20 Mar 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 103

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Naga solution to soon become a reality: Gov 5-DAY NLA BUDGET SESSION BEGINS

Correspondent

KO H I M A , M A R 1 9 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi was optimistic that the longcherished solution to the vexed Naga political issue would soon become a reality and a new era of peace and prosperity would begin in the State.

In his maiden address to the eleventh session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), which began on Saturday, Governor Mukhi congratulated and praised all legislators for coming together to form an all-party government-United Democratic Alliance (UDA), to pursue an early solution of the Naga political issue, giving one of the finest illustrations of everyone putting the interest and welfare of people and the State above anything else.

He acknowledged the government for putting efforts constantly to improve

people’s lives by providing better public services, development and more opportunities for livelihood.

He said the voice of the people for an early settlement of the Naga political issue was heard, adding that he was aware of the significant positive developments that had taken place in the past few years.

He claimed that the government had been making every endeavour as a facilitator in the peace process so that all negotiating parties were able to appreciate each other’s position and arrive at a solution that was honourable, acceptable and inclusive.

Mukhi asserted that the March 9 consultative meeting was a one-of-its-kind meeting attended by representatives from all sections of the society that resolved to call upon all negotiating parties to earnestly heed to the popular call and arrive at a political solution that was honourable, inclusive,

Prof. Jagdish Mukhi (DIPR)

transparent and acceptable to the people and appealing to make renewed efforts towards unity and understanding in order to work towards one solution and one agreement.

He said he was “more hopeful than ever before” with the concern being shown by everyone, especially the elected members, that the long-cherished solution would soon become a reality.

Govt took every step possible on Oting incident: Expressing pain over the Oting incident, the governor said the State government took every possible step to lessen the pain of

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the victims’ families by providing them government jobs in addition to providing prompt succour in the form of monetary compensation to the next of kin of all the deceased, while the entire medical cost of all those injured were looked after by the district administration.

He mentioned that the State government had approached the Centre to take up developmental projects in the affected areas which, besides providing assurance to the traumatised populace, would also foster development of the area.

Further, he said Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by an inspector general of police rank officer and with other senior police officers as members was constituted, which worked at a good pace and completed its investigation, while the Indian Army too had constituted a Court of Inquiry in the matter and it was also expected to complete the inquiry soon.

2021 challenging due

to Covid-19: The governor admitted the past year was challenging with the second wave of Covid-19 hitting the State with greater intensity than the first wave in the year before that.

Asserting that the government had taken all measures to curb the spread of the virus and to ramp up the health infrastructure, he acknowledged many lives were lost and he conveyed his condolence to the bereaved family members.

He called for continuing to adhere to Covid-19 behaviour and urged those unvaccinated to get themselves fully vaccinated at the earliest.

Creation of 4 new districts fulfilled public aspirations: Mukhi mentioned that with the objective of taking development to the doorstep of every person, the government had created four new districts – Tseminyu, Niuland and Chümoukedima in December 2021 and Shamator in January 2022.

SPORTS, PAGE 11

Japan to invest Rs 3.2 lakh cr in India over next 5 years: PM

NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): In a big-ticket move, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday announced an investment target of five trillion yen (Rs 3,20,000 crore) in India over the next five years after holding talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on a wide range of issues, including the Ukraine crisis.

The two sides inked six agreements providing for the expansion of bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, besides firming up a separate clean energy partnership.

At a joint media briefing, Modi said deepening India-Japan ties will not only benefit the two countries but will help in encouraging peace, prosperity and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

I n h i s c o m m e n t s, Kishida said the situation in Ukraine figured in the talks and described the Russian attack on that country (Cont’d on p-8) as a serious development

Narendra Modi and Fumio Kishida after signing agreements, during the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit, in Delhi on Saturday.

that has shaken the roots of international order.

“We discussed the situation in Ukraine. The Russian attack on Ukraine is a very serious matter that has shaken the basis of the international system. We need to approach the matter with a strong resolve,” Kishida said.

“I told Modi that onesided efforts to change status quo by force can’t be allowed in any sector. We both agreed on the need for a peaceful solution to all conflicts on basis of international law,” he added.

Referring to bilateral trade ties, he said Japan has

an investment target of five trillion yen (Rs 3,20,000 crore) in India over the next five years.

“We have announced that in the next five years, we will invest five trillion yen in India and we will further strengthen our cooperation,” Kishida said.

The announcement follows the investment promotion partnership of 2014 when both sides had agreed for Japanese investment of 3.5 trillion yen from 2014 to 2019. Following the talks, Japan also announced a sustainable development initiative for the Northeastern region.

Differences in NPF over RS polls NPF leaders, MLAs to meet today Yangseo elected NLA Dy. Speaker

NPF MULLS FIELDING THENUCHO FOR RS SEAT Correspondent/Staff Reporter

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): Though earlier speculated, yet when the NPF eventually initiated the process for filing of nomination of the party candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, it literally caused a political upheaval.

Letters, dated March 19, written by NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, to Returning Officer of NLA and another to NPF legislature party leader T.R. Zeliang confirmed that the NPF was ready to set up a candidate-- veteran Naga politician Thenucho Tunyi for the Rajya Sabha and ensure that there will be a contest on March 31 with BJP nominee S. Phangnon Konyak.

The development comes just a day after the Central BJP had officially declared State BJP Mahila Morcha president, S. Phangnon Konyak as the party’s official candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat.

It may be mentioned that chief minister Neiphiu Rio’s tweet on Friday indicated that his party had endorsed the decision of the Central BJP to nominate Phangnon. Rio had congratulated Phangnon “on being selected as the candidate for the biennial elections to the Council of States @RajyaSabha, from Nagaland...”

Dr. Shürhozelie in his

This is it!

letter to NPF legislature party leader TR Zeliang, who is also the UDA chairman, which went viral on social media, expressed his party’s happiness to inform that Thenucho had come forward to stand as NPF candidate for the RS election “if no candidate comes forward from our legislature group.”

A nominee for RS has to be recommended by not less than 10 legislators as per norms, Dr. Shürhozelie has requested T.R. Zeliang to take up the matter and entrust the required number of MLAs to sign the nomination paper on Monday, the last date of filing of the papers.

In another letter, Dr. Shürhozelie authorized NPF legal cell co-convenor Vimeno Kuotsu to liaison with the returning officer for the biennial polls and to collect and file the nomination paper on behalf of the party’s official candidate. However, when contacted a senior NPF legislator informed Nagaland Post that there was a “communication gap” between the NPF legislators and the party leaders.

Without explaining much about the miscommunication, he said now that the party (NPF legislature) was under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) with one NPF MLA in the cabinet.

He said, therefore the NPF elected members were likely to go along with the UDA

consensus nominee.

On the other hand, State BJP chief spokesperson, Atopu Shohe said the BJP was confident that the NPF legislators, being part of the UDA, would respect and stand by the decision of the alliance to field Phangnon Konyak. As reported, he also said it was a pre-poll commitment of the NDPP to support a BJP Rajya Sabha candidate in return for support extended to the NDPP candidate in the Lok Sabha elections.

The development has further given grist to rumour mills about certain sections of the society raising heckles against allowing a BJP member to represent Nagaland in the Rajya Sabha.

Cross-voting likely

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): Naga People’s Front party leaders and legislators are set to hold a crucial meeting Sunday to “hammer out differences” with regard to the issue of Rajya Sabha polls.

When contacted, a senior NPF legislator confirmed about the letter by the party president requesting the legislators to sign the nomination papers in support of the NPF nominee. The legislator, however, said that the NPF legislators had already held a meeting on March 18 and “the MLAs decided not to file nominations as BJP candidate is a consensus of BJP and NDPP.” “We are part of UDA-- opposition less government so we decided not to file nomination,” the

cases were detected from 2,652 samples that were tested while one Covid-19 death was reported this week taking the total deaths in the Omicron wave to 37.

The patient was elderly and had comorbidities, the department stated.

Due to increase in cases across South East Asia, H&FW said that the Health ministry has written to all states for increased surveillance, testing and scale up of Covid-19 vaccination.

State logs 2 fresh cases: Nagaland on Saturday recorded two fresh cases from Dimapur, taking the total caseload to 35461.

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Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 19 (NPN): Independent legislator, T Yangseo Sangtam was elected unopposed as the deputy speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Saturday.

Since there was no other candidate who had filed nominations, NLA speaker

JAMMU, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the Northeast, Jammu & Kashmir, and Maoist-affected areas in the country will experience lasting peace in the coming years.

Amit Shah, who was on a two-day visit to Jammu, said this while addressing the CRPF’s 83rd raising day parade at the MA Stadium.

“I am hopeful that in the coming years, the CRPF won’t be required in these areas,” Shah said, addressing the 83rd CRPF Day Parade

NLA becomes country’s first Assembly to go paperless Correspondent

‘” No. I’m not interested in taking over Ukraine.

I’m only interested in reducing it to rubble”

T Yangseo Sangtam (NP)

KOHIMA, MAR 19 (NPN): In a first, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Saturday became the first State Legislature in the country to introduce National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for conducting Assembly session in paperless mode.

The tablet e-book was put-up on each legislator’s desk and was fed with Assembly proceedings and other documents needed during the session. Giving a brief insight into the gadget,

Governor Jagdish Mukhi along with members of the 13 Legislative Assembly, Saturday. (DIPR)

NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer asserted that the State Assembly was the first State Legislature in the country to have reached an important milestone of operationalising NeVA. He said NeVA was part of an effort initiated during the tenure of previous

Sharingain Longkumer declared Yangseo as elected unopposed to the post.

A first-time MLA from the Pungro-Kiphire constituency, Yangseo won the November 2021 by-poll after the seat fell vacant following the demise of NPG legislator T. Torechu.

The post of deputy speaker was earlier held

by Zhaleo Rio. However, the post fell vacant after Zhaleo was made advisor of sericulture, excise and minority affairs.

Meanwhile, NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer, chief min-

ister Neiphiu Rio and NPF legislature party leader T.R. Zeliang congratulated Yangseo and hoped that he would deliver his responsibilities diligently while maintaining the decorum of the House.

Yangseo, while seeking the support and cooperation of all members, assured to discharged his duty with all fairness.

In a statement, deputy chief minister, Y. Patton congratulated Yangseo on being elected as NLA deputy speaker and wished him the best as he steps into this pivotal role.

State weekly Covid positivity Kashmir, NE States to see lasting rate down to 0.5%: H&FW dept peace in coming years: Amit Shah

DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): Nagaland’s overall weekly Covid sample positivity rate recorded a steep decline at 0.5% during the week (March 12 to 18).

The positivity rate has now remained below 5% threshold for the past four weeks. However, Wokha district’s positivity rate stood at 3.8% followed by Mokokchung-1.3% and Dimapur 0.6%. The rest of the districts reported 0% positivity rate during the week, the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department stated in its weekly bulleting released on Saturday.

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If all does not go well within the UDA alliance, the Rajya Sabha elections is likely to witness cross-voting among the legislators.

This is so since political parties do not issue whip for the Rajya Sabha elections.

According to a report in The Hindu— in the matter with regard to Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha elections in 2013, a senior Election Commission official had said that even if the legislators cross vote, it would not attract disqualification under the 10 Schedule of the Constitution of India (Article 102 (2) and 191 (2).

legislator said. After the March 18 meeting, seven senior NPF functionaries had also met the legislators and the same was conveyed to them, he said.

Asked whether the MLAs would heed to party president’s request, the senior legislator said since NPF joined hands to form an “oppositionless government– UDA for early Naga solution” it would send across a “wrong message to public if we have differences with BJP and NDPP on RS nomination”. He said the MLAs will meet the party leaders on March 20 to deliberate on the issue, since the party and legislators “cannot have separate decisions.”

“We will hammer out the differences in the meeting. We cannot have separate decisions,” he reiterated.

Speaker Dr Chotisuh Sazo and for which funding was received just last year.

He expressed happiness and pride in the final implementation of the new system. Longkumer disclosed that some legislators had undergone training on handling the basic functions

of the tablet and that more efforts would be made to take full advantage of the eVidhan system in Assembly functioning with additional training programme in the coming days.

He further revealed that once other Assemblies across the country imple-

mented the paperless proceedings, all the Assemblies would be connected to a network that would link them to Parliament.

NeVA project was funded by Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs with 10% State share, which was extended by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, the speaker added. He further informed the House that the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs had complimented NLA for having become the first State Assembly to operationalise it.

at MA Stadium in Jammu.

He a lso desc ribed CRPF as indispensable for internal security and said that “they ensure free and fair elections, the essence of democracy” “CRPF and RAF (Rapid Action Force) control and check riots. I still remember that after riots used to break out, they instilled confidence among the common people. They are seen as saviours.”

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream was to make India the top performer in all fields by the time the country celebrates

the centenary of its Independence.

He also recalled how revocation of Article 370 and 35-A fulfilled the dream of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Prem Nath Dogra.

“Their dreams of Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan and Ek Vidhan were fulfilled following revocation of Article 370,” he said and added that with the revocation of Article 370 ended the discrimination against underprivileged sections including women, West Pak refugees, Gurkha and Valmiki communities.

MHA constitutes advisory board to review NSA cases

NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an advisory board comprising three judges of the Delhi High Court to review the cases registered under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) which allows the detention of a person up to a year without any charge.

Such an advisory board is constituted under Section 9 of the 1980 Act. According to an of(Cont’d on p-8) ficial notification, Justice

Yogesh Khanna will be the chairman of the advisory board while justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Rajnish Bhatnagar will be members of the high-powered body.

The NSA empowers the government to detain a person if it considers the individual a threat to national security or to prevent him or her from disrupting public order.

Under the NSA, a person can be detained for up to 12 months without a charge.

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NSRLM, PMJAY ink MoU on health sector

Rollan Lotha, COO, NSRLM and Kika Longkumer, SNO & Jt. director, SHA/H&FW with the participants.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) in collaboration with the State Health Agency for Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (SHA/AB-PMJAY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work together in ensuring the shared goals of universal health coverage for rural households in Nagaland through PMJAY (health insurance) scheme.

This was stated by Chief Operating Officer-Programs (COO-P), NSRLM, M. Rollan Lotha during the orientation and hands-on-training on “Beneficiary Identification System (BIS)” for the district coordinator-MIS, block program managers and data entry operators from district and blocks from March 16-18 in Ko-

hima.

The COO-P stated that the State Mission will play pivotal role of sensitization and mobilization of the rural community through its rich network of social capital, Community Cadres along with ASHA workers in the villages.

He said that the initiative was to ensure that no one suffers from financial hardships or impoverishment due to high medical expenditure for hospitalizations or unable to access medical care on account of unaffordability. He further said that the joint venture was to bring about tremendous change in the lives of the rural populace and increased enrolment under PMJAY. State Nodal Officer & Joint Director, SHA/ H&FW, Dr. Kika Longkumer gave a brief note

on PMJAY. He stated that Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) was a health insurance scheme which aims to accelerate India’s progress towards universal health coverage, wherein, over 2.33 lakh families in Nagaland have been covered under the Scheme till date.

He informed that the scheme provides free treatment of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year, without any cap on family size and age and no restrictions on pre-existing conditions, covering around 1664 treatment packages including child delivery to cancer treatment from any empanelled private or public hospitals within Nagaland or anywhere in the country. To access the benefit, a patient has to be admitted in the hospital,

except in a few treatment packages like day care dialysis, chemotherapy session, etc.

He said that OPD services were not covered under this scheme.

A s p r e t h e M o U, SHA AB PM-JAY and NSRLM will jointly foster BIS services for increased enrolment in all the villages through the SHGs and their Federations and Community Cadres.

State Program Managers (FI)-NSRLM, Rajuselie Lhousa and State Program Managers (MIS)-NSRLM, Renvungo Murry jointly facilitated the training.

Alongla, Operations Manager; Yanger Sanglir, Technical Consultant; Neitshope Sekhamo, Data Coordinator; and Seyievito Denny Kin, Technical Coordinator were the resource persons from SHA.

Students trained on ‘PCR and its uses’ DIMAPUR: Zoology Students of Patkai Christian College (PCC- Autonomous) pursuing final year were trained on “PCR and its uses in disease investigation” by scientists at the training programme held from March 9 to 11. The training was organized by National Research Cen- Members of Shahwuh-II colony carried out mass social work from Colony gate towards St. Xavier School under the theme “Say No to Plastic”. (DIPR I.A. Shamator) tre on Mithun (NRCMICAR), Nagaland.

In a press release PCC media cell stated that the training programme was coordinated by scientist, Travel advisory: In view of the road construction work and apropos plan to lay NRCM Dr. Lalzampuia, DBM and BC (1.5 km) from Hukphang junction to Naga junction, Longleng, DC with the assistance of sci- has informed that the said stretch will be closed from March 19, 5 am to March 21, entists, Dr. J. Chamuah, 5p.m. In this regard, residents of -. Mongtikang, Pongching, Oulam, Namching, Dr. Stephen, Dr. Suni- Hukphang, Lingtak, Pongo, Auching, Yongphang, Sakshi, Yangching, Yimchong, tibala and Dr. Vikram. and Hongnyu villages have been asked to strictly comply and cooperate.

Students were explained WSTH jubilee board meeting: Western Sümi Totimi Hoho (WSTH) Silver Jubilee on various molecular Planning Board held a meeting with its sub-committees at Western Sümi Hoho techniques like PBMCs Hiyam, Chekiye Village on March 19. The meeting began with a mass prayer while isolation, RNA purifica- Kanili Aye, Women Pastor, Chekiye Ghami Baptist Akukuhou (CGBA) exhorted tion, proteomics, primer and prayed for the planning board and sub-committee members. On the occasion, designing, RT-PCR for Planning Board Convenor Kakheli V Chishi introduced all members of the substudying gene expression committees and informed that the Jubilee year will culminate on June 8, 2023. She and molecular detection of also informed that starting June 8 this year, the WSTH will be conducting various important parasites. socio-cultural and activities, details of which will be announced at a later date. The The training pro- meeting concluded with a mass prayer. gramme was held under the supervision of HoD SKK emergency presidential meet: All Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) tenure Zoology Dr. Sanjeeb K. of (2022-2024) has convened emergency presidential meeting on March 22, 1 p.m.

