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2 killed in Manipur assembly poll violence Over 76% voter turnout in final phase of polling Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAR 5: At least two people were killed in sporadic incidents of violence during the final round of two-phase Assembly polls in Manipur on Saturday, reports said.

According to reports, there were attacks on candidates, blast near polling stations, clashes among the workers of rival candidates across the 22 assembly constituencies spread over 10 districts of the state where voting in the final phase of the state Assembly was held with heavy deployment of Central armed police forces.

A police source said that one person was killed inside a polling station in Senapati district while another died after he was shot at by armed miscreants a

State govt invites more to March 9 consultative meet DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): In continuation with its earlier notification, the State government has extended invitation to political parties and tribal organizations to attend the consultative meeting to discuss Naga peace process and ULB election at the State Banquet Hall, CM’s residential complex Kohima on March 9 at 10 a.m.

It may be mentioned that the notification issued on March 3 the government had listed four agendas to be discussed at the meeting-- Naga peace process, ULB election, AFSPA and NLTP Act. However, as per the notification issued on March 5, only two agendas have been listed for the meeting-- Naga peace process and ULB election.

In a meeting notice, home commissioner Abhijit Sinha requested the following organizations to attend the meeting: BJP Nagaland state unit president and two representatives; NPCC president and two representatives; NPP Nagaland unit president and two representatives; NDPP president and two representatives; NPF president and two representatives; JD(U) Nagaland unit president and two representatives; RPP president and two representatives; LJP state unit president and two representatives; NCP state unit president and two representatives; (Cont’d on p-8)

This is it!

Besides stray incidents of scuffles clashes among rival party workers in various polling stations across 22 ACs, there were reports of mass proxy voting by armed miscreants in favour of the candidates they supported.

Reports of damaging EVMs at the last hours of the voting were also reported from some polling stations, par(L) Voters wait for their turn outside a polling booth (R) A damaged vehicle seen after poll violence at ticularly in hill districts.

Tobufii village in Senapati district on Saturday. (NP/PTI)

few hours ahead of commencement of the voting in Thoubal district.

Reports said that security personnel on poll duty at Ngamju polling station under Senapati district opened fire after some unknown persons stormed the polling station in a bid to capture the EVM. The deceased was identified as K Longvao (25) of Ngamju village while the injured was identified as V Saope (25) son of S Vane from the same village.

The dead body and the injured person were evacuated to Imphal by chopper.

Hospital sources stated the

condition of the injured was critical. Claiming both the deceased and injured were workers of the BJP candidate, the polling agent of the BJP candidate lodged a written complaint to the returning officer (RO) of the AC demanding a magisterial enquiry.

In another incident that took place on Friday night, hours prior to the beginning of polling, BJP party worker was shot at by miscreants in Thoubal district. The deceased was identified as Leimapokpam Amuba Singh (24). As per reports, the assailants pumped three

bullets on his belly.

Earlier, miscreants also set fire to a house belonging to a Congress candidate from the same AC in the intervening night of March 4 and 5. There were of reports of bomb blasts near two polling stations in Ukhrul district. While awaiting the confirmed reports, police said that there were no casualties in the alleged blasts.

In Mao AC under Senapati district, the vehicle of NFP candidate and incumbent PHE minister Losii Dikho was damaged by a group of people alleged to be supporters rival party.

Victims are then sent a fake loan approval form and asked to pay processing fee, after which the scammers disappear, PRO informed.

On another online loan method, PRO said loans are sanctioned instantly via private loan apps without much verification. However, after availing the loan, the scammers get access to victim’s contact list and personal data, which is then used to harass the victims and their references to the extent of blackmailing them with their personal data.

PRO said that genuine loan providers would never provide loans without verification and procedures laid down by the RBI. Therefore, public have been advised to verify the credentials of the loan providers before applying for such loan and to contact the nearest police station of information on such activities.

the vigorous efforts of KNSK, all wine shops in Mon district was totally closed down October 10, 1988 and destroyed all seized items in the presence of the district administration, police, youth and public leaders.

While stating that stringent rules and regulations were enforced against sale and consumption of alcohol and other harmful substances from 1988 till date, KNSK said it would continue to stick to its resolution to curb the menace that hampers the growth of peaceful society and future generation.

Asserting that no government or organisation was above

DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong, the apex body of the Konyak Women’s Organisation, has appealed to the state government to strictly implement Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989.

In a press note, KNSK president Ponglem and general secretary Ngiplem stated that even before the NLTP Act was passed, the KNSK had fought tooth and nail to prohibit sale and consumption of alcohol and other harmful substances in Mon district.

Soon after its inception in 1986, the signatories said with

DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th. Muivah who was admitted to the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) hospital on Friday underwent a ‘successful minor surgery’.

Informing this in a press note, NSCN(I-M) MIP said Muivah was admitted to CIHSR due to minor health issue attributed to indigestion.

MIP said Muivah was properly looked into on time by the doctors and was now out of danger and doing fine.

NSCN/GPRN expressed gratitude to CIHSR and well-wishers for the love and prayers exhibited to ensure that he was safe. “Let us continue to pray and care for him as he continues to be under the care of the CIHSR until his discharge.

Let us all give praise to our Lord, our God, because with Him all things are possible,” MIP stated.

Russian forces widen offensive after Ukraine partial ceasefire collapses MOSCOW/KYIV, MAR 5 (AGENCIES): Russia’s defence ministry said late on Saturday that it has resumed “offensive actions” in Ukraine after announcing a ceasefire earlier in the day to allow residents of two besieged cities to evacuate.

The ministry also said that Russian forces in a wide offensive in Ukraine have taken several towns and shot down four Ukrainian Su-27 Jets, Interfax report stated.

Earlier on Saturday, the Russian defense ministry had said in a statement that it had agreed on evacuation routes with Ukrainian forces to allow civilians to leave the strategic port of Mariupol in the southeast and the eastern town of Volnovakha “from 10 am Moscow time”. But the ceasefire collapsed later, with the Russian defence ministry saying that the offensive has resumed.

While a vast Russian armoured column threatening Ukraine’s capital remained stalled outside Kyiv, the shelling in Mariupol showed Russia’s determination to cut Ukraine off from access to the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, further damaging the country’s economy.

Putin warns 3rd parties against creating Ukraine no-fly zone: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Moscow would consider any third-party declaration of a no-fly zone over Ukraine as “participation in the armed conflict”.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): After a consistent decline in Covid-19 positive cases for the past two weeks, Nagaland’s weekly sample positivity rate dropped to

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Ukrainians crowd under a destroyed bridge as they try to flee crossing the Irpin river in the outskirts of Kyiv on March 5. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Speaking at a meeting with female pilots on Saturday, Putin said Russia would view “any move in this direction” as an intervention that “will pose a threat to our service members”.

“That very second, we will view them as participants of the military conflict, and it would not matter what members they are,” the Russian president said.

Putin accused Ukraine of sabotaging the evacuation and even claimed Ukraine’s leadership was calling into question the future of the country’s statehood, saying that “If this happens, it will be entirely on their conscience.”

B e f o r e Ru s s i a a n nounced the cease-fire, Ukraine had urged Moscow to create humanitarian corridors to allow children, women and the older adults to flee the fighting, calling

them “question No. 1.”

Russia ready for 3rd round talks: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday said Russia was ready for a third round of talks on that and other issues, but he asserted that “the Ukrainian side, the most interested side here, it would seem, is constantly making up various pretexts to delay the beginning of another meeting.”

Zelenskiy asks for aircraft during call with US senators: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a “desperate plea” to provide Russian-made aircraft to Ukraine during a call with U.S. senators on Saturday, said the chamber’s majority leader, Chuck Schumer. “These planes are very much needed. And I will do all I can to help the administration to facilitate their transfer,” Schumer.

Entire staff of Russian TV channel resigns live on-air

The entire staff of a Russian television channel resigned live on-air after declaring “no to war” in the final telecast.

The decision was taken by the staff of TV Rain (Dozhd) after Russian authorities suspended its operations over its coverage of Ukraine war.

Natalia Sindeyeva, one of the channel’s founders, said “No to war” in its last telecast as the employees staged a walkout from the studio. The channel later said in a statement that it has suspended the operation “indefinitely”. The video of mass

God or the Biblical principle, KNSK said the decision to declare Nagaland as a ‘Dry state’ was not a hasty one, but was done after thorough deliberation considering all factors, for the betterment of society in all spheres.

It also said that NLTP Act was also passed after serious intercession, prayers and fasting by church leaders.

Reminding the proclamation ‘Nagaland for Christ’, KNSK said any policy and programme of the government that does not echo those sentiments should not be promoted.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Nagaland In-Service Doctor’s Association (NIDA) has decided to keep in abeyance its proposed mass casual leave, which was scheduled from March 7-9 in protest against the state government’s “indecision on the superannuation issue.”

In a press release, NIDA president Dr. E Phyantsuthung and general secretary Dr. Mereninla Senlem said that health minister made an appeal to keep the proposed mass casual leave in abeyance. NIDA said the minister conveyed that the matter be taken up by the government on a serious note.

NIDA said the minister also assured to give his best effort to ensure that the state government addressed the matter with urgency.

“Taking due cognizance of the minister’s appeal and having full confidence on his commitment to resolve the longstanding issue, the NIDA being a matured and responsible organization, has decided to keep the proposed mass casual leave in abeyance until the issue is resolved within the assured stipulated time,” NIDA said.

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resignation was shared by writer Daniel Abrahams on LinkedIn. After the dramatic exit of the staff, the channel played the ‘Swan Lake’ ballet video, which was shown on state-run TV channels in Russia when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. The video has now gone viral on social media. Ekho Moskvy (Echo of Moscow) radio station, one of Russia’s last remaining liberal media outlets, has also been dissolved by its board after coming under pressure over its coverage of the war in Ukraine, its editor said on Thursday.

