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25 YEARS OF ENPO Says, Eastern Nagaland should be brought at par with the rest of Naga society

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio reiterated that the unresolved Indo-Naga political imbroglio remained as the most important issue for Nagas.

Centre announces 2nd phase of vax drive from Mar 1 NEW DELHI, FEB 24 (PTI): Centre on Wednesday announced that people over 60 years and those above 45 with comorbidities can get COVID-19 vaccine from March 1 even as it cautioned States that any laxity in implementing stringent curbs, especially in view of new virus strain observed in certain countries, could “compound the situation”.

As new coronavirus cases crossed the 13,000 mark for the third time in six days on Wednesday, the Centre rushed multi-disciplinary teams to nine states and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir most of whom are witnessing a surge to support them in effectively tackling the pandemic. The nine states are Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

32,295 inoculated till date: H&FW

He said this while addressing the silver jubilee celebration of Eastern Naga People’s Organisation (ENPO) at Tobu Wednesday.

Rio remarked that prolonging political negotiations, delay in finding an early solution and continuation of deadlock have created hurdles and challenges in achieving progress and development.

While noting that Naga society was bogged down due to the political conflict, Rio stressed that it was high time to break free from the shackles of conflict and violence so the society too could join rest of the global community in seeking the common goals of human progress Rio said though adversaries have kept the Nagas divided and manmade boundaries kept “us separated from each other”,

Nagas desire to live under a common administrative umbrella as members of the same family. He said this desire was democratic and must be pursued in a peaceful manner, while calling for renewing efforts towards unity and oneness.

The chief minister also appreciated ENPO for its participation and contribution during the consultative meet on the Naga political Issue held at the State Banquet Hall in Kohima on October 15, 2020 where a seven-point resolution unanimously adopted . He said the resolution served as precursor to the four-point resolution subsequently adopted by Nagaland Legislative Assembly on February 18 during the recent budget session. Rio described the October 15 meet as an encouraging where the spirit of unity was achieved amongst

the civil society organisations and tribal hohos. He said this unity has also made even elected representatives to rise above party affiliations to speak in one common voice that Nagas want unity and reconciliation and for all stakeholders of the political movement to rise above differences and work for one common Naga cause.

On the economic backwardness of Eastern Nagaland, Rio said the area required special focus which should be brought at par with rest of Naga society as early as possible. In this, Rio said investments in infrastructure, improvements in human resources and creation of facilities to improve the capacity of population were just some of the many urgent needs.

Towards this, he said the government had in the

Nagaland trade bodies to join Feb 26 ‘Bharat Vyapar Bandh’ Shops in Dimapur to remain shut for 8 hours Medical stores in State to shut for 10 hours DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Trade bodies in the state including Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Nagaland Medical Dealers Association (NMDA) and Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ZCCI) Wednesday announced that they would join the “Bharat Vyapar Bandh” on February 26, 2021.

The nationwide bandh call has been given by Confederation of All India Trad-

ers (CAIT) demanding a review of the provisions of the goods and services tax (GST) regime.

In a press release, DCCI president Akashe Zhimomi directed the entire business establishment under its jurisdiction to close businesses on February 26, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DCCI also informed the business community that volunteers would be deployed for strict compliance. It also requested the law enforcing agencies to take precautionary measure so no undue advantage was taken by anti-social element.

NMDA: Nagaland Medical Dealers Association (NMDA) informed that pharmacies and medicine dealers would remain closed on February 26, 2021 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. NMDA through

its joint secretary information & press media Arijit Sharma has appealed to the consumers to bear with the inconvenience and stand in solidarity with the business community.

ZCCI: Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ZCCI) informed that it would observe a shutter down of all business establishments from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 26, 2021.In a press release, ZCCI president Y Kikheto Muru and joint secretary Vitoka V Achumi have requested all the members of business community to co-operate and support the bandh call.

ZCCI also appealed to all the responsible citizens of Zunheboto town to cooperate and bear with the inconveniences.

past decade-and-a-half, undertaken several measures to address these needs, which included creation of three districts and new administrative circles, institution of a dedicated development department and increased funding for development.

Further, he expressed happiness that the foundation for a new medical college in Mon would be laid in the next few days. On this he sought the cooperation of all so as to make this longcherished dream a reality in the earliest time possible.

Rio pointed out that the proposed medical college could only function with proper faculty and staff, and so stressed that efforts must begin to ensure that a conducive social environment was created so that Mon became a viable place for professionals to come and work. (Cont’d on p-8)

8 COVID active cases in State DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Health & Family Welfare department in it bulletin informed that there were only eight active COVID-19 cases in the State as on Wednesday, while no new cases were reported from across the state.

The total caseload stood at 12192.

With the recovery of four more patients from the infection, the total recovery till date was 11941.

PTI: India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 1,10,30,176 with 13,742 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,26,702, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

The death toll increased to 1,56,567 with 104 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. showed.

State likely to get Horti college & NITTER DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Union Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said he would consider setting up a professional college for horticulture and National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) in Nagaland.

Conveying this to a PDA delegation that called on him in New Delhi on We d n e s d ay, Po k h r i ya l

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): State Health department has informed that a total of 32,295 doses of the Covishield vaccine have been administered across the state for healthcare and frontline workers till date. State immunization officer (UIP) Dr. Ritu Thurr, said 9,586 healthcare workers were vaccinated with a coverage of 45 % and 17,568 frontline workers received the vaccine with a coverage of 34%, adding that no major adverse events needing medical intervention NEW DELHI, FEB 24 was reported till date.

(AGENCIES): Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday explained why the North Eastern Region (NER) which includes Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim are important for oil and gas sector of the country, reports news agency ANI. He also explained why the Modi government is spending Rs 1.30 lakh crore in NER, under the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030.

In an exclusive inter“Protests and violence by view with ANI, Pradhan rival parties. I seriously said that the first oil deposits think we need a break from in the country were discovthese ‘Poribortons.” ered near the town of Digboi

congratulated the State for successful implementation of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), besides assuring his full cooperation on the issues raised by the delegation.

He also assured of looking at the guidelines for mountain and difficult States for more effective implementation of RUSA, even as he called up DoNER minister Dr Jitendra

Singh in the presence of the delegation and requested him to convene a meeting with the State to discuss the problems being faced by the North-eastern States in the field of education.

Calling on the Union education minister at his official residence in New Delhi’s 27 Safdarjung Road, the delegation congratulated him for the new National Educational Policy and ap-

praised him on the activities of the State’s higher education & technical department.

The delegation also thanked Pokhriyal for considering Central schemes in the State under RUSA 2.0 and for reviving RUSA 3.0 with more strength, which would be a boon for Nagaland in particular and the North-eastern States in gen(Cont’d on p-8) eral.

NEW DELHI, FEB 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made his strongest pitch for privatisation of nonstrategic public sector units (PSUs), saying the government has no business to be in business and sustaining loss-making units on taxpayers’ money drains resources that could otherwise have been spent on public welfare schemes.

He said about 100 under-utilised or unutilised assets with PSUs, such as those in the oil and gas and power sectors, will be monetised, creating Rs 2.5 lakh crore of investment opportunities. “It is government’s duty to support enterprises and businesses. But it is not essential that it should own and run enterprises,” the Prime Minister said at a webinar on the privatisation approach in the Budget for 2021-22.

The private sector brings in investment, global best practices, top-quality managers, changes in management and modernisation, he said, adding the money generated from the stake sales will be routed to public welfare schemes in areas like water and sanitation, education and healthcare.

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the harmful effects of burning woods to produce cooking fuel, for which India was globally hailed.

“The government also strategised on ways to make a quantum jump in domestic oil and gas production, reducing import bills, infrastructure investment and in tapping new technologies in EP to catalyse growth in the north-east region for creating a sustainable and secure energy future,” he said.

Amar Nath, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas said: “Our Minister took a review meeting on the progress of the North-Eastern vision document which was prepared in 2016.””The few main items or pillars which

were reviewed at the meeting were the supply of LPG to all households. The LPG connection was about 40 per cent in 2016 and now it has reached more than 95 per cent. Now, it has been decided that it should reach 100 per cent to all the households in the North-East,” he said.

Nath said that the second issue which was discussed in the review meeting was the availability of petroleum products, petrol and CNG to all areas.

“In the meeting, it was decided that availability must be expedited and implemented, and bring whatever infrastructure is required for that. North- East has tremendous potential

PSUs; govt has no business to be in business

Modi said his government is committed to privatising all PSUs barring four strategic sectors -- atomic energy, space and defence; transport and telecommunications; power, petroleum, coal and other minerals; and banking, insurance and financial services, where the government will retain a bare minimum presence.

“The government has no business to be in the business,” he said. “Modernise and monetise is the motto we will follow.”

Modi also said to speed up the disinvestment process, an empowered group of secretaries has been set up to settle investor issues.

The government has to focus on development and the public sector and whenever it engages in business, it leads to losses, he said, adding several lossmaking PSUs are supported by taxpayers’ money which

otherwise should have gone into welfare schemes.

As much as Rs 1.75 lakh crore is being targeted from the sale of government stake in firms such as India’s second-biggest oil firm BPCL, national carrier Air India, largest shipping line Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, helicopter services company Pawan Hans, IDBI Bank and Container Corporation of India in the next fiscal year beginning April 1. This, along with an initial public offering of Life Insurance Corporation and sale of two public sector banks and one general insurance company, will be the largest disinvestment drive ever.

Centre has already received “multiple expressions of interest” for privatisation of Air India, BPCL and Pawan Hans. Modi further said the current reforms seek to ensure that public funds are used efficiently.

Centre will resume talks if farmers agree on suspension of laws: Tomar NEW DELHI, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday said the Centre was ready to resume talks with farmer unions on the three new agriculture laws but only if they respond to the government’s offer to put the legislation on hold for 18 months, PTI reported. Tomar said that the differences between the Centre and farmer bodies can be resolved through a joint committee.

The minister was briefing the media at an event to mark the completion of two years of the Centre’s flagship PM-KISAN scheme, under which eligible farmers are provided cash support of Rs 6,000 annually. Responding to a query on farmer leader Rakesh Tikait’s announcement of a march of 40 lakh tractors to the Parliament, Tomar said that the Centre was sensitive towards the farmers’ demands, PTI reported.

“The government of India has always held discussions with farmers with a lot of sensitivity,” he said. “Even today, whenever their response comes, the government is always ready to hold talks.”

The talks between farmers and the Centre have been in the state of stalemate since the eleventh round of meeting on January 22. In that meeting, the Centre had asked the farmer bodies to consider its proposal on the temporary suspension of the implementation of the farm laws. Prior to that, on January 20, the farmers rejected the Centre’s proposal to suspend implementation of the three agricultural laws for 1.5 years, and stuck to their demand of repealing the laws.

Petroleum Minister explains why NE important for oil, gas sector and Duliajan areas of Assam and around 18 per cent of the country’s oil resources are located in the northeast east region (NER).

“Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura are the areas which are full of oil and gas fields.

When the Modi government came in power in 2014 we decided to create an infrastructure of the crude pipeline, gas pipeline, increase our exploration, refining and gas production capacity,” he said.

Mentioning that oil and gas plays a major role in the development of the NER, Pradhan said that 95 per cent of people have switched to LPG connectivity after India highlighted

Committed to ‘‘ selling non-strategic

for production, and it contributes substantially to the growth of domestic production in the country. So it was decided that we should aim for an ambitious and quantum jump in production,” he said.

He informed that it was also decided to fast track the ongoing projects before the deadline.

“It was noticed during the meeting that some of the projects require coordination, either with the state governments or with the various agencies of the central government. So it was decided that projects which will be completed in 2024, must be expedited and should be completed within 2023 itself,” he said.

Will march to Parl if farm laws not repealed: Tikait

IANS: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait has said that the farmers would march to the Parliament if the three agricultural laws are not taken back.

Tikait told IANS that “A call would be made for taking farm protests to the Parliament.”

He claimed that farmers would do farming on the lawns located near Parliament and when the crop would mature, the government could analyse the financial yield of the crop.

He further said that a Parliamentary Standing Committee should be formed and monitor this and then the government would get to know about the gains and losses related to it.

Tikait said that the movement would spread to other states such as Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

Tikait also warned the Centre that if the demands on the three controversial laws are not met, then 40 lakh tractors would join the farmers’ agitation.

“Whenever the need arises, 40 lakh tractors would become a part of the movement,” Tikait said.

Gov, CM, Dy CM greet on Sekrenyi DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Nagaland governor RN Ravi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio have extended Sekrenyi greetings to the members of the Angami community and to the people of Nagaland.

In his message, Ravi said that festival like Sekrenyi has kept the unity of the people, be in the village or beyond, through centuries. He urged the Angami youth to comprehend and carry forward the underlying intellectual, spiritual and philosophical significance of Sekrenyi.

“On this auspicious occasion, I wish you all good health, peace and prosperity. God bless Nagaland!” governor stated.

CM: Extending greet-

ings to the Angami community on the joyous occasion of Sekrenyi, the chief minister prayed that the festival not only be a reminder of “our rich culture and tradition but also revive positive values, practices and strengthen the spirit of peace and unity.”

Dy. CM: Extending Sekrenyi greetings to the Angami community, the sate deputy chief minister Y Patton said that festival was a time to strengthen unity and renewing friendships.

He said Angamis were “visibly ahead” when it comes to keeping its unique traditions and culture alive.

Patton, who is also the leader of state BJP legislature party, conveyed wishes for peace and prosperity.

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Seminar on rights and entitlement held in Tsg

Officials of IHRC along with participants at the seminar.

DIMAPUR: A week long seminar under the theme “know your rights and entitlements” was organised

by International Human Rights Council (IHRC), Tuensang from February 20 to 24, 2021 at different villages in Tuensang.

Resource persons for the seminar were state vice secretary, IHRC Nagaland, B. Yemlongchaba and president, IHRC Tuensang Unit, BM Yanchu A press release by media in charge, IHRC Tuensang stated that during

the seminar, the speakers focused on the theme and various schemes meant to be enjoyed by people in villages however, many were not aware of the rights.

Both speakers focused on the fundaments rights and duties of an individual and stated that no authority had to overrule any individual irrespective of sex, status and caste.

B. Yemlongchaba informed that government schemes such as MGNREGA and PMEGP were meant for villagers and

should be benefited by them. He also said that the government’s scheme approaches were easy, yet if they were having difficulties availing them, the IHRC was ready to assist them.

Over 300 individual including villagers councils, GBs, student leaders from New Helepong, Ngangpong, Khudei, Buthenbou and Old Helepong attended the seminar.

The week long seminar was sponsored by P. Beshang Chang.

state

news in Brief Power shutdown in Peren: Peren power department has informed the general public of Peren district that the department would be taking up vegetation clearance on 33kV line from Ganeshnagar to Jalukie as a result of which, a power shutdown would be initiated in the district on February 25 and 26, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All concerned have been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

CAKU Sekrenyi festival: Chakhro Angami Kuda Union (CAKU) Dimapur along with its frontal bodies Chakhro Kuda Razhü Angamimiapfü Krotho (CKRAK), Chakhro Angami Kuda Youth Organization (CAKYO) and Chakhro Angami Kuda Students Union (CAKSU) will be organising Sekrenyi festival programme on February 25, 10 a.m. at Northern Angami colony, Dimapur.

DNSU informs on 4th union assembly: Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) union assembly speaker Nupato K Chishi has informed all member of the constituents unit presidents, general secretaries and representatives of DNSU that 4th union assembly has been scheduled to be held on February 26, 11 a.m. at four season, Dimapur conference hall. All constituent units and senior leaders of DNSU have been requested to attend the assembly.

Constituents have also been asked to submit agendas if any to the assembly affairs at the assembly.

CWS informs: Charity Welfare Society, Khezhakeno, Phek has informed that an essay competition on February 26, 2021 at Baptist School Pfutsero and painting competition on March 1, 2021 at Govt.

High school, Khezhakeno would be conducted on “road safety - safety to life” as part of its ongoing road safety advocacy programme.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Peace Channel conducts leadership trg

Members of Peace Channel along with participants at the training programme

DIMAPUR: Peace Channel organised a women leadership training programme on the topic “the role of women in peace building” at Tabernacle Baptist Church Naga United village on February 18.

Peace Channel field coordinator, Caroline Leisan shared the vision of Peace Channel and encouraged women to involve in promoting peace. Acknowledging the role of women in a society, she said that women possessed wisdom and

knowledge in promoting peace in the community.