Dey Baidya and Dr. R at tourist lodge conference hall, Dimapur. In this regard, SKK president Katho P Achila. Altogether 25 stu- Awomi has requested all SKK units, sub units (president/ general secretary), SKK dents attended the training. tribunals, spokespersons and senior leaders to attend the meeting.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022

SAMETI holds trg on ‘linking of farmers to market’ DIMAPUR: A two-day training on “linking of farmers to market for sustainable livelihood” was organised by State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) for ATMA functionaries on March 16-17 at SAMETI Medziphema.

T h e t r a i n i n g wa s aimed to strengthen the marketing system to benefit the farming community and also to upgrade their skills.

The trainees were taught on linking farmers to market, direct marketing of horticultural produce, supply chain and logistics management by Nagaland State Agriculture Marketing Board NER Agri Expo Site, Dimapur CEO, G. Ikuto Zhimomi and CIH, Medziphema, marketing specialist, Prabin Das.

Training on scientific beekeeping

Resource persons and participants of the training.

DIMAPUR: All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey bees and Pollinators (AICRP (HB&P)), Dept. of Entomology, SASRD, NU, Medziphema, conducted scientific training for three days on Apis Cerana and stingless bees, inclusive of practical handling and management technique for beekeepers of Beisumpuikam village, under Peren on March 15.

A press release by SASRD NU stated that apart from practical demonstrations, Scientist-cum-

Training Coordinator, Dr. Avinash Chauhan and Bee Professional, Ngukho, both from AICRP (HB&P), Dept. of Entomology, SASRD, NU, Medziphema, elaborated on topics of stingless bees and its important roles as pollinator, honey quality, scientific management of Apis cerana and stingless bees, scientific bee boxes and implements, etc.

Altogether, 66 beekeepers and farmers participated along with NAFED staff at the training held

at Beisumpuikam Village community hall while scientific bee boxes were also distributed to all participants.

Beekeepers further shared their experiences from training while chairman, BVC, Tadibe Zeliang, delivered vote of thanks.

The release further added that the training was sponsored under NEH, component by AICRP on honey bees and pollinators, ICAR, New Delhi, and would further conduct follow-up sessions.

Workshop on ‘research paper writing’ D I M A P U R : Re s e a r c h Committee of Unity College, Dimapur in collaboration with the Research Committee of Dimapur Government College, Dimapur organized a one-day workshop on “Basics of Research Paper Writing”, for the faculty members of both the Colleges on March 19 at Unity College campus.

Assistant professor, Department of History and IQAC coordinator, Dr. Adani Ngullie welcomed the gathering, followed by two technical sessions which were respectively chaired

by Dr. Tabassum Khan, Assistant Professor, Depart-

Faculty members of Unity College and Dimapur Government College at the workshop.

ment of Commerce and Dr Temjenwabang, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Unity College.

In the first session, Dr. T. Jamedi Longkumer, associate professor, Department of Philosophy, Dimapur

Government College delivered a lecture on the topic “Good Academic Research Practices”. In the second session, Dr. Benjongkumba, associate professor, Department of Education, D i m a p u r G ove r n m e n t

College spoke on the topic “Research Paper Writing”.

Dr. Rimmei Longmei, assistant professor, Department of Political Science and Research Committee Coordinator, Unity College, proposed the vote of thanks.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Kropale Kikhi

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Born on : 29/09/1964 – Died on : 05/03/2022 Words seem inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and everyone who have unselfishly supported us during the illness and demise of our beloved father, Lt. T. Nribemo Ngullie.

Nevertheless, we would like to take this God given opportunity to thank you all for your financial support, physical presence, emotional empathy and spiritual prayers.

We may not be able to personally and individually thank everyone but we pray that our Heavenly Father bless each and everyone of you in double the measure and with overflowing abundance for the kindness that you have brought forward during our time of need.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 25/02/1962 – 09/03/2022

04.03.1951 – 13.03.2022

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

Lt. Mr. NGULHOULIE METHA

Loving husband, children, in-laws, grandchildren

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Loving wife, sons and relatives

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Died on 20.03.2021

It’s been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode but not a single day goes by without remembering you. Though you are gone forever, we still have sweet memories of you with which we will never part. God has you in His keeping, and we have you in our hearts. You gave us years of happiness and beautiful memories which we will treasure through the years.

Though separated by death, but always alive in our hearts. We will always cherish your memory until we meet again in His glory.

We, the bereaved family members and relatives of Late Mhao Ezung would like to express our deepest gratitude to every individual, groups, churches, organizations, village communities, neighbours, relatives, friends and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during the brief illness and sad demise of our beloved Mhao Ezung on 09th March 2022. Words are inadequate to express how indebted and thankful we are to each and every one of you. May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

The family of Late Mr. Ngulhoulie Metha, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and kindnessspiritually and materially from his long illness till his last breath on the 15th of March 2022.

Our special thanks to : 1. Bethel Hospital Kohima 2. Seiyhama Baptist Church 3. Seiyhama Fellowship Kohima 4. Seiyhama Youth Fellowship Kohima 5. Central Baptist Church Kohima 6. Chüziema Village 7. 15th NAP IRB Commandant mu puo colleagues 8. Kohima GB’s Union 9. Metha Union We sincerely acknowledge the organizations, people from different villages and individuals from different walks of life who stood by us in times of difficulty and sorrow. It will be impossible to repay the good deeds showered towards us and therefore, it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all.

Loving , Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Relatives

With immense gratitude, we, the bereaved family of Late Mrs. M. Hellen Imchen of Diphupar would like to express our deepest appreciation to all our friends, neighbours and well wishers for your condolences, prayers, financial, material and moral support during her illness till her demise.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each one individually, but it is our sincere prayer that God bless you all abundantly.

We also extend our special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of CIHSR who attended to her.

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WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 20

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Very hot with hazy sun

39 20

Aizawl

Hot with hazy sun

Guwahati Very hot with plenty of sun Imphal

Hot with hazy sunshine

Itanagar Mostly sunny and hot

33 15 37 19 34 11 34 20

Shillong

Very warm with hazy sunshine 29 14

Kohima

Plenty of sun

29 15

Dimapur Very hot with hazy sun

37 20

Mkg

Hazy sunshine

Tuensang Plenty of sun Wokha

240 dental practitioners registered in state

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Hazy sunshine

Zunheboto Plenty of sun

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Members of IDANSB at the annual general meeting of the association on Saturday.

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): Director (Dental), Health and Family Welfare, Dr. James Theyiephrezo on Saturday said that the state has 240 registered dental practitioners and has been equipped with the latest technology and gadgets.

He therefore said that there was no need to go out of the state for dental check-up. The director said this while speaking at the 18th conference and annual general meeting of Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB) held at Niathu Resort, Chümoukedima.

He acknowledged the services rendered by the dental doctors during the COVID scenario and said that to become a good doctor, one should first become

a good person.

On the occasion, Dr. James also launched a book titled, “Common dental problems & treatment options”, authored by Dr. Pursenla Longkumer.

Addressing the gathering as the guest of honour, advocate, Guwahati High Court, Akito Zhimomi stressed on the importance of doctors not losing their humanitarian touch whilst treating patients and further urged to continue giving their best for the wellbeing and benefit of Nagas.

According to Zhimomi, a doctor’s compassion, understanding, and humanity towards their patients were more important than the medicine or diagnosis provided.

In this, he urged the doctors never to lose their humanitarian whilst deal-

Students urged to evaluate individual’s performance

Officials and students at the seminar organised by MSUK.

DIMAPUR: Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), Government of Nagaland, I Meyionen Jamir has said that students need to inspect and evaluate their own performance in view of the increasing unemployment rate in the state.

The CIC, who is also the treasurer of Mongsenyimti Students’ Unit Kohima (MSUK) said this at the one-day seminar organised by the MSUK under the theme Addressing the seminar, which included students pursuing their academic degree and educated unemployed youths, Jamir encouraged the MSUK to strategically conduct follow ups with all the participants in order to achieve the goals of the

seminar.

Resource person of the seminar, founding CEO of Entrepreneurs Associates and its Group of Social Ventures, Neichute Doulo, who spoke on the topic “Pursuit of self reliance and Entrepreneurship”, explained that self-reliance capacity was poor amongst many Government employees and that relying on Government had to be stopped.

He cited an example where only 3% of the employable category falls under the Government sector in the country; while it was 12.5% in Nagaland.

He urged the gathering to have self-confidence and take pride in the dignity of labour. In conclusion, he encouraged the gather-

ing to become models of entrepreneurs and business men and women in order to generate jobs and help solve the unemployment issue in the state.

Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Mokokchung and author, Sentilong Ozukum was also one of the resource person, who spoke on the topic “Plan, Pray, Progress”. He articulated the various plans one must consider while choosing a career and shared three keys to survival- Keep Educating, Keep Evolving and Keep Enlarging yourself.

The concluding remark was delivered by Er. Subongyanger Aier, Executive Engineer, PHED, Kohima Urban Division and committee convenor of the seminar.

ing with patients.

He further challenged the gathering to question oneself whether they were satisfied of what they had achieved so far over the years.

Further speaking on the topic “Medicolegal Cases” (MLC), according to National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), he noted “any case of injury or ailment where, the attending doctor after history taking and clinical examination considers that investigations by law enforcement agencies (and also superior military authorities) are warranted to ascertain circumstances and fix responsibility regarding the said injury or ailment according to the law”.

He further stated that the duties of doctors ac-

Volunteers during the cleanliness drive on Saturday. (NP)

DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): To create awareness on the importance of keeping the public areas clean, volunteers of Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur (CBCD) and Chakhesang colony jointly carried out social work within Dimapur town K Y M C

area on Saturday.

The cleanliness drive was carried out starting from the church premises, Chakhesang colony- churches colony- city tower- Nyamo colony- fly over, Battacharali.

Church and colony members actively participated in the drive.

The members also

pasted placards which read “My city, my responsibility”, “Live healthy by taking care of your waste”, “Paan laga thuk sob jaga te na thukibi” , “Sob Dukan nijor safa rakhibi”, “Rasta Moila nakuribi, dustbins to cholabi” etc.

CBCD pastor Rev. Bonny Resu said that the objective of conducting

cording to Supreme Court should be firstly, a duty of care in deciding whether to undertake the case, secondly, a duty of care in deciding what treatment to give, and thirdly, a duty of care in administration of death treatment.

He narrated an incident which occurred around 1980’s, when a person riding a scooter met with an accident and was admitted to a nearby hospital by a Good Samaritan but was denied service stating that it was not the designated hospital and suggested to be taken to the designated hospital, around 20 kms from the incident. He maintained the en route to the hospital, the patient died.

In this, he informed that the case was taken up by the Supreme Court whereby it passed a resolution that read, “All patients are entitled to receive medical treatment by those who are entrusted with preserving the health of the community. Any doctor whether from a government hospital or otherwise,

has the obligation to extend his services in protecting life. This obligation is totalled, absolute and paramount. All laws which interfere with the discharge of this obligation must give way”. He later noted that it was the duty of every doctor to attend to every patient.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme chaired by Dr. Limawati Pongen began with an invocation by Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo and welcome address by Dr. Vichovol Temi.

A special number was also presented by Kekhrie Ringa while, presidential address delivered by president, IDANSB, Dr Kaketo H Yepthomi, and vote of thanks by Dr Seto D Kera.

It can be noted that guest speakers for the conference were Dr Deepak Metha and Dr Ashwini Bhalerao.

An Oral Health Awareness concert was also held at the resort with performances by Divine Connection, Tokhuli Yepthomi, Kekhrie Ringa, Imlikumzuk and DJ Amar.

Book on ‘unsung hero’ released in Mokokchung

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MOKOKCHUNG, MAR 19 (NPN): A book titled “Mungujemba Tesayur ka, an unsung hero” written by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger was released on March 17 at Whispering Winds Conference Hall, Mokokchung.

The book was released by Rev.Dr. Noklen, pastor, Ungma Baptist Church.

The book is a biography of late Limasungba of Ungma Village, who worked as a pastor in Alisopur and Ungma Village.

Rev. Dr. Noklen after the release of the book said late Limasungba was a multi-faceted pastor whose achievements cannot be achieved by all Late Limasungba was the pioneer in the establishment of Ungma Senso Mungdang and Soyim Student’s union and he was the first president of SST. He was also the man behind the formation of Ungma Laishir Telongjem, Dr. Noken added.

M o n g k u m Ja m i r, MD, Symbios Creations (P) Ltd, the eldest son of late Limasungba and the sponsor of the book also spoke during the release of his father’s biography.

Amenla Mar, Merentuba Longkumer, expastor, Ungma and Muthingnyuba Sangtam also shared their experiences with the late pastor.

Rev. D r. M a r A t songchanger, the writer of the book, thanked everyone behind for the success of the book.

He said that there was so much more to write about late Limasungba and expressed that his contributions through the book will be an inspiration to all.

Minister for PWD (Housing & Mechanical), Tongpang Ozukum also attended the book releasing programme.

The book was published by Tribal Development and Communication Centre (TDCC) Printing and Publishing House, Mokokchung.

Review meeting on Communitisation Act in Kohima

DIMAPUR: A review meeting of the Banuo Jamir Committee on Communitisation of Public Institutions & Services Act 2002 was held with the Chief Secretary, J Alam on March 17 at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima.

Banuo stated that the committee was set up via Government notification on July 10, 2020 to study the strength and weaknesses of the Act, to study the existing gap in the functioning of the stakeholder departments in the implementation of the Act, identify areas of concern, and to suggest remedial measures for improvement in the delivery of public services and/or omission of services from the preview of the Act. She stated that extensive study in the field has been conducted with the engagement of all stakeholders and departments concerned. The committee has made various observations and has flagged areas of concern and made recommendations for the way forward.

Chief secretary hoped that the final report of the committee will help the Government implement the Act successfully and benefit the people of the State.

CBCD, Chakhesang colony carry out cleanliness drive

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the drive was to show concern on keeping the surrounding clean as it was important for the overall development of citizens in terms of health and well-being.

He said that it was just a beginning and that cleanliness should start from home and churches.

Resu also said that school, institutions and churches could play an important role on cleanliness stating that awareness created in these platforms could significantly contribute to a better understanding.

GB Union Dimapur vice president W Kholie Kapfo, who is also a resident of Chakhesang colony, said that individual should start taking initiative to clean the place and area, inculcate civic sense instead of depending on Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to keep the city clean.

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Manipur CM post: Biren, Bishwajit dash to Delhi again

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bly elections. He had also resigned as a member of the state Assembly. The two main contenders, Biren and Bishwajt were summoned to Delhi amid reports of party Central observers for the election of the legislators’ leader postponing their visit in the state.

The BJP had appointed Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Kiren Rijiju as observer and co-observer for the legislative party leader’s election last Monday.

Earlier, the observers were scheduled to arrive in Imphal on Saturday to take part in a meeting of legislators to elect their leader. It was however postponed at the last minute.

Highly reliable sources said Biren and Bishwajit

rushed to Delhi on the direction of the Central leaders to resolve the matter of election of the leader of the state BJP legislators to pave the way for formation of the next government in the state.

Earlier this week, the two main contenders for the chief minister’s post were in Delhi along with state unit BJP president A Sarda Devi and BJP national secretary (Manipur in-charge) after the BJP central leadership summoned them.

The state party leaders returned to Imphal after three days of camping in the national capital even as media reported that they were summoned by national party leaders to discuss the pending election of the leader of the legislator wing

of the party. After returning to Imphal, the leaders ridiculed media reports of race for chief minister post.

They informed the media that they expected election of the leader of the party legislator wing after Holi celebrations.

Even as the BJP got absolute majority by winning 32 seats in the recently concluded assembly elections, the party is yet to form a government pending the election of leader of the legislators who will be the next chief minister of the state.

The results of the elections were declared on March 10. The new legislators have also taken oaths as the members of the 12th state Assembly.

Sources said that the BJP central leadership in Delhi will meet with the caretaker chief minister N Biren Singh and former works minister Th Biswajit Singh again today on the formation of government in the state. However, it was not clear whether the Central leaders would meet them together or separately.

Fire emanates from the ground in Manipur, official says biomass ignition

Assam Cong names Ripun Bora as RS candidate

IMPHAL, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): In a strange incident in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, locals witnessed continuous flames emerging from beneath the ground and burning since past 6 days, reports East Mojo.

According to the reports, the fire from the ground was first spotted on Sunday 13 March in Kangchup Makhom Village which falls under Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.

The District Administration on Saturday 19 March reached the spot for inspection after receiving a number of reports from the area regarding flames emanating from the ground.

Locals informed that after the weird ground fire was first seen on Sunday and it has been continuously burning for over a week till today causing the nearby banana trees to get damaged. The villagers also expressed their fear

Assam CS warns People take selfie with dead electricity bill leopard killed by speeding vehicle defaulters DIBRUGARH, MAR 19 big cat might have been run

HAILAKANDI, Mar 19 (AGENCIES): The Assam chief secretary and chairman of APDCL and AEGCL, Jishnu Baruah expressed serious concern over the extreme low collection of revenue of power in Karimganj district, reports The Assam Tribune.

He said that only about 30% consumers make payment of energy bills each month and instructed all field officers to disconnect the power supply of defaulting consumers strictly.

He also instructed the civil and police administration to render all support to APDCL for carrying out the disconnection and revenue recovery drive.

