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UCM warns counter-bandh against Nagaland

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IMPHAL, MAR 28: Urging Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) to call off its indefinite bandh on NH-2, the lifeline of Manipur, United Committee Manipur (UCM) on Monday threatened to impose counter-bandh along NH-29 against Nagaland.

UCM’s declaration comes a day after the hitherto All Assam Manipuri Youths Association (AAMYA) launched its indefinite bandh along NH-39 (Assam-Nagaland highway section) with effect from midnight of March 27.

When contacted, officials said that the AAMYA bandh volunteers on Monday halted some Nagalandbound commercial vehicles.

Addressing media persons here, UCM president Joychandra Konthoujam warned that if SAPO failed to heed to the demand for immediate suspension of the indefinite bandh, the apex body would be compelled to impose counter-

AAMYA COUNTER BANDH BEGINS

Volunteers during the counter bandh on Monday.

bandh, joining hands with Manipuris in neighbouring Assam.

He said there was no logic for the indefinite bandh in protest against construction of a security post on the Manipur side of the Manipur-Nagaland border in Kezoltsa area.

He claimed that the security outpost was being constructed at a location 100 metres from the inter-State border in Manipur territory.

And even if SAPO considered it as its land, Konthoujam mentioned

that then it should bring up the matter through official channels. As it was an interState matter, it should have brought the matter to the Manipur government’s notice through the Nagaland government.

At the same time, he maintained that the demand for resolving the inter-State border dispute with customary law was not logical.

“There is no State in the country that is ruled by customary laws,” he quipped.

If SAPO was sincere

enough to resolve the dispute, then instead of giving the indefinite bandh targeting the lifeline of the people of Manipur, he said the organisation should have approached the Manipur government through the Nagaland government.

He insisted that giving the bandh call was not an option as, instead of resolving the matter, it would create disharmony among the people living in the region.

Claiming that UCM had always been calling for a harmonious coexistence among different ethnic groups of the Northeast, he however asserted that it did not mean that the organisation would remain silent when challenges posed a threat to the territorial boundary of Manipur.

“UCM stands for the territorial integrity of Manipur and will not compromise it at any cost,” he declared. Konthoujam also supported the stand of Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on the matter and stressed UCM would

Nationwide strike hits banks, public transport services NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): Public dealings at some bank branches were hit and public transport services were thrown out of gear in states like West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as thousands of workers on Monday began a two-day nationwide strike to protest against policies of the Union government.

However, essential services like healthcare, electricity and fuel supplies remained unaffected.

Public offices as well as educational institutions were not impacted by the strike called by nearly a dozen trade unions.

Some bank branches, particularly in cities with a strong trade union movement, did very limited overthe-counter public dealings such as cash deposits and withdrawals.

Fuel prices hiked again DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): For the fourth consecutive day and the sixth increase in a week, the stateowned oil marketing companies (OMCs) increased the prices of petrol and diesel Monday.

According to a price notification of state fuel retailers, petrol price hiked by 30 paise per litre and diesel by 35 paise per litre.

After the rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur soared to Rs.101.13 a litre and diesel at Rs.87.81 per litre. Similarly, in Kohima, petrol and diesel prices rose to Rs.102.24 per litre and Rs.88.70 a litre respectively.

This is it!

The joint forum of central trade unions, which has called for the two-day strike that started on Monday, said that bandh-like situation prevailed in at least eight states due to the nationwide strike against various policies of the government.

“There is a bandh-like situation in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Assam, Haryana and Jharkhand,” the forum said in a statement.

According to the forum, agitations were held in many industrial areas across states like Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.

The joint forum of central trade unions is protesting against

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the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people.

Their demands include the scrapping of the labour codes, no privatisation in any form, scrapping of the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), increased allocation of wages under MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act) and regularisation of contract workers.

Banking services were partially impacted on Monday as a section of bank employees did not report for duty.

Bank unions are protesting against the government’s move to privatise two public sector banks as announced in Budget 2021-22.

They are also demanding an increase in interest rate on deposits and reduction in service charges.

not allow losing an inch of Manipur’s land. He warned that if no heed was given to the calls for withdrawal of the indefinite bandh, UCM was ready to give a counterbandh by joining hands with Manipuris living in Assam.

Meanwhile, All Assam Manipuri Students’ Union (AAMSU) had also threatened to launch series of counter consequences if the SAPO-backed bandh on NH-2 was not withdrawn.

Reports said AAMSU activists came out on the national highway leading to Nagaland on Monday and forced vehicles to stop from further proceeding towards Nagaland.

T h e a c t iv i s t s a l s o forced Nagaland-bound passenger vehicles to make return, reports reaching here said.

While giving the counter-blockade call, AAMSU had announced that the strike would continue until SAPO called off its indefinite bandh that affected normal movement of Imphalbound vehicles on NH-2.

FINANCIAL CYBER CRIMES:

Nagaland ranks sixth among Himalayan states DEHRADUN, MAR 28 (AGENCIES): Nagaland has ranked sixth among the nine Himalayan states when it comes to frauds related to bank and crimes conning people through internet banking while Uttarakhand has managed to stay on top.

According to Express News Service, total 775 such crimes were committed in last four years in Uttarakhand followed by 284 in Himachal, 188 in Tripura, 101 in Arunachal Pradesh, 77 in Meghalaya, 70 in Nagaland, 48 in Sikkim, 46 in Manipur and 16 in Mizoram.

Nagaland reported three such crimes in financial year 2018-19 followed by 32 in 2019-20, 21 in 2020-21 and four in 2021-22.

Uttarakhand State government officials said that due to prolific use of internet banking and lack of awareness such crimes have spiked in Uttarakhand.

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22nd NERPC meet: Rio urges member states to utilize RDSS

Neiphiu Rio and others at the second NERPC meeting at Guwahati on Monday.

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio Monday urged the North East Region (NER) states to utilize the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to strengthen the distribution network and capacity building of DISCOMS and power departments.

Chairing the 22nd meeting of North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC), in Guwahati on Monday, Rio said that the forum of NERPC was best suited for deliberation and fruitful resolution of interregional power sector issues.

As the chairmanship of the meeting rotates between the states of NER, this time, the meeting was held under the chairmanship and guidance of Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio. Taking to twitter, Rio, on behalf of the NER states, thanked the Centre for its support and implementation of various projects. He said Nagaland government will set up several hydro and solar power projects. Rio also said that new inter and intra state transmission lines will be taken up.

The meeting was attended by the power minis-

ters NER states along with the higher management of various central and state power utilities.

At the meeting, matters such as North East Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) of Government of India, expansion of transmission networks, expansion of reliable communication, development of hydro plants etc. were discussed. Convener and member secretary of NERPC meeting B Lyngkhoi said that north east region was blessed with huge hydro potential, which needed to be harnessed. (Cont’d on p-8)

SC grants four weeks to Centre to respond on PIL for identification of minorities NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): Supreme Court Monday granted four weeks to the Centre to respond to a plea, which sought directions for framing of guidelines for identification of minorities, contending that Hindus are in minority in 10 states.

A bench of justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh posted the matter for hearing on May 10 and asked the Centre to place its stand on record on a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought two weeks time, saying that he had not gone through the

affidavit filed by Ministry of Minority Affairs. The ministry in the affidavit told the court that state governments can declare any religious or linguistic community, including Hindus, as minority within the said state.

Responding to Mehta’s submission, the bench said, “The reply appears to be seen in the newspapers.” To this, Mehta said, “In some of the PILs, the pleadings even before coming to the law officers, find their way to the media.” “ … We g r a n t f o u r weeks to the Centre. Rejoinder to be filed two weeks thereafter,” the bench said.

The plea said that denial of benefits to the “real” minorities and “arbitrary and unreasonable” disbursements under schemes meant for them to the absolute majority infringes upon their fundamental right.

“In alternative, direct and declare that followers of Judaism, Bahaism and Hinduism, who are minorities in Ladakh, Mizoram, Lakshadweep, Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur, can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice in spirit of the TMA Pai Ruling,” the plea said.

CTAN reacts to S&WC deptt’s clarification New Bill allows biometric data collection on arrest or detention DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): Reacting to the soil and water conservation (S&WC) department’s clarification that the question of termination (of two JSCOs) did not arise as they were no longer government servants, the Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) sought to address the “verbal sleight of hand” that was at play to “deviate the gist of the matter”.

CTAN through its media cell admitted that technically the duo was currently not bound from any governmental obligations as their period of contract was on lapse. CTAN, however, said that it did not imply that the

two JSCOs were officially released from the posts as the “machinery behind the process of regularization”, which has been the whole contention, was evident to all. CTAN, therefore, demanded that the whole process of regularization be stopped immediately and vacate the posts for aspirants to compete.

It also pointed out that the contract agreement signed on June 3, 2016 conferred no right to claim regularization in any case. Stating that the same has been approved and notified by the principal secretary P&AR department, CTAN said the Gauhati High Court also

restrained the state government from undertaking any regularization of irregular appointment in its judgment and order dated August 3, 2018.

Therefore, it said that regularization of the contract service cannot be acknowledged, adding that any attempt to regularize the irregular appointments shall invite contempt of court proceedings. Asserting that its sole motive was to streamline the stated posts to a proper mode of recruitment, the CTAN cautioned that any force working against such approach at the behest of higher authority would be tantamount to corruption.

NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (AGENCIES): The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022, which seeks to authorise taking biometric data-- along with “physical and biological samples”-- of convicts, and those arrested or detained, for the purposes of identification and probe, was introduced in the Lok Sabha Monday.

The Bill, introduced

by Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni, was criticised by the Opposition parties, who called it “unconstitutional”.

The government, however, said the proposed legislation was just an “improved version” of the Identifica-

tion of Prisoners Act, 1920, to ensure better investigation and conviction rates.

The Bill empowers law enforcement agencies to collect biometrics like impressions of fingers, palm, and footprint, scans of iris and retina, signatures, handwriting, and physical, biological samples of those arrested or detained. The scope of the earlier Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 was limited to the collection of finger and footprints of a limited category of convicts and undertrials after obtaining an order from a magistrate.

Under the new Bill, a magistrate can direct those convicted, arrested or de-

tained to give their biometrics. Those who refuse can be charged under Sec. 186 of IPC on charges of obstructing a public servant from discharging their duty. The proposed legislation claims that these biometric data collected from undertrials and convicts by “advanced countries” have helped investigations, and given “credible and reliable results”.

“The Act does not provide for taking these body measurements as many of the techniques and technologies had not been developed at that point in time. It is, therefore, essential to make provisions for modern techniques to capture and record

appropriate body measurements in place of existing limited measurements,” the Bill reads.

According to the Bill, the NCRB will collect the biometric data from state governments and law enforcement agencies and preserve the record for 75 years.

The NCRB will process these records and share the details with any law enforcement agencies. The Bill also states that if a person complies with the demands and is released, discharged or acquitted by the court all the records will be destroyed.

This, however, can be done only if a court or a magistrate agrees with it.

Over 400 get degrees at St Joseph University first convocation NSCN (I-M) bans nightclubs Staff Reporter

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DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): The first convocation of St Joseph University (SJU) was held at the varsity’s Sovima campus on Monday, which was attended by apostolic nuncio (Vatican’s ambassador to India and Nepal) Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli and deputy chief minister Y Patton.

In his brief speech, Girelli acknowledged the faculty of the university for nurturing the skills and talents of students.

He said convocations were an occasion to help everyone

together 460 students were conferred with degree certificates at the convocation programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Patton urged all graduating students to dream for a better future and work hard to making it a reality. He remarked that the maturity of a society must be judged in terms of the consciousness of its young generation towards (3rd & 2nd from R) Archbishop Girelli and Y. Patton handing their obligation and duties to over the degree certificate to a student, Monday. (NP) society. realise and respect the dignity and gender.

Encouraging the stuof every individual, irrespecHe also wished all gradu- dents not to be disappointed tive of caste, creed, religion ates the very best in life. Al- by failures in life, he said the

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) UT has informed that all discos/pubs/nightclubs within the UT jurisdiction should shut operations with immediate effect.

In a press note, UT secretary John M Yimkhiung informed caretaker CAO UT after receiving numerous complaints from the public, has also prohibited gathering of people at night, particularly in State Stadium, Agri Expo 4th Mile and other such places, where they indulge in alcohol consumption, illegal drugs and immoral activities creating nuisance in the area and occasionally resulting in the violence.

UT informed that its personnel and staff would conduct checking in the mentioned places regularly, adding that the “defaulters shall be liable for strict action.” For more information, one (Cont’d on p-8) could contact UT office at 9774479592.

purpose of education was to engage in character building, life building and assimilation of ideas with the ultimate goal of having an ideal society.

He said the future of Nagaland was in the hands of the youth, adding that they had huge responsibilities on their shoulders.

Patton noted that the convocation was a defining moment for all, while urging the students to look back at the various challenges they had overcome and also look forward for those that lied ahead.

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Trg on biofertiliser production units held in Dmu T Senka Ao receives Padma Shri Award STATE TO SET UP 2 BIOFERTILISER PRODUCTION UNITS IN TWO DISTRICTS

Resource persons along with participants and organisers. (DIPR)

NEWS IN BRIEF NPAD informs: Nagaland Pensioners’ Association Dimapur has informed pensioners and family pensioners in Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts that issuing and submission of form for “Health Care Insurance Scheme for Pensioners” has been extended for the whole month of April. It also requested all to wear masks and maintain discipline while obtaining and submitting the forms.

ASU invites Angami students to APO jubilee: Angami Students’ Union has informed its students that Angami Public Organisation would be celebrating its golden jubilee on April 8 at Khuochiezie, Kohima Local Ground. ASU has requested students to reserve the date and be a part of the celebration.

Prosthetic camp to be held in Dimapur: SD Jain Charitable Clinic has informed that a free LN4 prosthetic hand camp would be held on April 2 at SD Jain Higher Secondary School, Dimapur premises from 8:45 a.m., onwards. It has informed that registrations have been closed and the 57 beneficiaries have been requested to report by 8 a.m., at the venue along with Aadhaar card/ election card or any identity card.

New Chumukedima B Khel meeting: New Chumukedima ‘B’ Khel has convened a general meeting on April 2, 10 a.m. at Government Primary School campus. All khel members, land owners and caretakers of individual properties have been requested to attend the meeting. It also informed that contribution of funds would be collected on the same day for repairing of approach road including yearly house tax. Land owners who are yet to renew their land holding certificate have been requested to bring old documents for verification.

NSCN (R) terminates one: NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) has informed that razoupeyu Obed Yepthomi, son of Lahovi Yepthomi of Thilixu village under UTI, NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) has been terminated from “active national service for breaching the party discipline and indulging in anti-social activities with immediate effect.” The group through its additional secretary, kilo affairs, Tobis Zhimo informed all “not to deal with the expelled personnel in any way related to the functions of the government”.

DIMAPUR: BJP Dimapur district held an emergency meeting at district office Supermarket Dimapur on Monday.

In a press release, BJP Dimapur district, general secretary Lanu S Walling informed that during the meeting, BJP state vice-president, Basu Damani and state convenor for Micro Donation Campaign explained the purpose and importance of the campaign.

BJP state spokesperson and co-convenor of Micro Donation Campaign, Pintu Ghosh extended his full cooperation to party workers for the campaign.

Meanwhile, general secretary (organisation) and in- charge for Manipur and Nagaland, Abhay Giri encouraged party workers to work tirelessly for the upcoming general election.

The meeting was also addressed by presidents of all five Mandals deliberated on Micro Donation campaign and how to reach masses. Earlier, the meeting was chaired by BJP Dimapur district president, Tokuho Suhoi Neho while Mahila Morcha Dimapur district president, Avi Awomi said the invocation.

The meeting was attended by state officials stationed in Dimapur, Dimapur district office bearers, district Morcha presidents and general secretaries, mandal presidents and general secretaries.

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State chief minister Neiphiu Rio has congratulated T. Senka Ao on receiving the Padma Shri Award. “We value your contributions and we are extremely proud of your

achievements,” Rio said in a tweet. The Awards were presented in the presence of Vice President of India, Prime Minister and Union Minister for Home Affairs and other dignitaries.

agement practice, jhum cultivation, preparation of culture media, broth cultures for mass production of bio-fertilizer, extraction of Rhizobium from the soil

and root nodules and their maintenance on YEMA plates, inoculation and incubation of broth culture.

Altogether, 26 professionals from Agri and al-

Phek DPDB meeting held

ACYA organises ‘Way of the Cross’ procession

DIMAPUR: District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting of Phek district was held on March 25 in the conference hall of DPDB under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner (DC) and vice chairman, DPDB Phek, Razouvolie Dozo.

According to a DIPR report, the house discussed the mega tree plantation campaign under the aegis of saving the environment where June 5 was chosen as tentative date.

The house also agreed to conduct inter-department badminton and chess tournament with the tentative date in April.

At the meeting, principal, ITI Phek, N. Nyaksham Phom gave a PowerPoint presentation on their activities while chief medical officer (CMO) Phek, Dr. Krizotuo Puphino highlighted the COVID-19 status in the district.

Meanwhile, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services & and Nagaland State Transportation departments were asked to present their departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

Earlier, new members were also introduced during the meeting.

DIMAPUR: Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) organised “Way of the Cross” procession at Dzüleke on March 26.

