25 Mar 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 108

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NLA passes `24239 cr Budget for 2022-23

Correspondent

KO H I M A , M A R 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday passed the Rs 24,239.96 crore budget for the financial year 2022-2023 by a voice vote on the concluding day of the ongoing 11th session of the 13th Assembly.

Leader of the House and chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the finance portfolio, had said that though the 2022-23 transactions were estimated to result in a positive balance of Rs 150.30 crore, the fiscal was estimated to close with a negative balance of Rs 2,212.74 crore due to the negative opening balance of Rs 2,363.04 crore.

There were no cut motions or clarifications sought by any of the members while passing the budget.

Rio also moved the Nagaland Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022, which was passed by the House.

Finance department clarifies on Budget

DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): State Finance department has clarified that there was a general misconception that the fiscal year 2022-23 was projected to close with a deficit of Rs. 2,212.74 crores. The department, rather said that the budget for the year 2022-23, projected a positive balance of Rs. 150.30 crores, a DIPR report stated.

This was the first time that the government was able to present a budget with a positive balance after years of passing deficit budgets.

The department said that the deficit figure of Rs. 2,212.74 crore was the level of deficit accumulated over the years.

NSDMA issues weather alert

DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted light to heavy rainfall in the coming days.

NSDMA joint CEO Johnny Ruangmei informed that the weather could be partly cloudy with light rainfall activities during March 26 & 27 all over the state.

However, thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds was very likely in certain pockets in Peren, Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Mokokchung, Mon and Longleng during this period. During this time, the minimum and maximum temperature of the state will vary between 9°C and 32°C respectively.

This is it!

“Thanks to the political issue, we’re together again, wedded by permanent interests.”

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Members on the last day of the 11th session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Thursday. (DIPR)

He also moved the Nagaland Appropriation (No. 1) Bill, 2022 (Supplementary 2021-2022) and the Nagaland Appropriation (No. 2) Bill 2022 (Budget 2022-2023). The Bills were introduced and taken into consideration. Both the Bills were passed by the House.

The Supplementary Demand for Grant for 20212022 was also passed by the House, along with voting on the Demand for Grants for the Year 2022-2023.

In his closing remark, the chief minister appreciated the members for actively taking part in the budget discussion and lauded the

positive and constructive suggestions raised by them.

He exuded confidence that AHoDs, HoDs and all concerned had taken note of the suggestions and would work together to serve the people.

Earlier, responding to some queries raised by the members, Rio claimed that the ‘Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative’ would make credit more affordable and available to individuals, self-help groups and farmer producer organisations.

This, he said would give a big boost to entrepreneurs and farmers and that Rs 65 crore was ear-

marked for this scheme, while the SARFAESI Act had been implemented due to which aspiring entrepreneurs could avail loans from banks.

He said the ‘Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme’ would provide every citizen with hospitalisation insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per annum irrespective of family income and would be implemented

by September 2022.

To a query raised by NPF legislator Amenba Yaden on customary laws, Rio said their compilation was underway and, upon completion, would be printed in local dialects.

And if any amendment was required, that too could be done in line with Article 371(A), he added.

On the power issue raised by multiple members, he said the shortfall between power purchase and revenue collected was Rs 237.12 crore. However, he claimed that the Power Department was vigorously putting all efforts to im-

prove revenue collection.

He informed the members that 10,000 smart meters were installed in Dimapur and another 10,000 were being currently installed, while 10,000 meters were installed in Kohima, which had resulted in improvement in revenue collection.

He said the department was also cracking down hard on power theft and assured the members that rearranging of technical staff would also be looked into.

He claimed that within three to five years the State would generate more than 300 MW, of which 200 MW would be used by the State, while the rest 100 MW surplus could be sold. Therefore, he said the government was giving priority in this sector.

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NLA adjourned sine die

Meanwhile, following completing all the list of business, speaker Sharingain Longkumer adjourned the Assembly sine die one day before schedule.

K’taka Hijab ban : SC refuses hearing against HC verdict NATIONAL, PAGE 7

Manipur govt urges Nagaland govt to stop SAPO’s indefinite bandh Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAR 24: Manipur government has urged Nagaland government to intervene and withdraw Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO)’s indefinite bandh that was affecting normal vehicular movement along NH-2, the lifeline of Manipur.

In a letter addressed to the Nagaland chief secretary, the special secretary (home), government of Manipur, H Gyan Prakash urged the Nagaland government to take the matter with the representatives of SAPO for immediate withdrawal of the indefinite bandh for the welfare of the general public and maintenance of peace tranquillity in the area.

Manipur government stated that the permanent structure and armed personnel were being deployed within the territorial jurisdiction of Manipur state as opposed to the claim by

Southern Angami Public Organization.

“This could also be seen from the satellite map,” it added. Stating that NH-39 was the main lifeline of the state, the Manipur government appealed for coexistence of the people of both the states.

It added that the issue relating to territories and boundaries of the states were to be settled and resolved amicably through negotiations between the concerned state governments.

WMC dismayed over bandh extension

World Meetei Council (WMC) central executive committee (CEC) has expressed dismay over the Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO)’s decision to extend the ongoing bandh along NH-2 stretch in Southern Angami areas indefinitely.

In a press release,

WMC CEC secretary general Yambem Arun Meetei said WMC understands the sentiment of SAPO, but maintained that the organisation must also understand that it “cannot take the people of the region into ransom” while they demand something from the government.

WMC stated that the three-day bandh had already put the people into much trouble, adding that extending the bandh indefinitely was “extremely unjustified.” The council also maintained that blocking NH (a national property) as a means to protest at the cost of innocent people, who had nothing to do with the issue, was a serious violation of human rights.

WMC has, therefore, appealed to the SAPO to end the road blockade.

WMC also urged the state governments of Manipur and Nagaland to settle the issue at the earliest before it creates more problems.

Legislators laud innovation in Budget 2022-23 80-year-old Naga woman with hip implant

Correspondent/DIPR

KO H I M A , M A R 2 4 (NPN): Initiating the discussion on the budget for 2022-23 presented by the chief minister who also holds the crucial finance portfolio, Minister for Planning and Coordination, Land Revenue & Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu, described it as something new and a shot in the for the youths and the intellectuals who have been waiting in expectation for quite some time.

Kronu said the key features of the budget like micro financing offered opportunity that had not reached the youth until now.

He said prior to this, youths could not start any substantial business under PMEGP, CMCF, SDF etc since the schemes did provide enough fund.

He said under micro financing, interested individuals could start their business by availing money from the banks where village councils or village development boards (VDB) can be guarantors even if there were land issues in particular cases.

Kronu said application forms for these schemes will be distributed at the Deputy Commissioner’s office level in all the districts.

He also pointed out that alongside generating

income, the budget 2022-23 was also designed to protect environment as the government had plans to provide money to the Forest department so as to initiate tree planting projects. He said “trees would be our wealth”.

On power projects, Kronu said for years Nagaland had been waiting for clearances for big power projects. Kronu said for the 126 MW power project at Dikhu, the land issue that had been obstructing the project has been settled through the initiative of the Chief Minister.

He said smaller projects like 24 MW at Zungki, 42 MW at lower Tizu would be funded by ADB while 24

MW power project at Tizu valley was also underway.

These projects would enable the State to generate power for meeting its requirements instead of having to buy power from neighbouring States as being done presently, Kronu said.

Participating in the discussion, NPF legislator, Dr Chumben Murry, termed the budget as “the most way forward budget in short needs as well as long term concept.” He added that it offered a very synergistic window for discussion of good financial management while at the same time providing for the mass during the fiscal year.

‘strip-searched’ at Guwahati airport

GUWAHATI, MAR 24 (PTI/AGENCIES): An 80-year-old wheelchairbound woman from Nagaland was on Thursday allegedly strip-searched during the security check at the airport here, while the authorities said she was asked to go through a mandatory screening as a metal plate was attached to her hip bone.

The victims ’s daughter Dolly Kikon, a noted anthropologist based in Australia, said that her mother who had undergone hip replacement surgery last year was on her way to Delhi, accompanied (Cont’d on p-7) by her granddaughter.

After metal detectors triggered an alarm, a security woman of the CISF at Lokopriyo Gopinath International Airport allegedly asked the elderly woman to take off her clothes, including her undergarments, even after the lady repeatedly said that she had a hip implant.

Dolly claimed that her niece had filled up a complaint form but the CISF personnel took it away, claiming that it was not allowed.

As Dolly’s string of tweets on the incident sparked outrage, Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia responded to

S. Phangnon elected to NSCN (I-M) firm on Naga flag and constitution Rajya Sabha uncontested DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): BJP’s nominee and UDA consensus candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, S Phangnon Konyak, was Thursday declared duly elected uncontested becoming the first woman to become Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland.

S Phangnon Konyak, who is also BJP Nagaland Mahila morcha president, was declared elected uncontested by the returning officer Khruohituonuo Rio, additional secretary, Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), after the last hour for withdrawal of candi-

dature on March 24, 2022.

In a press release, chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland, V Shashank Shekhar, informed that only one nomination was received by the returning officer till the last date of nomination on March 21, 2022.

The nomination paper was taken up for scrutiny on March 22, 2022 and found valid.

The election commission announced the schedule for holding biennial election to Rajya Sabha on March 7, 2022 and fixed March 31, 2022 as the date of poll.

DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has once again reiterated its firm stand on the issue of the Naga flag and constitution, NSCN (I-M) MIP said in a press note.

Addressing the Tatar Hoho Budget Session of the GPRN held on March 23 at the Council Headquarters (CHq), Hebron, NSCN (I-M) chairman Q. Tuccu said that the ongoing IndoNaga political talks, that has entered a critical stage, was being watched with much curiosity by the people around the world “because it matters how the Naga people rise up to the occasion to defend their political identity as symbolized by

the Naga national flag and the constitution (Yehzabo).”

Asserting that no one could afford to waver in this crucial stage, Tuccu said “We have to take our stand no matter what the heat of the pressure that may come”.

He called upon the NSCN members to exercise revolutionary responsibility to forbear any hardship which may come our way.

“We must look forward and display fortitude to carry on with our struggle,” he added.

Imna Along slammed

Meanwhile, reacting to the speech of minister Temjen Imna Along on the floor of the house over government of India’s rejection

of demand for inclusion of Naga flag and the constitution for solution, NSCN (I-M) said that his “nonsense utterance” has once again put himself in the “hot glare” of the Naga people.

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP said Along was “utterly insensitive” to the reality of the Naga history and as “God’s given political identity as a nation and as a people.”

MIP slammed Along’s remark saying it only exposed his “heartless and cruel mentality exploiting every given opportunity to castigate the very symbols” that identified Nagas were not a lost people. MIP asked“Who is Temjen Along who

IBM expands ‘STEM For Girls’ program in Nagaland DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): American tech giant IBM Thursday announced a collaboration with the State department of school education to introduce the IBM STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) For Girls program in more than 250 secondary and higher secondary schools across 15 districts in Nagaland.

In a press note , IBM India informed that the program will help enable more than 12,000 girls studying between 8th to 10th grade

Aims to provide 21st-century skills to over 12,000 girls in 15 districts with access to digital fluency, coding skills training, 21st-century skills, including life and career skills. It stated that the curriculum will align and supplement the State’s efforts towards quality education.

The collaboration is part of a three-year program

between IBM and Nagaland government, with the QUEST Alliance and YouthNet as an implementation partner, to increase the participation of girl children and women in STEM careers.

The programme will also aim to empower nearly 1,400 teachers in the par-

ticipating schools to engage and train students on computational thinking, STEM, and agency development for girls. Educators will use IBM SkillsBuild (skillsbuild.org)- a program that includes online coursework and tools to engage with students.

State government’s special secretary Kevileno Angami thanked IBM for giving Nagaland the privilege.

Despite the challenges in the State, she said IBM decided to partner with Nagaland.

“We hope that in the days to come, our children become

job creators, and we nurture citizens who will be able to solve problems and think out of the box...,” she said.

IBM India managing director Sandip Patel said, “With the expansion of our STEM for Girls program in Nagaland, we have increased our footprint to 12 states across India.” He said this was a part of IBM’s ground-breaking commitment to provide 30 million people of all ages worldwide with new skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow by 2030.

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defiantly chose words to go headlong against the Naga people’s political identity with his infuriating statement saying ‘Flag and constitution are not achievable’?”.

It said Along as “a boy of yesterday in political arena”, was, however, in a “damning hurry” to make his presence felt by “dancing madly” to the “anti-Naga tune” played by his “political mentors, RSS/BJP.” It said even before Along was born, thousands of Naga people have attained martyrdom defending the legitimate historical and political rights of the Nagas as symbolized by the Naga flag and the constitution.

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her, promising to look into the incident, Hindustan Times report stated.

CISF suspends official

CISF later tweeted that the security and dignity of passengers had to go hand in hand. The force, which is entrusted with the security of major airports, also announced that the official concerned has been suspended.

“CISF has already started enquiry in connection with the unfortunate incident. The concerned personnel has been suspended.

DIG CISF has spoken with the passenger,” CISF’s official handle said in a tweet.

MHA extends validity of FCRA registered NGOs NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): Home ministry on Thursday extended till June 30 the validity of all FCRA registered NGOs whose licences were to expire by March end and those whose applications are pending for approval.

According to the home ministry, the validity of the registration certificates of such entities whose validity was extended till March 31 and whose renewal application is pending will stand extended till June 30 or till the date of disposal of renewal application, whichever is earlier.

JDU backs demand for flag, constitution for solution DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): Seeking to make its stand clear on the ongoing “Indo-Naga” political dialogue, Janata Dal United (JDU), Nagaland unit has said that “symbolic issues”, which include both the flag and the constitution, must be addressed.

JDU Nagaland unit through its publicity wing stated that the Government of India recognising the “unique history of the Nagas” also meant that Naga political issue was “intrin-

sic to its unique history.”

Therefore, JDU said that any political solution must be unique in its nature.

“In this very uniqueness, lies the symbolic issues which includes both the Flag and the Constitution and any solution to the Naga problem must address this Symbolic Issues in such dimensions honourable to the negotiating groups,” JDU unit stated.

However, the party claimed that there were certain (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

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Training programme for agri & allied deptts begins

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): A three-day capacity training programme for professionals of Agriculture and Allied departments on “Mother culture maintenance, mass production and storage of bio fertilisers for promotion of organic farming in North East India” got underway here, at Bio Organic Quality Control Laboratory, district Soil Conservation office on Thursday.

The training programme was sponsored by Directorate of Extension Education, Central Agricultural University- Imphal Lamphelpat, Imphal West, Manipur.

Addressing the gathering as special guest, minister for Soil and Water Conservation, Geology & Mining and NSMDC, V Kashiho Sangtam said agriculture played a vital role in In-

Kashiho Sangtam addressing the gathering at the inaugural programme on Thursday. (NP)

dia’s economy and urged upon trainees to take full opportunity of the training to maximise production of goods and to set a mark in Agri and Allied sector along with the rest of the country.

While mentioning that more than 70% of states population was engaged in agricultural activities directly or indirectly, the minister said that the state government was advocating Naga farmers to adopt systematic and organised

NEWS IN BRIEF Felicitation programme of Kayakalp: A felicitation programme of Kayakalp: “a clean hospital initiative” would be held on March 26, 11 a.m. at badminton court, directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima with minister for H&FW, S. Pangyu Phom as special guest.

NCF informs: Naharbari Community Forum has informed all Naharbari residents that a general meeting would he held on March 26, 10 a.m. at Naharbari sports complex. All Naharbari citizens have been requested to attend the meeting.

CNSA convenes meeting: Central Nagaland Students’ Association has informed all concerned that a consultative meeting would be held on March 26, 3:30 p.m. at tourist lodge Dimapur. All executive members, co-opted members, advisors, unit presidents, general secretaries, organising committee members and senior leaders have been requested to attend the meeting.

DRHS ex-students forum meet: Ex-Student forum of Dimapur Railway High School has convened a general coordination meeting on March 27, 10 a.m. at DRHS complex. All members of the forum, EC committee and ex-students of the school have been requested to attend the meeting on scheduled time.

PLU elects new team: Phenshünyu Lowjvü Union, a unit of Rengma Hoho held its handing and taking programme on March 24. PLU informed that the team would be headed by Nchenyhunlo Kesen as president and Tenyebinlo Himb as general secretary along with eight other members for the tenure 2022-2026.

farming on identified crops and zone across the state.