Chief Secretary Jishnu Baruah reviewed the performance of APDCL in Karimganj and Hailakandi Districts at the DC conference hall in Karimganj on Friday. CS Barua during the review meeting noted that though the power supply has improved in Karimganj district after commissioning of Karimganj 132/33 kv Grid Sub station in the month of February last year yet the revenue collection still required to be improved.

The meeting was attended by all officers of APDCL in Karimganj and Hailakandi districts and senior CGMs from Bijulee Bhawan of Guwahati.

(AGENCIES): A video posted on social media has gone viral in which some people are clicking selfies with a dead leopard in Dibrugarh. They can be seen taking away the tooth, nails, etc. of the dead leopard.

This act of insensitivity has drawn criticism among netizens with many slamming those people. The adult leopard died after being knocked down by a speeding vehicle at Bogpara under Jokai Forest Beat in Dibrugarh on the morning of March 19. The locals alerted the forest department officials after which they recovered the corpse of the leopard.

Officials suspected the

over by some speeding vehicles while it was trying to cross the road. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the bones of the leopard were badly broken.

The officials have said that is the second time that an animal was killed by speeding vehicles in the area. Another leopard was killed at Pub Banipur area in Dibrugarh in a similar incident that occurred in December last year. Earlier, the leopard census began in North Guwahati. It is the first of its kind in the state.

The purpose is to ascertain the leopard population and identify human-leopard conflict zones.

Ripun Bora

NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): The Congress on Friday declared Ripun Bora and Jeby Mather its Rajya Sabha candidates from Assam and Kerala, respectively.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has approved the candidature of Bora and Mather, a party statement said. Elections to fill 13 Rajya Sabha seats across six states will be held on March 31. While members from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland and Tripura are retiring on April 2, five members from Punjab are retiring on April 9.

MECHUKA, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday labelled Mechuka as one of the most pious pilgrimages in the state and a possible model ecotourism destination of the country.

Participating in the Neh-Nang Losar festival at Adventure Park in Chupala near here, Mein said “with a more than 400-year-old pilgrimage, Mechuka the most beautiful valley town in the state has the scope to be developed into a model ecotourist town”.

Mein said there are many places like Mechuka in the state that need to be developed for tourism. “There are many challenges in the state but we must convert

DIMAPUR LONGJEMDANG SENSO TELONGJEM "Jangyumedem Terenlok"

FELICITATION

Date : 19/03/2022

The Dimapur Longjemdang Senso Telongjem (DLST) would like to congratulate the following individuals for their well-deserved promotions and achievements: 1. Shri. Imliwabang Kubzar, IAAS, S/o. T. Nungsang Ao, appointed as Deputy Secretary, External Affairs, Govt. of India.

2. Er. Anungla Imchen, W/o. Er. Tialiba Jamir promoted to Mechanical Engineer under PWD Mechanical Engineering Dept., Govt. of Nagaland.

3. Smt. Meranglemla Lusang, W/o. Meyi Ozüküm, promoted to Registrar (Class-I Gazetted), Social Welfare Department, Nagaland : Kohima.

4. Smt. Imnayangla, D/o. Alemkaba for achieving the Gold Medal award on MSW subject during the 5th Nagaland University Convocation.

We wish you all sound health and more success in your respective professions.

Sd/(S. Bendang Jamir) President, DLST

IMPHAL, MAR 19 (PTI): Thounaojam Brinda, a former police officer who lost to her BJP rival in the Manipur assembly polls, has asserted that contesting the elections without “spending any money” is in itself a “huge victory”.

Brinda claimed that she is the first person in the state’s history to have contested the assembly election without incurring any expenditure.

“I lost the election, but this is only a temporary retreat. I would certainly fulfill my poll promises about people’s rights and opportunities,” she told reporters. The JD(U) nominee, who lost to BJP’s Satyabrata in the Yaiskul seat, also said she would form “a council” to look into the needs of those who require government assistance the most.

Brinda came to the limelight in connection with a high-profile drug haul she led in busting in June 2018, leading to the arrest of the then Chandel Autonomous District Council Chairman Lukhosei Zou and seven others.

She was awarded with the police medal

by Chief Minister N Biren Singh for her role in the seizure of the drugs and cash.

GUWAHATI, MAR 19 (PTI): BJP’s coalition partner in Assam, the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), has named its working president Rwngwra Narzary as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls.

Two seats from the state are falling vacant, election for which is due on March 31.

While the BJP has nominated Pabitra Margherita as its candidate for one seat, the saffron party and AGP, another coalition partner, made way for the UPPL to field its nominee for the second seat.

“We are really happy to announce the name of Shri Rwngwra Narzary, Working President of UPPL as the candidate for the ensuing Rajya Sabha election.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our coalition partner BJP & AGP for giving us one seat of Rajya Sabha to contest,” UPPL president Pramod Boro said in a tweet on Friday.

Boro also thanked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with the state BJP chief Bhabesh Kalita and AGP president Atul Bora, for their support.

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is the third partner in the BJP-led coalition in the state.

The two seats for which elections are due were held by Ripun Bora and Ranee Narah of the Congress.

Ripun Bora is in the fray this

time as the Opposition parties’ joint candidate.

The ruling coalition stands comfortably poised to get one of its candidates easily elected, though it may fall short by a couple of votes if the Opposition votes as a bloc for its lone nominee so far.

Out of seven Rajya Sabha seats from Assam, the BJP currently holds three and Congress two. The AGP has one member in the Upper House, while the other is held by an Independent.

The BJP’s strength in the 126-member Assam Assembly is 63, while AGP has nine and UPPL has seven MLAs. The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), which has lent its support to the government in the Assembly floor but not entered into any political alliance, has three MLAs. In the opposition camp, the Congress’ strength is 27, AIUDF has 15 members and the CPI(M) has one MLA. There is one Independent MLA also.

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 Election Commission of India.

Votes will be counted on March 31.

Kaziranga park sees surge in tourist footfall GOLAGHAT/ GUWAHATI, MAR 19 (PTI/ AGENCIES): Assam’s Kaziranga National Park received over 2.20 lakh visitors in 2021-22, the highest in the last 12 years, and the revenue earned from tourist footfall surpassed Rs 4 crore, according to official data.

The number of foreign tourists visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site has dipped in the last two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.

Between 2015-16 and 2020-21, the number of yearly visitors did not exceed 1.88 lakh. In 2021-22, the park registered as many as 2,20,760 tourists. In terms of revenue, the year 2017-18 recorded maximum earnings at Rs 5,60,66,795.

The next two years saw a marginal dip, though the annual earnings remained over Rs 4.80 crore. The revenue further plunged to Rs 3.54 crore in 2020-21.

Earnings in 2021-22 stood at Rs 4,46,75,660.

File photo of tourists at Kaziranga.

Akshay Kumar invited to Kaziranga National Park

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been invited by the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) to visit the park, reports The Sentinel Assam.

The ‘Thank You’ gesture comes after the actor donated Rs 1 crore for the animal welfare of the park. The actor donated the amount back in 2019 under the chief minister’s relief fund. He observed

the catastrophic situation of wild animals during the Assam floods and said that he was absolutely heartbroken to know about the devastating impact of the floods in Assam.

“All affected, humans or animals, deserve support in this hours of crisis. I’d like to donate 1 Cr each to the CM relief fund & for Kaziranga Park rescue,” Akshay’s tweet read.

The park authority showed Akshay Kumar the works done with his generous contribution via a social media post which was shared on social media on March 19. “Shri Akshay Kumar @akshaykumar, your donation is used for construction of high land, floating camps, anti-poaching camps and development of wetland,” the park authority tweeted.

Mechuka a possible model ecotourism destination: Chowna Mein

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BJP ally UPPL names candidate for election to Assam’s RS seat

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these challenges into potential,” he said while adding that no person would be left out of the benefits of the government schemes. The Deputy CM said the flow of tourists has increased in Arunachal Pradesh post-Covid as it is the most soughtafter destination in India for people who want to travel within the country due to the quarantine issues.

Citing that Arunachal Pradesh has the potential for ethnic or cultural tourism, pilgrimage tourism, religious tourism and nature or adventure tourism, he

said: “We need to facilitate communication, comfortable accommodation, and hygienic food and above all, we must show warm hospitality to the visitors.”

Mein informed the gathering that measures have been taken to improve road communication and infrastructure development across the state. He also said Mechuka will be connected with fixed-wing aircraft service under the UDAN scheme which will further increase the tourist footfall in the area.

“Our culture, customs,

traditions and language are our pride and we must protect, preserve and promote them,” he said, adding that the state government is working for the protection, preservation and promotion of the rich cultures with Rs 42 crore allocated to the Department of Indigenous and Cultural Affairs for 2022-23 fiscal.

“We must bring our rich folklore in the written form and document the folk songs and folklores.

The honorarium for the registered priests will also be paid by the government,” he said. Highlighting the initiatives taken under the Budget 2022-23, he said various measures have been taken by the government to develop border villages under the Integrated Development of Border Villages and Golden Jubilee Border Village Illumination Programme, and also to provide mobile networks to all the remote and border villages.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Genesh Kumar, son of Harka Bahadur residing at New Minister Hills, Kohima, have changed my name from Genesh Kumar to Ganesh Baniya vide Affidavit Regd No. 002A/22 date19/03/22 sworn before Notary, S. Maongkaba Ozukum, Kohima.

Regd. No. 1038/2021

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With immense pride, we, the office of the Trongar Akhihrü Amüjang (TAA), would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for securing Gold Medal in their respective subjects in the year 2021 and 2019 respectively under Nagaland University1. Miss Rozila S Sangtam d/o Semukhiba Sangtam in M.A political Science (2021) 2. Miss Chemrila, d/o Tsikyüse in M.Sc Zoology (2019) The Union further wishes them the best of luck and success in their future undertakings. thsakhumdong K Sangtam rovila Sangtam President General Secy.

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The fire from the ground was first spotted on March 13 in Kangchup Makhom Village under Kangpokpi district.

that if the fire continues like this then over 3000 Banana trees that cost Rupees 3 lakh will get affected.

They said that there will be massive consequences affecting the Banana farm if required measures are not taken to stop the fire as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, after the inspection in the region, the officials came out with certain predictions about the strange flames occurring from the ground.

While addressing the media, the Sub-divisional officer of Kangchup Geljang village, T Opendra Singh informed that the emerging fire from the ground is probably a biomass ignition.

According to concerned officials, this biomass ignition is discharged in different areas in banana farms located in the vicinity of Kangchup Makhom village.

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IMPHAL, MAR 19: Caretaker chief minister N Biren Singh and former works minister Th Bishwajit rushed to Delhi on Saturday, after they were reportedly summoned again by the national BJP leadership, amid uncertainty over the post of next chief minister Manipur.

Former work minister Th Bishwajit, believed to be one of the main contenders of the chief minister’s post, left Imphal for the national capital by a flight in the forenoon, while caretaker chief minister Biren Singh left by another flight in the afternoon.

Other contenders for the post are former Manipur Congress chief Govindas Konthoujam who joined the BJP ahead of the recent state Assembly elections, and Speaker in the last Assembly Yumnam Khemchand Singh.

It may be mentioned that Govindas joined the BJP after resigning from the post of MPCC president ahead of the state Assem-

Contesting polls without spending single penny victory in itself: Ex-Mnp cop

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022

Date : 08/10/2021

I, Shri. Heshiho Yepthomi, S/o Lt. Tokiye Yepthomi, R/o. H.No 22(I.V) LRC Colony, Dimapur - Nagaland, do hereby state and declare : 1. That I am Indian Citizen by birth and an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland.

2. That I am known by the names Heshiho Yepthomi in my first appointment order and regularization order, Heshiho in my W/c period continuation order, Heshiho Yeptho in my MACP order, Heshiho. T. Yeptho in Aadhar Card and Bank Passbook and Heshiho Sema in the Birth Certificate.

3. That the names Heshiho Yepthomi, Heshiho, Heshiho Yeptho, Heshiho. T Yeptho and Heshiho Sema belongs to the one and the same person.

4. That henceforth, I shall be known as Heshiho Yepthomi for all purposes.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare that the name Heshiho Yepthomi will be officially used from this day forth.

6. That the content of this affidavit are true to my personal knowledge, which I believe to be true and no part of this affidavit is false and nothing material has been concealed.

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UP govt swearing-in: 75k Ten AAP MLAs inducted into Mann-led cabinet in Punjab expected at Lucknow stadium

CHANDIGARH, MAR 19 (PTI): Ten AAP MLAs, including a woman, were inducted in the Bhagwant Mann-led Cabinet in Punjab here on Saturday.

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at a ceremony at the Guru Nanak Dev auditorium in Punjab Raj Bhawan here. All of them took the oath in Punjabi.

Barring Harpal Singh Cheema and Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, eight others are first-time MLAs. Cheema, a legislator from Dirba, was the first to take oath followed by Dr Baljit Kaur, the lone woman in the cabinet and MLA from Malout.

Next to take the oath was Harbhajan Singh from Jandiala, followed by Dr Vijay Singla from Mansa, Lal Chand from Bhoa, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from

First Cabinet meet, first decision: CM Mann announces recruitment to 25,000 govt posts

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit with Bhagwant Mann and the newly sworn-in state Cabinet ministers at Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh. (PTI)

Barnala, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Ajnala, Laljit Singh Bhullar from Patti, Bram Shanker Jimpa from Hoshiar pur and Har jot Singh Bains from Anandpur Sahib.

There are 18 berths in the cabinet, including the chief minister, but Bhagwant Mann has gone for a lean cabinet.

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Bandaru Dattatreya, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Protem Speaker Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, AAP MLAs and family members of those who were inducted as ministers were among those present at the event.

Punjab Governor Purohit had on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to Bhag-

Goa Cong leader blames GFP for poll debacle, gets show-cause notice PANAJI, MAR 19 (PTI): Congress on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to its leader Vijai Bhike after his statement blaming the ally Goa Forward Party (GFP) for the poor performance in the last month’s Goa Assembly elections drew a sharp response from the latter.

Bhike’s comment was “malicious” and intended to jeopardize the “healthy alliance”, the notice said, seeking explanation from him.

The BJP won 20 out of 40 seats in the Goa elections and is set to form government with the support of two MGP MLAs and three Independents. Congress was a distant second, winning only 11 seats, six less than the last time, while GFP won only one, a loss of two seats compared to

Vijai Bhike

2017.

Bhike, chief of the North Goa district Congress unit, said on Friday that joining hands with the GFP was a mistake.

“I think we made the wrong decision by tying up with the Goa Forward Party as the alliance did not benefit Congress in any way but the other party took advantage of it,” he told reporters at Saligao.

GFP chief Vijai Sardesai failed to win Mayem and Mandrem seats for his

‘Decision on introducing Gita in schools after discussion’

YA D G I R cation depart(K’TAKA), ment comes MAR 19 o u t w i t h ,” (PTI): KarBommai said nataka Chief in response to Minister Basaa question on varaj Bommai the gover non Saturday ment considersaid a decision ing introducing on introducing Bhagavad Gita Bhagavad Gita Basavaraj Bommai in school eduin school educational cur- cation. riculum will be taken after Speaking to reporters discussions, as he main- here, he said providing tained that the scripture education and moral values imparts moral values. to children is the intention, BJP-ruled Gujarat on and details can be revealed Thursday had announced only after holding discusthat the Bhagavad Gita sions. will be a part of the school Asked whether Bhagasyllabus for Classes 6 to 12 vad Gita will bring moral across the state from the values among children, academic year 2022-23. the Chief Minister asked, “It has been done in “What else?...You tell me, Gujarat, our minister has if not Bhagavad Gita, what said he will discuss it. Let’s else will give moral valsee what details the Edu- ues?”

candidates, Bhike claimed, adding that the GFP’s vote share fell to 1.8 per cent from 3.5 per cent in 2017.

On Saturday, GFP’s Santosh Kumar Sawant (candidate from Mayem) and Deepak Kalangutkar (candidate from Mandrem) slammed Bhike.

“One should recall that GFP president Vijai Sardesai had given a call for forming `Team Goa’ (alliance) against the BJP in 2020. But Congress leaders didn’t act on it until Sardesai met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi and the alliance was forged for the 2022 polls,” Kalangutkar said.

Even after Sardesai met Rahul Gandhi, local Congress leaders kept on saying that the “alliance is yet to be announced” which created doubts about the tieup, they added.

BJP to choose new U’khand CM on Monday

DEHRADUN, MAR 19 (PTI): The BJP legislature party meeting to decide the new chief minister of Uttarakhand is likely to be held here on Monday.

The party’s central observers for Uttarakhand Rajnath Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi may arrive a day earlier on Sunday or on the same day to attend the meeting, state BJP spokesman Shadab Shams told PTI. The swearing-in ceremony may take place on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah likely to attend the event, he said.

With Kumaon celebrating Holi on Saturday many MLAs who represent constituencies in that region are still there.

AIMIM is BJP’s ‘B’ team which was proved in UP & Bengal polls: Raut

MUMBAI, MAR 19 (PTI): Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday rejected the suggestion of AIMIM for an alliance with Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), saying those who bow before the grave of Aurangzeb cannot become Maharashtra’s ideal and dubbed the Asaduddin Owaisi-led party as the “B team” of the BJP. All India Majlis-EIttehadul Muslimeen MP Imtiaz Jaleel has caused a flutter in political circles by suggesting an alliance with the MVA, saying the dispensation can become a “comfortable car” from the three-wheeled autorickshaw which can prevent the BJP from coming to power.

“The AIMIM has a secret alliance with the BJP which was proved in Uttar

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Pradesh and West Bengal elections. The AIMIM is a ‘B’ team of the BJP and will remain so. The MVA is a three-party alliance and there is no room for a fourth partner,” Raut told reporters.