Meanwhile, resource person, general secretary, Nagamese Baptist Church Association (NBCA), Mhabeni Ngullie assured the participants that such trainings were encouraged even in the coming days and apprised Peace Channel on conducting such programmes. Further, a group discussion was also initiated among the women on promoting peace among themselves and within the

community, effective communication in building good relationship, seminars and programs for peace building, etc.

The programme was facilitated by Peace Channel field coordinator, Caroline Leisan, along with Peace Channel staff and was conducted with an aim to promote peace and peacebuilding among women folk. Altogether 21 women representatives from different communities attended the programme.

SAMETI conducts online trg on PPP for agriculture development

DIMAPUR: State Agriculture Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) organised two-day online training programme on, “private public partnership for agriculture development” for ATMA functionaries on February 23 and 24.

In a press release, SAMETI director principal IETC i/c, Medziphema stated that the training was aimed to motivate and be acquainted with the importance of Private Public NSS of GHSS Chozuba in collaboration with NCC of the establishment conducted Partnership (PPP) mode in cleanliness drive on February 12 at the school premises. Altogether, 20 students agriculture extension and the techniques involved. took part in the cleanliness drive. (GHSS Chozuba)

Resource persons for the training programme were Department of Rural Development, NU, SASRD, Medziphema assistant professor, Dr. Mary N Odyuo and professor, dept. of agriculture extension NU: SASRD, Medziphema, Dr. J Longkumer.

During the training session, the resource persons highlighted the im-

portance of PPP mode in agriculture sector, it’s essentials towards advancing agriculture development to meet global challenges in food security, providing knowledge to widen access to technology and link farmers to market.

Vital role on corporate social responsibility in PPP mode were also discussed with reference to three factors: sustain-

ability, accountability, and transparency. Such information and knowledge were disseminated to the trainees for better vision in up scaling the gaps and reaching out to farmers in Nagaland.

The tra ining wa s hosted by SAMETI deputy project director, Janet Chishi and deputy project director, SAMETI, Medziphema, Yezaho Swu.

Feedbacks were received from participants and certificates were also issued. Altogether, 22 ATMA functionaries from all the districts of the state attended the online training programme.

Earlier, inaugural session and course briefing was introduced by director SAMETI & Principal IETC i/c Medziphema Dr. Watimongla Jamir

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the family members of Late Jonathan Ao, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Dimapur Traffic Police, Zone-I, especially the O.C., Shri M. Mmhao Ngullie and ABSI Bokato Zhimo for efficiently discharging their duties and assisting us on the ill-fated day. May the Almighty God bless them abundantly.

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Family members of Late Jonathan Ao

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late H. HEVILI TSUQU We convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us, physically, spiritually and materially during long illness and demise of our beloved mother LATE H. HEVILI TSUQU on 20th February 2021. Your act of kindness shown to us will never be forgotten. We regret our inability to thank each individual but pray that God Almighty bless you abundantly.

Special Thanks to: 1. Kitami Baptist Church, Women and Youth Department 2. Kitami Village Council 3. Kitami Inalimi Union Kohima 4. Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar 'B' 5. Sumi Baptist Pastor's Union 6. AG Church Puneboqa 7. Puneboqa Baptist Church 8. Puneboqa Village Council 9. Asukiqa Baptsit Church 10. Tseminyu Old Town Baptist Church & Home Cell 13 11. CHC Staffs Tsuminyu 12. Pughoboto Town Baptist Church 13. Ghokimi Baptist Church DP-1077

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Loving Husband, Sons, Daughters & Family members

Born 07.11.1930

Died 19.02.2021

LATE MERANGKABA CHUNGLIYIMSEN Through this column, We the bereaved family members of Late Merangkaba, Kumlong Ward would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, morally, physically and financially at the demise of our beloved on 19.02.2021.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Mr & Mrs Metsubu Jamir 2. Mr Miathou Krose, Chairman NHHDC 3. Mr Zakabo Rotokha MD, NHHDC 4. Mr Atsung Walling, SDO Civil Mangkolemba 5. Er. Moameren EE (Electrical Div, Mkg) and Staff 6. Officers & Staff NHHDC 7. Mangkolemba Power Dept.

8. Staffs of Nagaland Emporium New Delhi 9. Kumlong Ward Yimden, Mkg 10. Kumlong Baptist Church, Mkg 11. Kumlong B/Church Youth Ministry 12. Chungliyimsen Union, Mkg 13. Chungliyimsen Putu Menden 14. Chungliyimsen Baptist Church 15. Chungliyimsen Fellowship Mkg 16. Chungliyimsen Senso Mesulim M/Roko 17. District Pensioners Association 18. Police Baptist Church Tuensang 3rd NAP Battalion.

19. Dr. Kibang, Asst. CMO Mkg 20. Dr. Limayanger 21. Mr & Mrs Tinu Pongen Chumukedima 22. Mr & Mrs Imnameren Pongen Kumlong Ward 23. Lt Supongshila Children & grandchildren 24. Lt Imnanichet Children & grandchildren 25. Lt Pangtinokcha Children & grandchildren 26. Mr & Mrs Tiatoshi Kumlong Ward 27. Mr & Mrs Rongsen Jamir, Kumlong Ward 28. Mr & Mrs Imnawati Kumlong Ward 29. Mr & Mrs Toshimongba Kumlong Ward 30. Mr. Taliyanger Imchen Kumlong 31. Mr. Aochuba, Kumlong Ward 32. Mr & Mrs Limawati Jamir C/Sen 33. Mr. Bendangnichet Pongen C/Sen 34. Dr. Imliwabang Dimapur 35. Dr. Arenkaba Mkg We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, but it is our prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, Children, Grandchildren, Great grandchildren and relatives.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Can Naga political groups come together for one peaceful solution?

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WEATHER FORECAST February 25

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot with hazy sunshine

34 17

Aizawl

Hazy sun

27 11

Guwahati Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 14

Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 8

Imphal

Itanagar Mostly cloudy

26 16

Shillong

Partly sunny

20 10

Kohima

A couple of shower

22 9

Dimapur Partial sunshine

29 16

Not as warm with some sun

22 11

Tuensang A morning shower; some sun

13 7

Clouds and sun; not as warm

22 15

Zunheboto Clouds and sun; not as warm

19 9

Mkg Wokha

Limawabang and others at DOSE Kohima, Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, FEB 24 (NPN): Shaala Siddhi (National Programme on School Standards and Evaluation) training for district mission authority officials, organised by Nagaland Education Mission Society Samagra Shiksha, was launched at its directorate here, Wednesday.

Speaking at the programme, additional director, Samagra Shiksha, Limawabang Aier stressed on the importance of inspection and monitoring and

said more monitoring of the school performances would help change and improve educational system in the state.

The additional director said that even as central government made mandatory for Shaala Siddhi (NPSSE), it was supposed to be conducted by the state as constant evaluation and monitoring in the school was necessary.

He maintained that when the teachers were in the field, DEOs and SDEOs were expected to monitor at least 10-15% however that

was not done and asked officials present at the training to keep constant monitoring on performance of the school.

The additional director stated that officers were more worried about their promotions instead of performing their duties, which he said was weakness of the department.

Reminding that learning curve declines by the age of 40 Aier urged the officials to take advantage of the SAMAGRA.

deputy mission director SAMAGRA Shiksha, Liyalo Apon said there was evidence across the country of high performing schools having evaluation or inspection practices in place.

In view of the great need to improve the standard of education at the school stage, he said national programme of schooling improvement should be developed in which conditions will be created for each school to strive continually to achieve the best results.

Apon also informed In his keynote address, that as per Shaala Sid-

dhi status report in Nagaland, self school evaluation showed that during 2016-17 182 schools were evaluated, 2018-19 1427 schools and 2019-2020, 1812 schools were evaluated while external evaluation was in progress as only 460 schools had completed in uploading while 23 were in progress.

He said both self and external evaluation portal would be opened by March 1 and that school evaluation dashboard facilitates each school to provide consolidate self evaluation report in key performance domains and core standard including action for improvement in three aspects such as basic information about learners and teachers, school evaluation composite matrix and action continuous school improvement plan.

Aier reminded that the consolidated data at the block, district and state level can also direct policy level decision across the state and said the training was organised for better coordination and to see progress in the schools.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by deputy mission director SAMAGRA Shiksha, Chungngam Konyak.

3 COVID-19 vaccination and workshop held in Kohima DIMAPUR: COVID-19 vaccination and sensitisation programme was organised at PHQ on February 24, 2021. Director General of Police (DGP), Nagaland T.J Longkumer was administered the first dose during the vaccination drive.

According to DIPR report, while speaking at the occasion, DGP Nagaland encouraged all ranks and files to undergo vaccination, as the nature of police duty and services required the personnel to be prepared during the pandemic.

According to a release by the SP Crime & PRO, PGQ, sensitisation of police personnel was conducted by CMO Dr. Vezokholu and Dy. CMO and DIO, Dr. Rupert Peseyie at conference hall, PI IQ. The programme was chaired by Asst. Inspector General of Police (OPS), R. Vikram Ezung.

Earlier, the programme was conducted by Dr. John Khuvung, RMO. The programme was organised by nodal officer for COVID-19, PHQ Kohima and IGP range, Limasunep Jamir. Altogether around 100 police personnel comprising were vaccinated during the drive.

Meanwhile, COVID19 vaccination consulta-

tion workshop with civil society groups and church organisations was held at conference hall, Medical Directorate, Kohima on February 24, 2021.

Principal director, Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Kevichusa in his address said that vaccination was the safest route back to normal lives and urged all health workers to avail the vaccine since February 25 was the last date. He mentioned that a safe and effective vaccine was being made available for all but would be made in a phase manner. The next phase will cover beneficiaries aged 50 years and above and under 50 years with associated co- morbidities as per direction of the Government of India.

Earlier, welcome remarks and introduction was made by Dr Longri Kichu, importance of covid vaccine was addressed by state immunisation officer, DHFW, Dr Ritu Thurr and updates of COVID-19 status was delivered by state nodal officer, IDSP, Dr. Nyan Kikon. SMO WHO, Dr Sheila Longkumer gave an overview and strategy of the vaccination drive, while SPO, UNDP, Dr Temsu Longchar, spoke on COWIN portal.

Anganwadi workers trained on mental illnesses and identification

Academic & Administrative Audit (AAA) team, deputed by Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland along with principal, Japfü Christian College, Kigwema, Kohima, Dr. Visakhonü Hibo as convener, addl. director (retd.), Higher Education Kohima, Dr. Watijungshi Jamir and addl. director, Higher Education Kohima, Dr. Katoni Jakhalu as members visited Modern College Kohima (MCK) Nagaland on February 24.

DIMAPUR: The first batch of training for 20 Anganwadi workers under Chümoukedima block on mental health, mental illness, intellectual disability and epilepsy for consequent identification was organised by Community Mental Health Programme (CMHP) under Prodigals’ Home at its project office at Chümoukedima on February 24.

Mental health concept, mental illnesses, convulsive epilepsy and intellectual disability were topics covered by resource persons, Tiarenla, Yeshito, Kedingunuo, Toshiwapang and supplemented by K. Sani, all of whom were CMHP team members.

The main objective of the training was to accustom Anganwadi workers

Anganwadi workers with CMHP team and resource persons.

with cited illnesses/disorders in order for them to easily identify persons with such illnesses/disorders and refer them to CMHP project for treatment and intervention.

It may be noted that

CMHP project specifically deals on the cited subjects and provides services for persons with such illnesses by a consultant psychiatrist from Guwahati and clinical psychologist from CIHSR, Dimapur.

Psycho education and follow-ups through structured home visits besides other activities such as training for stakeholders, awareness programmes, IEC development, etc. are also carried out by the team.

The CMHP funded by Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, Bangalore and technically supported by Ashadeep, Guwahati, is currently intervening in all villages/wards under Chümoukedima block.

ATMAs conduct trainings and demonstrations across Nagaland

ATMA Peren block DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted various activities across Nagaland during the month of February for the welfare of farmers.

Peren: ATMA Peren, Peren block conducted demonstration at three farm schools in New Puilwa, Peren village and Mhainamtsi village on February 11 and 12.

A press release by ATMA, Peren block stated that resource person, fishery demonstrator, Peren, Chubatemjen demonstrated on fishery pond management and ATMA officials Kibale and Kekiepeu Nza demonstrated on nursery bed preparation, neem leaf extract, preparation of ginger candy and Bordeaux mixture and use of pheromone trap.

Earlier during the programme, neem oil, bordeaux mixture, hand gloves, hand sprayer, and seeds were also distributed to the farmers.

Altogether 51 farmers attended the programme.

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farm school in Pellhang and Inbung village with senior scientist & KVK Peren Head (i/c), Dr. Babita Devi, BTT Convenor, Orenthung Odyuo, agri. inspector, Isapeule and ATMA functionaries as resource persons.

D r. B a b i t a b r i e f ly taught farmers on care and management of new born piglets to prevent infection and reduce mortality of young piglets. Farmers were further briefed with Instructions on how to treat navel cord, what feed and supplements to be provided, and importance of colostrum made aware. Altogether 40 farmers attended the programme.

Mon: ATMA Mon, Angjangyang block organised a demonstration programme at Kenjenshu village covering three villages on February 18 and 19.

The demonstration programme on detailed field nursery bed preparation for coffee and lettuce was initiated by ATM Leiwang Konyak who also elaborated on advantages of raising seedlings in nursery such as protecting from pest and

ATMA Mon, Angjangyang block diseases, economy of land usage (duration reduced), easy weed control, reduced field management cost and healthy crop uniformity etc.

M e a n w h i l e, B T M Nemchaba Jamir demonstrated on Bordeaux mixture for management of leaf spot disease in vegetables and plants and use of yellow sticky traps for controlling insects. Two food security groups from Changnyu and Kenjenshu village were mobilised and the programme concluded with group interactions. 32 participants benefitted from the programme.

ATMA Mon, Tizit block conducted demonstration programme on “method of soil sampling for soil testing” at Zakho village on February 13.

A press release by ATMA Tizit block stated that resource person, Nchumthung Murry highlighted on the importance of soil health and regular testing of soil for fertility management thereby enhance crop protection and productivity in a long term. Method of field soil

sampling for soil testing was also demonstrated to participants.

ATMA Mon, Aboi block conducted demonstration on February 18 on the topic “cultivation of yard long beans” at Chinglong village with Linota as resource person who demonstrated on soil preparation, spacing between plants and trellising using bamboo poles. SHG group from Chinglong village along with farmer friends attended the programme.

ATMA Mon, Phomching block conducted training programme at Nyahnyu village on February 18 with resource person, ATM, Dr. Pangtun Konyak training on the topic “importance of vaccination and deworming in pigs”. He explained that vaccines were given in order to stimulate immune response which will protect pigs against diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, bacterial toxins or parasites.

He further urged participants to regularly deworm pigs so as to increase their growth and efficiency. After the programme dewormers were distributed among the

Functionaries of ATMA Mokokchung in Dimapur. participants. ATMA Mon Kashiram Dimapur. Dr. block conducted training Sosang Longkumer was the and demonstration pro- main resource person along gramme on value addition with interns of SASRD of pineapple on February 16 Medziphema and farmers at Hongphoi village. from Mokokchung.

Resource person, ATM Zunheboto: ATMA Manlen Longcha explained Zunheboto, Akuhaito block about nutritional and health conducted demonstration benefits of tropical fruit. She on seed treatment of sugelaborated on different prod- arcane for propagation and ucts that could be processed vaccination of poultry at from fruits such as squash, sugarcane farm school at juice, jam, etc.

Akuhaito village, while pit Altogether 17 partici- preparation for banana culpants participated in the tivation and preparation of programme. banana peel fertilizer was Meanwhile, ATMA conducted at Banana Farm Mon conducted training at School, Akuhaito Village on Kongan village training and February 8. demonstration programme A press release by on organic vegetable pro- ATMA Akuhaito block duction at Kongan village stated that resource persons, on February 17. A short farm teacher, Hekato Asvideo on organic and con- sumi, farm teacher, Akavi ventional farming was also Shohe, ATM, Kivibo Achutelevised to the participants, mi, and BTM, Azungla while vegetable seeds and Longchar briefed farmers on mushroom spawns were dis- Ranikhet and Gumboro. tributed to the participants.

They were fur ther 18 women farmers attended trained on pest control using the programme. easily available household Mokokchung: ATMA items, and were taught use Mokokchung organised of banana peel as fertilizers. training on Shiitaki mush- The release further added room cultivation for farmers that demonstration on suckhailing from Mokokchung er multiplication for large district on February 19 at cardamom was also con-

ATMA Zunheboto, Akuhaito block

ATMA Kohima, Botsa block ducted at Cardamom cum coffee farm school, Khrimtomi Village on February 10. 25 farmers attended the training programme while poultry feeders, gardening tools, poly bags, spray triggers were also distributed to participants.

