19 Mar 2022 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXXII No. 102

DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Cabinet seeks total e-roll revision before ULB polls

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KOHIMA, MAR 18 (NPN): The State Cabinet, at its meeting on March 17, decided to effect a total revision of the electoral roll (e-roll) before conducting elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). This was disclosed to Nagaland Post by planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu. He said that the cabinet has asked the State Election department to conduct the e-roll revision as it was required. Kronu also said it would take some time to prepare the e-roll revision after which the ULB polls would be held as per the notification to be issued. UDA secy and co-secy: Meanwhile, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has inducted Kronu and soil & water conservation minister Kashiho Sangtam as UDA secretary and co-secretary

State logs 1 fresh Covid-19 case DIMAPUR, MAR 18 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded one fresh Covid-19 positive case while no deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. One fresh case was reported from Dimapur, taking the total caseload to 35459. Meanwhile, the death toll remained unchanged at 758 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

Vaccination status

Further, a total of 27 children in the age group of 12-14 years received their first dose of Corbevax vaccine and in the age group of 14-18, 90120 (61706 first dose and 28404 second dose) received their vaccine. On the other hand, a total of 1455605 adults had been inoculated (818189 first dose and 637416 second dose) while 23953 received their booster shot. PTI: With 2,528 new COVID-19 cases being reported in a day, India’s infection tally now stands at 4,30,04,005, while the count of active cases fell below 30,000 after around 685 days, according to the Union Health Ministry on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,16,281 with 149 daily fatalities being recorded. The count of active cases has declined to 29,181 which comprises 0.07 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further improved to 98.73 per cent, health ministry said.

respectively. Confirming this, Kronu said this was decided at the UDA meeting held at the chief minister’s residential complex here on Friday. Naga issue: On the Naga political issue that has been perennially on the backburner except to be revived at consultative meetings, Kronu informed that the cabinet has also decided to further discuss the issue for two hours during the forthcoming budget session, scheduled from Saturday. Asked if the assembly would pass any resolution over the issue during the budget session, Kronu said he was not in a position to say anything for the moment. 5-day NLA from today: Five-day budget session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) will commence on March 19, 2022. The session would begin with the Governor’s address followed by obituary reference to the passing away of

the former legislators during the inter-session period, election of deputy speaker and moving of motion of thanks to the Governor’s address. State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the finance portfolio, would present the Budget for the year 2022-2023 on March 22. This will be the first budget session of the opposition-less government and also the last budget session of the 13th NLA as the assembly election is due by FebruaryMarch next year. Besides question hour, the session will also have laying of annual administrative reports of departments, government reports and rules, presentation of assembly committee reports. The CAG report on state finances and the government activities would also be laid. There will be no session on March 20 on account of Sunday while there will be recess on March 23.

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KOHIMA, MAR 18 (NPN): All speculations have been put to rest now as the BJP central leadership has recommended the name of State BJP Mahila Morcha president S. Phangnon Konyak as the BJP candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat. Phangnon’s name was among four individuals declared by BJP national general secretary Arun Singh on Friday. After nearly five decades, Phangnon, will be the second Naga woman to represent the State in the parliament after Rano M Shaiza. Shaiza was elected to the 6th Lok Sabha in 1977

S. Phangnon Konyak

Meanwhile, BJP Legislature Party Leader and deputy chief minister Y. Patton informed Nagaland Post that there were 11 applicants. However, he said the party’s Central leadership after thorough examination and decided to recommend Phangnon, keeping in mind that there was no women representative from Naga-

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PM lauds media’s NFHRCC meet adopts 11-pt resolution HIGHLIGHTS role in development NEW DELHI, MAR 18 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the role played by the Indian media in the success of national campaigns such as Swachh Bharat and “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”, besides promoting yoga and fitness in the country. “I have seen the positive impact the media can play. The example of Swachh Bharat Mission is well known. Every media house took up this mission with great sincerity”, Modi said, inaugurating online the centenary celebrations of leading Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi. The Prime Minister called upon media organisations to join the efforts to develop a strong and inclusive India. “Large-scale transformation is needed for any policy to succeed. Every media house in the country took up our campaigns with great sincerity, beyond the domains of politics and

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political parties,” Modi said in his virtual address. He recalled the contribution of the founders of Mathrubhumi towards India’s freedom movement and the newspaper’s efforts to uphold the democratic ethos of the country during the Emergency. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in his virtual address, pointed out that Mathrubhumi was one of the very few dailies founded during the freedom struggle that survived the oppression of the British government. He urged the daily to take a bold stand against divisive forces.

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land after former MP late Rano M. Saiza. As reported, NDPP leader and chief minister Neiphiu Rio, during the Lok Sabha polls in 2019, reportedly agreed in principle to support a BJP candidate in return for support extended to the NDPP candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. Rio’s tweet on Friday was a clear indication that his party-- NDPP, has also endorsed the decision of the Central BJP to nominate Phangnon as the RS candidate. Rio congratulated Phangnon “on being selected as the candidate for the biennial elections to the Council of States @RajyaSabha, from Nagaland.

I wish you the best for the upcoming elections and for all your future endeavours.” For the NPF, though a senior NPF leader and legislator had earlier informed Nagaland Post that since the party was now part of the UDA government, it would likely go by the UDA consensus candidate. However, NPF was yet to take a call as the party’s Working Committee meeting held on March 18 endorsed the senior party functionaries to examine and coordinate with the NPF legislators wing whether or not to contest the poll. The decision will be made known soon, a senior NPF leader said.

DIMAPUR, MAR 18 (NPN): Nagaland Foothills Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC), which held a crucial joint meeting at its office Khermahal, Dimapur on Friday, has resolved to “mitigate” the foothills road construction work in consonance with the specification as mentioned in the TOR/ DPR. Further to expedite the work to be completed at the earliest. In a press release, NFHRCC convenor Supu Jamir, co-convenor Hokiye Yepthomi, secretary W Lemba Chang and assistant general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe stated that the joint meeting was attended by foothills road contractors, divisional EEs of PWD (R&B), Young Naga action committee on foothill road and office bearers of Dimapur-based Tribal Hohos. The house reiterated that no individuals or groups would ask tax or any form of donations from the foothills road contractors

 No individuals or groups will ask tax from foothills road contractors  Contractors not permitted to sublet works to any third-party agencies

 Appeals to the department not to deduct any percentage including Doyang bridge contraction firm. In the event of any individuals or groups indulging in such activities, the meeting resolved that the committee will view the matter seriously. In order to maintain the quality of works, the house resolved that the responsible contractors were not permitted to sublet works to any third-party agencies or firms. The joint meet also re-

affirmed not to permit any members to partake in the foothills road construction as a contractor. Further, the house resolved to appeal to the department not to deduct any percentage of any form except compulsory statutory fees. The meeting decided that final bill payment be released only after an inspection was done jointly by the department and the committee. The house also resolved to invite other Naga tribes such as Angamis, C h a k h e s a n g s a n d Pochurys to be a part of the NFHRCC. It was also resolved to undertake a joint tour programme in the entire foothill stretch from Niuland to Tizit within March 2022. If any misunderstanding or dispute arises in any area while executing the work, the house resolved that the same shall be immediately communicated to NFHRCC with a view to avoid any unwanted situations. (Cont’d on p-8)

Centre asks states to restart monitoring ILI, SARI cases NEW DELHI, MAR 18 (PTI): Citing the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in southeast Asia and parts of Europe, the Centre has asked the states to restart monitoring influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections so that no early warning signals are missed and Covid is controlled. Testing for influenzalike illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) cases has been the pillars of Covid management for the government. However, the testings were stopped recently as India has been recording a

steady decline in COVID-19 cases. As part of intensified surveillance, patients being hospitalised with ILI and SARI will again be tested for Covid-19 and positive samples will be sent for genome sequencing. I n a l e t t e r, U n i o n Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan asked all states and UTs to ensure adequate number of samples are submitted to the INSACOG network for timely detection of new Covid variants. He also stressed on maintaining testing according to protocols, observing all precautions and not let-

ting the guard down while resuming economic and social activities. “Effective surveillance by monitoring of emerging clusters of new cases, if any, testing as per norms and monitoring of ILI and SARI cases shall be taken up on a continued basis to ensure no early warning signals are missed and spread of infection can be controlled,” he said. He also emphasised on five-fold strategy of test, track, treat and vaccination and adherence to Covidappropriate behaviour and practise effective hand and respiratory hygiene.

Russia says it made progress in negotiations Azad meets Sonia, pitches for ‘united’ fight in upcoming polls M O S C OW, M A R 1 8 (AGENCIES): The head of the Russian delegation in talks with Ukrainian officials says the parties have come closer to an agreement on a neutral status for Ukraine. Vladimir Medinsky, who led the Russian negotiators in several rounds of talks with Ukraine, including this week, said Friday that the sides have narrowed their differences on the issue of Ukraine dropping its bid to join NATO and adopting a neutral status. “The issue of neutral status and no NATO membership for Ukraine is one of the key issues in talks, and that is the issue where

the parties have made their positions maximally close,” Medinsky said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies. He added that the sides are now “half-way” on issues regarding the demilitarization of Ukraine. Medinsky noted that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is possible after the negotiators finalise a draft treaty to end the hostilities and it receives a preliminary approval by the countries’ governments. Meanwhile, Russian forces pressed their assault on Ukrainian cities Friday, with new missile strikes and shelling on the edges of the

capital Kyiv and the western city of Lviv, as world leaders pushed for an investigation of the Kremlin’s repeated attacks on civilian targets, including schools, hospitals and residential areas. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin used a rally before a packed soccer stadium on Friday to justify the invasion of Ukraine, promising tens of thousands of people waving Russian flags that all the Kremlin’s aims would be achieved. “We know what we need to do, how to do it and at what cost. And we will absolutely accomplish all of our plans,” Putin told a rally at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

NEW DELHI, MAR 18 (PTI): G-23 leader Ghulam Nabi Azad met Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday, after which he said leadership change is not an issue as the Congress Working Committee unanimously decided that she should continue as party chief till internal polls. After meeting Gandhi at her 10, Janpath residence here, Azad told reporters that he gave her suggestions to strengthen the party and held a discussion on how to take on rivals “unitedly” in the forthcoming assembly polls. Kapil Sibal, another

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

G-23 leader, had said recently that Gandhis should step aside and pave the way for someone else to take over the reins of the party. Asked about Sibal’s call for leadership change, Azad said, “There is no question of leadership (change). When Mrs Gandhi had offered (to quit)

at the CWC, then all of us asked her to continue. There will be a discussion on that when the elections take place in the party.” Party workers will decide at that time who will be the president, Azad said, adding, “The post of the party president is not vacant today.”

In the working committee, when she had offered to quit, “all of us, be it from any group or thinking, said Mrs Gandhi you continue, we have no problems, but there are some suggestions we had given to strengthen the organisation,” Azad said. “Nobody has said Mrs Gandhi should just quit, let me tell you very clearly that we had decided in the working committee,” he told reporters. Playing down the meeting, he told reporters that it “may be news for you but we keep meeting the Congress president at various intervals”.

bandh: SAYO informs on exempted category This is it! Lucknow Zoo welcomes new inmates from Nagaland DTotal I M A P U R , M A R 1 8 Ketholeno Neihu requested affect activities of common

“Our artist depicts how our missile behaved after it was accidentally fired at Pakistan.” K Y M C

LUCKNOW, MAR 18 (IANS): The Lucknow Zoo has got two leopard cats after a gap of seven years. The leopard enclosure had been lying vacant ever since the death of the last big cat due to kidney failure in 2015. Besides two leopard cats, three slow loris and two Himalayan bears are the new attractions at the zoo. Leopard cat is a small wild cat, native to continental South, Southeast, and East Asia while slow loris is nocturnal strepsirrhine pri-

Slow Loris from Nagaland at Lucknow Zoo.

mate. The Himalayan bear is jikistan, entire Kyrgyzstan found in Nepal, Tibet, west and south-east Kazakhstan. China, north India, north The new inmates have Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Ta- been brought to Lucknow

under the animal exchange programme with the Nagaland Zoological Park. The city zoo had a slow loris till 2005. As part of the exchange programme, the Lucknow zoo has sent a pair of hog deer and two pairs of gharials (fish-eating crocodile) to Nagaland. “The new inmates will be kept in quarantine under special care for 15 days and the visitors will be able to see them only after the quarantine gets over,” said a zoo official.

(NPN): In connection with the 72-hour total bandh called by Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) within Southern Angami jurisdiction from March 21, 1 a.m. to March 23, 12 noon, Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) has informed that vehicles on medical emergency, para military vehicles, press/ media, students, educational institutions teachers/faculty will be exempted. SAYO president Metekhrielie Mejura and information & publicity secretary

students, teachers and faculty attending schools, colleges or any educational institutions from Manipur to the Southern Angami region to carry valid IDs proof. SAYO has, however, informed that entry and exit of all Manipur-bound private or public passengers, goods carrier vehicles or commuters will be totally restricted during the 72-hour bandh period. All entry and exit points, alternative routes will also be restricted, SAYO informed. SAYO, however, stated that the bandh will not

man in the Southern Angami region including educational and medical institutions, private or government offices, shops and business establishments among others. SAYO reiterated that the bandh has been called to protest against non-withdrawal of Manipur armed personnel at Kezoltsa. Despite call to resolve the issue at the disputed land, SAYO said Manipur government continued to undertake developmental activities in violation to standing agreement with the TPO resolution. K Y M C

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Trg of breeders under FOCUS-IFAD

DIMAPUR: A two-day training programme of breeder family under Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming System in North East- International Fund for Agricultural Development (FOCUSIFAD) was held in the conference hall of Hotel Hornbill Wokha on March 15 and 16. A press release from CVO office Wokha informed that during the training, deputy director Dr. E. Mhonlumi Lotha in her welcome address highlighted the activities of the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) department under FOCUS-IFAD project. She briefed the gathering that out of 100 villages under FOCUS-IFAD project in Wokha district, 15 villages were adopted as breeder villages. From each of the15 villages, one family was chosen as the breeder family and informed that in order to qualify as a breeder family, one had to fulfil many criteria. Dr. Mhonlumi said the breeder families were

ADC Wokha, Lankonsen Tsanglao speaking at the training programme.

given assistance by the Focus-IFAD through the AH&VS department to rear pigs, propagate and produce piglets. She informed that these piglets would be sold to neighbouring cluster villages for rearing purposes and all managemental aspects and technical know-how

would be provided by the department. Delivering a speech as guest of honour, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Wokha, Lankonsen Tsanglao encouraged the breeder family from Wokha district to dedicate themselves in rearing more pigs to attain self-sufficien-

cy in the meat sector. Quoting from the Bible verse, “The Parable of Talents”, ADC also urged upon the farmers to utilise their God-gifted talents in animal husbandry activities to maximise their farming and to also share their expertise to other farmers. M e a n w h i l e, C VO Wokha, Dr. N. ThungbenYanthan delivered the keynote address while deputy DAO Wokha, Viwheto Thorie and Project Implementing Team incharge Wokha, Er. PfutsuloThasau delivered short speeches. Later, vote of thanks was proposed by veterinary assistant surgeon, Wokha, Dr. Yanben Kikon. At the technical session, resource persons Dr. E. Mhonlumi Lotha and Dr. Yanben Kikon spoke on “Silage Making” and “Pig Farming for income generation” respectively through PowerPoint while vote of thanks was proposed by progressive farmer Mongathung Ezung. Altogether, 15 breeder families attended the training programme.

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LFI collaborates with CSIR- JIGYASA prog DIMAPUR: Livingstone Foundation International (LFI) has collaborated with the Central Government’s Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-JIGYASA program. In a press release, LFI informed that a team of experts and officials from CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) Jorhat, Assam visited the school on March 17. During the visit the team had a formal interaction with the students, faculty members and the school management led by the chairman, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema. During the interactive session with the students, Anshuman Goswami from Team JIGYASA explained the various aspects of the program whereby the students would be aided in communicating with Scientists from across the country through online platforms. He also mentioned that the primary objective of the program was to create a scientific temperament among the student community of India, especially the north-eastern students. The team included research associate, CSIR-NEIST, Nandan Kumar, Anshuman Goswami from team JIGYASA, senior technical officer, CSIR-NEIST, Himangshu Lekhak and technical assistant, CSIR-NEIST, Ravi Kumar Sahu.

Seminar for pastors, church leaders held at YBC

BSI functionaries and others after the seminar on Tuesday.

DIMAPUR: A seminar for the pastors and leaders of the churches was organised by Bible Society of India (BSI) Chümoukedima branch Tuesday at Yimkhiung Baptist Church (YBC). A press release by BSI stated that 43 pastors and leaders representing 22 churches attended the seminar wherein pastors shared their concer ns and asked as how churches could involve and contribute more towards the ministry of BSI. Dimapur Auxil-

iary president, Rev. Dr. N. Paphino highlighted the activities of the BSI. He said the society provides Bible at a heavy subsidized rate and that it was possible with the contribution of the churches. Auxiliary secretary, Rev.Dr. Yiepetso Wezah shared the importance of BSI ministry. He said one of the main objectives was to provide Bible to everyone at affordable price in a language he/she prefers. Rev. Wezah said BSI was working to-

wards the fulfilment of the great commission of Jesus Christ. RM Marwati shared the role of BSI branch and requested churches to actively participate in the mission of ministry of BSI. The seminar was moderated by BSI Chümoukedima branch president, Rev. P. Tali Jamir; Pochury Baptist Church Pastor Hopejoy said the opening prayer and the seminar ended with mass prayer and benediction by Mao Baptist Church Pastor Adahe Neli.

C-Edge College, LMLC organise livelihood training Career guidance seminar at CAT

Members of LMLC and Canaan Hands C-Edge College after the programme.

DIMAPUR: Two days livelihood training was organised by Canaan Hands C-Edge College in partnership with Life Ministry

Learning Centre (LMLC) on March 11-12. In a press release, the college informed that the objective of the training

was to let the students understand and learn various approaches on livelihood promotion and to experience working with the

soil and learn methods of organic farming. During the two days training, skills on organic farming methods hand-

made soap making, basic first aid and confectionery products were taught to the students. The training commenced with introductory session where the resource persons, Samuel and Alemla from LMLC spoke about the life skills and its importance in one’s life. They also highlighted that the aim of the livelihood training was to obtain knowledge based on management skills through handmade and small skills on agro based methods and healthy farming with the Canaan hands of CEdge College. The release informed that Canaan Hands is a voluntary group of students and faculty whose main motto was to work, to sacrifice and to gain selfreliance.