He said MVA partners revere Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj while AIMIM bows before Aurangzeb- the 17th century

Mughal emperor who had kept Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in captivity in Agra before the latter managed to escape.

In the Hindutva narrative, Aurangzeb is portrayed as a fanatic who unsuccessfully tried to crush Chhatrapati Shivaji in Deccan.

Raut also mocked Union minister and BJP MP Raosaheb Danve for claiming that 25 disgruntled MLAs of MVA were ready to boycott the ongoing Budget session and that several MLAs are in touch with BJP and will cross over once elections draw close.

“He (Danve) might be intoxicated due to Holi festivities. If he is out of (drunken) stupor after Holi, he may not remember what he had said,” Raut said.

want Mann in a swearing-in ceremony at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

The Aam Aadmi Party bagged 92 seats in the 117-member Punjab Assembly, decimating the Congress, the Shiromani Akali Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party combine, and the BJPPunjab Lok Congress-SAD (Sanyukt) alliance.

CHANDIGARH, MAR 19 (PTI): In its first decision, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday approved filling up 25,000 vacant posts in various state departments, including 10,000 in the police force.

Mann announced the decision in a video message after he chaired the first meeting of his Cabinet. The process of advertisement and notification for these jobs would be initiated within a month, he said. “In the coming days, we will also fulfil our rest of the guarantees (poll promises),” he added.

The chief minister said 10,000 jobs will be given in the Punjab Police and the rest in various other departments, boards and corporations.

He said the jobs will be given on merit. There will be no discrimination, no “sifarish” (recommendation) and no bribe, he added.

This “historic” decision would open new vistas of employment for the youth by providing jobs to them in the government sector through a transparent and merit-based mechanism, said Mann.

Unemployment has been one of the major issues that his Aam Aadmi Party had raised during the justconcluded state assembly polls. The party had promised to take the first cabinet decision of offering jobs after it came to power.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO.SCERT/DIET/APPT/2022/

Dated Kohima the March 2022

NOTIFICATION

In pursuance to the Department’s Advertisement NO. SCERT/DIET/APPT/2022/ dated 27th January 2022, based on the marks obtained in the Written Examination and Oral Interview, the following candidates are hereby recommended under the following terms and conditions: 1. The posts are temporary and co-terminus with the scheme. Hence, does not confer any right to claim for absorption/regularization of service at any point of time.

2. The tenure of engagement will be for a period of 1(one) year.

3. The candidate/Lecturers will be posted in any of the DIETs in the State. Transfer/Posting will be the prerogative of the Department.

4. The posts are under Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) under Samagra Shiksha, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

5. Release of Salary will depend on the release of funds from Government of India (GOI).

6. The waiting list shall remain valid for a period of 3 (three) months from the date of declaration of the result.

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Subject: MATHEMATICS General Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Ms. CHONBENI YANTHAN MTH223293 Selected 2 Mr. KEDIKITO RIKHA MTH223286 Selected 3 Ms. SATEMNUNGLA MTH223291 Waiting list 4 Ms. JETILE KATH MTH223287 Waiting list Reserved (B.T) Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Ms. VEZHOPALU MTH223289 Selected 6.

Subject: PHYSICS Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Ms. LINOTOLI Z AWOMI PHY223324 Selected 2 Mr. LIPOKNUKSHI JAMIR PHY223322 Selected 3 Ms. THECHANO KITHAN PHY223323 Waiting list 7.

Subject: CHEMISTRY Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Ms. VIMETUONUO RUTSA C223019 Selected 2 Mr. Y TSULIMTHONG C223018 Waiting list 8.

Subject: BOTANY Reserved (B.T) Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Ms. RANO NIENU B223014 Selected 2 Ms. NEILHIU KENYE B223013 Waiting list 9.

Subject: EDUCATION General Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Ms. CHIDENO SHITIRI EDN223161 Selected 2 Ms. ZUBENI N NGULLIE EDN223234 Selected 3 Ms. VIVI YEPTHO EDN223160 Selected 4 Ms. BWEYHUNLE KHING EDN223207 Waiting list 5 Ms. MARKANGLA JAMIR EDN223204 Waiting list Reserved (B.T) Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Mr. THOWASIE KATIRY EDN223244 Selected 2 Ms. PAUKIZONNE MARIAM EDN223138 Waiting list 10.

Subject: COMPUTER General Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Mr. AYLWIN SEMP MCA223309 Selected 2 Ms. KEZHALENUO RUTSA MCA223313 Selected 3 Mr. KEVISESIE LHOUSA MCA223304 Waiting list Reserved (B.T) Sl.No. Name Roll No. Remarks 1 Mr. NGANGSHAM N CHEMDOK MCA223311 Selected 2 Mr. KOPELO LETOU MCA223316 Waiting list All the recommended Candidates must submit their acceptance letter to the office of the undersigned within 7(seven) days with effect from the date of this notification. Failing to submit the same shall be treated as non-acceptance and the same post shall be allotted to the Candidates in the Waiting List.

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LUCKNOW, MAR 19 (PTI): Seating arrangements for 75,000 people are being made at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here for the swearingin ceremony of the newly elected BJP government on March 25, an official said on Saturday.

Chief minister-designate Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet ministers will take the oath of office at the ceremony that will take place at 4 pm on Friday.

Additional Chief Secretary (information) Navneet Sehgal, who on Saturday visited the stadium, said the prepara-

tions for the swearing-in ceremony are being done under Chief Secretary D S Mishra.

“Seating arrangements for 75,000 people are being made at the swearing-in ceremony. The programme will be a grand and splendid one, and preparations are already underway,” he said.

On Friday, BJP sources had said that senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP national president J P Nadda and other central ministers will attend the event.

LIST OF SELECTED PARTICIPANTS FOR CRAFT BAZAR AT KOHIMA, NAGALAND W.E.F. 22nd MARCH TO 31st MARCH 2022.

SL. NAME OF ADDRESS NO PARTICIPANTS 1 Nikita Boro Golaghat, Assam 2 Rituraj Saikia Golaghat, Assam 3 Meguoninuo Mich Kohima, Nagaland 4 Ruokuoneinuo Mechul Kohima, Nagaland 5 Dziesevonuo Kohima, Nagaland 6 Kelhouziengu-u Mich Kohima, Nagaland 7 Khonamatuono Khonama, Nagaland 8 Ruokuoneinuo Rose Kohima, Nagaland 9 Asabou Kire Kohima, Nagaland 10 R. Molungla Longkumer Dimapur, Nagaland 11 Orung Lego Arunachal Pradesh 12 Kayam Lego Arunachal Pradesh 13 K. Leipo Konyak Mon Town, Nagaland 14 Nyaipa Mon Town, Nagaland 15 Lakshi Handigue Assam 16 Ashini Ingjal Assam 17 Rajbala Deuri Bora Assam 18 Rebot Bora Assam 19 K. Sharma Assam 20 Minati Roy Das Assam 21 Rupali Terang Assam 22 Dipanjali Basumatary Assam 23 Nabanita Borah Assam 24 Raju Das Assam 25 Puronen Dimapur, Nagaland 26 Wapangtila Dimapur, Nagaland 27 Rahel Dimapur, Nagaland 28 Imlitemsu Ao Dimapur, Nagaland 29 Temjenlemla Jamir Dimapur, Nagaland 30 Shikato Dimapur, Nagaland 31 Imlirenla Dimapur, Nagaland 32 K. Nzano Ngullie Dimapur, Nagaland 33 Nukshirenla Dimapur, Nagaland 34 Victeswori Manipur 35 L. Sudha Rani Manipur 36 k. Aruni Manipur 37 l. Thembi Manipur 38 M. Premlata Manipur 39 Jamuna Manipur 40 Sunita Devi Manipur 41 B. Chaoba Devi Manipur 42 B. Rina Devi Manipur 43 B. Asha Prem Manipur 44 T. Sarika Manipur 45 T. Savitri Manipur 46 P. Ratana Manipur 47 R.K. Binosana Manipur 48 M. Bijenti Manipur 49 K. Roshni Devi Manipur 50 K. Diben Singh Manipur 51 K. Keinahanbi Manipur 52 M. Rena Bai Manipur 53 P.H. Kushi Manipur 54 Pramila Konwar Assam 55 Nirota Doley Assam 56 Bijuli Lahon Assam 57 Velasuzo Shijoh Nagaland 58 Punalemla Nagaland 59 Martha Dimapur, Nagaland 60 Pel Lego Arunachal Pradesh 61 M. Robert Lotha Dimapur, Nagaland 62 Marina Ennio Dimapur, Nagaland 63 Fajnul Ali Assam 64 Mainul Haque Ali Assam 65 Marami Begum Assam 66 Farman Ali Assam N.B:1. The selected participants are directed to report to the exhibition hall at Gorkha Public Panchayat, Kohima, Multi-Utility Hall, GPPK Complex, Chandmari, Kohima, Nagaland on 22nd March at 7 AM. 2. The participants are directed to keep their exhibits in their respective stall under lock & key. The office shall not be held responsible in case of any losses/theft.

3. Selected participants are informed to strictly follow COVID SOP and reach at scheduled time. In case of failure, appropriate action will be taken.

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VOL. XXXII NO. 103 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022

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s the whole world continues to witness terrible scenes in Ukraine that bring reminders of the inhuman destruction of cities and genocide on people by Hitler’s invading army, the scenes on Television and social media also remind how weak kneed and cowardly the US and its NATO allies are for not doing anything to help the Ukrainians. The western super powers led by the US and its NATO allies are watching on the sidelines because they are afraid of Putin’s warning that any intervention (to save the helpless Ukrainians) would lead to a bigger nuclear conflict. Ukraine’s president Volodymir Zelenskyy has been pleading with western powers to save Ukrainians by imposing No-Fly Zone over his country to prevent Russians from firing rockets and missiles from planes or launchers. However, the Western powers fall back on the excuse citing Putin’s warning, that any intervention could lead to a nuclear war of Third Word War. The self –paralysis and inaction has meant that Ukrainian civilians-women, the aged and children- can be killed indiscriminately because the west believes more in Putin than in the cries of pain and sufferings of the Ukrainians. Some civilians are getting shot at by Russian army while trying to flee besieged cities. The kind of barbarism and blatant and indiscriminate killing of Ukrainian civilians by the Putin’s army has raised demands that he be brought to trial for war crimes. US President Joe Biden has called Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” - when discussing the conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have previously both accused Russia of carrying out war crimes. The term applies to anyone who violates a set of rules adopted by world leaders known as the law of armed conflict. The rules govern how countries behave in times of war. Like the Nazis who targeted everything and everyone, Putin’s army is doing hardly anything different in Ukraine. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) maintains that even war has rules and any deviation constitutes crime.

These are contained in treaties called the Geneva Conventions and a string of other international laws and agreements. Civilians cannot be deliberately attacked - nor can the infrastructure that is vital to their survival. Some weapons are banned because of the indiscriminate or appalling suffering they cause - such as anti-personnel landmines and chemical or biological weapons. Investigators will look at past and present allegations - going back as far as 2013, before Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.

If there’s evidence, the prosecutor will ask ICC judges to issue arrest warrants to bring individuals to trial in The Hague. However, it is easier said than done because the ICC doesn’t have its own police force and has to rely on individual states to arrest suspects. In this case, Russia is not a member of ICJ as it pulled out in 2016. The option is to try the case in the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague. Whatever happens with regard to trying Putin, he can only be brought to justice if Russian’s revolt and arrest him.

That is not likely to happen and so the west should instead ponder on what they need to do to stop one of the worst atrocities in modern history by a man who is turning out to be a combination of Hitler and Stalin.

DailyDevotion Abraham’s Life of Faith

He went out, not knowing where he was going. — Hebrews 11:8 In the Old Testament, a person’s relationship with God was seen by the degree of separation in that person’s life. This separation is exhibited in the life of Abraham by his separation from his country and his family.

When we think of separation today, we do not mean to be literally separated from those family members who do not have a personal relationship with God, but to be separated mentally and morally from their viewpoints.

This is what Jesus Christ was referring to in Luke 14:26.

Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led. But it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading. It is literally a life of faith, not of understanding and reason— a life of knowing Him who calls us to go. Faith is rooted in the knowledge of a Person, and one of the biggest traps we fall into is the belief that if we have faith, God will surely lead us to success in the world.

The final stage in the life of faith is the attainment of character, and we encounter many changes in the process. We feel the presence of God around us when we pray, yet we are only momentarily changed. We tend to keep going back to our everyday ways and the glory vanishes. A life of faith is not a life of one glorious mountaintop experience after another, like soaring on eagles’ wings, but is a life of day-in and day-out consistency; a life of walking without fainting (see Isaiah 40:31). It is not even a question of the holiness of sanctification, but of something which comes much farther down the road. It is a faith that has been tried and proved and has withstood the test. Abraham is not a type or an example of the holiness of sanctification, but a type of the life of faith— a faith, tested and true, built on the true God. “Abraham believed God…” (Romans 4:3).

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Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health. ~ Dalai Lama

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World Oral Health Day: 20 March

very year on 20th March, World Oral Health Day is commemorated. It emphasizes the importance of excellent oral health, raises knowledge concerning oral illnesses and encourages proper dental hygiene.

Dental health is just as crucial as overall wellness.

It aids in the preservation of a healthier mouth, gums and teeth. Also it aids in the enhancement of your physical attractiveness.

Poor dental health may contribute to a plethora of serious health issues including cardiovascular disease, obesity, strokes, respiratory difficulties and preterm deliveries in expectant mothers.

World Oral Health Day was first declared in 2007 by FDI (Federation Dentaire Internationale) World Dental Association and was originally celebrated on 12th September-the birth date of FDI founder Dr Charles Godon. However the campaign was not fully activated until 2013, after the date was changed to 20th March to avoid conflict with the FDI

World Dental Congress taking place in September and the date has remained the same till date.

Last year, we launched our three-year campaign theme: “BE PROUD OF YOUR MOUTH”. Be Proud of Your Mouth is not about just having a perfect mouth; it is about having a healthy one. We want people to value and take care of their oral health and to make the right decisions to protect it.

In 2021, under the theme “Be proud of your mouth”, we encouraged action by focusing on the importance of oral health for overall health.

In 2022, under the same theme, we are highlighting the fact that an unhealthy mouth can severely impact every aspect of life. That’s why, we are calling upon people to: LOOK AFTER YOUR ORAL HEALTH FOR YO U R H A P P I N E S S AND WELL-BEING. Because the goal of a happy life unites us all.

World Oral Health Day (WOHD): Crucial Messages

Preventing, detecting and treating oral illnesses early are critical to limiting their influence on the entire of your body’s health.

1. Eat a healthy, low sugar diet; Consuming too much sugar in the form of sweetened beverages, snacks and processed meals leads to tooth damage (dental caries), obesity and diabetes.

2. Initiate a plan to improve your dental health: Diets rich in sugar and other factors associated, such as tobacco use are to blame for most cases of tooth decay.

3. Maintain a consistent oral hygiene regimen: Dental decay and gum disease, for example may have a negative effect on many aspects of one’s life, from personal relationships and self confidence to academic performance and the capacity to work and learn with other people. However, oral illnesses are prevented if a proper oral hygiene regimen is followed everyday which includes brushing for two minutes, twice a day, with

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a fluoride toothpaste and remember to change the toothbrush every 3 months.

4. Protect your mouth when you are on the go: Chewing sugar free gum is proven to benefit dental health as it help neutralize the acids in plague present in the mouth.

5. Learn how to take care of your teeth and gums (especially children): Tooth decay and gaps in your teeth may be caused by bacteria in your mouth and teeth, therefore taking care of them are critical.

6. Visit the Dentist regularly: Schedule regular dental check ups and contact your dentist as soon as an oral health problem arises.

Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health.

World Oral Health Day provides a platform to make a difference to the lives of people everywhere.

Poor oral health affects nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide and has far reaching consequences, yet people tend not to realise the severe impact

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an unhealthy mouth can have on their life. It can cause significant pain and suffering, affecting what you eat, how you speak and how you feel about yourself, leading to an impaired quality of life.

On World Oral Health Day 2022, we are asking everyone to make meaningful action to help end the neglect of global oral health.

PEOPLE: We want people to make the best decisions for their mouths and encourage them to practice a good oral hygiene routine.

SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS: We want schools to integrate oral health into lessons and help empower children to practice healthy behaviours, now and in the future.

GOVERNMENTS AND POLICYMAKERS: We want decision makers to champion better oral health for all, and to drive sustainable change and progress. FDI World Dental Federation drives World Oral Health Day to bring together the world

of dentistry and achieve optimal oral health for everyone. Governments and policymakers play a crucial role in raising awareness about the importance of good oral health for their citizen’s happiness and well-being, and the policy makers commitment is key to driving action and policy to achieve Vision 2030: “Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All”.

I believe that through individual action combined with governmentdriven population-wide strategies, good oral health and general health can be secured.

• IT IS TIME TO STOP BRUSHING ORAL HEALTH ASIDE. • LET’S REMEMBER THAT TO HAVE A H E A LT H Y B O DY YOU NEED TO HAVE A HEALTHY MOUTH & • A H E A LT H Y LIVING STARTS WITH HEALTHIER MOUTH Dr Meribeni Odyuo Jt Director & SPO (NOHP) H & FW Nagaland : Kohima

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hey sneaked in the battlefield, packed their kits, locked travelling trunk inside barracks and finally jumped onto the Kashmir. Life of a soldier moves on, where the chaos and lawlessness took over the valley. Most of them were just 18+, nothing knew about combating terrorism and instead planned a special celebration after Republic Day Parade. The contingent seemed to be filled with joie de vivre after the best marching trophy at Rajpath but an order shocked them as horrid nightmare.

The Transit Camp at Race Course was spooked that night as never before.