He added that in order to realise the dreams of the state government to make farming in Nagaland organic by default, Kashiho said continuous upgradation of knowledge and skills were not only required by farmers but also professionals engaged in promotion of organic and natural farming.

He hoped that the training would update knowledge and enhance skills of the

professionals of Agriculture and Allied sectors in quality maintenance and mass production of bio inoculants in the state.

This, the minister said, would ensure distribution of efficient native bio inoculants in all nook and corners of the state, further fulfilling the gaps in organic soil management practices.

The programme was chaired by SNO, Metereology, APC office, K Khekiho Shohe while welcome address and training outlines were delivered by course director, CPGSAS, Umiam and Consultant on Soil Health Management and Organic Farming, Prof.

Dwipendra Thakuria.

It may be mentioned that Prof Dwipendra Thakuria and Dr Juri Sandhya Barik from SASRD, NU, Medziphema would be attending the three-day training programme as resource persons.

DLAC Dimapur holds meet on food safety DIMAPUR: District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) Dimapur held a meeting under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) and chairman DLAC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, Wednesday.

A press release by DC Dimapur office stated that in the meeting, a brief note on food safety activities and its emerging challenges was delivered by designated officer of food safety Dimapur, Samuel Zehol while the notified food analyst of state public health laboratory Kohima, Khrukutolu Veswuh highlighted the status and functions of the laboratory.

During the meeting, the following matters were deliberated: Veswuh informed the members that government supplied rice would be fortified by 2024.

Correspondingly, awareness has to be disseminated by line department in order to avoid public confusion. To

create awareness and bring all the food Business operations (FBOs) under the umbrella of FSSAI Registration and Licensing.

With regard to fortified rice issue, the house discussed there was a need for public awareness regarding proper authority to contact for any complaints. In this regard, redressal of public grievances for any issues pertaining to food items which need to be addressed to concerned Food Safety authority, a press release may be issued by state authority to impart knowledge.

Mid-Day meals to be tested by State Public Health Laboratory, Kohima before distributing it to schools.

Awareness generation for FBOs and police personnel to be conducted by Food Safety, Dimapur Zone in collaboration with Police department and Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industries (DCCI).

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022

DC Kohima issues public notice DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has notified that land measuring an area of 105 Sq.mtrs/1130 Sq.ft only belonging to Huruotsumia Community Building at Kohima Town near Super Market was required for acquisition for setting up of Super Market exit Road.

In a notification, DC in exercise of powers conferred by section 9 (2) of Nagaland Land Requisition Act 1965, Acquisition Act 1884, the DC duly authorized by the state government as competent authority notified that if any person or party have any claims and objections over the said area, the same may be submitted to the office of the DC, Kohima within 30 days w.e.f. the date of this notification (March 23).

DC informed that the schedule was as follows: North - Town circular road, East - Private Society building, West - Private and South - KMC building.

2-lane works: DC Tseminyu on clearing obstruction DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) Tseminyu, Dr. Zasekuolie Chusi informed that widening of existing approach road to two lane specification (covering a stretch of 1.53 km) from DC office Tseminyu to road junction intersecting national highway-02 near NDPP office Tseminyu Town were for development of town area and a step towards fulfilling the vision to make Tseminyu district a “Model District”.

According to a DIPR report, DC said some portion of government allotted plots of land situated alongside the aforementioned

road stretch falls within proposed road widening area was surveyed by office of executive engineer PWD (R&B), Tseminyu.

As per terms and conditions of the allotment order issued by the government, he said that it was “clearly stated that the government will take over the land allotted to the allottee(s) if required by the government for which no alternative side may be allotted.”

The DC has, therefore ordered that the government would take over the portion of land falling within the aforementioned surveyed

area for public utility.

He has also notified all concerned offices, organisations and individuals whose plot portion fell within the earmarked land area proposed for road widening to clear or remove any materials and structures from the surveyed land area within 14 days from the day of issue of this notice after which the road widening exercise would commence.

DC informed that any concerned failing to comply with the notice along with compliant action within the stipulated time period would be “doing so at own risk.”

KMC warns unauthorised optical shops

DIMAPUR: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has warned that some persons running optical shops under KMC jurisdiction were providing eye care service without possession of prerequisite qualification, resulting in giving wrong prescriptions to unsuspecting patients.

In a notice, KMC administrator T. Lanusen-

la Longkumer informed such shop owners running optical shops that only qualified professionals could provide eye care service to the public.

The administrator informed those who do not have required qualification could only sell

sunglasses and spectacle frames with proper trade license.

Further, KMC informed that physical spot verification would be carried out and action would be initiated against those failing to comply with the notification.

Acknowledgement

03/05/1963 – 02/03/2022 Through this column, we the bereaved family of Late Diethomiavi (NITO) Luke Punyii, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to those who stood by us physically, financially and above all to those who selflessly donated their blood and also through constant prayers by individuals and various churches during illness and sad demise of our beloved father.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our humble prayer that our Heavenly Father bless you all abundantly. dp-1344/22

Your Loving Mom, Wife, Children, In-laws, Grandchildren and Relatives

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Acknowledgement

Late Achumba C Sangtam Born on 06.01.1997 – Died on 06.03.2022 We, the family of Late Achumba C Sangtam of UBC, DEF Kiphire, offer our heartfelt gratitude to all friends, neighbours and well wishers who visited our home, attended the funeral service and burial and to those who provided emotional and practical support for us in our difficult time, we are truly grateful.

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away…

(Job 1:21)

LT. HOKIKHE SWU

(1964 – 2021) It’s been a year, since you left us. But still, feels like you are amongst us. No word can express our feeling of your loss. You will be forever in our hearts with love and fond memories. dp-1266/22

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022

‘World Tuberculosis Day’ observed across Nagaland

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WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 25

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot; a few afternoon showers 36 24 Aizawl

Clouds and sun

Guwahati Mostly sunny and hot Imphal

Sunshine and patchy clouds

Itanagar Partly sunny

27 16 32 17 29 15 29 17

Shillong

Clouds and sun with a shower 25 14

Kohima

Sun and clouds

Dimapur Warm with a t-storm in spots Mkg

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Tuensang Partly sunny

26 14 33 18 28 14 20 10

A t-storm around in the p.m.

24 17

Zunheboto A t-storm around in the p.m.

25 12

Wokha

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Officials from CMO office Peren along with healthcare workers and others.

Modi to eliminate TB from India by 2025, five years before WHO target of 2030.

A press release from CMO office Dimapur informed that the DC was speaking as guest of honour at “World TB Day” observed

by National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) Dimapur in the conference hall of additional deputy commissioner (ADC), Nuiland Town.

DC called upon the people to be part of the campaign by investing their time in “TB elimination activities”. He also urged communities of Niuland to show concern for TB patients so that TB elimination could be achieved.

Presenting a case scenario of Dimapur district, DTO Dimapur Dr. Benchilo Ngullie said the main obstacle in eliminating TB from the society was stigmatisation and discriminations.

She highlighted the importance of community participation in removing such stigmas and discriminations so that people would start considering TB as just another treatable communicable disease.

Dr. Ngullie also sensitised the participants on the various services available in the district for quality diagnosis and treatment which are given free of cost by the government. The programme also highlighted TB Mukt Bharat (TB Free India) Campaign to eradicate TB by the year 2025. Monica, a cured TB champion also shared her experiences of her treatment journey.

‘Work together to eliminate TB in Longleng’ National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) Longleng observed WTBD in the conference hall of deputy commissioner (DC) Longleng.

According to a DIPR report, EAC Longleng, Pichano Kikon described TB stated that the centre launched various programmes to eliminate TB by 2025 and in this, Kikon sought the support and cooperation of stakeholders, government agencies, civil societies etc. to meet the target. She also

urged the people to stop stigmatisation and give moral and emotional support to TB patients.

In a keynote address, DTO, Longleng Dr. Temsusashibi said the day was observed to disseminate awareness on TB to the mass and eliminate it by 2025.

He said in the past such programmes were held in the blocks and village level but this year the programme was proposed to be held in the district headquarter with a view to take consolidate steps by the various leaders and government officers and to sensitiese the people back in their communities to achieve the goal of TB elimination.

Medical superintendent (MS) District Hospital Longleng, Dr. Kilang highlighted various treatment available for TB. Although TB was a life-threatening disease, he said it was 100% curable provided the patients completes their treatment course as prescribed by the medical professional and by maintaining personal hygiene and nutrition.

Highest TB cases in Mon district, says DC Mon DC Mon, Thavaseelan K expressed concern that among the districts in Nagaland, TB was more prevalent in Mon district for “several reasons”.

A press release from National Health Mission (NHM) Mon informed that the DC was speaking at WTBD programme in the conference hall of District Hospital, Mon. Thavaseelan said the day was one of the most significant events in the district because in Nagaland within the districts, the highest cases prevailed in Mon for “several reasons”, adding to the full concentration on the pandemic.

In a keynote address, district TB officer, NTEP Mon, Dr. Tinenlo James Katiwa briefed about TB and how the disease has been neglected during the pandemic.

Project assistant, DLSA, Mon advocate N Mannon also highlighted the

NLA session: Women representation needed annual admin in politics: Dr. Chuba National BJP the women empowerment reports tabled DIMAPUR: vice president Dr. M Chuba agenda and equal liveli-

DIMAPUR: On the fourth day of the ongoing Budget session, the Annual Administrative Reports, 2021-2022 of the following Departments were laid on the House-- Social Welfare, Evaluation, Municipal Affairs, Technical Education, School Education, Horticulture, Science & Technology, New & Renewable Energy, Labour, Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA), Excise and Prohibition, Information Technology & Communication, Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland Public Works D e p a r t m e n t , Wo r k s & Housing, Environment, Forests & Climate Change.

The following Reports/Rules were also laid: Nagaland Lokayukta Annual Report January 2021 to December 2021, Nagaland Economic Survey 2021-2022 and Nagaland School Education Service (First A m e n d m e n t ) Ru l e s, 2017.

while congratulating State BJP Mahila morcha president S. Phangnon Konyak on being elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, as the UDA consensus candidate, called upon all political parties to proactively come forth in ensuring higher women representation in state politics.

In a press note, Chuba suggested political parties to reserve at least 33% of the Assembly constituency seats for women candidates starting with the 2023 Assembly election.

“Women understand their problems and aspirations in much better ways than the male counterparts.

Strong female political figures will be able to pursue

hood opportunities in more emphatic ways,” he added.

He said that it was for the first time in Nagaland politics that a woman candidate was nominated for the Rajya Sabha. This reflects the constant endeavour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and BJP party itself, towards women empowerment and gender parity, he added.

He said BJP was firm in its belief that women leaders can play equal and capable roles across various levels- be it at the grassroots level or in the state or national legislatures. This opportunity given by the prime minister would act as a catapult for more Naga women to contribute in national policy making.

NTCK condemns assassination bid

DIMAPUR: Natsumi Tughalo Chekemi Kuqhakulu (NTCK) has expressed pain and shock at the alleged life assassination attempt on Natsumi Village GB, Sheni Assumi on March 15 at Botsa Town by unknown miscreants.

In a condemnation note, NTCK president Kuhoshe Swu and general secretary Er. Hekato Kiho said such crime was intolerable in the civilised society.

Further, NTCK has appealed the competent authority to deliver justice at the earliest and award befitting punishment to the culprits as per the law of land.

HIV&AIDS Prevention and Control Act 2017.

‘Need to sensitise HCWs on importance of TB program’ NTEP District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC) Zunheboto observed WTBD in the office of the CMO Zunheboto.

CMO office Zunheboto informed that guest speaker, deputy CMO Zunheboto, Dr. K. Akaho Sema said there was a need to create among the Healthcare Workers (HCWs) as they often failed to realise the importance of the programme.

Dr. Akaho said HCWs must not forget that country was working towards the elimination phase of the deadly and infectious nature of the disease.

He called upon HCWs to intensify active case findings adding that it should be carried out at all levels and health units. Dr. Akaho asked them to actively and systematically follow up all the patients who are on Anti-Tubercular Drugs (ATD).

Stating that TB is considered as one of the world’s deadliest diseases, he said the disease was the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries like India, which remains a major world issue.

In a keynote address, DTO, Dr.Y Aron Sema said the objective of the day was to raise awareness about social, personal health and

economic devastation that was caused due to TB over the years.

Kiphire public urged to avail free TB testing, treatment NTEP Kiphire observed WTBD at council hall, Longmatra Village, Kiphire district, where the public was urged to avail free TB testing and treatment at government medical centres.

District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) Dr. John Nyuthe said TB treatment was available across the district free of cost and called upon the people to avail the services.

Highlighting government of India goal to eliminate TB by 2025, Dr. Nyuthe said the government was investing heavily on facilities for detection and treatment of TB. He called on everyone to play its part in the fight to end TB by 2025. Additional SP Kiphire, Thsurhosie Kajiri said TB was a curable disease and emphasised on early detection and treatment to cure TB. Wokha: NTEP, district TB Centre, Wokha organised a programme to commemorate the day at Wokha village community hall.

District TB officer, district TB Centre, Dr. Akum Jamir spoke on the significance of the day and the vision to achieve TB free India by 2025.

To meet the target, he said TB test by CBNAAT was being offered through the NTEP. Short speeches were delivered by SDO (C) Wokha, Chonpenthung Ezung and Sulanthung Ngullie, a cured TB patient.

Phek: Phek NTEP observed WTBD at Dr. Wethselo Memorial hall, DH Phek with CMO Phek, Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino as main speaker.

Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino highlighted observance of the day and gave a brief talk on various activities conducted under NTEP

such as active case findings

by ASHAs in all the villages.

CMO shared that BCG vaccine against TB given to the children saved thousands of lives and that it was the responsibility of HCWs and NGOs to create awareness and ensure TB patients were cured. SP Phek Vesupra Kezo said that with resources and policies provided by the centre, TB could be eliminated by 2025.

In his keynote address, SMO DH Phek, Dr. Wemeri Khutsoh shared statistics of TB in Nagaland and highlighted treatment, signs and symptoms of TB. Tuensang: Tuensang observed WTBD in the office of the CMO Tuensang.

Significance of the day was shared by DTO in-charge Tuensang, Dr. Nongosol where he spoke on implementing a national strategic plan to end TB by 2025. He informed medicines were provided free of cost and patients who completed taking medication of TB were also given incentives by the government.

He informed the community to disseminate awareness on TB and that TB cases have been seeing a decrease in rural areas.

He said this might be due to people practicing hygienic lifestyles and the focus now, was on slum areas to eliminate the cases.

A short speech was delivered by EAC Tuensang Athonbeni and DSP (DEF) Tuensang Punglang Chang.

Mokokchung: NTEP Mokokchung district observed WTBD at Tsurangkong, Tuli and Changtongya.

The function at Tsurangkong was graced by border magistrate Atsungba Walling who said that if small pox could be eradicated so can TB. Rtd. Addl. Dir. & SMO DRTB Mokokchung, Dr. Medemmayang exhorted the gathering to adhere to

guidelines so that patients can be cured and avoid drug resistant TB.Village council chairman, Chungtiayimsen, thanked the department for observing the day at Tsurangkong. TB champion Marla Tzudir also shared her experiences.

District TB officer, Dr. L. Tiameren Imchen spoke on the significance of the day and challenges ahead.

The day was also celebrated at CHC Tuli where the function was graced

by SDO Civil Tuli, Weku Zheimi.

At Changtongya, Watsu Union president spoke on importance of TB programme and its benefits.

Pe r e n : W T B - c u m launching of Parimal Swasthya (Nagaland) was held at CHC Jalukie.

Speaking as guest of honour, EAC Ngwalwa, Tsenthungo E. Ngullie said tuberculosis was a potentially serious infectious or bacterial air-borne disease.

He said the first step and best weapon to eradicate this disease was to spread awareness among the community and to take preventive treatment. Later, he flagged off the campaign.

Dr. Vivek (Piramal Swasthya) who is zonal lead for of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh said Piramal Swasthya Project was a 100-day programme by Central TB Division and ministry of Tribal Affairs which aims to collect sputum of people from far flung villages and also stop the spread of TB and COVID-19.

He informed the project was flagged off from Peren for whole Nagaland and would provide manpower and transportation. Dr. Vivek also highlighted action plans to be undertaken.

Dy. CMO Peren, Dr. Lanuakum Jamir hoped that with the support of Piramal Swasthya, the elimination programme of TB in Nagaland would be improved.

