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Oppn walk out of RS over NEET issue

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): Rajya Sabha witnessed noisy scenes on Friday and a walkout by opposition parties, including, the DMK, the Congress and the TMC, over the Tamil Nadu governor’s decision to return the NEET exemption bill.

DMK members wanted to raise the issue during Zero Hour, but chairman M Venkaiah Naidu did not agree, and asked them to do so during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address.

The DMK members, who later trooped into the Well of the House, were supported by Congress MPs. Soon after the laying of listed papers, the DMK members tried to raise the issue, but Naidu did not permit it. A notice under Rule 267 of Rajya Sabha by an opposition member to take up the matter was not accepted by the Chairman.

The DMK MPs kept on insisting on raising the issue even as some members were speaking on their Zero Hour matters. Leader of Opposition and senior Congress

Rajya Sabha proceedings during the budget session. (PTI File)

leader Mallikarjun Kharge too wanted to speak on the issue as DMK members were insisting on raising the issue.

As the chairman did not allow them to raise the issue, DMK, Congress, IUML, CPI, CPI (M), RJD, and TMC members staged a walkout from the House.

Naidu urged members to follow rules and regulations to ensure smooth functioning of the House.

He said people were feeling happy that Rajya Sabha was functioning without disruption and members are having their say.

“The Rules say that no-

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tice under Rule 267 has to be admitted by the Chairman. I have not admitted it because that is not an issue before either the central government or before the Parliament,” he said. He further said the issue is there in the state. “...I said you can discuss it during the President’s Address because they want to say something about the state. Whether one is in agreement with them or not, but they have got every right. But, suddenly saying, ‘No; our issue must be taken up, forget the other Zero Hours’ and then say, it is anti-democratic, it has not been permitted by the

Chair,” Naidu said. “You are criticising the governor; you are criticising the Centre; you are criticising the chair also and criticising the house also. I request all of you. And, in between, they say that LoP wants to speak.

The LoP can speak only if there is order in the House!

And, your own members are creating disorder! I can’t help it,” he said.

He appealed to the members for smooth functioning of the house according to rules, regulations and guidance from the chair.

Asserting that the antiNEET bill passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly was against the interests of students, especially those from rural areas and economically poorer sections, governor R N Ravi returned the bill to Speaker M Appavu.

Chief minister M K Stalin, however, said the governor’s remarks were unacceptable to the people of Tamil Nadu. He announced an all-party meeting on Saturday to decide on the next course of action with regards to NEET.

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Centre releases `9,871 cr PDRD grant to 17 states

Working Committee, NNPGs dismisses WSKH’s fear of factional clashes

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): Finance Ministry on Friday released monthly Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) grant of Rs. 9,871 crore to 17 States. This was the 11th instalment of the PDRD grant released to the States.

The Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC) has recommended grants to 17 States, including Nagaland, and the same being released in equal monthly instalments, the ministry said.

The eligibility of states to receive this grant and the quantum of grant was decided by the Commission based on the gap between assessment of revenue and expenditure of the State after taking into account the assessed devolution for the financial year 2021-22.

The Fifteenth Finance Commission has recommended a total grant of Rs. 1,18,452 crore to 17 States in the financial year 2021-22.

So far, an amount of Rs. 1,08,581 crore (91.6%) has been released in the current financial year.

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Working Committee (WC) Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) stated that it has been disturbed by “unceremonious” media utterances by a group of Western Sumi GBs under the banner of Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) which it said, destroyed the good image of Western Sumi customary institution so impeccably moulded and dispensed by predecessors with wisdom and understanding.

WC, NNPGs through its media cell cited what it termed as “recent irrational media” interviews and press statements that has shocked all Naga tribes who worked and trusted the judgements and decisions of earlier WSKH pioneers.

Drawing attention to former WSKH president Vihuto Yeputhomi’s fear of factional clashes and bloodbath, WC demanded to know which group and leader was preparing for such factional clashes.

WC also demanded

to know why Naga public should fear the return of factional battles when all Naga tribes, the church and civil society groupshad worked so hard for reconciliation and unity among Naga political groups and when Nagas were inching closer to an acceptable and honourable Indo-Naga settlement?

WC said the former WSKH president and some of his colleagues had played a key role in Akato Chophy’s exit from NSCN (R) and also from NNPG fold as per their own admission and had also advised Chophy to form a new faction.

WC also wanted to know whether Vihuto had sought the approval of all Western Sümi villages and whether this was the desire of all Western Sumi GBs, the Sumi people and Naga tribes?.

WC mentioned that Chophy, former vice-president of NSCN (R), had also been an integral part of WC, NNPGs, and knew fully well the Agreed Position signed on November 17, 2017 that

clearly defined the future relationship between the Centre and Nagas.

It noted that despite the peace talks entering critical stage that and with all Naga tribes, elected members, GBs, church and apex civil society bodies having understood the status of the talks, WC said Chophy had made two things clear – he was working hard to sabotage honourable po-litical settlement and that his personal ambition was important than the common good of Nagas and hence had employed men like Vihuto to talk about possible bloodshed in Nagaland.

WC therefore wanted to know against whom will they commit bloodbath?

WC maintained that as political negotiations with the Centre had concluded on October 31, 2019, all the seven Naga political groups, who were once sworn enemies, had come together because the voice of Naga people superseded factions and groups.

It said that after two

KU, Konyak legislators hold Dimapur Police bust fake Cold weather condition expected to continue till Feb-end meeting over district demands Covid-19 test report racket Correspondent

KU entrusted to take up matter with state govt KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): A closed door meeting between Konyak Union and the Konyak legislators were held in Dimapur on Friday to deliberate on the issue of the demand for upgrading Aboi and Tobu into full-fledged districts Speaking to Nagaland Post, one of the legislators who attended the meeting said that after thorough deliberation between KU and the legislators, it was resolved to dissolve the two committees-- Aboi District Demand Committee and Tobu

District Demand Committee and entrusted Konyak Union to pursue the matter wit the state government.

The legislator said that though the two committees would be dissolved, the demand for creation of the two districts will be taken up under the aegis of Konyak Union.

It may be recalled that the Aboi District HQ Demand Committee (ADDC) on January 30 decided to temporarily lift the ongoing indefinite bandh.

ADDC in a statement had said that the committee and the Aboi public would wait for the outcome of the meeting between KU and the Konyak elected members, and that the movement would depend on the decision taken. (Correspondent)

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Dimapur Police busted a racked involved in issuing fake Covid-19 test reports to Manipur-bound passengers and arrested one person in this connection.

According to DCP (Crime) & PRO Bharat Laxman, a police team on surveillance duty received information from reliable source January 22 that fake Covid-19 test reports were being issued to passengers travelling to Manipur from Blue Hill bus station area on payment basis.

Thereafter, a police team was sent disguised as passengers in need of negative Covid-19 test report. One individual – Mohamad Samung (39 years) and son of Abdul Elim – working for IMA Travels (Dimapur to Imphal) offered to arrange them on payment basis. On paying Rs 500 per person, he then arranged fake reports within an

KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): Cold weather condition has been predicted over the entire State till the end of February. Scattered rain over many parts of the State have also been predicted, while the foggy conditions are expected to last for the next few days.

However, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said the weather condition would improve in the following month.

NSDMA had stated in a press release on January 27 January that the existing chilly and foggy weather

A snow covered road in Viswema village on Wednesday. (Avüpi Khizho)

would continue. But, NS- gradually rise in the comDMA officer on special duty ing days (OSD) Johnny Raungmei In comparison with the said temperatures would previous week, it has ob-

NPP aims for bigger footprint in Nagaland NLSF submits memo to CM for

(3rd from L) Mutchu Mithi with State NPP officials on Friday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): National People’s Party (NPP) has plans for a bigger footprint in Nagaland and the Northeastern states by setting up candidates in Assembly elections.

This was disclosed by NPP

This is it!

“A habitual offender and also defector. Shows how popular he is.”

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general secretary and Arunachal Pradesh unit president and MLA, Mutchu Mithi who was interacting with media persons at the party office at Thahekhu here today.

With Nagaland set to go to polls in early part of 2023, Mithi said his visit was to take stock of

the ground situation regarding organisational setup.

When asked how many candidates the party will be fielding in the next elections, Mithi said it was too early to give out the numbers, but confirmed that based on a comprehensive study of the situation in the state, the party would definitely field candidates.

On having pre-poll alliance with other parties, Mithi said this would be looked upon after the election, adding that it was not right to talk about pre-poll alliance at the moment.

Mithi maintained that the organisational structure of the party was more important now as this would help and assist the candidates.

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setting up of Govt Law College

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) submitted a representation to chief minister Neiphiu Rio through the principal secretary to chief minister seeking establishment of a Government Law College in the interest of law students in particular and the State in general.

The representation was submitted by leaders of the federation during a meeting with the principal secretary at chief minister’s office in Kohima on Thursday and its copies sent to planning & coordination and land revenue minister Neiba Kronu and higher education & tribal affairs minister Temjen Imna Along.

Stressing on quality legal edu-

cation and legal system in the State, NLSF, in a press note, said it hoped many eminent legal personalities from the State would emerge as country’s eminent legal experts as Nagas had the potential. And for this, the representation called for establishing a fully functional Government Law College in the State.

The federation recalled that many appeals in the nature of representations and memorandums were made and peaceful dharnas held, but regretted that the issue had not been given importance and addressed yet. Aggrieved, NLSF said it approached the authorities concerned to emphasise upon having a State Law college.

served that there was slight increase in temperature in the State Capital though mornings and nights would remain cold, especially in hilly regions.

With temperature falling below 5oC in some parts of southern Kohima region, places like Viswema and Khuzama witnessed snowfall, turning them into winter wonderland with trekkers and visitors thronging the area.

The villagers were seen rejoicing at the sight of snowfall on roads and top of the mountains and clicking photographs and circulating them on social media platform.

State logs 79 fresh Covid cases, 1 death

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded 79 fresh positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, 58 were from Dimapur, 15 in Kohima, two each in Mokokchung and Wokha and one each in Mon and Peren, taking the total caseload 34759.

With one more patient succumbing to the infection in Dimapur, the death toll rose to 737 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

Meanwhile, a total of 14,18,692 persons had been inoculated against Covid-19 till February 4 (803143 first dose and 615549 second dose) while 14819 received their booster dose. Further, 49659 teenagers received their first dose of Covaxin.

DBC directive to down shutters on Sunday

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Duncan Basti Council (DBC) on Friday directed all business establishments under its jurisdiction to remain shut on Sundays.

The decision comes following the executive council meeting held on February 4. However, pharmacies have exempted from the directive, while petrol pumps and bakeries have been allowed to open after 12 noon.

In a press note, DBC said that the decision was as per the resolution that was being followd from before. The council warned of action against those violating the directive without any explanation call.

Further, at the meeting, DBC chairman Wojamo Yanthan briefed on the cleanliness of the area and urged issued the directive to set up special courts to expedite all residents to not litter or keep any garbage in the open, trials of cases against MPs but to wait for the garbage truck to clear the garbage. and MLAs and since then, it has issued many directions, including asking the Centre DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Power department, Wokha to set up a monitoring com- Electrical division has informed all consumers that the mittee to examine reasons department would be carrying out raid and disconnection for delay of investigation drive against defaulting consumers for non-payment of electricity bills and other illegal activities such as hookin cases.

Citing the volume of ing, looping, meter tampering/bypassing with effect from cases against the lawmakers, February 14.

In a press note, executive engineer, Er. Chonrothung the report said: “This shows that more and more persons Ezung has asked all defaulting consumers directed to clear with criminal antecedents all pending arrears to avoid disconnection.

He also informed that sale/use of spring type coil are occupying the seats in the Parliament and the State heater and its elements was illegal and punishable under Legislative Assemblies. It the Indian Electricity Act 2003.

Nearly 5,000 cases pending against MPs and MLAs, SC told NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (IANS): Supreme Court has been informed that cases pending against sitting and former MP/MLAs increased from 4,110 in December 2018 to 4,984 in December 2021.

A report submitted by amicus curiae, senior advocate Vijay Hansaria said: “Some of these cases were pending for more than three decades. 2,324 cases were against sitting legislators, and 1,675 cases were against former legislators. In 1,991 cases, even charges were

not framed. 264 cases were pending due to stay granted by the High Courts.”

The amicus filed the report in a case connected with the expeditious trial of MPs and MLAs. According to the report, which provided state-wise data on cases, Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 1,339 cases pending for final disposal as on December 1, 2021, whereas in December 2018, 992 cases were pending, and in October 2020, 1,374 cases were pending. Therefore, data reveals that only few cases

were disposed of between October 2020 and December 1, 2021. As on December 4, 2018, UP disposed of 435 cases -- 364 by sessions court and 71 by magistrates.

In Bihar, in December 2018, there were 304 cases pending, which rose to 557 in October 2020, and then 571 in December 2021. Out of 571 cases, 341 cases are pending before magistrate courts and 68 cases before sessions judges.

The report, which was submitted in the top court on Thursday, added: “It

is submitted that despite a series of directions by this Hon’ble Court and continuous monitoring, as many as 4,984 cases are pending out of which 1,899 cases are more than 5 years old. It may be noted that the total number of cases pending as on December 2018 were 4,110, and as on October 2020 were 4,859. Even after disposal of 2,775 cases after December 4, 2018, the cases against MPs/MLAs have increased from 4,122 to 4,984.”

In 2018, the apex court

Power disconnection drive in Wokha

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Focus on development of sericulture: Zhaleo SBI Foundation provides educational kits

Zhaleo Rio along with officers and staff of the department at the coordination meeting.

groups and have sericulture blocks in all the districts.

The advisor also reminded the gathering about

policies and programs of the government. He then asked all the district officers to be regular in attending

District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting in their respective districts.

Weekly bazaar inaugurated at Meluri

DIMAPUR: In an effort to encourage local farmers, a weekly bazaar was inaugurated Friday at Meluri by the department of Rural Development, Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission, Meluri Block in collaboration with administrative department.

According to a DIPR report, several Self Help Groups (SHGs) Officials and staff from the RD department and members have shown enthusiasm from SHGs at the inaugural programme. (DIPR) to sell their products for

which a weekly bazaar was initiated to promote their produce.

At the programme, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Lephory, C. Tsalimse Sangtam and Pochury Mother’s Association, president Sürhothsü delivered shor t speeches. The inaugural programme chaired by BLF secretary Luozhiesü was also attended by the public leaders and SHGs members of Meluri Block.

KAPO holds general session at Khongsa DIMAPUR: Khongsa Area Public Organisation (KAPO) held its general session-cum-meeting on Friday, at public ground, Khongsa town, under Kiphire district.

In a press release, KAPO informed that special guest of the programme, secretary (CEB) NDPP & co-convener Kiphire region, K. Shellumthong encouraged the citizens of Khongsa area to strive forward in all the aspects, with the spirit of oneness.

The special guest said that there was a need to stay united as the area was a budding block in the state with numerous projects and developments to come.

Meanwhile, KAPO president L. Hantsuki welcomed the gathering while a special folk song was presented by Khongsa village council elders.

Short speeches were delivered

by KAPO advisors, Thsantsumong and L. Thsepanki, Khongsa Area

Exhorting the gathering, commissioner and secretary, Orenpomo Kikon impressed upon the departmental officers and staffs to be sincere and maintain good coordination.

During the meeting, power point presentation focusing on the achievements during current year and action plan for the coming year 2022-23 was presented by all the district sericulture officers.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by additional director, Mhathung Kikon, welcome address was delivered by director of sericulture, T. Sanny Pongener and vote of thanks by joint director, T.Yanger Ao.

DIMAPUR: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), SBI Foundation under the SBI Gram Seva programme implemented by ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Dimapur provided sound system, mini laminator and educational kits to five adopted villages: Khriezephe; Diezephe; Tsithrongse; Bade and Urra village on February 3.

A press release from PRO, AIDA, Lawrence Guria informed that the objective of providing the facilities was to enhance the accessibility of good services at every village Gram Seva Kendra (GSK) centres, set up under the SBI - Gram Seva Programme

Functionaries from SBI Foundation and others after handing over kits and digital supplies.

by AIDA. The release informed that the facilities helped in improving rural lives through access to various amenities. Educational kits were also provided to remedial class students to

help them grasp what they were taught.

The assets were handed to the Gram Seva incharges, remedial teachers and Gram Seva committees.

KMC reiterates on ban of SUP items

DIMAPUR: In continuation of directives issued through an office order on September 19, 2019 and notice of September 30, 2020, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has reiterated that the ban of Single Use Plastic (SUP) items was still in force.

In a notification, KMC administrator T. Lanusenla Longkumer informed that the use and sale of such banned items was liable to be penalised under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. All concerned have been, therefore, requested to adhere to the directive.

GBs Union president, Rithrongmong. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Y. Linyamong, Salomi Village Students’ Union presented a song while vote of thanks was delivered by KAPO general secretary K. Korakmong.

