23 Feb 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 78

DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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SC raps state over women quota in ULBs

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI/AGENCIES): The Supreme Court Tuesday rapped the Nagaland government over the delay to enforce reservation for women in the state's urban local bodies, saying an important aspect of gender equality seems to be getting postponed.

A bench of Justices S K Kaul and M Sundresh took note of the grievance made by the state election commission that the State Government is not responding to its request regarding changes in legislation to adopt the electoral rolls of Parliament in the Assembly Election for use in local body election.

The top court was hearing a plea filed by People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) and others seeking to hold elections for all Municipalities and Town Councils in Nagaland forthwith in accordance with Section 23A of the Nagaland Municipal (First Amendment) Act, 2006 and the Notification of the State Government.

Senior advocate Colin

State logs 9 fresh Covid-19 cases DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday recorded nine fresh Covid-19 positive cases and nil deaths in the last 24 hours.

Of the fresh cases, six were from Dimapur and one each in Longleng, Mokokchung and Phek, taking the total caseload to 35372.

Further, 1438805 persons had been inoculated against Covid-19 till Tuesday (812197 first dose and 626608 second dose) while 21202 received their booster dose. Altogether, 142008 teenagers received their Covaxin dose (57324 first dose and 15704 second dose).

PTI: India added 13,405 new Covid cases in a single day, taking the virus tally to 4,28,51,929, while the death toll climbed to 5,12,344 with 235 fresh fatalities, Health ministry stated.

Wet spell over North East region

DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted wet spell over East and North East India during February 24-26, 2022.

In its bulletin, the met department has predicted scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during February 24 & 26 with thunderstorm & lightning activity over the region on February 25, 2022.

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“We have a grandfather still eyeing the top office.

Will the majority youth voters be inspired?”

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SC gives Nagaland govt six weeks to report back on how it proposed to implement 33% reservation Gonsalves appearing for PUCL said the state was proposing to implement reservation by nomination where men will nominate women for the reserved seats. Balagopal objected to this statement and requested six weeks as the last chance to come back with the government’s decision.

The court said the nomination proposal was not acceptable. “This is something not naturally acceptable. While the state says it is not so, were such a proposal to be made, it will not take us a minute to quash it,” the bench said.

PUCL too objected to the time being taken by the state to delay implemen-

tation of a constitutional mandate, pointing out that Art. 371A requires a specific resolution to be passed by Nagaland assembly to apply an Act of Parliament that deals with “Naga customary laws”.

Meanwhile, according to Hindustan Times report, the apex court gave the Nagaland government six weeks to report back on how it proposed to implement 33% reservation for women in municipal and town councils, warning that the court was open to issuing a judicial order to secure 33% reservation for women if the administration didn’t take steps on its own. “Don’t make us take a harsh stand.

Local issues can’t be gender negative. We will not let go of this matter without taking it to its logical conclusion,” the bench of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh said.

The State Election Commission told the apex court that no response had been received in pursuance to the office letter to provide requisite additional fields in existing rolls to enable ward-wise segregation of voters. “It is pointed out that the last summary revision was done in the year 2016 after which no summary revision has taken place till date leading to a huge gap in the old available data in the office as opposed to the present-day figures have not been updated for five years,” the apex court noted.

The bench said that it had accepted the assurances of the senior counsel for the state that they were at a threshold of completing the exercise and that a Committee had been formed to further the object of holding

elections as per section 23A of the Nagaland Municipal (First Amendment) Act, 2006.

The counsel for the petitioners expressed some reservation as to the result of the deliberation as according to him the recommendations are that the men will nominate the women, something naturally not acceptable.

“We can only say it is reassuring for us that learned counsel for the State submits that it is not so because such a proposal to be made or accepted, it would not take us much time to quash the same,” the bench said.

The top court made it clear that a date has to be pointed out on the next date for completing the exercise, and directed the state chief secretary to positively respond to the letters of the Election Commission within the next two weeks. “Any non-compliance would be treated as a violation of the Order of this Court,” it said.

The matter is listed for the next hearing on April 12.

Pegasus row: SC agrees to SG’s submission NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI): The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday, instead of Wednesday, a batch of pleas alleging use of Israeli spyware for surveillance of certain people in India, after taking note of the submissions of the Solicitor General that he would be busy arguing a money laundering case in another court.

As per the cause list uploaded on the website of the apex court, a bench headed

by Chief Justice NV Ramana was scheduled to hear on Wednesday the pleas on Pegasus issue for the first time after October 27 last year when it had ordered setting up of a three-member panel of cyber experts to probe the spying allegations.

The technical probe panel

has submitted an interim report in the case.

The bench, also comprising Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli, was urged

by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that proposed hearing of the pleas on Wednesday be deferred to February 25 as he would be arguing before another bench.

“The Pegasus matters are coming up before your

Lordships... I am in part heard (matter) before court three in the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) vires matters. I will be on my legs tomorrow from 10.30... If it (Pegasus cases) can be kept on Friday instead of Wednesday,” said the law officer. “All right, you please inform the other side,” said the CJI. Mehta said he would inform the counsel for the

other side who had filed the PILs. A special bench, as per the website, had listed as many as 12 PILs, including the ones filed by Editors Guild of India and veteran journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar, for hearing on Wednesday and was likely to peruse and analyse the report which was to be filed by the apex court-appointed panel.

The panel, which included three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware, was asked to “inquire, investigate and determine” whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge RV Raveendran.

This is an election to save democracy: Akhilesh Yadav NATIONAL, PAGE 5

NPCC hits out at state govt for non release of Hindi teachers’ salary

DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): Describing as “pathetic” the state government’s “inability” to pay the salaries of Hindi teachers while “blaming” the Centre, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has asked the state chief minister, who is also minister in-charge of the education department, to intervene and pay the salaries without any further delay.

In a press release, NPCC president K Therie said he did not believe the Centre would starve Hindi teachers to death. Reacting to advisor school education KT Sukhalu’s statement that the Centre refused to release salaries as most Hindi teachers in Nagaland were not qualified, Therie said the advisor’s statement needed “authentication”.

Maintaining that Hindi teachers were appointed by the state government after verifying their credentials, NPCC president said the Hindi teachers, therefore,

deserved their salaries. He said that screening of qualifications did not arise after having appointed them and utilizing their services as Hindi teachers.

After using their services, NPCC said condemning Hindi teachers and denying their salaries exposed the “irresponsible government’s inability to protect and defend its employees.”

ANHTU Wokha unit dismayed: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) Wokha unit has expressed dismay over the State government’s tactics to delay release of salaries of Hindi teachers by terming them “unqualified and Central Sponsored Scheme (CSC) employees”.

Reacting to a statement in this regard by school education adviser K Tokugha Sukhalu, union’s Wokha unit president M Chenithung Tungoe and general secretary Thungjamo Humtsoe in a press release claimed that the recruitment was

Russia pushes into Ukraine; West hits back with sanctions

MHA panel on AFSPA removal from Nagaland misses ‘45-day’ deadline

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (AGENCIES): A committee constituted by the Union Home Ministry in December to study the withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA from Nagaland, slated to submit a report within 45days as claimed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, is yet to conclude its findings, reports The Hindu.

The panel was formed in the wake of a growing civilian anger against the botched ambush by an elite armed forces unit that led to the killing of 13 civilians at Oting in Nagaland’s Mon district on December 4.

The six-member committee headed by the Regis(Full report in p-9) trar General of India (RGI)

BRUSSELS, FEB 22 (AP): Shocked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, world leaders moved quickly Tuesday to impose as forceful a response as possible in hopes of averting a fullblown war in Europe.

Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia-- a massive, lucrative deal long sought

by Moscow. The rest of the European Union soon followed, with a first set of sanctions taking aim at the 351 Duma legislators who voted in favor of recognizing separatist regions in Ukraine.

done through proper written and oral exams after advertisements were published on January 10 and August 13. 2012 and June 19, 2014, where the eligibility criteria were mentioned as i) PU/HSSLC/diploma or its equivalent in Hindi with 45% from any recognised university/ Board for the undergraduate posts (from Hindi medium of instruction) and graduate or its equivalent in Hindi with a 45% mark from any recognised university/ institution for graduate posts (from Hindi medium of instruction).

They claimed that the Hindi teachers had fulfilled all the criteria and were appointed on a regular basis and not CSS, based on interviews consisting of written and oral exams.

They insisted that National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms should not be an excuse for delay in releasing the salary as the jobs were advertised (Cont’d on p-8)

Vivek Joshi made a solitary visit to the State in January.

Though Rio claimed on December 26 that the panel has 45-days (by February 9) to submit the report, the Home Ministry’s order accessed

by The Hindu says the committee is to make “suitable recommendations” within three months (March 26).

The Hindu filed a Right to Information (RTI) application to know the terms of reference, composition and the date the committee of officers expected to submit its report.

The Ministry replied that “it is not possible to reply to your RTI application” as “disclosure of information will prejudicially affect the security of state”.

HMAD blames cement cos for price hike NSCN (I-M) reacts to Kitovi interview and Jamir’s statement

DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): Reacting to the report of cement price hike in Dimapur and other districts, the Hardware Merchants Association Dimapur (HMAD) has blamed the cement manufacturing companies in North East for hiking cement rates.

It may be recalled that a report quoting a hardware dealer in Dimapur blamed unchecked price rise on multiple taxations. However, according to HMAD president K Denis, general secretary Mahesh Agarwal and treasurer D Sarkar, the price rise was due to alleged monopoly

of the cement manufacturing companies who were hiking cement price at their own will on the pretext of shortage and price hike of production materials.

W h i l e s ay i n g t h a t HMAD does not favour any illegal taxation, the association has, urged all concerned to be aware of how cement manufacturing companies were “manipulating the hike of cement rates by running a syndicate-like system.”

H M A D t h e r e f o r e, urged cement companies of North East to revise the current cement rate “within

a specific time frame.” It warned that failure to revise the rate would leave HMAD with no option but to put a blanket ban on import of NE cements brands such as Dalmia, Star Cement, Topcem, Amrit Cement etc.

HMAD has also cautioned hardware dealers not to make “unnecessary comments or media statements” without with proper and authenticated information or facts and figures. The association has also informed the dealers to contact its officials at 9436003222 for any grievances.

DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has reacted to the recent statement made by N. Kitovi Zhimomi, convenor of the Working Committee (WC) of NNPGs to a “select media” in Delhi and also former chief minister and Governor, Dr. SC Jamir’s article “whither-ward Nagaland moving?”

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP accused Kitovi of being a pseudo-Naga nationalist who only championed political interests of the Centre and worked at its behest throughout. Mentioning that

WC, NNPGs to take action against ‘imposters’ DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has warned of taking action against the ‘imposters’, who were posing as WC representatives and demanding financial assistance from business establishments in and around Dimapur.

In a statement, the WC, NNPGs through its media cell said that lately business fraternity in Dimapur and surrounding area were experiencing

more threats and intimidations from “dubious characters” posing as WC representatives and demanding financial assistance.

After due consultation among WC, NNPGs, the media cell said “a clear case of criminal intent and activity has been identified.”

It said that there were anti-social elements attempting to destroy the “camaraderie and brotherhood of WC while also enriching themselves through

criminal means.”

WC said that “those imposters” using the nomenclature of NNPGs have been identified and detail of their extortion amounts have been unearthed.

The committee has, therefore, directed those who have demanded and collected cash from business outlets and commercial outlets in the name of WC, NNPGs to submit the collected amount to the co-ordinator or any of the WC co-conveners

within one week with effect from the publication of this statement.

Failure to respond, the WC said it would, in the interest of the business community, “arrest and declare quantum of punishment against the offenders according to their crime.”

Meanwhile, the committee has requested all business establishments and proprietors to keep a vigil and identify those demanding financial assistance in the name of WC, NNPGs.

it was aware of his presence in Delhi and interacting with a select group of media, NSCN (I-M) said Kitovi was desperately trying to propel his image as a bona fide Naga revolutionary to qualify himself as a Naga nationalist though he was nowhere near to enjoy that status.

NSCN (I-M) said that Kitovi, after he had joined NSCN in 1987, the 1988 crisis took place during which he sided with expelled Khaplang who formed a separate group. With the common elements of treachery, NSCN

(I-M) claimed that he was given important assignments in the group and saw his rise in the hierarchy of officers.

By 1992, MIP alleged that he found “comfort in taking shelter in the camps of Indian Army arranged by his mentor Dr SC Jamir”, besides tracking down cadres of the revolutionary group led by Isak Chishi Swu and Th Muivah. Terming him a protégé of Jamir, MIP said Kitovi was toying with the rejected 16 Point Agreement as indoctrinated by Centre’s former interlocutor RN Ravi and Jamir as he did

not know how to handle the Naga political issue.

Meanwhile, NSCN (IM) noted that Jamir through his recent article had exposed his dogmatic political mentality as he feigned ignorance of the political meaning of Framework Agreement to find ground for defending 16 Point Agreement, which was his brainchild. It said that “sharing the sovereign power” was clearly mentioned in FA, which also mentioned “enduring inclusive new relationship of peaceful coexistence of the two entities”.

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Guinness record holder Melhite passes away DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): Pastor Melhite Kenye, who had recently celebrated his 100th birthday and a Guinness World Record holder for discovering the tallest paddy plant in the world in 1988, died at Chümoukedima on Tuesday.

Recipient of Governor’s Gold Medal in 2002 for discovering the tallest paddy plant, late Kenye was born at Chizami village in 1922 and was one of the early Christian converts from the village. He married Kewetso-u Lasuh, who was also one of the early Christian converts.

Late Melhite Kenye

Late Kenye subsequently migrated to Dimapur and served as pastor of Dimapur Chakhesang Baptist Church and pastor of Town Baptist Church, Chümoukedima for a long period, spanning nearly four decades.

CM condoles: In his condolence message, chief minister Neiphiu Rio said Kenye’s death was a huge loss for Nagas in general and Chakhesang community in particular. However, he urged everyone to take comfort from the Bible verse “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints”.

Rio conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to God to grant them solace and peace of mind in this hour of bereavement and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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AGEGAN 3rd biennial conference

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KO H I M A , F E B 2 2 (NPN): Agricultural Engineering graduates Association of Nagaland (AGEGAN) held its 3rd biennial general conference-cum-felicitation at LCS building, Midland, here on Tuesday.

With the state’s economy highly dependent on agricultural production and with drought conditions, chief engineer, Water Resources department, Hotovi Ayemi stated that the department had implemented reliable water source infrastructures for assured irrigations.

He informed that other agricultural developmental works were underway and that the department was focusing on protection of valuable land and other assets of the state from soil erosion through adoption of suitable anti-erosion control works.

Hotovi encouraged all graduates to strive hard for a job, be it in the gov-

Chief engineer, water resources department, Hotovi speaking at the programme on Tuesday.

ernment or private sector and that hard work and perseverance was the key.

He reminded the gathering that though the world suffered from food shortage and water crisis, they played a vital role in the management, conservation and equitable distribution of the scarce commodity such as water and would require to come out with a concrete plan.

Hotovi said that they were responsible to play proactive role in maintaining equilibrium for human sustainability. Delivering the presidential address,

Nentilo Woch highlighted that the level of mechanisation in the state was very low due to which productivity was also low.

In this regard, he suggested boosting up the production and use of tools with the help of using power tillers and power operated threshers.

Nentilo cited the recent article on February 9 in the Hindu newspaper where DG ICAR asked for a separate directorate of agri engineering unit at block level if not district level in order to boost mechanisation.

Referring to Nagaland in this, he stated that though the state had organic products, they were perishable products and therefore without cold storage or post-harvest value addition machinery, they lost value and rotted. He also highlighted that during their tenure 2020, the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) recommended the union to the state government and held a meeting with HoDs of horticulture and agriculture departments where the responses were positive.

Student representatives from CTAN, AU Silchar, SET, SHUATS, and NERIST were also present in the conference.

Earlier, the conference was chaired by Anelu Puro, general secretary report was delivered by Jasmine Pielie, statistical report by Hitokali H Jimo, finance report by Visakunu Tetso and vote of thanks was prposed by Sorenthung N Humstoe.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Wokha in association with State Agricultural Management and Extension Training institute (SAMETI) Nagaland and National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad organised skill training of rural youth from February 7-12 and 14-19 on post-harvest activities on fish handling and processing of fishes and orchard management and maintenance at Fishery Training Hall and Sanis village respectively. The former was conducted in collaboration with NSRLM Wokha.