KNSK urges govt to strictly implement NLTP Act HC takes suo moto cognizance of

Muivah undergoes successful ‘minor surgery’: NSCN (I-M)

WEEKLY DATA OF CONFIRMED CASES & DEATHS

“Coronavirus will come and go but garbage virus will always remain.”

The overall voting percentage was 76.62% till 5 pm in the second phase of voting for 22 of the 60 assembly constituencies.

Officials said the figure was likely to increase after all the votes are tabulated.

M e a n w h i l e, C E O Rajesh Agrawal said of the total 22 constituencies that went to polls, Mao AC remained at the top with the highest polling percentage of 86.78%, followed by Hiyanglam AC (86.31%), while Tamei assembly seat witnessed the lowest voting percentage (61.23%) till 5 p.m.

NIDA mass casual leave put on hold

State police issue online loan scams alert DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Nagaland police have advised the general public to be aware of easy online loan scams by scammers posing as representatives of reputed banks and financial institutions offering loans at low interest rate.

In a press release, SP (crime) & PRO, PHQ stated that the modus operandi of the scam involved scammers contacting victims either through SMS/E-mails or calls offering loans by introducing themselves as officers, representatives. agents of reputed banks or financial institutions.

PRO said that once victim agreed for a loan, soft copies of the documents such as ID and address proof, PAN, Bank Account details, Account Statement, copy of Cancelled Cheque, income details (Pay slips, IT Returns) etc., were sought on the pretext of processing the loan.

Over 76% polling

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According to the weekly bulletin report released by the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) depart-

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ment, the sample positivity rate has remained below 5% for the last two weeks.

During the week, seven districts recorded 0% WSPR while Mokokchung

recorded the highest at 3.1% followed by Wokha-1.5%, Kohima-1.1% and Dimapur-1%. It also informed that the month of February recorded 1,003 cases against 2,203 new cases in January 2022.

Out of 2138 samples collected during the week, 22 tested positive for Covid-19 and three Covid-19 deaths (Dimapur-2, Kohima-1) were reported from the week, H&FW said.

All three deceased had associated comorbidities while only one was found to

be fully vaccinated, it said.

The department therefore reminded once again that vaccination of highrisk groups remain the most important preventive measure against hospitalization or death.

State logs 2 fresh cases: Nagaland on Saturday recorded two fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Kohima and Wokha reported one case each, taking the total caseload to 35419.

deplorable NH-2 road condition

DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench took serious note of the deplorable road condition of the National Highway-2 and directed the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, National Highway Authority of India, NHIDCL and Nagaland government to immediately take appropriate and concerted action so that the highway is made travel worthy and people’s suffering and woes are relieved to some extent.

After hearing a suo moto public interest litigation (PIL), two-judge bench comprising justices Songkhupchung Serto and Devashis Baruah in an order dated March 2 stated that “unless it is immediately repaired, before the coming monsoon, the only highway that connects 5 to 6 million people of the State of Manipur and Nagaland and the so called National Highway/Trans Asia highway will have to be closed due to its deplorable condition.”

Taking note of the road condition, they said one would wonder whether this (NH-2) is a real National Highway which is also sup-

posed to be Trans Asia highway connecting India with other South Asian countries as envisaged in the Look East Policy, which was now renamed as Act East Policy.

“This highway is meant to play important role when it comes to connectivity and, trade and commerce not only for this part of the country but for the whole country. But nothing much has happened on this highway except the ongoing 4 lane construction between Dimapur and Kohima and repairing of the existing 2 lanes on Manipur side though 15 to 20 years has passed by since the policy was announced,” the court said.

In fact, they said the road between Kohima to Mao i.e Manipur border town, has gone from bad to worse therefore, commuters have to literally negotiate between potholes which are big and deep making it very difficult to travel.

They also said that for the past six years, the highway had not been maintained and nothing much was done to make it even travel worthy.

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Tovihoto inaugurates NCC welcome gate

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Advisor, department of Power, Tovihoto Ayemi inaugurated the Namgalong Colony Council (NCC) welcome gate and graced the programme on recognition of Namgalong Colony, here, on Saturday.

Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the welcome gate, Tovihoto stated that the inaugural of welcome gate for the colony was a significant day for the colony residents and added that the gate was like an identity for its residence.

He urged upon the gathering and NCC to continue residing in peace and harmony and also to stay united.

Speaking on the recognition of the colony, the advisor said that it was a

Tovihoto Ayemi speaking at the inaugural programme on Saturday. (NP)

red-letter day for the colony members for the hard work and efforts rendered by all.

“The recognition of Namgalong colony is the fruit of hard work and dedication rendered by every member of the colony”, Tovihoto stated.

While disclosing that recognition of the village

could have been done earlier, the advisor said that extra dedication of the council members should be acknowledged by all.

While pointing out that Dimapur was a place which did not belong to a particular tribe and was a place that cherished different ethnicities, he dubbed

Dimapur as “mini India”.

He also encouraged colony members to continue to reside in unity and strength.

Fur ther, he urged upon the council members to coordinate with the state government for all schemes and benefits and suggested that surrounding village

councils could come together for welfare of the colonies.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Silme Kamei and invocation said by pastor, Tenyenlo Chung.

NCC vice chairman, Ruokuobelie delivered the welcome address while NCC chairman Daniel Swu delivered chairman’s address.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by NCC joint secretary, Adina Liegise and benediction was said by joint finance, Gopal Gonmei Highlights of the programme included Rongmei cultural dance, special number by Kalika Swu, Bhojpuri dance by Rupa Mishra. It may be mentioned that there are around 15 tribes residing at Namgalong colony.

CRIME BEAT Mokokchung police seize arms & ammo Excise Dmu seize 20,000 cans of beer DIMAPUR: In its effort to check illegal inflow of liquor, Excise Dimapur intercepted a twelve-wheeler truck bearing registration number NL01AE3667 at Burma camp junction, Dimapur.

According to deputy commissioner of excise (narcotic cell), Katoho Sumi, on checking the vehicle, around 20,000 cans of beer (500 ml

each) was concealed under plastic disposable plates and cups, sweets, etc.

The truck was seized and brought to the narcotic cell office and in this connection, the driver Wangkheimayum Jiten Singh (around 53 years) was booked under relevant sections of NLTP Act ‘89 for further investigation, Katoho informed.

Mokokchung police with the assistance of Dimapur police arrested two persons Wapang Imchen, “SS Tatar Ao Region NSCN (Nikki) and Meyiwapang Aier, SS Leacy NSCN (Nikki)”.

The two accused were

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Lt. vihoshe swu I pray that God reward you with the best thing that only you deserve!

Drugs worth Rs. 5.86 lakh seized in Zbto

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Special operation team, Zunheboto police led by UBSI Kughavi conducted raids based on a specific input with regard to sale and distribution of psychotropic drugs. According to police PRO, during the operation, the team recovered 29331 Supwerdol plus capsules worth approximately Rs. 5,86,000 from the possession of one Bokato Awomi, resident of New Colony, Zunheboto Town. In this connection, a case was registered against the accused under relevant sections of NDPS Act for further investigation.

arrested based on a complaint that miscreants demanding extortion had robbed the keys of a JCB engaged in earth cutting work.

According to police PRO, the case was reagistered with Changtongya

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police station on February 27. In this connection, the police launched an operation and two accused were arrested.

Police also seized point 32 pistol along with seven live rounds from their possession.

DLST condemns ‘extortion by armed miscreants’ DIMAPUR: Dimapur Langpangkong Senso Telongjem (DLST) has strongly condemned the extortion and robbery carried out by unidentified armed miscreants on Nitin Sai Construction at Changtongya-Dikhu road on February 27.

In a condemnation note, Dimapur Langpangkong Senso Telongjem president C. Yabang Pongen and general secretary Dr. Sendongyanger stated that DLST was shocked over the daylight incident and called upon all rightthinking citizens to condemn such act of violence.

DLST reminded the general public that the Langpangkong Tsukong Mungdang (LTM) through its sub-committee Langpangkong Tsukong Mungdang-Road Coordination Road (LTM-RCC) declared Langpangkong range as “Tax Free Zone” in November 20, 2021 and January 18, 2022 to ensure development projects in the range were efficiently carried out.

Fur ther, Dimapur Langpangkong Senso Telongjem asked the miscreants to reach out to LTM-RCC at the earliest before the situation escalated.

NEWS IN BRIEF F&CS informs: In pursuance of DSNL office notification dated March 2, Food & Civil Supplies department has informed all urban and sadar FPS under Dimapur district to attend the training programme on “financial inclusion application in ePOS devices” on March 7 and 8, 10:30 a.m., onwards in the conference hall of directorate of F&CS. FPS dealers have been asked to bring ePOS devices, photo copy of aadhaar, PAN and bank passbook. No leave of absence would be accepted without valid reason and attendance would be recorded in all the sessions. The department has informed that disciplinary action would be taken against absentees.

AHRS Longleng to conduct outreach prog: Ayolta Human Resource Society, Longleng has informed that a three-day “children centric outreach programme” would be conducted from March 7-9 at Longleng town. AHRS has informed that few schools from Longleng town would be selected under the programme sponsored by ministry of Science & Technology. AHRS has informed that under the programme, various competitions would be conducted and five participants from selected schools would participate.

NSCN (I-M) Angami region appoints: NSCN (I-M) Angami region has informed that steering committee member, Helie Zumvü has been appointed as caretaker CAO of the region with immediate effect.

NSCN (I-M) Angami region has informed that all activities and information within Angami jurisdiction would be carried out under the supervision of the new CAO. For any information, one may contact CAO at 8730062636.

Akato-led NSCN greets: Akato-led NSCN has conveyed warm Tsukhenye festival greetings to members of the Chakhesang community. The group through its MIP hoped that through the festival, its Chakhesang brothers and sisters would continue to shine in every aspect and bring peace and tranquility among the people.

1 st Death anniversary of our beloved Father Late N Yilao Patton.

Loving Apo, A year has passed since you left us for your eternal abode, but your love and good deeds showed towards us are still afresh in our hearts.

