzah said in a voice recording that he won’t obey orders by the army not to leave the house or communicate with anyone.

Jordan on Sunday said it foiled a “destabilising plot” involving Hamzah, King Abdullah II’s halfbrother, over the weekend, which has led to the arrest of several high-profile figures, dpa news agency reported.

The army said Hamzah was asked to refrain from activities that could be damaging to the Kingdom’s stability. Hamzah said in videos that he was told not to leave the house. amzah’s voice recording seems to have been sent to one of his acquaintances and has been shared

by Jordanians on social media since Sunday night.

Hamzah said he will not make any immediate moves because he does not want to “escalate” the situation, but he also does not plan to follow instructions limiting his freedoms. “But I will not abide by what they say, you can’t go out, you can’t tweet, you can’t communicate with people and you are only allowed to see family,” he said in the recording.

thority (BIWTA) Chairman Commodore Golam Sadek told newsmen here, while live TV footages showed

wailing family members and relatives of the victims crowding at the scene.

The passenger vessel, ML Sabit Al Hasan, sank after colliding with the cargo ship, SKL-3, at the mouth of the Syedpur Koyla Ghat on the Shitalakkhya River in Munshiganj.

The launch was en route Munshiganj.

Quoting police and onlookers, the Dhaka Tribune reported that the cargo vessel fled the scene after the collision.

A seven-member committee headed by Additional District Magistrate (ADM) has been formed to investigate the incident, Narayanganj Deputy Com-

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“The salvage operation is ended,” Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Au-

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Rescuers pull out a ferry that sank Sunday night after being hit by a cargo vessel in the Shitalakkhya River. (AP/PTI)

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DHAKA, APR 5 (PTI): At least 27 people died after a small launch carrying over 100 passengers capsized after colliding with a cargo vessel in Bangladesh’s Shitalakkhya river, officials said on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday evening at Narayanganj district, about 16 km southeast of Dhaka.

While five bodies were recovered on Sunday, rescuers retrieved 22 bodies on Monday as a salvage vessel pulled out the launch with the help of a huge crane around midday, rescue officials said.

The rescue team comprised officials from Navy, Coast Guard, fire service

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77 wrestlers to vie for Open NWA title

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Kohima, APR 5 (NPN): A total of 77 Naga wrestlers including one each from non-wrestling community Ao and Lotha tribes have registered for the upcoming 13th Open Naga Wrestling Championship scheduled to be held on April 9 at Khuochiezie (local ground), Kohima.

This was announced

by Naga Wrestling Association (NWA) president,Dr. HiabeZeliang during a presser at KMK building, here, Monday.

Dr.Hiabe informed that Yimküm Sashi weighing 78 Kgs from Nokpu village under Mokokchung and Thechamo N Murry weighing 72 Kgs from Wokha village have confirmed their participation in the upcoming championship.

He further disclosed that a total of 77 wrestlers had registered for the championship including

NWA officials after the press briefing in Kohima. (NP)

57 wrestlers for below 80 kg and 20 heavyweights for above 80 kg.

As informed earlier quarter finalists in both the categories would automatically qualify for the ultimate championship round which would be held simultaneously.

NWA members also announced that last date for submission of forms had been extended to April 6 for NWA wrestling units while the same has been extended indefinitely for non-wrestling

communities. Interested participants from non-wrestling communities have been encouraged and invited to seize this opportunity.

For the first time for NWA would be introducing two category system for above-80 kg and below-80kg for the wrestlers. Cash prizes for each categories are Rs 50,000, Rs. 30,000, 20,000, and 15,000 for first, second, third and fourth respectively. While for the ultimate championship title, the first prize is set at a staggering

Rs 1.7 lakh, followed by Rs. 1.2 lakh, Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 70,000 for the second, third and fourth position holders respectively.

Some of the prominent wrestlers taking part includes NWA open reigning champion Menuosetuo Yiese, NWA reigning champion Venuzo Dawhuo, former Open NWA champion Dzieselatuo Keretsü, former Zeliang champion Nlumrai Hegwang and former NWA champion Vechita Khesoh.

