April 7, 2021

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Justice Ramana Impressive turnout in high-stakes COVID-19 spreading at fast pace, appointed next CJI Assembly polls across five States next 4 weeks critical, says Centre NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): India on Tuesday recorded the highest oneday spike of COVID-19 cases at 1.07 lakh even as the Centre cautioned that the next four weeks are “very very critical” and sought people’s participation to control the second wave of the pandemic. As the Centre warned that COVID-19 is spreading faster in the country than during the last year, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said it seems that people have given ‘Tilanjali’ (abandon) to measures like wearing masks to combat the disease.

Facing growing calls for expanding the COVID vaccination drive to cover all age groups, the Centre also appeared to be veering towards the view to make those above 18 years of age eligible for the jabs. At present, only those above 45 years are allowed to take the vaccine. According to the daily numbers announced by various states and union territories, the nationwide

JCPI reminds govt of deadline on RIIN DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has reminded the state government of the March 31 deadline to implement the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) through an ordinance, with December 1, 1963 as cut-off date and year. In a press note, JCPI convenor Atomi Swu and secretary Tia Longchar reaffirmed that there can be only a single cut-off year for both ILP and RIIN (December 1, 1963, the Statehood Day), which they asserted was “non-negotiable.”

JCPI has appealed to all tribal apex hohos to attend a consultative meeting for the next course of action, saying the state government has not been forthcoming in its decision. The committee informed that venue, date and time would be notified at the earliest. “Time has come for us to take a call and be ready to make sacrifices to realize the aspirations of the indigenous people of the State,” JCPI stated and expressed gratitude to thousands of supporters. It requested all recompile to be prepared for any eventualities.

Informing that it has launched a signature campaign since its March 19, peaceful rally, JCPI, therefore, urged every indigenous citizen to extend valuable support and mandate.

tally of new cases reported on Tuesday crossed the 1.07 lakh mark, the highest ever in India since the first case of the deadly virus

was reported on January 30, 2020.

The number of cases breached the 1-lakh mark for the second time in three

days. India on Sunday registered an all-time high of 1,03,558 cases in a span of 24 hours. NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the pandemic situation in the country has worsened with a sharp rise in cases, and a large part of the population is still susceptible to the virus.

The tools to fight the pandemic remain the same.

COVID-appropriate behaviour, containment measures, testing have to be implemented more efficiently, medical infrastructure has to be ramped up and vaccination drive intensified, he underlined. COVIDappropriate behaviour like wearing masks, staying away from crowds have to be followed in a campaign mode, Paul reminded people.

Minister Vardhan highlighted that one of the major reasons for the surge in cases in almost all parts of the country was people becoming lax towards following COVID appropriate behaviour.

Rio for Naga political solution within PDA government’s tenure

Neiphiu Rio felicitating H. Chuba Chang. (NP)

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KOHIMA, APR 6 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has emphasised on putting all efforts to ensure that solution to the Naga political issue was secured during current rule of the present PDA government. Rio stated this at the PDA government’s thanksgiving programme to mark the election of PDA consensus candidate H. Chuba Chang held at the State Banquet Hall here Tuesday. H.Chuba Chang was declared elected unopposed on the last day of withdrawal of candidates on April 3,2021, for the bypoll to the 51 Noksen assembly

constituency.

Rio urged the negotiating parties to “expedite the negotiations” so as to secure an early solution, which was the desire of the people. Rio said this was also emphasised at the recent meetings with NNPGs and NSCN (I-M) leaders (in Delhi).

He also pointed out that all 60 elected members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) rose above party affiliations and came together “under a spirit of oneness’ so as to facilitate the peace process for an early and honourable solution. Rio also congratulated newly elected NDPP and PDA consensus candidate H. Chuba Chang for be-

ing elected unopposed. He termed Chang ’s victory as “fantastic and satisfying”.

He said it would be Chang’s fifth term in the NLA from 51 Noksen A/C under Tuensang district. Rio also thanked aspirants who had applied for NDPP ticket but abided by the party’s principle of supporting the official candidate despite being denied ticket.

While congratulating all those who played their role in security Chang’s election, Rio said this exhibited an excellent precedent in exemplifying party discipline. He also thanked coalition partner, the BJP for its unstinted support and positively contributing to the collective victory. Further, Rio also acknowledged the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda. Calling Chuba as an “old friend, colleague and a senior leader” who has “tremendous experience”, Rio said Chang’s presence in the government would bring mature leadership to the ruling coalition.

No new COVID case in State DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): No new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from across the state on Tuesday while two patients recovered from the infection. As on April 6, the state’s total caseload stood at 12365 and 134 active cases.

H&FW reviews preparedness: In view of the impending second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department held a meeting at the directorate conference hall Tuesday to review the present status and assess the level of prepared(Cont’d on p-8) ness.

NITI-Aayog CEO calls on Governor DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Nagaland Governor RN Ravi has urged NITI Aayog chief operating officer (CEO) Amitabh Kant to pay special attention to Nagaland as the State required genuine handholding to catch up with rest of the country. Ravi said this when Kant called on him at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday, PRO Raj Bhavan stated.

During the meeting, Kant discussed the pressing development issues of the State in general and Kiphire, the only Aspirational District of the State in particular. He also discussed those aspects of development like health, education,

(R) Amitabh Kant during the meeting with RN Ravi.

livelihood, infrastructure that have bearing on human development indices.

Frequent transfer of deputy commissioner in an Aspirational District emerged as a cause of concern during the discussion, PRO said.

Later in the evening,

NITI Aayog CEO called on chief minister Neiphiu Rio Kant accompanied by director Aspirational Districts Programme, Soumitra Mandal arrived Nagaland on Tuesday. They will be visiting Kiphire on April 7 to review various projects.

Dimapur CSOs oppose shifting of Dist Hqrs to Chümoukedima The CSOs- Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF), Dimapur Urban Colony Chairman Federation (DUCCF), Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), Sadar GB Union Dimapur (SGBUD), Dimapur Bar Association (DBA), Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD), Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA), Dimapur District Village Council Chairman Association (DDVCAA) and Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU), appealed to the state government to heed to

the voice of the people and concede their demand in the interest of the public. The CSOs also demanded that the state government revoke the use of the word “Head Quarter: Chumukedima” in the official letter head of the DC Dimapur.

They however, stated that have no objection if the civil administration was bifurcated into –Urban and Rural- within the district for the convenience of the people. The CSOs cautioned that in the event the government continued to “act against public interest”, the public of Dimapur

would be compelled to “take out democratic agitations to ensure that the interest of the public is safeguarded.”

The representation was signed by DDCF president Yibemo Kikon and general secretary Richard Haolai, SGBUD president MY Ngullie and vice-president W Kholie Kapfo, DBA L Luzukhu Achumi, DDGBA president Khehovi Chopi, DNSU president Sedevilie Angami, DUCCF president Tsenthungo Nyamo, NCD general secretary Thsapongkyu Sangtam and vice president Etsungmomo Kikon, (Cont’d on p-8)

WSKH and WYSF call for unity among NPGs NBSE class XII exam begins amid pandemic

WSKH and WSYF members with Sumi leaders of various Naga political groups.

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NEW DELHI, APR 6 (AGENCIES): President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday appointed Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana as the 48th Chief Justice of India with effect from April 24.

Born into a family of agriculturists from Andhra Pradesh, Chief Justice of India-designate, Justice Ramana, has adorned many hats — from student leader working for farmers and industrial workers to journalist for a leading Telugu newspaper to a first-generation lawyer. Justice Ramana was the Delhi High Court Chief Justice prior to his elevation to the apex court. As CJI, Justice Ramana has a tenure of 16 months.

DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Various civil society organisations (CSOs) of Dimapur have expressed opposition against shifting of the office of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur from its present site to Chümoukedima village and vowed not to allow it under any circumstances.

Several CSOs, in a recent representation to the chief minister, through the DC Dimapur , expressed dismay that despite their earlier representations, the state government was in the process of shifting the DC (Cont’d on p-5) Office to its new location.

This is it!

“He’s our new beggars’ union secretary. Reports daily to the local top boss on collections.”

Justice NV Ramana

and around 80 percent in Puducherry’s 30 seats.

The three-phase assembly election culminated in Assam with 82.33 percent polling in 40 seats in the final round in the state where the ruling BJP is battling the Congress-led alliance to retain power.

The trend of high turnout and violence during polling continued in West Bengal as the ruling Trinamool Congress, the BJP and the Left-Congress alliance put up an intense fight in the high-stakes contest.

Five candidates, including two women, were assaulted in poll-related clashes as over 77 percent voting was recorded in 31 seats in West Bengal in the third phase.

Violence was reported in areas like Uluberia, Khanakul, Falta, Canning Purba, Durbrajpur and Hooghly, where a BJP supporter’s family member was killed. The state is having eight-phase elections.

C H E N NA I / T H I RU VANANTHAPURAM/ KOLKATA, APR 6 (PTI): A high voter turnout of 65 percent to over 82 percent was recorded in assembly elections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal on Tuesday, with the Congress along with its allies like the DMK locked in a keen contest to regain turf in South India.

Polling was held in 475 seats across the four states and the Union Territory of Puducherry, and the remaining phases will cover only West Bengal, before the counting of votes on May 2.

In Kerala, where the Left is hoping to beat anti-incumbency to retain power, a feat unseen in four decades, and the BJP is making efforts to build inroads, around 74 percent polling was recorded in the 140 seats till 7 PM. There was nearly 65 percent voting in Tamil Nadu for 234 assembly constituencies

DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Western Sümi Kükami Hoho (WSKH) and Western Sümi Youth Front (WSYF) held a meeting with Sumi leaders of various Naga political groups at Western Sümi Hoho office Tuesday and deliberated on Naga political issue and upcoming jubilee of WSKH. During the meeting, WSKH and WSYF extended their

gratitude to all Naga political leaders for accepting their invitation and their positive response.

Chairing the meeting, WSKH president Vihuto Yeptho called upon the leaders of different Naga political organisations to reconcile among themselves and respect and honour each other so as to achieve

honourable and acceptable Naga political solution.

All Naga political leaders emphasised on the need to resolve the Naga issue at the earliest in the larger interest of Nagas. They also called for peace and harmony among different Naga tribes, especially at a time when all people were waiting for the final Naga political solution.

Stating that Nagas had suffered for long and could not afford any more bloodshed in their land, the meeting urged Nagas to pray for early solution. WSKH and WSYF office-bearers also asked the Naga political leaders to extend their support and cooperation, in terms of logistics and materials, to the upcoming WSKH jubilee scheduled to be celebrated in December this year.

WSYF president Mughavi Awomi, GB, WSYF general secretary Bohoi Yeptho and WSKH vicepresident Viyishe Chishi, GB were among those who spoke on the occasion. This was stated in a press release

by WSKH media cell.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination 2021 commenced in 96 provisional examination centres across the state on Tuesday amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Altogether 16835 candidates (Arts – 13024, Commerce – 1347 and Science – 2464) are appearing for HSSLC Examination this year. Out of 16835 candidates, 8194 are boys and 8641 are girls. Due to current pandemic situation, NBSE has created more additional examination centres in the districts and sub divi-

Students appearing for HSSLC exam in Dimapur, Tuesday. (NP)

sions in order to maintain social distancing in the examination centres.

Centre superintendents have already been briefed about the preventive measures/SOPs to be followed during the conduct of the examination to contain the

spread of COVID-19. The district education officer (DEO) Dimapur, V Bendanglila, told Nagaland Post that all examination centres have been directed to adhere to the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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ZWSK celebrates 25th anniversary

news in Brief DDPODU election

Dimapur District Pick-up van Owners and Drivers Unio (DDPODU) Election Commission (EC) has announced schedule for the ensuing 4th presidential election as follows: filing of nomination paper April 12-14 till 3p.m., withdrawal on April 17 and polling day on April 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at union head office Zeliangrong Village, Dhobinala Dimapur. Interested candidates have been asked to contact the EC from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the union head office

DMC awareness programme

Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all the chairmen, GBs and sanitation committee within its jurisdiction that an awareness programme under National Clean Air programme 2020-2021 has been scheduled on April 9, 11 a.m. at Town Hall, Dimapur. All concerned have been asked to attend the programme.

SIRD to bid farewell to outgoing director

Department of State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) has informed that a farewell programme for outgoing director, Limasenla Jamir will be held today, 12 p.m. at SIRD auditorium, Kohima.

Neiba Kronu and others after unveiling the 25th anniversary monolith in Kohima.

DIMAPUR: Zapami Welfare Society Kohima (ZWSK) celebrated its 25th anniversary at Para Medical Colony, Kohima with minister, planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu as special guest who inaugurated the ZWSK building.

Addressing the gathering, the minister lauded Zapami community for their diligence, hard work and sincere outlook, thereby joining the path of success in different fields.

He expressed happiness over Zapami community preserving rich culture and traditions through setting up of museum at Zapami village.

Stressing on the need to involve in the agricultural activities with seriousness, he assured the farming community that market linkages would be taken care by the government wherever possible.

Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) president Mikha Kenye and Zapami village council chair-

man Zewekha Wetsah also spoke on the occasion.

The anniversary celebration programme was led by Neisa Wetsah while welcome address was delivered by ZWSK chairman Lhiwekulo Kenye.

ZWSK building committee convenor, Er. Lhiwepe Khutso and ZWSK general secretary Wepre Wetsah presented their respective reports.

Meanwhile, vote of thanks was proposed by ZWSK vice chairman David Khutso.

NPF convenes COB meeting

Naga People’s Front (NPF) president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has convened the Central Office Bearers (COBs) meeting on April 14, 11 a.m. in the central office headquarters, Kohima. All the COBs have been requested to attend the meeting with strict COVID-19 SOPs in place.

NNC to hold CEC meeting

Naga National Council (NNC) has informed that a meeting of the Central Executive Council (CEC) will be held at the office of NNC, Peace Camp Chedema on April 14, 10 a.m. The meeting will discuss on various issues pertaining to the present situation. NNC joint secretary, Acüyi Vadeo has informed that no separate information will be served for this, therefore all regional presidents and CEC members are requested to attend the meeting.

BJP minority morcha assist in COVID-19 vaccination DIMAPUR: State minority morcha Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland under the slogan, “seva hi sanghathan” set up COVID-19 vaccination help desk and has been assisting the senior and needy citizens in the last fortnight.

In a press release the morcha said the help desk was set up in respective vaccination centres of Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung and Phek districts with the support of the district presidents, in-charges, Members of the state minority BJP morcha at one of the help desks.

NBCC youth department wishes examinees

that they would believe in the efforts they had put in, most importantly, believe in God. “We trust that God’s loving hand will hold you all through these examinations and lead into a bright future,” the release stated.

Further, the youth department also requested the students and teachers to observe the preventative measures and SOPs issued by the state government.

KVYO welcomes RTA Kohima order

DIMAPUR: Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) has welcomed the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), Kohima order banning private vehicles plying as taxis in Kohima.

In a press release, KVYO president Ruokuoneituo Phewhuo and general secretary Neingusalie Khruomo through the organisation extended its fullest support to banning of private vehicles plying as taxis and urged the authority to enforce the said order at the earliest.

KVYO also appealed to the public not to entertain or hire any private vehicle taxis as it was illegal.

Further, the organisation requested the enforcing agency to penalise illegal taxis found plying as per provisions of the MV Act without bias.

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It also added that as per section 16 (6) and 16 (8) of Nagaland village and tribal councils act 1978, concerned officers have been requested to issue instructions to villages under respective jurisdiction to obtain declaration from persons whose names are forwarded for village council member (VCM) on the following: that he is not a salaried government servant and that he is not a member of any other village council.

DIMAPUR: District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meetings for the month of April were held in Peren and Longleng to discuss various issues and agendas for the development of the districts.

Peren: Monthly Peren DPDB meeting was held on April 6 under the chairmanship of DC Perencum-DPDB vice-chairman, Sentiwapang Aier at DC’s conference hall, Peren.

According to DIPR report, regarding upgrading of government high school at Ahthibung, the board members agreed to approve and recommend to the higher ups for further follow up action.

Other agenda discussed in the meeting included constitution of district level aspirational blocks committee and ban on plying of log/ heavy vehicles.

D E O ( eva l u a t i o n ) Peren, Erangnimbe Thou gave a thorough and a detailed presentation about the status and activities of the department in the district.

Nagaland state biodiversity board chairman in his PowerPoint presentation highlighted on the importance, role, structure of the state biodiversity board and also the roles of biodiversity management board at the village level.

Longleng: Longleng DPDB meeting was held on April 6 under the chairmanship of DC, M Shayung Phom at DC’s conference hall.

According to DIPR report, DC welcomed the new members, followed by a review of last meeting minutes. Briefing on the latest SOP to contain and control

DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier chairing the monthly DPDB meeting at DC’s conference hall, Peren. (DIPR)

the spread of COVID-19, DC suggested and appealed to the members for strict implementation of social distancing, hand washing and compulsory use of mask by the citizens.

After a brief deliberation and suggestions from members it was decided to enforce strict compliance of three important COVID-19 SOPs within the town by the combine force of district administration and police by imposing fine to the defaulters.

In this regard, DC urged upon the members to sensitise the people in their locality so that citizens can take self responsibility to control the spread of the virus.

The house also discussed participation of Longleng district in Dr. T. Ao Trophy. In this regard, Longleng district football association president, Patham highlighted on the ongoing coaching and financial constraints of the association.

He also thanked the officers for their cooperation and financial contribution in the previous years.

CMO Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla gave a Power-

We, the family members of Lt. Lemasengit Jamir would like to express our immense gratitude and inability to thank each and every individual who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially at his sudden demise.