Khongsa Town pastor Tsechimong and Khongsa Town Baptist Church women pastor, Alimla said the invocation and benediction respectively.

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DIMAPUR: Advisor, sericulture, excise and minority affairs, Zhaleo Rio said there was a need to focus more on the development of sericulture for the rural upliftment and employment generation.

A press release from the sericulture department informed that Zhaleo was addressing the department of sericulture departmental coordination meeting on February 3 in the conference hall of the directorate.

The advisor said focusing on sericulture would be beneficial as the state was blessed with favourable climatic condition.

He then advised the department to identify potential farmers among the targeted

Acknowledgement

Lt. Mosa Lotha

May 26, 1944 – Jan 29, 2022 Dearest Apo, It has been a week since you left us for your heavenly abode and losing you has been the most traumatic event in our life, we miss you so much Apo However just as in 2 Timothy 4:7 says, indeed you fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith till your last breathe Be our guardian angel Apo as we miss you million times a day and though we may not see you and touch your hands, we will feel you in our hearts forever.

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Words are not and never enough to express our heartfelt thanks and deepest appreciation to everyone’s sympathy during the sad demise of our beloved Father Late Mosa Lotha.

The shared memories from all of you at the visitation during the last 70 days of his pain and life’s struggle till the final rites, your unflinching support through prayer, in cash and in kind, the moral support and the words of condolence meant a great deal to us.

Thank You Editor-in-Chief and Staff of Nagaland Post, Samyan Baptist Church, blood donors, relatives, neighbours, various organizations and groups, friends and well wishers from near and far for sharing our grief and being with us during the darkest hour of our life.

We are grateful for your continued support and love during our time of sorrow. We are unable to reach out to thank you individually however it is our sincerest prayer that May Almighty God bless you all abundantly. We truly value and will cherish your kind hand and rich heart.

Apo will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Thank You Once Again

Loving wife, children, in-laws and grand children comp

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Advisors Dr. Nicky Kire, Tovihoto along with Ronika Miachieo and others at the programme on Friday. (Right) Mural paintings on the wall. (NP)

missioner (ADC) Dimapur Temsuwati Longkumer and beautified dumping spot at electrical office, sub-division No. 2, (Dr. Haralu colony) was unveiled by advisor (power), H Tovihoto Ayemi.

In his speech as special guest, Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire acknowledged Ronika for her contribution towards the society and for being an example. He highlighted the importance of trees and said that plantation should be key focus in saving the environment.

Dr. Nicky stated that once the trees were planted, taking care of them as they grow should also be prioritised.

Guest of honour, H Tovihoto Ayemi pointed out that the initiative of such programmes showed how important safeguard-

ing one’s environment and keeping it clean was.

The advisor also encouraged the gathering to inculcate a sense of responsibility.

Sharing her story, Ronika spoke on the challenges during the initiative which started in the month of March, 2021. She said that with the participation of six colonies under Burma camp ward No. 5, Dimapur green awareness campaign-cumcleanliness drive 2022 was made successful.

She acknowledged all who contributed towards making the city cleaner and better.

Ronika informed that the mural painting was done

by United Bethel Church (UBC) Burma camp, associate pastor Philip Oz, who offered to help her paint on

Wka district tops TB overall performance

DC Tseminyu informs on ‘e-pay’ training

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WEATHER FORECAST FEBRUARY 5

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Agartala An a.m. shower; partly sunny

23 16

A little morning rain

18 10

Guwahati Variably cloudy; p.m. showers

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Aizawl

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Itanagar A little rain in the morning

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Kohima

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A shower in the morning

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A.M. showers; variably cloudy 16 9

Imphal

Tuensang Colder; an afternoon showers Wokha

A few afternoon showers

Zunheboto A.M. showers; mostly cloudy

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Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): In another initiative, environmentalist Ronika Miachieo with her vision for a greener and better Dimapur beautified three dumping sites along the roadside at Burma camp, ward No. 5, with mural paintings as part of the green awareness campaign 2022 on the theme, “eco-system restoration/join hands to save our environment”.

Inaugural of the beautified dumping sites was held here, on Friday where spot-1 at power house colony road was unveiled by advisor, urban development & municipal affairs, Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, beautified dumping spot at Namgalong colony road was unveiled by additional deputy com-

State programme officer, Dr. Tiasunup Pongener addressing the review meeting.

DIMAPUR: Wokha district has secured first in the overall performance followed by Mon and Kiphire districts during the year 2021 of Tuberculosis (TB) elimination programme.

This was revealed by medical consultant WHO National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), Dr. Collins Z Sono while delivering state presentation during the annual review meeting of NTEP on February 3 in the IDSP conference hall, directorate of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) Kohima.

A press release from

the state programme officer (NTEP) directorate of H&FW stated that Dr. Sono said Longleng and Kiphire districts were performing well in TB notification whereas Peren and Phek districts were the lowest performing districts.

Dr. Sono also said that Kiphire, Mon and Wokha district were best in Universal Drug Susceptibility Testing (UDST 2021) offered among TB patients.

Mission director (NHM) Dr. I Talitemsula Jamir appreciated NTEP for conducting review meeting regularly. She also stressed

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on the importance of the State Nodal Agency (SNA) which is a new financial system.

Dr. Jamir reminded all to work in close co-ordination with the NHM-DAM for any issue at the district level. She also encouraged DTOs and staff to put more efforts for TB Elimination.

The State TB Officer, Dr Tiasunup Pongener welcomed all the attendees and encouraged all to strive harder to achieve the program’s targets an indicator.

The meeting was attended by districts TB officers and district accountants.

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tseminyu, Dr. Zasekuolie Chusi has informed all the drawing and disbursing officers of the district that there would be a familiarization training on “e-pay” system on February 9, 11 a.m. at DC’s office Tseminyu.

According to a DIPR report, all DDOs of the government offices under Tseminyu district, including those DDOs under Pughoboto sub-division, who are facing difficulties with ‘e-pay’ system, have been informed to depute the office assistants for the training.

The concerned staff have been requested to bring a laptop with mobile internet facility (preferably Airtel/ Jio network) for the purpose of hands-on training. The resource persons from P&AR department, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima will impart the training, informed DIPR.

the walls of the mini park at a nominal charge.

She expressed gratitude to the power department for constructing the walls.

Encouraging the gathering, Ronika said that everyone can protect the environment through participation and that saving the environment was vital for sustaining humanity.

She infor med that seasonal flowers on tyres were planted to beautify the 65-meter (in length) wall.

Later, speeches were delivered by Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administrator, Albert Ezung and ADC Dimapur Temsuwato Longkumer.

Short speeches were also delivered by Dr Haralu colony, Burma camp ward-5 chairman, Kenei Sekhose and Dr. Haralu

colony youth president, Visakholie Angami.

Earlier, Ronika Miachieo also carried out a plantation drive.

It may be mentioned that in 2018, Ronika took up the challenging job of cleaning up a 900-feet long drain at Walford while in the year 2020, she converted a dumping place into a minipark at the entrance of the directorate of food and civil supplies.

She was also one among the 10 award recipients who were recognised for the impact and service rendered to people at the 2nd Bendangnungsang Longkumer and Er. Khriesavizo Metha (B&K) memorial award function-cum-3rd death anniversary organised by Diphupar Naga Students Union (DNSU).

JPN cautions against ‘buying and selling’ of land DIMAPUR: Jalukie Pumling Nko (JPN) has cautioned against buying and selling of land within Jalukie jurisdiction.

In a press release, JPN chairman, Kumui Nring informed that certain individual or group were “indulging in unauthorised selling of land by setting up fictitious claims by means of forge/fabricated documents and impersonation.”

In this regard, JPN stated that it decided to take stringent actions under relevant acts and customary practice against any perpetrators found culpable in such illegal activities pertaining to land grabbing, operating either individually or in group.

It urged upon the right thinking citizens not to be misled into committing such unlawful acts and to abstain from buying of land without obtaining NOC from the Jalukie Pumling Nko/Old Jalukie Village Council.

“Buying of land through unscrupulous dealers/buyers is entirely at their own risk and will not be condoned by the Jalukie people”, it further stated.

JPN asserted that the people of Jalukie would “safeguard the entire stretch of its territorial

boundaries, heritage and natural resources at all cost”.

In this regard, it said that consent from the appropriate authority should be obtained to avoid any misunderstanding in future.

Fur ther, JPN and OJVC extended full cooperation to the ongoing works of NH129A road construction within its jurisdiction.

It requested the construction company and the law enforcing agencies to keep constant vigilance against individual/group indulging in unscrupulous act for their gain and also warned that individual/ groups hindering the developmental work would be dealt with appropriate action.

M e a n w h i l e, J P N banned burning of charcoal and random cutting of firewood for business purposes. It warned that defaulters would be dealt with disciplinary action including fine.

It has also warned the general public that hunting within community reserved forest was strictly prohibited and violators would be “heavily fined, banished from the village” and “his/her weapon would be seized.”

Condolence messages from press clubs DIMAPUR: State press c l u b s h ave ex p r e s s e d grief over the demise of Qhutovi Chishi, father of Nagaland Press Association (NPA) president and advisor to Kohima Press Club (KPC), H. Chishi.

Late Qhutovi passed away on Friday at Atoizu, Zunheboto.

NPA: Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has expressed grief over the demise of Qhutovi Chishi.

In a condolence message, NPA general secretary Dilip Sharma on behalf of the members of NPA conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty would grant them strength and solace to bear the loss.

KPC: Kohima Press Club (KPC) has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Qhutovi Chishi.

In a condolence message, KPC president Alice Yhoshü and general secretary Atono Tsükrü Kense

prayed that the Almighty would grant them solace and strength at this time of grief.

Further, the members at KPC conveyed their

heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

DPC: Expressing sadness over the demise of Qhutovi Chishi, Dimapur Press Club (DPC)

extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty would grant comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Agri & allied departments mourn

DIMAPUR: Officers and staff of the agri & allied departments have expressed grief over the demise of mother-in-law of agriculture production commissioner (APC), Y. Kikheto Sema, Shivili N Shohe, who passed away on Friday.

In a condolence message, additional secretaries to the government of Nagaland,

Nungsangwapang Jamir and Sachin Jaiswal said that late Shivili was a pillar of support and inspiration to the family.

Stating that her demise would be deeply felt by her peers, the officers and staff conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty would grant them strength.

SJU observes ‘World Cancer Day’

Faculty members of SJU along with students at the awareness programme on Friday.

DIMAPUR: On “World Cancer Day”, department of social work, St Joseph University (SJU) organised a cancer awareness programme Friday at the university auditorium.

A press release from SJU informed that resource person, BHMS chief consultant, Safe Cure Clinic, Dr. Felicita Magh spoke on the theme, “close the care gap”.

In her talk, Dr. Magh highlighted about cancer and the K Y M C

importance of early detection.

She said that major focus should be prevention rather than cure.

She concluded with a message that it was important to address the barriers and challenges people were facing every day in different ways and make progress to reduce the care gap.

The programme was attended by students of bachelor of social work and the students of master of rural development St. Joseph University Dimapur.

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Notification for 2nd phase of polls issued in Mnp

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IMPHAL, FEB 4: The notification for the second and final phase assembly polls in Manipur was issued on Friday even as filing nominations for the first phase continued.

In the second phase, voting will take place across 22 Assembly segments. The deadline for filing nominations for the phase is on February 11 and the last date to withdraw the nomination is February 16.

In the second and final phase, polling will be held in Lilong, Thoubal , Wangjing Tentha, Karong (ST), Wabgai, Kakching, Hiyanglam, Jiribam, Tamenglong (ST), Sugnoo, Chandel (ST), Ukhrul (ST), Tengnoupal (ST), Khangabo, Phungyar (ST), Chingai (ST), Mao (ST), Wangkhem, Tadubi (ST), Tamei (ST), Heirok and Nungba (ST).

A CPI candidate filing his nomination paper to RO in Imphal East district on Friday.

Meanwhile, filing of nominations by candidates for the first phase for 38 Assembly segments is in progress.

As per official reports received till the time of filing this report, nine candidates, including Deputy Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Kongkham Robindro Singh, filed their nomination papers today in Imphal

West district.

The Deputy Speaker filed his nomination paper as BJP candidate from Mayang-Imphal Assembly Constituency.

Two rival candidates from Thangmeiband AC - Kh Joykisan Singh and Jotin Waikhom also filed their nominations on the fourth day of filing of nominations. Sitting Congress MLA Joykisan who

was expelled from the party in the run up to the election filed his nomination paper as Janata Dal (U) candidate from Thangmeiband AC. On the same day BJP’s Jotin Waikhom also filed his nomination papers from the same constituency.

Altogether, nine candidates have filed their nomination till Friday in Imphal West district.

Among them, four are BJP candidates, three NPP and two JD(U).

In Imphal East district, four candidates, including incumbent CAF & PD minister Thokchom Satyabrata Singh of BJP, filed their nomination papers today from Yaiskul Assembly Constituency where he would seek reelection. NPP candidate Huidrom Vikramjit Singh also filed his nomination from the same AC. Communist Party of India (CPI)’s RK Amusana

Singh filed his nomination from Khurai AC of the district today.

For mer MLA Md Amin Shah of the Indian National Congress (INC) filed his nomination from Kshetrigao AC. Filing of nominations for the first phase of the upcoming Assembly elections to the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began on February 1.

Nomination papers will be received till February 8 and scrutiny of nomination papers will be taken up on February 9.

The last date for withdrawal of candidature is February 11.

The first phase of the two-phase polling for the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held in 38 Assembly Constituencies on February 27 and in 22 seats in the second phase on March 3. The counting of votes will be on March 10.

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Christian body oppose polling on Sunday in Mnp IMPHAL, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): A Christian organization is demanding all concerned to re-schedule the upcoming poll in Manipur “to any day other than Sunday,” reports InsideNE. The All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) has asked to reschedule the polling day which has been fixed on February 27 (Sunday) to “uphold the rights of Christian community to profess their religion and warned of taking the matter to a Court.”

According to reports, AMCO president Rev S Prim Vaiphei said that they have already filed a petition to Election Commission of India (ECI) on January 17 to reschedule the polling day as Sunday is a day of prayer for the Christians.

Saying that no response has been received from the ECI till date, he added that a Christian

Action Committee has been formed in today’s meeting to reinforce their demand. He urged the Election Commission to do the needful and give a positive response at the earliest.

“Christian community extended utmost cooperation during the first and second wave of Covid pandemic by halting even worship services,” said Rev Prim Vaiphei. He said that he has appealed to the State Government and authority concerned to understand the religious sentiments and reschedule the polling day to any day other than Sunday.

Legislative Assembly elections will be held in Manipur from 27 February to 3 March 2022 in two phases, to elect 60 members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 10 March 2022.

Tripura logs 62 new COVID-19 cases

AG A RTA L A , F E B 4 (PTI): Tripura recorded 62 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, six less than the previous day, pushing the tally to 1,00,584, an official said.

One more patient succumbed to COVID-19 on Friday, taking the state’s death toll to 912, he said.

The state now has 1,726 active COVID-19 cases while 97,878 people have recovered from the disease, the official said.

Tripura on Thursday had reported 68 new COVID-19 cases and one death.

Around 80 per cent of the eligible people have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine, said Director of Family Welfare and Preventive Medicine, Dr Radha Debbarma on Friday. Asked about the presence of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the state, he said “We have sent 130 samples to National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBG), Kalyani for genome sequencing test but have not received the report yet.

Only National People’s Party can Security force nab five insurgents in poll-bound Manipur lead Manipur: Conrad Sangma Correspondent

IMPHAL, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): National People’s Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma, who is also the chief minister of Meghalaya, said on Friday that the NPP is the only party that is capable of leading Manipur and be the voice of the people of the northeast region, reports East Mojo .

Taking to his Twitter handle, Sangma said, “NPP will always be the voice of the diverse region and is the only party capable of leading Manipur.”

We are convinced that the overwhelming support from the people of Manipur will ensure our party’s victory in the ensuing election, he added.

While speaking at the political meeting and flag hoisting programme in Manipur’ Churachandpur district, Sangma also said that the political scenario in Manipur is changing very fast.

“In the recent months

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and years, people have started loosing faith in the different national parties that have come and ruled the state of Manipur. People are looking for an alternative to lead the state.

People have given the chance to different national parties like the BJP and Congress but they failed to understand the complexities and the different needs of our people. And hence, they are not been able to continue and sustain their efforts,” said Sangma, who is on a four-day campaign trail in

poll-bound Manipur.

Sangma said the people of Manipur are now looking at the NPP, a party that is made out of the northeast and a party that understands the different issues and areas of concern.

“Today, in different parts of the northeast, people have started accepting the NPP as a true alternative to govern the state. In Manipur also, people are looking up to the NPP to show and lead the way to a new Manipur,” he added.

