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Russian forces press in on Kyiv

K Y I V, M A R 1 5 ( A P / AGENCIES): Russia stepped up its bombardment of Kyiv on Tuesday, smashing apartments and a subway station, while civilians in around 2,000 cars fled Mariupol along a humanitarian corridor in what was believed to be the biggest evacuation yet from the desperately besieged seaport.

On the diplomatic front, another round of talks began between Russia and Ukraine via video, and the leaders of three European Union countries-- including Poland, a NATO member on Ukraine’s doorstep -- planned a visit to the embattled capital in a bold show of support.

Shortly before dawn, large explosions thundered across Kyiv. A series of Russian strikes hit a residential neighborhood in the capital, igniting a huge fire and a frantic rescue effort in a 15-story apartment building.

Russian shelling that struck Kyiv on Tuesday killed at least four people, authorities said, as invading forces tightened their grip

RoW encroachment: DC Dimapur warns

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur has informed the general public to refrain from encroaching into the acquired land/RoW along the Dimapur bypass highway and Dimapur-Kohima four-lane NH-29.

In a public notice, DC Dimapur R Soundararajan noted that some individuals have illegally encroached and set up sand/brick stockyard, construction of temporary/ permanent structures etc. along the roadside within the land acquired by government for 4-lane construction and reserved as RoW along Dimapur bypass 4-lane highway and Dimapur-Kohima 4-lane NH-29. DC reminded that such encroachments within the acquired land/ RoW were unauthorized and liable to be evicted as per Nagaland Eviction of persons in unauthorized occupation of Public Land Act, 1971 and others laws.

S&WC dept clarifies

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Reacting to the Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN)’s demand for immediate termination of two junior soil conservation officers (JSCOs) on or before March 30, the secretary soil and water conservation (S&WC), K Libanthung Lotha, has clarified that the question/issue of termination does not arise “as they are no longer government servants”.

A firefighter walks outside a destroyed apartment building after a bombing in a residential area in Kyiv on Tuesday. (AP)

on the Ukrainian capital and the mayor announced a 35-hour curfew starting at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT). “Today is a difficult and dangerous moment,” mayor Vitali Klitschko said. “The capital is the heart of Ukraine, and it will be defended. Kyiv, which is currently the symbol and forward operating base of Europe’s freedom and security, will not be given up by us.”

Zelenskiy hints at compromise outside NATO: In the latest hint at compromise, Ukraine President

Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday Kyiv was prepared to accept security guarantees that stop short of its longterm objective of the NATO alliance membership, which Moscow opposes.

Ukraine understands it does not have an open door to join NATO yet, Zelenskiy said in a video message: “If we cannot enter through open doors, then we must cooperate with the associations with which we can, which will help us, protect us ... and have separate guarantees.”

Meanwhile, Zelenskyy told

the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday that 97 children were killed since the start of the Ukraine war on 24 February. (More on p-9) Russia to offer its own UN resolution on humanitarian situation: Russia will put forth its own draft of a resolution regarding the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, Moscow’s ambassador to the United Nations said on Tuesday. Answering a reporter’s question, ambassador Vassily Nebenzia also said Russia will stop its invasion when the goals of its special military operation are achieved in Ukraine.

Russia sanctions Biden, others: Russia’s foreign ministry said Tuesday that US President Joe Biden and a dozen other top officials had been banned from entering the country. The measure, which also applies to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, “is the consequence of the extremely Russophobic policy pursued by the current US administration”, it said.

NSF urges state govt to appoint chairman and members of NPSC cial & culture, Benjong Longchar, also appealed to the state government to take steps to ensure that all the pending results were declared without further delay.

NSF pointed out the last NPSC chairman retired on November 20, 2021 while three other members of the commission also superannuated thereafter. However, the federation said the government was yet to announce their replacements thus far.

The delay in appointment, NSF said has been the “primary reason” for

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Lamenting that functioning of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has been paralyzed due to the nonappointment of a new chairman and other members of the commission, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has urged the state government to fill the vacant posts at the earliest by following due procedures.

In a press release, NSF vice president and convenor public grievances & redressal cell, Atokiho Sumi, and secretary so-

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the delay in the conduct of examinations to various posts falling within the purview of NPSC besides stalling the process for declaration of results to various exams that were already held.

NSF has affirmed to remain “watchful and mindful of the actions” being initiated by the government pertaining to the appeals made. It stated that any attempt to undermine the interest of the student and the youth community would be “met with befitting response from our end.”

Rio meets Scindia, Sitharaman in Delhi DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who has been in Delhi for nearly a week, Tuesday called on Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

In a tweet, Rio said he held a very successful meeting with Sitharaman.

“Had positive exchanges on meeting the state’s requirements & the way-forward for implementing important projects of Nagaland. Grateful for the patient hearing & continued support for Nagaland,” Rio said.

In another tweet, the chief minister after meeting Jyotiraditya Scindia said they both had a fruitful discussion on matters relating to Ciethu airport in Kohima.

Scindia also took to twitter and said that both he and Rio discussed matters related to airport infrastructure and way forward for air connectivity in Nagaland with other States.

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Sonia sacks Congress chiefs in 5 States NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI/AGENCIES): In a move to fix accountability for the party’s decimation in the recently concluded Assembly elections in five States, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday sacked the Congress chiefs of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is among the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chiefs asked to put in their papers.

Uttarakhand’s PCC chief Ganesh Godiyal was the first to tender his resignation.

The Congress’ chief

cilitate reorganisation of PCCs,” chief spokesperson for the party Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

G-23 leaders to meet

Sonia Gandhi

spokesperson, Randeep Surjewala, claimed it was for the reorganisation of the PCCs. “Congress President, Smt. Sonia Gandhi has asked the PCC Presidents of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur to put in their resignations in order to fa-

Congress high-command is in for more trouble as in-party dissenters, called the G23, have announced a meeting of their own on Wednesday at Kapil Sibal’s residence.

Sources close to the Group of 23 leaders said they have also invited Congressmen who don’t constitute the bloc but feel changes are required, including at the leadership level, to revive its electoral fortunes.

Nagaland gets `27.60 cr RLBs tied grants Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (NPN): The Central government on Tuesday released Rs. 2760 lakhs (Rs. 27.60 crore) to Nagaland for providing grants to rural local bodies (RLBs).

According to Finance ministry’s data, a total of Rs. 44.1 core has been released--

Rs. 2760 lakhs to Nagaland and Goa Rs. 1650 lakhs.

This grant-in-aid is the first instalment of Tied grants of the year 2021-22, released as per the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission. Tied grants are released to RLBs for improving two services-- Sanitation and maintenance of opendefecation free (ODF) status

and supply of drinking water, rainwater harvesting and water recycling.

The States are required to transfer the grants to the RLBs within 10 working days of their receipt from the Centre without any deduction. Any delay beyond 10 working days requires the State governments to release the grants with interest.

Th. Muivah to be Village council serves notice to NFR HVSU ultimatum on DoSE discharged today Correspondent factorily and, therefore, it over lack of teachers Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th. Muivah who was admitted to Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) on March 4, will be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.

According to sources, doctors, after assessing his overall health condition, decided to discharge Muivah, who stayed at the hospital for over a week.

Muivah was admitted to CIHSR for intestinal problem and also underwent a ‘successful minor surgery’.

KO H I M A , M A R 1 5 (NPN): New Socünoma Village Council has served a legal notice to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) through its executive engineer (construction) GK Prasad regarding the ongoing railway track construction under its jurisdiction.

In the notice, made available to the media, village council chairman Medievi Zhünyü and secretary Kesaselie Chücha cited 10 grievances and called on NFR to resolve them within 45 days w.e.f. March 14.

It regretted that despite repeated complaints, NFR failed to responded satis-

was forced to resort to legal means to “protect the interests of the village, its people and the agricultural environment from further harm”.

The list of grievances include damage & blockage of irrigation canal, damage of roads & drainages, damage of the village water reservoir, pollution of village water source, open defecation, questionable environmental and social impact assessment, encroachment of land, non-payment of compensation, lack of transparency shrouded with manipulation and corruption and disregard for the law and village council authority.

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Hurong Village Students’ Union (HVSU) under Amahator range, Kiphire district has served an ultimatum on the department of school education to immediately deploy English, Science and Maths teachers at government middle school (GMS) Hurong before the resumption of academic session.

In a press release, Hurong Village Students’ Union president Yopichum cautioned that failure to deploy the teachers would compel the union to disallow the school to function, for which government would be held solely responsible for any eventualities.

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Nearly 30 million under NIPF urges govt to check benami transactions ENCSU serves ultimatum I M A P U R , M A R 1 5 ment of P&AR notification was adopted for protection on Higher Education deptt Covid lockdown in China D(NPN): Nagaland Indig- 1977 and the Land Revenue of the indigenous people,

B E I J I N G, M A R 1 5 (AGENCIES): Nearly 30 million people were under lockdown across China on Tuesday, as surging virus cases prompted the return of mass tests and hazmat-suited health officials to city streets on a scale not seen since the start of the pandemic.

China reported 5,280 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, more than double the previous day’s tally, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant spreads across a country that has tethered tightly to a “zero-Covid” strategy.

That approach,

which pivots on hard localised lockdowns and has left China virtually cut off from the outside world for two years, appears to be on the line as Omicron finds its way into communities.

At least 13 cities nationwide were fully locked down and several other cities had partial lockdowns.

The northeaster n province of Jilin was the worst-hit, with over 3,000 new cases on Tuesday, according to NHC. Residents of several cities including the provincial capital of Changchun are under stay-at-home orders.

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e n o u s Pe o p l e ’s Fo r u m (NIPF) Tuesday claimed it has unearthed the “dubious method of many undeserving people” who were adopting ways and means to acquire properties in Dimapur through illegal means.

In a press release, Nagaland Indigenous People’s Forum president Dr. Temsuwati Longkumer and general secretary Er. Longshi Kikon stated that many contract works, land pattas, appointment in government services were being done by obtaining false indigenous certificates.

NIPF said that such act was in contravention of depart-

Act of 1978. The forum said that the state government has not strictly enforce the Act although it has become a law in Nagaland.

It said that the laxity of the executing agency has put the life of the indigenous people at peril.

NIPF said that the indigenous people have become secondary citizens in their own land while those who have come from outside have “become the land lords becoming masters over the indigenous people.”

Slamming the state government for not strictly enforcing the law, which

the NIPF has urged the state government to thoroughly check all benami transactions, verify the signatures of issuing authority of indigenous certificates and “call upon the suspected non tribal inhabitants who claim to be indigenous people by verifying in the electoral of 1964.”

Since most of the benami transactions and indigenous certificates were obtained from Dimapur, the forum has appealed to the state government to enforce the verification along with ward/council members and GBs.

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Expressing strong resentment that Wakching New Model College, which was inaugurated on February 3, 2019, was still lying paralyzed without a single teaching staff, the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) Tuesday served an ultimatum on the department of higher education (DoHE) to initiate the “positive gesture” within March 2022.

In a reminder letter addressed to the director higher education, the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union vice

president Mankap C Annyuhu and general secretary Sanglekhamba C Chang cautioned that the department’s failure to address the demand would force the union to “take its own course of action for which the concern authority will be held solely responsible.”

ENCSU questioned the department and government on what ground the Wakching New Model College was ignored. The union stated that even after submission of representation, the department chose to turn a deaf ear to its demand.

This is it! 2 Naga armymen among 117 awarded army medals Kenye urges Centre to revisit NEC Staff Reporter

“ Get this right and you’ll be ok.The party belongs to the family and the family belongs to the party.”

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DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Indian army Captain K Benjonglumba Chang, 6th Battalion, the Grenadiers; and Lance/ naik, Elonthung N Patton, 17 Battalion (Assam Regiment)— from Nagaland were among the 117 soldiers awarded the gallantry and distinguished service awards for their outstanding contribution to the country on March 15.

The awards were presented by Lieutenant gen-

(L) Capt. Benjonglumba Chang and (R) Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi presenting the award to L/Naik Elonthung.

eral, Upendra Dwivedi, General officer Commanding-in-chief Northern Command, during the investiture ceremony held at Udhampur conducted by

Indian Army’s northern command to honour its personnel deployed in the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

This year’s the awards

included Sena Medal, Bar to Sena Medal, Yudh Seva Medal and Vashisth Sena Medal. 91 gallantry awards were presented to those who showed exemplary courage under extreme circumstances and 25 distinguished service awards were presented for selfless service to the nation, a defence spokesman said.

Among the gallantry awardees, 19 of them were awarded posthumously to the next of kin of the soldiers who were martyred during combat.

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha member KG Kenye has urged the Central government to revisit the setup of North Eastern Council (NEC). Speaking in Rajya Sabha, Kenye said the original intent and objectives of having NEC, that came into being in 1972 as per an Act of Parliament, needed to be relooked and revisited.

While recollecting the visionary objectives of leaders of successive governments and Prime Ministers and their wisdom in creat-

ing the council, he said the original factors that had motivated them should be taken into account and acknowledged. Surrounded by five countries, he underlined that the Northeast was a very strategic region geopolitically.

Kenye recalled that when NEC was constituted, it had governors and chief ministers of the eight States of the region as members and where governors held the position of chairman on a rotation basis. Now, since they were all from

the region, they understood the needs of the indigenous people of the region, which were deliberated and considered, and schemes/projects taken up on priority for implementation. That was the reason NEC came into being, he added.

He said after about two and half decades it was branched out as department of DoNER under the ministry of Home Affairs. And this became the administrative Unit monitoring the affairs of the NEC. (Cont’d on p-2) K Y M C

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

Social health camp underway in Kohima

CMO Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo briefing the DPDB members on social health camp. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo highlighted the members of Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) on the newly launched social health camp to “assess co-morbid groups” during the monthly DPDB meeting Tuesday in the conference hall of the DPDB Kohima.

She said the health camp was a new initiative for Kohima district to protect the identified comorbid group who would be given free medication and health strengthening through National Urban Health Mission.

According to a DIPR repor t, Dr. Vezokholu said, “target approach to those with unknown status of hypertension and diabe-

tes while known statuses are encouraged to adhere to the treatment.”

S h e s a i d t a r ge t e d groups were 30 years and above, pregnant women and those less than 30 years but have a family history. In this connection, the CMO requested the members to pass on the message in respective areas to protect co-morbid group to avoid Covid mor-

bidity and mortality in the district.

The CMO informed that to assess the co-morbid groups in the areas, a format was brought out for mapping of the comorbid disease prevalence in the community, where ten out of 19 wards have submitted.

Dr. Vezokholu informed that the social health camp began on March 15 at Keziekie Panchayat Hall; Ura Academy, Mission Compound; New Market Panchayat Hall and Lower Chandmari waiting shed, taxi junction.

She said the camp would be held every Tuesday and Thursday in urban colonies under the district.

She said the initiative was taken during a meeting with the All Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMWP) on January 15 to “protect the co-morbid group of people from COVID death” as most of the deaths during the pandemic were of co-morbid cases who were unaware of their health status.

Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman

DPDB, Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie thanked and appreciated the medical department and CMO and her team for taking the initiative at the district level and urged the people to make use of the facilities at their doorsteps.

He also pointed out the importance of health status, precautionary measures and COVID protocols, which still need to be taken care of as the COVID situation was not over yet.

Reviewing the last meeting minutes on registration of societies, the DC requested the officers involved in the screening process to give factual reports while verifying the documents for the genuine benefit of the society.

Based on the verification report given by the screening committee, the meeting also decided to recommend the two societies Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Old NST and North East Leaders Connect, Khroliezou Colony, L. Khel to the government for further necessary action.

CoVS&AH conducts vaccination camp of cattle at New Peren village

CoVS&AH functionaries and interns carrying out the health camp on Tuesday.

DIMAPUR: College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Jalukie, sponsored by NEC on “conservation of Mithun in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland” organised a free vaccination and health camp on “HS and BQ” for mithun, cattle and buffalo on Tuesday at New Peren village.

A press release from CoVS&AH informed that the programme was organ-

ised by dean of veterinary college, Dr. Arun Kumar Sangwan while welcome address was delivered by assistant professor, department of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Co-PI of the project on “conservation of Mithun in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland”, Dr. Mahesh Singh.

During the camp, assistant professor, department of Livestock Production Management, Dr. Imtiwati,

who is also Co-PI of the project interacted with the farmers on scientific livestock production.

Later, assistant professor department of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Keneisezo Kuotso conducted the vaccination and health camp along with interns of the college.

The programme concluded with vote of thanks from the chairman of New Peren village, Kerang Ngau.

Kenye urges Centre to revisit NEC H&FW issues COVID vax guidelines for 12-14 yrs

(From p-1) NLCPR was at the disposal of NEC for many years but in 2004 the department was converted into a full-fledged Ministry and the Ministry of DONER came into being, Kenye added. Mentioning that there were many areas where NEC and DONER were overlapping in their administrative as well as financial powers, Kenye urged the Centre to review their functioning to make them more effective so that the benefits accrued to the people. He stressed that there had to be a serious streamlining in the working system.

Insisting that NEC should not be side-lined, he said the council was a very important regional planning body being represented by people of the region, who should be given due acknowledgement, and called for infusing it with fund and resources pooled from these ministries.

If schemes/projects were taken up and decided

by NEC, he claimed these would plug 99% of loopholes that the fund was facing today. The Non-lapsable

Central Pool Resources (NLCPR) Committee pulling various member from with this committee chooses the project how much and whom to give not to give or reject. This is the committee which advises the Minister of DONER as to how he should act or respond to the demand of the state.

He said it was highly inappropriate and unacceptable that a committee constituted by the Centre functioning in Delhi should be deciding the fate of the people of the region. He requested the Rajya Sabha chairman to advise DoNER to review its system of functioning.