Words are inadequate to express our deepest gratitude LT. LEMASENGIT JAMIR DOB : 27/01/1971 to each one of you. May the DOD : 13/01/2021 good Lord bless each one of you abundantly. You will forever be in our hearts till we meet again.

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Late VIKITO CHISHI

20/11/1978 – 28-03-2021 We, the bereaved family members of Late VIKITO CHISHI, would like to express our immense gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially during his prolonged illness and demise.

Words are not enough to describe how indebted we are to those who have contributed in various ways. May our Almighty God bestow His blessing to each and every one of you.

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Point presentation on overview of ear and hearing and informed that charity screening camp for ear and hearing would be conducted in the district after registration drive throughout April.

In this regard, she appealed to the members to disseminate the information.

She further informed that registration can be done at CHC centre Yachem and Tamlu, PHC centers at Yongnyah, Shakshi, Pongo and other health centres in the district.

The camp would be conducted only after the registration is done as medical equipments and facilities would be prepared accordingly, she added.

Longleng EE PHED also spoke on jal jeevan mission (JJM) and said that the mission was launched to provide safe & adequate drinking water through functional household tape connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024.

He also informed on various committee formed at the state, district and block level for strict implementation of the mission.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Wife, Children and Family Members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Wife, Children & Family Members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LATE L. AHOSHE 10/07/1972 – 29/03/2021 “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”

-2 Corinthians 5:1

DC Kohima informs administrative officers

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawellie has informed ADC Tseminyu/ Chiephobozou; SDO (C) Jakhama/Sechu/Sadar; EAC Kezocha/Botsa/ Tsogin, regarding the reconstitution of village council that the last date for VCM proposal has been extended up to April 30.

According to DIPR report, the DC has informed villages that are yet to submit the VCM proposal for government approval to submit the same on or before

DPDB meetings held in Peren, Longleng

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) youth department has conveyed its best wishes to all the candidates appearing Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) HSLC and HSSLC examinations.

A press release by its youth secretary, Rev. Vikuo Rhi stated that the examinees were “under an extraordinary situation this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” and prayed

members, office bearers and volunteers.

The release stated that awareness was also created among the people on COVID-19 vaccination to clear any misconceptions and fears during all three phases of the vaccinations.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021

1930 – 05/04/2021

We, the bereaved family members of Late NUKSHISONGLA would like to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, friends, neighbours, church members, individuals and well-wishers, who stood by us spiritually, physically, morally and financially during the time of her illness and demise.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual, but we deeply acknowledge the love and concern bestowed upon us. It is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Loving family members

The family of Late L. Ahoshe wishes to convey our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to all those who sympathised and stood by us emotionally, financially and physically during this difficult time.

A special word of gratitude to: 1. NST Sector Union, Tuensang 2. NST Sector Youth Fellowship, Tuensang 3. Chang Khulei Satshang, Tuensang 4. Y. Anner Village Council 5. Y. Anner Baptist Church 6. Yimchunger Baptist Church, Tuensang 7. Yimchunger Union Tuensang Town 8. Yimchunger Tribal Council 9. Yimchunger Baptist Church, Kuda Village C, Dimapur 10. SDEO and staff, Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland, Tuensang 11. Alem Yatchu, Hangba Gas Agency, Tuensang.

Though it would not be possible to thank everyone individually, we pray that God bless you abundantly for the good deeds rendered.

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With Prayers, Family

LONGRI AO (Dy SP Rtd.) 11.03.1928 – 07.04.2020

A year of grief and pain yet, you’re still all we can think about.

To one of the most incredible man – you may be gone but you will never be forgotten DC-326

From your loved ones.

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WEATHER FORECAST April 7

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot with hazy sunshine

37 22

Mostly sunny

31 15

Guwahati Very warm with hazy sun

35 18

Aizawl Imphal

Sunny

32 13

Itanagar Very warm with hazy sunshine 33 19 Shillong

Hazy sunshine

24 13

Kohima

Mostly sunny and nice

27 14

Dimapur Very warm with sunshine

35 19

Mostly sunny and pleasant

29 14

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Tuensang Mostly sunny

21 10

Mostly sunny and pleasant

29 18

Zunheboto Mostly sunny and pleasant

26 12

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Performers gathered at the local ground in Mon. (Inset) Along at the Aoleang festival Charlie Sekhose speaking at the Aoleang festival in celebration. (NP) Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Members of the Konyak community celebrated Aoleang festival in Mon and Dimapur districts with pomp and gaiety. The celebrations witnessed folk dances and performances by various representatives.

MON: Minister of Higher Education & Tribal Affairs, government of Nagaland, Temjen Imna Along graced the Konyak Aoleang festival as special guest, here on Tuesday at local ground.

The event was or-

ganised by Konyak Union with president ENPO, Sashi Naga as special invitee and Mon 46th AC, N Thongwang Konyak MLA as chief patron.

Conveying Aoleang greetings to the people of Mon on behalf of the PDA government and state BJP, Along stated that the Konyak community was the most fascinating tribe with the greatest warriors and forerunner of bravery and integrity.

He stated that it was time for Konyaks to move

ahead as a tribe while also being instrumental in the progress of Nagas as a whole.

He expressed his desire for an inclusive Nagaland which was vibrant and strong as one.

Stating that Nagaland was a young state, Along urged upon the people not to be frustrated but rather contribute in enhancing the collective strength for peace and prosperity in the land.

He further appealed to the people to part with

past problems and antinational elements and instead sow seed for a developed, educated, innovative and vibrant Nagaland in the name of Aoleang.

Advisor I&PR, S C E RT a n d v i l l a ge guards, Toshi Wungtung stated that Aoleang was a thanksgiving festival and also urged upon the Konyak community not to lose their culture, tradition and unity.

In his address, N Thongwang Konyak MLA

NSCN (I-M) condemns raid by Assam Rifles DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has condemned the raid carried out by Assam rifles at the residence of kilonser Lentherie, who is a member of Cease Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC), here on the midnight of April 4.

Terming the raid as unwarranted, NSCN (I-M) said it also put AR in a bad light for arbitrarily violating the agreed Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGRs).

Referring to the AR

claim that the raid was carried out under the direction of the Union Home ministry (MHA), NSCN (I-M) said this demeaned the office of the chairman of CFMG and CFGRs. It said the paramilitary force’s notoriety for bulldozing any agreed rules was showing its ubiquitous head again, adding the agreement signed on June 14, 2002 between NSCN (I-M) and government of India (GoI) on ceasefire without territorial

limit was not been honoured in spirit and action.

“Ironically, this nuisance of AR to dampen the ceasefire spirit never ends and it has become the eyesore of the Indo-Naga political dialogue,” NSCN (I-M) stated.

NSCN (I-M) regretted that the critical importance of maintaining cordial relationship between it and AR/ MHA was not respected as demanded by the need to resolve the Indo-Naga po-

litical issue at the earliest.

Alleging that AR personnel conducted “unwarranted raids in many houses all over Nagalim,” NSCN (I-M) also expressed surprise that the force repeatedly raided the same houses where nothing incriminating or illegal was recovered.

It asked AR not look at it with criminal intent and said raiding the houses of CFMC members by the forces were violation of CFGRs.

However, NSCN (I-M) declared that it was totally committed to the “IndoNaga ceasefire agreement and the historic Framework Agreement” to peacefully co-exist with India as two friendly entities.

It, therefore, called upon MHA to stop AR from “overindulgence in freewheeling raids” against its members. Peaceful atmosphere and political talk could not be separated, it stressed.

stated that Aoleang was celebrated to seek blessings for good harvest and to part with the past.

He stated that Mon as a district had a lot of shortcomings in many parameters and urged upon the minister to continue to work for the betterment of the district.

DC Mon, Thavaseelan K stated that the greatness of a culture or society lay in its festival and appealed to the people to reconnect with the past for a better future and to

live a life of compassion and humanity.

ENPO president, Sashi Naga urged upon the people to celebrate the festivals in a dignified manner without forgetting the Christian principles.

Konyak Union president, S. Howing Konyak stated that Aoleang was celebrating to seek blessings and part with the departed souls.

The event was chaired

by KSU president, Noklem Konyak and invocation was said by KBBB executive secretary, Rev. Chemyuh Konyak.

Welcome song by Mon chamber choir, special presentation by Phom community Mon town and cultural dance display were some of the highlights of the festival.

Meanwhile, prayer for Aoleang blessings was pronounced by KBCM pastor, Nahngom Konyak while the log drum was played by Chen Nokten Union.

(Correspondent) Dimapur: Mopong Hongkong Union (MHU) hosted the Aoleang festival at Mount View Colony, Dimapur with PDA member and senior vice president, Char-

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A press release by state NDPP youth organisation, general secretary, Lhouvi punyu stated that in the occasion, while greeting the Konyak community on behalf of state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio and PDA convenor and party president NDPP, Chingwang Konyak, Charlie lauded the union for organising the programme and marking the special event by bringing the Konyak community together.

He further urged upon the Konyak community to preserve the aged old traditions and customs passed down by the forefathers which many have become unaccustomed with.

While conveying his best wishes to the Konyak community, he encouraged them to strive for unity and oneness through this celebration.

Meanwhile, shor t speeches were delivered

by DAN chairman and NDPP working president, A Nyamnyei and MHU president, P Nyakba.

Special invitees included NDPP vice president K Jakha, Lhouvi Punyu and others.

Communities and institutions sensitised on child rights

MDGBA begins tour of 6 Ao ranges Police raid, seal ‘unauthorised’

MDGBA president speaking with Asetkong GBs at Kobulong.

MOKOKCHUNG, APR 6 (NPN): Mokokchung District GBs Association (MDGBA) officials began with their official tour to six Mokokchung district ranges.

The officials visited Langpangkong range on Tuesday, at Langpangkong GB customary hall, Chang-

tongya town, led by vice president All Nagaland GB Federation and president MDGBA, Along Jamir.

While speaking on the occasion, Along Jamir stated that the GBs were the official governmental appointed agents of a village or any designated place for the governance of the

country.

Therefore, he called upon the DB community to play a proactive role, with indignity, to uplift the community by mutually corresponding with village councils and the administration.

Along also shared that Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) was playing a proactive role in the Naga political peace process as mediator for a common solution.

Earlier, the meeting was chaired by general secretary, GB Imlitemsu.

Later, the GB contingent visited and held a meeting with the Asetkong GB association at community hall, Kobulong.

NSCN (I-M) office

Seized items (Dimapur Police).

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police on April 5 raided an “unauthorised” office facility of NSCN (I-M) at Diphupar ‘B’ village G-Khel, Dimapur and subsequently sealed it.

According to Dimapur police PRO, the raid was conducted following a complaint that a truck driver was being illegally detained in the “unauthorised” office.

During the raid, PRO stated that many documents, registers, computer sets, furniture, stamps, four chains, 140 gms of suspected ganja, three two-wheelers and one vehicle (WagonR) were also seized. In this regard, a case was registered with Chümoukedima police station, PRO informed.

Fires contained in Kohima, Jalukie

Fire personnel dousing the fire at Heningkunlwa Village, Jalukie on April 6.

DIMAPUR: Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) contained fires that broke out in different locations of Kohima, and Jalukie, but no casualties were reported.

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Fire in Jalukie: F&ES team from fire station Jalukie proceeded to control the fire that broke out at Heningkunlwa Village, Jalukie on April 6.

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(F&ES) Kenny Khing, one katcha house along with household items were gutted in the inferno.

Property worth Rs. 4.5 lakh (approx) was lost, however property worth

Rs. 10 lakh (approx) was salvaged.

Cause of fire is suspected to be from kitchen fire.

Due to timely information and intervention, the fire was controlled and prevented from spreading to the surrounding houses.

Fire response team was led by duty commander ASI Neikielie Keyiencu.

Kitchen fire in Kohima: F&ES team from fire station kohima (South) proceeded to control the fire that broke out at Lerie Colony, Near St. Mary Higher Secondary School, Kohima on April 5.

Cause of fire is due to leakage of LPG cylinder.

Due to timely intervention, the fire personnel were able to avert a major tragedy.

Fire response team was led by duty commander SI Keyirangsobe and ASI Wangkin.

CANSSEA holds meeting; adopts 4-point resolution

DIMAPUR: Confederation of All Nagaland State Service Employees Association (CANSSEA) conducted its first executive meeting (2021-2023) in the headquarter office, Kohima and adopted a three-point resolution.

In a press release, CANSSEA president Dr. Ilang and general secretary Dr. Hovithal Sothu stated that the association resolved that: government servants are the arms and wings of the government. Hence CANSSEA shall work to strengthen the government for the growth and welfare of the citizens of the state of Nagaland; call upon all its members to deliver to the people with integrity and by maintaining devotion to duty wherever posted and shall also work closely with all other associations under the state government for the welfare and growth of the people and the state.

Students and teachers of government middle school veterinary colony along with the campaign team.

DIMAPUR: Can Youth, DKA Austria and Child Line Dimapur conducted a month-long campaign from March 1 to 31 in around Dimapur to sensitise on child rights and quality education on the theme “community voice on enhancing quality education and domestic violence.”

A press release from Campaign Lead Piwoka Zhimomi stated that the campaign was being facilitated by the interns of Can youth from Assam Don Bosco University, St. Joseph University Dimapur and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad The campaign reached out to the community areas and of both private and governmental schools with the sole purpose of imparting knowledge and encouraging them for a better understanding and the importance of quality education and child rights.

Poster campaign and social media campaign was also being initiated around dimapur.

Various life skills training and ice breaking activities were also being conducted so as to bring a sense of responsibilities among one another in a society.

After the post covid lockdown rising cases of domestic violence among children was being witnessed at an alarming rate and more victims of the violence was being identified and the quality education was far behind lacking, the objective of the campaign also to enhance quality rights through community and Children participation.

During the campaign the students, parents and the teachers were encouraged to lead a holistic way of life paving way for the children to not only adapt themselves to the bookish knowledge but also

learn to nourish their skills in every possible way, so as to sustain themselves in the future and refrain themselves from domestic violence rather helping one another in creating a peaceful environment.

The campaign also focused on the importance of a child in its initial learning stage to give more time and importance so as to help them in shaping their future.

The campaign was conducted at seven schools and two with Community including Millennial Vision School, Burma Camp, Bronson School, Burma Camp, Government Middle School, Darogapathar, Government Town Middle School, United Colony, Trinity School, Thahekhu Village, Government Middle School, Veterinary Colony, with Community in Neisatuo Colony and along with Joint Council Forum in Veterinary Colony.

Fostering climate resilient upland farming system in Northeast-Nagaland (FOCUS Nagaland), an externally aided project funded by IFAD, distributed Kharif seeds to project villages under Longleng district on March 29 at district agriculture officer (DAO) office, Longleng.

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Assam Deputy Speaker quizzed; five Assam third phase polling largely peaceful policemen suspended for firing on crowd

G U WA H AT I , A P R 6 (PTI): The third and last phase of the state election in Assam which is underway amidst tight security in 40 constituencies spread across 12 districts on Tuesday is largely peaceful despite sporadic incidents of violence and disturbances in some areas, officials said.

There were reports of a clash between two groups of people over some issues at a polling station at Dighaltari lower primary school at Golakganj. Police resorted to lathicharge and firing in the air to control the situation but none was injured, an official said.

The polling at the booth was stopped for a brief period and resumed soon, he said.

At a booth at Gutipara in Bilasipara West constituency security personnel were attacked by a group of people over distribution of free masks. Here too the police resorted to lathicharge when the attackers threw stones at the polling station.

As a result voting at the polling station was interrupted for about halfan-hour but later resumed normally, officials said.

Durjya Dhan Chakma sworn-in as CADC CEM

Durjya Dhan Chakma

Aizawl, Apr 6 (PTI): Durjya Dhan Chakma of the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) was sworn in as the 21st Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) of Mizoram on Tuesday.

Lawngtlai district Additional Deputy Commissioner Marilyn Rual Zakhumthangi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chakma at a programme held in Kamalanagar where the CADC is headquartered.

The Chakma Autonomous District Council, an autonomous council for ethnic Chakma people of the state, was formed under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in 1972.

Headed by the CEM, the Council exercises legislative, executive and judiciary power over allotted departments within its territory.

Durjya Dhan Chakma was appointed as the new CEM on Monday by state Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai following the resignation of Rasik Mohan Chakma on March 29.

A security personnel guards as people queue up to cast their votes in Guwahati, Tuesday. (PTI) In a polling booth in Bongaigaon, there was lathi charge by the police when a huge crowd arrived, an official of the force said.

Another polling station in the same constituency witnessed commotion when the presiding officer went to help a differently abled person to cast his vote.

The situation was brought under control immediately by the police, an election official said.

In another incident police detained at least two persons from a polling booth at Kamrup Academy Higher Secondary School in Guwahati for allegedly

distributing inside it BJP pamphlets carrying minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya’s pictures. Around 10 people have been detained from different constituencies where voting is on, officials said.

EVM malfunctioning was reported in several polling centers and voting in them resumed after the machines were replaced, they said.

Voters wearing masks were seen queuing outside the polling booths. In some places they maintained the stipulated physical distance by standing in marked circles. Voters of all the four constituencies in Guwahati

city were seen abiding by the coronavirus precautions.

However, most of the voters in rural areas were seen huddling in groups.

Those who did not have masks were provided with them, besides disposable plastic gloves before the voters were allowed to enter the polling booths.

The first voters at the polling centres were greeted with saplings and the senior citizens with ‘gamosas’ (traditional Assamese scarf).