A press release from ACYA informed that while addressing the introductory session, assistant priest, St. Peter Parish Longsa, Rev. Fr. Megoriekho Thomas Punyü shared the significance of the Way of the Cross.

He stressed on three key impacts of meditating on the stations which “strengthens our faith that the Cross and Christ are one”, “challenges us to advance in the way of perfection by looking at Christ” and “to seek consolation

Members of ACYA participating in the procession at Dzüleke. and peace during difficult moments”.

Meanwhile, the participants were briefed about the uniqueness of Dzüleke and its ecotourism efforts to promote responsible travel,

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of dearest Mom Late LIMATULA

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”

This day marks a year of walking with only your memories beside us, we continue our journey with the love and strength you instilled in us.

We Miss You Everyday.

Loving Family

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BJP Dimapur district holds meeting

Senka receiving the award from the President.

OBITUARY “You have fought a good fight, you have finished the race and you have kept the faith.”

conserve nature and rural experience.

They were also encouraged to support and follow hygienic practices of the village and inculcate such initiatives as a habit in their

day-to-day networks.

Around 200 youth from across five regional units- Chakhro ACYA, Kohima Town ACYA, Northern ACYA, Southern ACYA and Western ACYA,

comprising around 60 villages and units participated in the service as they walked 14 stations to retrace steps of “Lord’s passion and death.”

The procession commenced from St. Michael Church Dzüleke and spanned 2 kms across paddy fields, brook and rivers and slope terrains surrounded by sprawling and imposing green rainforest.

It may be mentioned that “The Way of the Cross” is a 14-step devotion that commemorates the passion of Christ and imitates the traditional route that symbolises the actual path Jesus walked with his cross to Mount Calvary.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

With immense gratefulness and appreciation, we, the bereaved family members would like to acknowledge the many expressions, sympathy and gestures of kindness shown towards us and supported us through prayers and in various ways during the illness and demise of our Father Lt. IHOTO TSAKHALU AKUKAU of Surumi Village.

Words are inadequate to express how much we thank you. Your generosity will be remembered always. May our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving wife, children & family members

Lt. IHOTO TSAKHALU AKUKAU 1954 – 21.03.2022

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Dr. Sapu Changkija imparted training on the topic acid soils of Nagaland and its productivity challenges, biofertiliser as a component of organic soil man-

lied departments attended the training.

In line with the state organic policy, the state government would be setting up two biofertiliser production units in two districts and ten biofertilisers production units were coming up in all the old districts in the current year 2021-22, DIPR report informed.

It also said that three technologies have been transferred from Central Agriculture University, Imphal to the state government through the office of the state agriculture production commissioner and would include two bioenhancers and one biopesticide.

Lt. AWELE KAPFO

Born on: 27.04.1988 – Died on: 22.03.2022 You were a loving daughter, a kind and the best sister that we could ever ask for and we wouldn’t compare it for anything else in this world.

You were so kind, so generous, so selfless, with a heart of gold. Even when you were so sick, you always smiled and said, “I‘m doing well”.

We, the bereaved family would like to convey our sincere gratitude to the churches, every organizations, individuals, neighbours, friends and well-wishers who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and through prayers during this very difficult time and provided us with strength, comfort and unconditional love. Though we cannot thank each one of you individually, our prayers will always be with you. May Almighty God continue to bless you all. k-606/22

Loving Family Members

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DIMAPUR: A three-day training programme on “Mother Culture Maintenance, Mass production, and Storage of Bio-Fertilizer for Promotion of Organic Farming in North East India”, was held at Bio-Organic Quality Control laboratory, district Soil Conservation office, Dimapur from March 24 to 26.

According to a DIPR report, the training programme was organised by College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Science, CAU (Imphal), Umian, Meghalaya and sponsored by director, Extension Division.

Resource persons, Dr. Dwipendra Thakuria, Dr. Juri Sandhya Barik, and

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Padma Shri Award for to T Senka Ao, an eminent personality from Nagaland in the field of media literature, education and social work.

Senka was among 54 Padma Shri, two Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan awardees who were presented the Padma Awards the year 2022 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 28, 2022.

Senka was conferred the award in recognition of his service as a “Tribal Ao Author, Teacher and Journalist - preserving Nagaland’s Ao language through his writings over decades”

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Social welfare, commissioner and secretary, Martha R Ritse with social welfare director, A Tosheli Zhimomi, OHD staff and child welfare committee members. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): Among observation Homes in the state, Observation Home Dimapur (OHD) became the first to house the highest number of children.

This was disclosed by social welfare director, A Tosheli Zhimomi on Monday, during the inaugural programme of OHD at Vihoukie Hama road, Keso Shüya near Phom Baptist church, ward-11, Chümoukedima.

Tosheli also informed that the home had 96 children through Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).

Congratulating the OHD team, she encouraged them to create the home into a friendly environment and to make the place accepting of love and care for the children.

Unveiling the Home, Social Welfare, commissioner

and secretary, Martha R Ritse in her speech said it was a significant day for the department and all who were working under child protection services as it was another milestone with the inauguration of the building.

Ritse said the project for construction of the newly inaugurated observation home Dimapur was carried out before the recognition of Chümoukedima as a district.

Informing that state child protection had been in existence for more than a decade, she said it has been catering to the rights and protection of children of different categories in such homes that were placed all over the states.

who were under this Home would find services that they deserved. The juvenile justice system assumes that a child offender is a product of an unfavorable environment and is entitled to a fresh chance to begin in life, she added.

In this regard, she caregivers in juvenile homes had a great responsibility their shoulders, a responsibility to help children to achieve full potential and contribute positively towards the betterment of the society.

Quoting Parshanth Savanur “it takes a hand to build a house but only a heart can build the home,” Ritse encouraged all the staff of the Home to be sincere in executing their duties and make the Home an ‘Help children find exemplary model home for services they deserve’ others to follow.

Delivering keynote adRitse impressed upon all stakeholders to cooperate dress, Child protection serand ensure that the children vices, society director Nok-

Metsubo inaugurates BDO office in Wokha

Metsubo along with officers and staff of RD department and others. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir on Monday, inaugurated the new block development officer (BDO) office building, Wokha, at Project Colony.

According to a DIPR report, while addressing the inaugural programme, Metsubo said the department of Rural Development was consistently working for the welfare of rural people over the years.

He urged upon the people and village functionaries to extend their cooperation and support to the govern-

ment and the department to bring more developmental programmes for the benefit of rural population.

The minister encouraged everyone present, to respect the institution of Village Development Board (VDB) since all development works and programmes were implemented through it. He appealed to the village functionaries to focus more on economic activities such as agriculture and other allied activities as Wokha district was blessed with rich resources.

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Wokha, Lankonsen Tsanglao acknowledged the department for providing the BDO office with a new building.

The ADC said this was a blessing for the people of Wokha and called for judicious use of the new building.

He also appealed to the village functionaries to work with utmost sincerity and dedication and proper implementation of schemes and policies to bring change and development at respective villages.

Rural Development

Students sensitised on importance of oral health

Dr. N Moagangba Jamir speaking at the programme on Monday.

DIMAPUR: As part of “Oral Health Month 2022”, National Oral Health Programme, Kiphire observed “World Oral Health Day” at Saramati View Modern School on Monday.

In a press release, district media officer, CMO Office, Haichikambe Pame informed that senior dental surgeon, District Hospital K Y M C

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Kiphire, Dr. N Moagangba Jamir, highlighted the importance of oral health care and dental hygiene.

He informed the students that gum disease could increase risk of serious health problems.

Dr. Moagangba also stressed on the ill effects of consuming tobacco products, smoking and chewing

gutkha.

Altogether, 650 students attended the programme during which students took anti-tobacco pledge and oral health care.

The release informed that a video explaining about oral health care and menace of tobacco was also shown to the students.

director, Liboni Humtsoe said it was a special moment for the department as the long-felt need to have a new BDO office building was finally accomplished.

The director appealed to all the BDOs and staff to work with commitment and sincerity for better performance in all their assigned responsibilities.

The programme was chaired by project director, DRDA Wokha, K. Shekiho Phuleshe while vote of thanks was proposed by BDO Wokha, Albert Patton.

charenla Longchar said under ICPS scheme, 11 observation Homes were set up in every district in the state excluding the newly recognised districts.

Informing that all the 11 homes started in a rented building, Nokcharenla expressed happiness as two observation Homes had already started operating in their own building and that construction of the eight Homes were underway.

The prog ramme was chaired by observation home department, superintendent Juvily Kitho.

Juvily said the observation Home in Dimapur was functioning with 10 staff working for children, which started in March 9, 2017.

She briefed about the activities that they provided in the Home which included counselling and guidance through experts, life skill education, art and crafts, indoor and outdoor activities and morning and evening prayer meetings.

Earlier, the commissioner and secretary in the presence of social welfare director Tosheli Zhimomi carried out a cutting ceremony of a new vehicle provided to the children Home with special needs, Chümoukedima, which is the first and only government run home meant for children with special needs.

Earlier, invocation was said by Sümi Baptist Church Chümoukedima youth pastor Livi Kappo and benediction

by Phom Baptist Church, Chümoukedima, pastor Pongang.

DIMAPUR: State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Medziphema in association with National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad organised a Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) programme on “piggery rearing and management” from March 21-26.

In a press release, director SAMETI Medziphema, director SAMETI and principal IETC, Dr. Watimongla Jamir in her keynote address said piggery, despite being one of the most commercially viable livestock in the state faced a large gap in cost-benefit ratio resulting in poor profit margins due to lack of proper technical knowledge.

To mitigate these issues, she encouraged participants to take the training programme seriously.

During the programme, resource persons were VAS lecturer Dr. Vinato S. Chishi, boar station in-charge PBC VFATI Medziphema Dr. Yhuntilo Kent and deputy director DMC, Dr. Sentinungla Ao. The training programme covered technical sessions on introduction to piggery rearing, breeds suitable for Nagaland, diseases in pigs and their control measures, pig farm bio-security, feed management, economic sustenance through pig farming, etc.

Later, participants visited piggery farm at Veterinary Field Assistant Training Institute (VFATI), Medziphema followed by demonstration on restraining of pigs, handling of piglets, deworming and types of pig feeds, etc.

Altogether, 15 participants were trained and certificates were handed.

CYF conducts area tour in Phek KOHIMA: Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) conducted an area tour-cumcoordination meeting with all its affiliated units within its jurisdiction from March 25-26.

During the tour, CYF sensitised the units on strict implementations of Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) resolutions on biodiversity conservation and ban on import of pork within its jurisdiction.

They also met district administrative heads and held a meeting with the chamber of commerce & industries.

Chakhesang Youth Front visited Pfutsero Primary Health Centre where it found that the medical department should depute sufficient doctors to relief the pressure being faced by only one doctor currently in station.

During the tour, CYF president Vezhodüyi Nakro made a clarion call in consonance to the Chakhesang clean election movement to all the Chakhesang youth to choose its leaders wisely for the progress of the community.

ATMA conducts trainings and demonstrations

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) blocks of Kuhuboto and Peren conducted trainings and demonstrations for farmers.

Kuhuboto: ATMA Kuhuboto block conducted training on “package of practices for cultivation of ginger” on March 23 at Ghokito village under Kuhuboto block.

Peren: ATMA Peren block conducted training and demonstration on March 25 and 26 at Peletkie and Mhainamtsi village.

During the programme, resource person ATM, Dr. Kekiepeu Nza trained farmers on “management of piglets and sow” where he emphasised on feeding technique, disease management, genetic disorder due to close mating system, etc.

Meanwhile, resource person ATM, Kibale, demonstrated and deliberated on benefits of mushroom cultivation and its contribution in economic growth of a family. She also dem-

SAMETI Medziphema officials along with participants.

onstrated cultivation practices of French beans where hands on demonstration on field preparation, line sowing, spacing, etc., were shared.

Later, ATM Shanchothung Shitiri, demonstrated cultivation practices of ginger where he emphasised on the ideal planting time.

Seeds, hand gloves, mushroom spawns and polybags were distributed to all the farmers.

Kiphire: ATMA Kiphire, Pungro block organised training and demonstration on March 24 and 25 at Pungro and Jenty village.

Resource person ATM Asa Tep, ATM, Takutoshi and ATM, Merenungba Imchen highlighted on importance of vermin composting in agri and Horti production and explained on how to use low cost materials.

Complete procedures, required raw materials, market value etc were further explained by resource persons, while KCC loan, Kissan call center were also highlighted to farmers.

Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) observed its 15th Foundation Day on Monday, with past and present functionaries – Sano Vamuzo (first chairperson), Abeni TCK, Ellen Konyak, Kakheli Jakhalu (former members), Khrienuo Tachü (chairperson), Chongliu and W. Nginyeih Konyak (members).

Awareness programme under BBBP in Kohima

DIMAPUR: District Level Centre for Women (DLCW)- Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK), Kohima in collaboration with Water Resources department organised an awareness programme under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) on Monday, at Chedema village, Bawe, Kohima. The awareness programme highlighted

schemes under Water Resources department.

In a press release, SRCW Nagaland informed that during the programme, resource person, SDO Kohima division, Phutheguo Khawakhrie explained at length the various schemes available under the department.

He also stated in brief, the means to access the

schemes.

The programme was chaired by district coordinator, DLCW-MSK, Kesoneinuo Kense while introduction on MSK scheme was given by women welfare officer, DLCW-MSK, Neipechau Mepfhuo.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by district coordinator, DLCW- MSK Vikeduozo Sorhie.

FSSAI online licensing and awareness camp in Tuensang

Food Safety Wing Mokokchung team with beneficiaries at the camp.

DIMAPUR: Food Safety Wing Mokokchung zone in coordination with chief medical officer (CMO) Tuensang and district administration Tuensang organised a Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) online licensing & registrationcum-awareness camp for Food Business Operators (FBOs) at Tuensang town council office on March 25.

In a press release, DMO NHM, Tuensang, Apheang informed that during the launching programme, designated officer C. Merenlemba Ao said that the camp was held to create awareness of food safety, responsibilities of FBOs and how to apply online for FSSAI registration and licensing.

M e a n w h i l e, f o o d safety officer Sukumlo Yanthan reported that

altogether, 118 FBOs availed the opportunity.

She also informed that those who missed out the camp may apply online by visiting https://foscos. fssai.gov.in.

The team was led by designated officer, C. Merenlemba Ao, accompanied by food safety officer Sukumlo Yanthan, computer assistant Kenetkala and Sariba who assisted the camp.

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Strike hits banking, other services in NE

GUWAHATI/AGARTALA, MAR 28 (IANS): The two-day nationwide strike called by the 10 central trade unions against the central government’s policies and in support of the 12-point demands, partially affected the banking, postal, telecommunication, insurance services and many production sectors in the northeastern region.

Banking and postal services are largely affected in the two-day countrywide shut down, called by several trade unions backed by the anti-BJP parties, including the Congress and the Left parties. Transport sectors were also affected due to the strike.

After over a monthlong campaign, the striking employees and workers have decided to observe a strike on Monday and Tuesday in support of the their 12-point charter of demands including scrapping of the labour codes, no privatisation of government sector in any form, scrapping of the National Monetisation Pipe-

A view of the deserted Ganeshguri flyover during ‘Bharat Bandh’, a two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions, in Guwahati, Monday. (PTI) line, increased allocation of wages under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and regularisation of contract workers.

Leaders of the striking employees claimed that the response on the first day of the two-day strike

was very good in all the eight northeastern states.

Jawaharlal Dey, a leader of the agitating employees and workers said: “The strike is not in the interest of the employees and workers alone... the agitation is to protest policies of the Central government and to

protect the Indian banks, insurance, telecommunication and other production and service sectors from so-called reforms.”

He said that PSBs are implementing all government schemes, including Jan-Dhan Yojana, social sector insurance scheme

and Mudra schemes, meant for the economically and socially backward sections of the society.

The banking employees have also been protesting the outsourcing of non-core activities by the authorities.

However, the BJP and its allies which are ruling the eight northeastern states, are opposing the shutdown while the saffron partybacked trade union body Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) opposing the strike launched a campign urging the people not to respond the strike.

BJP leader Tinku Roy said that the strike is against the development and the working class people and it badly affected the economy of the country after the Covid-19 pandemic.

CPI-M backed Centre of Indian Trade Unions’ leader and former Tripura Minister Manik Dey said in Agartala that the first day of the two-day strike was successful and the people supported it spontaneously.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022

Over 28,000 suicide cases in Assam since 2012 GUWAHATI, MAR 28 (PTI): As many as 28,056 suicide cases have been registered in Assam since 2012, the Assembly was informed on Monday.

In a written reply, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who also holds the Home portfolio, said inquiry into such cases has revealed that individuals have taken their own lives for various reasons, including family dispute, financial crisis or a relationship gone wrong.

Sarma also said that in the last 10 years, 12,703 cases of murder, 111 rape and murder, 18,519 rapes and 31,360 molestations have been registered.

The CM, to another question, said a total of 1,19,800 cases pertaining to nine types of crimes, including theft, rape, kidnapping, murder and dacoity, have been recorded from 2017 till February 28, 2022. The figure for similar crimes between 2011 and 2016 stood at 85,224, he noted.