CAT faculty members and students after the seminar.

DIMAPUR: A career guidance seminar on civil services and entrepreneurship was organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) team of College of Arts & Technology (CAT) Nerhe-Phezha on

March 9. In a press release, the college informed that students were exhorted by resource persons, extra assistant commissioners Vitoka and Joshua Tikhir on civil services while Pel-

evotuo Solo spoke on entrepreneurship. The resource persons shared their experiences and knowledge of respective fields and encouraged the students to align their lifestyles with their dreams.

SF apprehend three with KSU observes ‘17th Martyrs’ Day’; NAAC mock drill conducted at MCC illegal areca nuts in Kohima says atrocities cannot be forgotten

SF along with apprehended persons and seized consignment.

DIMAPUR: Security forces (SF) apprehended three individuals with illegal areca nuts in Kohima on March 15. According to PRO IGAR (N), based on a specific input, SF recovered 2500 kgs of areca nuts worth around Rs. 45 lakh. The apprehended individuals along with the recovered items were handed over to Customs department, Kohima, for

further investigation. Meanwhile, SF on March 16 apprehended two individuals with illegal foreign cigarettes in Kohima and recovered 64 cartons of cigarettes worth around Rs 1.4 crore. The apprehended individuals along with recovered items were handed over to Customs department, Kohima for further investigation.

DIMAPUR: Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) observed “17th Martyrs’ Day” on March 18 at KSU Martyrs’ Park in Mon Town, in remembrance of late. Panglem and late Chahtai. In a press release, KSU president, T. Noklem Konyak and general secretary, A. Pangnan said the event was organised by the KSU as a mark of honour and remembrance of “our brothers who were kidnapped and brutally murdered by the NSCN IM” on March 18 at Leangha village, while on the call of duty organised by Konyak Union (KU) to protest against the firing that took place at Leangha Village. KSU reiterated that the union would take forward the legacy of sacrifice made by the brothers and would continue to fight for eternal peace in “our land”. The union said such atrocities meted to “our own brothers” without any reason cannot be easily forgotten adding “there is no nation on earth that attained its Independence by killing their own brothers”. KSU said the incident was an

“urgent reminder” to all concerned that Nagas cannot afford another innocent life for any cause and that any groups and organizations that claim to represent the voice of the people must uphold peace and protection as their top priority. Earlier, at the programme short speeches were delivered by KU president, Howing, Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) action secretary, Bangman, KSU vice president, Yuwang and family members of late Panglem and late Chahtai. KSU said that all the members while paying a rich tribute also expressed highest acknowledgement and honour for their act of courage in participating the clarion call of peace rally KU. Laying of Wreaths was led by all the leaders of Konyak civil societies and the parents of the departed souls. The programme was chaired by MTSU president, Honpho and invocation was pronounced by District Jail Chaplain, Yeangwai. And as a respect to the lost souls, the union flew its flag at half-mast.

Faculty members of MCC and Modern College Kohima.

DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing second cycle of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) peer team visit to Model Christian College (MCC) Kohima, the college organised a “mock peer team visit programme” on March 11 as a preparatory drill for

Rongmei Council Chumukedima elects new team

A book titled “A Text on Paul Tillich: Philosophy of Religion” written by associate professor, department of Philosophy, DGC, Dr. T. Jamedi Longkumer was released on Monday at Dimapur Government College by principal Dr. M. Libanthung Ngullie. K Y M C

DIMAPUR: An installation programme of Rongmei Council Chumukedima (RCC) and its frontal organisations Rongmei Youth Organisation Chumukedima and Rongmei Students’ Union Chumukedima was held on March 17 at Rongmei Christian Fellowship Chumukedima. In a press release, RCC president Meilungrei Panmei and general secretary G K Alphonse informed that while ministering the installation programme, ordained Pastor Dimapur Rongmei Baptist Church (DRBC), Meingandai Gangmei called for confidence in God while carrying the cross of leadership with prayer. He said that David was also chosen

as the King to rule over His people with the wisdom of God. Rongmei Council Nagaland (RCN) president Chingkhiulung Gonmei congratulated the newly elected leaders and the Rongmei people of Chumukedima district for successful installation of their three organisations of the district. He appealed to the Rongmei people to come forward in support of the chosen leaders physically and financially. Gonmei said RCN being the apex body of Rongmei in Nagaland recognised the newly formed council as one of the federating units of RCN and suggested setting up of Rongmei Council Hall Chumukedima in the future. President of Rongmei

Community Dimapur (RCD) James Akham also said Rongmei Community Chumukedima was under RCD and with the will of God and people, it turned into one of the district heads of Rongmeis. He said it was the responsibility of the people to cooperate and extend support to its fellow tribal organisation while maintaining peaceful coexistence with Naga brethren. The installation programme was also attended by RCN general secretary Kidongam Panmei, Rongmei Council Paren (RCP), Rongmei people of Chumukedima Town, Tenyiphe village, Diphupar village, Diphupar ‘B’ village and Naga United village.

faculty members, staff and students. In a press release, MCC informed that the mock assessment was conducted in collaboration with Modern College (MC) Kohima with principal Dr. Vitsou Yano and two other Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

members of MC Kohima as the mock peer assessors. The mock assessment began with presentation from the IQAC of the college which was followed by presentation of reports by all the ten departments, interaction sessions and onsite visit to support facilities available in the college.

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Lt. G. Ghushito Assumi Though you are no longer in our midst, your fond memories still lingers in our hearts. You were a blessing to us. We are praying for your soul to be in peace forever with our heavenly Father. You are fondly missed and remembered by all. Loving Children and Relatives dp-1248/22 K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 19

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Very hot with hazy sunshine

39 19

Aizawl

Hot with hazy sunshine

Guwahati Mostly sunny and very hot Imphal

Hot with hazy sunshine

Itanagar Partly sunny and hot

33 15 37 19 35 10 35 20

Shillong

Hazy sunshine and very warm

30 15

Kohima

Very warm with some sun

30 15

Dimapur Very hot with hazy sun Mkg

37 20

Very warm with hazy sunshine 32 16

Tuensang More sunshine than clouds

25 12

Hazy sunshine

30 19

Wokha

Zunheboto Hazy sunshine and very warm

29 14

Participants at the open mic in Kohima on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , M A R 1 8 (NPN): Serendip gardens, an NGO based in Dimapur which focuses on mental health creating awareness in the state, held an open mic on mental health, on the theme “your story’’, here, at D café on Friday. Speaking to Nagaland Post, Bokatoli Sumi, who is pursuing her masters in Psychology shared about stigmas surrounding mental illness. While stating that many termed it as “violent” or “demon possessed”, Bokatoli said the years of childhood played an im-

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portant role when it came to mental health. The peak age when onset mental illness occurs is adolescence and early adulthood during 14-15 years of age, she informed. She said that the issue of mental health was also a health issue and that one should not separate mental health and physical health. In this regard, she urged upon the people to seek professional help before it was too late. Bokatoli said mental health conditions made up an increasing proportion of overall disability in the society and treating its conditions was “every doctor’s

business”. She added that mental health should be given the same priority as expected when attending to physical health needs. Meanwhile, Daewon Nongrem, who is working as a counselor said he used to suffer from depression. He shared his journey and how he overcame it at the time of the pandemic. He said his goal was to create awareness and make the public know about services and help available for victims of mental health. Daewon further said that Nagaland had produced “great response from his experiences”.

NASU visits exam centres in Niuland DIMAPUR: Members of Niuland Area Students’ Union (NASU) on March 9 and 10 visited HSLC and HSSLC examination centres at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Niuland and Reginald Hughes Shaw Memorial School (RHSMS) to ensure smooth functioning of exam. According to a press release, NASU said 257 students were writing their HSLC exams while 52 students were writing their HSSLC exams from nine different institutions. Later, NASU distributed pens to all the examinees and wished them luck.

NSRLM BMMU Chuchuyimlang conducts two-day training

Mon DPDB holds monthly meeting

DIMAPUR: Mon District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting on March 15 in the conference room of the deputy commissioner (DC) Mon. According to a DIPR report, board passed the following proposals to be forwarded to their respective departments – establishment of an Orphanage Primary School at Anglong Ward, Aboi, opening of Cornerstone School at Papong Colony, Mon Town; upgradation of Longching CWC to PHC and reopening of GPS Sheanghah Chinglen. The meeting was chaired by DC Mon, Thavaseelan K and powerpoint presentation was presented by the department of industries and commerce.

NSRLM BBMU Chuchuyimlang functionaries along with participants after the training.

DIMAPUR: A two-day training on management of fall army worm in maize and scientific cultivation of HQPM-1 was organised by Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU) Chuchuyimlang in collaboration with department of agriculture Mokokchung on March 16-17 at Mongsenyimti village and Chuchuyimlang village.

In a press release, NSRLM BMMU Chuchuyimlang informed that the training was held with ATMs Chubainla and Lipoktila as resource persons. Resource persons highlighted on the nutritional benefits of highquality protein maize, and that it was regarded as an elite feed and fodder for livestock and poultry. The team discussed about the occurrence

and spread of pest and how it causes damage to crops and reduce yield which could directly impact the livelihood of farmers. A demonstration was given on the management and control of Fall army worm in maize using traps and bio pesticides. The farmers were also taught on the scientific cultivation of maize and the availability of hybrid varieties.

CFD-AIDA organises leadership trg for CRC leaders

Members of CFD-AIDA along with CRC leaders and others.

DIMAPUR: A training for Child Rights Club (CRC) leaders was organised by Child Friendly Dimapur (CFD)- ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) Don Bosco on March 15 in the conference hall of AIDA Dimapur.

In a press release, AIDA informed that the intent of the programme was to train the CRC leaders to be responsible and visionary leaders. The participants were animated on the soft skills required to be CRC leader.

They were trained on leadership skills, self-awareness, ability to connect and collaborate, having an optimistic vision, open to diverse thinking and ideas, empower and continuous motivation to the person a one-to-one basis,

innovation etc. The leaders were encouraged to be good leaders by believing in themselves, being dedicated and practical, have good listening skills, being fair to all and to have a good decision-making ability. They were also made aware of the roles and responsibilities of CRC leader. The programme was attended by 35 CRC lead- Governor of Nagaland, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, his wife Prem Mukhi, officers and staff along with families celebrating ers and three child rights Holi at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, on Friday. facilitators. The programme was facilitated by CFD –programme coordinator, Garrol Lotha, CFD-child mobilization officer, Sr. Jisha and CFD-civil society mobilization officer, Felicita Mark.

Social health camp continues in Kohima

Tenyidie language campaign held in Phek DIMAPUR: With an aim to promote Tenyidie language, a campaign programme on Tenyidie was initiated by Ura Academy in collaboration with Tenyidie department, Nagaland University, Kohima campus, Meriema at Razeba town under Phek district on Friday, on the theme “Importance of Mother language”. During the programme, Tenyidie Kephroiinuoko Krotho (TKK) president, Meteitoulie Talie delivered a short speech while resource persons included assistant professor, department

Metseilhouthie Mor. R a z e b a Te n y i d i e Learning Centre (RTLC) report was given by Ura Academy appointed Tenyidie teacher, Arele Sakhamo. The programme was chaired by Dr. Khrüvolü Keyho, vote of thanks was proposed by advisor TKK and moderator, Tenyidie Language campaign Kikruneinuo Liezietsu and invocation was said by Darhü Rume. The programme was Dr Khrüvolü Keyho, Dr. Metseilhouthie Mor, Kikruneinuo attended by Razeba Public Liezietsu and others. Organisation (RPO) presiof Tenyidie, Nagaland Keyho and president Ura dent and colleagues, teachuniversity, Dr. Khrüvolü Academy Rüpfhünuo, Dr. ers and head of schools.

Medical team screening the patients at Lower Chandmari Panchayat hall, Kohima. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Medical department Kohima has been undertaking NonCommunicable Diseases (NCD) screening under the ongoing social health responsibility campaign in urban colonies of Kohima district. According to a DIPR report, the campaign was

held on March 17 at New Market Panchayat Hall, Bayavü Sub-Centre, Midland Panchayat Hall, and Lower Chandmari Panchayat Hall. During the campaign, the colony authorities mobilised the age group of 30 years with known or unknown co-morbid sta-

tus, pregnant women, and 30 years of age with the known co-morbid disease for Non-Communicable Diseases screening and medical intervention. The identified patients were screened for NonCommunicable Diseases , co-morbid diseases and were given free medication

through national urban health mission. In this regard, the CMO Kohima has requested all the ward chairmen/ authorities to cooperate and take responsibility in their respective colonies as per the session plan for the successful conduct of the campaign.

DMHP functionaries, students and others after the programme.

DIMAPUR: District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), Kohima organised an awareness programme on mental health and mental illness at Japfu K Y M C

Christian College (JCC) Kohima on Friday, with an objective to reduce the stigma attached with mental illnesses through change of attitude and

public education. In a press release, DMHP Kohima informed that during the programme, psychiatric social worker, Veronica

Nriame spoke on the importance of life skills education and mental health which she said was a tool of intervention in enhancing skills and capa-

bilities to cope with daily demands of life. She also spoke on the importance of coping with stress in a positive way and how to boost one’s mental health as a student. Meanwhile, clinical psychologist, Ketousenuo Phewhuo talked on how to identify symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. She highlighted that cases of depression and anxiety disorders were unfortunately increasing in the community especially among the school and college goers. Further, Ketousenuo spoke on the causes of such disorders and its intervention and stressed on the importance of supporting and guiding one another to seek professional help at the earliest.

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Yaoshang festivities begin in Manipur KPA extends support to BJP in Mnp

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IMPHAL, MAR 18: Festive spirit re-visited Manipur after a gap of two years as huge crowds thronged the Kangla fort in the heart of capital city to light the sacred flame to inaugurate the annual local sports competitions to be held during the five-day Yaoshang festival. Yaoshang, the biggest festival of Manipur celebrated by the Meitei community, which coincides with the mainland’s Holi and would be celebrated over the next five days, kicked off Friday. The COVID-19 pandemic dampened the celebrations in the past two years as people had to tone down on the festivities in a big way and brought life to a standstill since the early part of 2020. Like other festivals, Yaoshang was not celebrated on a large scale due to stringent measures by the state government to check spread of the highly contagious virus in the last two years. However, this year, the festive spirit returned

Scribes’ annual sports meet kicked off with a torch rally in Imphal on Friday.

to normalcy after much struggle and pain coupled with lifting of almost all the restrictions to check spread of the disease. With hundreds participating in torch rallies converged in Imphal’s Kangla fort to light sacred flames, the capital city witnessed a heavy traffic chaos. Even as sacred flames

to mark the commencement of the sports competitions in rural and far off places were lighted from temples of local deity in their respective villages, locals in Imphal and its outskirt converged at Kangla fort for lighting torches with sacred flame from a temple inside the fort. Traffic police assisted

CPI(M), BJP name candidates for election to Tripura’s lone RS seat

AGARTALA, MAR 18 (PTI): The ruling BJP in Tripura and the opposition CPI(M) on Friday announced names of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election to the state’s lone seat in the Upper House of Parliament. While the saffron party nominated its state president Dr Manik Saha as the contestant, the Left Front fielded senior CPI(M) leader and former Tripura finance minister Bhanu Lal Saha as the candidate. Bhanu Lal Saha, aged 75, is now a party MLA from Bishalgarh seat in Sepahijala district. CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chowdhury said the party nominated him considering his contribution to the democratic movement. “The Central leadership today cleared the name of Dr Manik Saha who is the party’s state president

as Rajya Sabha nominee,” said BJP chief spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty. Mainak Saha, who quit the Congress and joined the BJP in 2016, was made the party’s state president in 2020. He had replaced Biplab Kumar Deb who had led the saffron party to a phenomenal victory in the 2018 Assembly elections ending a 25-year-old Communist rule. The Rajya Sabha poll will be held on March 31, and votes will be counted on the same day. The tenure of incumbent Rajya Sabha MP from Tripura, Jharna Das Baidya, will expire on April 2. The last date for filing nominations for the upcoming election is March 21, while scrutiny of papers will take place the next day. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is March 24, according to a notification issued by the Elec-

tion Commission of India. MLAs in the 60-member Tripura assembly will participate in the Rajya Sabha elections as members of the Upper House of Parliament are elected by legislators in state assemblies. It is an election through proportional representation. The Left Front currently has 15 MLAs in the Tripura assembly, while the ruling BJP has a strength of 33 and its ally IPFT has eight. BJP legislators Sudip Roy Barman and Asish Saha resigned from the assembly and gave up the membership of the party in February. They later joined the Congress. Tripura Speaker Ratan Chakraborty in January disqualified BJP MLA Ashish Das who has joined the Trinamool Congress, while CPI(M) legislator Ramendra Chandra Debnath died recently.

3 Tripura teens drown in rivulet after Holi celebrations

AGARTALA, MARCH 18 (IANS): Three teenagers, aged 13 to 16 and belonging to Border Security Force families, on Friday drowned in a “chara” (small stream) at Ambasa in northern Tripura, police said. A police official said that the three kids, after celebrating Holi, went to bathe in the “charaa and subsequently became unconscious.

The children were immediately brought to the government hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead. Parents of all three boys are personnel of 138 Battalion BSF, headquarters of which is in Ambasa in Dhalai district. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has expressed his deep shock over this tragic incident.

by the civil police personnel had a hard time managing traffic across the city as torch rallies converged from every direction to the historic fort. As newspapers will also stay off the stands for full five days, scribes were also preparing to participate in the annual sports meet of journalists organized by the

Arunachal Governor, CM greet people on Holi

ITANAGAR, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): Arunachal Pradesh Gover nor Brig (Retd) Dr BD Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu extended their greetings to the people of the State on the festive occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. The Governor expressed hope that the festivity will promote communal harmony and goodwill in the society. In his message, Mishra said that Holi is celebrated differently in different parts of the country. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Holi also marks the arrival of spring, a season, when Mother Nature manifests its beauty and grandeur in a colourful splash all around, rekindling the verve and zest for life. Symbolically, Holi stands for the start of a new life of spiritual wisdom and devotion. “Let the festival of colour inspire us to follow the cherished principles of nationalism, peace, love and universal brotherhood,” he said. “May this year’s festival of colours strengthen the social bonding and usher in new hope for a brighter future for all of us. I wish that the spirit of Holi inspires us to pursue our cherished goals of harmony, and amity,” the Governor said in his message.