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egy, Nikshay Poshan Yojana, TB Free campaign, Private Sector Engagement, Multisectoral involvement of line department.

National Health Mission, mission director, Dr. Thorhusie Katiry also highlighted the need to create awareness about TB and especially requested the stakeholders and media to assist the department.

He then encouraged the gathering to take personal responsibility in spreading the message about the disease which would eventually contribute in eliminating the disease.

At the programme, TB champion, Mezhiilhoubeilie Sorhie shared her success story; thematic message was delivered by assistant programme office, Apichetla Amer; Ketho Angami from ARK Foundation spoke on stigma and discrimination among TB patients and a short speech was delivered

by NBCC representative.

‘TB causing vast socioeconomic loss’ Despite availability of effective treatment for TB, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima Dr. Vezokholu Theyo said nearly 1.5 million deaths occur globally due to TB. CMO Kohima office informed that she was speaking at “World TB Day” observed by CMO Kohima office along with District Health Society, Kohima, Department of Health and Family Welfare, NHM at Kezocha CHC under Jakhama block.

Dr. Vezokholu said TB has remained a “cursed to humanity causing vast socio-economic loss mostly in developing countries” and added that community participation was imperative to break through the barriers.

Highlighting about TB and its symptoms, DTO Dr. Akaba Jamir said this infectious disease spread through air. He also informed the participates about the benefits of DOTS and MDR TB as it prevents the spread of TB thus reducing the incidence and prevalence.

Dr. Jamir then requested the public to join hands in preventing TB disease and encouraged the villagers to spread awareness about the disease so as to prevent stigmatisation and discrimination. A short speech was also delivered by TB champion, Mhasiekhoto.

People urged to be part of ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ Deputy Commissioner (DC) Niuland, Ajit Kumar Verma has called upon the nagalandpost.com Poll people to be part of “TB Mukt Bharat” envisioned Q.: Should ULB polls be by Prime Minister, Narendra

DIMAPUR: Nagaland joined the rest of the world Thursday in obser ving “World Tuberculosis (TB) Day” to raise public awareness about the deadly disease and the devastating health, social and economic consequences of it across the globe.

The day was observed under World Health Organisation (WHO) 2022 theme, “Invest to End TB. Save Lives”. The theme aims to convey the urgent need to invest resources to ramp up the fight against TB and achieve the commitments to end TB made by global leaders.

‘Church, faith-based orgns effective platform to disseminate information’ National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) State TB Cell, Nagaland observed “World TB Day” at the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) Platinum Hall, where the importance of church and other faith-based organisations to efficiently and effectively disseminate information on TB was highlighted.

NTEP Nagaland cell informed that while presenting an overview of NTEP, state TB officer (NTEP) Dr. Tiasunup Pongener appealed for the support and commitment of churches and other faith-based organisations to spread awareness about the disease and help the department in the fight against eliminating TB. “Churches and faithbased organisation can be very effective platform to disseminate information about the disease,” said Dr. Pongener He said the Revised National TB Control Program (RNTCP) was launched in erstwhile eight districts of Nagaland on December 1, 2002 and later expanded to remaining districts.

At present, Dr. Pongener said there are 11 district TB centres,13 TB units and 52 TB treatment centres, two nodal DRTB centre, 5 district DRTB centres in the state. He added that investigation and treatment of TB was free of cost in all the government health facilities.

Though WHO has set a target to eliminate TB by 2030, Dr. Pongener said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisaged to eliminate TB from India by 2025.

In order to achieve this target, he said the government of India has initiated various activities such as Active Case Finding, Latient TB Infection strat-

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Five more AR battalions to be raised: Rai

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N O N G K R E M (MEGHALAYA), MAR 24: Union Minister of State Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai on Thursday said the government has proposed to raise five more battalions for Assam Rifles.

“The Home Ministry h a s g ive n t h e o r e t i c a l approval to the formation of five additional battalions for the aim of providing adequate (peace station) to the soldiers of Assam Rifles,” Rai announced at the Assam Rifles headquarters here in Meghalaya.

Addressing all ranks of the Assam Rifles on the 187th Raising Day of Assam Rifles, the Union Minister further informed that the government has approved the plan for modernization of Assam rifles and work is in progress.

“The Modi government has launched several welfare schemes such as Ayushman India, Railway and Air ticket booking facility and e-Awas portal which reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of troops,”Rai said.

Describing Assam Rif les, the oldest paramilitary force in India, as an “all-rounder” because of the paramilitary force’s multitasking capabilities,

Nityanand Rai speaking on the occasion.

the Union Minister said, “Assam Rifles is an allrounder in all situations and tasks whether border guarding, counter insurgency or any other role.”

“Your (Assam Rifles) work is exemplary…you have worked successfully and hope that you would continue to work like this,” he said and complimented the soldiers for their outstanding contribution in fighting insurgency in the North East and Kashmir.

He also thanked all ranks of Assam Rifles for their selfless service to the nation and further expressed his gratitude to the bravehearts of the Force who have made the supreme

sacrifice in the line of duty.

Rai also recalled the supreme sacrifices made by Col Viplav Tripathi and four Bravehearts in the Manipur encounter with insurgents in Nov, 2021 in which the wife and child of Col Viplav Tripathi also died.

The Union Minister praised the Assam Rifles for its effort towards women empowerment which has led to deployment of large number of Riflewomen (Mahila Soldiers) on frontline duties.

Lauding the paramilitary force , the Union Minister said, the Assam Rifles has seized drugs worth Rs. 40 crore in the past year alone. He said if this huge amount of drugs

found its way to the youths, it would have affected the future of the Nation.

“Youths are the future of our nation…the drugs would have destroyed their career and therefore the future of the country would have weakened,” he added.

Rai said the Assam Rifles is also working for women empowerment and efforts are being made to recruit more women into the force. He said that in the recent past over a 1000 women have been inducted in the Assam Rifles.

The Union Minister also touched on the excellent civic action programme being undertaken by the Assam Rif les and the splendid performance of its

First session of 12th Manipur Assembly begins BJP’s Th Satyabrata Singh elected as Speaker Correspondent IMPHAL, MAR 24: With the election of BJP MLA Thokchom Satyabrata Singh as the Speaker, the first session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began on Thursday. The session started with the state Governor addressing the house.

The session which will have three sittings also passed the state budget estimates 2022-2023 tabled by chief minister N Biren Singh in the House.

Before the Governor’s address to mark the first session of the state Assembly, the House elected BJP MLA T h o k c h o m S a t ya b r a t a Singh as the Speaker of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly unanimously.

BJP MLA Dr. Sapam R a n j a n S i n g h m o ve d the motion nominating Satyabrata for the post and it was seconded by MLA Kongkham Robindro Singh who is also from the BJP. As no other nomination motion came up, the House passed the motion electing Satyabrata who won the polls from Yaiskul AC on BJP ticket as the Speaker.

Leader of the House, chief minister N Biren Singh along with senior opposition Cong ress member and former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh led the

Manipur Governor La Ganesan arriving at Manipur Assembly complex on Thursday.

new Speaker to his chair.

The session commenced with the address of Governor La Ganesan who highlighted activities and achievements of the government in the past year.

The Governor started his speech by welcoming and congratulating the newly elected members of the House.

“I am hopeful that individually and collectively, you will uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution of India,” he reminded them.

The Governor acknowledged that Covid-19 pandemic continued to be a big challenge in the last year too. He however added that the proactive efforts of the government to accelerate the vaccination programme against COVID-19 went a long way to facilitate opening up of the economy and picking up pace of developmental works.

The governor presented a detailed account of the steps being initiated by the

BSF seizes cache of ammo near India-B’desh border in M’laya Correspondent SHILLONG, MAR 24: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday seized a cache of ammunition from a dense forest in Gumaghat area in Meghalaya about 900 meters from the IndiaBangladesh border, an official said.

“The cache of ammunition wrapped in a white coloured sack which contained 92 rounds of 5.56mm, 129 rounds of 7.62mm, 160 rounds of 9mm were found hidden in a cavity surrounded by lime stones,” a BSF statement said.

The area falls under

Gumaghat police station in South West Khasi Hills district.

In the past, such cache was recovered by BSF in the nearby area, which was probably used by insurgent groups for extortion purpose and other illegal activities.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e recovered ammunition has been handed over to the Meghalaya police for further disposal and a FIR was lodged. The BSF said its intelligence network is extensively working to find more such cache of ammunition hidden by miscreants groups to materialize their nefarious designs.

state government during the second wave of the pandemic.

He said that the state government increased the stock of ‘D’ type oxygen cylinders from just 25 to 6,328 within two months to cope with the increasing demand for medical oxygen, As many as 24 PSA Oxygen generation plants were commissioned in the past one year alone covering all 16 districts.

Two liquid medical Oxygen storage plants were also commissioned, he added On the law and order front, the Governor said that as many as 234 extremists were arrested and 15 were neutralized in counterinsurgency measures during 2021.

As many as 14 persons were detained under NSA and 20 underground cadres surrendered during the same year.

Security forces also recovered 167 arms, 3,115 assorted ammunition, 253 IEDs, 27 lathod bombs and 360 detonators, he

highlighted.

On the state government’s war against drugs, he claimed that a total of 87 kgs of Heroin powder, 1,320 kg of Brown Sugar, 505 kg and 80 litres of opium, nearly 10 lakh contraband tablets and over 64 Kg of WY(Amphetamine) were recovered by the state government in 2021.

42 cases were registered under NDPS Act and 20 of them disposed of. As many as 3,424 acres of illicit poppy cultivation were also destroyed, he added.

The gover nor also highlighted on how the government’s efforts to improve overall education sector in the state.

In the wake of restrictions imposed by COVID-19 pandemic, a web-based digital platform named Moodle Learning Management System was introduced in 45 government and gover nment aided colleges of Manipur for teaching and lear ning interventions, he said.

He further highlighted the Chief Minister’s College M a h e i r o i ’s E - S u p p o r t Scheme, University and Higher Education Digital Support Scheme, School Fagathansi Mission, etc.

He reminded that the government was committed to ensure quality and reliable power supply in the state while highlighting various initiatives of the government in the sector.

To boost the tourism sector, various tourism infrastr uctures were completed during the year, he said.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 13 NAP (IR) BATTALION YAJANG-C,

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MOKOKCHUNG :: NAGALAND NO 13 Nap(IR)bN/RO-17/2021-22/5244 dated Yajang-C, the 23rd March 2022

Regt No : 13064, Rank : NCE (Sweeper) Name : Rajkishor Kumar Thakur, S/o : Jogindar Thakur Village : Piparaheiya, P.O/P.S : Aruwa/Bhagwanpur District : Siwan, State : Bihar SUB: 1ST (FIRST) CALLING NOTICE You have been found absent from duty with effect from 22/02/2022 (FN) till today without any leave or permission from Competent authority.

You are therefore, directed to immediately report for duty within 7 (Seven) days from the date of issue of this notice, failing which, you will be declared as deserter and legal action will be taken against you.

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Chair of JJM in IIT-Guwahati to undertake research on drinking water

personnel in peacekeeping missions across the globe.

Meanwhile Assam Rifles Director General, PG Nair informed that the Assam Rifles is actively i nv o l v e d i n c o u n t e r insurgency operations both in the northeast and Ja m m u a n d K a s h m i r besides guarding the IndoMyanmar border.

Lt Gen Nair added that the paramilitary force has planted 31 lakh saplings as part of its civic action programme and is also conducting other programmes to “win hearts of the people.”

“We will face all security challenges with vigour,” the Assam Rifles Chief said.

Assam Rifles has the twin responsibility of guarding the treacherous India-Myanmar border and also conducting counterinsurgency operations in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Nagaland.

The porous border with its rugged terrain is used by Indian insurgent groups to slip in and out of the country. Forest and animal products are also smuggled through this route.

Four states of the North-east - Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km) and Mizoram (510 km) - share the border.

G U WA H AT I , M A R 24 (IANS): The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) has established the ‘Chair of Jal Jeevan Mission f o r Wa t e r Tr e a t m e n t Technology’ to carry out high-quality empirical and applied research in the rural drinking water and sanitation sector.

The IIT-G sources said that the objective to establish the ‘Chair of Jal Jeevan Mission’ is to address sectoral challenges and facilitate the achievement of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ and ‘ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus’ in rural India.

The Jal Jeevan Mission - Professor Chairs are established by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and New Delhi-based National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM) in reputed academic institutions to carry out high-quality empirical and applied research in the rural drinking water and sanitation sector, a statement of the IITG said.

It is intended to establish five Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)-Professor Chairs in Institutions of repute such as Indian Institutes of Technology,

Pension for scribes in offing: Mizoram CM

Four more ‘Border Haats’ to be set up along India-Bangladesh border

AIZAWL, MAR 24 (PTI): Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has said his government is taking several steps to promote and assist journalists in the state, and will soon introduce a pension scheme for working scribes.

Hailing journalists for their role in shaping public opinion, he said they have an important responsibility to promote and safeguard the reputation of Mizoram. “ O u r g o ve r n m e n t gives priority to the welfare of journalists and would soon introduce a pension scheme to benefit them. It is currently under process,” Zoramthanga said at an event to mark the golden jubilee of the Mizoram Journalists’ Association (MJA). Gover nor Hari Babu Kambhampati also cong ratulated the 1 9 3 - m e m b e r M JA f o r completing 50 years.

“The MJA continues to deliver balanced local and national news at a time when news and comments are challenged, which in turn makes community leaders and members evaluate and reassess their positions,” he said.

AGARTALA, MAR 24 (IANS): Four more “Border Haats” (markets) would be set up in Tripura by the Indian and Bangladeshi governments to promote the local business and livelihood of the people living alongside the frontiers while four “Border Haats” were set up along borders of the two countries -- with Meghalaya and Tripura between 2011 and 2015, a Tripura minister said on Thursday.

Tripura Industries and Commerce Department Minister Manoj Kanti Deb said that Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi laid the foundation stone for Kamalpur (India) Kurmaghat (in Moulvibazar district of Bangladesh) “Border Haat” in eastern Tripura in February while the foundation stone for the Raghna (India)-Batuli (Bangladesh) along northern Tripura “Border Haat” would be laid soon.

The Minister while replying to the questions of CPI-M MLA Nirmal Biswas said that efforts were on

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and the officials of the two countries held meetings to set up two more “Border Haat” in Belchara (India)Nalua Tea Estate (Habiganj district in Bangladesh) and Kathalia (India) Rampur (Comilla district of Bangladesh) in western Tripura. A Senior official of Tripura’s Industries and Commerce Department said that the state government has proposed to the Union Ministr y of Commerce and Industries to sanction eight more “Border Haats” along the state’s border with Bangladesh to promote the trades of local and selected commodities and increase the livelihood of the people living alongside the frontiers of India and Bangladesh.

The official said that the Union Ministr y of Commerce and Industries on an average sanctioned Rs 2.50 crore against the project cost of around Rs 5.30 crore for each of the ‘Border Haat’. “ To f a c i l i t a t e t h e movement of people and functioning of the ‘Border Haat’, the state government

has to build up the necessary infrastructure including roads leading to the site of the ‘Border Haat’,” the official told IANS. The first “Border Haat’’ started functioning on July 23, 2011 at Kalaichar (India)-Kurigram (Bangladesh) in the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya.

Three other such border markets followed at Balat (Meghalaya, India)-Dolora (Bangladesh) in 2012, Srinagar (Tripura, India)Chhagalnaiya (Bangladesh) and Kamalasagar (Tripura, India )-Kasba (Bangladesh) in 2015.

These “Border Haat” in around 5,625 sq. metre areas of two countries’ territories or ‘no-man’s land’ operate once in a week on a fixed day. In the weekly market day, on an average, at least 25 vendors including women from both sides of the borders from the two countries participate at “Border Haat” and sell their various products comprising agricultural, cottage and small enterprises and domestic products.

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Date : 24/03/2022

I, Shri. Imlitemsu Ao, son of Late Atamong Ao, aged about 62 years, resident of H/No. 386, Middle Point Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in all my daughter's educational and official documents her name is recorded as Arenla Temsu Ao, whereas in my service and pension book my daughter's name is inadvertently entered as I. Yashirenla Ao. 3. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of declaring that my daughter's name Arenla Temsu Ao and I. Yashirenla Ao are the names of one person only. That henceforth her official name will be Arenla Temsu Ao for all purposes and intends.