Kohima: ATMA Kohima, Botsa block conducted demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation and application of Bordeaux mixture at Teichuma village on February 2 with resource person as BTM Khrievi Tachu.

A press release by ATMA Botsa block stated that the resource person deliberated on mushroom cultivation targeting women SHG’s.

Meanwhile, demonstrations on operation of farm machineries (power tiller), green manuring (Dhaincha) were conducted at Seiyhama and Tuophema village on February 2 and 3 respectively. Resource person, ATM, Neitsizo Zumvu emphasised on modern and advanced system of farm standards through farm mechanisation. ATM Hainenle Tep highlighted about green manure (Dhaincha) and shared about various practices involved with it such as time of sowing, seed rate and method of sowing, irrigation schedules, etc.

Altogether 33 farmers from various FSGs and FIGs attended the demonstration programmes.

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Shah’s 100 plus target in Assam is for us: Baghel Lok Sabha Speaker to visit Shillong

Guwahati, Feb 24 (PTI): Ridiculing Union Home minister Amit Shah’s setting a target of winning 100 plus seats in Assam, Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has said he is actually speaking for us like it happened in Chhattisgarh where his “mission 65 plus” came true for the opponent.

The Cong ress-led Grand Alliance will sweep the upcoming elections to 126-member Assam Assembly with three-fourth majority as the people are looking for ‘parivartan’ (change) from the BJP government, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister said.

Baghel a close confidant of Rahul Gandhi has been appointed as the Observer by the All India Congress Committee for its Assam unit for the state polls due in MarchApril.

“Amit Shah went to Chhattisgarh and said 65 plus. I had told then that 65 plus he is saying for us.

The result came and we

won 68 seats, which have become 70 now.

“So, Amit Shah is saying it for us in Assam too where we will get 100 plus,” Baghel told PTI in an interview.

In 2018, the BJP had set a target of winning over 65 seats under its ‘mission 65 plus’ in the Chhattisgarh assembly polls, but interestingly, the Congress had registered a landslide victory in over 68 out of 90 assembly segments.

Talking about the poll scenario in Assam, he said “People are looking for a ‘parivartan’ because they are not happy with the government’s works. The promises made were not fulfiled. The BJP showed dreams, which were not realised. People are feeling cheated.”

Big promises made by the BJP on a range of issues like implementation of Assam Accord, publishing a correct National Register of Citizens (NRC), tea workers’ wage, sealing of Bangladesh border and

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expressway on both sides of Brahmaputra were not fulfilled, he added.

“Assam is going to see the next government by the Grand Alliance. We will form the government with three-fourth majority,” Baghel asserted.

The Congress, which was in power for 15 years in Assam since 2001, has formed a Grand Alliance with AIUDF, CPI, CPI (M), CPI(ML) and Anchalik Gana Morcha (AGM) to fight the upcoming Assembly election against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Anti-CAA ‘gamochas’ pitch picks up in Assam

Guwahati, Feb 24 (PTI): Carrying forward Rahul Gandhi’s anti-CAA pitch, the Assam Congress members have collected over one lakh ‘Gamochas’ (scarf) with anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) messages so far for display at the ‘Martyrs Memorial’ which the party proposes to set up in Guwahati on coming to power.

Congres workers have collected the ‘Gamochas’ (traditional white and red woven cloth offered as an honour in Assam) as part of its door-to-door campaign.

Many people have themselves handed it over to senior Congress leaders

to mark their dissent against the Act, party spokesperson Bobbeeta Sharma said on Wednesday.

Various party leaders also took to social media to share pictures of the gamochas collected. Following Rahul Gandhi’s no-CAA call at the Sivsagar rally, the state unit has launched the campaign to gather gamochas with anti-CAA messages to keep the contentious issue at the forefront of its election campaign in the state. According to the CAA Act, members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and

Assam govt extends ‘disturbed area’ tag for 6 months from Feb 27 Assam, Feb 24 (agencies): Ahead of state assembly polls, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” upto 6 months beyond February 27, unless withdrawn earlier, reports The Sentinel Assam.

In an official statement issued by the state government it said, “As per powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” upto 6 (six) months beyond 27/02/2021, unless withdrawn earlier”.

The announcement came with no official comment on the reason behind the extension of the Act, however, reports suggest that the recovery of arms and ammunitions in some parts of the state could be the reason behind the extension. Last year in August Assam government extended ‘Disturbed Area’ for 6 more months from August 28.

The state government than

Mizoram medical student found dead in hostel Aizawl, Feb 24 (PTI): The body of a 21-year-old medical student was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his hostel room of Zoram Medical College (ZMC) on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.

The deceased was identified as Nazar Chakma, a resident of Chawngte C in south Mizorams Lawngtlai district.

Mizoram Deputy Inspector General of Police (Northern Range) Lalbiakthanga Khiangte told PTI, the victim had locked the door from inside while his friends were playing badminton.

has reasoned that state has been declared disturbed area in view of insurgent attacks on security forces in Northeast India and recovery of arms and ammunition in Assam.

It needs to be mentioned here that the announcement came just a day after over 1000 militants from five outfits laid down their arms before Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to return to the mainstream.

Welcoming the surrenderers into the mainstream, Sonowal said his government is working to make Assam a terror-free state.

Armed forces deployed in disturbed areas are empowered to arrest, search any premises and even shoot anyone without any warrant. The AFSPA is renewed every six months As per Section 3 of the AFSPA, it can be invoked in places where “the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary”.

Both the central and the state government can declare any area as ‘disturbed’ under the Act.

Afghanistan till December 31, 2014 and facing religious persecution there will not be treated as illegal immigrants but given Indian citizenship.

Assam Pradesh Congress President Ripun Bora said, “our hope for a united and prosperous future for the state is alive and thriving, as people have truly risen up to fight back divisive forces.

“It is amazing that over a period of few days, we have already collected over one lakh gamochas with antiCAA messages”.

Bora had earlier expressed the hope of amassing at least 50 lakh gamochas from across the state.

The 2016 elections in Assam gave a fractured mandate and no party got an absolute majority.

The Congress had won 26 seats, while the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) bagged 13.

The BJP became the single largest party with 60 MLAs, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) had won 14 and 12 seats respectively. The ruling coalition also had the support of an Independent MLA. Continuing his tirade against the BJP and its leadership, Baghel alleged that Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is “lying and misleading” people on sensitive issues,including Citizenship (Amendment) Act and Clause-6 of Assam Accord.

Reacting to Sarma’s statement that the rules of CAA, when framed, will have “striking balance” between advantages given to Hindu immigrants and

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 24: As many as 19 teachers of different government schools in Manipur were placed under suspension from their services in two days after they were found absent during education minister’s surprise inspections.

State education minister S Rajen was on surprise inspections of government schools from Tuesday.

On the first day of his inspection on Tuesday, the minister found unauthorised absence of 17 teachers in two different schools in Imphal West and Imphal East districts.

I, Mr. Neikehelie Kire resident of D.Khel Kohima Village and a retired Government servant, served as Duftry under Department of Nagaland Civil Secretariat declare through an Affidavit No. 532/2021 dated 22/02/2021 that my name is wrongly entered as Neikehelie & Neikehielie Angami in some government document, my correct name is Neikehelie Kire, That I have declared to adhere to my name Mr. Neikehelie Kire by an Affidavit, authenticated

by Shri Zekuseto Natso Notary public.

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DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

Dated Zbto. The 22-02-2021

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application has received from Shri Luhovi U/S 372 of the Indian Succession Act, resident of Khrimto Village, PS-Atoizu for Succession of P.P.O. No-NL/8595 from SBI A/C No. 11736654649, pension benefits & other allowances of Late Smti Shikhuli.

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

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NO.DTE/ESTT-102/08/

Dt. Kohima the th Feb 2021

FINAL CALL NOTICE

This is a final call notice to Shri Tiasunep, Driver and Shri Avikuo Phewuo, Office Peon under the establishment of Directorate of Technical Education to report to the Office of the undersigned within 7 (seven) days w.e.f the date of issue of this notice.

Failure to report shall compel this Office to terminate your temporary services.

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PRESS RELEASE

Sd/(NUNGSANGMENLA IMCHEN) Ex-officio Director

We the following Executive members of BJP party from Lakhuni Village under 30 Alongtaki Assembly Constituency have decided to withdraw our association from the BJP party unit at Lakuni Village, as we have entirely lost all hopes and confidence in the leadership of Shri. Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, elected legislature from the 30 Alongtaki Assembly Constituency and State Party President, BJP Nagaland.

Our efforts of having tirelessly working for the welfare and interest of the party at Lakhuni Village, but were instead rewarded with false hope and vacuous promises by our leader and the functionaries of 30 Alongtaki Mandal.

Therefore, we the following Executive members have unanimously resolved firmly that we shall no longer affiliate to seek party and its leadership.

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SHILLONG, FEB 24: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will visit Shillong on February 25-26 and address members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, following which he will visit the construction site of the new Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Building at Mawdiangdiang.

On Thursday, the speaker will inaugurate the ‘Outreach and Familiarization Programme for Local Bodies’ of Meghalaya and other North Eastern states scheduled to be held at the State Convention Centre, Pinewood Hotel, Shillong.

“Initiated by the Lok Sabha Speaker, this first of its kind programme is being organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), Lok Sabha Secretariat and the programme focuses on enhancing participatory democracy through a greater awareness of the procedures and processes

Om Birla

followed by democratic institutions functioning at various levels right from the grassroots to the apex level. The programme is intended to strengthen the institutions of governance and planning at the grassroot level, since maximizing self-governance is critical to empowering people.

Apart from Panchayati Raj System, there is a need for mobilizing and strengthening traditional grassroot level institutions as present in the 5th and 6th Schedule States,” an official statement said.

The first such Outreach Programme was organized at Dehradun, Uttarakhand on January 8, 2021 and the second on the theme ‘Panchayati

Raj System/Autonomous District Councils: Strengthening the Decentralized Democracy’ will be held in Shillong.

Eighty representatives from the local self government bodies of other North Eastern States including 25 zila parishad chairmen from Arunachal Pradesh, 26 zila parishad chairmen from Assam, 6 zila parishad chairmen from Manipur, 6 MDCs from Mizoram, nominated 5 heads of village councils from Nagaland, 4 zila parishad chairmen from Sikkim and 8 zila parishad chairmen from Tripura will also be present for the programme.

It may be mentioned that a large part of NorthEast India is governed by the Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Indian Constitution. Three states, namely, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland are exempted from the purview of the 73rd Amendment and come under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

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interest of the Assamese people, the Congress leader said, “CAA is prepared for national implementation. How can the state change it?

“Himanta Biswa Sarma is lying and misleading the people only for the election.Lok Sabha passed the CAA and the Government of India will implement it. That is why we are opposing it.”

Baghel also slammed Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal-led state government for not implementing Assam Accord and its Clause-6, while asserting that the Congress is fully committed to the historic document.

On failure of sealing the border with Bangladesh, he said, “Why have they not done it in five years? The government has committed fraud with peoples’ sentiment. They have tried to dismantle the cultural heritage of Assam. That is why our slogan is ‘BJP bhagao, Assam bachao’.”

Irked by teachers not attending schools despite his repeated warning in the past, the education minister instructed concerned officials of the state education (school) directorate to put the teachers under suspension from their service immediately.

On the same day, the directorate issued orders suspending eight teachers of Lamdeng Government High School in Imphal West district.

While informing the suspension of the teachers in a press conference held at his office late yesterday evening, officials of the directorate informed that

S Rajen

processes were being initiated for suspension of nine more teachers.

The orders for suspension of nine teachers of Lamlong Higher Secondary School in Imphal East district were issued today along with two more teachers of Khonghampat High School of the same district. The

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND LOA 7/2021

NOTICE (SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Smti. Atale Tep W/o Late N. Azuto Tep, R/o H.No. 46 Rengma Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for issuing Letter of Administration in respect of her deceased husband Late N. Azuto Tep landed property covered by Patta No. 386, Dag No. 519, Mouza No. 1, Block 11, Area 00B-02K-13Ls, Dimapur before this court whereas 22nd March, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/ or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 22nd Feb 2021.

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two teachers were absent when the minister visited the school on Wednesday during his surprise inspection further.

A statement of the education minister today said that he continued routine inspection of schools at Khongampat Government High School, Heibongpokpi Government High School and Khurkhul High School in Imphal East district.

While checking the attendance register of the teachers at Khongampat Government High School, two teachers were found

absent without prior permission from the school authority.

In the statement, the minister stated that the surprise visit will continue covering other districts.

The minister appealed to all school staff to be dutiful and sincere to their service as exams were knocking at the door.

He also urged the teachers to work in the interest of the students so that students can cope with the syllabus which could not be covered due to the COVID19 pandemic.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BHANDARI : NAGALAND

NO.GA-BDI/Judl-7/2020-21/1185

Dated Bhandari the 22nd Feb, 2021

NOTICE Whereas Smti Wochano W/o Lt. Shri Yansathung Lotha of Bhandari Town is applying for issue of Succession Certificate under provisions of the Indian Succession Act 1925 for Drawal of Pension Benefits and for operating Bank Account No. 11846671341 belonging to her deceased husband Lt. Shri Yansathung Lotha who expired on 12/02/2021 Therefore, Public Notice is hereby issued for any person to file claims and objections, if any, against the above mentioned properties, benefits etc. Within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. In the absence of such claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued.

Sd/- TIAMEREN CHANG Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhandari : Nagaland

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND

NOTICE

NOTICE

LOA 11/2021

(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Smti. K. Kiholi Zhimo D/o Late N. Khuhoto Sema, R/o H.No. 159 Naharbari Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for issuing letter of Administration in respect of her deceased father Late N. Khuhoto Sema for landed property covered by Patta No. 64, Dag No. 193, Mouza No. 3, Area 01-0-00Ls, Dimapur before this court whereas 23rd March, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 23rd Feb 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 12th NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE) CHINGTOK : LONGLENG

NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2020-21/

Dt. Chingtok, the th Feb ’2021.

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

LOA 13/2021

(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Shri. Kedovisie Bizo Meyase, S/o Late Rev. L. Bizo, R/o H.No. 01(B), Darogapathar Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for issuing letter of Administration in respect of her deceased father Late Rev. L.Bizo for landed property covered by Patta No. 389, Dag No. 134, Mouza No. 3, under Darogapathar-AK, measuring area 15B-00K-16Ls, Dimapur before this court whereas 25th March, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 24th Feb 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 12th NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE) CHINGTOK : LONGLENG

NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2020-21/

Dt. Chingtok, the

th

Feb ’2021.

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

To, Regt. No 12593 Rank C/N(GD) Name IMSUYATET Son of Shri IMTIMAKSHI Village - AKHOYA P.O CHANGTONGYA P.S CHANGTONGYA POLICE STATION Dist MOKOKCHUNG State : NAGALAND Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 09/02/2021 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2020-21/880 Dt. 15/02/2021.

Regt. No. 12593 C/N(GD) IMSUYATET, is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

To, Regt. No 12761 Rank C/N Name H.AYONG Son of Shri HENO PHOM Village - TANGHA P.O LONGLENG P.S LONGLENG POLICE STATION Dist LONGLENG State : NAGALAND Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 11/02/2021 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2020-21/882 Dt. 15/02/2021.

Regt. No. 12761 C/N(GD) H.AYONG, is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng.

Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng.

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PM Modi biggest rioter: Mamata

Kejriwal to hold road show in Gujarat after AAP’s gains in civic body polls

MP woman dies hours after 2nd COVID vaccine dose

Aiming at inoculating people of West Bengal for COVID-19 free of cost before the upcoming assembly election, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to help the state in procuring vaccines.

A rapid vaccination programme is needed immediately for the interests of health and well-being of all concerned, Banerjee said in a letter to Modi. “We would request you to kindly take up the matter with appropriate authority, so that state government is able to purchase the vaccines from designated point(s) on top priority basis, because the

an era of “new politics” in the state.

Party leaders said Kejriwal will hold a road show in Surat, where the AAP has won 27 seats in the municipal polls.

“AAP National Convenor Shri @ArvindKejriwal will visit Gujarat on 26th Feb, 2021. He will thank the people of Gujarat for believing in AAP’s Model of Development, in a grand Road Show,” a tweet from the official handle of the AAP said.

The AAP, which had fielded 470 candidates across six corporations, won 27 seats in Surat. Its workers celebrated the poll results by cutting cakes.

Barwani (MP), Feb 24 (PTI): A 60-year-old woman employee of the Madhya Pradesh health department died hours after receiving the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Barwani district, an official said on Wednesday.