The NPP chief is confident that his party will emerge as the single-largest party in the 12th Manipur Legislative assembly elections.

On Thursday, the NPP released its third list of candidates for the Manipur polls. The names of nine more candidates, including former BJP MLA from Wangkhei AC, Y Erabot Singh, were released by Sangma himself.

NEDF reminds Speakers to adopt resolution against AFSPA DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF) has once again reminded the State Assembly speakers of the North Eastern states to adopt a resolution in the state Assemblies for repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 by the Centre with retrospective effect.

In a letter to the Speakers, NEDF consultant Dr. P.B.M. Basaiawmoit and member Anthony Debbarma pointed out that when the three farm laws could be repealed and the hymn “Abide with me” could be replaced by another tune from the Beating of Retreat ceremony-- as part of an ongoing exercise to change the colonial

tunes, so is AFSPA 1958, first promulgated by the British in 1942.

NEDF said “AFSPA has no place in a democracy, no matter what the warts are. And all the States in the region should transcend partisanship, political ideology and brownie points.”

The forum, therefore, urged the speakers for a positive action, stating that despite Nagaland Assembly adopting a resolution, the Centre had instead extended the operation of AFSPA for another six months. This, NEDF said added insult to injury and putting salt to the wound. However, the forum hoped to follow the democratic principles “no matter what be the tests and trials.”

India, B’desh to set up 6 more ‘Border Haats’ to boost trade

File photo of a border haat.

A G A RT A L A / S H I L LONG, FEB 4 (IANS): Six more “Border Haats” (markets) -- four in Meghalaya and two in Tripura -- have been approved by the Indian and Bangladesh governments to promote the local business and livelihood of the people living alongside the frontiers while four “Border Haats”, were set up along borders of the two countries -- with

Meghalaya and Tripura in between 2011 and 2015, officials said on Friday.

Senior officials of Tripura’s Industries and Commerce Department said that the state government has proposed to the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries to sanction eight more “Border Haats” along the state’s border with Bangladesh to promote the trades of local

and selected commodities and increase the livelihood of the people living alongside the frontiers of India and Bangladesh.

“The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries on an average sanctioned Rs 2.50 crore against the project cost of around Rs 5.30 crore for each of the ‘Border Haat’. We have to build up the necessary infrastructure including roads leading to the site of the ‘Border Haat’,” an official of the Tripura’s Industries and Commerce Department told IANS. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi laid the foundation stone for Kamalpur (India) - Kurmaghat (in Moulvibazar district of Bangladesh) “Border Haat” in eastern Tripura on Thursday. Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh, Vikram K. Doraiswami was also present on the occasion.

IMPHAL, FEB 4: Five cadres from three different insurgent groups were arrested with arms and ammunition as police and security forces in Manipur intensified security measures in view of the ensuing polls.

Three of the arrested cadres belonged to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one each to Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group), official sources said.

The three UNLF cadres were apprehended by a combined team of 15 Assam Rifles and Imphal West police commandos in separate operations in Imphal area last night.

The apprehended cadres were identified as Sanasam Shyamsal Meitei alias Nanao (30) of Hiyanthang, RK Solomon alias Amon Singh (47) of Thangmeiband, and Waikhom Nganglentomba Meitei alias Gogo (47) of Thang-

meiband Kabrabam Leikai.

Two Glock pistols with a magazine each loaded with 23 live rounds and 17 live rounds each were recovered from them, the source said.

The combined team conducted the operation based on reliable information regarding presence of some active members of the UNLF in the said areas.

Police said that one of the arrested cadres, Solomon disclosed that he started working for the UNLF outfit under the command of SS Major Richard alias Somen of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, presently staying at Myanmar since 2021 and other two are working under him.

Further Solomon disclosed that in the month of October 2021 he went to Myanmar to meet his commander SS Major Richard and was handed over the above recovered pistols to him and instructed him to use it as and when required.

The arrested cadres

and recovered articles have been handed over to Imphal police station for necessary action, the source added.

One active cadre of KCP(PWG) was also apprehended by a joint team of Imphal East police commandos and troops of 16 Assam Rifles on random frisking and checking duty at Pangei under Heingang police station of Imphal East district around 7pm on Thursday.

The apprehended cadre was identified as Mangsatabam Romesh Meitei alias Tonjao (18) of Luwangshangbam Awang Leikai.

One .32 pistol loaded with three live rounds in a magazine, two Chinese made hand grenades and two demand letters of KCP (PWG) signed by its finance chief Wanglemba Meitei were recovered from his possession.

The police alleged that the arrested was directly involved in the extortion of money at various areas of Imphal east district.

He joined the said outfit

through one Kiran alias Rajesh of KCP (PWG) and presently working under his command.

He came to serve monetary demand letters to various local shops and brick fields in the Pangei area, the police added.

The arrested person was handed over to Heingang police station for further necessary legal procedures, the source added.

In yet another operation, a team of Imphal West police commandos arrested an active cadre of KYKL from Tharoijam Bazar crossing under Patsoi police station of Imphal West district around 12.40 pm on Friday.

The nabbed cadre was identified as Wahengbam Momocha Singh (34) of Heirangoithong, currently residing at Taothong Leikai.

The cadre admitted that he started working for the KYKL in the year 2021 under the command of SS finance secretary of the outfit and engaged in the collection of money as

party fund from general public, private schools, private establishments etc.

The police said that he was arrested twice earlier as an active member of KCP (Noyon) and PREPAK (Pro) in the year 2017 and 2020 respectively.

The arrested person was handed over to Patsoi police station for further necessary action, the source said.

Police and security forces in the state have been conducting an intensified counter insurgency operation across Manipur as insurgents are likely to carry out prejudicial activities to disturb the peaceful conduct of the ensuing polls.

Manipur will go to polls in two phases to elect 60 members of the state Assembly. The first phase will witness polling in 38 Assembly segments on 27 February, while voting in the remaining 22 seats will be held on March 3.

The counting of votes in the state will be done by the EC on 10 March.

Bomb panic grips Nagaon, Is the Congress party on the explosive like items recovered verge of collapse in Meghalaya ?

GUWAHATI, JAN 5 ( AGENCIES): The residents of the Ranthali area in the Nagaon district of Assam experienced a sudden fear after witnessing bomb-like items in the area on Friday 4 February. As per reports, panic gripped the area as the locals woke up on Friday morning and found items similar to a bomb in a construction site of Ranthali field in Nagaon, reports The Sentinel Assam.

The items looking like a bomb was recovered by the locals of the areas at the time of excavation of a land area for construction activities. The locals further stated that the excavator hit something under the ground while digging the land for excavation. On getting suspected of the hitting object, the excavators searched in the land and they found that there were

2 packets seem like a bomb.

After identifying the object as something similar to a bomb, the locals informed the police about the same.

As per the information received from the locals of the Ranthali location, the bomb squads reached the spot for inquiry about the explosive-like item.

According to locals, the field in Ranthali had a ULFA base around 25 years ago which led to the burial of the explosives.

The sudden recovery of such bomb-like items in Nagaon has brought shock and panic among the people living in the area. However, it is not yet clear whether the bomb-like strange items are actually explosive or not. But there are reports that those items found are two powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs) buried long ago.

Correspondent SHILLONG, FEB 4: The opposition Congress in Meghalaya is on the verge of collapse with more legislators in talks with other political parties to switch over ahead of the crucial 2023 assembly polls.

Congress insiders said that some of the legislators are holding parleys with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP), a key ally in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government, to switch sides.

In fact, the Congress party is in tatters after 12 of it’s legislators led by two-time Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma switched over to Trinamool Congress after the “party leadership didn’t consult him with the appointment of incumbent

Auction amount of record-breaking tea donated to Assam CM’s Relief Fund

DIBRUGARH (ASSAM), FEB 4 (PTI): The amount of Rs 99,999 fetched by a kilogram of specialty tea last year in Assam, which is the highest auction price fetched by any tea in the country, was donated by the sellers to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund on Friday.

The managing director of Manohari Tea Estate, Rajan Lohia, handed over a cheque of that value to Chief Minister Himanta

Biswa Sarma here.

Lohia said the Manohari Tea Estate has been donating all amounts collected by its tea sold at

any record-breaking auction price over the years to the government’s welfare funds. ‘Manohari Gold’, produced by Manohari Tea Estate, had sold for Rs 99,999 at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) on December 14 last year.

This is the highest auction price fetched in tea selling and buying in the country so far, with Sourabh Tea Traders procuring the kilogram of the tea that was put for auction.

Lok Sabha member from Shillong Vincent H. Pala as president of Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee. After the defection, the Congress was left with Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, Process T Sawkmie, Mayralborn Syiem, Mohendro Rapsang and Kimfa Sidney Marbaniang. These legislators are from Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi region and the Congress at present has no representation from Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills region.

Lyngdoh was made the CLP leader after the defection. The Congress won the 2018 Assembly election with 21 legislators in the 60-member House and it was the single largest party, but failed to cobble up alliance partners. The second largest party, the NPP with 20 seats, acted swiftly and forged an alliance and formed a six-party MDA

government. UDP insiders said one of the legislators, Sawkmie, is in advanced talks with the UDP, and is likely to contest the 2023 assembly elections on UDP ticket from Mawlai assembly constituency.

“As of now I don’t want to comment anything.

Let the time come and we will see to it,” Sawkmie said.

Sawkmie first won the elections to the 60-member assembly House in 1998 as a UDP candidate from Mawlai assembly constituency.

Meanwhile, Lyngdoh hinted that she is aware of the unease within the party and soon she would take steps to prevent further split within the party. “Confusion prevails, but if the leaders take collective and cohesive decisions, political turn around can still occur. I will evaluate accordingly and take a call,” Lyngdoh said.

AffidAvit

Regd. No. 084/2022 Date 02/02/2022 I, Shri. Mosha Lamji, No. 15620320 A, Rank-L/NK, son of Bamo Chang, resident of Chingmei village, P.O. Tuensang, Tehsil : Tuensang, District : Tuensang798612, State-Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That I am the bonafide citizen of India and a resident of above mentioned address.

2. That my father’s official name and D.o.B is Bamo Chang and "06/03/1956" respectively which is written/recorded in all the official documents however, in my army service record my father’s name and D.o.B has been inadvertently written/recorded as “Bummo Lai” and “24/03/1965” respectively.

3. That my mother’s official name is “Somat Naro” which is written/recorded in all the official documents however, in my army service record my mother’s name has been inadvertently written/recorded as “Sumet Naou”.

4. That, wherever my father’s name “Bummo Lai” and also the date of birth “24/03/1965” appears it should be rectified and recorded as “Bumo Chang” and date of birth as “06/03/1956” and whenever my mother’s name “Sumet Naou” appears it should be rectified and recorded as “Somat Naro” by all concern for all my official purposes.

Deponent verifiCAtioN I, the above name deponent do further verify that the contents given in the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

Place : Dimapur Deponent Date : 02/02/2022 NotAry PuBLiC DP-549/22

Day after attack, Owaisi gets ‘Z’ category security NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi will get Z-category security with CRPF commandos protecting him round-theclock, official sources said on Friday a day after shots were fired at the prominent Muslim leader’s car in western Uttar Pradesh.

The All India Majlise-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief ’s car came under attack in Hapur while he was returning to Delhi after attending election-related events in western Uttar Pradesh on Thursday evening, a week before assembly polls begin in the state. No one was injured in the incident, Owaisi said.

His threat levels were assessed afresh after the incident, official sources said.

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Elections are scheduled for February 10 in 58 assembly constituencies

‘Fake Samajwadis’ out to corner benefits for poor, don’t let them come to power: PM

across 11 districts of western Uttar Pradesh. The LUCKNOW, FEB 4 (PTI): elections are being held Prime Minister Narendra over seven phases.

Modi on Friday accused the SP of fielding anti-social elements in the assembly polls and said the “fake Samajwadis” will corner the benefits AIMIM member Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday given by the Centre to the rejected ‘Z’ security cover extended to him by the govern- poor if they come to power.

Addressing a virtual ment after an attack on him. rally directed at western Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Owaisi urged the government to charge those who attacked him with stringent UP constituencies, he urged provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and people to keep “historysheeters” out, and instead appealed to end radicalisation in the country.

“I don’t want Z category security. I want to be an create a “new history”.

A-category citizen, at par with you all. Why was UAPA Modi focused on law and not invoked against those who fired at me? ...I want to order and the government live, to speak. My life will be safe when the poor are safe. measures to help farmers at I will not get scared of those who shot at my car,” he said the virtual “Jan Chaupal”.

The PM asked people in Parliament. to come out in large numOn Thursday, gunshots were fired at Owaisi’s vebers on polling day, and to hicle at Hapur in western Uttar Pradesh when he was “vote before you eat.” returning to Delhi after campaigning for the assembly “Pehle matdaan, phir elections. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the jalpaan,” he said in Hindi, state government has arrested the culprits and also seized at his second virtual rally the weapon and vehicle used in the attack.

Goyal said Home Minister Amit Shah will make a for UP in recent days. Polling in the first phase is on statement in the House on Monday.

February 10.

Owaisi rejects ‘Z’ security, asks govt to file case under UAPA

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi speaks in the Lok Sabha during ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. (PTI)

be deployed for Owaisi’s security 24X7. About 16-20 armed commandos will be deployed in shifts. He will also be provided with an escort and a pilot vehicle when he travels by road.

‘Z-plus’ is the highest category security provided to a person with high threat perception in India.

Owaisi on Thursday asked the Election Commission to ensure an in-

dependent probe into the incident.

Uttar Pradesh Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said one person involved in the episode was arrested and a pistol seized from him.

The police also said multiple teams are investigating the case. An inspector general of the Meerut zone was rushed in to su-

The virtual rally targeted voters in Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur, Aligarh and Noida.

He said the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has dealt strongly with criminals and the mafias and if a government favourable to them comes to power, they would extract “revenge” from the people.

Modi highlighted the “double benefits” of the “double-engine government” over the last five years, referring to the BJP government both in the state and at the Centre during this period.

“Till five years ago, these ‘mafiawadis” did not allow the benefits of the Central schemes to reach the poor, Dalits and the backwards. Since they did not have a say in the Centre’s schemes and could not commit corruption, they used to

put brakes on them,” Modi said.

“The opposition party is giving tickets to anti-social elements on the basis of which one of them can understand their future intentions. Hence, I request you to vote in large numbers,” he said.

“No matter how cold it may be, remember first you have to cast your vote, and then have your breakfast,” Modi added.

The prime minister claimed that the previous government had given a free hand to rioters and criminals, harming “daughters and sisters”.

“The BJP declares that the rule of criminals (dabang) and rioters will not come back to UP. In the past five years, in order to establish the rule of law, almost 1.5 lakh people were inducted in the police.”

Controversial JNU VC Jagadesh UP election is about brotherhood vs BJP: Akhilesh Yadav Kumar appointed UGC chairman NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): JNU Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar, whose tenure was marred by controversies, has been appointed as chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

According to the Ministry of Education, Kumar has been appointed as the chairman of the higher education regulator for a period of five years.

The post of the UGC chairman fell vacant on December 7 after Prof D P Singh, who had taken charge in 2018, resigned upon turning 65. The post of the vice-chairman of the higher education regulator is also vacant.

“The Central government has appointed M Jagadesh Kumar as UGC Chairman for a period of five years or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is the earliest,” a senior MoE official said. Sixty-year-old

M Jagadesh Kumar Kumar is currently holding the charge as acting VC of the varsity after his five-year term expired last year. The ministry is yet to appoint his successor at JNU. “It is definitely going to be challenging. My priority will be to ensure the implementation of the National Education Policy. The sooner it is implemented, the better it will be for us.

I will be meeting the vicechancellors of universities across the country regarding the implementation of NEP. The NEP has several aspects

like the multidisciplinary courses so we will work on those aspects,”Kumar told PTI. “The government has also announced a digital university in the recent union budget. Working on digital technologies to make education accessible for all will also be on my list of priorities,” he added.

From the sedition row of 2016 and lockdown of his office multiple times to then HRD minister getting stuck for over six hours at the venue of JNU’s convocation in 2019, Kumar’s tenure as the VC has been marred by controversies.

Kumar, who was made the VC in January 2016, had his first brush with controversy as the VC just a week after his appointment when students locked horns with the administration over holding of an event against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

AGRA (UP), FEB 4 (PTI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday took a swipe at the ruling BJP asking if anyone saw criminals fleeing the state as the party has been claiming.

He said the SP will ensure a historic defeat to BJP and will send Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath back to Uttarakhand.

“Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar gave us the Constitution on which the country is run and this election is also about safeguarding the Constitution.