Tripura BJP govt didn’t fulfil promises: CPI(M) AGARTALA, MAR 18 (PTI): The opposition CPI(M) in Tripura slammed the state Budget for 2022-23 fiscal on Friday, claiming that the Biplab Kumar Deb government did not fulfil the promises made by the BJP before the Assembly election in 2018. Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma on Thursday presented a Rs 26,893-crore budget for 2022-23 fiscal in the assembly without proposing any new tax while emphasising on development of infrastructure, industries and social sector. “It was the last Budget of the present government. People were eagerly waiting for big announcements that will fulfil the promises made in the BJP’s vision document unveiled before the 2018 Assembly elections. We saw there was no effort to meet the people’s aspirations”, CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chowdhury told a press conference. Chowdhury alleged that the Budget has not made it clear from where funds will come to meet the

expenditure. He also claimed there is nothing for the government employees who were hoping to get the pay package as per the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations as promised in the vision document. “Earlier, government employees used to get dearness allowance or dearness relief twice a year but this tradition has been changed in the BJP era,” the CPI(M) leader said. In the Budget, the finance minister said social pension will be hiked for the poor people from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000. But the BJP had declared in 2018 that it would be enhanced in the first cabinet meeting if the party is voted to power, Chowdhury said. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t should implement it from March 2018,” he said. Biplab Kumar Deb had on March 9, 2018, taken oath as the chief minister of Tripura, after the BJP ended the 25-year rule of the CPI(M)-led Left Front. Referring to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s

announcement here earlier this month that 33 per cent of government jobs will be reserved for women in Tripura, Chowdhury claimed that it is not a big deal as the state administration has virtually stopped new recruitments. “Amit Shah-ji visited the state to repair the damage that the party has suffered after two BJP MLAs resigned and another was disqualified,” the CPI(M)

leader said. BJP legislators Sudip Roy Barman and Asish Saha resigned from the Tripura assembly and gave up the membership of the party in February. They later joined the Congress. Tripura Speaker Ratan Chakraborty in January disqualified BJP MLA Ashish Das who has joined the Trinamool Congress. The Assembly election is due in the state in 2023.

All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU). Business establishments and shops will also remain close during the five days. However, government offices and banks remain close only for three days. The sports meet also kicked off today with the lighting of torch from the Kangla fort and a rally of scribes. Traditionally, the festival begins with the symbolic burning of a Yaoshang (a small hut built with bamboo and thatch) in the evening and is followed by the Naka-theng, during which children go from house to house in the Leikai (locality) to collect money for their Yaoshang festivities like buying colours and other paraphernalia. However, with sport competitions round the corner in almost all localities across the valley areas, torch rallies were organized in the morning to kick off the events. On the occasion, Manipur Governor La Ganesan, caretaker chief minister N Biren Singh and others have extended greetings to the people of the state.

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Date : 16/03/2022

I, Shri. Akhile Semy aged about 60 yrs, permanent Resident of Meriema Village, under Kohima District, Nagaland and presently residing at Padumpukhuri, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and state as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my name is AKHILE WOCH, however after marriage my official name is used as Akhile Semy, which is entered in all my official documents. 3. That the names Akhile Semy and Akhile Woch belongs to one and the same person and both are correct. 4. That this affidavit is sworn to declare that the names Akhile Semy and Akhile Woch are one and the same person. Henceforth I shall be known by the name Akhile Semy officially in all documents. 5. That the statements made in para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials has been concealed therein. DEPONENT Sworn before me by the deponent on this 17th day of March 2022. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1245/22

Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 18: Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) that secured two seats in the recently concluded elections to the 60-seat Manipur Legislative Assembly has extended its unconditional support to BJP in the formation of a new government in the state. KPA president Tongmang Haokip along with two newly elected MLAs Kimneo Haokip Hangshing and Chinlunthang - submitted a letter of support to BJP to state Governor La

Ganesan at Raj Bhavan today. The KPA have won two seats - Saikul AC in Kangpokpi and Singhat AC in Churachandpur in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Submitting the letter of support, KPA president conveyed to the Governor that the party which was set up just few weeks ahead of the elections had fielded its two candidates and both of them won in the elections. With the KPA extendings its support, the Congress that secured five seats is the only party confirmed

Assam: Over 100 vultures found dead, many critical

Dead vultures found in Assam. CHAIYGAIN, MAR 18 (AGENCIES): About 100 vultures have been found dead and many critical at Milanpur, Chaiygaon informed the Assam Forest

Department. The doctors and field staff are trying their best to treat the critical ones, the state Forest Department informed via Twitter.

as the opposition as BJP is yet to respond to NPP’s offer to extend support to the BJP. Janata Dal (United) that won in seven seats, Naga People’s Front (NPF) in five seats and the three independents have extended their support to the BJP. In the recently concluded elections, the BJP secured absolute majority winning 32 seats in the 60-member state Assembly. However, the party is yet to stake claim to form the next government for reasons best known to the party top leaders.

Assam edn dept officer arrested for corruption

This is not the first report of mass deaths of vultures in Assam. In January 2021, thirty-four criticallyendangered vultures died in Tinsukia in Eastern Assam. Experts suspected it to be a case of poisoning. The dead and the injured include slender-billed and white-backed vultures, both critically endangered on the IUCN list. In Febr uar y 2021, twenty vultures, including the critically-endangered White Rumped species, died of poisoning, again in Tinsukia district.

NAG AO N ( A S S A M ) , MAR 18 (PTI): An education department officer in Assam was arrested by CID on Friday on charges of corruption, police said. The state government employee in the block elementary education office of Batadrava was apprehended from his residence under the Dhing Police Station limits in Nagaon. “The person was arrested by sleuths of Criminal Investigation Department and taken to Guwahati,” a senior officer of the police station said.

Jorhat selected to produce Bhoot Jolokia under ODOP

GUWAHATI, MAR 18 (AGENCIES): The Jorhat district of Assam has been selected as the district to produce Bhoot Jolokia also called Raja Jolokia (King Chilli) under the ODOP (One district, one product) scheme of the government, reports The Sentinel Assam. As per the scheme, a product is identified as large-scale production and of world-class quality only in one district. On Thursday 17 March, the DC (Deputy Commissioner) of Jorhat, Ashok Kumar Barman at a press meeting announced

that Jorhat is selected to produce King Chilli. The ODOP comes under PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) that adopts the approach of one district one product to derive the benefits in obtainment terms of inputs, marketing and availing common services. The Jorhat DC stated that ODOP is an Indian Government initiative, a transformational move towards realizing the actual potential of a district, rural entrepreneurship, economic growth, and gen-

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NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE I , M a r r i a g e O f f i c e r, D i m a p u r, N a g a l a n d h e r e b y give notice Under Section 5 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, that a petition for intended marriage has been filed by Mr. Cornel Gerardus Linders, aged about ....... years, S/o Shri. Gerardus Mathilda Maria Linders, resident of Rubensplein-7 Horst San De Maas Netherlands AND Miss Temsunaro, aged about ....... years, D/o Pangtinokdang, resident of Duncan Bosti H/No. 376 before me on 17th day of March 2022 and whereas 18th April 2022 has been fixed for solemnizing their Marriage. Objections, if any are to be furnished on or before the aforementioned fixed date.

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KPA submitted letter of support to BJP in forming new government in Manipur to Governor in Imphal on Friday.

ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CUM MARRIAGE OFFICER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE - 1,5,20)

IN THE COURT OF SEYIELENUO MEZHU, CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION) DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

SUIT NO. CIVIL SUIT NO. 4/2021 PLANTIFF : UCO BANK DIMAPUR BRANCH DEFENDANTS : SHRI. NEIPHRELIE MECHULHO AND ANOTHER To, 1. Shri. Neiphrelie Mechulho, R/o. P-Khel, Kohima Village Kohima, Nagaland 2. Smti. Kelhouleu Mechulho R/o. P-Khel, Kohima Village Kohima, Nagaland Whereas the UCO Bank, Kohima Branch, has instituted a suit against you for recovery of Rs. 52,15,853.93/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 4th April, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of this Court this 17th day of March, 2022. CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION) DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-1250/22

eration of employment that takes the nation towards the objectives of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. The ODOP comes under PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) that adopts the approach of one district one product to derive the benefits in obtainment terms of inputs, marketing and availing common services. The Jorhat DC stated that ODOP is an Indian Government initiative, a transformational move towards realizing the actual

potential of a district, rural entrepreneurship, economic growth, and generation of employment that takes the nation towards the objectives of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Barman informed that in view of this initiative, a total of 2000 farmers Teok, Nakachari and other regions of the district are employed for the production of the chilies on large scale. Moreover, a logo and a mascot are also designed for creating awareness about this major initiative and turning it into a great success.

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Regd. No. 001A/22 Date 16/03/2022 I, Shri. Marwati, son of Late Imlikaba, aged about 60 years, resident of Phezoucha, New Secretariat Area, Kohima, Nagaland797001, do hereby solemnly declare and state as follows: 1. That my name in my Release Order on Retirement from Public Employment has been indicated as Marwati Jamir. 2. That I have used my name in my Aadhar card, PAN card and SBI bank account as Marwati. 3. That it is declared that Marwati and Marwati Jamir is one and the same person. 4. That I intend to use the name Marwati as entered in my Aadhar card, PAN card and SBI bank account for all official purposes henceforth. Place : Kohima Date : 16.03.22 DEPONENT VERIFICATION Verified on this the 16th day of March at Kohima that the contents of the above mentioned affidavit are true and correct and nothing material has been concealed. Deponent K-542/22

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SUIT NO. CIVIL SUIT NO. 13/2021 PLANTIFF : UCO BANK DIMAPUR BRANCH DEFENDANTS : SHRI. VIMETHAL KULNU AND 2 OTHERS To, 1. Shri. Vimethal Kulnu R/o. Virazouma Village (Tenyiphe) Dimapur, Nagaland 2. Smti. Keduoneinuo Kulnu R/o. Virazouma Village (Tenyiphe) Dimapur, Nagaland 3. Shri. Kikolezo Angami C/o. Office of the Chief Executive Officer Firsh Farm Dev. Agancy Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas the UCO Bank, Dimapur Branch, has instituted a suit against you for recovery of Rs. 10,97,496/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 4th April, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of this Court this 16th day of March, 2022. CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION) DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-1249/22

‘The Kashmir Files’: ‘Y’ category security for Vivek

NEW DELHI/ PATNA, MAR 18 (PTI): Film director Vivek Agnihotri, who has kicked up a political storm with his movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley due to terrorism, has been given ‘Y’ category security with CRPF commando cover. Official sources said the ‘Y’ category security has been given to Agnihotri because of his increased threat perception after the release of the film ‘The Kashmir Files’. Seven to eight commandos of the CRPF will guard Agnihotri round the clock across India. The decision to provide Agnihotri with the fourth-highest category security in the country has been taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the sources said. This move came weeks after Agnihotri claimed a threat to his life over the release of his film. The film is being actively pushed by several BJP-ruled state governments by either offering tax concessions or giving government employees special leave to watch it. The Opposition has, however, termed the film one-sided and too violent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to

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when VP Singh was the prime minister and his government was supported by the BJP then led by leaders such as Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani, he said.

‘The Kashmir Files’ far from truth: Omar Abdullah

Special screening of ‘The Kashmir Files’ for Bihar MLAs, MLCs on Mar 25

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the response to ‘The Kashmir Files’, has said the film has rattled the “entire ecosystem” which claims to be the torchbearer of freedom of expression but does not want the truth to be told. At a meeting of BJP MPs after the party returned to power in four states, he said it is not an issue about a film, but that of “bringing out the truth” and “presenting history in its correct perspective” before the country since this has been long “suppressed” by the “’poori jamaat’ (entire group)”. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has termed ‘The Kashmir Files’ is a bold representation of truth. He said the film highlighted before the world the sacri-

fice, unbearable pain and struggle of the Kashmiri Pandits. S h a h ’s c o m m e n t s came after the film’s makers and actors, including Agnihotri, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, met him here on Wednesday. The home minister also posted on Twitter his picture along with the film’s team. “Today, met ‘The Kashmir Files’ team. The truth of the sacrifice, unbearable pain and struggle of Kashmiri Pandits who were forced to leave their home in their own country has come to the notice of the whole world through this film, which is a very commendable effort,” he said. Shah said ‘The Kash-

mir Files’ is a bold representation of truth and it will work to make the society and the country aware in the direction that such historical mistakes are not repeated. On the other hand, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, who had watched the ‘The Kashmir Files’ along with several state ministers and MLAs, said the film shows “halftruths” and doesn’t have any real message except showing violence. Baghel stressed that not only Hindus but Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs were also murdered in Kashmir by terrorists. The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits took place

The Bihar government has decided to arrange a special screening of ‘The Kashmir Files’ movie for MLAs and MLCs of the state on March 25. The movie, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, will be screened at a theatre in the state capital at 6.30 PM on March 25. “The movie is based on the plight of Kashmiri Pandits, inspired by true events. This is the reason the government has decided to arrange a special screening for members of the legislative assembly and the council. The film needs to be watched by more and more people,” Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad told reporters on Thursday. The Bihar government has already made the movie tax-free. The film, starring Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, and Pallavi Joshi in lead roles, depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the 1990s.

Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR, MAR 18 (PTI): The National Conference on Friday broke its silence on ‘The Kashmir Files’ and said the movie was far from the truth as the movie makers have ignored the sacrifices of the Muslims and Sikhs who had also suffered from militancy. Vice President of the party and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said that if ‘The Kashmir Files’ was a commercial movie, no one has an issue, but if the film makers claim that it is based on reality, then the facts are the other way round. “When the unfortunate incident of Kashmiri Pandit migration took place, Farooq Abdullah was not the chief minister. Jagmohan was the governor. It was V P Singh’s government at the Centre which was supported by the BJP from outside,”

Abdullah told reporters in Damal Hanji Pora of Kulgam district of South Kashmir. Abdullah wondered why this fact was kept away from the movie. “Don’t manipulate the truth. It’s not the right thing. “If Kashmiri Pandits have fallen victims to terrorism, we have utmost regret about that, but let us not forget the sacrifices of Muslims and Sikhs who were also targeted by the same gun,” he said. Abdullah said that some of those from the majority community were yet to return. “Today, there is a need to create an atmosphere where we could bring back all those who had left their homes and not create a communal divide,” he said. The former chief minister said an atmosphere would be created for the return of Kashmiri Pandits. “But I do not think that those people who have made this movie, want them (Kashmiri Pandits) to return. Through this picture, they want Pandits to remain outside always,” he said. Earlier, in his address, Abdullah said attempts were being made to defame a community across the world.

New Punjab cabinet to take oath on Saturday: Officials CHANDIGARH, MAR 18 (PTI): The Bhagwant Mann-led government in Punjab will induct ministers into the cabinet on March 19, officials said on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony of Mann’s cabinet will be held at Punjab Raj Bhawan on Saturday at 11 am, they said. Names of Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Kultar Sandhwan, Saravjit Kaur Manuke, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Baljinder Kaur, all of whom were legislators in the previous assembly, besides the first-time MLAs Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, Jeevanjot Kaur and Dr. Charanjit Singh, are doing the rounds for ministerial positions. There are 18 berths in the cabinet, including the chief minister. After their oath-taking, the newly inducted ministers will assume charge in the Punjab Civil Secretariat and the first cabinet meeting of the AAP dispensation will be held in the afternoon, sources said. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit had on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to Bhagwant Mann in the swearing-in ceremony at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Punjab’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district.

BJP did nothing for Hindu victims of 2020 Malik’s portfolios to be given Swearing-in ceremony for Yogi next week Delhi riots, Kejriwal stood by all: AAP ‘temporarily’ to his colleagues

NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (PTI): After a brother of slain IB officer Ankit Sharma was given a job in the Delhi government, the AAP stepped up its attack on the BJP on Thursday, saying it does politics in the name of Hindus but did not do anything for the community members who suffered due to the 2020 riots. The party alleged that the large-scale violence in northeast Delhi was “a well-thought-out plan and a conspiracy” of the BJP, but it did not come forward to provide “any help” to the Hindus who fell victims to the riots. “We had a feeling that the BJP, which would certainly not help Muslims as it hates them, would help the Hindu society. But it is very unfortunate that the BJP, which only plays politics in the name of Hindus, did not come forward to help any of the Hindu families who were victims of the riots,” Durgesh Pathak, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) political affairs committee and na-

tional executive told a press conference here. He said it was the Arvind Kejriwal government that helped the riot victims “in all possible ways”. Chief Minister Kejriwal handed over the appointment letter to the brother of Sharma, an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer who was killed during the riots. The Chief Minister’s Office said Kejriwal had last year handed over a cheque for Rs 1 crore to Sharma’s family. Pathak said, “Why didn’t the BJP government at the Centre do anything for his family when the IB comes under it? Ankit Sharma was a Hindu.” “Everybody knows that behind the Delhi riots, there was a well-thoughtout plan. The entire conspiracy was hatched by the BJP so that it can reap political dividends,” he said. The AAP leader demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders apologise to the Hindu society for not helping any of the victims of

the Delhi riots. He appealed to the “Hindu society” to ask the BJP leaders seeking their votes why did they not do anything for the family of Sharma. “This is an eye-opener for everybody,” Pathak said, while alleging that “the BJP and its leaders are not just against Muslims, but against Hindus as well”. Hitting back, the BJP accused Kejriwal and Pathak of playing politics after extending a “compensation package” to the family of the slain IB official and said it was the constitutional duty of the Delhi government to extend a “relief package” to the riot victims’ families without disclosing their religion or caste. “It is also so sad that the Delhi government and the AAP are talking about the victim’s religion after extending the relief package after a delay of two years,” Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said in a statement.