All previous postings had been cancelled

by Vayu Bhawan. They had no idea about.

It was the day prior to the grand finale of RD Parade 1990, Rawalpora shooting incident took place. On the morning of 25th January, motorcycle-borne terrorists fired from automatic weapons at unarmed IAF personnel killing Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, Corporal D.B. Singh, Corporal Uday Shankar and Aircraftman Azad Ahmad, while they were waiting at the bus stand.

The military strategy towards the valley had been reviewed. Soldiers moved with convoys at Jammu-Srinagar highway.

Men in blue became no longer friendly with the valley. Pak sponsored terrorism misguided Kashmiri youth on the name of azadi and insurgency by JKLF escalated after the disputed assembly election in 1987 that forced 5 lakh Kashmiri pundits to leave the valley after a campaign of genocide started since 19 January 1990.

The recent movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ helped to awaken many to the horrors of genocides. I had a special connection with Kashmir valley as I had also been part of that RD Parade contingent over the timeline of Kashmir during 90s.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was then the Home Minister during VP Singh government whose fame rivalled that of Chief Minister Faruq Abdullah for appointing Jagmohan as Governor. Soon the CM resigned, the Governor suggested the dissolution of the Assembly and JKLF conspired to incite riots, violence against the Kashmiri Pundits.

No one has listened and looked at them, who have strength of over half a million. This is how the human rights reckoned as trivial Kashmir. The world has also turned a blind eye to over 1000 murders of innocent unarmed and helpless men, women and children which had taken place in the valley over the span of one and half years in the hands of trained self-styled freedom fighter of Kashmir.

They were packed shoulder to shoulder

on the road and became refugee in their own country. Refugees suffered, died of infection and disease in collided camp.

Kashmir belongs as much to Kashmiri Hindus as belongs to Kashmiri Muslims. The propriety of the citadel of human wakening and freedom have ignited the complete exodus of the entire race while the world civilized nations failed to respond to the barbaric uprooting of the entire race of people.

The valley also got suffering from the controversial law AFSPA at the same time, soldiers faced threat from militant for being uniform personnel. Facing QRT was beyond the dreadful wild-weather of winds, rains and cold bite. As nights were compulsory black out, we lost our way in dark under covering of sudden snowfall.

The rays of morning sun reflected back from the thin blanket of snow trapped over the surface that blurred our eyes.

The silent valley was unpredictable and catastrophically unsafe. You never know when a bullet from AK-47 or a rocket launcher could come down.

There was mortal shelling on forward posts along the LOC. Lives were never easy. The troops lay barbed wire at the most wonderful mountain valley road at Uri-Muzaffrbad. Normal life often came to a grinding halt amid fear and terrorism by separatists but the most unforgettable memory of Kashmir is the colours of the mountains that changes at different hours of a day. We saw stunning snowfall hit the blue mountain all of a sudden. Amidst the breeze, it dotted with olive green military posts. Those picturesque panoramas are not just beautiful but covered by tall grass where cannabis grows abundantly. Army intensifies search for infiltrators along the three tier border.

Over the years terrorist attacked pilgrimage and instigated the valley to a conflict zone. Yet our energy and enthusiasm for life was very high. We went besides the Jhelum and Indus, beneath the Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Ladakh in leisure despite unprovoked shelling over Jammu, Rajouri-Poonch. We also retaliate missiles befittingly at the cross borders at Kargil. We felt alive seeing the river flows abundantly. Hustle bustle of shikaras, houseboats and grace of the paradise suffered a major jolt. The travel & tourism failed to get a boost for ongoing unrest and uncertainty. Nevertheless Kashmiri Muslims struggle for basic needs of life. India being the great secular democratic country must do for Kashmiri refugees in the name of humanity.

Kamal Baruah A former air warrior

he Assembly elecThe fact that the Con- after state.” tions in the five gress vote share is down to He said that he hoped states had one stun- just 2 per cent in the state the party leadership would ning outcome: the irre- after all the “hard work” take note of the weaknesses trievable downslide of the and personal attention of that the G-23 had been Congress. Sonia Gandhi Priyanka is a telling com- mentioning. Another party and her two babies -- Ra- ment on her performance. leader, Shashi Tharoor, has hul Gandhi and Priyanka In the last Assembly and also called for leadership Gandhi Vadra -- need to Lok Sabha elections, Rahul reform. comprehend the people’s lost the family bastion to The Cong ress has verdict and the moral of Smriti Irani and this time been steadily losing electhe story: It is the end of Priyanka could not retain tions since 2012 and along the road for them if they any of the Assembly seg- with it several leaders and don’t accept reality. ments in another Congress workers have abandoned Out of the 690 seats bastion, Rae Bareli, the the ship. According to a whose fate was decided in Lok Sabha seat of Sonia media report, 177 MPs the five states, the Congress Gandhi. and MLAs have left Concould manage to win only Punjab’s overwhelm- gress since 2014, besides a 55. State-wise, of the 403 ing vote for the Aam number of leaders. When seats in Uttar Pradesh, Aadmi Party (AAP) and Narendra Modi became Congress got two; in Pun- eviction of the Congress Prime Minister in 2014, jab, where it was in the only confirms the grave the Congress had nine power, it won 18 out of disconnect between the states; the number has now 117; in Goa’s 40-seater As- ‘Grand Old Party’ and the shrunk to just two -- Rajsembly, Congress managed voters. asthan and Chhattisgarh.

11; out of Manipur’s 60 Having a huge num- Congress is staring at an seats, it had to be content ber of followers on so- existential crisis and will with just five; and in Utta- cial media accounts is no sink further if it does not rakhand, it could manage guarantee of support from act now. only 19 out of 70. the masses. Rahul and PriIn the past many of On the vote share yanka need to understand the leaders who could not front, too, the share of this. Together, they have find space for growth in the the Congress is drastically 24.7 million followers on Congress, have proved their down. In Uttar Pradesh, Twitter and lakhs like their mettle outside -- Mamta the Congress vote percent- Facebook posts, but when Banerjee in West Bengal, age is a dismal 2.33 against it comes to voting, even K. Chandrashekar Rao the BJP’s 41.29; Manipur the followers don’t seem in Telangana, Y.S. Jagan has given only 16.83 per to deliver. The electoral Mohan Reddy in Andhra cent to the Congress and numbers that AAP, on the Pradesh, Himanta Biswa 37.83 per cent to the BJP; other hand, is notching Sharma in Assam, and, in Goa, the Congress got up should be a serious of course, Sharad Pawar 23.46 per cent and the BJP cause of concern for the is firmly ensconced as the 33.31 per cent; in Punjab Sonia-Rahul-Priyanka tri- kingmaker of Maharashtra. The Congress did not the Congress managed umvirate.

22.98 per cent and the BJP AAP is proving to value them and in due 6.60 per cent. The only sav- be the real bulldozer in course they became sucing grace for the Congress today’s political landscape, cessful challengers.

It is high time Sois Uttarakhand, where it crushing all other parties notched up a decent share -- repeatedly in Delhi and nia-Rahul-Priyanaka rejig of 37.91 per cent, against now in Punjab. It is be- themselves, otherwise the the BJP’s 44.33 per cent. ing viewed as the rising Congress will get deciThese figures clearly alternative to the BJP. Its mated. It is still not too show the state the Congress performance in Punjab has late for them to give up is in today and exposes the further destroyed the myths the claim of being the sole distrust and displeasure that the Congress swears guardians of the party and of the masses with the by, including the one that step aside to allow a new three. Talk to any random it is the only political party party president to work person on the road, Rahul in the country that cares for with a free hand, focusing on grassroots politics, Gandhi’s name evokes dis- the minorities. missive laughter; worse, his In Delhi and in Pun- attacking the government actions and statements are jab, the minorities rallied credibly on policies and deperceived to be not serious. behind AAP as much as cisions, and above all. stop For many, he is a joker who the majority community. taking personal swipes at is helping the BJP to create This is what should shake Prime Minister Narendra perceptions. up Sonia-Rahul-Priyanka Modi that go down well with the people.

His younger sister, and their strategists.

In 1978, R.K. Laxman Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, The trio has chalwho was projected as the lenges to confront from drew a memorable cartoon harbinger of a change in within the party. The G-23 to describe the future of the difficult political ter- leaders, upset with the poll the Congress with the cap- Sir, Through this esteemed coloumn. I want to request concerned authority to clarify rain of Uttar Pradesh, has results, met on March 11, tion: “The real Congress the doubt that, whether ratna is equivalent to graduation in hindi. As according to will be so reduced in size been rejected by the people a day after the verdict, and NCTE norms eligibility for B.ed is graduation The fact of the case is, any programme through constant splits of the state. The people demanded a new Congress valued Akhilesh Yadav president as soon as pos- that a special device will of education needs to be of 3 years duration minimum to be called as degree, a regube needed to see it.” That lation mandate by UGC. Ratna in the state can be completed within two years. If it’s more than her and gave sible. him more seats and votes.

One of the senior was 44 years ago; today, consider as equivalent to graduation, It will be injustice to those students pursuing a The statistics clearly show G-23 leaders, Ghulam the cryptic line reads like degree course in hindi. So, I hereby request concerned authority to clarify the doubt that the people in Uttar Nabi Azad, said: “I am a prophecy, and is also the and take the privilege to assist the confused students, by issuing a clarification statement on the above mentioned course.

Pradesh have more faith shocked, my heart is bleed- moral of the story.

Swuto Swu, Dimapur Deepika Bhan, IANS in Akhilesh than Priyanka. ing to see our defeat in state Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Amit Shah with others during a meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, in Jammu. (PTI)

tions against terrorists and denying them safe haven or financial support. He directed the security forces and the police to ensure real-time coordination for effective counter-terrorism operations and monitoring activities of terrorists from jails. He ordered further strengthening of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Jammu and Kashmir to choke narco terrorism.”

As per the statement, Shah said the security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero crossborder infiltration and to eliminate terrorism com-

Bangladesh govt has ‘failed’ in protecting Hindus: RSS leader NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): RSS national executive member Indresh Kumar on Saturday condemned the alleged incident of vandalism at a temple in Bangladesh and urged India to intervene, saying the Sheikh Hasina government has “completely failed” in protecting the minority Hindus there.

He also appealed to the Congress and all other opposition parties to condemn the incident rising above “politics of religion and caste” and join New Delhi in building pressure on Dhaka to stop attacks on Hindus, which he said continues to remain “unabated” in the neighbouring country. Kumar, founder and chief patron of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, also called upon the “Muslim society” to condemn the attack.

According to reports, a mob of over 200 people allegedly attacked the devotees and vandalised ISKCON Radhakanta temple in Dhaka late on Thursday.

“The attack was carried out at ISKCON Radhakanta temple at 222 Lal Mohan Saha Street in Wari, Dhaka, on Thursday evening by a mob of more than 200 people led by Haji

SP, BJP politicians booked for Holi clash in UP town BAREILLY, MAR 19 (PTI): Three local SP and BJP politicians were booked for allegedly being involved in a clash during Holi celebration in which three police personnel were injured, authorities here said on Saturday.

According to police, the clash took place on Friday when some people allegedly threw ‘gulaal’ at a shrine located on Bareilly-Nainital highway in Islamnagar area here.

The incident led to a gathering of a crowd which thrashed the other party, they said.

The situation was back to normal for a while, but in the evening a large number of people gathered at the highway and blocked the traffic, police said.

When local police arrived with force, the mob clashed with them and injured Baheri Kasba Chowki In-charge Dalbir Singh, SI Sunil Bhardwaj, and Constable Sharma

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Saifullah. The temple was ransacked and looted,” Kumar said in message to PTI and described the incident “a form of terrorism.”

On every festival, Hindus are targeted in Bangladesh under a “pre-planned conspiracy”, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader said, adding that the community has faced 3,679 attacks, which include 1,678 cases of armed attacks and vandalism at religious places, in the last nine years.

Citing a few incidents, he said, “During Navaratri last year, attacks were carried out and around 200 houses of Hindus were burnt, Durga Puja pandals were vandalised and the ISKCON temple in Dhaka was also attacked. “The Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina government has completely failed in providing protection to minority Hindus in Bangladesh. It is a horrifying situation,” he alleged.

Body of Indian from Ukraine to arrive on March 21

BENGALURU, MAR 19 (PTI): The Karnataka government on Saturday said the mortal remains of a medical student from the state, who was killed in Russian shelling in wartorn Ukraine, is expected to reach the airport here early on March 21, and all the documentations required for transportation have been completed.

Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagaudar, a Final Year Medical student in Kharkiv National Medical University, died on March 1, in the conflict zone.

Noting that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had appointed a Funeral Agent to take possession of the mortal remains of Naveen, Manoj Rajan, State Nodal Officer (Ukraine Crisis) in a statement said, the agent has taken possession of the body and after completing necessary paper works has transported it to Warsaw (Poland).

Further, the Indian Embassy in Poland and Funeral Agent have completed all documentations required for transportation of the human remains to India, he said.

HARIDWAR, MAR 19 (PTI): The government is accused of saffronising education but “what is wrong with saffron”, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu asked on Saturday as he called for total rejection of the Macaulay system of education from the country.

Indians must give up their “colonial mindset” and learn to take pride in their Indian identity, the vice president said in his address after inaugurating the South Asian Institute of Peace and Reconciliation at the Dev Sanskriti Vishwa Vidyalaya here.

Naidu also said Indianisation of the education system is central to India’s new education policy, which puts great emphasis on the promotion of mother tongues.

“We are accused of saffronising education, but then what is wrong with saffron,” he asked.

Calling for rejection of the Macaulay system of education in the 75th year of Independence, Naidu said it imposed a foreign language as the medium of education in the country and confined education to the elite.

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ourselves as an inferior race.

We were taught to despise our own culture, traditional wisdom. This slowed our growth as a nation. The imposition of a foreign language as our medium of education confined education to a small section of the society, depriving a vast population of the right to education,” he said.

Thomas Babington Macaulay was a British historian who played a major role in the introduction of English as the medium of instruction for education in India.

“We should feel proud of our heritage, our culture, our forefathers. We must go back to our roots. We must give up our colonial mindset and teach our children to take pride in their Indian identity. We must learn as many Indian languages as possible,” he said.

NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): Arbitration is the best-suited dispute resolution mechanism for the globalised world and a timebound process structured to deliver immediate relief, Chief Justice N V Ramana said on Saturday.

Ramana, who spoke at the fourth edition of the international conference on “arbitration in the era of globalisation” in Dubai, said a prerequisite for achieving globalisation in true sense is ensuring “Trust in the globalised world can only be built by creating institutions with a strong emphasis on the rule of law. Rule of law and arbitration are not in conflict with one another. Both arbi-

tration and judicial adjudication aim to serve the same goal — the pursuit of justice.

Indian courts are known for their pro-arbitration stance.

Courts in India assist and support arbitration, and leave the substantive part of adjudication to the arbitral tribunal itself,” he said.

“A crucial component of attracting investors is providing a stable and efficacious mechanism for redressal of disputes. The legislature, executive and the judiciary of India at all levels are committed to improving the arbitration landscape and the ease of doing business in the country. The Commercial Courts Act enacted by the Indian Parliament led to further

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winds on Sunday gusting to gale winds Between 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, Car Nicobar, Hut Bay and Port Blair witnessed 3 cm rainfall each.

On Sunday, light to moderate rainfall/thundershower at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely at a few places and isolated extremely heavy rainfall are very likely over Andaman Islands and isolated heavy rainfall over Nicobar Islands while on Monday, light to moderate rainfall/thundershower at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely at a few places and isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Andaman Islands. Light to moderate rainfall at a few places is likely over Nicobar Islands, the IMD said.

Sea condition was rough to very rough over Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday and it would become very rough over the same region on Sunday while it would be very rough to high over Andaman Sea, southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal on March 21.

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streamlining and speedy dispensation of justice in commercial matters,” the CJI said. Ramana said that

promoting a culture of arbitration is not a simple task and having a pro-arbitration jurisprudence and policy is not enough.

“Some innovative steps must be taken in this regard.

After examining various cases, I find that governments and parties often take the stand that the agreement initially entered into is void or incapable of execution because it is against public policy or against law. To avoid such belated objec-

tions, it is high time to evolve some special mechanisms.

“One such special mechanism could be prevetting by a specially constituted authority of the State, prior to the parties entering into any commercial or investment agreement. No way am I suggesting that such a step is mandatory. It would be completely voluntary. Such a vetting process would, of course, be subject to the consent of the contracting parties,” he said.

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moved east-north-eastwards and lay as a Well-Marked Low Pressure Area (WL LPA) over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea on Saturday.

“It is likely to move nearly northwards along & off Andaman & Nicobar Islands, intensify into a depression by morning of March 20 and turn into a cyclonic storm on March 21. Thereafter, it is likely to move nearly north-northeastwards and reach near north Myanmar - southeast Bangladesh coasts on March 22,” the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The IMD bulletin said while many places witnessed light to moderate rainfall, isolated heavy rainfall occurred over Nicobar Islands during the last 24 hours; light to moderate rainfall also occurred at a few places over Andaman Islands during the same period.

The rainfall from 8.30 a.m. on Friday till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday included Car Nicobar IAF: 86.2 mm; Car Nicobar IMD: 70.2 mm, Nancowary: 39 mm, Long Island: 13 mm and Hut Bay: 17 mm, the IMD bulletin said, and warned of squally

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Apart from deployment of NDRF teams, the local administration initiated sensitisation programmes for vulnerable fishermen colonies against the danger due to the Cyclone Asani and evacuated them to safer places, as per the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman.

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JAMMU, MAR 19 (IANS/ PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and other senior officials.