“This is why Samajwadi Party is taking along people from all groups. This election is about brotherhood versus BJP,” the SP chief said, addressing a joint press conference with his alliance partner Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant

Kareem has also written to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu for giving a ruling that under what grounds his amendments were not admitted or disallowed. “It is quite unfortunate and condemnable that such a decision has been taken, violating the basic right of a member of Parliament,” the Left leader said in his letter, adding that as a representative of people, he has to raise their concerns on the floor of the House. He said this action could create an impression among people that the Rajya Sabha Secretariat deliberately excluded the amendments that deal with incidents which could expose the Centre. “The unilateral action is completely undemocratic and unethical,” Kareem said. He claimed that similar amendments moved in the Lok Sabha were admitted and said the Upper House cannot escape its responsibility to maintain transparency in revealing the reason for disallowing his amendments.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO. DTE//ESTT-2/NEET/01/2021-22 Dated Kohima, the February 2022

In continuation of this office Notification of even No. dated 1 February 2022 and In view of 38 (Thirty Eight) MBBS & 3 (three) BDS Seats received under Central Pool, Govt. of India, ‘Reservation Quota’ the final round of Counseling for filling up of 38 MBBS, 7 BDS and 1 BASLP Seats scheduled to be held on 7th February 2022 at 11:30 AM sharp in the Conference Hall of Directorate of Technical Education.

Therefore, the Candidates who have opted for Government of India (GOI) MBBS & BDS Seats is hereby informed to attend the Counseling along with 2(two) recent passport Photos. Nomination Letter will be issued on the same day and the Candidates have to report to the respective Medical Colleges/Institutes on or before 14th February 2022. Failing to attend the counseling session on time will presume that he /she has forfeited the seat.

Further, Candidates who desired to upgrade their already allotted seats in MBBS & BDS may submit an application to the undersigned before 11 AM on 7th February 2022.

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Akhilesh Yadav and RLD President Jayant Chaudhary address the media during a joint press conference. (PTI)

a false promise of doubling the income of farmers by 2022.

“The government is standing with industrialists.

The potato farmers of the region are facing a lot of

trouble. Some of the farmers even dumped their potato harvest outside the residence of the Chief Minister.

“The government then announced it will buy potatoes from farmers, but did

not. On coming to power, we will make arrangements so that the produce of farmers in the region is not wasted,” he said.

Akhilesh also ridiculed the recently announced budget saying if this was “amrit” (elixir) budget, were the previous ones “zeher” (Poison)?

Addressing the younger voters, Akhilesh said that the BJP government has humiliated those who demanded jobs and employment.

“The youth of this state will use the power of his vote to give a historic defeat to BJP in the state,” he warned the government.

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NOTIFICATION

92 amendments moved by Oppn members in LS on Motion of Thanks on prez’s address; 80 in RS NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): Opposition members in the Lok Sabha have moved 92 amendments on the Motion of Thanks on the president’s address, while those in the Rajya Sabha have moved 80 amendments.

Sources said 19 notices for amendments were not moved in the Rajya Sabha as the three members proposing them were not present in the Upper House when the motion was taken up. The sources also said the notices given by Opposition members Elamaram Kareem (CPI-M) and K C Venugopal (Congress) for amendments on the Pegasus snooping controversy were not accepted by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat as the matter is sub-judice.

The secretary had received 99 notices by 14 Opposition members and since three were not present when the motion was taken up, a total of 80 amendments on the Motion of Thanks were moved on various issues by 11 members in the Upper House.

Chaudhary.

“The people of the state will vote on issues and send the chief minister back to Uttarakhand,” Akhilesh said referring to Yogi Adityanath’s ancestral roots in Uttarakhand.

Asked about the attack on AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Meerut on Thursday, the SP president said such incidents should not occur in a democratic nation.

“People are saying that the criminals have left Uttar Pradesh. Did anyone see these criminals when they were leaving the state?

Violence is not acceptable in democracy and it raises questions on the law and order situation in the state,” Akhilesh said.

On farmers, the SP president said the BJP made

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No. SERI/CSB/CDP/PFC/20/2010-11/ In pursurance to Government approval letter No.SERI/ GEN-2/7/2009 Dated the 20th December’2021, The Department is pleases to notify the revised rates/floor prices of Silk commodities as listed below: Sl.No Particulars Unit Rate fixed as 1.

Silkworm Host Plant Seeds i) Castor (Without Shell) Per Kg 100/ii) Kesseru (Matured) Per Kg 200/iii) Som Per Kg 150/iv) Oak Tasar Per Kg 150/2.

Silkworm Host Plant Seedlings and Saplings: i) Kesseru Seedlings Per No 8/ii) Som Seedlings (Polytube) Per No 8/iii) Soalu Seedlings (Polytube) Per No 8/iv) Mulberry Saplings Per No 5/3.

Silkworm Diseases Free Laying (Dfls): i) Eri Per Gram 15/-(7.5/-per dfls) ii) Muga Per Gram 15/iii) Mulberry Per Gram CSB rate to be followed iv) Tasar Per Gram 6/4.

Silkworm Seed Cocoon: i) Eri Per No 1.8/ii) Muga Per No 4/iii) Mulberry Per No CSB rate to be followed 5.

Silkworm Cocoon: i) Jethua Muga cocoon Grade A Per No 3/Grade B Per No 2/Muga Cut/Pierced Cocoon Per Kg 600/ii) Eri Cocoon Grade A (Pierced) Per Kg 750/Grade B Per Kg 650/iii) Mulberry Cocoon Grade A (Biv) Per Kg 400/Grade B (MxB) Per Kg 300/Grade C (MxM) Per Kg 200/iv) Tasar Cocoon Grade A Per No 2/6.

Silkworm Silk Commodities: i) Muga Raw Silk Per Kg 20,000/- to 22,000/ii) Muga Twisted Silk Per Kg 23,000/- to 25,000/iii) Muga Spun Silk Per Kg 5000/iv) Mulberry Raw Silk (Bivoltine) Per Kg 4000/v) Mulberry Raw Silk (Multi X Bi) Per Kg 3200/vi) Mulberry Raw Silk (Multi X Multi) Per Kg 2500/vii) Mulberry Twisted Silk (Bivoltine) Per Kg 5000/viii) Mulberry Twisted Silk (Multi X Bi) Per Kg 4000/ix) Mulberry Twisted Silk (Multi X Multi) Per Kg 3000/x) Mulberry Spun Silk Per Kg 2500/7.

Eri Spun Yarn: i) Motorised Per Kg 3000/ii) Ambar Charkha Per Kg 3200/iii) Takli Per Kg 3500/8.

Oak Tasar Yarn: i) Reeled Yarn Per Kg 6000/ii) Ghicha/Matka Per Kg 5000/9.

Eri Pupae Per Kg 400/Henceforth, the above revised rates shall come into force with immediate effect till further order.

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Civil war in Myanmar

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ince mid 2021 Myanmar has been on a virtual civil war between the Myanmarese military junta and the citizens of the country who have formed resistance movement against the Tatmadaw (military rulers) and for restoration of democracy. The military rulers staged a coup on February 1,2021 as they refused to accept the results of the vote, which was widely seen as a referendum on the popularity of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi. The National League for Democracy, Myanmar’s leading civilian party, had won 83 percent of the body’s available seats. As head of the National League for Democracy, she had been the de facto civilian leader since her election in 2015. After the coup, the military handed power to the army chief, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing even though he is supposed to age out as army chief last year. His patronage network, centered on lucrative family businesses, could well have been undermined by his retirement, especially had he not been able to secure a clean exit.

That was probably the factor that had precipitated the coup. The Tatmadaw, as the Myanmar military is known, has launched a brutal effort to put down the movement and trying to eliminate resistance along the border, firing rocket launchers and burning down homes. A nation-wide civil disobedience movement erupted after the coup, and has sustained itself ever since despite a crackdown from the security forces.

The military has arrested over 10,600 people and killed more than 2000 civilians. Reports suggest that the junta has tortured 131 people to death in government detention. The spontaneous, yet unorganised resistance against the coup leaders had been spurred mainly by atrocities committed by the uniformed personnel. New York-based Human Rights Watch accused the army of committing a “crime against humanity” for setting fires, firing heavy artillery, stealing property, as well as killing civilians and raping women.

The number of resistance fighters is hard to determine, yet at least the number of Tatmadaw soldiers seems to be decreasing, whether through killings or desertions. In a desperate move, the Tatmadaw has roped in some insurgent outfits of the north east to fight against a variety of People’s Defence Forces in urban centres and the countryside and Ethnic Armed Organisations that have proclaimed a new Democracy Charter for Myanmar as a Federal Democratic Union.

There have been reports of PLA cadres being used by the Tatmadaw against Myanmar’s People’s Defence Force along the India-Myanmar border, and a fresh report in The Irrawaddy of an attack by a Chin National Army unit against a PLA ‘Headquarter’ south of Tamu, attributed by one report to the Indian Army, but denied, marking an intriguing twist to cross-border spillovers of military operations by both sides in Myanmar that could have wider repercussions. The government of India has remained muted to the developments in Myanmar as it attempts a tight rope walk. This is because India has been the initiator of a pact with the Tatmadaw where both armies have worked in tandem against north east rebels having bases in Myanmar.

On the other hand, civil organisations in north east India have extended total support to the resistance movement in Myanmar. The outcome of the civil war in Myanmar could well impact the security scenario in the north east and that would be worth noting.

DailyDevotion The Compelling Majesty of His Power

The love of Christ compels us… —2 Corinthians 5:14

Paul said that he was overpowered, subdued, and held as in a vise by “the love of Christ.” Very few of us really know what it means to be held in the grip of the love of God. We tend so often to be controlled simply by our own experience. The one thing that gripped and held Paul, to the exclusion of everything else, was the love of God. “The love of Christ compels us….” When you hear that coming from the life of a man or woman it is unmistakable. You will know that the Spirit of God is completely unhindered in that person’s life.

When we are born again by the Spirit of God, our testimony is based solely on what God has done for us, and rightly so. But that will change and be removed forever once you “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8). Only then will you begin to realize what Jesus meant when He went on to say, “…you shall be witnesses to Me….” Not witnesses to what Jesus can do— that is basic and understood— but “witnesses to Me….” We will accept everything that happens as if it were happening to Him, whether we receive praise or blame, persecution or reward. No one is able to take this stand for Jesus Christ who is not totally compelled by the majesty of His power. It is the only thing that matters, and yet it is strange that it’s the last thing we as Christian workers realize. Paul said that he was gripped by the love of God and that is why he acted as he did. People could perceive him as mad or sane— he did not care. There was only one thing he lived for— to persuade people of the coming judgment of God and to tell them of “the love of Christ.”

This total surrender to “the love of Christ” is the only thing that will bear fruit in your life. And it will always leave the mark of God’s holiness and His power, never drawing attention to your personal holiness.

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The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. ~ Dalai Lama

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Post-mortem Budget: Math confusing, growth off mark

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high-expectation massive, multi-directional Union Budget can have contradictions. It wants to do a lot in a short span of time but the concerns and the path may not be the same. The aim for having more jobs and consumption can hit or miss the target.

The budget concerns are right. Farmers and youth are showing their displeasure. The micro and MSME sectors are in distress. People in the public sector are worried about job losses due to possible privatisation.

Everyone is troubled by the income insecurity. The economy hit by the pandemic has to come back to health and business must be on track to boost jobs and growth.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman appropriately bites the bullet of increased public expenditure but also cuts down on welfare by slashing key subsidy by 27 percent.

Her arithmetic has conflicts.

The government being short on revenue earning is dependent on debt. It proposes to borrow Rs 14.95 lakh crore (lc) and of this Rs 11.6 lc crore will be raised from a shaky market.

If the government picks up all the money, the credit will be more expensive.

As RBI rate rise is likely the cost is bound to increase and pressurise government finances.

The public sector is being edged out as a policy.

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So the onus should shift to the private but they would not get into expensive deals.

Without active participation of the private sector, creation of the promised 60 lakh jobs and higher consumption might become herculean task.

There is dichotomy. The disinvestment target is being reduced in a choppy market. It has come down to Rs 65,000 crore for fiscal 2023, from Rs 78,000 crore in 2022 and Rs 1.75 lc in 2020-21. But transferring even profit-earning 171 public assets, as per Manmohanomics, to the private seems fashionable.

Even after presenting the Air India, AI Express and AI SATS Airport Services to Tata for a song, Rs 2700 crore cash, the government is saddled with Rs 51,970 crore losses, debt and liabilities, says FM. During 2021-22, the Centre infused equity of Rs 62,057 crore to clear AI dues before disinvestment. Now another Rs 9259 has been allocated to AI Assets Holding Ltd (AIAHL), a new PSU, to handle AI’s unsettled debt and non-core assets.

So government spends over Rs 71316 crore (and plus Rs 51970 crore losses!) to “sell” the mammoth AI. The buyer walks out with 168 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, prime assets, a settled international business and the family pride. The UPA minister, who drove profit making AI and

Indian Airlines to losses during 2005-07, escapes unscathed.

The first PSU steel plant NINL, with Rs 6600 crore liabilities, for Rs 12,100 crore is sold to Tatas on the budget day.

It acquires 1 million ton a year plant in Odisha, 2500 acre of land and 102 million ton prime iron ore mine. The LIC and four banks are on similar sale block. Why is the costly “privatisation”?

There are big numbers – total expenses of Rs 39.45 lc (though it spent Rs 37.70 lc – Rs 75000 crore less than budgeted Rs 38.45 l cr in 2021-22); tax revenue of Rs 27.58 lakh crore; capital expenses of Rs 7.5 lc, 35.4 percent rise from the present Rs 5.5 lc; Rs 50000 crore credit for MSMEs; Rs 2.37 lc for crop MSPs and interest free 50-year credit of Rs 1 lc to the states.

The growth assumption is strange. The budget assumes nominal GDP growth of 11.1 percent.

It is large dip from the 17.6 percent of 2021-22. May be this is based on the premise that WPI inflation at 13.9 percent declines or that real growth less than estimated.

A tax is buoyant when revenues increase by more than, say, 1 per cent for a 1 per cent increase in GDP. Tax buoyancy this year is expected at 0.86 percent.

It is less than 1.4 percent of 2021-22. It means the budget

expects the taxes to grow at a lower rate. If that is correct many projections could go awry.

The 8 to 9 percent growth is away from reality. Total expenses at Rs 39.45 lc is calculated at 11.1 percent nominal growth.

It is on assumption that retail or CPI inflation would be at 2.6 percent instead of actual 5.6 percent. Inflation is global.

It means the total expenditure is inappropriately calculated.

Two years back there was seven percent contraction. The worse, NSO now lowers 2019 growth to 3.7 percent from 4 percent – post note ban impact!

The FM overlooks huge savings to count upon. Prebudget data reveals Rs 7 lakh crore household savings and Jan Dhan deposits swelling to Rs 39,000 crore.

She may have a concern that the households with Rs 18000 crore debt and uncertainties are spending less.

The kisan expects more. The farm sector alone has sustained growth of around 4 percent but 86 crore lost their land. Buoyant farm sector can boost manufacturing and overall demand.

It requires a thrust for the income generation of the 80 crore people, on food doles now so that they become productive asset.

Possibly many of them, 52 percent, were in the informal self-employed economy till demonetization, according to an

SBI study.

Except about 15-20 percent, including a chunk of land-lost farmers, they are now labourers.

Should we not revive that lowcost people-initiated informalisation along with high-cost unicorns? Nation needs to rethink.

Even MGNREGA allocations have been reduced to Rs 73000 crore from Rs 98000 crore of 2021-22. The rural development and labourers need more stress.

So does lowering of income tax rates to match corporate tax.

More cash in hand needed for consumption boost else ot manufacturing would be suffering.

The budget assumes crude prices to remain in $ 70-75 range.

But realistically if it reaches $ 90 or more it would add to 49 basis point inflation and send expenditure and growth figures haywire.

The nation needs more than mere 25000 km roads, airports and digital connectivity that help the corporate builders, toll collectors and fee extractors.

Irrationally high tolls and cesses ideally be scrapped to keep prices in check. Taxes are not “hiked” but devious means rob more and hike prices.

The budget cannot have contradictory projections and has to be more imaginative to overcome the difficult days and help the country sustainably grow.

Shivaji Sarkar

Awareness about gender sensitisation

ender sensitisation refers to the crucial process of educating and raising awareness about gender justice and raising awareness about systemic inequities for marginalised genders. Growing up in Indian households, we are made to imbibe gender-based stereotypes.

These stereotypes can range from restricting those assigned females at birth to the domestic sphere, to expecting or allowing only men to help the patriarch of the family with financial issues.

Many aspects of life like moral policing for clothing, arranged marriages, participating in the public sphere, and more are also deeply intertwined with the casteist notion of “purity” and “pollution”.

Hence, while discussing gender sensitisation it is also important to acknowledge the hierarchical obstacles of caste and class.

Households also reinforce gender-based stereotypes regarding clothing, hair colour and even how a person decides to walk or talk.

For example, some behaviours are deemed too feminine for those who are assigned male at birth and some behaviours are too masculine for those who are assigned female at birth.