MUMBAI, MAR 17 (PTI): The NCP has decided to “temporarily” give charge of portfolios held by jailed Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik to his cabinet colleagues from the party, but the ruling coalition partner will not seek his resignation, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil said on Thursday. Patil, who is also the NCP’s Maharashtra unit president, said the party’s decision will be conveyed to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray who, he added, will take the final call in this regard. Interacting with media persons here after attending a meeting called by NCP president Sharad Pawar to discuss the issue, Patil maintained the party will not take Malik’s resignation as the latter “was arrested in a wrong manner”. The meeting took place at Sharad Pawar’s residence here. It was attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, ministers Chhagan Bhujbal and Dilip Walse Patil and party’s senior

leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare, besides Patil. Malik, a senior NCP leader, is a cabinet minister who holds minority affairs and skill development portfolios in the Shiv Sena-led MVA government. The 62-year-old NCP leader, arrested in late February by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged money laundering case, is currently in jail under judicial custody. Malik, who heads the NCP’s Mumbai unit, is also the guardian minister for Parbhani and Gondia districts. “His bail plea was rejected once again (recently). Hence, the charge of his responsibilities (portfolios) will be given to others in the next two to four days. We have decided to make this alternate temporary arrangement until he is available again,” Patil said. He said the details as to who will get charge of Malik’s portfolios will be declared after the same is informed to the chief minister first.

LUCKNOW/ GORAKHPUR, MARCH 18 (IANS): The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning a grand swearing-in ceremony for Yogi Adityanath, who will take over as chief minister for a second consecutive term next week. Official sources said that the swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held in the Ekana stadium with the list of invitees running into several thousands. The party is preparing a list of invitees for the event and the guests will include beneficiaries of various government schemes - known as ‘labharti’- who have played a crucial role in voting the BJP back to power. Arrangements are also being made for around 200 VVIPs at the stadium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president J.P Nadda, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and others, chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and some prominent leaders, including from the opposition, will be invited. Officials supervising the preparations said that the ceremony would be ‘unmatched’ in

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath being presented a toy bulldozer as a memento in Gorakhpur. (PTI)

style and grandeur. The BJP Uttar Pradesh, winning 255 has retained power for the seats in the 403-member second consecutive term in Legislative Assembly.

Yogi Adityanath inspects Shaheed Ashfaqullah zoo in UP’s Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh’s caretaker Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoo here on Friday and visited various enclosures, including that of the two rhinos recently brought from Assam. He also fed the two rhinos -- Hari and Gauri. Adityanath also visited the enclosures of other animals, including lion, bear and deer during his visit and planted a sapling inside the campus. He also urged everyone to conserve the environment. After reaching the enclosure where the rhinos were kept, Adityanath called the two animals by their names and also fed them bananas. He also visited the enclosure of a leopard named Narad and a tiger named Amar. Zoo director H Raja Mohan, veterinary doctor Dr Yogesh Pratap Singh and DFO Vikas Yadav accompanied Adityanath and informed him about the zoo and animals kept there. District Magistrate Vijay Kiran Anand, Chief Forest Conservator, Gorakhpur division, Bheemsen along with other officials were also present at the occasion.

Nadda, Rajnath, Naqvi celebrate ‘Holi’ Amit Shah hands over appointment BJP Lok Sabha members from Delhi, Manoh Tiwari and Parvesh Verma also celebrated with party workers and people from their constituencies. Verma and Tiwari celebrated Holi with people at their official residence with full enthusiasm. Other BJP leaders, including former union minister Vijay Goel, also celebrated Holi with supporters and party workers.

PM Modi greets people on Holi

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrates Holi festival at his residence in New Delhi, Friday, March 18, 2022. (PTI) NEW DELHI, MARCH 18 (IANS): BJP chief J.P. Nadda and other leaders on Friday celebrated ‘Holi’ with party workers and supporters. Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also celebrated ‘Holi’ with supporters and party colleagues. Nadda celebrated the festival with party workers and leaders at his official residence at

Motilal Nehru Marg here. Hundreds of par ty workers and office-bearers of party unit in the national capital went to Nadda’s residence to celebrate. Earlier, wishing people Nadda tweeted, “May the colours of Holi bring happiness and prosperity in your life. With this wish, I wish all the countrymen a very happy festival of colours.” Union ministers Ra-

nath Singh, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrated the festival of colours with supporters and party colleagues at their official residences in Delhi. Naqvi even tried his hands on ‘dhol’. “Greetings on the special occasion of Holi. It is a festival associated with colours, positivity, vibrancy, happiness and harmony,” Singh tweeted wishing people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Holi and wished that the festival brings every colour of happiness in the their lives. Several Union ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, also greeted people on Holi. “Wishing you all a very Happy Holi. May this festival of colours, which is a symbol of mutual love, affection and brotherhood, bring every colour of happiness in your life,” Modi said in a tweet in Hindi.

orders to family of 4 slain cops in J&K

JAMMU, MAR 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is committed to the welfare of security personnel of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Friday as he handed over appointment orders to the kin of four policemen who lost their lives in separate terrorist attacks in the Valley. Shah reached Jammu Friday evening on a twoday tour and tweeted pictures of him handing over the appointment orders on compassionate grounds to the next of kin of the slain policemen. “…the entire nation is proud of the dedication and valour (of the policemen) to keep Jammu and Kashmir safe. The Modi government is committed for the welfare of all the policemen and their families,” he said in a tweet in Hindi. The minister also interacted with family members of the slain personnel,

a Raj Bhavan spokesman said. He said Shah handed over the appointment orders to Pooja Devi (Panchayat Secretary in Jammu district), Ifra Yaqoob (orderly cum chowkidar in industries and commerce department), Aabid Bashir and Mohsin Mushtaq (followers in J&K police). Pooja’s husband -- selection grade constable Rohit Kumar --laid down his life during an anti-terrorist operation in village Sehpora-Pariwan in Kulgam district on January 12. The encounter resulted in the elimination of a dreaded Pakistani terrorist Babar. Ifra is the daughter of head constable Mohammad Yaqoob Shah, who was killed in a terrorist attack on a police vehicle on August 13, 2014 at Galander-Pampore in Pulwama. Aabid is son of constable Bashir Ahmad Sheikh who died in a terrorist attack on a police party at Rabitar bridge in Ganderbal on the interven-

ing night of January 29-30, 2000. Mohsin is the son of follower Mushtaq Ahmad who lost his life in a crossfire between terrorists and a BSF patrolling party at Kunan in Bandipora district on May 9, 1993. In retaliatory action, one terrorist was also killed. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union minister Jitendra Singh and Director General of Police Dilbag Singh were present on the occasion, the spokesman said. Interacting with the families, Shah said the entire nation is proud of the courage and commitment shown by these brave security personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Shah, during his last visit to Jammu and Kashmir in October, 2021, had visited the house of slain Inspector Pervaiz Ahmad Dar in Srinagar. He had also handed over an appointment letter to the wife of slain Inspector Arshad Khan in 2019.

MVA govt in Maha will complete term, retain power: Raut MUMBAI, MAR 18 (PTI): The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition government in Maharashtra will last a full term and retain power in the 2024 Assembly elections, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said here on Friday. Raut’s comments came a day after former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said that as in neighbouring Goa, the BJP will return to power in Maharashtra on its own in the next elections. The MVA is made up of the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress. “The Uddhav Thackeray government has completed two-and-half years. Another two-and-half years will pass. Elections will be held again (in 2024) and we will retain power,” Raut told reporters here. Asked about Fadnavis’s comment, Raut said Fadnavis had been the BJP’s in-charge for the Goa Assembly polls and the victory in that state has emboldened him to make such a prediction.

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

A time to exult People’s Mandate

VOL. XXXII NO. 102 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022

Pots and kettles

hile the opposition political parties grapple with what to do in order to put up a joint front to stop the advancing BJP juggernaut, questions are being asked on what could eventually befall India by 2024 when the nation goes to elect the next parliament with prime minister Narendra Modi already working in earnest to win his third consecutive innings in power. There are many issues facing India with regard to how democracy is being practiced. There are also issues that have dominated the nation even before 2014 with regard to the ideology of what India is and where it is heading to? Politics is no longer a simple matter of winning and being in power and bringing far reaching changes. After the complete rout of the dominion Congress party in 2014, there is no other political party that fits the size to take on the BJP. However, if the BJP has been winning, it is largely because the party is determined to win at all and at any cost and use whatever means whether fair or foul to destroy its political opponents. Steps like demonetization in 2016 also referred to ironically as ‘surgical strike’ to add some nationalistic flavor to an otherwise plain and simple questionable means whose objective was only meant to seize cash in the hands of opposition political parties just around three months ahead of the crucial UP state assembly elections; is one example. Of course, the other examples are of packing the Election Commission, Enforcement Directorate, CBI, NIA etc. with pliant bureaucrats willing to execute the wishes of the high command. Mamata Banerjee has been at the receiving end of the central agencies mainly because she has been the most vocal critic of the BJP government. Her one-time trusted lieutenant Mukul Roy was harassed and arrested for alleged scam. However, all these stopped once he joined the BJP and began training his guns at Mamata. BJP also pulled Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata’s virtual number two in the TMC hierarchy. However, the Roy re-defected back to TMC before last year’s March general election since he felt ignored with the limelight going to his junior Suvendu Adhikari. Mamata’s cup of woe continues as her nephew and heir apparent Abhishek Banerjee has now been targeted by the central probe agencies over alleged coal scam. In Maharashtra the ruling coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is also feeling the heat. Its minister from NCP Nawab Malik has been taken to custody for alleged money laundering. These are few instances where central agencies are not used but have become instruments to be used against political opponents or critics. Even the Indian media has become the worst perpetrator of half truths and tragically, has even decided on the national narrative. It is not about opposition parties joining hands to fight the BJP but about the citizens raising their voices to protect democracy and freedom. Political parties are the same and none can do justice as could be seen from their rule in various states. They come to power because voters get swayed by emotive issues and ignore the crucial issues that are supposed to be the foundation of their future.

DailyDevotion Will I Bring Myself Up to This Level?

…perfecting holiness in the fear of God. —2 Corinthians 7:1

“Therefore, having these promises….” I claim God’s promises for my life and look to their fulfillment, and rightly so, but that shows only the human perspective on them. God’s perspective is that through His promises I will come to recognize His claim of ownership on me. For example, do I realize that my “body is the temple of the Holy Spirit,” or am I condoning some habit in my body which clearly could not withstand the light of God on it? (1 Corinthians 6:19). God formed His Son in me through sanctification, setting me apart from sin and making me holy in His sight (see Galatians 4:19). But I must begin to transform my natural life into spiritual life by obedience to Him. God instructs us even in the smallest details of life. And when He brings you conviction of sin, do not “confer with flesh and blood,” but cleanse yourself from it at once (Galatians 1:16). Keep yourself cleansed in your daily walk. I must cleanse myself from all filthiness in my flesh and my spirit until both are in harmony with the nature of God. Is the mind of my spirit in perfect agreement with the life of the Son of God in me, or am I mentally rebellious and defiant? Am I allowing the mind of Christ to be formed in me? (see Philippians 2:5). Christ never spoke of His right to Himself, but always maintained an inner vigilance to submit His spirit continually to His Father. I also have the responsibility to keep my spirit in agreement with His Spirit. And when I do, Jesus gradually lifts me up to the level where He lived— a level of perfect submission to His Father’s will— where I pay no attention to anything else. Am I perfecting this kind of holiness in the fear of God? Is God having His way with me, and are people beginning to see God in my life more and more? Be serious in your commitment to God and gladly leave everything else alone. Literally put God first in your life.

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Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself. ~ Thomas a Kempis

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022

ndian voters, the most powerful players in India’s democracy, have spoken out yet again and very clearly. Their verdict is loud and unambiguous; and we must celebrate it while also acknowledging the connotations. I say this not only because I am a dedicated BJP foot soldier, but as an individual and a Naga citizen, who upholds democracy. In the recent Manipur polls, the voters which included our Christian brothers, Naga citizens and other tribal people have cogently declared their choice. The polls in Manipur were very vital and I am more than glad that the BJP party has done well. For the first time, we will have an absolute BJP government in Manipur and this will be a defining point for the party in the North

East Region. Due credit must be given to the leaders at the centre who steered the course of the party because at present we are riding the ‘Modi wave’ which only strengthened Chief Minister Shri N Biren Singh. The BJP in Manipur has used this advantage, translating it into concrete election results which is no small feat in itself. During these elections I travelled to Delhi and other states, meeting with BJP leaders and intellectuals from Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and West Bengal. Many of them argued that while there will be a tough fight in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP would have easysail in Manipur and Goa. For Uttarakhand, the reactions have been mixed. But one common point emerged from all the dis-

cussions that voters seem to be inclined to back Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji’s ‘Double Engine’ concept, because there is no better strategy than to repose faith in the governance that is at the helm in Delhi. I learned that voters often questioned, “Why should they not vote for Yogi Adityanath and N Biren Singh when they have delivered?” The voters are aware of the benefits of having central leaders like PM Modi himself and Home Minister Amit Shah backing these state governments and monitoring the entire process of governance. The election period also witnessed the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine which only drove home the fact that we need strong leaders for a nation

and who better than our own Prime Minister Shri Modiji? But having said these, as a politician from northeast, I am aware that the poll battles are never easy. The Congress and even other opposition parties are well versed in the art of election management. Therefore, time and again, the Prime Minister and other central ministers, and our National President J P Nadda have stressed on the importance of dedication and hard work by our ‘karyakartas’. A n d a s e ve r yo n e would agree - they have toiled hard and delivered. I think this very concept of dedication and hard work of BJP workers - hundreds of men and women – actually makes BJP a different party. Look at the manner how Congress

failed especially in Punjab. Of course it is internal matter of the Congress party, but a very big message from the elections of 2022 is that nothing matters most in democracy than sincere works and performance. Dynasty and big names cannot salvage parties. During the last five years, we saw our opponents continuously attacking even Yogi Adityanathji over simple things like his attire and mannerism, deviating attention from his achievements of ensuring better law and order situation while reducing corruption in the administrative machinery. The people’s mandate proved his detractors wrong as voters were aware about his welfare works such as rations for every eligible citizen and better roads for his state which

has painted a new picture altogether for the region. Good work never goes unrewarded as has been confirmed in Manipur. We really need to emulate the successes across border in Nagaland, and work towards strengthening the party. In Manipur, the BJP delivered on their promise to improve governance, law and order situation and usher in economic development. Their delivery ensured their victory. Thus, it is time for people to reflect upon what really matters in governance, the real work and not mere rhetoric simply during election time. There are lessons for Naga voters and of course Naga politicians too. Kevechutso Doulo State Executive Member BJP Nagaland.

Will a just transition be the silver bullet for India’s climate action?

t the climate conference COP26, held in November 2021 at Glasgow, for the first time a “Just Transition Declaration” was agreed and signed by some of the participating countries. The objective was to leave no one behind in the transition to net-zero economies. Even though India has not signed the declaration yet, it will have to sooner or later. In this regard, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put forth a five-pronged climate strategy in the form of immediate targets for 2030 and a net-zero commitment by 2070 at COP26. The recent developments including the climate centricity of Union Budget 2022 and the Green Hydrogen Policy 2022, are clear indications of the intent with which the Government of India is working to realise the vision of the five-pronged climate action agenda. However, the recently released 6th Assessment Report by Working Group II of IPCC provides a critical reality check. The report suggests that approximately 3.3 billion to 3.6 billion people live in contexts of extreme vulnerability, with the number expected to rise in the absence of anticipatory adaptation efforts. Thus, an already uphill task of achieving mitigation-linked targets, becomes even more complicated with the rising need for addressing the vulnerabilities of communities at the centre of India’s climate agenda. Globally, and in the national context, the term “just transition” is gaining traction and is poised as a tool that solves the

complicated puzzles of mitigation and adaptation. It alludes importance to climate justice, which implies accounting for the needs of the people at the margins of vulnerability as a procedural element of any transition and not merely as a co-benefit or secondary objective. Questions that need to be answered in the just transition to clean energy The clarion call by IPCC for immediate efforts to realise the 1.5°C scenario, implies that it is high time we institutionalise the concept of just transition in our thinking, planning, policy, and implementation. In the path to achieving that, some pertinent questions remain unanswered and require deep assessment. Are we mapping the scope of transition appropriately? How prepared are India’s existing institutions to tackle the developments pertaining to the energy transition? Will the livelihood concerns be addressed by the mere substitution of coal jobs with renewables? How do we actually go about implementing a just transition strategy? “What’s measured can be effectively managed,” holds true for public policy decisions. In the context of the energy transition, the measurement pertains to gauging the various systems that will be impacted by a shift away from a fossil-dependent energy generation scenario towards a low-carbon scenario. These systems include coalbased regions, local economies, communities, mining companies, power generation plants, and the entire economic ecosystem that develops to cater to such

enterprises. These systems provide the necessary support for survival and livelihood to various workers and communities dependent on such coal-fired plants thus creating an economic ecosystem in and around the plant. For instance, the brick-kiln industries, which use fly-ash as the raw material for bricks, employ workers from the nearby villages. Most of these workers are women. The work is considered as unskilled, but it provides them with a source of revenue. Induced employment that is generated, needs to be captured in this ambit of the transition. In order to effectively manage the transition and ensure that it is just, it is vital to map the systems that exist, interact and function with a degree of linkage to the conventional fossil-based ecosystem. An interactive framework that accommodates interaction between biodiversity systems, the human society, and climate change, has been advocated as the way forward, by the IPCC in its latest report. Another fallout of managing thermal power plants emanates from the lack of institutional and regulatory clarity in governing the transition away from coal. It has been observed that the relevant authorities act in an ad-hoc manner when it comes to decommissioning coal-based plants. While the closure of the NTPC Badarpur plant was driven by EPCA with a push from the Supreme Court, the decommissioning of the Durgapur Thermal Station was implemented by power utility (DVC) under

the aegis of Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Recently, efforts have been made to chart out a framework for decommissioning of coal-fired thermal plants. These stemmed from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) when in “Dharmesh Shah vs Union of India”, it directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to prepare the guidelines for decommissioning of coal/ lignite powered thermal power plants. However, the guidelines seem like a snapshot from the 2004 industry-funded report by the US-based Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), titled “Decommissioning Handbook for Coal-Fired Power Plants”, which sums up the argument against preparedness of policy regime to manage the energy transition underway. Will green jobs address the existing inequalities in the sector? There is a misconceived notion regarding the employment aspect of the clean energy transition. While numerical gameplay projects clean energy as a resort for creating green jobs, there are more important challenges that remain unnoticed in the public domain. These pertain to the subjective and qualitative attributes of the jobs hanging by a thread owing to transition and the jobs that are likely to fill in for the soon-to-be-irrelevant ones in conventional sectors. The discourse is green-plated and largely ignores core structural issues with employment in general. It has frequently been highlighted that most of the industrial work in India is of

below optimal quality, does not support sustainable livelihoods, and is exploitative in many ways. Without structurally addressing these historically prevalent and deeply rooted concerns, the new jobs are more likely to be plagued with the same issues in one way or the other. It is disheartening to note that the aspirations of the most marginal communities associated with, say, a thermal power plant, are mostly constrained to minuscule increments in their wages. This is rigidified by the daunting reality which seems to be guiding the popular opinion that “any job is better than no job”. The ideal scenario where jobs are sought to avail a dignified life and have a sense of purpose seems to be beyond the imagination of a major chunk of these workers because even bare survival has become a luxury for them. Can new jobs in renewable energy space address this? The answer seems to be missing, if not a no. Policymakers need to do more to hear the actual voices of people that are likely to be hard hit because of this clean energy shift. Steering clear of any debates concerning coal phaseout is not an option anymore. The challenges of the existing regime of policy, planning, and livelihoods are structural and behavioural in nature, and addressing them is much needed for ensuring climate justice. Kumer Singh and Sarthak Shukla are public policy professionals who are working on issues around sustainable development and just transitions. (As published in Mongabay India)