An official statement said, “The Home Minister appreciated the improvement in the security situation, reduction in terror incidents from 417 in 2018 to 229 in 2021 and decrease in number of security personnel martyred from 91 in 2018 to 42 in 2021.

“Amit Shah emphasised on proactive opera-

pletely in order to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

Shah visits site of proposed high-security prison in Kathua: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the site where a high-security prison is to be constructed for lodging “treasonous and insurgent criminals” in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Accompanied by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Shah was briefed about the project details by the Director General of Police, Prisons, B Srinivas at the site in village Dambra in Mahanpur, the officials said.

After going through the blueprint, they said the home minister suggested some changes which will be incorporated according to the directions. J&K administrative council headed by Sinha transferred over 300 kanals (15 hectares) of land in favour of the Prisons Department for construction of the high-security prison in the district last month.

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3. Oral Interview for the post of Lab. Technician shall be held on 29/03/2022 at Room Number 212, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare from 11:00 am onwards.

4. All selected candidates are requested to reach at 10:00 am along with the relevant Educational Qualification, documents, ST/Indigenous Certificate, Updated Employment Registration Card in (original) on the day of the interview.

5. In case of multiple candidates obtaining same marks after interview, further selection criteria will be as per merit based on degree certificate.

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(From p-1) Longkumer expressed his appreciation and gratitude to implementing agency SBL Knowledge Services and Assembly Secretariat for their speed, efficiency and commitment in making the new system operational.

Meanwhile, while the State Assembly had on one hand upgraded itself with modern gadgets, on the other hand there were various ills still plaguing the Assembly building.

For instance, the Assembly building was yet to see installation of the ceiling fans that were assured to the members by former Sazo.

The issue was raised by a member earlier, who said it got unpleasantly warm and humid inside the House and regretted that till now the fans were not installed.

Also, water at most of the washrooms in the Assembly complex was highly contaminated and unsafe for human use. The water provided to the washrooms are reddish brown in colour and have a strong odour of iron content. Though the matter had been noticed in the past few successive Assembly sessions, nothing had apparently been done to get the problem solved.

Also, the Assembly bells that were installed during the construction of the complex are also in need of modernisation as these bells sound highly unpleasant.

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the I-T department.

“For example, the annual information system (AIS) in which more and more information about the financial transactions they would have done in the year is now being delivered to the taxpayer. This is taking them towards voluntary compliance.

“Out of the over Rs 13.63 lakh crore collection (as on March 16), only about Rs 54,000-55,000 crore has come from regular assessment tax (under which tax is paid by the assessee after department issues notice to them).

“The rest of the collection is coming by way of voluntary compliance.

This is happening because taxpayers are getting empowered with the financial information which is available to them,” he said.

Earlier, taxpayers used to “struggle” to get this information but now they have it at their fingertips, the CBDT chief said. “So, this has also helped the taxpayer to pay the right amount of taxes,” he said.

Mohapatra said that by the end of this fiscal on March 31, the net or actual tax collections, after issuance of due refunds, should settle “upwards of Rs 13.5 lakh crore.”

The I-T department was given a target to collect Rs 11.08 lakh crore (budget estimates) this fiscal and it was later revised to Rs 12.50 lakh crore.

Mohapatra said collections under all heads have been the highest this time.

He gave a breakup to substantiate his point.

This year till March 16, the collection under the advance tax category was Rs 6.62 lakh crore, which is 40.7 per cent more than 2020-21, 50.6 per cent more than 2019-20 and 30.8 per cent more than 2018-19, he said.

Similarly, the collection under the tax deducted at source (TDS) category stands at Rs 6.79 lakh crore, which is 37.7 per cent more than 2020-21, 40.5 per cent more than 2019-20 and 51.9 per cent more than 2018-19, he added.

Naga solution to soon become a reality: Gov (From p-1) He said the creation of Tseminyu district fulfilled the aspirations of Rengma people to have a district of their own, while Shamator district’s creation fulfilled the desire of Yimkhiung and Tikhir people to have a separate district, adding that this exemplified the spirit of reconciliation that the brother tribes exhibited for resolving their decades-old disputes amicably, which also led to the recognition of Tikhir as a separate Naga tribe.

He mentioned that the upgrade of Niuland to a fullfledged district was required on administrative grounds, while the creation of Chümoukedima district resolved the matter regarding the headquarters of erstwhile Dimapur district.

Even as demands had been received from certain more areas for creation of new districts, he clarified that the State government would not like to

divide any single-tribe district in keeping with the motto of unity.

ULB election issue resolved: On elections to urban local bodies (ULBs), he said the issue was sensitive as many considered reserving seats for women was against the traditions and customs of Nagas.

However, he claimed that the issue had been resolved now and the State would soon have elected ULBs for proper governance of towns and cities and for improvement in civic amenities.

Law & order peaceful: The governor said the general law and order situation in the State had remained largely peaceful as the district administrations, police and all security agencies remain committed for ensuring peace and harmony.

Inter-State border: On the inter-State borders, he said the situation remained peaceful except at two locations along the border with Assam in Mokokc-

hung, which became tense due to stand-offs between the police forces of both the States.

Mentioning that NLA had constituted a Select Committee headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio to examine and inter alia find ways for amicable settlement of the border issue with Assam, he claimed that the committee had taken positive steps towards this end.

Assam, Nagaland to share oil exploration in DAB: As the State government had taken steps to resolve the issue regarding oil exploration, the governor informed the House that Assam chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma had indicated equally dividing the proceeds of oil exploration and extraction between the two States in sectors A, B & C in DAB area.

He assured that the government would continue to put efforts in seeking cooperation of the Centre and the Government of Assam for resolving

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For oil exploration outside DAB, he said the Centre would have to recognise the ownership of indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland and the constitutional protection granted to them under Article 371A regarding transfer of land and resources and thereafter devise a mutuallyagreed and suitable mechanism for payment of royalty and issue of petroleum exploration licences. He assured the members to continue efforts to resolve the matter for the benefit of people of the State and country. The governor also highlighted the achievements of the government in various fields.

Obituary reference: Earlier, NLA Speaker Sharingain Longkumer made obituary reference on the passing away of former legislator Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi in February this year.

The House observed a 5-minute silence to pay respect to the departed soul.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has demanded the UDA government to present appropriate budgetary allocations for critical sectors during the ongoing session of the NLA. In a press note, RPP said that they party had made certain observations during the ongoing walkathon around the state.

Observing that there was no governance in the state, especially in eastern Nagaland area, RPP said the state government’s machinery was basically confined to Dimapur and Kohima areas only.

RPP has listed out that the government make budgetary allocations for the following sectors during the ongoing assembly session.

As the national highway connecting Shamator and Tuensang districts remained cut off since 2018 due to landslide creating undue hardship for commuters and transporters, RPP said that the landslide

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RBI may prioritise growth in April meet NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (IANS): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to prioritise growth over inflationary fears in its April, 2022 policy meet.

Notably, consumer price index inflation print has remained at elevated level due to higher-than-expected vegetable prices in February. Inflation is expected to remain at elevated levels due to higher crude oil price in subsequent months owing to Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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Humlam road (Salt road) covering Wakching - Chingdang - Chinglong – Aboi, adding that it was important that the UDA government recognise the historical importance of this route.

Apart from the above, the RPP also demands full implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in both Wakching Town and Wakching Village, asserting that both town and village were bereft of water and situation remained unchanged for several years.

RPP also said it was unacceptable that while villages in and around Dimapur were benefitting from the JJM project, Wakching/Tamlu/eastern Nagaland was suffering.

Lastly, RPP said the other observation was that Aboi and Tobu deserved to be upgraded to districts.

If for administrative convenience Chümoukedima district can be created, there was no reason for Aboi and Tobu people to suffer, RPP stated.

MHA constitutes advisory ...

(From p-1) The detained person can be held for 10 days without being told the charges against him or her. The detainee can appeal only before the advisory board for relief but will not be allowed a lawyer during the trial.

In the case of every NSA detainee, the government concerned shall, within three weeks from the date of detention, place before the advisory board the grounds on which the order has been made and the representation, if any, made by the detainee.

The advisory board shall, after considering the materials placed before it and after hearing the detainee, submit its report to the government within seven weeks from the date of detention of the person concerned.

The report of the board shall specify as to whether or not there is sufficient cause for the detention.

In cases where the advisory board has reported that there is, in its opinion, sufficient cause for the detention of the person concerned, the government may confirm the detention order and continue the detention for such period as it thinks fit.

In cases where the board has reported that there is no sufficient cause for the detention, the government shall revoke the detention order and the detainee to be released forthwith.

A detained person can

continue to be in jail without obtaining the opinion of the advisory board for a period longer than three months, but not exceeding six months where such person had been detained with a view to preventing him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the defence of India.

This also applies if the person is detained to prevent from interfering with the government’s efforts in coping with the terrorist, the security of India or the maintenance of public order or the maintenance of supplies.

The NSA was enacted in 1980 when the Indira Gandhi government was in power.

According to the data provided by the government in Parliament in 2020, nearly 1,200 people across the country were detained under the NSA in 2017 and 2018.

Madhya Pradesh detained the highest number of people under the NSA among all the states followed by Uttar Pradesh.

In Madhya Pradesh, 795 people were detained under the NSA in 2017 and 2018 while 466 were released by review boards and 329 were under custody.

In Uttar Pradesh, of the 338 people detained under the NSA in 2017 and 2018, 150 were released by review boards and 188 were under detention.

No official data is available about NSA detainees since 2019.

Differences in NPF over RS polls (From p-1) “As such, political parties cannot issue any whip, like they do in the Legislative Assembly, asking their MLAs to vote for a particular candidate.

They can issue instructions but it is left to political organisations to take action as they deem fit if an MLA defies the party’s order,” the official said.

The official also made it clear that irrespective of whether the MLAs give second preference or other preferences of votes while exercising their franchise in

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area covering approximately 500m should be either repaired or an alternative bridge over Yaye River be constructed immediately.

RPP has asked the government to make the Hurongki mini-hydel project constructed in 1986 over Yaye River under Shamator district, functional.

Due to non-commissioning, for reasons best known to the government, the machines and turbines have been wasted over the years, RPP stated.

To setup a college at Aboi sub-division under Mon district. RPP said ABoi was probably the fastest growing town in Nagalandm which has around 11 schools including one higher secondary school.

RPP said there was virtually no connectivity between Tamlu sub-division and Longleng town, which was approximately 65 km and needed to be rectified immediately.

It also asked for construction of black-topped road along the ancient

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dividends, Mohapatra said.

“The third reason, I would say, will be the reforms within the department... which have been continuous in the last four years. “Probably, we have changed more than ever in the history of this department and these reforms take a while to gather steam and create results,” he said.

Mohapatra said after three-four years of working on the reforms, both the taxpayer and the department are getting acquainted with the new processes and procedures and they are “slowly bearing fruit.”

“So, the point is that the reforms, once triggered, do not yield result right away but it takes time to sink in the mind, consciousness and also in the operational culture of the department.

So, now probably the time has come in which we are seeing the results of the reforms in the department,” he said.

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to say how things will pan out the next year but there is no room to say that good times only last for four quarters,” Mohapatra told PTI in an interview.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is the administrative body for the I-T department and according to its March 17 announcement, direct tax collections (as on March 16) in India broke all previous records.

The CBDT chief listed the reasons that he believes led to the record collections.

“First is the strengthening of the Indian economy.

The better the economy, the better is the tax mop-up, which is happening right now.”

“Second reason will be the reforms undertaken across departments having an effect on the tax department’s own collection numbers,” he said.

There are policy measures that have been taken over a period of time, in the budget or outside the budget, and are now giving the “rebound effect” or

RPP demands appropriate budgetary allocations for critical sectors

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NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): Reforms undertaken by the government within the Income Tax department and the “strengthening” of the Indian economy are among the major factors that led to the highest-ever direct tax collections in the country, which stand at over Rs 13.63 lakh crore, CBDT Chairman J B Mohapatra has said.

According to Business Today, he said apprehensions about the state of the economy, battered by the COVID-19 spread, were belied as it “did so well and the corporates came out so well (in paying taxes)” during the current financial year 2021-22.

Mohapatra exuded confidence that the direct tax mop-up, which primarily includes personal income tax and corporation tax revenue receipts, will continue its present streak and the department will be able to successfully chase the target of collecting Rs 14.20 lakh crore in taxes in the next fiscal.

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world’s unhappiest War will cost Russia for generations: Zelenskyy Afghanistan country, even before Taliban

sands more injured and maimed,” the Ukrainian leader said, standing outside the presidential office in the capital, Kyiv. “Those are the Russian costs throughout the invasion.”

In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said Russian forces were blockading the largest cities with the goal of creating such miserable conditions that Ukrainians will surrender. But he warned that Russia would pay the ultimate price.

“The time has come to restore territorial integrity

and justice for Ukraine. Otherwise, Russia’s costs will be so high that you will not be able to rise again for several generations,” he said.

Fighting intensifies in Kyiv suburbs: The northwest Kyiv suburbs of Bucha, Hostomel, Irpin and Moshchun were under fire on Saturday, the Kyiv regional administration reported.

The city of Slavutich, located 165 kilometers (103 miles) north of the capital was “completely isolated,” the administration said.

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Bird flu case forces killing of 5.3 million chickens in US

DES MOINES (IOWA), MAR 19 (AGENCIES): The confirmation of bird flu at another Iowa egglaying farm will force the killing of more than 5 million chickens, state officials said Friday.

It’s the second confirmed case of avian influenza in Buena Vista County, about 160 miles (257 kilometers) northwest of Des Moines, but the latest outbreak is at an operation with 5.3 million chickens.

The latest case confirmed by the state Department of Agriculture means nearly 12.6 million chicken and turkeys in at least eight states have been killed or will be destroyed soon.

Spread of the disease is largely blamed on the drop-

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pings or nasal discharge of infected wild birds, such as ducks and geese, which can contaminate dust and soil.

Infected wild birds have been found in at least 24 states, and the virus has been circulating in migrating waterfowl in Europe and Asia for nearly a year.

The first Iowa case was identified on March 1 in a backyard flock of 42 ducks and geese in Pottawattamie County in western Iowa.

Another egg-laying chicken farm with nearly 916,000 birds was reported with the virus on March 10 in Taylor County in southwest Iowa.

4 US soldiers killed in plane crash in Norway COPENHAGEN, MARCH 19 (IANS): All four crew members of a US Marine Corps aircraft, which crashed in northern Norway on Friday night, were killed, the Norwegian Armed Forces confirmed on Saturday. “The police in Nordland County now confirm that the crew of four have died. As far as the police know, the four are of American nationality,” said a press release from the Norwegian Armed Forces, Xinhua reported. “Apart from the crew, there were no other people on board the Osprey,” it said, referring to the aircraft Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey which crashed on a training mission in the ongoing NATO exercise.

Rescue plan for Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay BALTIMORE, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): There’s now a plan to refloat a cargo ship that’s been stranded in the Chesapeake Bay for days, the ship’s operator said Friday.

Salvor Donjon Smit has conducted underwater inspections of the 1,095- The container ship Ever Forward. foot (334-meter) Ever Forward and a rescue team can must approve it, Evergreen leasing ballast to lighten put the refloating plan in said in a statement Friday. the load, dredging the bay’s motion, but first authorities The plan involves re- muddy floor around the

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ship and making space between the propeller and rudder and the seabed, Evergreen said.

The rescue team is mobilizing all available local tugboats to join the operation. Once enough mud is removed and the ship is lighter, the team will work to refloat the ship at high tide using the power of the tugboats and the ship’s main engine, Evergreen said.

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The Yikhum Ekhung Wokha Town extends its heartiest congratulations to Shri. Abemo Kikon, S/o Lt. Yananimo Kikon a bonafide member of the Ekhung on being promoted to the post of Survey Officer, Directorate of Land Record and Survey, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Ekhung wishes him good health and success in his future endeavours.

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OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF SAINIK SCHOOL IMPHAL (OBASSI) NAGALAND CHAPTER FELICITATION

The Old Boys Association of Sainik School Imphal Nagaland Chapter with immense pride and joy congratulate Cadet Dr Nsanthung Ezung Adm No. 180 on being promoted to the post of Addl Director & HOD, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Cadet Kevisa Kense (IAS), Adm No. 172, on being promoted to Secretary and Cadet Mhonbemo Patton (IA & AS) Adm No. 355, on taking charge as Principal Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department, Govt of Nagaland. It also convey its best wishes and success in all their future endeavours.

The Association further expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the Govt. of Nagaland under the dynamic leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister of Nagaland for the honour bestowed upon its members.

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The annual report ranked Afghanistan as last among 149 countries surveyed.

cy, freedom to make life choices, generosity of the population, and perceptions of internal and external corruption levels.

Afghanistan stacked up poorly in all six categories, a confounding result coming as it does before the Taliban’s arrival and despite 20 years of US and international investment.

The US alone spent $145

billion on development in Afghanistan since 2002, according to reports by the US special inspector general for Afghanistan.

Still, there were signs of increasing hopelessness.

Gallup did a polling in 2018 and found few Afghans they surveyed had much hope for the future. In fact the majority said they had no hope for the future.

China reports first COVID deaths in more than a year

BEIJING, MAR 19 (AP): China’s health authorities reported two COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, the first since January 2021, as the country battles its worst outbreak in two years driven by a surge in the highly transmissible omicron variant.

The deaths, both in northeastern Jilin province, bring the country’s coronavirus death toll to 4,638.

Both fatalities occurred in elderly patients and were the result of their underlying conditions, Jiao Yahui, an official with the National Health Commission, told a news briefing on Saturday.

One of them had not been vaccinated for COVID-19, he said.

The majority of new 2,157 community transmissions reported Saturday came from Jilin. The province has imposed a travel

COVID-19 testing site amid snowfall in Beijing.

ban, with people needing permission from police to travel across borders.