The district collector has asked authorities to ascertain the exact cause of her death.

Rajni Sen, a clerk with the health department, received the second dose of the vaccine on Tuesday afternoon and her condition deteriorated at night, the district’s chief medical and health officer (CMHO), Anita Singare, said.

Sahaganj (WB), Feb 24 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, branding him as the “biggest rioter”, who will face an “even worse fate” than former US President Donald Trump.

Banerjee, speaking at a rally at Sahaganj in Hooghly district, also said Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are spreading lies and hatred throughout the country.

“Naredra Modi is the biggest ‘dangabaaz’ (rioter) in the country... What has happened to Trump, he (Modi) will meet an even worse fate? Nothing can be gained from violence,” she said. “I will be the goalkeeper in the assembly polls and

Mamata requests PM to help WB get vaccines before polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting, at Sahaganj in Hooghly district, Wednesday. (PTI)

you (BJP) will not be able to score a single goal. All shots will fly above the goal post,” Banerjee added. The chief minister also condemned the recent CBI interrogation of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s wife in connection

with a coal pilferage scam, saying it was an “insult to our women”.

Meanwhile, cricketer Manoj Tiwary and several Bengali actors joined the TMC at the rally in presence of Banerjee.

AAP National Convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal waves at his supporters during a roadshow. (PTI)

New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal will hold a road show on February 26 in Gujarat, where his party

registered impressive gains in the civic body polls.

In a tweet in Hindi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief thanked the people of Gujarat for ushering in

Merely created Toolkit, others edited: Shantanu to court Rahul ventures into sea in Kerala to defame India and cause violence.

“He merely created a document containing information about the protest and it was then edited by others without the knowledge or involvement,” the bail petition filed by him on Tuesday stated, adding that he did not access the document after January 20.

Muluk asserted that he helped collate information about the site of farmers’ protests and formulate it in the form of a map for easy reference. “The tool-

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kit clearly shows that there is absolutely no connection with their social media support for the farmers protests, and with any violence whatsoever.” There is absolutely nothing in

the “Toolkit’ that advises doing anything unlawful, he said, adding that all it talks about is social media and offline peaceful protests and contacting elected representatives.

He further emphasized that there was nothing objectionable about the content included by him in the document and had no control over the document as others were also permitted to edit the same.

He said that he has never had any contact with any person outside India in relation to the Toolkit,

while clarifying the allegation put forth by the police on his links with the Canada-based Khalistani organisations ‘Poetic Justice Foundation’ and Sikhs for Justice.

“That there may be differing views on ‘internationalising’ a protest, but the same is certainly not illegal.

Applicant as a climate activist perforce campaigns with activists internationally. Simply talking to persons from outside India cannot be criminalised,” the petition said.

BJP to take suggestions from 2 Delhi may face water cr people for Bengal manifesto shortage in March-April New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): The BJP will seek suggestions from two crore people in West Bengal for its election manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls.

BJP chief J.P. Nadda will launch the ‘Lokkho Sonar Bangla’ manifesto crowd sourcing campaign on Thursday in Kolkata from party state unit headquarters.

BJP co-in-charge for West Bengal Amit Malviya said through this campaign, the BJP will directly engage with the citizens of West Bengal in crafting a vision for the state for the next five

State BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikary, Mukul Roy, Rajeev Banerjee and others during a roadshow in Kolkata. (PTI)

years by inviting them to give their suggestions.

“Two crore suggestions will be collected by the party and will be used in the creation of the BJP’s mani-

festo for West Bengal,” he said. The saffron party will use 294 specially designed LED ‘raths’, one for each Assembly constituency of the state.

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): Though the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has claimed to have made the necessary preparations to ensure adequate water supply in the city during the upcoming summer months, people in the national capital may face water shortage as the Bhakra-Nangal dam in Punjab, through which Delhi receives 220 MGD water daily, will remain shut for over a month for maintenance work.

“Due to repair and maintenance work, the Bhakra-Nangal dam in Punjab will be shut from March 3 to April 24, 2021,” a source in the Delhi govern-

ment told IANS. The source said that after receiving information about the closure of the dam for one-and-a-half months, the officials at the Delhi Jal Board are busy finding an alternate solution to ensure adequate water supply during this time period, when the mercury starts to soar in the national capital.

Replying to a query on whether the shutdown of the dam will affect water availability in Delhi, a senior official said on condition of anonymity, “Yes, it will have its effect. If the Bhakra-Nangal dam is shut, Delhi’s water availability could come down by 25 per cent.

Kollam, Feb 24 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday ventured into the sea here with fishermen to get a taste of their life and jumped into the water when the net was cast and spent around 10 minutes swimming before returning to the shore in this southern coastal region, party sources said.

Gandhi, who was accompanied by a personal security officer, jumped from the boat when he saw some fishermen jumping into the sea after casting their net to catch fish.

After coming to know from their fellow fishermen that their companions were adjusting the net underwater, Gandhi also jumped into the sea, a congress functionary, who accompanied him, said.

“He jumped without informing us.....All of us were stunned but he was very cool.He spent around 10 minutes in the sea water.

He is an expert swimmer,” the functionary told PTI. Gandhi, who was wearing a blue T-shirt and khaki trousers, did not remove them before jumping, a source said.

He changed his dress after returning to the Thangassery beach.

There were 23 fishermen in the boat.

Gandhi was also accompanied by four Congress

Modi, took the decision on the next phase of the vaccination, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said at a media briefing here.

“The second phase of the world’s largest vaccination drive will start from Monday in which anybody above 60 years, that may not be less than 10 crore people in the country, and 45 years plus with co-

leaders including AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and T N Prathapan.

The fishermen served Gandhi bread and fresh fish curry they prepared on the boat.

Gandhi, who spent around two-and-a-half hours in the sea, enjoyed the curry

cooked by the fishermen.

He also heard the issues being faced by the fisherfolk during his journey, sources said.

Biju Lawrance, the boat owner, said the congress leader asked them about their family and sources of income.

Rahul assures inclusion of fishermen’s demands in Congress manifesto for Kerala polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sought to reach out to fishermen in poll-bound Kerala, assuring them his party would include their needs in its election manifesto as he sailed with a group of fishers and expressed admiration for their work in sea braving all odds.

During an emotional interaction with thousands of fisherfolk, including women, at Thangassery beach in this southern coastal district, he also lashed out at the LDF government over the controversial pact for building trawlers, claiming it might affect the livelihood of fishermen.

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NAGALAND DOBASHI ASSOCIATION H.Q KOHIMA : NAGALAND CONDEMNATION

The Nagaland Dobashi Association strongly condemn the harassment, assault and torturing of its member Mr. T. Ngolo Koza (Dobashi) of Kezhakeno, by the mob from TUNJOY VILLAGE of MANIPUR on Monday dated 15th February 2021 while on the line of duty maintaining Law and Order.

Therefore, the Association requests the State Government to book the culprits at the earliest and take sternest action against them.

All above 60 years of age, 45-plus with comorbidities to get vaccinated from Mar 1

New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): Everyone above 60 years of age and those over 45 years with comorbidities will be able to get COVID-19 vaccine from March 1 for free at government facilities and for a charge at many private hospitals, the government said on Wednesday. The Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi join fishermen as they toiled for the morning catch in Kollam, Wednesday (PTI)

morbidities will be given vaccines in 10,000 government medical facilities and also over 20,000 private hospitals,” he said. “Whoever goes to the government centre will be administered vaccine free of cost. Indian government will pay for them. The government will purchase the necessary doses and will send them to all the states,” Javadekar said.

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New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): Shantanu Muluk, who is an accused in the ‘Toolkit’ conspiracy case related to the farmers’ protest, has asserted that he merely created the document with information on the agitation, which was then edited by others without his knowledge.

Muluk, along with climate activist Disha Ravi and Nikita Jacob are facing charges of conspiracy and sedition in the case related to the farmers’ protest. The police said that the ‘Toolkit’ was a sinister design

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n a significant judgment on Tuesday, Delhi Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana granted bail to climate activist Disha Ravi on account of “scanty and sketchy evidence” against her, days after she was arrested from Bengaluru for allegedly editing a social media document, or toolkit, about the ongoing farmer protest against three farm laws. In his 18-page judgment the Dharmender Rana pertinently held that “citizens cannot be put behind bars simply because they disagree with the government.” In his order, the judge said the law of sedition is a powerful tool that cannot be invoked to quieten the disquiet under the pretence of muzzling the miscreants. The arrest and bail of 21-year-old climate activist on wrongly applied sedition charges and doubts about pre-trial violations has again spotlighted police misuse of India’s 151year-old sedition law under section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. An offence of sedition, which is no longer on the statutes of most democracies, is said to be committed if any speech, performance or publication has an effect of creating disloyalty or hatred against the Indian government. This was, however, watered down in 1962 by the Supreme Court in Kedar Nath Singh. The judgement held that though the provision of sedition was constitutional, it cannot be invoked unless the alleged seditious act incited or had the tendency to incite violence or public disorder. On conspiracy, the court noted that it cannot be proved merely on the basis of inferences but those inferences have to be backed by evidence. On sedition, citing Kedar Nath case (1962), the judge underlined there must be either actual violence or the incitement to violence associated with the words. The court went a step ahead to rebut the state’s claims of Disha being part of a “global conspiracy” in recognising that the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression “includes the right to seek a global audience” and that “there are no geographical barriers on communication” as long as it’s “under the four corners of law.”

Interestingly, a group of former judges and top police officers, including CBI ex-chief Nageswara Rao, have written to President Ram Nath Kovind on the Disha Ravi arrest, saying it was surprising that her age was being highlighted to prove innocence. They argued that age is immaterial and “what matters is a series of actions that are naturally anti-national.”It may be noted that of 10,938 people accused of sedition over the last decade, 65% found themselves implicated after May 2014, when the Modi government came to power, with the number of cases rising 28% every year since 2014. This trend was most visible after nationwide protests erupted protesting the government’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in December 2019. Across the country, police authorities booked 3,754 individuals and filed 25 sedition cases, of which 96 were identified and the rest were “unidentified”. Of the 25 cases, 22 were in BJP-ruled states. Some have liked intolerance to another emergency, which even former deputy prime minister and BJP founder L.K.Advani had noted on June 18,2015. Emergency needed a formal legal declaration. Capturing democracy does not. The apparatus being seized is democracy and the means being deployed for this capture are also democratic.

In such times, India needs Judges like Dharmender Rana, to remind citizens that the spirit of democracy cannot be cowed down.

DailyDevotion The Delight of Sacrifice I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls… —2 Corinthians 12:15 Once “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,” we deliberately begin to identify ourselves with Jesus Christ’s interests and purposes in others’ lives (Romans 5:5). And Jesus has an interest in every individual person. We have no right in Christian service to be guided by our own interests and desires. In fact, this is one of the greatest tests of our relationship with Jesus Christ. The delight of sacrifice is that I lay down my life for my Friend, Jesus (see John 15:13). I don’t throw my life away, but I willingly and deliberately lay it down for Him and His interests in other people. And I do this for no cause or purpose of my own. Paul spent his life for only one purpose— that he might win people to Jesus Christ. Paul always attracted people to his Lord, but never to himself. He said, “I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22).

When someone thinks that to develop a holy life he must always be alone with God, he is no longer of any use to others. This is like putting himself on a pedestal and isolating himself from the rest of society. Paul was a holy person, but wherever he went Jesus Christ was always allowed to help Himself to his life. Many of us are interested only in our own goals, and Jesus cannot help Himself to our lives. But if we are totally surrendered to Him, we have no goals of our own to serve. Paul said that he knew how to be a “doormat” without resenting it, because the motivation of his life was devotion to Jesus. We tend to be devoted, not to Jesus Christ, but to the things which allow us more spiritual freedom than total surrender to Him would allow. Freedom was not Paul’s motive at all. In fact, he stated, “I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren…” (Romans 9:3). Had Paul lost his ability to reason? Not at all! For someone who is in love, this is not an overstatement. And Paul was in love with Jesus Christ.

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It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory. ~ Blaise Pascal

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Post-mortem

New India’s Diplomacy: A foreign policy for domestic audience

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hen the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement on Rihanna’s tweet about the farm protests early this month, many people around the world wondered why the Indian government was picking a fight with international celebrities and pop stars.

The crisis soon snowballed into a public relations disaster for Indian diplomacy, as more voices joined the chorus from around the world. Commentators pointed out that India’s official response neglected to address the real issue Rihanna had raised.

While Rihanna had tweeted a CNN report on the government’s decision to cut internet access around New Delhi, the MEA’s statement alleged an international conspiracy against India by “vested interest groups” abroad and castigated celebrities for enabling them – all with no proof and few details. In a first, the MEA’s statement also included Twitter hashtags: #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

Things got worse in the wake of the MEA’s statement, when several Indian celebrities were found to be tweeting identical messages

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on Indian sovereignty using the MEA’s hashtags and discouraging foreign celebrities from commenting on India’s “internal matters”.

But this only led to further criticism, with many observers questioning the government for attempting to turn a tweet by a pop star into an infringement on India’s sovereignty. Meanwhile, influential global personalities – including Meena Harris, the niece of the US Vice President – reacted by shedding the spotlight on what they saw as New Delhi’s attempt to dodge questions on a humanitarian crisis.

This was far from the only gaffe that Indian diplomacy had to deal with this month.

Not long after the MEA took heat for its statement, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, General VK Singh, made his own shocking statement on the borderdispute with China. Talking about the ambiguity that surrounds the Line of Actual Control between the two countries, Singh said, “Let me assure you, if China has transgressed 10 times, we must have done it at least 50 times.” The Chinese foreign ministry called his statement an “unwitting confession”

– a vindication of Beijing’s charge that New Delhi is the real aggressor.

S h o r t ly t h e r e a f t e r, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb claimed that the BJP has been planning to expand to Nepal and Sri Lanka, drawing official objection from Kathmandu.

Chest-thumping for the domestic audience at the expense of India’s foreign policy interests is always dangerous – whether it comes from the foreign ministry or from political leaders, wrangling in India’s emotionally-charged political discourse. But what made the response to Rihanna much worse is the fact that it came from India’s foreign ministry, no less.

India’s diplomatic corps has long been renowned for its professional excellence with words and messaging.

India’s mastery of diplomatic rhetoric has driven New Delhi’s global soft power and credibility for decades – helping India win trust and goodwill despite raging controversies that surrounded India’s nuclear programme. Yet, India’s official diplomatic communications have increasingly begun to reflect the country’s fiery domestic political rhetoric, with serious and lasting

Ambitious initiative towards a drug-free India

very year, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as National Anti-Drug Addiction Day to honour his commitment towards eradicating the menace of drug and substance abuse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also time and again highlighted the perils of substance abuse and stated that it is a dangerous disease which traps a person into a never-ending vicious cycle. Unfortunately, this menace is on the rise as is evident from the findings of National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use. Even after 73 years of independence, we frequently come across news reports of young college students getting addicted to drugs or police nabbing drug peddlers near schools. It is seen that addiction typically starts with alcohol, moves towards nicotine and ‘ganja’ and then graduates to hard substances like cocaine, MDME etc. The situation is grave and demands immediate attention.

I consider myself fortunate for having the opportunity to serve in a cause which is close to my heart. It is in this spirit that a concerted three-pronged attack in the form of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi has been launched on this multi-headed monster of drug abuse.

NMBA, which was launched on August 15, 2020, targets 272 districts which have been identified as most vulnerable based on rigorous inputs collected by the government. Considering the heightened adverse impact of drug abuse on youth, the focus of the Abhiyan is more on schools, higher education, institutions and university campuses.

Also, youth groups such as NSS, NYKS, NCC have been roped in to reach out to target population. The message of the Prime Minister that ‘Drugs are not cool’ is being effectively delivered through these channels.

I feel proud to announce that we have been able to provide communitybased services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organisations. The government is providing financial assistance to NGOs for running de-addiction

centres.

A 24x7 National Toll Free Helpline has been instrumental, especially during the lockdown period, in providing help to victims of drug abuse, their families and society at large. Outreach and drop-in centres (ODIC) with provision of counseling, assessment, screening to provide safe and secure drop-in space for drug users are being developed.

Apart from these facilities, referral and linkage to rehabilitation and treatment services to work for various dependents will also be offered.

Taking cognisance of the fact that addressing the problem of drug abuse requires concerted action at different levels of the government, the ministry has asked the state governments to plan and take specific initiatives, taking into account their local considerations and devise specific and suitable strategies for drug demand reduction in their identified areas.