Electric vehicles can’t go too far in reducing our use of fossil fuel

ne of the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a jump in the price of crude oil. The high price of oil has led to renewed calls for the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to lower the human dependence on fossil fuels which pollute the environment. Expressivism, which Steven Rhoads defines in his book The Economist’s View of the World as “the tendency of many to support all environmental initiatives (or to oppose them) so as to show their values” has been on display. People who already own EVs have been talking about how they don’t get impacted by rising fuel prices and at the same time are doing their bit for the environment. Individuals in the business of managing other people’s money have also used this opportunity to talk up the investing potential of companies making EVs and other inputs that go into their making. Electric vehicles don’t run on fossil fuels like petrol, diesel or CNG for that matter. Hence, first-order analysis suggests that every new EV means less fossil fuel being burnt and that being good for the global cause of

climate action. Of course, EVs are powered by electricity, which is primarily generated from coal, natural gas, water flows, nuclear fission, solar energy and wind. Of this, coal and natural gas are fossil fuels. Hence, while more people driving EVs seems like a good thing, if the electricity being used to drive these vehicles is produced by fossil fuels, we are just moving the problem elsewhere. In the Indian case, in 2010-11, 65% of our power generation capacity depended on fossil fuels. In 2020-21, this was down to 61.4%. Further, in 2010-11, the country’s generation capacity that depended on coal stood at 54%. It was down to 53% in 2020-21. In absolute terms, coal-based power capacity jumped from 93,918 megawatts to 202,675 megawatts. Clearly, more coal is being burnt to produce power now. In fact, half the electricity across the world is still produced by burning coal and natural gas. Further, in India’s case, the proportion of installed capacity that depends on wind and the sun to produce power has gone up, and now

amounts to a little over onefifth of our overall capacity, against 8% in 2014-15. Nonetheless, as Bill Gates writes in How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: “The wind doesn’t always blow and the sun doesn’t always shine, and we don’t have affordable batteries that can store city sized amounts of energy for long-enough.” Let’s say due to a storm, the city of Tokyo doesn’t have access to power produced from such renewable sources as the wind and sun for three days. To tackle a prospective situation like this, renewable power would have to be stored in batteries for use as and when needed. Gates estimates that more than 14 million batteries would be needed so that Tokyo can have enough power for three days. And “that’s more storage capacity than the world produces in a decade.” Further, as Vaclav Smil writes in How the World Really Works, it is worth remembering that electricity accounts for only 18% of global energy consumption. Indeed, most energy produced is consumed in the production of what Smil calls the four pillars of mod-

ern civilization: cement, steel, plastics and ammonia. As he writes: “In 2019, the world consumed about 4.5 billion tonnes of cement, 1.8 billion tonnes of steel, 370 million tonnes of plastics, and 150 million tonnes of ammonia, and they are not readily replaceable by other materials—certainly not in the near future or on a global scale.” The mass production of these four pillars “depends heavily on the combustion of fossil fuels.” Interestingly, the world needs fossil fuels even to generate renewable power. In his other book Numbers Don’t Lie, Smil writes that if wind power is to supply 25% of global demand for electricity by 2030, it would require around 400 million tonnes of steel. To make this, a fossil fuel equivalent of more than 600 million tonnes of coal would be required. Or take the electric car. In How the World Really Works, Smil writes that a typical lithium car battery weighs 450kg. It has “about 11 kilograms of lithium, nearly 14 kilograms of cobalt, 27 kilograms of nickel, more than 40 kilograms of copper, and 50 kilograms of

graphite—as well as about 181 kilograms of steel, aluminium, and plastics.” Data from Statista.com tells us that around 74.9 million cars were sold in 2019, before the pandemic struck. If electric cars are to become the order of the day, these are the kind of numbers we are looking at. This would mean the need for a massive expansion in the extraction of all the metals that go into the making of car batteries. And that would, in turn, mean massive use of fossil fuels. As Smil puts it: “Generating smoothly rising forecasts of future electric vehicle ownership is one thing; creating

these new material supplies on a mass global scale is quite another.” To conclude, moving the world away from fossil fuels is not just complicated, it’s complex. Of course, the complexity goes out of the window when such an issue goes mass market and people want to show that they are worried about the crisis of global warming. As David Wallace-Wells writes in The Uninhabitable Earth, people are “mesmerized by the threat” of climate change “without ever perceiving it clearly”. Vivek Kaul is the author of ‘Bad Money’ (As published in Mint)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

33% reservation for women

It was very refreshing and empowering to see that our representatives agreed to conduct the Urban Local Body polls with 33% women’s reservation. Its not only a welcome gesture for the women in the state but also shows how the state is surely progressing. Women had not ventured into electoral politics in the past and this huge step is a sign of democracy as well as equality. I would also like to quote Priyanka Ghandi who said, “In a polity divided into the lines of caste and religion, women can be an immense driving force for change if they consolidate and become cognisant of their own collective political power”. Amen Jamir, Dimapur. Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

India backs ban of biological weapons at UN Security Council

New York, MAR 18 ( AGENCIES): India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) advocated the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) saying that it is important to ensure its implementation in letter and spirit. India noted the remarks made by the UN Under-Secretary-General of Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu regarding biological activities relating to Ukraine and said that “India attaches high importance to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) as a key global and non-discriminatory disarmament Convention, prohibiting an entire category of weapons of mass destruction.” R Ravindra, Deputy Permanent Representative at UNSC briefing said, “It is important to ensure full and effective implementation of the BTWC in letter and spirit. We also believe that any matter relating to obligations un-

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der the BTWC should be addressed as per the provisions of the Convention and through consultations and cooperation between the parties concerned.” Expressing concern over the ongoing situation in Ukraine, India added that it welcomes the latest round of diplomatic talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. “As outlined yesterday, India remains deeply concerned at the progressively deteriorating situation in Ukraine. We welcome the latest round of diplomatic talks between the Russian Federation

and Ukraine,” the Indian diplomat said. India reiterated the need for dialogue and diplomacy. Permanent Representative of India to the UN TS Tirumurti said, “We believe that immediate cessation of hostilities and diligently pursuing the path of dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward.” “We need to undertake this engagement keeping in mind the need to respect the principles of the UN Charter, international law and sovereignty and territorial integrity of States,” he added.

Russia had started a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 in response to calls from the Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics for protection against intensifying attacks by Ukrainian troops. The Russian Defence Ministry said the special operation was only targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure and the civilian population was not in danger. Moscow has repeatedly said it has no plans to occupy Ukraine. Western nations have imposed numerous sanctions on Russia. Earlier in March, the Russian Defense Ministry unveiled new findings after analyzing documents obtained from experts from Ukrainian laboratories. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the Russian armed forces’ radiation, chemical, and biological defence, said that Pentagon created a network of over 30 biological laboratories in Ukrainian territory.

Kerala HC acquits ex minister Mani in murder case

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KOCHI (KERALA), MAR 19 (AGENCIES): The Kerala High Court on Friday acquitted former Kerala Minister MM Mani and two others in the Anchery Baby murder case. The court approved the discharge petition of the three accused, including the former minister, in the murder case. MM Mani, who is presently CPI-M MLA, OG Madanan and Pampupara Kuttan have submitted the discharge petition. Anchery Baby, who was the Youth Congress Udumbanchola block secretary and INTUC constituency president, was allegedly killed on November 13, 1982. After a controversial speech by Mani on May 25, 2012, mentioning this murder case, the court ordered re-investigation into the matter.

Don’t politicize India’s energy transactions, say govt sources

NEW DELHI, MAR 18 (PTI): India’s legitimate energy transactions should not be politicised and countries self-sufficient in oil or those themselves importing from Russia cannot credibly advocate restrictive trading, government sources said on Friday. The assertion came amid some criticism against India over its position that it is open to buying discounted crude oil from Russia. Sources said the jump in oil prices following the Ukraine conflict added to India’s challenges and pressure for competitive sourcing has naturally increased. They said Russia has been a marginal supplier of crude oil to India and it is less than one per cent of the country’s requirement, adding there is no governmentto-government arrangement for the import. “India has to keep focusing on competitive energy sources. We welcome such offers from all producers. Indian traders too operate in global energy markets to explore best options,” said a source. Russia has offered discounted crude oil in the

wake of the Western sanctions on it following its military aggression against Ukraine. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday did not rule out buying discounted crude oil from Russia saying India looks at all options at all points of time as a major importer of oil. “India does import most of its oil requirements, it’s met by imports. So we are always exploring all possibilities in global energy markets because of this situation that we face of importing our oil requirements,” he said at a media briefing. Bagchi said Russia has not been a major supplier of crude oil for India. “Let me just highlight that a number of countries are doing so, especially in Europe, and for the moment, I will leave it at that. “We are a major oil importer and we are looking at all options at all points, we need the energy,” he said. Asked whether the purchase can be made under the Rupee-Rouble arrangement, Bagchi said he was not aware of the exact details on the offers.

AAP leaving no stone unturned for Delhi civic polls NEW DELHI, MARCH 18 (IANS): After its historic win in the Punjab Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now focusing on the Delhi municipal elections. With its focus on sanitation, the party has put up various posters across the city to woo the public and sweep the civic body elections. After it suffered a setback due to the postponement of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) elections for which the BJP is being held responsible, the party even appealed to the top court to not defer the civic polls. Talking to IANS, A A P l e a d e r D u r ge s h Pathak, said: “There are reports that the Centre is creating pressure on the Election Commission, because of which, the MCD polls have been deferred. Now in the middle of all this, the Supreme Court is our only hope. We are waiting for justice. Elections will be held in 10 days and after that the three civic bodies can be reunified.”

Focus on aggressive genome After Gujarat, K’taka all set to introduce Gita in schools 10,400 jobs created in Kerala sequencing: Centre to states IT sector despite COVID: CM

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NEW DELHI, MARCH 18 (IANS): The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to focus on aggressive and sustained genome sequencing and intensified surveillance besides being vigilant on the Covid-19 situation in the country. In a letter to the states and UTs, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said: “With a resurgence observed in Covid-19 cases across Southeast Asia and some countries of Europe, a high-level meeting was chaired by Health Minister on March 16, 2022 wherein it was advised that states and UTs should focus on aggressive and sustained genome sequencing and intensified surveillance and keep an overall vigil on the Covid-19 situation”. Bhushan has asked states that there should be a con-

tinued focus on the five-fold strategy, Test-Track-TreatVaccination and adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour. States should also ensure that adequate number of samples are submitted to INSACOG network through Sentinel sites as per the protocol issued by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which is the Nodal Agency for INSACOG, to ensure timely detection of new variants while maintaining adequate testing as per the protocols for testing laid by ICMR, the letter reads further. “Effective surveillance by monitoring of emerging clusters of new cases, if any, testing as per norms and monitoring of ILI & SARI cases shall be taken up on a continued basis to ensure that no early warning signals are missed and spread of infection can be controlled”, said Bhushan in the letter. The Centre has also asked stated to ensure that all eligible persons are motivated to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as per the recent expansion of vaccination drive to young adults and precautionary doses.

BENGALURU, MARCH 18 (IANS): After Gujarat, the ruling BJP government in Karnataka is all set to introduce Bhagavad Gita in the school syllabus. According to sources, the education department, though giving diplomatic statements in this regard, is preparing to teach the Bhagavad Gita, the holy Hindu scripture to students under the moral science subject. However, Congress has maintained that the present syllabus has been prepared by resourceful persons and there is no need to include anything now. Education Minister B.C. Nagesh reacting to the issue on Friday said that a decision will be taken on mandating the teachings of Bhagavad Gita to school children under moral science subject after the consultation of the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Minister Nagesh stated that the demand is growing for inclusion of moral science into the syllabus of children as it has a good impact. In Gujarat, they are planning to implement it in three phases. In the first phase they have

Education Minister B.C. Nagesh said that a decision will be taken on the mandate.

introduced Bhagavad gita, he said. “I will discuss with C.M Bommai in the coming days for implementation of the moral science subject in the syllabus for school children,” he said. “The moral science classes were held once a week when we studied in school. In the coming days, we will see whether this could be adopted in the state syllabus,” he said. “If everything is agreed upon, we will consult education experts and decide on the aspects and syllabus of the moral science subject. The duration of the class will also be fixed. Why Bhagavad Gita should not be taught to the children?” Minister Nagesh

Dalai Lama makes first public appearance after over 2 years

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to Delhi for a regular medical checkup but he did not go because “he is in good health and can even play boxing with the doctor”. Thousands of Tibetans, including

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T H I R U VA N A N T H A PURAM, MAR 18 (PTI): Despite COVID-19 spread, the information-technology industry in Kerala has showcased remarkable growth with the opening of 181 new companies in major IT parks and creating over 10,000 new job opportunities, state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday. Development activities, implemented focus on IT parks, and various concessions granted by the government have helped not only to retain the existing entrepreneurs but also attract new groups, he said in a Facebook post in Malayalam. During the COVID period, a total of 181 companies have started operations in the state with IT parks

-- 41 in Technopark here, 100 in Kochi-based Infopark and 40 in Cyber Park in Kozhikode, he said. “As many as 10,400 job openings have been created in IT parks alone during the period,” Vijayan said. In addition to the infrastructure expansion to improve the business environment, the government has put in place better marketing mechanisms to attract national and international IT companies to the state, he said, detailing the factors contributing to the achievement. Observing that the government announced several significant programmes for the IT sector in its recently presented state budget, he also said the new IT park in Kannur, a five-lakh square feet IT facility in Kollam and satellite IT parks were some among them. “We are moving forward fulfilling the assurance given to the people that the IT industry, which can play a key role in the growth of the state as a knowledge economy, will be developed. That’s why we could make these achievements possible even during the COVID period,” the Chief Minister added.

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monks and members of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), were part of the gathering. The CTA operates under the “Charter of the Tibetans In-Exile” Tenzing Jigme, a CTA member, said, “This is a very beautiful day and we are getting to see his Holiness for more than two years. One of the most fortunate things about today is that His Holiness said that he is fine and he is healthy so we pray for his long life. So we are really feeling happy and blessed to see his Holiness fine.”

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DHARAMSHALA, MAR 18 (PTI): Making his first public appearance after over two years since the outbreak of Covid, the Dalai Lama on Friday said that he is in good health and can “even play boxing with the doctor”. While addressing a gathering, he also gave a short teaching from the Jataka Tales. This was followed by a ceremony for generating the bodhichitta (semkye) at the main Tibetan temple Tsuglakhang here. The Dalai Lama said that he was scheduled to go

questioned. Former Union Minister for External Affairs S.M. Krishna used to say that he reads Bhagavad Gita every day and that gives him strength. In this country, all tall leaders, elders who have thought about the nation have talked highly about Bhagavad Gita. “Whether we introduce Bhagavad Gita, the education experts should tell us. They might suggest Bhagavad Gita, Ramayan, moral stories or they might also recommend a few portions of Quran and Bible, he explained. “When you ask someone how a well cultured society can take shape in the absence of schools and universities from the times immemorial in the country?

The elders say that they read or heard about Ramayan, Mahabharath and Bhagavad Gita,” he said. Mahatma Gandhi, in his autobiography, has written that his mother’s teachings on Ramayana and Mahabharath during his childhood days helped him to evolve as a truthful person. He also said that Satya Harishchandra enactment also influenced him to be truthful, Minister Nagesh explained. Minister for Large and Medium Industries Murugesh Nirani stated that Bhagavad Gita has human values and children need to learn about those values. The government of Gijarat has taken a decision to add Bhagavad Gita in the syllabus and a decision should be taken in Karnataka also to introduce Bhagavad Gita to children, he said. BJP senior leader M.P. Renukacharya stated that he would welcome the decision to include Bhagavad Gita in the syllabus. Young BJP MLA Kudachi Rajiv stated that he has been reading Bhagavad Gita since 10 years and it is one of the best literature available in the world.