The programme was led by DPD T Subenthung Yanthan, skill development officer i/c Wokha, Anuranjan Singh encouraged the participants to obtain proper skilling through such trainings while resource person, DFO Wokha, Dory Yanthan imparted practical knowledge on processing of various fish products.

ATM Sanis Block Wokha, Lothungbeni Murry highlighted on orchard management, selection of sites, etc. Certificates were also distributed to all 30 participants.

Training on low cost preservation unit in Longleng DIMAPUR: Department of horticulture organised a training on low cost preservation unit under centrally sponsored scheme, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) in Longleng on Tuesday.

According to a DIPR report, the technical staff illustrated the importance of post-harvest technology with special reference to horticultural produces readily available in the district.

According to a DIPR Participants along with officers and staff from the horticulture department on report, the technical staff illustrated the importance Tuesday. (DIPR)

SRGBA informs on 27th biennial conference DIMAPUR: Satoi Range GBs’ Association (SRGBA) has informed that its 27th union biennial general conference would be held from February 23-24, hosted by Khuvuxü village on the theme “unity our refuge” with minister for Agriculture & Cooperation, G. Kaito Aye as special guest. All 11 villages under Satoi range have been requested to attend the programme.

SMK 8th biennial conference concludes DIMAPUR: Sumi Missionary Kuposhukulu (SMK) conducted its three-day 8th biennial conference at Ayinato Healing and Prayer Centre, Vihokhu on the theme “live worthy of your calling” from February 11 to 13. The programme was hosted and supported by Sumi NCRC Pughoboto.

A press release from SMK informed that resource persons of the conference were advocate Guwahati high court, Kohima Bench Livika Yeptho and missionary IEM Itanagar, Vikugha Sema while missionary Siliguri WB Niholi Achumi was the main speaker.

Word of greetings was delivered by superintending engineer Water Resources department Kohima, Hutoi K. Sema.

At the programme on February 12, Sumi missionaries’ biodata was released and dedicated by director SBC, Rev. Dr. Khehovi Shohe, conference worship was led by Living Bible College, Ayinato while Kasheto Zhimo presented a song.

The conference was held under the leadership of executive secretary Vitoka Kinimi and field secretary, Ayinato, Khekavi Jakhalu and graced by Secretary M&E WSBAK, Rev. Tovishe Achumi.

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of post-harvest technology with special reference to horticultural produces readily available in the district.

Preservation components including pulverizing machine, bottles and other packaging materials, sealing machine, weighing balance, etc., were also distributed to each beneficiary at the programme.

A hands-on training on the operation of these units were demonstrated.

Altogether, 20 beneficiaries from different villages under Longleng district attended the training.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

AIDA executive director, Rev. Fr. Roy George lighting the lamp at the inaugural programme.

DIMAPUR: ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), development wing of Salesians of Don Bosco Dimapur Province conducted a seven-day advanced capacity building training for 31 programme managers, project coordinators, project managers and project officers from February 14-20 at AIDA head office, Don Bosco Campus, Dimapur.

A press release from A I DA i n f o r m e d t h a t during the inaugural programme, AIDA executive director, Rev. Fr. Roy George welcomed the resource persons and participants, and gave a briefing on the purpose of the training.

He exhorted the participants to take advantage of the training by equip-

ping oneself with the skills and aptitudes required to effectively implement the various programmes under their care.

Re v. F r. Ro y i n formed that the training programme was designed to increase the capacity of the project staff with more relevant skills and knowledge.

Resource persons for the training were HoD of social work, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Dr. Lukose P.J, state coordinator of DDU-GKY programme, Dr. Anna Lungbila, Rev. Fr. Roy George, ME officer of AIDA, Joseph Mathew, program manager of CAN programmes – AIDA, Amika Gurung,

programme coordinator AIDA-SBI Gram Seva, Lanthou Mark Gonmei and programme coordinator of child friendly Dimapur Garrol Lotha.

The resource persons touched upon conflict resolution - effective management with various approaches and skills to resolve societal issues and problems, facilitation and negotiation skills, innovation in implementation, etc.

The training pro gramme included various exercises, group dynamics, sharing of experiences and presentations to enable participants to have deeper clarity on the ongoing programmes for better implementation.

2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED

In RemembRance of our beloved mother

Psalm 128 verse 1:3

Late Rongsenlemla

Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walks in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.

Thus is the man blessed who fears the Lord.

(Died on 23rd February 2021)

We , t h e f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Late Rev. Dr. Chenithung Shitiri would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the individuals, relatives, friends, churches, organizations, neighbours from different villages Okotso village, and well wishers who stood by us prayerfully, spiritually, physically and materially during the illness and sad demise of our beloved father. For those who travelled long distances, telephoned, sent floral tributes and messages of condolences, We are truly grateful and humbled by your gestures of love and sympathy.

We pray the Almighty God will continue to bless each and every one of you abundantly. dp-865/22

AIDA conducts capacity building training in Dimapur

ATMA conducts skill training

KEKHRIESELIE THEUNUO (BABY)

It's been a year Since you passed away The way we missed you is different now We hope you know How much you meant to us We still think about you every day We just love and miss you In our own special way.

Loving wife, daughter and son. Born : 09/11/1948 – Died : 17/02/2022

23rd Feb 2020 It has been two years since you left us, but deep in our hearts you are always there and we will all cherished the good times that we have spend during our journey together on this earth. We hope and pray that will meet again at the feet of our Lord.

Loving family members

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Therefore you too have grief now, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

John 16:22

Loving children

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2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED LATE MEDONEILHOU (EHU) KIRE "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS; PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD; MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT" – MARK 1:3

23rd February 2020 On this day, two years ago, you left us heartbroken, The pain of losing you is immeasurable, And we live with sadness and grief.

There's not a day that goes by, When we don't think of you, We are trying to carry on, With our lives without you; But it's not easy.

Our hearts still ache in sadness, And our tears still flow; Life is not the same without you.

Our only comfort is that; We pray to almighty God to grant, Everlasting peace to your soul to stay Fortunately in his Divine paradise.

Miss you Ehu dp-863/22

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Loving Mother, Brothers and sister.

Late K. TOKHEHO ACHUMI

Born : 01/03/1959 – Died : 13/02/2022 We, the bereaved family members of Late K. Tokheho Achumi, would like to express our deepest heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the individuals, relatives, friends, well-wishers, churches, neighbours and various organizations who stood by us through prayers, encouraging words, physical presence, material and financial support, condolence messages, beautiful floral tribute during our darkest hour of loss and grief.

We are truely grateful and humbled by your kind gestures of love and sympathy.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but it is our prayer to Almighty God that you be richly blessed. dp-867/22

Loving Wife, Sons, Daughters and Relatives.

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WEATHER FORECAST FEBRUARY 23

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Agartala Plenty of sunshine

30 16

Mostly sunny and nice

25 9

Guwahati Mostly sunny and nice

24 11

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and pleasant

24 6

Itanagar Mostly sunny and pleasant

22 10

Shillong Times of clouds and sun

14 5

Some sun with a shower

17 6

Imphal

Kohima

Dimapur Sunshine and comfortable

24 11

Partly sunny and pleasant

21 6

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Tuensang Increasing clouds and cooler Wokha

S&T deptt celebrates achievements of science

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Zunheboto Partly sunny

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KOHIMA, FEB 22 (NPN): Department of science and technology (S&T) jointly organised the Nagaland chapter of ‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate’ with DST, DOS, ICMR AICTE and DRDO at its directorate complex.

Speaking at the inaugural function, commissioner and secretary, science and technology, O.T Chimak said the centre was celebrating a year-long programme Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to pay homage and showcase India’s achievements in 75 years of Independence.

As part of this science week, Chinmak said a mega expo and book fair would be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi and the Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate science showcase would also put on display the scientific legacy and technology prowess that had helped find solutions to problems in defines, space, health, agriculture, astronomy and others.

He said four themes were identified for the week long celebration: Annals of History of science, milestones of modern science and technology, science, technology and innovation for self-reliance/Atmanirbar and looking ahead -

Chinmak addressing the gathering at the weeklong festival in Kohima, Tuesday (NP)

science and technology roadmap for Next 25 Years.

Chinmak said the aspiration of the festival was to celebrate science and technology achievements over the 75 years through programmes that inspired the youth and helped them navigate into building a progressive nation.

He also added that the festival was aimed at bringing to the fore, stories of people in science who made these achievements possible.

Further, Chinmak encouraged the participating students to take the opportunity to explore the achievements and development that India had made in the last 75 years and to take inspiration from the achievements and contribute to nation building.

Altogether 16 schools from Kohima district are participating in the weeklong festival.

It may be mentioned that the programme is being held as part of the Azadi Ka Amarit Mahotsav. Principal scientific advisor (PSA) and ministry of culture in association with Vigyan Prasar kicked off the week long festival to showcase science technology and innovation from every part of the country from February 22nd -28th 2022 called ‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate’.

The festival was launched in 75 locations across the country where 75 each of expositions, lecturers, films, radio talks, science literary activities, books, posters and award through hybrid mode would be held.

NU observes ‘International Mother Language Day’

Winners of the competition along with faculty members of NU Lumami.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland University Hindi cell in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lumami observed International Mother Language Day on February 21, in the conference hall, KV, NU. A press release from NU informed that during the programme, Director, IQAC, professor Mithilesh Kumar Sinha in his special address pointed out that the development of mother tongue was happening con-

tinuously.

He emphasised on the promotion of mother tongue while respecting all languages and added that the future of all languages was bright and none were “threatened by any other language.”

Citing the importance of mother tongue, guest of honour, CoE, Dr. Maongsangba spoke of the need for the development of local languages of Nagaland.

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guest of the programme, vice-chancellor in-charge, professor B. Kilangla Jamir emphasised on the impor tance of mother tongue and shared her personal experiences with regard to mother language day programmes in the university.

Earlier, KV student Vaishnavi Sharma and KV teacher Priya Sharma compered the programme, welcome address was delivered by KV principal

Handloom expo inaugurated in Zbto

Shailendra Sharma, Saraswati Vandana was sung by students of KV led by music teacher Rudresh while vote of thanks was proposed by department of EVS, assistant professor, Dr. Latonglila Jamir.

Later, prizes were presented to winners of various competitions.

The programme was attended by faculty members, administrative staff members, students and parents.

RPP commences ‘walk to save Nagaland’ DIMAPUR: Rising People’s Party (RPP) on February 21 commenced its “walk to save Nagaland” from Dimapur, which would circumnavigate the state covering a distance of 1200kms on foot for a minimum period of 40 days.

A press release from the party informed that the team consisting of around 30-40 people travelled to Mhainamtsi village under Peren district on day one from Dimapur, covering a distance of approximately 40 kms.

The team was received and hosted by the village council chairman and his team.

Later, the party held a meeting with all the village, youth and women leaders and members of Mhainamtsi and New Jalukie areas with regard to the visions of Rising People’s Party for Naga people and the problems and grievances faced by villages.

The team travelled to Medziphema on the second day.

Rising People’s Party also informed that it would leave for Zubza on the third day and is estimated to cross Kohima town on the fourth day.

DC Chümoukedima Abhinav Shivam, PCC principal Dr. Thepfuvilie Pieru along with founder-cum-managing director, Fading Heritage, Donindra Yengkhom.

DIMAPUR: Fading Heritage, a not-for-profit media production house in Dimapur hosted an “ethnographic photography exhibition” at the annual cultural day 2022 of Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), on Monday.

A press release from Fading Heritage informed that the exhibition was organised with an aim to preserve, protect and promote the people, place and

culture among the student community.

The photographs represent the living heritage of present-day Nagas where legendary stories from across the villages of Nagaland were represented through a series of photo essays depicting facets of people, place and culture.

It may be mentioned that the photography exhibition is part of a tour

organised by FH and would be hosted in various schools and colleges in Nagaland.

FH informed that the Naga cultural heritage is being documented through digital still photography and short documentary films with an aim to preserve, protect and promote the diverse tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Nagaland in particular and North East in general.

IRCSN launches first phase district tour prog DIMAPUR: The Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) launched its first phase of district tour programme for the year 2022 on February 21 at the office of the deputy commissioner’s (DC), Tseminyu.

A press release from IRCSN media cell informed that the team was led by IRCSN general secretary Dr. Neiphi.

An informal meeting was also held with managing committee members of IRCSN Tseminyu district branch which was attended

by Sawethang Kez Seb, Chairman IRCSN, Vixey, DC Tseminyu & chairman IRCSN Tseminyu Dr. Zasekuolie and honorary secretary IRCSN Tseminyu, Inock Wanth.

Later, a brief programme was held where blankets, hygiene kits and masks were distributed to around 60 beneficiaries from various villages.

Churches react to COVID vax prophecy DIMAPUR: Reacting to a “controversial spiritual revelation” with regard to COVID-19 vaccine at the International crusade held from February 11-13 at Chathe Prayer Centre, Urra Village Christian Revival Church (CRC) stated that the revelation which went viral had created “a lot of confusion among the Christians across the state and beyond”.

A press release from church secretary Neitoulie Rutsa clarified that though the person through whom the revelation was given was a member of the church, the local church did not adhere to the prophecy and termed it as “unbiblical”.

Ur ra Village CRC

FH organises photo exhibition at PCC

also clarified that the local church’s doctrine of salvation was only through grace, faith, work, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ alone.

C P N ( Wa t c h m e n Cell): City Prayer Network (Watchman Cell) stated that the prophecy was “unbiblical”.

In a press release, consulate advisor D. Akato Achumi said that ever since the pandemic, several prophecies with regard to COVID-19 was disseminated.

In this regard, City Prayer Network (Watchman Cell) informed believers and churches to “be aware of the wolves in sheep clothing”.

The 100 Angami Bible dictionary, authored by Rokolhuto Pier was released Tuesday in the LCS building, Kohima. The book was released by executive director of Angami Baptist Church Council, V Atsi Dolie. It may be mentioned that the author is a retired additional secretary. (NP)

Deputy commissioner (DC) and vice chairman, District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Phek, Razouvelie Dozo speaking at the monthly DPDB meeting on Tuesday in the DPDB hall. (DIPR)

Meeting on Sekrenyi & mini hornbill festival held

DIMAPUR: In view of the upcoming Sekrenyicum mini-hornbill festival which would be celebrated at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama with state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio as special guest on February 25, a meeting was convened by deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie with frontal units under Angami Public Organisation (APO) along with district administrative officers and related government departments on Tuesday.

According to a DIPR report, the meeting was

held in the conference hall of the DC and was attended by APO, Angami Women Organisation (AWO), Angami Gazette Officer Krotho (AGOK), Angami Student Union (ASU) and government officials.

Chairing the meeting, DC informed the members on earmarked amount received from the government for the festival which was later handed to APO. He invited the members to share their suggestions on how best it could be celebrated in a befitting

manner.

APO enlightened the members on the status of preparation and arrangements made at Kisama as per norms laid down by the government.

It also informed that the festival would be a two-day affair with cultural activities where day one would be held at Kisama and day two at Touphema Tourist Village on February 26.

Angami Gazette Officer Krotho and other members also shared their suggestions at the meeting.

Baptist college Kohima organises ‘literary day’ Correspondent DC Zunheboto Peter Lichamo and others at the inaugural programme. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: State Handloom Expo, organised by Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd, Dimapur, Nagaland and sponsored by the office of the Development Commission (Handloom) under the K Y M C

Ministry of Textiles was inaugurated on Tuesday by deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo at town hall, Zunheboto in the presence of managing director (NHHDC), Zakabo V. Rotokha.

The 14-day expo is be-

ing attended by 60 weavers from Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Nagaland exhibiting various handloom products. The expo also provides grants and other important marketing strategies to weavers of North Eastern states.

KO H I M A , F E B 2 2 (NPN): Baptist College, Kohima celebrated literar y day on the theme “the world in words” on Tuesday at its basketball court.

Speaking at the programme, convenor, literary committee, Dr. Sen-

tinaro encouraged the crowd to listen to a song, read a fine poem and learn to speak a few reasonable lines at the end of the day.

The chairpersons at the programme were Chubanungla Imsong and Syntia Chemtok while rapporteur was Süvilü Venuh.

The programme was

divided into two sessions and included around 1350 students.

Under creative letter writing, first prize went to Nukshimenla of BA IV semester (sociology department) and second went to Lochumbeni Humtsoe of BA VI semester (English department).

Chimshe Lam of IV

semester (English Department) and Throngsela Y of IV semester (sociology department) bagged the first and second prizes respectively under solo competition.