Accordingly, a decentralised monitoring mechanism in the form of districtlevel committees have been formed to maintain the pace and momentum of NMBA. The commitment of the government towards eradicating this social evil is evident from the increased outlay of Rs 260 crore from a meagre Rs 49 crore in 2017-18. The ministry is implementing a comprehensive National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction for 2018-2025 to reduce drug abuse through multi-faceted approach of education, de-addiction and rehabilitation. With the programme picking up pace, the mission is gradually turning into a social movement involving youth and society at large.

I sincerely believe that with the hard work, commitment and concerted efforts of the government, society and voluntary organisations, we will be able to celebrate ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ on approaching June 26 in the right earnest and realise the vision of Mahatma Gandhi of a drugfree society in the coming years.

Rattan Lal Kataria Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment and Jal Shakti

consequences for Indian diplomacy and India’s global image.

Last October, India slammed a Special Rapporteur at the United Nations, Ahmed Shaheed, for being biased towards “one religious community.” India’s charge had followed Shaheed’s report on the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the allegations of police brutality that followed it.

Less than two months later, an Indian diplomat accused the UN General Assembly (UNGA) of selective condemnation of attacks on Abrahamic religions while ignoring religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.

Media outlets later factchecked that statement by citing various UNGA resolutions that had condemned attacks on Buddhist and Hindu temples in countries like Afghanistan.

Many of the aggressive and communally-charged statements emanating from the Indian foreign ministry seem to be directed more at Hindu nationalist voters back home than at the outside world. That objective is often easily achieved: Supporters of the government would often argue that these statements are a

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mostly in malpractice of charging fees much in excess than rupees 20 and 30 respectively as fixed by the government. Many fake Oath Commissioners and Notary Public have also emerged who sign after putting rubber-stamp in name of Oath Commissioner and Notary Public without noting details in the register which is mandatory to be kept by them.

Concept of self-attestation has been introduced in many cases. Scope of this concept may be increased further for other documents. Power of attestation should be given to layers, charteredaccountants, medical-practitioners, officers of government and publicsector-undertakings and other such responsible categories of persons.

with China for influence and goodwill. New Delhi’s shoddy handling of the Kalapani dispute with Nepal last year, which was filled with jingoistic rhetoric in India, only served to elevate a forgotten border dispute into a diplomatic crisis – uniting Kathmandu’s fractured politics and resulting in a unanimous resolution by the Nepali parliament to alter its official map. At least some part of that was driven by a comment from India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Naravane, who insinuated that Nepal was merely acting at China’s behest.

Communally-charged and jingoistic rhetoric in India’s domestic politics is unfortunate, but it’s neither new nor avoidable. But the foreign ministry’s adoption of that language in its official communications with the outside world threatens to set new standards for Indian diplomacy and compromises India’s credibility as a responsible emerging power. It should be a cause for concern for Indian strategic thinkers, diplomats and policymakers.

Mohamed Zeeshan (The writer is a foreign affairs columnist and author of Flying Blind: India’s Quest for Global Leadership)

The standpoint of what holds Nagas to its narrow edges of miniscule future

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he phrase “Man may come and man may go but I go on forever” from ‘The Brook’ written by Lord Tennyson is a clear indication of the ongoing one-sided compromising attitude of the wealth driven forces. When reconciliation should be facilitated within the tribal lines the contrasting motives of the unsought party is pouring petrol in fire. Instead of striving for the credibility of our existence in a way how a Nation should run, feeling the pressure of the habitual intruders in attaining the legitimate and inherent rights of the Nagas to retain what belongs to us should rather be critically analysed.

For us, Nagas, we want justice to be done though the heavens may fall and anything short of that we’ll burned them at the stake.

Firstly, what is a National Flag?

It is defined as a flag that represents and symbolizes a given nation flown by the government of that nation and its citizens. A national flag is typically designed with specific meanings for its colors and symbols eventually for the occurrence of important historical events and implications. Now, with the signing of the Framework Agreement on 3rd August 2015 based on the unique history of the Nagas the world knows what is to come and only an idiosyncratic spoonful of person whose knowledge is limited within the box will ignore the most crucial element in a Nation Building.

When the protagonist is willing to accept the rights of the Nagas the conflicts within cannot arise for the negotiations are on to ameliorate the predicament and the Framework is a blank

Abolish useless practice of having Oath Commissioners and Notary Public

ajasthan High Court had to once direct action against two Oath Commissioners having attested an affidavit while the applicant was out of the country. Such an illegal practice is quite common when usually Oath Commissioners and Notary Public fulfill formality of attesting documents without verifying the person or signature whose signatures are to be attested. Central government has done away with many outdated laws and practices having been continued in free India as British legacy even after seven long decades of independence.

Time has come to abolish the totally outdated and useless practice of having Oath-Commissioners and Notary Public who are

sign that the “new India” is now “standing up” for itself.

Jingoists in Indian social media discourse have long believed that the world is collectively predisposed against India, for unclear reasons, and would like New Delhi to punch back. They often cheer the foreign ministry for echoing their words.

But diplomatic statements must aim to build influence and political capital abroad – not at home – and hot-headed statements have very real implications for India’s credibility as an emerging power. The international community is extremely diverse, and people in most countries do not harbour Hindu nationalist sentiments. Communally-charged statements on the world stage only serve, therefore, to make countries suspicious of India’s intentions, even as New Delhi tries to make its case for global leadership.

Ironically, they also give fodder to the same criticism that the foreign ministry is trying to counter – voiced by international celebrities – that India is sliding into majoritarianism.

Meanwhile, expansionist comments only add to paranoia and distrust in the neighbourhood, at a time when India is competing

Station-House-Officers (SHOs) of police-stations who presently do not have such powers, may be authorized and duty-bound to freeof-cost attest documents of those who do not have easy access to authorities mentioned above.

In the meanwhile, people may be educated through mediaadvertisements about list of Oath Commissioners and Notary Public mentioning prescribed fees for attestation making it compulsory to issue receipts for paid attesting fees. Overcharging of attesting fees or without proper entry in register or verification may be made nonbailable offence.

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sheet to incorporate all the rightful inheritance bestowed upon the Nagas since its inception.

History has repeatedly taught us of the adversaries we are dealing with and failure to learn from it is just another folly. What do you know of politics, economy and social wellbeing when all you do is to muddy the water, bore a deficit of more than 2500 crores and an excellent sketcher in drawing the tribal lines? It’s just too brittle for the Nagas to be receptive of any solution when shattered walls and shabby cottages composes it’s landscape and we are still far off from the leisure and content of an Ivory tower. Let this be said in the true nature of the contemporary Nagas.

Another question of confusion leading to mass paranoia and misleading the civil societies is a conscious manipulation of facts to suit the needs of the vested interest and thereby increasing their presence by keeping the public in the dark.

When inclusiveness cannot be defined with their deeds the consensus they claimed is a distant reality. The gist here is not the distorted information to sabotage the inclusiveness but the courage to stand for the Nagas irrespective of how mighty the tempest may be.

Our forefathers did not run away from the heinous treatment and exploitation meted out to them, and that’s all for their love of the Nation. Are you willing to concede and bootlick your personal gains and defy their sacrifices that have brought us thus far?

Remember if you fail to read between the lines of History the ever increasing Nationalistic patriots will reap the

failures of your undaunted decision.

Secondly, what is a constitution?

A constitution is stated as an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organisation or other type of entity and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed.

The governance of an entity, no matter how complex it may be, can simply be ascertained with the customary laws in practice or, if not, amend it traditionally. If today’s generation failed to assimilate the pride of its culture the judgement of a lost tribe will be at the audacity of the present negotiators and when liquidation is at its peak the knowledge one acquired, be it in elementary education or higher surely needs to pay its price and the nature of propaganda one grows up with will surely precede the biased nature of that individual.

It is written in Matthew 7:1”Do not judge, or you too will be judged”. Likewise the aforementioned compilations of thoughts are not a prejudicial Criticism and neither should anyone be obnoxiously engulfed in the one-sided heresay from others. What matters for the Nagas now is to find a common ground for all to capacitate the unity in the way forward and the uniqueness of each tribe may be intriguing but to solidify it’s components Flag and Constitution will be a formidable tool given its peculiar contents. Let us not deny to contemplate the history in decision making for if we don’t know our past we won’t know where we will be going.

Masonao Yaring, Social Worker

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Need to preserve mother language

Sir,

We have recently celebrated International Mother Language Day in culmination with preserving our own ethnicity. However, our Naga youths have been lacking behind in terms of speaking their own mother tongue. We speak of Arunachal Pradesh being on the verge of losing their original trademark (identity) but with that being said, Nagaland isn’t far behind either.

With the globalization of English language, British and American cultures have been selling hot in the culture market and Hollywood movies, English literature and songs have been clouding the minds of our youths. Forgetting our own roots, our children today, have become more keen on adopting other countries culture and practices rather than preserving our very own cultures. Therefore as a concerned Naga, I would like to encourage the youths to preserve our own language, culture and ethnicity by speaking and learning about them because without these, we would lose our own identity.

Moanaro, Kohima

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

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Disengagement benefits both sides: Army chief

New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): The disengagement of armies of India and China from north and south banks of Pangong Tso is a “very good end result” and a win-win situation for both the sides, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Wednesday, stressing that there are strategies in place to address other pending issues in eastern Ladakh.

He said there were no signs of an “overt collusion” between China and Pakistan during the Ladakh standoff but India also caters to a long term strategy for not a two, but a two-and-half front war. With the half front, he was referring to the internal security. He said right from the beginning of the standoff, all sides on the Indian side worked together. Be it at the political level, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to their Chinese counterparts, he said. “We were all in it to-

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gether. We had our plan chalked out which we had discussed on what should be the way forward. Whatever has panned out, has happened as a result of that.

What we have achieved so far is very good,” Naravane said at a webinar organised

by Vivekanada International Foundation. The advice which was given by National Security Adviser also came in extremely handy and his insight into strategic level affairs definitely helped us chalking out the response, the Army chief said. “As a result of this whole approach, this disengagement

has taken place. I think it is a very good end result. It is a win-win situation. For any agreement to last, both sides should feel that they have achieved something. I think a good outcome that has resulted out of the 10 rounds of talks which have taken place so far,” he said.

Last week, armies of the two countries concluded withdrawal of troops and weapons from north and south banks of Pangong Tso in the high-altitude region.

Naravane said there are some issues which remain in the area of Depsang, in the area of eastern Ladakh and in other areas along northern border. “...But we have our strategies in place for that.

Do we have anything to negotiate in future? Yes, definitely we have. But I would not, of course, for obvious reasons, what those strategies would be to further and progress our negotiations and come out with a favourable outcome.”

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Narayanasamy says BJP conspired to topple my govt

Puducherry/ New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): Former Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy on Wednesday cautioned the voters against supporting the alliance comprising BJP, AINRC and AIADMK in the coming assembly polls here as these parties would have no qualms to merge the Union Territory with Tamil Nadu.

Addressing party workers during a demonstration here to condemn the ‘toppling’ of the Congress led government in Puducherry, Narayanasamy said, “my government was toppled through undemocratic and scrupulous designs and conspiracy hatched by the BJP in coordination with the AINRC and AIADMK.” He launched an emotional tirade against the BJP and its allies for “committing murder of democracy” by adopting “unprincipled practices to lure turncoats” to topple the democratically elected government here.

“Even before my government was formed in June 2016 the Centre had posted the former IPS officer Kiran

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Bedi as Lt Governor of Puducherry in May that year.

This was a clear proof of the plan of the NDA to rock the boat and disturb democratically elected government.”

Narayanasamy, who led the Congress government, resigned on Monday ahead of the confidence vote after his ministry was reduced to a minority following a spate of resignations of his party MLAs and a DMK legislator in recent days.

He called on Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, who had earlier directed a floor test to prove his majority, and submitted the resignation of his fourmember cabinet.

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Kovind has accepted the resignation. The Congress leader claimed that the BJP led alliance would bite the dust in the forthcoming polls and all the contestants of the saffron party and its alliance partners would lose deposit.

“If by any chance the alliance comprising BJP and its allies comes to power, the separate identity of Puducherry as a union territory would be dismantled and its merger with neighbouring Tamil Nadu would happen,” he alleged. Asserting that the SDA headed by Congress would get elected in the ensuing polls, Narayanasamy said, “we will form the next government to serve the people.”

VCK leader Tirumavalan in his address said the BJP led government at the Centre had shown its political machinations by dislodging the Congress led governments in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Karnataka and a few other States.

“On the same line the Narayanasamy led Congress DMK coalition ministry was ousted in Puducherry.

Cab approves President’s Rule in Puducherry

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to impose President’s Rule in Puducherry, days after a Congress-led government in the union territory lost power during a vote of confidence. Announcing the Cabinet decision, Prakash Javadekar told reporters that the decision was taken as no party claimed to form a government in Puducherry following the resignation of the chief minister there.

Subsequently, the Lieutenant Governor had recommended President’s Rule in Puducherry and the Union Cabinet has approved the same, the minister said.

After the President’s assent, the assembly will get dissolved, Javadekar said, while adding that further necessary steps for administrative work in Puducherry would be taken soon. He also noted that the model code of conduct was expected to come into effect soon after the EC announces the dates for elections there, along with four states.

Hiked train fare to prevent travel: Rlys

New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): After concerns were raised over a rise in the ticket fares of short-distance passenger trains, the railways on Wednesday said the “slightly high fares” are only to discourage unnecessary travel.

Since the coronavirus-triggered lockdown was eased, the railways is running only special trains.

It started with long-distance trains and now, even shortdistance passenger trains are being run as special trains.

As a special provision in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fares of these trains have been fixed at par with the price of unreserved tickets of mail and express trains for the same distance, a statement from the railway ministry said.

The railways, which has now started operating passenger or local train services, has come under fire from daily commuters, who are feeling the pinch of the rise in the fares.

Rahul’s ‘north-south’ remark: Senior Cong leaders raise questions Sasikala signals truce with AIADMK made it.

“For the first 15 years, I was an MP in the north. I got used to a different type of politics. For me, coming to Kerala was very refreshing as suddenly I found that people are interested in issues not just superficially but they like to go into detail about issues,” Rahul Gandhi had said on Tuesday at an event to mark the conclusion of ‘Aishwarya Kerala Yatra’ in poll-bound Kerala.

When asked about the remarks, Anand Sharma, who is deputy leader of the party in Rajya Sabha, said

the former party chief can clarify in what context he made the remarks so that there is no conjecture or misunderstanding on the issue.

“When it comes to the Congress party, it never divided the country. We don’t believe in that. Each part of India is equally important.

We respect that. The contribution has been made in the freedom movement by the leaders of all regions,” Sharma told news agency ANI. “We had front-ranking leaders of freedom struggle

- Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Govind Ballabh Pant, Lala Lajpat Rai, just to name a few. There is a long list. After independence there have been illustrious PMs - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Atal Bihari Vajpayee they all represented the state of UP. Recently for 10 years, it was Dr Manmohan Singh from north India, so Congress has never disrespected a region. Whether we had a Prime Minister from north or south, that’s not an issue,” he said.

UP student set on fire after failed gang rape attempt

S h a h j a h a np u r / Lu c k n ow, F e b 2 4 (PTI): A college student who was found lying without clothes and severely burnt along a national highway in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district has claimed she was set on fire after a failed attempt to gang-rape her, police said

on Wednesday.

According to Superintendent of Police S Anand, the girl told investigators that three people tried to rape her in a field near Rai Kheda village on Monday and when they did not succeed, they poured kerosene and set her on fire.

The police officer,

however, added that she frequently changed her statements and also said that she was not aware of how she reached the hospital from the third floor of her college building.

The BA second-year student was admitted to a hospital in the district and later referred to Lucknow.

Dr SC Saundriyal, director of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Civil Hospital, Lucknow, where the girl is undergoing treatment for 72 per cent burns, told PTI, “Her condition is stable right now.”

Earlier, reports said she suffered 60 per cent burns.

Kapil Sibal, who has been vocal about the state of affairs in the Congress, was more sharp in his reaction.

Sibal asserted that the “wisdom” of the country’s electors must be respected despite the fact where they are located.

“I am nobody to comment on what he said. He said it and he can explain in what context he said ... We must respect electors in the country and not denigrate their wisdom ...

They know who to vote for and why,” Sibal told news agency ANI.

Chennai, Feb 24 (PTI): Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Wednesday appealed to ‘true followers’ of late party supremo J Jayalalithaa to join hands and post a spectacular victory in the coming Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

Her appeal, days after returning to Tamil Nadu after serving a four year prison sentence in an assets case, appeared to be a signal for truce with the ruling AIADMK ahead of the polls, likely in April.