4. That I do hereby verify that the above mentioned statements are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is false.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declare before me by the declarant on this 24th day of March, 2022.

Notary Public dp-1354/22(a) Regd. No. 301/2022

Prof Mihir Kumar Purkait Indian Institutes of Management, social sciences academic-cumresearch institutions and national institutions having research experience relevant to the needs of the water and sanitation sector.

The statement said that the Institute has appointed Prof Mihir Kumar Purkait, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati as the first occupant of this Chair. The tenure of the Professor Chair will be five years.

Prof. Purkait has a por tfolio of diverse innovations and developments in basic and applied research.

Highlighting IIT Guwahati’s track record on water-related research and its capabilities, Prof.

T.G. Sitharam, Director, IIT-G, said: “The supply of

contaminant-free drinking water to rural areas is a priority for Central and all state gover nments, including Assam. The technology adopted here might be useful to the citizens both in rural and urban areas for getting contaminant-free drinking water.”

H e ex p r e s s e d h i s happiness that the NJJM has established a Professor Chair on water treatment technology at IIT Guwahati.

The JJM-Professor Chair will work in coordination with the State Water and Sanitation/ Ru r a l Wa t e r S u p p ly, Public Health Engineering Departments and the State and District Water and Sanitation Missions.

It will focus on capacity building and maintaining a balance among capacity building, outreach, academic programme, and educational activity, and research in-focus areas of the institute, the statement said.

The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15, 2019 from the ramparts of the Red Fort aiming to enable every rural household to have a Functional Household Tap Connection by 2024.

Date : 24/03/2022

I, Shri. Imlitemsu Ao, son of Late Atamong Ao, aged about 62 years, resident of H/No. 386, Middle Point Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in my youngest son Rongsenmongba Ao's educational documents his Date of Birth is recorded as 07/01/2008, whereas in my service and pension book my son's D.O.B is inadvertently entered as 21/05/2007.

3. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of declaring that my youngest son Rongsenmongba Ao's actual date of birth is 07/01/2008.

4. That I do hereby verify that the above mentioned statements are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is false.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declare before me by the declarant on this 24th day of March, 2022.

Notary Public dp-1354/22(b)

NOTICE

S/C No. 189/2022

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Aremong has been applied by Smti Leshino, W/o Late Aremong, R/o H/No 301 (A), Chutsolu Colony Ward-09,Chumoukedima, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C No. 20430072635 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the pension benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire to appear in this Court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this, the 23rd March, 2022. dp-1353/22

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

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Bengal killings: One TMC leader arrested

RAMPURHAT (WB)/ NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): Trinamool Congress Rampurhat-1 block president Anarul Hossain was arrested on Thursday in connection with the killings in Bogtui village in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, police said.

He was arrested from Tarapith in the district within hours of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directing the police to nab him for not paying attention to local people’s apprehension of possible disturbance in the area, which ultimately snowballed into the carnage, a senior officer said.

Searches were conducted in various parts of the district including Hossain’s residence, after w h i c h h e wa s n a b b e d from Tarapith. Hossain was picked up from near a hotel after police tracked his mobile phone tower location, he said.

The local TMC leader will be questioned over the incident in which eight people were burnt alive on Tuesday, he added.

M e a n w h i l e , Rampurhat police station inspector-in-charge Tridib Pramanik was suspended for negligence.

Senior CPI(M) leader Biman Bose visits the area where some miscreants set houses at Rampurhat in Birbhum district, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (PTI)

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NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday defended the g ove r n m e n t ove r t h e hike in fuel prices in the country, saying it is due to the increase in prices in the international market.

He, however, assured that efforts are being made to make fuel available to people at “affordable prices”.

Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the minister said the prices of LNG in the international market has gone up by “more than 37 per cent” if compared from from April 2021 to February 2022, because of “an unsettled condition and military action in one part of the world following the Covid crisis”.

“Whereas, our increase at the bunk has been only five per cent,” he told the House during

Question Hour.

As far as the LPG price, which are based on Saudi CP (Contract Price), is concerned, it has has gone up by 285 per cent from April 2020 to March 2022, and the hike has been 37 percent the the last six months alone, he said.

“So, I just want to place these facts before the members and this August House, so that they understand what the inter national situation today is,” he said.

In spite of all that, the government is making “every effort to make sure that the consumer at the point of consumption get fuel at an affordable price”, he added.

He said the it has always been government’s e n d e avo u r t o m a k e available CNG at “good affordable price” to consumers.

76 women won recent polls in 5 states: Govt in RS NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): As many as 760 women contested the recently-held assembly polls in five states and 76 of them were victorious, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Voters in Uttar Pradesh sent 47 women to the newlyformed legislative assembly.

A total of 561 women had contested the polls there.

In a written re ply on women reservation in Parliament and legislative assemblies, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju also shared data on the total number of candidates who contested polls in Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand, number of women contestants and the number of women who won. According to the data, there were 6,944 contestants in the five states, including 760 women. Seventy-six of them won the polls.

In Goa, of the 301 contestants, 26 were women.

Three of them made it to the 40-member assembly.

Similarly, in Manipur, out of the 265 contestants, 17 were women. Five won the electoral battle.

The assembly elections held in seven phases between February 10 and March 7 witnessed a surge in the participation of women voters.

is today visiting Bogtui village in Birbhum, where houses were set on fire shor tly after a village panchayat deputy chief was murdered. She asserted that strict action would be taken against the perpetrators of violence. “ I n eve r b e l i eve d something so barbaric can happen in modern Bengal.

Mothers and children were killed,” Mamata Banerjee said, surrounded by relatives of those killed, and other villagers at Bogtui.

“In this incident your Mamata visits family members have died violence-hit village but my heart has been West Bengal Chief crushed...”

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incident as “unfortunate”, the Trinamool Congress chief said, “It was an attempt by the BJP, Left and the Congress to malign our government… Strict action will be taken against all those responsible for the Birbhum incident, ir respective of their (political) colour.

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies bail to Umar Khalid

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Umar Khalid

erupted during the protests against the citisenship law CAA and the National Register of Citizens.

Besides Khalid, activist Khalid Saifi, JNU students Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, Jamia Coordination Committee members Safoora Zargar, former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and several others have also been booked under the stringent law in the case.

A Trinamool Congress delegation met Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday and sought the ouster of West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar

NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of party general secretaries and state in-charges on March 26 to discuss organisational elections, the party’s membership drive and the cur rent political situation besides planning agitational programmes.

C o n g r e s s ge n e r a l secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal will chair the meeting at the party headquarters and all general secretaries and state in-charges states have been asked to attend.

Sonia Gandhi, who is likely to attend the meeting, will review the progress of membership drive so far as well as the party’s future agitational programmes.

Sonia Gandhi

The meeting comes in the wake of the party’s humiliating defeat in the recent assembly elections in five states.

It also comes in the backdrop of Sonia Gandhi meeting some of the leaders of the G-23 grouping, which has been critical of

the party leadership and have been demanding an organisational overhaul for a long time.

Gandhi has held consultations and deliberations with some of the G23 leaders including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Manish Tewari and Vivek Tankha.

“A meeting of AICC general secretaries/ incharges is being scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM at AICC Office, 24 Akbar Road, New Delhi.

The agenda for the meeting is special membership drive and organisational elections, besides planning agitational programmes,” a note circulated by Venugopal said.

NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): The BJP top brass on Thursday gave final touches to the government formation exercise in Uttar Pradesh as the party takes into account a variety of factors, ranging from caste, age, regional balance and education among others, to decide on the members of the new Cabinet.

W i t h C M Yo g i Adityanath set to be elected as the BJP legislative party leader in a meeting in Lucknow on Friday, a party source said his Cabinet may again have two deputy chief ministers. Outgoing deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma besides Baby Rani Maurya are seen among the top contenders for

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Adityanath’s deputies.

Amit Shah, who is also the party’s observer for the legislative party meeting, BJP president J P Nadda and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who was his party’s in-charge for the state polls, met on Thursday for deliberations.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): A Delhi court on Thursday denied bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case of larger conspiracy in connection with Delhi riots during February 2020.

Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat had reser ved the order on March 3 after hearing arguments from the counsel appearing for Khalid and the prosecution.

During the arguments, the accused told the court that the prosecution lacked the evidence to prove it’s case against him.

Khalid and several others have been booked under the anti-terror law UAPA in the case for being the “masterminds” of the February 2020 riots, which had left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.

The violence had

TMC delegation seeks WB governor’s ouster

as a political fight over the horrifying killing of eight persons in the state’s Birbhum district continued to echo inside and outside Parliament.

In Lok Sabha, BJP MP Saumitra Khan rushed to the Well from his seat in the last rows, shouting angry comments against the state’s TMC government and sat in the aisle briefly, alleging that Bengal has become a “land of terror”.

Congress member Gaurav Gogoi also slammed the state government for not allowing the party’s leader in the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to visit the site of the violence and

stopping him nearly 90 km away from the spot, saying it is a blow to democracy.

TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay spoke in Lok Sabha about his meeting with Shah.

The home minister told the delegation that there was no politics over the issue and that firm punishment should be given to the guilty, he said.

After the meeting, Bandyopadhyay told reporters that his party has demanded that the governor be removed, alleging that he was working against constitutional norms.

“Parliamentary system is under threat from him,” he said.

Dhankar has had a confrontational relationship with the state government headed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the latest incident has seen him putting the dispensation in the dock again. Banerjee has in turn hit back at him.

Khan’s angry tirade in Lok Saba drew sympathy from many other BJP members but Speaker Om Birla expressed his displeasure, saying the House cannot run in such a manner.

Wi t h b a r b s b e i n g exchanged between the two sides, he said members should maintain restrain and dignity.

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t is now nearly a month after the mighty army of Russian invaded a week Ukraine as the world watches the horrors unleashed by constant Russian missile and rocket bombardments. According to US military observers, the Russians have lost close to a little over 15,000 men including four major generals and one lieutenant general. The deaths of that many top generals revealed how effective the Ukrainian defence has been. Those killed included- Major General Oleg, commander of Russian Army’s 150th motorised rifle division, created in 2016. He is reported to have died close to Mariupol, killed by the far-right Azov regiment. Major General Kolesnikov, commander of the 29th combined army, was reportedly killed in battle on 11 March. Major General Vitaly Gerasimov, chief of staff of Russia’s 41st combined army, was allegedly killed on 7 March outside the eastern city of Kharkiv. Major General Andrey Sukhovetsky was the deputy commander of Russia’s 41st combined army, the same unit as Major General Gerasimov. Lieutenant General Andrei Mordvichev was the commander of the 8th general army of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces. He is reported to have died in firing by the Ukraine army. Andrey Paliy, 51-year-old deputy commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, had died in the battle for Mariupol. Lieutenant Colonel Dmitry Safronov, Commander of the 61st separate marine brigade, was killed when Ukraine recaptured Chuhuiv. The Ukraine Ministry of Defence announced the killing of Lieutenant Colonel Denis Glebov, deputy commander of the 11th separate airborne assault. These indicate that the Russians have bitten off more than they could chew. Media analysts across the globe have said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may have grossly under estimated the capability of the Ukrainian army when he ordered the invasion on February 24. Putin had expected his army to roll over Ukraine within two to three days. His over confidence may have stemmed from Russia’s military achievements in Crimea, Georgia and earlier in Chechnya. Given the fact that Russia outmanned Ukraine 9:1 and outgunned it by 10:1; not even the USA, if it was placed with the same disadvantage and in the same situation, could have withstood the Russian blitzkrieg. According to Bloombergs tally, Russia has lost 214 tanks, nearly 80 aircraft, 90 attack helicopters and 1,292 vehicles in total to attack, capture, or desertion, while Ukraine has lost at least 74 tanks- destroyed or captured. However, what takes the cake is that Ukraine captured at least 117 Russian tanks, according to open-source-intelligence analysts who scrutinize photos and videos on social media.

Though the Russians reportedly captured at least 37 Ukrainian tanks- it was inadequate to compensate for the roughly 274 tanks it is believed to have lost to all causes. Leaving aside the fight, Ukrainian deaths of hundreds of children and thousands of civilians and exodus of lakhs of refugees will be the biggest ever scar of the war. Ukraine is now like a desolate land with cities reduced to rubble by Russian bombs. The NATO countries have shown their unreliability and Ukraine should not waste time. What can change the dynamics is if Putin agrees to talk to Volodymyr Zelynsky and agree to halt the war. This is Putin’s only way out by which he can extricate himself and also convince Zelensky that it is wiser to live in peace and remain outside NATO.

DailyDevotion Decreasing for His Purpose

He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30

If you become a necessity to someone else’s life, you are out of God’s will. As a servant, your primary responsibility is to be a “friend of the bridegroom” (John 3:29). When you see a person who is close to grasping the claims of Jesus Christ, you know that your influence has been used in the right direction.

And when you begin to see that person in the middle of a difficult and painful struggle, don’t try to prevent it, but pray that his difficulty will grow even ten times stronger, until no power on earth or in hell could hold him away from Jesus Christ. Over and over again, we try to be amateur providences in someone’s life.

We are indeed amateurs, coming in and actually preventing God’s will and saying, “This person should not have to experience this difficulty.” Instead of being friends of the Bridegroom, our sympathy gets in the way. One day that person will say to us, “You are a thief; you stole my desire to follow Jesus, and because of you I lost sight of Him.” Beware of rejoicing with someone over the wrong thing, but always look to rejoice over the right thing. “…the friend of the bridegroom…rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:29-30). This was spoken with joy, not with sadness— at last they were to see the Bridegroom! And John said this was his joy. It represents a stepping aside, an absolute removal of the servant, never to be thought of again.

Listen intently with your entire being until you hear the Bridegroom’s voice in the life of another person. And never give any thought to what devastation, difficulties, or sickness it will bring. Just rejoice with godly excitement that His voice has been heard.

You may often have to watch Jesus Christ wreck a life before He saves it (see Matthew 10:34).

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Idealism increases in direct proportion to one’s distance from the problem. ~ John Galsworthy

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Need to revise the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001

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he Government of Nagaland published Nagaland Municipal Act in 2001. It is now 20 years old and needs to revise. Many Civil Societies have pointed out recently in print media with valid reasons as to why it is necessary to revise the whole Act. Part Amendment is not sufficient. Reason is, there are many anomalies as pointed out by many stockholders, especially tax on Land and Building.

I remember vividly why in 2008 the public of Mokokchung Town protested against the Municipal Election is due to the fact that there is no government land and so are not willing to pay Municipal tax on private land and building.

In fact, in all the Municipal and Town Coun-

cils except Kohima many public are not willing to pay the parking fee of Rs 10/ which is collected every time the same vehicle parks at different locations. Whether this kind of Municipal tax comes under the purview of GST, government has to ponder upon seriously.

Municipal Election is another area where revision is necessary. Urban Local Body which is known as Municipality is an autonomous Urban Local Body which is on the bottom of the three tier system of government .It follows the General Legislative Assembly Election system. Do we need to change this system and follow the Rural Local Body Election system which is less cost ef-

fective and more clean. It is more of public service than personal advantage. It is a duty-bound public service In my book HOW R E L E VA N T I S T E N COMMANDMENTS FOR THE NAGAS which I wrote during the total lockdown period in 2020 page 61 second para which I reproduce here: Let us learn a lesson from the example of Swedish MPs The Swedish MPs have no assistants, no coffee, no higher sarees. The Swedish Parliament has only three cars. They are used only for official occasions. The MPs are expected to use public transport.

They are issued a yearly ticket.

They get about SEEK40,000 ($4300 a month, this is less than

the salary of a Primary School teacher. The MPs cannot raise their own salaries. Apartments are provided for those from outside Stockholm.

These are one room flats of 45 square meters, with no separate bathroom.

The apartments have no washing machine or dishwashers. The MPs are not allowed to let their friends or family stay over. They must pay for ut.

There are no waiters in the Parliament cafeteria. Every MP buys their own food and washes the dishes after by themselves.

MPs have no Secretaries or Assistants. Every party gets a certain allowance for secretaries but they cannot be employed by any individual member. Every MP have to plan their own

schedules and answer their own calls. There are free newspapers and magazines in the Parliament building.

They are to share by all the MPs. When travelling, MPs are supposed to choose the cheapest option. If they rent cars, they must choose the shortest possible routes. Any trip abroad must cost a maximum of SEEK 50,000($5,400).