Former Sikkim CM BB Gurung dies at age 92

Bhim Bahadur Gurung GANGTOK, MAR 28 (PTI): Former chief minister of Sikkim Bhim Bahadur Gurung died on Monday due to old age-related ailments, his family said.

He was 92 and survived by two sons and a daughter.

Gurung, the third chief minister of the Himalayan state, breathed his last around 6 am at his residence at Lumsui in Gangtok, his family said. The government announced a seven-day state mourning till April 3 in his honour. Born on October 11, 1929 at Chakung in present-day West Sikkim, Gurung did his schooling at St Roberts School in Darjeeling. He graduated from

the University of Calcutta.

He worked for a few days as a teacher, and later became a staff reporter of the now-defunct English daily Amrita Bazar Patrika.

He also edited Kanchenjunga, the first news-based Nepali journal of Sikkim.

He started his political career as a member of the Sikkim State Congress in 1947 when it was formed, and was appointed its general secretary in 1958. In 1967, he was elected the Executive Councillor in the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim. Gurung was elected to the first state assembly in 1977 as a Sikkim National Congress candidate after Sikkim merged with India in 1975. He was also appointed the speaker of the first assembly and served till 1979. In May 1984, Gurung was sworn in as the third chief minister of the state amid political instability.

He was the chief minister of the state for two weeks, from May 11 to May 24 -the shortest in the history of Sikkim.

Police action on accused trying to flee Mizoram mulls common Government programmes on tribal custody nothing new in Assam: Minister uniform for govt schools welfare outcome driven: Minister

GUWAHATI, MAR 28 (PTI): Asserting that death or injury of suspected criminals as they try to flee custody was “nothing new” in the state, minister Pijush Hazarika told the Assembly on Monday that the police needed to act “tough” to control crime.

Assam has witnessed a spurt in “police encounters” since Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assumed office on May 10, with the opposition alleging that the police has turned “trigger happy”.

Defending police action on criminals trying to escape, the parliamentary affairs minister said, “There is no such word as ‘encounter’ in the Assam Police manual. If a criminal tries to escape or attack the police, they may get injured or killed.

“Death of criminals due to police action is not something new, it has happened in the past too,” Hazarika said, responding to a question by Opposition MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha.

He was replying on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who also holds the Home portfolio The police should always “act tough and ensure that crime is controlled”, the minister stated.

Crime rate has decreased by 30 per cent since May last year, when Sarma took charge, he claimed.

Hazarika further pointed out that action had been against police personnel, too, if found flouting rules.

Purkayastha had raised questions on the recurrence of “encounters” in the state, and sought to know if there were any lacunae in police training that led criminals to routinely attempt an escape from custody.

Inde pendent MLA Akhil Gogoi, in a supplementary question, claimed that the official figure of suspected criminals killed in police action since May last year was incorrect.

Hazarika, in his reply, said 29 people have been killed and 96 others injured during the period.

Gogoi, however, argued that a count was being kept, and the toll stood at 35.

The minister, on his part, noted that 75 have died in police action and two sustained injuries from 2016 to 2021.

To yet another question, he said a total of 1,628 Personal Security Officers (PSOs) are currently attached to 941 people -- 836 of them for 316 political leaders.

Of the 316 leaders, 14 are from the BJP, he said.

Acting on the chief minister’s appeal to leaders to forego PSOs, two BJP legislators, Rupjyoti Kurmi and Paramananda Rajbongshi, have given up their cover, Hazarika said.

Lok Sabha MP Rajdeep Roy has also forsaken his PSO cover, he maintained.

The chief minister himself has reduced his own security cover substantially, bringing down the number of vehicles in his convoy from 20-25 to 6-7, the minister added.

AIZAWL, MAR 28 (PTI): The state Human Resources Development Board in Mizoram has proposed a common uniform for all government schools in the north-eastern state.

In a recent meeting presided over by state Education Minister Lalchandama Ralte, the board suggested introduction of similar school uniforms for all state-run schools, its vicechairman L. Thangmawia said on Sunday.

The HRD board would formally submit its proposal to the state education department this week, he said.

The main reason for introducing common school uniforms was to bring ‘equality’ in the dresses of the rich and economically weak students in both urban and rural areas, Thangmawia, who is also an MLA, said.

A common school uniform is not a new thing and has already been introduced in some states, and in all English medium schools under the Presbyterian Church of Mizoram, the MLA said.

“The common uniforms, if introduced, will

help students to join other state-run institutions without purchasing new sets when their parents are transferred from one place to another,” Thangmawia told PTI. He, however, said that the colour of the school uniforms might differ from the lower level to the higher level.

“The school uniforms used in primary schools may not be similar to the one used in middle, high and higher secondary levels,” he said.

Thangmawia further said that the HRD board meeting had agreed to make an appeal to all schools, both government and private, to sing a patriotic and devotional song ‘Aw nang, kan Lal kan Pathian’ in school assemblies whenever standard operating procedure permits holding of assemblies in the educational institutions.

‘Aw nang, kan Lal kan Pathian is a famous Mizo devotional and patriotic song composed by renowned Mizo writer and composer Rokunga.

NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): A bill seeking to include the ‘Darlong’ community as a sub-tribe of the ‘Kuki’ in the list of Scheduled Tribes of Tripura was passed by Lok Sabha on Monday, with the government asserting that its programmes for tribal welfare are outcome driven and constant efforts are being made to ensure development reaches all.

Moving the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2022, in Lok Sabha, Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said the Union government is working towards betterment of living conditions of the tribal community, and good results will be visible on the health, education and employment fronts.

The gover nment is committed to the development of tribal areas and sufficient funds have been allocated for the purpose, he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that without the development of tribal land and tribals, comprehensive development of the country is not possible, Munda said. Responding to issues flagged by members during the course of the from Khuppi to Tawang inter-connection projects debate, he said the Union would pass through the -- Chapakhowa-Roing 132 information and technolsnow-clad Sela Pass. kv line and Kathalguri- ogy ministry recently came up with a plan to develop M e i n s a i d t h a t Namsai 220 kv DC line.

Arunachal Pradesh needs more inter-connections GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND with the North Eastern OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER Regional Grid. The depDISTRICT INDUSTRIES CENTRE uty chief minister also exPEREN : NAGALAND Date Peren the 28 March 2022 pressed his gratitude to the No. DIC/PRN/ADVT/69/2005/31 ADVERTISEMENT Union Power Ministry and Applications are hereby invited from bonafide local candidates NERPC for approving two

Push for power transmission line between Arunachal, Bhutan

ITANAGAR, MAR 28 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday urged the North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) to carry out a feasibility study for the establishment of a 132 kv transmission line between Lumla in Tawang district of the state and 600

mw Kholongchu HydroElectric Power Station in Bhutan.

Attending the 22nd meeting of NERPC at Guwahati in Assam, Mein, who also holds the power portfolio, urged it to formulate a policy as per norms associated with international exchange of power.

The Kholongchu power

station in Bhutan is about 40 km aerially from Lumla in Tawang, Mein said. He also urged the members of the regional committee to support this idea as it will improve the reliability of the grids of the two countries, besides meeting the demand -- which is a huge concern as the upcoming 132 kv transmission line

Security forces nab 2 NSCN (I-M) cadres

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for undergoing 9 (nine) months Cutting and Tailoring Training under Rural Artisan Programme (RAP) of District Industries Centre, Peren.

Number of trainees will be 10 (ten) and the Education Qualification for the candidates will be Class -VIII (eight) passed and above.

The last date for receiving applications along with the photo copies of the documents is 04-04-2022. Interview will be conducted on 06-04-2022 at 11:00 Am. in the office chamber of General manger, DIC, Peren in their own expenses and no separate call letter will be served in this connection. The candidates should bring their original certificates/ documents at the time of interview. Selected candidates will be awarded a monthly stipend as admissible. The training is being imparted for self employment and no job guarantee assured on completion of the training.

Selected candidates will have to arrange their own accommodation during the training period.

The training is being imparted for self employment and no job guarantee assured on completion of the training.

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The arrested cadres and the seized weapons and ammunition. (PRO Defence) GUWAHATI, MAR 28 (PTI): Two NSCN (I-M) cadres have been arrested in Assam’s Tinsukia district and a civilian rescued from their custody, a defence official said on Monday.

In a statement, Defence PRO Lt Col Angom Bobin Singh said that the troops of the Red Shield Division under Spear Corps apprehended two active cadres of the outfit from

Tinsukia railway station on Sunday.

“They were involved in a firefight with the Digboi Battalion on Mar 23, 2022 in Longpha, Arunachal Pradesh,” he added.

According to PTI, security forces also rescued a civilian from their custody and prevented a “subversive action” in upper Assam and south Arunachal Pradesh by the outfit, Singh said.

“On questioning, the cadres revealed a location... and a search operation was launched which resulted in recovery of two 5.56 mm HK-33 Rifles along with three magazines, 283 rounds, one hand grenade, two IEDs and other war-like stores,” the statement said.

Both cadres and the civilian are residents of Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, it added

(HEQHESHE KINIMI) Functional manger District Industries Centre Peren, Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 28/03/2022

I, Shri. S. LANGPHONG KONYAK, S/o Late SHEANGPHONG KONYAK, R/o Changnyu Village, in the district of Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm an oath and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual and official name is S. LANGPHONG KONYAK, however, in my Service appointment order No. EDS/CSS/BMS128/97, my Aadhar Card bearing No. 6801 2417 3460 and my Service ID Employment code: GONLAN50804 my name has been recorded/entered as S. LANGPONG and S. LANGPHONG. 3. That the name S. LANGPONG and S. LANGPHONG and S. LANGPHONG KONYAK refers to one and the same person.

4. That henceforth, I shall use the name S. LANGPHONG KONYAK for all official and future correspondences.

5. That this affidavit is made to aver the above statements.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

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broadband and 4G connectivity in aspirational districts.

Funds for it will be allocated under the Scheduled Tribes component, Munda said. On the issue of healthcare of tribals, he said the issue assumes importance for the government and recently the ICMR was allocated funds for research into the field. Asserting that more funds are available for education today than in the past, Munda said while the number of Eklavya Model Schools was 160 in 2014, the number now stands at over 365. He said 700 plus schools will be established in the five years for which budgetary allocation has been made.

During the debate, Opposition members made a strong pitch for a comprehensive legislation for inclusion of various castes from states into Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) rather than doing it in a piecemeal manner.

Speaking during the debate, A Raja of the DMK said there has been little

upliftment of many SCs and STs despite there being various mechanisms in place since Independence. This is a matter of concern, he said. There are many castes which are economically and socially backward in states and there is an urgent need for their inclusion in these specialised category, Raja said. “Please get details from all states and have holistic study. After the study, you list out which communities can be included in the SCs and STs,” he said.

Pradyut Bordoloi of the Congress said there are many other communities including from Assam who have been demanding inclusion in the SC and the ST categories. He also made a case for caste census so that government has data for inclusion of more communities in the SC and the ST lists. Quoting a parliamentary committee report, Bordoloi said the panel has noted that the National Commission of STs is dysfunctional for the last four years and it has not released a single report.

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT

MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.282022 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Imjungmeren has been applied by Smti Marlemla, W/o Late Imjungmeren, R/o H.No.350 Longjang village, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. GPF 2. GIS 3. Gratuity 4. Leave encashment 5. Pension etc 6. Closing of A/c Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 24.03.2022.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 24.02.2022.

Sd/Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MkC-92/22 BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC/OATH COMMISSIONER NAGALAND MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND

AFFIDAVIT

I, Regt. No- 2602, Rank- Constable, Name- BENDANGMONGBA LONGKUMER of Nagaland Police, under S.P. Mokokchung, permanent resident of Chakpa Village under Mokokchung District, presently residing at Dilong ward, Mokokchung Town, P.O & P.S- Mokokchung, District- Mokokchung, State- Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That, I am the deponent of this Affidavit.

2. That, in my service book my name is recorded as MR. BENDANGMONGBA CHANG and my father’s name is recorded as S. CHINGMAK CHANG. 3. That, I was born on 26-01-1973, out of wed lock of my parents namely Late S. Chingmak Chang and Mrs. Imtilemla. Whereas, my father Late S. Chingmak Chang and my mother Mrs. Imtilemla had never lived together as husband and wife.

4. That, after my birth, my mother re-married with one Late NUNGKUMMONGBA of Chakpa Village.

5. That, after my mother married with her husband Late Nungkummongba, I lived with my maternal uncle Mr. I. Kumzuk Longkumer of Chakpa Village. Since then, I have been living with my uncle Mr. I. Kumzuk Longkumer, from my childhood. As such, my uncle Mr. I. Kumzuk Longkumer has become my Legal Guardian and he has adopted me as his son in Chakpa village. Moreover, I never lived with my natural father Late S. Chingmak Chang in my village Chingmelen under Tuensang district nor with my step- father Nungkummongba.

6. That, I hereby declare that, my childhood to till date, I am living under the legal guardianship of my adopted father Mr. I. Kumzuk Longkumer at Chakpa Village as his adopted son.

Henceforth, I hereby declare that, my name Mr. BENDANGMONGBA LONGKUMER, my adopted father ’s name Mr. I. KUMZUK LONGKUMER, Village of Chakpa, shall be used in all my official documents including in my service book, from the date of the declaration of this affidavit.

7. That the declaration made above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein. And I signed this affidavit on this the 22nd day of March, 2022.

Sd/DEPONENT (BENDANGMONGBA LONGKUMER) Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent, on this the 22nd day of March, 2022, at Mokokchung.

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Opposition asks rollback on fuel price hike Seeks PM Modi’s statement NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): The Opposition on Monday demanded a rollback in the hike in prices of fuel and cooking gas and sought a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the floor of the House over the issue.

The Opposition members also dismissed the contention of the government that the rise in prices was due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, Congress’ leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the common people are in distress with “their pockets being looted” due to the rising prices.

“Our party chief Sonia Gandhi has decided that we will run a ‘Mehngai-mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ in the country because the prices of petrol, diesel, CNG, PNG are continuously rising,” he said.

Chowdhury also raised the issue of over 800 drugs

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Choudhary speaks in the Lok Sabha during the second part of Budget Session. (PTI)

under the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) set for a price hike from April, to attack the government.

“They are contending that due to the RussiaUkraine war, prices are rising. This is not true, as we import about 0.5 per cent oil from Russia. This government in the last about 8 years has earned 26 lakh crore (in excise duty on petrol and diesel),” he said.

“They say we have brought ‘achche din’ but for the common people there cannot be more ‘bure din’ than this. That is why we demand that the rise in prices be rolled back and a debate

on this issue be held in this House,” Chowdhury said.

The Congress will keep raising its voice both inside and outside Parliament for a ‘Mehngai-mukt Bharat’, he asserted.

DMK leader T R Baalu said the salaried class is the section most affected by the price rise and pointed out that in order to address the issue, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin had reduced Rs 3 per litre on petrol at the very outset.

Baalu wondered how come prices of petrol and diesel have increased by Rs 4 in the past one week alone.

“This is not fair on the part of this government,” he

Maha Cong leader fetes Gadkari’s ‘strong Cong important for democracy’ remark MUMBAI, MAR 28 (PTI): Maharashtra Cong ress leader Sachin Sawant on Monday welcomed Union minister Nitin Gadkari’s “a strong Congress is important for democracy” remark, but asked him to speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what he claimed as BJP’s efforts to destroy the opposition.

At an event in Pune on Saturday, Gadkari said a strong Congress is important for democracy and that it was his honest wish that the party becomes strong at the national level.

Gadkari had said that democracy runs on two wheels. “One wheel is the ruling party and another wheel is the opposition. A strong opposition is needed for democracy and that is why I feel from the heart that Congress should become stronger at the national level,” he said.

While the Congress is weakening, other regional parties are taking its space, he said. “It is not good for democracy that other re-

Sachin Sawant

gional parties take the space of Congress,” he added.

Sawant, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary, expressed concern over the BJP’s alleged misuse of central probe agencies in an attempt to harass governments in states where the saffron party is not in power.

“We appreciate whatever concern Gadkari ji has shown. But he should also speak to his leader Modi ji about the BJP’s efforts to destroy opposition parties and democracy by taking charge of central probe agencies,” Sawant said.

“The Supreme Court too seems helpless. You

are using probe agencies to harass governments of non-BJP parties,” Sawant claimed. The kind of politics being played in the country for the past eight years is unprecedented, he added.

“It will be in the interest of democracy and the country if he (Gadkari) talks to Modi ji on the mindset of the BJP to destroy the opposition party and the attempt to convert democracy into dictatorship,” he said.

Though the sentiments Gadkari expressed are good, he is not unaware about how the Modi government is trying to throttle democracy in the country, Sawant said.

The Congress party is the main opposition party in the country and the people will realise that Congress ideology and thoughts are in the interest of the nation, he said.

At the Pune event, Gadkari had also said that in his initial days in the BJP, he was asked by Maharashtra Congress leader late Shrikant Jichkar to join that party.

India not considering buying Russian oil in rupee: Minister

said during the Zero Hour.

During the elections, Prime Minister Modi had said prices of petrol and diesel will be reduced by 50 per cent, how come he is silent now, Baalu said.

“For the past one week entire India is under fire.