After paying floral tributes to a portrait of Jay-

alalithaa here on her 73rd birth anniversary, Sasikala recalled the late leader’s famous quote that even after her lifetime, the AIADMK would continue to work for the people for centuries to come.

‘True followers’ of Jayalalithaa should come together and remember that the goal is winning it big in the assembly elections, she said without naming anyone and while addressing Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam cadres who gathered for the anniversary event. Expressing

confidence that her pitch for unity would be reciprocated by the late leader’s loyal followers, Sasikala said she would throw her weight behind them.

She appealed to them to ‘work like a bee’ unitedly for poll victory.

Sasikala’s nephew and AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, when asked on Sasikala’s assertion, said she only underscored unity.

If her reference was to the AIADMK or the AMMK, Dhinakaran, who is the party general secretary said, “you have to ask her.”

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NEW DELHI, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): Rahul Gandhi, who is under opposition fire for praising the people of Kerala and comparing them with voters of the north, has now come under attack from the Congress leaders as well, reports Times of India.

At least two senior Congress leaders have expressed reservations about Rahul’s remark.

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New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): “Right to silence” is a virtue in present “noisy times”, Facebook India Vice President and MD Ajit Mohan Wednesday told the Supreme Court while contending that the Delhi assembly has no legislative power to set up a panel to examine the issue of peace and harmony. A bench of justices S K Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy reserved its verdict after lawyers representing Facebook official, Delhi assembly and the Centre wrapped up submissions on the plea of Mohan challenging summons issued by the Peace and Harmony committee for failing to appear before it as witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots matter.

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for Facebook official, said setting up of the peace panel was not the core function of the Delhi assembly as the law and order issue fell under the domain of the Centre in the national capital. “There are two broad silos, one is existence of powers in compulsion of appearance and second is competence. I will submit that they (Delhi assembly) are wrong on both,” the senior lawyer said. During the proceedings held through video-conferencing, Salve said these kind of “expansion of power through backdoor” should not be allowed and “in the noisy times of the present, right to silence is a virtue. And leave it to me to decide, whether or not I want to go ..”.

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New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for IT and pharma sectors. It has also approved PLI for laptops, tablets, all in one personal computers and servers.

The five largest companies of the world manufacturing laptops or tablets will be brought to India and will be offered PLI, said Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad.

The development comes just a week after the Cabinet approved the PLI scheme for telecom equipment. The push for domestic manufacturing cones in line with the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Flipkart said it has already started piloting and deploying two-wheeler and three-wheeler electric vehicles in multiple locations for delivery across the country, including in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati and Pune, to name a few.

In 2020, Amazon India had announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will include 10,000 electric vehicles by 2025 in India.

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which were lagging behind when compared to rest of the country. He pointed out that government schools in Delhi achieved 98% pass percentage in board exams due to sincere efforts made by government teachers. He said that such a feat could be achieved in the State if the assigned works were executed sincerely.

He also encouraged individuals, organisations and churches to give focus on setting up private educational institutions in the area, to help equip young minds to face the outside world with ease and new perspectives.

Rio also expressed appreciation on ENPO and citizens of eastern part of Nagaland for inviting him to participate in the organisation’s silver jubilee celebrations and also congratulated ENPO on the occasion of its silver jubilee.

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district of Assam in 1957 to form an administrative unit called Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA), whose administration was the responsibility of the governor of Assam and under the control of Union ministry of external affairs. He recalled that there were only three districts then in Nagaland – Kohima, Mokokchung and Tuensang.

Presently, Rio said erstwhile Tuensang district has been made into five eastern districts of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire and Noklak comprising of 28.8% of the State’s population (7,71,344) and 36.34% of the State’s geographical area (6027.3 sq km). He said the literacy rate of the five districts was 68.7%, which was lower than the State’s literacy rate of 79.5%.

He also lamented on the performance of government schools in the state,

The team requested Pokhriyal to set up professional college for horticulture under the ongoing RUSA 2.0 and NITTTER in the State, besides establishing Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) this year as mandated by Parliament.

Highlighting the difficulties faced by Nagaland and other North-eastern States, the members of the delegation also requested the Union minister to consider the States’ mountain terrain in implementing the schemes. Led by higher education & tribal affairs minister and State BJP president Temjen Imn Along, the delegation comprised housing & mech minister Tongpang Ozukum, IT&C, science & technology and NRE adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon, horticulture & border affair adviser Mhathung Yanthan and technical education & election adviser Medo Yokha. This was stated in a press release by Kuolie Mere, PRO of Nagaland, New Delhi.

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In his speech, Rio also dwelt on the history of eastern Nagaland when it was declared as an un-administered in pre-Independence days when the British had declared it an Excluded Area. Subsequently, an administrative centre was established at Tuensang and the area, including presentday Mon, Longleng, Kiphire and Noklak districts, was brought under North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) as Tuensang Frontier Division.

In 1957 the then Tuensang Frontier Division was merged with Naga Hills

retary Abel Achumi in a release stated that the CMO had informed them on Monday that he had issued directive to healthcare workers of the PHC to reach their work station on Sunday evening.

He, thereafter, inspected the PHC on Monday along with his subordinate staff to check the status and initiated necessary measures in response to the call of IIYF, the release added.

Pointing out that Satoi area was one of the remotest places in Nagaland with very little development that often resulted in incidents like the one witnessed on February 20 wherein people of the area could not avail basic healthcare service even during the time of emergency, IIYF appealed to H&FW to provide at least one ambulance at Satoi PHC in public interest on an urgent basis, besides providing necessary medical equipment as per requirement. The front assured full cooperation to all departments in the interest of public welfare.

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(From p-1) He reminded that final approval and sanction for a medical college required fulfilment of several criteria but was happy that those criteria could be fulfilled due to full cooperation of the people of Mon, sincere efforts of the State government departments and support of the Government of India. He congratulated and thanked all those who made this possible but cautioned that the real journey has only just begun.

Citing the reser vation policy, he insisted that it should be ensured that the targeted sections at the grassroots were benefited, and not the creamy layers.

Rio also called for introspection on whether some of the initiatives aimed at empowering the people had served the purpose effectively.

He said meritocracy and use of modern technol-

Cabinet okays PLI for IT, pharma sector

D I M A P UR , F EB 2 4 (NPN): Ikiye-Itovi Youth Front (IIYF) has acknowledged Zunheboto chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Akaho Sema and his subordinates for speedily redressing public grievances raised by the front pertaining to negligence and absenteeism of healthcare workers at Satoi primary health centre (PHC) in Zunheboto district during an emergency recently.

Following an accident between Itovi and Ikiye on February 20 involving a Tata Sumo that left three persons seriously injured and another with minor injuries, the front alleged that entire staff of PHC was absent barring one, who too failed to properly attend the patients, following which they were shifted to Zunheboto for better treatment. It had also set a 24-hour deadline for the health & family welfare (H&FW) directorate and CMO on February 22 to take necessary action.

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Delay in solution hampering progress: CM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (PTI): The rupee gained 11 paise to settle at 72.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday supported by positive domestic equities and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 72.35 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.26 and a low of 72.41.

It finally ended at 72.35 against the American currency, registering a rise of 11 paise from its previous close.

On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at 72.46 against the American currency.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.10 per cent to 90.08.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex was trading 191.39 points or 0.38 per cent higher at 49,942.80.

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the DoT Secretary said in the note. The official further clarified that the 5G roll out plan is based on a study which the government has undertaken. “I am going by the logic that this will have to be preceded by auction of 5G. Right now, what we are going to have is auction for bands other than 3.3 to 3.6 but this band will also be auctioned somewhere in the next six months or so,” the Secretary said, adding that the spectrum will be available after this.

In parallel, various companies would be benefiting using 5G and would be making their investments, as well as deciding the areas for the rollout, the committee was told. The approach to 5G Policy requirements in India was already finalised in the 5G High Level Forum (5GHLF) Report released by the DoT in August 2018, with minimal on-ground actions or implementation instructions having been issued so far.

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eas which will be able to justify the capital expenditure incurred by the entity concerned on the 5G spectrum.

The government also clarified that “the 5G technology will initially ride on the 4G technology”.

“It is not that one fine day 5G will come and replace all 4G. That is not so.

“The releases which are happening in 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) are 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 like that. Release 15, which is generally taken, is expected to be adopted as 5G features,” the committee was told.

The government noted that different countries will adopt different parts of the features and what is more likely is that in the initial years, the core and radio access network will have

equal distribution of 4G and 5G technology. “The core will be of 4G and the radio access network will be 5G.” Noting that 5G has various applications, the DoT said: “One of the earliest applications will be on Enhanced Mobile Broadband (EMBB). It will be in large metros and give users better mobile experience in terms of talking download, and more reliability.”

“It is important, but we think the real strength of this technology is in social use applications, in the field of health, education, agriculture, disaster management, public safety, traffic management etc.” The government focus will be on these lines as it thinks that the users many are not able to distinguish between 4G and 5G for faster speed.

However, it accepts that it is a “tough” road ahead and it has to work hard to make sure that 5G in India comes in near future.

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New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): By the end of this year, India is expected to join the select club of countries like the US, Canada, the UK and many European Union nations where 5G technology has already been launched.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Communications Ministry, in a detailed note submitted to a parliamentary committee recently, held that “the specific time frame” for the rolling out of 5G technology in India is “by the end of 2021”.

Currently, 4G technology has been a major inflexion in mobile technology with packet-switched data transmission and high-speed connectivity. The DoT Secretary’s note, accessed by IANS, told the committee that the 5G technology will be “rolled out not on a panIndia basis but in select areas first where the demand would justify the capex”.

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KATHMANDU, FEB 24 (PTI): Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will not resign immediately and implement the Supreme Court’s verdict against him by facing Parliament that is due to convene within two weeks, an official representing the embattled premier said on Wednesday.

In a landmark ruling, a five-member constitutional bench led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher on Tuesday annulled the Oli government’s “unconstitutional” decision to dissolve the 275-member lower house of Parliament. The court also ordered the government to summon the House session within the next 13 days.

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Devi Bhandari dissolved the House and announced fresh elections on April 30 and May 10 at the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli, amidst a tussle for power within the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP).

Oli’s Press Advisor Surya Thapa said the prime minister, who turned 69 this week, intends to implement the verdict of the apex court after facing Parliament that is due to convene within two weeks.

“The Supreme Court’s verdict is controversial, however, it should be accepted and implemented. Its effects will be seen in the future as

the decision has not provided any solution to the political problems,” Thapa said.

He claimed that the apex court’s verdict will further fuel instability and pave way for power-play.

“The Prime Minister will face the House of Representatives to implement the verdict but will not tender his resignation as of now,” Thapa was quoted as saying by The Himalayan Times.

Oli’s Chief Advisor Bishnu Rimal, mirroring Thapa’s sentiments, said that all will have to accept the court’s decision. “However, it provides no solution to existing political complications,” Rimal said.

Thapa’s reaction comes amid mounting pressure on the prime minister to step down following the court verdict. A large section of the Nepalese media welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict that reinstated the dissolved House of Rep-

resentatives. They hailed the decision, saying it has upheld democratic values and safeguarded the Constitution.

“By passing a judgment, the Supreme Court has once again stood by the people, and reestablished the notion of an independent judiciary,” wrote The Kathmandu Post in its editorial.”

“Now the House has been reinstated and the politics will return to Parliament, the problems are not yet over. There are too many players in the House with no one controlling the majority and the risk of the dirty game of horse-trading could start soon,” the daily warned.

Naya Patrika daily termed the ruling a “defeat for an autocratic ruler” and a “victory for democracy and a challenge for the future.”

“If both the factions of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) could utilise the opportunity created by

the House reinstatement in a constructive way, it would benefit all the party, the cadres and leaders of the party as well as the entire nation,” the Annapurna Post said in its editorial.

“One should use conscience so that the country would not plunge into another political crisis and confrontation,” it said.

Meanwhile, Vice-president of the CPN Bamdev Gautam, who has so far maintained a balance between Oli and his rivals Prachanda and Madhav Kumar Nepal, has urged the prime minister to step down.

“As the court verdict has proven that the PM’s step was unconstitutional, he must resign immediately,” Gautam said.

Bhim Rawal, the Sudurpaschim in-charge of the Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), has said on Wednesday Oli should apologise to the people.

Pak, India can resolve Kashmir issue through dialogue: Imran says in Lanka COLOMBO, FEB 24 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that Kashmir is the only dispute with India and it can only be resolved through dialogue.

Addressing the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference which he co-chaired with his counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo, Khan said that he offered India an opportunity to hold peace talks on being elected as prime minister in 2018 but nothing came to pass.

“Our only dispute is Kashmir and it can only be resolved through dialogue,” he said.

Earlier this month, India said it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility and violence.

“Immediately when I came into power, I approached our neighbour India and explained to Prime

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Minister Narendra Modi that the way forward for the subcontinent is to resolve our differences through dialogue,” Khan said.

“I didn’t succeed but I am optimistic that eventually sense will prevail. The only way the subcontinent can tackle poverty is by improving trade relations,” he added.

India has said that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility.

“Our position is wellknown. India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility

and violence,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.

“The onus is on Pakistan for creating such an environment.”

Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived after a terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force base in 2016 by terror groups based in the neighbouring country.

Subsequent attacks, including one on Indian Army camp in Uri, further deteriorated the relationship.

The relationship dipped further after India’s war planes pounded a Jaish-eMohammad terrorist training camp deep inside Pakistan on February 26, 2019 in response to the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.

The relations deteriorated after India in August 2019 announced withdrawing special powers of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation of the state into two union territories.

Afghan Taliban have had sanctuary SL foreign minister appeals for rejection of UN rights body resolution in Pakistan: Ex-top US general that they have an active diplomatic effort travelling to Moscow, travelling to Beijing, travelling to other countries. We know they travel in the Gulf. We know Iran has provided some material support,” he said.

Dunford said the Taliban gets its financial support from drug trade.

The Taliban, he said is a Sunni terrorist organisation. “There’s no question that the Taliban originates from the madrassas in Pakistan,” he said in response to a question. Dunford told lawmakers that the terrorist threat has been reduced because of the US trained Af-

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Biden admin reverts to 2008 version of citizenship test

WASHINGTON, FEB 24 (PTI): The Biden administration has announced to do away with the stringent Trump-era citizenship test and revert to the easier 2008 version, making the US naturalisation process more accessible to all eligible individuals.

The new process comes into effect on March 1, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in a press release on Monday. On December 1 last year, USCIS implemented a revised naturalisation civics test, called the 2020 civics test, as part of a decennial test review and update process.

The civics test is administered to applicants who apply for US citizenship through naturalisation and is one of the statu-

tory requirements for naturalising. Applicants must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, principles, and form of government of the United States. The previous Trump administration had introduced some changes to the 2020 civics test. It increased the number of questions from 100 to 128 and the correct answers in the multiple-choice questions had political and ideological

overtones.

Announcing the reversal of the Trump policy, USCIS said the 2020 civics test development process, content, testing procedures, and implementation schedule “may inadvertently create potential barriers to the naturalization process”.

“This action is consistent with the framework of the Executive Order on Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems, which directs a comprehensive

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against Sri Lanka.

Gunawardena’s remarks followed the country’s rejection of the UN rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet’s report which had called for drastic measures such as targeted sanctions and international criminal court procedure against those allegedly re-

review of the naturalization process to eliminate barriers and make the process more accessible to all eligible individuals,” it said.

The federal agency asserted that the 2008 civics test was “thoroughly developed over a multi-year period with the input of more than 150 organisations, which included English as a second language experts, educators, and historians, and was piloted before its implementation”.

sponsible for rights violations during the last phase of the armed conflict with the LTTE in 2009.

A draft of the resolution is expected to be tabled at the UNHRC sessions on Wednesday, officials here said.

The officials said they believe that the nature of the resolution would be identical to the 30/1 resolution passed in 2015 which the then Sri Lanka government had co-sponsored. The current government elected in November 2019 withdrew from co-sponsorship of the resolution last year.

The draft resolution is expected to include moves by the Office of the High

Commissioner to enhance its monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, including progress on reconciliation and accountability.

It is also expected to present a written update to the Human Rights Council at its 49th session, and a comprehensive report including further options for advancing accountability at its 51st session, both to be discussed in interactive dialogues.

The current government’s election mandate given by the people of Sri Lanka was meant to withdraw from the previous resolution while remaining

engaged with UN mechanisms.

Sri Lanka has reportedly lobbied some 18 member states for the appeal for rejection.

Early this week, Foreign Ministry Secretary Jayanath Colombage said a special written request had been forwarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking India’s support on behalf of Sri Lanka to defeat the resolution.