There is very little conversation around how gender is a socially constructed concept that individuals can ‘transgress’.

Moreover, there is also the compulsive need to adhere to either of the two binaries when it comes to gender expression, leaving very little space for nonbinary individuals to feel comfortable at their homes or at their educational institutes, where the latter reinforces what is learnt at home.

Furthermore, these also invalidate transgender and non-binary identities and trigger gender dyspho-

ria for many individuals.

Educational institutions play an essential role in building a cohort of young individuals who move forward and play important roles in administrative policies. Schools are a starting point for children to learn about gender sensitisation.

During the formative years of their lives, institutions like schools and colleges must make an active attempt to educate them about issues surrounding gender-based stereotypes and prejudices.

Hence, gender sensitisation must be introduced when young individuals are growing and learning.

With this, they would be able to form positive ideologies and create positive change moving forward.

Marginalised genders face a lot of challenges growing up within prejudicial households and institutes.

The prejudice is made doubly aggressive for those belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward castes. It is also tied up with wealth privilege.

While talking about gender sensitisation, it is important to address the intersectionality that exists within each of these challenges as well as how they can be addressed by organisations or administrations.

Despite existing legal mandates, schools and colleges do not always prioritise student safety.

This is especially true of campuses that do not hold regular gender sensitisation training.

Moreover, many colleges do not have a proper committee that deals with cases of sexual harassment within colleges. This committee is known as the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).

According to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,

Prohibition and Redressal) Act, an educational institute must set up the ICC adhering to its guidelines to create an unbiased redressal mechanism. The same is true for schools that are careless when it comes to informing students about their rights when it comes to the violation of consent.

However, while many universities have an ICC on paper, the students are unaware of its functioning and do not know how to approach them. This is where Gender Sensitisation Committees (GSC) come into place. GSCs are supposed to help students in accessing legal aid.

However, complex jargon becomes a barrier, and the knowledge of legal discourse also becomes inaccessible to many people.

Even though the committees can make an active attempt to educate students within the classroom about redressal mechanisms and legal knowledge, the complicated language through which the rights of students are laid out creates difficulty in understanding and seeking out legal aid.

College campuses are often extremely oppressive for marginalised genders.

Moreover, there also exist systemic obstacles in the path of creating a gendersensitive classroom.

For example, while many colleges have now started giving importance to Women’s Development Cells, the presence of Queer Collectives in colleges is still very meagre.

Few colleges like Miranda House have been able to provide administrative support to the queer collective on campus.

However, inherent homophobia and a lack of understanding of gender-based issues lead to marginalised genders still feeling isolated and unsafe within their college campuses.

For example, for nonbinary or transgender individuals, the unavailability of gender-neutral washrooms can trigger gender dysphoria and risk their safety.

Moreover, those who identify as trans or nonbinary, or whose gender expression does not conform with societal expectations, are also faced with verbal, emotional and physical bullying.

A lack of understanding of queer identities has long term impacts that pose a considerable threat to life for queer people. Conversion therapies where queer folks are forced to go through brutalities is one example where a lack of gender sensitisation amounts to extreme vio-

lence.

Gender sensitisation, if included within the curriculum, provides a sense of security to marginalised genders.

A gender-sensitive classroom would be able to educate students within the campus and enable faculty about important issues about gender discourse.

A gender sensitisation training session can help students understand what kind of behaviours are harmful to marginalised genders.

The training sessions can also help students understand what micro aggressions are.

This is especially true of students brought up in an environment where gender-based stereotypes have formulated most of their lives. Hence, gender sensitisation training can help them unlearn regressive prejudices and provide a meaningful transition to develop into more responsible students and peers.

Moreover, it is also essential to have a continuous discourse regarding establishing boundaries and understanding consent.

Gender sensitisation committees can provide a two-pronged approach wherein dominant genders are taught to respect consent and boundaries while marginalised genders are

taught about their rights regarding safe practices.

For example, while marginalised genders must understand their rights and assert firm boundaries, it is equally vital for dominant genders to know that they are very much a part of the process that can make college campuses a safer space.

Dominant genders must learn the importance of respecting consent in social and private situations and learn the importance of being active bystanders.

Gender sensitisation practices can also help students understand who to approach in case their consent is violated.

Training manuals and workshops also streamline processes while educating individuals about sensitive topics. For example, a workshop on learning about the importance of the POSH Law will empower students to reach out to their campus ICC in any case of need. Necessary legal knowledge and constitutional rights that are otherwise not easily accessible can also be introduced in a simplified manner.

Kaustov Kashyap Founder & Director HR & Career Consultant Jorhat, Assam pragatigroup08@gmail.com

Reader’s Post

Request to subsidize admission fee for elementary students in govt L.P schools

Sir,

Through this esteemed column I want to request concern department to subsidize the admission fee for elementary students in govt elementary schools. So, the enacted act “Right to education” 2009 can serve its true purpose. It describes modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children aged between 6-14 years. It state to ring the conscience of concern department to subsidize the admission fees for lower primary schools. The deprived sections of the society shouldn’t be deprive to pursue even an elementary education. It may be a surprise, to many how a mere thousand rupees can’t be paid but may I have the honour to state that the disparity in the existing society is growing by a huge margin and some families are enduring silently.

Just because a child parents are poor or uneducated is no reason to deprive the child from pursuing education.

It’s a humble request to concern authority to heed and subsidize the admission fees in Govt elementary schools.

Swuto Swu, University of Hyderabad.

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

Centre unilaterally announced riverlinking project, says Siddaramaiah

BENGALURU, FEB 4 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the Central government of unilaterally announcing the river-linking project in the Union Budget without taking Karnataka into confidence, which, he said, was against the basic structure of the Constitution and federalism.

He said Tamil Nadu is likely to gain benefit from the proposed project. Therefore, the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly urged the State government to immediately call for an all-party meet to discuss and send the State’s unanimous view to the Centre in this regard.

He expressed Congress’s opposition to the project and termed the attitude of the Centre as dictatorial.

“The Finance Minister in the Union Budget has announced a proposal for linking southern rivers and this project is probably not viable. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister, is from Tamil Nadu and hence

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I feel she has proposed it in the budget,” Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to reporters here, he said it appears that no discussion on riverlinking has been held with Karnataka.

“By linking rivers, Tamil Nadu will get more water. How much water will be available from each river and what is the allocation to each State, these have not been discussed with Karnataka. Without discussion, without getting the consent of the State, if gone ahead, it will lead to inter-State water disputes,” he said.

Presenting the budget earlier this week, Sitharaman said

the draft detailed project report (DPR) of five river links, namely DamangangaPinjal, Par-Tapi-Narmada, Godavari-Krishna, KrishnaPennar, and Pennar-Cauvery, have been finalised.

Implementation would be done once a consensus is reached among the beneficiary-States, she said.

Of these projects, the Godavari-Krishna, KrishnaPennar and Pennar-Cauvery river-linking projects concern Karnataka. Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to consult all southern States by calling for a meeting of political parties and Chief Ministers, preferably in Kar-

nataka, in this regard, and place all the information before the people.

“States should know how much water they will get...we are a council of States, we are in a federal system, not dictatorship.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi keeps making speeches that we are into cooperative federalism, but the conduct of his government is against it,” he said and added that such unilateral decisions represent a dictatorial attitude, which is condemnable.

Karnataka Chief Minister, reacting to the announcement in the budget, said the State would stick to its stand that peninsular rivers should not be interlinked before the State’s share of waters is finalised. “They (Centre) have said they will go ahead once all States agree with the DPR, which is still under discussion.

When the DPR is being prepared, our State’s share has to be decided in the right way. This is our stand...,” the Chief Minister said.

India becomes 3rd country to record 5 lakh Covid deaths

Committee on MSP after Assembly polls: Government tells Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): India crossed the grim milestone of 5 lakh Covid deaths on Thursday, becoming the third country in the world to do so after the US and Brazil. The country took 217 days to reach 5 lakh deaths from 4 lakh recorded on July 1 last year, the longest time taken to record 1 lakh fatalities.

India was hit by a devastating second wave in April-May last year.

The country’s death toll had crossed the three lakh-mark on May 23 and two lakh-mark on April 27.

The death toll went past one lakh on October 2, 2020.

The total deaths have climbed to 5,00,055 with 1,072 daily fatalities, Union Health Ministry data updated at 8 am stated.

With over 9.2 lakh deaths, the US has the highest number of fatalities due to the infection followed by Brazil with over 6.3 lakh, according to the Worldometers, which has been compiling global Covid data.

India at present is facing a third wave of Covid driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant.

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (IANS): Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Choudhary on Friday said that the Government is committed to setting up a committee to examine and provide legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) once the Assembly elections in five states are over. Responding to a question by Samajwadi Party Member Sukhram Yadav in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister said that the details of the proposed committee will be divulged once the government gets the Election Commission’s approval.

“As the Model Code of Conduct is in place in many states across the country ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections, the government has not announced the details of the committee,” Chaudhary said.

Later, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar further said: “As the Prime Minister had announced we are committed to the issue of MSP. We were to form a Committee for fixing the MSP, but schedules for Assembly elections were an-

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nounced.”

He also informed the House that the Agriculture Ministry had written to the Election Commission seeking its permission. Responding to the request, the EC said that the Ministry should wait for the elections before setting up the Committee.

Earlier, during Zero Hour, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi raised the issue of Rehabilitation of the Kashmiri Pandits and said that only 15 per cent of the rehabilitation work to aid Kashmiri Pandits has been completed. She also said that after the reading down of the Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, people from rest of the country have been allowed to buy land and other properties in the Union Ter-

ritory. The Kashmiri Pandits have been struggling to take back their properties. She also urged the government through the Chairman to expedite the construction of transit accommodation units. While raising the issue of unemployment in the country, the RJD lawmaker Manoj Jha said that now the time has come where the states and the Centre will have to work together on the National Employment Policy. “Across the party lines we have to work together. It is unfortunate that unemployment does not seem to be an issue even in the elections. We cannot ignore it any longer, we are sitting at the vortex of a volcano threatening to blow up any time now”, he said.

The National People’s Party Member Wanweiroy Kharlukhi, while raising the issue of inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages, said that his state Meghalaya does not have any recognised language for the last fifty years. He requested the government to include Khasi and Garo languages in the eighth schedule of the Constitution.

ED arrests Punjab CM’s nephew Willing to introduce stricter 5 workers dead as under-construction on charges of money laundering social media norms: IT minister building slab collapses in Pune

Bhupinder Singh Honey, nephew of Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, being taken by the ED officials to a court. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Bhupinder Singh alias Honey, nephew of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal sand mining in the border state, officials said on Friday.

They said Honey was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) late Thursday night after several hours of questioning at the agency’s office in Jalandhar.

Sources claimed he

was evasive in his replies and was hence taken into custody. The ED will produce him before a special PMLA court in Mohali on Friday seeking his remand.

Honey is the son of Channi’s sister-in-law.

On January 18, the agency had raided his premises and claimed to have seized about Rs 8 crore cash and “incriminating” documents. Property belonging to a few others were also raided.

The development comes days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to announce the party’s

chief ministerial candidate in the poll-bound state. Gandhi is expected to make this announcement during his virtual rally in Ludhiana on Sunday and Channi is stated to be the front runner.

Punjab will go to polls on February 20.

After the raids last months, ED sources had claimed that the agency had recovered over Rs 10 crore in cash and several documents, of which Rs 8 crore and most of the papers were seized from premises linked to Honey alone.

About Rs 2 crore cash was seized from the premises linked to a person identified as Sandeep Kumar.

The ED had then issued a statement saying those covered in the raids included Kudratdeep Singh, Pinjore Royalty company and its partners/shareholders, Kanwarmahip Singh, Manpreet Singh, Sunil Kumar Joshi, Jagveer Inder Singh, Randeep Singh, Providers Overseas Consultants Pvt Ltd and its other directors, shareholders, including Honey and Sandeep Kumar, at Mohali, Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Pathankot.

Jumla for India, jobs for China: Rahul

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday targeted the Modi government over the issue of jobs, charging that ‘Make in India’ is turning into ‘Buy from China’.

He alleged that the imports from China are at an all-time high under the Modi government as it has “destroyed” the medium

and small industries and unorganised sector that creates jobs.

“JUMLA for India, JOBS for China! Modi Government has destroyed the Unorganised Sector and MSMEs that create the most jobs. Result: ‘Make In India’ is now ‘Buy from China’,” he said on Twitter.

The former Congress chief also shared a 1.30

minute video where it is alleged that the Modi government promised ‘Make in India’, yet it only “buys from China” and there has been a record 46 percent increase in imports from China in 2021, which is the highest ever.

In the short video, he also shared excerpts of his speech in Parliament on the issue, where he attacked the government on China.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (IANS): Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the Narendra Modi-led government is willing to introduce stricter social media norms and all micro-blogging sites operating in the country must be held accountable.

Seeking consensus of the Rajya Sabha members for stricter social media rules, he said that the government is ready to take up this issue.

Responding to the CPIM leader Jharna Das Baidya during the Question Hour, the minister said, “If the Upper House has consensus, we are willing to introduce even stricter social media rules for micro-blogging sites such as Twitter and Facebook.”

“At this point, we are

working within the framework of the Constitution.

But yes, going forward we need to make social media more accountable,” Vaishnaw said, responding to the Baidya’s query as to whether the government has formulated any rules or guidelines for the social media platforms.

On the action taken against the creator of ‘Bulli Bai’ and ‘Sulli Deals’ apps, the minister said, “If the House come to a consensus, we are willing to introduce even stricter social media rules.”

Va i s h n aw a l s o i n formed the House that there are five significant social media intermediaries as mandated by the new IT Rules and all of them are obliged to publish their monthly compliance reports.

He also told the Rajya Sabha that Twitter has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Resident Grievance Officer residing in India as per the IT Rules, 2021.

On action taken against the Bulli Bai app, and in particular for the protection of women, Vaishnaw said that protection of women is important for the Union government.

Rescue work underway after a portion of an under-construction building collapsed workers at Yerwada, Pune, late Thursday. (PTI)

PUNE, FEB 4 (PTI): Five labourers were killed and as many injured after the slab of a building under construction collapsed in Pune, police said on Friday.

The incident occurred at Shastrinagar in Yerwada area of the city late Thursday night, an official said.

Police detained three persons in this connection and also registered a case against a contractor, he said.

“A net of steel bars meant to build a slab at the basement level collapsed late Thursday night. Five labourers working at the time died on the spot and

five others were injured,” Rohidas Pawar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone V), said.

The injured were admitted to a hospital and they are out of danger, he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident.

“Pained by the mishap at an under-construction building in Pune. Condolences to the bereaved families. I hope that all those injured in this mishap recover at the earliest,” he tweeted.

According to the official, fire brigade and police

personnel carried out an operation to rescue those trapped under the debris at the site. Pune police commissioner Amitabh Gupta and city civic chief Kunal Kumar visited the site.

“A raft foundation slab collapsed due to the absence of spacing and support. A committee has been formed under the supervision of the district collector to conduct an inquiry into the incident.

The College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) has also been roped in to find faults, if any, in the construction. Based on the report, action will be taken,” Kumar said.

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MUMBAI, FEB 4 (PTI): The rupee surged 18 paise to close at 74.70 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday tracking the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened strong at 74.71 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 74.68 and a low of 74.77. It finally settled at 74.70, a rise of 18 paise over its previous close.

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all government schemes.

He claimed that NPP is the only national party from the Northeast having a vision for the region and for which it has earned the trust of people.

Asked if NPP was in talks with BJP in Manipur in the likely scenario of forming a coalition government, Mithi, who was enroute to Manipur, asserted that the part will respect the verdict of the people and would be open to work with al like-minded parties.

He clarified that there was no pre-poll alliance with the BJP in Manipur for the upcoming election.

NPP Nagaland president Dr Andrew Ahoto, also present on the occasion, said the party’s agenda was to fulfil the aspirations of the people.

NPP State unit advisor and ex-MLA, Deo Nukhu disclosed that the party was not averse to forming any alliance with any majority party.

the rupee had settled at 74.88 against the greenback.

During the week, the rupee has appreciated 37 paise against the American currency.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against the basket of six currencies, fell 0.09 per cent to 95.29.

However, the surge in the rupee was restricted amid elevated crude oil prices and muted domestic equities, traders said.

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In the previous trade, the precious metal settled at Rs 47,884 per 10 grams.

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repo tightening. Its assumption got cemented when the Budget announced a record borrowing plan — gross borrowing at Rs 14.95 lakh crore and net borrowing of Rs 11.6 lakh crore (much higher than BofA estimates of Rs 13 lakh crore and Rs 9.6 lakh crore). Although in headline terms, fiscal deficit is expected to fall from 6.9 per cent in FY22 (up 10 bps from the revised estimate) to a budgeted 6.4 per cent in FY23, the brokerage expects the provisional actuals for FY22 fiscal deficit to come in line at 6.8 per cent and at 6 per cent next fiscal, BofA said in a note on Friday.