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LONDON, MARCH 18 (IANS): Russian oil exports to India have quadrupled this month in a sign of the vast reshaping of global energy flows since Russias invasion of Ukraine, Financial Times reported. India, the world’s third-largest energy cons u m i n g c o u n t r y, h a s snapped up multiple cargoes of Russian oil from traders as buyers in Europe shunned the country’s vast commodities market following western sanctions on Moscow. Russia has exported 360,000 barrels a day of oil to India in March so far, nearly four times the 2021 average. The country is on track to hit 203,000 b/d for the whole month based on current shipment schedules, according to Kpler, a commodities data and analytics firm. Export data represent cargoes that have been loaded on to tankers and are enroute India, Financial Times reported. Alex Booth, head of research at Kpler, said India

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typically buys CPC, a blend of predominantly Kazakh and Russian crude, but the big increase in March was for Russia’s flagship Urals crude, suggesting Indian buyers weighed up significant discounts against public opinion. “Already committed oil cargoes from Russia that can’t find buyers in Europe are being bought by India. Exports to India surged in March before any official announcement by New Delhi,” he said, FT reported. On Tuesday, White

House press secretary Jen Psaki warned that India would be on the wrong side of history if it bought Russian oil, although she acknowledged the purchases would not violate US sanctions. Historically, Russian crude oil has constituted below 5 percent of India’s total imports, which were 4.2mn b/d last year. “Indian companies weren’t sourcing much from Russia given high shipping costs,” said Vivekanand Subbaraman, research analyst at Ambit Capital. “This appears to

be changing now.” Lars Barstad, chief executive of Frontline, a New Yorklisted tanker company, said that the discount on Russian Urals was about $2530 a barrel, whereas freight rates would only add $3-4 per barrel, making the trade economic, FT reported. Frontline and other tanker companies have been avoiding trading Russian oil because of the complexity of complying with sanctions, but many oil majors and traders are legally bound under contracts to keep lifting Rus-

sian barrels. Speaking to Indian lawmakers this week, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri stressed that energy prices in India have not soared as much as they have in Europe and the US, rising only 5 per cent. India would act in the interest of local consumers within “the margin of persuasion”, he added. Russia’s deputy prime minister Alexander Novak and Puri spoke over phone last week. “We are interested in further attracting Indian investment to the Russian oil and gas sector and expanding Russian companies’ sales networks in India,” Novak said. Indian officials have said that the central bank and government are looking at establishing a rupeerouble trading mechanism, which would facilitate trade after western restrictions on international payments to and from Russia, Financial Times reported.

Iran ready to meet India’s energy needs, says Ambassador Chegeni NEW DELHI, MARCH 18 (IANS): Iran is ready to meet India’s energy needs by launching rupee-rial trade for export of oil and gas, said Ali Chegeni, Tehran’s Ambassador to New Delhi. “ Ru p e e - r i a l t r a d e mechanism can help companies from both the countries to deal with each other directly and avoid third party intermediation costs,” the Ambassador said speaking at an interactive meeting on Thursday organised by the MVIRDC World Trade Centre, a trade facilitating body, and the All India Association of Industries (AIAI). Tehran is also willing to work closely with India to revive and find alternative routes for the stalled Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline project for transporting natural gas to India, he said. Trade between IndiaIran has declined from $17 billion in 2018-19 (AprilMarch) to less than $2 bil-

Ali Chegini, Iran Ambassador to India, during an interaction in New Delhi. File lion so far in the current financial year (April-January) due to US-imposed sanctions. However, the Ambassador said that actual trade could be at least six times more than what is reflected in the official data, as several transactions went unreported. “If both countries launch rupee-rial trade mechanisms, the bilateral trade could grow to $30 billion,” Chegeni said. India is import depen-

dent on several products like urea, petrochemicals, organic fruits, which are produced by Iran, while India is a major producer of agro commodities, pharmaceuticals, iron and steel and automobiles, clinkers, cement, among others which are imported by Iran. Chegeni, at the meeting, further said Iran introduced a paper-less, electronic multiple visa issuance system for Indians to promote exchange of businessmen, tourists and students.

Emergency healthcare provider Former chairman, 18 others booked in J&K Bank loan fraud NFHRCC meet adopts 11-pt resolution (From p-1) MARCH 18 connivance with the bank And if situation demands, NFHCC will assign to CIPACA gets recognition, award JAMMU, (IANS): The CBI on Friday authorities who allowed dis- the appropriate forum in order amicably settle the matter.

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Further, the house reaffirmed that the foothills road cannot be taken as neither border road nor as border demarcation. Meanwhile, the house acknowledged the active participation of respective tribal hohos, Young Nagas action committee on foothills road, ENSF and CNSA for their unflinching support to NFHRCC. The house further acknowledged the state government under the leadership of the chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister Y Patton and PWD (Road & Bridges) for their collective support in making the Naga historic road a reality.

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Mahim branch of the bank had sanctioned Rs 550 crore as loans while the Vasant Vihar branch in Delhi had sanctioned Rs 139 crore in their favour against the supplier bill discounting facility and takeovers. The loans were granted in violation of guidelines, without tangible security and on fake documents. The company had approached the bank’s Mahim and Vasant Vihar branches for sanctioning of advances for making payment to farmers as per the terms and con-

bursement of loans through joint liabilities g roups (JLGs), though the company had already received paddy and was not entitled to disburse the loan under such circumstances. “As per the probe conducted during preliminary enquiry, the JLG’s were in fact non-existing entities whose credentials and antecedents had never been verified by the bank. “The objective was to facilitate the company to divert the loan amount for its own benefit. “The bank also violated NABARD guidelines in which members of JLG’s (which is a group of farmers) should be from the same area/village but this aspect was deliberately and with malafide intentions ignored by the bank’s officers,” the CBI FIR says.

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booked former J&K Bank chairman and 18 others for causing a loss of Rs 800 crore to the bank by granting loans in violation of laid down guidelines. The CBI has booked former chairman Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh and others including the loan beneficiary, REI Agro chairman, Sanjay Jhunjhunwala and vice president and managing director Sandeep Jhunjhunwala. The case was earlier probed by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir and it had found during its preliminary inquiry that loans worth Rs 800 crore were sanctioned to the group on the basis of fake documents between 2011 and 2013 in violation of guidelines. This caused a loss of Rs 800 crore to the bank, ACB sources said. The Mumbai-based

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CHENNAI, MAR 18 (PTI): Emergency healthcare provider - CIPACA - on Friday said it has been awarded the Best ICU Growth Partner for rural hospitals in recognition of the d i s r u p t ive model. The award was presented at the Global Healthcare Summit 2021 held recently. This is a new chapter in the growth phase as CIPACA has now transitioned from ICU provider to ICU partner in rural healthcare, a press release said. According to founder and managing director of CIPACA Raja Amarnath said, “It is quite an innovative recognition and I thank every member of our

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US seeks China’s help to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

K Y I V / LV I V, M a r 1 8 (AGENCIES): U.S. President Joe Biden sought to prevent Beijing giving new life to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a video call on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Moscow pressed on with bombardments that have taken the place of military advances. With Russia trying to regain the initiative in a stalled campaign, three missiles landed at an airport near Lviv, a city where hundreds of thousands thought they had found refuge far from Ukraine’s battlefields. The Russian defence ministry said it was “tightening the noose” around the besieged southern port of Mariupol, where officials said more than 1,000 people may still be trapped in makeshift bomb shelters beneath a destroyed theatre. Ukraine said it had so far rescued 130 people from the theatre’s basement after the building was flattened by Russian strikes two days ago. Russia denies hitting the theatre and says it does not target civilians. China is the one big power that has yet to condemn Russia’s assault and Washington says it fears Beijing may be considering giving financial and military support, something that both Russia and China deny. Xi said the Ukraine crisis was something China did not want to see, and that Beijing and Washington should guide bilateral relations along the right track,

Chinese state media said after he and Biden began their call. The White house said later the call had lasted just under two hours. ‘MINIMAL PROGRESS’ At the start of the fourth week of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion to subdue what he calls an artificial state undeserving of nationhood, Ukraine’s elected government is still standing and Russian forces have not captured a single big city. Putin used a rally before the packed Luzhniki soccer stadium in Moscow to justify the invasion, promising tens of thousands of people waving Russian flags that it would succeed. “We know what we need to do, how to do it and at what cost. And we will absolutely accomplish all of our plans,” Putin said, adding that, when needed, Russian soldiers “shield each other from bullets with their bodies like brothers”. Russian troops have taken heavy losses while blasting residential areas to rubble, sending more than 3 million refugees fleeing in what Moscow calls a “special operation” to disarm its neighbour. “Russian forces have made minimal progress this week,” the UK defence ministry said. “Ukrainian forces around Kyiv and Mykolaiv continue to frustrate Russian attempts to encircle the cities.”

Jakob Kern, emergency coordinator for the crisis at the U.N. World Food Programme, said Ukraine’s “food supply chain is falling apart. Movements of goods have slowed down due to insecurity and the reluctance of drivers”. WFP, which feeds people in global crisis zones, also buys nearly half of its wheat from Ukraine. Kern said the war has already driven global food prices to all time highs, and could cause “collateral hunger” in poor countries worldwide. INTENSE SHELLING Russia has been intensively shelling eastern Ukrainian cities, especially Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mariupol. Kyiv has so far been spared a major assault, with long columns of troops bear-

Russia while declining to refer to the assault as an invasion criticising the West. B u t Wa s h i n g t o n , which this week announced $800 million in new military aid to Kyiv, now says Moscow wants more from Beijing than just diplomatic cover. Biden, who described Putin as a “murderous dictator”, will make clear to Xi that China “will bear responsibility for any actions it takes to support Russia’s

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ing down from the northwest and east halted at the gates in heavy fighting. But residents in the capital have endured nightly deadly missile attacks. Debris from a missile blew a large crater in the

Conflicts between states in no one’s interests, Xi to Biden Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, China’s President Xi Jinping on Friday told his US counterpart Joe Biden that inter-state conflicts are in no one’s interests and both countries should “shoulder our due international responsibilities”. In their first talks after the Russian action in Ukraine, Xi said state-to-state relations cannot go to the stage of military hostilities. “Peace and security are the most valued treasures of the international community,” he said as per Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Xi also said that China-US relations should “move forward along the right track” as part of efforts for “world peace and tranquillity”. Ahead of their discussion, over video link, the US said Biden would urge China not to provide Russia with military equipment. There was no word from the US side on the talks between the Presidents.

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ground in the middle of a residential block where a school was also located in northern Kyiv on Friday, shattering hundreds of windows and leaving debris scattered around the complex. At least one person was killed, emergency services said. Kyiv mayor said 19 people were injured including four children. “This is a war crime by Putin,” said Lyudmila Nikolaenko, visiting her son, who lived in one of the apartments hit. “They say they aren’t hitting regular people, they say we are firing at ourselves.” BIDEN PUTTING PRESSURE ON BEIJING P e a c e t a l k s h av e stepped up this week, with Kyiv, which is demanding a Russian ceasefire and withdrawal, saying Moscow has become more serious as a quick victory slips out of

its reach. Both sides have described progress towards a political formula that would keep Ukraine out of the NATO alliance but protected with some other form of guarantee. Both, however, accused each other on Friday of dragging the talks. With financial sanctions and diplomatic ostracism cutting Russia off from advanced economies, China is Russia’s last big economic lifeline. Putin and Xi signed a “no limits” friendship pact three weeks before the invasion, in an ostentatious event held on the morning of last month’s Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The document repeated some of Russia’s grievances over Ukraine. China has so far been treading a careful line, abstaining in votes over U.N. resolutions condemning

aggression”, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters. “Beijing will do everything in its power to avoid having to openly take sides, but its formerly relatively cost-free relationship with Russia has become complicated and is now exposing China to growing geopolitical, economic and reputational risks,” said Helena Legarda, Lead Analyst at the Mercator Institute for China Studies.

China says photo of its troops at Russian border is fake news China has dismissed as fake news rumours about sending troops to Russia, including a “cropped” picture showing a fully-loaded Chinese military truck convoy at the border with Russia, according to a media report on Friday. A photo circulating on Twitter is a cropped version of a picture first published in 2021, China’s internet watchdog said. China had earlier denied reports that Russia had asked it for military support in its Ukraine military offensive. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country’s internet watchdog, said on Thursday that there were many fake news reports online aimed at discrediting China’s position on the war in Ukraine, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Friday. A photograph of a long line of fully-loaded Chinese military vehicles travelling at night has circulated on Twitter, triggering speculation that China was providing assistance to Russia. But it was actually an edit of an old shot from May 2021, the CAC said. A tweet had said a photo of 200 to 300 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) trucks was taken by a local driver on March 14 in the north-eastern Heilongjiang province, near Suifenhe, a town on the border with Russia. The original photo was an official publicity shot of a PLA regiment’s night transport exercise in the western region of Xinjiang last year, which was first published in the official PLA Daily on May 10, 2021, the CAC said.

UK ends COVID-19 international travel restrictions LONDON, MAR 18 (PTI): All remaining COVID-19 pandemic related international travel restrictions, including filling in Passenger Locator Forms before arrival and compulsory predeparture tests for unvaccinated travellers, have been scrapped from Friday, the UK government has announced. The change, which had been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) earlier, came into effect at 4 am GMT (9:30 IST). The government has said that it will keep a range of “contingency measures in reserve”, which would enable “swift and proportionate” action to delay any future harmful variants of COVID-19 entering the country. “Everything we have worked for, every jab, every test, and the sacrifices made by the whole country means that finally, nearly two years on, we can all travel without bureaucratic restrictions,” said UK Aviation Minister Robert Courts.

plans without the need for additional requirements. It comes as COVID infections in the UK are on the rise but the government says the success of its vaccine rollout programme made it possible to lift all restrictions. “We will continue monitoring and tracking potential new variants and keep a reserve of measures that can be rapidly deployed if needed to keep us safe. We can remove these final restrictions thanks to the incredible success of our vaccination programme, which has seen more than eight out of 10 adults across the UK boosted,” said UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid. The UK’s travel industry has widely welcomed the changes as much needed support for the struggling industry. “The time to return to the skies – to enjoy all that makes aviation and international travel great, for families and businesses – is now,” said Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK.

remain deeply concerned at the ongoing situation, which has progressively deteriorated since the beginning of the hostilities. The conflict has resulted in the death of civilians; displacement of thousands of people internally and the outflow of more than three million refugees to neighbouring countries. The humanitarian situation has worsened, particularly in the conflict zones,” Tirumurti said. He said India has ensured the safe return of about 22,500 Indians from Ukraine.

“We have also assisted nationals from 18 other countries in that process. We are deeply appreciative of the facilitation rendered by the authorities of Ukraine and its neighbouring countries in ensuring their safe return,” he said. Tirumurti said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an immediate ceasefire and emphasised that there is no option but the path of dialogue and diplomacy. “We stand ready to continue to engage on these objectives in the Security Council, as well as with the Parties, in the coming days. We continue to underline the need to respect the UN Charter, international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states,” he said. The Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine was requested by the US, Albania, the UK, France, Ireland and Norway.

BAG H DA D, M A R 1 8 (IANS): Four Katyusha rockets struck the Balad Air Base, Iraq’s largest military air base in north of the capital Baghdad, a security source said. The rockets landed at the Balad Air Base in Salahudin province, some 90 km north of Baghdad, causing no human casualties, Col. Mohammed al-Bazi from the provincial police told Xinhua news agency. Three of the rockets hit a building inside the base, leaving minor damages, while the fourth landed in an empty area, al-Bazi said, adding that the rockets were fired from the neighbouring province of Diyala. Balad Air Base houses Iraq’s F-16 fighters. The US technical team has already withdrawn from the base amid rocket attacks by unidentified militias. On December 29, 2021, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi confirmed the end of the US-led coalition forces’ combat mission in Iraq.

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U N I T E D NAT I O N S, MAR 18 (PTI): India, which ensured the safe return of about 22,500 of its citizens from Ukraine, also assisted in the evacuation of nationals from 18 other countries, India’s top envoy at the UN has said, as he voiced concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the war-torn country. Speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine on Thursday, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said there was an “urgent need” to address the humanitarian needs of the affected population. He underscored that it is important that humanitarian action is always guided by the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. “These measures should not be politicised,” he asserted. “India continues to

KIEV, MAR 18 (IANS): Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has predicted that the war against Ukraine will set Russia back by decades - “to the disasters of the 90s”. “I am confident that by attacking us, they will destroy everything that the Russian society has achieved over the past 25 years. And they will return to where they once began to rise -- as they say -- to the ‘disaster of the 90s’,” Zelensky said, Ukrayinska Pravda reported. “Only without freedom, without the creative desire of millions of people to work for the development of their state. This will be the price of war against Ukraine for Russia. It will be a fall for them, a painful fall. And they will feel it - even in spite of ‘opium of the people’ from the television propagandists,” he said in a video address. E a r l i e r, U k r a i n e ’s armed forces said Russian troops have used almost their entire stockpile of missiles and some types of am-

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munition. As a result, a number of companies working in the Russian arms industry have been switched to roundthe-clock mode, according to the armed forces of Ukraine, Ukrayinska Pravda reported. Due to the consumption of almost all missile ammunition and some types of ammunition, the military-political leadership has decided to transfer all companies working in the Russian arms industry and producing ‘Calibre’ cruise missiles and ammunition for the ‘Tornado’ multiple launch rocket systems to round-the-clock mode.

NIAMEY, MAR 18 (AP): Armed men attacked a bus killing at least 19 passengers in western Niger near the border with Burkina Faso, the Association of Passenger Transport Companies said Thursday. A dozen suspected jihadists on motorcycles intercepted the bus on Wednesday near the village of Fono, shooting the passengers before setting the bus on fire, the association said. Several passengers were injured and others are missing, it said. The bus was heading from Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, to Niger’s capital, Niamey. Trucks were found still on fire at the site of the accident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but similar attacks have been carried out in the Tillaberi region near the border with Burkina Faso by jihadist groups linked to both al-Qaida and the Islamic State Group.

WASHINGTON, MAR 18 (PTI): A bipartisan group of US lawmakers on Thursday urged India to speak out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The lawmakers, led by Congressman Joe Wilson and Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, had a call with India’s top envoy to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu where they discussed the matter. Appreciated the opportunity to join Wilson in a bipartisan call with Ambassador Sandhu, urging India to speak out against Putin’s targeting of civilians in Ukraine, Khanna said. “On both sides of the aisle, friends of India are urging India to use its influence for peace,” he said in a tweet. Congressman Wilson tweeted, “Grateful to join my colleague in a bipartisan call with the Ambassador of India to the U.S. It is critical that world leaders condemn the atrocities being committed by Putin in Ukraine.” This is for the second

time in two days that US lawmakers have urged India to condemn Russia over its military offensive against Ukraine. A day earlier, two lawmakers Ted W Lieu and Tom Malinowski, had urged India to condemn Russia. “Though we understand India’s relationship with Russia, we are disappointed with your government’s decision to abstain from the UN General Assembly’s March 2 vote,” they had said in a letter to Sandhu. Early this week, Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera had expressed his disappointment over India abstaining at the UN vote against Russia. “Even worse, India is now reportedly looking to bypass international sanctions and buy Russian oil at a steeply discounted rate, potentially giving Putin an economic lifeline at a time when the Russian economy is reeling from international sanctions,” Bera had said in a statement.