They have earned Rs 26 lakh crore in taxes over the last seven years. They should do it the way the UPA government did when it gave Rs 10 lakh crore as subsidy and kept prices of petrol under check.

“Otherwise let them bring back administered price mechanism,” Baalu said calling for an immediate reduction in fuel prices.

Also in Zero Hour, TMC’s Sudip Bandyopadhyay said the issue of price hike of petrol, diesel, and cooking gas has concerned the whole House.

Price rise was kept in abeyance due to elections but the common man knew that they will skyrocket again following the polls, and that apprehension has come true, he said.

“This issue should be discussed in the House and we want to hear from the prime minister, where this

will stop,” the TMC leader said.

Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla declined the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the issue of fuel price hike after suspending the Question Hour, saying he would give them “enough time and opportunities” to raise the matter during the Zero Hour.

Petrol price on Monday was hiked by 30 paise a litre and diesel by 35 paise, taking the total increase in rates in the last one week to Rs 4-4.10 per litre.

This is the sixth increase in fuel prices since the ending on March 22 of a four-and-half-month-long hiatus in rate revision.

In the first four occasions, prices were increased by 80 paise a litre -- the steepest single-day rise since the daily price revision was introduced in June 2017. On Sunday, petrol price went up by 50 paise a litre, and diesel by 55 paise.

In all, petrol prices have gone up by Rs 4 per litre and diesel by Rs 4.10.

Earlier this month, domestic cooking gas LPG rates were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder.

5 Bengal BJP MLAs suspended for unruly conduct

Increase tax on cryptocurrencies: Sushil Kumar Modi

KO L K ATA , M A R 2 8 (PTI): Five BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended by West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay on Monday for their alleged unruly conduct in the House.

Adhikari, along with BJP legislators Dipak Burman, Shankar Ghosh, Manoj Tigga and Narahari Mahato, were suspended by the Speaker for future sessions this year.

Earlier in the day, the assembly plunged into pandemonium as ruling TMC and BJP MLAs exchanged blows after saffron party legislators demanded a statement by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over “worsening” law and order situation in the state.

Around 25 BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari then walked out of the assembly, claiming that several party legislators were roughed up

by TMC MLAs inside the House.

NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): BJP member Sushil Kumar Modi on Monday asked the government to increase tax on cryptocurrencies from the current rate of 30 per cent, saying it is a form of gambling and countries like Japan, German, France and Austria have imposed up to 55 per cent tax on it.

Taking part in the discussion on the Appropriation Bill, 2022 and the Finance Bill, 2022 moved in Rajya Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, he also called for regulations for online gaming, digital lending, social media and edtech.

Modi also said the Information Technology Act 2000 needs to be drafted afresh in order to meet the current and future challenges. “I would like to request the finance minister that the 30 per cent tax that you have imposed on crypto, please consider in the coming days if this tax can be further increased,” he said.

Arguing that a cryptocurrency is not a commodity, asset, goods or a service, he said it does not have an

NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): India has no plans to pay in rupees for the Russian oil its public sector companies buy, Parliament was informed on Monday.

India buys less than one per cent of its total oil imports from Russia. But western sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have given way to talk of a rupee trade for the oil and gas purchases.

“At present, oil public sector undertakings neither have any contract nor is any such proposal under consideration from Russia or any other country for the purchase of crude oil in Indian rupees,” Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

He did not elaborate.

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has bought two parcels or shiploads of distressed Russian oil through traders at deep discounts. IOC bought 3 million barrels in each trade through European trader Vitol.

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intrinsic value and also does not have the backing of any company unlike shares in the stock markets.

“Crypto is gambling. It is a form of lottery, a form of horse racing... When you put money in share market you know companies who are behind it but who are behind crypto?,” he asked.

He said Japan has imposed 55 per cent tax on cryptocurrencies, German, France and Austria have also imposed up to 45 per cent and the US, 37 per cent.

Modi said on the sale of crypto currency only 18 per cent GST is imposed on the service provider who runs the exchange and it needs to be increased.

Since it is not an asset, security, good, commodity, or services, he said, “cryptos

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Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) bought two million barrels of Russian crude Urals through a trader.

Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine have prompted many companies and countries to shun its oil. This has led to Russian crude being available in the market at deep discounts.

To capture the opportunity, Indian refiners are floating tenders to buy such discounted oil. The tenders are mostly won by traders, who would have stocked inventories of the cheap Russian oil.

Since 2020, IOC has had a term or fixed volume deal to buy crude oil from Russia’s Rosneft. But, it

are similar to lottery, casinos betting, gambling and horse racing. In all these activities, 28 per cent tax (GST) is imposed on the total transaction value... So I request to you that the GST council needs to consider imposing GST on the total transaction value of crypto.”

Modi asserted that the 30 per cent tax on crypto currency that Sitharaman had announced in the Budget for 2022-23 does make a difference to those who are earning from trading in it as the growth rate is very high.

“Investors are attracted by extraordinary profits,” he said and added “no one knows what is the value of crypto”. He claimed that investors have been parking these currencies in private wallets before April 1 and “USD 8 billion worth of crypto assets are expected to go out of the country”.

Asking the minister to consider the matter, he also drew the government’s attention to gambling that’s happening in the name of online gaming.

He said it is estimated that the fantasy gaming industry will touch a value

rarely imported volumes under the term deal as the cost of transporting the oil from Russia made it uneconomical.

But, discounts of USD 20-25 per barrel have turned the tide in favour of Russian crude and Indian refiners are lapping it up, sources said.

The refiners are buying Russian crude on a delivered basis to avoid any complications that sanctions may lead to in arranging shipping and insurance.

The sources said the trade with Russia is being settled through in dollars as the international payment mechanism has so far been kept out of the western sanctions ambit.

Also, unlike the sanctions the US imposed on Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, oil and energy trade with Russia has not been banned.

This essentially means that any country or company was free to buy oil and other energy commodities from Russia and use the international payment systems to settle the trade.

of USD 2.8 billion in 2022 and stressed on the need for regulating online gaming and lending platforms.

Citing a news report, he said that more than 40 digital lending apps were found to be run by Chinese nationals and the government needs to look at how the large scale online lending, social media and EdTech can be regulated.

Stating that the IT Act is 20 years old, he said it should be drafted afresh so that the current and future challenges can be met.

Taking part in the discussion on the two bills, Shaktisinh Gohil (Congress) alleged that the tax structure in the Finance Bill will only widen the gap between “the haves and the have nots” and the government is not fulfilling its duty of bridging the divide.

Stating that many people suffered from the coronavirus pandemic and the budget of each household has been hit, he welcomed the tax benefit proposal on COVID medical treatment but wondered how much will it help those who have suffered from the pandemic.

Mann, Cheema slam Shah over announcement to apply Indian Army snipers get Sako TRG-42 rifles central service rules to Chandigarh UT employees

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sions”, as he also referred to the BBMB issue, and said it was now trying to usurp Punjab’s rights over Chandigarh.

“The central government is deliberately taking steps to take away Punjab’s claims over Chandigarh,” he told reporters here.

Cheema said ever since the AAP formed the government in Punjab, the BJP-led government at the Centre is feeling scared due to several “pro-people” decisions being taken by the Mann-led government.

The finance minister said that the Centre took a unilateral decision regarding the union territory employees and “did not consult the stakeholder Punjab....This goes against the letter and spirit of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966.”

“We oppose this decision, we will protect Punjab’s interests and we will

force Centre to rollback it back,” he said.

With this decision, Chandigarh union territory employees are not going to benefit, he further claimed, and claimed, “Rather, there will be a cut in their salaries.” After Shah’s announcement here on Sunday, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had taken a dig at the BJP, saying it is scared of the AAP’s “rising footprint”.

Taking to Twitter soon after the home minister’s statement, Sisodia said Shah did not take away Chandigarh’s powers when the Congress was ruling Punjab, but he did so soon after the AAP formed its government.

The union territory employees are currently working under the Punjab service rules. According to Shah, the move will benefit them in a “big way”, their

retirement age will increase from 58 to 60 years, and women employees will get childcare leave of two years instead of the current one year. Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch and former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal also opposed the Centre’s announcement.

“The Centre wants to usurp the rights of Punjab over Chandigarh,” Badal said. Senior SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema had on Saturday tweeted, “MOH’s (Ministry of Home Affairs) decision to impose central government rules on employees of Chandigarh is in violation of the spirit of the Punjab Reorg (Reorganisation) Act and must be reconsidered.”

Congress leaders, including Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, too condemned the decision.

Earlier, the change in rules to appointment top officers to the BBMB had raked up a storm with many political parties in Punjab and Haryana criticising the Centre. The BBMB, which is a statutory body under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and manages the water resources of Sutlej and Beas, has a whole-time chairman and two members for irrigation and power.

America, had replaced the ageing Russian Dragunov, the mainstay of Indian soldiers.

First procured in the 1990s, the Dragunovs have slowly fallen behind contemporar y sniper rifles which offer improved sights and mounts, increased accuracy, and a strike range of over 1 kilometre.

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CHANDIGARH, MAR 28 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement to apply the central service rules to the employees of the union territory of Chandigarh, claiming that it went against the Punjab Reorganisation Act. Shah’s announcement has evoked a sharp reaction from some rivals of the BJP, with many leaders saying this was “another big blow to the rights of Punjab” after changes in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) rules.

“Central Govt has been stepwise imposing officers and personnel from other states and services in the Chandigarh administration. This goes against the letter and spirit of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966.

Punjab will fight strongly for its rightful claim over Chandigarh,” Mann said in a tweet.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Monday said that the AAP will oppose the Centre’s decision and fight the issue from “streets to Parliament”.

He alleged that the BJP-led Centre has been taking “anti-Punjab deci-

PALLANWALA (JK), MAR 28 (PTI): The Indian Army has inducted the Sako .338 TRG-42 sniper rifles from Finland for soldiers deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

“The latest sniper rifles have been inducted into the army. They are using it now,” a senior official told PTI. The Sako .338 TRG42 sniper rifles have a better range, firepower, and telescopic sights than those possessed by the adversary, the official said. The move is to make the snipers more lethal amid a change in operational dynamics along the LoC, the official said.

Sniping has been a bigger challenge for the troops patrolling forward areas along the LoC and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, said the official.

Between 2018 and 2019, there was a sudden increase in the number of sniping incidents along the LoC and IB prompting armed forces to induct better sniper rifles and train its snipers against such attacks.

The Sako rifles have replaced the .338 Lapua Magnum Scorpio TGT by Beretta, and the .50 Calibre M95 by Barrett, which were inducted in the Indian army in 2019 and 2020. These rifles, made in Italy and

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When dry means wet

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traight-talking and NGO founder Rev. Chingmak Chang, who has been actively involved with voluntary welfare projects for the poor and needy sections of society has preferred to call a spade a spade while expressing his views about the ineffective Nagaland Total Liquor Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989. He echoed the views of everybody that Nagaland exhibits a contradiction between intention and achievement of the NTLP Act. The wide view over the NTLP Act is that instead of turning Nagaland dry, it has instead become among the wettest state in the country. In effect what he stated at the programme of the Nagaland Baptist Pastors’ Union (NBPU) in Dimapur was to acknowledge that the Act has failed. Why it has failed to achieve its goal of ‘desertification of alcohol’ has been blamed on lax implementation or enforcement, though the reality is that liquor prohibition is not as easy to effectively implement as desired. Demand for alcohol prohibition in almost every case, whether in India or abroad, has been driven by two factors- women and religion. In the case with Nagaland, the Mothers and NBCC are the two principle proponents.

The twin combination of women (mothers) and church (NBCC) see alcohol/liquor as something that destroys the values of the family and a prime cause for committing sin. On the other hand, activists attribute various societal and personal problems to alcohol such as unemployment, absence in the workplace, and abusive homes. Out of 28 states and 8 union territories in India, prohibition is in force in Gujarat, Nagaland, Bihar, Mizoram and Lakshadweep. Prohibition is partial in Manipur when the Ibobi government in 2002 lifted it in the hill districts.

The Biren Singh BJP-led government in Manipur in 2021 approved production of alcohol for export.

This was objected to by women vigilante groups and activists. During the 2022 election campaign, Biren Singh promised to lift the Act if his party returned to power in the state. Biren Singh will be tested since has returned to power as chief minister. There have been many debates during the past several years in Nagaland over whether the Act should remain and be implemented more strictly or whether to lift it totally or partially. Proponents maintain that alcohol ban is meant to save lives while proponents argue that the ban has only caused more harm through sale of spurious and adulterated liquor. Also the ban only criminalises consumption in six states while it is legal 23 states and 7 Union territories. The issue of huge loss in annual excise revenue cannot be an argument for lifting the Act, as much as the specious plea, that it should be strictly enforced since health is better than wealth. Despite seizures of thousands of cases of IMFL and registration of hundreds of cases every year, more than ten times the quantity of liquor seized find their way to the black market. A growing number of people are convinced that the Act is doomed to fail because it was enacted through arm twisting by invoking religious credo and a matter pitting governance (political) and religion (church). The sad fact is that even if the Act is repealed in order to earn much needed revenue, that money will hardly benefit the common people. Also even if the Act is more strictly enforced, it cannot bring deliverance from many other sins. To be effective in a bigger way, the Act should be enforced throughout India so that the wetness can be controlled.

DailyDevotion Isn’t There Some Misunderstanding?

“Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “…are You going there again?” —John 11:7-8 Just because I don’t understand what Jesus Christ says, I have no right to determine that He must be mistaken in what He says. That is a dangerous view, and it is never right to think that my obedience to God’s directive will bring dishonor to Jesus. The only thing that will bring dishonor is not obeying Him. To put my view of His honor ahead of what He is plainly guiding me to do is never right, even though it may come from a real desire to prevent Him from being put to an open shame. I know when the instructions have come from God because of their quiet persistence. But when I begin to weigh the pros and cons, and doubt and debate enter into my mind, I am bringing in an element that is not of God. This will only result in my concluding that His instructions to me were not right. Many of us are faithful to our ideas about Jesus Christ, but how many of us are faithful to Jesus Himself? Faithfulness to Jesus means that I must step out even when and where I can’t see anything (see Matthew 14:29). But faithfulness to my own ideas means that I first clear the way mentally.

Faith, however, is not intellectual understanding; faith is a deliberate commitment to the Person of Jesus Christ, even when I can’t see the way ahead.

Are you debating whether you should take a step of faith in Jesus, or whether you should wait until you can clearly see how to do what He has asked? Simply obey Him with unrestrained joy. When He tells you something and you begin to debate, it is because you have a misunderstanding of what honors Him and what doesn’t. Are you faithful to Jesus, or faithful to your ideas about Him? Are you faithful to what He says, or are you trying to compromise His words with thoughts that never came from Him? “Whatever He says to you, do it” (John 2:5).

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Everything that is beautiful and noble is the product of reason and calculation. ~ Charles Baudelaire

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India acts big brother to Sri Lanka

ndian policy in the region towards smaller countries, seems to be paying dividends, as compared to China, which is more and more is being seen as a hawk, intent on taking over smaller countries natural resources.

The recent example of this is the manner in which India has handled Sri Lanka, a neighbour under extreme financial burden.

Ties between two neighbours expanded to another level during the visit to India by Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

He met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi.

Later, an announcement was made of a $1 billion credit facility to Sri Lanka on March 17, which is in the midst of a severe economic crisis triggered by a shortage of foreign exchange.

In his tweet after the meeting, Jaishankar reiterated importance of India’s “Neighbourhood first” policy.

Indian largesse Indian assistance in the last six months comprises of; a $500 million oil line

of credit; $1 billion line of credit for essentials to be imported from India; currency swap of $400 million; deferral of $515 million under Asian Clearance Union; 40,000 MT of fuel on credit; 100,000 Rapid Antigen Test kits and supply of 1,000 tons of liquid medical oxygen, according to reports.

India is also expected to extend a food and health security package to Sri Lanka on an urgent basis, along with an energy security package and currency swap, and also push Indian investments.

India’s NTPC last week also signed an agreement for setting up a solar plant in Sampur in the eastern province of Trincomalee, while the Adina group has signed up for another wind/ solar project in the Mannar and Ponneryn areas of northern Sri Lanka. Indian Oil’s subsidiary Lanka India Oil Corporation and Ceylon Petroleum have signed an agreement to jointly develop the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm. Delhi is also pushing for joint development of the Palaly airport and Kankesanthurai harbour in the northern Jaffna peninsula.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis As per a report of the Financial Times, the Sri Lankan Economic disaster was partly manmade as pointed out by former CBSL Deputy Governor Wijewardana, blaming the government for making serious policy errors when it announced an unsolicited, attractive tax concession to income taxpayers. The consequence of this extraordinary move was the building up of inflationary pressure in the domestic economy on one side, and the depletion of foreign reserves putting pressure on the rupee to depreciate in the market, on the other.

A substantial drop in tourism-related earnings in 20/21, heavy debt repayments and an increase in pandemic-related expenses, also added to the woes. The result of all this was that 500,000 people according to the World Bank have fallen below the poverty line, whilst food inflation hit 21 per cent. Dependence on oil has further aggravated its problems after the start of the Ukraine crisis.

Political Crisis

On March 17, as his brother Basil Rajapaksa arrived in Delhi, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in an address to the nation that his government would work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to tide over the crisis.