Your memories will always remain in our hearts till we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late David Meijingam Rongmei

Late atoLi. G Muru Born on- 26-10-1977 Died on-16-02-2022 We, the bereaved family members of Late Atoli. G Muru, express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who stood by us and extended support to our family through prayer, financially, materially, physically and also through medical care and blood donation during the prolonged illness and sad demise on 16th February’2022.

Words are inadequate to express how much we are indebted for the sympathy and the unceasing noble deeds provided during our difficult times and moment of bereavement. May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Nungshikala

(21st Jan’ 1970 – 9th Feb’ 2022)

We, the family members of Late Nungshikala (Waromung) express our heartfelt gratitude to the churches, friends, relatives, neighbours, concerned department, various unions/organizations and well wishers who stood by us during her brief illness and loss of our beloved daughter and sister. No amount of words are enough to thank everyone individually as it is beyond our reach but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. db-163/22

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WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 6

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Agartala Very warm with hazy sunshine 34 15 Aizawl

Hazy sun

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Guwahati Very warm with hazy sunshine 33 12 Imphal

Brilliant sunshine

Itanagar Plenty of sunshine

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Shillong

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Kohima

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Dimapur Pleasant with plenty of sun Mkg

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Tuensang Sunny and not as warm

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Jacob Zhimomi addressing the gathering at the Nagaland Children’s’ Home jubilee celebration on Saturday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Minster for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Jacob Zhimomi on Saturday said the youth were greatest strength of the country and the state.

Speaking at the golden jubilee celebration of Nagaland Children’s Home (NCH), here at Diphupar, the minister said that primary focus today, should be to impart quality education to the youth.

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He said that the state had high percentage of youths and therefore, it was the duty of institutions to prepare them to face modern-day challenges so that they become self-reliant.

Lauding NCH for their divine works towards providing education and shelter to the orphanages, he pointed out that there were very few institutions in the state with such responsibilities including providing of food, shelter, basic needs and quality education to students and orphans.

In this regard, he dubbed NCH as a “unique” institution.

Further, Jacob said that they were not only celebrating golden jubilee of the Home but were also celebrating the lives of late Soyelo Wetsah and his wife, late Kedu-u Lasuh, founding members of the school and the orphanage.

He recalled how NCH started with a modest beginning and faced various hardships and struggles while running the institution.

“Late Wetsah and his

lady wife worked for the interest of humanity before self ”, he added.

He earmarked Rs. 5 lakh for the infrastructural development of the school through the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) fund.

He concluded by encouraging the students to work hard and be blessed.

Meanwhile, addressing the media, NCH chairman, Senowekha K Kenye informed that the school had around 500 students out of which, around 80 were orphans.

He infor med that there were many students in the school who were provided quality education with minimal fees.

Earlier, invocation was said by Rev Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, welcome address was delivered by Lesehu Meru while vote of thanks was proposed by Kolhi Wetsah and benediction was said by Dr. Kevesieyi Rhalkho.

Highlights of the programme included song by jubilee choir, special number by Akokla Langu and greetings from Rev. Dr. VK Nuh.

Forest personnel trained on combating wildlife crime

Forest and police personnel along with officials from the departments after the training programme.

DIMAPUR: Forest department, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)India and Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB) jointly organised a two-day training on “Combating Wildlife Crime and Biodiversity Conservation” for forest and police personnel from March 4-5.

A press release from NSBB informed that the training covered topics on wildlife trafficking and its combating, important provisions of wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972,

biodiversity conservation, engagement of communities in management of natural resources, management of human –wild animal conflict, search and seizure in wildlife crimes, identification of wildlife species and their parts in illegal trade, etc.

Chairman for the valedictory programme was NSBB C h a i r m a n , S a t ya Prakash Tripathi while ACP, Dimapur, K. Vekato Chishi was the special invitee.

During the training,

continuity of such trainings in future, necessity of awareness on conservation of forest, wildlife and biodiversity at grassroots level and funding to communities for continuity of conservation works were also discussed at length.

Later, vote of thanks was proposed by wildlife warden, Wildlife Division, Dimapur, H. Tokaho Kinimi for the valedictory programme.

Altogether, 50 trainees from Forest and Police departments attended the training.

IMDH nursing students perform Kohima village celebrates Kewhimia Sekrenyi festival street plays in Mokokchung Correspondent

Nursing students holding placards to create awareness on COVID-19. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG MAR 5 (NPN): As part of the Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH) outreach programme for “Public Awareness on Cleanliness & Hygiene”, nursing students of IMDH carried out street plays at

the premises of IMDH and Hotel Savoury under the supervision of IMDH MS Dr. Limatula, here, on Saturday.

The street plays were focussed on COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and cleanliness as a lifestyle.

Va r i o u s p l a c a r d s sensitised on sneezing

in public places, methods of washing hands, tips to prevent dengue fever, waste management, proper septic and drainage management, usage of proper drinking water and discouraging public on the use of plastics and other non-degradable and hazardous items.

KO H I M A , M A R 5 (NPN): Under the aegis of Kohima Village Youth Organisation, Kohima village celebrated Kewhimia Sekrenyi at Kewhimia ground Ziekezou, hosted

by Khriehu Liezietsu, MLA, here, on Saturday.

In a brief address, Khriehu Liezietsu said the festival was about showcasing Angami culture and that Sekrenyi was a time to celebrate, to purify and sanctify (before going to war).

Khriehu said in such joyous festivals, one must ask for God’s blessing, spend time with family, seek forgiveness, purify oneself and rededicate to God. Meanwhile, Kohima Village Council chairman, Helievi-o Solo in his greetings said Kohima Village was believed to have established 700 years ago and the name Kohima was derived from the name Kewhimia which meant “welcome everybody”.

He said that when the

LOA general conference held in Wokha

Y. Patton, Mhathung Yanthan and Dr. Chumben Murry along with members of LOA and others on Saturday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Lotha Officers’ Association (LOA) held its general conference on the theme “together we work for common good” (Nzontsu tssoe nzontsu mmhon soyingta) at Wokha on Saturday.

According to a DIPR report, deputy chief minister, Y. Patton, while speaking at the programme urged upon all the officers to discharge their duties with competenceas Lotha officers were the image and mirror of the Lotha community.

He said that over the years, LOA remained instrumental in addressing issues impacting the society.

Patton also appealed to the Lotha Baptist Churches K Y M C

Association (LBCA) to settle their differences for the benefit of the Lotha community as the community would progress only if the people were united.

Advisor, IT, S&T and NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon said that the voice of the people was important and expressed optimism that through the forum, various issues which ills the community would be deliberated.

The advisor also urged upon LOA to identify issues that Lotha community was facing with and deliberate on it to bring a solution.

Meanwhile, advisor, Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan in his speech said LOA was a platform focused on the

benefit of the Lotha community.

LOA has a crucial role to play for the sake of future generation, he said, and urged upon all the officers to dedicate themselves to be good ambassadors for the community.

On the border issue between Assam and Nagaland, Mhathung said that both governments of Assam and Nagaland were trying their best to solve the problem.

He disclosed that five different committees had been set up to work out the differences.

Later, Dr. Chumben Murry, MLA, said that it was an awakening call to come together and share

thoughts as the conference was held after a gap of three years.

He thanked LOA for sponsoring a coaching centre for aspiring candidates and said that they also need to focus on providing skill development activities to benefit local entrepreneurs.

E a r l i e r, w e l c o m e speech was delivered by LOA president, Mhabemo Yanthan.

During the second session, deputy commissioner (DC), Wokha, Orenthung Lotha delivered a short speech while professor NU, T. Zarenthung Ezung spoke on “the role of public servants/ officers towards achieving the common good”.

British arrived, they could not pronounce Kewhimia properly and therefore the name became Kohima. He also informed that Kohima village comprised of four Khels with 38 clans.

Recalling how Kohima became the state capital, Solo said in 1881, the American missionary brought Christianity and education and in 1885, four people from Kohima were converted to Christianity marking the first conversion in the village.

He said today, the whole village embraced Christianity and in 1879, the British established the administrative headquarter in Kohima.

When statehood was granted in 1963, Kohima was selected to be the capital, however, he said “we were neither been consulted not did we asked for.”

He added that Kohima village had another name “Bara Bosti” which was an unhappy connotation and it was everyone’s dream to have a plot in the capital town.

Naga lecturer from Australia visits LFIC DIMAPUR: Senior lecturer at school of social and political sciences, Melbourne University, Australia, Dr. Dolly Kikon visited Livingstone Foundation International college (LFIC) on March 4 and interacted with faculty members, staff and students of the college.

A press release from LFIC informed that in her address, Dr. Kikon informed that people should be proud of their unique culture and identity.

She said that culture was the expression of one’s nature in their modes of living and thinking, in everyday dealings, in art, in literature, in religion, in recreation and enjoyment.

Dr. Kikon further stated that culture represented the accumulated habits, attitudes, values, skills and material goods of society into which an individual was born.

She also encouraged students to make a habit of learning something new every day from their parents and elders.

Cultural Promotion Society Dapfhütsumia Thinuo presenting a folk song. (NP)

In this regard, he urged the people to approach elders and find out the right owners as the land belonged to individuals/clans.

He encouraged them to celebrate Sekrenyi festival together and be merry as the festival renewed old friendships and made new friends at the time of the year.

He further encouraged them to let the spirit

of Sekrenyi be the unifying force of the Nagas.

I n h i s g r e e t i n g s, KVYO president, Ruokuoneituo Phewhuo shared the significance of the festival and said even as the rituals of the grandfathers were not practiced today, Sekrenyi was celebrated to preserve and observe the goodness of the festival, foster and renew the bond of friendship with other villagers.

Later, Cultural Promotion Society Dapfhütsumia Thinuo presented folk songs.

Host of guests and leaders from 20 major tribes and leaders of 19 municipal wards joined the day-long celebration which saw competition of indigenous games such as grease pole climbing, war cry, stilt bamboo walk, tug of war, Thapru, Kemie Shü, Seguo mi Shü.