As per the guideline, the MP said NLCPR Committee consisting of a few bureaucrats had substituted the performance and taken the role of NEC where the governors and chief ministers were its members. Kenye asserted that NEC was a statutory body whereas NLCPR was just an arrangement of DoNER, which could not overshadow the performance of the council that knew what it was doing and for what funds were there.

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): A day after the Centre announced Covid vaccination for children in the age group of 1214 years starting March 16, the state health and family welfare (H&FW) department has issued the guidelines for vaccination.

In a press release, state immunization officer Dr. Ritu Thurr informed that national COVID-19 vaccination programme has been guided by scientific evidence and global best practices.

Dr.Thurr said that on recommendation of the experts it has now been decided to further expand the coverage of COVID vaccination of children in the age group of 12-14

years beginning March 16, 2022.

Dr.Thurr stated that on Corbevax would be used for beneficiaries of age 12-13 and 13-14 years.

The vaccinator will verify that the beneficiary has completed 12 years of age at the time of vaccination.

All citizens irrespective of their income status are entitled to free COVID-19 Vaccination at government COVID vaccination centre.

Registration can be done through the following mode: self-registration through an existing account on COWIN of a family member or by creating a new account through a unique mobile number.

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Field Outreach Bureau (FOB), Kohima organised an integrated communication and outreach programme on “Swachhta” action plan at Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on March 15.

IN LOVING MEMORY

6th Year Death Anniversary

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): No candidate has filed papers for the March 31 biennial election to the council of states on Tuesday, the second day of nomination filing.

The process of filing nominations opened following the issuance of the official notification by the Election Commission (EC) on Monday.

The last date of nominations is March 21, scrutiny on March 22 noon, and last date for withdrawal of nominations would be on March 24 before 3 p.m.

OF OUR BELOVED IMKONGYANGER You left without warning.

Gone so soon.

Now all we have are memories of our past.

"If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God."

RS polls: No nominations filed on day 2

Romans 14:8 dP-1185/22

Loving Wife, Brothers, Sisters and Families

Born : 27.09.1987 Died : 13.03.2022

AcknowLEdgEMEnT

Lt. nchumo kithan You are missed each and every day, for you were someone special who meant more than words can say.

We miss you dad.

From loving family members db-201/22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NEWS IN BRIEF

Through this column, we, the bereaved family members of Late TEMSÜLIBA, express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us physically, materially, financially and through prayers at the sad demise of our beloved on the 3rd of March 2022.

We deeply regret our inability to mention and Born: 08.01.1980 thank each and every Died: 03.03.2022 individual, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your deeds.

Loving wife, children and family members. mkc-81/22

Acknowledgement Late Nzani Khuvung

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ANHTU convenes general meeting: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Unit, Kohima unit has convened a general meeting on March 26, 10 a.m., at RBPS Keziekie Kohima. ANHTU Kohima unit has informed that election of new office bearers for the tenure 2022-2025 would be conducted therefore, all Hindi teachers serving under Kohima district have been asked to attend the meeting. For more information, one could contact at 7005731311or 9863173557.

AST general meeting: Aoyim Senso Telongjem (AST) has convened a general meeting on March 18, 9 a.m. at Aoyim Council Hall. AST has informed that membership would be collected and that agendas, if any, to be submitted to the officials on or before March 18.

CCK elects: Classic Club Kohima (CCK) has elected its new members for the tenure 2022-23 with Kelhouinyü Solo as president and Khrielakuo Sekhose as general secretary along with five other members.

Onsite registration by the vaccinator in facilitated registration mode.

Appointments could be booked online or onsite (walk-in) for 12-14 years (only CorBEvax for this cohort).

Initially Kohima and Dimapur district will rollout this vaccine for 12-14 cohort and gradually it will be extended to other districts as soon as the vaccine are dispatched to the districts.

08 March 1956 – 03 March 2022 We, the family of Late Nzani Khuvung would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our close families, relatives, neighbors and friends for your help, support, sympathy and prayers in our times of grief and trials.

We would like to convey our specials thanks to : 1. Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church 2. Shaki Village Baptist Church 3. Phiro Village Baptist Church 4. Sankiton Village Baptist Church 5. Kohima Shaki Khumshum 6. Dimapur Eloe Eramoe Okho 7. Phiro Eloe metapoe yanpia eyi okho 8. LRFN Yankho Dimapur 9. Shaki Eloe Randan Khumshum 10. LRFN Deaconeses 11. Dimapur Shaki Khumshum 12. Director Gift Ministry 13. Landmark Colony Council 14. Wozhuro Range Dimapur 15. Military Hospital Staff Rangapahar 16. NIT Non Teaching Chumukedima 17. Yachumaro SHG Dimapur 18. Landmark Colony Dimapur 19. LRFN yankho Ekhum 20. Tumka SHG Dimapur 21. Eloe Yangro LBCD 22. Randan Okho Dimapur 23. VIP Tent House We deeply regret our inability to thank every individual but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. dP-1203/22

Loving Family Members

HIS JOURNEY ENDED A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BREATHING A VERY HARDWORKING HANDS PUT TO REST ON EARTH HE TOILED IN HEAVEN HE RESTS GOD BROKE OUR HEART TO PROVE TO US HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST WE, THE FAMILY OF LATE AKHITO AYEMI, CONVEY OUR HEARTFELT AND SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THE 10th IR BATTALION, INDIVIDUAL, GROUPS, CHURCHES, FRIENDS, NEIGHBOURS AND ALL THE WELL WISHERS AT THE SUDDEN DEMISE OF LATE AKHITO AYEMI ON 09-03-2022 AND FOR SUPPORTING US PHYSICALLY, FINANCIALLY, MORALLY AND UPHOLDING US SPIRITUALLY. WE REGRET OUR INABILITY TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE PERSONALLY BUT WE HUMBLY PRAY TO ALMIGHTY TO BLESS YOU ALL ABUNDANTLY. LOVING WIFE , SON AND FAMILY MEMBERS k-516/22 K Y M C

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

Nagaland observes ‘World Consumer Rights Day’

Officer and staff of LMCP after the programme on Tuesday

DIMAPUR: In an effort to raise awareness about consumer rights and needs and to highlight the importance of consumer protection and rights, Nagaland along with the rest of the world celebrated World Consumer Rights Day, Tuesday.

The day was celebrated under 2022 theme, “Fair Digital Finance”, decided

by Consumers International.

‘Challenges of fighting consumer rights in digital age’ LMCP: Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (LMCP) department, Nagaland celebrated the World Consumer Rights Day 2022 at the Directorate Building wherein

“challenges of fighting consumer rights in digital age” was deliberated.

In a press release, the department stated that additional controller and HOD, K. Takeeth Imchen and deputy controller, Relise Sangtam highlighted the staff on the theme, “fair digital finance”.

They spoke about the present-day challenges of fighting consumer rights in the digital age where transaction has become digital and online mode in every aspect of market system.

The officers urged the staff to keep themselves up to date with the current changes in the digital transaction so as to extend better service to the public and consumers at large.

Members of CRO Nagaland along with LMCP officers and staff.

The release informed that all district officers were directed to celebrate the day by coordinating with the civil societies and also distribute pamphlets and hand out notes to the public all across the state.

The additional controller also directed all the district level officers to reach out to the public in their respective posting place on this day and enlightened them about the various consumer available to the general public.

‘Be cautious while tackling digital finance’ Wo r l d C o n s u m e r Rights Day was celebrated by Consumer Rights Organisation (CRO) Nagaland state in collaboration with Legal Metrology

and Consumer Protection (LMCP) government of Nagaland at Western Chakesang Hoho Building Dimapur.

According to a DIPR report, speaking on the occasion, assistant controller LMCP, Limatoshi Jamir said the year theme, “fair digital finance” should not only be for celebration but rather to start working on it.

“The theme is not only about rights but more about responsibilities because with rights comes responsibilities,” said Jamir.

Speaking on the theme, Jamir said many a times even educated people gets cheated through digital finance and cited greed as one reason. He then

advised the people to be careful while “tackling digital finance”.

Advocate from Dimapur district Legal Services Association, Ketoulhoukho informed that the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 India was replaced by the Consumer Protection Act 2019.

He also highlighted various consumer rights and the procedures and channels for filing complaints.

In a keynote address, CRO Nagaland state president, James Jungi noted that global collaborative approach was required for achieving fair digital finance. He further informed that CRO has written to the government for formation

CRO members, WDLSA functionaries and others after the programme.

of consumer council in the state, seeking support for furthering their vision to enable CRO to provide better protection and promotion of consumer rights.

‘More awareness activities needed to sensitise consumers’ Consumer Rights Organisation (CRO) Wokha, Wokha District Legal Services Authority and Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (LMCP) department Wokha celebrated World Consumers Rights Day at Town Hall Wokha.

In a keynote address, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha T. Lankonsen Tsanglao said there was a need to conduct more awareness activities to sensitise consumers, address

TVC objects to KVC assisting RARC distribution of prophylactic medicine underway survey of trekking path DIMAPUR: Regional Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC), Dimapur under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), ministry of AYUSH has informed that its campaign, “free distribution of prophylactic medicine Samshmani Vati and Ashwagandha Ghan vati and guidelines on diet & lifestyle under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava” to increase immunity was underway.

In a press release, research assistant (botany), RARC Dimapur, Nikhil Krishna informed that this was initiated across the state and a person who is more than 12 years old could avail the medicines from the institute.

RARC informed the village head/Gaonbura that the team would dis-

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tribute the medicines in their areas.

The release informed that details including: name and gender of the beneficiary, age, address, contact number and identity card would be required.

For fur ther infor mation, one could contact 9366090200 (Whatsapp)/03862-295171 between 10 a.m-5 p.m.

It may be mentioned that as part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, CCRAS under the aegis of ministry of AYUSH in September 2021 launched the campaign to combat COVID-19.

In this regard, Reg i o n a l Ay u r ve d a Re search Centre , Dimapur - a peripheral institute of CCRAS has started said campaign since inception and distributions are be-

ing done through OPD of RARC where various free medical camps and awareness programmes are also being organised.

Delivery of medicines are also carried out for employees and their family members of various gover nment and other offices, orphanage homes and various health units.

Regional Ayurveda Research Centre informed that more than 9000 people have benefitted from the campaign and the centre set a target to provide 50,000 medicines in the state.

The institute is also d i s t r i b u t i n g f r e e AYUSH-64 tablets for mild and moderate COVID-19 cases through OPD and COVID-19 testing and medicine distribution centres.

DIMAPUR: Thanamir Village Council (TVC) has strongly objected to Khongjiri Village Council (KVC) assisting survey of Mount Saramati trekking path.

In a representation to Kiphire additional deputy commissioner (ADC), TVC chairman Tsechimong declared that the survey would not be allowed without prior consultation with Thanamir village.

He claimed that Thanamir had been protecting ancestral land since 1940s and that the village would never allow any new routes to survey Mount Saramati under its jurisdiction, adding that those who had gone to Mount Saramati knew about Thanamir and all the developmental activities were also carried out by

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Niki-led NSCN AR conduct various activities Chieswe- ness programme, the vil(K) mourns DIMAPUR: ma battalion of Assam lagers were briefed about

DIMAPUR: Niki-led NSCN (K) has expressed grief over the demise of Ivili Aye, wife of GB, Surumi village, Luvikhe Yepthomi and motherin-law of Niki-led NSCN (K) president, Niki Sumi, who passed away on March 14, 2022.

In a condolence message, the group through its MIP said that late Ivili Ayemi was “an extraordinary woman and for which she was admired by everyone who knew her.”

It said she was a Godfearing woman who lived an exemplary life of compassion and simplicity and her demise was “a great loss” to the family and society.

Further, the group conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members.

Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) constructed water supply borewell with 12000 litres capacity storage tank for Pfutseromi village, Phek district, under the Assam Rifles Civic Action Project.

According to PRO IGAR (N), the was inaugurated by Kho Domeh where villagers and members of village administration were also present.

Jalukie Battalion: Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles carried out a medical camp and COVID-19 awareness campaign at New Puilwa village under Peren district on March 14.

During the aware-

the various health and hygiene measures which should be followed during the COVID pandemic.

They were also provided with necessary medicines.

Later, a special emphasis on women’s general health was imparted.

During the programme, women were advised to focus on their dietary supplements in order to prevent anaemic risks and health of the child in case of pregnancy and regularly consult a doctor nearby.

Altogether, a total of 168 villagers which included 44 men, 78 women and 46 children were benefited from the camp.

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protection of consumers’ rights and their interest in the district.

Theme speaker panel lawyer DLSA Wokha, advocate Renbonthung Y Tsanglao highlighted the context of Wokha business and informed all business establishments to have valid cash memos and use digital cash payment/receiving for transparency and accountability.

While briefing on Consumer Protection Act, panel lawyer DLSA Wokha, advocate Shanchobeni P Lotha said to ensure consumers be protected from unfair trade practices the department has set up consumer redressal forum and asked the people to avail services.

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the village.

The TVC chairman acknowledged that Mount Saramati, the Crown of Nagaland, was for Nagas, but mentioned that geographically it fell under Thanamir ancestral land covering two international boundary pillars (137 and 138).

He said the protection of animals in the pristine forests and conservation of flora within 65 square km, excluding jhum land, were one of the primary concerns of the people.

Therefore, he urged the ADC to look into the matter with all sincerity at the earliest on the matter and declared that in case of any untoward situation arising in the future, Thanamir Village Council should not be held responsible.

consumer problems and help protect their rights.

H e a dv i s e d C RO Wokha to coordinate with the district administration and LMCP department to organise such awareness programmes. He also urged them to be vigilant and report any unlawful activities.

In his speech CRO Wokha president, M. Abel Enny said consumers’ lack of knowledge gives undue advantage to “business community to scam consumers”.

He also pointed out certain sectors of business in Wokha where price tampering was being practiced.

Enny said the organisation would continue to work for the welfare and

Director F&CS, V. Lovitoly Sema speaking at the training programme, Tuesday.

DIMAPUR: Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department in partnership with Centre for Health Research and Innovation (CHRI), supported by National Stock Exchange Foundation conducted a sensitisation training of district officials on rice fortification in the conference hall of the directorate of F&CS, Dimapur, on Tuesday.

While delivering the welcome address, director, F&CS, V. Lovitoly Sema highlighted the department’s plan as per the directive of the ministry of Food and Public Distribution on regular rice distributed through PDS under

the aspirational district of Kiphire which would be replaced with fortified rice

by April 2022.

She encouraged district officers to equip themselves with the knowledge of rice fortification as they would have to educate the people in their own districts to bust the myths and misinformation around fortified rice.

The sessions by resource person project lead (Fortification) CHRI, New Delhi, Surbhi Dhawan covered essential areas of rice fortification including introduction to rice fortification, nutritional landscape-India and Naga-

land’s scenario, technology behind fortification, supply chain of Nagaland, myth busting, demonstrations on blending efficiency test, quality assurance, quality control, etc.

IEC materials especially focused on Fair Price Shops (FPs) in Nagamese and English - the primary point where the fortified rice would be distributed were also handed to the six priority districts.

The programme was chaired by deputy director, nodal officer for rice fortification, F&CS, Dr. Kapenlo Thong.

In may be mentioned that food fortification has

been identified and adopted by government of India as a key intervention to address micronutrient deficiency especially anaemia.

CHRI informed that in Nagaland, as per NFHS 4 and 5 data, the anemia prevalence among children (age 6-59 months) has seen a rise from 42.7 percent in 2015 to 46.4 percent in 2020.

“In the women of reproductive age group, anemia continues to remain a concern” the release stated.

‘Six districts in Nagaland need special attention’ As per North Eastern Region districts Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) index baseline report published

by NITI Aayog (2021-22), CHIR disclosed that six out of 11 districts (Longleng, Phek, Kiphire, Peren, Dimapur and Mokokchung) were among the bottom performing districts which need special attentions in terms of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well Being) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

In line with the centre’s vision for healthy India, all rice distributed under its social safety net programs including PDS, PM Poshan (erstwhile MDM) and Anganwadi Services (erstwhile ICDS) is envisioned to be fortified with Iron Folic and Vitamin B12 by 2024.

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Uncertainty looms over next Mnp CM

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N Biren Singh

Th Biswajit Singh

along with BJP Manipur Pradesh A Sharda Devi, party national general secretary (Org) Manipur in-charge Abhay Kumar Giri, and former minister and senior state BJP leader Th Biswajit Singh.

They left Imphal around 10 am after they were called by national party leaders to discuss the election of the leader of the party’s legislators’ wing who will also be the next chief minister of the state.

It may be mentioned here that even after five days of declaration of the results of polls, the BJP that secured the magic number to form the gov-

ernment is yet to elect its legislators’ leader who will be the next chief minister.

By securing 32 seats, the BJP had got the simple majority to form the government. Besides, others parties also deciding to support the party.

On late Monday, the Parliamentary Board of the BJP appointed Union minister of finance Nirmala Sitharaman as central observer and Union minister of law and justice Kiren Rijiju as co-observer for the elections of the leader of the legislative party.

Speculation was rife that after meeting with the four party leaders of the state, the BJP Parlia-

Arunachal, Assam to resolve boundary dispute, says Felix

COVID: Tripura to vaccinate children in 12-14 yrs age

Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 15: Uncertainty over the post of chief minister of Manipur continues as a highly reliable source reported that a meeting convened by the Central BJP leaders with state party leaders at New Delhi late this evening has reportedly ended without taking any decision late on Tuesday.

Amid the uncertainty over the post of chief minister, four leaders of the BJP Manipur Pradesh, including caretaker chief minister N Biren Singh, rushed to Delhi today.

A charter flight took the caretaker chief minister

Bamang Felix. (File) ITANAGAR, MAR 15 (PTI): The decades-old boundary dispute between Assam and Ar unachal Pradesh has been taken up in right earnest with both the state governments working to settle the issue amicably, the hilly state’s Home Minister Bamang Felix informed the assembly on Tuesday.