There are no lifetime pensions for former MPs. For 2 years after retirement, they receive 85% of their pay. However, they must still prove they’re looking for a job. Regional Politicians don’t even have salaries. Their Political work is considered public good and as such is unpaid. Public service in Sweden is neither prestigious nor lucrative.

If this system is applied in Nagaland Legislative Assembly or in the ULB, how many Nagas would like to contest in the State or ULB election Lastly, in 2018 first Assembly session the honourable Chief Minister has given assurance on the floor to revise the Municipal Act 2001 over a question on whether the government is contemplating the to revise the Municipal Act 2001.This is not yet done and their tenure is coming to an end.

I hope this article do not hurt anybody Dr Toshimaanen Ozukum Pioneer HoD Retired Directorate of Municipal Affairs drtoshimanen2020@ gmail.com

On the prepaid meter issues

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f late, there has been much hullabaloo over installation of the new prepaid meter boxes in Kohima and Dimapur. The main reason for the apprehension is ignorance on the part of the consumers. Moreover, some know-it-alls, who know nothing at all, have added fuel to the fire by their false narratives. Concerned officers of the Power Department have tried to allay our fears by explaining in detail the benefits of the new system, but most of us are still not convinced. Of course, most may not have read the notices of the Power Department. We (my family) too were very apprehensive and did not want the new meter boxes. However, the young men assigned by the company to install them informed us that this Governmentof-India-initiative is mandatory, so we reluctantly complied.

As soon as our prepaid meter boxes were installed on 27 April 2021, my family started the good practice of immediately conserving energy in a big way by putting off unnecessary lights, appliances, etc. This was mainly for fear of huge expenses.

However, we decided to monitor our power consumption, which continued regularly. Our findings were quite astonishing. Comparative analyses in the following tables will help explain.

Meter Box A

Post-paid Meter System (January to December 2020) Minimum ` 437/Maximum ` 2,619/Monthly average

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Prepaid Meter System (May 2021 to March 2022) Total recharged ` 7,000/Balance as on date ` 1,147/Total consumption ` 5,853/Monthly average ` 532/-

*Meter Box A is a power line that feeds all our electrical appliances. The above table shows very high monthly savings in the new system. Our family good-practice has definitely contributed some, but not in a major way.

Meter Box B

Post-paid Meter System (January to December 2020) Minimum ` 230/Maximum `452/Monthly average

*Meter Box B is a domestic line used only for lighting of my annex, a part of the house rarely used. In the old system, even if no electricity is consumed, a minimum bill of ` 230/- is payable. The table for prepaid meter system (Meter Box B) shows that one pays only for what one consumes; nothing more, nothing less!

Therefore, fellow citizens, please do not fear the new system (hopefully, no defective meter boxes are installed). It is an initiative to remove all the ills of the old system. Our government was losing huge amounts of money due to various reasons. With the new system in place, our state revenue should improve. The new system should also instill good habits in us, which will help us grow with the times.

Moreover, we consumers will pay less, which is only for the energy consumed.

Prof. G.T. Thong Lower Agri Colony, Kohima

Review of NLTP Act: Opinions

eview of NLTP Act: Yes or No” was the motion for debate in the “Rethinking Socially” group. Women, children, and the elderly were unable to roam freely at night in the 1980s.

Robbery and drunkenness started to pose a threat to peaceful coexistence.

Dropouts, divorce, domestic violence, and premature death plagued many families. Dr. Menji Jamir further adds, “To move around being drunk in towns became a fashion.” After the NLTP Act, Dr. Eyingbeni Humtsoe-Nienu questions, “Has alcohol abuse reduced? Has the divorce rate decreased?

Has wife battering/domestic violence stopped? Except for revenue loss, what else has changed for the better in the last 30 years?” Unfortunately, NLTP could not curb the menace of alcoholism.

Instead of curving, Dr. Imkongmeren Longchar says that “Corruption, syndicate suppliers, adulteration, and spurious drinking have killed more young people prematurely.”

Both the government and the churches appear content with the sporadic seizing and destroying of liquor. However, due to tremendous demand, illegal businesses continue to thrive. Dr. Longchar further writes, “Assam border towns and villages near Nagaland have multiple Wine and Alcohol shops both licensed, or none opened in disproportionate to the existing population of the towns.”

We must accept that we have failed as a group. It is not time for us to blame each other but act together and discern the best for the future of Naga society.

Referring to Naga’s popular view on the relationship between sin, salvation, and alcohol, the

group was of the opinion that salvation comes from God, which requires doing the will of God. It is only by doing the will of God that one attains salvation.

The biblical teaching is very clear on the abuse of alcohol. “Abuse of alcohol ruins life, family, children and kills oneself,” says Ms. Seno Tsuhah.

It is not only the Bible, but “All scriptures condemned the abuse of alcohol”, says Mary Chang. Dr. ZK Pahrü points out that “Bible values life more than revenue and anything else.”

Has NLTPA protected life? Dr. Imlirenla Walling opines that “Nagas have been debating this subject for more than 30 years, and it is high time for it to be reviewed.”

Therefore, people and institutions, including the church, should welcome the proposal for review since it is no longer effective and applicable in today’s context. Dr. Imkongmeren Longchar further elaborated that “Prohibition could be good or bad.

It is entirely determined by people’s attitudes and mindsets toward alcohol usage.”

Referring to whether church leaders should participate in the protest movement, Dr. Wati Longchar says, “It is wrong to say that the church’s duty is spiritual/soul-winning alone. The Bible never teaches that.

The church’s calling is a holistic ministry that involves both body and soul.

It involves resistance against an unjust system, unjust law, and practices. The Bible is the book of resistance for justice in defence of the oppressed and exploited.

The prophets resisted unjust rulers who trample down the poor for want of power and wealth. Resistance against the power

and principalities led Jesus on the cross. Following the footsteps of Jesus, many disciples were martyred for justice.

In our times, pastors Martin Luther King Jr, Deitrich Bonhoeffer, etc were assassinated/executed for resisting the dictators and unjust systems.”

Therefore, it is not biblical and historically correct to say that the church cannot participate in protest movements, hunger strikes and fast unto death. Rev. Walu Walling added that “Resistance for justice for the protection of life is an integral part of Christian teaching and tradition. Baptist as a denomination was born out of resistance, and this is our history.” Resistance is a democratic right.

“The church should become a force for social change and transformation”, adds Seno Tsuhah.

Dr. Solomon says that “Government exists for the welfare of people. To legislate the laws for the welfare of the people is the mandate of the government. So to review, or either partial or total lifting of NLTP is also the duty of the government.

If the law promotes people’s well-being, social and economic development, especially the poor and marginalized, the civil societies and the church as an institution must stand with the government.” On the other hand, “If it benefits only the rich and creates problems in society, the people and organizations must stand together and challenge the unjust system.

More importantly, the government should invest on creating support system for alcoholics and families affected by alcoholism” Dr. Resenmenla Longchar further added. There are many countries where people live peacefully even without

` 262/-

Prepaid Meter System (May 2021 to March 2022) Total recharged ` 1,000/Balance as on date ` 343/Total consumption ` 657/Monthly average ` 60/-

alcohol prohibition laws.

Because “they have strict regulations for those, who drive, public servants on duty, domestic violence and those who create nuisance and harassment in public places after drinking alcohol,” says Kivi Zhimo. She adds, “People who violate are fined, jailed, and terminated from the service.”

Hose Sangtam, a research scholar in Taiwan, says, “The law enforcement agencies have adequate technologies to monitor the abuse of alcohol in public places. When the law enforcing agencies violate, they are doubly fined, jailed and terminated from the service.” Dr. Imlirenla Walling believes that “If a member of the staff is found to be an alcoholic while serving in public office, they should be sent to a detox centre or fired.” Instead of total prohibition, “a more stringent regulation on violators and law enforcement agencies will be more practicable”, she adds. As a result, debating the pros and cons based on the NLTP Act of 1989 will be fruitless.

It is outdated and impracticable. While we wait for the government to pass new amendments, Dr. Sentiwate Aier suggests that “the church should come out with a clear prophetic mission and vision to address challenges like alcoholism, insurgency, multiple taxes, unemployment, power abuse, and corruption in public life.” More importantly, he further adds, “churches need new ministry of nurturing spiritual well-being of the members who are effected and affected by Covid-19.” It is also important that church should have a planned program for health care services and counselling.

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Delhi won’t be able to blame Punjab for smog

There is no doubt that India is certainly on the way to become the world’s largest economy and one of the superpowers, but the situation is not satisfactory in terms of environment and air pollution. The condition is that among the top 100 places which have been found to be most polluted on the earth, 63 Indian cities are included in the list. Not only this, some of our cities are leading the tally. For example, Delhi is the world’s most polluted capital for four consecutive years. Pollution in the national capital has increased 15 times as compared to previous year. The condition of North India is worse in terms of air pollution. Delhi’s air pollution ranks fourth in the world, while the most polluted city is Bhiwadi in Rajasthan. After this comes the city adjacent to the national capital is Ghaziabad of Uttar Pradesh. Ten of the 15 most polluted cities in the country are around Delhi, half of which are in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

A recent report of IQAir, a Swiss environmental firm, reveals that stubble burning in paddy fields in Haryana and Punjab is responsible for 45 percent of air pollution in Delhi. Now that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governments are ruling in both Punjab and Delhi, it will be interesting to know that in the coming winter season whether the stubble smoke from Punjab will reach Delhi or not? As per the World Air Quality Report released by IQAir, no city in India has met the World Health Organization (WHO) air quality criteria.

Smoke from motor vehicles, coal-fired power stations and industrial plants plays a major role in deteriorating our air quality. It is not just a matter of statistics, but this situation is directly affecting the health of the people in our country. Air pollution causes many heart and lung diseases, for which the country has to spend a huge amount for its treatment. For India, this amount is estimated to be more than $ 150 billion. IQAir uses data from ground sensors and government agencies to prepare the world air quality report.

It is also said that air traffic causes a lot of pollution.

However, all the blame is put on the trucks. When all the VIPs travel by air, hardly any agency or country will think of banning airplanes. The condition of domestic air travel has been improving gradually. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in Parliament that in December, 3.8 lakh passengers traveled by air every day, whereas before Covid, 4 lakh people traveled by air on a daily basis. That is, the civil aviation industry of the country is rapidly returning to the previous level. Also, international flights are also going to start with 100% capacity from March 27. When the cases of Covid started in the country, then on 23 March 2020, international flights were suspended for a week, and later the ban remained in force for two years. However, in July 2020 a limited number of flights continued with the air bubble arrangement with 37 countries. Under the air bubble system, passengers going abroad were strictly prohibited from going anywhere other than the designated places from the hotels.

Narvijay Yadav is a senior journalist and columnist and tweets at @NarvijayYadav 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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K’taka Hijab ban : SC refuses Legislators laud innovation in Budget 2022-23 hearing against HC verdict

NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord urgent hearing on the pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom and stated that the headscarf is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islam.

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Krishna Murari denied the request of senior advocate Devadatt Kamat who mentioned the matter seeking urgent listing saying that examinations are going on.

“Exams have nothing

to do with the issue,” the bench said.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that they are repeatedly mentioning the matter.

“Mr SG, can you wait,” the apex court said, while asking Kamat not to sensitise the issue.

“These are girls... the exams are from 28th.

They are being prevented from entering the schools.

One year will go,” Kamat said.

The apex court, however, did not accede to the request.

On March 16, the apex court had agreed to list for hearing after Holi vacation the pleas chal-

Accidental missile firing: Probe finds human error as likely reason

NEW DELHI, MAR 23 (PTI): Human error appears to be the likely reason for the accidental firing of a missile into Pakistan two weeks ago, people familiar with the ongoing probe into the incident said on Wednesday.

The Court of Inquiry probing the incident is learnt to have been examining the role of a Group Captain and a few other officials for their alleged lapses, they said.

There is no official comment on the matter yet.

The incident had taken place on March 9, following which Pakistan had lodged a strong protest with India the next day.“Human error appears to be the reason for the incident in the ongoing probe,” one of the people familiar with the ongoing probe said.

On March 11, the Defence Ministry said the missile was fired accidentally and it landed in Pakistan.

The ministry described the incident as “deeply regrettable” and that it was

caused by a technical malfunction in the course of the routine maintenance of the missile. The defence ministry said the government has taken a serious view of the incident and ordered a high-level probe into it. Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on March 15 that the standard operating procedures for operations, maintenance, and inspection of such systems were being reviewed.

he said.

NPF legislator, Chotisuh Sazo, said even presently 80% of the Naga population depended on Agri and Allied sectors. He said this segment work in these sectors and also rely on the produces from these sectors.

While congratulating the chief minister for allocating a substantial amount in the budget to the sectors, Sazo urged the government to ensure that more funds were allocated to the above sector so as to mitigate the losses incurred due to shortage in rainfall in the year 2021 that affected farmers across the state. In this regard, Sazo said it could be observed with the farmers in Phek who mostly practice terrace cultivation. He also suggested getting more quantities of food grains to be provided to those who have suffered a heavy due to irregular rainfall.

Speaking on Naga political issue, minister of housing and mechanical, Tongpang Ozukum, said the legislators were also equally concerned about the political issue as any other Naga.

He asserted that all the legislators remain as facilitators as long as they were elected to represent the people. He lauded the Power department for initiating various projects and also improving its revenue collection. He observed that the pre-paid smart metering system might have helped in checking power theft.

Advisor for Fisheries and Aquatic resources, Evaluation and Economic & Statistics, L Khumo, participating in the discussion said until now there had only been talks about deficit and that this was the first time there had been a significant development where deficit was not talked about. He said the current budget talks about new plans and programmes which were meant to help alleviate the people.

He observed that the reason for a deficit budget in the previous years was because of failing to religiously follow the systems which

were put in place. However, the progress in the budget was a direct result of properly following the system.

He thanked the medical department for thoroughly handling the Covid-19 pandemic.

Taking part in the discussion, NPF legislature party leader TR Zeliang lauded the government of India for recognizing the issue as a “political issue” and not defining it as “internal law and order” issue.

While emphasising on having one solution, Zeliang observed that “giving two agreements and a parallel talk, has created confusion.”

While pointing out that the former interlocutor had said that negotiations concluded in October 31, 2019, Zeliang however said that till today no conclusion could be made.

While acknowledging that the seven NNPG’s were prepared to sign the agreement any moment, however he said the other group could not finalize their issue and somewhere “we are trapped in the dark”.

Zeliang also clarified that his statement of seeking maximum offer from the Centre was about flag and a constitution and not for anything else. He also claimed that the 60 legislators had come together on the request of the negotiating parties, the seven NNPGs and NSCM (I-M) with the hope and common approach to bring out a solution to Naga issue.

Zeliang supported the implementation of pre-paid metering system for power consumers to boost revenue collection.

Pointing on the need to impart quality education, NPF legislator Amenba Yaden, stressed that several schools in Nagaland had been running without headmaster and necessary staffs and necessary steps have to be taken. He also urged for strengthening the customary courts and institutions, while highlighting the need for a separate high court.

He also raised the is-

‘Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train a vanity project of govt’

ED asks Abhishek Banerjee to appear before it on March 29

NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh summons to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, asking him to appear before it for questioning on March 29 in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.

The agency will continue to record the statement of Banerjee (34) in the case lodged under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA),

they added. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was questioned by ED officials for about eight hours here on Monday (March 21).

That was the second time he was questioned in the case. He was first grilled

by ED officials in September last year. Banerjee’s role and links with the other accused in the case are being investigated, ED officials had said.

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ernment of considering the ability of common Indians to afford expensive trains, he said, “The Vande Bharat Express, the cost of ticket is Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 somewhere in that range.”

Commenting on private trains, O’Brien said, “Tejas trains halted eight months later. (In) 2021, we are told dozens of companies filed tenders. Whenever RTI activists write to Railway Boards, no data is available. What is the communication for these private trains?”

make sure that the funds allotted to the department in the budget were used judiciously. He also congratulated the chief minister for yielding a positive balance of Rs 150.30 crore in the current transaction.

With Data base system introduced various department to check on the illegal and excess appointments which is a wide spread problem across the state, NPF legislator Imkong Imchen, pointed out that cadres of most Naga political groups were also employed under the two or three government departments simultaneously withdrawing salary, and urged the government to address this issue meticulous checking.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien on Thursday termed the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train line a “vanity project” of the Centre and accused the government of not addressing the real transportation needs of the common people.