This presidential speech came after days of massive protests over the shortages and steep prices that have created day-today uncertainties for Sri Lankans across the country.

Political observers say that in just over two years, Sri Lanka’s first family has presided over a series of crises mostly of its own making.

Sri Lanka currently is facing its worst economic upheaval in a decade. The badly timed fertiliser ban led to a dramatic fall in yields of crops like rice and tea, added to its failure to deal with a foreign-currency crisis that’s now a humanitarian emergency. Relying until now on help from its two major backers -India and China - and stubbornly refusing wider international aid, the country is on the verge of payments default.

Many regional observ-

Secularism is becoming anathema in India

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n the evening of 31 October 1984, the day Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards, parts of New Delhi and many other cities in India saw anti-Sikh riots erupt.

It was an era of few landline phones, no internet, no mobile phones and just one state-controlled television channel Doordarshan, so hardly any information of this ghastly genocide was immediately available.

My father Major NS Sodhi, a Sikh, posted in Mhow was on leave in New Delhi getting our house constructed. He like many other Sikhs was unaware of the bloodthirsty crowds freely roaming the streets of New Delhi searching for unsuspecting Sikhs so that they could be butchered. Sikhs because of the turban they wear are easily recognisable from afar.

On the morning of 1 November as my father was going to the nearby tea stall to have his morning tea, which was located near the house of Mr RK Sharma, a Hindu, where he was staying as a tenant to supervise the construction of our house, a neighbour Mr Goyal, a Hindu, met him. Mr Goyal told my father to get back home immediately as the blood thirsty crowds were near our colony, and pointed to the spiral of black smoke emanating from a house owned by a Sikh that had just been set on fire.

My father rushed back home and met Mr RK Sharma. Mr RK Sharma and his wife Mrs Sharma assured my father of his safety and security.

Meanwhile my mother and we two siblings who were staying at the army accommodation in Mhow were getting unduly worried as we were unable to communicate with my father.

Later that day my mother went to meet the Commandant, Infantry School in Mhow to seek help regarding information about my father.

The General Officer immediately called up HQ Delhi Area, an army formation, and on 2 November army troops rescued my father.

During this intervening period, Mr and Mrs RK Sharma stood like a rock day and night and protected my father’s life. The reason that I have mentioned the religion of each individual above is to show the respect we Indians have always had for each other for eons, irrespective of the religious faiths we

practise.

With the 42nd amendment to the Constitution of India in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution came to read that India is a secular state.

In 1994 the Supreme Court of India in its judgement in the SR Bommai vs Union of India case, pronounced that India was secular since the formation of the republic. The judgment further said that there is separation of state and religion.

This means that all religions deserve the same respect and that the state will not give preferential treatment to a person, or discriminate against them, based on their religion.

The fact that India with a population of 138 crore people and home to 8 major religions of the world who have coexisted for centuries speaks volumes of the bonds that have existed among its citizens cutting across religious and caste lines. The prior existence of secular states in the subcontinent’s history also attests to this.

The fact that of 195 states recognised in the world today, 96 are secular clearly shows that treating all religions equally is an important facet in most nations of the world.

So, when a few videos are made to go viral on social media after the release of the recent movie The Kashmir Files, and a few people vent their ire against the people of a whole religion, it does call for introspection.

So does the necessity of introspection arise when a few people call the people of Punjab and all Sikhs “antinationals” after the recent election results, or when a few people give calls for the genocide of Muslim Indians at “dharam sansads” in Haridwar and other places, or when Hindu Kashmiris are brutally killed and forced to leave their homes in Kashmir.

These few who by their utterances, writings or use of violent means deride the people of other religions should be dealt strictly and swiftly with the laws of the land as they are causing immense and incalculable harm to the social fabric of India.

What happened to the Kashmiri Pandits is deplorable and the perpetrators of this heinous crime should be given the strictest punishment, and all efforts be made to settle Pandit Kashmiris back in their homeland.

The media’s blowing out of proportion of a few

cinema halls having an electricity disruption during the screening of The Kashmir Files, and a few people giving it a communal overtone is indeed cause for concern.

In 1996 the Hindi movie Maachis was released based on the Punjab militancy that existed in the state in the 1980s. The movie ran like any other movie. But now trying to project that the screening of The Kashmir Files was purposely disrupted in a few cinema halls smacks of other intentions.

A few days back I had gone to see the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi in an upmarket multiplex. There was an electricity failure for a few minutes during the movie screening, but no chaos or frenzy took place.

Even the best of cars and watches have a mechanical failure. So, a few movie halls out of 9,527 registered movie halls in India having an electricity failure is not what should alarm us.

Similarly, the illegal and inhuman acts performed by a few people in every religion should not mean that the whole religion is ostracised.

Anyone who breaks any Indian law should be punished strictly as per the laws of the land.

Secularism is increasingly becoming anathema in India. A few people have taken it upon themselves to deride all religions, apart from their own, on the slightest pretext.

The Indian approach in the United Nations General Assembly on 15 March spelt out by India’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr TS Tirumurti expressing deep concern at the rising instances of discrimination, intolerance and violence against members of many religious communities in different parts of the world is the right approach in making the top world body and the world at large aware that respect to each and every religion is of paramount importance.

The words of the iconic singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar who is no longer with us today but whose words will echo forever - “I believe in one power, and that is the hand of God. I respect all religions” - should reflect and reverberate in each Indian till eternity.

Lt Col JS Sodhi who retired from the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army is an alumnus of NDA, Khadakwasla and IIT Kanpur (As published in The Citizen)

ers blame Rajapaksa clan for all this. Gotabaya, who won office in the November 2019 presidential elections, appointed his brother, Mahinda, as Prime Minister.

Their eldest brother, Chamal, is a Cabinet minister, while his son is a nonCabinet minister. One of the Prime Minister’s sons is also in the Cabinet, another is his chief of staff, and a nephew is an MP. According to some estimates, about 75 per cent of the budget is under the control of Rajapaksa ministers in government. But the Rajapaksa family has not been able to do what needed to be done to help Sri Lanka out of this mess.

Things are so bad that the brothers’ resistance to seek support from the IMF has softened. Sri Lankan officials began talks with the IMF on March 14 and may present policy proposals by early next month.

There are increasing demands for the government to clearly articulate some concrete solutions.

Sri Lanka has asked both Beijing and New Delhi to consider restructuring its debt repayments.

The country is also seeking to negotiate a new loan with China. The Hambantota Port, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is widely viewed as an example of China’s over-ambitious infrastructure drive.

Sri Lanka borrowed heavily to build the port, couldn’t repay the loans, and then gave China a 99-year lease for debt relief.

Gotabaya is hardly the unifying figure Sri Lanka needs right now. He’ll continue to be the President till 2024 and the opposition protests are unlikely to loosen his grip on power. Any delay in securing an IMF agreement may bring the country one step closer to being a defaulter, and adding to people’s disenchantment with the Rajapaksas.

India, on its part to build more robust and longterm strategic ties with Sri Lanka, needs a soft approach with added measures crucial to securing stability and preventing conflict recurrence over there on ethnic lines.

Asad Mirza is a political commentator based in New Delhi. The views expressed are personal

Can data protection framework uphold an individual’s right to privacy?

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fter two years of deliberations, in December 2021, the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on personal data protection (PDP) bill, 2019, recommended restricting the scope of the law to only ‘digital privacy’, while expanding its remit to include non-personal data (NPD). Hence, it is pertinent to examine how such a ‘data protection’ framework would support the avowed objective of protecting individual’s ‘right to privacy’, a fundamental right, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2017.

Traditionally, the concept of privacy was confined within the realm of home, family and private property. In 1890, the Harvard Law Review article ‘The Right to Privacy’, co-authored by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis, raised privacy concerns due to undesired disclosure of something truthful yet embarrassing, and advocated for the right to be left alone from the prying eyes even in the public space, for example, by way of gossip in media and pictures taken surreptitiously.

Portable cameras were a novelty then, but billions of people carry smartphones with built-in high-resolution digital camera. Use of CCTV for criminal deterrence and investigation is often countered with apprehension of mass surveillance by the state. Likewise, concerns around surveillance capitalism are triggered by intensive and extensive data practices of Big Tech.

Need for a comprehensive law: Admittedly, several Indian laws include privacy protection, but only under a specific context. The need for an exclusive and comprehensive law for protection of privacy has been raised over several decades, often triggered by certain events or even government action.

The role of the judiciary, in general, and that of the Supreme Court of India, in particular, has been crucial in such developments. For example, its 1996 guidelines on telephone tapping led to Indian Telegraph Rules 419A under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 – a law older than the Harvard article cited above. The media is barred from disclosing identities of victims of sexual offences and juveniles in conflict with law. To be sure, the government of India had initiated consultations on a legislative framework for privacy in 2010 even before Aadhaar enrolment had begun. This was followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission convening a group

of experts chaired by Justice A.P. Shah which had recommended a set of nine principles in 2012. Through the long arc of evolution since 2010, legislative focus has undergone a subtle yet substantive shift from ‘privacy protection’ to ‘data protection’, leading to a widely held yet faulty perception equating the two even as the Supreme Court has acknowledged that ‘information privacy is one facet of data protection’.

What’s in? What’s out? In 2019, the government had constituted another committee on a data governance framework chaired by Kris Gopalakrishnan. In December 2020, it recommended setting up an NPD authority, as a statutory regulator, distinct from a PDP authority, proposed under PDPB, 2019. However, the JPC made two significant recommendations in the PDB 2021.

On one hand, it includes NPD, arguing that the lines between PD and NPD are blurring. On the other hand, it excludes non-digital data from the purview of the law. Incidentally, non-digital data and digital data have always been fungible. Isn’t it odd that there will be protection from harms arising out of data stored in a hard disk, but not if it were printed or written on a register?

Way forward: The record of various ministries, departments, agencies, and regulators is rather uneven and inconsistent, even ad hoc and discretionary in implementing the Pre-legislative Consultation Policy of 2014. Certain agencies are relatively more open and willing to undertake public consultations while some regulators do so due to statutory provisions. Incidentally, even the Constitution had incorporated the comments in response to a draft published in 1948.

Admittedly, the government had sought comments via public consultation on the draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018, proposed by the committee of experts chaired by Justice Srikrishna. However, JPC recommendations have changed the very nature of the bill.

Hence, a fresh round of public consultation must be undertaken in view of the fundamental shifts recommended by the JPC. That would ensure that the law provides comprehensive privacy protection rather than remaining just a chimera.

Deepak Maheshwari is senior fellow at ‘Centre For The Digital Future’ (CDF).

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Pramod Sawant sworn in as Goa CM 8 OTHER MINISTERS ALSO TAKE OATH; PM MODI ATTENDS FUNCTION

time that Goa’s chief minister was sworn in outside the Raj Bhavan. In 2012, Manohar Parrikar had taken oath as the CM at a ground in Campal area of the state capital Panaji after the BJP emerged as the single largest party in the House.

Sawant took the oath in Konkani language. This is his second term as the state’s chief minister. He became the CM for the first time in March 2019 after the demise of then chief minister Manohar Parrikar.

Besides Sawant, the others who took oath are - Vishwajit Rane, Mauvin Godinho, Ravi Naik, Nilesh Cabral,

Subhash Shirodkar, Rohan Khaunte, Govind Gaude and Atanasio Monserratte.

Rane, Godinho, Cabral and Gaude were part of the Sawant-led cabinet from 2019-22, while Khaunte was a minister in the Parrikarheaded government and was dropped from the cabinet in 2019. The stadium, located on the outskirts of Panaji, was decked up for the occasion and a three-layer security cover was in place at the venue in the wake of the the presence of a number of VVIPs. As Prime Minister Modi arrived on the stage at 11 am, the crowd gave him

Khaunte said the state government will work as per wishes of the people.

The Goa government is committed towards the wellbeing of the state, he added.

In the recently concluded state polls, the BJP won 20 seats, one short of the majority in the 40-member House. Three independent MLAs and two legislators of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) have extended support to the BJP. With the swearing-in on Monday, nine cabinet berths have been filled. Besides chief minister, the Goa cabinet can have 11 more ministers.

After the function, Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade told reporters that three more ministers will be inducted “within a month or two”. He, however, refused to reveal whether those berths will be filled by non-BJP legislators.

Meanwhile, Governor Pillai has summoned a twoday session of the new Assembly from March 29 during which Sawant will have to seek a vote of confidence, officials earlier said.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): The objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Urban and the dream of the prime minister enshrined in it will stand fulfilled within the next 18 months, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Replying to supplementary questions of members, the minister said the government, based on the assessment demands provided by states, has sanctioned 1.15 crore houses under PMAY-U which ends in March 2022, and various projects underway will be completed in the next 18 months or so.

Replying to a specific question, he said, “It is not under consideration to review this continuation of the credit-linked subsidy scheme beyond March 31, 2022.”

PMAY-U was conceived in June 2015 and leg for people with below- the demand for houses has knee amputations. It was gone well beyond the initial developed by Pandit Ram Chandra Sharma and orthopedic surgeon P K Sethi in 1968.

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Sri Lanka is facing an acute economic and energy crisis triggered due to the shortage of foreign exchange.

India recently announced to extend a USD 1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka as part of its

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Sri Lanka’s PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, during their meeting, in Colombo. (PTI)

financial assistance to the country to deal with the economic crisis.

Jaishankar is here to hold bilateral talks with the country’s top leadership and attend the seven-nation

BIMSTEC summit.

In his talks with President Gotabaya, the minister reviewed various dimensions of our close neighbourly relationship.

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President @GotabayaR of Sri Lanka. Reviewed various dimensions of our close neighbourly relationship. Assured him of India’s continued cooperation and understanding,” Jaishankar said on Twitter.

Gotabaya expressed his gratitude to the government of India for the invaluable assistance provided via the line of credit.

“Met with Indian Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar today, and I expressed my gratitude to the Government of #India for the invaluable assistance provided recently via the line of credit, on behalf of the people of #lka,” the

President said on Twitter.

During his meeting with Prime Minister Mahinda, Jaishankar virtually inaugurated the Jaffna Cultural Centre constructed by India.

“Thank Prime Minister @PresRajapaksa for his gracious welcome. Our discussions were followed by some notable events: 1.

Witnessed the signing of agreement on supporting Buddhist culture and heritage. 2. Virtually toured an ongoing camp in Jaffna on fitting ‘Jaipur Foot’,” he said in another tweet.

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As per the official release, the Chief Minister has retained home, vigilance, revenue, general administration, information, estate department, institutional finance, Sachivalaya administration, mining, food security, housing, civil aviation and law, among others.

Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya has been allotted rural development, rural engineering, national integration, food processing and entertainment tax.

Maurya held the all-important PWD portfolio in the previous regime.

Another Deputy CM, Brajesh Pathak, has been given medical education, health and family welfare.

Senior minister Suresh Khanna retains his parliamentary affairs and finance portfolios. Surya Pratap Shahi gets his agriculture portfolio, while Swatantra Dev Singh gets the all-im-

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Jitin Prasada has been given the important PWD ministry, while Nand Gopal Nandi got industrial development. Sanjay Nishad has been allotted the fisheries department, while Asheesh Patel got technical education. Nitin Agarwal has been given excise.

Aseem Arun, a former IPS officer, has been given social welfare ministry while Daya Shankar Singh got transport.

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option would also be given to those beneficiaries who want to get ration supply from the nearby depots as per their convenience.

He said the people have to still stand in long queues for fetching ration even after 75 years of Independence, whereas now in a digital era, people can get anything delivered online within no time at their place.

This people-friendly initiative would ensure the best quality ration at their doorsteps as “earlier our mothers had to go even two km for getting ration that too of substandard quality not fit for human consumption”.

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CHANDIGARH, MAR 28 (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a scheme to deliver ration at the doorsteps of the people across the state.

Making an announcement in a video message, he said the Aam Aadmi Party government’s scheme is aimed at providing good quality ration ‘atta’ (wheat flour) and ‘daal’ (pulses) to the people packed in clean gunny bags.

“You need not to stand in long queues or miss your daily-wage anymore for getting ration and now our officials would check your availability before delivering the ration at your doorsteps,” he said.

Mann said under this scheme, an

projection of one crore.

The number is now 1.15 crore and in the remaining three days of this fiscal, it will go up further, the minister said.

“It was precisely in pursuance of the prime minister’s dream that by March 2022 every Indian has a ‘pukka’ roof on his/ her head and have a kitchen, ‘shauchalay’ (toilet) and the title of the house would be in the name of the lady of the house, either singly or co-jointly,” he said.

In pursuance of this, all states were asked to give the Centre a demand assessment in June 2015 based on which one crore houses will have to be built, he said.

“With that the entire objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Urban would have been completed. Now there is affordable housing taking place in private sector. Some states are sending us more demand.

With this, the dream of the prime minister enshrined in the PMAY-U will stand fulfilled,” Puri told Parliament, adding that one the projects are sanctioned, they are completed within a period of 18 months.

The minister said the proposal started in June 2015, and in spite of the pandemic which lasted two years, the scheme will be completed in near future.

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PM Narendra Modi with BJP leader Pramod Sawant during the latters swearing-in ceremony as Goa CM, in Panaji. (PTI)

a rousing welcome. Before the function began, the PM arrived at a helipad near the venue in a helicopter from the INS Hansa base in Vasco. Soon after the function, around 12.30 pm, the PM left for Delhi.