Responding to a question from senior Congress member Nabam Tuki, Felix said that the two state governments have convened preliminary discussions on the issue and have resolved to settle it amicably through mutually agreed-upon criteria.

“The Arunachal Pradesh government had on July 15 last year appointed a high-powered ministerial committee which convened

several meetings with various stakeholders.

“High-resolution satellite images have been procured and on-ground studies and verification are being done in 12 districts of the state which share boundary with Assam,” Felix said.

When Tuki, a former chief minister, pointed out that despite the issue being sub-judice with the Supreme Court, incidents of encroachment into Arunachal Pradesh’s territory from Assam are being regularly reported; Felix said that the state administration is aware of the situation, and has initiated dialogue with the neighbouring state whenever such incidents have come to fore.

Felix said that the boundary dispute was inherited from the North East Frontier Tracts (NEFT), as 12 districts of the state share a total of 716 km of boundary with Assam.

“The Supreme Court appointed the Local Boundary Commission with a former judge as its chairman.

In 2014, the commission submitted its findings and recommendations to the court.

AGARTALA, MAR 15 (PTI): With the COVID vaccination for children in the age group of 12 -14 years starting from Wednesday across the country, the Tripura government has planned to cover 1.37 lakh beneficiaries in this round of the inoculation drive, an official said.

Two immunisation centres will be available in each district for the vaccination of eligible children and the number of such facilities will be increased later, he said.

“Children in the age group of 12 to 14 years will be given Corbevax vaccine. We are in talks with the education department to cover all the eligible students by opening more inoculation centres,” National Health Mission Tripura director Dr. Siddharth Jaiswal said on Tuesday.

The state administration has “sufficient doses” of the prescribed vaccine to cover eligible beneficiaries, he said, adding that all the precautionary measures have been taken to handle any adverse case after immunisation.

Govt working to make North East India’s new growth engine: DONER Minister NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): The government is working towards making the North East India’s new engine of growth and there has been remarkable development of the region under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister G Kishan Reddy told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Replying to a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) in the Upper House, he said the Centre has worked on holistic development of the region since 2014 by focusing on bringing peace, improving infrastructure and connectivity through enhanced budgetary support.

Reddy, the Minister of Development of North East Region, also said in the last eight years of the Modi government there has been remarkable development in the NE. The region has been accorded top priority for development under the prime minister’s agenda of transforming India, he said.

Before 2014, there were different challenges to development of the North East (NE) where the government has been working towards

G Kishan Reddy bringing about inclusive growth, development and creation of new opportunities. Arguing that peace and stability were prerequisites for development, he said today a sea change is visible in the region where large-scale infrastructure development has taken place.

Claiming that under the Modi government a new era of peace and prosperity has begun, he said the youth of the North East today aspire for growth and development, and the Centre will do everything to fulfil their desires.

Reddy highlighted the decline in insurgency related incidents to 163 in 2020 from 824 in 2014, besides a decrease in the number of security forces and civilians killed. On the other hand, the number of surrendered extremists has increased to 2,696 in 2020 from 291 in

2014, while the quantity of arms surrendered has also gone up in the last eight years, the minister said.

Asserting that “without peace there is no development. Peace gives prosperity, peace gives development”, he said in order to bring calm and lawfulness to the region the Centre has launched several initiatives, including signing of memorandum of settlement with different rebel groups.

Unlike in the past, today there are no road blockades, protests, curfew and firing in the North East, he asserted.

After 2014-15, over Rs 3 lakh crore has been spent on the development of the region by various central ministries and departments, the minister said, adding while the northeastern states constitute 3.78 per cent of India’s population, the funds earmarked for them stand at 10 per cent of the overall national allocation.

Noting that connectivity is a big challenge to the development of the region, he said the government has been focusing on improving rail, road, air, waterway, telecom and internet connectivity with all the eight states.

mentary Board was likely to announce the name of the legislature wing leader by tonight.

Mention may also be made that when certain sections of the media speculated race for the post of chief minister among the newly elected party legislators, senior state party leaders, including the caretaker chief minister, denied the same and said that the party high command will decide on who will be the next chief minister.

There were also reports of caretaker chief minister N Biren Singh hosting a tea party with all the elected members of the BJP at his Luwangsangbam residence yesterday.

Only nine joined the party while the rest 22 refrained from attending the party, according to a local media report.

Singh reportedly hosted the party to discuss the matter of election of the party legislators’ leader after he and other leaders of the state party were called to Delhi by the BJP Parliamentary Board.

Tai-Ahoms in Assam demand ST status NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Scores of youngsters belonging to Assam’s Tai Ahom community held a protest at Jantar Mantar here on Tuesday, demanding its inclusion in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs).

The protest was organised by the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, a prominent youth organisation from the community. Diganta Tamuly, the general secretary of the organisation, claimed that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had promised to grant ST status to the TaiAhom community before the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 as well as in 2019. “But the promise is yet to be fulfilled.

We have come to Delhi to demand immediate inclusion of our community in the list of Scheduled Tribes,” Tamuly said. He said the BJP had made the same promise before last year’s Assam Assembly polls as well. “We have been demanding grant of ST status to the community since 1995 and we will continue to press for it till our demand is fulfilled,” Tamuly said.

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Mnp cops release NPP workers after protests Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 15: Flared tensions over the arrest of several NPP workers and supporters subsided on Tuesday after police released all of them in the afternoon.

A total of 30 workers and supporters of MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan who was elected on NPP ticket in the recently concluded elections to the state Assembly.

Of the 30, 19 NPP party workers were detained by the police during its crackdown against a large number of workers and supporters of the MLA who stormed Porompat police station of Imphal East district in protest against the arrest of 11 workers of the MLA. Earlier On Monday, a team of Imphal East district police raided the house of the MLA at Kshetri Awang Leikai and arrested the 11 workers. Later, police claimed that they were arrested in connection with two FRI cases related to a post-poll violence incident on March 11.

Post crackdown by the police, All Manipur Muslim Students’ Organization

Protesters blocking road during general strike call given in protest against arrest of NPP workers in Imphal on Tuesday.

(AMMSO) gave a 24-hour general strike across the state to protest detention of workers and supporters of the MLA. The strike hit normal life in almost all Muslim inhabited areas across the valley districts today as a large number of supporters came out onto the roads and imposed blockade using logs, bamboo and setting debris on fire in the middle of the roads.

The police had to resort to firing tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse protesters at various places, particularly in Imphal and its outskirts.

Due to the road blockade in Hatta area of Imphal East district, traffic chaos

occurred in almost all the main roads across the capital city.

Police resorted to firing several rounds of tear gas shell and mock bombs in a bid to reopen road for normal traffic. Despite measures taken by the police, protesters continued to block the road despite repeated dispersions.

The normal traffic along the busy Porompat DC Road was also disturbed as protesters stretched bamboo and logs and burning debris on the road.

There too, the police fired several rounds of tear gas shells and mock bombs in their effort to open road for normal traffic.

Meghalaya Assembly rejects resolution on job reservation

Correspondent

SHILLONG, MARCH 15: The resolution moved by lone Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) legislator, Adelbert Nongrum, demanding the Meghalaya government to review and revamp the “outdated” state reservation policy was defeated by a voice vote in the state assembly on Tuesday.

Nongrum, who is supporting the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government stressed on the need to refer the reso-

lution to a select committee.

Seeking an answer from the government why outsiders are allowed to avail reservation in state government jobs in a category earmarked specifically for Garo people, the KHNAM legislator asked why the reservation policy was linked to academic courses.

“Considering only the three major tribal communities of the state, Garo constituted 41.5 percent and Khasi-Jaintia 58.5 percent –clearly the government resolution of 40:40 appears to have favoured one com-

munity over the combined other two, when the ratio should have been 33.2 percent and 46.8 percent respectively,” the KHNAM legislator pointed out.”

Participating in the discussion, Leader of Opposition, Mukul Sangma asserted that the issues confronting the people of the state can always be discussed within the ruling conglomeration and opposition.

“This is the usual and healthy practice,” he said.

In his reply, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the existing reservation

policy has withstood the test of time since 1972, when Meghalaya was carved out of Assam, and it was found there was a need for framing a policy for adequate representation of various communities in the public administration of the state.

“With the completion of 50 years of statehood, the reservation policy has worked well to the benefit of the communities of the state who are serving in the different departments and agencies of the government,” Sangma told the assembly.

Moreover, he said the government had adopted the present policy after thorough examination, detailed discussion and due consideration of the Article 164 of the Constitution. “The matter as a whole is complex and sensitive in nature which needs to be tackled judiciously and thoughtfully as a policy matter,” the Chief Minister underscored.

In the course of his reply, Sangma also requested Nongrum to withdraw his resolution saying that these issues were far more sensitive than what meets the eye.

Assam assembly adjourned twice amid ruckus by Opposition members GUWAHATI, MAR 15 (PTI): The Assam assembly was adjourned twice on Tuesday amid an “unruly” behaviour of Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi demanding the annexure of answers submitted in the House and a ruckus by members of opposition parties over alleged irregularities in construction of Anganwadi centres.

Proceedings were adjourned briefly in the Question Hour after Social Welfare Minister Ajanta Neog’s reply to a question on allotment of model Anganwadi centres in different constituencies did not satisfy opposition members.

Neog, in response to the query by AIUDF legislator Aminul Islam, said local MLAs and guardian ministers of districts have been asked to ensure corruption-free construction and functioning of the Anganwadi centres. Unsatisfied with her comment,

Congress MLAs, including Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha and Bharat Narah, stood up and protested.

Some of the ruling BJP MLAs got involved in a verbal duel with the opposition legislators, and several members of the Congress and other parties moved the Well of the House.

Unable to r un the House, Speaker Biswajit Daimary adjourned the proceedings for 10 minutes.

Neog also said the construction of 999 model Anganwadi centres have been approved so far in the financial year 2021-22.

About half an hour after the House reassembled, Daimary once again adjourned proceedings for another 10 minutes, as he was offended by the “unruly” behaviour of Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi.

Gogoi had demanded the annexure of answers

submitted in the House be provided to at least questioners. He contended that the new practice of providing only the main part of an answer on paper and uploading the remaining portion and annexure of it on the website of the assembly inconvenienced questioners.

As Gogoi persisted with his demand, Daimary asked him to allow proceedings to continue. The speaker said, “You should not speak by pointing a finger at the Chair and not to look for ‘kajia’ (confrontation).” Taking umbrage at the speaker’s remark, Gogoi claimed that the ‘kajia’ was an unparliamentary word.

The MLA also alleged that Daimary was biased as the speaker of the House.

As Gogoi continued to agitate, Daimary said such behaviour by an MLA cannot be tolerated and adjourned proceedings for 10 minutes.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

NOTICE S/C No. 29/2022 NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Solomo Lotha been applied by Smti. Chonbeni, W/o Lt. Solomo Lotha, R/o, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. P.P.O No. NL/3232 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this Court on or before 12/04/2022.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day, the 11/03/2022.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-xxx/22 IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C No. 176/2022

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Pangerjungla has been applied by Smti Watirenla, Mother of Late Pangerjungla, R/o H/No 625/10, Sector-E Diphupar Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. SBI A/c. No. 20077712169 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire to appear in this Court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this the 15th March, 2022.

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missile system very reliable & Dynastic politics dangerous to democracy: PM India’s safe; incident ‘regrettable’: Rajnath

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said a conscious decision was taken to not give tickets to children of BJP MPs for assembly polls as dynastic politics is dangerous for democracy and the party is against it, sources said.

Addressing the BJP parliamentary party meeting in the backdrop of the party’s stupendous performance in the recent elections, Modi also gave a task to MPs from the five states where polls were held to identify at least 100 booths in their respective constituencies, where the BJP got relatively fewer votes and identify the reasons, the sources said.

The meeting felicitated both Modi and BJP president J P Nadda for the party’s election victory in four of the five states.

This was the first BJP parliamentary party meeting after the resumption of budget session, and was addressed by both Modi and Nadda.

Briefing re por ters about the meeting, Parlia-

Punjab lifts all COVID-19 restrictions CHANDIGARH, MAR 15 (PTI): The Punjab government on Tuesday lifted all Covid-related restrictions in the state, according to an order.

However, the people have been advised to follow Covid-appropriate behavioural norms.

“In exercise of the powers conferred under section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897, read with all other enabling provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005, in supersession of all previous instructions on the subject, all COVID-19 related restrictions are removed with immediate effect,” the order issued by the state department of home affairs and justice said.

“However, the residents of the state are advised to follow Covid-appropriate behavioural norms,” it added.

The directions in this regard have been issued to all divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners and senior police officials in the state.

and even told them it was because of him they were refused tickets.

Modi also asserted that to fight dynastic politics, the BJP has to put a check on such practices within the organisation, sources in the party said.

In the recently concluded assembly polls in five states, the BJP retained power in four, including politically crucial Uttar Pradesh. Several MPs of the party were also eyeing tickets for their children.

Modi also appreciated the recently-released film ‘The Kashmir Files’ and suggested that such movies should be made more often, the sources said.

According to BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, who was present in the meeting, Modi categorically stated that the BJP is against dynastic politics and that is why family members of party leaders were not given tickets.

However, the prime minister also thanked the MPs for their support to the party in the elections, Tiwari said.

Rajnath Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha during the second part of Budget Session of Parliament,Tuesday. (PTI)

accident,” the minister said.

The minister also said Indian armed forces are well-trained and disciplined and are well experienced in handling such systems.

“I would also like to state that a review of the Standard Operating Procedures for operations, maintenance and inspections is being conducted in the wake of this incident. We attach the highest priority to the safety and security of our weapon systems. If any shortcoming is found, the same would be immediately rectified,” Singh said.

The Defence Minister assured the Parliament that India’s missile system is

“very reliable and safe”.

“Moreover, our safety procedures and protocols are of the highest order and are reviewed from time to time. Our Armed Forces are well-trained and disciplined and are well experienced in handling such systems,” he added. Singh made the statement in Rajya Sabh first and later in Lok Sabha.

Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar, the DG of the InterService Public Relations of Pakistan, had claimed last Thursday that an unarmed projectile launched from India entered the Pakistani airspace travelling 124 km and fell near Mian Channu in Khanewal district.

Now, Bihar Speaker Vijay Sinha Sibal slams Gandhis, gets ‘language of RSS-BJP’ retort refuses to come to Assembly Congress leaders hit out at Sibal

No decision yet on country-wide NRC: Govt to Lok Sabha

PM Narendra Modi being garlanded during the BJP parliamentary party meeting after their victory in the recent assembly polls, in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

mentary Affairs Ministry Pralhad Joshi said, Modi told the meeting that there is an “atmosphere against dynastic politics in the country and respecting this sentiment of the people, the BJP took a decision to not give tickets to family members of its leaders.

The decision was accepted and applauded by the party leaders”.

On India’s evacua-

Vijay Sinha

PATNA, MAR 15 (IANS): A day after having heated arguments with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the house, Speaker Vijay Sinha refused to come to the Assembly on Tuesday.

In his absence, presiding officer Prem Kumar conducted Assembly proceedings even as RJD leaders strongly protested against the Chief Minister for humiliating Sinha.

RJD’s Bhai Virendra, with more than 20 other legislators, demanded clarification from Prem Kumar as to why the Speaker has not come to the Assembly.

“Speaker is the highest post in the Vidhan Sabha.

The way the Chief Minister humiliated him is an insult

tion efforts from war-torn Ukraine, Modi told the MPs that when the government was working on their safe return, some political leaders were trying to politicise the issue and making statements without proper and accurate statistics and details. Joshi said.

Talking about Nadda’s address to the meeting, Joshi said the BJP president briefed the MPs about the

to the democratic structure of the country. He should immediately apologise for his behavior and take back the non-parliamentar y remark he had made on Monday,” he said.

Interestingly, while opposition leaders are objecting to the act of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, BJP leaders are not so vocal against him, despite Sinha being its MLA. In the Legislative Council, RJD leader and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi slammed the BJP and termed its leaders “shameless”.

“They (BJP leaders) want to stay in government at any cost - even if someone beats them with boots.

“Nitish Kumar is saying that the Speaker does not know the rulebook of Vidhan Sabha. I would say that he has no knowledge of the constitution.

The Speaker is the highest constitutional post and he (Nitish Kumar) is humiliating him. Such a trend is dangerous in democracy,” Rabri Devi said.

party’s performance in the recently held assembly polls and how the party changed the style of politics from anti-incumbency to proincumbency.

The sources in the meeting said, addressing the party MPs, Modi underlined that dynastic politics is a threat to democracy, and he took the responsibility of denying tickets to several children of MPs

Kapil Sibal

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES/PTI): The infighting in the Congress continued after the Congress Working Committee meet, with the party’s Lok Sabha whip Manickam Tagore today hitting out at senior leader Kapil Sibal for his remarks against the leadership and accusing him of speaking the language of the RSS and BJP. Tagore, a staunch Rahul Gandhi loyalist, said the RSS and the BJP want the Gandhis to be out of leadership position in the party in order to kill the Congress party and destroy the ‘idea of India’.

“Why the RSS and BJP wants Nehru-Gandhi’s out of the leadership? Because without Gandhi’s leadership Congress will be

become Janata party. It’s easy to kill Congress then it’s easy to destroy the idea of India (sic),” Tagore said on Twitter.

“Kapil Sibal knows it but why he is speaking the language of RSS/BJP,” he claimed.

Kapil Sibal has said that Gandhis should step aside and give some other leader a chance to lead the party. “Leadership is in cuckoo land... I want a ‘Sab ki Congress’. Some want a ‘Ghar ki Congress’,” Mr Sibal told the Indian Express in an interview.

The remarks came after the Congress Working Committee met on Sunday, and after almost five hours of deliberations urged Sonia Gandhi to continue to lead and initiate changes required to strengthen the party.

The Congress then put out a video of all its former leaders from Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, on its Twitter handle.

“We will fight on. We will overcome. We will continue to raise your voice,” the party said.