BJP ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chandra Mohan Patowary, Siddhartha Bhattacharya and Phani Bhusan Choudhury, who are in the fray in this phase, exercised their franchise in the morning hours.

BPF ministers Chandan Brahma and Pramila Rani Brahma also cast their votes as did BPL chief Hagrama Mohilary,, BJP state chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Congress leader Ratul Patowary and state election ambassador and actor Kopil Bora.

Arrangement for wheelchairs and e-rickshaws have been made at many booths for the convenience of senior citizens and physically

IMPHAL, Apr 6: A lightning shutdown that was triggered by the arrest of three leaders of an agitating tribal student body partially hit normal life in Manipur’s hill districts on Tuesday.

The “emergency shutdown” in hill districts commenced from Tuesday, 10 am, was jointly announced by agitating All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM), Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and All Naga Students’ Association of Manipur (ANSAM).

The tribal based student bodies demanded immediate and unconditional release of three leaders of ATSUM arrested by the police last night.

A team of Imphal West district police reportedly

SILCHAR (ASSAM), APR 6 (PTI): Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Aminul Haque Laskar has been quizzed twice and five police personnel attached to him have been suspended after they opened fire on public during second phase of polling, officials said Tuesday.

At least three persons were injured in the firing by the body guards of Laskar on April 1 after clashes broke out between supporters of BJP and AIUDF inside the polling station at 463 Madhya Dhanehori LP School of Sonai constituency.

Police sources said Laskar was interrogated twice for several hours during the last 48 hours and his statements have been recorded in front of a magistrate.

Sitting MLA Laskar is having a direct fight with Karim Uddin Barbhuiya of the AIUDF on Sonai seat.

When contacted, Cachar Superintendent of Police Bhanwar Lal Meena told PTI that all the nine police personnel attached to the deputy speaker have been removed from the duty

Aminul Haque Laskar

with immediate effect in view of the ongoing probe.

“Out of them, five police personnel have been suspended in connection with the firing. Among them, three are the body guards of Laskar and two are the security personnel of the escort vehicle,” Meena said.

Those suspended are Pervej Ahmed Laskar, Sajidur Rahman Laskar, Abidur Ahmed Barbhuiya, Altaf Hussain and Akram Hussain Laskar, he added.

Meena said another jawan Lakhikanta Mahato of the Indian Reserve Battalion of Jharkhand had also opened fire on the public during the incident.

“As he is not directly under Cachar Police, so we

cannot take any action. We have taken appropriate steps to inform the matter to his department for necessary action,” he added.

The SP said these persons were suspended on the allegation of entering inside the polling station without permission and firing on public without due order.

“Laskar can enter the polling station as a contesting candidate, but he cannot enter with the security personnel,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Cachar district Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident.

According to the Dhanehori gaon panchayat president Lutfa Begum, public protested when Laskar entered in the polling booth while voting was going on during the second phase on April 1.

“People alleged that he has tried to rig the voting.

Many people rushed to the spot and confined Laskar in a room. This turned the situation tense. A clash broke out between supporters of Laskar and his opponent,” she had said.

92-year old voter felicitated in Assam MeECL to disconnect power supply of defaulters Guwahati, April 6 (IANS): A 92-year-old elderly voter, who has been voting in every election since India’s independence, on Tuesday cast his vote at a polling station in western Assam’s Goalpara district, officials said.

Election officials said that nonagenarian Siramjit Rabha, was felicitated with a traditional ‘Gamocha’ after he cast his vote at Kothakuthi Lower Primary School under the Dudhnai assembly constituency. The traditional ‘gamocha’ is a white piece of cloth with a red border having a customary pattern, which is almost synonymous with Assamese culture. Rabha, who came to the polling

Nonagenarian Siramjit Rabha, was felicitated with a traditional ‘Gamocha’ after he cast his vote at Kothakuthi.

station escorted by his family members, told the media that he has been voting in every election since independence. At another place, a young woman holding her new-born baby cast her vote while a large number of otherwise abled voters assisted by the polling officials cast their votes in

Second Quippo employee released by ULFA (I)

Ram Kumar

KOHIMA, APR 6: Mon Battalion of Assam Rifles intercepted Ram Kumar, the second employee of New Delhi based ‘Quippo Oil & Gas Infra Ltd’, on April 5 at Lungwa village in Mon district , Nagaland. Ram Kumar was kidnapped by ULFA

(I) from Inau, Arunachal Pradesh on 21 Dec 20.

A press release by PRO (Defence) stated that Ram Kumar, a resident of Bihar was released on Myanmar side of Lungwa village after 108 days and further intercepted by Assam Rifles border domination patrol at Lungwa village in Mon District of Nagaland.

He has been handed over to Arunachal Pradesh Police at Tizit.

Earlier, Pranab Kumar Gogoi, a resident of Assam was also intercepted by the Jairampur Battalion of Assam Rifles, while crossing India Myanmar Border into India on April 1.

various polling stations.

Like the elderly voters, physically challenged, women and first time voters were also greeted to encourage participation in the festival of democracy. The poll officials felicitated the new generation and women voters with saplings of various varieties and species.

picked up the three functionaries of ATSUM - Shimthar Jajo, Khaiminlen Doungel and Kakai Singsit on Monday night, shortly after the apex body of tribal student bodies announced going ahead with its agitations.

A press communiqué of the ATSUM issued late Monday night announced that the apex body will continue ongoing agitations demanding issuance of notification for general elections to the autonomous district councils (ADCs) in hill districts of the state.

The ATSUM denied having reached any agreement with the government in the talk held during the day on Monday even though the government, in a press note, claimed that the meeting with the student body has decided to conduct the

ADC elections on or before June 25, 2021.

The tribal student body had also termed the decision of the meeting as “government sided decision” while reiterating its stand to continue the agitation which commenced on Monday.

They commenced the agitation by locking down government offices, banks and post offices in hill districts of the state.

Meanwhile, following the announcement of the emergency shutdown commenced at 10 am, members of KSO and others in Churachandpur district came out on to the streets at the district headquarters and imposed the shutdown by disturbing normal vehicular movement.

Many other tribal based student bodies supported

SHILLONG, APR 6 (PTI): With the closure of the onetime settlement scheme for clearing outstanding electricity bills, the Meghalaya Electricity Corporation Ltd (MeECL) has decided to disconnect power supply of defaulting consumers, an official said on Tuesday.

The MeECL in November last year introduced a ‘One Time Settlement scheme’ to allow defaulters to settle their power bills with huge rebates. The scheme closed on March 31 this year.

The official said more than 3 lakh households, offices and companies have not paid their outstanding electricity bill of over Rs 465 crore to MeECL.

He said MeECL has decided to take stringent action against defaulters by cutting off power connections from April 16 in its bid to ramp up revenue collections.

“As of March 28 last, 3.11 lakh customers have not paid their power bills amounting to Rs 465.85 crore,” MeECL CMD A Kembhavi said.

He said these customers include individuals, companies, shops, offices and even government establishments. The MeECL has published a list containing the list of defaulters. In RiBhoi district many private industries have not cleared their power bills running into crores of rupees.

Rs 20 lakh to family of local volunteers dying during COVID-19 duty in Mizoram AIZAWL, APR 6 (PTI): The Mizoram government on Tuesday decided that next of kin of local volunteers drafted into COVID-19 duty who succumbs to the infection would be given an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 20 lakh.

A Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga gave its approval for payment of ex-gratia to the family of a village-level task force (VLTF) or local level task force (LLTF) member, who dies of coronavirus on line of duty, a statement issued by the state government said.

So far, no COVID-19 fatality has been reported

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challenged voters.

In a celebration of the festival of democracy many model polling stations have been decorated with recyclable items, art installations made with bottles and plastic wrappers.

Many others have children’s play zone, seating lounge and selfie zones.

Many of them also have seating areas in rainbow shades, themed on inclusivity and LGBTQ rights.

Some of the voting centers are decorated to represent the cultural diversity of the state. Ethnic fabric and handicraft items are on display and mannequins draped in tribal attires are placed in the selfie zones.

The Assamese festival of Bihu, which is just 10 days away, is a popular theme in several polling booths. Arched gates and seating areas with colourful chairs are imparting the polling centers a festive look.

At a polling station at Goalpara, women polling personnel wore identical mekhela and chador -- an Assamese traditional attire.

The polling, which began at 7 am, will continue till 6 pm.

the shutdown call jointly given by ATSUM, KSO and ANSAM. While extending support to the agitation, Tamenglong Village Students’ Federation (TVSF) claimed that the agitations launched by ATSUM were democratic and it was a dissent agitation.

“It is our rights guaranteed by the constitution of India and arresting the dissenting leaders is not part of the solution but is part of the problems,” TVSF stated.

On the other hand, All College Tribal Students’ Union, Imphal (ACTUI), in a press release, threatened to launch any form of agitation and protest if the three leaders are not released immediately without any condition.

among VLTF and LLTF members in this small hill state. While VLTF is engaged in villages, LLTFs function in towns to contain the spread of COVID-19.

By playing an important role in curbing the spread of coronavirus, these voluntary task forces have been of great help to the state government during COVID-19 crisis, an official said.

Mizoram was able to curtail the spread of COVID19 due to concerted efforts of the state government, local volunteers, NGOs and churches, an official said.

The northeastern state on Tuesday reported nine COVID-19 cases, taking the

states tally to 4,500.

As of Tuesday, the state has 44 active cases, while 4,445 people have recovered from the virus.

The coronavirus death toll in the state is 11.

Meanwhile, people have been urged to be more cautious and follow COVID19 safety norms due to the rise in coronavirus infections in the country.

The meeting also expressed concern over the death of 108 pigs at Lungsen village in Lunglei district.

State Aanimal Husbandry and Veterinary minister K Beichhua said, it was suspected that the animals died of African Swine Fever (ASF).

AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 749/20 Date : 19/06/20 I, TALIZUNGLA AO, D/o SOSANGBA AO residing at 7 NAP BN. BHANDARI, DIST- WOKHA; NAGALAND do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That I am a bona-fide citizen of India, belonging to Ao/Naga tribe of Nagaland.

2. That, my name has been inadvertently recorded/entered in some of my documents as TALILA AO and TALIZUNGLA AO. 3. That the above names refers to one and the same person having single identity, ie. me.

4. That henceforth from this day onwards my name TALIZUNGLA AO shall be used for all officially correspondences or otherwise.

1st Class Magistrate Deponent K-712

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

LOA 14/2021 NOTICE (SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Shri. Lipoknen Imchen, S/o Late Longkhummeren, R/o Kuda Village 'C' Khel, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of his sister Late Tiarenla Imchen covered by Patta No. 1001, Dag No. 474/1517, Mauza No. 3, measuring an area of 00B-02K-14Ls Dimapur before this court.

Whereas 6th May, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 6th April, 2021.

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A mall in the state capital here has an outstanding power due of over Rs 55 lakh while a garment and utility store has an outstanding of over Rs 44 lakh, according to the list of defaulters.

A cinema hall complex has an outstanding bill of over Rs 12 lakh while a government hospital here has a pending power bill of nearly Rs 10 lakh, as per the list.

Kembhavi said MeECL shall affect rigorous electricity disconnection drive for defaulting consumers from April 16 and those permanently disconnected consumers who failed to settle their dues will be prosecuted under the relevant sections of the Electricity

Act, 2003.

Earlier this year, the MeECL had availed a Rs 1,345 crore loan from the Centre under the Atmanirbhar loan to clear power dues to central power gencos.

According to the MeECL CMD, about 2,300 million units of power is consumed by the consumers in the state, of which only 1,700 million units were accounted for and the rest 600 million units are taken as losses due to power thefts and bad transmission.

The cost of one unit is Rs 5 and loss suffered every year is about Rs 300 crore and in the past 10 years, the MeECL has lost roughly Rs 3,000 crore,” Kembhavi said.

Dear Rev Fr. Roy George, We are sending my most heartfelt birthday wishes to you, father, and letting you know that you’re in our thoughts and in our prayers today.

With Best Regards, AIDA Family Hello dear, Wishing you a blessed birthday, may all tat you do to others bounce back a million times to you at the right time.

Hopefully tis birthday be a day filled with laughter and may you get all the attention from the people you always wanted .... Make the best of your special day dear...Thanking God for your life n many more years to come From, Rotomi IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA : NAGALAND NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-X SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Succession Case No 124 of 2021

Whereas an application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Vihoshe Sema has filed by Smti Visheli Swu, W/o Lt. Vihoshe Sema, aged about 41 years present resident of D’Block Colony, House No. 25 Sector A, Kohima and permanent R/o Lazami Village, Zunheboto, Nagaland.

To draw/operate/close/transfere GPF, GIS, Leave encashment, gratuity, family pension, SBI A/C No. 30161987883, Axis Bank A/C No. 916010066668258, LIC Policy No. 443413938, Nagaland State Co-operative Bank A/C No. 12613 (Kohima Branch) who expired on 06.03.2021 Notice is hereby given that any person having interests in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may he/she so desire appear in this Court within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of notice.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 01 day of April 2021.

Principal District and Sessions Judge Kohima : Nagaland.

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IN THE COURT OF Mrs. Khesheli Chishi (NJS) PRINCIPAL JUDGE FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE- 1, 5, 20) CASE NO. : Divorce 18/2021 PETITIONER : Shri N. Khehoto Rochill RESPONDENT : Smti. K. Kajini Mahe To, Smti. K. Kajini Mahe D/o. Kaiso Mahe (Present address unknown) Last Resident at Block-7, Thahekhu Village Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas the above named petitioner has instituted a case against you for U/S 10 (1) (IX) of the Indian Divorce Act. 1869.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the case on 06/05/2021 at 10:30 AM without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned, the case will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of this Court, this 06th day of April 2021.

PRINCIPAL JUDGE DP-1837

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Curfew in Delhi from 10 pm to 5 am till Apr 30 NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): In view of rising COVID-19 cases in Delhi, the Arvind Kejriwal government on Tuesday imposed seven hours of night curfew with immediate effect but exempted people of certain professions from it.

The decision was taken after the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the city. The DDMA order for curfew from 10 pm to 5 am will continue till April 30.

People travelling during curfew hours for COVID-19 vaccination will require s soft or hard copy of an epass which can be obtained from the website www.delhi. gov.in.

According to the order issued by the chief secretary and chairperson of the executive body of DDMA, a sudden increase in COVID19 cases in the recent past along with a high positivity rate has been observed in the national capital.

“It is felt that night cur-

few needs to be imposed in the NCT (National Capital Territory) of Delhi from 10 pm to 5 am, except for essential activities and services, as an emergency measure for the wellbeing and safety of people,” the order stated.

Those exempted from the night curfew include pregnant women, patients, those travelling to and from airports, railway stations, state bus terminus on showing tickets, officials related to the functioning of offices of diplomats, and those holding any constitutional post on the production of valid identity card.

Central and Delhi government officials involved in emergency services such as health and family welfare and all related medical establishments, police, prisons, home guards, civil defence, fire and emergency services will also be exempted.

Officials of district administration, pay and accounts office, electricity, water and sanitation, public transport, disaster manage-

Arvind Kejriwal ment and related services, NIC, NCC and municipal services, and all other essential services will also be exempted from the night curfew on the production of valid identity card.

Private medical personnel such as doctors, nursing staff, paramedical, and other hospital services, diagnostic centres, clinics, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and other medical and health services will be exempted, the order stated.

Movement of persons related to commercial and private establishments, in-

cluding grocery, fruits and vegetable shops, dairy and milk booths, meat and fish, animal fodder, medical equipment shops, banks, insurance offices and ATMs, private security agencies, media persons, telecom and Internet services, Information Technology and IT-enabled services, e-commerce of essential services, will be allowed on production of e-pass.

Employees of petrol pumps, LPG, CNG, petroleum and gas retail and storage outlets, power generation, transmission and distribution units, cold storage and warehousing services, manufacturing units of essential commodities will also be exempted on carrying e-pass.

Public transport such as Delhi Metro, DTC and cluster buses, autos and taxis will be allowed to ply within the stipulated time for transportation of only exempted categories of people during night curfew, said the order.

However, there will be

no restriction on inter-state and intra-state transportation of essential and nonessential goods. No separate permission or e-pass will be required for such movements, it said.

All district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police, as well as authorities concerned, will ensure strict compliance with the DDMA order.

Enforcement authorities are required to note that these restrictions fundamentally relate to the movement of people, and not to that of essential goods and services, the order stated, adding violation of curfew restrictions will be dealt with under the relevant section of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and Section 188 of the IPC and other applicable laws.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on Friday said that Delhi is witnessing the fourth wave of COVID-19 but any decision on lockdown will be taken after due public consultation.

Vaccination for all age groups not anytime soon, says Centre NEW DELHI, APR 6 (AGENCIES): The government today rejected calls to open vaccination to all, a demand by at least two Chief Ministers, saying this as not the time to reduce focus on the pandemic.

“The approach is that those vulnerable to mortality need to be covered soonest. The aim to protect the most vulnerable. The aim is never to vaccinate whoever wants, but always on whoever needs,” said Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray are among those who have called for opening up vaccination to more age groups.

“When we talk about opening vaccination to all, our focus reduces on controlling the pandemic. Did you hear any country that is vaccinating less than 45,” VK Paul, Member-Health,

A health worker conducts COVID testing of a woman, amid a countrywide spike in coronavirus cases, in Srinagar. (PTI)

Niti Aayog, questioned.

“We have to focus on Covid-appropriate behaviour and containment measures. When the time comes to open it to all, then we will.”