Speaking at a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Railways in the Upper House, O’Brien also sought transparency in the matter regarding the private trains, Tejas, while also criticising the government for lack of “big ideas” to further enhance the national transporter.

“Your outlook on the railways is different from the TMC and many other parties... For us, the railways constitutes the infrastructure for the fundamental right of every Indian citizen to travel from point A to point B. It is a fundamental right as far as transport goes. You may look at differently, we do not,” he said.

Citing the example of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, the TMC MP said, “We feel nothing (is) wrong with the bullet train at some later stage.

To make that bullet train, it costs you about Rs 200 crore a km. Our priority would have been the dedicated freight corridor for ‘sabzi’ (vegetables), for ‘chawal (rice), ‘for everything else at Rs 25 crore a km.”

The total cost of the project is pegged at Rs 1.08 lakh crore. The 508.17-kilometre long network will pass through Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar in Maharashtra; and Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Kheda, and Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Accusing the gov-

sue of Nagaland Paper and Paper Industries Limited (NPCCL). He said out of the Rs.56.60 cr, an amount of Rs.36.76 cr was spent by HPCL/NPPCL and after the submission of detailed report, the Ministry released Rs. 100 cr. However, he there was no response from the Ministry.

Further, NPF MLA, CL John urged all NPGs to unite as one like the UDA, and bring about a joint agreement and send it to the Centre.

NPF legislator, Imkong L Imchen while taking part in the Budget discussion stated that the ministers and advisors in charge of the various departments should discharge their duties and

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The Supreme Court of India

lenging the Kar nataka High Court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in the Islamic faith.

It had taken note of the submissions of senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for some students, that urgent hearing was needed keeping in mind the upcoming examinations.

Some petitions have been filed against the full bench high court verdict which held that wearing hijab is not a part of essential religious practice in the Islamic faith under Article 25 of the Constitution.

The high court had dismissed the petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom.

The prescription of school uniform is only a reasonable restriction, constitutionally permissible which the students cannot object to, the high court had said.

(From p-1) He suggested that the efforts of the government with regard to Naga customary laws should not end with a compilation but strengthening it by having them handle cases of land and property disputes, marital and domestic issue and petty crimes. He added that the appointment criteria for Goan Buras and Dobashis should also be reviewed so that capable and qualified individual were appointed.

Dr Murr y also expressed his inability to understand why the churches were opposing government’s move to amend the infamous Nagaland Total Liquor Prohibition Act. He opined that the government should firmly stand on the ground realities that NLTP Act had been more “deleterious” than being beneficial for the people and amend the it.

Joining the discussion, NPF legislator, Y Vikheho Swu congratulated the government for presenting a zero-deficit budget. He said it signified that the State was progressing especially in revenue sector.

He also pointed out that Power department had also improved its revenue collection as indicated.

Swu suggested that revenue collections alone will not bring about development unless there was investment in human resource development and capacity building.

On demands for districts, Swu opined that a district should not be created on tribal line but on needbasis as there were some sub-divisions like Pughoboto which were in need to be upgraded.

Making observation on Sports, Swu said over and above construction of infrastructures, the government should also focus preparing prepare youths to take up sports as their career.

Getting sponsors for sportspersons to learn from top ranked sports institutes would also help develop talents of the sportspersons,

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(From p-1) MIP said “many have embraced death to give a better future to our motherland.”

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He further stated that salaries would be paid on e-pay bill system and exuded confidence that this would be helpful for the State.

He said salaries and wages under non-development plan took up 51.91% of the State budget, pension 19.60%, debt Servicing 13.93% and other recurring expenditure covered about 7.36%, leaving very less fund for developmental activities and hence the employees must do justice and serve the people well.

On shortage of teachers, Rio remarked that School Education De par tment had the highest number of litigations because of which promotions to AHMs, HMs could not be done. If there were no qualified math and science teachers from indigenous inhabitants, especially in ENPO areas, he called for appointment of non-locals so that education was not compromised. He urged the members to inform him if they had any complaints as there was no opposition in the House.

(From p-1) Along with the department of school education Nagaland, Patel said the company will organize technology boot camps and offer a hands-on learning experience for school students to develop strong computational thinking, understand concepts in cognitive technologies, AI and data analysis, and the skills required for the future.

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Regarding Chiethu Greenfield Airport and inland waterways, which Yitachu said should have been included in budget speech, Rio admitted to have excluded the two.

He however informed the member that he had met Union Civil Aviation Minister in September 2020 on the airport, adding that detailed project report was about Rs 8-9 crore. And now that a survey had found it viable, he mentioned that Prime Minister would see the matter and decide how to go about it.

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He also assured to take up banking facilities in unbanked blocks and ensure that facilities reached the people in remotest areas. On high court complex raised

by NPF legislator Amenba Yaden, Rio mentioned that its construction was put on hold for a long time due to a CBI case. But now that contractors were allowed to work, he said he would try to allocate funds for its completion.

He said 14th and 15th Finance Commissions did not entertain the proposal for construction of the high court complex. He mentioned that the matter was made known to Union Finance Minister and hoped that things would work out else, other source would have to be found, he added.

Responding to a query of NPF legislator Yitachu who insisted on Nagaland State Transport (NST) bus service from Meluri to Kohima, the chief minister replied that buses would be provided if possible, but

process, instead of “acting in camouflage or de facto for their individual gains and causing bad image to the whole issue.”

Further, JDU unit stated those “so-called National Workers” who were using Naga national movement as “an industry for their selfish interest” must desist from such action.

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(From p-1) Rio further informed the House that the scheme under JICA forest management would be taken up in 185 villages, adding that 91 were already under implementation and that monitoring machinery was already in place.

Referring to Nagaland Pulp & Paper Industries Ltd, Tuli, Rio said the company failed because of bad management by Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd and the liquidation process was currently underway.

He agreed with the members that if the Tuli paper mill could be revived, employment opportunities of Naga youth would increase. He assured the House that the matter would be pursued and if there was no option to revive it, the State would have no choice but to go to court. On the agri and allied sector, Rio mentioned that the State had witnessed drought-like situations in 2021 and even this year things were uncertain because rain came early. He asked the departments concerned to brief the government

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JDU unit said that the “national workers” must, at the same time, ensure that they refrained from indulging in the electoral process being held under the Indian Constitution.

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(From p-1) N a g a i n d iv i d u a l s and political leaders, who were trying to deviate from such core issues with an intention to vitiate the fragile mind of the Naga populace. It stated that such Nagas were desperately trying to woe the innocent Nagas with high sounding economic and developmental package.

JDU unit maintained that “such elements” must be resisted and such people must also refrain from misleading the people.

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government faced on the issue in Parliament on the two previous days.

In Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, CNG will cost Rs 61.58 per kg and in Gurugram the price is at Rs 67.37 per kg.

Similarly, PNG cost has increased to Rs 35.86 per SCM in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad and to Rs 34.81 in Gurugram.

Prices vary from city to city depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT. A r e c o r d 1 3 7 - d ay

Institutional Equities said in a note.

According to CRISIL Research, the price of crude oil (raw material for making petrol and diesel) has averaged USD 100 per barrel in the current quarter and a full pass-through would require a Rs 9-12 per litre increase in the retail prices. And if the average crude oil price rises to USD 110-120, the hike required would be Rs 15-20 per litre.

India is 85 per cent de pendent on impor ts for meeting its oil needs and so retail rates adjust accordingly to a global movement.

The issue of price rise figured in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, with opposition protesting the additional burden on common man already reeling under the pressure of high inf lation and commodity price rise.

The opposition forced adjournments in Rajya Sabha while they walked out of Lok Sabha on the issue.

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get for cooking purposes has also been increased

by Re 1 to Rs 36.61 per standard cubic meter in Delhi.

The increase follows Rs 1.60 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices affected during the last two days and a Rs 50 per cylinder raise in the cooking gas LPG rates.

After rising by 80 paise per litre on March 22 and 23, petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Thursday, possibly because of the heat the

hiatus in petrol and diesel price revision ended on March 22, with an 80 paise per litre increase in rates and a similar proportion hike followed on Wednesday.

On March 22, the price of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder was increased to Rs 949.50 in the national capital. In some places, the LPG price has touched Rs 1,000.

Prices had been on a freeze since November 4, ahead of the assembly elections in states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab - a period during which the cost of raw material (crude oil) soared by USD 30 per barrel.

T h e r a t e r ev i s i o n was expected soon after assembly elections ended on March 10, but it was put off.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 24 (PTI): After hike in rates of petrol, diesel and LPG, the prices of CNG and cooking gas piped to household kitchens (PNG) in the national capital were hiked on Thursday by Re 1.

CNG price in NCT of Delhi has been increased to Rs 59.01 per kg from Rs 58.01, according to the information posted on the website of Indraprastha Gas Ltd - the firm which retails CNG and piped cooking gas in the national capital.

This is the third increase in CNG rates this month, which follows a spike in input (natural gas) prices across the globe. On the previous two occasions, rates had gone up by Rs 0.50 per kg.

Following the firming up of international gas rates, IGL has been raising CNG rates periodically.

Prices have gone up by about Rs 5.50 per kg this year alone.

Also, the price of piped natural gas that households

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022

Zelenskyy pleads for aid as Biden, allies begin summits

B RU S S E L S, M A R 2 4 (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “military assistance without limitations” as he addressed an emergency NATO summit on Thursday, the first of three urgent meetings US President Joe Biden and world leaders are holding in response to the Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy pleaded for anti-air and anti-ship weapons, asking “is it possible to survive in such a war without this?”

“It feels like we’re in a gray area, between the West and Russia, defending our common values,” Zelenskyy said in his video address to the summit. “This is the scariest thing during a war — not to have clear answers to requests for help!”

A Biden administration official, who requested anonymity to discuss the closed summit, said Zelenskyy did not repeat his demand for a no-fly zone, a demand NATO already has rejected. Western officials fear such a step would lead to direct conflict between NATO and Russia, which Biden described as a potential World War III. However, in brief opening remarks as the NATO summit began, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance must boost its defences and “respond to a new security reality in Europe”.

“We gather at a critical time for our security,” he told the leaders seated at a large round table. “We are united in condemning the Kremlin’s unprovoked aggression and in our support

Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a standing ovation as he adresses the Sweden’s parliament via video link. (AP/PTI)

for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

Stoltenberg said the alliance is “determined to continue to impose costs on Russia to bring about the end of this brutal war.”

Over the course of Thursday, the European diplomatic capital is hosting the NATO summit, a gathering of the Group of Seven industrialized nations and a summit of the European Union. Biden will attend all three meetings and hold a news conference afterward.

The schedule left Brussels interlaced with multiple police checkpoints and road closures to help motorcades crisscross the city as the leaders go from one meeting to the next.

While the West has been largely unified in confronting Russia after it invaded Ukraine, there’s wide acknowledgement

that unity will be tested as the costs of war chip at the global economy.

The bolstering of forces along NATO’s eastern flank, almost certainly for at least the next five to 10 years if Russia is to be effectively dissuaded, will also put pressure on national budgets.

“We need to do more, and therefore we need to invest more. There is a new sense of urgency and I expect that the leaders will agree to accelerate the investments in defense,” Stoltenberg said before the summit.

Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said the US wants to hear “that the resolve and unity that we’ve seen for the past month will endure for as long as it takes”.

The energy crisis exacerbated by the war will be a particularly hot topic at the

European Council summit, where leaders from Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece are hoping for an urgent, coordinated bloc-wide response. EU officials have said they will seek US help on a plan to top up natural gas storage facilities for next winter, and they also want the bloc to jointly purchase gas.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed calls to boycott Russian energy supplies, saying it would cause significant damage to his country’s economy. Scholz is facing pressure from environmental activists to quickly wean Germany off Russian energy, but he said the process will have to be gradual.

“To do so from one day to the next would mean plunging our country and all of Europe into recession,” Scholz said Wednesday.

Poland and other eastern flank NATO countries will also be looking for clarity on how the United States and fellow European nations can assist in dealing with their growing concerns about Russian aggression as well as a spiraling refugee crisis. More than 3.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine in recent weeks, including more than 2 million to Poland.

Biden is scheduled to visit Poland on Friday, where both issues are expected to be at the center of talks with President Andrzej Duda. Another significant moment could come shortly before Biden returns to Washington on Saturday.

The White House said he plans to “deliver remarks on the united efforts of the free world to support the people of Ukraine, hold Russia accountable for its brutal war, and defend a future that is rooted in democratic principles.”

Sullivan said Biden and fellow leaders would aim to “set out a longer-term game plan” for what forces and capabilities are going to be required for the alliance’s eastern flank countries.

Fo u r n e w NAT O battlegroups, which usually number between 1,0001,500 troops, are being set up in Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to address the NATO summit by video, said late Wednesday that he wants the alliance to “declare that it will fully assist Ukraine to win this war” by supplying any weapons

necessary.

All the while, national security officials from Washington to Warsaw are increasingly worried that Putin might deploy chemical, biological or even nuclear weaponry. Sullivan said the allies would consult on how to respond to “potential contingencies” of that sort.

Biden said this week that the possibility of Russia deploying chemical weapons was a “real threat.”

Stoltenberg declined Thursday to discuss whether such a strike is a red line that would draw the alliance into war with Russia. “I will not speculate beyond the fact that NATO is always ready to defend, to protect and to react to any type of attack on a NATO allied country,” he said.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a CNN interview this week said that Russia could consider using its nuclear weapons if it felt there was “an existential threat for our country.”

Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Union’s executive arm, said before Biden’s visit that she wants to discuss the possibility of securing extra deliveries of liquefied natural gas from the United States for the 27-nation bloc “for the next two winters”.

The EU imports 90% of the natural gas used to generate electricity, heat homes and supply industry, with Russia supplying almost 40% of EU gas and a quarter of its oil. The bloc is looking at ways to reduce its dependence on Russian gas by diversifying suppliers.

9 Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine: US WASHINGTON, MAR 24 (PTI): Russian military forces, led by President Vladimir Putin, have committed war crimes in Ukraine by hitting civilian targets and have unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across the wartorn country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

On February 24, Russian forces launched military operations in Ukraine, three days after Moscow recognised Ukraine’s breakaway regions – Donetsk and Luhansk – as independent entities.

Russian troops have targeted areas where civilians are present, including apartment buildings, schools and hospitals.

“Today, I can announce that, based on information currently available, the US government assesses that members of Russia’s forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine,” Blinken said Wednesday. “Our assessment is based on a careful review of available information from public and intelligence sources.

As with any alleged crime, a court of law with jurisdiction over the crime is ultimately responsible for determining criminal guilt in specific cases,” he said.

“Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destr uction across Ukraine,” he said.

“We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indis-

criminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities. Russia’s forces have destroyed apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, civilian vehicles, shopping centers, and ambulances, leaving thousands of innocent civilians killed or wounded,” Blinken said.

Blinken alleged that every day that Russia’s forces continue their brutal attacks, the number of innocent civilians killed and wounded, including women and children, climbs.

This announcement comes a week after Joe Biden’s off-the-cuff remark that he considered Putin a war criminal, triggering an official protest from the Kremlin, which warned that the comment could cause a breach in bilateral relations.

As of March 22, officials in besieged Mariupol said that more than 2,400 civilians had been killed in that city alone. Not including the Mariupol devastation, the United Nations has officially confirmed more than 2,500 civilian casualties, including dead and wounded, and emphasised the actual toll is likely higher, he said.

L a t e r B e t h Va n Schaack, Ambassador-atLarge for Global Criminal Justice, told reporters that the US Government will continue to track reports coming out of Ukraine of war crimes, and will share this information with friends and allies and with international and multilateral institutions, as appropriate.

China to ramp up arms exports to Pak India, 12 abstain in UNSC on vote on Russian-led draft resolution ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 (IANS): China has decided to increase its arms exports to Pakistan and take a major leap in its defence cooperation with Pakistan, initiating sale of arms ranging from stealth fighters to submarines, a move viewed as Beijings attempt to inflict more pressure on its border dispute rival India.

China is aiming to increase its defence expansion in South Asia, which would further multiply its influence in the region.

It should be noted that China’s increase in defence cooperation comes at a time when the US and Europe are focused on the deteriorating situation arising out of the Russia–Ukraine conflict.

“Beijing stands ready to provide assistance within its capacity to Pakistan to overcome difficulties and recover its economy,” said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to Islamabad as a special guest representative in the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) Conference of Foreign Ministers (CFM).