Social media influences society, affects info processing: IAF chief hours spent on social media platforms not only affect sleep but also affect information processing. “We must therefore adapt and constantly review our training content and methods to address these new age challenges,” he said.

He also pointed out that introduction of automation in the past has taught us that technology can be a double-edged weapon. “It reduces the human work load on one hand but it can potentially introduce more errors. The recent accidents of the Boeing 737 Max have amply proved this point. Hence, with automation and newer technology, the role of human beings in air operations may reduce in certain areas but also increase the importance of hitherto unknown human factors,” he added. Talking about Aerospace Safety, he said that operational capability and aerospace safety are complementary and symbiotic with each other.

“In the pursuit of operational goals, preservation of our resources remains an important objective.

No operational goals can be achieved if aircrew and aircraft are lost. As risk is inherent in military aviation, it has to be assessed and managed effectively in order to accomplish laid down missions.”

Reflecting the dissensions in the party, senior Congress leaders on Tuesday lashed out at their colleague Kapil Sibal for his remarks against the leadership with the party’s Lok Sabha whip accusing him of speaking the language of the BJP and the RSS. Manickam Tagore, a staunch Rahul Gandhi loyalist, said the RSS and the BJP want the Gandhis to be out of leadership position to kill the Congress party and destroy the idea of India.

Cong ress national spokesperson Pawan Khera said Sibal should elections for the post of Congress president instead of making public comments against the leadership.

“Why RSS and BJP wants Nehru-Gandhi’s out of the leadership? Because without Gandhi’s leadership Congress will be become Janata party. It’s easy to kill Congress then

it’s easy to destroy the idea of India (sic),” Tagore said on Twitter.

“Kapil Sibal knows it but why he is speaking the language of RSS/BJP,” the Congress’ Lok Sabha whip asked. Khera also put out a Twitter post hitting out at Sibal.

“Dr Harshvardhan did not ask you to step aside from Chandni Chowk. He fought an election and defeated you Kapil Sibal.

Those who want to lead Congress are free to fight upcoming election for the position of party president instead of chanting everyday against current leadership,” Khera tweeted.

Sibal has said Gandhis should step aside and give some other leader a chance to lead the party.

“Leadership is in cuckoo land… I want a ‘Sab ki Congress’. Some want a ‘Ghar ki Congress’,” Sibal told the Indian Express in an interview.

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): The Centre has not yet taken any decision to prepare the National Register of Indian Citizens for the entire country, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

The minister said on the direction of the Supreme Court, the supplementary list of inclusions and the list of exclusions for the NRC in Assam have been published on August 31, 2019.

“Till now, the government has not taken any decision to prepare the National Register of Indian Citizens at the national level,” he said in a written reply to a question. An update of the NRC (also referred to as NRIC) has been carried out only in Assam. When the final list of the NRC was published in 2019, a total of 19.06 lakh people, out of 3.30 crore applicants, were excluded, triggering a huge political row in the country.

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Addressing the International Aerospace Safety Conference, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said, in modern generation the art and science of analysis and application of mind to solve complex problems is increasingly being automated and that cognitive reasoning and approach to problem solving has therefore taken a back seat. He said, “Modern society is seeing rapid changes in the way we do everything, be it our personal finances or seeking avenues for entertainment. The modern generation seeks answers from Google rather than good old research in a library.

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He stressed that the world, India and consequently the aviation community has rapidly transformed from an ‘industrial age society’ to the ‘information age society’ and further to a ‘social media influenced society’. Long

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Asserting that India’s missile system is very reliable and the safety procedures are of the highest order, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday described the recent accidental missile release as “regrettable” and said a review of standard operations and maintenance was being conducted and any shortcoming if found, will be immediately rectified.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 99 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

Victims denied justice

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ver three months or to be precise, 100 days have passed since the horrific massacres of 13 innocent civilians at Oting by the Army’s elite 21 Paras on December 4 followed by firing on protestors in Mon the next day in which one was shot dead by Assam Rifles. The state government had constituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a police officer of IGP on December 5, 2021 to probe the Oting Massacre. The SIT was to submit its report within a month, that is by January 5, 2022 . However, the SIT could only submit an unfinished “preliminary report” to the government on January 9. The reason cited for the delay was due to inputs awaited from the Central Forensics Science Laboratory (CFSL) at Guwahati and Hyderabad before finalising the report. Forensic experts from the Guwahati and Hyderabad Forensic Science Laboratories had reportedly collected material evidences from the site during December 21-22, 2021.The lack of functional forensic laboratory in Nagaland has adversely affected crime investigation. Many serious crimes in the state are stuck for months and even years, as charge sheets are incomplete as reports of forensic analysis on material evidences from the crime scene(s) are pending. On March 4, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio informed media that the state government had received the forensic report and that the SIT will file a case for prosecution of the accused persons involved in the incident. Further, he said the state government would require the permission of the Government of India and once it is done, the investigation report will be in public domain. It may be recalled that the Konyak CSOs had in a letter addressed to the president of India on December 6,2021 demanded that the SIT identify the Special Forces 21 Paras involved in the Oting massacre and to bring them to book within 30 days.

The ultimatum also demanded that the 27 Assam Rifles posted at Mon district be removed besides repeal of Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act. The deadline expired on January 10 and two days prior to that, the Konyak CSOs held a meeting on January 8 to deliberate on future course of action. In view of apparent failure in meeting the deadline, the Konyak CSOs convened a summit on January 14 to arrive at a final decision which would be final and binding on all. The deadline was extended by ten more days w.e.f January 15. The Konyak organisations while extending the deadline warned that if state government failed to fulfill concerned demands, the tribe will abstain from all national events within its customary jurisdiction as endorsed by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO), the apex body of six Naga tribes in five districts – Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire and Noklak. The re-extended deadline expired on January 25 but till then neither was the SIT report completed nor any resultant action contemplated in the quest for justice for the victims of the massacre. The state government seems to have wriggled itself out of the situation unfolding since December 4-5 2021. Neither has the SIT completed its probe within the stipulated one-month period, nor has any action been taken to name the offenders or mention on whether demand for repeal of AFSPA is still on the agenda.

DailyDevotion The Discipline of Dismay As they followed they were afraid.

—Mark 10:32 At the beginning of our life with Jesus Christ, we were sure we knew all there was to know about following Him. It was a delight to forsake everything else and to throw ourselves before Him in a fearless statement of love. But now we are not quite so sure. Jesus is far ahead of us and is beginning to seem different and unfamiliar— “Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed” (Mark 10:32).

There is an aspect of Jesus that chills even a disciple’s heart to its depth and makes his entire spiritual life gasp for air. This unusual Person with His face set “like a flint” (Isaiah 50:7) is walking with great determination ahead of me, and He strikes terror right through me. He no longer seems to be my Counselor and Friend and has a point of view about which I know nothing. All I can do is stand and stare at Him in amazement. At first I was confident that I understood Him, but now I am not so sure. I begin to realize that there is a distance between Jesus and me and I can no longer be intimate with Him. I have no idea where He is going, and the goal has become strangely distant.

Jesus Christ had to understand fully every sin and sorrow that human beings could experience, and that is what makes Him seem unfamiliar. When we see this aspect of Him, we realize we really don’t know Him. We don’t recognize even one characteristic of His life, and we don’t know how to begin to follow Him. He is far ahead of us, a Leader who seems totally unfamiliar, and we have no friendship with Him. The discipline of dismay is an essential lesson which a disciple must learn. The danger is that we tend to look back on our times of obedience and on our past sacrifices to God in an effort to keep our enthusiasm for Him strong (see Isaiah 50:10-11). But when the darkness of dismay comes, endure until it is over, because out of it will come the ability to follow Jesus truly, which brings inexpressibly wonderful joy.

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Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within. ~ James Baldwin

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

Post-mortem

COVID cases surge in the U.K. and China

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n the 2 weeks since England ended COVID-19 restrictions, the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths are back on the rise -- a reversal of the overall downward trend that had appeared in the last month.

The gover nment’s own data as well as an independent analysis both report an increase in cases, especially among people 55 and older.

Throughout the pandemic, what has happened in the U.K. has often been a precursor to what happens in the United States a few weeks later. While the U.S. has not lifted as many COVID-19 restrictions, mask mandates and vaccination rules are easing in much of the country.

Legal COVID-19 restrictions ended on Feb. 15 in Northern Ireland and are set to be phased out on March 21 in Scotland and on March 28 in Wales.

Latest reporting from the government’s coronavirus data confirms the rise in numbers. Overall for the UK over the last 7 days, the number of new infections

was up 46.4%, deaths were up 19.5%, and patients admitted to hospital was up 12.2%. Hospitalizations and deaths often lag new infections by several weeks.

Inde pendent data from what’s known as the ZOE analysis, a app-based collaboration between the company Zoe Global Limited and King’s College London, confirms the rise in numbers, although they are slightly different from the government data.

The latest ZOE data from newly symptomatic app users who logged positive swab tests, suggested an average of 175,189 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID-19 in the 2 weeks ending March 7 – an increase of 20.4%.

On average, 1 in 30 people in the U.K. were estimated to have COVID-19, the scientists said.

COVID cases were rising in all age groups, including among those aged 55 and older and the double vaccinated, the ZOE analysis suggested.

“The major increase in new cases across the country and in the elderly

is a worry, especially as we now see an uptick in hospitalisations for the first time, said Professor Tim Spector, an epidemiologist from King’s College London, and the study cofounder.

He added that an increase “was predicted when all restrictions were lifted”, and that high rates of infection and prevalence were likely “for the foreseeable future.”

The analysis matched data from another study from Imperial College London, which reported an uptick in coronavirus -CoV-2 infections among older age groups that was likely to have been fueled by increased socializing and waning immunity.

China’s Daily COVID-19 Cases More Than Triple China reported 1,800 new symptomatic COVID-19 cases on Sunday, representing the highest daily figure in two years and more than triple the number from the day before, according to Reuters.

O n S a t u r d ay, t h e country’s National Health Commission reported 476

cases, which included 114 people initially classified as asymptomatic who later developed symptoms.

China’s number of new locally transmitted asymptomatic cases, which the country doesn’t classify as confirmed cases, rose to 1,315 on Saturday from 1,048 a day before, Reuters reported. That marked the fourth consecutive day of increases.

Although China’s case count is far lower than other countries facing a surge, the growing numbers are posing complications for the “zero tolerance” policy to isolate people and suppress the virus as quickly as possible, Reuters reported.

The surge has prompted health officials to allow the public to buy rapid self-test kits for the first time to detect infections.

Now 16 provinces are reporting new cases, as well as the four major cities of Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing.

The northeastern province of Jilin reported 1,400 of the new cases, accounting for 78% of the national total and up from

134 a day before, Reuters reported.

The increase “showed that some local areas, facing a rapid rise in the epidemic, lacked the capacity to expand medical resources, resulting in limited admission of infections to centralized facilities within a short period of time,” a Jilin official said during a news briefing.

On Friday, authorities in Jilin’s provincial capital of Changchun locked down the city, began mass testing, and turned an exhibition center into a temporary hospital with 1,500 beds.

On Sunday, the southern business hub Shenzhen reported 60 new local cases, marking the city’s highest since early 2020.

Officials announced that the city of 17.5 million people, which abuts Hong Kong, will be shut down, according to The Associated Press.

Bus and subway services will also be suspended, city officials said, and ever yone in Shenzhen will undergo three rounds of testing. All businesses except those that supply

food, fuel, and necessary services will close or work from home this week, the AP reported.

In Shanghai, China’s most populous city with 24 million people, the number of cases increased by 15 to 432 cases. City officials told the public to avoid unnecessary travel and said those who arrive in Shanghai must have a negative test within 48 hours before arrival, the AP reported.

Schools shifted to online learning on Saturday.

In Hong Kong, a health official warned people not to assume the latest Omicron surge was under control.

The financial hub of 7.4 million reported 32,000 new cases, which is down from about 50,000 after travel and business restrictions were imposed, the AP reported.

The China Development Forum, a high-level business gathering in Beijing that was scheduled from March 19-22, will be postponed indefinitely due to the current coronavirus situation, Reuters reported.

Peter Russell

Rejoinder to open letter to Governor on Netaji and Naga Hills during World War II

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he ar ticle which was published in Nagaland post 27/02/2022 by K. Puro drew our attention to reply his allegation against our press release ‘Our Subhas Chandra Bose’ on 26/1/2022 Nagaland post. The India Freedom Fighter INA Children Welfare in Nagaland (IFFINACWN) was formed by the freedom fighters dependence children’s in Nagaland consisting of 937 members. As a matter of fact, let it be remembered that Naga Hills underwent a large scale destruction and human sufferings during WW II especially in the present district of Kohima and Phek. Nagas assisted both the British and JapaneseINA in different capacities.

But those who served and suffered for the JapaneseINA were completely forgotten all these years.

The (IFFINACWN) is an outcome of the effort to locate and assist people

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who suffered substantial loss or hardship as per acceptable criteria set by the Union Govt. It largely consist of people who suffered for a cause but has never been acknowledged or repaid in anyway thus far, and hence has remained an economically lesser privileged people. Presently 937 people spread in 26 villages are identified under IFFINACWN which we believe will expand further with more identification of people as per the criteria.

The whole purpose of the organization is to locate and help our people and acknowledge their contribution, even if it is just in a small way for a cause which cost them a lot at certain point of time, however many of our people died too. People in other States who suffered much less than us are also been identified as freedom fighter as per criteria of the Union Govt. Don’t our people deserve it too?

It is unfortunate that

there are people who wants to make sure that such assistance doesn’t come by casting aspersion through the comfort of four wall so called researched write up. Now the questions are; didn’t our people really suffer during WW II? Without one single field work or investigation, can anyone really be writing on an important issue like Bose or INA by just reading a book or two? The identified 937 parents serve INAs in different civil capacities when War came to their land for liberation of India from allied forces.

However, the IFFINACWN would not like to indulge in further slugfest as there are enough researchers and organizations who can take care of that as the goal of the organization is merely cause-oriented as mentioned above.But just for record, let it be known that long before this mud slug began, the presence

of Bose in Naga Hills and Manipur Hills has been simmering for a long time as can be seen from the work of local scholars too which talks about Bose in these Hills (WW II and Nagaland, K. Metha,M. Phil thesis, NEHU, 1991, p.29., Naga Response to INA Movement, Esther Katar, M.Phil thesis,, NEHU, 1991, p.81) The most authentic sources are dairies of the participants themselves in the event.

“Jai Hind”, is a collection of dairy records of Rani of Jhansi Regiment, writing on 4nd July 1944, it clearly mentions that “Bose was touring the whole frontier for the last two months and has personally inspired the soldiers of the Fauj, the hill area of Assam, Bose with his staffs officers examine the plans for campaign” (Jai Hind, Vithalshas K. Jhaveri& Soli S. Batufala (ed.), Janmabhoomi Prakashan Mandir, Bombay-1, Nov. 1945, p.97). Gordon Gra-

ham of the Queen’s Own Cameroon Highlanders who fought in the Battle of Kohima wrote that Bose himself was reported at Kigwema few miles away from Kohima during the Battle (All Trees are Young on Garrison Hills, Gordon Graham, KET, Bukinghamshire, p.53).

Across the route t h r o u g h w h i c h I NA Japanese came, there are local information about Bose right from the Indo-Burmese border like Somra village till Kigwema including K. Puroh’s village Kikruma, where local information says Bose visited the Village too. During War time, as part of psychological and tactical warfare, it might made to seem like Bose was present in one place, but he might be in another place covertly especially if he was visiting risky frontiers areas. Without duly taking all sources into consideration, be it Anglo-American, Japa-

nese, Indian or local and subjecting them to methodical test, it would be too premature for anyone to assume that Bose did not come to Naga Hills because lots of evidence points otherwise, until and unless someone has ulterior motive. Based on extant study, the issue is still open and without serious in-depth researcher, none is qualified to keep commenting be it us or Mr. K. Puroh.

With much difficulty, going through legal recourse like PIL, the organization has been fighting what is due for people who deserve it, but it would be most unfortunate if someone dares to jeopardize it with malignant intent.If there is anything due for our people be it from any source, it should not be hindered because at the end of the day, the concern shall pay the price for all.

Jai Hind IFINACWN Media

tual silence as Sidhu waged a relentless campaign for four years, since he joined the party in 2017, against Captain Amarinder Singh to remove him from the position of Chief Minister. Instead of restraining Sidhu from campaigning against their very respected veteran, the party fuelled Sidhu by making him head of the party in the state in 2021 which had only emboldened the undisciplined Sidhu to intensified his campaign to remove Captain Amarinder as Chief Minister at any cost. And as Sidhu succeeded in removing Amarinder Singh, his party had to pay the high price to eventually lose in 2022 one of the last Congress bastion states – Punjab.

BJP must be relieved today given that Navjot Singh Sidhu had left the party: the one who did not get a chance to create trouble in the saffron party is today creating lots of trouble in Congress.

If the past four years crisis within the Congress in Punjab is of any indication, then it is that the central leaders of the grand old party of India are either already in the newspaper nor that of the

state of brain dead losing all aptitudes to read any unfolding crisis or lost control over the party.

The inability of the central Congress leadership to control the infighting and factionalism among the Sardarjis reflected the overall dismal condition of the party.

The 2022 Punjab state election marks an end of an era in Indian politics in a sense that the curtain had came down on the illustrious and inspiring political career of one of the most respected and leading Indian statesmen. And as Captain Amarinder Singh went down fighting, facing humiliation from his own party men, he had also ensured that those who had humiliated him and stole the power from him will also go down along with him: Charanjit Singh Channi, the man who replaced him as Chief Minister, lost from two assembly seats that he had contested, Navjot Singh Sidhu too lost and his former party was routed and left totally humiliated.

As he loses, Congress too lost along with him.

Dr. Nsungbemo Ezung Wokha Town Editor in any manner.