Under open mic, the first prize went to Wekehete-ü Thopi (Sechü) of VI semester from English department and second

to Syntia Chemtok of BA II semester from history department.

Meanwhile, under the category of pencil sketching, first prize went to Lhikhrote of IV semester from B.com while the second prize was bagged

by Shingmei T. Phom of BA II semester from sociology department.

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Jagadguru of Jhoot: Ramesh’s BJP’s 5- year rule laid foundation for Mnp’s 25 yrs future: PM dig at PM Modi over his claims

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IMPHAL, FEB 22: BJP-led NDA government considered northeast region as growth engine for India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a BJP election rally in Imphal on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister who arrived in Imphal for a few hours visit in the state to campaign amid total shutdown calls given by rebel groups, Coordination Committee (CorCom) and United People’s Revolutionary Front of Manipur (UPRFM) that hit normal life of the people, also reiterated that the BJP-led coalition government in Manipur relieved the people of the state from bandhs and blockade.

Addressing a party election rally at Luwangpokpa Multi Sports Complex in incumbent state chief minister N Biren Singh home constituency on Tuesday, Modi said, “NDA government believes that the northeast region is the growth engine for India.”

Appealing to first-time voters to exercise their right to franchise, Modi cautioned that the ensuing poll is going to decide the state’s future for the next 25 years.

The government which will be formed in the state after the election will build the future of Manipur. The double engine government

Prohibitory orders imposed in Jiribam IMPHAL, FEB 22 (IANS): Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC have been promulgated in western Manipur’s Jiribam district after ethnic and political clashes in the mixed population areas, officials said on Tuesday.

Jiribam District Magistrate W. Malemnganba Chenglei in a notification said that movement of people was prohibited outside their residence from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The prohibitory orders would remain in force till the situation returns to normalcy.

Jiribam district Superintendent of Police intimated to the district administrations apprehending breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquillity and danger to human lives and properties forcing the district authorities to impose the prohibitory orders.

On Monday, people belonging to different communities and different political parties attacked each other injuring several people who were admitted to the hospital.

PM Narendra Modi in Imphal to campaign for BJP on Tuesday. has paved the path for the development of the state, Modi claimed.

“The BJP’s double engine government worked towards the overall development of Manipur in the last five years. Our work in the last five years has laid the foundation for the next 25 years,” Modi said.

He slammed the Congress alleging that during more than 50 years of its rule, the northeast region was totally neglected and the Congress did not understanding the problems and feelings of the people of the region.

He said that Congress leaders made fun of the culture of northeast India all these years, adding that they

Need to preserve indigenous rituals, says Pema Khandu

I TA NAG A R , F E B 2 2 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu Tuesday called upon tribal community members to preserve and practice indigenous rituals and festivals irrespective of their faith or religion.

Adorned in Nyishi traditional attire with matchet and headgear in place, Khandu hailed the Nyishis for preserving and practicing their age-old customs and celebrating Nyokum with traditional rituals headed by local priests or ‘Nyibus’.

Khandu was participating in the Golden Jubilee Nyokum celebrations at Seppa, the headquarters of East Kameng district.

“Festivals like Nyokum and the rituals associated with it are the identity of the Nyishis. Therefore, all Nyishis, including those following different religions, must celebrate Nyokum and proudly preserve their identity, which they are doing and my respects to them,” Khandu said. Observing that several persons were attending the festival in shirts and trousers, Khandu appealed to them to wear their traditional attires at least during festivals. He urged them to come dressed

M’laya CM pooh-poohs BJP’s strategist statement on NPP

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SHILLONG, FEB 22: Meghalaya Chief Minister and national president of the National People’s Party (NPP), Conrad Sangma on Tuesday pooh-poohed BJP’s master strategist Himanta Biswa Sarma’s statement that the “NPP has no value”, but exuded confidence that NPP would fare well in the Manipur elections.

“In election campaigns everybody will give their speeches. If you listen to our speeches also we also have spoken in favour of our party and that is how we go in elections and that is the view that Himanta Biswa Sarma has given as a BJP leader,” he told journalists.

“That is his opinion (“NPP has no value”). But I have always maintain that whatever the situation will only be clear once election results are out. We will wait for election results, let us see,” the NPP Supremo added.

would visit the region only to make promises which were never converted into works and forgotten after reaching Delhi.

Claiming that Manipur came to the path of development after the BJP formed a coalition government, Modi said that Manipur will become an important centre for East Asia connectivity after the highway connecting Myanmar-Thailand was completed.

He alleged that during the Congress rule, there was only one national highway in the state, but today the NDA government was developing nearly 40 national highways.

“National highway connectivity in the region

Sangma pooh-poohed Sarma’s remark that the BJP would form the government on its own in Manipur and the NPP would not be a part of it. Sangma also voiced confidence that the NPP would fare well in the Manipur elections and said the “results would prove that”.

“It would only be clear once election results are out.

Similar statements were made in the past when the results came out the situation is different,” he added.

Sangma said, elections are fought on respective party ideologies and each party tries to win as many seats and so does the NPP. Asked whether the NPP would again join hands with the BJP, the NPP Chief said, “If we don’t get a majority we will then get into government formation talks.”

Condemning attacks on NPP candidates in Manipur, the Chief Minister said such incidents should not happen in a democracy.

in traditional attires to the festival ground on February 26, the main day of the festival, when Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda would be joining as chief guest.

The chief minister also called upon youths studying in colleges and universities to lead from the front in preserving the indigenous culture of Arunachal Pradesh.

The state government, he said, is seriously working to promote and preserve the indigenous culture of the state’s 24 major tribes and more than 100 sub-tribes and cited the creation of an independent Department of Indigenous Affairs a couple of years back. “This department is working in close coordination with community-based organisations, civil societies, and indigenous groups in making policies that would promote and preserve indigenous culture of all tribes of the state,” he said.

Referring to his last visit to the district when he toured Chayang Tajo and Bameng constituencies travelling by road, Khandu said that paper works have been completed for the reconstruction of the Seppa-Chayang Tajo and the Pakke-Bameng roads.

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has witnessed unprecedented work in the last few years,” he claimed.

The connectivity improvement works being taken up by the Central government will not only improve tourism sector in the region but also provide employment opportunities to the youths, he asserted.

Continuing his attack on the Congress, Modi said that bandhs and blockades were the main feature of the state during the Congress’s 15 years rule.

Modi then claimed BJP changed this and made the impossible possible. It relieved people of the state from bandhs and blockades, he added.

“The BJP government

occasion, state chief minister N Biren Singh called Narendra Modi as savior of the people of the country while highlighting the initiatives he had taken at the time of COVID-19 pandemic.

He called Modi a “legendary leader” who saved the people from the woes suffered during the COVID-19 lockdown by providing free ration and free vaccine has come to the state to meet the people.

He (Modi) had protected people across the country for two years from the suffering to from the suffering that was to befall them, he claimed.

Ahead of Modi;s visit, rebel groups called for a total shutdown to boycott the visit by leaders of India in the state. The strike lasted till Modi left Imphal concluding brief visit which lasted a few hours.

Even as a large number of BJP supporters greeted the Prime Minister on stretch from the airport to the party election rally venue, the total shutdown by and large hit normal life across the state.

In the capital city, almost all shops and business establishments remained shut. The streets were almost deserted as most vehicle stayed off the roads except for a few private vehicles.

Will win 40-plus seats in Mnp: BJP state chief A Sharda Devi IMPHAL, FEB 22 (PTI): The BJP will get a majority in Manipur by winning over 40 seats in the 60In an interview with PTI, Devi said the next chief minister of the state will be decided by the party’s top leadership after the election results are declared.

“This time, we have full confidence of winning 40-plus seats. At the moment, there are 29 sitting MLAs of the BJP and to reach 41, we need only 12 more. On the basis of the developmental works done by the government and the feedback from the people on the ground, we are confident that we will win over 40 seats,” she said.

Devi reiterated the party’s commitment to protecting the territorial integrity of Manipur, but refrained from commenting on the talks between Centre and NSCN(IM) under the Framework Agreement signed in 2015.

“We don’t like to comment on the talks that the Centre is holding with other groups. However, as we have put as the first point in our manifesto,

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 22/02/2022

I, Smti. Hosheni Sumi, W/o Y. Shikai Ayemi, Service No. G/3400907, Hav. (GD), Address : Lotovi Village, Kuhuboto, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby affirm an oath and declare as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and the resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in my Aadhaar Card No. 2585 7552 0383 and other official documents my name has been entered/recorded as Hosheni Sumi, whereas in my husband's Service Record/book as nominee, my name has been entered/ recorded as Hosheni Ayemi.

3. That 'Sumi' is my tribe name and 'Ayemi' is my surname.

4. That the names Hosheni Sumi and Hosheni Ayemi refers to one and same persons, i.e. me and my name.

5. That henceforth I shall use/address my name as Hosheni Sumi in my husband's Service record/book as nominee and all other official purposes.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in paras 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me.

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has written a new chapter of change in Manipur, taking everyone forward. You have witnessed BJP’s good governance, good intention,” he said.

For the last five years, the BJP government was working tirelessly to develop Manipur, he claimed.

During the Congress rule, on the other hand, he said Manipur got only inequality. They are divided between hills and valley.

Under the dynamic leadership of chief minister N Biren Singh and sincere support from his colleagues, there was no division between the hills and valley. All are now living in a oneness spirit, the Prime Minister claimed.

The Prime Minister claimed that free ration provided by the Central government as a relief measure of the COVID-19 has benefited seven out of 10 women.

Former governments had never made the lives of state women easy, he added.

The Prime Minister further claimed that the BJP-led government at the Centre has taken care of the state well during COVID. Everyone was provided free ration and vaccines.

“What would have happened if a pandemic such as COVID-19 had arrived pre-2017,” he said.

Earlier, addressing the

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Notice is hereby issued for filling objections to all who has interest in the said claim(s) within 45 (forty five) days from the date of publication to this notice.

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Sharda Devi the territorial integrity of Manipur cannot be compromised. Our commitment is to nationalism and national integration. So we will stand for integrity,” she said. The Naga rebel group has been demanding the formation of ‘Greater Nagaland’ by integrating Naga-dominated areas of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

On the next chief minister of the state, she said, “There is no question of chief minister arising right now in the party. We have a CM now and we have not dwelled on who will be our CM in the new assembly. In future, it will be decided by the higher authority of the party and we will discuss.”

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Polling will be held in Manipur for 60 assembly constituencies in two phases -- February 28 and March 5. The votes will be counted on March 10.

Brushing aside the Congress’s claim of returning to power in the state, Devi said, “They will say what they want on the basis of their analysis, but we are confident that we will win more than 40 seats on the basis of our analysis.”

While the BJP has fielded candidates in all the 60 seats, Devi claimed that there is an understanding with allies in some of the constituencies.

“There are friendly fights,” she said.

Devi said that there would be no significant impact of those candidates who are now contesting from other parties, having failed to get a BJP ticket.

“The number of intending candidates were large, ranging from three to eight in a constituency.

Many of them have pledged to continue to support the party even after not getting the ticket, apart from a few who left but that won’t impact us,” she asserted.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 21/02/22

I, Shri. Atoka L Sema, S/o Lt. Lukheyi Sema, resident of Yangzitong Village Kiphire, Presently residing at H/No. 43 Bamumpukhuri, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, residing at the address mentioned above.

2. That my Date of birth has been erroneously entered/recorded as 27 July 1978 in my service appointment order whereas my actual date of birth is 28 July 1978.

3. That this Affidavit is made to declare that for all future correspondence my date of birth 28 July 1978 shall be used.

VERIFICATION That the statements made in para 1-3 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is concealed therein.

And I sign this Affidavit on this 21st day of February 2022 at Dimapur.

DEPONENT Sworn before me.

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AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 14/02/2022

I, Shri. ZULUTEMBA, S/o Late Tsukterenba, resident of H.No. 44, Sector-C, Signal Angami, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my real and official name is ZULUTEMBA, but due to inadvertence and clerical mistakes my name was wrongly recorded as ZULUTEMBA AO in my Service Documents and as LULUTEMBA in my Academic Records. Also, my father's name is wrongly been entered as Late. TSUKTERENBA AO in my Service documents and as TSUKTEREMBA in my Academic Records.

3. That the names ZULUTEMBA AO, LULUTEMBA AND ZULUTEMBA refers to the same and one person i.e. me. And also, the names TSUKTERENBA AO, TSUKTEREMBA and TSUKTERENBA refers to the same person, i.e. of my late father's.

4. That this declaration is made to enable me to approach the concerned authorities for clarification of doubts and rectification of my name to ZULUTEMBA and that of my late father's to TSUKTERENBA. 5. That the statements made in this declaration are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed and declared before me on this the 14th day of February, 2022.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of peddling “lies” at his Manipur rally and asked why was he “completely silent” on the state’s fundamental issues such as AFSPA, MSP and rising prices of essential commodities.

Ramesh, a Congress senior observer for Manipur Assembly polls, slammed the prime minister for his remarks at his rally in Imphal, saying “the Jagadguru of Jhoot (world leader of lies)” was true to his nature.

At an election rally in Imphal East district, Modi said the BJP’s “doubleengine” government has laid a strong foundation for Manipur for the next 25 years. Hitting out at Modi, Ramesh said among his many “lies” was the claim of full vaccination coverage when Manipur is among the worst in the country in Covid inoculation rates.

Only 47.6 per cent of the eligible population have got a double dose, he said.

Ramesh said the prime minister claimed providing a balanced development in Manipur and taking the administration to people’s doors, while the truth is the BJP government has effectively “shut the doors of the

Jairam Ramesh Autonomous District Councils by not holding elections in the last five years”.

“This is the murder of democracy in the hills and the grassroots,” the Congress leader alleged.

The prime minister claimed poor performance in the power sector under Congress rule when the truth is that his government gave a national award to the Congress dispensation in 2015-16 for power sector reforms, Ramesh said in a series of tweets.

He alleged the prime minister claimed palm oil plantations will benefit Manipur’s farmers while the truth is it is the transfer of profits and farmlands to two to three big palm oil companies.

Modi made tall claims on bringing railways to Manipur but in reality it was the Congress government which completed more than 70 per cent of the project by 2017, Ramesh said.

Tripura Police arrests two hackers from Bihar

AGARTALA, FEB 22 (PTI): The Crime Branch of Tripura Police arrested two hackers from Bihar’s Samastipur district for allegedly embezzling funds allotted under Pradhan Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), an officer said on Tuesday.

Based on specific inputs, a team of Crime Branch carried out a raid at Tejpur in Bihar and with the help from local police nabbed the two persons in connection with the embezzlement of money to the tune of Rs 30 lakh, the officer said. “We have got them on transit remand to take them here and produced them before Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kailashahar, Saikat Das on Monday.

The duo was sent to five-day police remand for interrogation by the court”, he said. An FIR was lodged against ‘unknown persons’ under section 420 IPC (cheating ) and 86 of Information Technology ACT by an official of the Social Welfare and Social Education (SWSE) department at Kailashahar police station on March 21, last year.

In the FIR it was alleged funds allotted under Pradhan Mantri Matri Bandana Yojana (PMMVY) for expectant mothers of the state were embezzled.

ONE MONTH NOTICE FOR DISMANTLING OF AIRCEL MOBILE TOWER (KOHIMA-36) AT TSIEYAMA KHEL, JOTSOMA VILLAGE.

This public Notice is hereby to inform the concern authority that, the Aircel Mobile Tower no. "KOHIMA-36" was left abandoned and unattended since 2018 and the old Tower is posing treat to the life of people living in and around the vicinity of the said Tower. In this regard a letter was written to Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kohima on 01/03/2021, copy of which was also given to Superintendent of Police (SP), Kohima.

Hence, one Month Notice is hereby served to the concerned authority for dismantling of the said Mobile Tower from the date of the published of this Press Release on Local dailies. Failing which the Mobile tower (Kohima-36) will be dismantle and disposed off by the land owner and the concerned authority will be held solely responsible for any untoward incident.

Date: 22/02/2022 (ROCUS'RINO) Land Owner Jotsoma Village K-359/22

INFORMATION

In a joint effort to control arbitrary practice of Hunting, Fishing and usage of Chemicals on vegetable field and with a view to protect and promote Biodiversity, the Village Council of Shaki, Sankiton and Meriyan during its joint Council meeting held on 11th February 2022 at Meriyan Village adopted the following resolution to be implemented within the jurisdiction of the three Villages: 1. The House resolved to strictly enforce total ban on Hunting using modern weapon and Fishing by means of using Chemicals and Battery for a period of five years. However, relaxation of hunting period will be the sole prerogative of the three Village Councils with due consultation in the event of human life threatening and damage of crop by wild animals. It was also resolved that any person/group caught violating the said resolution will be imposed a fine of Rs. 10000/(Ten Thousands).