Dr Paul said opening up inoculations had to be seen from a scientific perspective. “We are lucky about our vaccine production pace, but we can’t trivialize it. So far no research has shown whether herd immunity develops at so and so pace...The answer is

not yet sorted out. But we do know that all vaccines being given today reduce mortality and severe disease. That is the priority.”

The officers referred to guidelines in countries like America, Australia and UK for phase-wise vaccination.

“UK had 9 different groups in its phases. Switzerland is vaccinating only those above 65,” Dr Paul said, adding, “When our history is written our deaths will be the most important count.”

Rio for Naga political solution within PDA government’s tenure EVMs, VVPATs found at TMC leader’s home; poll official suspended The chief minister said the last reshuffle in his council of ministers was done after completion of one year of PDA. He assured that the next reshuffle would be carried out after completion of the ongoing election process after a coordination meeting of allies, to further strengthen the collective teamwork of the PDA government.

Rio also reminded those gathered that the important agenda before the PDA was to deliver good governance, maintain transparency and ensure justice and called for efforts towards ensuring meritocracy.

He reiterated that efforts like establishment of Staff Selection Board, removal of VIP culture, improved e-governance and use of technology to combat governance challenges remained at the core of the government’s initiatives.

Towards this, Rio appealed to the rank and file of the PDA alliance, including the legislators and ministers, to rededicate themselves to the service of the people and ensure that the policies and pro-

EAM conveys its viewpoint on IndoPacific to Russian counterpart NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): With a focus on preparations for the annual India-Russia summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday held wide-ranging talks during which New Delhi shared its viewpoint on the Indo-Pacific.

Addressing a joint press event after his talks with Jaishankar, Lavrov dismissed suggestions of any future military alliance between Russia and China.

“By the way, we have heard speculation about promilitary alliances not only with respect to Russia and China relations, we have also heard about such alliances allegedly being promoted such as Middle EastNATO, Asia-NATO. Today we exchanged views on this and our Indian friends have the same position as we. We believe that this is counter productive,” he said in Russian.

“We are interested in inclusive cooperation that is for something, not against somebody,” Lavrov asserted.

Defence cooperation as well as weapons manufacturing was also discussed during the talks, he said.

At the joint presser after the talks, Jaishankar said the discussions were warm,

comprehensive and productive. “We talked about long-standing partnership in nuclear, space and defence sectors,” Jaishankar said.

He said the discussions also covered the rapidly expanding energy cooperation as well as views were exchanged on regional and global matters.

Pointing out that he shared, with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, India’s approach on Afghanistan, Jaishankar said that for India, what happens in Afghanistan, impacts its security directly.

“I shared our approach that a durable peace there (Afghanistan) would require harmonising interests of all, both within and around that country,” he said.

Jaishankar said a political solution should mean an independent, sovereign, united and democratic Afghanistan.

“I shared our viewpoint on the Indo-Pacific. As our prime minister pointed out at the Shangri-La Dialogue some years ago, contemporary challenges require countries to work together in new and different ways,” he said.

Such cooperation also reflects the multi-polar and re-balanced character of global politics, Jaishankar said.

grammes of the government reached the targeted section of people in letter and spirit.

He reminded party workers to make people aware about the various initiatives and projects of the government as it was also their responsibility to help governance reach the doorstep of every household.

In his address, deputy chief minister Y Patton and BJP legislature leader described the occasion as “red letter day” for the PDA and expressed gratitude to people of Noksen for sending his former colleague, a former bureaucrat and veteran politician to NLA unopposed.

Patton said it signified that the BJP-NDPP alliance was doing a good job in winning the confidence of people under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Rio. He reiterated that the government was committed to good governance and all-round development of the State.

Patton said the byelection was necessitated due to the demise of CM Chang whom he described as an efficient administrator and a minister who de-

voted his time and energy for welfare of the people and State.

He acknowledged late C.M. Chang’s tireless efforts and his contribution towards the State’s progress, whose contributions would always be cherished and remembered.

Congratulating and welcoming H. Chuba to NLA, Patton said Chuba’s experience in Nagaland politics would be invaluable and exuded confidence that the coalition government would grow stronger and scale greater heights.

He said if the PDA collation remained united and that Chuba would not only serve for the remaining two years but for the next five years, totalling seven years.

In his brief address,

Chuba thanked the PDA for having reposed confidence on him by fielding him as consensus candidate in spite of the fact that there were many other aspirants.

He also thanked the people of his constituency for the support extended to him and assured to uphold the party’s manifesto and strengthen it.

Speaking on the occasion, BJP State general secretary Eduzu Thelu-o congratulated the newlyelected MLA and thanked party workers for all their efforts in this regard.

Chingwang Konyak delivered greetings on the occasion, while PDA member secretary and NDPP secretar y general Abu Metha gave the welcome address.

ULUBERIA (WB), APR 6 (PTI): Four EVMs and a similar number of VVPATs were found at the house of a Trinamool Congress leader in West Bengal’s Howrah district, following which a poll official was suspended, a senior officer said on Tuesday.

The incident happened in Tulsiberia village in the Uluberia Uttar assembly segment, he said.

Villagers spotted a vehicle with an Election Commission sticker outside the house of the TMC leader in the early hours, after which they started protesting, he added. Then, it was found that the officer of sector 17 Tapan Sarkar was visiting the TMC leader’s house with the EVMs, the official said. The EVMs and VVPATs were seized and the officer suspended, he said.

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(From p-1) He also said the ruling PDA was a combination of experience and youth and hoped that Chang’s vast experience would be an asset to all and also assured the newly elected legislator of collective support.

He said the thanksgiving service came against the backdrop of completion of three years of PDA which brought progressive achievement. He however, acknowledged that the government had been bogged down for an entire year battling COVID-19 pandemic.

Rio reminded that the remaining two years of the PDA tenure was crucial and important for fulfilling the promises made in the manifesto and PDA’s common minimum programme.

He reminded coalition partner to be constantly guided by these written commitments since people had given their mandate on this basis.

Rio also disclosed that during his recent visit to Delhi, he had productive meetings with Central leaders and discussed the dynamics of PDA and the road ahead.

“The four machines are not being used in today’s polling. We have sought a report from the District Election Officer,” he added.

The sector officer claimed that he reached the area very late and found the polling booth closed, following tha the decided to spend the night at his relative’s residence, unable to find any “safe place” to stay. A huge team of central forces had to be deployed in the area as the locals protested, alleging malpractices. Even the Block Development Officer (BDO) was gheraoed when he had reached the spot to pacify the crowd. BJP candidate Chiran Bera alleged that the incident was part of TMC’s plan to rig the election, a charge denied by the ruling party.

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A changing reality

limate change is a reality which the world cannot ignore and if it does, that would only invite a catastrophe. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the month of March, 2021 was the third warmest in 121 years in terms of monthly average temperature. IMD informed that Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius on March 30,2021, the highest temperature in March recorded in Delhi-NCR in 76 years. Delhi had recorded a maximum temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius on March 31, 1945. In a warming world, we can expect it to get wetter. With global temperature gradually rising through the decades, scientists have termed it as ‘global warming’. The term describes the impact of rise in global temperature in decades brought about by the emission of green house gases caused by fossil fuel emissions, pollutants and other human activities. There are many evidences of changing weather patterns happening across the world. When climatologists speak of changing weather pattern and its resultant effect in throwing nature’s weather out of gear; it means that the nature is not longer in control and therefore out of control. There is a difference between “weather “and “climate” as the former relates to conditions in the atmosphere over a short time. The latter relates to how the atmosphere behaves over a longer period of time. Climate change generally means changes in long-term averages of daily levels of temperature and rainfall.. Future effects of climate change will continue through this century and beyond during which temperatures will continue to rise. This will mean that frost-free season (and growing season) will lengthen, with more droughts and heat waves, hurricanes which will become more intense as the sea level is projected to rise 1-4 feet by 2100. Human interference on the environment through emissions of chemicals and pollutants, had brought changes being witnessed through changing climatic winds, oceanic currents and rising heat and humidity.

At the local level, awareness has made little impact beyond the seminars and workshops. The destruction of the local environment has also added to the changes in climate. The total destruction of the local environment has also added to the changes in climate. According to environmentalists, there can be no compensation for the loss of natural forests because open forests are often classified as degraded. A dense or closed forest, as it is known in scientific terms, is characteristic of that area and climatic conditions. When a natural forest is felled what is lost is the ecological system, including rare species of flora and fauna. What replaces it is a monoculture plantation of fast-growing species. One of the most destructive symbols on the environment has been the gradual loss and extinction of the once lush Rangapahar reserved forest which was declared as a sanctuary. At its prime, Rangapahar Sanctuary was spread over 21,768 acres and was notified as a reserved forest in 1925 by the forest department of Assam. Today, what is left of the sanctuary is about hardly 300 acres that is supposed to be the Nagaland Zoological Park. No government in the state should overlook the role of sustainable development while pursuing economic growth. Ignoring this matter would only create an unfavourable climate literally and geographically and disturb the need to maintain equitable and healthy rates of growth.

DailyDevotion The Collision of God and Sin

…who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree… —1 Peter 2:24 The Cross of Christ is the revealed truth of God’s judgment on sin. Never associate the idea of martyrdom with the Cross of Christ. It was the supreme triumph, and it shook the very foundations of hell.

There is nothing in time or eternity more absolutely certain and irrefutable than what Jesus Christ accomplished on the Cross— He made it possible for the entire human race to be brought back into a rightstanding relationship with God. He made redemption the foundation of human life; that is, He made a way for every person to have fellowship with God. The Cross was not something that happened to Jesus— He came to die; the Cross was His purpose in coming. He is “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world” (Revelation 13:8). The incarnation of Christ would have no meaning without the Cross.

Beware of separating “God was manifested in the flesh…” from “…He made Him…to be sin for us…”

(1 Timothy 3:16 ; 2 Corinthians 5:21). The purpose of the incarnation was redemption. God came in the flesh to take sin away, not to accomplish something for Himself. The Cross is the central event in time and eternity, and the answer to all the problems of both.

The Cross is not the cross of a man, but the Cross of God, and it can never be fully comprehended through human experience. The Cross is God exhibiting His nature. It is the gate through which any and every individual can enter into oneness with God. But it is not a gate we pass right through; it is one where we abide in the life that is found there.

The heart of salvation is the Cross of Christ. The reason salvation is so easy to obtain is that it cost God so much. The Cross was the place where God and sinful man merged with a tremendous collision and where the way to life was opened. But all the cost and pain of the collision was absorbed by the heart of God.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021

Post-mortem

National Education Policy, 2020: Nagaland context I ndian philosophy of education drew its bases from Vedic and Brahmanic virtues of life. The continuum of evolution of educational thoughts of many Indian philosophers provided the direction of higher ideals of life through the one and only instrument of education. The nucleus centres of education like Gurukuls got transformed into inclusive education much later. Making education relevant and useful to Indian masses is a consistent endeavour till today.

British India education did things for both good and bad for India. Good being opening of more liberal schools, and the bad being uprooting indigenous values of education. When the British came to India they found Indian education system worth close observation. To do that they uprooted the educational plant, lifted it to their face, had a closer look at it and left it exposed just like that instead of putting it back to the soil; and thus, the tree of education was left to be withered under the sun. British-India education system aimed at grooming a group of higher class who would form an elite group to be used in the affairs of the British administration. The sole aim of it was to rein in the masses by the Indians themselves.

Language Policy: Through the Charter Act of 1813, the East India Company took to itself the responsibility for education of Indians. Lord Macaulay recommended teaching Indian scholars in English language, on the other hand, people like Princep, a British official, advanced his opinion in favour of Indian languages for transaction of education. But his proposal was repudiated by Lord William Bentinck. The entire library for indigenous Indian education was not worth a single shelf of Western library.(In my own rendition). That was the Anglicists’ statement.

Post Colonial education tried to making education relevant to every section of people. Constitutional provisions on education guaranteed equal opportunities for every citizen of the nation.

Economic, social, religious and cultural diversity of In-

dia, and sensitivity to such realities was amply reflected.

Regional diversity on the nature of challenges and needs was kind of addressed in the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution in 1976, wherein, education was placed in the Concurrent List. By this Amendment states were allowed a space for modulating their circumstantial needs while adhering to the National core curriculum framework. One example of such provision is allowing the inclusion of local topics and issues nearer to the child’s environment and experiences in the curriculum. Castes and class system-induced discrimination continued to be the reason for educational inequality, and the vision for all-round progress of the nation remained just rhetoric.

Therefore, to ensure justice in education, it was made a Fundamental right in the 1986 amendment of the Constitution. Violation of this right is punishable offense.

Language issue in education is not new. Threelanguage policy was an old enshrinement in Indian education policy, in which Hindi is de facto compulsory.

Non-Hindi speaking states in Indian Republic, including Nagaland, now have no option out but implement the Three Language Policy upto Grade 8 i.e. local/regional language, Hindi and English. at least one other language out of the many options such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odiya, Pali, Persian and Prakrit. Foreign languages, such as Korean, Japanese, Thai, French, German, Spanish. Etc. will be offered at the Secondary level.

On Mother Language, most of the Naga tribes have no standardized literature.

This particular issue will be a road block to students’ academic achievement. Ura Academy has made a tremendous efforts in the development of Tenyide up to Post-Graduation level.

The Sumis, the Lothas and the Aos have made minor progress in the development of study materials up to undergraduate level. The wide diversity of tribal languages in Nagaland is overwhelming in terms of appointing Language teachers, printing and publishing of school

textbooks. Appointment of Language Officers (LOs) for at least the recognized tribes is foreseeable necessity for what it ought to be. Coordination of various Language Officers with their respective literature boards will be a must thing to paving way for undisputed adoption of the literature of text books.

Classroom interaction up to Elementary i.e. Grade 8 is to be made in home language, meaning Mother tongue. The importance of Mother tongue is to be appreciated for its positive results. The first language at home is natal language, through this language the child is exposed to his immediate environment, and the child gets to understand his universe in relation to the existence of others of his kind.

Teaching in the child’s own language at the elementary stage has the overarching importance in learning and retention. Next to the home, the language of a child’s peer group is mother tongue, and by the time the child walks to the classroom she feels at home when talked to in her mother language. Added advantage of mother tongue in lower stages of education is facilitating the sense of ease and fun while the concept of the content is comprehended joyfully.

Our next target as we go up the higher rung of education is proficiency in the language of competitions. Language skill is the language of one’s profession.

The power of expression is vitally important, and that is both the beauty of speaking and writing. And therefore, mastery of language skill in both the expressions has unparallel advantages. In the context of our state, for now and the years ahead English will be our main tool of domestic and professional language.

For clarification once again, on the primacy of mother language and English in education, formation of basic concept of the universe of a child is best achieved in one’s own mother tongue.

Once the concept - both abstract and concrete, are comprehended and internalized, it can get along meaningfully through the continued interactions and analyses. Having acquired the conceptual

Reservations in Nagaland

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eservation on tribal lines is a very touchy issue that has seen frayed tempers from all corners of Nagaland, be it in print or digital media, in the recent past.

Understandably, the government is at its wits end. This issuehas added to thebitterness and division in our already badly fissured society.

To be honest, the backward quota has not served its purpose even after so many decades. With the prolonged reservations the backward areas should have really progressed far ahead of the presently categorized forward areas of Nagaland. The quota meant for the really downtrodden have mostly ended up in the families of the rich and the powerful, who have had the advantage of good upbringing, very good education in and out of Nagaland, besides all the luxuries life has to offer. The most deserving ones have been brutally sidelined for want of education and basic needs. In the process, the really brilliant struggling younger generations of the forward communities too have ended up with nothing, but frustration.

Now, for some good news!The Kohima Science College, Jotsomahas the credentials to be the coreofa State University but needs the blessings of all. However, there is a hitch.

The college runs Under Graduate as well as Post Graduate and PhD programs in many disciplines, but is acutely short of teachers, which is a huge roadblock to growth. The major reason is the government restrictions on post creation. This has to be overcome if we are to provide quality education to the younger generations. The other problem is -Reservation. Some posts have been earmarked for some backward tribes. It appears that a Government of Nagaland order prevents the same from lapsing, resulting in such posts being kept reserved indefinitely, that is, till a suitable candidate is available. We may

perhaps be looking at some High School or College studentstoday, studying to fill up vacancies in the not-so-near future. This is wanton destruction of the very system we need to build for the future of the state.If we want a robust system that will help take our society to new, presently believed unfathomable heights, and mend the deep fractures within, appoint the best, and appoint immediately. No post should be kept vacant indefinitely.

To achieve this, reservations should be withdrawn from the purview of the education system. The best teachers only can raise a generation of the best students from all corners of Nagaland. The best teachers only can bring the change we so desperately need.

Instead of backward quota on tribal lines,reservations should be for people of really backward areas. Even the supposedly advanced tribes,such as Lotha, Rengma, etc. have pockets of people who really deserve, but due to the faulty existing practice, are doomed to a life of hardship and neglect. These truly weaker sections have been languishing in misery,without opportunities for numerous decades.

This is time bomb ticking away fast;an explosion is imminent!

Before any serious damage to our fragile society, let us deliberate on the matter with due consideration for our neglectedneighbours in true Christian spirit. Let any reservation go only to the weak and downtrodden. For this to happen we need the goodwill and blessings of everyone in Nagaland, irrespective of which region or tribe one belongs to.

May the Good Lord shower His abundant blessings on every one of us and give us the wisdom to collectively build aprosperous future generation!

Prof. G.T. Thong, Lower Agri Colony, Kohima

framework of subject matter, the next need is to translate the knowledge into verbal and written articulation to the satisfaction of self and the people. Usefulness of the knowledge acquired is the main objective of education.