Tragedy of the Sardarji

s the Indian Na- Indian politics relegating trospect on the credibility Modi’s wave during the tional Congress themselves to the power of those leaders in leading last decade. It was in 2017 (INC) faces anoth- lobby in New Delhi at the and reviving the party? If when the ruling BJP was er total decimation in the mercy of the party high there is one thing that the at its peak of power conlatest round of elections command, and no longer leaders of the grand old trolling more than half of losing all the five states has the ability to infuse party of India need to do if the Indian states, Punjab election that went to poll enthusiasm and motiva- they want to reverse their was the state where Capin February-March 2022, tion for the party loyalists electoral fortune in the tain Amarinder Singh led one of its senior leaders, and workers across the country then it is that they the Congress to successShashi Tharoor came up country. Congress leader- need to relieve these old fully wrest power from with the most blunt and ship, however, appeared to guards from their respec- the then Akali Dal-BJP critical assessment of the be not ready to reconcile tive responsibilities and as- dispensation. Then came dismal fate of his party. to this truth. Instead, the signments they are holding the 2019 Parliamentary While his unambiguous Congress Working Com- in the party, and make way Election where the saftweet “Change is unavoid- mittee (CWC) in its first for the many young talents fron party retained power able if we need to suc- meeting after being routed that are available within at the center by virtually ceed” has the potential in the five states election the party to assume com- sweeping the whole of of inviting wrath from unanimously resolved to mand and lead the party. the country. In the same the party high command reposed its faith in the But there was one Sardarji election, however, Punjab and its loyalists as his leadership of the Gan- who was an exception to again was among the only tweet amounts to directly dhi family as the party this narration – Captain few states in India which challenging the credibility relapsed to its old same Amarinder Singh! could not be breached of the party’s leadership excuse of not holding the Captain Amarinder by the BJP-Modi’s wave; at the top, it would once central leaders and high Singh was for the last two Captain Amarinder Singh again open the debate command accountable for decades remains among had again delivered 8 Lok within the party on the the party’s loss in states the few remaining popular Sabha seats, out of 13 in need of a change of lead- election. grass root leaders among the state, for the Congress ership and generational While it is true that the Congress veteran. Al- Party. shift in order to revive the the result of one state though his post-Congress Congress High Comfortune of the party. election is not necessar- political adventure failed mand in New Delhi had, The INC today is akin ily a “referendum to the to yield any desired re- however, unfortunately to an aging squad where national leadership”, sult both for him and the failed to acknowledge this it is the old guards that Congress’ standard ex- new party that he had critical fact – the party’s continue to dominate the planation, when the party founded, Congress under status in the state and affairs of the party. These keeps losing one state after him in Punjab was once a their popular leader. Inold Congressmen, includ- another and one national formidable political force. stead, they simply allowed ing the Gandhis, despite election after another for Remember, Punjab under one BJP’s turncoat by the their past achievements the last two decades under Captain Amarinder Singh name of Navjot Singh Sidand reputations, had long the same leader/s then is was among the very few hu to take on their popular lost their grassroots’ sup- it not high time that the states in the country which leader. The party’s central port base and relevance in party need to seriously in- could successfully halt leadership watched in virReader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

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Karnataka High Court backs state on Hijab issue

BENGALURU, MAR 15 (PTI): The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday said Hijab was not part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith and effectively upheld the ban against the headscarf in educational institutions in the state by dismissing pleas from Muslim girls seeking nod to wear it in classrooms.

A three-judge full bench of the High Court said the prescription of school uniform is only a reasonable restriction, constitutionally permissible which the students cannot object to, even as the aggrieved petitioner Muslim girls said they would continue their legal battle and termed today’s order as “unconstitutional.”

The court suggested the possibility of some ‘unseen hands’ behind the hijab row to engineer social unrest and disharmony and expressed dismay over the issue being blown out of proportion during the academic term.

The row that broke out at Udupi in January this year soon spread to other parts of the state before witnessing national repercussions, with voices for and against the headscarf, even as as it resonated in some foreign countries like Pakistan.

After having reserved its order on Feb 25, the court on Tuesday dismissed the batch of petitions from the Udupi-based Muslim girls who sought its nod for wearing hijab inside classrooms and also said there was no material placed on record to prima facie show wearing

Police personnel at the entrance of Karnataka High Court, in Bengaluru, March 15. (PTI)

the headscarf was an essential religious practice.

Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi-led bench said, “we are of the considered opinion that wearing of Hijab by Muslim women does not form a part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith.”

The other two judges in the panel were Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice J M Khazi. The bench also maintained that the government has the power to issue the impugned order dated February 5, 2022, banning clothes which disturb equality, integrity and public order in schools and colleges, which the Muslim girls had challenged in the High Court.

It rejected the plea to initiate a disciplinary inquiry against the college, its principal and a teacher.

“In the above circumstances, all these writ peti-

tions being devoid of merits are liable to be and accordingly are dismissed. In view of the dismissal of the writ petition, all the pending applications pale into insignificance and are accordingly disposed off,” the bench said in its order.

The court also said that school uniform will cease to be a uniform if hijab is also allowed.

“There is absolutely no material placed on record to prima facie show that wearing of Hijab is a part of an essential religious practice in Islam and that the petitioners have been wearing hijab from the beginning,” it said.

On the plea that hijab of the same colour as of the school uniform be allowed, the court said it was not impressed by this argument, saying it would establish a sense of “social-separateness”, which is not desirable. “We are dismayed as

to how all of a sudden that too in the middle of the academic term the issue of hijab is generated and blown out of proportion by the powers that be,” the bench noted.

Responding to the court verdict, the petitioners insisted they will not go to college without hijab and fight the case legally till they get “justice”.

“We had approached the High Court seeking permission to wear hijab in the classrooms. The order has come against us. We will not go to the college without hijab but we will fight for it. We will try all the legal ways. We will fight for justice and our rights,” one of the girls said in a press conference in Udupi.

“The verdict which came today is unconstitutional...the constitution itself provides us (our rights) to follow my religion and whatever I can wear,” the

girl stated. State Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said everyone should abide by the verdict of the High Court and cooperate with the state government in implementing it. It was a matter concerning the future and the education of students, and nothing was more important than education, he told reporters.

Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh said efforts will be made to bring the ‘misguided’ Muslim girls to mainstream, even as he described the verdict as a “landmark” one. “We will try to win the hearts of those girls who were misguided,” he said.

BJP leaders--Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Ravi Shankar Prasad also welcomed the court ruling.

The Campus Front of India, responding to the HC order, said the “court verdict on Hijab ban destructs the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.”

“The BJP regime is trying to implement their agenda and dehumanise a community and the High Court verdict can now be a catalyst for their polarising agenda,” CFI said in a statement uploaded on Twitter.

“It is an alarming sign that the judiciary interprets religious texts...we will never accept this anticonstitutional verdict and will continue all efforts to protect the constitution and individual rights,” it added.

Popular Front of India (PFI) insisted Hijab was an integral part of Islam and that courts should not inter-

pret religion.

AIMIM leader and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi sought to “disagree” with the HC judgement and wanted the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and organisations of other religious groups to appeal against the order. “...If it is MY belief & faith that covering my head is essential then I have a right to EXPRESS it as I deem fit. For a devout Muslim, Hijab is also an act of worship.”

Banning headscarf definitely harms devout Muslim women and their families as it prevents them from accessing education, he added. PDP leader and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti said, “Karnataka HC’s decision to uphold the Hijab ban is deeply disappointing.

“On one hand we talk about empowering women yet we are denying them the right to a simple choice. Its isn’t just about religion but the freedom to choose,” she wrote on Twitter. National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah said it was a “travesty” that the court did not uphold the basic right of a woman to choose how she wants to dress.

Incidentally, many countries, including Muslim-dominated ones like Syria, besides France, Denmark, China and Sri Lanka have banned some form of veils such as hijab and burqa, with differing degrees of restrictions, citing a number of varied reasons.

7 Clear government stand on rail privatisation: Opposition in LS NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Opposition members on Tuesday accused the government of indulging in jugglery of railway finances and sought to know whether it intends to privatise the Indian Railways after Air India.

Initiating the debate on Demand for Grants 2022-23 for Railway in Lok Sabha, Congress member K Suresh accused the government of running the railways in an inefficient manner and said it is indulging in jugglery in allocation of funds. “... The intention of this government is privatising the Indian Railways also.

Air India already sold. Now next step of this government is Indian Railways. That will happen very soon,” Suresh said, asking the Railway Minister whether the Indian Railways will remain under Government of India or not.

He alleged that the government is not taking any sincere action to achieve the rail revenue target set in the Budget. For 2022-23 fiscal, the internal revenue of railways has been pegged at Rs 2.40 lakh crore, a 19 per cent increase from the revised estimates of the current fiscal.

The Congress MP said the annual plan of the railways proposed for the next fiscal is Rs 2.45 lakh crore.

This includes gross budgetary support of Rs 1.30 lakh crore, 55.85 per cent of total capital expenditure.

Questioning where the rest of the money would come from, Suresh said it would come from PPP,

institutional financing and foreign direct investment.

“The Indian Railways, the premier public sector, is up for sale. The BE for extra budgetary resources for 2022-23 is Rs 1.15 lakh crore, meaning that 41 per cent of capital expenditure will come from leasing... and putting pieces of public sector organisation for sale to bidders,” Suresh said.

Expressing concern over huge vacancies in the railways, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (DMK) said the South Indians don’t get jobs and it seems that there is an effort to keep them away.

She demanded that the government clarify as to how 100 per cent electrification can be achieved by the next year if it is 73 per cent at present. With regard to elephant death on railway tracks, she said, the Railway Ministry should look into the matter. Satabdi Roy (TMC) stressed the need to bring down platform ticket price from Rs 50 to reasonable levels. The price was raised in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and since the situation has improved the ministry should look at it, Roy reasoned.

Roy also sought to know the stand of the the government on privatisation and what impact it will have on common man.

She wondered if the country really needed the Bullet Train and urged the ministry to focus on reducing the time for claim settlement for railway accident victims.

Top BJP leaders at PM’s residence Army dedicates Chair of Excellence to USI in memory of Rawat over government formation in 4 states

In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP won 255 out of 403 seats, while its allies Apna Dal (Soneylal) and Nishad party bagged 12 and 6 seats, respectively. As per the Election Commission, BJP secured 41.3 per cent of the total votes polled in UP.

Russia’s share of arms import to India fell from 69% in 2012-17 to 46% in 2017-21 NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Russia’s share of arm imports to India fell from 69 per cent in 2012-17 to 46 per cent in 2017-21, according to a report released on Monday by Stockholm-based defence think-tank SIPRI. Russia started a war against Ukraine on February 24, which led the US and other western countries to impose extremely harsh economic sanctions on the country.

“Between 2012–16 and 2017–21 Indian arms imports decreased by 21 per cent. Despite this, India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in 2017–21 and accounted for 11 per cent of total global arms imports in the period,” the report noted.

Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 2012–16 and 2017–21, but India’s imports of Russian arms dropped by 47 per cent between the two periods as several large programmes for Russian arms wound down, said the report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

This, combined with

India’s increased efforts to diversify its arms supplier base, meant that Russia’s share of total Indian arms imports fell from 69 per cent to 46 per cent, it mentioned.

In contrast, India’s arms imports from France increased more than tenfold, making it India’s second largest arms supplier in 2017–21, it stated.

Because of the perceived growing threats from China and Pakistan and because of significant delays in the production of its own major arms, India has large-scale plans for arms imports, it noted.

“The drop in India’s arms imports is, therefore, probably a temporary result of its slow and complex procurement process as well as its shift in suppliers,” it mentioned.

Globally, Russia’s arms exports fell by 26 per cent between 2012–16 and 2017–21, and its share of global arms exports decreased from 24 per cent to 19 per cent, it noted.

Russia delivered major arms to 45 states in 2017– 21, it said.

In contrast to the USA, Russia’s exports in 2017–21

were more concentrated as four states—India, China, Egypt and Algeria—together received 73 per cent of total Russian arms exports, it noted.

“The overall drop in Russian arms exports between 2012–16 and 2017–21 was almost entirely due to decreases in arms exports to India (–47 per cent) and Vietnam (–71 per cent),” it mentioned.

While a number of ar ms expor t contracts signed over the past 10 years had been completed by the end of 2021, several large Russian arms deliveries are still pending and include eight air defence systems, four frigates and one nuclear-powered submarine to India, it stated.

Substantial increases in Russia’s arms exports to China (60 per cent) and Egypt (723 per cent)—the second and third largest recipients of Russian arms respectively—did not offset the overall decrease in its arms exports, it noted.

In 2017–21, both China and Egypt received air defence systems and combat aircraft from Russia, it stated.

Army chief Gen MM Naravane (4th from left) at a ceremony to dedicate a Chair of Excellence at the USI.

passionate about strategic thoughts and invested considerable time and energy in the activities of various Think Tanks and therefore, his 65th birthday provided an opportune moment to reinforce the Services’

bond with their intellectual institutions.

The Chair will be open to Veterans of three Services and civilians having expertise in the field of

National Security.

General Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 12 armed personnel were killed in a chopper crash on December 8, 2021

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BHUBANESWAR, MAR 15 (PTI): As many as 6,411 candidates remain in the fray for the elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha scheduled on March 24 after 641 people withdrew their nominations on the last date of the process on Monday, the State Election Commission (SEC) said.

The polling for 109 civic bodies, including three municipal corporations, is scheduled to be held on March 24. After the withdrawal of nomination papers, 569 candidates are vying for the post of either chairperson or mayor, while 5,842 nominees are seeking election for the post of either councilor or corporator, the SEC said.

As many as 102 candidates withdrew their nominations filed for the post of either chairperson or mayor, while 539 people opted out of the elections for the post of either councillor or corporator, the SEC said. The SEC has asked the district magistrates cum collectors to ensure that the ongoing campaigning for the urban polls ends at 5 PM on March 22, 48 hours before the polling.

jnath Singh was appointed the central observer for Uttarakhand and Kiren Rijiju for Manipur.

The BJP was able to retain power in four of the five states that went to polls earlier this year - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa.

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BJP leaders greet prime minister Narendra Modi during the BJP parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday.

Lt Gen S.K. Sharma also attended the event.

A cheque of Rs 5 lakh was handed over to Maj Gen B.K. Sharma (retd), Director, USI which will be paid as honourarium to the nominated Chair of Excellence.

Late General Bipin Rawat who served as India’s first CDS as well as the 27th Chief of Indian Army was an outstanding professional and was in the midst of steering one of the most radical transformations of the Indian military.

Gen Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence will focus on the field of Jointness and Integration.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): meeting of top BJP leaders is underway at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence in New Delhi. The meeting has been convened to discuss government formation in the four states where BJP retained power in the recently-concluded assembly elections, reports India Today.

Apart from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda and the party’s National General Secretary (Organisation), BL Santhosh, are attending the meeting.

On Monday, the BJP’s parliamentary board appointed Amit Shah as the central observer for UP and BJP vice-president Raghubar Das as co-observer. Ra-

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (IANS): The Indian Army has dedicated a Chair of Excellence in memory of late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat at the United Service Institution of India (USI) on the eve of his 65th birthday.

The formal announcement was made by General M.M. Naravane, Chief of Army Staff and Officiating Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, at a ceremony organised at the South Block on Tuesday.

Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral S.N. Ghormade, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Air Marshal B.R. Krishna and Deputy Chiefs of the Army Staff

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the company’s commitment to develop the same. It has a network of nearly 400 charging stations in Maharashtra, of which 15-20 are in Aurangabad and this needs to be expanded, Chandra said.

Meanwhile, the official also shared that the ownership profile on EVs is undergoing change, with more buyers opting for the electric variant as their first car.

“When we launched (electric) car, that time the people using this as their first car were only 20-25 per cent. Today this has increased to 65 per cent,” he said. Tata Motors has sold 22,000 EVs till now and if the impact of so many vehicles were to be assessed in terms of carbon dioxide emissions, it is akin to planting 1.5 lakh trees, he said.

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Corporation Astik Kumar Pandey said, “We are working on setting up ecosystem for electric vehicles and have a plan to set up 200 charging stations where the land will be given by us. We have floated tenders to purchase 60 electric buses and set up of charging points will be mandatory in city from April 1 for new residential projects.”

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clarified that the tax regulations will apply to those who get an income from NFT trading, but not to those who earn capital gains from NFTs. In the cryptocurrency market, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) was down by 0.74 per cent in the last 24 hours, while it was trading at $38,656.73 at 5:30 pm IST. Its dominance in the crypto market is currently at 42.7 per cent, up by 0.13 per cent in the last 24 hours, according to Coinmarketcap.com. In the last 24 hours, Ethereum ( E T H ) wa s t r a d i n g a t $2,533.87, with a fall of 1.13 per cent, while Binance Coin (BNB) fell 0.96 per cent over the same period and was trading at $366.15.

Solana (SOL) was down by 1.29 per cent to $79.99 and Cardano (ADA) was down by 1.34 per cent to $0.7904.

AMGM member Ulhas Gawli said, “The city has faced a lot of pollution and certain limitations were imposed by the National Green Tribunal here. Then we decided to work on it, we not only convinced people for the car (EV) but also worked simultaneously with the local administration for setting up the (EV) ecosystem’.”

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NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Gold price tumbled Rs 668 to Rs 51,727 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday following a decline in the inter national precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal settled at Rs 52,395 per 10 grams.

Silver also tanked Rs 1,390 to Rs 67,997 per kg from Rs 69,387 per kg in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold traded 1 per cent lower at USD 1,930 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 25.58 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded lower with spot gold prices at COMEX trading 1 per cent down at USD 1,930 per ounce on Tuesday,” HDFC Securities Senior Analyst Commodities Tapan Patel said.

Gold prices faced selling with surge in the US bond yields ahead of the US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meet.