His comments came after the UNHRC Core Group on Sri Lanka, in a joint statement, said a resolution would be moved next week to focus on Sri Lanka’s rights accountability.

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WASHINGTON, FEB 24 (PTI): A former top US military official has told lawmakers that the Afghan Taliban have had sanctuary in Pakistan and the terror group originated from the madrassas in that country.

During a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, General (rtd) Joseph F Dunford, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also told lawmakers that the probability of civil war is high in the wake of a precipitous US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

“We know that the Taliban have had sanctuary in Pakistan. We know

B A M A K O, F E B 2 4 (IANS): Two soldiers were killed and seven others injured in an ambush in central Mali, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) said on Wednesday.

The incident took place on Tuesday at around 2 pm when a mission of the 53rd Rapid Intervention Company of the army, leaving Sevare for Konna, fell into an ambush by armed terrorist groups about 32 km northeast of Sevare, the Malian army said.

“The provisional toll is 2 dead and 7 injured among the FAMa”, the statement said. Following the 2012 military coup, insurgents took control of the north of Mali, Xinhua reported.

ghan forces and continued US military presence.

“We believe that the threat can reconstitute itself in a period of about 18 to 36 months and present a threat to the homeland and to our allies,” he said, adding that the Afghan forces are highly dependent on US funding, as well as operational support. They will remain so for some time.

“The probability of civil war is high in the wake of a precipitous US withdrawal,” he said, adding that Afghanistan meets the definition of a fragile state.

C O LO M B O, F E B 2 4 (PTI): A top Sri Lankan minister has made a fervent appeal to the member states of the UNHRC to reject the impending resolution on the island nation’s human rights accountability and reconciliation, terming it a “pure political move” against the country.

Addressing a UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session virtually on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena urged that the resolution be rejected by the council and brought to a closure.

The minister described the impending resolution as unsubstantiated and a “pure political move”

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Thilixu Village Students' Union (TVSU) Dimapur with immense pride would like to congratulate Shri. A. KUGHATO ACHUMI for been elected as President of Western Sumi Students' Union (WSSU).

TVSU further hopes that under his President-ship WSSU will uplift its activities in the interest welfare of Sumi Students in particular and Students in general and prays to Almighty God for his wisdom.

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FELICITATION We the Hekheshe Village Council and Hekheshe Student's Union with Immense joy congratulate SHRI YETOYI ACHUMI Hd. G.B. (Rtd) Hekheshe Village who was conferred with Honorary Doctorate in the category of “Social Work” from International Peace University, Germany which comes through his commitment and struggles.

We are extremely proud of you for your success.

May God bless you.

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Hiketo Zhimomi and Pauheikobe react to their MV. “Them reacting to our video and sharing their opinions on the song and trying to break down the lyrics was a huge moment”, J commented.

On their MV going viral, both Z and J thanked

God for the opportunity.

They also acknowledged all the supporters and well wishers for love.

The song is out on YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, JioSaavn, and soon be available on Spotify.

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‘GangubaiKathiawadi’ in cinemas on July 30 Amitabh Bachchan ctress Alia Bhatt on time that Bhansali directs Wednesday tweeted Alia. The story revolves hints at new beginnings to announce the on the life of Gangubai-

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Big B penned a rhyme with names of his upcoming films like Chehre, Jhund and Brahmastra, and wrote about following up these projects with something new.

He tweeted in Hindi: “ChehreJhundBrahmastrahaikuchaane wale pal, jaldshuruhongekuchaur, futenge nariyal!”

Big B also shared a photograph where he can be seen playing football.

Incidentally, the upcoming Jhund, directed by Nagraj Manjule, is about how the protagonist, played by Big B, uses football to instil a sense of responsibility and purpose in the lives of a bunch of slum kids.

The film is slated for June 18. His next release is

release date of her film GangubaiKathiawadi. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali film is slated to release on July 30. “in cinemas 30th July, 2021 Red heart #GangubaiKathiawadi #SanjayLeelaBhansali @prerna982 @jayantilalgada @PenMovies @ bhansali_produc, (sic),” Alia posted along with the poster of the film. This is the first

Chehre, co-starring Rhea Chakraborty and EmraanHaashmi. The film has been confirmed for theatrical release in April 30.

Big B also features in Ayan Mukerji’s forthcoming venture Brahmastra alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, and the Ajay Devgn directorial film MayDay. His other upcoming film is an untitled project with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.

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Kothewali, the madam of a brothel in Kamathipura, and is based on a chapter of Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens Of Mumbai.

Besides Alia, the film also features Ajay Devgn and Vikrant Massey.

The film was scheduled to release on September 11 but got delayed due to lockdown.

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checked to avoid long-term complications,” Dheeraj Kapoor, head of department of Endocrinology at Artemis Hospital in Gurugram, told IANS. “We are yet to ascertain why this is happening, but since this has now been observed, it is better to get the sugar test done fast,” he advised.

In the Covid-19 special session at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in September last year, Juliana Chan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong said that SARS-CoV-2 may damage pancreatic beta-cells, the only insulin-secreting cells.

“As such, Covid-19 may precipitate diabetes in people with risk factors such as those with obesity, low socioeconomic status and psychosocial stress,” Chan warned. Diabetes and Covid-19 are silent epidemics with devastating consequences, if not diagnosed or controlled.

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odel Chrissy Teigen requested the official Twitter account of the President Of United States Joe Biden to unfollow her Tiegen is known for her frequently raunchy tweets. She used to be one of 13 people followed by POTUS on Twitter, reports dailymail. co.uk. However, she wrote on Twitter: “I have tweeted a handful of times since my

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acebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram on Wednesday announced that its users in India will now be able to view the Reels within the Instagram Lite app.

“Now with this update, everyone using the Instagram Lite app in India will be able to view Reels with the Reels tab. This feature was expedited for India because of the trac-

tion Reels is seeing in India, and the early adoption of the new Instagram Lite app,” the company said in a statement.

The Instagram Lite app began testing in India in December 2020, with the

aim of providing an app that’s less than 2MB in size and is built to deliver an Instagram experience that remains fast and reliable for more people.

The app experience is similar to the core Instagram app experience, though at launch some features were not supported such as Reels and IGTV creation. In addition, Instagram is making changes to its algorithm to

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by AL Vijay, and it also features Arvind Swami, Prakash Raj, Madhoo and Bhagyashree in key roles.

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treasured @POTUS following. In order for me to flourish as me, I must ask you to please lord unfollow me. I love you!!! It’s not you it’s me!!!!” It seems she was concerned about him seeing her explicit language on the micro-blogging website.

As soon as Biden unfollowed her, she posted a few curse words and added: “I am FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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It is a great joy and pride that Dr. (Ms) Yingngam Wangnaolim of Chenloisho Village under Mon District has attained a respectable and outstanding achievement by securing 3 rd rank in her Postgraduation in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Kerala University of Health Sciences during 2020. She has brought this worthy recognition thus setting the trend of competition and achievement by securing 3rd rank in such prestigious profession that brought pride to the people of Chen area and Konyak in particular as well as to the Nagaland State in general. I congratulate this achievement.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, the Dimapur Nokpu Senso Telongjem extends heartiest congratulations to Mr. T. Wati Aier on his being posted as DC Kiphire.

The Telongjem wishes him all success in his future endeavours and prays that God Almighty may bless him with wisdom to shoulder all his responsibilities in serving the people with integrity & dedication.

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get more original posts on its platform. With the help of algorithm, Reels that are mostly covered by text, are blurry, have a watermark or logo, or have a border around it won’t be recommended as frequently.

The company is also issuing new best practices on its @creators account to give Instagram users tips on how to make content that’s likely to be seen and promoted.

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FELICITATION Humtsothung Ekhung Office bearers on behalf of General Ekhung members congratulate and appreciate our Brother Member Er. Yanbemo Lotha (Humtsoe) on getting promotion to HoD as Chief Engineer in the Department of NPWD (H) Nagaland on 3rd Feb 2021.

We sincerely pray for GOD’s wisdom to guide him through his service journey to impart honest and sincere service to the people in general.

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minister of Tamil Nadu, from her rise in the world of films as an actress to becoming a powerful politician.

Kangana had earlier in the day, teased fans about the big announcement by posting on Twitter.

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for ‘Sour Candy’ and Selena Gomez for ‘Ice Cream’. In 2019, the idol group were also the first female Kpop act to perform at the Coachella.

Early this February, BLACKPINK also made headlines after their recent live streamed concert The Show held on January 31 earned ₩10billion in ticket sales. The showcase gathered the biggest livestream concert audience by a KPop girl group in history as well with approximately 280,000 viewers. (NME)

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A reconciliation meeting of Dimapur Tribal Hoho Presidents and NCD Councillors is convened on 26th February, 2021 at 10:30 A.M at Naga Council office.

All tribal Presidents and NCD Councillors are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

lead single of the group’s first EP ‘Square Up’, released in 2018. The track was the groups’ first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 55, and also topped the Gaon Digital Chart at release.

Apart from breaking yet another YouTube record, the girl group – Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa – have also been the first Kpop act to collaborate with a number of Western pop superstars. They include the likes of Dua Lipa for ‘Kiss And Make Up’, Lady Gaga

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politician J Jayalalithaa, whose life is depicted in the film. Tweeting the news, Kangana Ranaut wrote: “To Jaya Amma, on her birthanniversary. Witness the story of the legend, #Thalaivi, in cinemas on 23rd April, 2021.”

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LACKPINK have broken yet another record with the music video for their 2018 hit ‘Ddu-du Ddu-du’.

BLACKPINKs agency YG Entertainment announced earlier today (February 24) that the quartet have become the first K-pop group to cross 1.5billion views on the video sharing platform. The group surpassed the astonishing figure at around 6:30pm yesterday (February 23), according to YG. ‘Ddu-du Ddu-du’ is the

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Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Thalaivi’ in theatres on April 23

ctress Kangana Ranaut’s much awaited film Thalaivi is all set to release in theatres on April 23. The makers made the announcement on Wednesday, on the occasion of the 73rd birth anniversary of actress-turned-

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: Rev. Kedo Peseyie Pastor, City Church, Kohima Presidential Address : Dr. llang President, NVA Exhortation : Shri. Khrupi Sothu, IAS Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of A.H. & VS (7 mins) Special Jingle : Dr. Gwazenlo & Dr. Nemjem Speech : Shri. R. Khing Hon'ble Advisor, A.H. & VS Woman Rescources (10 Mins) Vote of Thanks : Dr. Vikato Sema Asst. General Secretary Tea Break BUSINESS SESSION: 1 PM Opening Remark : Dr. llang President, NVA Reports : i) Dr. lmomanen Tzüdir General Secy, NVA ii) Dr. Khriekuolie Linyu Treasurer, NVA NVA Social Security Trust : Dr. Chubasangla Publiciy & Info. Secy, NVA Moderators i) Dr. llang ii) Dr. Imomanen Tzüdir Discussion Report by Speech

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While talking about the song, Z stated that he went through his share of hardships like any artiste but they only helped him become better and would continue to carry his struggles “like a trophy”.

Describing the chorus, J shared that it was like a war cry, with a motivation to do their best and encouraged the same to others.

With regard to YouTubers reacting to their song, both shared that they never expected people to

aurav Jain (name changed upon request) recovered from a mild Covid-19 attack around Divali and began a normal life after a short bout of weakness.

Nearly three months later, Jain experienced some unusual symptoms like blurry vision, constant thirst and lethargy.

He checked his blood sugar at home and to his horror, the reading came above 400 mg/dL. Before Covid, his blood sugar levels were in the normal range.

Jain rushed to the nearby hospital and was given medications along with a warning to completely transform his lifestyle.

According to leading health experts, Jain is not alone as they are witnessing more Covid-recovered patients being diagnosed with diabetes and related complications.

“Corona infection can mess up with sugar levels of otherwise healthy and nondiabetic people. Those who recovered from the disease must get their glucose levels

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Renamed from Sardar Patel stadium to Narendra Modi stadium

dia is called hub of cricket, so it is appropriate that we have the largest stadium. It will give India a new identity,” Kovind said.

Also present on the occasion was Home Minister Amit Shah and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju along with a host of other dignitaries.

“We have decided to name it after the country’s Prime Minister. It was Modi ji’s dream project,” said Shah after the inauguration.

The President also performed the ground-breaking ceremony for a sports com-

plex in the stadium, to be named Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel sports enclave, for disciplines like football, hockey, basketball, kabbadi, boxing, and lawn tennis among others.

The ambitious 215acre project, under which 20 stadiums will be built will have accommodation facilities for athletes and coaches.

Another sports complex is coming up in Naranpura for multi-disciplinary sporting events in future.

“I am confident that this enclave will give a new

global identity to Ahmedabad in terms of world-class spor ts infrastr ucture,” Kovind said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Ahmedabad in Gujarat would emerge as the country’s “sports city” as world-class facilities for all kinds of games are being put in place here.

“These three complexes will be on 233 acre of land which is sufficient to host Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and even Olympics. Ahmedabad

15th Jalukie Valley Open Football tourney kicks off

Dungki Village in full traditional attire, welcome address was delivered by president JVYO, Masang, special number by Kenlumyile while former president JVYO, Haisuipeung and chairman Jalukie’B’, Namki Mpom delivered short speeches.

NEW DELHI, FEB 24 (IANS): London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and former world no.1 Kidambi Srikanth were handed tough draws in the 2021 All England Championships.

Reigning world champion PV Sindhu, meanwhile will face lower ranked opposition in the initial rounds before potentially coming up against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi and Spanish Olympic champion Carlona Marin.

Saina has drawn the in-form Danish player Mia Blichfeldt, who beat Sindhu in the first round of the first Thailand Open in January.

Srikanth starts his tournament against Indonesian Tommy Sugiarto. World championships bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth, meanwhile, faces France’s Toma Junior Popov.

Sindhu, who is seeded fifth, will face Malaysia’s Soniia Cheah in her first round match.

Star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty face Eloi Adam and Julien Maio of France while women’s doubles pair Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy face Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard of Thailand.

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All England open draw for Indian players: Women’s Singles PV Sindhu vs Soniia Cheah (Malaysia) Saina Nehwal vs Mia Blichfeldt (Denmark) Men’s Singles Kidambi Srikanth vs Tommy Sugiarto (Indonesia) Parupalli Kashyap vs Kento Momota (Japan) Lakshya Sen vs Kantaphon Wangcharoen (Thailand) HS Prannoy vs Liew Daren (Malaysia) Sameer Verma vs Ygor Coelho (Brazil) B Sai Praneeth vs To m a Ju n i o r Po p ov (France) Men’s Doubles Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty vs Eloi Adam/Julien Maio (France) MR Arjun/Dhruv Kapila vs Ong Yew Sin/

Teo Ee Yi (Malaysia) Women’s Doubles Ashwini Ponnappa/ N Sikki Reddy vs Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard (Thailand) Meghana Jakkampudi/Poorvisha Ram vs Alexandre Boje/Mette Poulsen (Denmark) Ashwini Bhat/ Shikha Gautam vs Chloe Birch/Lauren Smith (England) Mixed Doubles Dhruv Kapila/ Meghana Jakkampudi vs Praveen Jordan/Melati Oktavianti (Indonesia) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/ Ashwini P o n n a p p a v s Yu k i Kaneko/Misaki Matsutomo (Japan) Pranaav Jerry Chopra/ N Sikki Reddy vs Max Flynn/Jessica Pugh (England).

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can be ready in six months,” asserted Shah.

Spread over 63 acres, the stadium has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 800 crore and with a seating capacity for 1,32,000 spectators, it has surpassed the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground which can accommodate 90,000.

“The total area is equivalent to 32 Olympic size soccer fields put together,” stated a note from the Press Information Bureau giving specifics of the enormous structure.

The facility, which was closed for renovation in 2015, was witness to some major milestones in Indian cricket in its previous avatar. These included Sunil Gavaskar reaching the 10,000 runs mark in Test cricket against Pakistan in 1987 and Kapil Dev claiming his 432nd Test wicket to become the highest wicket-taker in the world in 1994, surpassing Sir Richard Hadlee. Australian architect firm Populous, which designed the Melbourne Cricket Stadium among others, is the architect of the new stadium.

It has 11 pitches made of both red and black soil and is the only stadium in the world to have same soil surfaces for the main and practice pitches.

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AHMEDABAD, FEB 24 (PTI): President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday inaugurated the world’s largest cricket arena here, renamed from Sardar Patel stadium to Narendra Modi stadium in honour of the prime minister who is credited with conceptualising the facility in its current awe-inspiring form.