2. In order to encourage Organic Farming, the members decided to stringently effectuate total ban on the practice of Chemical usage on any Vegetable Field. It was also resolved that, an amount of Rs. 2000/- (Two Thousand) will be imposed as fine to any inhabitant caught violating and the defaulter will be restricted to carry out further farming activities.

3. The House notify to the general public that the above resolution will get into effect from the date of publishing this notification.

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Akhilesh swears by God to protect This is an election to save terrorists, not Constitution: Nadda democracy: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav waves at the people, during an election campaign rally in Kaushambi. (PTI)

PRAYAGRAJ, FEB 22 (PTI): Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said this is not an ordinary assembly election but polls to save the democracy and change the fate of Uttar Pradesh.

Addressing a huge rally at Bhirpur in Yamunapar’s Karchana assembly constituency, 30 km from the city, he said, “We will work to implement the SP manifesto. Ever since the BJP

government came, inflation and unemployment have increased.” Taking a jibe at the BJP leaders, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said that small leaders of the BJP tell small lies, those who are big tell bigger lies and those who are “tallest” leaders tell the biggest lies.

Turning to the competitive students of BEd and TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) examinations who came to the rally, the

Centre bans social media accounts of Punjab Politics TV

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday blocked applications, website and social media accounts of foreign-based ‘Punjab Politics TV’, which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections.

The SFJ has been declared unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

“Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the Ministry used emergency powers under the IT Rules on February 18

to block the digital media resources of ‘Punjab Politics TV’,” it said.

The ministry noted that the content of the blocked apps, websites and social media accounts had had the potential to incite communal disharmony, separatism and were found to be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, and public order.

“It was also observed that the launch of new apps and social media accounts was timed to gain traction during the ongoing elections.

“Government of India remains vigilant and committed to secure the overall information environment in India and thwart any actions having the potential to undermine India’s sovereignty and integrity,” the ministry said.

Anish Khan death: Police, student clash in Kolkata

SP chief said, “You tell me whether the examinations were cancelled or not, whether the paper was out or not. Did you have to fight or not?”

He said that the Samajwadi Party promises to help Shiksha Mitras and fill lakhs of jobs lying vacant in the education department.

“If the SP government is formed, the youth will be given jobs by filling the vacant posts,” he promised.

Yadav said under the BJP gover nment, Baba (Adityanath) shows development by “changing the name of schemes”. This time an English newspaper has also changed his name to “Baba Bulldozer”.

Earlier, the crowd became uncontrollable, broke the barricade and reached close to the stage. At the time of Yadav’s departure also, people reached near to his helicopter and the police had to use force to disperse them.

DEORIA (UP), FEB 22 (PTI): BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday accused Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav of taking an oath to protect terrorists and not the Constitution. In an election meeting in Deoria’s Rudrapur here, Nadda accused former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav of seeking to withdraw during his tenure cases against terrorists involved in several terror attacks.

“Other people swear

by God to protect the Constitution but Akhilesh says he swears by God that he will protect terrorists,” the Bharatiya Janata Party president told the rally.

“Last Friday, 38 people were sentenced to death in the Ahmedabad bomb blasts case. Among them, Shadab Ahmed, father of Mohammad Saif, is a Samajwadi Party worker and is working closely with Akhilesh,” Nadda said. The BJP president also hit out at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accusing her

Jagat Prakash Nadda

of describing the issue of terrorism as a “fizul ka mudda (useless issue)”. “On the issue of terrorism, Priyanka Gandhi says it is a ‘fizul’ (useless) matter. Her father Rajiv Gandhi died in a terrorist attack but terrorism is a ‘fizual ka mudda’ for her,” the BJP president said.

Maintaining that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ended ‘mafia raj’ and ‘goonda raj’ (rule by mafia and hooligans) in the state, Nadda said Adityanath has put all antinationals in jails.

“Five years ago, Azam Khan, Mukhtar Ansari and Atiq Ahmed used to spread terror but for the last five

years, all three have been playing ‘gulli danda’ (a village game) in jail,” he said.

Nadda urged people to vote for the BJP saying it was under the Yogi Adityanath’s rule that festivals like Holi and Diwali are now celebrated in the state with greater fervour.

“Diwali used to come in Uttar Pradesh earlier also but why there was no Deepotsav in Ayodhya? Even Krishna Janmashtami used to come earlier but why was Mathura not decorated?

Why even Varanasi was not decorated on Dev Deepawali earlier? Now all this is happening under the BJP rule. This is the power of your vote,” Nadda said.

He claimed that no SP or Congress leader has the power to go to the public and count his developmental work for the state.

“Only the BJP people can thump their chest and say we did what we said. The politics of report card has been taught by none other than PM Modi,” he said.

5 Youths disrupt Rajnath’s speech in favour of Akhilesh; detained

Rajnath Singh

BALLIA (UP), FEB 22 (PTI): Some youths here disrupted the election speech of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the issue of Army recruitment and a man was detained after he raised a slogan in favour of opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav during the rally.

The minister was addressing the rally at Banshi Bazar when the youths disrupted his speech and claimed that recruitment in the Army is on hold for three years now. To it, Rajnath replied that the process is underway. When they did not relent, Rajnath told them that things turn wrong when politics is brought in (Netagiri se baat bigad jaati hai).

“I have full understand-

ing of the problem. Due to the Covid pandemic, this problem cropped up. This is for the first time we are facing such a pandemic. Entire world is appreciating India for the way Narendra Modi worked in this situation,” he said.

Later, when his address was about to end, a man raised a slogan “Garibon ka masiha, Akhilesh Yadav zindabad”. When some BJP workers headed towards the man, Singh from the dais told them to leave him.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajesh Tiwari said that the man was identified as Angad Yadav and has been detained. He is being questioned, the police officer said.

Banks and railways privatisation will leave 5 lakh employees jobless: Varun

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI): Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Varun Gandhi on Tuesday opposed any privatisation of banks and railways, claiming it will render five lakh people unemployed, and asserted that a public welfare government cannot create inequality.

For the last several months, the 41-year-old MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Pilbhit has been expressing views on various issues from farm laws to inflation - that are not in line with the BJP’s official stand.

“The privatisation of banks and railways alone will lead to the forced retirement of five lakh employees, meaning they will be unemployed.

“With every job lost,

Varun Gandhi

hopes of lakhs of families end,’’ he said on Twitter, adding a public welfare government can never back steps that create economic inequality and promote capitalism.

Last month also, while in his constituency Pilibhit, Gandhi expressed concern over rapidly increasing inflation and unemployment and said vital resources of the country are sold in the name of privatisation.

Gandhi had also slammed the choice of Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit as JNU vice-chancellor, saying such “mediocre appointments serve to damage our human capital and our youth’s future”.

Referring to the major bank loan frauds, he had recently tweeted, ‘’A ‘strong government’ is expected to take ‘strong action’ on this super corrupt system’’.

Gandhi had also come out in support of farmers protesting against the agri laws. davp 17112/11/0042/2122

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KOLKATA, FEB 22 (PTI): Clashes broke out between police personnel and students of Aliah University in College Street area of Kolkata on Tuesday after the latter tried to break barricade and march towards Writers Buildings, the erstwhile state secretariat, demanding justice for student leader Anish Khan who was allegedly killed last week.

The students and other protestors participated in a march and made a human chain at the Park Circus seven-point crossing before resuming the rally in the direction of Writers Buildings in Dalhousie area.

They later changed the route and took College Street. However, the police had put up barricades there to stop the students.

As the students tried to break the barricades, police used force to disperse them.

Police said some of the activists were detained.

Four people in uniforms of police and civic volunteers had allegedly pushed off Khan from the third floor of his house in Howrah district’s Amta in the dead of night on February 18, according to his

family.

Khan, who was earlier with SFI, the student wing of the CPI(M), was a prominent face of the protests in Kolkata against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He later joined the Indian Secular Front (ISF).

His death sparked widespread protests. The s t a t e g ove r n m e n t h a s formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the matter.

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Students in Kolkata demanding justice for Anish Khan.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 78 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Outsourcing progress

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t was a confirmation that the bubble of so-called economic development in Nagaland has almost reached its end as there are no more avenues for obtaining funds/money/cash and that new sources would have to be found out. This was the conclusion that could be drawn from the proposal made

by Industrial Development Agency of Nagaland (IDAN) to all head of government departments to come up with ideas and plans to prepare blueprints for development projects. The blueprints or plans can be broadly termed as Departmental Project Reports (DPRs) for which Nagaland has become synonymous at the Centre. The concept CSR was implemented in the new Companies Act, 2013 to make sure that more and more entities came forward and participated in the growth and development of the society. According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is defined as a business management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. The CSR law or more popularly known as the CSR mandate, which came into effect from April 2014 in India, applies to every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, and any other previous companies law qualifying following conditions: Having a net worth of rupees five hundred crores or more, or – Having a turnover of rupees one thousand crores or more, or – Having a net profit of rupees five crores or more, during a financial year. It would be fair to admit that there is no project involving ‘development or progress” where Nagaland has not exploited; be it construction of buildings, halls, stadia, community centres.

Housing, hostels, urban, sports and music facilities or urban roads and bridges etc to name some.

These dot the state’s landscape and more foundation stones laid during the past few years would serve to indicate that construction activities are still on the anvil. Whether people on the ground feel they have experienced any change is another matter.

The government of Nagaland has many innovative planners and bureaucrats who are second to none in the country when it comes to preparing vision documents. Nagaland state has announced many impressive vision documents at various impressive programmes that ended with delightful entertainment programmes- a hallmark of official functions.

People can perish not because of lack of vision only but also lack of comprehension about a desired and achievable vision. Different people have visions that seek to address the same objective but through different angles. Economic vision is not only about good things that we hope at the moment to believe it would be achieved in the future but another way of setting the foundation for progress. Economic vision also cannot ignore the reality of the ever changing environment and the factors that impact infrastructure and commerce etc. One of the problems is the government system itself. For one, the bureaucracy has taken it upon itself as the indispensable player in furthering or promoting state economy. This has only led to creation of an exclusive domain of powerful and influential bureaucrats who make policies that seem complex for politicians to understand.

This is because politicians are more interested in “now/today” and have less patience for long term benefits. Bureaucratic concepts also mean bending some when convenient and ignoring when inconvenient. This pick and choose has not exactly helped promote the culture for genuine progress.

DailyDevotion The Discipline of Spiritual Perseverance

Be still, and know that I am God… —Psalm 46:10 Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking for is going to happen. Perseverance means more than just hanging on, which may be only exposing our fear of letting go and falling. Perseverance is our supreme effort of refusing to believe that our hero is going to be conquered. Our greatest fear is not that we will be damned, but that somehow Jesus Christ will be defeated. Also, our fear is that the very things our Lord stood for— love, justice, forgiveness, and kindness among men— will not win out in the end and will represent an unattainable goal for us. Then there is the call to spiritual perseverance.

A call not to hang on and do nothing, but to work deliberately, knowing with certainty that God will never be defeated.

If our hopes seem to be experiencing disappointment right now, it simply means that they are being purified. Every hope or dream of the human mind will be fulfilled if it is noble and of God. But one of the greatest stresses in life is the stress of waiting for God. He brings fulfillment, “because you have kept My command to persevere…” (Revelation 3:10). Continue to persevere spiritually.

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Reason is God’s crowning gift to man. ~ Sophocles

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Post-mortem

NLTP Act 1989: Revisit to the past amidst lobbying N agaland has a long history of bringing the NLTP Act to black and white. The movement began in in the early 1960s wherein, the church, and the civil society fought for almost three decades and finally NLTP Act came into being in 1989. In the 70s and the 80s, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council and the Naga Mothers Association spearheaded the movement, supported by the civil society organizations. This they did because they saw the evil of liquor in our society and what it has done to the generation then.

In the 80s, the movement became more pressed, aggressive and urgent that the last resort was to “fast unto Death.” This, they did because they saw the ravaging effect of liquor in the society was going to the point of no return. They were serious because they love the people and want to see their children grow up free from indulging in something which resulted to broken homes, destroying the moral and spiritual lives of the people.

The Act may have curtailed the individual choice, but for the greater good of the society in general, the prohibition was fought. The lower section of people, poor and working class expend their earnings towards liquor.

Women suffer domestic violence because of liquor leading to broken homes where children became the victims. Poorer section of people in the society became poorer. Students getting addicted to liquor at younger age, deviating from studies. The moral and spiritual life declining at fast rate. All these and other social evils created by liquor led the church, the Naga Mothers Association and the civil society to fight at the forefront. This was done to salvage the society.

After three decades of the NLTPA Act, we seem to be forgetting the reason why the NBCC, the NMA and the civil society took such a persistent approach to try to eradicate liquor in our land. There are counter arguments where some are of the opinion that it has done nothing good to the society. The Act has become an object of derision and the church is often blamed.

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Whatever it may be, we believe we must put more effort and resolute power to make the Act applicable and successful.

The Act has been kept in the cold storage for too long. Before anything is put on the table for consideration, we must go through the definitions and implement the ideals set forth in the Act. Otherwise, it will remain just a “paper tiger”, and it will not yield any desired result. This is exactly what we find ourselves in today, talking about the failure of the Act and forgetting the implementation part.

We must visit the past to remind ourselves, when the government is toeing/ lobbying with the idea of total or partial lift of the prohibition. Forget about the loopholes/failure, the Act is a hard earn Act not only for the church but more importantly, our people and the generations to come. For our sake and theirs, have we really implemented the ideals of the Act? Let us not forget the first Liquor Prohibition Movement in record which goes back to February 5, 1962 in Mokokchung, where an appeal was made and I quote: “Appeal was made to the Governor to abolish immediately the sale and use of liquor in Nagaland and divert the fund provided for political run to some welfare project as since independence of India the 2 use of liquor has been on the increase in Nagaland.” Another Action by the church council at Kohima taken on November 21-22, 1964 reads: “….demanded the Government of Nagaland to take early measures to stop the sale of all distilled liquor … throughout Nagaland.”

These records show that after almost three decades of persistent appeal by the church and the public, the Act came into being. However, the authority failed to successfully and intentionally implement the Act and now we are arguing of its failure. For this long the government has taken the path of wait and see approach. And now without even proper consultation, free and frank discussion, selective lobbying ignoring the stakeholders is nothing less than an insult. We need no apology but may we be reminded

that because of this kind of mentality of doing things our problems are piling up one after the other.

Let me quote one of the resolutions found in the record by the Nagaland Baptist church Council in its general session held at Kohima on October 12, 1966.

“The Naga public is greatly alarmed by the meteoric rise of licensed wine shops and Bars in the streets and cross-roads of all major towns of Nagaland. This is specially evident for the last few years after the assumption of the reins of Government by our own Naga leaders. Erroneously, for many Naga politicians and officers, liquor is association with status - symbol, and with some profiteering motive through its sale seems to weigh much heavier than their concern for the good and well-being of the country men in the villages. As a result, the Naga people are now pondering the serious question as to whether or not, they have voted for the right persons to represent them in the State Assembly.”

This is a sad commentary that after our own people took the rein to govern our own affairs the situation got worse. We are still struggling with this after more than half a century.

Profit and revenue motives still is the order of the day.

We are less concern about the good and well-being of the ordinary people and the generations. If the Act is not reinforced, sensible people will continue to wonder if the right people are in the right position.

Five point resolutions in 1966 speak the mind of the church leaders on the issue then and now. Here I quote: 1. Resolved that all liquor shops and Bars in Nagaland should be closed down by the end of 1966, by cancelling all licenses now possessed by the dealers.

2. Resolved that the Government of Nagaland should give assurance to the Naga people that no Bill for legalized manufacture and sale of any kind of liquor will be passed by the State legislative Assembly.

3. Resolved that the Rum quota annually received by the Nagaland State Government from the Centre under the item

“Guest entertainment” should be immediately discontinued.

4. Resolved that all the Fourteen Naga Baptist Associations should, in their Annual Sessions, seriously discuss the above Resolutions and take positive actions by creating “ALLOUT MOVEMENT” until the objective is fulfilled.

5. Resolved that all the Christian Women Societies throughout Nagaland be urged to organize themselves into “Dry Forces” to combat the manufacture and sale of liquor so detrimental to the peace and security of every NAGAHOME. Such has been the stand of our past leaders.