AURANGABAD, MAR 15 (PTI): Tata Motors is planning to invest Rs 15,000 crore in the EV segment in the next five years, a top company official has said.

The company, which is a leader in the newly emerging EV segment with offerings such as Nexon, is also planning to develop around 10 more new offerings in the segment, President for Passenger Vehicles Business of Tata Motors Shailesh Chandra said. “As far as future is concerned, in next five (years) we will invest Rs 15,000 crore in electrification.

We are going to work on nearly 10 products with different kind of body styles, price, driving range options,” Chandra said.

The company had raised USD 1 billion in funding from private equity major TPG in its EV division, valuing the business at USD 9.1 billion.

Chandra was speaking at an event to deliver a batch of 101 EVs to residents of the city as part of the Aurangabad Mission for Green Mobility (AMGM) by local groups. An order for 250 EVs has been placed under the AMGM. He said there is a need to accelerate the development of the EV ecosystem with charging facilities, and affirmed

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In what comes as a jolt to the crypto community across the world, Singapore’s Finance Minister announced on Friday that the country would be introducing taxes on non-fungible token (NFT) trading, according to various media reports.

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(From p-1) The union expressed dismay that the education department and government continued to maintain silence over the issue and failed to address its genuine demands.

HVSU stated that GMS Hurong had been running without English, Science and Mathematics teachers for many years depriving the children’s basic right to education.

The union expressed surprise that while some schools in Nagaland were running with excess teachers, there were no basic subject teachers for GMS Hurong.

HVSU maintained that it was the constitutional duty of the government to provide adequate teachers to any school irrespective of the region. However, it said that the failure to provide basic subject teachers to GMS Hurong despite several appeals showed the “complete and intentional negligence” towards GMS Hurong. “Such continued discrimination will not be tolerated anymore,” HVSU stated.

house information as well as transactional data received from third-parties to identify such persons/entities who have undertaken high value financial transactions with potential tax liabilities but have not filed their returns.

“The (tax) department seeks to bring more nonfilers into the tax net by formulating region-specific strategies by the field authorities for identifying potential non-filers, holding of outreach programmes to encourage voluntary compliance and extensive use of mass media for creating awareness, issuing statutory notices to enforce compliance, simplification in income-tax returns and filing process to encourage voluntary filing,” she said.

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India had 8.22 crore taxpayers, which include individuals and corporates, in 2019-20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. “Total number of taxpayers for AY 202021 is 8,22,83,407. The projected total population of the country as on March 1, 2021 …. was 136.30 crore,” Sitharaman said.

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the situation was similar in certain non-BJP states during her supplementary question on the GST related issue.

Responding to her question, the Finance Minister said: “The council is a body which decides on how the disbursements happen...It is very well to point out that Maharashtra has a very big amount due,

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NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): The gover nment is not planning to introduce any cryptocurrency, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Currently, cryptocurrencies are unregulated in India, he said in a written reply.

“RBI (Reserve Bank of India) does not issue cryptocurrency. Traditional paper currency is a legal tender and is issued by the RBI in terms of the provisions of the RBI Act, 1994. A digital version of traditional paper currency is called “Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC),” Chaudhary said in a statement. The statements clarify that while a CBDC is in the works, the government is not introducing any cryptocurrency, Outlook

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but in distribution as well, the share of Maharashtra has been fairly higher compared to other states.”

B J P M e m b e r Y. S. C h owd a r y a l s o a s k e d a question on GST compensation yet to be paid to the states, at which Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the House about status of pendency with respect to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

While responding to a question on the setting up of Siddha Medical Research Centre at Kollimalai hills in Tamil Nadu, Minister for Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal said: Considering the availability of the medicinal plants there, I would definitely visit the place and a decision will be taken after that.”

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NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (IANS/PTI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the GST Council should not be politicised as it is a body in which every finance minister from every state sits in and decides on how the disbursements happen.

W h i l e i n t e r ve n i n g during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha on the issue of GST compensation which is yet to be paid to the states, the Finance Minister said: “I appeal through you, that we don’t need to politicise this. Its an insult to the GST council.”

NCP lawmaker Vandana Chavan during the ‘Question Hour’ had cited inadequate release of funds to the state of Maharashtra, saying that

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TO RO N TO, M A R 1 5 (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Canadians Tuesday to imagine bombs landing in their communities as he urged the Canadian Parliament and government to exert greater economic and military pressure on Russia.

Zelenskyy asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and lawmakers for help to enact a no-fly zone over the Ukraine. “Justin, can you imagine you and your children hearing all these severe explosions, the bombing of the airport, the bombing of the Ottawa airport?” Zelenskyy said. “Cruise missiles are falling down and your children are asking you What happened?’”

Speaking by video from Ukraine to a packed House of Commons chamber, Zelenskyy said the Russian war on his country is designed to annihilate Ukraine and subjugate its people.

“Dear Justin, dear guests. Can you imagine that every day you receive memorandums about the number of casualties, including women and children?” he said. “You heard

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Canadian legislators clap after Zelensky’s emotional speech.

cies and democratic leaders around the world to be more courageous and united.

“Democracies around the world are lucky to have you as their champion,” Trudeau told Zelenskyy.

“Your courage, and the courage of your people, inspires all of us.”

Meanwhile, the Russian Embassy website said that Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and Defense Minister Anita Anand are among multiple Canadians who have been banned from Russia.

Canada, for its part, announced new sanctions on 15 more Russians. Canada has also provided weapons to Ukraine. Canada is home to 1.4 million Canadians of Ukrainian descent.

deal, reported AFP. The negotiations halted after Moscow earlier this month demanded guarantees that Western sanctions imposed following its military incursion into Ukraine would not damage its trade with

Iran. Lavrov said, “We received written guarantees.

They are included in the text of the agreement itself on the resumption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear programme.”

Putin’s forces may only be able to keep up for another 14 days: UK defence sources

Russian forces may only be able to sustain full fighting capacity for another “10 to 14” days, senior UK defence sources indicated, after which President Vladimir Putin’s men will struggle to hold the ground they have already captured from Ukrainian troops, the Daily Mail reported.

UK defence sources say that Kiev has Moscow “on the run” and the Russian army could be just two weeks from “culmination point” - after which “the strength of Ukraine’s resistance should become greater than Russia’s attacking force”.

Advances across Ukraine have already stopped as Moscow’s manpower runs short, the report said.

President Volodymyr Zelensky echoed that optimism in an early-morning address to the Ukrainian people, saying his military continues to inflict ‘devastating losses on Russian troops.’ “Soon the number of downed helicopters of Russia will reach hundreds of units. They have already lost 80 warplanes. Hundreds of tanks and thousands of other units of equipment.

In 19 days, the Russian army has lost more in Ukraine than in two bloody and years-long wars in Chechnya,” he added.

But, as Russia’s invasion falters, its methods become more brutal, with cities increasingly coming under indiscriminate rocket fire.

EU imposes fourth set of sanctions against Russia for war BRUSSELS, MAR 15 (AP): The European Union has announced that the 27-nation bloc has approved a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

France, which holds the EU presidency, said the bloc “in consultation with our international partners, has approved a fourth package of sanctions targeting individuals and entities involved in the aggression against Ukraine, as well as several sectors of the Russian economy.” The French presidency said in a late Monday statement that the bloc also approved a declaration to the World Trade Organization “on suspending the application of the most-favoured-nation clause for Russia and suspending the examination of Belarus’ application for accession to the WTO.” If Russia is suspended, its companies would no longer receive special treatment throughout the bloc. The announcements were in line with what leaders had announced at the Versailles summit last Friday, that a stringent package of sanctions would be upcoming if Russia continued its invasion of Ukraine. The exact details of the latest package of sanctions will only be known upon publication in the EU’s official journal. Since the war started last month, the EU has adopted tough measures targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s financial system and its high-maintenance oligarchs. Last week, the bloc’s nations agreed to slap further sanctions on 160 individuals and added new restrictions on the export of maritime navigation and radio communication technology.

They also decided to exclude three Belarusian banks from SWIFT, the dominant system for global financial transactions. Altogether, EU restrictive measures now apply to a total of 862 individuals and 53 entities. In a statement published after the summit, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the fourth package of sanctions will further isolate Russia “and drain the resources it uses to finance this barbaric war.” She said the EU will work in lockstep with Group of Seven countries to ramp up the pressure against Moscow.

about the bombings. Currently we have 97 children that died during this war.”

Zelenskyy evoked British wartime leader Winston Churchill as he told the U.K. Parliament last week that his country would fight Russia’s invasion to the end in Ukraine’s cities. Zelenskyy also was to speak Wednesday to members of the U.S. House and Senate, an event that will be livestreamed for the public. Canadian lawmakers gave him two standing ovations before he even spoke.

“Can you imagine if the famous CN Tower in Toronto was hit by Russian bombs?” he said. “This is our reality.”

The video of Zelenskyy, wearing a green military t-shirt and sweater, was projected onto big screens in the Canadian Parliament.

He thanked Canada for its humanitarian and military support and called the country a steadfast ally.

“Please close the sky, close the airspace,” he said.

“Please stop the bombing.

How many more cruise missiles have to fall on our cities until you make this happen?” Zelenskyy said allies are expressing their deep concern, but it’s not enough.

“When we talk to our partners, they say please hold on, hold on a little longer,” he said. Trudeau said Zelenskyy is inspiring democra-

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow had received guarantees from Washington on its ability to trade with Tehran as part of ongoing talks to salvage the Iran nuclear

Pak rakes up Indian missile firing with UN chief

Missile from India by accident: US

Witness: Army attacks in eastern Turkmenistan leader’s Myanmar worst in decades son wins presidential election

Chinese virus cases climb, threaten to disrupt trade BEIJING, MAR 15 (AP): Chinese authorities on Tuesday tightened antivirus controls at ports, raising the risk of trade disruptions after some auto and electronics factories shut down as the government fights coronavirus outbreaks.

Stock prices in China and Hong Kong sank for a second day following the shutdown on Monday of Shenzhen, a tech and finance hub adjacent to Hong Kong in the south, and Changchun, an auto center in the northeast.

Bus service to Shanghai, China’s business capital and biggest city, was suspended. China’s case numbers are low compared with other major countries or Hong Kong. But authorities are enforcing a “zero tolerance” strategy that aims to keep the virus out of the country.

It has temporarily shut down major cities to find every infected person.

The restrictions come at a time when the global economy is under pressure from Russia’s war on Ukraine, surging oil

prices and weak consumer demand.

“We can think of no risk to the global economy, excluding nuclear warfare, that is greater than the risk of a COVID outbreak in China that shutters industrial production,” said Carl B. Weinberg of High-Frequency Economics in a report. “Uncountable manufacturing supply chains pass through China.” Economists say for now, smartphone makers and other industries can use factories and suppliers in other parts of China.

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SUMI TOTIMI HOHO

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With immense pride and honour the SUMI TOTIMI HOHO convey a heartiest congratulations to Dr. Aketoli. S. Sumi on being conferred as Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in English from Nagaland University Lumami on her thesis “Values and ethics in the oral tradition of the Sumi Naga” and Dr. Liza. G. Kiba on being conferred as Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) on her Thesis- “Assessment of variability of snowmelt runoff under changing climate in the Indian Himalayan Region” from North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli (Itanagar).

Your accomplishments and optimism are truly fascinating to Nagas especially to Sulimi. We wish the best in your future endeavours.

Kheholi. Asssumi Ilokali H Yeptho President Media Secretary

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The Satami Kuqhakulu Dimapur (SKD) is immensely blessed and honoured for the laurels brought by the following members of Satami village, 1. Shri Vikheto Assumi on being promoted to the post of Horticulture Officer (H.0) Deptt of Horticulture,GoN. 2. Dr Tokishe Z Awomi, S/o Mrs & Mr. Zhehoto Awomi on successful completion of Bachelor of Dental Surgeon (BDS) from Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai (GDC&H) by bagging Gold medal for his academic excellence.

3. Miss Tughunaka T Awomi, D/o Mrs & Mr. Tokiho Awomi Hd.GB Satami Village for successfully clearing UGC-NET 2021 with 92.2 % qualifying for Assistant Professor in English.

The Union wishes them heartiest congratulations and bestow upon them the blessings of God for more accomplishments in their future embarkments.

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mer conditions. Eubank described the fighting he had seen as probably the worst in Myanmar since World War II, when the country was a British colony still known as Burma and largely occupied by the Japanese.

There has been serious but sporadic fighting in Kachin State in northern Myanmar for a few years, he said, “but what I saw in Karenni I had not seen in Burma before.”

“Air strikes, not like one or two a day like they do in Karen State, but like two MiGs coming one after the other, these Yak fighters, it was one after the other,” said Eubank. “Hind helicopter gunships, these Russian planes, and then just brought hundreds of rounds of 120mm mortar.

Just boom, boom, boom, boom.” Russia is a top arms supplier to Myanmar’s military, keeping up supplies even as many other nations have maintained an embargo since the army’s takeover to promote peace and a return to democratic rule.

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But a bigger threat looms if business is disrupted at ports in Shenzhen, Shanghai or nearby Ningbo.

They link Chinese factories that assemble most of the world’s smartphones and computers, as well as medical devices, appliances and other goods, with foreign components suppliers and customers.

A one-month slowdown at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port last year caused a backlog of thousands of shipping containers and sent shockwaves through global supply chains.

of civilian deaths. An analyst for New York-based Human Rights Watch said the air attacks constitute “war crimes.” Myanmar’s military seized power last year, overthrowing the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. After security forces cracked down violently on large, peaceful street demonstrations opposing the takeover, thousands of ordinary people formed militia units, dubbed People’s Defense Forces, to fight back.

Many are loosely allied with well-established ethnic minority armed groups — such as the Karenni, the Karen and the Kachin — that have been fighting the central government for more than half a century, seeking greater autonomy in the frontier regions.

Despite overwhelming superiority in numbers and weaponry, the military has failed to crush this grassroots resistance movement. The army has now stepped up attacks, taking advantage of the dry, sum-

The Mopungchuket Senso Mungdang (MSM) is pleased to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following personalities for their distinguished achievements in their respective fields of profession: 1. Smt. obangla Jamir (ncS), Secretary, Nagaland Information Commission (NIC) on being inducted into the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

2. Smti. temjensenla Jamir, on being inducted into the prestigious Indian Police Service (IPS).

3. Shri. limalenden longkumer, Editor of Mokokchung Times, on his successful publication of Mokokchung Times, Nagaland’s First Hyperlocal English daily.

4. Smti. imdanglemla aier, on being conferred the prestigious Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) Award, 2022.

MSM wishes them all good luck and success in their chosen fields of endeavour and pray that Almighty God guide and bless them all.

Sd/Sd/l. tali Jamir tiasunep Jamir President, MSM General Secretary, MSM

ASHGABAT, MAR 15 (AP): Turkmenistan established a political dynasty on Tuesday, as authorities said the son of the Central Asian country’s leader won its presidential election after an unusual votecounting delay.

Serdar Berdymukhamedov was the overwhelming favourite in Saturday’s election to lead the gas-rich country and succeed his father Gurbanguly. The central election commission said Serdar Berdymukhamedov won 72.97 per cent of the votes.

His nearest rival in a field of nine candidates was university official Khyrdyr Nunnayev, who won 11 per cent.

There was an unexpected wait for the result, after authorities said Sunday they needed more time to count the votes.

Serdar Berdymukhamedov

Central election commission chairman Gulmyrat Myradov told reporters that votes were still being counted, including those from people living abroad, and that preliminary results would likely be reported Monday.

Turkmenistan typically announces preliminary election results on the following day, such as when the elder Berdymukhamedov won reelection with more than 97 per cent of the vote in 2017.

APPRECIATION The office of the DUCCF- Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation highly acknowledge and appreciate Hon'ble Advisor of Power, Govt. of Nagaland, Shri. H. Tovihoto Ayemi and his family for his noble and social contribution by providing "MEGA PHONE'S" to all the 98 colonies under the DUCCF. Sir, the office of the DUCCF once again thank you and your family. And also wish good health and a prosperous journey.

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including the UN Security Council, and underscored Islamabad’s demand for a joint probe into the incident, Dawn reported.

On the situation in Ukraine, Qureshi shared Pakistan’s perspective on the ongoing conflict, its adverse economic impact on developing countries, and Islamabad’s efforts in support of a solution through dialogue and diplomacy.

On his part, Guterres apprised the Foreign Minister of the recent initiatives being explored by the UN to address skyrocketing inflation worldwide in the wake of the situation in Ukraine.

BANGKOK, MAR 15 (AP): While Russia’s war in Ukraine dominates global attention, Myanmar’s military is targeting civilians in air and ground attacks on a scale unmatched in the country since World War II, according to a longtime relief worker who spent almost three months in a combat zone in the Southeast Asian nation.

David Eubank, director of the Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian relief organization, told The Associated Press that the military’s jets and helicopters stage frequent attacks in the areas of eastern Myanmar where he and his volunteers operate, bringing medical and food aid to civilians caught in conflict.

Ground forces are also firing artillery — indiscriminately, he said — causing thousands to flee their homes.

Video shot by his group’s members includes rare images of repeated air strikes by Myanmar military aircraft in Kayah State – also known as Karenni State — causing a number

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WASHINGTON, MAR 15 (PTI): The United States has said there is no indication that the recent firing of a missile from India which landed in Pakistan was anything other than accidental.

India on Friday said it accidentally fired a missile two days back that landed in Pakistan and that the “deeply regrettable” incident was caused by a technical malfunction in the course of its routine maintenance.

“We have no indication as you also heard from our Indian partners that this incident was anything other than an accident,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Monday.

“We refer you of course to the Indian Ministry of Defense for any follow up. They issued a statement on March 9th to explain precisely what had happened. We don’t have a comment beyond that,” Price said in response to a question.

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ISLAMABAD, MARCH 15 (IANS): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and exchanged views with him on current regional and global issues, particularly the “blatant violation of Pakistans airspace by the ‘accidental’ firing of a missile by India on March 9”, Dawn news reported.