Precisely, learning through mother tongue is advocated for in-depth understanding, and English is sine-qua non for professional proficiency.

Equitability Of Education: Equitability has been a consistent policy of education in India. In the context of our state there is no implicit or explicit exclusion in the enrolment at any stage. Education is inclusive and that sounds good. There is widespread availability of Primary and Elementary schools in every nook and corner of the state.

The core issue here is the management of the available schools in the state. Absenteeism and proxy culture has vitiated the very objective of Primary education. VEC’s are rendered powerless owing to influences and obligations.

Inoperative VEC’s are hardly revamped. Village schools no longer retain students. Many schools have more number of teachers than students’ enrolment. Quality education has gone compromised irreparably. The restructured pattern into a 5+3+3+4 corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11- 14, and 14-18 years respectively has in mind the development of mental faculty of children of this crucial age group.

Quality Education: Holistic education is the catchword of the 21st century. Skilling children and the youth consists the sole aim of the new education policy. The new world order needs the generation of critical thinkers, the inventors and innovators. India is now seriously vying for world power in knowledge resources. Skill is money, and robust economy is nurtured in the classroom. Let us go back to our village schools. The charm of the noises of those days are gone, the cheers of natural and spontaneous choruses have turned into silent and solemn places. Government schools with better salaries and better qualified have somehow slipped into a nonchalant entity. The new system of education ought to be envisioning two indispens-

able objectives vigorously i.e. universal enrolment and quality output. Losing the enrolment in Government Primary schools is a huge loss for the department. On the other side, parents are faced with untold financial difficulties. Insincerity and absence of devotion to attending classes has adversely and definitely affected the quality of Government-run Primary schools. Family economy is put in dire straits as parents are to migrate with children to urban schools, which they do without any means of sustenance.

Ensuring Universal Enrolment: Ten years from now i.e. by 2030, every state must have 100% enrolment of children in schools. VECs will have to be fully empowered and responsible for 100% retention of those enrolled in the school. The role of VECs imply impartial application of rules and guidelines in matters of ensuring the attendance of teachers. Gao Burahs must stand firm on ensuring regularity of teachers in their village schools, and must not compromise in any manner, for active functioning of school in the village.

Getting Tougher: True to the objective of quality Higher education, it is not only aspired and desired, but getting truly tougher in the NEP and its practice. Some major changes are: - Stand alone Higher education institute will move to multi-disciplined colleges and universities.

- National Assessment Centre, PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) will be set up as a standard setting body for setting norms, standards and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all recognized school boards of India. Guiding the State Achievement Survey (SAS), and undertaking the National Achievement Survey (NAS), and monitoring achievement of learning outcomes.

- Promotion of teachers will be decided by merit of performance. Periodic performance appraisal will be put in place.

- Pre-entry qualification for teaching in college and

university will be a Ph. D degree and or above.

- State-wide body , State School Standards Authority (SSSA) will be set up to oversee school administration for accountability.

- SCERTs will develop a School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework (SQAAF) through consultations with all stakeholders.

- Public and private schools will be assessed and accredited on the same criteria, benchmark and processes, emphasizing online and offline public disclosure and transparency.

- Undergraduate degree will be of 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple exit options within this period, with appropriate certifications – a certificate after completing 1 year in a discipline or field including vocational and professional areas, or a diploma after 2 years of study, or a bachelor’s degree after 3 year programme. The 4-year multi-disciplinary Bachelors’s programme will be the preferred option since it allows the opportunity to experience the full range of holistic and multidisciplinary education in addition to a focus on the chosen major and minors as per the choices of the student.

- Motivated, energized, and Capable Faculty. NEP-2020 recognizes that the success of higher education institutions is the quality and engagement of its faculty. HEIs will have clearly defined, independent, and transparent processes and criteria for faculty recruitment.

- Regulatory Body like University Grants Commission (UGC) will be re-named as Higher Education Grants Council (HEGC), National Accreditation Council (NAC).

- For Teacher Education like B.Ed. will be offered at multi-disciplinary institutions.

- By 2030, the minimum degree qualification for teaching will be a 4-year integrated B.Ed. degree that teaches a range of knowledge content and pedagogy and includes strong practicum training in the form of student-teaching at local schools.

Dr. K. Nishena Nekha, Principal, Zunheboto Govt. College.

Emergency health workers 3 times more at risk of depression, PTSD

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mergency medical service (EMS) workers are three times more at risk of mental health problems such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population, according to a new study.

The findings showed that each day EMS workers experience a diverse array of occupational stressors -- routine work demands, critical incidents involving serious harm or death, and social conflicts.

"Each additional work demand or critical event that an EMS worker encountered on a given workday was associated with a 5 per cent increase in their PTSD symptom severity levels that day, while each social conflict was associated with a 12 per cent increase in their depression symptom severity levels," said lead researcher Bryce Hruska, Assistant Professor of public health at the Syracuse University in New York, US. "Together, these occupational stressors negatively impacted mental health each day that they occurred," Hruska added.

Exercising, socialising with other people, and finding meaning in a given day's challenges can help reduce mental health symptoms for EMS workers, revealed the study published by the Journal of Affective Disorders.

"These activities had a beneficial impact on mental health; each additional recovery activity in which a worker engaged was associated with a 5 per cent decrease in their depression

symptom severity levels that day," Hruska said.

The researchers surveyed EMS workers at American Medical Response in Syracuse, for eight consecutive days in 2019 to better understand their mental health symptoms related to daily occupational stressors.

EMS workers who looked for lessons to learn from the day's challenges had a 3 per cent decrease in their daily depression

symptoms, the results showed.

The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the significant mental health burden experienced by EMS workers.

Increasing interaction with family, friends and co-workers, recognising conflicts as an opportunity for learning, relaxing after a particularly demanding shift may help in alleviating the stress, the researchers said.

(IANS)

Reader’s Post Alarming second COVID wave in India

Sir,

The cases rising from 9000 to 90,000 in less than 50 days greatly shows the severity of the second wave in India. The imminency of it reaching our land is close at hand. It is sad to see that with the slow improvement in our state we are starting to live as if there is no pandemic in the first place. People stopped wearing face masks and following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. We should never forget the impact of the first lockdown and how it impacted not only our economy, education but also our mental health. We cannot effort to go for another lockdown.

The authorities need to step up big to enforce appropriate COVID-19 behavior to a point where fines if at all needed be collected as well when there's violation. Strict measures need to be taken before it is too late. As for the public it our priority to not only keep ourselves safe but our near ones. Let us Avoid the Three Cs: Closed spaces with poor ventilation; Crowded places; Close contact situations.

Continue doing the three Ws: Wear your mask (or shield); Watch your distance; Wash your hands.

Pao Lea, Kohima

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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sites.” However, despite the surge, farmers at the borders are ignoring the Covid-19 protocols. The farmers are neither seen wearing face masks nor using hand sanitisers due to which they are at a greater risk of contracting Covid-19. According to the health bulletin issued

by the Delhi government, the total number of Covid19 cases has gone up to 6,79,962 after 3,548 new cases were reported in the national capital on Monday.

The positivity rate, however, is 5.54 per cent. This is the fourth consecutive day that more than 3,500 cases have been reported in Delhi. Earlier on Sunday, 4,033 new cases were reported here which was the largest daily Covid-19 figure for 2021.

There were 3,567 cases reported on April 3 and 3,594 cases on April 2.

Meanwhile, 11 rounds of talks have been held between the Central government and the farmers’ organisations but the stalemate has not ended yet.

Both the farmers’ unions and the Centre are ready to start negotiations again, but are yet to meet. The farmers have been protesting at various borders of the national capital since November 26 last year against the three newly enacted farm laws.

The farmers are protesting against the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Farmer (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

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to be probed into, if prima facie, they made a case of a cognisable offence, the high court said.

It said a probe by an independent agency was necessary in the case, to “instill public confidence and safeguard the Fundamental Rights of the citizens”.

The high court had pronounced the verdict on three public interest litigations (PILs) and a criminal writ petition filed last month, seeking several reliefs as also a CBI probe into the matter.

One of the PILs was filed by Singh himself, and the other two were filed by lawyer Ghanshyam Upadhyay and local teacher Mohan Bhide.

The criminal writ petition was filed by Patil.

The high court had ordered the CBI inquiry on Patil’s plea. The court also disposed of all the pleas.

Singh, in his plea filed on March 25, sought a CBI probe against Deshmukh who, he claimed, had asked police officers, including suspended cop Sachin Waze, to extort Rs 100 crore from bars and restaurants.

Deshmukh has denied any wrongdoing.

The high court had also said the nature of the

allegations and the subsequent proceedings were unprecedented, and something that the two judges presiding over the pleas had never seen before.

It said all courts were committed to ensuring the rule of law and preventing any breach of Constitutional principles, irrespective of the high office an accused occupied.

The court said even though the state government had ordered a highlevel committee to probe into the allegations, an inquiry based on Patil’s complaint was necessary as per the law. Since the police investigating complaints against the home minister and a serving police officer would not be most appropriate, it is a fit case for ordering a CBI probe, the high court said.

It directed the CBI director to conduct a preliminary inquiry based on Patil’s complaint and a letter written by Param Bir Singh to state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that Patil had attached to her complaint.

The high court said the CBI need not immediately register an FIR, but it must complete its inquiry within 15 days and then decide on further course of action.

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GHAZIPUR, APR 6 (IANS): With the surge in coronavirus cases all over the country, the threat of the pandemic looms large over the hundreds of farmers sitting on protest at various borders of the national capital since the last four months. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait has clearly said the farmers’ stir will not end even if a lockdown is imposed across the country.

In the last few days Covid-19 has spread at a rapid pace breaking the earlier record of Covid numbers in the last seven to eight months. For the first time in the country, more than one lakh infections are being reported in a single day. But in spite of the danger posed by the pandemic, the farmers are adamant to continue their protest against the new Union farm laws.

Asked about the surge in Covid-19 cases, Rakesh Tikait told IANS: “We will not let the Centre make the farmers’ protest another Shaheen Bagh movement.

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CHANDIGARH, APR 6 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday took custody of jailed gangsterturned-politician Mukhtar Ansari at Punjab’s Rupnagar jail to transfer him to Banda prison.

Ansari, BSP MLA from Uttar Pradesh’s Mau, is facing 52 cases in the state and elsewhere, and 15 of them are in the trial stage.

Punjab Additional Director General of Police (Prisons), Praveen Kumar Sinha, told PTI that the custody of Ansari has been handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Police. Ansari, who has been lodged in the Rupnagar jail since January 2019 in connection with an extortion case, was taken in an ambulance, jail officials said. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Police vehicles, an ambulance and a Vajra reached Rupnagar jail at around 12 noon. Uttar Pradesh Police personnel reached Rupnagar district on Tuesday to bring back Ansari.

Heavy security arrangements were made by the Punjab Police outside the Rupnagar jail. Barricades were also put by the police on the road leading to the jail. The Supreme Court had directed the Punjab government to handover the custody of Ansari to the Uttar Pradesh Police, saying it was being denied on trivial grounds under the guise of medical issues.

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NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): Maharashtra government and its former home minister Anil Deshmukh moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday challenging the Bombay High Court order directing CBI probe into the allegations of corruption and misconduct levelled against him by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.

“We have filed an appeal on behalf of the state government against the Bombay High Court order of yesterday,” said Maharashtra standing counsel Sachin Patil.

Deshmukh’s counsel Sudhanshu S Choudhari said that he has also filed a petition in the apex court against the high court order.

Earlier in the day, Bombay-based lawyer Jayshree Patil, on whose criminal writ petition the high court had ordered the CBI probe, had filed a caveat in the top court seeking to be heard before any order is passed in the matter.

After the high court order on Monday, Deshmukh, a veteran politician from Vidarbha, resigned from the state government.

The high court said it was an “extraordinary” and “unprecedented” case that warranted an independent inquiry.

In its 52-page judgement, the high court said Singh’s allegations against Deshmukh had put at stake the citizen’s faith in the state police.

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ties, which are generally dubbed as part of “secular” bloc, he said their veil of secularism is now slipping away.

Secularism was reduced to working for the welfare of a few while those worked for every section of society were dubbed “communal” by rivals, Modi said, asserting that the mantra of ‘sabkasaath, sabkavikas, sabkavishwas’ has changed this definition.

With a section of farmers protesting against his government over the three farm laws, the prime minister asserted that the interests of small farmers, who are over 80 per cent of the agriculture community, have been at the centre of its schemes and programmes.

In his speech, Modi also said the BJP has risen in its over four decades of existence on the strength of its ideology, and said its work for the poor’s welfare have realised Mahatma Gandhi’s idea that the interest of the poorest should be central to a government’s work.

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NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at the government over the Rafale fighter jet deal, saying karma is the ledger of one’s action and no one can escape it.

He said this after a French media report claimed that 1.1 million Euros was paid to a “middleman” by the aircraft manufacturer, a charge that was denied by the BJP as baseless.

Gandhi has been alleging that commissions have been paid in the Rafale deal, which the government has denied. The Congress said Gandhi’s oft-repeated allegations of corruption in the deal were proved correct after the French media report.

“Karma = The ledger of one’s actions. Nobody escapes it. #Rafale,” Gandhi said on Twitter. He also put out a similar tweet in Hindi.

The Congress had made a big issue of the Rafale deal in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls but lost the elections badly.

their reality,” he said in a virtual address, watched by party members across the country.

“Every BJP worker will have to understand that there is deliberate politics behind this. This is a very big conspiracy. Its aim is to trigger political instability in the country. A variety of rumours is spread, illusions are created and imaginary fears are stoked for this,” he said, describing it as a serious challenge.

“A new tactic, strategy have entered our public life.

What is this? False narratives are manufactured. Sometime it is about the CAA

movement to win people’s hearts as it serves people for five years honestly, be in the government or outside, he said.

The poor and the rural India have embraced the BJP as for the first time they have seen ‘antyodaya’ (welfare of the most deprived) being realised through a number of schemes, he said, citing a number of welfare measures, including opening bank accounts, huilding houses and toilets and providing free LPG cylinders to the poor among others.

The youngsters born in the 21st century are also with the BJP, he said, adding that the party serves people when in power as well as when out of it honestly.

“The poor as well as the middle class have associated themselves with the BJP. We are in cities as well as in villages. The BJP today is a party of national interest as well as regional aspirations,” he said.

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(Citizenship (Amendment) Act), sometime it is about farm laws and sometime it is about the labour laws... Blatant lies are spread quickly by some individuals and organisations. We have to be vigilant and go to people with true information,” he said.

Opposition parties have criticised the laws on citizenship, and farm and labour reforms over a number of issues, including some which the prime minister has often rejected as blatant lies.

Modi also hit out at those who have often dubbed the BJP as an “election-winning machine” over its poll triumphs, and accused them of double standards, saying rival parties and their leaders are lauded when they win.

These people do not understand the maturity of Indian people and its democracy, and nor do they appreciate citizens’ hopes, expectations and dreams, he said, asserting that voters have evaluated the party over its performance.

The BJP is a continuous

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NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the BJP’s rivals on Tuesday as he accused them of spreading “false narratives” over issues ranging from the farm laws to the citizenship law to trigger political instability in the country, and asked party members to caution people about their reality.

Addressing party members on its 41st foundation day, he said imaginary fears and rumours are stoked against his government with claims that people’s citizenship will be revoked, farmers’ land will be seized, Constitution will be changed, or reservation will be scrapped over various issues.

Modi said those who cannot accept their electoral defeats, a reference to opposition parties, people having vested political interests and those who are pathologically inimical towards the BJP are behind this.

What they are doing will harm the country for a long time, he said. “You have to caution people about

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(From p-1) She said that altogether there were 45 provisional examination centres (private and government schools) in Dimapur including Nuiland and Medziphema.

When this reporter visited some examination centres, candidates were seen wearing masks and following the socialdistancing norms.

presentation on the overview of COVID vaccination.

All chief medical officers, medical superintendents and principal PMTI attended the meeting.

The district authorities presented consolidated district report on personal protection logistics, medical oxygen status, equipment status, logistics for COVID19 testing: consumables, logistics for COVID-19 testing: equipment and status of drugs. The district officials also highlighted suggestion/action plan as per the 1st phase pandemic for the course of preparedness.

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(From p-1) According to an official bulletin, the principal director H&FW, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, who chaired the meeting, suggested that the department should be prepared in all power to fight the pandemic.

“With all the ample time to prepare for the first phase of COVID-19 there has been lots of loopholes and difficulties to combat.

We have had a brief period of rest period but now it is time to prepare ourselves with our experience we had faced earlier,” Dr. Medikhru was quoted as saying.

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ture needed “able and interference free Administration for growth and equitable development”.

CNSA said as the only commercial centre in the State, Dimapur “should be encouraged to further fuel the economic growth of the state for giving opportunities to unemployed youths.”

CNSA reiterated that Dimapur district cannot function under a village council.

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CNSA president Himato Yeptho and general secretary Libemo M Tsopoe said shifting to new district headquarters, situated in a village land, would impede the district administration in executing the duties and responsibilities “as the Village council will dictate the terms of Governance in the District”.

CNSA stated that Naga people at the present junc-

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(From p-1) NWHD Elly Swu, DCCI joint secretary Ahidur Rahman and DDVCCA president I Khekuto Wilson.

CNSA: Meanwhile, Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) asserted that it would not tolerate any move by the government to shift the DC’s office Dimapur to another location.