According to officials, the default approach in future will be to use the “least stringent measures”, if appropriate, to minimise the impact on travel as far as possible, with contingency measures only being implemented in extreme circumstances. All remaining compulsory hotel quarantine capacity in place will also be fully released from the end of March. Until now, only vaccinated travellers were exempt from PCR tests, with those unvaccinated required to take a pre-departure test and another test two days after arrival into the UK.

ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is known for his resilient opposition to ruling governments of the country along with being more of a celebrity sports figure, came into power in 2018 with what is believed as an extended support and facilitation of the countrys powerful military establishment. But with 2022 marking four years to his ruling as the country’s Prime Minister, Khan is faced with a major political challenge as over two-dozen of his party members and allies have parted ways and have vowed to support the opposition parties during the upcoming no-confidence motion against Khan in the National Assembly of Pakistan. The politics in Pakistan has taken an ugly turn for Khan as power game and political maneuvering by opposition alliance has already started to show visible signs, sending shockwaves to the Prime Minis-

“I said we wouldn’t keep travel measures in place for any longer than necessary, which we’re delivering on today – providing more welcome news and greater freedom for travellers ahead of the Easter holidays. I look forward to continuing to work with the travel sector and partners around the world to keep international travel moving,” said UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, when he made the announcement earlier this week. The Easter break in April is a popular holiday period in the UK and the changes have been timed to help families make travel

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ter’s seat. As many as 24 disgruntled MNAs (Member National Assembly) from Khan’s political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), came out in the open and expressed their support to the no-confidence motion against Khan. The breakaway MNAs took refuge at the Sindh House in Islamabad, after expressing concerns over their security and safety, if they stayed in the Parliament lodges. It has been reported that there are many more allies and PTI members, who will be surfacing in the coming days, and the number

could go above 40. It has also been revealed by a PTI member that at least three federal ministers had also quit the PTI and would join the opposition alliance to oust Prime Minister Khan. The chaotic political situation, which has led to massive deterioration within the ruling party of Khan, is believed to have happened because the primary and strongest support of the Prime Minister has parted ways, leaving Khan to fight the political battle on his own. The military establishment, which was believed to be the driving force behind the government of Imran Khan, seems to have pulled back its support, maintaining that the army would retain the neutral ground in the current political situation unfolding in the country. “PTI’s troubles stem from its incompetent advisers and assistants,” said Raja Riaz, one of the separated members of PT.

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ASA’s Artemis 1 mega moon rocket has been rolled out for the first time on Friday and it continues its journey to the launch pad, the US space agency officials said. The rocket and spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission were kept at the Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and it is on the way to Launch Complex 39B for a wet dress rehearsal test. The integrated SLS and Orion system atop it are being rolled out on a 6.6-million-pound crawlertransporter. The journey, expected to take between six and 12 hours, began at about 5.45 p.m. ET., and the crawlertransporter will move slowly during the trek to the pad with a top cruising speed of .82 mph, NASA said. The Moon rocket will make a planned pause allowing the team to reposition the Crew Access Arm before continuing to the launch pad. “Ladies and gentlemen, the world’s most powerful rocket ever right here,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, during a live webcast of the rollout. “It’s back to the moon

and then on to Mars! a Today, a new generation - not the Apollo generation, but it’s the Artemis generation - is preparing to reach new frontiers. “NASA’s Artemis programme will pave the way for humanity’s giant leap - future missions to Mars,” Nelson added. “There’s no doubt that we are in a golden era of human space exploration, discovery and ingenuity in space. And it all begins with Artemis 1.” After they arrive at the pad, engineers will prepare the integrated rocket and Orion spacecraft for a critical wet dress rehearsal test that includes loading all the propellants, NASA said. The dress rehearsal will demonstrate the team’s ability to load more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic, or super-cold, propellants into the rocket at the launch pad, practice every phase of the launch countdown, and drain propellants to demonstrate safely standing down on a launch attempt. The test will be the culmination of months of assembly and testing for SLS and Orion, as well as preparations by launch control and engineering teams, and set the stage for the first Artemis launch. Artemis 1 is currently scheduled to launch no earlier than late May 2022. The uncrewed Artemis I mission is the first flight of the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft together. Future missions will send people to work in lunar orbit and on the Moon’s surface. Wi t h t h e A r t e m i s missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon and establish long-term exploration in preparation for missions to Mars. SLS and Orion, along with the commercial human landing system and the Gateway that will orbit the Moon, are NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration. (IANS)

ctress Madhuri Dixit Nene, who recently made her OTT debut with the series, ‘The Fame Game’, feels that the medium of OTT makes a film artiste one with the global platform as the distribution of content on OTT is worldwide. It allows a storyteller to put their story in front of the world and add their narrative to the global repository of content. The actress said, “I think that we are adding our own story to so many stories around the world and I think that is the way OTT

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works.” “In the medium of OTT you can be a first-time director but you can show a story in your own language or shoot it the way you want to. It gives you that flexibility to test and toy around with the subject of your story”, she added. Madhuri’s ‘The Fame Game’ is a suspenseful family drama, which follows the story of actress Anamika Anand (played by Madhuri), who one fine day goes missing. The investigation that follows her sudden disappearance, uncovers the messy truth behind her perfect life and family. (IANS)

ctress Vidya Balan, whose film ‘Jalsa’ releases on OTT on Friday, revealed that the film will trigger a change of arc in the audience as well on some level. Linking it to the challenges that life throws at people, the actress said that every achievement calls for a ‘jalsa’ (celebration). Talking about the film, she said, “’Jalsa’ is a celebration and I think we keep on talking, you should celebrate every single day. At the end of the film you will realize that you have been through something and you emerge on the other side of it. It is like a celebration.” Explaining further, she said, “There was a scene, where the poli-

tician’s son keeps using ‘Jalsa bapu Jalsa’ on all his hoardings. Every little challenge you overcome is a ‘Jalsa’ or rather requires a ‘Jalsa’. It’s a celebration of life with its ups and downs.” She concluded by sharing her biggest takeaway from the project, as she said,

“I think one thing all will take away is the fact that no one is infallible, we are all human a n d we

are bound to something and that’s what makes us human. It is to fall and get on your own feet that life is all about.” (IANS)

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tion in Ukraine, responding to calls for help from the breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in countering the aggression of Ukrainian troops. The Russian Defense Ministry said the special operation is targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure only. According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, almost 600 civilians have been killed and more than 1,000 injured in Ukraine since the start of the conflict. (IndiaTV)

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With immense pride, we, the Nerhema Students’ Union takes great pleasure in congratulating Dr. Vilhousienuo Neli Ziephrü, D/o Mr. Neikietuo Ziephrü on being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Anthropology on her thesis “Rice Culture among the Angami Naga” under the supervision of Dr. Q. Marak from NorthEastern Hill University, Shillong. The Union expresses extreme happiness and acknowledges her for bringing laurels to the union and the entire village. We wish her the best in all her future endeavours.

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Young Theatre expressed “irreparable grief ” at Shvets’s passing, before describing how the actress died. Shvets was born on February 10, 1955. She graduated from the theatre studio at the Ivan Franko Theatre and the Kiev State Institute of Theatre Arts. In addition to her time with the Young Theatre, Shvets had worked at the Ternopil Music and Drama Theatre and the Kiev Theatre of Satire. On February 24, Russia began a military opera-

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evered Ukrainian actress Oksana Shvets has been killed in a Russian rocket attack on a residential building in Kiev, according to the Young Theatre, where she was part of the troupe. She was reportedly 67. Confirming the demise of Oksana, her troupe issued a statement that read, “During the rocket shelling of a residential building in Kyiv, a well-deserved artist of Ukraine Oksana Shvets was killed.” Basing its report on ‘Kyiv Post’, the Englishlanguage daily published from the Ukrainian capital, ‘Deadline’ said that Shvets worked in theatre and film for decades and her efforts garnered one of Ukraine’s highest honours, the title of which roughly translates as ‘Honoured Artiste of Ukraine’. The honour is only bestowed upon those among the country’s most accomplished performing artistes. In its announcement, the

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olina is a business student who has a bachelor’s degree in management. She is currently pursuing her masters’ degree and is also a model. She aims to become a TV Host and motivational speaker. Travelling is her passion while she enjoys swimming and scuba diving. Karolina is also very passionate about voluntary work and constantly supports the homeless. According to The Tribune, Saini was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, in 1996 and moved to the US when she was five years old. “At Miss World, I believe I am not only representing myself but I am also representing 333 million Americans and 3.5 billion Indians, including Indians outside of India,” she told the publication back in December. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Saini currently works as a business manager at her father’s company and as a keynote speaker.

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arolina Bielawska From Poland was announced as the winner of Miss World 2021. The international beauty pageant took place on March 17 IST at CocaCola Music Hall - Puerto Rico after it was delayed due to Covid-19. IndianAmerican Shree Saini from the United States was announced as the first Runner Up while Olivia Yace from Côte d’Ivoire was the second runner-up. “Our newly crowned Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland with 1st Runner Up Shree Saini from United States 2nd Runner up Olivia Yace from Côte d’Ivoire,” the official Miss World handle tweeted. Manasa Varanasi represented India at Miss World 2021 and advanced to the Top 13 spot but couldn’t make the Top 6 cut. This year marked the pageant’s 70th edition of Miss World. Reigning Miss World Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica passed on

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BRIDGETOWN (BARBADOS), MAR 18 (IANS): England all-rounder Ben Stokes smashed a superb century to add to the 153-run knock by skipper Joe Root as the tourists tightened their grip on the second Test against the West Indies with a 507/9 declared on Day 2 at the Kensington Oval on Friday (IST). Debutant right-arm pace bowler Matthew Fisher then took a wicket with just his second delivery as West Indies reached 71 for the loss of one wicket at Stumps. The 30-year-old Stokes’ century (120 off 128 balls) was his first since returning to the England set-up in late 2021 and came in spectacular fashion, with the all-rounder hitting six maximums in his blistering knock. An emotional Stokes looked skyward on reaching a century for the 11th time in his career. Alongside Stokes’ knock, Root reached 150 for the 12th time in his Test career on a strong batting day for his side, and lower-order runs from Ben Foakes and Chris Woakes helped England post 507/9 declared. Fisher then struck with the new ball off just his second delivery in interna-

England’s Ben Stokes celebrates after hitting a six to complete fifty runs during day two of the second Test against West Indies in Bridgetown, Barbados, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

tional cricket to have John Campbell caught behind. West Indies closed on 71/1, still 436 runs in arrears with three days’ play remaining. England had resumed on 244/3, with captain Root out in the middle on 119 not out and Stokes fresh to the crease after Dan Lawrence had fallen in the final over of the first day for 91. Root and Stokes kept accumulating runs in the first half of the morning session, taking the sting out of a ball that was just five overs old at the start of play.

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Stokes signalled his attacking intent with two massive sixes midway through the morning, and the allrounder reached his halfcentury, moving beyond 5,000 career Test runs in the process, with a third maximum straight down the ground. Runs flowed at a remarkable rate for the remainder of the session, with Root content to let Stokes have the strike as the allrounder closed in on his century in the run-up to lunch. There was a slight setback

when Root was trapped in-front by Kemar Roach shortly after the restart, with the decision made after a review from the home side. Stokes reined himself in with new batter Jonny Bairstow alongside him in the middle, nudging his way through the 90s before turning a ball away for a quick single to bring up an 11th Test century of his career. A scratchy knock from Bairstow came to an end when he was caught off Alzarri Joseph for 20. But England’s No. 5 looked set

to go big when he smashed Kraigg Brathwaite for consecutive sixes to move to 120, only to be caught in the deep as he looked to make it a hat-trick of maximums off the West Indies skipper. Eyeing a score in excess of 500, England’s Foakes and Woakes quietly went about their business, with the pair playing some strokes after the break, with Foakes’ 33 and Woakes 41 helping England up to 507. It is just the fourth time under Root’s captaincy that England have reached 500, and the skipper took advantage of the unusual situation by declaring when Jack Leach fell to Veerasammy Permaul. Debutant Fisher found the edge of Campbell’s bat with the second ball of the second over to get his Test career off to a fine start. But England’s attack strived a little too hard for further breakthroughs, with Kraigg Brathwaite (28 not out) and Shamarh Brooks (31 not out) playing through to the close. Brief scores: England 507/9 decl (Joe Root 153, Dan Lawrence 91, Ben Stokes 120, Chris Woakes 41; Veerasammy Permaul 3/126) vs West Indies 71/1 (Shamarh Brooks 31 not out).

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PHUKET, MAR 18 (PTI): Indian archers Parth Salunkhe and Ridhi Phor made amends for their first round exit in the individual section, advancing to the finals of the recurve mixed event at the Asia Cup here on Friday. India, however, had disappointment in store in the compound mixed event where Rishabh and Sakshi Chaudhary were eliminated in the first round, losing to their Malaysian rivals 151-153. Overall, India have now advanced into seven finals and two bronze play-off matches in the World Ranking Stage 1 tournament which has a depleted field without Asian archery heavyweights South Korea, China, Japan and Chinese Taipei. In a small field of eight teams, the top-seeded duo of Salunkhe and Ridhi got a bye into the semi-final where they defeated their Malaysian opponents 6-2 (35-36, 39-33, 39-34, 39-38). They will face Bangladesh in the gold medal match Saturday.

Winners with their certificates after the Badminton tournament on March 17.

DIMAPUR, MAR 18 (NPN): The Badminton Club of St. Joseph’s College (A), Jakhama organized its 3rd annual open/ department badminton tournament from March 15 – 17 at the College Indoor Stadium. A press release issued by Badminton Club SJC (A) Jakhama stated that altogether, 53 teams participated in all the five categories: men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. In men’s singles, Yangliba Sangtam emerged as the champion while runners-up was bagged by Vimezo Natso. Vimezo Natso and Thotreiwor Shangshang clinched the men’s

doubles title and James H.K & Pameiguang stood second. In women’s singles, Imnuksungla claimed the championship title while Lituna T. Sukhai bagged the runners-up. Vini I. Yepthomi and Lituna T. Sukhai emerged as the champion in women’s doubles while Wapangienla Jamir and Wangya took the runners-up title. In mixed doubles, Yangliba Sangtam and Neivikono Seyietsu emerged as the champion while Pameiguang and Carol Kandulna bagged the runners-up title. During the inaugural programme, Dean of Science, St. Joseph’s College (A), Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Peter Solo,

offered words of encouragement to the participants. He also invoked God’s blessings for the success of the tournament before. Secretary, Games and Sports, Student’s Council of the college, Nounezhalie Sanchu, administered the oath taking. Whjile in the closing ceremony, coordinator, PG Studies, St. Joseph’s College (A), Jakhama, Fr. Dr. George Pezalhoukho Rino, congratulated the winners and all the other participants and exhorted them to move ahead to higher levels of the game and excel in future. He also handed out the cash prizes and certificates to the winners.

Alcaraz sets up Indian Wells SF against Nadal

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INDIAN WELLS, MAR 18 (IANS): World No. 19 Carlos Alcaraz secured a high-quality and intense 6-4, 6-3 victory over Cameron Norrie of the United Kingdom to set up an all-Spanish semifinal against Rafael Nadal for the first time in the history of BNP Paribas Open on Friday (IST). This will be Alcaraz’s second career meeting with world No. 4 and winner of 21 Grand Slams Nadal. Already the youngest BNP Paribas Open K Y M C

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men’s quarterfinalist since a 17-year-old Michael Chang in 1989, Alcaraz is now the second-youngest semifinalist in tournament history behind only American Andre Agassi, also 17, in 1988, according to atptour.com. Alcaraz, seeded 18th here, hit 31 winners to just 14 unforced errors to knock off the in-form Briton. “It’s so special to be able to play my first semifinal in a Masters1000 here in Indian Wells, in Tennis

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Paradise,” Alcaraz said. “I’m enjoying every single second. I have no words to describe my feelings right now.” Nadal overcame a gritty comeback attempt from Australian Nick Kyrgios 7-6(0), 5-7, 6-4 to secure a last-four berth. Nadal has extended his perfect season to 19-0 and improves his ATP head-to-head record against Kyrgios to 6-3, including wins in their past three meetings. A three-time champion in Indian Wells,

Nadal returns to the semifinals for the 11th time. Alcaraz, 18, said he feels ready to give the 36time Masters 1000 champion Nadal a tough challenge in the semis. “I think this time I trained with him a couple of times, I know more how to play against him. I think now it’s going to be a little bit different this match. Obviously he can destroy me again, but I don’t know what is going to happen,” said Alcaraz elaborating on their previous meeting where Nadal won 6-1, 6-2 in Madrid last spring. Alcaraz and Nadal are a combined 31-1 in 2022, with Alcaraz at 12-1 and Nadal a perfect 19-0. The younger Spaniard won the Rio de Janeiro title in February, while Nadal has won three tour-level titles, including the Australian Open. Alcaraz and Nadal are the first Spanish pair to reach the Indian Wells semifinals in the event’s 46-year history.

Iwobi lights up Goodison with dramatic winner against Newcastle

LIVERPOOL, MAR 18 (AGENCIES): Alex Iwobi scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time as desperate Everton secured what could be a precious three points in their battle with relegation following a 1-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Thursday. Everton had been reduced to 10 men following a red card for midfielder Allan on 83 minutes but, roared on by a vociferous home crowd, found a winning moment as Iwobi combined with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and sidefooted the ball into the net. The goal came in what turned out to be 17 minutes of stoppage time after the game was halted at the start of the second half when a pitch invader tied himself to a post in the goal at the Gwladys Street end of the ground and took a while to be removed. Everton move three points clear of the relegation zone with 25 points from 27 games, while Newcastle are in 14th place with 31 points from 29 matches. “A lot of us have been questioned in recent weeks and rightly so when performances have been poor,” Everton captain Seamus

Dimapur district selection trial for Dr. T. Ao trophy on Mar 23

Everton’s Alex Iwobi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. (Reuter)

Coleman told Amazon Prime. “We put a lot into this week and we are mighty relieved. We have to enjoy it tonight and then move on to the next game.” The win ends a run of four defeats in a row in the league for Everton, and is just their third in 21 games as they put just a little daylight between themselves and the bottom three. It was a victory built on guts more than quality, but for manager Frank Lampard will be some sweet relief after he and his players had come under fire from fans following the limp loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. The home side were left incensed by Allan’s red card for a late lunge on Allan Saint-Maximin from referee Craig Pawson that

appeared to take the wind out of their sails after they had built up some momentum in pushing for the opening goal. “I didn’t think it was a red card,” Coleman said. “It was a lunge, but he has not really caught him. There were a few other decisions tonight I thought were a bit iffy.” But despite their numerical disadvantage, Everton got the goal they desperately craved as Coleman won the ball in midfield and fed Iwobi, whose one-two with Calvert-Lewin created the space for him to score. “It is very disappointing. I don’t know why the second half was lacking in that bit of quality,” Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said. “It was our game to win and we didn’t grab that opportunity.”