NWA in collaboration with Nagaland Olympic Association will be introducing pay per view for spectators unable to attend the championship. Interested individuals can procure PPV access at BookMyShow.com for a price of Rs. 150 per device.

Advisor Youth Resources and Sports Er. Zale Neikha and minister of Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue & Parliamen-

Hurkacz first Polish to win ATP Masters Miami, Apr 5 (IANS): Hubert Hurkacz has became Poland’s first ATP Masters 1000 champion after taking down 19-yearold Jannik Sinner of Italy in the Miami Open men’s singles final.

In the Sunday match, Hurkacz beat Sinner by 7-6(4), 6-4 points.

The 24-year-old Hurkacz needed one hour and 45 minutes to clinch the biggest ATP Tour title of his career, and his second of the year after lifting the trophy at the Delray Beach Open, Xinhua news reports.

“Last year I spent almost half a year here,” Hurkacz said. “I was practising in the hottest weather during the spring and summer here, so I think that helped me a lot playing now in Florida, especially

in these pretty tough conditions here, because it was a little bit slow here. The wind was blowing from side to side sometimes.”

His opponent and occasional doubles partner Sinner, the 21st seed, was trying to become the youngest Miami men’s champion in history at 19 years and seven months.

The pair have teamed up to play doubles twice this season, but on Sunday they faced each other in singles for the first time.

“Many congratulations for this week and a half,” said the Italian. “I think you showed what talent you have. I’m more proud of what kind of person you are. I have to say you are maybe my best friend on Tour.

Maybe we should play more doubles together.”

on www.wowchess.com.

With lakhs of chess players unable to compete in offline tournaments due the pandemic-enforced lockdowns, WowChess aims to ‘bring this offline behaviour to online space’.

Besides enabling the

conduct of tournaments online, the app will empower players across India for now --- and eventually the world --- to play tournaments in different formats such as arena blitz, bullet, puzzles, storylines, among others. The app

Power-packed RCB set to win first title New Delhi, Apr 5 (IANS): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are one of the three IPL sides never to have won an IPL title -- Delhi and Punjab franchises being the other two -- and the fact that the India skipper Virat Kohli has been leading the franchise since 2013 makes their failure in winning an IPL title even more noticeable.

Although they made the play-offs last time after a gap of four years, RCB have failed to get their balance right over the last few years. Their middle-order has always been brittle and their batting has depended solely on the Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers duo in recent years.

With even one of the two failing, they have lacked a batsman who could take them to big totals.

This season though they have decided to strengthen it by including Australian hard-hitter Glenn Maxwell and Kerala batsmen Mohammed Azharuddeen, who scored a 37-ball century in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s, and Sachin Baby.

Maxwell has been included to provide powerhitting option in the middle-order.

RCB have also bought

(Second from left) Merang Jamir, along with other officials at the International Shooting Sport Federation world Cup 2021, at Delhi.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 5 (NPN): Merang Jamir, a national level shooter, has officiated as a RTS technical officer in the recently held International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup (ISSF), 2021, held at Delhi.

It can be noted that Jamir, who is also a governing body member of National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has officiated in many national level shooting sports category, such as 12th South Asian Games, 2016, second and third Khelo India Youth Games, Pune 2019 and Guwahati 2020, ISSF World Cup, New New Delhi, Apr 5 Delhi, 2019, ISSF World (IANS): In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic affecting cricketers of certain franchises as well as ground staff in Mumbai, a venue for the first leg of IPL, the A ‘spirit of cricket’ Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has offered its debate has once again Rajiv Gandhi International kickstarted after the Cricket Stadium as a venue option in case the Indian controversial run-out cricket board looks to shift matches.