Qureshi briefed Guterres over the phone on the so-called ‘accidental’ fire of a missile that he said reflected India’s disregard for aviation safety as well as regional peace and stability.

Pakistan continued to act with restraint and responsibility, the Foreign Minister said.

N o t i n g “ mu l t i p l e shortcomings and technical lapses of a serious nature in India’s management of strategic weapons”, Qureshi said the incident was consistent with New Delhi’s “irresponsible conduct” and needed to be addressed by the international community,

Received guarantees from US on Iran Nuclear Deal: Russia

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Asukhomi Old Kukami would like to sincerely express our gratitude to the following who supported/ attended our Bi-Centennial Jubilee celebration : 1. Shri. Jacob Zhimomi, Hon’ble Minister for donating and inaugural of Village Gate.

2. Shri. K.T.Sukhalu, Hon’ble Advisor for inaugural of Bicentenary Stone and also the special guest of the Jubilee.

3. Smti. Khekali, SP Zunheboto 4. Smti. Ruth Muru, Commandant 8 NAP Naltoqa 5. Shri. Orenthung Kikon, EAC 6. Er. Khekiye Yeptho 7. Shri. Nikheto Jimo, President, Sumi Hoho & colleagues 8. Shri. Kashito Yeptho, President, Sumi Kukami Hoho & colleagues 9. Shri. Vihoshe Muru, Chairman, Sumi Literature Board & colleagues 10. Shri. Hetoho S Rotokha, President, Zunheboto Area Kukami Hoho & colleagues 11. Shri. Kakugha S Rotokha, President, Zunheboto Area Public Organisation & colleagues 12. Dr. Huskha Yepthomi, Akukau Yemishe Village, Former President, Sumi Hoho 13. Shri. Kikhevi Yeptho, President, Zunheboto Area NDPP & colleagues 14. Shri. Vikishe Chishi, Akukatou & Shri. Khehokhu Kiba, Akukau, Imlomi (Our Ancestral Village) 15. Vekuho Old & New GBs (Brother Villages) 16. STH (APEX) 17. All 16 Village GBs of Zunheboto Range 18. Shri. S.G. Holo, President, Asukhomi Kughuko Nagaland 19. Asukhomi Union Dimapur 20. Asukhomi Welfare Society Kohima 21. Asukhomi Union Zunheboto 22. Shri. Benito Jimo, Pastor, Asukhomi Baptist Church & staff 23. All In-Laws of Asukhomi Thank you for your time and effort that you took to come and celebrate with us and also to everyone who joined us, supported us, assisted us and celebrated with us in person and in spirit.

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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from a high dose of Nipah virus given shortly after va c c i n a t i o n ” , T h o m a s W. Geisbert, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, at the varsity’s Medical Branch, wrote in the paper.

“These studies are an encouraging first step in showing the safety and potential efficacy of this vaccine in an outbreak scenario. Future studies are needed to identify the minimum dose needed for efficacy, as well as to define the durability of vaccine-induced immune responses,” he added.

There is cur rently no vaccine approved for humans. While several preventive vaccines have shown promise in protecting animals against lethal Nipah virus disease, most studies have assessed protection one month after vaccination.

But, “in order to contain and control outbreaks, vaccines that can rapidly confer protection in days rather than months are needed”, Geisbert said.

Currently at least eight are currently being tested on animals, including one made by Oxford University, Daily Mail reported.

T h e n ew j a b u s e s a vir us from the same family as rabies that has been modified so it cannot cause symptoms. It acts as a vehicle to deliver the harmless protein to the cells.

Once inside, the cells display the protein on their surface, and the immune system recognises that it doesn’t belong there. This triggers an immune response in which antibodies and T-cells are released. The body then keeps a memory of this process so it knows how to deal with the real Nipah virus in the future, the report said.

So far, the “fruit bat” has only been identified as the animal host reservoir from which the Nipah virus can spread the disease to other animals like pigs, dogs, cats, and goats.

Outbreaks of the Nipah virus are rare, with only around 700 cases reported since the virus was first discovered in Malaysia in 1999.

Yet, Nipah virus is seen as “a public health concern because it infects a wide range of animals and causes severe disease and death in people”, according to the WHO. (IANS)

SRK announces own OTT app, Anurag Kashyap to collaborate

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ollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently set the pulse raising with ‘Pathan’ first look is now coming up with his own OTT platform called ‘SRK+’. The actor took to his Twitter to share the news with his followers.

Sharing a creative where he is seen giving a thumbs up next to the font ‘SRK+ coming soon’, he tweeted, “Kuch kuch hone

wala hai, OTT ki duniya mein.” In a sur prising turn of events, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is known as the flagbearer of independent cinema, quotetweeted SRK’s tweet and announced his collaboration with King Khan’s OTT. Kashyap tweeted, “Dream come true! Collaborating with @iamsrk on his new OTT app, SRK+”.

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gone silent after his son Aryan Khan was involved in a controversy related to a drug bust case. Few days back, the Special Investigation Team of the NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau), had issued a s t a t e m e n t s ay i n g t h a t Aryan Khan was never in possession of drugs hence there was no need to take his phone and check his chats.

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disproportionate burden for children aged 2 to 6 years who are four times as likely as adults to be infected.

The clinical features of P. vivax malaria include fever, chills, vomiting, malaise, headache and muscle pain, and in some cases, can lead to severe malaria and death.

P. vivax may conceal itself within the liver, triggering relapses months and even years after the preliminar y publicity.

These episodes can result in extreme anemia, lasting mind harm and loss of life.

Most therapies, together with chloroquine, are directed on the blood stage of the parasite, and so can’t stop recurrence of the an infection and its related signs. However tafenoquine goes after the sleeper colonies within the liver. Together with chloroquine, tafenoquine can ship what scientists name a “radical remedy”, the NYT reported.

The approval was based on a study of 60 kids aged 2 to 15, with P. vivax malaria from three websites in Vietnam and one in Colombia.

After being administered a single dose of tafenoquine and a course of chloroquine, about 62 per cent of the kids reported some negative effects, a share just like that seen in adults and adolescents, the researchers reported. Not one of the negative effects have been extreme, though the therapy precipitated vomiting in about one in 5 of the youngsters.

At 4 months, the efficacy of the therapy in stopping recurrence was 95 per cent, just like the efficacy in adults and older adolescents, the report said.

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disease, heart failure, or cirrhosis.

Read Labels to Know Your Medicine Combination over-thecounter products -- such as cold and flu remedies -often contain several drugs.

To avoid taking too much, look at the list of active ingredients. For example, if a medicine contains acetaminophen, you’ll know to avoid taking more separately. Reading labels can also help you avoid drugs you’re allergic to.

Liver Dangers With Pain Relievers Acetaminophencontaining drugs and other pain relievers are usually safe and effective when used as directed, but all medications carry risks.

Acetaminophen works great for pain relief, but it can affect your liver. Severe liver injury may occur if you take an overdose of acetaminophen. Always read the label and follow instructions. To prevent liver problems, don’t take more than the recommended total daily dose. Do not drink alcohol while taking

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cientists at the University of Texas h ave d eve l o p e d a vaccine that could protect against the deadly Nipah virus in just three days.

Nipah is a zoonotic virus (transmitted from animals to humans), which can be spread through contaminated food or directly between humans on exposure to secretions. The virus had three outbreaks in India in the last four years, and has so far claimed nearly 20 lives, including a 12-yearold boy from Kerala.

M u c h l i k e C ov i d , infection from Nipah virus spreads through respiratory droplets. But it is far more lethal, killing up to threequarters of people it infects.

It has also been listed as one of the viruses most likely to cause the next pandemic b y t h e Wo r l d H e a l t h Organisation (WHO).

The US scientists immunised African green monkeys with the experimental jab about three to seven days prior to exposure to a strain of the Nipah virus.

The results, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), showed all vaccinated monkeys were protected from lethal disease, while 67 per cent of animals vaccinated three days before virus exposure got partial protection but survived.

The experimental jab is found to be “a safe, immunogenic, and effective at protecting the monkeys

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n e w combination drug therapy against a type of malaria in kids aged 2 to 16 has received the first approval from Australian regulators.

The single dose tafenoquine (Kozenis), administered together with the standard chloroquine therapy, was developed by UK drug major GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with nonprofit Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV).

The approval includes a novel, 50 mg dispersible tablet that can be dispersed in water to fight malaria caused by pathogen Plasmodium vivax, which is most common in South and Southeast Asia, South America and the Horn of Africa. It is much simpler for kids to take than the present seven- or 14-day course of tablets developed for adults.

“P. vivax malaria is particularly dangerous for young children for whom re peated relapses can lead to cumulative severe anaemia and, in some cases, be fatal. Today, we have a tool to put a stop to the relentless relapse both for adults and children we are one step closer to defeating this disease,” said Dr David Reddy, Chief Executive Officer, MMV, in a statement.

Tafenoquine will be submitted for approval in nine nations, in addition to the World Well being Group, George Jagoe, Executive Vice President Access & Product Management, at MMV was quoted as saying to the New York Times.

Malaria is among the many deadliest of infectious ailments. In 2019, there were 229 million new infections and 558,000 deaths. But during the Covid-19 pandemic the numbers rose to 627,000 deaths in 2020.

Infection due to P. vivax is estimated to cause between 4.1 and 5.1 million clinical infections every year, and poses a

ability to do these jobs.

Regular use of these drugs can worsen kidney disease and lead to kidney failure.

If you have chronic kidney disease, check with your doctor before using any NSAID pain reliever. More kidney-friendly alternatives may be available. Also, combining alcohol with acetaminophen can cause kidney damage. Be careful not to mix the two.

How Healthy Is Your Heart?

OTC pain relievers can be a double-edged sword for people with heart problems.

Daily low-dose aspirin can help ward off blood clots that can lead to a stroke or heart attack. On the other hand, long-term non-aspirin NSAID use, especially at high doses, can interfere with the blood-thinning effect of aspirin. It can also boost blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. People with heart disease or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before taking NSAIDs. They are generally not recommended for people with kidney

acetaminophen-containing medications. And take the lowest dose possible for the shortest period of time.

People with cirrhosis should avoid NSAIDs entirely and use acetaminophen only in small doses. Talk to your doctor to see which pain reliever is right for you.

Pregnancy and Pain Relief When you’re pregnant, just about everything that goes into your body reaches your baby too. NSAIDS are not generally recommended for pregnant women during the third trimester due to an increased risk of complications in the newborn. If you’re in pain, check with your ob-gyn to evaluate the reason for your discomfort. There may be home remedies that can help, such as a massage or lukewarm soak for back pain. Before taking any pain reliever, check with your doctor to make sure it’s safe for you and your baby.

Drug Interactions Some drugs just don’t play well with each other.

Taking two that don’t mix can lead to dangerous interactions. For example, NSAIDs increase the risk of bleeding with the bloodthinner warfarin. And acetaminophen can also increase its effects. Because some drug interactions can be life threatening, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications and supplements you’re taking, even over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal remedies.

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Alcohol and OTC pain relievers can be a dangerous combination. Many drugs -- including pain relievers -- carry warnings about drinking alcohol if you are taking medication. Always read the label and follow instructions.

Pain Relievers Affect Blood Pressure Some OTC pain relievers may interact with some high blood pressure medications or can increase blood pressure in people not previously diagnosed with this condition. If you take prescription high blood pressure drugs, regularly monitor your blood pressure and consult your doctor to find out what OTC pain medication would be best for you.

Stomachs Can Be Sensitive Some NSAID pain relievers, such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium, can be tough on your gut. They can irritate the lining of the stomach, leading to ulcers and bleeding, or aggravate ulcers you already have. If you have to use an NSAID pain reliever, help protect your stomach by taking the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time and take them with food. If you need an NSAID daily for more than a week, check with your doctor.

Pain Relievers Can Overwork Kidneys Yo u r k i d n e y s a r e two hard-working organs.

They filter wastes and keep the balance of fluids and electrolytes, but NSAIDs can interfere with their

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Risks Depend on the Drug and Your Health Got sore muscles or a raging headache? Before you reach for that bottle in the medicine cabinet for pain relief, know what you’re taking -- and what side effects it might cause.

Always read the label and follow directions before taking any medication.

OTC Pain Reliever Types Pain relievers come in two main varieties.

Acetaminophen (Panadol, Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- better known as NSAIDs -- both help to relieve pain and reduce fever. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), aspirin, and naproxen sodium (Aleve).

Pain relievers come in many forms, including: tablets, caplets, gelcaps, and liquids.

Age Can Affect Pain Reliever Safety Years ago, parents often gave their children baby aspirin for fevers and illness. Now that doctors know more about Reye’s syndrome -- a rare but serious condition that affects the brain, kidneys, and liver -- aspirin is a no-no for children and teens during times of illness. Sick kids can safely take ibuprofen and acetaminophen, as long as the dosage is right for their age and weight.

Seniors also should use caution when taking OTC pain relievers, because older adults are more likely to develop side effects.

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PARIBAS OPEN: Nadal extends record

INDIAN WELLS, MAR 15 (AP): Rafael Nadal is still perfect in 2022. The Spaniard defeated 27thseeded Daniel Evans 7-5, 6-3 Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open, improving his record to 17-0 this year in pursuit of an ATP Tourleading fourth title.

Nadal tied Roger Federer (2018) and Pete Sampras (1997) for the thirdbest overall start to a season in the Open era that began in 1968.

Daniil Medvedev’s rise to No. 1 in the world came crashing down in a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to Gael Monfils. Medvedev needed to reach the quarterfinals in the desert to stay at the top, where he replaced Novak Djokovic.

“Is it better to be No. 1 for let’s say one week in your life or never touch it?”

Medvedev said.

“You know, I think it’s still better to at least touch it.”

Djokovic will reclaim the No. 1 ranking next week. The Serb is unvac-

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Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Daniel Evans on Monday. (AP)

cinated against COVID-19, so he wasn’t allowed to enter the United States to play at Indian Wells or the upcoming Miami Open.

So far this year, no one is touching Nadal.

He became the first player to win 400 matches in ATP Masters 1000 events.

After sitting out much of last year because of injury, Nadal has been on a tear. He won titles at Melbourne, the Australian Open for his record 21st Grand Slam title and Acapulco, and is chasing a third career title at Indian Wells.

Nadal’s win over Evans under a searing desert sun ended with the Spaniard serving out the match at love. He ripped a forehand winner on triple match point.

“It’s an important victory against a tricky opponent,” Nadal said. “It’s not an easy opponent to play.

He plays tactically very well, using very well his slice, then playing aggressive, changing rhythms on the points.”

Before his first match in California, Nadal withdrew from the hard-court event at Miami, which begins March 21. He turns

36 in June and is dealing with chronic pain in his left foot and tendinitis in both knees.

“I cannot make drastic changes like I did in the past,” he said. “so that’s why I decided to stop after here and to have three weeks before the clay court season starts for me.”

N a d a l s u r v ive d a scare in his first match against Sebastian Korda.

The 21-year-old American served for the match leading 5-2 and 5-4 in the final set.

“It was very important that I can win these first two matches without playing fantastic, but today was a little bit better than the first day,” Nadal said.

Monfils reached the fourth round at Indian Wells for the fifth time in six years after his second career upset of a No. 1 player. He knocked out Nadal in the quarterfinals at Doha in 2009.

“I just felt good today,” Monfils said. “Tactically, I was good. I’m full of confidence.”

Town records season-high NBA score L O N D O N, M A R 1 5 (AGENCIES): Karl-Anthony Towns recorded the highest individual score in the NBA this season with 60 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they overcame the San Antonio Spurs 149-139.

According to BBC, Towns, 26, also set a franchise record with his display, which kept the Timberwolves in the play-offs mix.

“People see how incredibly talented ‘KAT’ is and what he’s able to do,” said Minnesota coach Chris Finch.

“None of this happens without my team-mates,” Towns added.

The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry was also among the night’s high scorers, with his seventh 40-point haul of the season in a 126-112 defeat of the Washington Wizards. The match also saw the return of Draymond Green after missing 32 games with injury. It meant the Warriors were able to field Curry, Green and Klay Thompson for the first time since 2019.

Asian Snooker Championship: Pankaj qualifies for knockout stage DOHA, MAR 15 (IANS): Defending champion Pankaj Advani topped group A after defeating Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan 4-1 and qualified for the knockout stage in the Asian Snooker Championship here on Tuesday.

Ahsan took the initial lead but Advani secured the first frame 73-38. In the second frame, Advani posted a break of 50 points and obtained a comfortable 2-0 lead. However, Ahsan returned to the game with a break of 58 and cut the deficit 1-2, but Advani made a century break of 102 points to maintain his lead 3-1.

The fourth frame was close where Advani obtained the initial lead with a break of 44 points when he missed a crucial red pot and Ahsan attempted a comeback with a couple of visits.

With the last red on board, Ahsan required all colours to secure the frame and he started potting bril-

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liantly. He came quite close to securing the frame by potting pink but couldn’t handle the pressure and missed the black, which allowed Advani to secure the frame and the match 4-1.

M e a n w h i l e, A m i r Sarkhosh secured his match at the cost of one frame. He defeated Hwang Chulho from South Korea 4-1. Hwang played brilliantly in the first frame and won 88-01 but after that Amir controlled the game to secure the second frame 94-38.

The third frame was tight and went till the last colour balls where Amir had an extra edge to lead 2-1. In the next frame, Amir crafted a break of 76 to lead 3-1 and then also won another frame 61-42 to close the proceedings 4-1.

With this win, Amir Sarkhosh qualifies for the knockout stage along with Hwang Chulho leaving aside Lkhagvador j Ochirbal of Mongolia who missed the bus by one frame.

NASA new team takes charge Benzema stays hot as Real Madrid beat Mallorca 3-0

Vinolie Medom handling the charge to Neisavotuo Whuorie.