LTSU reacts to chief Angh’s claims

DIMAPUR: Reacting to statement made by Aluh, Chief Angh of Sheanghah villages on February 12, 2022 over the issue shifting Longshen EAC Headquarters, the Longshen Town Students’ Union (LTSU) has described his claims as “irresponsible, baseless and misleading”.

In a press release, LTSU president W Nyakching Molemshu and general secretary T Manjen said that people of Longshen town were “shocked and anguished” over chief Angh’s “absurd accusations and false statement”, adding that they “strongly disagree with and dismiss

all his claims.”

LTSU maintained that since inception, the demarcated land area meant for Longshen town remained unchanged. The union claimed that the land donors (Tangnyu & Sheanghah Chingnyu village) have ever attempted to reclaim the land donated by them.

The union stated that on January 20, 2022 at Longshen EAC office, the verification committee held a discussion with all the stakeholders. At the meeting, LTSU said all the stakeholders “unanimously opposed and objected” to proposed Shifting of EAC HQ from Longshen to else-

where.

Claiming that everything was clarified on that day-long discussion, the union said any claim, accusation or negative remarks on the town’s status quo made thereafter, without any valid proof or evidence, should, therefore, not be given any attention.

LTSU said Aluh did not provide any official proof or evidence to support his claims.

The union has, therefore, appealed to the state government to solve the issue of shifting Longshen EAC HQ “in a truthful and fair manner at the earliest possible.”

IGNOU informs DIMAPUR: Indira Gandhi National Open University has informed that hall tickets for term-end examinations may be availed at www.ignou. ac.in. Exam centres have been instructed to allow students whose names exist in the list of examinees but do not have hall tickets. To avail this, students are advised to be in possession of valid ID card issued by the university during the examination. Mobile phones and any other electronic gadgets are not permitted inside the examination halls.

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5 with suspected Al-Qaeda links arrested in Assam

GUWAHATI/BARPETA, MAR 5 (PTI): Five persons have been arrested, including a Bangladeshi national, for alleged links writh a jehadi group based in the neighbouring country, which is believed affiliated to the Al-Qaeda in Indian Sub continent (AQIS) from Assam’s Barpeta district, Director General of police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said on Saturday.

Based on an intelligence report shared by the Special Branch of the state police, the Barpeta police apprehended the five persons from areas under the Howlyand Kalgachia police stations, Mahanta said. The DG said that the arrests could be brought about with cooperation of Muslim citizens of Assam, whom he praised for not responding to extremist messaging.

According to the police, the Bangladeshi national, identified as Md Suman alias Saiful Islam,

The five suspected Al-Qaeda in Indian Sub continent (AQIS) members.

had indoctrinated four others in a bid to develop Barpeta as a base for jehadi work for AQIS. The DGP said that several others from the group were still absconding and efforts were on to nab them.

There were intelligence inputs since September last year about the presence of Islam in the state and the police finally managed to track and arrest him and his associates last night.

They were produced before the Court on Saturday and

remanded to police custody for further investigations.

After the Chief of Ansarul Islam was arrested by Bangladesh Police, Islam was deputed by the organisation to spread the message of Jehad and indoctrinate young potential members in different parts of Assam, Mahanta claimed.

Islam, a resident Dhakaliapara village of Naraynaganj district of Bangladesh, worked as a teacher in his village Masjid but also went around as a tal-

ent scout “with the motive of indoctrinating potential candidates for his extremist organisation. The four others arrested are Khairul Islam, Badshah Suleiman Khan, Naushad Ali and Taimur Rahman Khan.

The police recovered documents and several electronic devices including mobile, laptop, pen drives etc., along with jehadi literature.

“The modus of operation of the organisation is very sophisticated and the use of computers for communication, including transfer of funds. involved very modern and high quality of technology,” the DGP said.

Mahanta said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probably take-over the investigation so that a detailed probe can be conducted both in the state and other parts of the country while international agencies may also be involved in the investigations as there may be links

to outfits in other countries, besides Bangladesh.

Ansar ul Islam was earlier called the Ansarul Bangla Team (ABT) and it has affiliation with the AQIS and has allegedly been involved in the killing of bloggers, artists, poets and even those who refused to follow radical fundamentalism or had an independent train of thoughts, the DGP said.

“The members of the group advocate that people should sacrifice themselves for Islam and Koran and not for their country or their society. They, however, have not succeeded much in Assam as Muslims living in the state do not respond to or encourage such ideas or messages’, he said. He added that “In fact, it has been with the help and cooperation of the Muslims in the state that they could be apprehended and I thank them for this. I also urge people of all faiths to help in keeping the state safe from such elements.”

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Centre to focus on nurturing IT entrepreneurs in NE: Official GUWAHATI, MAR 5 (PTI): Along with the skill development of people of the North-eastern region, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is focusing on nurturing entrepreneurship in the region, a senior official said here on Saturday.

Integ rating digital education with academic courses under the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, is also being pursued by the ministry, the official said. Addressing a press conference here, M M Tripathi, director general of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), said, “Youths of the region have been trained for IT sector and are doing well. But they have to leave the region and work outside as there are limited employment opportunities in this sector here.

“While our thrust has been on skill development

M M Tripathi

so far, from now on we will also focus on creating entrepreneurs.”

A target has been set up to skill 1.65 lakh people and create at least 25 startups in the NE region under the North East Capacity Building (NECB) project - 2 that will run from 2022-24, Tripathi said.

“An amount of Rs 94 crore has already been released for NECB- 2,” he added.

The Rs 351-crore NECB – 1 project had trained about 2 lakh people in the region focusing on in-

frastructure building in that phase, the DG said.

The NIELIT is also working towards integrating digital skill training with regular academic courses, especially under NEP 2020 which focuses on vocational training along with routine studies.

Tripathi said “We are already working with CBSE to introduce courses from class 8 to 12 so that after passing the higher secondary examination, students also have a certificate in computer education which can help them get a job.

“We are also in talks with other state boards and I shall also be trying to discuss the matter with vicechancellors of different universities during this visit.”

During his two-day visit, the DG chaired a North East NIELIT directors’ meet on the first day on Saturday and reviewed various aspects of the NECB project.

Sikkim govt to provide Rs 20,000 Sonowal reviews tourist jetty, river front development projects each to all non-working mothers The CM said a sum of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked in the budget for the scheme and hoped that it will inculcate the habit of saving among non-working mothers.

In the ‘Bahini’ scheme the state government will provide free sanitary napkins to girl students studying in class 9 and above.

Over 18,000 girl students study in class 9 and above in the state.

The state government also plans to establish sanitary napkin vending machines in schools and also increase awareness and sensitisation programmes about menstrual health and hygiene, he added.

GUWAHATI, MAR 5 (PTI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday reviewed tourist jetty and riverfront development projects near Bogibeel Bridge in Assam’s Dibrugarh district.

Bogibeel Bridge over the Brahmaputra river is the country’s longest rail-cumroad bridge.

The projects are being implemented under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity and carried out by the Union government and North East Frontier Railway, according to a release issued by the Union minister’s office.

The review is a followup to the one held by Sonowal on November 22,

GANGTOK, MAR 5 (PTI): The Sikkim government will give Rs 20,000 each to all non-working mothers and free sanitary napkins to all girl students of class 9 and above in the state, Chief Minister P S Tamang has said.

Addressing a function at Melli on Friday, the CM announced that the state government will implement the ‘Aama Yojna’ for non-working mothers and Bahini scheme for girl students.

Under the ‘Aama Yojna’ scheme all nonworking mothers in the state will receive Rs 20,000 each annually in their bank accounts, Tamang said,

adding that only those whose names are in the electoral roll of the state will get the money.

He said the scheme will be implemented from this year and all the required formalities for the efficient implementation of the scheme was under process.

Ex-MLAs get jail term for illegal angling

Two missionary nuns from Mizoram in war-torn Ukraine to help people

GOLAGHAT (ASSAM), MAR 5 (PTI): A local court in Assam’s Golaghat district Saturday handed down two years imprisonment to two former MLAs of the state in an over 10 year old case of illegal angling inside Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and physical assault of a forest ranger.

The two have also been slapped with fine of Rs 5,000 each, failing to pay which would entail an additional two months of jail.

Additional district judge Kaushik Hazarika gave the verdict in the 2009 case against five persons, including ex-MLAs Jiten Gogoi and Kushal Dowari.

Gogoi and Dowari were Independent legislators from Bokakhat and Thowra constituencies respectively at that time and were accused of forcibly entering the national park with their companions and angling illegally inside it.

The then forest ranger Dambarudhar Boro had prevented them from doing so which lead to the two MLAs and their companions to threaten and assault Boro.

AIZAWL, MAR 5 (AGENCIES): Two Missionaries of Charity (MC) nuns from Mizoram have decided to stay in war-torn Ukraine to serve the people in the midst of full-scale invasion by Russia, reports East Mojo.

The two MC sisters from Mizoram in Northeast India, Sisters Rosela Nuthangi and Ann Frida, have expressed their desire to stay back in Ukraine, risking their lives to serve people fleeing the war and the injured.

Mother general of the MC, Sister Prema established contact with the two nuns on March 2, asking them to move to a safer place by road. But the two preferred to remain where they are to help the people in whichever way possible. The sisters have informed the relatives of their safety despite the challenging times.

Sister Rosela Nuthangi MC, daughter of (Late) David Laiawrha and (Late) Monica Lalbuangi, hails from Sihphir village. She is the second MC sister among the Mizo community.

She made her first religious profession in 1984 and was sent to the then USSR as a missionary. She worked in

P. S Tamang

Seven more Assam students evacuated from Ukraine

GUWAHATI, MAR 5 (PTI): Seven more Assam students have been evacuated from war-torn Ukraine, taking the total number of evacuees from the state to 90, officials said here on Saturday.