They have not seen all but they have felt the pain in their heart and wanted to give us a better future.

Where we find ourselves today is non of their fault but ours. The church will not lobby but prayerfully work out the action plan because we still believe and are convinced that liquor in any form will do greater harm to our society.

A letter addressed to the Chief Minister through Excise minister on April 17, 1974 speaks volume of how distressful the church become on hearing the authority trying to please people for their loyalty to the party. “ We a r e g r e a t l y alarmed to learn that you and your Gover nment are planning to renew the Wine-Shop Licenses granted by the government as a special favour to those people for the loyalty to the party. If this true, this plan of yours will cause great resentment and alarm among the churches and their leaders throughout Nagaland, and there is bound to be serious repercussions all over the land. If this should happen, this will lead our people, who have been so earnestly praying for you and your Government, to lose their confidence in your leadership.”

A copy of the letter to the CM by the party President is partially quoted below: “As member of the Prohibition Movement, I would like to forewarn our Government of the impending danger that would spell a great embarrassment…. Unlike other states, Nagaland, can take a lead in this by taking

some timely measures.”

Today, we need such leaders who can speak boldly and say, we need to take “timely measures” instead of talking about partial lift or regulated lift because we know it would not work. Leaders who will put their self interest behind and embrace the desire of the people. Leaders who will think beyond “the now” for the future of the people. Above all, leaders who will fear God and dispense their responsibility to honor God. A covenant has been reached three decades ago and we cannot break that covenant. The move if ever is true, will be a disastrous move. There will be less revenue and more corruption and less accountability. It will not solve the one sided argument which the government has been presenting over and over again. It will create an unsafe and dangerous situation in the society.

The one option left is to aggressively develop the mechanism to implement the Act with courage.

When the executive power is given to the government agency/agencies and yet, they still feel disabled to act upon it, where is the logic that they will do better with the partial lift of the Act? As long as the Act is kept in the cold storage we will continue to come up with unrealistic proposal and approach to deal with the issue. As is the case today, we are lacking the will power and we resort to all kinds of lobbying tactics to divide the society.

Let us for once try and rationally present the loopholes in areas the Act has failed. Let us not only talk on spurious-spiritedillegal flow of liquor. But let us open the pandora box and see who are the culprits and how it is coming in. It is very easy to blame our neighbor State but that maybe just an excuse.

We cannot be selfish to fatten our pockets. We cannot submit to the pressure of the few who are waiting to harvest at the expense of the suffering and common people. We need to remind ourselves again and again that we have condemned liquor business as evil in the society.

When we talk of partial lift, who is going to gain and who is going to

lose? When financial gain, business reward and fattening the pockets are the main motives, the whole Act will tumble down. It is, as quoted above “special favour” approach without any consideration for those who will become the victims. We know the biblical references to the evil effects of alcohol so I will not rebuttal my case with it. But listen to this: A nation addicted to drinking has its future completely doomed…. A Gover nment which fattens its purse by selling alcoholic drinks to its people makes prostitution of its sacred functions… A nation of drunkards is a morally and spiritually dwarfed section of humanity (M. K. Gandhi?).

It is not only what the Bible says, (though that is our foundation) and the church that see the evil of liquor. And yet, we want to reverse the clock with the excuse of revenue without realizing the power of destruction for our people. We can go on and on developing our thesis why alcohol is bad and destructive. The bottom line is this, we are very indiscipline and selfish people and once let loose of the Act we will end up in the pit. There is still a shadow of fear with the Act and this tells us that we still have hope once its implemented with the will power. We are arguing on a shaky ground and therefore, the blame game, unrest situation and regrets will become the order of the day. The NLTP preface says, “Totally Prohibition prohibits possession, sale consumption and manufacture of liquor in and of import and export thereof in the State of Nagaland” (Preface p.1). The preamble further reads: “Whereas it is expedient to totally prohibit the possession, sale, consumption and manufacture of liquor and of import and export thereof in the State of Nagaland.

It is thereby enacted in the fortieth year of the Republic of India,..” (p. 1). The preface and the preamble give no interpretation to the “clauses” and the “paras” imbedded in the Act. It has not been fair because unless the interpretation is given the church will always be blamed.

(To be concluded) Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho

NSCN (I-M) response to Kitovi interview, Jamir’s statement

he National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) is aware of the presence of Mr. N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Convener of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) in Delhi when he interacted with a select media. He was desperately trying to propel his image as a bona fide Naga revolutionary to qualify himself as a Naga nationalist. Unfortunately, he is nowhere near to enjoy that revolutionary status.

His actual size in the Naga political struggle is simply a pseudo- Naga nationalist who only champion the political interests of the Government of India (GoI) and work on her (GoI) behalf throughout. This is still visibly seen even under the scheme of things brought about by the ongoing Indo-Naga political talks. We are also aware of the article issued by Dr. SC Jamir where he stated that there is no mention of sovereignty and integration in Framework Agreement of the 3rd August, 2015.

After he joined NSCN in 1987, the 1988 crisis took place.

He sided with the expelled Khaplang who formed a separate group. With the common elements of treachery he was given important assignments in the group and saw his rise in the hierarchy of officers. Bereft of any revolutionary trait as deReader’s note: Articles

manded by the call of the Naga Position is a mere re-edited ver- Tangkhuls by offering incentive, toying with the rejected 16 Point political struggle he was never sion of the 16 Point Agreement irrespective of whether he is a Agreement as indoctrinated by found fighting for the righteous which was condemned and re- freedom fighter or public. Mr. the former Interlocutor Mr. RN cause of the Naga political issue. jected by the Naga people. Till Kitovi Zhimomi, as the security Ravi and SC Jamir.

By 1992, he was finding comfort now, Kitovi wasted no effort to commander of SC Jamir oversaw SC Jamir in his recent article in taking shelter in the camps of defend the 16 Point Agreement all these operations against the exposed his dogmatic political the Indian Army as arranged by where there is no place for the bona fide Naga freedom fighters. mentality as he feigned ignorance his mentor Dr. SC Jamir and find Nagas living outside the modern Kitovi says a Naga revolu- of the political meaning of the pleasure in doing the bidding of state of Nagaland. tionary has to be pragmatic and Framework Agreement of the the Indian Army to track down To forgive each other is build peace with India. He is 3rd August, 2015 to find ground the cadres of Naga revolutionary also a revolutionary character. simply parroting what his mentor for defending 16 Point Agreegroup NSCN led by Mr. Isak It is, however, difficult to forget SC Jamir has been talking about ment which is his brainchild. He Chishi Swu and Mr. Th. Muivah. when NSCN-K to which Kitovi throughout that the Nagas has to cannot close his eyes while readThus, nothing is far from belonged was allowed to be accept the 16 Point Agreement to ing the Framework Agreement truth as far as the deceptive role used as mercenary forces by SC build peace with India. What has where it is clearly stated “sharing of Kitovi is concern. It does not Jamir to eliminate the freedom been rejected by the Naga people the sovereign power” and further take much time for him to start fighters spearheaded by NSCN. years ago cannot be brought it mentioned “enduring inclusive his criminal bonhomie with Dr. What a treacherous manner of back to live to build peace with new relationship of peaceful coSC Jamir as he took over as betraying the Naga people which India. Naturally, a man without existence of the two entities”. the security commander of SC the Naga history would never political vision is blind to the Needless to say, integration is an Jamir with the sole purpose of forget. Kitovi Zhimomi and political aspiration of the Naga integral part of the Framework going headlong to eliminate the Dally Mungro stoop themselves people. The Naga people have Agreement. What is sovereignty NSCN after entering into unholy so low to be at the back and call been fighting through political when there is no integration? collusion with the Indian Army. of SC Jamir all the time like his dialogue to establish a lasting What is sovereignty when other He had his days as he executed private army. peace with India. But peace is not Nagas outside Nagaland state his devilish plan by killing many Is this the revolutionary trait something which would come by are left out?

NSCN’s version of being innocent Nagas. But the revo- that Kitovi is talking about to the suppressing the political identity revolutionary is characterized lutionary movement refused to select national media in Delhi? of the Nagas. be cowed down in the hands There is an indelible record when The Naga history is replete by a strong belief of the God’s of traitors like him and their Jamir was provided by the centre with episodes of the most treach- given political identity as a Naga accomplice, the Indian Army. (GoI) Rs. 103 crores for Peace erous and stirring characters in- nation as we are Naga national The sacrifice for the righteous Offensive Operation against spired by the Indian intelligence patriots fighting for the liberation Naga political cause was never NSCN. For the same purpose, agency. Here SC Jamir stands of our motherland under military in his blood.

NSCN-K was provided 100 AK- out as one of the architects of occupation of India. The courage Kitovi as the Convener of 47s. These AK-47s were actually the Naga People’s Convention and persistence to defend this the NNPGs is in fact fighting meant for the modernization of (NPC) and the 16-Point Agree- infallible definition of Naga’s with the Nagas on behalf of the Nagaland state police force. ment which followed. Today liberation struggle is all about the the Government of India to But it was hired by NSCN-K we found Kitovi, a protégé of Naga revolutionary movement accept Indian constitution and for free to be used in the kill- SC Jamir, not knowing how to spearheaded by NSCN. MIP, NSCN/GPRN surrender. The NNPGs Agreed ing of NSCN members or any handle the Naga political issue is or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

NATIONAL

6 held for Bajrang Dal activist’s murder in K’taka SHIVAMOGGA, FEB 22 (PTI): Six people have been arrested in connection with Bajrang Dal activist Harsha murder case here while some are at large, a senior police officer said on Tuesday, as stray incidents of arson and violence were reported in the city this morning.

The 28 year-old Harsha was stabbed to death on Sunday night here leading to clamping of prohibitory order even as the city witnessed arson, violence and stone pelting.

“We have arrested Mohammed Kashif, Syed Nadeem, Ashifullah Khan, Rehan Khan, Nehal and Abdul Afnan in connection with the case. All are aged between 20 to 22 years, except Kashif who is 32.

They are all residents of Shivamogga,” Superintendent of Police B M Lakshmi Prasad told reporters.

He said these people were earlier staying together but were now living separately. Kashif has some criminal cases against him.

According to Prasad, a few more are involved in the case and a manhunt

The accused have been identified as Asif, Sayed Nadeem, Rehan Sharef, Nihan, Abdul Afnan and Kashif. has been launched to track them.

The police officer said 12 more people were detained and questioned but their role did not come to light.

Following Harsha’s killing, the city witnessed violence, arson, stonepelting and damage to the properties during the funeral procession on Monday that left at least three persons, including a photo journalist and a policewoman, injured. Several two-wheelers were either

damaged or torched.

Police personnel have been deployed at every nook and corner of the city. The district authorities have appealed to the people to maintain peace and calm.

Additional Director General of Police C Pratap Reddy said a few vehicles were burnt in Tunganagar on Tuesday morning, despite prohibitory orders which have been clamped under section 144 of the CrPC. “Following the mur-

der of Harsha, there was a very tense situation in the city and certain surrounding areas. Additional forces were rushed to Shivamogga and lot of arrangements were made by the deputy commissioner and the superintendent of police to ensure that the fallout of the murder does not spread further,” Reddy said.

The official said 14 different incidents of arson and violence took place in the city (after the murder), which would require filing of FIRs. In three cases FIRs have been registered, he said, adding, the police were trying to trace those who lost their motorbikes and properties in the arson and violence Earlier, a few BJP leaders including Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa and Union Minister of state Shobha Karandlaje claimed a conspiracy behind Harsha’s murder, and demanded NIA probe into it.

Eshwarappa, who is from the district, alleged “Musalman goondas” were behind the activist’s

murder.

BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B L Santosh alleged Harsha was killed by jihadi fundamentalists for his opposition to Hijab at educational institutions.

Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka said the murder has a link with the ongoing Hijab row in the state.

“This murder happened when the Hijab controversy started. It is evident that there is a link between this murder and the Hijab row,” Ashoka said.

A few Muslim girls from Udupi had approached the Karnataka High Court when they were allegedly denied entry to the classes with their Hijabs or the Islamic headscarves on.

In reaction to the girls wearing Hijab, some Hindu students started coming to college wearing saffron scarves. The trend of Hijab versus saffron scarves gradually spread to other parts of the state leading to communal tension in some educational institutions.

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DEHRADUN, FEB 22 (PTI): Fourteen people returning from a wedding, including five women and two children, died and two were injured when a vehicle fell into a deep gorge on the Sukhidhang-Dandaminar road in Uttarakhand’s Champawat district, police said on Tuesday.

Their bodies were recovered from the gorge after a nearly 11-hour-long rescue operation, Champawat Superintendent of Police (SP) Devendra Pincha told PTI from the spot. Five women, a four-year-old girl and a teenaged boy are among the dead, he said. The deceased also include a mother-daughter duo, the SP said. All of them died on the spot as the gorge was deep and the car was badly damaged in the accident on Monday night, he said. The two injured are being treated at hospitals in Tanakpur and Champawat, the SP said. The authorities were informed about the accident around 3 am on Tuesday, after which rescue teams were rushed to the spot, an official at the Champawat district disaster management office said.

UDUPI, FEB 22 (PTI): One of the petitioners in the Hijab case in the Karnataka High Court, Hazra Shifa, has alleged that a mob attacked her brother, and “our property was ruined”.

Reports said the window glasses of the familyrun restaurant in nearby Malpe was broken in the incident on Monday night.

A case has been registered at Malpe police station, and the police are conducting an investigation.

“My brother was brutally attacked by a mob. Just because I continue to stand for My #Hijab which is MY RIGHT. Our property was ruined as well. Why?? Can’t I demand my right? Who will be their next victim? I demand action to be taken against the Sangh Parivar goons,” Shifa tweeted.

According to Shifa, her 20-year-old brother -Saif -- is admitted to Hitech Hospital, Udupi.

The full bench of the Kar nataka High Court comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice J M Khazi and Justice Krishna S Dixit is hearing the

embassy asks Right to wear hijab not under SC to hear plea for cancellation of offline Ind Indian students board exams for classes 10, 12 today to leave Ukraine Art 25: Karnataka government tioners, told the bench that the apex court had passed orders in 2020 and 2021 regarding class 10 and 12 board exams and this year also, the same problem is there. “Last year, there was a scheme after your lordships intervention. This year also, we require some sort of solution otherwise this is going to drag,” he said, adding that this will affect further admissions and future of students will be in peril. The bench asked the counsel whether the examinations have commenced or are yet to commence. The counsel said that examination of the Madhya Pradesh board has commenced.

“Even though the corona situation has improved, the classes have not completed... Unless the course is completed, you should not conduct the examination.

This is going to delay further.

CBSE has not proposed any scheme,” he said. The bench initially asked the counsel to serve advance copy of the plea to the standing counsel for the CBSE. When the lawyer said he would try to serve advance copy of the petition to all the respondents, the

bench granted liberty to serve the standing counsel for the concerned respondents. The plea has sought directions to the CBSE and other education boards, which have proposed to hold board examinations for classes 10 and 12 in offline mode, to devise alternate modes of assessment. The CBSE has decided to conduct term two board exams for class 10 and class 12 from April 26. On Monday, the matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana. The counsel had told the CJI-led bench that physical examination should not be conducted due to the pandemic. The bench had said that the matter would be listed before a bench headed

by Justice Khanwilkar.

On June 17 last year, the top court had approved the assessment schemes of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the CBSE, which had adopted the 30:30:40 formula for evaluation of marks for students of 12th standard based on results of class 10, 11 and 12 respectively.

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI): The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Tuesday once again asked Indian students to leave that country temporarily, amid escalating tensions following Russia recognising the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

About queries by Indian students about online classes by medical universities in Ukraine, the embassy said it is engaged with respective authorities on the matter.

“The embassy of India is receiving a large number of calls asking about the confirmation of online classes by Medical Universities. In this regard, as informed earlier, the embassy is engaged with respective authorities for streamlining of the education process for Indian students,” it said.

“Students are advised, in the interest of their safety, to leave Ukraine temporarily, rather than wait for an official confirmation from universities,” the mission added in a fresh advisory.

TN civic polls: DMK notches thumping win

CHENNAI, FEB 22 (PTI): The ruling DMK and its allies notched a huge electoral victory in the just concluded urban civic polls winning over two-thirds of the 12,800 plus ward member posts and bagging all the 21 municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu for which results were declared on Tuesday.

DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin said the win is proof of people’s endorsement of the ‘Dravidian Model’ of governance and added that he would slog to uphold the faith reposed by the people on him. He thanked the people for bestowing his party and allies with victory.

A significant aspect of the poll result is the DMK wresting the western region from arch rival AIADMK. On victory in this region, which includes Coimbatore among others, Stalin recalled his pledge made after 2021 Assembly election win to work for all sections of people and regions including for those who have not voted for the DMK. Such complete dedication to ensure people’s welfare has led to the DMK capturing even the western ‘Kongu’ region, considered a fortress of the AIADMK, the Chief Minister said.

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DMK party workers celebrate after party’s lead in local body elections in Chennai, Tuesday. (PTI)

majority in all the 21 municipal corporations including the Greater Chennai Corporation and also came out victorious in most of the 138 municipalities and 490 town panchayats.

The ruling party has won 946 wards in corporations, 2,360 in municipalities and 4,388 in town panchayats which includes local bodies in the home turf of AIADMK leaders including former Chief Ministers K Palaniswami (Edappadi, Salem district) and O Panneerselvam (Periyakulam, Theni district).

The main opposition AIADMK which came a distant second winning over 2,000 ward member posts thanked voters who chose the party and said it would continue in people’s work with full commitment.

AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam said the party has bagged great victories following such poll defeats.

‘Dharma’ would win eventually and evidencing it, a democratic opportunity shall ensure that people’s true state of mind, aspirations are reflected.

“On that day, people’s power will win. AIADMK will win again as per people’s wishes. This will happen for sure,” Panneerselvam said in a statement.

Actor Kamal Haasanled Makkal Needhi Maiam drew a blank, failing to win any seats in municipal corporations, municipalities or town panchayats.

The BJP which fought the polls alone, won 22 seats in municipal corporations, 56 in municipalities and

230 in town panchayats.

However, it could not win a majority on its own in any local body.

The saffron party’s victory though relatively marginal is noteworthy. It has outperformed regional outfits—Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, PMK, Naam Tamizhar Katchi, and Vijayakanth-led Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK).

The big win in the urban polls is the latest in DMK’s winning streak that began with 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Soon, it edged past AIADMK in the 2019 December rural civic polls, won last year’s Assembly election and the recent local body polls in 9 reconstituted districts.

BENGALURU, FEB 22 (PTI): The Karnataka government on Tuesday told the High Court that there is no restriction on wearing Hijab in India with reasonable restrictions subject to institutional discipline and dismissed the charge that denial to wear the headscarf was a violation of Article 15 of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination of every sort.

Countering the petitioner Muslim girls from Udupi district, who challenged the restriction on Hijab inside the educational institutions, Karnataka Advocate General Prabhuling Navadgi said the right to wear the headscarf falls under the category of 19(1)(A) and not Article 25 as has been argued by the petitioners.

“The right to wear Hijab falls under Article 19(1) (A) and not Article 25. If one wishes to wear Hijab, then there is no restriction ‘subject to the institutional discipline’. The rights claimed under Article 19(1) (A) is related to Article 19(2) where the government places a reasonable restriction subjected to institutional restriction,” Navadgi told the full bench of the Karnataka High Court.

The full bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice J M Khazi and Justice Krishna M Dixit is hearing a batch of petitions seeking permission to wear

Hijab inside the classroom.

Navadgi further said the institutional restriction in the present case is only inside the educational institutions and not anywhere else.

Arguing further, he said the independent claim of 19(1)(A) cannot go together with Article 25.

“The consequence of the demand to declare Hijab as an essential religious practice is huge because there is an element of compulsion or else you will be expelled from the community,” Navadgi told the court. Article 19(1)(A) is related to the freedom of expression of the Indian constitution.

Article 19(2) says that nothing in sub clause (a) of clause ( 1 ) shall affect the operation of any existing law, or prevent the State from making any law, in so far as such law imposes reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right conferred by the said sub clause in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.

Article 25 deals with freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion and says that subject to public order, morality and health

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VHP protest against hijab; detained SURAT, FEB 22 (PTI): At least 12 activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) were on Tuesday detained for protesting against a group of girls wearing hijab at a school in Gujarat’s Surat, police said.

The VHP activists were detained from the school premises, where they had gathered to protest against some girls wearing hijab, inspector M B Rathod of Kapodra police station said.

The girls wearing hijab were not students of the school, but had gone there to attend a competitive exam for which the institute was a venue, the official said.

A c t iv i s t s s p o r t i n g saffron scarves protested peacefully at the school even as students gave their exam.

The principal informed the police, which rushed to the site and detained them, he said.

“We r ushed to the school and detained 12 protesting members and brought them to the police station. No hindrance was caused to the girls taking the exam in a classroom,” the inspector said.

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Further, the AG dismissed the charge that denial to wear Hijab was a violation of Article 15 of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination of every sort. “There is no discrimination whatsoever, as has been claimed invoking under Article 15. These are bland allegations,” Navadgi argued. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.

Stating that dignity of women is paramount, Navadgi winded up his argument quoting the famous number from 1967 Hindi movie ‘Hamraaz’ -- ‘Na Munh Chhupa Ke Jiyo, Na Sar Jhuka Ke Jiyo. Ghamo Ka Daur Bhi Aye To Muskara Ke jiyo.’ (Neither live hiding your face, nor bow down. Even in trying times, live with a smile.) The song was penned by Sahir Ludhianvi and sung by Mahendra Kapoor.

case where some Muslim girls are demanding that they be allowed to be wear hijab in classrooms.

On January one, six girl students of a college in Udupi attended a press conference held by the Campus Front of India (CFI) in the coastal town protesting against the college authorities denying them entry into classrooms wearing hijab.

This was four days after they requested the principal permission to wear hijab in classes which was not allowed. Till then, students used to wear the headscarf to the campus, but entered the classroom after removing it, college principal Rudre Gowda had said.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI): The Supreme Court Tuesday said it would hear tomorrow a plea seeking cancellation of offline board examinations for classes 10 and 12 to be conducted by the CBSE and several other boards this year.

“Without completing the course, how can examination be conducted,” a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar orally observed after the counsel appearing for the petitioner said that although the COVID-19 situation has improved, classes have not been completed. The bench, also comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and C T Ravikumar, granted liberty to the counsel appearing for the petitioner to serve the advance copy of the plea to the standing counsel for concerned respondents, including the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). “We will list it tomorrow,” the bench said.

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return to near pre-pandemic trends.

Credit growth has also continued to pick up, and corporate profitability remains strong.

Though Omicron infections did not impact the recovery materially, economic recovery is likely to hit a minor speed bump in Q4 as surge in infection caseloads forced a small reduction in mobility levels.

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MUMBAI, FEB 22 (PTI): Forecasting a lower-thanpreviously projected 10 per cent GDP growth for the fiscal year 2022 due to the third wave of the pandemic, foreign brokerage Barclays said the Indian economy is likely to have expanded by 6.6 per cent in the December quarter.

The economy had a relatively stable Q3 with several sectors returning to pre-pandemic level of activity, with services playing a bigger role in activity, the report said, adding that with the mild Omicron wave in January, there is clear downside risks to the earlier growth forecast of 10 per cent in FY22.

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Besides, crude prices have soared to seven-year highs due to lingering supply worries, which is dragging down the Indian rupee, Sachdeva added.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures jumped 3.56 per cent to USD 98.79 per barrel.

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On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share Sensex ended 382.91 points or 0.66 per cent lower at 57,300.68, while the broader NSE Nifty settled down 114.45 points or 0.67 per cent at 17,092.20.

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GENEVA, FEB 22 (AP): An independent human rights expert working with the United Nations is criticising China and Russia for allegedly supplying weapons used by Myanmar’s military against civilians since it seized power last year.

Tom Andrews, a special rapporteur working with the UN human rights office, urged countries to halt such sales. He also called on the UN Security Council, where China and Russia are permanent members, to hold an emergency meeting to discuss a possible ban on sales of arms used by Myanmar’s military against civilians.

“The people of Myanmar are imploring the UN to act,” Andrews said in a statement Tuesday. “They deserve an up-or-down vote on a Security Council resolution that will stop the sale of weapons being used to kill them.”

The findings come in a new report from Andrews on the types and amounts of weapons used by the military as early as 2018, when it led a bloody crackdown on the Muslim Rohingya minority that caused hundreds of thousands to flee to neighbouring Bangladesh.

Andrews’ research described several categories of weapons transfers, with the ones he identified “most problematically” coming from China, Russia and Serbia, because they have been sent since 2018 and continued after

the military’s takeover last year.

He also cited India for having transferred weapons before the coup, and once afterward, and said three other countries — Belarus, Pakistan and Ukraine -had sent arms before the military takeover but not afterward. He said Israel and South Korea have sent naval vessels to Myanmar since 2018 that could be used against civilians, but have since committed to no longer sending weapons.

Andrews, a former US congressman, said a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in June has failed to have “any discernable impact” on the ability of Myanmar’s military to attack civilians, who have demonstrated in large numbers against the government despite its deadly suppression of protests.

Special rapporteurs work with the UN human rights office in Geneva based on mandates handed out by the UN-backed Human Rights Council, a 47-member body that currently counts both China and Russia as members.

Widespread nonviolent protests in Myanmar followed the military takeover in February last year that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. An armed resistance grew after peaceful protests were put down.

More than 1,500 civilians have been killed by security forces, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.

NYIRO RANGE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN UNION HQ: Nyiro APPRECIATION

On behalf of Nyiro Range Council Chairman Union, I convey my heartiest congratulations to the Hon'ble deputy Chief Minister, Government of Nagaland for the successful completion of "Upgradation of Road from Wokha - N. Longidang" under NESIdS (dONER) which was inaugurated on February 18, 2022 at Niroyo Village. He is a 'man of his word' who never fails his commitment. Thus as committed, Nyiro Range people finally saw an 'All Weather Road' which we have been seeing only in dreams and in the words of other politicians. Words are inadequate to express my gratitude towards our leader, the Hon'ble deputy Chief Minister Nagaland, who is also the Minister In-charge of Home and pWd (R&B). I also appeal to the people of Nyiro Range to leave aside all our black and white and strengthen his hand once again by extending our unflinching support to enable him to bestow more of his many blessings upon this Range.

Thank you, Hon'ble Sir, I pray that the Almighty God will continue to use you in the service of humanity even in the days to come.

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ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that he would like to have a TV debate with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to resolve differences between the two neighbouring countries.

Khan made the remarks during an interview with Russia’s state-run television network RT on the eve of his maiden twoday visit to Moscow - the first by a Pakistani premier in over two decades – during which he will hold talks with President Vladimir Putin and review exchange views on major regional and international issues.

“I would love to debate with Narendra Modi on TV,” Khan said in response to a question.

He added that it would be so good for over a billion people of the subcontinent if differences between Pakistan and India could be resolved through a debate.

Responding to a question, Khan said when his party Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf came into power

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in 2018 he immediately reached out to India and asked the Indian leadership to sit down at the table and resolve the Kashmir issue.

He, however, regretted that India did not respond positively to his overtures.

Ties between India and Pakistan nose-dived after a terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force base in 2016 by terror groups based in the neighbouring country. Subsequent attacks, including one on an Indian Army camp in Uri, further deteriorated the relationship.

The relationship dipped further after India’s war planes pounded

a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp deep inside Pakistan on February 26, 2019 in response to the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.

The relations deteriorated after India announced withdrawing the special powers of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation of the state into two union territories in August, 2019. India has repeatedly told Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir “was, is and shall forever” remain an integral part of the country.

It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

Women workers must cover up ‘even with a blanket’, say Taliban

KABUL, FEB 22 (AFP): Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up -- even with a blanket if necessary -- or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban’s religious police said Tuesday.

Most women have been barred from their government jobs, since the Taliban retook power in August, though Afghanistan’s new rulers claim they will be allowed to return once some conditions are in place -- such as segregated offices.

On Tuesday, the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of

could be fired if they did not follow guidelines.

The ministry earned notoriety during the Taliban’s first stint in power from 1996 to 2001 for policing the leadership’s strict interpretation of Islam.

It was unclear why they issued Tuesday’s statement, as most women in Afghanistan have always covered their heads in public -- with a loose shawl at least.

“They can follow the Most women have been barred from their government hijab the way they want,” ministry spokesman Mojobs, since the Taliban took power in August. hammad Sadeq Akif MuhVice issued a statement go to work unless they were ajir told AFP when reached saying women should not properly covered, and they for clarification.

OffICE Of THE

MOKOKCHUNG LOTHA HOHO MOkOkCHUNG: NAGALANd

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SATAKHA RANGE STUDENTS’ UNION (S.R.S.U) H.Q. Satakha Town “With Necessary Changes”

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The Mokokchung Lotha Hoho is delighted to share the success of our esteem members dr. Athungo Ovung (selected as a professor in the department of Sociology) & Shri.Yanrenthung Ezung S (selected as the director, College development Council), both in the Nagaland University, Lumami.

The Hoho congratulates both the members on their achievements and takes immense pride for bringing laurels to the community. The Hoho prays that the almighty grants them good health and wisdom and further wishes both the members the best in their future endeavors. dr. Phyoben Odyuo Shri. Roben N. Shitio Chairman General Secretary Mokokchung Lotha Hoho Mokokchung Lotha Hoho

FELICITATION Taking this humble privilege, the Satakha Range Students’ Union with immense pride and honour congratulates the following bonafide citizens of Satakha range for their achievements: 1. Er. Ghukhuyi Zhimomi, appointed to the post of member of Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB).

2. Shri Z Nitovi Sema, promoted to the post of Sub-Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) The laurels they brought through their achievements have made our head held high, the union further prays to our Almighty God to grant them robust health and sound wisdom in pursuit of their illustrious career ahead.

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sult in heavy U.S. sanctions against Moscow. Action could follow later Tuesday.

And if Putin pushes further into Ukraine, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg insisted the West would move in lockstep. “If Russia decides once again to use force against Ukraine, there will be even stronger sanctions, even a higher price to pay,” he said.

The West insisted Putin’s bold moves in Ukraine violated countless international agreements and since diplomacy has failed, it was time to move towards action.

Western powers have long made clear the fate

retary Ben Wallace didn’t mince words. “Russia has already invaded Ukraine.

They did it in 2014, occupied illegally Crimea and Donbas. This is a further invasion of their sovereign territory,” Wallace said.

Whatever the description, the latest developments were enough to force the 27-nation bloc into a mode of high alert, and the EU’s foreign ministers stressed the sanctions announced Tuesday were done in close consultation with the United States and other Western allies.

They stopped short of the “massive” package threatened by the EU and Washington for a full military invasion into national territory that Kyiv still controls.

“The way we respond will define us for the generations to come,” Simonyte said. Too much too soon, though, could also hurt the international response, said Britain’s Johnson.

“This the first tranche, the first barrage of what we are prepared to do and we hold further sanctions at readiness to be deployed,” he told British lawmakers.

But when asked if this meant they had to wear the all-covering burqa that the Taliban made compulsory during their previous rule, he demurred.

They can wear “any other sort of hijab, it is up to them, but they must (cover up) properly... even wear a blanket”, he said.

During the Taliban’s previous stint in power, a strict interpretation of Islam meant policing people’s day-to-day habits, actions, and clothing.

Western clothing was prohibited, men were ordered not to shave, and people were thrashed if

they did not hurry along to prayers.

Despite promising a softer version of their rule this time around, some strict prohibitions have crept back in -- including banning TV dramas featuring women unless they have an Islamic theme, and forbidding music in public.

There have been few national edicts issued, however, and regulations appear to have been introduced around the country based largely on the whim of local officials, or according to traditional customs in conservative areas.

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LHOMITHI COLONY COUNCIL Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

The Lhomithi Colony Council on behalf of GB and General Public of Lhomithi take immense pride in conveying our heartiest congratulation to: 1. Shri. Hokheto Yeptho on his promotion as ADEO, DoSe, Govt. of Nagaland. and 2. Dr. Liza G. Kiba on being conferred the Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST. We hope and pray that our Almighty God bless them with good health and wisdom.

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The Ghukhuyi Students’ Union conveys its heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their achievements in various fields.

1. Er. Ghukhui Zhimomi, on being appointed as a Member of NSSB. 2. Shri Katoho Sumi, on being promoted to Dy. Commissioner of Excise.

3. Shri Z Nitovi Sema, on being promoted to SDEO. 4. Mr Kavi Zhimomi, for clearing NEET exam and securing MBBS seat.

We are incredibly proud of your achievements. Prayers are assured as you endeavor towards greater success.