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): The new team of Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) led by Neisavotuo Whuorie has taken charge for the tenure 2022-2024.

The new team was handed over the charge by his successor Vinolie Medom at a brief programme

held here at NAPO Building Kezieke, Kohima.

Whuorie in his presidential address acknowledged the Northern Angamis for the privilege and for believing him to lead the new NASA team. He also thanked the outgoing team for their presence, support and assurance.

Vinolie in his outgoing NASA presidential speech, thanked the Almighty God for the opportunity and privilege to led such a good team. He further acknowledged his colleagues for their co-operation, hard work, dedication and selfless service rendered for the smooth functioning of the team. He also congratulated the team and the NASA players for the record haul of medals (70 medals out of 112 medals) in the recently concluded ASA meet 2022.

NASA new team is headed by Neisavotuo Whuorie (NASA-A) as president; Virielhoulie Miario (NASA-C) as vice president; KeduoneizoZumvü (NASA-D) as general secretary along with other executive and advisors.

MADRID, MAR 15 (AP): Karim Benzema stayed hot as Real Madrid kept momentum from its epic win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League with a 3-0 victory at Mallorca to extend its Spanish league lead on Monday.

Benzema scored twice and set up Vinicius Junior’s goal to help give Madrid a 10-point lead over secondplaced Sevilla ahead of the clasico against Barcelona on Sunday at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Benzema’s double came five days after he scored a hat trick in less than 20 minutes to lead Madrid to the Champions League quarterfinals with a stunning comeback win over PSG. Benzema has eight goals in his last five matches in all competitions and

Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their third goal. (Reuters)

comfor tably leads the Spanish league’s scoring list with 22.

The match ended with concern over Benzema’s fitness, though, as the French striker had to leave

a few minutes from the end with what appeared to be a left leg injury. Madrid, which had already made all five substitutions, also lost forward Rodrygo and left back Ferland Mendy

with injuries ahead of the match against Barcelona.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said it was too early to know the seriousness of their injuries. Madrid has a 15-point advantage over third-placed Barcelona, which has a game in hand.

“It was important to win this match after our rivals lost points at the weekend,” Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde said.

It was the four th straight league victory for Madrid, whose unbeaten run in the competition reached eight matches.

Mallorca has lost five in a row for its worst league

streak since 2012. It sits in 16th place, two points above the relegation zone.

It was a rare Monday appearance for Madrid, which opened the scoring through Vinicius from close range in the 55th minute after a pass by Benzema. The Frenchman added to the lead by converting a penalty kick after a foul on Vinicius in the 77th, and sealed the victory with a header in the 82nd off a cross by Marcelo.

Mallorca, which had most of the good scoring chances early on, has lost 10 of its last 12 league matches against Madrid.

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State gets first wrestling institute

(L-R)) Young boys demonstrating belt wrestling. Officials with the participants at the inaugural function. (NP)

the community to take sports not just as a hobby but as a career. Sharing some of the success stories of sportspersons in other states, Wezope lamented that the state could only produce two Olympians till today.

He therefore called upon the youngsters to remove the mentality of depending on government for sponsorships by citing examples of renowned international sportspersons, who with their hard work and sheer determination could dominate in global arena. Extending greetings on the occasion, president of Chakhesang Wrestling

Association (CWA), Ringa encouraged everyone to use the facility provided and highlighted that the institute was dedicated for the whole of Chakesang community and Phek district and not only for Thenyizu alone.

He said that wrestling was the pride and culture of the Chakesang community and not just a sport.

With this objective, he said CWA has taken the initiative to introduce wrestling from the grassroot level, and appealed to all schools within the Chakhesang areas- both private and Government, to introduce wrestling as a sport in their

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KO H I M A , M A R 1 5 (NPN): The first wrestling institute in Nagaland was inaugurated at Thenyizu multi-purpose hall, Phek district on March 15.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, director, Youth Resources and Sports (YRS), Akumla Chuba stated that the Ministry of Sports had taken initiative to setup 1000 Khelo India Centre (KIC) in all districts of the country.

She said 19 KICs have been taken up to pave way for the players to represent in the national level. Citing

the objective of Khelo India, which was to develop sporting culture and sports excellence in India and to scout the talent from the grassroot level, the director said that the scheme also provides one time grant of Rs 5 lakh for renovation/ purchase of sports equipments along with Rs 2 lakh for coaches’ fee.

She also announced that Venuzo Dawhuo will be the ambassador for the Thenyizu Wrestling Institute.

S e c r e t a r y, Y R S , Wezope launded Venuzo Dawhuo for his contributions to the people and the game and encouraged

Adrian Luna scored for Kerala Blasters in the second leg .

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Kerala Blasters entered the final of Indian Super League 2021-22 after defeating Jamshedpur FC 2-1 in aggregate.

According to Outlook report, the side first beat Jamshedpur FC 1-0 at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa on March 11 before playing 1-1 draw at Tilak Maidan, Goa on Tuesday. Adrian Luna (18th) opened the scoring for Kerala with a stunning goal before Pronay Halder (50th) pulled one back for the Red Miners who needed one more

goal to take the game to extra time, but another solid performance by the Kerala backline ensured they held firm and confirm a place in the summit clash since their defeat to ATK FC six years back.

The match on March 15 kicked off with Kerala Blasters dominating from the word go. Alvaro Vazquez got a good opportunity in the second minute but the golden chance went begging as the forward failed to convert it into a goal.

Vazquez chipped the ball over Jamshedpur FC

goalkeeper Rehenesh TP but the ball went away from the second post.

L a t e r Jo r ge D i a z scored a goal but the off side flag came up and the match continued at 0-0.

Kerala Blasters’ wait for the opening goal was soon put to an end after Adrian Luna showed amazing skills to deliver a curling ball into the net in the 18th minute.

The first-half ended with Kerala Blasters leading with 2-0 in aggregate, thanks to their 1-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the first leg of the semifinal.

After the game resumed, Jamshedpur didn’t take long to make a comeback as they scored within five minutes, Pronay Halder scored the leveller.

However, the rest of the 40 minutes and the added injury time didn’t see any of the teams scoring despite coming close.

The 2-1 aggregate saw Kerala Blasters entering the final while Jamshedpur FC’s maiden semifinal appearance ended on a heartbreaking note.

KO L K ATA , M A R 1 5 (PTI): Jharkhand took a massive 591-run first innings lead but decided to bat again instead of enforcing followon as their Ranji Trophy prequarterfinal against Plate group toppers Nagaland dragged on the penultimate day at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Having virtually sealed the last-eight berth by virtue of their first innings lead, Jharkhand posted 132/2 in their second essay, for an overall lead of 723 runs. Opener Utkarsh Singh remained unbeaten on 50 from 106 deliveries, laced with six boundaries as Jharkhand continued to use the match for some “batting practice”, having notched a tall 880 in the first innings.

The star of the day, however, was Nagaland’s wicketkeeper batter Chetan Bist who hit a resolute 122 not out. Earlier, resuming at 130/4, Nagaland lost two wickets within the opening hour when left-arm seamer Sushant Mishra accounted for Abu Nechim (32) and Imliwati Lemtur (4).

annual school events.

President, Chokri Area Wrestling Association (CAWA), Vezhoduyi Thisa also spoke on the occasion while coach of the wrestling institute, Venuzo Timothy Dawhuo shared his experience during the programme. The programme was chaired by C.Theyo and welcome address delivered by Medothi Rhakho.

A special folk song was presented by Nusakholu & Khrukhosalu and Women society Thenyizu; Thepuphi Kapu shared the closing remark and benediction by catechist, Theduseyi Poru.

Asian Boxing: Suresh, Vanshaj clinch gold as India return home with rich haul NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (IANS): Youth men’s boxers Vishwanath Suresh and Vanshaj clinched gold on the final day as the Indian contingent concluded their successful campaign at the ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan with 39 medals, including 15 gold, 10 silver and 14 bronze.

Chennai boy Vishwanath produced a clinical performance during his dominating win against Kyrgyzstan’s Ergeshov Bekzat in the 48kg final on Monday night. Later Vanshaj, who hails from Sonipat, added a second gold to the youth men’s tally, registering a sensational win over Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Ummataliev by a split 4-1 decision in the 63.5kg final. However, in the +92kg category, Aman Singh Bisht ended with silver after suffering a 1-4 loss to the local boxer, Saif Al-Rawashdeh.

It was the second successive medals for Vishwanath, Vanshaj and Aman at the continental event as Vishwanath and Vanshaj had won silver while Aman had secured bronze in the last edition. Raman (51kg), Anand Yadav (54kg) and Deepak (75kg) claimed bronze with semifinals fin-

India’s Vanshaj reacts after winning gold medal.

ishes in the men’s section as the Indian youth team secured third place in the medals table with 18 medals, including seven gold, three silver and eight bronze.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan claimed the first and second positions respectively with 23 and 22 medals.

Among youth women, Shaheen Gill, Nivedita Karki, Tamanna, Ravina and Muskan bagged gold on Monday. In the junior section, Indian boxers signed off with 21 medals including eight gold, seven silver and six bronze. Medallists: Yo u t h : Wo m e n : (Gold) Nivedita Karki (48kg), Tamanna (50kg), Shaheen Gill (60kg), Ravina (63kg), Muskan (75kg); (Silver) Priyanka (66kg) and Kirti (+81); (Bronze) Renu (52kg), Tanisha Lamba (54kg), Prachi (57kg), Pranjal Yadav (70kg) and Sneha

(81kg).; Men: (Gold) Vishwanath Suresh (48kg) and Vanshaj (63.5kg); (Silver) Aman Singh Bisht (+92kg); (Bronze) Raman (51kg), Anand Yadav (54kg) and Deepak (75kg) Junior: Girls: (Gold) Vini (50kg), Yakshika (52kg), Nikita Chand (60kg), Vidhi (57kg), Shrushti Sathe (63kg), Rudrika (75kg); (Silver) Mahi Siwach (46kg), Pa l a k Z a m b r e ( 4 8 k g ) , Supriya Devi Thokchom (54kg), Khushi Pooniya (80kg) and Nirjhara Bana (+80kg); (Bronze) Krisha Verma (70kg) Boys: (Gold) Krrish Pal (46kg), Yashwardhan Singh (60kg); (Silver) Ravi Saini (48kg) and Rishabh Singh Shikharwar (80kg); (Bronze) Jayant Dagar (54kg), Chetan (57kg), Jackson Singh Laishram (70kg), Dev Pratap Singh (75kg), Gaurav Mhaske (+80kg)

Women’s WC: Aus beat West Indies by 7 wickets WELLINGTON, MAR 15 (AP): A dominant Australia confidently carried on their march towards a record seventh title as they pummelled West Indies by seven wickets in a lopsided league stage contest to register their fourth consecutive win at the ICC Women’s World Cup here on Tuesday.

Australia, the most successful team in the history of the event, has lived up to its favourites tag so far in the tournament as it has looked way too strong compared to the other seven teams in the fray.

The Meg Lanning-led side seemed to have all its bases covered, dishing out clinical performances one after another to lead the standings with eight points from four wins.

West Indies, the 2013 runner-up side, were no match for Australia as the team from the Caribbeans was bundled out for a meagre 131 in 45.5 overs after opting to bat.

Skipper Stafanie Taylor played a lone hand

Man City held by Palace; keep Liverpool in title race

LO N D O N, M A R 1 5 (AP): Manchester City held a 13-point lead in the English Premier League two months ago. The next time the champions play, they could be in second place.

In the latest twist in the title race, City stumbled against Crystal Palace again by drawing 0-0 at an atmospheric Selhurst Park on Monday to give second-placed Liverpool further hope of reeling in Pep Guardiola’s team and reclaiming the biggest prize in English soccer.

City extended its advantage to four points but Liverpool plays twice — the first against Arsenal on Wednesday — before City is next in action in the league, on April 2. Liverpool also has a superior goal difference.

The top two also meet at City’s Etihad Stadium on April 10.

Palace was the last team to stop City scoring in the league in a 2-0 win at the Etihad on October 30 and did so again, even if Patrick Vieira’s team rode

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home to Tottenham last month.

And Liverpool’s superior firepower may yet prove the difference, with City again missing a cutting edge against Palace without an out-and-out striker in the team.

As for Palace, Vieira was just proud of how his players held their nerve against what he regards as one of “the best four or five teams in Europe.”

“It was a team effort and our performance was really good,” Vieira said.

“When you play against Manchester City’s Jack Grealish vie for the ball against Crystal Palace’s Conor the quality of players they Gallagher. (Twitter/ Crystal Palace) have, you need a bit of luck at times and at times we its luck. from barely two meters out tional said. “We are still were lucky but you also Joao Cancelo and following Jack Grealish’s in a good position. It’s still need to perform as well.”

Kevin De Bruyne struck low center across the face better to be in our position the post for City in a match of goal. than Liverpool’s. They still EPL TOP 10 that was mostly one-way Guardiola opted to have to play in our stadium Team P GD Pts traffic except for some spo- make no substitutions, say- as well. It’s going to be Man City 29 50 70 radic and dangerous coun- ing he was happy with the exciting.”

Liverpool 28 53 66 terattacks from Palace, way his team was playing Liverpool has the bet- Chelsea 28 38 59 mirroring what happened despite frustration appear- ter form, though. While Arsenal 26 14 51 in the meeting of the teams ing to set in over the final the Reds have won their Man Utd 29 8 50 4 1/2 months ago.

15 minutes. last eight games in the West Ham 29 12 48 Arguably the best And Silva remained league, City has dropped Wolves 29 6 46 chance of the game fell to bullish about City’s posi- points in three of its last Tottenham 27 7 45 City midfielder Bernardo tion with nine games left. seven outings after a 1-1 Silva, who somehow man“Still a long way to draw at Southampton in Aston Villa 28 2 36 aged to prod a shot wide go,” the Portugal interna- January and a 3-2 loss at Southampton 29 -9 35

Rachael Haynes remained unbeaten on 83. (Getty Images)

with a fighting 91-ball 50 as West Indies kept losing wickets at regular intervals from the word go.

Taylor held one end as wickets kept tumbling from the other.West Indies struggle can be gauged from the fact that their best partnership was a 36run fourth wicket stand between Taylor and wicketkeeper batter Shemaine Campbelle (20).

2nd Test: Babar, Shafique lead Pak’s fightback K A R AC H I , M A R 1 5 (IANS): Skipper Babar Azam (102 not out) and Abdullah Shafique (72 not out) led Pakistan’s fightback on the fourth day in the ongoing second Test against Australia, here on Tuesday.

Azam and Shafique stitched an unbeaten 171-run stand for the third-wicket and took Pakistan to 192/2 at stumps on Day 4. The hosts are now 314 runs away from a mountainous 506-run target. Australia resumed the day on 81/1, and carried on until Marnus Labuschagne (44) chopped one on while attempting a pull off Shaheen Afridi 25 minutes into the day’s play.

Brief Scores: Australia 556/9 decl (Usman Khawaja 160, Alex Carey 93; Faheem Ashraf 2-55, Sajid Khan 2-167) & 97/2 decl (Marnus Labuschagne 44, Usman Khawaja 44 not out) lead Pakistan 148 (Babar Azam 36; Mitchell Starc 3-29, Mitchell Swepson 2-32) & 104/2 (Babar Azam 102 not out, Abdullah Shafique 71 not out) by 314 runs.

Ellyse Perry (3/22) and Ashleigh Gardner (3/25) shared six wickets between them for Australia, while Jess Jonassen picked up two scalps giving away 18 runs.

The chase was always going to be a cakewalk for the Australians. Opener Rachael Haynes hit a stylish 83 not out off 95 balls with the help of nine boundaries to anchor

Australia’s chase after they suffered two early blows in the form of Alyssa Healy and Lanning.

With Australia in a spot of bother at seven for two and later 58 for three, Haynes took the onus on herself to guide the innings in Beth Mooney’s (28 not out) company and the duo overwhelmed the target easily in 30.2 overs.

Chinelle Henry (1/20), Hayley Matthews (1/31) and Shamilia Connell (1/32) picked up a wicket each for the Windies.

While Australia remain unbeaten in the tournament so far, West Indies suffered their second defeat, a heavy one, from four games and are placed fifth in the standings with four points.

BRIEF SCORES: West Indies: 131 all out in 45.5 overs (Stafanie Taylor 50; Ellyse Perry 3/22, Ashleigh Gardner 3/25) Australia: 132 for 3 in 30.2 overs (Rachael Haynes 83 not out, Beth Mooney 28 not out; Chinelle Henry 1/20)

Kabaddi player Sandeep shot dead during match

JALANDHAR, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): A renowned international kabaddi player was shot dead during an ongoing match of a kabaddi tournament at Jalandhar’s Mallian Khurd (Nivin Mallian) on Monday evening.

The victim has been identified as Sandeep Singh Sandhu aka Sandeep Nangal Ambian (38), The Indian Express reported.

The incident took place between 6:15 pm to 6:30 pm.

Sandeep had come along with his team to participate in a match which was supposed to start in the evening.

It is learnt that when Sandeep came out of the tournament site, unidentified assailants opened fire on him, leaving him dead on the spot. A teenage boy was also injured but he is out of danger.

SSP (Rural) Jalandhar Satinder Singh reached the spot soon after the incident.

A personal rivalry or professional jealousy could be the reason behind the incident, police said.

As soon as the bullet shots were fired, people ran out of the ground to save

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their lives, the videos of the incident revealed.

Sandeep was among the top five Kabaddi players of the world and head of Major Kabaddi League Federation. He represented the United Kingdom team as captain in various Kabaddi World Cup tournaments.

Sandeep is survived by his parents, wife and two sons. He used to live in UK and would come to India every year during the winter to participate in kabaddi tournaments.

Sources in the Kabaddi sector said that there is lot of money in the sport, with several gangsters also involved in it, who dictate players on which team they should play for.

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