The key highlight of the FY23 Budget is the massive capex push at the cost of fiscal consolidation. While typically one expects fiscal expansion to be inflationary, the brokerage believes it will not be so because of the positive composition of the spending plan.

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(From p-1) It said that after two years and more than 70 rounds of negotiations, the status paper had been handed over to Naga tribes and apex tribal bodies. WC said it was time for Nagas to create an atmosphere of peace and not conflict.

Dwelling on the past, WC recalled that it was formed following a meeting of leaders of different Naga armed groups in the spring of 2016, which was spearheaded by Naga tribes (NTC, ENPO, CNTC) NGBF, the church, peace mediators, intellectuals, legislators and senior citizens. The WC,NNPGs reminded that two points were reaffirmed – i) factional clashes and killings among Nagas must not reoccur and ii) Naga tribes and Naga people were the main stakeholders in the Indo-Naga political issues, and Naga issue must be settled in consultation with the real stakeholders.

The Central government then began sending feelers and later officially invited WC, NNPGs to start the political negotiations, the release added.

brokerage has also stuck to its view that the RBI will only adopt a gradual policy normalisation path for now, despite bigger fiscal support and faster rate hikes expected from the US Federal Reserve.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): Striking a different note from its peers, US brokerage Bank of America Securities has maintained that the Reserve Bank will leave rates unchanged next week, recognising growthfocused and capex-driven fiscal expansion, which though poses huge price pressure and interest rate risks later.

The RBI’s rate setting panel Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will begin its deliberations next Monday and announce the policy moves on Wednesday (February 9) in the backdrop of a massive spike in bond yields post the Budget. Almost all major central banks are in the process of hiking rates to tame inflation.

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(From p-1) Subsequently, he was arrested and a case was registered at East PS (no.20/2022 u/s 419/465/471 IPC r/w Sec 52 Disaster Management Act 2005).

The DCP said the accused, as per his statement, used to collect Aadhaar cards and money from passengers.

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Two fake Covid-19 test reports issued from Lahorijan have also been recovered from the accused.

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(From p-1) He said that though NPP was fairly new in Nagaland, yet it was able to field candidates in the 2018 Assembly election where two were elected but ultimately left the party.

On the scenario in Nagaland, Mithi noted that while regional parties were ruling for the past two decades, their presence was confined to the State only.

He said Nagas aspired for bigger platform and that was why NPP wants to have a bigger footprint in Nagaland.

On the party’s focus in Nagaland, Mithi said NPP was committed to repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). He said this was among the main agenda of the party in its fight for people of the Northeast and their aspirations.

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20 per cent by 2025,” he said adding bio-waste is also being turned into gas for use as fuel.

This complements the thrust towards clean mobility using electricitypowered vehicles (EVs) and the development of battery technology.

“Our focus is also on the faster deployment of green hydrogen and developing India as a hub of green hydrogen. Our oil and gas companies are developing projects for use of hydrogen as fuel and infusion of hydrogen in gas pipelines as well,” he said.

The reforms across the value chain of the oil and gas sector in India, he said, are not a matter of shortterm expediency but an outcome of a well-considered long-term strategy to tap immense resources. “I am certain India will emerge as a global leader for a sustainable transition to cleaner and greener energy.”

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tious target to increase the area under exploration and production to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and achieve 1 mn sq km by 2030,” he said.

Seven rounds of an auction of acreage under the new Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) in the last five years have doubled the area under exploration for oil and gas to 207,692 (0.2 million) sq km.

Puri said the Indian economy expanding to USD 5 trillion by 2025

progress. “However, we acknowledge that oil and gas will continue to meet the baseload of our energy demand for the foreseeable future,” he said.

Over 80 per cent of India’s energy needs are met by three fuels -- coal, oil and solid biomass. Coal accounts for 44 per cent of all energy consumption while the oil makes up for a quarter. The share of natural gas is 6 per cent.

“We are rapidly deploying natural gas in our energy mix by increasing its share from the current 6 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030,” Puri said.

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“India’s (economic) growth has the potential to catalyse global economic resurgence. Any achievement by India will have a multiplier impact on the achievement of the sustainable development goals.”

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NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): India will more than double the area that is under exploration and production of oil and gas to 0.5 million square kilometer by 2025 and to 1 million sq km by 2030 with a view to raising domestic output and cut reliance on imported fuel, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday.

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armed conflict.

China and Russia are committed to “deepening back-to-back strategic cooperation,” Xi was quoted as telling Putin.

“This is a strategic decision that has far-reaching influence on China, Russia and the world,” Xi said, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

Faced with a “complex and evolving international situation,” the two sides “strongly support each other” in confronting what Xi called “regional security threats” and “international strategic stability,” without directly naming the US.

‘50/50’ chance Boris Johnson will be forced out NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (IANS): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been rocked by another Downing Street resignation after a fifth aide quit as Cabinet Ministers said they believe there is a “50/50” chance that Johnson will be forced out of office, the Daily Mail reported.

Elena Narozanski, a member of the Number 10 Policy Unit, resigned on Friday, according to the Conservative Home website.

Some senior ministers believe “it feels like the end” after Thursday’s exodus amid mounting fears in Downing Street that more staff and even ministers could resign.

But the Prime Minister’s allies have insisted the shake-up is actually evidence of Johnson “taking charge”. Senior Conservative MPs on Friday issued a fresh warning to Johnson that he must “shape up or ship out”, the Daily Mail report said.

Number 10 was in meltdown as the Prime Minister ordered a brutal clearout in

a desperate attempt to shore up his troubled premiership as Rishi Sunak primed himself for a leadership bid.

Downing Street announced that the Prime Minister’s chief of staff Dan Rosenfield and private secretary Martin Reynolds will be leaving.

That announcement came after it emerged the PM’s c om munications chief, Jack Doyle, was also departing. Johnson had already been hit by the shock resignation of one of his closest allies, policy chief Munira Mirza, on Thursday, the report said.

It then emerged on Friday morning that Narozanski, a former Team England boxer and former adviser to Michael Gove, had reportedly followed Mirza in quitting the policy unit.

Johnson was also publicly criticised on Thursday by the Chancellor who questioned the Prime Minister’s conduct over his explosive claim that Labour Party leader Keir Starmer had failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile.

Putin is the highestprofile guest at the Beijing Games following the decision by the US, Britain and others not to send officials in protest of China’s human rights abuses and its treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.

Putin praised “unprecedented” close relations with China, in his opening remarks to Xi carried by Russian television.

Relations “are developing in a progressive way with a spirit of friendship and strategic partnership,” Putin said. “They have indeed become unprecedented.”

a certain extent a tradition.”

The discussions mark their first in-person meeting since 2019 and come as China and Russia increasingly align their foreign policies bilaterally and in world bodies such as the United Nations, in opposition to the Western bloc and other major powers.

Leaders of the five exSoviet Central Asian nations, which have close ties with both Russia and China, all followed Putin’s lead in attending the Olympics opening, along with other states that have political and economic interests with Beijing.

A buildup of more than 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine has fueled Western fears that Moscow is poised to invade its neighbor.

Russia has denied planning an offensive but urged the US and its allies to provide a binding pledge that NATO won’t expand to Ukraine and other ex-Soviet nations or deploy weapons there, and roll back its forces from Eastern Europe — demands firmly rejected by the West.

BANGKOK, FEB 4 (AP): Police in Myanmar have filed an 11th corruption charge against Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s elected leader who was ousted from power by a military takeover a year ago, statecontrolled media reported Friday.

The Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported that Suu Kyi was being charged under the Anti-Corruption Law covering bribery, which carries a maximum prison term of 15 years. Suu Kyi has faced a raft of charges since she was taken into custody when the military seized power on Feb. 1 last year. Her supporters and human rights groups say the cases against her are baseless, and have been contrived to bar her return to politics and participation in a new election the army has promised by 2023.

Suu Kyi has already been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after being convicted of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and violating coronavirus restrictions.

Macron to visit Russia, Ukraine in mediation trip PARIS, FEB 4 (AP): French President Emmanuel Macron will head to Moscow and Kyiv next week as part of his push to try to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching an invasion of Ukraine and find a diplomatic way out of the growing tensions.

The visit Monday and Tuesday comes after the U.S. accused the Kremlin on Thursday of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action. The U.S. has not provided detailed information backing up the claims. While France is a major player in NATO and is moving troops to Romania as part of the alliance’s preparation for possible Russian action, Macron has also been actively pushing for dialogue with Putin and has spoken to him several times in recent weeks. The two will hold a one-on-one meeting Monday, Macron’s office said Friday.

Macron is following a French tradition of striking a separate path from the United States in geopolitics,

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as well as trying to make his own mark on this crisis and defend Europe’s interests.

But after weeks of talks in various diplomatic formats have led to no major concessions by Russia and the U.S., it’s unclear how much impact his trip will have. In a call Wednesday with U.S. President Joe Biden, Macron filled him in on his diplomatic efforts. In talks with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders Thursday night, Macron’s office said they discussed ways to “identify elements that could lead to de-escalation,” and “conditions for strategic balance in Europe, which should allow for the reduction of risks on the ground and guarantee security on the continent.”

Russia has amassed

more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s northern and eastern borders, raising concern that Moscow might invade again, as it did in 2014. The troop presence and uncertainty have unnerved Ukrainians and hurt the country’s economy.

Russian officials deny that an invasion is planned.

Putin, who is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jingping in Beijing on Friday as the Winter Olympics open, has been signaling an apparent readiness for more talks with Washington and

NATO in recent days. Some experts say that as long as Russia and the West keep talking, that’s a reason for cautious optimism.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has also offered to mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Meanwhile, in Washington, U.S. officials said a plan for a fake attack on Russian territory or Russian-speaking people was described in declassified intelligence shared with Ukrainian officials and European allies in recent days.

Russia denies allegations of fabricating pretext to invade Ukraine M O S C O W, F E B 4 (AGENCIES): Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday dismissed as “nonsense” allegations by the United States that Moscow was preparing a fake video as a pretext for starting a war in Ukraine, Russia’s RIA news agency reported.

US intelligence agencies believe Russia has formed a plan to use a fabricated video show-

ing the graphic aftermath of an explosion targeting Russian people as a pretext for an invasion, Washington said nL1N2UE262 on Thursday.

Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops close to the Ukrainian borders, but denies planning an invasion. It has demanded guarantees from Washington and Nato that Ukraine will not be allowed to join the military bloc.

Military response not in cards for COVID protests: Trudeau

Anti-Covid vaccine mandate demonstrators block the highway in Milk River, Alta, Thursday, Feb 3.

opposition Conservative lawmakers to apologize for praising the protesters and posing with them. A photo posted by one of the lawmakers shows them some giving the thumbs-up — in front of one of the protest trucks, which have been barricading roads and honking horns in the city almost nonstop since Saturday.

Mayor Jim Watson responded on Twitter by calling the action an “absolute disgrace,” saying residents have been harassed by protesters and businesses have been forced to close.

“We have no intent to stay one day longer than necessary. Our departure will be based on the prime minister doing what is right, sending all mandates and restrictions on our freedoms,” Tamara Lich, one of the protest organizers, said in a statement. “Our movement is growing in Canada and across the world because

common people are tired of the mandates and restrictions in their lives that now seem to be doing more harm than good.” Lich declined to take questions.

The protesters are also calling for the removal of Tr udeau’s gover nment, though it is responsible for few of the measures, most of which were put in place by provincial governments. A protest is planned in the provincial capital of Toronto on Saturday. The Ontario legislature is in close proximity to many along University Avenue.

“If you have trucks rolling in downtown Toronto and you have kids recovering from surgery in Sick Kids hospital in downtown Toronto and they can’t recover from their cancer surgery because there are trucks blaring their horns outside, this movement, whatever support they had from the public will evaporate overnight,” for-

America stands with India against Chinese intimidation: US Senators WASHINGTON, FEB 4 (PTI): The US has asserted that it stands with India against Chinese intimidation after Beijing deputed a PLA officer, who was part of the military command that attacked Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley in 2020, as a torchbearer for the Beijing Winter Olympics. China on Wednesday fielded a regiment commander of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) involved in the June 2020 clash with the Indian soldiers in eastern Ladakh’s Galwan Valley to carry the Winter Olympics torch in Beijing, prompting India to announce a diplomatic boycott of the opening and closing ceremonies of the mega sporting event staring on Friday.

Responding to a question on China’s provocative move, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Thursday that the US has previously voiced its concern over Beijing’s pattern of ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours.

“When it comes to

the broader issue of IndiaChina border situation, we continue to support direct dialogue and a peaceful resolution of the border disputes,” Price said.

“We have previously voiced our concerns on Beijing’s pattern of ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours. As we always do, we stand with friends.

We stand with partners and allies to advance our shared prosperity, security and values in the Indo-Pacific,” he said. The US, India and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China’s aggressive military manoeuvring in the resource-rich region which is also crucial for global trade and shipping.

China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea. China also has territorial disputes with Japan in the East China Sea.

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mer Conservative Cabinet minister James Moore told CTV news.

In Parliament Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland condemned “the desecration of national monuments and display of hateful symbols.”

Many Canadians were outraged after some protesters urinated and parked on the National War Memorial. One danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A number carried signs and flags with swastikas.

Police in Alber ta, meanwhile, said a second blockade on a highway leading to the main United States border crossing in Alberta has choked off traffic. “Protesters have stopped traffic from going southbound on Highway 4,” Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cpl. Curtis Peters said.

Protesters agreed Wednesday to open a lane on each side of the highway at the crossing in Coutts, Alberta., where there has been a blockade since Saturday.

But since then, there has been no stream of vehicles crossing the border. The new blockade is about 18 kilometers (12 miles) north of Coutts and, although numbers have decreased since Wednesday night, there was still a large presence Thursday morning with semitrailers, heavy equipment and trucks blocking access.

She is also being tried on the charge of violating the Official Secrets Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years. Australian economist Sean Turnell, who was her advisor, is a co-defendant.

A cour t session in the capital Naypyitaw in the secrets case was postponed Thursday because the 76-year-old Suu Kyi was suffering from low blood pressure, causing dizziness, said a person familiar with the proceedings, speaking on condition of anonymity because the hearings are closed.

But she was back in court Friday when hearings began on five corruption charges related to granting

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The Western Sumi Sports Association would like to thank all our well wishers who rendered relentless support and guidance towards the association during its 23rd Annual Meet, held on 24-29 Jan 2022 at Nikhekhu Village under Ato Area.

We also convey our profound gratitude to: 1. Mr. Azheto Zhimomi MLA, Special Guest 2. Mr. Kasheto Yeptho Class 1 Contractor, Guest of Honour 3. Mr. Aboto Zhimomi Class 1 Contractor, Volleyball Match patron 4. Mr. Xusheto Zhimomi pA to Zhaleo Rio, Football Match patron 5. dr. Kezhavituo Chief Tech. Officer, ICAR-NRC, Badminton Match patron 6. donors, Zhuikhu Memorial Trophy 7. Vihokhu GBs, Badminton donors 8. Host Committee, Ato Area 9. president & Colleague AASA 10. Nikhekhu, Host Village 11. Atoqa Tea Factory and Management 12. Wing Commander S. Akheto Jakhalu (VSM) project director IAF Nagaland.

13. Mr. AKihito p. Zhimomi, president SGSA 14. Mr. Tshekotso Venuh, Branch Manager Rural Bank, Niuland 15. Mr. Holuvi Aye pA to Zhaleo Rio 16. All the participating Units Vikuto Zhimo Aghato Awomi Khetovi Aye president Media Cell Secy.

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OTTAWA, FEB 4 (AP): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday a military response to the ongoing Ottawa protest against COVID-19 measures is “not in the cards right now.’’

Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly said this week that all options are on the table, including calling in the military, to end the ongoing demonstration that was being called an “occupation” by some on the city council.

Thousands of protesters railing against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions descended on the capital last weekend, deliberately blocking traffic around Parliament Hill.

Police estimate about 250 remain.

Trudeau said one must be “very, very cautious” about deploying troops on Canadian soil, adding there has been no such request to the federal government.

He said any formal requests for assistance from the City of Ottawa or Ontario will be considered. Organizers, including one who has espoused white supremacist views, had raised millions for the cross-country “freedom truck convoy” against vaccine mandates and other restrictions. It has attracted support from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Ottawa’s mayor, meanwhile, is calling on several

Aung San Suu Kyi

permission to rent and buy a helicopter. Her health elicited a statement of concern from the group ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights.

“It’s a matter of international concern that Aung San Suu Kyi is reportedly too ill to attend her court hearing, the second time this has happened,” said a statement from it’s chairperson, Malaysian lawmaker Charles Santiago.

“She has been imprisoned without just cause for more than a year now, with access to her heavily restricted, apart from her lawyers who are reportedly banned from speaking to the media, raising serious concerns regarding her access to adequate medical care.”