New Delhi, Apr 5 “In these difficult times (Agencies): Fakhar Zathere is all the more reason man was about to become for us to stand by each other. only the second batsman Hyderabad Cricket Asso- after Rohit Sharma to score ciation would like to offer two double centuries in its facilities to @BCCI to ODIs. He was batting on ensure that IPL2021 is con- 192 and was Pakistan’s only ducted in safe and secure hope to win the ODI against venues,” tweeted former South Africa. But he was India cricketer Mohammed run-out in a controversial Azharuddin, the president fashion by Quinton de Kock of the Hyderabad Cricket as Pakistan lost the game by Association. There had 17 runs, Hindustan Times been talks that the Board of reported.

Control for Cricket in India Zaman’s incredible in(BCCI) has kept Hyderabad nings was ended in the as an optional venue for this first ball of the final over season’s IPL 2021. as a direct hit from Aiden However, the BCCI Markram from long-off has not made any official caught him short of his statement in this regard. crease. There is a huge deThe IPL was affected bate about the dismissal by the Covid-19 pandemic as wicketkeeper Quinton after it was revealed on Sun- de Kock appeared to gesday that Royal Challengers ture that the throw from Bangalore’s Devdutt Padik- Markram might be going to kal had tested positive. the non-striker’s end.

Hyderabad CA offers to host IPL matches

offers around 25 tournaments each day.

WowChess CEO, Kartikeya Rao claimed this is the only chess app in the world, which allows players to enter into competitions with an entry fee and win prizes.

Penalty shootout tourney in Zbto

Cup, Delhi 2021.

Jamir had also won many medals in the national level; gold medallist in 27th All India GV Mavlankar Shooting Championship, held at Mumbai, silver medallist at the 61st National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC), held at Kerela, two gold medals at fifth North East Zone Shooting Championship, etc.

Speaking to Nagaland Post over phone, Jamir stated that he was trying his best to motivate Naga youths in the sport of shooting, and that his goal was to train Nagas to take part in the 2028 Olympics, to be held at Los Angeles.

He further added that

shooting as a sport was well recognised by the Government of India, whereby, Sports ministry has promised to provide Rs. 5 lakh annually for eight years, to those shooters who stands at the Top 8 position in the annual event, Khelo India Centre.

In regards to training, Jamir maintained that his shooting academy, Aries Rifle and Pistol Shooting Academy, had been selected by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) as a centre for Khelo India, located at Bamunpukhuri, Dimapur, and had also hosted the fourth North East Zone Shooting Championship, in 2016.

provides not just pace but also bounce.

RCB wasn’t averse to spending a fortune on high-impact players like Maxwell and Jamieson.

The Aussie, who is also a spinner was bought for Rs 14.25 crore whereas the New Zealand bowler was picked for Rs 15 crore.

They also have Mohammed Siraj and Navdeep Saini and one of the two will take the new ball.

The Bengaluru franchise’s spin-bowling attack comprises Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa besides India internationals like leggie Yuzvendra Chahal and off-spinner Washington Sundar. Zampa played very little last season but after a successful home summer against India, he will probably be their lead spinner if combination permits.

South African players celebrate Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal. (AP)

Looking at this gesture, Zaman slowed down as he thought the throw would not be coming at his end, but Markram took him by surprise.

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) then took to Twitter to explain the law, saying it is up to the umpire to decide whether the act of the fielder to distract the batter was willful or not.

“Law 41.5.1 states: “It is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batsman after the striker has received the ball,” MCC tweeted.

South Africa white-

ball captain Temba Bavuma had defended wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock for his role in the controversial run-out.

Zaman had also said that Quinton de Kock did no mistake and it was only his fault that he was found short of the crease.

“The fault was mine as I was too busy looking out for Haris Rauf at the other end as I felt he’d started off a little late from his crease, so I thought he was in trouble.

The rest is up to the match referee, but I don’t think it’s Quinton’s fault,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Zaman as saying.

World Athletics launches developmental campaign

DIMAPUR, APR 5 (NPN): Zünheboto District Football Association will be organizing the penalty shootout tournament on April 10 at public ground Zünheboto. In this connection, interested teams may contact the following numbers 878761 7005/7085688017/961577709 1 for registration. Registration fee for the tournament is fixed at Rs. 2000. The winners will receive Rs. 20,000 and runnersup Rs. 10,000.