The attendees were barred from wearing black colour clothes or black masks for the function. Several BJP supporters present at the event cheered every time the governor called a minister to take oath.

Sawant got the maximum applause when he got up to take oath.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was not present at the function, but he extended good wishes to Sawant and his team.

“Congratulations to @ DrPramodPSawant and all those who took oath to serve Goa. I am sure that this team under the guidance of PM @narendramodi Ji will work tirelessly to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Goa and take the state to the newer heights of progress,” Shah tweeted. Talking to reporters after the function, newly sworn in minister

R A M P U R H AT ( W B ) , MAR 28 (PTI): A woman who had suffered burns in the violence at Bogtui village in Birbhum district last week died in a hospital on Monday, raising the toll to nine, a police officer said.

Out of the nine deceased, seven are women and two are children.

“The woman, Najema Bibi, had nearly 65 per cent burn injuries. Her condition deteriorated last night following which she was put on ventilation in the Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital.

She died this morning,” the police officer said.

Three persons, including a boy, are still undergoing treatment at the same hospital.

The CBI probing the case could not record the statement of Najema on Sunday, when its sleuths visited the hospital, as her condition was critical.

“We could not talk to her as her condition was not suitable for that. She could have been a good source of information regarding that night’s attack and the killing,” a CBI officer told PTI when contacted.

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PANAJI, MAR 28 (PTI): Three-time MLA Pramod Sawant, who led the BJP to win 20 seats in the recently concluded elections to the 40-member Goa Assembly, was sworn in as the state’s chief minister for the second time on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries.

Goa Gover nor P S Sreedharan Pillai administered the oath to Sawant (48) and eight other BJP MLAs as cabinet ministers in a ceremony held at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee stadium at Bambolim near Panaji, four km from the Raj Bhavan. Over 10,000 people were present during the function.

Prime Minister Modi, Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Shripad Naik, BJP national president J P Nadda, Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Arlekar (who hails from Goa) and Maharashtra’s former chief minister Devendra Fadanavis, who was the Goa election in-charge, were among those who attended the event.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): The government on Monday said Rs 95.86 crore has been recovered from 11 cryptocurrency exchanges for evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The total amount includes penalty and interest. Zanmai Labs (WAZIRX), Coin DCX, CoinSwitch Kuber, Buy Ucoin, UnoCoin and Flitpay were among the exchanges that were involved in GST evasion cases.

Others were Zeb IT Services, Secure Bitcoin Traders, Giottus Technologies, Awlencan Innovations India (Zebpay) and Discidium Internet Labs, according to the finance ministry. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said 11 cases of evasion of GST by cryptocurrency exchanges have been detected by Central GST formations. Evasion of Rs 81.54 crore was detected and Rs 95.86 crore was recovered (including interest and penalty), he said.

As per the reply, Rs 49.18 crore was recovered from Zanmai Labs (WAZIRX), Rs 17.1 crore from Coin DCX, and Rs 16.07 crore from CoinSwitch Kuber.

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IANS): After a gap of two years, India’s airport sector is expected to become profitable in FY23. As per ICRA, the trend will be supported by the resumption of international commercial operations and increase in tariffs.

“Resumption of international commercial operations would accelerate the traffic recovery. Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe are expected to be the major destinations driving the demand. The yield per passenger is much higher for the international sector both from aero and non-aero revenues perspective which is a positive for airport operators,” said Rajeshwar Burla, Group Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA. “This along with the increase in tariffs at some of the major airports will result in operating income (OI) growth of 49-51 per cent Y-o-Y in FY2023. While operating profitability is expected to improve sequentially in FY2023 to 29-30 per cent from 18-19 per cent in FY2022, it is still likely to remain lower than preCovid level of 40 per cent with full recovery likely in FY2024 only.” According to ICRA estimates, all India

passenger traffic is likely to increase by 68-70 per cent YoY to 317-320 million in FY2023. Besides, domestic passenger traffic is expected to witness 64-66 per cent YoY growth in FY2023 and reach pre-Covid levels.

On Sunday, the Centre allowed for resumption of international commercial operations after a gap of two years due to pandemic, international traffic is expected to see healthy growth of 100-105 per cent YoY in FY2023 and recover to preCovid levels in FY2024.

“This is factoring in the assumption that the impact of future Covid waves (if any) to be low.” In FY2022, the passenger traffic is estimated to increase by 62-64 per cent YoY (on a lower base) to 187-189 million despite the temporary disruption in the form of Omicron, but supported by healthy pace of vaccination.

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Making it clear that we are not staring at a stagflation, the economist estimated real GDP growth to fall to 7.8 per cent in FY23 down from a projection of 8.9 per cent in FY22 while the consumer price inflation is estimated to rise to 5.8 per cent from 5.4 per cent.

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the Social Welfare Department for choosing Good Samaritan Women Society to be the implementing agency of Elder Line in the state. She also thanked Besii Bosco for willingly accepting their proposals and creating a separate counter with elderly friendly facilities setting example to other banks as well.

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facilities.

Asst. Gen. Manager of SBI, Kohima branch, Besii Bosco in his welcome address thanked Programme Manager, Elder Line Nagaland, Neithonuo Liegise, for initiating the needs of Senior Citizens and working together to make it happen.

A brochure to guide the pensioners was also released by SBI on the occasion.

Neithonuo thanked

NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): Heightened geopolitical uncertainties will lead the Reserve Bank’s ratesetting panel to opt for a status quo at the next week’s meeting, Axis Bank’s chief economist Saugata Bhattacharya said on Monday.

Bhattacharya said he had earlier expected a tightening action at the policy meet scheduled for April 6-8 but the increased uncertainties on the geopolitical front due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on commodity prices makes him now think that RBI will defer such an action. He said the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may hike rates in the second half of FY23 by up to 0.50 per cent.

Bhattacharya said the recent events have led to “some weakening of growth and hardening of inflation”, and the RBI’s estimates on

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DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): Advisor, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire on Monday inaugurated the senior citizen counter at State Bank of India (SBI), Kohima branch.

In his inaugural address, Dr. Nicky said that it was everyone duty to respect Senior Citizens and lauded the SBI and Elder Line Nagaland for creating such

(From p-1) He also apprised the forum that high scale upgradation in the transmission networks was necessary for evacuation of hydro power from the region.

The technical issues were initially taken up in the technical coordination committee (TCC) meeting of NER on March 26, 2022 under the chairmanship of Chief Engineer (T&G), Department of Power, Nagaland, Penrithung Yanthan.

The recommendations of TCC have been referred to NERPC forum for the final ratification/approval.

Along with the discussions on various issues, the upcoming CERC/CEA regulations were highlighted to the members of the forum.

With close coordination among the members of NER power utilities, the region can take stride in driving both economic and social prosperity of NER people.

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Dr. Nicky Kire, SBI officials and others at the inauguration of senior citizen lobby on March 28.

ing dedicated service for the Senior Citizens in acknowledgement of their great contributions to the society and families.

Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department, K.WangoLanysym thanked SBI for the facility and expressed hope that bank will be sensitive to the needs of the senior citizens in addition to providing the counter. He stated that out of 57,400 old age pensioners in the state, only about 6000 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) could be done and requested the banks to reach out to the senior citizens in the villages.

Senior Citizens’ Association Nagaland president, Dr.KhanloMagh expressed gratitude to both SBI and Elder Line for providing the much needed facility.

Earlier, the inaugural programme began with an invocation by Dr.Rose, cecretary, Senior Citizens’ Association Nagaland.

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Imran, Pak’s Opposition now moves Seeking peace ‘without delay’ in talks: Zelenskyy Afterno-trust motion against Punjab CM LVIV, MAR 28 (AP): Ukraine could declare neutrality and offer security guarantees to Russia to secure peace “without delay,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ahead of another expected round of talks between the two sides — though he said only a face-to-face meeting with Russia’s leader could end the war.

In an interview with independent Russian media outlets, Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine’s priority is ensuring its sovereignty and preventing Moscow from carving it up.

But, he added: “Security guarantees and neutrality, non-nuclear status of our state — we are ready to go for it.” Zelenskyy has suggested as much before, but rarely so forcefully.

Russia has long demanded that Ukraine drop any hope of joining the western NATO alliance, which Moscow sees as a threat. Zelenskyy said that the question of neutrality, which would keep Ukraine out of NATO or other military alliances, should be put to Ukrainian voters in

Israel PM tests Covid +ve; India visit doubtful

JERUSALEM, MAR 28 (PTI): Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, according to his media adviser. He was scheduled to visit India from April 3 to 5. It is not yet known if the visit will be called off. “The PM is feeling well and will continue to work from home,” a statement from his office said.

Bennett attended a meeting in Hadera, the site of the terror attack in which two Israeli border policemen were killed and few others injured on Sunday but was seen wearing a mask in the officially released photograph.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview with independent Russian news media from Kyiv, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

a referendum after Russian troops withdraw.

“We must come to an agreement with the president of the Russian Federation, and in order to reach an agreement, he needs to get out of there on his own feet ... and come to meet me,” he said in an interview that Russia barred its media from publishing.

In an overnight video address to his nation, Zelenskyy said Ukraine sought peace “without delay” in talks due to get underway this week in Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s office said the Turkish leader spoke to Russian President

Vladimir Putin on Sunday, and that the two agreed the next meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials should be held in Istanbul. Turkish media report the two teams are expected to arrive Monday afternoon, with talks likely to start in full on Tuesday.

Earlier negotiations, both by video and in person, have failed to make progress on ending a more than month-old war that has killed thousands, driven more than 10 million Ukrainians from their homes — including almost 4 million from their country. While the war continues to take an enormous

toll, Russia’s offensive has stalled in many areas. Its aim to quickly encircle the capital, Kyiv, and force its surrender has faltered against staunch Ukrainian resistance — bolstered by weapons from the U.S. and other Western allies.

But Zelenskyy has made increasingly exasperated pleas for Western countries to do more, including sending fighter jets, accusing political leaders on Sunday of lacking courage. Countries from the NATO alliance have been hesitant to give Zelenskyy some of the more powerful equipment he’s begged for, for fear of triggering a much wider war.

In fact, Russia’s invasion has most Americans at least somewhat worried that the US will be drawn directly into the conflict and could be targeted with nuclear weapons, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. It shows a level of anxiety echoing the Cold War era.

Moscow now says its focus is on securing

N. Korea’s Kim vows to develop more powerful means of attack SEOUL, MAR 28 (AP): North Korea said Monday leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop more powerful means of attack, days after the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missile launch in more than four years.

The statement suggests North Korea might perform additional launches or even test a nuclear device soon as it pushes to modernize its arsenal and increase pressure on the Biden administration while nuclear diplomacy remains stalled.

Last Thursday, the North performed its 12th round of weapons tests this year, launching the newly developed, long-range Hwa-

Kim Jong Un

song-17, which analysts say was designed to reach anywhere in the U.S. mainland.

During a photo session with scientists and others involved in the Hwasong-17 test, Kim expressed a resolve to build up the country’s attack capability to cope with threats, according to the of-

ficial Korean Central News Agency.

“Only when one is equipped with the formidable striking capabilities, overwhelming military power that cannot be stopped by anyone, one can prevent a war, guarantee the security of the country and contain and put under control all threats and blackmails by the imperialists,” KCNA quoted Kim as saying.

Kim said North Korea will develop more “powerful strike means” and also expressed his conviction and expectation that his country will “more vigorously perfect the nuclear war deterrence of the country,” KCNA said.

the entire eastern Donbas region, which has been partially controlled by Russia-backed separatists since 2014. A high-ranking Russian military official on Friday said that troops were being redirected to the east from other parts of the country.

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukrainian military intelligence, accused Russia of seeking to split Ukraine in two, making the comparison to North and South Korea. “The occupiers will try to pull the occupied territories into a single quasi-state structure and pit it against independent Ukraine,” Budanov said in a statement released by the Defense Ministry.

He predicted that guerrilla warfare by Ukrainians would derail such plans.

Ukraine has banned reporting on troop and equipment movements not announced or approved by the military. Journalists who violate the law could face three to eight years in prison. The law does not differentiate between Ukrainian and foreign reporters.

LAHORE, MAR 28 (PTI): Pakistan’s Opposition on Monday submitted a no-trust move against Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, weeks after moving a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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

The Opposition rushed to bring the noconfidence motion against Khan’s “blue-eyed” Buzdar to forestall the PTI government’s possible plan to dissolve the Punjab Assembly in case of the premier’s ouster. The Opposition Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) submitted the motion against Buzdar, 52, with the signatures of 127

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lawmakers. The Opposition also filed a requisition for the assembly session for taking up its resolution.

The resolution says Punjab Chief Minister Buzdar has lost the trust of the House. “Buzdar has violated the Constitution by not running the affairs of the province of 110 million people in accordance with it. He also worked against the spirit of democracy during the last three-and-a-half years,” the resolution said.

Talking to reporters after submitting the resolution, PML-N lawmaker Rana Mashhood said that the Opposition will also bring a no-trust motion against National Assembly

British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss to visit India on March 31 NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss will visit India on Thursday against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Announcing the visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said Truss will hold consultations with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.

There has been a flurry of visits to India of several Western leaders, including the foreign ministers of Austria and Greece and US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland, in

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the last few weeks.

The unfolding situation in Ukraine is likely to be discussed extensively during Truss’s talks with Jaishankar.

“The visit will also serve to further deepen our partnership across various

sectors such as trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate cooperation, education and digital communications,” the MEA said in a statement.

It said Truss would also participate in the inaugural edition of the IndiaUK Strategic Futures Forum, a track 1.5 Dialogue between the two countries.

The India-UK relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the India-UK virtual summit held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson in May last year.

Speaker Asad Qaiser and Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani.

“It is a writing on the wall that both Imran Khan and Usman Buzdar cannot survive the no-confidence motions therefore the only honourable exit for them is to resign,” he said, adding that the Opposition has more than the required numbers to send the Buzdar government home.

To a question, Mashhood said that the name of the new chief minister will be announced at an appropriate time.

Earlier, the PTI core committee was considering dissolution of the Punjab Assembly in case of Khan’s ouster to press for fresh polls. The PML-Q, the key ally of the government which has 10 seats in the Punjab Assembly, has already hinted at joining hands with the Opposition.

The PML-Q claims that it has been offered the Punjab chief minister slot by the Opposition in return for supporting the noconfidence motion against Khan.

6.0-magnitude quake in Ecuador

QUITO, MAR 28 (IANS): A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit Ecuador’s coastal province of Esmeraldas, damaging residences, hospitals, and public buildings, authorities said.

The earthquake occurred at 11.28 p.m. on Saturday night at a depth of 10 km and 11.79 km from the city of Esmeraldas, with several aftershocks occurring, Xinhua news agency quoted the country’s Geophysical Institute as saying on Sunday.

According to initial evaluations, at least 28 homes were damaged and two destroyed, while three health centres and three public buildings were also affected.

PML-N tables no confidence motion South Sudan’s deputy president warns of return ‘back to war’ against Pak PM Imran Khan govt

Water User Members' Union of Sasurotchu River at Chandalashung Village (Land holder) and farmers under Wokha District, Nagaland would like to convey our sincere appreciation to the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Nagaland, Kohima and the Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Wokha District for successful completion of the MI Project and so also availing sufficient quantity of water for cultivation purposes.

We also hope such kind of gesture from all the HoDs in the interest and welfare of public service and development in the days to come.

(RABEMO KIKON) Secretary Water User Members' Union Sasurotchu River

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The konyak Students’ Union with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to the first Naga Lady Rajya Sabha MP sMTI. s. PHANGNON KONYAK for being officially elected as the lone Rajya Sabha member of the Parliament from the State of Nagaland.

SMTI. S. PHANGNON kONYAk is presently the Advisor of the konyak Students’ Union and also served as the women coordinator to the konyak Students’ Union from 2005-2008. She has a vibrant personality and an able leader.

The Union also appreciates the present UDA Government under the chairmanship of T. r. ZELIANG and Chief Minister sHrI. NEIPHIU rIO for having faith in her and elected as the Rajya Sabha Member representing Nagaland State.

The Union further offer sincerest and best wishes to smti. s. Phangnon Konyak on her new assignment and wish her success in her future endeavours.

(Mr. T. NOKLEM KONYAK) (Mr. A. PANGNAN) President General secretary

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Sd/T. Jeange Yanlem President, T.U.D

H.Q. CHEN : P.O. CHEN, District MON : NAGALAND

PrEss rELEAsE

Inspection of blacktopping and construction of culverts along the Aboi (T- 01) to Chen Headquarters Road, Mon District, Nagaland, carried out in public interest by the officials of apex civil societies within Chen jurisdiction, namely KU Branch Chen and CASU on the 26th of March 2022 which is currently underway covered under PMGSY-II.

T P Pongyao President, KU Branch Chen

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With much excitement and elation, we the Tamlu Union Dimapur (TUD) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to :1) Shri. B. Henok Buchem (NCS) for being appointed as Secretary cum Controller of Examination, Nagaland Staff Selection Board, Govt. of Nagaland.

2) Smti. I. Sino Phom promoted as Additional Director, Department of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Nagaland.