The students arrived in New Delhi in different batches, and were received

by Assam government officials. Two students arrived late on Friday and five others reached Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi in two separate flights on Saturday.

Eighty-eight of the 90 evacuated students landed at IGI airport, and the rest in Mumbai.

The students have been accommodated in Assam House and Assam Bhavan in New Delhi, where they will stay till arrangements are made for their onward journey to the state.

The highest number of returnees at 35 are from Kamrup Metropolitan district, under which Guwahati falls, followed by eight from Kamrup and five from Dibrugarh.

Sisters Rosela Nuthangi (L) and Ann Frida

Moscow’s St. Petersburg for 10 years. Having mastered Russian language, she also worked in Latvia, Astonovia and in 2017 she moved to Ukraine and is still serving there as a missionary sister.

Sister Ann Frida MC is daughter of (Late) Jose ph Rothangpuia and Elizabeth Lalremi. She is from Mizoram’s capital city Aizawl. She made her first religious profession in 1998.

After working in India for a few years, she was sent to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine and has been serving there for the last 10 years.

Appreciating the sisters for their heroic courage, Archbishop John Moolachira, the President of the North East Regional Bishops’ Council, said, “I am not Regd. No. 407/2022

surprised that two religious women, Sisters of the missionaries of Charity who are working in the war-ravaged Ukraine, are not leaving the country in spite of the great danger to their lives and the interest of the Govt of India to evacuate all its citizens. I am proud of them.”

Adding what the two nuns have done is a small example of what the Church really stands for, Moolachira said, “Every consecrated person cares more for the lives and comfort of their fellow men and women than that of their own. They would consider it cowardice and unbecoming of their noble call to flee when the people under their care need their help, prayers and support the most.”

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 24/02/2022

1. I, No.F/75786Y, Rank Rfn/Cook, Name Chakra Bahadur Malla, presently serving under 7 Assam Rifles, C/o. 99 APO do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under :2. That I am presently serving at 7 Assam Rifles, C/o. 99 APO bearing No. F/75786Y, Rank Rfn/Cook, Name Chakra Bahadur Malla.

3. That during the initiation of the initial documents/publication of Part-II Order the name of my wife/spouse has been recorded as Minu Kumari Malla in my service record/documents. Whereas, my wife/spouse's name has been recorded as Nim Kumari Malla in all her other official documents.

4. That the variations such as Minu Kumari Malla and Nim Kumari Malla connotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. the name of my wife/spouse.

5. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Minu Kumari Malla and Nim Kumari Malla connotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. the name of my wife/spouse and further to enable me to correct and rectify my wife/ spouse's name in my service record/documents to as Nim Kumari Malla before the concerned authority.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and swear before me on this the 24th day of February 2022.

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tor to India’s economic growth.

The projects to develop the site around Bogibeel Bridge are important steps to make Dibrugarh a major river port of the country.

The projects will improve the connectivity of Dibrugarh via waterways, open employment avenues, and provide global market access to residents of the region, the release added.

Asia’s second-longest rail-cum-road bridge, the 4.9 km long Bogibeel bridge connects the south bank of the Brahmaputra in Dibrugarh with Silapathar in Dhemaji bordering Arunachal Pradesh.

Sarbananda Sonowal near Bogibeel bridge in Dibrugarh.

The structure was inaulast year. During Saturday’s ers to review the progress A major river port in gurated by Prime Minister visit, the Union minister met and urged timely completion colonial times, Dibrugarh Narendra Modi on Decemwith officials and stakehold- of the projects. was an important contribu- ber 25, 2018.

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registers 8.22 crore unorganized PM interacts with intellectuals in Varanasi UPworkers, highest in India: Official a hearty interaction with the attendees.

Modi told the participants that during a visit to Boston in the US, he learnt that a street there has been named after Kashi as the ancient city has given the

world many intellectuals, Raman said.

Polling will be held in eight Assembly seats in Varanasi district in the seventh and last phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections on March 7.

Gujarat at the Sardar Patel Stadium on March 12 that will have youths from the village, taluka and district levels taking part in various sporting events, the official informed.

He will also address the convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University at Lavada village in Gandhinagar district, a university official said.

The university, which specialises in national and internal security, was granted the status of an institute of national importance under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on September 28, 2020.

Bihar, West Bengal has got registered 2.5 crore workers, Madhya Pradesh 1.5 crore and Odisha 1.3 crore.

“For the welfare of the unorganized workers, the Centre had set a target of registering 6.66 crore workers in the month of August 2021 for registration on the e-Shram portal, which was completed by Uttar Pradesh on February 2 this year,” UP Labour Commissioner Raj Shekhar said.

“At present, Uttar Pradesh is at the first place in the whole country by registering 8.22 crore workers,” said the senior IAS officer, who is also the Divisional Commissioner of the Kanpur zone.

He said in view of this “historical achievement” and in the interest of unorganized workers, Union Labour Minister Bhupendra Yadav would be honouring the UP government for its efforts on March 7 in Delhi’s Vigyan Bha-

wan during the ‘e-Shram Award’ function.

“It is a matter of great pride for the Labour Department and entire Uttar Pradesh,” Raj Shekhar said, as he congratulated all regional officials of the department and called on them to continue the efforts in future also for the unorganized workers.

Within UP, the district of Prayagraj registered the maximum 22 lakh unorganized workers followed

by Jaunpur (21 lakh), Sitapur (20 lakh), Bareilly and Azamgarh (both 19 lakh), according to the national database.

Gorakhpur registered 18 lakh unorganized workers, while Lucknow and Kanpur Nagar both had 15 lakh, Varanasi and Aligarh both had 14 lakh, Moradabad 12 lakh, Meerut 11 lakh, Ghaziabad 9 lakh and Gautam Buddh Nagar 5.61 lakh, among other districts, it showed.

Will not leave UP regardless of poll results: Priyanka

PM in Guj on Mar 11-12; to address rally, other important events

NOIDA, MAR 5 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh government has got registered the maximum number of its unorganised sector workers, a whopping 8.22 crore, far surpassing the number from all labour-intensive states, on the Centre’s eShram portal.

The state has alone surpassed the 6.66 crore target set by the Centre at the time of the launch of the portal on August 26 last year, said state government officials on Saturday.

With the registration of 8.22 crore of its workers on the e-Shram portal, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the state with the maximum number of registered workers also far surpassing even Bihar which has been able to register only 2.8 crore of its workers on the portal.

The national database of unorganized workers registered on the portal till March 5 shows that after

VA R A NA S I , M A R 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with intellectuals and other prominent personalities here and said if the BJP returns to power in Uttar Pradesh, the state will be at the forefront of economic development.

Modi, who represents Varanasi in the Lok Sabha, also stressed the need for a stable government in the state which can take bold

decisions, according to the participants.

Nearly 200 participants interacted with the prime minister at the ‘Prabudh Varg Sammelan’ held at Raman Niwas here.

Padma Bhushan awardee and Hindustani classical singer Channulal Mishra and BHU vice chancellor Sudhir Jain were among the attendees. Famous paan seller Ashwani Chaurasia, known as ‘Ke-

shav paan wala’, and tea seller Pappu, at whose kiosk Modi enjoyed a cuppa on Friday, were also present.

A participant, Ashok Tiwari, said the prime minister asserted that if the BJP government gets another term in Uttar Pradesh, the state will be at the forefront of development.

Rama Raman, a businessman on whose premises the event was held, told PTI that the prime minister had

A H M E DA BA D, M A R 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 11 and 12 to address a mass rally of elected representatives of village, taluka and district panchayats and also take part in several other events, a senior official said on Saturday.

The mass rally will take place in GMDC Ground here on March 11, with over one lakh people from across the state scheduled to attend, he said.

The PM will attend the ‘Khel Mahakumbh’, a mega sporting event organised by the Sports Authority of

Fill your tanks before election is over : Rahul

Akhilesh will leave state on March 10: UP BJP president

Gujarat model is of two sellers and two buyers: Baghel

Amit Shah, JP Nadda confident of BJP win in all states except Punjab

ROBERTSGANJ (UP), MARCH 5 (IANS): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the people have to take a lead and find a solution to their problems as the state government has failed.

The Chief Minister, who is in Varanasi region as part of the last leg of campaigning for assembly elections in UP, took a dig at the “Gujarat model” of the BJP, saying the model is all about four people who have come from Gujarat -- two buyers and two sellers.

“When the governments do not solve the problem, then the people have to come forward to find a solution to their problems,” Baghel said while addressing a public meeting in Robertsganj.

Describing the “Congress model”, he said it is aimed at making the common people more powerful, giving employment to the unemployed and extending every scheme to the poor.

Raising a question, Baghel asked, in Chhattisgarh if 2500 quintals of paddy can be bought, cow dung can be bought for Rs 2 per kg, farmers’ loans can be waived, 5 lakh people can be given government jobs, why can’t it happen in Uttar Pradesh. He emphasised that only the Congress party fulfils the promises it makes.

NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (AGENCIES): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday expressed confidence in being re-elected to power in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur, reports Indian Express.

BJP National President JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a joint press conference at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday.

Amit Shah claimed that the BJP will get mandates to form government in four states. “There would be no need to seek support from anyone for the formation of governments in UP and other states wherein the BJP is in power. In UP, the fruitful implementation of all development schemes and highly improved law and order situations have given us resounding assurance of a mandate,” Shah said. All the claims of opposite parties in all the four states would prove a dampsquib, he added.

Replying to a specific query, Shah said that good works being done to evacuate the students from war-hit Ukraine under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supervision have also yielded support for the BJP. Shah said: “Manipur is going to be the second state in the Northeast after Assam to form the government on its own. In Goa

VARANASI, MARCH 5 (IANS): As Uttar Pradesh enters the final and the seventh phase of polling, State BJP President Swatantra Dev Singh said that after the poll results on March 10, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will finally leave the state and will travel to London.