New Zealand’s bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson and Australia all-rounder Daniel Christian. Both can provide the impetus towards the end of the innings.

Another thing that failed RCB was their bowling, especially the faster variety.

Virat Kohli’s team had till recent years relied on a pace attack that was one-dimensional, relying mainly on pace or some early swing, while lacking the ability to change pace and bring in variations.

However, with the likes of Aussies Daniel Sams and Christian, they have bowlers who can use change in pace. They also have Kane Richardson.

Jamieson, who has been a rage and New Zealand’s fast bowling find over the last 12-14 months,

Merang officiates ISSF world cup 2021

Debate over Zaman controversial run-out

New chess app for lockdown-hit players

New Delhi, Apr 5 (IANS): In a bid to cash in on the growing popularity of the sport among youngsters in the country, online chess-game app ‘WowChess’ has been launched in India and the application is available for download

tary Affairs,NeibaKronu, will be the guest and special guest respectively during the inaugural programme.

The event is being hosted by Chakhesang Wrestling Association while ground management would be undertaken by Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches Youth Association.

M e a n w h i l e, N WA has informed registered wrestlers to be present for weighing in on April 8 from 12 pm to 3 pm at the venue followed by a briefing session for the championship officials at 2 pm on the same day.

On the sidelines of the presser, ground management team has informed that muodi, food packs and fast-foods would be made available including a lucky draw while a mega LCD screen would be made available at the venue for better viewing experience for the spectators.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021

New Delhi, Apr 5 (IANS): The global governing body in track and field -- World Athletics -- launched ‘Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics’, a campaign to develop the discipline from 2022 to 2030.

All 214 member federations across the globe will get feedback from all the stakeholders, including the athletes and coaches,

to prepare a future roadmap for the growth and development of athletics starting 2022.

Chaired by Willie Banks, former World record holder in triple jump, the working group will compile all the data for final approval from the world council later this year at the 53rd World Athletics Congress.

The Athletics Fed-

eration of India (AFI) on Monday announced their active support to the campaign. AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said that the federation stands to benefit from the global feedback mechanism as the aim is to promote and nurture the athletics ecosystem in the country. “Together with our athletes, coaches and stakeholders, this platform will provide all the right

insights and best practices that will help us embrace contemporary methods to ensure the country’s vast talent pool is tapped at the right time,” he said.

On the launch of the campaign, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the world body wants to base future plans on the experiences and knowledge of the vast athletics community.

Man Utd bounce back to beat Brighton 2-1 London, Apr 5 (AP): Mason Greenwood completed a strong comeback

by Manchester United in a 2-1 win over Brighton that strengthened the team’s grip on second place in the Premier League on Sunday.

While Manchester City is all but certain to capture the league title, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side is looking to underline its progress by finishing as runner-up and going all the way in the Europa League.

Brighton made life difficult and United academy graduate Danny Welbeck put the visitors on course for their first-ever league victory at Old Trafford, only for Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford equalised for United in the second half with a cool finish.

and Greenwood to reply in the second half.

This match was far less dramatic than United’s 3-2 win in September’s reverse fixture — when

Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty after the final whistle — but Brighton made the hosts work hard for its victory.

United consolidated

second place and is four points ahead of third-place Leicester and 11 ahead of Tottenham in fifth.

Dean Henderson was chosen ahead of David De

Gea in goal for United and did well to repel a pointblank header from Welbeck, only for the striker to direct home the rebound in the 13th minute.

Rashford provided a smart, angled finish from Fernandes’ pass to make it 1-1 in the 62nd.

Brighton’s penalty appeals fell on deaf ears after Harry Maguire appeared to pull back Welbeck close to the goal, before Greenwood’s diving header from Paul Pogba’s mis-hit shot completed the recovery in the 83rd.

Solskjaer revealed in his pre-match interviews that United could be without Anthony Martial for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

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