Santiago said the situation made it urgent that Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, the special envoy to Myanmar appointed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, make arrangements to visit her. Myanmar’s military government has so far barred anyone from visiting her.

The Ao Temulungtsür Telungjem Kohima (ATTK) heartily congratulate Smti. Obangla Jamir (NCS), Secretary, Nagaland Information Commission (NIC) on being inducted into the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). She is the first lady conferred IAS from Mopungchuket Village. Her outstanding achievement and accomplishment has indeed made us all proud.

May our Almighty God continue to bestow upon her with His wisdom, good health and success in all her future endeavours.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China Feb 4, 2022.

Putin highlighted close economic ties, including a new contract to supply China with 10 billion cubic meters of gas per year from eastern Russian.

“For our meeting today, our oilmen have prepared very good new solutions for the supply of hydrocarbons to the People’s Republic of China, and another step forward has been taken in the gas industry,” Putin said.

Russia has long been a key supplier of oil, gas and coal for China’s massive economy, now the world’s second largest, along with food stuffs and other raw materials.

China’s state-run news agency reported the two leaders met at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse Friday afternoon, but gave no details. They did not appear to shake hands when greeting each other due to COVID-19 precautions.

Putin also recalled his presence in Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and the Chinese delegation’s attendance at Russia’s 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, calling such exchanges “to

Myanmar piles on 11th corruption charge against Aung San Suu Kyi

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LIRMEN YIM ASEM (A.B.C) VILLAGE COUNCIL DISTRICT : MOKOKCHUNG

The office of the Lirmen Yim Asem (A.B.C) Village Council with immense pleasure, express our sincere congratulations and appreciation to Shri. L. Mayang Ao, who has been recently promoted from Addl. Superintendent of Police to Superintendant of Police under the Directorate of Investigation, Nagaland Lokayukta.

The Lirmen Yim Asem (A.B.C) Village Council further wishes and prays to our Almighty God, that, He will continue to grant him unbounded grace, bestowing good health and success in all his future endeavours.

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BEIJING, FEB 4 (AP): The leaders of Russia and China pushed back against US pressure on Friday, declaring their opposition to any expansion of NATO and affirming that the island of Taiwan is a part of China, as they met hours before the Winter Olympics kicked off in Beijing.

Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping issued a joint statement highlighting what it called “interference in the internal affairs” of other states, as both leaders face criticism from Washington over their foreign and domestic policies.

“Some forces representing a minority on the world stage continue to advocate unilateral approaches to resolving international problems and resort to military policy,” it read, in a thinly veiled reference to the US and its allies.

The two leaders are looking to project themselves as a counterweight to the US-led bloc, as China growingly shows support for Moscow in its dispute with Ukraine that threatens to break out into

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Alcohol and the Aging Process

Covid-19 may soon be detectable via an eye test

to your liver), even moderate drinking can lead to can have a harder time with things like osteoporosis, problems like fatty liver disease. It also can make it diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, ulcers, memory harder for your kidneys to do their thing. loss, and certain mood disorders.

It Can Slow Your Brain

Every alcoholic drink goes “straight to your head,” or at least to your brain. Heavy drinking over a long time can shrink brain cells and lead to alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) and certain types of dementia.

Symptoms of that include lack of judgment, organization, or emotional control, trouble staying focused, and anger issues.

A Bad Mix

Alcohol is linked to age in lots of ways. You have to be old enough to drink it legally, and once you are, it can age you faster than normal. Heavy drinking can have a direct effect on certain parts of your body and on your mental health as you get older. And it can have some unhealthy indirect effects, as well.

It Can Dehydrate You

As you get older, you have less water in your body and -- for reasons that aren’t quite clear --you also feel thirsty less often. That makes seniors more likely to be dehydrated. Drinking alcohol can pull more water out of your body and make your chances of dehydration even higher.

It Can Dry Your Skin

Our skin gets thinner and drier as we age. It’s a natural process called intrinsic aging, and it’s something you can’t control. Extrinsic aging is when your skin ages faster than it should because of your environment and how you live. That’s where alcohol comes in -- it dehydrates you and dries out your skin. You can slow that down by drinking less.

It Can Make Vital Organs Weaker

Alcohol can affect the way some vital organs work and make them age faster. While heavy drinkers are more likely to have cirrhosis (permanent damage

It Can Weaken Your Immune System

It Can Change How Your Meds Work

The older you get, the longer alcohol stays in your system. So it’s more likely to be there when you take medicine. And alcohol can affect the way your meds work. It can also lead to serious side effects.

For example, drinking alcohol when you take aspirin can raise your chances of stomach problems or internal bleeding. Mixing it with certain sleeping pills, pain medications, or anxiety drugs can be lifethreatening.

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n Israeli company is conducting a study on a device that measures tear film -- a thin fluid layer covering the ocular surface, which may help detect Covid-19 disease through a simple eye test.

The tear film is a thin fluid layer covering the ocular surface, responsible for the eye’s surface comfort, mechanical, environmental and immune protection, and epithelial health. It also forms a smooth refractive surface for vision, Jerusalem Post reported.

The study seeks to determine whether the Tear Film Imager (TFI) device can “effectively diagnose and determine Covid-19 in a fast, affordable, non-invasive assessment of the eye’s tear film”, the company Advanced Optical Methods (AdOM) announced late on Thursday.

“The world urgently needs new diagnostic tools

Alcohol can affect the way your body fights off life-threatening illnesses like tuberculosis or pneumoIt Can Make You More Likely to Fall nia. This can be especially serious for older people.

Broken bones from a stumble are a serious health Researchers are also studying the possibility that alco- issue for seniors. Heavy drinking can make them even holic liver disease might be caused, at least in part, by more likely. It’s because alcohol can affect your balyour immune system attacking healthy body tissues. ance and sense of judgment. Over time, it also can damage the cerebellum, the area in your brain that It Can Affect Your Heart handles balance and coordination.

Red wine has antioxidants called polyphenols that may help your cholesterol level and protect your It Can Keep You Up at Night blood vessels. If you drink it in moderation (about one The idea of having a drink to relax before bedtime glass a day), some studies show that it might be good may not be a good one, especially as you get older. for your heart. But too much can lead to an abnormal Instead of lulling you into a restful night, alcohol heartbeat and high blood pressure. So if you don’t can actually keep you from getting to sleep and lead drink, this isn’t a good reason to start. to restless slumber. That can be particularly hard on seniors, who are already more likely to wake up often It Hits You Faster or have a sleep disorder like insomnia.

People who drink may notice that they’re “feeling no pain” sooner as they get older. That’s mainly You Can Drink, But ... because our bodies gain fat and lose muscle in our As with most things, moderation is key. People senior years and it takes longer for us to break down older than 65 who don’t take any medications should alcohol and get it out of our system. It also can make average no more than one drink a day (seven per week) hangovers last longer. and have no more than three at one sitting. (A drink is one 12-ounce can or bottle of beer, one 5-ounce glass of It Can Complicate Things wine, or one 1.5-ounce shot of an 80-proof or less liquor.)

Alcohol may not only make you more likely to Talk with your doctor to find out what’s right for you. get sick as you age, it also can make common medi(Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD) cal problems worse. Studies show that heavy drinkers

to help assess and diagnose aggressive viruses in a non-invasive manner and with speed and efficiency,” AdOM CTO Raanan Gefen was quoted as saying.

The TFI device is a non-invasive piece of medical equipment designed to simultaneously measure the mucins -- proteins that hydrate the tear ducts -and the lipid sub-layers of the eye that prevent the eyes from drying out due to evaporation.

The diagnostic device works at a resolution depth of a few nanometers, and can provide clinicians with a detailed assessment of the health of the tear film sub-layers within just 40 seconds. The device can also detect when a “virus layer” is present in the eye and can quantify it. As previously observed in a concept study at Wolfson Medical Center, it has been able to correctly identify corona in patients at the same rate as a PCR test, the report said.

“Different SARS variants, as well as aggressive flu variants, are threatening the world population. If proven to have a high correlation to the PCR, this could be a game-changer,” Gefen said.

(IANS)

Vikrant, Sanya and Bobby’s ‘Love Instagram launches ‘Take a Break’ feature globally, including India Hostel’ to be released on Feb 25

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ove Hostel’, starring Vikrant M a s s e y, S a n ya Malhotra and Bobby Deol, is all set for an OTT release on February 25.

Written and directed by Shanker Raman of ‘Gurgaon’ fame, ‘Love Hostel’ follows the journey of a young couple played by Vikrant and Sanya, who they get chased by a ruthless mercenary kind of cinema, which is compelling and promise to essayed by Bobby Deol. still story-driven. The plot keep the audience on the Shot in the rustic locales of and script of the film are edge of their seats.”(IANS) North India, ‘Love Hostel’ is a tale of hope and survival OFFICE OF THE in a world where power and money lead to mayhem and bloodshed. Talking about the H.Q. K. STATION film, Raman said: “At its Motto: Strive for social service core, ‘Love Hostel’ is ‘love on the run’ film. It has been FELICITATION a deeply satisfying journey The Kandi Public Union (KPU) and it would not have been extend our heartiest congratulations possible without the support to Ms. Mary Kath, D/o Lt. Lukiya Kath of a stellar cast and the & Yasale Kath of K. Station Village crew.” The film has been the first women’s among Rengma co-produced by Drishyam Community on being conferred Film and Shah Rukh Khan’s Doctor of Theology (D.Th) under the Red Chillies Entertainment. Senate of Serampore University, Added Manish Mundra studied at the Doctoral Centre of of Drishyam Films, which United Theological College, Bangalore is collaborating with Red from the Department of Theology Chillies for the second time (Women’s studies) on the topic: after the much-acclaimed A Feminist Theological Reconstruction of Tribal Migrant Women S a n j ay M i s h r a - s t a r r e r Workers of North East India.

The Union immensely proud of her achievement and wish her ‘Kaamyaab’: “With ‘Love Hostel’, we are thrilled to good health and success in all her future endeavours. bring a new-age commercial (JOHN KATH) (HETHINON MESEN) President

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important to us, and we are focused on ensuring that the time spent on Instagram is intentional and people feel good about it,” Natasha Jog, Public Policy Manager, Instagram, Facebook India, said in a statement.

“With this context, we have launched ‘Take a Break’, to meaningfully improve the experience on Instagram for young people, parents and guardians,” she

help them reflect and reset.

To make sure that young people are aware of this feature, they will be shown notifications suggesting they turn these reminders on.

“We aim to continue our work to create a safe and supportive environment on take more breaks in the Instagram, so young people can use it to explore their future.

T h e y w i l l a l s o b e interests, and find commu(IANS) shown expert-backed tips to nity,” Jog said.

added. In this feature, users will be asked to take a break from Instagram and suggest that they set reminders to

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The Borlengri Block 1 Youth Organisation would like to felicitate Dr. Oben Yanthan, Jailor, Central Jail, Dimapur, for receiving the President’s Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service.

It is our sincere prayer that God Almighty grants him good health and long life for greater success and achievements in his future endeavours.

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KEKIELESHÜ Angami Gazetted Officers Krotho-e 11th February 2022 nhie 11:00 a.m ki Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma nu Teicie Kehou 39th-u batuoüzhie.

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o help young people better manage their Instagram experience, the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform on Friday launched the ‘Take a Break’ in all countries, including India.

‘Take a Break’ is a feature that will show up for people, as they have been scrolling for a certain amount of time. “The wellbeing of young people is

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We, the Maromi Tughalomi Society Dimapur would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Inahoto Wokhami, S/o Kikhezhe Wokhami for securing the post of Sub-Inspector CAPF in the recent Central exam.

The Union wishes him the best in his new endeavours and more blessings in the future.

Vice President, AGOK

Theja kecha

Rev. Rachülie Vihienuo

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Eno. Beizo Suokhrie

Pastor, Union Baptist Church, Kohima President, WAGOK

A Ra Kezievi Dr. Kedozeto Punyü

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President, AGOK

Eno. Megolhu Dolie

Kethuu dieyie ‘AGOK mhatho dze’ Treasurer dieyie

General Secretary, AGOK

Eno. Vikhozo Vitsu Treasurer, AGOK

Dr. Hovithal Sothu mu puozeko Eno. Razouvotuo Khroitsu

Tsali Kenei die

President, Angami Public Organisation

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With immense pride and joy, the Kohima Asangma Senso Telongjem would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. A. PANGJUNG JAMIR, S/o Mr. & Mrs. M. Ali Jamir on being promoted to Director, Land Resources Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

We are extremely delighted on your promotion and thank the Almighty God for His manifold blessings upon Asangma Village.

May the Almighty God continue to bless and guide you in your future endeavours.

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China enter AFC Women’s Cup final

Chinese players celebrate a goal against Japan.

NAVI MUMBAI, FEB 4 (PTI): A gritty China fought back from a goal-down twice before stunning two-time defending champions Japan 4-3 in the penalty shootout in the semi-finals to book a summit clash against Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup here on Thursday.

Japan led twice in the match, first in the normal time and second in the extra time but China had answers each time to take the match to the penalty shootout at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex.

As the epic match ended 2-2 after extra time, China prevailed 4-3 in the dramatic penalty shoot-out to remain on course for a record extending ninth title in the continental showpiece.

Earlier in the first semifinals at the same venue,

Egypt, Senegal to clash in AFCON final YA O U N D E , F E B 4 (IANS): Egypt defeated host nation Cameroon 3-1 through penalty shootout in the African Cup Nations (AFCON) semifinal to reach the final in style.

The North Africans will clash with Senegal who beat Burkina Faso 3-1 at the Ahmadou Ahidjou Stadium.

Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal was the champion for the Egyptians on Thursday night, saving from both Harold Moukoudi and James Lea-Siliki in the shootout at the Olembe Stadium before Clinton Njie blazed wide with Cameroon’s last chance to keep their dream alive, Xinhua reports. Egypt will be looking forward to earning the trophy for the seventh time when they clash with Senegal on February 6.

“The Egyptian team knew how to counter us.

We’re sad but it’s the reality. The players felt some signs of fatigue at the end of the match, especially after a very physical and intense first half. We had tried to save our energy to counter the opponent but in vain,” Cameroonian coach Antonio Conceicao said after the match.

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Korea defeated Phlippines 2-0 to make it to their maiden semifinals. The summit clash will be played at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Japan made their intentions clear in the first minute with Hinata Miyazawa testing China custodian Yu Zhu from distance, while Riko Ueki missed a golden opportunity to put the defending champions ahead three minutes later from inside the box. Ueki was a constant threat and almost found the breakthrough after Ruka Norimatsu set her through on goal in the sixth minute but China goalkeeper Yu Zhu was quick to block the forward’s effort.

Japan increased the pressure with Saki Kumagai and Mana Iwabuchi both missing from inside the six-

yard-box as China soaked up the pressure.

China’s defence, however, was finally breached in the 26th minute when Hinata Miyazawa burst down the left flank and sent a perfect cross to Ueki, who scored with a glancing header past Yu Zhu. Japan came close to extending their advantage on the stroke of half-time with Miyazawa sending her longrange effort just wide with just one goal separating the sides going into the break.

Japan’s missed opportunities cost them dearly as China drew level just a minute into the restart, with Xiao Yuyi muscling her way past a marker before sending a delightful ball to Wu Chengshu to finish.

Japan almost replied with a goal eight minutes later when Miyazawa set-up

Iwabuchi nicely at the top of the box but the midfielder couldn’t find the target, sending her effort wide. Japan should have taken the lead in the 75th minute but Ueki failed to find the back of the net from close range after Iwabuchi’s cut-back, with extra-time needed to decide the semi-final.

China survived a scare in the 97th minute when Ueki set up Hasegawa nicely at the top of the box but the midfielder’s effort was denied by the crossbar.

Japan’s persistence finally paid off in the 103rd minute after Ueki beat the China offside trap to finish off Hasegawa’s free-kick with a diving header.

Yu Zhu then had to save Hasegawa’s shot from inside the box and Ueki’s header moments later as Japan took a 2-1 lead going into the second half of extra-time.

China failed to make much headway in the second period but just when Japan thought they had secured their place in the final, up stepped China skipper Wang Shanshan to score the equaliser as she reacted fastest to Zhang Xin’s cross in the 119th minute to force the game into penalties.

Yu Zhu then saved the first and fifth penalties and Wang Shanshan, fittingly, scored the winner from the spot as China advanced to their first final since 2008.

Inoli Shivili Assumi Nitoshe Shohe

Indian football team to play Int’l friendlies in Mar

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): The Indian senior men’s national football team will play two international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus on March 23 and 26 respectively, the sport’s apex body announced on Friday. Both the matches will be played in Manama, Bahrain.

The matches are part of the preparation for the national team campaign in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup third round qualifiers, which is scheduled to be held in June. “Given the current circumstances, it was extremely difficult to find the kind of opponents we were looking for. But I am very happy that we have the two matches on our schedule,” head coach Igor Stimac said.