The State BJP President in an exclusive interview with IANS said, till the sixth phase of polling, the BJP will win more than 300 seats.

Akhilesh Yadav, who claims to win 400 seats, will leave Uttar Pradesh on March 10 for London and close down his party office.

Asked about the Samajwadi PartyChief ’s claims that the BJP will face defeat, Singh said, “Akhilesh Yadav’s comments should not be taken too seriously. He made such remarks in 2014, 2017 and in 2019 as well. Leaders like him have forged various alliances in the past and will lose their relevance during the current Assembly polls.”

The BJP is a disciplined party, he said, add-

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ing, “I recently met an electoral officer from Bengaluru, who said elections are taking place peacefully in Uttar Pradesh. Our party workers participate in elections by following all rules and regulations. There is no indiscipline in our party.

Any individual can make any kind of claims against us? Our party workers focus on their work. They do not have any time for controversies.”

On the question of S a n g h m i t r a M a u r ya , daughter of former Cabinet Minister Swami Prasad Maur ya, campaigning against the party, Singh said, “She has not campaigned against our party. If and when the issue comes to our attention, we will take a decision on it.”

Road show in Varanasi no show in Pisochyn, says Kapil Sibal NEW DELHI, MARCH 5 (IANS): The Congress on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for campaigning in his constituency Varanasi for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls at a time when thousands of Indian students are stranded in war-torn Ukraine.

Taking to Twitter, Congress leader Kapil Sibal said, “Ukraine:Our students stranded at Pisochyn, Road show at Varanasi, No show at Pisochyn, Sad but true.”

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi chaired the

Kapil Sibal

fifth high-level meeting on Friday to review progress of the ongoing evacuation of Indians from Ukraine under ‘Operation Ganga’.

During the meeting,

Ready to mediate between Karnataka, TN: Shekhawat

BENGALURU, MAR 5 (PTI): Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said the Centre is ready to facilitate talks between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river.

The minister was in the city for the southern states’ conclave on the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ and ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ (Rural) Projects. “We are in the process of doing that...I can’t assure you how long it will take as consensus has to be built,” Shekhawat said in response to a question whether the Centre would make the two states sit to-

gether regarding Mekedatu.

“By sitting together, any sort of problem can be addressed. I wish all stakeholder states can sit together and address the issue so that this year onward the new Mekedatu project can see the light of day,” he said.

Citing UP and Madhya Pradesh as an example for resolving water disputes through talks, the minister said both states have agreed on providing water to the fields of water-parched Bundelkhand area and linkage of the Ken-Betwa rivers.

Hoping that the Mekedatu project is implemented, he did not want to talk much on the matter, as it is sub-judice.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla briefed Modi about the progress of the evacuation mission and informed him that over 18,000 Indians have been brought back since the initial advisories by the Indian Embassy in Kyiv were put out.

The Prime Minister was also briefed on the status of Indians, mostly stuck in Odessa and Sumi areas close to the Russian border and discussed the possible ways for their safe evacua-

Amit Shah and JP Nadda address a joint press conference, in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI Photo)

and Uttarakhand, the BJP will comfortably form the government while in Punjab, the party will make encouraging progress on all 65 seats contested along with its allies,” he said.

On being asked whether the BJP would consider seeking the support of Jayant Chaudhary’s RLD in UP if needed to form the government, Shah categorically said: “We will not seek the support of anyone in UP and other three states. But in politics, the opportunity to anyone does not cease”.

Everyone should remember that the days of dynastic politics have gone

as PM Modi has heralded a new era of ‘politics of performances’, Shah said.

Nadda highlighted that the main focus area of the party was majorly on empowerment of women, youth, poor and needy, and the farmers among other sectors.

“The BJP is set to come back with a firm majority in the states where we currently have a government - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur. Our focus area was majorly on empowerment of women, youth, poor and needy and farmers among other sectors,” said Nadda.

GHAZIPUR (UP), MAR 5 (PTI): Describing Uttar Pradesh as the land of her forefathers, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday vowed not to leave the state regardless of the ongoing assembly elections results.

Accusing her party rivals in general of practising politics of caste and religion and the BJP in particular of pursuing “hollow nationalism”, she said she would stay put in the state and continue to fight for its people till the emergence of a true and correct change in its politics.

The Congress leader made the remarks while addressing an election rally here in Ghazipur which goes to the polls on March 7 in the last phase of the seven-phase UP assembly elections.

“You (public) are being misled through the issue of caste and religion. You will face the maximum loss with the political leaders incurring hardly losing anything.

They just want to come back to power by keeping the people poor,” she said.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a swipe at the Modi government over impending fuel price hike after assembly polls and asked people to get their petrol tanks filled as he said the “election offer” will end soon.

He took to Twitter to take a dig at the central government as campaigning for the last phase of assembly polls in five states ended on Saturday.

“Quickly get your petrol tanks full. The ‘Election’ offer of the Modi government is going to end soon,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi and used a picture of a petrol pump saying “Hike” and “Coming back soon to fuel stations near you”.

The Congress has been accusing the BJP government of stalling the hike in fuel prices during elections and raising the prices soon after the polls are over.

The cur rent phase of assembly elections in five states, including Uttar Pradesh that started on February 10 will end on March 7. Counting of votes will take place on March 10.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during his interaction with prominent citizens of Varanasi, on March 5. (PTI)

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 89 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022

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Fear of the bear

cenes of Russian air force planes engaged in wave after wave of bombardment on civilian areas in Ukraine and causing widespread destruction and desolation of the invaded country should shake the conscience of the world. While nearly a thousand Ukrainians were killed and over ten lakh displaced, the carnage continues as no one has dared Putin to stop the mindless mayhem. The United States of America and NATO alliance partners had literally warned Putin against entertaining any thought of invasion but now nearly two weeks after, the West has only belatedly sent some arms and ammunition to the brave Ukrainians fighting on their own against the world’s most powerful military super power. The US and NATO continue to rant and rave against Putin but don’t dare do anything more. They did not dare even accept Ukraine’s long pending request for NATO and EU membership. It is the fear of angering Putin that has made the West keep pending Ukraine’s requests. Why is the West afraid of Putin? Probably he stokes their deepest fear: a continental war that could include nuclear weapons. Experts believe Putin is aware of Europe’s aversion to armed conflict in general and disdain toward the use of nuclear weapons in particular. They say Russia’s threat accomplished its goal of scaring Europeans. Russia’s nuclear might is the biggest reason the United States and its European allies have ruled out deploying boots on the ground. This is why Putin placed his nuclear forces on high alert on February 27, citing NATO’s “aggressive” response to his invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, Russia’s allied Belarusian government warned that Western sanctions on Russia would instigate the third world war. Europe’s governments made no official response to these threats.

The scenes on TV appear as they were from the World War Two when the Nazis bombarded cities and rained death and destruction everywhere. Today, there are rules of engagement which a super powers like Russia is expected follow in avoiding use of banned explosives such as deadly cluster and vacuum bombs against civilians. Why is Putin indiscriminate in the way his Russian military is going about killing, destroying and razing everything in Ukraine, both living and non-living ? Some media reports say that Putin fears an independent Ukraine with strong ties to the West for the same reason he sent troops to Kazakhstan last month to put down peaceful protests, poisoned and imprisoned Alexei Navalny, his political opponent in Russia, and directed Russian spy services to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Despite being outmanned and outgunned, Ukrainians have displayed a will to fight against Russia’s over 9 lakh military personnel to Ukraine’s two lakh. Russia has tanks totalling 13,367 to Ukraine’s 2199 and 19,783 armoured vehicles to Ukraine’s 2870. Russia also has 1328 attacking jets to Ukraine’s 146 and 478 attack helicopters to Ukraine’s 41 and 3391 rocket launchers to Ukraine’s 490. However, though Ukrainians have been holding off the eventual defeat for nearly two weeks, defeat is imminent. The tragedy is that the US and NATO have shown the free world that these nations cannot protect them. Taiwan should be wary that the US will ditch it like it did to Ukraine if China decides to roll over the tiny nation.

DailyDevotion Is He Really My Lord?

…so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus…

—Acts 20:24 Joy comes from seeing the complete fulfillment of the specific purpose for which I was created and born again, not from successfully doing something of my own choosing. The joy our Lord experienced came from doing what the Father sent Him to do. And He says to us, “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (John 20:21). Have you received a ministry from the Lord?

If so, you must be faithful to it— to consider your life valuable only for the purpose of fulfilling that ministry.

Knowing that you have done what Jesus sent you to do, think how satisfying it will be to hear Him say to you, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). We each have to find a niche in life, and spiritually we find it when we receive a ministry from the Lord. To do this we must have close fellowship with Jesus and must know Him as more than our personal Savior. And we must be willing to experience the full impact of Acts 9:16 — “I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”

“Do you love Me?” Then, “Feed My sheep” (John 21:17). He is not offering us a choice of how we can serve Him; He is asking for absolute loyalty to His commission, a faithfulness to what we discern when we are in the closest possible fellowship with God. If you have received a ministry from the Lord Jesus, you will know that the need is not the same as the call— the need is the opportunity to exercise the call. The call is to be faithful to the ministry you received when you were in true fellowship with Him. This does not imply that there is a whole series of differing ministries marked out for you. It does mean that you must be sensitive to what God has called you to do, and this may sometimes require ignoring demands for service in other areas.

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It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. ~ Benjamin Franklin

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022

Post-mortem

Ukraine crisis has many lessons for India

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ussian President Vladimir Putin’s wa r i n U k r a i n e has set off a geo-strategic rollercoaster that will end up impacting not just his own country but also India, China, US and Europe.

It has woken up from slumber the European focus on military and the criticality of investing in defence, evident in the German Army chief ’s statement. Alfons Mais said he never expected to see another war in his lifetime.

Russia-India trade ties will face both immediate and long-term impact of new sanctions against Moscow, especially in the defence sector.