A J-10C fighter jet on display at Airshow China 2021 in Guangdong Province.

Earlier this month, China delivered six J-10CE fighter jets to Pakistan as part of its defence cooperation. The J-10CE jets were also part of the Pakistan Day parade in Islamabad on Wednesday, in which Pakistan showcased its military strength.

J-10CE is a 4.5-generation fighter jet, the make of which is among F-15s and F-35 stealth fighters in terms of capacity.

Pakistan has also added at least 50 new JF-17 fighters, developed jointly with China.

It is pertinent to mention that China’s increased defence cooperation with Pakistan is directly linked to India’s recently acquired

Russian S-400 missile defence system.

China’s increased defence cooperation with Pakistan is being seen as a response to potential threat from Indian air operations.

China is also facilitating Pakistan’s naval capacity and capabilities as Islamabad inducted a Chinese-built Type 054 frigate, designed for anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare, with an aim to counter potential Indian threat of clouting important India-Pacific sea lanes.

It has been reported that Pakistan is also planning to purchase eight submarines from China, which Pakistan is positioning as the backbone of its navy.

U N I T E D N AT I O N S, MAR 24 (PTI): India, along with 12 other UN Security Council members, abstained on a resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The draft resolution by Russia was cosponsored by Syria, North Korea and Belarus. It failed to get adopted in the Council on Wednesday as it did not get the required nine yes votes to pass.

Russia and China voted in favour of the resolution while there were no countries voting against. India and the remaining Security Council members abstained.

Permanent and vetowelding Council member Russia had called for a vote in the 15-nation Security Council on its draft resolution that “demands that civilians, including humanitarian personnel and persons in vulnerable situations, including women and children are fully protected, calls for negotiated ceasefire for enabling safe, rapid, voluntary and unhindered evacuation of civilians, and underscores the need for the parties concerned to agree on humanitarian pauses to

this end.”

The Russian resolution, which makes no reference to its invasion of Ukraine, calls upon all parties concerned to allow safe and unhindered passage to destinations outside of Ukraine, including to foreign nationals without discrimination, and facilitate safe and unhindered access of humanitarian assistance to those in need in and around Ukraine, taking into account the particular needs of women, girls, men and boys, older persons and persons with disabilities.

While other Council members made statements after the vote on the resolution, India did not make any statement. India had previously abstained on two occasions in the Security Council and once in the General Assembly on resolutions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield tweeted that “in a unified protest vote”, 13 members of the Security Council abstained from Russia’s farcical resolution deflecting blame for the humanitarian crisis it has created in Ukraine. In the Explanation

Early polls can be held to end political uncertainty: Pak Interior Min ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 (PTI): Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said on Thursday that early elections can be held in the country to end the current political uncertainty due to a no-trust motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is struggling to save his government.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Rashid also warned party dissidents that switching sides would not do them any good.

Pakistan has been on the edge since Opposition parties on March 8 submitted a no-confidence motion before the National Assembly Secretariat, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaaf (PTI) government led by Prime Minister Khan was responsible for the economic crisis and the spiralling inflation in the country.

Sheikh Rashid

Khan, 69, is heading a coalition government and he can be removed if some of the partners decide to switch sides.

Khan ran into trouble after his allied parties with 23 members refused to give a clear indication to support him in the parliament during the no-trust vote motion which would come up for discussion in Parliament later this

month. His woes multiplied when about two dozen dissidents emerged within his party. But both Khan and his ministers are trying to give the impression that everything was fine and he would come out victorious out of the trial.

Rashid asked members of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) that before going against the Prime Minister, the “turn-

coats must also keep in mind that early elections can also be called in the country” and switching sides would not do them any good.

“Those who are changing parties and thinking they will get respect, they are wrong,” the minister said. Rashid promised “good news” despite the ground reality of creeping defeat staring Khan in the face.

The National Assembly has been summoned to meet on Friday but it is not clear if the speaker would allow the no-trust motion or adjourn the session without any official business.

O n We d n e s d a y, Rashid had said that voting on the no-trust move can be held between March 30 and April 1.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing a petition by the Khan gov-

ernment regarding the period of disqualification of its members voting against the Prime Minister by ignoring the party policy.

A five-member larger bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Aijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam, and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel is hearing the case and it is possible that the no-trust vote is delayed until the court decides the petition.

Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan had submitted the move, also called a presidential reference, about interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution in the wake of nearly two dozen lawmakers of the ruling party threatening to vote in favour of the opposition’s no-trust motion.

A general view shows a United Nations Security Council meeting, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, at the UN Hq.

and children. But it omitted that Russia is bombing maternity hospitals, schools and homes,” Woodward said.

The Russian resolution in the Security Council was one of the three resolutions on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine that were put up before the UN General Assembly and the Security Council Wednesday.

The UN General Assembly resumed its 11th Emergency Special Session on Ukraine Wednesday and had two resolutions for consideration before it. The 193-member General Assembly is expected to vote on the resolutions Thursday.

One UNGA resolution

by Ukraine and its western allies on the ‘Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine’ demands an immediate cessation of the hostilities by Russia against Ukraine, in particular of any attacks against civilians and civilian objects. It also demands that civilians, including humanitarian personnel, journalists and persons in vulnerable situations, including women and children, be fully protected.

of Vote, Thomas-Greenfield said it really is “unconscionable” that Russia would have the audacity to put forward a resolution asking the international community to solve a humanitarian crisis that Russia alone created.

“The United States intends to abstain on this text because, to state the obvious, Russia does not care about the deteriorating humanitarian conditions, or the millions of lives and dreams the war has shattered. If they cared, they would stop fighting. “Russia is the aggressor, the attacker, the invader - the sole party in Ukraine engaged in a campaign of brutality against the people

of Ukraine - and they want us to pass a resolution that does not acknowledge their culpability,” she said.

UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward said that her country will not vote for any resolution, either in the Security Council or in the General Assembly, that does not recognise that Russia is the sole cause of this unfolding humanitarian catastrophe - and therefore key to ending it. “Russia’s draft called for all parties to respect international humanitarian law. It ignored that Russia is committing war crimes. Russia’s draft called for the protection of civilians, including women

Russia announces expulsion of US diplomats

SL not able to print textbooks due to shortage of paper, diesel

M O S C OW, M A R 2 4 (IANS): Russia has said it is expelling US diplomats in response to Washington’s recent expulsion of Russian diplomats from the United Nations (UN).

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday in a statement that it summoned a senior diplomat of the US embassy in Moscow on Wednesday and declared a list of American diplomats “persona non grata”, Xinhua news agency reported.

The US side was told that any hostile actions against Russia will receive a decisive and adequate response, it added.

The Ministry did not disclose how many US diplomats are targeted and the deadline of their departure.

COLOMBO, MAR 24 (IANS): There is a delay in printing school textbooks due to the shortage of paper and other related accessories, Sri Lanka’s Educational Publications Department Commissioner General P.N. Ilaperuma said, Daily Mirror reported. He told the Daily Mirror that there is also a delay in the distribution of printed textbooks to schools due to the current fuel crisis in the country.

“The present power interruption has made a significant impact on textbook printing.” Printing of textbooks in the days before the Covid-19 pandemic was not an issue.

“Several sections of the state printing corporation and private printers have closed due to COVID pandemic. Therefore, the completion of the projects

were delayed. However, 45 per cent of the school text books were printed at the state Printing Corporation,” he said, as per the report.

Some 38 million text books are to be distributed among the schoolchildren in Sri Lanka. He stated that 32.5 million textbooks would be printed this year.

The government has spent Rs 2,338 million on printing text books, including those books which have been given to the children.

Textbooks were distributed to provincial book stores and directly to several schools for a total of 34.8 million (91.8 per cent). There are 31.6 million (97 per cent) text books to be printed.

However, the Publications Department is to print the remaining text books before the next school term begins.

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Exhibition & sales day underway in Kohima

YouthNet along with participants and others at the inaugural programme on Thursday.

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KO H I M A , M A R 2 4 (NPN): A two-day exhibition-cum- sales day sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and organised by YouthNet got underway here, at The Made in Nagaland Centre, Thursday.

The exhibition-cumsales day was organised with an objective to provide exposure and a centralisedplatform for local artisans, SHGs and entrepreneurs to promote their products and services.

Inaugurating the exhibition, district development manager Kohima, NABARD, Poji appreciated the initiative and efforts of

YouthNet. Poji encouraged the participants to take full leverage of the platform to not only generate revenue but also create network and promote their crafts and products so that it could become an economically viable endeavour.

Meanwhile, chair & founder YouthNet, Hekani Jakhalu acknowledged NABARD for their assistance and highlighted the objectives of the event.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, director of YouthNet, Nune Chase informed that the participants would be provided opportunities to showcase their products in The Made in Nagaland Expo Centre. Nune also said they would be incubated under the YouthNet Incuba-

tion Center (YIC) and at the same time procure benefits such as Master Class on branding and marketing, book keeping, compliances, company registration and exposure visits to relevant industries.

Nune mentioned that the participants were self-employed women association from Jotsoma, Chiechema, Chiepoubouzo, Kohima, urban growers from Wokha, etc., around Kohima with a total of 15 artisans, SHGs and entrepreneurs showcasing and selling crafts and products ranging from garments and accessories, minor forest products, fresh & dry vegetables, ready to eat food items, art & crafts etc, during the two-day event.

Training programme for caregivers held DIMAPUR: St Joseph University, department of Psychology and Counselling in collaboration with National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN) (NIIEPID) & office of the state commissioner for Persons with Disabilities organised a training programme for caregivers and psychological assessment camp on March 23.

A press release from Childline Dimapur informed that the team of professionals including Dr. Ravi Prakash, officer in charge NIEPID RC, Navi Mumbai, Dr. Neeral Mishra, lecturer, occupational therapy, CRC Davangere, Keerti Sudha Rajput, lecturer, Rehabilitation Psychology, NIEPID RC Kolkata conducted the training and assessment camp for 52 caregivers, teachers and children.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022

Quarterly meeting of DTCC held in Wokha DIMAPUR: Wokha district quarterly meeting of District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) district level coordination committee, district level enforcement squad and flying squad, NTCP Wokha-cum-district tuberculosis comorbidity coordination committee (DTBCCC) meeting was held on March 22 under the chairmanship of EAC, Wokha, I. Yentinougbu.

According to a DIPR report, district nodal officer, Nagaland Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) Wokha, Dr. Daisy Ovung while delivering quarterly report on district tobacco control cell spoke on the risks and negative effects of tobacco use.

She said the risk of tobacco consumption in any form were known to deteriorate the overall health of an individual, affecting all the organs in the body increasing the risk of

other diseases and reducing our all life-expectancy and other problems.

Dr. Daisy said DTCC also conducted 40 enforcement education communication activities and one enforcement drive, during which four defaulters were fined for violating section 6 (a) of COPTA 2003.

She said they were counseled and others were provided with pharmatherapy.

The NTCP district nodal officer said focus was made on strengthening COTPA Sec-4 ban on smoking in public places and informed that altogether, there were 33 section on tobacco.

She however said since the state was a “consuming state”, there was no growing or manufacturing of tobacco products.

In this regard, Dr. Daisy said the state was only focusing on COTPA Section 4, 5 and 7 and sec-

tion 4, which was on ban of smoking in public places.

DTCC is coordinating with team Metamorphosis and Wokha Circle Students Union and NGOs unit forum Wokha, she further informed.

In his keynote address, district tuberculosis officer, Dr. Akum Jamir said due to the pandemic, the district could not conduct many activities.

He however, said that for the current year the department of Health and Family Welfare along with DTC, NGOs and stakeholders in the district earmarked various activities related to TB, as prime minister of India declared 2025 as the year of TB elimination from India.

He infor med that DTCC would conduct series of intensive activities and informed that Wokha district secured the best TB overall performance during the year 2021.

Meanwhile, WDLSA panel lawyer, advocate Shanchopeni P Lotha and O/C police station Wokha, Chenithung Kikon also shared their views and assured to contribute in their capacity.

SDO (C) Chonpenthung Ezung assured the house that the district administration would do its best to achieve the target for TB elimination by 2025 for which he urged upon all the members of DTC, NGOs and stakeholders of the district to join hands.

Later, president of Thera Society, an NGO dealing TB case in the district, Therali Tungoe shared her experience while cured TB patient Sulanthung shared the importance of creating awareness on TB in the form of addressing issue of social stigma attached to TB patient and importance of timely treatment.

Table top exercise held in Longleng Arenla Subong receives ‘FLO

DIMAPUR: Table top exercise for mock drill on earthquake was held in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC), Longleng on Thursday under the chairmanship of EAC Longleng, Pichano Kikon.

According to a DIPR report, Pichano appealed to all the departments to participate the mock drill and witness the event for

awareness and preparation.

Briefing on table top exercise and mock drill, nodal officer, disaster management Longleng, Thejangulie Zao informed that table top exercise was a discussion and preparedness to conduct mock drill the next day.

Briefing on Incident Response System (IRS), he said it was an important structure, assigning the roles and responsibilities of every

government agencies to play their respective roles and not to create confusions if actual disaster happens in the future.

He also said that IRS was a very flexible system which could be changed or rearranged depending on the needs and situation of the district.

Thejangulie urged upon the gathering to come forward and take part in the

Women Achievers Award’

Vikheho holds meeting at DHS Kohima conducts BIS drive at Chiechama Village Pughoboto sub-division identify spot for recreational centre/park.

He also urged upon the people to take the responsibility of nurturing the saplings and asked the participants to make arrangement teams for digging, plantings, fencing and watering.

M e a n w h i l e, A D C Tiamern Chang expressed gratitude to Y Vikheho Swu for the initiative and called on everyone to know the importance of sustainability.

The ADC also assured the villages of his support on the project. It may be mentioned that the plantation drive would be carried D I M A P U R : A n ew ly out from April 20 to 30 in constructed market haat supported by NABARD all the villages. was inaugurated by general manager, NABARD, Tiakala Ao at Mongsenyimti village under Mokokchung DIMAPUR: In compliance with the directive issued by district on Thursday.

Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) dated March 18 and In a press release, NAunanimous resolution adopted during 2nd NSF federal BARD informed that in assembly, Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has directed its her speech, Tiakala Ao units to strictly follow the following directives until justice congratulated the market was delivered to victims of Oting massacre, December 4, haat construction commit2021, and other atrocities committed by the Indian armed tee and village council for forces in the past. successfully implementing In a directive, ASU president Bisevi Nakhro and the project following all general secretary Mhalevilie Medoze has directed that: no individual/group under Angami jurisdiction should the required NABARD’s accept any form of aid from the Indian armed forces; no specifications.

She advised the market individual/group should be allowed to invite Indian armed haat management comforces to any event being organised in its jurisdiction and neither should they partake in any official event of the mittee to ensure that the location becomes a hub for Indian armed forces.

Further, ASU informed directed all its units to hoist various agriculture related a black flag in their respective offices as a mark of protest activities which would help against the imposition of the draconian Armed Forces in uplifting the economic Special Powers Act 1958 (AFSPA) in “Naga homeland.” condition of the farmers.

Tiakala also highlightThe Units have also been directed to take steps to ensure ed various development that similar exercise was carried out in all Naga villages.

to Rs. 5 lakhs per entitled household per year.

Dr. Sachü said entitled beneficiaries would be able to access services in any empanelled hospitals, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), District Hospital-NHAK and few private hospitals in Kohima district and also across States and Union Territories (UTs). He also emphasised the importance of E-card and every indi-

vidual needs to have own E-card to avail benefit.

In a closing remark, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Chiephobozou, Vitoka Yepthomi emphasised on the importance of AB-PMJAY and encouraged the villagers to come forward and avail the service of the insurance scheme. He also urged the village council for further cooperation so as to work for the benefit of the community.

Mongsenyimti rural haat inaugurated

Prof. Jagdish Mukhi presenting the award to Arenla Subong in Guwahati.

DIMAPUR: Arenla Subong, front lady of Abiogenesis received the “FLO NE Women Achievers Award for Excellence 2021-22” from the governor of Assam & Nagaland, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi who graced the occasion as chief guest. The programme was held at Hotel Novotel, Guwahati, on March 22.

At the programme,

Arenla and Moa presented a Naga Howey song titled “Right Now” from their album “Rustic Relish”.