Mongsenbai wins football tourney in Mkg

Champions Mongsenbai team along with the organizers after the final match.

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Mongsenbai emerged as the champions by defeating Salangtem team in the final match of the second edition of the 27 Mokokchung Town A/C Youth Organisation (NDPP) football tournament on Friday.

Advocate Imchayanger

Pongen, PS to minister Metsubo, graced the final match as special guest. He encouraged the player to compete and excel in the days to come.

Meanwhile, president of 27 Mokokchung Town AC Youth Organisation (NDPP), Imliyanger ac-

knowledged all the participating teams for making the tournament a success.

He thanked the minister of Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir for gracing the tournament as special guest and also Nagaland Mineral and Mines for sponsoring the whole tournament.

NBA: Thompson passes Bryant on 3-pointer list WASHINGTON, FEB 4 (REUTERS): Klay Thompson passed Kobe Bryant on the all-time list with the sixth of his seven 3-pointers on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors used a longdistance assault to thump the Sacramento Kings 126-114 in San Francisco. Thompson finished with a team-high 23 points, Stephen Curry had 20 and Jonathan Kuminga 18 for Golden State, which won its league-best eighth in a row en route to becoming the NBA’s second 40-game winner. The Warriors trail only the Phoenix Suns in

the Western Conference and league standings.

Thompson shot 7-for-9 on 3-point attempts, improving his career trey total to 1,829, passing Kobe Bryant (1,827) and moving within one of Chauncey Billups (1,830) for 19th on the NBA’s all-time list. Rookie Davion Mitchell had a season-best 26 points and Harrison Barnes scored 25 for the Kings, who were playing for the second consecutive Klay Thompson (11) shoots a three point basket against night. Sacramento beat the Davion Mitchell (15). (Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY) visiting Brooklyn Nets 112101 on Wednesday to snap 1st Death anniversary a seven-game losing streak.

In loving memory of

Late Mesevituo Pienyü

1st Death anniversary Lt. M. KiUKhanG yiMChUnGer

Died on 05/02/2021

It’s been one year since you left us to eternally rest in Heaven. We deeply miss you in silent tears, your precious memories you left behind will treasure in our hearts.

Loving wife, dad, mom, brother & sisters

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• Mrs. shivili, daughter of Late Shri. Mulopu Assümi of Philimi Village and Late Mrs. Khohali Awomi of Mukhami Village was born on 22nd January 1942.

• Studied at Aizuto Bible School and was a member of NBCNEI Choir in 1961.

• Served as Women Leader at Philimi Baptist Church from January 1961 - April 1962.

• Married to Nitoshe Shohe, of Rotomi on 14th April 1962.

• Served as Women Leader at Atoizu Baptist Church from 1970-72.

• Served as Government Nominee, Area Council Member (ACM) from 1977- 81 & 1982-87.

• Founding member and the first President of Sülimi Totimi Hoho, Atoizu Range, from 1984-90.

• Executive Member, STH from 1984-2004; and Advisor, STH from 2005-2009.

• Women Leader at Asukhuto Town Baptist Church from 1991-96.

• Her husband went to be with the Lord on 3rd April 2014.

• In 2018 she suffered a mild stroke and has been bed-ridden since then.

• Breathed her last at the age of 80 years, on 4th February 2022 at 7:30 AM at Dimapur, leaving behind 5 sons, 4 daughters, 24 grandchildren and host of relatives and loved ones.

• Her funeral was held at Police colony, Dimapur at 2:30 PM on 4th Feb. 2022; last home going journey will take place on 5th Feb. morning, and last rites at Rotomi village at 1: 30 PM. db-87/22

Died : 05-02-2021

Days and months have gone by but fond memories of you still linger in our minds.

They say time heals all our pain but your absence has left a deep void in our hearts. dp-538/22

From loving, Mom, Wife, Children & Relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Born on : 3rd March 1977 – Died on 31st January 2022

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We, the family members would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported us physically, materially, financially and prayers at the sudden and sad demise of our beloved Lt. nongoto Rolnu on 31st January 2022.

Though we cannot thank each and everyone of you individually, it is our heartfelt and earnest prayer to Almighty God to bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. S.P. Kohima 2. The Commandant 9th NAP Bn. (IR) Saijang Nagaland.

3. The Commandant of D. Coy 9th NAP (IR) Saijang 4. MT Platoon 9th NAP Bn. (IR) Saijang 5. Doctors and nurses of Bethel Hospital, Kohima.

6. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Labo S.J; Parish Priest, Mary Help of Christian Church, Jakhama.

7. Catholic Church, Jakhama 8. CRC New Reserve Phesama.

9. Phesa Basa Khel.

10.Phesa Basa Women Society.

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Wife, children, family members and relatives

"His life on Earth is done, but memories can be brought up in recall. And we'll cherish his memories till time recall us to follow his way" We, the bereaved family of Late Yevoho Sema express our heartfelt appreciation for your condolences and sympathy in our time of grief. Thank you for your love and support in prayers and kind.

While we thank the visitors at home, at wake and funeral attendees, friends and relatives who didn't attend but otherwise sent sympathies, we Born : 01.07.1953 would like to specially Died : 30.01.2022 mention : 1. Rev. Ahoshe Chophi, Pastor, NCRC Sumi Dimapur.

2. NCRC Sumi, Dimapur.

3. Satakha Village Union, Dimapur.

4. Surumi Community, Dimapur.

5. The Ark Ministries, Diphupar "B" Dimapur.

6. Friends, neighbours and relatives.

Your thoughts and prayers during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved Late Yevoho Sema were felt by all. We are committed today, to keep the banners of his good deeds unfurled to cherish by. dp-552/22

Wife, children and family members K Y M C

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Winter Olympics start amid lockdown and boycotts

Performers take part in the slimmed-down ceremony on Friday. (AFP)

BEIJING/NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AP/PTI/AGENCIES): The country where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago launched a locked-down Winter Olympics on Friday, proudly projecting its might on the most global of stages even as some Western governments mounted a diplomatic boycott over the way China treats millions of its own people.

The opening ceremony began just after the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach at the same lattice-encased National Stadium that hosted the inaugural event at the

2008 Olympics.

Beijing became the first city to host both winter and summer Games.

And while some are staying away from the second pandemic Olympics in six months, many other world leaders attended the opening ceremony. Most notable: Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met privately with Xi earlier in the day as a dangerous standoff unfolds at Russia’s border with Ukraine.

India announced a diplomatic boycott of the Games after China fielded Qi Fabao, the regimental commander of the People’s Liberation Army, who was injured during the 2020

military face-off with Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, as a torchbearer for the event’s Torch Relay.

For Beijing, these Olympics are a confirmation of its status as world player and power. But for many outside China, particularly in the West, they have become a confirmation of the country’s increasingly authoritarian turn. As if to underline that transformation, the opening ceremony Friday was staged at the same stadium — known as the Bird’s Nest — that held the 2008 version. Back then, Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei consulted on its

construction. Now, he is one of the country’s best known dissidents and lives in exile.

Chinese authorities are crushing pro-democracy activism, tightening their control over Hong Kong, becoming more confrontational with Taiwan and interning Muslim Uyghurs in the far west — a crackdown the U.S. government and others have called genocide.

The pandemic also weighs heavily on this year’s Games, just as it did last summer in Tokyo.

In the lead-up to the Olympics, China’s suppression of dissent was also on display in the controversy surrounding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. She disappeared from public view last year after accusing a former Communist Party official of sexual assault. Her accusation was quickly scrubbed from the internet, and discussion of it remains heavily censored.

In the shadow of those political issues, China put on its show. As Xi took his seat, the performers turned toward him and repeatedly bowed. A simultaneous cheer went up from them, and they raised and waved their pom poms toward their president. A barrage of fireworks, including some that spelled out “Spring,” announced that the festivities were at hand.

Skier Arif Khan leads small Indian contingent

Skier Arif Khan led a small four-strong Indian contingent during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony here on Friday amid a diplomatic boycott of the event by the country.

The 31-year-old Arif will be the lone Indian competitor at the Games, having qualified in Slalom and Giant Slalom events. India sent a six-member contingent to the Games including a coach, a technician and a team manager. Arif is the

first Indian to secure qualification in two events of the same edition of the Games and his competitions are slated for February 13 and 16.

India was the 23rd contingent to walk in during the grand ceremony at the iconic Bird’s Nest stadium here as China welcomed athletes from 84 countries amid a diplomatic boycott by powerful nations such as the USA and Britain over its alleged human rights viola- Arif Khan leads the Indian contingent out at the opening of tions in the Xinjiang region. the Beijing Winter Games on Friday.

Tibetans in India protest against Winter Olympics New Delhi on Friday witnessed a protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics as hundreds of Tibetan exiles marched near the Chinese Embassy in the capital city, calling for the boycott of the Games while demanding freedom for their region.

The Tibetan exiles held placards with messages, including, “No Rights, No Games” and “Say No To Genocide Games.” and shouted slogans against the Winter Olympics, which was declared open on Friday, India Today.

Some of the protests, who tried to jump over barricades and run towards the Chinese embassy, were arrested by the police in New Delhi. Meanwhile,

Tibetans shout slogans as they burn a Chinese flag during a protest in New Delhi. (Reuters)

the protesters also burned the Chinese flag, according to news agency Associated Press.

The protests by the Tibetan group in New Delhi

also comes a day after India said it won’t send its top diplomat in Beijing to the Winter Olympics after the honour of carrying the Olympic torch went to a

Chinese soldier who was wounded in a deadly border clash between the countries two years ago.

A large number of Tibetans have been living in exile in India since spiritual leader the Dalai Lama fled Tibet after a failed uprising in 1959.

China doesn’t recognize the self-declared Tibetan government-in-exile in India and accuses the Dalai Lama of seeking to separate Tibet from China.

Human rights groups have dubbed the Beijing Wi n t e r O ly m p i c s t h e “genocide games,” and the US and other countries have cited rights abuses in leading a diplomatic boycott of the event.

LFC: Englan FC, Titans XI enter QFs U-19 WC: Qasim makes history as Pak thrash Sri Lanka

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Englan Range FC and Titans XI have reached the quarterfinals of the 11th Lotha Football Championship (LFC) 2022, played at local ground Wokha on Friday.

Organised by Wokha District Football Association, Englan Range FC defeated Glory Hunters 3-1 to enter the quarterfinals.

S u b e n N g u l l i e, Nchumthung and Jenio Yanthan scored for Englan FC while the lone goal for Glory Hunters was scored

by Kevizolie.

Playing their last league match, Titans XI defeated United Sporting Club Koio 5-1 and secured a slot in the quarterfinals.

Romeo scored twice in the 28th and 37th minutes, while Mhabemo, Johny and Atho scored a goal each. Earlier, in the second match, Longsa Sports Association beat Gallants FC Kohima 1-0. The winning goal for Longsa SA was scored by Iteibabe in the 24th minute.

The last league match of the tournament will be played on Saturday.

L a t e r i n t h e d ay, Tsumang Young Stars in collaboration with Cleanliness Ambassador Wokha town conducted a cleanliness drive at the local ground.

The organisers (WDFA) thanked both the groups for initiating the cleanliness drive.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES

Kikers FC Vs Tsumang Football Club Lower ‘E’ Khel W/ Village Vs Yondon Youth Association Tsumang Young Stars Vs A1 Tsungiki

Chakhesang Wrestling Championship DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): The 28th Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) championship 2022, Naga style wrestling, will be held on February 10 at Pfutsero Sports Complex. The championship will be hosted by Secheku Wrestling Association and managed by Sakraba Youth Organization.

Minister for Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu will grace the occasion as special guest and Kezhienyi Khalo MLA as guest of honour. 80 wrestlers including 20 for under-16 from five areas/ ranges under Chakhesang Wrestling Association namely Chokri Area Wrestling

Association, Chozuba Range Wrestling Association, Kezha-Kuzha Tephe Sports Association, Phek Area Wrestling Association and Secheku Wrestling Association will compete for the coveted title. The referees for the championship are Chisazo Dawhuo, Hiikhoneyi Soho, Hiivesii Puro,Vekhriyi Chüzho, Lhuvenii Phesao, Zehoto Kikhi, Keneingulie Nagi, Zacuta Poru, Pozoto Shijoh. Jury board includes Kope Kronu, Rüdasa Cürhah and Kukhoto Venyo. Further details can be contacted at 917005104434.

In this connection, CWA has convened a general body meeting on February 9 at 12 pm at Tourist Lodge, Pfutsero.

NORTH SOUND (ANTIGUA), FEB 4 (IANS): Skipper Qasim Akram came up with one of the best individual performances in the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 so far to help two-time champions score a crushing 238-run win against Sri Lanka in the fifth-place playoff at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here on Friday.

The 19-year-old Akram smashed a brilliant unbeaten 80ball 135 to help his side register an imposing 365/3, with opener Haseebullah Khan also scoring 136. Akram, who bowls off-spin, then returned to wipe out the entire Sri Lankan top order to finish with figures of 5/37 off 10 overs to notch a massive win.

Akram’s exploits made him the first player in ICC U-19 World Cup history to score a century and take five wickets in the same game. Pakistan got off to a flying start as openers Haseebullah Khan and Muhammad Shehzad put on 134 for the opening wicket in 24.1 overs.

But any Sri Lankan hope that a wicket might slow the flow of runs proved unfounded, as the dismissal of Shehzad for 73 off 69 deliveries only brought captain Akram to the crease, who proceeded to smash six sixes and 13 fours in a stunning 80-ball score of 135 not out. The stand

Qasim Akram celebrates a wicket.

between Akram and Khan added a mindboggling 229 runs in 25.3 overs, with the latter falling three balls from the close for a brilliant 136 of his own -- a second century of the tournament.

Irfan Khan was trapped lbw for a two-ball two off the final ball of the innings to see Pakistan finish on 365/3 off their 50 overs.

Sri Lanka’s hopes of surmounting the massive

target suffered a blow when Akram returned to the action with the ball in hand to dismiss opener Chamindu Wickramasinghe with the first delivery of the reply. Akram’s special day continued as he first clean-bowled Shevon Daniel, then had Pawan Pathiraja trapped lbw before rattling the stumps of Ranuda Somarathne to leave Sri Lanka reeling on 15/4 after just 4.4 overs, according to ICC. Sri Lanka briefly rallied, but Akram secured his five-wicked haul with the wickets of Sadisha Rajapaksa, and ended with figures of 5/37

off his 10 overs. The Sri Lankan reply did get to triple figures thanks to the excellent Dunith Wellalage (40) and a late cameo from Vinuja Ranpul (53 not out).

But the innings was wrapped up in just 34.2 overs when Traveen Mathew was trapped infront off Zeeshan Zameer, with Sri Lanka still 238 runs shy of their target.

BRIEF SCORES: Pakistan 365/3 in 50 overs (Muhammad Shehzad 73, Haseebullah Khan 136, Qasim Akram 135 not out) beat Sri Lanka 127 in 34.2 overs (Vinuja Ranpul 53 not out) by 238 runs.

Bilbao knock Real out of Copa del Rey

Real Madrid’s Isco, left, duels for the ball with Athletic Bilbao’s Inigo Martinez during a Spanish Copa del Rey quarter final, Thursday.(AP/PTI)

BILBAO, FEB 4 (IANS): Alex Berenguer’s 89th-minute winner put Athletic Club Bilbao into the semifinals of the Copa del Rey for the fourth consecutive season with a 1-0 win at home to Real Madrid to add to their 3-2 win over Barcelona in the previous round. The game looked to be heading for extra

time when the winger collected the ball on the edge of the Madrid area to slot the ball past Thibaut Courtois in the Madrid goal.

It was what Athletic deserved after dominating the league leaders, who had beaten them three times previously this season, Xinhua reports. The first half

saw Athletic look to keep the pressure on Real Madrid high up the field and they created several chances with Dani Garcia seeing one shot saved by Thibaut Courtois and another deflected out for one of several corners. Nico Williams was causing problems down the Real Madrid left flank and he saw a shot blocked, before Iker Muniain fired into the side netting, before Rodrygo hit Real Madrid’s only shot of the half straight at Athletic keeper Julen Aguirezabala.

Eder Militao then produced a great block when Nico looked as if he was in on goal before Athletic suffered a setback on the stroke of halftime when the younger of the Williams brothers was forced off with a hamstring injury.

Berenguer replaced Williams for a tense second half with few chances as both sides defended magnificently, but the substitute would be decisive to make it fourth-time lucky for the Basques, who lost the last two cup finals. In Thursday’s second semifinal Betis enjoyed a crushing 4-0 win away to Real Sociedad with two goals from former Real Sociedad striker, Juanmi after 12 and 57 minutes, before a penalty from Willian Jose, another former player for the home side, and an 87th-minute goal from Aitor Ruibal wrapped up a win that was much easier than expected.

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