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IANS): Resurgence of Covid infections along with re-imposition of partial travel restrictions in some major states has triggered a clamour among a section of airlines for reduction of flight capacity.

Accordingly, industry insiders contend that rising cases have severely impacted demand leading to cancellations. Notably, the Centre till now has allowed airlines to deploy 80 per cent capacity.

The domestic sector was reopened on May 25, 2020 with a limited capacity of only 33 per cent.

Since then the operational capacity has only been increased in-consonance with rising passenger traffic.

“Covid cases have risen dramatically and loads have crashed drastically, thereby, leading to cancellations. Demand has been badly hit in multiple states especially Maharashtra,” a senior executive with a leading private airline told IANS. “As more and more states impose Covid based entry restrictions, the situation will only worsen.

It’s time that capacity is reduced. It’s impossible to fly at 80 per cent right now.”

marketing and service, said, “With over 1 million cumulative SUV sales in domestic and export markets, we have reiterated the promise of Make-in-India over nearly two and a half decades of our presence in India. This achievement also epitomises our manufacturing excellence and the unconditional admiration for Hyundai brand in India.”

The company’s journey towards SUV leadership was initiated by brands such as Tucson, Santa Fe and Terracan, he said, adding that HMIL has witnessed exponential growth in the segment with the launch of contemporary brands like Creta and Venue that have quickly gone on to become well established household names.

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New Delhi, Apr 6 (Agencies): Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday said it has cumulatively sold over 10 lakh ‘Made in India’ sport utility vehicles (SUV).

In a release, the company said it sold the 10 lakh SUVs in domestic as well as export markets.

HMIL said its SUV Creta has been a best seller for the company since its launch in 2015, recording cumulative sales of over 5.9 lakh units in the domestic market and over 2.2 lakh units in the export market.

Similarly, HMIL has sold over 1.8 lakh units of Venue, introduced in 2019, in the domestic market, Business Today reported.

Besides Venue and Creta, the company also has Tucson and Kona Electric in its SUV range, while its 7-seater SUV Alcazar is expected to make global debut soon.

Commenting on crossing sales of 10 lakh ‘Made in India’ SUVs, Tarun Garg, HMIL’s director for sales,

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and low-income developing countries have been hit harder and are expected to suffer more significant medium-term losses,” the report said.

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said the upgrades in global growth for 2021 and 2022 are mainly due to upgrades for advanced economies, particularly a sizeable upgrade for the United States (1.3 percentage points) that is expected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year.

“Other advanced economies, including the euro area, will also rebound this year but at a slower pace.

Among emerging markets

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IANS): Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced an agreement with Reliance Jio Infocomm to transfer the ‘Right to Use’ of Airtel’s 800 MHz spectrum in Andhra Pradesh (3.75 MHz), Delhi (1.25 MHz) and Mumbai (2.50 MHz) to Jio. The agreement is subject to statutory approvals, Airtel said in a statement.

Through this agreement, Airtel will receive a consideration of Rs 1,037.6 crore from Jio for the proposed transfer. In addition, Jio will assume future liabilities of Rs 459 crore relating to the spectrum.

Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO (India and South Asia), Bharti Airtel said: “The sale of the 800 MHz blocks in these three circles has enabled us to unlock value from spectrum that was unutilised. This is aligned to our overall network strategy.” In a statement, Jio said that the trading agreement is in accordance with the spectrum trading guidelines issued by the Department of Telecommunications.

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contraction for 2020 is 1.1 percentage points smaller than projected in the October 2020 World Economic Outlook, reflecting the higher-than-expected growth outturns in the second half of the year for most regions after lockdowns were eased and as economies adapted to new ways of working, IMF said.

The contraction could have been three times as large if not for extraordinary policy support. “Thanks to unprecedented policy response, the COVID-19 recession is likely to leave smaller scars than the 2008 global financial crisis. However, emerging market economies

and developing economies, China is projected to grow this year at 8.4 per cent.

While China’s economy had already returned to pre-pandemic GDP in 2020, many other countries are not expected to do so until 2023,” Gopinath said.

A high degree of uncertainty surrounds IMF’s projections, she said, adding that faster progress with vaccinations can uplift the forecast, while a more prolonged pandemic with virus variants that evade vaccines can lead to a sharp downgrade.

Gopinath said countries need to work together to ensure universal vaccination. “While some countries will get to widespread vaccinations by this summer, most, especially low-income countries will likely have to wait until end-2022. Speeding up vaccinations will require ramping up vaccine production and distribution, avoiding export controls, fully funding the COVAX facility on which many low-income countries rely for doses, and ensuring equitable global transfers of excess doses.”

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New Delhi, Apr 6 (Agencies): International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised its growth forecast for Indian economy by 100 basis points to 12.5 per cent for fiscal year 202122.

In its latest edition of World Economic Outlook, IMF said it expects India’s GDP to grow 12.5 per cent in FY22, the highest among emerging and advanced economies. GDP growth for FY23 is pegged at 6.9 per cent, Business Today reported.

India is the only country expected to register a double-digit growth this fiscal.

“For the emerging and developing Asia regional group, projections for 2021 have been revised up by 0.6 percentage point, reflecting a stronger recovery than initially expected after lockdowns were eased in some large countries (for example, India),” IMF said.

After an estimated contraction of -3.3 per cent in 2020, the global economy is projected to grow at 6 per cent in 2021, moderating to 4.4 per cent in 2022. The

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Myanmar military crackdown on celebrities Myanmar forces arrest comedian; break up doctors’ protest

Yangon, Apr 6 (AP): Authorities in Myanmar arrested the country’s bestknown comedian on Tuesday as they continue to crack down on people they accuse of helping incite nationwide protests against February’s military coup.

The comedian Zarganar was taken from his home in Yangon by police and soldiers who arrived in two army vehicles, fellow comedian Ngepyawkyaw said on his own Facebook page.

Zarganar, 60, is a sharp-tongued satirist who has been in and out of prison since he was active in a failed 1988 popular uprising against a previous military dictatorship. He is also well known for his social work, especially arranging assistance for victims of Cyclone Nargis in 2008.

In the past week, the junta has issued arrest warrants for at least 60 people active in the fields of literature, film, theater arts, music and journalism on

Authorities in Myanmar arrested the country’s bestknown comedian Zarganar on Tuesday.

charges of spreading information that undermines the stability of the country and the rule of law. It was not immediately clear what Zarganar, whose real name is Maung Thura, has been charged with.

Many ordinary protesters and activists are also being arrested every day, according to numerous reports on social media.

I n M a n d a l ay, t h e country’s second-biggest city, security forces used stun grenades and fired guns Tuesday to break up a march by medical workers who have defiantly continued to protest almost every day against the Feb. 1 coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The army’s takeover set back Myanmar’s gradual

return to democracy after five decades of military rule.

A participant who asked to remain anonymous for his own safety told The Associated Press that doctors, nurses and medical students were attacked as they gathered at about 5 a.m. by security forces who also used cars to run into protesters on motorbikes.

The online news site The Irrawaddy reported that four doctors were arrested.

At least 570 protesters and bystanders, including 47 children, have been killed in the crackdown since the takeover, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, which monitors casualties and arrests. The group says 2,728 people, including Suu Kyi, are in detention.

Activists have begun organizing a boycott of next week’s official celebration of Thingyan, the country’s traditional New Year, usually a time for family reunions and merry-making.

In leaflets and social media posts, they are imploring people not to hold any Thingyan celebrations, saying it would be disrespectful to “fallen martyrs” to enjoy the festival.

The leaders of Brunei and Malaysia announced Monday that leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet to discuss the situation in Myanmar.

No date was given in the announcement, issued during a visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to Brunei. He and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said they “expressed serious concern on the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the rising number of fatalities.”

Indonesian President Joko Widido had proposed a summit on Myanmar last month. There was no word on whether the ASEAN leaders would participate in person or by video, or if Myanmar, one of the group’s 10 members, would attend.

9 Russia warns Putin signs law allowing against sanctions him to run for Prez again on Myanmar

M O S C O W, APR 6 (IANS): Russia on Tuesday warned against imposing sanctions on Myanmar, as the military junta continues its bloody crackdown on protests in the country since the February 1 coup.

Threats, pressure and using sanctions against the acting authorities in Myanmar are futile and extremely dangerous, dpa news agency quoted the Foreign Ministry as saying to Interfax media outlet.

Such policies “only contribute to setting the parties against each other”, the Ministry said, adding that it would drive people into civil war.

The US, the UK, the European Union and Canada have already hit the military with a raft of sanctions. The military seized control of the Southeast Asian country after the November 2002 general elections which former de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party won by a landslide.

M O S C O W, APR 6 (IANS): Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law allowing him to run for two more terms starting 2024.

The bill was approved by the lower house of Parliament or the State Duma, and the upper house of Parliament, the Federation Council, last month, reports Xinhua news agency.

After Putin signed it on Monday, the law, which was made following constitutional amendments adopted in a nationwide referendum in July 2020, was uploaded to the official Internet-portal of legal information.

One of the 206 constitutional amendments stipulates that the limit of two presidential terms applies to the incumbent head of state, but without taking into account his previous terms.

In light of the amendment, the new law grants Putin the possibility of starting his presidency from scratch in 2024 and holding the office for two

Vladimir Putin

more terms until 2036.

The law also states that eligible to the office of the President is any citizen of Russia no younger than 35 years of age who has been resident in the country’s territory for no less than 25 years and never had the citizenship or permanent residence permit of another state, TASS News Agency reported.

This rule does not concern Russians who earlier had the citizenship of another country which eventually was admitted to the Russian Federation in accordance with the federal constitutional law.

Indonesian rescuers dig for Biden admin lukewarm to Pak desire for relationship ‘reset’ people buried in landslides

Lembata (Indonesia), Apr 6 (AP): Rescuers in remote eastern Indonesia were digging through the debris of a landslide on Tuesday in search of as many as 21 people believed to be buried in one of several disasters brought on by severe weather in the Southeast Asian nation and neighboring East Timor.

More than a dozen villages were affected by Sunday’s landslide on Lembata island, which was triggered when torrential rains caused solidified lava from an eruption in November to tumble down the slopes of Ili Lewotolok

volcano. At least 67 people have been confirmed dead, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency.

Hundreds of police, soldiers and residents dug through the debris with their bare hands, shovels and hoes searching for those buried, efforts that were being hindered by heavy rain. Relatives wailed as they watched rescuers pull out one mudcaked body, place it on a bamboo stretcher and take it away for burial.

Landslides and flooding from heavy rains from a tropical cyclone have killed at least 128 people

across several islands in Indonesia and 27 people in East Timor. Thousands of homes have been damaged and thousands of people displaced in the disasters, which could continue to worsen as the storm is expected to continue affecting the region for several days as it moves south toward Australia.

In addition to the dead, Indonesian disaster officials said at least 72 people were missing.

Rescue efforts were being hampered by the weather and the remoteness of the areas affected.

Roads and bridges were damaged in many areas.

Attack on Israeli prez picks Netanyahu Nigeria prison; to try and form government 1,800 escape Jerusalem, Apr 6 “No candidate has a Warri (Nigeria), Apr 6 (AP): Militants armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades launched a series of coordinated attacks overnight in southeastern Nigeria, targeting a prison where more than 1,800 inmates then managed to escape, authorities said Monday.

The attacks began around 2 a.m. in the town of Owerri in Imo state and lasted for about two hours, according to local resident Uche Okafor. Gunmen also assaulted various other police and military buildings, authorities said. “Efforts are in top gear to re-arrest the fleeing detainees,” said Nigeria prison spokesman Francis Enobore, adding that 35 other inmates stayed behind during the prison break. The coordinated attacks come less than two weeks after another wave of violence in southeastern Nigeria, when at least a dozen security officers were killed during attacks on four police stations, military checkpoints and prison vehicles.

(AP): Israel’s president on Tuesday handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a government from the country’s splintered parliament, giving the embattled leader a chance to prolong his lengthy term in office while on trial for corruption charges.

In his announcement, President Reuven Rivlin acknowledged that no party leader had the necessary support to form a majority coalition in the 120-seat Knesset.

He also noted that many believe Netanyahu is unfit to serve in light of his legal problems.

Nonetheless, he said that there was nothing in the law preventing Netanyahu from serving as prime minister and that after consulting with the 13 parties in the newly elected parliament, he believed that Netanyahu had the best chance of any candidate of forming a new government.

realistic chance of forming a government that will have the confidence of the Knesset,” Rivlin said. But, he said, Netanyahu has a “slightly higher chance” of being able to.

for a better understanding.

Pakistan’s efforts were focused on resetting ties with the US on the basis of security and economic cooperation. However, government officials now admit that the effort has been met with a cold shoulder so far.

Death toll from Bangladesh ferry capsize rises to 34 D H A K A ( BANG L A DESH), APR 6 (AP): The death toll from a weekend ferry capsize in Bangladesh rose to 34 on Tuesday after rescuers and villagers recovered nine more bodies from waters outside the nation’s capital, an official said. Local chief government administrator Nahida Barik said the additional bodies were found from Sunday’s capsize of the passenger ferry ML Rabit Al Hasan.

It was unclear whether any more people remained missing because ferry owners do not always keep formal passenger lists.

The ferry sank after being hit by a cargo vessel in the Shitalakkhya River in Narayanganj district, just outside Dhaka.

The double-decker ferry was traveling to neighbouring Munshiganj district with more than 50 passengers when the accident took place. Authorities blamed the oil-laden cargo vessel with hitting the ferry and ordered an investigation.

Ferry accidents are common and are often blamed on overcrowding and lax rules in Bangladesh, which is crisscrossed by about 130 rivers.

FELICITATION The Konganian Welfare Forum (KWF), with immense joy and pride extends our heartiest congratulations to Er. MOIJUM KONYAK L (AME) of PWD Mechanical Engineering Department, Mon on being promoted to the post of “Mechanical Engineer” (Class-I Gazetted) and posted in the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Dimapur and for being an inspiration to our generation in bringing glory to our community in general and Kongan in particular.

While lauding her relentless effort in technical field, Forum further wishes continued success, prosperity and pray that the Almighty God grant her good health for future endeavour and to be a blessing to the people through her committed work.

May your journey at work remain as bright as you start.

(PANGJEI E JESUHU) President

(PANGLOI N LAKTUHU) General Secretary

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Indonesians scavenge usable items from the ruins of their house at a village hit by a landslide in Ile Ape Timur on Lembata Island.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

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The level of interest expressed by Pakistan can be well gauged by the fact that Prime Minister Imran Khan had formed an apex committee to evolve a broad-based agenda for engagement with the Biden administration, with special focus on seeking economic cooperation and not only relying on security cooperation.

Enhanced trade ties, energy and climate change, and investment were among the important areas for Pakistan to seek US cooperation.

Pakistani officials maintained that their am-

bition was to evolve the relationship with the US “through a bilateral lens” and not through the paradigm of China or India.

“We want to evolve relationship with the US purely through bilateral lens.

We don’t want to be perceived through the Chinese lens or Indian lens,” said a senior Pakistani official.

“However, the trouble is that the new US administration has not given us a positive signal so far,” he admitted.

The new US President speaks to heads of various key governments, especially allies, as a normal ritual.

Biden, who has been in the White House for over two months now, has not yet spoken to Imran Khan over the phone, and has ignored Pakistan’s request for a direct contact.

On the other hand, he has already spoken to the Afghan President and the Indian Prime Minister.

While the US’s lukewarm response has come as a surprise to many in Pakistan, Islamabad is hopeful that Pakistan’s pivotal role in the Afghan peace process and ongoing negotiations will compel Biden to speak to Imran Khan in the coming days.

OFFICE OF THE LONGKONG VILLAGE COUNCIL MEDEMSANGER PUTU P.O. Chuchuyimlang, B.P.O.Longkong

DEEP GRATITUDE A profound gratitude to all who stood by us during inadvertent disaster that occurred in our village on 25th March 2021, we are to District Administration, Families, Individuals and Organizations who generously contributed in cash, prayer and kind during this time of distress.

May the Lord Bless you abundantly.

Though you have all supported relentlessly, we wish to particularly acknowledge some names of those Families, Individuals, Organizations, Village Council and Churches for your contributions.

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Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung.

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Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung.

Fire & Emergency Services, Mokokchung.

OC Mokokchung.

SDO Civil Changtongya & DB. Shri. Maongyanger, JE Chuchuyimlang.

All Assam Rifle Ao Union.

REM Club (Royal Enfield Mokokchung).

BJP Mokokchung District & 24th Angetyongpang Mandal.

Ao Senden.

Ao Kaketshir Mungdang.

Langpangkong Tzükong Mungdang.

Langpangkong Kaketshir Mungdang.

Langpangkong Union Mokokchung Town.

Chakpa Putu Menden & Baptist Arogo.

Yaongyimti Old Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Yaongyimti New Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Phangsang Ad-hoc Town Committee & Baptist Arogo.

Phangsang Ao Union Telongjem.

Salulenmang Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Mongsenyimti Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Mongsenyimti Compound Baptist Arogo.

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Chuchuyimlang Town Council & Baptist Arogo.

Unger Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Changtongya Baptist Arogo.

Changtongya Yimsen Baptist Arogo.

Kelingmen Baptist Arogo.

Asangma Baptist Arogo.

Yaongyimsen Baptist Arogo.

Nükshiyim Baptist Arogo.

Merangkong Baptist Arogo.

Tuli Lenden Baptist Arogo.

Kangtsüng Baptist Arogo.

Yajang ‘A’ Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Longpa Baptist Arogo.

Mopungchuket Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Impur Baptist Arogo.

ABAM Impur.