India, help yourself The big takeaway for India from the ongoing crisis in Ukraine is that that no third country is going to come to New Delhi’s aid, militarily, in case a war is forced upon

by China. Pakistan is a different case, and India has enough military-strategic

depth to counter the western neighbour.

The Americans are not going to war with China over India. While a lot of global verbal condemnation can be expected in favour of India, like what is happening against Russia, the US and the European powers will stay away from any direct intervention.

Neither can they supply Indians with a lot of military equipment, like in the case of Ukraine, because India does not operate them currently.

While Russia has been a close ally of India for decades, in the new global scenario, Moscow and Beijing are enjoying proximity.

Hence, any possibility of the Russians playing an active role on behalf of India cannot be expected.

It may very well even abstain from any resolution passed in the United Nations Security Council or the General Assembly, reciprocating India’s position vis a vis Russia on Ukraine.

While we have been making our operational plans on the premise that we will have to fight our own war, there has also been this wishful thinking by a section of people in the establishment that the US will side with India, eventually.

This thinking needs to be thrown out.

India won’t be able to carry on with its balancing act in geopolitics for long.

As the world gets divided afresh into blocks — the US, China and Russia — we may have to very well decide who we want to be close to, even if we don’t join any bloc.

Atmanirbharta: the way forward The way ahead is increased focus on enhancing our own capabilities – both in terms of spending more on defence and making indigenous equipment.

We cannot be relying on a second country to cater to our defence needs, both in terms of war-fighting and

equipment.

India’s wars of tomorrow have to be fought with Indian equipment.

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has clearly shown the importance of not being dependent on a second country for military equipment.

And Make in India cannot just be about Indian firms selling foreign equipment to the military with nominal indigenisation and in some cases, merely replacing brand stickers.

The focus has to be on research and development.

In the budget for the new fiscal, the Narendra Modi government has made a massive push for domestic defence equipment manufacturers, by earmarking 68 per cent of the capital budget for them. It has also reserved 25 per cent R&D funds for private companies, startups and academia.

The defence ministry has already rolled out new schemes for promotion

Will New Delhi’s equicloseness circumscribe itself? “... greater power and stronger capabilities lead to responsibility and restraint... respect for international law; territorial integrity and sovereignty” announced External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, in a vague reference to China’s aggressive posture in South China Sea, Taiwan, Australia and in India’s neighbourhood. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has stopped short of unequivocal condemnation against Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, which has become an independent nation following the collapse of the former Soviet Union. New Delhi’s equicloseness with both Russia and the West is manifested in its abstention on the vote of the UN Security Council’s draft resolution ‘deploring in the strongest terms’ Russia’s aggression.

India’s diplomatic dilemma with strategic partners on both sides of the Ukraine-Russian conflict has its basis in New Delhi’s dependence on the West and Russia for its military hardware. The bulk of India’s defence supplies accounting to 60%-70% come from Russia. This has compelled New Delhi to forge ties with Moscow for continued defence supplies especially in times when Indo-China tension is on high alert. Moreover, New Delhi could not sever its closeness with the West either. India shares a budding market with the West.

Host of American equipment are employed for reconnaissance and surveillance activities along the China-India border. In addition, it is reported that winter clothing for 50,000 troops is supplied from western strategic partners.

Amid all these unfolding circumstances is the disturbing development of symbiosis between Moscow and Beijing.

The relationship between the two power capitals is precipitated by its common antagonism against the American hegemony.

Though the two emerging powers have certain grey areas where they don’t see eye-to-eye, particularly the reckless move of China in South China Sea, the Ukraine crisis has brought them ever closer and in such times when the prospect of RussiaChina axis is being explored for regional influence. Of late, Russia has seen swiftly gravitating towards China for assistance as Western sponsored sanctions hit Moscow. Defence analysts are concerned about the burgeoning relationship as China may influence Moscow to shelve its defence supplies to India, with which India defends its border in LAC and LOC. New Delhi by treading a tightrope policy on the ongoing Reader’s note: Articles

of research and has been careful about doing it on its own and not through the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The gover nment should strongly push for its own R&D in the military and a preference should be given to such products and companies developing systems based on own research and technology.

Indian companies who have come out with indigenous products should be given preference and handholding. There should not be any room for palming off foreign equipment as indigenous products, be it drones or armoured vehicles or any other system.

Focus on future tech The Russia-Ukraine war has also shown how reliance on traditional warfighting machines such as tanks and attack helicopters will not win you battles. This was also evident in the Azerbaijan-Armenia

conflict.

The Russian onslaught on Ukraine with hundreds of tanks and armoured vehicles have proved futile, with a much smaller country with limited resources causing severe reverse to a military superpower.

This has primarily been achieved through the use of armed drones, loitering munitions and stinger man-portable air defence systems that can easily take out fully equipped and menacing attack helicopters and other aircraft swiftly without much cost.

Forget anti-tank guided missiles, Ukrainians have shown how even Molotov cocktails can cause havoc to Russian armoured columns.

The war dynamics have changed and it is important to focus more on new military technology and not waste time in reinventing the wheel.

Snehesh Alex Philip (As published in The Print)

Awaiting an Airlift

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hen I learned that the war has started, my heart skipped a beat.

As the huge convoy of Russian armored vehicles, tanks, towed artillery and logistical vehicles invaded Ukraine; hundreds of thousands of people fled home for the fear of shelling to the border of Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. It was devastating and scary for tens of thousands of Indian students.

People are sleeping in shelters and dying without access of food and water. The Red Army advanced, defying warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe and international appeals. Yet Ukrainians fight together for survival, when their cities come under siege.

The MEA with Indian Embassy put forth for Indians back home under “Operation Ganga”. India sent Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet and recently IAF C-17 transport aircraft and relief supply for Ukraine as a humanitarian gesture to scale up the ongoing efforts for evacuation from the Romanian capital Bucharest as well as the Hungarian capital of Budapest.

Evacuation from war zone is no mean task. India would leave no stone unturned till their citizen back home from the war zone.

We were chipping tea in the evening while watching Akshay Kumar’s movie “Airlift” that highlighted a true story of 1.7 lakh Indians getting evacuated under “Operation Desert Storm” from a volatile Kuwait when it was attacked by Iraq and that heroic evacuation from Amman and Jordan to Bombay operating 488 flights by Air India won a Guinness World Record for India. There are other operations in that context such as “Operation Devi Shakti” after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in 2021, “Vande Bharat Mission” to repatriate Indians stuck due to the COVID-19 in 2020, My friend from Bangalore was narrating about his dramatic pick up by Air India while he got lost in foreign soil. The fascinating story seemed like a fiction, though incidentally happened, that he had once been there. He was attending one International Conference SMiRT in Berlin on March 4, 1971 that provides possibilities for students and young engineers to meet the leading specialists for upbringing. He decided to move across European countries soon after completing the conference and his Diplomatic Passport facilitated hassle free VISA movement.

He couldn’t cross the Berlin Wall as it didn’t fall then but moved entire Europe one after another. He witnessed the French Revolution at Eiffel

Tower which was built to celebrate the centennial occasion and even climbed to see the Ukraine-Russia crisis by neither New Delhi’s strategic calculation mesmerizing views in the Swiss condemning nor approving the is the China-initiated Quad with Alps. Refugees in the Czech invasion has only emboldened Russia, Pakistan and Iran as Republic weren’t a trace. People Beijing to experiment an ag- its alliance partners. Turkey is support immigrants during the gressive adventure in India’s rumoured to be its possible conEuropean crisis. My friend neighbourhood, and not forgoing stituent member. China-led Quad didn’t hesitate to be in queue India’s restive regions. India’s appears to completely encircle to have some US Dollar as he failure to outrightly condemn India in its western and northern hadn’t enough in his purse for Russia’s Ukraine invasion, which fronts. Facing embargo in view moving place to place. is subject to interpreting it as of the western imposed sanctions He almost spent a month endorsing Putin’s military ac- and becoming a ‘pariah’, Rustravelling by train, mostly in tion, is being closely watched by sia is tilted towards Beijing and Europe and journeyed in the world leaders, particularly China its inclination is only set to get night to minimize spending which has its interest in India’s fastened with ensued geopolitical for lodging and a tour he dare northern and eastern flank. The dynamics. In the words of Briganot some sleep at the freebie constant threat of China, who dier Rahul Bhonsle (retired), dormitory. Pizza may be one has long claimed Arunachal “the Beijing-Moscow Axis that of Italy’s greatest success stories Pradesh as South Tibet and a has been proliferating in recent but he pull on with slice bread part of China “since ancient years,...(pose) a formidable threat and readily available hot water times”, over Arunachal Pradesh to world peace as both strive to that made him a cuppa with tea is likely to gain momentum by aggressively carve out a new from his kit bag. The leisurely New Delhi’s refusal to condemn regional and global order based ferry of one and half hour riding Russia’s action. Considering the arbitrarily on financial and miliover the English Channel had its cordial relationship enjoyed by tary might”, is a stark reminder own rewards. European love for Islamabad and Beijing, there to re-orient New Delhi’s foreign Roman plays of Shakespeare reis no security guarantee that policy. alized tragedy in open theatres.

China would pressure Pakistan As India is caught busy with The ancient civilization and to trouble India’s western stretch. an unabated Hindutva agenda monument of the majestic phaIf such a wave of crisis in a wild and RSS-ization of educational raohs have mesmerized him. It dream dawns upon New Delhi, institutions, Beijing has snatched was the last leg of his journey in it is highly doubtful that the away India’s pricey friendly naEgypt after a month long trip but world community would come tions in its neighbourhood. India he missed the flight by a whisker to India’s rescue. is alienated in its own region. while watching the Great PyraNew Delhi’s persistent with- While the present dispensation mids of Giza. He wasn’t having drawal from condemning Rus- has been trying to project a strong enough Dollars to buy another sia’s action has raised two fun- India in its domestic affairs by ticket and online money transfer damental political conundrums. stifling individual fundamental was far sighted. He prepared for In the first situation, if China rights, it has failed to present the unexpected and reported to annexed Arunachal Pradesh a strong India on the world the Indian Embassy at Cairo. It (premised on their claim) and stage. Whereas New Delhi must guessed they would provide asinstigate anti-India elements in first project a united India to sistance to its distressed people restive Nagaland and Manipur stave off unsolicited adventurism at host country. The embassy from there, or even went to (like Ukrainians), yet its current then communicated to the Conthe extent of declaring the two Hindutva agenda would only trol Room, South Block and states sovereign and independent stealthily further diminish India’s helpline activated. thereby meddling with India’s diversities thereby compromising It was a coincidence that internal affairs like Russia did its power play.