The event held annually by Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries Ladies Organisation North East Chapter better known as FLO NE celebrates the achievements and pays tribute to exceptional women achievers.

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ASU issues directives to units

NABARD officials along with joint director, SARS Mokokchung, Temsuinla Jamir, village leaders and others.

initiatives and programmes NABARD had taken up for the state and the district in particular.

Meanwhile, SDO (C) Mokokchung, Sentilong Ozukum acknowledged NABARD for taking up the initiative and urged upon the villagers and farmers to make proper use of the infrastructure. Mongsenyimti village council chair-

man, Aosungit Ozukum also expressed gratitude to NABARD for the initiative, which he said would benefit farmers, artisans and SHG members.

The programme was also attended by joint director, SARS, Mokokchung, Temsuinla Jamir, DDM, NABARD, Mokokchung, S. Amarjit Mangang, council members, local villagers,

farmers and SHG members.

It may be mentioned that the market haat was implemented by Mongsenyimti Village Council with NABARD’s financial assistance under its marketing initiative programme.

The market haat is equipped with raised platform, storage godown, solar lighting, toilets, waste bin and water tank.

NEZCC Dimapur organises ‘border area programme’

With immense pride and honour, we the, XWSK would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Lito Zhimomi, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Kahoto Zhimomi for securing Gold Medal in MA (English) under Nagaland University.

The Union prays that the Almighty God bless her with good health, so that she may continue to bring laurels to our Society.

Chairman General Secretary Phuheto Zhimo Vinili Zhimo

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DIMAPUR: Y. Vikheho Swu, MLA, held a meeting on tree plantation drive for villages under Pughoboto Sub-division, with villagers, church representative and others at DB court hall, Pughoboto on March 23.

According to a DIPR report, the MLA said the tree plantation for Pughoboto sub-division was being carried out since 2014.

He shared the desire to complete the beautification by this year and informed that saplings would be provided only for beautification of the villages and surroundings.

In this regard, Vikheho requested all the villages to

deputy CMO and district nodal officer, Dr. Khriesilie Sachü gave an awareness about AB-PMJAY. Dr. Sachü said ABPMJAY was an initiative of government of India which aims to provide financial protection to the poor and vulnerable families so that they can get access to safe and quality hospitalization.

He also infor med about the benefits of PMJAY which provide free hospitalization coverage up

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With utmost pleasure and immense pride, the Katharami Tughalalomi Ku q h a ku l u , D i m a p u r would like to congratulate Ms. Vinica S Achumi, D/o Rev. Shekiye Achumi and Mrs. Khenili Achumi for outstanding academic excellence and achieving Gold Medal in MSW (Class of 2018) during the 5 th Convocation of Nagaland University held on 17th March 2022. We wish Ms.Vinica S Achumi the very best in all her future endeavours.

Mr. Vikheto Achumi Chairman

Mr. Peace Yeptho Secretary

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DIMAPUR: District Health Society, Kohima along with Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) under the aegis of National Health Mission (NHM) conducted Beneficiary Identification System (BIS) drive on March 22 at Chiechama Village Council Hall.

A press release by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mokokchung office stated that during the drive,

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MANGMETONGTSÜR TELONGJEM DIMAPUR Felicitation

Tamang Selo folk dance from Sikkim

Wangala folk dance from Meghalaya

DIMAPUR: A two-day “border area programme” on the theme, “Bridging the Border” was organised by North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) Dimapur under union Ministry of Culture, government of India from March 21-22 at

was graced by extra assistant commissioner (EAC) Longshen Mon, Imliwabang Aier and sub-divisional officer (SDO Civil) Chen Mon, Relise Sangtam on March 21 and March 22 respectively.

The centre informed that 182 ar tistes from

and Wangala folk dance from Meghalaya. The local cultural troupes also presented their rich and vibrant eye-catching folk song and dances.

NEZCC said that border area programme was organised for the people

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Sheanghah Chingnyu Village & Chenmoho Village (Indo Myanmar Border), Mon district.

In a press release, NEZCC informed that the programme organised in collaboration with the department of Art and Culture

Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, Meghalaya and local troupes participated in the festival.

The cultural troupe presented Chhau/Chhou folk dance from Jharkhand, Jat Jatin and Jhijhia folk dances from Bihar, Tamang Selo folk dance from Sikkim

living along international border areas and giving them a chance to participate in the cultural activities.

Cultural troupes from other states were also given opportunities to participate in this programme, the centre informed.

(Dr. Sentila) President

(Merenla) Gen. Secretary

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Folk troupe from Nagaland

Office of the Mangmetongtsür Telongjem Dimapur would like to extend our hearfelt congratulations to Miss Limanaro Imchen, D/o Lt. Temjenmongba Imchen and Mrs. Pangerkumla for achieving Gold Medal in M.Com (Accounting and Finance) under Nagaland University (2018).

We are immensely proud of your achievement and wish you all the best in your entire future endeavours as you strive towards excellence and success.

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National, international teams arrive Kohima for SACCC & 56th NCCC

13 athletes and two officials from Bihar team arrive Dimapur Railway Station on Bangladesh team arrives at Dimapur Airport on for the upcoming Maldives team arrives at Dimapur Airport on Thursday 24th March 2022, for the Wednesday night for the SACCC and 56th NCCC. (NP).

SACCC and NCCC. (DPRO) upcoming SACCC and NCCC. (DPRO)

DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): Most of the participants and officials for the South Asian Cross Country Championships and the 56th National Cross Country Championships have arrived Nagaland on March 24.

According to DIPR report, all the international teams- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Ne-

pal have reached Kohima.

28 teams consisting of 671 persons (approximate) representing states, UTs, and others have arrived on Thursday.

Team Nepal, comprising of 9 members, was the first international team to have reached Nagaland.

On arrival, the participants and guests were received at Dimapur Air-

port and Railway Station by members of the reception committee. They were then connected with the respective liaison officers through the reception committee after which they proceeded to Kohima. The reception committee and security personnel will be in the train station 24X7 for facilitating the participants/guests.

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi congratulated Nagaland for hosting the South Asian Cross-Country Championship and 56th National Cross Country Championships, under the aegis of South Asian Athletics Federation and the Athletics Federation of India

PM Modi wishes success to all athletes

in Kohima. The PM said sports are an integral aspect of personality development and it helps in developing physical endurance and mental toughness, and it inculcates qualities of sportsmanship, team spirit, discipline, and hard work among youngsters.

Modi further added

that the central government is trying to take sports in India to the pinnacle of success, by recognising the talents all across the country and giving them all the necessary support, from increasing the sports budget to enhancing encouragement and awards given to the players.

He also said that talents are emerging from the rural areas, backward classes, as well as the tribal society are making the nation proud.

According to Modi, the South Asian Cross Country Championships and 56th National Cross Country Championships are an op-

portunity for national and international athletes to engage in healthy competition, as well as learn about each other’s nation, society, culture and customs and will also strengthen bonds of friendship and brotherhood among sportspersons.

The PM wished every participant success.

Women’s WC: SA enter semis after washout against WI British govt amends licence held on to a screamer in the field to dismiss in-form opener Laura Wolvaardt (3).

Veteran opener Lizelle Lee (9) soon followed Wolvaardt shortly into the pavilion as the Proteas were quickly reduced to 14/2.

Skipper Sune Luus (1) and Tazmin Brits (1) fell in quick succession as South Africa stumbled to 22/4 and West Indies were inch-

ing closer towards confirming their semifinal berth.

Experienced duo Mignon du Preez (38 not out) and Marizanne Kapp (5 not out) steadied South Africa’s innings, only for the rain to come again and eventually force the abandonment of the match.

Brief Scores: South Africa 61/4 in 10.5 overs (Mignon du Preez 38 not out, Chinelle Henry 3/19) against West Indies

England on course for reaching semis after thumping Pak by 9 wkts

South Africa’s Mignon du Preez plays a shot during the Women’s World Cup against WI.

WELLINGTON, MAR 24 (IANS): South Africa on Thursday have joined Australia in entering the semifinals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup after their league match against West Indies was abandoned due to rain at Basin Reserve.

With the two points split between two teams, West Indies hopes of reaching the semifinals are now very slim. The Stafanie Taylor-led side had left South Africa in tatters at

61/4 in 10.5 overs before the match was called off, as rain intervened to wash off hopes of the 26-over affair being completed.

South Africa have nine points and will most likely finish second in the points table behind unbeaten Australia, who lead with 12 points. Australia will play their final league match against Bangladesh on Friday while South Africa will face fifth-ranked India on Sunday, a match which is now a virtual

21st LSU Martyrs’ Trophy from April 14 DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): The 21st edition of the Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) Martyrs’ Football Running Trophy 2022 will commence from April 14 onwards at local ground Wokha Town.

The Martyrs’ Trophy is being organised in memory of Lt. Thungkhomo Ezung and Lt. Chumdamo Tungoe.

LSU has invited all the interested teams/clubs willing to participate in the Martyr’s Trophy to collect the forms from Hotel Morashan, Hotel ONYZ & LSU office. For further queries, one may contact Secretary Games & Sports, Lipenthung Tsopoe at 9862112889.

knockout for the Mithali Raj-led side.

West Indies are third on seven points after having played all seven of their matches and now have to wait and watch over how the results of remaining league matches go.

In whatever play was available on Thursday after more than five hours of rain, seamer Chinelle Henry took three for 19 as West Indies made quick inroads into the South African batting order. Deandra Dottin

Veteran Pacer Katherine Brunt and left-arm Sophie Ecclestone shared six wickets between themselves while Danni Wyatt scored an unbeaten 76 as defending champions England thumped Pakistan by nine wickets at the Hagley Oval to keep themselves on course for reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. England now need a win over World Cup debutants Bangladesh on Sunday to secure a spot in the semifinals and continue their turnaround after losing their first three games.

After bowling out Pakistan for just 105 in 41.3 overs, England completed the chase inside 20 overs to go above India in the points table and gain a huge boost to their net run rate.

Brief Scores: England 107/1 in 19.2 overs (Danni Wyatt 76 not out, Heather Knight 24 not out; Diana Baig 1/14) beat Pakistan 105 all out in 41.3 overs (Sidra Ameen 32, Sidra Nawaz 23; Katherine Brunt 3/17, Sophie Ecclestone 3/18) by nine wickets.

to allow Chelsea to sell tickets

L O N D O N, M A R 2 4 (AGENCIES): Chelsea supporters will be able to buy tickets to away games, cup games and women’s fixtures after the British government amended the club’s special licence, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said on Wednesday.

Chelsea will not receive any revenue from the ticket sales, the DCMS added, with all proceeds going to relevant competition organisers.

Premier League Chelsea were unable to sell tickets due to British government restrictions after sanctions were imposed on the club’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Since Roman Abramovich was added to the UK’s sanctions list for his links to (Russian president) Vladimir Putin, we have worked extensively to ensure the club can continue to play football while ensuring the sanctions regime continues to be enforced,” sports minister Nigel Huddleston said.

“I would like to thank fans for their patience while we have engaged with the football authorities to make this possible.” Chelsea cannot sell tickets to home fans for home league games but away supporters will be able to buy tickets for matches at Stamford Bridge, with revenue going to the Premier League.

The club will be able to sell tickets for their Champions League quarter-final at home to Real Madrid on April 6 and the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against Crystal Palace 10 days later. “Revenue will go via the Premier League

to the relevant competition organiser or home club rather than Chelsea FC in order to remain compliant with current sanctions,” the government added.

Chelsea season-ticket holders and those supporters who bought tickets before the sanctions can attend Premier League home games, but an exception has been made for fixtures in the Women’s Super League as “there is a risk of empty stands for these matches”.

Additionally, Chelsea supporters can purchase tickets for away Premier League games with all proceeds going to the host team.

Ja-less Memphis Grizzlies claw past Brooklyn Nets in NBA MEMPHIS, MAR 24 (AGENCIES): Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton scored 23 points apiece for the host Memphis Grizzlies, who blew an 18-point lead before executing down the stretch in a 132-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

The Nets fell despite getting 43 points from Kyrie Irving and 35 from Kevin Durant, and despite Memphis playing without Ja Morant, who sat out a second straight game due to a sore right knee.

The Grizzlies reached 50 wins for the fifth time in franchise history and improved to 15-2 in games Morant has missed this season.

Bane and Melton each hit six

3-pointers as the Grizzlies went 19 of 38 from long distance.

Bane made three of his treys during the decisive 18-2 run that turned a 107-105 deficit into a 123-109 lead with 5:20 left.

Celtics 125, Jazz 97

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 26 points to lead Boston to a win over visiting Utah.

The Celtics led by as many as 32 points on the way to their fifth consecutive win, and they snapped a four-game losing streak against the Jazz.

Robert Williams III added 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead four Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) controls the ball other Celtics in double figures. Mar- as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) defends.

cus Smart fired off nine of his career-high 13 assists in the first quarter.

Donovan Mitchell had 37 points to lead the Jazz, who have lost backto-back games after a threegame winning streak.

76ers 126, Lakers 121

Joel Embiid scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and visiting Philadelphia escaped a test from Los Angeles, which played without LeBron James.

Ja m e s wa s a l a t e

scratch due to left knee soreness, but Dwight Howard helped pick up the slack in his absence.

Howard scored 24 points -- his most in a game since November 2018 -and matched Russell Westbrook for the top mark on the team.

Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris added 21 and 20 points, respectively, for the 76ers, who won for the fourth time in five games.

Maxey also dished seven assists and grabbed five rebounds

PGC annual games & sports underway Dhoni quits as captain of Swiss Open: Srikanth, Kashyap enter CSK; Jadeja to take over quarterfinals; Satwik-Chirag lose

Limaakum, T. Jamir, principal, lecturers and students.

DIMAPUR, MAR 24 (NPN): The 34th annual games and sport meet of the Peren Government College (PGC), Peren got underway on March 24 at Peren Town local ground.

The inaugural session of the three days event began with Additional Superintendent of Police, Peren, Limaakum, T. Jamir, K Y M C

(NPS) as the special guest.

A press release issued

by PGC media cell stated that Jamir shared on the importance of sports in students’ life.

The special guest encouraged the students to inculcate the spirit of sportsmanship and work for uplifting the cause of the college.

Principal, PGC, Dr. A. Nshoga, in his welcome address, exhorted the students to give their best not only in studies but also in extracurricular activities such as sports and games to excel in life.

The inaugural program began with the opening prayer pronounced by assistant professor PGC, Dr. Wabangnaro Imchen, the program was chaired by general secretary PGC, Ringbamniliu Nchang, special melody by 2nd semester student, Kekudibe Nza, oath taking by games & sports secretary, Agai, lighting of torch by assistant games & sports secretary PGC, Ilamlungbe, and declaration of the games and sports open by the special guest.

MUMBAI, MAR 24 (IANS): Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday have announced that iconic wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has quit as the captain of the side ahead of the start of IPL 2022.

In place of Dhoni, left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be the new captain of Chennai.

“MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of Chennai Super Kings and picked Ravindra Jadeja to lead the team. Jadeja, who has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will only be the third player to lead CSK. Dhoni will continue to represent

Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond,” said a statement from the franchise.

Dhoni, who had been the captain of CSK since the inception of the league in 2008, had already retired from international cricket in August 2020. Under his captaincy, Chennai won the IPL trophy in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021 apart from winning two now-defunct Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.

CSK will open their IPL 2022 campaign against two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a re-match of the 2021 IPL final at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

BASEL, MAR 24 (PTI): World Championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth staved off a spirited challenge from France’s Christo Popov to progress to the men’s singles quarterfinals of the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament here on Thursday.

World no 12 Srikanth, who had missed India leg of the BWF tour in January after testing positive for COVID-19, eked out a fighting 13-21 25-23 21-11 win over Popov, ranked 60th, in a second-round match that lasted an hour and 13 minutes. The seventh seeded Indian will face second seeded Dane Anders Antonsen next. Former Common-

Kidambi Srikanth

wealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap too entered the quarterfinals after top seed and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen gave a walkover.

Third seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, however, lost 19-21 20-22 to Indonesian pairing of Pramudya Kusumawardana and Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Ram-

Parupalli Kashyap

bitan in the men’s doubles.

In the women’s singles, Ashmita Chaliha put up a tough fight before going down 18-21 20-22 to eighth seeded Scot Kirsty Gilmour in the second round.

On Wednesday night, Sindhu had entered the second round with a 21-14 21-12 win over Denmark’s Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt here.

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