Süngratsü Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Yisemyong Ad-hoc Town Committee & Baptist Arogo.

Alcoholic Anonymous Yisemyong.

Longmesa Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Chuchuyimpang Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Alisüngküm Baptist Arogo.

Tzüsapang Baptist Arogo.

Süngkumen Baptist Arogo.

Mokokchung Compound Baptist Arogo.

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Ungma Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Longsa Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Longkhum Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Mangmetong Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Settsü Baptist Arogo.

Grace Baptist Church Yimyu, Mokokchung.

Sapangya Compound Baptist Arogo.

Chungtia Baptist Arogo.

Aliba Baptist Arogo.

Changki Baptist Arogo.

Dibuia Baptist Arogo.

Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo.

Shillong Ao Baptist Arogo.

Pongching Village Council & Baptist Arogo.

Atola Supong Shillong.

Mr. & Mrs. K. Temjen, Tir Yimyim Editor.

Rev. Yapang Molier, ABAM. Mr. & Mrs. Limawapang Lusang, Kohima.

Mr. C. Wati Impur.

Mr. & Mrs. Sütsüngkaba, Ungma.

Mr. & Mrs. Imnaonen Pongen, Ungma.

Mr. & Mrs. Katemba, Longmisa, Mokokchung.

Mr. & Mrs. L. Matong Jamir, Yajang’A’.

Mr. & Mrs. Selichum Thongtsu, Kohima.

Mr. & Mrs. Abei Rupis, Sovima Village Dimapur.

Longkong Senso Telongjem Yisemyong.

Longkong Senso Telongjem Mokokchung.

Longkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur.

Longkongtsür Telongjem Mokokchung Town.

Mr. & Mrs. M.Jongshi Dimapur.

Mr. & Mrs. R. I mtinungsang, Pastor.

Mr. & Mrs. Jongshimanen, Pastor.

Mr. & Mrs. R.Merennungsang Imsong, Mokokchung.

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90. Mr. S. N. Süngkum Jamir, Assistant District Education Officer.

91. Mr. & Mrs. S. Ngangshi Jamir, JE RB. 92. Mr. & Mrs. Imnatemjen, Mokokchung.

93. Mr. & Mrs.Moayanger, Yisemyong.

94. Mrs. Talijungla, Mokokchung.

95. Mr. Imkümmeren & Miss Süngjemsangla.

96. Mr. Benjungwati, Teacher.

97. Miss Süngjemlila, Teacher.

98. Mr. Sashirenba, Teacher.

99. Mr. Limakümzük, Teacher.

100. Mr. Talimeren, Longkong.

101. Mr. & Mrs. Purtemsü, Longkong.

102. Mr. & Mrs. Nüngsangmanen, Mokokchung.

Sd/P. Imkong Aier Pastor, Longkong Baptist Arogo

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Islamabad, Apr 6 (IANS): Since the time the Biden administration has taken over, Pakistan has been putting its efforts to reset its relations with the US through a transformational phase, but all its efforts have been met with a lukewarm response.

The Imran Khan-led dispensation had hoped to opt for a transactional relationship with the new US administration, knowing that President Joe Biden knew Pakistan well as the Vice President earlier, and had a better knowledge of the country, which Islamabad felt would pave the way

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Raindrops can help identify potential habitable planets

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he size of raindrops can help identify potentially habitable planets outside our solar system, according to a new research.

The study led by researchers from Harvard University in Massachusetts, US, found that raindrops are remarkably similar across different planetary environments, even planets as drastically different as Earth and Jupiter.

Understanding the behaviour of raindrops on other planets is key to not only revealing the ancient climate on planets like Mars but also identifying potentially habitable planets outside our solar system.

“The lifecycle of clouds is really important when we think about planet habitability,” said lead author Kaitlyn Loftus, a graduate student in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

“But clouds and precipitation are really complicated and too complex to model completely. We’re looking for simpler ways to understand how clouds evolve, and a first step is whether cloud droplets evaporate in the atmosphere or make it to the surface as rain,” Loftus added.

For the study, the team identified three properties of raindrops: drop shape, falling speed, and evaporation speed.

Drop shapes are the same across different rain materials and primarily depend on how heavy the drop is. Falling speed depends on shape as well as gravity and the thickness of the surrounding air.

Evaporation speed is more complicated, influenced by atmospheric composition, pressure, temperature, relative humidity and more. The researchers found that across a wide range of planetary conditions, the math of raindrop falling means only a very small fraction of the possible drop sizes in a cloud can reach the surface.

“The humble raindrop is a vital component of the precipitation cycle for all planets,” said Robin Wordsworth, Associate Professor at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).

“If we understand how individual raindrops behave, we can better represent rainfall in complex climate models,” Wordsworth said.

(IANS)

Ekta Kapoor announces ‘Verdict 2: The People v/s Indira Gandhi’

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roducer Ekta Kapoor on Tuesday announced the second season of “The Verdict” series, which will chronicle the story of the 1975 Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

The first season was titled “The Verdict – State vs Nanavati” and featured actors Manav Kaul, Elli AvrRam, Sumeet Vyas and Viraf Patel.

The show, which premiered on ALT Balaji and ZEE5 in 2019, followed the 1959 Indian judiciary case of KM Nanavati v State of Maharashtra, where a Naval Commander was tried for the murder of his wife’s lover.

Kapoor took to Instagram and shared that the

upcoming season is based on two books, “Emergency Retold” by author Kuldip Nayar and “The Case that Shook India: The Verdict That Led to the Emergency”, penned by activistlawyer Prashant Bhushan.

“Time for ‘Verdict2.

The People v/s Indira Gandhi.’ A woman of worth admiration and critique. Our most ambitious story to tell. Based on these in-depth stellar books,” the producer captioned the post.

The Emergency was imposed by Gandhi for a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977, when curbs were imposed on the fundamental rights of citizens.

Further details about the show are awaited.

(PTI)

NASA’s Mars helicopter survives first freezing Martian night

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ASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter has survived the first cold Martian night ahead of its maiden flight on the Red Planet scheduled for April 11, the US space agency has said.

Surviving that first night after being deployed from where it was attached to the belly of NASA’s Perseverance rover on April 3 is a major milestone for the 1.8 kg rotorcraft.

This is because evening temperatures at Jezero Crater can plunge as low as minus minus 90 degrees Celsius, which can freeze and crack unprotected electrical components and damage the onboard batteries required for flight, NASA said on

Monday.

Until the helicopter put its four legs onto the Martian surface, Ingenuity remained attached to the belly of the rover, receiving power from Perseverance,

which touched down at Jezero Crater on February 18.

In the days to come, Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to attempt powered, controlled flight on another

Paul Ritter dies aged 54

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aul Ritter has died aged 54. The actor played Guy Haines in the 2008 James Bond flick ‘Quantum of Solace’ and also starred in ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ as Eldred Worple and passed away at home, with his family by his side, after suffering from a brain tumour.

His agent confirmed

the sad news, saying: “It is with great sadness we can confirm that Paul Ritter passed away last night.

“He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side. He was 54 and had been suffering from a brain tumour. “Paul was an exceptionally talented actor playing an enormous variety of roles on stage and screen

with extraordinary skill. He was fiercely intelligent, kind and very funny. We will miss him greatly.”

Paul was also very well known for his role as Martin Goodman in the Channel 4 sitcom ‘Friday Night Dinner’ and will posthumously appear in the 10th anniversary show that will be aired later this year.

He starred as Martin in all six ‘Friday Night Dinner’ series - alongside Tamsin Greig, Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal and Mark Heap - from 2011 to 2020.

Paul recently appeared as Anatoly Dyatlov in the multi-award-winning TV series ‘Chernobyl’, and as Jeremy Hutchinson in ‘The Trial of Christine Keeler’.

(Contactmusic)

planet.

“This is the first time that Ingenuity has been on its own on the surface of Mars,” said MiMi Aung, Ingenuity Project Manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.

“But we now have confirmation that we have the right insulation, the right heaters, and enough energy in its battery to survive the cold night, which is a big win for the team. We’re excited to continue to prepare Ingenuity for its first flight test.”

Devising a craft small enough to fit onto the rover, light enough to fly in Mars’ thin atmosphere, yet hardy enough to withstand the

Martian cold presented significant challenges.

To ensure the solar array atop the helicopter’s rotors could begin getting sunlight as soon as possible, Perseverance was instructed to move away from Ingenuity shortly after deploying it.

The sole mission of Ingenuity, a technology demonstration, is to conduct flight tests in the thin atmosphere of Mars; the helicopter carries no science instruments.

Within 30 Martian days, or sols (a Martian day is 24.6 hours), on the surface, Ingenuity will complete its testing, and Perseverance’s scientific exploration of Jezero Crater will kick into high gear.

(IANS)

Sufjan Stevens promises new ‘holistic’ music coming this week

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ufjan Stevens has said that he will be releasing new “holistic” music this week.

The artist’s last solo release came in September with his eighth studio album ‘The Ascension’.

He also released ‘Aporia’, a joint album with his stepfather Lowell Brams, in March 2020.

Posting on his Tumblr yesterday (April 5), Stevens wrote “new holistic music coming this week…” along with a new piece of artwork.

Stevens’ record label Asthmatic Kitty Records subsequently reposted his Tumblr post on their social media accounts yesterday – you can see it below.

Should Stevens release new music this week as promised, it would mark his first solo release of 2021.

Back in January, he collaborated with CARM – aka trumpeter and yMusic co-founder CJ Camerieri – on the track ‘Song Of Trouble’. The song featured on CARM’s selftitled debut album, which arrived on January 22.

S t eve n s c o - w r o t e and arranged ‘Song Of Trouble’ with Camerieri, as well as lending his vocals to the track. “Have you seen my confidence?”

Stevens asks at one point.

“Why can’t you put an end to this?”

(NME)

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GNR postpone UK tour until 2022

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uns N’ Roses’ have pushed back their UK tour to summer 2022.

Axl Rose and co have delayed the rescheduled 2020 run, which was due to include performances at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 18 and June 19, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The above shows will now take place on June 1 and June 2, 2022.

Texas blues rock guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will be the special guest.

The ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ hitmakers said: “We continue to be thankful for your understanding and support during these unprecedented times. Light is at the end of the tunnel and we are looking forward to getting back on stage...”

The ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ rocke r s will return to the road on June 4, 2022 for their show in

honoured for the new dates. Limited tickets are available for purchase at w w w. livenation.co.uk now.

(Contactmusic)

Soundarya Sharma starts shooting for ‘Raktanchal 2’

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anchi Diaries” actress Soundar ya Shar ma has started shooting for the second season of the web series “Raktanachal”.

“2020 was challenging, and in every situation you live by, comes a lesson. Raktanchal season 1 was an introduction for my character which would evolved during the season 2. It has a lovely backdrop which has an oldworld charm. We have got a fantastic set of co-actors,” Soundarya said.

The stor y is set in the badlands of India and Soundarya essays the lead.

The show also features Ashish Vidyarthi, Mahie Gill, Nikitin Dheer, Kranti Prakash Jha and Vikram Kochhar among others.

Soundarya recently finished shooting for “Farrey” and “Hum Se Humsafar”.

She added: “I am learning each day from our talented team and I really could have not asked for more. I would be eagerly waiting for the audience’s reaction to Raktanchal season 2. This year is a big one for me and I am r eally looking to start on a high note. Love to all.”

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ing positive for Covid-19 comes a day after her good friend Vicky Kaushal announcing on social media that he has also contracted the virus.

“Inspite of all care and precautions, unfortunately, I have tested positive for Covid-19. Following all essential protocols, I am under home quarantine, taking medication as prescribed by my doctor.

I request all those who came in contact with me to immediately get tested.

Take care and stay safe,” Vicky shared in an Instagram post on Monday.

(IANS)

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Katrina tests positive for Covid-19

ollywood star Katrina Kaif has tested positive for Covid-19.

The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to share the news saying she is currently under home quarantine.

“I have tested positive for COVID19. Have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all the safety protocols under the advice of my doctors,” Katrina shared on Instagram Story. “ R e questing ever yone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately too. Grateful for all your love and support.

Please stay safe and take care,” she added.

The news of Katrina test-

Lisbon, Portugal, with new dates in Norway, Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Milan, Italy on July 10, 2022, when the European leg will wrap.

In a statement to their fans, they continued: “Hey Gunners, unfortunately we need to ask for your patience one more time. Our summer European tour dates will be rescheduled to 2022, but with the added bonus of new shows and special guest Gary Clark Jr! The tour kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal on June 4th, 2022, with new dates in Norway, Czech Republic, Poland, Netherlands, and Italy. Tickets remain valid for all rescheduled dates, so please do hold onto them. We continue to be thankful for your understanding and support during these unprecedented times.

Light is at the end of the tunnel and we are looking forward to getting back on stage later this year in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and next year in Europe a n d more!”

All tickets remain valid and will be

Riz Ahmed proud to be the first Muslim nominated for Best Actor Oscar

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i z A h m e d i s s o most diverse group of proud to be the first nominees to date.

Muslim to be nomiHe told the BBC: “But nated for the Best Actor I think what’s really imOscar. portant is looking at the The 38-year-old actor whole field of nominees is up for the Oscar for his and seeing there are so role as drummer Ruben many firsts.

Stone in ‘Sound of Metal’, “Steven Yeun is the who slowly loses his hear- first Asian-American actor, ing after playing in a rock Sir Anthony Hopkins is the band – and hopes both the oldest, Chadwick BoseMuslim and deaf commu- man’s posthumous nominanities will appreciate his ap- tion – first time for a black pearance at the ceremony actor in that position. later this month.

“So I just think it is Riz said: “What mat- nice to be part of a moment ters to me is, as many where we all seem to be people as possible can moving forward together find themselves in this as a culture.” moment.

Riz – who has earned “So some people re- critical acclaim as a rapally connect with the idea per - also revealed that he that I was the first Muslim will be wearing ear plugs nominated for lead actor, at gigs in the future that’s beautiful and I suphaving seen the port that. effect that hearing “If some people are loss had on his over joyed to see it’s a character. film that focuses on deaf He said: “It’s representation, which is certainly made me something really lacking in realise I need to cinema and they connect take ear plugs more with that, then with me into that’s beautiful.” venues.

The ‘Four Li“It’s ons’ star added: “If something for some people I started dothey’re rooting ing years ago for the fact that when I reai t ’s s o m e o n e lised friends from Wembley of mine, DJs, ... then that’s cool.” had started, Riz believes that kind of sadly, his history-making losing bits of recognition from the their hearing.

Academy is down It’s very, very to society moving common withforward as this year’s in music.”

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Barca beat Valladolid; go 2nd in La Liga Ntu martyrs tourney kicks off

Madrid, Apr 6 (AP): A late winner by Ousmane Dembélé gave Barcelona control of its own fate in the race for the Spanish league title.

Dembélé scored in the 90th minute on Monday as Barcelona defeated 10man Valladolid 1-0 to move within a point of league leader Atlético Madrid.

Dembélé scored with a left-footed shot from inside the area to make sure Barcelona can secure the title by winning all its remaining games, as it hosts Atlético in one of the final rounds in May. “This is the result of our work. We worked very hard in these last few months,” Barcelona defender Clément Lenglet said. “Things are starting to go our way.”

Barcelona had been struggling to break through the tight defensive scheme of Valladolid, which played a man down from the 80th after Óscar Plano was sent off for a foul from behind

Ousmane Dembele, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side’s opening goal at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Monday. (AP/PTI)

to stop a dangerous run by Dembélé.

“It”s proof that this is a very difficult league, you have to fight hard to win in every match,” Lenglet said.

Atlético lost 1-0 at Sevilla on Sunday to see

its once-comfortable cushion vanish. Seeking its first league title sine 2014, Diego Simeone”s team has been gradually losing ground at the top of the standings.

Its lead over Barcelona was more than 10 points a few

weeks ago.

Atlético”s gap to thirdplace Real Madrid — which defeated Eibar 2-0 on Saturday — is three points with nine rounds left. Barcelona next visits Real Madrid in the last clásico of the season

on Saturday. Atlético hosts Eibar on Sunday.

Before the match, Lionel Messi received an award for breaking Xavi Hernández”s record of 767 appearances for the Catalan club. He broke the record in the game against Real Sociedad in the previous round.

Barcelona has won six straight league games and extended its unbeaten streak in the competition to 19 matches. It has won 12 times since a 2-1 loss at Cádiz in December.

Valladolid, which saw Kenan Kodro hit the crossbar with a header less than 10 minutes into the match at the Camp Nou Stadium, stayed three points from the relegation zone. It has won one of its last 12 league games. The team owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo loudly complained about the red card to Plano, and also about a handball

by Barcelona defender Jordi Alba that could have given the team a penalty.

Prithvi Shaw can be a superstar: Ponting AFI joins hands in global effort

Prithvi Shaw

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IANS): Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting believes opening batsman Prithvi Shaw has the potential to become a superstar.

Shaw had a poor outing in IPL 2020 as he got a string of single digit scores and was eventually dropped from the squad.

He had a poor outing in the warm-ups and the first Test in Australia.

However, he seems to have come back into form, scoring 827 runs in eight matches of the Vijay Hazare one-dayers.

“I’ve had some really interesting chats with him through last year’s IPL, just

trying to break him down, trying to find out exactly what was the right way to coach him and how I was going to get the best out of him,” Ponting told cricket. com.au.

“He had an interesting theory on his batting last year. When he’s not scoring runs, he won’t bat, and when he is scoring runs, he wants to keep batting all the time.