Federer sends Ukraine children $500K donation via foundation

DIMAPUR MAR 18 (NPN): The selection for the Dimapur district team for the upcoming 22nd Inter-district football championship (Dr. T. Ao) Trophy 2022, will be held at DDSC stadium, Golaghat road on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. onwards. In a release issued by the Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) president, Mughato Aye mentioned that the selection will be for senior category. All interested players have been asked to reach the venue on Roger Federer time and refreshment will also be provided by DDFA. LO N D O N, M A R 1 8 so terribly affected,” Fe(AP): Roger Federer is derer wrote. “We stand for offering financial help to peace.” Ukrainians during Russia’s He and his wife are invasion. the parents of two sets of Federer wrote Friday twins. on social media that his The 40-year-old Swiss DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): foundation will be making tennis star’s 20 Grand DC Chumoukedima, Abhinav a donation of $500,000 “to Slam titles are tied with Shivam, IAS has informed that establish access to contin- Novak Djokovic for the Chumoukedima district admin- ued schooling for Ukrai- second most won by a istration and Chumoukedima nian children.” man, behind only Rafael Football Club will be conducting R u s s i a i n v a d e d Nadal’s 21. selection trial for Chumoukedima Ukraine on Feb. 24, and Another former No. team on March 21, 10 a.m. at has been attacking schools, 1 tennis player, three-time Chumoukedima local ground hospitals and buildings major champion Andy for the upcoming Dr. T. Ao inter where people sought safety Murray, announced March district trophy to be held in Mo- in various cities. 8 that he would “be donatkokchung from April 18 to 28. “My family and I are ing my earnings from my All the aspirant footballers horrified seeing pictures prize money for the rest of under Chumoukedima district from Ukraine and heart- the year” to humanitarian have been asked to be present for broken for the innocent efforts aimed at helping selection trial on the said day. people who have been children in Ukraine.

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Wood out of IPL due to injury

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NEW DELHI, MAR 18 (PTI): England pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of the upcoming IPL with an elbow injury. A report in ‘Espncricinfo’ said that Wood will not represent Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL beginning March 26 after picking up a right elbow injury during the first Test against the West Indies last week. New entrants Super Giants had paid Rs 7.5 crore for Wood at the IPL auction last month. Wo o d c o u l d o n ly bowl 17 overs in the game against West Indies in North Sound. The Super Giants will be led by K L Rahul and coached by Andy Flower.

Swimmer Thomas becomes first trans woman to win NCAA title

AT L A N TA , M A R 1 8 (AGENCIES): University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender NCAA champion in Division I history after winning the women’s 500-yard freestyle in Atlanta. Thomas beat Virginia’s Emma Weyant by 1.75 seconds with a time of four minutes and 33.24 seconds on Thursday, falling short of Katie Ledecky’s NCAA record time of 4:24.06. Erica Sullivan, a silver medallist in the 1,500 metre event at last year’s Tokyo

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Olympics, finished third. “It means the world to be here,” Thomas told ESPN. Last month, USA Swimming unveiled a new policy to allow transgender athletes to swim in elite

events by setting out criteria that aims to mitigate any “unfair advantages”. Thomas competed on Pennsylvania’s men’s team for three years before transitioning and moving to the women’s team, setting multiple programme records. Her eligibility has come under considerable scrutiny, including from several Pennsylvania team mates. “I try to ignore it as much as I can,” Thomas added. Thomas will also compete in the 200-yard and 100-yard NCAA championships this week.

Peren district football team selection trial for Dr. T. Ao Trophy on March 25

DIMAPUR, MAR 18 (NPN): Peren District Football Association (PDFA) will be conducting selection trial for Peren district team for the upcoming Dr. T. Ao trophy on March 25, 12 pm (reporting time) at Astro Turf Ground, Jalukie Town. All the players have been asked

to bring any identity card (preferably aadhar card) for registration on arrival. Refreshment will be provided for all the participants. It also informed that selected players will compulsorily undergo preparatory training from April 4 to 17. K Y M C

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Naga archers to participate in WWC: Bowlers save WI blushes against B’desh 18 41st NTPC Senior Archery C’ship

MOUNT MAUNGANUI (NEW ZEALAND), MAR 18 (IANS): West Indies bowlers Hayley Matthews and Afy Fletcher produced superb spells as the team managed to defend a small total and earn full points in the ICC Women’s World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Bay Oval here on Friday. Defending 140/9, the Stafanie Taylor-led West Indies bundled out the gritty World Cup debutants for 136 with just three balls to spare in a thriller. West Indies have climbed to third position on the table with six points from three wins out of five, while Bangladesh are seventh with two points from four games. In the end, it came down to the final six balls in Tauranga, with experienced West Indies skipper Stafanie Taylor (3/29) bowling to Nahida Akter (25 not out) and Bangladesh still requiring eight runs for victory with just one wicket in hand. Taylor once again delivered for her country when required as Fariha Trisna fell

well to help pace a batting innings that failed to reach any great heights. Bangladesh spinners Salma Khatun (2/23) and Akter (2/23) can hold their heads high, with skipper Nigar Sultana (25) emerging the equal top-scorer in what was a disappointing batting performance by the sub-continental side.

Frankfurt advance, Leverkusen crash out of UEFA Europa League B E R L I N, M A R 1 8 (IANS): Martin Hinteregger’s last-gasp equaliser helped Eintracht Frankfurt to a 1-1 draw after extratime to advance into the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals after edging Real Betis 2-1 on aggregate, while Bayer Leverkusen were eliminated by Atalanta 1-0 (4-2 on aggregate) in the round of 16. Frankfurt started the clash on Thursday night knowing that Betis would need one goal for extratime and at least two to progress into the next round. The hosts needed only 14 minutes to create the first clear-cut opportunity of the match, as Ansgar Knauff rattled the bar following a through-ball from Djibril Sow, Xinhua reports. Betis lacked in penetration and posed no threat for Eintracht goalkeeper Kevin Trapp in the first 45 minutes, while Rafael Santos Borre’s shot from a promising position was ruled offside in closing stages of the first half. After the break, Frankfurt remained on the front foot and should have opened the scoring, but Filip Kostic’s free-kick hit the crossbar in the 63rd

Eintracht Frankfurt teammates celebrate their goal.

minute. Betis almost shocked the Eagles against the flow of the match as Trapp had to tip Juan Miguel Jimenez Lopez’s dangerous header around the post two minutes later. It was a warning as the visitors from Spain stunned Frankfurt in the dying seconds after substitute Borja Iglesias finished off Nabil Fekir’s good build-up work, forcing the hosts into extratime. Both sides were exhausted but Betis nearly doubled their advantage in the 109th minute when Borja Iglesias headed onto

the bar. However, Frankfurt had the last laugh as Hinteregger deflected a freekick cross with his right shoulder past Betis keeper Rui Silva in the last minute to score the winning goal. Elsewhere, Atalanta also advance into the quarterfinals for the first time in the club’s history after Jeremie Boga’s last-gasp goal edged hosts Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 (4-2 on aggregate). Leverkusen played offensively minded but couldn’t finish its chances and overturn the 3-2 loss at Bergamo.

The 18 archers along with coach and manager in Dimapur on Friday.

recurve women, Rouvinuo Theunuo, Rovine Domeh, Kevikieno Rikha, Edikuno Rikha For compound men category, Ruyonu Theluo, Thenuhielie Metha, Vehuyi Venuh. In compound women, Vetavolu Rhakho, Nikesa Sakhrie and Vetolu Nienu. The team will be led by Jr State archery coach, Hunezo Thisa as manager and Olympian and Arjuna awardee, Chekrovolu Swuro, as the team coach. While, the association extended gratitude to Nagaland DGP and police sports complex in-charge

for allowing the association to have coaching camp at the complex and for all the assistance rendered during the camp. The association also expressed gratitude to GSports Dimapur for sponsoring the T-Shirts of the players and officials. The team manager, Hunezo Thisa expressed gratitude to the Dr. Neiphrezo Kiditsu, President, Nagaland Archery Association and his colleagues for all the supports, encouragements, motivation and assistance provided to the team players and officials throughout the coaching.

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West Indies’ Shamilia Connell receives attention after collapsing on the field. (AFP)

for a duck on the third ball of the over to hand West Indies the narrow victory. It was a polished performance with the ball from spinners Hayley Matthews (4/14) and Afy Fletcher (3/29) that did the majority of the damage for West Indies, while wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle (53 not out) also performed

Matthews (18) and Taylor (4) all falling cheaply. West Indies needed to take early wickets in reply to have any chance and it was Matthews that stepped up when needed when she trapped Shamima Sultana LBW for a duck in the opening over of the chase. Fargana Hoque (23) and Sultana looked assured at the crease as they took the score along to 60/2, but Fletcher’s three-wicket haul during the middle overs turned the game on its head as the score quickly went to 60/5. Matthews returned to pick up two more wickets -- including the key scalp of Sultana -- before Taylor came through with the goods in the final over to seal the result. Brief scores: West Indies 140/9 in 50 overs (Shemaine Campbelle 53 not out; Salma Khatun 2/23, Nahida Akter 2/23) beat Bangladesh 136 in 49.3 overs (Nigar Sultana 25; Nahida Akter 25 not out; Hayley Matthews 4/15, Afy Fletcher 3/29, Stafanie Taylor 3/29) by four runs.

It was a case of what could have been for the gritty Bangladesh team, who failed to capitalise on an excellent effort with the ball and in the field as they put the clamps on a strong West Indies’ batting line-up. Campbelle’s half-century was the sole highlight with the bat for the winners, with Deandra Dottin (17),

L O N D O N, M A R 1 8 (IANS): Reigning European champions Chelsea will meet 13-time winners Real Madrid in a repeat of last season’s semi-final clash while Manchester City will take on Atletico Madrid in another last-eight match of the Champions League 2021-22. The draw for the quarter-final stage of the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League was made on Friday with former champions Liverpool being picked to play Portugal’s Benfica while German giants Bayern Munich meet Spain’s Villarreal. The draw opens up the possibility of either an all-English or all-Spanish semi-final, In the other half of the draw, Liverpool and Bayern are facing comparatively light-weight opponents and thus could run into each other in the penultimate round of Europe’s premier club football tournament. The first-leg matches of the quarter-finals will be played on April 5-6, while the second legs are a week later on April 12-13. The first leg of the semi-finals are scheduled for April 26-27, and the second for May 3-4. The final will be played at the Stade de France in Paris on May 28 after the venue was switched from Saint Petersburg fol-

lowing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Holders Chelsea will have home advantage in the first leg of the tie, which will see Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and head coach Carlo Ancelotti return to Stamford Bridge, where they had spent quite a bit of time during their chequered career. Atletico booked their quarter-final spot by beating Manchester United while City strolled past Sporting Lisbon 5-0 on aggregate. The Blues overcame Real in last season’s semifinals en route to winning the competition, while Atletico will face a swift return to Manchester having just eliminated Man United in the Round of 16.

DIMAPUR, MAR 18 (NPN): Nagaland archery team will be participating at the 41st NTPC senior (men & women) National (Indian Round, Recurve and Compound) Archery Championship, from March 21 – 28 in Jammu (J&K). An update from the team manager Hunezo Thisa stated that 18 archers comprising of 7 women and 11 men will participate in the tournament in two categories. For recur ve (men) category, Kelenmeren, Keneisao Theunuo, Mathan Lotha and Teisovi Lohe. In

Chelsea booked their last-eight spot by beating Lille, while Real staged a tremendous comeback to knock out Paris SaintGermain. Chelsea’s manager Thomas Tuchel has not lost any of his six Champions League matches against Real Madrid, winning two and drawing four of them. No coach has faced Real as often in the competition without losing at least once. Equally, Chelsea have never lost to Real in European competition. Liverpool will be satisfied with a draw against two-time European Cup winners Benfica. Benfica are currently just third in the Portuguese league this season but they qualified for the last 16 at the expense of

Barcelona and then ousted a much-fancied Ajax side. Liverpool and Benfica last met in the 2009-10 UEFA Europa League, with the Reds prevailing 5-3 on aggregate. In addition, these two teams have met on eight previous occasions in European Cup or Champions League fixtures. City, who overcame Sporting Lisbon 5-0 on aggregate, will fancy their chances of overcoming Diego Simeone’s men. It is the first meeting between City and Atletico. KEY DATES Apr 5-6: Quarters, 1st leg Apr 12-13: Quarters, 2nd leg Apr 26-27: Semis, 1st leg Apr 3-4: Semis, 2nd leg May 28: Final

L O N D O N, M A R 1 8 (AGENCIES): Russia’s request to suspend their ban from competing in the World Cup play-offs has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. FIFA suspended Russian national teams from all competitions in February following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia appealed against the decision and wanted to be allowed to play until the court had heard the full appeal, for which no date has yet been set. They were due to play Poland on 24 March in a World Cup qualifier. Poland had previously said they would boycott the play-off game before FIFA banned Russian teams from competing. The Poles have been given a bye to the final on 29 March, where they will play either Sweden or the Czech Republic. “The challenged decision remains in force and all Russian teams and clubs continue to be suspended from participation in FIFA competitions,” a Cas statement read. “The Cas arbitration proceedings continue. No hearing has been fixed yet.”

Tokyo gold has motivated me to do even better: Neeraj All England C’ships: Sen enters

L O N D O N, M A R 1 8 (IANS): India’s first winner of a track and field gold medal in Olympic Games, Neeraj Chopra has declared his ambitious targets for 2022, which include challenging for his first ever World Championship title, defending his Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold medals, and most importantly, breaking the 90-metre mark for the first time. T h e j ave l i n g o l d medal winner from Tokyo Games, Chopra earned a nomination for the prestigious 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards in the World Breakthrough of the Year category. “The gold medal has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on the podium will be my target in the World Championship which is going to take place in July,” Chopra told Laureus official website. “Besides that, there are other big tournaments lined up this year such as Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Diamond League Final. All of these are really major tourna-

ments,” he added. “While training, it always comes to mind that I have to win medals in all these major tournaments. I have won a gold medal in Commonwealth and Asian Games and I would like to repeat my performance there. I represented India in the World Championship held in London. I couldn’t get into the finals there, but I’ll try my best to finish the tournament on the podium this year,” the 24-year-old said. Chopra has also set his sights on achieving a new personal best in 2022. At the moment it stands at 88.03 metres, and he said, “When it comes to achieving a specific distance, we have been trying to reach the 90-metre mark for a very long time now. I think I can really do it sometime soon in the near future. There’s no pressure on me to get past 90 metres, but I will work on my technique along with my strength and speed and would like to achieve it this year. “I always think whatever I’ve done and achieved so far is not ‘the-best’. I think that I can really do

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better in future. It feels good that whole nation believes in me and have really high hopes for me.” Chopra made his Olympic debut in Tokyo at the age of 23. He won the gold medal with a throw of 87.58 metres in his second attempt. In 2011 he had started attending a gym under pressure from his family to improve his fitness. While there he saw athletes practising and developed an interest in javelin and took up the sport. In his interview with Laureus.com, Chopra said, “It feels incredible to be nominated for such an

Award. Even before I won the Olympic gold medal, I’ve always seen sporting legends across the globe being part of these Awards. I always wanted to be one of them. Now, when my name is there in the list, I feel really special. If I win, I would like to place this Award on the top of my list since it’s an international Award. It’s very special and I also hope that in future a lot of Indians will be nominated and will win it for India, as legend Sachin has.” Asked his best memory from the day in Tokyo when he won the gold medal, Chopra said, “I

won’t be able to forget the moment when I was at the podium and my National Anthem was played. It’s a dream for every athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, give their best performance and to win a medal too. I got a flashback of how I started my journey, what all challenges I faced, how much hard work has been done over the years to be there at the podium and now what I’ve dreamed of, for years and years, has turned into reality.” “I would love to do something for my sport and athletics especially in India. Also, if given a chance I would absolutely like to work with such athletes working with Laureus and will do whatever I can for sports and sportspersons across the world,” he said. Also nominated in the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year category with Chopra are tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu, FC Barcelona football star Pedri, Venezuelan triple jump world record holder Yulimar Rojas and Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus.

SFs, Treesa-Gayatri create history

Lakshya Sen

BIRMINGHAM, MAR 18 (IANS): World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen advanced to the men’s singles semifinals of the 2022 All England Open Badminton Championships after getting a walkover from his quarterfinals opponent Lu Guang Zu of China, here on Friday. “@lakshya_sen advanced into the Semifinals #AllEngland2022 #IndiaontheRise,” said BAI Media in a tweet. Sen, who had a great star t to 2022 by winning the India Open and reached the finals of Ger-

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man Open last week, will now face the winner of the match between Malaysia’s sixth seed Lee Zii Jia and Japan’s second seed Kento Momota in the last four round. The 20-year-old from Almora on Thursday defeated world No 3 Anders Antonsen of Denmark 21-16, 21-18 in his secondround match to reach the quarterfinals. The young Indian shuttler is in great form, having beaten world champion Loh Kean Yew and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the In-

dian women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand on Friday created history after beating Lee Sohee-Shin Seungchuan 14-21, 22-20, 21-15. With their sensational win, Treesa-Gayatri became the first Indian women’s pair to make the semifinal of All England. However, the fifthseeded Indian pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 2224, 17-21 to Indonesian top seed Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo in the quarterfinal, which lasted for 47 minutes.

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