May the Almighty God guide them to greater heights in days to come.

OFFICE OF THE KONYAK UNION BRANCH CHEN

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Amen Khiamniungan General Secretary, ENWOKU

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Lemei B. Phom President, ENWOKU

dependence from Sudan in 2011, but the country slid into civil war in December 2013 largely based on ethnic divisions when forces loyal to Kiir battled those loyal to Machar.

Tens of thousands of people were killed in the civil war which ended with a 2018 peace agreement that brought Kiir and Machar together in a government of national unity.

OFFICE OF THE

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The Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation Kohima Unit would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti. S.Phangnon Konyak (former President ENWO Kohima Unit) for being elected as Nagaland's first woman Rajya Sabha member. Congratulations on this well deserved honour. Your progressive leadership and achievement has once again made the Naga people proud, exceedingly the Eastern community. Your success is an encouragement and inspiration for the future generation, especially for every Naga women.

We pray that our Almighty God grant you good health, wisdom and success even in the days to come.

their intentions”. It was not immediately possible to get a comment from the presidential spokesman.

South Sudanese government troops and forces loyal to Machar have recently clashed in Upper Nile and Unity states -- Machar’s strongholds.

There were high hopes for peace and stability when oil-rich South Sudan gained its long-fought in-

TN Mana President, KU Branch Chen

T. Bangtick Nekong Gen. Secy., T.U.D

With immense pride and pleasure, we, the Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) Aboi Unit, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti. S. Phangnon for being the first Konyak lady candidate in the history of the Nagaland Rajya Sabha elections.

We the KNSK Aboi Unit wish her great success in her future endeavours urges er to serve the people with sincerity and dedications.

Sd/LAMLEN President, KNSK

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from the day on which the resolution is moved in the Assembly,” the rules of the NA read.

If the Opposition wants the no-trust motion to be successful, they will need the support of a simple majority -- 172 members out of the 342 -in the Lower House of the Parliament.

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MNAs present in the assembly must show support for the motion.

Following the counting of the members who stood up in favour of the motion, the Deputy Speaker approved a discussion on the no-confidence motion, adding that it will take place on Thursday, March 31.

However, the voting on the resolution is expected to take place between April 1 and April 4.

“The resolution shall not be voted upon before the expiry of three days, or later than seven days,

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ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 (IANS): Leader of Opposition in the Pakistan National Assembly and PML-N President, Shahbaz Sharif, on Monday tabled the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Lower House, Geo News reported.

During the session, Deputy NA Speaker Qasim Suri asked the members of the Parliament, who are in favour of the motion, to stand up so that their numbers could be counted.

As per the Constitution, 20 per cent of the

JUBA (SOUTH SUDAN), South Sudan has been deMAR 28 (AP): South Suteriorating for the last few dan’s vice president is urgmonths,” Machar said in ing regional mediators to the letter. There was heavy intervene to protect the military deployment on country’s fragile peace Monday near the internadeal, warning of a return tional airport and the presito war amid alleged attacks dential palace here, highby government troops on lighting growing tensions. his forces. Riek Machar acPuok Both, a spokesman Salva Kiir cused President Salva Kiir for Machar, confirmed the of violating a 2018 truce in tergovernmental Authority deployment of government a letter to the regional me- on Development (IGAD). troops in parts of Juba, diator, the eight-nation In- “The security situation in saying “we don’t know

Health Camp was held at Ghukhuyi Village, Zunheboto district on 24/03/2022 organized by National Oral Health Program (NOHP) Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Nagaland and District Hospital Zunheboto under the leadership of Medical Superintendent, Dr. C. Yanpo Kithan, Dr. Esther Chophy Ngullie, Dr. Ivikali Achumi and Dr. Bokaho Yepthomi from District Hospital Zunheboto and Dr. Achem Sangtam from CHC Aghunato treated the patients. Free medicines, oral care products were distributed and random blood sugar test was also done.

Elderly people in the rural settings often find it hard to visit hospitals for getting proper treatment. It is through the kind effort of the Medical Department that a medical camp was conducted where many villagers could avail access to various treatments and medications for different ailments. The village community appreciates the medical department and look forward to such camps even in the future.

The GBs, Council members, Church members and the villagers extend immense gratitude to the medical team in particular and the department in general for the unrepayable job rendered towards the villagers. May God's grace and blessings be upon all.

K. Vikuto Zhimo GB GB Ghukhuyi vill.

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S. Vihoi Aye GB GB Ghukhuyi vill.

S. Kihozhe Zhimo Head GB, Ghukhuyi vill.

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Oscars 2022: ‘CODA’ makes history, ‘Dune’ bags top technical awards Will Smith smacks Chris Rock for Jada remark

Will Smith hits presenter Chris Rock on stage. (AP/PTI)

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he coming-of-age comedy-drama ‘CODA’ (which, incidentally, is the acronym for Child of Deaf Adults) and Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic ‘Dune’ emerged as the biggest winners at the just-concluded 94th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theater here.

‘Dune’ bagged six awards, all in technical categories; ‘CODA’ made Oscar history by winning the awards in all three categories it was nominated in.

It also became the first film from a major streaming platform -- Apple TV -- to bag the prestigious award of ‘Best Picture’, becoming thereby the first official nod from the Academy to the tectonic shift taking place in the entertainment industry because of the rise of OTT platforms in the Covid-19 era.

Jane Campion, staved off competition from the likes of Seven Spielberg and Kenneth Branagh, to win the award for Best Director for her muchadmired film, ‘The Power

of the Dog’.

‘Dune’ got the better of some serious competition -- notably from ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘SpiderMan’ -- bagged Oscars for Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Sound.

‘CODA’ took home the honours for Best Supporting Actor (Troy Kotsur), Best Adapted Screenplay (Sian Heder) and Best Picture of course.

Will Smith, who had earlier slapped comedian Chris Rock across his face over a joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, won the honour for Best Lead Actor owing to his perfor mance in ‘King Richard’.

The biographical drama ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ won two awards -- Best Lead Actress for Jessica Chastain and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

The broadcast from Dolby Theater also honoured the history of the art form of films as it brought back the casts of classics

such as ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’ and celebrated the 60th anniversary of James Bond with a presentation featuring skateboarder Tony Hawk, surfer Kelly Slater and snowboarder Shaun

Cast of ‘Dune’

White. Ariana DeBose was feted with the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’.

Best Animated Feature Film went to Disney’s

‘Encanto’. The Japanese film ‘Drive My Car’, an international awards circuit favourite, clinched the title for eBest International Film’.

Jenny Beavan was conferred with Best Cos-

tume Design for ‘Cruella’, a film she initially almost refused to work on. Kenneth Branagh walked away with ‘Best Original Screenplay’ for his writing in the coming-of-age drama, ‘Belfast’.

(IANS

Singh Rajput found mention on the official website of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

The fans expressed their anger on Twitter, slamming the Academy for omitting the two Indian legends.

O n e u s e r w r o t e, “Shame that @TheAcademy didn’t pay homage to the two all time greats - Lata Mangeshkar & Dilip Kumar...”

“They should have shown Lata Mangeshkar and Dilip Kumar in the In Memoriam section ..I mean come on man! They are CINEMA LEGENDS! #Oscars,” another person posted on Twitter.

One more Twitteratti referred to Will Smith

and Chris Rock’s slapgate incident and posted, “So #Oscars didn’t have time to pay tribute to Indian legends #LataMangeshkar & #DilipKumar. Not that it should matter to us but they rightfully deserve a slap. Consider #WillSmith charging at #Oscar2022” While Mangeshkar found a mention on the 2022 list, posted on the Academy’s website, Kumar was absent from this lineup as well.

During the live telecast, the Oscars honoured actors such as Sidney Poitier, Betty White, Carmine Salinas, Olivia Dukakis, William Hurt, Ned Beatty, Peter Bogdanovich, Clarence Williams III, Michael K Williams, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Sally Kellerman,

Yvette Mimeux, Sonny Chiba, Saginaw Grant, Dorothy Steel, Dean Stockwell, Melvin Van Peebles, Norman Lloyd, and Max Julien in the ‘In Memoriam’ segment at the show held at Dolby Theatre here.

(PTI)

Oscars leave out Lata, Dilip from ‘In Memoriam’ section; Indian fans shocked

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elody queen Lata Mangeshkar and cinema veteran Dilip Kumar were not included in the ‘In Memoriam’ segment of the 94th Academy Awards, an apparent oversight from the organisers that left Indian fans enraged.

The absence of two of Indian cinema’s giants from the 2022 Oscars ceremony was a glaring one, especially after the British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) honoured Mangeshkar and Kumar earlier this month.

In its 2021 edition, the Oscars featured actor Irrfan Khan and Oscar winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya in its tributes section, while Bollywood stars Rishi Kapoor and Sushant

Full list of Oscar 2022 winners

Best actress: Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) Best actor: Will Smith (King Richard) Best director: Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog) Best picture: Coda Best supporting actress: Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) Best costume design: Cruella Best sound: Dune Best original score: Dune

Why HIV remains in human body even after antiretroviral therapy

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hile antiretroviral therapy (ART) is known to limit HIV replication leading to elimination of most infected cells, the virus is never fully eliminated from the human body.

It tends to linger in some cells deep in different human tissues where it goes unnoticed by the immune system.

Re s e a r c h e r s f r o m the University of Alberta in Canada have revealed a possible answer to the mystery of why infected people can’t get rid of HIV altogether.

The team found that in HIV patients, killer T cells -- a type of white blood cells responsible for

infected cells, explained immunologist Shokrollah Elahi at the varsity, in the paper published in the journal PLOS Pathogens.

“This mechanism explains one potential reason for why HIV stays in human tissues forever,” he said, adding that the research also shows the

complexity of HIV infection.

“This provides us the opportunity to come up with potential new treatments that would help killer T cells migrate better to gain access to the infected cells in different tissues.”

Further, Elahi found that the drastic reduction in protein CD73 is partly due to the chronic inflammation that is common among people living with HIV. “Following extensive studies, we discovered that chronic inflammation results in increased levels of a type of RNA found in cells and in blood, called microRNAs,” he explained.

“These are very small

Instagram may allow users to respond to Stories with voice messages

‘Radhe Shyam’ to air on OTT from April 1

identifying and destroying cells infected with viruses -- have very little to none of a protein called CD73.

Because CD73 is responsible for migration and cell movement into the tissue, the lack of the protein compromises the ability of killer T cells to find and eliminate HIV-

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eta-owned photosharing platform Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature that would allow users to reply to Stories with an image or a voice message.

Alessandro Paluzzi, a developer who reverse engineers apps to find upcoming new features, took to Twitter to share a screenshot from Instagram Stories with a microphone icon in the field for story replies. “Instagram is working on the ability to reply to Stories with voice messages,” Paluzzi said in the tweet.

Instagram introduced two new ways -- Favourites and Following -- to choose what users see in their feed.

The company said it wants users to be able to shape Instagram into the best possible experience and give them ways to quickly see what they are most interested in.

Favourites show users

the latest from accounts that they choose, like their best friends and favourite creators. In addition to this view, posts from accounts in Favourites will also show up higher in home feed. Following shows users posts from the people they follow.

Both Favourites and Following will show users posts in chronological order to quickly catch up on recent posts. To use Favourites and Following, users will need to tap on Instagram in the top left corner of the home page to choose what they see.

(IANS)

Irish thriller ‘Blood’ to get Indian adaptation

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ward-winning Irish psychological thriller ‘Blood’ will have its Indian adaptation.

The Indian series will be created Gurmmeet Singh as the showrunner and directed by Mihir Desai for Disney+ Hotstar. Talking about the show Gaurav Banerjee, Content head of Disney+ Hotstar said, “We are elated to announce the Indian adaptation of award-winning drama ‘Blood’, thereby, further strengthening our thriller offerings. The demand for entertainment is rapidly evolving, and viewers’ want for new-fangled content is expanding. “On our journey to engage with millions of viewers, we are delighted K Y M C

to be able to collaborate with the most prolific creative minds at All3Media International to present stories that defy narratives to satiate our viewer’s appetite for an unparalleled entertainment experience.”

Sharing the excitement, All3Media International’s EVP APAC Sabrina Duguet said, “Sophie Petzal’s impeccable writing skillfully draws viewers into the story with its universally relevant themes and innovative take on the thriller-mystery genre, making Blood perfect for Indian adaptation, and we look forward to this gripping story about family, grief and truth arriving in India.”

(IANS)

types of RNA that can bind to messenger RNAs to block them from making CD73 protein. We found this was causing the CD73 gene to be suppressed.”

The team’s discovery also helps explain why people with HIV have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis, Elahi noted.

“Our findings suggest that reduced or eliminated

not sure if he connected well. It was unclear if the assault was a planned bit.

The uncensored footage of the show had Rock saying, “Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me,” as Smith was on his way to his chair. “Wow, dude. It was a G.I. Jane joke.” Will got back to his seat and shouted at Rock saying, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth”.

Sean “Diddya Combs, who came on stage a few moments later, said, “I did not know that this year would be the most exciting Oscar ever. Will and Chris we’re gonna solve that like family at the goal party right now we’re moving on with love.”

CD73 can be beneficial in HIV-infected individuals to protect them against MS. Therefore, targeting CD73 could be a novel potential therapeutic marker for MS patients.”

Elahi said the next steps in his research include identifying ways the CD73 gene can be manipulated to turn on in patients living with HIV and off in those with MS. (IANS)

Best adapted screenplay: Coda (Sian Heder) Best original screenplay: Belfast (Kenneth Branagh) Best animated short: The Windshield Wiper Best live action short: The Long Goodbye Best supporting actor: Troy Kotsur (Coda) Best film editing: Dune Best makeup & hairstyling: The Eyes of Tammy Faye Best animated feature:

Encanto Best documentary feature: Summer of Soul Best documentary short: The Queen of Basketball Best original song: No Time to Die (No Time to Die) Best cinematog raphy: Dune Best international feature: Drive My Car Best production design: Dune Best visual effects: Dune

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With immense pride and great jubilation, we, the family members congratulate Dr. Olemnungsang Jamir, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Imlionen Jamir (Anakiyimsen Village) on being conferred with Doctor of Ministr y (D.Min) from Logos Bible College Hyderabad, Telangana on his Thesis Titled: 'Strategic Mission Approach in Modern Society of Nagaland'.

Further, we express our joy and gratitude to him for bringing laurels to our family members and glorify our Almighty God for the blessings bestowed upon him to earn this milestone. We wish him the best in all his future endeavours.

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rabhas-starrer ‘Radhe Shyam’ will see its global premiere on Prime Video from April 1.

Directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and presented by Gopi Krishna Movies and produced by UV Creations, the romance drama also stars Pooja Hegde, Sachin Khedekar, Priyadarsi Pulikonda, Bhagyashree, Jagapathi Babu, Murali Sharma, Kunaal Roy Kapoor, Riddhi Kumar, Sasha Chettri, Sathyan and others.

The digital premiere of ‘Radhe Shyam’ starting April 1 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada It is a love saga of two individuals who are poles apart in their approach to life, where Vikram Aditya (Prabhas) follows fate and destiny who falls for Prerna (Pooja Hegde) who immensely believes in the power of science. Radhe Shyam will be available to stream on the service starting April 1 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.

“Radhe Shyam is a story that echoes perfectly in this new age of boundless cinema” says actor Prabhas.

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Team CODA after winning the best picture awards at the Oscars.

Everyone at the Dolby Theater was in for a shock when Hollywood star Will Smith walked up to the stage and slapped comic artiste Chris Rock over his humorous remark on Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

The incident took place when Chris was on the stage to present the Oscars for Best Documentary category. Chris started his gig with a few jokes about the audience members, including Pinkett Smith, referring to her as “G.I. Jane” due to her closely cropped hair, Pinkett Smith has spoken in the past about her battle with alopecia.

Moments after the joke, Smith walked to the stage and smacked Rock across the face; however, it was

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Soon to be world No.1, Iga eyes win over Gauff in Miami MIAMI, MAR 28 (IANS): Poland’s tennis ace and soon to be world No. 1 after Ash Barty’s retirement, Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak by beating Madison Brengle of the US 6-0, 6-3 to make her maiden Round of 16 at the Miami Open on Monday (IST).

Swiatek, the 20-yearold former French Open champion, will take on another American, Coco Gauff for a place in the quarterfinal.

Swiatek, currently ranked No.2 in the world, extended her career-best winning streak to 13 matches by displaying sharp form that has seen her sweep the first two WTA 1000s of the season. Coming off her win in Indian Wells last week, the Polish player is aiming to become the fourth woman to win the ‘Sunshine Double’. If Swiatek manages to win at Miami, she will join Germany’s Steffi Graf (1994, 1996), Belgium’s Kim Clijsters (2005) and Belarusian Victoria

Iga Swiatek

Azarenka (2016) to triumph at both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season.

Swiatek fired 12 winners to Brengle’s one in the opening set and finished the match with 25 winners to 4 for the American.

Swiatek and Gauff will face off for the second time in their careers. The Polish player had won their previous meeting in Rome last year.

No.28 seed Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic

also moved into the Round of 16 for the fifth time in her career with a 7-5, 6-1 win over American qualifier Lauren Davis.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova is now just a win away from matching her career-best Miami Open performance, which were quarterfinal runs in 2014 and 2019.