The state-of-the-art stadium can accommodate a jaw-dropping 1.32 lakh spectators and it opened with the third Test between India and England, a day-night game from Wednesday. It will also host the fourth and final game of the series from March 4.

At the toss, India skipper Virat Kohli couldn’t help but wonder how it would feel to play in front of a capacity crowd here given that COVID-19 restrictions have ensured that only half of it is filled for the pink ball Test.

“This stadium was conceptualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. He was president of the Gujarat Cricket Association at that time,” Kovind said in his address after the inauguration. The renaming of the stadium was kept under wraps until after it was formally inaugurated.

“It represents India’s aspirations and strength. In-

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of our beloved LATE ER. N. LHOKIYE ZHIMO 25 th Feb. 2006 As the days go by memories fade, But your memories still make us sad.

Players greet the referees before the inaugural match on Wednesday at Jalukie ‘B’.

culminate on March 8 where winners will walk home with a cash of Rs. 1 lakh and runners-up with a cash of Rs. 50,000.

The opening match was played between Nallong FC (white) and Heningkunglwa FC. NallongFC outclassed Hening-

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Exhibition match was also played between Dimapur Veteran Vs. Jalukie Valley Veteran.

The inaugural programme was chaired by JVYO secretary, Kangjang Gonmei, opening spotlight was presented by Lamhai

As the weeks go by memories become dim, But your memories still remain firm.

As the months go by memories become irrelevant, But in our hearts you’re still prevalent.

As the years go by memories perish, But your memories we still cherish.

KBC holds annual sports meet DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): The Kohima Bible College (KBC), Kohima held its annual sports meet from February 1820 at Indira Gandhi Stadium and College Campus.

In the meet, Hope team emerged as champions in men’s football and Peace team as runners-up while in men’s volleyball, Joy team emerged as the champions and Love team as runners-up.

Love team won the title in women’s football and Joy team as runners-up. In women’s volleyball, Hope team lifted the

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DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): The 15th Jalukie Valley Open Football tournament 2021 kick started on Wednesday at Jalukie ‘B’ village local ground.

The tournament was declared open by Azheto Zhimomi, MLA Nagaland.

The tournament will

Time, they say heals everything, But it has failed to heal our mourning.

title and Peace team as runners-up.

Earlier, the inaugural program, chaired by asst. sports secretary, KBCSU, Piwotoli began with an invocation by vice president, Lanika and scripture reading

by Lily.

Special songs were presented by Kikruvinuo and Muluve.

The oath taking was ministered by sports secretary, Talizhu and the tournament was kicked off by asst pastor Koinonia Prayer Centre, H RokopraMekro as chief guest.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 26-12-1987 to 16-02-2021 We the family members of Lt. Seketo Kiso would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, neighbours, relatives, well wishers, doctors & nurses of both Eden Medical Centre & Putuonuo Hospital and 12 NAP IR who supported us through prayer, financially, physically during his illness and in the times of his demise.

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DC Phek,RazouvolieDozo and others during the inaugural function on February 24.

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): The 57th meet-cum-first Naga style category wrestling of Phek Sports Association (PSA) got underway on Wednesday at Phek village.

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siasts to be part of framing new sports policy for Phek district.He urged upon the youth to be discipline, dedicated and maintain competitive spirit.

Presidential address was delivered by PSA president,Surhoneyi Soho, presentation to the dignitaries was led by PSA general

secretary,OzoVenuh while PSA games secretary VenekhoVenuh administered oath to the participating teams.

A four-day long meet which would culminate on February 27 will feature track and field events, Naga style category wrestling, football, volleyball and basketball.

The family members of Late Kumar Kakuto Rai, would like to express our deepest appreciation to all persons, churches and organizations for extending your invaluable support physically, financially and continued prayers during his illness and on the day of his funeral.

May God reward and also grant abundance of grace to each one of you for your unceasing Yael for good works unto The glory of God Almighty.

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‘Apfo’ three years have passed since you left us for your heavenly abode but today we re-remember your love for us again, how God gave a blessing in our life through you.

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3rd Test: India take charge Mumbai City crush Odisha FC 6-1 in ISL with Axar Patel’s 6-wicket haul

in and restoring parity.

Odisha put up quite a fight over the next twenty minutes as Mumbai struggled to convert their dominance into clear-cut chances.

But once the goal came, the floodgates opened. Mumbai’s second had an element of luck to it. After Ogbeche’s shot was blocked, the ball fell kindly for Bipin, who made

no mistake from his shot.

Then, just five minutes later, Mumbai struck again, putting the result of the match beyond doubt. Jahouh and Ogbeche once again combined with the latter finding the striker off yet another freekick. Once again, the big Nigerian made no mistake, heading it in.

If Odisha interim

coach Steven Dias had a tough half-time talk on his hands, it was about to get a lot worse. With just seconds to go before the half-time whistle, Goddard found the net with a peach of a goal.

After receiving the ball on the right, the youngster cut inside and fired in a shot that gave Odisha keeper Arshdeep Singh no chance.

Just two minutes after the restart, Bipin found the net again, Ogbeche turning provider this time. The goal prompted Lobera to give his main stars a break, with the likes of Adam Le Fondre and Mourtada Fall being subbed off. Ogbeche too joined them on the bench later. That took the edge off the game, but there was still time for Bipin to find his hattrick – the first of the season – with just minutes left for the final whistle.

Thursday’s Match Jamshedpur FC Vs Bengaluru FC, 7:30 PM

Jyoti stuns 2-time world champion, enters Strandja Memorial quarters

Halep pulls out of Qatar Open

Australia, Qatar withdraw from Copa America

BAMBOLIM, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): The equation for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 Shield is clear. Mumbai completed the other side of the equation at the GMC Stadium on Wednesday, with a dominant 6-1 victory over Odisha FC. After Odisha had taken a shock early lead through Diego Mauricio (9’), Mumbai hit back hard through goals from Bartholomew Ogbeche (14’, 43’), Bipin Singh (38’, 47’, 86) and Cy Goddard (44’). The match was the highest-scoring game of the season and Mumbai had the biggestwinning margin yet. The timely return to form ended a three-game winless run for Sergio Lobera’s side.

Yet, when the match started, it appeared as if Mumbai would continue their wretched form. Early on, Odisha were awarded a penalty when Ahmed

Mumbai City’s Bipin Singh scores against Odisha FC during the ISL match on Wednesday.

Jahouh fouled Mauricio in the box. The latter stepped up and ensured that Odisha had an unlikely lead, despite Amrinder getting a hand to the ball. But Mumbai weren’t behind for long.

Just five minutes later, Jahouh made amends for his mistake by finding Ogbeche off a freekick. The Nigerian made no mistake, heading it

SOFIA (BULGARIA), FEB 24 (IANS): Former youth world champion Jyoti Gulia (51kg) stunned two-time world champion Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan and progressed into the quarter-finals at the 72nd Strandja Memorial Tournament on Wednesday.

The 2017 youth world championships gold medallist beat Kyzaibay 3-2.

Bhagyabati Kachari (75kg) also reached the quarter-final after beating Russian opponent Anna Galimova 5-0.

Meanwhile, in the men’s category, Naveen Boora also progressed into the last eight with a 3-2 win over Armen Mashakaryan of Armenia in men’s 69kg category. Boora will face Brazil’s Eravio Edson in the quarters late in the night today.

However, four Indian men made an exit with narrow defeats in the prequarters.

Asian Championship silver medallist Kavinder Singh Bisht (57kg) lost to Ukraine’s Mykola Butsenko 3-2 while Ankit Khatana (75kg) lost to Viktar Dziashkevich of Belarus. Sachin Kumar (81kg) and Naveen Kumar (91kg) also suffered 3-2 losses against Armenian

DOHA, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): World number three Simona Halep has withdrawn from next week’s Qatar Open in Doha, the organisers of the WTA 500 tournament announced on Tuesday.

Halep, who lost in straight sets to Serena Williams in the Australian Open quarter-finals last week, did not specify why she was pulling out of the March 1-6 hard court tournament.

“Unfortunately I have made the decision to withdraw from the Qatar Total Open,” Halep said in a statement released by the tournament organisers. “It’s always one of my favourite stops on the tour and I really look forward to being back in Doha next year.”

World number one Ash Barty and American SoJyoti Gulia fia Kenin are expected to Gor Nersesyan and France’s Wilfried compete in the tournament Florentin respectively. India had sent a along with the likes of Elina 12-member team for the event -- seven Svitolina, Karolina Pliskova men and five women. and ArynaSabalenka.

Kakit Futsal tournament to conclude today Dimapur, Feb 24 (NPN): The much hyped Kakit futsal tournament 6-a-side held at Kakit Futsal, Urra Villa Colony will conclude Thursday.

The closing ceremony will be graced by Tovihoto Ayemi, advisor deparment of power as the guest of honour.

The four day tournament kick started on Monday with 34 teams taking part, while some teams from nearby districts also took part in it. The winners of the tournament will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 & champions trophy, while second place will also be awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 & runners-up trophy. Individual prizes will be awarded to the tops scorer and the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

DAY 3 RESULTS Round 16: Match 1: Highlanders 1-2 Dimapur FC Match 2: Unfit FC 1-0 Longpan Boy’s Club Match 3: Drama House 1-0 Golden Dawn Match 4: DSC A 4-0 RTN (Tuophema) Match 5: Mustang FC 2-0 Adroit Boys

Quarter Finals Match 6: Tizit FC 1-0 Ruboo United Match 7: Red Scars 2-1 Dimapur FC Match 8: Drama House 5-1 Unfit FC Match 9: DSC A 2-0 Mustang FC DAY 4: TODAYS FIXTURES- SEMI FINALS Match 1: (3:00PM-3:40PM): Tizit FC VS Red Scars Match 2: (3:50Pm-4:30PM): Drama House VS DSC A

FINALS (Match Timing: 6:00PM) Winner of match 1 VS winner of match 2

BUENOS AIRES, FEB 24 (IANS): Australia and Qatar have withdrawn from this year’s Copa America due to a clash with 2022 Asian World Cup qualifiers, an official of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said.

Both the teams had been invited to participate as the guests in the tournament, scheduled to be held in Colombia and Argentina from June 11 to July 10.

“Qatar and Australia will not be able to come because there will be qualifying rounds in their continents on those dates,” CONMEBOL Secretary General Gonzalo Belloso on Tuesday told Argentine radio station La Red, Xinhua reported.

Australia had been drawn in Group A alongside Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay while Qatar were placed in Group B with

Hamilton, Liverpool among Laureus World Sports Awards nominations LO N D O N, F E B 2 4 ( AG E N C I E S ) : L ew i s Hamilton and Liverpool are among the nominees for the 2021 Laureus World Sport Awards.

Briton Hamilton is up for the Sportsman of the Year award, having won a seventh Formula 1 drivers’ crown in 2020.

Liverpool won their first league title since 1990 last year and, along with Champions League winners Bayern Munich, are on the team of the year shortlist.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka, who recently won the Australian Open, is on the Sportswoman of the Year shortlist.

reigning champions Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru.

Belloso said the competition would not be modified, apart from the reduced number of fixtures.

Originally scheduled for 2020, the 47th edition of the Copa America was

Akshar Patel celebrates after taking the wicket of England cricket team player Zak Crawley during a test match. (PTI)

India, who had gone into the dinner break at five runs for no loss in five overs, had added 94 in the last session, losing all three wickets that fell on the opening day.

Earlier, Patel took six wickets and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged three to hasten the end of England’s first innings.

postponed by a year because of Covid-19.

It will mark the first time the world’s oldest international football tournament will be hosted in the two countries.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Belloso said there was no chance the

Opener Zak Crawley was the top-scorer for England with 53 -- the solitary half-century of the innings.

The next highest score was captain Joe Root’s 17.

Brief scores: England: 112 all out in 48.4 overs (Zak Crawley 53, Joe Root 17; Axar Patel 6/38, R Ashwin 3/6) India 99/3 (R Sharma 57 batting, J Leach 2/27)

competition would be cancelled and expressed hope that fans could attend matches.

“The Copa America is 100 percent confirmed.

The idea is that it will be played with stadiums at 30 per cent capacity,” he added.

Tiger Woods undergoes surgery after car crash in Los Angeles

Hamilton was the joint winner, along with Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi, of the men’s award last year when the continuing global coronavirus pandemic started.

“It’s hard to believe just how much has changed - 2020 was a difficult year for so many people, for many different reasons and of course the world of sport was hugely affected,” said Mercedes driver Hamilton.

“I was for tunate enough to be able to race and I’m so proud of what we, as a team, were able to achieve together.”

This year’s winners will be announced in May A vehicle rest on it’s side after rollover involving golfer Tiger Woods along a road as part of a virtual event.

Giroud stunner gives Chelsea advantage against Atletico

in Bucharest due to a ban on flights from Britain to Spain to try and stop the spread of coronavirus variants.

Although that is a clear disadvantage for the Spanish side, the result only serves to highlight a drop of form which has seen them lose two and draw one of their last three games in all competitions, Xinhua reported.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone fielded a side that on paper looked to be attacking minded, with Luis Suarez, Joao Felix, and Angel Correa in attack, and Koke and Marcos Llorente in midfield, the reality was something different as the La Liga leaders were conGiroud scored the winner against Atletico in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie. tent to sit deep and defend for much of the first half.

Chelsea was enjoying BUCHAREST, FEB 24 of their UEFA Champions finals of the tournament.

(IANS): Chelsea beat Atlet- League last 16 tie to take a What was Atletico’s more of the ball and Timo ico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg big step towards the quarter- home leg had to be played Werner drew the first save

AHMEDABAD, FEB 24 (IANS): India took charge of the third Test on the first day itself with local boy Axar Patel, the left-arm spinner, leading the way with the second best spell in day-night Test matches, picking six wickets for 38 to help bowl out England for just 112 in first innings here on Wednesday. India were 99 for three at the draw of stumps, 13 runs behind England.

India lost the wicket of captain Virat Kohli late in the day after he had put on 64 runs for the third wicket with Rohit Sharma, who was batting on 57 (off 82 balls) at stumps.

India had earlier lost Shubman Gill and CheteshwarPujara early, both falling within six balls.

Gill and Sharma had survived the new ball in twilight period.

of the game from a tight angle, although Jan Oblak responded well. At the other end Thomas Lemar put over a pass that Suarez failed to reach, but Eduoard Mendy wasn’t forced into any serious action before the break.

The second half began with Mason Mount, who had previously seen a yellow card that will keep him out of the return leg, just fail to find Olivier Giroud with a pass across goal, while Hudson Odoi saw a deflected effort easily collected

by Oblak. Giroud scored the only goal of the game with a spectacular overhead kick in the 70th minute and although it was originally ruled out for offside, it was eventually given when the VAR showed the ball had come to him off Atletico defender Mario Hermoso.

in the Rancho Palos Verdes section of Los Angeles on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): Police on Wednesday sought to determine what caused Tiger Woods to swerve off a Southern California road in his sport utility vehicle, colliding with a tree and rolling down a hillside in a crash that left the golf great seriously injured.

Woods, 45, was pried from the wreckage by rescue crews and rushed by ambulance from the scene of the Tuesday morning crash outside Los Angeles to nearby Harbor-UCLA Medical Center suffering what his agent described as “multiple leg injuries.”

A statement posted on Woods’ official Twitter account on Tuesday night said he had undergone a “long surgical procedure” to his lower right leg and ankle and was “awake, responsive and recovering in his hospital room.”

Compound fractures of his tibia and fibula - the two bones of his leg below the knee - were stabilized with a rod, and screws and pins were used to stabilize additional injuries to his foot and ankle, Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer of Harbor-UCLA, said in the tweet.

Mahajan also said that trauma to the muscle and other soft tissue of the leg “required surgical release of the covering of the muscles to relieve pressure due to swelling”.

Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s deputies responding to the wreck found no immediate indication that Woods had been under the influence of alcohol or drugs before losing control of his vehicle shortly after 7 a.m.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva, however, said the golf star, who was “lucid” fol-

lowing the accident, appeared to have been going faster than normal for a downhill, curving stretch of road known by locals to be hazardous. Weather was not considered a factor.

Video footage from the scene showed Woods’ dark gray 2021 Genesis sport utility vehicle badly crumpled and lying on its side near the bottom of the hillside, its windows smashed.

Woods’ injuries were not life-threatening, the sheriff said, but sports commentators were already speculating that the crash could end the career of the greatest golfer of his generation.

Woods is the only modern professional to win all four major golf titles in succession, taking the U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship in 2000 and the Masters title in 2001, a feat that became known as the ‘Tiger Slam’.

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