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said after chairing a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Paris.

“We will make it as difficult as possible for the Kremlin to pursue its aggressive policies,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Outside the EU, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson named five Russian banks and three wealth individuals who the UK hit with sanctions on Tuesday.

The United States was moving closer to sanctions too, with the White House calling Russia’s troop deployments an “invasion” — a red line that President Joe Biden has said would re-

of Ukraine wasn’t worth a direct military confrontation with Russia and the potential of a world war, so sanctions were the only, limited, option to channel their anger.

“No lows too low, no lies too blatant, no red lines too red to cross,” Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte said in summing up the political disgust felt by nations from Europe to North America and the democracies hugging Russia’s borders in Asia like Japan and South Korea.

However, Putin continued to knock the world offkilter with a strategy where confusion about the true extent of an invasion, which would automatically kick in major sanctions, remained unclear and debatable.

Russia said it was sending what it called “peacekeepers” into eastern Ukraine, but EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stressed they were “troops” on sovereign Ukrainian territory.

“I wouldn’t say that’s a fully-fledged invasion, but Russian troops are on Ukrainian soil,” Borrell said.

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BRUSSELS, FEB 22 (AP): Shocked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, world leaders moved quickly Tuesday to impose as forceful a response as possible in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe.

Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia — a massive, lucrative deal long sought by Moscow, but criticized by the U.S. for increasing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy supplies.

The rest of the European Union soon followed, with a first set of sanctions taking aim at the 351 Duma legislators who voted in favor of recognizing separatist regions in Ukraine, as well as 27 other Russian officials and institutions from the defense and banking world. They also sought to limit Moscow’s access to EU capital and financial markets.

“This package of sanctions … will hurt Russia and it will hurt a lot,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

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VILLAGE COUNCIL LONGSA MOkOkCHUNG; NAGALANd -798601

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The Longsa Village Council on behalf of the citizens of the village through this press statement felicitates and expresses our deepest appreciation to two bonafide citizens for achieving greater heights in the service of government and the people.

1. The Longsa Village Council heartily congratulate Shri. Rongsenungba on your promotion to the post of director Fisheries & Aquatic Resources department, Govt. of Nagaland. We feel proud and honored on your great achievement to the top post of the department and wish best of luck as you take on greater responsibility.

2. The Longsa Village Council also appreciate the honour and opportunity given to our citizen Shri. Lipokmeren Jamir to lead the people of the Ongpangkong Range as president at the recently concluded 60th General Conference of Ongpangkong Mungdang (OM) at Mokokchung Town on 17th Feb. 2022.The Village Council solicits all to show the same spirit of support and co-operation to the new team of office bearers of Ongpangkong Mungdang as they undertake the task of public service under the new president. May Almighty God bless you and your family's good health & wisdom to lead the people in the service of government and for the upliftment of the society.

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A function was organized on 18th Feb 2022 at 8:00 am to officially hand over the renovated Children Park to the Aoyimti villagers which was initiated by Dimapur Battalion Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Hq 6 Sect AR/IGAR (North) through the flagship programme "OP SADBHAVANA".

The Village Council thanked the Assam Rifles community in general for being enthusiastic and generous in initiating developmental projects in the village and also hopes the bond of friendship will remain intact for a long period of time. While gracing the occasion the officer. In his short speech, mentioned how Aoyimti village has been cooperative and humble in all aspects and assured that more developmental projects are in the pipeline which shall execute in a time bound manner. The Women Organization, Youth Organization and Students union were also present at the occasion.

After the function all of us were served with refreshment prepared by the Assam Rifles. In conclusion it can be said that the Aoyimti Village Council and all the organizations are immensely grateful to the concerned Dimapur Battalion Assam Rifles for being always supportive and helpful in every walk of our life, we wish success and happiness in all their future endeavor.

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An artist’s illustration of pterosaurs on the Island of Skye.

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Researchers carry part of the fossil about how it lived and its behaviour,” Ms Jagielska added.

Prof Steve Brusatte, of the University of Edinburgh, who was leading

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he music video “Bewafa” of Tokhuli Yepthomi was officially released at the Tito’s apartment Roof Top LRC Colony, Dimapur on February 20, 2022.

Speaking at the MV release programme, DDADU president Tito Yepthomi, who graced the event as chief guest, lauded Tokhuli and NK Naga for the successful completion of the music video project.

Yepthomi encouraged them to strive and work hard to make a successful career out of music. ‘Bewafa’ is originally composed and written by NK Naga (first Naga Bollywood playback singer) and sung by Tokhuli Yepthomi.

The programme was chaired by Avika Kikon, member of Dimapur 24/7, introduction from Tokhuli Yepthomi and NK Naga followed by official release of music video by chief guest.

NSUI Nagaland president X Chophika Sumi proposed vote of thanks and benediction was offered

Mr. Bendangmeren & Mrs. C. Asongla

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(1972 – 2022)

You both are incredible person who taught us to live with dignity. There is no word to thank you for all the things you’ve done for us. May you both be blessed with many more years together Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

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From loving daughters, grandchildren & in-laws.

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With immense pride and joy, Rame Rai Pariwar Sangh, Mokokchung, extend our heartiest congratulations to Rev. Dr. Dhanbir Rai, S/o Shri k.B.Rai, on being conferred Full Professor by Clark Theological College on the 08-02-2022 and Miss Abigail Rai, D/o Dr. Hemant Rai on being successfully completing MBBS from Dr MGR Educational & Research Institute, Chennai.

The Pariwar Sangh sincerely pray that Almighty God continue to bless them with good health and success in their future endeavors.

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Among the guests, Sunep Lemtur and other artists attended the programme, informed Kevin Newar, manager of Tokhuli Yepthomi, in a statement.

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“Dearc is a fantastic example of why palaeontology will never cease to be astounding,” Ms Jagielska said. “Pterosaur fossils as complete as this are very rare.

“As flying animals, their bones are really light, just like today’s birds.

“That makes them incredibly fragile and so they don’t usually preserve as fossils.”

The remarkable condition and completeness of this specimen - particularly the detail preserved in its skull - has already allowed scientists from the universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews and National Museums Scotland, where the fossil will be displayed and studied further, to conclude Dearc had good eyesight.

“We look forward to studying Dearc in greater detail to discover more

the Isle of Skye field trip, called it “a superlative Scottish fossil”.

“The preservation is amazing, far beyond any pterosaur ever found in Scotland and probably the best British skeleton found since the days of [fossil hunter] Mary Anning in the early 1800s,” he said.

And its size “tells us that pterosaurs got larger much earlier than we thought, long before the Cretaceous period when they were competing with birds, and that’s hugely significant”.

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he world’s largest Jurassic pterosaur - a 170-million-year-old winged reptile - has been found protruding from the rocks of the Isle of Skye.

PhD student Amelia Penny spotted its sharptoothed jaw in a layer of ancient limestone on Skye’s coast.

That initial discovery, in 2017, has now been followed up with detailed examination of the fossil skeleton.

Those studies, published in the journal Current Biology, show the flying lizard had a 2.5m (8ft) wingspan.

The research, led by PhD student Natalia Jagielska, also revealed the creature was a species new to science.

It has now been given the Gaelic name Dearc sgiathanach (pronounced Jark Ski-an-Ach), which translates as “winged reptile”.

Researchers from the Hunterian Museum, in Glasgow, and the Staffin Museum, on Skye, had to extract the rock slab entombing the fossil - a painstaking process and noisy process racing the incoming tide - and bring it to the University of Edinburgh. But it was well worth the effort.

ech giant Apple is likely delaying its foldable iPhone until 2025 as the company has reportedly shifted its focus towards foldable MacBooks.

According to GizmoChina, Apple is yet to launch a foldable iPhone but there were reports about such a device getting launched soon. However, a new report indicates that the foldable iPhone has been delayed.

A new report from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young suggests that Apple’s foldable iPhone is delayed until 2025. The reason given for this is that the company is exploring all-screen foldable MacBooks.

The delay for the launch of a foldable iPhone is quite long if it is not getting official until 2025. Earlier, the device was rumoured to get launched sometime in 2023 or 2024 to catch up with the competition in the market, the report said.

But the delay in the launch indicates that the tech giant is not in a hurry to enter the foldable smartphones market, it added.

The company is now focusing on MacBooks and is allegedly exploring the possibility of offering an all-screen foldable notebook. The company is currently in discussion with suppliers for around 20-inch foldable screen.

However, the launch timeline for the foldable MacBook is likely later than 2025 and the launch is most likely to take place in 2026 or 2027.

Meanwhile, the company is set to launch several new products this year, including the Apple iPhone 14 series, M2 chipset, MacBooks powered by the M2 chipset, a 27-inch iMac Pro with M1 Pro or M1 Max processor, and a new Mac Mini, among others.

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TENNIS: Wins for Djokovic in Dubai; Kozlov in Mexico Dutee opens season with 100m in the sixth game of the second set. That gave me huge relief obviously for the rest of the match.”

It was the 37-time ATP Masters 1000 winner’s first outing of 2022 and he sealed victory in 74 minutes with the help of 13 winners including five aces.

The 34-year-old

Djokovic needs to perform strongly this week to give himself the best chance to retain his No. 1 ATP rank, which is under threat from Russia’s Daniil Medvedev.

The Serb’s second-round opponent will be either Russian Karen Khachanov or Australian Alex de Minaur.

Kozlov upsets Dimitrov, could face Nadal next at Mexican Open

DUBAI/ ACAPULCO, FEB 22 (IANS/AP): World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic overcame world No. 58 Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-3, 6-3 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in his first match of the season following the deportation fiasco during the Australian Open in Januray.

The match proved easier than the Serbian’s previous meeting with the 19-year-old Musetti, which came in the fourth round of the French Open last year. In that encounter,

the Italian was forced to retire in the fifth set after holding a two-sets-to-love lead. Djokovic, eventually, went on to clinch the title in Paris.

“All in all, it’s a straight-sets win, so of course I have to be satisfied with my tennis, especially after not playing for twoand-a-half, three months,” Djokovic was quoted as saying by atptour.com.

“Of course, there were moments when I played great; there were moments when I made a couple of unforced errors in a row

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uncharacteristically. But it’s normal to expect that (in my) first match after a while.

“I’m glad that I managed to finish out the job tonight in straight sets against a very talented player from Italy who possesses a lot of quality. Of course, he didn’t have much to lose and in windy conditions (it was) a bit tricky to play. But all in all, a very, very pleasant experience for me,” added Djokovic.

“I was fortunate to find the right serves on those break points I faced

NZ Women thrash India by 63 runs in 4th ODI

Richa Ghosh in action against New Zealand on Tuesday.

QUEENSTOWN (NEW ZEALAND), FEB 22 (IANS): New Zealand Women moved one step closer to making a clean sweep of the five-match One-day International series against the Mithali Raj-led India, defeating the tourists by 63 runs in the fourth game at the John Davies Oval here on Tuesday.

Amelia Kerr’s unbeaten 68, combined with useful knocks from three other

top-order batters helped the White Ferns score 191/5 in a rain-interrupted game reduced to 20 overs per side.

For India, barring Mithali Raj (30) and wicketkeeperbatter Richa Ghosh (52) no other batter could cross 20 as the tourists were bundled out for 128 in 17.5 overs.

Thanks to all-rounder Amelia Kerr, who is shaping up well for next month’s ICC women’s World Cup at home, the hosts continued

to maintain their recent dominance. After scoring a 33-ball 68, Kerr returned with the ball to pick up the final three wickets as India suffered the biggest defeat in the ongoing ODI series so far. Richa Ghosh (52 from 29 balls) was the only shining light for the visitors as she scored the fastest-ever half century by an Indian woman in an ODI to save some embarrassment for the tourists.

After a lengthy delay due to rain, skipper Sophie Devine (32) and Suzie Bates (41) got New Zealand off to an excellent start as they scored with ease to take the score to 53/0 in the sixth over. Devine fell to Renuka Singh (2/33), but Amelia Kerr joined Bates and the duo continued to put pressure on the Indian bowlers by finding the boundary with ease.

Amy Satterthwaite (32 off 16 balls) got in on the act to smash consecutive sixes from Deepti Sharma (1/49) and Amelia Kerr kept the momentum going as the White Ferns set India a massive target. India lost Shafali Verma (0) to a soft dismissal to Frances Mackay (2/22)

in the opening over of the chase and when Yastika Bhatia (0) fell to Jess Kerr (2/11) in the next over it was not looking good for Mithali Raj’s side. Pooja Vastrakar (4) was Hayley Jensen’s (3/32) first victim in the next over to make it 12/3 before Smriti Mandhana (13) picked out Amelia Kerr on the deep midwicket fence to ensure the hosts were firmly in control.

Ghosh and Mithali combined to put on 77 from just 49 balls for the fifth wicket to breathe some life into the contest, but it was all in vain as Amelia Kerr (3/30) returned to the attack to put the final stamp on a dominant New Zealand victory. The fifth and final game of the series will be played at the same ground on February 24.

Brief scores: New Zealand Women 191/5 in 20 overs (Sophie Devine 32, Suzie Bates 41, Amelia Kerr 68 not out, Amy Satterthwaite 32; Renuka Singh 2/33) beat India Women 128 in 17.5 overs (Mithali Raj 30, Richa Ghosh 52; Hayley Jensen 3/32, Amelia Kerr 3/30) by 63 runs.

ICA condemns threatening messages to Saha

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (IANS): The Indian Cricketers’ Association (ICA) on Tuesday ‘strongly condemned’ the threatening message sent to veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha by a journalist and welcomed the BCCI’s decision to probe the issue.

The 37-year-old tweeted a screenshot of messages from a journalist on Saturday, a little after he was excluded from India’s Test squad for the forthcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. “After all of my contributions to Indian cricket...this is what I face from a so-called ‘Respected’ journalist! This is where journalism has gone,” Saha wrote on Twitter along with the screenshot. The issue escalated after former players like Ravi Shastri, Parthiv Patel and Virender Sehwag, among others, joined in the criticism of the said journalist. The BCCI subsequently decided to get to the bottom of the issue with treasurer Arun Dhumal saying that secretary Jay Shah will speak to the veteran wicketkeeper.

Sarjubala Devi

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 ( P T I ) : Fo r m e r wo r l d championships silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi is all set to make her debut in the professional circuit on February 26, when she will take on Tanzania’s Kayage Lulu Gaithabi in a 51kg category showdown in Dubai.

The diminutive former youth world champion is registered with the Indian Boxing Council.

The 31-year-old Kayage has seven wins against six losses in her professional career. “I have been training really well. Although it is the same sport, there is a lot of difference in amateur and professional boxing. I used to box three rounds earlier, now it is going to be six rounds, so I am preparing myself for it,” the Manipuri pugilist, who was also a multiple-time national medallist during K Y M C

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representing Jain University, Bengaluru.

Merly Gracena of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, the 2021 Federation Cup National Championships gold medallist, won the high jump event with meet record and personal best equalling performance of 1.84m. Baljeet Kaur of Punjabi University, Patiala, won the 20km race walk event with a time of 1:39:10.48 while Kom-

al Jagadale of Savitribai Phule University, Pune, secured the 3000m steeplechase gold in a meet record time of 10:00.23.

D Bhagyalaxmi of Osmania University, Hyderabad, finished on top of podium in 1500m final with a time of 4:27.82.

The meet is being organised by KIIT University under the aegis of All India Universities (AIU) and is the first competitive athletics event of the season.

BFI brings out selection policy for bigticket events including CWG, Asiad

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (PTI): India’s boxers are set for a hectic round of trials in the coming four months with the national federation unveiling its selection policy for major events such as the Commonwealth and Asian Games scheduled to be held between July and September this year.

As per the Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) selection policy, which is in PTI’s possession, the first set of trials would be held next month for the women’s world championships in Turkey this May. “Simultaneously, selection trials for the elite women will also be held for selecting boxers for the Asian Games,” the policy stated. While the dates have not been mentioned in the document, it is learnt from

reliable federation sources that the world championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.

The women’s trials for the Commonwealth Games will be held in June.

The men will undergo selection trials for both the Commonwealth and Asian Games in “middle of May”.

The CWG is scheduled first on the competitive calendar, set to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, while the Asiad will be conducted from September 10 to 25 in Hangzhou, China.

“The selection committee will comprise President, BFI (or his nominee) and expert panel of reputed veteran boxers, preferably Arjuna/Dronacharya

awardees, past Olympians and past world championships medallists,” the policy stated.