She will face No.21 seed Veronika Kudermetova of Russia in the Round of 16.

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SPORTS Ajay Jayaram retires from intl badminton NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram has retired from international badminton, bringing down the curtain to his nearly two-decade long professional career.

The 34-year-old former world no 13, who had won the Dutch Open twice besides finishing runner-up at the Korea Open Super Series in 2015, took to social media to announce his retirement.

Jayaram was the front runner to qualify for the London Olympics but a dramatic turn of events saw Parupalli Kashyap surpass him and make it to the showpiece event following a walkover by China’s Chen Jin at the 2012 India Open Super Series.

Jayaram had finished runner-up at the 2018 Vietnam Open Super 100, besides ending second best at the Dutch Open Grand Prix in 2010 and 2016, and White Nights International Challenge in 2018 and Belgian Open International last year.

3rd Test: West Indies secure 1-0 series win over Eng GRENADA, MAR 27 (IANS): West Indies registered an emphatic tenwicket win on the fourth day of the third Test after the first two drawn matches to secure a 1-0 series win over England, here on Sunday.

Needing just 28 runs for a win after bowling England out for 120 in the second innings, West Indies’ openers -- Kraigg B r a t h wa i t e a n d Jo h n Campbell chased down the target in 4.5 overs as the game ended within the first session on Day 4.

The victory for West Indies moved them above Bangladesh in the World Test Championship standings, while England remained at the foot of the table after a seventh defeat in 12 matches.

Play on Day 4 resumed with Jack Leach and Chris Woakes at the crease, but a dire situation became even worse for England when Woakes was sent packing for 19 early in the day courtesy to a stunning catch by Jason Holder.

Woakes made a pretty decent connection with a flick into the leg-side off Kemar

West Indies players celebrate after winning the Third Test. (Reuters)

Roach’s first ball of the day, but hadn’t accounted for the reach of the totemic Holder, who stretched out a long arm to take a blinder of a catch at gully.

England’s hopes of scrambling to a theoretically defendable total looked dead in the water, and the innings was soon wrapped up when Roach struck again, luring an edge from Leach (4) to end his 55-ball stay at the crease.

Roach’s double strike meant he ended the in-

nings with figures of 2/10 from 9.2 overs. But as impressive as those numbers were, they were distinctly second-best to those of Mayers, whose five-for on Day 3 saw him close with 5/18 from 17 overs, an ICC report said.

Facing a minuscule target of 28 to win the match and series, the West Indies openers stroked four boundaries as they reached the winning total in just under five overs off the bowling of Woakes and

Saqib Mahmood.

The win for West Indies means they are unbeaten against England in the last four series on home ground, with England’s victory in 2004 their only series win in Caribbean conditions since 1968.

BRIEF SCORES: England 204 & 120 (Alex Lees 31; Kemar Roach 2-10, Kyle Mayers 5-18) lost to West Indies 297 & 28/0 (Kraigg Brathwaite 20 not out, John Campbell 6 not out) by 10 wickets

Mirabai Chanu wins ‘BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year’ award Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian GP NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on Monday won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award.

Chanu created history last year when she became the first Indian weightlifter to clinch a silver medal at the Summer Olympics.

“I am currently training in the United States of America. I will give my best to win gold at this year’s Asian and Commonwealth

Games. Thanks again to BBC India for honouring me with the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award,” Chanu said in a media release. Young India opener Shafali Verma was awarded the The ‘BBC Emerging Player’ award.

Verma is the youngest female cricketer to have played for India. The first Indian woman to have won a medal at the Olympics in 2000, former weightlifter Karnam Malleswari was

presented the ‘BBC Lifetime Achievement’ award.

Olympians and the Paralympians from the Tokyo Games were also honoured in this edition of BBC ISWOTY. Tim Davie, BBC’s Director General said, “It’s wonderful to be here in Delhi in the BBC’s centenary year, and to honour the talented Indian sportswomen who’ve achieved so much, often in the face of challenging circumstances.”

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JEDDAH, MAR 28 (AP): Red Bull driver Max Verstappen overtook Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari three laps from the end of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for the defending champion’s first win of the Formula One season and 21st of his career on Sunday.

The race under floodlights was held two days after an attack on a nearby oil depot by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Leclerc was aiming

phy cabinet is full of World medals, but an Olympic podium finish has eluded the most decorated Indian archer.

D e e p i k a h a s wo n 11 gold medals, 12 silver and seven bronze at the World Cup. She is also a

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of a multi-discipline showpiece event. The 27-yearold has represented India at the Asian Games in 2010, 2014 and 2018, winning a team bronze in Guangzhou 12 years ago.

In her senior career since 2009, Deepika’s tro-

record four-time ‘World Cup Final’ runner-up and a bronze medallist. Deepika has also won two silver medals at the World Championships.

Tokyo Olympics last year was her best chance, yet, when she went with the world No. 1 tag for the second time (since London 2012) after winning five World Cup medals in the build-up. But Korean rivals became her nemesis once again, as she capped quarterfinal exits in both mixed and individual events.

In the round robin phase, Deepika finished with one point to fall behind, as Ankita Bhakat (3.25) and Simranjeet Kaur (2) joined Haryana teenagar and reigning national champion Ridhi Phor.

for back-to-back victories after winning the seasonopener in Bahrain from pole position last Sunday,

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No Deepika in Asian squad for first time since 2010 S O N I PAT, M A R 2 8 (PTI): World number two Deepika Kumari has failed to make the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games, suffering one of the biggest setbacks in her illustrious career.

D e e p i k a l o s t t wo of her three round robin matches in the final leg to miss her Asian Games berth at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre here on Sunday.

Deepika had finished a lowly fifth in the twophase eliminations on Saturday to determine the topeight, as she had to fight in the round robin matches.

This is for the first time since winning a gold medal at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010, Deepika will be out

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but Verstappen overtook him on Lap 47 of 50 after some thrilling wheelto-wheel racing between them. Leclerc even congratulated his old karting rival on the radio and then gave him a thumbs-up after.

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton could manage only one point for Mercedes in 10th place after starting 15th.

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Indian women’s football team to play two friendlies NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): The Indian women’s team will play two international friendly matches — against Egypt and Jordan — in April, the AIFF said on Monday.

The matches will be played in Jordan on April 5 (against Egypt) and 8 (against Jordan).

The training camp of the 30-member Indian squad under head coach Thomas Dennerby began in Goa on Monday. The team will leave for Jordan on Saturday.

Dennerby was with the national U-18 team which won the SAFF Championships in Jamshedpur last week. Astam Oraon, Apurna Narzary and Martina Thokchom of the U-18 side have joined the senior national camp.

The national side was forced to withdraw from the group stage of the AFC Asian Cup which India hosted in January-February after it failed to field a team due to COVID-19 outbreak inside its bio-bubble.

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IPL: Gujarat Titans beat Super Giants by 5 wkts

MUMBAI, MAR 28 (PTI): Rahul Tewatia blasted an impactful 40 off 24 balls after Mohammad Shami’s sensational new ball spell to set up a five-wicket win for Gujarat Titans against Lucknow Super Giants in the battle of IPL debutants here on Monday.

Deepak Hooda (55 off 41 balls) and Ayush Badoni (54 off 41 balls) smashed quick-fire half centuries to help Super Giants recover to a respectable 158/6 after Shami (3/25) blew away their top-order.

Needing 68 off the last 30 balls, Titans were up against it but Tewatia (40 not out), David Miller (30 off 21) and IPL debutant Abhinav Manohar (15 not out off 7) pulled off a memorable win for their team with two balls to spare.

In pursuit of 159, Gujarat were down and out at 78/4 before Miller and Tewatia forged a matchwinning 60 run-stand off just 34 balls.

They were brutal on Deepak Hooda, as they fetched 22 runs in the 16th over, with each hitting one six and one four. And

Mohammad Shami of Gujarat Titans celebrating the wicket of Manish Pandey of Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, Monday. (PTI)

then Tewatia hammered a six and two fours in the next over, where Gujarat amassed 17 runs, to bring down the equation to 29 from 18 balls.

Avesh removed Miller in the 18th over to raise his side’s hopes, but Manohar and Tewatia, who hit five boundaries and two maximums, saw the team home.

Skipper Hardik Pandya (33) and Matthew

Wade (30) forged 57 runs for the third wicket to take the innings forward after two early losses.

Earlier, Hooda and IPL debutant Badoni, who had endured plenty of struggles in the past three years, took Super Giants to a respectable score after Shami reduced them to 29 for four.

But then Hooda (55) and Badoni (54), took the

onus on themselves and resurrected the Lucknow innings with an 87-runstand off 68 balls.

A f t e r H o o d a wa s trapped in front of the wicket by Rashid Khan (1/27) in the 16th over, Badoni, who is a product despite the system, upped the ante and played shots at will. Badoni hit the likes of Rashid Khan and Lockie Ferguson for a six and that

should stay in his memory for life.

Lucknow lost captain KL Rahul (0) on the first ball of the game as Shami had him caught behind with a beauty.

Shami then cleaned up Quinton De Kock (7), who missed a drive, in the third over as Lucknow was reeling at 13/2.

Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 20/3 as Evin Lewis (10) was dismissed, courtesy a stunning catch by Shubman Gill in the deep off pacer Varun Aaron (2/45).

Shami got his third wicket, after he castled Manish Pandey (6) with a ball that seamed back in after pitching on the fourth stump.

BRIEF SCORES: Lucknow Super Giants 158 for 6 in 20 overs (Deepak Hooda 55, Ayush Badoni 54; Mohammed Shami 3/25).

Gujarat Titans 161 for 5 in 19.4 overs (Rahul Tewatia 40 not out, Hardik Pandya 33; Dushmantha Chameera 2/22).

TUESDAY’S MATCH Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals: 7:30 pm

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Pfutsero gets Khelo India centre

Officials and trainees at the inauguration of Khelo India Centre at Pfutsero.

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): Khrokolo foundation Khelo India centre was inaugurated at the multipurpose building, Pfutsero on March 26 by ADC Pfutsero, Japheth Woch.

In his inaugural speech, the ADC encouraged the young trainees to play not just for the love of the game but to become professionals in the future.

He reminded them government jobs has become limited for which he suggested

that sports could be a good alternative to pursue as professional.

The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in the country and establish India as a great sporting nation.

The programme was organised by the Glory Peak Shuttlers under the aegis of Khelo India where badminton has been un-

dertaken as the main discipline.

Officials from District Sports Office Phek, Khrokolo Foundation, Phek District Sports Association, Phek district Badminton Association delivered short speeches and greetings at the programme which was also attended by other dignitaries and trainees.

The inaugural programme concluded with exhibition matches but the young trainees.

Selection of Night cricket tourney underway in Chümoukedima Frolic Cup: United Falcon, Amigos win Niuland team for Dr. T. Ao Trophy

DIMAPUR MAR 28 (NPN): The selection for the Niuland district team for the upcoming 22nd Inter-District Football Championship (Dr. T. Ao) Trophy 2022 will be held at Niuland public football ground on March 31 from 8:30 am onwards. All interested players from Niuland district have been informed to reach the venue on time.

BopannaShapovalov pair in Miami Open QFs

Action in one of the match at Frolic Cup.

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): United Falcon C l u b Ju n i o r, A m i g o s FC Ukigei FC and Swat Team won their respective matches in the ongoing 7th Frolic Cup at local ground, Medziphema on Monday.

United Falcon beat Zillia FC 1-0. The solitary goal was scored by Tonmingthan in the 64th minute. Nehminlem and Daniel of Zillai FC were yellow carded for foul play.

In the second match, Amigos FC edged past Sparkle United FC via tie breaker after the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Kevitsokho gave the lead in the 4th minute for Sparkle but the lead was shortlived as Kekhrie of Amigos converted a spot kick in the 22nd minute.

After the break Amigos took the lead in the 39th minute through Sunep.

But Sparkle came back in the 56th minute through Henry Savino. In the tie breaker, Amigos won the match 5-3.

Ukigei FC also beat Sechü Zubza FC Academy via tie breaker 5-4 after the match remained locked to 1-1.

Earlier, Sechü Zubza

Academy took the lead when Mhaphr uovito scored in the 36th minute.

But Ukigei FC scored the equaliser through Viphrülie in the 57th minute.

In the last match of the day, Swat team beat Fantasy FC 2-0.

TUESDAY’S MATCHES Ton FC Vs Kuki Youth Club (6:30am) St. Joseph University Vs Patkai Christian College (8:30am) The Beckon FC Vs Tribal United (1:30pm) Medziphema Village Youth Org Vs Paohao Memorial FC (3pm)

MIAMI, MAR 28 (PTI): India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov stunned top seeded Croatian pair of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in straight sets to enter men’s doubles quarterfinals at the Miami Open tennis tournament.

The unseeded IndoCanadian pair surprised Mektic and Pavic 6-3 7-6(3) in a second round doubles match on Sunday. Bopanna and Shapovalov will now face the sixth seeded pair of Wesley Koolhof of Netherlands and Great Britain’s Neal Skupski for a place in the semifinals.

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): The 1st super Six Night Cricket tournament, organized by Hands of Change Chümoukedima, commenced in Chümoukedima on March 28.

According to the organising committee, the tournament held under the theme “Play for a cause”, was the first time in Chümoukedima to play cricket under lights since 1990’s.

DC Chümoukedima, Abhinav Shivam; Past Asst Governor Rotary International District - 3240, Rabinderjit S Panesar and Deputy Secretary Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Diphu, Angtang Tisso graced the opening ceremony as guest of honour, special guest and

Officials and members of organising committee of the night cricket tourney.

special invitee. The tour- encourage young generaAll together 16 teams nament was an initiative tion in games and sports in have registered for the 1st of Hands of Change to Chümoukedima. edition.

St. John Bosco School annual sports meet KOHIMA, MAR 28 (NPN): Fourday, annual sports meet of St. John Bosco School, Khonoma got underway on March 26.

The inaugural programme of the meet was graced by principal secretary for Information Technology, Power and Chief Minister’s Office, K D Vizo.

In his inaugural address, Vizo said Nagas are athletically gifted and have the potential to excel in sports.

However, he said that many promising young Naga athletes’

careers have ended due to excessive intake of alcohol and other substance abuse.

In this regard, he advised the students to stay away from bad habits.

He also advised the parents, guardians and coaches to establish sports as an element of fun as it can go a long way in not only encouraging them but also allow them to discover their potential.

He reminded the students that they may be the most talented player

but without discipline and determination they can never make it to the top. Vizo also unfurled the school flag and lighted the sports meet flame.

Village Council Khonoma, chairman Ngusa Ratsa also exhorted the gathering while principal Fr Solomon delivered the welcome address.

Special numbers and drill display by the students of the school marked the inaugural session of the annual sports meet which will conclude on March 29.

Canada qualify for FIFA WC for first time in 36 years Neeraj, Pramod receive Padma Shri TORONTO, MAR 28 (IANS): Canada men’s football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals for only the second time ever with a 4-0 rout of Jamaica. The nation’s only previous appearance in the tournament was 1986 in Mexico.

Entering the match on Sunday night, John Herdman’s squad needed only a draw against Jamaica to capture one of the three spots from the CONCACAF (North, Central American and Caribbean) region for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November.

The team didn’t hold back and gave the fans at BMO Field a dominant performance with goals from Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan and Junior Hoilett, followed by a late own goal by defender Adrian Mariappa, Xinhua reports.

“When I first took over, I said we’re going to qualify for the World Cup and I don’t think anyone believed us,” said 46-yearold head coach Herdman.

“All of these fans have waited, waited, and hung

Canada qualified for the World Cup finals after 36 years. (Twitter/@CanadaSoccerEN)

in with us.”

When Herman was hired in 2018, men’s football had little relevance in Canada due to poor World Cup qualification results and the popularity of ice hockey.

Since taking over, the team’s fortunes have quickly turned around with their

FIFA ranking jumping from 89th to 33rd since February 2018.

“We’re a football country. That’s all we ever wanted. We wanted that respect,” he added after the match. “We just kept believing and we’ve got talent.”

The squad of 38 fea-

tures talented players in the top divisional leagues across Europe and North America. The most notable is 21-year-old Alphonso Davies, who currently plays for Bayern Munich and is considered one of the world’s best full-backs.

Canada become the 20th team to qualify for

the 2022 FIFA World Cup which will feature 32 nations vying for the ultimate prize in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.

The remaining 12 teams will be decided in the coming days before the draw on April 1 to determine the eight groups.

NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (PTI): Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday received the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth highest civilian award.

The 24-year-old javelin thrower received the prestigious award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during a ceremony.

Neeraj Chopra attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at the Rashtrapati Bhavan where he was presented with one of the highest civilian awards.

The Padma Shri, which is announced on Republic Day every year, is awarded for distinguished service in any field.

Paralympic gold medallist in badminton Pramod Bhagat was also conferred with the honour alongside Chopra. Chopra made history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in a track and field event in the Games’ history.

He also became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold after shooter Abhinav Bindra.

Neeraj Chopra receiving the award.

The 33-year-old Bhagat also became the first Indian to win a gold medal in para badminton, which made its debut at the Para-

lympics last year.

Bhagat, who had contracted polio when he was 4 years old, won the gold in the men’s singles SL3 class.

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