Nationwide, China has reported more than 29,000 confirmed cases since the beginning of March.

It has pressed on with its tried-and-true policy of lockdowns and mass testing of millions of people as part of a successful, if burden-

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The Satakhami Union Dimapur convey our heartfelt congratulations with pride to Mr. Akuto Sema who has been promoted to the post of Dy. Chief Executive Officer, Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries Board (NKVIB).

The Union prays that God Almighty guide him in his future endeavours.

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OFFICE OF THE DIMAPUR NKONJAN OVUNG KHUMSHUM DIMAPUR : NAGALAND GENERAL MEETING This is to inform that the General Meeting of Dimapur Nkonjan Ovung Khumshum (DNOK) will be held on 26th March, 2022, 9:00 AM at Unity College, Dimapur.

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Aphuyemi Football Club express our deepest appreciation to enlisted personalities below for their tremendous contributions and support towards recently concluded 4th Aphuyemi Cup in Pughoboto and 14-U Sumi Hoho Trophy held in Suruhoto.

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some, “zero-COVID” strategy since the initial outbreak in Wuhan in 2019.

The country has seen relatively few infections from the virus so far because clusters are tamped down as quickly as they’re discovered.

The strategy has received popular support and prevented the large numbers

of deaths seen in other countries, many of which have started to forgo any kind of social distancing measures.

Faced with the worst surge since late 2019, officials have vowed to double down on the zero-tolerance strategy to contain multiple outbreaks across China.

However, leader Xi Jinping acknowledged for the first time the burden of the measures on Thursday, saying that China should seek “maximum effect” with “minimum cost” in controlling the virus.

Hong Kong, which is facing its worst surge of the pandemic, recorded 16,583 new cases Saturday.

The city’s total coronavirus infections exceeded 1 million on Friday, and its number of deaths has already surpassed mainland China’s.

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The Longjemdang Senso Mungdang with sincere appreciation and honour convey our warmest congratulations to :1. Mr. Imliwapang Kubzar, IAAS, S/o Mr. T. Nungsang Ao and Mrs. Bendangmenla on being appointed as Deputy Secretary, External Affairs, Govt. of India.

2. Mrs. Meranglemla Lusang, W/o Mr. Meyi Ozukum on being promoted to Registrar, Directorate of Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

3. Miss Imnayangla, D/o Mr. Alemkaba and Mrs Yongdangnungla for earning "Gold Medal Award 2022" from Nagaland University for her outstanding Academic performance in Post Graduate Degree (MSW).

We wish you all sound health, refine wisdom and success in all your future endeavours.

KABUL, MAR 19 (AP): Afghanistan is the unhappiest country in the world — even before the Taliban swept to power last August.

That’s according to a socalled World Happiness report released ahead of the UN-designated International Day of Happiness on Sunday.

The annual re por t ranked Afghanistan as last among 149 countries surveyed, with a happiness rate of just 2.5. Lebanon was the world’s second saddest country, with Botswana, Rwanda and Zimbabwe rounding out the bottom five. Finland ranked first for the fourth year running with a 7.8 score, followed by Denmark and Switzerland, with Iceland and the Netherlands also in the top five.

Researchers ranked the countries after analyzing data over three years. They looked at several categories including gross domestic product per capita, social safety nets, life expectan-

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The Old Riphyim Village Council and the Old Riphyim Students' Union would like to acknowledge all the gazetted officers of Old Riphyim Village for venturing into a new journey by forming Old Riphyim Gazetted Officers Forum (ORGOF).

We would also like to congratulate Er. Thungdemo Patton, a deligent officer who has his heart rooted for development and progress of the village and on being the first President of ORGOF and Dr. N Renthungo Patton, a refined scholar as the Gen. Secy. ORGOF respectively. We pray that a noble prestigious name “Old Riphyim” will be uplifted to greater heights through the formation of ORGOF. God’s gracious love be upon you all.

Sd/Sd/Sd/(Rhanbemo Y. Patton) (Shanpan Ngullie) (Renlamo Patton) VDB Secy. Old Riphyim Chairman ORVC President ORSU

times the speed of sound.

A Ukrainian military official confirmed a Friday missile strike on a military warehouse in the Delyatyn settlement of the IvanoFrankivsk region, but he told the Ukrainskaya Pravda newspaper Saturday that authorities have not yet verified the type of missile used.

Konashenkov said Russian forces also used the anti-ship Bastion missile system to strike Ukrainian military facilities near the Black Sea port of Odesa.

Russia first used the weapon during its military campaign in Syria in 2016.

Ukrainian and Russian officials agreed to establish 10 humanitarian corridors for bringing aid in and residents out — one from Mariupol and several around Kyiv and in the eastern Luhansk region, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said Saturday. She also announced plans to deliver humanitarian aid to the southern city of Kherson, which was seized by Russian forces.

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In this image from video Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks from Kyiv, March 18, 2022. (AP/PTI)

city of Mariupol, the site of some of the war’s greatest suffering, Ukrainian and Russian forces battled over the Azovstal steel plant, one of the biggest in Europe, Vadym Denysenko, adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister, said Saturday.

“One of the largest metallurgical plants in Europe is actually being destroyed,” Denysenko said in televised remarks.

Russia uses newest hypersonic missiles: The Russian military reported Saturday that it has used its latest hypersonic missile for the first time in combat. A spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry, Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, said Kinzhal missiles destroyed an underground warehouse storing Ukrainian missiles and aviation ammunition in the western Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine.

Russia has said the Kinzhal, carried by MiG-31 fighter jets, has a range of up to 2,000 kilometers (about 1,250 miles) and flies at 10

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KYIV, MAR 19 (AP): Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is trying to starve his country’s cities into submission but warned Saturday that continuing the invasion would exact a toll on Russia for “generations.” The remarks came after Moscow held a mass rally in support of its bogged-down forces.

Zelenskyy accused the Kremlin in an overnight video address of deliberately creating “a humanitarian catastrophe” and appealed again for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet with him to prevent more bloodshed.

Noting that the 200,000 people reported to have attended the rally was similar to the number of Russian forces deployed to Ukraine, Zelenskyy said Friday’s event in Moscow illustrated the stakes of the largest ground conflict in Europe since World War II. “Picture for yourself that in that stadium in Moscow there are 14,000 dead bodies and tens of thou-

With the approval of the North East Executive Council (NEEC) Office and the Janata Dal (U) Nagaland State Head Office, The JD (U) Wokha District has been formed under the Presidentship of Shri. S. Abenthung Ngullie comprising of the following office bearers: 1. President : S. Abenthung Ngullie 2. Press Secy./P.A. to President : Loyingbemo Humtsoe 3. Vice President : Nyimshio Mozhui 4. Vice President : Renben Kikon 5. Vice President : Thungbamo Shitiri 6. Secretary : Renjant hung Tungoe 7. Secretary : Surenthung Enny 8. Secretary : Nzanbemo Jami 9. Jt. Secretary : Renthungo Ngullie 10. Jt. Secretary : Njanshan Murry.

11. Treasury : Wobamo Lotha 12. Legal Advisor : Echungthung Ezung 13. Executive : Robin Odyuo 14. Executive : Rabenthung Tungoe 15. Executive : Renben Shitiri The JD (U) Wokha Unit further congratulates all the ranks and files of Janata Dal (U) Manipur Unit particularly the 6 (six) JD (U) winning candidates in the recent State Legislative Election of Manipur. The JD (U) Wokha Unit warmly applause Shri. NSN Lotha, NEEC Convenor, JD (U) and State President JD (U), Nagaland, for his unceasing effort, guidance and through his supervision, the Manipur, JD (U) Party for the first time has shown its tremendous achievements by making a record in the State Assembly Election 2022.

Through his dynamic and thoughtful leadership, and with great vision and sincerity, he has made a positive impact on every aspect of the party acuity in the entire North East India.

The JD (U) Wokha Unit wishes him all success in his endeavours and pray Almighty to grant him good health and wisdom to lead the party to greater heights.

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aleontologists on Thursday unveiled the fossilized remains of an ancient whale that inhabited the seas 36 million years ago, found last year in a Peruvian desert. Scientists called the creature a “sea monster” that “surely did a lot of damage.”

“We have presented the new Peruvian basilosaurus, it is the complete skull of an archaic whale that lived 36 million years ago,” paleontologist Mario Urbina, head of the team that discovered the skeleton, told AFP. Urbina said the basilosaurus was found at the end of 2021 in the Ocucaje Desert in the Ica department, about 215 miles south of Lima. The desolate landscape was a shallow sea millions of years ago, and its dunes have yielded large numbers of striking primitive sea mammal remains.

Rodolfo Salas, chief of paleontology at Peru’s National University of San Marcos, said that the whale

The fossil remains of a Basilosaurus’ skull displayed by paleontologists at a museum in Lima, on March 17, 2022. was a “sea monster.”

“The most incredible thing is that the skull is in a very good state of preservation, it has complete teeth; it was a first-order predator, at the top of that time that fed on fish penguins; a sea monster just as they imagine it and we think it is a new species,” Salas said.

The “Ocucaje Predator,” as the researchers dubbed it, was about 55 feet long and used its massive, powerful teeth to feed on tuna, sharks and schools

of sardines. “When it was searching for its food, it surely did a lot of damage,” Salas said, according to the Reuters news agency.

“This finding is very important because there are no other similar specimens discovered in the world,” said Urbina, a researcher at the university.

Team member Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi explained the basilosaurus differs from other known ancient whale species by its size and the develop-

ment of its teeth, both of which indicate the animal was likely at the top of the food chain.

“This is an extraordinary find because of its great state of preservation,” he told AFP. “This animal was one of the largest predators of its time.”

“At that time the Peruvian sea was warm,” added Salas-Gismondi, who heads the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Natural History Museum in Lima. “Thanks to this type of fossil, we can reconstruct the history of the Peruvian sea.”

The first cetaceans, like the basilosaur us, evolved from land animals some 55 million years ago.

By the late Eocene period (between 56 million and 34 million years ago), cetaceans had fully adapted to marine life.

Whales had not yet evolved, and almost all cetaceans were marine macropredators, according to the research team.

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Twitter tests new clipping tool for Spaces

U2 series in early development at Netflix; JJ Abrams to produce

icro-blogging site Twitter has announced that it has started testing a new clipping tool for Spaces.

Select hosts on iOS are now able to clip 30 seconds of audio from recorded Spaces to share them with others on Twitter, reports TechCrunch. All iOS users can now see and listen to the clips on their timelines, while Android and web users will get access soon.

The company said it also plans to roll out clipping functionality to all users in the future, not just hosts. “There is no limit to the number of audio clips that can be created, and they will live on the platform for 30 days,” a Twitter spokesperson was quoted as saying in an email.

“Currently, everyone on iOS can see and listen to Spaces clips on their Timeline, and soon people on Android and Twitter. com will receive access too. We will be monitoring feedback and plan to expand Spaces clipping functionality to everyone on Twitter in the near future,” spokesperson added.

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scripted series about legendar y rock band U2 is in early development at Netflix, Variety has confirmed with sources.

J.J. Abrams is attached to executive produce the project under his Bad Robot banner, with “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten onboard to write the script.

Warner Bros. Television, where Bad Robot is currently under an expansive overall deal, will produce.

It is unclear at this time exactly how involved U2 would be in the project.

Exact plot details for the show are currently under wraps, but given McCarten’s involvement it seems logical to assume that the show would delve into the history of the band.

Reps for Netflix, Warner Bros. TV, and Bad Robot declined to comment.

U2 is one of the most iconic bands in history and rank among the bestselling musical artists of all time. The Irish group first formed in 1976 and consists of members Paul

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“Bono” Hewson, Adam C l ay t o n , D av i d “ T h e Edge” Evans, and Larry Mullen Jr. They have released 14 studio albums to date and won 22 Grammy Awards. They continue to tour, having most recently performed their worldwide Joshua Tree Tour in 2019.

McCarten is a wellknown writer of biographical features. He is a twotime Oscar nominee in the best adapted screenplay category — once in 2015 for the Stephen Hawking biopic “The Theory of Everything” starring Eddie Redmayne and again in 2020 for “The Two Popes”

starring Anthony Hopkins as Pope Benedict XVI and Jonathan Pryce as Pope Francis.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” told the story of the rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, played by Rami Malek.

That film won four Oscars, including one for Malek for best actor. McCarten’s other credits include the Oscar-winning Winston Churchill film “Darkest Hour” starring Gary Oldman. He is repped by CAA and Myman Greenspan.

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he most boring person in the world has been discovered and it is a religious data entry worker, who likes watching TV, and lives in a town, said researchers from the University of Essex.

According to the researchers, after examining more than 500 people across five experiments they found that the blandest jobs are seen as cleaning, banking, data analysis and accounting. “The irony is studying boredom is actually very interesting and has many real-life impacts,” said researcher Wijnand Van Tilburg.

“These papers show how persuasive perceptions of boredom are and what an impact this can have on people,” Tilburg added. The paper, published in the journal ‘Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin’, also discovered the dullest hobbies as religion, watching TV, bird watching and smoking. Boring people are also perceived to shun large settlements to live in small cities and towns, the research indicated. The research revealed that stereotypically boring people are generally disliked and avoided due to preconceptions.

Nova Base was far above freezing at 44.6 degrees (7 degrees Celsius). It caught officials at the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado, by surprise because they were paying attention to the Arctic where it was 50 degrees warmer than average and areas around the North Pole were nearing or at the melting point, which is really unusual for mid-March, said center ice scientist Walt Meier.

“They are opposite seasons. You don’t see the north and the south (poles) both melting at the same time,” Meier told The Associated Press Friday evening. “It’s definitely an unusual occurrence.”

“It’s pretty stunning,” Meier added. “Wow. I have never seen anything like this in the Antarctic,” said University of Colorado ice scientist Ted Scambos, who returned recently from an

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The Antarctic warm spell was first reported by The Washington Post.

The Antarctic continent as a whole on Friday was about 8.6 degrees (4.8 degrees Celsius) warmer than a baseline temperature between 1979 and 2000, according to the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer, based on U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration weather models. That

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expedition to the continent.

“Not a good sign when you see that sort of thing happen,” said University of Wisconsin meteorologist Matthew Lazzara.

Lazzara monitors temperatures at East Antarctica’s Dome C-ii and logged 14 degrees (-10 degrees Celsius) Friday, where the normal is -45 degrees (-43 degrees Celsius): “That’s a temperature that you should see in January, not March.

January is summer there.

That’s dramatic.” Both Lazzara and Meier said what happened in Antarctica is probably just

8-degree heating over an already warmed-up average is unusual, think of it as if the entire United States was 8 degrees hotter than normal, Meier said.

At the same time, on Friday the Arctic as a whole was 6 degrees (3.3 degrees) warmer than the 1979 to 2000 average.

By comparison, the world as a whole was only 1.1 degrees (0.6 degrees Celsius) above the 1979 to 2000 average. Globally the 1979 to 2000 average is about half a degree (.3 degrees Celsius) warmer than the 20th century average.

What makes the Antarctic warming really weird is that the southern continent — except for its vulnerable peninsula which is warming quickly and losing ice rapidly — has not been warming much, especially when compared to the rest of the globe, Meier said.

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affected user tweeted late on Friday. The Facebook email told the users that they were required to turn on the Facebook Protect feature by a certain date, or they would be locked out of their account.

According to the social network, Facebook Protect is a “security programme for groups of people that are more likely to be targeted by malicious hackers, such as human rights defenders, journalists, and government officials”.

The first deadline was March 17 and now, several people are being locked out of their Facebook ac-

counts. Some can’t even get in even if they turned the feature on. “Dear @ FacebookApp: Your new Facebook Protect, which I didn’t ask for, keeps texting me an identical two-factor verification code, which continues to not work.

I’m now effectively locked out of my account. This is heightened security? Guess I’ll spend more time on Twittera,” another user said in a tweet.

Some other users complained that they couldn’t get through the activation process even before the deadline and so are effectively locked out of their accounts. “This Facebook protect thing is so annoying because it’s not letting me turn it on and I need Facebook for work so I’m really hoping Facebook fixes the stupid code,” one affected user posted.

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S eve r a l Fa c e b o o k users took to Twitter, complaining about the spam-like notification in an email titled “Your account requires advanced security from Facebook Protect”, which they did not open due to privacy concerns.

“I got locked out from Facebook indefinitely today because I didn’t respond to emails from FB (that looked like a scam) about its new Facebook Protect system, which I was required to enable by today. So far, the text and security key options don’t work, many report,” one

arth’s poles are undergoing simultaneous freakish extreme heat with parts of Antarctica more than 70 degrees (40 degrees Celsius) warmer than average and areas of the Arctic more than 50 degrees (30 degrees Celsius) warmer than average.

Weather stations in Antarctica shattered records Friday as the region neared autumn. The twomile high (3,234 meters) Concordia station was at 10 degrees (-12.2 degrees Celsius),which is about 70 degrees warmer than average, while the even higher Vostok station hit a shade above 0 degrees (-17.7 degrees Celsius), beating its all-time record by about 27 degrees (15 degrees Celsius), according to a tweet from extreme weather record tracker Maximiliano Herrera.

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B’desh makes history with ODI win in SA

CENTURION, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): Bangladesh’s top order fired on all cylinders as the tourists notched up a massive 314/7 and then dismissed South Africa for 276 to secure a historic away 38-run win in the first One-Day International at SuperSport Park and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

This was Bangladesh’s first-ever win on South African soil.

The Tamim Iqbal-led side had never won an ODI in South Africa in 19 previous attempts, but produced a fine display in the first match of the tour on Friday evening to break new ground in the 50-over format.

With the victory, Bangladesh further strengthened their place at the top of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League standings, where they lead England and India in the

Taskin Ahmed (left) celebrates with teammates after dismissing Rassie van der Dussen.

top three.