He had four or five games where he made under 10 and I’m telling him, ‘We have to go to the nets and work out [what’s wrong]’, and he looked me in the eye and said, ‘No, I’m not batting today’. I couldn’t really work that out. “ H e m i g h t h ave changed. I know he’s done a lot of work over the last few months, that theory that he had might have changed, and hopefully, it has, because if we can get the best out of him, he could be a superstar player.”

to shape the future of athletics

New Delhi, Apr 6 (Agencies): Athletics Federation of India (AFI), on Monday, announced their active support for World Athletics’ unprecedented campaign to gather feedback and set the future strategy for athletics across the world.

The campaign, named a ‘Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics’, offers the opportunity for all those with an active interest in the sport to share their opinion on the steps that need to be taken by World Athletics and its 214 Member Federations, including India.

The result of the feedback, once compiled, will be the establishment of the World Plan for World Athletics 2022-30, which will set out the roadmap for the growth and development of athletics during this eight-

year period. For the AFI, the outreach campaign offers a unique opportunity to find key areas of growth for the sport in India. Over the coming weeks, the organisation will arrange a group of initiatives with key stakeholders designed to encourage and facilitate unprecedented levels of feedback.

This includes participation in a global survey on Athletics. Whether an athlete, coach, sponsor, volunteer, or a fan, the AFI wants to hear your perspective on the future of the sport, with all areas under discussion.

Speaking on the outreach campaign, AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said, “The Global Conversation for the Future of Athletics is a pertinent forum that has been developed by World Athletics.

DI M AP U R , A p r 6 (NPN): The 1st Ntu Martyrs Open Volleyball Tournament kicked off at Ntu Village under Tening Sub-division in Peren on April 6.

According to DIPR, the inaugural programme was graced by advisor Water Resources, Namri Nchang as special guest.

The tournament was organised in memory of five martyrs of Ntu village, who sacrificed and laid down their lives in defending the village and Nagas pride during the late 1950s.

In his speech, Namri emphasized on the importance of sports in a person’s life and encouraged the participating teams to do their best.

Namri Nchang addressing the inaugural programme of the 1st Ntu Martyrs open volleyball tournament. (DIPR)

He stated that sports was a part of self-education which improves health and motivate oneself in various walks of life. To be a good sports person, he urged the gathering to be physically and mentally fit. He also spoke on various policies of the government to promote sports. Namri also

Shikha breaks Nagal enters 2nd round of into top 10 of qualifiers at Sardegna Open ODI rankings Mumbai, Apr 6 (IANS):

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IANS): India fast bowler Shikha Pandey broke into the top 10 of the women’s ODI bowlers’ rankings while opener Smriti Mandhana and veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami remained unchanged.

Smriti is seventh with 710 points, followed by Mithali Raj (709) at eighth spot in the batter’s rankings. England’s Tammy Beaumont (765) occupies the top spot. Australia’s Alyssa Healy has risen to a career-best ranking of third with 753 points. Her compatriot, all-rounder Ellyse Perry moved back above the 700-point barrier with her innings of 56 not out. Ashleigh Gardner’s unbeaten 53 from just 41 balls also took her into the top 30 of the rankings for the first time.

In the bowlers’ category for ODI, Megan Schutt’s 4/32 enabled her to move above Marizanne Kapp into second place. Tasmanian, Nicola Carey who took 3-34 move to a career-best 37th place in the ODI women’s bowler rankings.

India’s highest-ranked singles player, Sumit Nagal came up with a fine performance to crush Frenchman Maxime Janvier in the second round of qualifiers at the ATP 250 Sardegna Open in Cagliari, Italy to enter the main draw of the tournament.

The 136th-ranked Indian won 6-2, 6-1 to set up an opening-round clash with fellow qualifier 28-year-old Slovakian Josef Kovalik, ranked 124th on the ATP. Kovalik has never gone beyond the first round of a Grand Slam singles event in his nine outings since 2016.

The Haryana-born Nagal had defeated local player Andrea Pellegrino 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the qualifiers in Cagliari and now would be looking forward to carrying on the form he showed at the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires last month where he scalped the world No. 22 Cristian Garin of Chile --- his maiden win over a top-25 player --- to enter the quarter-finals. He eventually lost to Albert Ramos-Vinolas, the fifth seed from Spain, in three

Juan Cala denies racially abusing Diakhaby

Diakhaby explained to the referee that he heard Cala, 31, aim a racial slur in his direction.

Cadiz’s Spanish de- cident. lowing a clash for the ball. fender held a virtual news He claims he only told The 31-year-old says he conference on Tuesday to French defender Diakhaby was judged too quickly after comment on Sunday’s in- to “leave me in peace” fol- Valencia became the first

Major Blow: Tokyo Olympics aquatic events cancelled

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Qualifiers (May 29-30).

While the Diving World Cup was to serve as an Olympic qualifying competition in 3m springboard and 10m platform in both individual and synchronised events, the Olympic Games Artistic Swimming Qualification Tournament was to allocate the last available slots for participation at the Tokyo Games.

The Diving World Cup had a bagful of quota places for Olympic aspirants --- four spots in each synchronised diving discipline and a total of 18 slots in individual events, while the Olympic Games Artistic Swimming Qualification Tournament was offering three final spots in the women’s team event and seven in the women’s duet.

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sets in Buenos Aires.

Over the last couple of years, Nagal has been aiming to consistently play more ATP 250, 500 and bigger tournaments to improve his singles ranking and enter the top-100 club. His performance has kept on improving ever since he won his maiden Challenger title in 2017. The 23-year-old made his Grand Slam debut at the 2019 US Open, notched his first Grand Slam victory at the 2020 US Open and got a wild card entry into the Australian Open this year.

The legendary doubles specialist and former Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi has gone on record saying that Nagal will most certainly break into the top100 of the world rankings very soon.

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“If the starting point in the fight against racism is proof that this happened before we take any action, then we are not protecting the vulnerable,” Murthy told BBC World Service.

Murthy said Valencia “believe Diakhaby totally” and in response to Cala’s news conference on Tuesday the club tweeted to say “Juan Cala, we don’t believe you”. “Cala has missed a great opportunity to accept his mistake and apologise,” they said in a statement, adding they were “deeply saddened” by the player’s subsequent remarks.

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L a us a nn e , A p r 6 (IANS): The international swimming federation, FINA, has cancelled three major aquatics events in Tokyo -- which were supposed to double up as Olympic test events -- dealing a massive blow to the organisers of the quadrennial Games.

A one-line statement on the swimming federation website www.fina.org, read, “The decision of reallocating the FINA Olympic Qualifiers planned in Japan is under review. An announcement will be made next week.”

The cancelled test events are the FINA Diving World Cup 2021 (April 18-23), the FINA Olympic Games Artistic Swimming Qualification Tournament (May 1-4) and the FINA Olympic Marathon Swim

team in Spanish football to leave the field in protest.

“The best thing would have been to get me and (Diakhaby) together in a room to explain what happened,” Cala said. “Instead, it’s been a circus. “We’ve been playing in stadiums without fans for more than a year.

There are 20 or 25 cameras around, who knows how many microphones, and noone heard (the insult).

“So at the very least let me have some doubt about what happened.”

On Monday, Valencia president Anil Murthy said “images show clearly what happened” as Diakhaby reacted furiously.

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London, Apr 6 (Agencies): Cadiz defender Juan Cala has denied he racially abused Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby, saying he has been caught in a “media circus”.

Diakhaby alleges Cala directed a racial insult at him during Sunday’s defeat

by Cadiz, which prompted Valencia players to temporarily leave the pitch.

On Tuesday, Diakhaby posted a video on social media saying he was “very hurt” and wants La Liga to sanction Cala.

“I was judged before the game was over,” said Cala. “What has happened is a media circus.”

highlighted on the Khelo India, Catch them young tournament which has been launched to encourage and pick up young talents in the country.

Short speeches was also delivered by K. Azanbo and Neiba Newmai. The programme was chaired by Papibo Pamai.

“Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.”

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Sepaktakraw medal winners feted junior girls and sub-junior boys won 2 silver and bronze

Medal winners with the officials at GHSS ground, Dimapur on Tuesday.

DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association (NSA) on Tuesday felicitated Nagaland Sepaktakraw team both boys and girls for winning two silver medals and a bronze in the 24th Junior

and 23rd Sub-Junior boys and girls National Sepaktakraw Championship held at Goa. The felicitation programme was held at Government Higher Secondary School ground, Dimapur.

The championship was

hosted by Goa Sepaktakraw Association at Fatorda, Margao from March 27 to 31. Girl’s junior team won the silver medals in Double and Regu Events while the bronze medal was clinched by sub-junior boys in Dou-

ble Event. Both boys and girls went down fighting to Manipur in the semifinals in Regu and Double Events.

Earlier, at the closing and prize distribution ceremony of the championship in Goa, minister of State for Defence and AYUSH (independent charge), Shripad Naik said that all efforts will be made to include Sepak Takraw sports game in the games played by Defence Ministry and also in the list of sports reservation quota for recruitment.

Naik said sports play a very important role in human life to be fit and healthy. He said youth should try their best in any sports and make a career of it. He further said, Yoga is also included in sports and now yoga master will also be called as sports person.

IWL postponed due to Covid-19

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IANS): The Indian Women’s League (IWL) has been postponed due to the Covid19 pandemic, the All India Football Federation said on Tuesday. The league was scheduled to be hosted in Odisha, although the AIFF was yet to announce dates.

“Based on request and discussion with Odisha Sports over the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state and adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines of the Government of Odisha along with keeping in mind the safety and security of the players and officials, the Hero Indian Women’s League scheduled to be held in Odisha later this month has been postponed until further notice,” said the AIFF in a statement.

On Monday, the AIFF had announced the postponement of the play-offs for the IWL.

Chanu’s medal hopes swell after N Korea’s withdrawal

Mirabai Chanu

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI): Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s chances of winning a medal at the upcoming Olympics received a shot in the arm on Tuesday after North Korea announced it will not be participating in the Tokyo Games.

North Korea pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, to be held from July 23 to August 8, to protect its athletes from the “world public health crisis caused

by COVID-19.”

Former world champion Chanu currently occupies the fourth place in

the women’s 49kg Tokyo Games qualifying rankings with 3869.8038 Robi points — the International Weightlifting Federation’s official calculation method.

Her nearest rival, Ri Song Gum of North Korea, who had pipped Chanu to take the bronze medal at the 2019 World Championship by lifting 204kg as against 201kg by the Indian, is placed third with 4209.4909 points. Thus, Chanu stands to gain if North Korea sticks to its decision of withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics. “We are happy to hear this news about North Korea withdrawing from the Olympics. But, honestly our focus was on competing with China,” national coach Vijay Sharma told PTI. “At

YuppTV bags digital broadcasting rights for Indian Premier League

H y d e ra bad, A pr 6 (IANS): Over-the-top (OTT) content platform YuppTV on Tuesday announced that it has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in close to 100 countries.

With this development, YuppTV will help

cricket fans across the globe to witness and enjoy all the live matches slated for the Vivo IPL 2021, the company said in a statement.

“With the Vivo IPL now back in India, we are sure that fans are going to revel in the on-ground experience,” said Uday Reddy, Founder and CEO of YuppTV.

“YuppTV is committed to the growth of sports in the country and will continue to be driven by the power of cricket. Our users can enjoy their favourite sporting event in real time from the convenience of their homes,” Reddy added.

After shifting to the UAE in 2020 owing to the nationwide lockdown, Vivo IPL is now back in India. YuppTV will be airing all the excitement from the Vivo IPL 2021 from April 9 to May 30, 2021.

The venues for the event include Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata.

the end of the day, individual performance is most important and we will give our best in the Asian Championship next week,” he added.

The latest qualifying rankings feature three Chinese weightlifters in the top five.

Hou Zhihui (4703.1982) heads the list while reigning world champion and world record holder Jiang Huihua (4667.8878) and Zhang Rong (3837.8294) occupy the second and fifth spots respectively.

However, only one of the three Chinese lifters will be able to compete at the Olympics as a nation can send only one athlete per weight category, effectively making Chanu the second best lifter in her category.

As things stand, in

terms of total weight lifted, only Huihua (212kg), Zhihui (211kg) and Gum (209kg) have lifted more than Chanu (201kg). The other lifters are significantly behind the Indian, the closest being USA’s Delacruz Jourdan Elizabeth, whose best effort is 195kg, followed

by Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika (190kg).

Chanu had a disappointing outing at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The diminutive Manipuri had failed to record a legal lift in any of her three attempts in clean & jerk and thus could not get an overall total in women’s 48kg. The 26-year-old will next be seen at the Asian Weightlifting Championships to be held at Tashkent in Uzbekistan from April 16 to 25.

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North Korea opts out of Tokyo Olympics over Covid-19 fears

This file photo shows North Korea’s delegation during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

L o nd o n , A pr 6 (Agencies): North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to protect its athletes from Covid-19.

The decision puts an end to South Korea’s hopes of using the Games to engage with the North amid stalled cross-border talks.

In 2018, both sides entered a joint team at the Winter Olympics which led to a series of historic summits, BBC reported.

Pyongyang says it has no cases of the virus but experts say this is unlikely.

The country’s health system is thought to be completely inadequate for dealing with the Covid pandemic, the BBC’s Tokyo Correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports.

The announcement makes North Korea the first major country to skip the delayed 2020 Games because of the pandemic.

The event is due to begin on July 23.

This will be the first time North Korea has missed a Summer Olympics since 1988, when it boycotted the Seoul Games during the Cold War. Pyongyang’s decision was made at an Olympic committee meeting on 25 March, according to a report by the state-run site Sports in the DPRK. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it had not “received an official application” from North Korea to step back from the Games.

It added that de spite repeated requests, the country’s National Olympic Committee had failed to “hold a telephone conference during which the Covid-19 situation in North Korea should also have been discussed”.

North Korea has taken stringent measures against

the virus since it broke out last year. It shut its borders in late January and later quarantined hundreds of foreigners in its capital.

Since early last year, trains and wagons have been forbidden to enter or leave North Korea, with most international passenger flights stopped as well.

There were hopes from South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in that the Games could be a catalyst for progress between both Koreas.

That had been the case in 2018, when North Korea sent 22 athletes to the Winter Olympics in South Korea, along with government officials, journalists and a 230-member cheering group.

Among the contingent was North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong - a move which helped it initiate diplomacy with South Korea and the US.

Irving scores 40 points as Brooklyn beat Knicks L o nd o n , A pr 6 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Ky r i e Irving scored 40 points including a final-minute three-pointer to help the Brooklyn Nets fight back to beat the New York Knicks 114-112.

Brooklyn lost key player James Harden after only four minutes with a hamstring problem and trailed by 10 points at halftime, BBC reported.

However, Irving’s late three-pointer secured victory for the Nets.

“A lot of guys stepped up, especially our bench.

They came in and made a difference,” Irving said.

Harden was making his return on Monday

after missing two games with tightness in his right hamstring and appeared to suffer the same problem against the Knicks.

The Nets are top of the Eastern Conference with 35 wins and 16 defeats.

Elsewhere, the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to five matches with a 111103 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Devin Booker scored a game-high 36 points to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 133130, while the Toronto Raptors claimed a 103-101 win over the Washington Wizards.

Kyrie Irving’s three-pointer in the final minute secured victory for the Brooklyn Nets.

Over Rs 5 cr spent under TOPS on shooters

Rs 1.02 crore has been spent on shotgun stalwart Mairaj Ahmad Khan

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IANS): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday reiterated its support to the Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes, saying that it has all along “realised Indias’ dream at the Olympic Games through athlete-centric development”.

The ministry, through its Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for elite athletes, has spent upwards

of Rs five crore on the 15 Olympic-bound shooters.

A sum of Rs 1.02 crore has been spent on shotgun stalwart Mairaj Ahmad Khan, who was a part of the scheme from September 2017 to August 2018 and was re-inducted in December 2019 after he booked an Olympic quota place in skeet.

A sum of Rs 88.1 lakh has gone into customised support for Mairaj, who

will be competing in his second Olympics, while the rest of the money has been given as ‘out-of-pocket allowance’ (OPA).

Another top shotgun shooter, Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, who holds the skeet final record of 60/60 and had bagged the 2018 Asian Shotgun Championship gold, has received a total grant of Rs 73.11 lakh under the TOPS scheme since 2017. Of this amount, Rs

53 lakh have been spent on his training in Italy and Cyprus and procurement of arms and the rest given as OPA. TOPS is a sports ministry programme, which attempts to provide assistance to the country’s top athletes and aims to add a premium to the preparations of these athletes so that they can win Olympic medals.

Names of shooters with TOPS grants in brackets: Abhishek Verma (Rifle, Rs 16.23 lakh); Saurabh Chaudhary (Pistol Rs 32.97 lakh); Yashaswini Deswal (Pistol, Rs 20.39 lakh); Manu Bhaker (Pistol, RS 29.93 lakh); Rahi Sarnobat (Pistol, Rs 27.73 lakh); Divyansh Singh Panwar (Rifle, Rs 20.35 lakh); Deepak Kumar (Rifle, Rs 35.58 lakh); Apurvi Chandela (Rifle, Rs 20 lakh); Elavenil Valarivan (Rilfe, Rs 14 lakh); Anjum Moudgil (Rifle, Rs 37.89 lakh); Sanjeev Rajput (Rifle, Rs 38.28 lakh); Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (Rifle, Rs 8 lakh); Mairaj Ahmad Khan (Shotgun, Rs 1.02 crore); Angad Vir Singh Bajwa (Shotgun, Rs 73.11 lakh); Tejaswini Sawant (Rifle, Rs 21.97 lakh).

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