The trial bouts would be videographed to avoid any complaints and all national campers will be eligible to compete.

Both the Commonwealth and Asian Games are going to be crucial events for Indian boxing after the lackluster Olympic performance in Tokyo last year.

Of the unprecedented nine who qualified, including five men and four women, only Lovlina Borgohain could finish on the podium with a bronze in the Japanese capital. It led to an overhaul of the coaching staff and new head coaches were brought in for both men and women.

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Former world medallist Sarjubala set for pro debut

her amateur days, said in a statement.

“It is not just skills; it is a lot more than that.

Since the bouts are longer with more rounds, endurance is a big requirement.

“Apart from the regular gym workouts, I am also going for long runs with my trainers, so that I have the endurance for Pro fights. It is exhaustive, but I am enjoying it,” she added.

The 28-year-old also hoped that amateur boxers find more support for turning professional from the Boxing Federation of India. “As per the rules, only the number one boxer in each category in the country gets to represent the country at international tournaments. When the top boxer plays the international tournament, the second and third-ranked players don’t get an opportunity to play.

“I feel the Boxing Federation of India should allow amateur boxers to fight Pro bouts when they are not representing the country. This will help them stay fit for international exposure and at the same time earn some, as most of the boxers in India come from humble backgrounds,” she said.

BHUBANESWAR, FEB 22 (PTI): Ace sprinter Dutee Chand opened her season with a 100m dash gold while up and coming quarter-miler Priya Mohan ran her personal best to win the 400m title on the second day of the National Inter-university Women’s Athletics Championships here on Tuesday.

Chand, the 2019 World University Games gold medallist, easily won the 100m final in 11.44 seconds as she kicked off her season with a gold.

The 26-year-old, representing the hosts KIIT University, holds the national record of 11.17 seconds which she had clocked last year. The 18-year-old Mohan, the fastest Indian woman quarter-miler last year, clocked 52.58 seconds in the final to better her 52.77 effort while finishing fourth in the 2021 World U-20 Championships.

Mohan’s effort here was also a new meet record, bettering the 52.99 second effort of Anilda Thomas set in 2005. She had clocked 53.37 seconds in the semifinal. She was

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Stefan Kozlov overcame leg cramps and upset Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (8), 5-7, 6-2 to move into a second-round match possibly against Rafael Nadal at the Mexican Open. The No. 130-ranked Kozlov got a spot in main draw as lucky loser after Maxime Cressy withdrew because of injury. Kozlov struggled with cramps in his right leg at the end of the second set, but continued to play and Dimitrov failed to take advantage in the match that lasted a tournament record 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Nadal, who won the Australian Open last month, is one of four Top 5 players in the draw at Acapulco alongside Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev, defending champion Alexander Zverev and fourthseeded Stefanos Tsitsipas. Nadal will face American Denis Kudla, another lucky loser, in his first round match on Tuesday. The Mexican Open is an ATP 500 tournament. Since that category started in 2009, only Dubai in 2012 and Beijing in 2013 have featured four of the Top 5 players in the world. The time it took for Kozlov’s win broke a tournament record set in a match earlier Monday, when John Isner outlasted Fernando Verdasco 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3) in 3 hours, 13 minutes.

Isner, a semifinalist in Acapulco in 2019 and 2020, will next play either Cameron Norrie and Daniel Altmaier.

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State set to host Cross Country C’ship

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NDPP 9th Kohima A/C sports meet

TEAM KIT OF NAGALAND ATHLETICS LAUNCHED; OFFICIAL MASCOT UNVEILED

The mascot and the newly launched Nagaland Athletic team kit. (NP)

like jersey, track suit and training gears.

He said the international event would exemplify the ambition, aspirations, energy and vibrance of the Naga youth. Earlier, Metha said that Athletics Federation of India had taken the decision to hold the grand finale in Nagaland.

Citing the importance of athletics in any given sport, Metha said a sportsperson had to first excel in jumping, running and throwing in order to be proficient in other sports.

He pointed out that athletics was the foundation for every other sports and

that the progress of nation in sports largely depended on it. He said India was aiming to become a superpower in sports in this decade and likewise had made tremendous progress as was evident with its performance at the last Tokyo Olympics.

He said the country was striving to develop sports in the Northeast region and therefore had come up with this plan to let Nagaland host the event which was expected to greatly boost sports in the region.

He thanked the government led by CM Neiphiu Rio for mandate to host the event and also supporting it

Strandja Memorial: Nitu, Anamika in QFs

Praggnanandhaa registers 2 more wins

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KOHIMA, FEB 22 (NPN): Nagaland is set to host the 56th National Cross Country Championship on March 26, 2022 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

This was announced

by Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) general secretary and associate vice president of Athletics Federation of India, Abu Metha, during a press conference at the newly inaugurated NOA office building, here on Tuesday. During the press conference, the official team Kit of Nagaland Athletics was also launched

and the official mascot was unveiled. The mascot is a Hornbill named Akimji in Sümi dialect which roughly translates as “Ambition”.

Metha informed that the kit included training, travelling and formal event kits for all the sportspersons.

He said the designs were and in-house production and that the quality was of highest grade at par with the national team. This was to ensure that team Nagaland would get the best kit in order to motivate the players and to remove the inferiority complex which often arises in players when they were given low quality materials

Nitu outpunched Russia’s Chumgalakova Iuliia 5-0.

NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (IANS): Indian boxers Nitu and Anamika progressed to the quarter-finals after registering comprehensive victories on the second day of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Nitu began the day’s proceedings brilliantly against the Russian boxer Iuliia Chumgalakova and

exhibited a skillful display to secure a dominating win by a unanimous margin in the 48kg opener on Monday night. Next in action, Anamika, too, looked in good touch during her 50kg preliminary bout as she defeated the local favourite Zlatislava Chukanova 4-1.

Nitu and Anamika will now take on Italy’s Roberta Bonatti and Algeria’s Rou-

maysa Boualem respectively in their last-eight contests.

Meanwhile, two other Indian boxers, Akash Sangwan and Shiksha, exited the event following identical 0-5 defeats in their respective matches. While Sangwan lost to German pugilist Daniel Krotter in the men’s 67kg second round, Shiksha came up short against the reigning Asian champion Dina Zholaman of Kazakhstan in the women’s 54kg opening round bout.

The current youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary alongside national champion Rohit Mor and six other Indian boxers will begin their campaigns on Tuesday night at Europe’s oldest international boxing tournament which has been witnessing thrilling action in presence of over 450 boxers from 36 countries, including strong boxing nations such as Kazakhstan, Italy, Russia and France.

C H E N NA I , F E B 2 2 (PTI): Continuing his good run, India’s teen prodigy R Praggnanandhaa registered wins against fellow Grandmasters Andrey Esipenko and Alexandra Kosteniuk in rounds 10 and 12 of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.

A day after a stunning victory over world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, the 16-year old scored two wins and drew against Nodirbek Abdusattorov early on Tuesday. He, however, lost to Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 11th round. Despite the twin victories and a draw, Praggnanandhaa is in 12th place with 15 points.

He beat the highly rated Russian Esipenko in 42 moves after having started the day with a draw against Abdusattorov.

ISL: Mumbai City beat East Bengal 1-0 NEW DELHI, FEB 22 (AGENCIES): Defending champions Mumbai City FC went back into contention for a semi-final spot with a narrow 1-0 win over SC East Bengal in the 202122 Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

A solitary goal by Bipin Singh (51’) was the difference, whose individual brilliance helped Des Buckingham’s men climb up to fourth place with 28 points, News18 reported.

SC East Bengal made a spirited start after Mohammad Nawaz had to make an early save from Mahesh Naorem’s powerful drive. A few minutes before the half-hour mark, Thongkhosiem Haokip found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper but a poor first touch denied him a scoring opportunity. His calls for a penalty fell on deaf ears following a faint touch from Mourtada Fall tripping him inside the box.

Despite dominating more of the ball possession, the Islanders could only muster up two shots on target in the first half.

The lack of clear scoring chances kept their attackers

Sankar Roy goalkeeper of SC East Bengal collects the ball to defend a goal. (ISL)

frustrated as SCEB defended resiliently and played on the counter. It was an intriguing first half but a lack of quality in the final third meant both sides went into the halftime break on equal terms.

Mahesh began the second half in a similar fashion to the first, by forcing Nawaz into a save in the goal. Then, Igor Angulo miscued a tap-in from 10-yards away on the other end which shocked ev-

eryone on the pitch. The deadlock, however, was finally broken by a precise and powerful finish by Bipin Singh from outside the box. His left-footed strike beat the goalkeeper on his near post.

A moment of magic was witnessed on the stroke of the 80th minute when Nawaz made a point-blank save from Raju Gaikwad’s overhead attempt. Connecting with the rebound, Fran Sota volleyed his shot

above the crossbar to his frustration. The fourth official added four minutes for stoppages and MCFC saw them out with a collective defensive effort to collect the three points.

Mumbai City FC take the field against FC Goa in their next outing at the Athletic Stadium on Saturday while SC East Bengal face NorthEast United in a battle of the bottom-dwellers at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Monday.

financially. He also thanked the Athletics Federation of India for resting its hopes on Nagaland and giving its consent to let the State host the event. Metha said the event would be the first major sporting event of such magnitude to be hosted by the State. He disclosed that participants from all the affiliated States, union territories in the country and South Asian Athletics Federation affiliated countries would be participating in the event.

Renowned sportspersons including the first Indian athlete to ever win a medal at a world championship, Anju Bobby George, “Queen of Indian track and field”-PT Usha, would be participating in the event, Abu informed. He said the participation of these famous personalities was to help encourage and inspire youths into sports sector.

These famous sportspersons would interact with the youths during the event which would greatly boost their morale, Metha said.

He added that the event would propel the image of the State in sports sector and also sound the arrival of Nagaland in the sports sector.

He further informed that the annual meeting of SAAF countries was also scheduled to be held at Kohima. The one-day event would be flagged off at IG Stadium.

Dr Nicky Kire speaking at the inaugural of the meet in Kohima on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , F E B 2 2 (NPN): A four-day sports meet of 9th Kohima Town A/C of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) began at Pusolieke (D. Khel ground), here on Tuesday.

A total of 13 teams in the women’s volleyball and 17 teams in the men’s football categories from all the wards under Kohima town would be vying for the top positions.

Speaking as the host of the meet during the inaugural, advisor, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire said times had changed for the better for sportspersons.

He said in olden times parents would often discourage their children from pursuing sports as a career citing there were no earning avenues in the sector.

He observed that the earning potential and outlook of sports had changed drastically over the years and would continue to grow exponentially even in the coming years.

On that note, he encouraged the gathered sportspersons to be serious in their approach.

Citing the progress Mizos had made in the field of sports, Dr Nicky pointed out that they were being hired to play for many reputed sports clubs across the country.

He said many Mizo players were even playing for different teams in the Indian Super League (ISL).

Dr Nicky added that Naga players should also aim for such recognition which would not only bring them wealth and fame but even help in the economic progress of the State.

The advisor said everyone was born with a

set of skills, some excel in studies while others in sports and therefore those talented in sports should not give up their skills simply for the sake of acquiring higher education.

He urged the parents to encourage their children to pursue sports if they had the talent and dedication to perform well.

Earlier the inaugural was chaired by legal advisor to MLA, Hukato Chishi while Upper Nagabazar Baptist Church, pastor, Ruokuowhelie Pienyü invoked God’s blessings.

NDPP 9th Kohima Town A/C, president, Kehodi Kennao delivered the welcome address and Lijoi Wangha presented a special number.

In the four football matches on Tuesday, Ward 15 B (Upper AG) beat Ward 19 A 13-0.

In the second match, Ward 12 (Upper Chandmari) beat Ward 11 (PWD) 3-2.

In the third match Ward 4 (Nagabazar) beat Ward 16 B (New Reserve) 3-1.

In the final match of the day, Ward 16 C (Lerie) beat Ward 13 (Middle/ Lower Chandmari) 4-0.

In the five women’s volleyball matches Ward 12 A (Upper Chandmari), Ward 14 (Potterlane), Ward 15 (AG), Ward 14 (Old Minister’s Hill) and Ward 5 (East View D. Block) emerged as the winners in their respective matches.

PVL: Defenders overcomes Spikers in 5-setter

HYDERABAD, FEB 22 (AGENCIES): Ahmedabad Defenders warded off a spirited challenge from Kochi Blue Spikers to record a hard-fought 15-14, 15-14, 11-15, 14-15, 15-10 win in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium (Gachibowli) here on Tuesday.

With this loss, Blue Spikers are out of the championship, facilitating Kolkata Thunderbolts’ entry into the last four stage, Sportstar reported.

The teams which made it to the knock-out phase were table-toppers Defenders, Calicut Heroes, Hyderabad Black Hawks and the Thunderbolts.

In a must-win game for Blue Spikers, it was Defenders who were off to a good start, winning the first two sets thanks to the brilliant teamwork of Angamuthu, Sanju Santosh,

KL Rahul donates Rs 31L for budding cricketer’s surgery

BENGALURU, FEB 22 (IANS): In a heart-warming gesture, Indian opener KL Rahul has come to the rescue of an 11-year-old budding cricketer, needing an urgent bone marrow transplant (BMT) to treat a rare blood disorder.

Since September 2021, Varad, a schoolboy from Mumbai, who aspires to don an India cricket jersey, had been under the care of hematologists at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital. In December, Varad’s parents Sachin Nalawade, an insurance agent, and homemaker Swapna Jha, started a fundraising campaign on GiveIndia to raise Rs 35 lakh they needed to pay for their son’s treatment. Rahul’s team got in touch with them as soon as they came to know about Varad. Rahul donated a generous Rs 31 lakh of the 35 lakh required for the procedure. Varad was operated upon, and he is now recuperating. “When I came to know about Varad’s condition, my team got in touch with GiveIndia so that we can help him in any way we could.

Ahmedabad Defenders (white) and Kochi Blue Spikers in action on Tuesday.

and ‘player of the match’ Shon P. John leading the attack, and Manoj doubling up in style as a blocker and also chipping in with some powerful spikes at critical moments.

If Defenders thought it would be a cakewalk, it was not to be as Blue Spikers displayed great resilience thanks to an outstanding show by Erin Varghese, Cody Caldwell

and captain A. Karthik, who helped the team win the next two sets.

This despite T.R. Sethu, who came on as a substitute for his famed serve, faltered frequently. It was Karthik who led from the front and got splendid support from the defence too, which kept the rival attackers at bay consistently.

With two-sets all, the decider was expected to

be a thriller but Defenders’ Manoj and A. Muthusamy had different intentions.

Manoj came up with a terrific show under pressure when it mattered most.

To the delight of the Defenders’ camp, libero Prabhakaran came off with great returns.

In the company of Defenders captain Angamuthu, whose double blocks with Manoj were a treat to watch, the latter scored crucial points even as Shon made sure there were no escape routes for Blue Spikers.

And ironically, it was captain Karthik’s service error at 10-14 which saw Defenders wrap up the set and the match.

RESULTS: Ahmedabad Defenders bt Kochi Blue Spikers 15-14, 15-14, 11-15, 14-15, 15-10.

Wednesday’s match: Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Kochi Blue Spikers - 7 pm.

Ngwalwa hosts Zeliang wrestling meet

SDO (C) Tsenthungo E. Ngullie with the winners and officials. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (NPN): The 26th Wrestling meet-cum- 2nd Under-16 wrestling of the Zeliang Wrestling Association was held at Ngwalwa village local ground, Peren on February 21. According to DIPR report, the meet was graced

by Iteigong Kauring, PS to advisor for Water Resources as special guest and SDO (C), Tsenthungo E. Ngullie as guest of honour.

In the final match, Nlumrai from Mpai village emerged as the champion after defeating Suiriepeu

from Peren. Meanwhile, Penachi from Mpai village and Keyigumbe from Ngwalwa village secured third and fourth positions respectively. Altogether, 60 wrestlers from four zones (Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western) vied for the championship title. The prizes were given away by SDO (C), Tsenthungo E. Ngullie. Speaking on the occasion, the special guest said wrestling was one of the rich legacies the present generation has inherited from the forefathers and therefore

urged the leaders to continue promoting the unique history. He also encouraged the participants to be confident, have self-respect, and be disciplined to excel and achieve success. He called upon the members present to promote the spirit of oneness and unity among the community.

Earlier, the event was chaired by advisor ZWA, Perangteilu, while the presidential address was delivered by Ada Nsanlung, and administration of oath was done by secretary ZWA, Dileugi.

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