Litton Das (50), Shakib Al Hasan (77) and Yasir Ali (50) laid the foundation for the massive total, while useful contributions from Tamim Iqbal (41) and Mahmudullah (25) guided them to 314 in 50 overs.

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Early wickets then pegged South Africa’s chase back, with Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed making early inroads.

But fine half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen (86) and David Miller (79) gave the hosts hope. How-

ever, Mehidy Hasan Miraz rattled through the tail with a four-for, picking up the crucial wicket of Miller.

There were jubilant scenes on the pitch when Mahmudullah had Keshav Maharaj trapped in-front to seal a 38-run win.

Sakkari sets up Indian Wells title showdown against Swiatek INDIAN WELLS, MAR 19 (IANS): World No.6 Maria Sakkari of Greece advanced to her maiden WTA 1000 final, defeating defending champion Paula Badosa of Spain 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 in the semifinal to set up a title clash against No.4 Iga Swiatek of Poland at the BNP Paribas Open.

Sakkari’s triumph sets up an interesting battle for the No.2 spot in WTA Rankings as the Greek player looks to end Swiatek’s 10-match winning streak and win the biggest title of her career.

Swiatek scored a 7-6(6), 6-4 semifinal win over 2015 Indian Wells champion Simona Halep, advancing to the BNP Paribas Open title match for the first time.

Sakkari is into her second final of the season, having reached her first in at the WTA 500 in St. Petersburg.

Coming into Indian Wells this year, the 26-year-old

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Sakkari had reached seven semifinals in her last 10 tournaments, making two finals over that span. Prior to Friday night, she was 0-4 in semifinals at the WTA 1000 level.

“I’ll be deadly honest that I never, ever thought about it. I have a lot of people around me telling me about the semifinals and that I was not able to get over this hurdle,” Sakkari was quoted as saying by wtatennis.com.

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ways very confident and had a lot of belief that I would just get over it soon and it clicked, I guess.”

Badosa had won the only previous meeting between the two, having defeated Sakkari last season at the WTA Finals in straight sets.

“I was very concerned before the match because Paula is playing differently than the other girls,” Sakkari said. “She has a very heavy game. She obviously loves this tournament because

she won it six months ago. I had full faith and I believed in myself every single moment.” Sakkari leads the head-to-head over Swiatek 3-1. The 20-year-old Polish player earned her first win against Sakkari just three weeks ago in the semifinals of Doha. Swiatek won 6-4, 6-3 and went on to win the Doha title, her second WTA 1000 title of her career.

The winner of Sunday’s final will rise to a new career-high of No.2 on Monday.

3rd Mokokchung inter-ward football tourney MOKOKCHUNG, MAR 19 (NPN): The third edition of the Mokokchung inter-ward football tournament would be organized

by Marepkong Youth Association (MYA) on the theme “Towards Excellence” from May 4-14, 2022 at Imkongmeren Sports complex, Mokokchung.

Addressing a press conference, organizing

committee convenor Bendangnukshi informed that the District Sports Office will be one of the main sponsors of the tournament.

With an aim to promote local talent, organisers said the tournament was exclusively open to young talents who were permanent residents of Mokokchung. The champion of the tournament

would walk away with a cash prize of Rs.50,000 and Rs.30,000 for the runner-up with trophy and certificates. The tournament also has individual prizes including highest goal scorer, best defender, best goal keeper, best midfielder and most promising player.

The organisers informed that the association aims to make the tournament a self-financed tour-

nament and also to induct certified coach for each team by 2025.

MYA also aims to conduct coaching training clinic in collaboration with the Nagaland Football coaches Association.

To encourage the participating teams, the association also shares the revenue generated from ticket selling with the participating teams each year.

Football Association Phek District (FAPD) selection trial for upcoming Dr. T Ao inter-district trophy was held at Pfutsero local ground on March 19. Altogether 46 participants including 16 players for U-21 took part. (FAPD)

a depleted field without heavyweights South Korea, China, Japan and Chinese Taipei. Meanwhile, Bangladesh won three gold medals.

The Indian women’s recurve team of Ridhi, Tisha Punia and Tanisha Verma lost to Bangladesh in the final 4-5 and settled for silver. Only four teams competed in the event. The Indian team had outscored hosts Thailand 6-2 in the semi-final. In the mixed team event final, Ridhi and Parth Salunkhe also lost to Bangladesh 3-5.

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PHUKET (THAILAND), MAR 19 (IANS): A young Indian team finished the 2022 Asia Cup World Ranking Stage 1 tournament with eight medals -- two gold and six silver -- at the Surakhun Stadium, here on Saturday.

The men’s recur ve team comprising national champion Parth Salunkhe, Rahul Nagarwal and Dhiraj Bommadevara made amends by winning a team gold after drawing a blank in individual events. The Indian men’s recurve team defeated Kazakhstan 6-2 in the final to clinch the gold medal. On the other hand, the 19-year-old compound archer Sakshi Chaudhary, who won silver at the World Youth Championships last year, defeated compatriot Parneet Kaur 142-140 for the yellow metal.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): Wokha District Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n (WDFA) has informed that open selection trial for the upcoming Inter-District Dr.T.Ao Football tournament would be conducted at local ground, Wokha on April 1 & 2, 2022.

In a press release, WDFA president Y Zuben has informed the interested players to report at local ground at 12 noon, adding registration will be done at the venue.

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Women’s WC: Aus beat India; enter semis

AUCKLAND, MAR 19 (IANS): Captain Meg Lanning led from the front as Australia entered the semifinals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with a six-wicket win over India at Eden Park on Saturday.

After Mithali Raj, Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur slammed fifties to help India post a competitive 277/7 in 50 overs, Australia chased down the total with three balls to spare and also the highest successful chase in the history of the tournament.

Lanning led the controlled chase with 97 off 107 balls, laced with 13 boundaries in an innings where she collected runs and pierced gaps through point region for fun.

But it was the opening partnership of 121 between Alyssa Healy (72) and Rachael Haynes (43) which set the tone for Australia’s unbeaten run in the showpiece event apart from young pacer Darcie Brown taking 3/30 in eight overs.

After the departure of Healy and Haynes, captain Meg Lanning kept the scoreboard ticking with her creamy drives and punches while placing the cuts elegantly through square region on the off-side.

But Lanning fell three

Australia’s Meg Lanning anchored the chase with a 107-ball 97.

short of her 15th ODI century, slicing straight to point off Meghna. With eight needed off the final over, Mooney elegantly lofted Goswami over mid-wicket for four and then took two runs via drive through deep cover, followed by a four down the ground to maintain their clean slate in the tournament.

Earlier, skipper Mithali Raj and number three Yastika Bhatia’s 130-run stand built the platform before an unbeaten 57 off 47 balls from Harmanpreet and 28ball 34 from Vastrakar took

India to 277/7 as 77 runs came off last 10 overs. Australia weren’t the best on the field nor with the ball as they conceded 29 extras, including 24 wides.

India didn’t have a great start in power-play, losing Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to Brown in the first six overs. While Mandhana drove away from the body and nicked to slip, Verma’s slash was snapped

by Beth Mooney diving full length for a one-handed stunner at gully.

Mithali and Yastika joined forces to stabilize

India’s innings, helped by Australia leaking runs. A total of 16 runs from the 12th over of Ellyse Perry got Mithali and Yastika to settle down without taking any further risk.

Mithali, under pressure due to a lean run in the tournament, was a busy customer at the crease, getting her singles and made use of pace to get boundaries through square region in off-side. She looked delightful with the cover drive and used her feet well to slam a six down the ground.

Yastika, more aggres-

sive of the two, struck delightful boundaries and ensured the scoreboard was ticking.

The duo reached their respective fifties in 77 balls to set the platform for a big total. But Yastika fell in the 32nd over, picking out deep backward point off Brown.

Six overs later, Mithali didn’t get the required elevation on slog-sweep and holed out to deep mid-wicket off legspinner Alana King.

With Richa Ghosh stumped off Alana King and Sneh Rana bowled by Jess Jonassen, India were in trouble at 213/6 with almost eight overs left. But Harmanpreet and Pooja produced the big hits to put up a crucial stand of 64 off just 47 balls.

Harmanpreet swept and bisected her way to reach fifty while Pooja shined with a cameo of 34 to give India a good total to defend, which wasn’t enough to stop Lanning and Co’s winning juggernaut.

BRIEF SCORES: India 277/7 in 50 overs (Mithali Raj 68, Yastika Bhatia 59; Darcie Brown 3/30, Alana King 2/52) lost to Australia 280/4 in 49.3 overs (Meg Lanning 97, Alyssa Healy 72; Pooja Vastrakar 2/43, Sneh Rana 1/56) by six wickets.

All England Open: Lakshya Sen beats Lee Zii Jia, storms into final L O N D O N, M A R 1 9 (AGENCIES): Lakshya Sen produced a scintillating display to defeat Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia 21-13, 12-21, 21-19 in a closely-contested semi-final of the 2022 All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham.

The Indian shuttler produced an incredible effort in the third game despite trailing at the mid-game break to cruise to his maiden final in the tournament.

Sen will meet the winner of the match between Viktor Axelsen and Chou Tien-chen in the final of the tournament.

The 20-year-old shuttler became the first Indian to reach the men’s singles final of the prestigious tournament in 21 years. Pullela Gopichand was the last Indian to reach the final round of All England in 2001.

Prakash Padukone and Gopichand are the only Indians to have won the event, while Saina Nehwal had reached the final in 2015.

It was an emphatic display from Lakshya, who came back from 10-14 down, and then 12-16 down to defeat Lee in the final game of the semi-final.

The Indian shuttler made a bright start to the

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match, controlling the pace of the match with relative ease as he cruised to a 21-13 win. Lakshya also secured seven-successive points after the mid-game break, putting an end to Lee’s chances for a comeback.

However, the Malaysian world no.7 saved his best for the second game, outclassing Lakshya with a series of jump smashes. In no time, Lee gained an 11-3 game at mid-game break and eventually secured a 2112 win to level the proceedings in the semi-final.

Lee led for a major part of the deciding game; however, he turned passive as the duration of rallies continued to increase, and Lakshya eventually emerged on top after he ended Lee’s resistance at 21-19.

Sen has been in sensational form in the last six months as he secured his maiden Super 500 title at India Open in January and then claimed a runner-up finish at the German Open last week.

Indian women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand on Friday progressed to the semifinals of the All England Championships by registering a shocking win over Korean second seeds Lee Sohee and Shin Seungchan.

Treesa and Gayatri, world no 46, notched up a stunning 14-21 22-20 21-15 win over Lee and Shin in an hour and seven minutes to join men’s singles shuttler Lakshya Sen in the semifinals of the prestigious tournament.

Ukraine’s Mahuchikh wins high Verstappen edges Leclerc in final Bahrain GP practice jump gold at indoor C’ships

BELGRADE, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who was forced to flee her home in Dnipro after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, said she was fighting for her country in the stadium after winning gold in the high jump at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade.

The 20-year-old, who is the reigning European Indoor high jump champion and won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, spent days sheltering in a cellar before travelling for three days by car to reach Serbia, a trip of nearly 2,000 kilometres.

Mahuchikh won gold with a leap of 2.02 metres

Yaroslava Mahuchikh in action at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade on March 19, 2022.

on Saturday, with Australia’s Eleanor Patterson taking silver and Nadezhda Dubovitskaya of Kazakhstan claiming bronze. “It was very important for me, my family, my country,” Mahuchikh told BBC Sport.

Pankaj Advani bags Asian Billiards title for 8th time

DOHA, MAR 19 (PTI): Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani defeated compatriot Dhruv Sitwala by six frames to win his eighth title at the 19th Asian 100 UP Billiards Championship 2022 here on Saturday. This is Advani’s 40th international title and 8th Asian crown.

Against Sitwala, a twotime Asian Billiards champion, Advani won the first frame before following it up with a smooth century break to extend the lead to 2-0.

In the third frame, Advani opened up a 84-14 lead and went up three frames to nil and resorted to white pot

at 87 and positioned it well for a red in-off the spot.

Sitwala fought back and pulled one back when his famed opponent missed a red early in the frame. He came up with a 82 break to reduce the lead.

Advani won the fifth frame to establish a 4-1 lead and stormed ahead to take the sixth too.

Sitwala capitalised on a miss by his countryman to take the seventh frame before Advani re-focussed to capture the eighth frame despite an impressive break by his opponent for a 6-2 triumph.

“I don’t think about competition, training. For me, coming here was difficult -- three days by car -- and to jump here was so difficult psychologically because my heart remains in my country.”

M A NA M A , M A R 1 9 ( AG E N C I E S ) : Wo r l d champion Max Verstappen limbered up for the first qualifying session of Formula One’s new era by pipping Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to the fastest time in Saturday’s final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The Dutchman hustled his Red Bull around the 5.4-km Sakhir track in one minute 32.544 seconds, with Leclerc hot on his heels with a time just 0.096 seconds slower.

Mexican Sergio Perez was two-tenths of a second off his Red Bull team mate’s benchmark in third.

Red Bull and Ferrari have been hyped up by rivals

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during practice at Bahrain International Circuit, on March 19, 2022.

as the favourites going into Sunday’s season-opener, which will usher in one of the most radical rules overhauls in F1 history aimed

at improving the racing spectacle.

Mercedes, gunning for a record ninth successive constructors’ crown, have,

in comparison, struggled to squeeze the speed from their new challenger with Lewis Hamilton warning fans not to expect him to be in the fight for the win on Sunday.

The seven-times champion, the most successful driver at the Bahrain track with five wins, was only sixth, half a second off his Red Bull rival’s pace.

New team mate George Russell was fourth 0.391 seconds off Verstappen’s best.

F1 retur nee Kevin M a g nu s s e n , r e p l a c i n g sacked Russian Nikita Mazepin, put the Haas team in a promising seventh.

Former Mercedes racer Valtteri Bottas was eighth ahead of Alfa Romeo team

mate and Chinese rookie Guanyu Zhou.

Canadian Lance Stroll rounded out the top 10 in his Aston Martin.

N i c o H u l k e n b e r g, standing in at Aston Martin for Sebastian Vettel who has been sidelined by COVID-19, was 12th.

Australian Daniel Ricciardo, back in the car this weekend having just recovered from COVID, was 15th for McLaren.

Saturday afternoon’s hour-long session was largely incident free. Leclerc survived a spin while Ferrari came under investigation for releasing Carlos Sainz into the path of compatriot Fernando Alonso’s Alpine in the pitlane.

FIH Pro League hockey: India lose 1-3 to Argentina in shoot-out

India lost in shoot-out after both the teams were tied 2-2.

BHUBANESWAR, MAR 19 (PTI): The Indian men’s hockey team slumped to its third defeat in the FIH Pro League, losing 1-3 to Argentina in the shoot-out in the first leg match after both the teams were tied 2-2 at the end of the regulation time at the Kalinga Stadium

here on Saturday.

Gurjant Singh (38th minute) and Mandeep Singh (60th) were the goal scorers for India, while Argentina’s goals came from the sticks of Nicolas Acosta (45th) and Nicolas Keenan (52nd).

It was a terrible shootout from Tokyo Olympic

bronze medallist India as only Harmanpreet Singh scored, while Abhishek, Gurjant and Sukhjeet Singh faltered.

For Argentina, Keenan, Tomas Domene and Lucas Toscani found the back of the net in the shoot-out.

By virtue of this win, Argentina secured a bonus point and climbed to fourth position in the standings with 11 points from five games. The Indians, on the other hand, continue to occupy the second spot despite the loss with 13 points from seven matches. Both the sides will lock horns again in the return leg on Sunday.

Saka sends Arsenal closer to Champions League return

L O N D O N, M A R 1 9 (AGENCIES): Arsenal took another big step towards ending a five-year exile from the Champions League as Bukayo Saka’s strike beat Aston Villa 1-0 to open up a four-point lead in fourth in the Premier League.

The Gunners could even increase that gap with a game in hand over fifthplaced Manchester United and were well worthy of the three points against a toothless Villa despite the narrow scoreline.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had complained about the tight turnaround his side faced after Wednesday’s 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool.

That defeat ended a five-game winning run and

Bukayo Saka (L) celebrates scoring for Arsenal.

there was no sign of tiredness from the visitors in the early stages.

Emile Smith Rowe returned to the starting lineup as one of two changes as Gabriel Martinelli and Aaron Ramsdale missed out through illness and injury

respectively.

Smith Rowe had the first chance inside the three minutes when he fired over from Martin Odegaard’s pass.

Odegaard and Thomas Partey were dominating the midfield and a nice move be-

tween the two deserved a better finish from the Ghanian as he fired straight at Emiliano Martinez.

The former Arsenal goalkeeper then denied his former club the opening goal with a stunning save low to his left to prevent Ezri Konsa turning into his own net from Saka’s dangerous cross.

Saka was a constant threat and fittingly got the only goal on 30 minutes when Villa failed to clear a free-kick and he fired low past Martinez from the edge of the area.

Arsenal players surrounded referee Andy Madley moments later begging for a red card after Tyrone Mings caught Saka, but the England international got away with just a booking. Villa improved after the break but lacked the

creativity to break Arsenal down as Philippe Coutinho failed to hit the heights of his best form since joining on loan from Barcelona.

John McGinn curled a shot just wide and Ollie Watkins’ deflected effort came back off the outside of the post with Villa’s best chances to snatch an equaliser.

Ramsdale’s absence meant Bernd Leno was making his first Premier League appearance since August.

The German was not forced into a save until the final kick of the game when he parried Coutinho’s free-kick to safety and was mobbed by his teammates at full-time as Arsenal celebrated a big three points in their quest to get back to European football’s elite competition.

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