Air India took delivery of its Russia, by nature, will priin eastern Ukraine, would New first Boeing 747-100 from CaliDelhi continue to stay silent just oritise its defence material for dofornia to Bombay on March 22, as it is? Or in the second situation, mestic use rather than concentrat1971. The aerodrome authority if Pakistan unilaterally declared ing on export of its equipment. was convinced by the Indian independence of Jammu & Kash- It is projected that such would embassy to refuel the aircraft at mir under China’s patronage preclude India’s military operaCairo International Airport and and sent there its “peacekeeping tional efficiency due to shortages to pick up the stranded engineer. force” to restore order, will New of spares to replace component It was not just one but two airDelhi wait and watch the geopo- deficiencies for in-service Russiacraft were awaiting him there. litical dynamics while pleading sourced weaponries. In such Welcome Mr Huq to our first for “territorial integrity” sans a scenario, India’s ability to inaugural flight to India. Four military means? The given two contain a two-pronged attack crews and the only passenger hypothetical situations had ques- from its western and northern in that operation of a specific tioned New Delhi’s determined flanks will be limited. New Delhi mission took place. silence over Russia’s violation of ought to diversify its purchase for He was humbled and hon“rules-based” international order. defence equipment by looking oured and very thankful for It is high time New Delhi beyond Moscow. It must equip all Embassies’ support but felt guilty of missing his earlier abdicates its double standard on itself to handle a two-pronged flight. When the refueling was international policy, reconsider invasion while simultaneously complete, Boeing started the its affiliation with Russia and looking east (in line with Act engines at holding position assume a more proactive role East) to posture itself as a world marking and climbed quickly. in various international issues. power. This includes a strong He breathed a sigh of relief Though it claims itself to be an and decisive presence in various when he heard Captain’s anardent advocate of “rules-based” international issues and well as nouncement “we are currently international order, such hype vociferous condemnation against cruising at an altitude of 33,000 is restricted to Indo-Pacific only violation of “rules-based” order feet at airspeed of 600 miles per without favouritism.

Indecision where India has huge strategic hour”. He sat back, relaxed and stakes and falls short to deliver will only circumscribe its quest enjoyed the rest of the flight all to their words on the ongoing for regional influence. alone inside that Jumbo Jet. Ukraine crisis.

Nukhosa Chüzho A more worrisome factor in Kamal Baruah Kohima or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Indian students stranded in Ukraine warn GoI 11 flights to bring back over 2,200 Indians today

Stranded Indian students in Sumy region of Ukraine before moving to the border on their own.

upol which is 600 km from here. Since morning we are hearing sounds of airjets, bombing and street fights.

We have waited for long and can’t wait any more.

We are risking our lives, we are moving towards borders, if anything happens to us, the government should be held accountable,” said the students in the video sent to IANS. They said it was the last video made by them as they started walking towards borders risking their lives amid heavy shelling.

“As Russia has opened border, we are moving, just

pray for us, we need our government right now,” the students said and started chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’.

The students have no water, food and anything which they need to survive.

They made several requests but no help reached them.

Even on Friday they sent a few video to IANS naratting their ordeal.

Now chanting Bharat Mata ki jai and putting their lives at risk they have moved towards border in hope of life. They have belief that they will make it to the country safe and sound.

‘Limit to patience Fire breaks out in Saharanpurof Hindus’, says Delhi train in Meerut K’taka Minister

K.S. Eshwarappa Flames rise after a fire broke out in the Saharanpur-Delhi passenger train, at Daurala railway station in Meerut.( PTI)

flames, Meerut City Railway Station Superintendent R P Sharma told PTI. The passengers travelling inside these coaches were safely evacuated, he said.

There were no casualties.

A fire usually spells panic but the passengers of this train kept their cool and worked together to avert a major tragedy.

The passengers, many carrying backpacks, pulled away the remaining coaches of the train from the burning portion with plumes of smoke rising in the background. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

their statement before the investigating officer in the case, he said.

The Malvani police had earlier sent a notice to Nitesh Rane to appear before the investigating officer on Thursday and his father on Friday, but they informed the police, through their lawyer, that as the state legislature is in session and they would prefer to fulfill their duties on the given dates and appear before the police on Saturday, he said.

A court here on Friday had granted interim protection from arrest till March 10 to the father-son duo, who had filed an anticipatory bail before the Dindoshi sessions court in suburban Malad fearing arrest in the case.

NSE Ex-CEO Chitra questioned by psychologist from CFSL

NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (PTI): Former National Stock Exchange (NSE) CEO Chitra Ramkrishna was questioned by a senior psychologist of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), who said she was “evasive” in her responses related to the co-location scam case being probed by the CBI, officials said.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted Ramkrishna’s questioning for three days during which she allegedly did not give proper responses to the investigators, the officials said.

During the hearing of Ramkrishna’s anticipatory bail application before a special CBI court here, the agency told the court that in order to extract the actual facts, the services of a senior

forensic psychologist of the CFSL, CBI, New Delhi were also utilised.

“The senior forensic psychologist of the CFSL, CBI, New Delhi has observed that the applicant was evasive in her responses. She always attributed knowledge regarding matters to her lower functionaries,” the agency told the court.

On February 25, the CBI arrested former NSE group operating officer (GOO) Anand Subramanian after expanding its probe into a co-location scam in the exchange, following “fresh facts” in a SEBI report that referred to a mysterious “yogi” guiding the actions of Ramkrishna.

Ramkrishna moved an anticipatory bail application to avoid arrest, which was rejected by the special court

Chitra Ramkrishna

on Saturday. Subramanian was allegedly referred to as the “yogi” in the forensic audit, but the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its final report, had rejected the claim.

Ramkrishna, who succeeded former NSE CEO Ravi Narain in 2013, had appointed Subramanian as her advisor, who was later elevated as the GOO at a fat pay cheque of Rs 4.21 crore per annum.

Subramanian’s controversial appointment and later elevation, besides crucial decisions, were guided by an unidentified person, who Ramkrishna claimed was a formless mysterious “yogi” dwelling in the Himalayas, a probe into her e-mail exchanges during the SEBI-ordered audit showed.

Ramkrishna had left the NSE in December 2016.

On February 11, the SEBI charged Ramkrishna and others with alleged governance lapses in the appointment of Subramanian as the chief strategic advisor and his re-designation as GOO and advisor to the MD. SEBI has levied a fine of Rs 3 crore on Ramkrishna, Rs 2 crore each on NSE, Subramanian, former NSE MD and CEO Ravi Narain,

and Rs 6 lakh on V R Narasimhan, who was the chief regulatory officer and the compliance officer.

The CBI, which was probing the co-location scam since 2018 against a Delhi-based stock broker, swung into action after the SEBI report that showed alleged abuse of power by the then top brass of the NSE. The agency expanded its probe and grilled Ramkrishna, Narain and Subramanian in connection with the scam.

The central probe agency booked stock broker Sanjay Gupta, the owner and promoter of Delhi-based OPG Securities Private Limited, in 2018 for allegedly making gains by getting an early access to the stock market trading system, the officials said.

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MEERUT, MAR 5 (PTI): Passengers on a train from Saharanpur to Delhi had a narrow escape on Saturday when a fire broke out in two of its coaches near the Daurala station here, many joining hands with the railway staff to quickly help pull the remaining bogies away from the engine that was also ablaze.

The fire started in the train, which left Saharanpur at 5.30 am, on its way to Delhi. When the train reached Daurala, about 90 km short of its destination Delhi, smoke was seen rising from a compartment.

By the time the train reached the Daurala station at 7.10 am, two coaches were in

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MUMBAI, MAR 5 (PTI): Union Minister Narayan Rane and his MLA son Nitesh Rane reached Malvani police station here on Saturday to record their statements in connection with the case registered against them for allegedly making defamatory remarks and spreading false information about Disha Salian, late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s former manager, an official said.

Large number of Rane’s supporters gathered and shouted slogans outside the police station in the western suburbs, as the BJP leader and his son arrived there around 1.45 pm, the official said.

The duo will record

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SHIVAMOGGA (KARNATAKA), MARCH 5 (IANS): Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj K.S. Eshwarappa on Saturday once again stirred a controversy by stating that there is a limit to patience of Hindus.

After meeting BJP worker Venkatesh at the Meggan hospital, who was attacked by miscreants on Thursday, Eshwarappa said that there is a limit to patience of the Hindu community. If the limits are crossed, it could lead to a real split in the society. “I am saying this as a minister,” he underlined.

“After the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha, the state government has taken necessary measures and arrested all the accused persons. However, the goonda mindset of certain community members has not yet gone,” he stated.

Eshwarappa further said, “our worker Venkatesh had been attacked by goondas of a particular community. Two of them have already been arrested.

Because of a few, the image of the whole community is tarnished. Community leaders should initiate action on these persons.”

All people of the community are not bad, only a few goondas are indulging in such activities. The community leaders must give attention to them, he said.

S h iva m o g g a , a f t e r seven days of curfew has returned to normal, but the situation became tense after a gang attacked Venkatesh on Thursday. The police are on high alert and is investigating the case.

Karnataka Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said that the ceasefire announcement by Russia has raised hopes to bring the mortal remains of Naveen Gyangoudar, who was killed in shelling in the Naveen G city of Kharkiv. Bommai visited the family of Naveen Gyangoudar, at his village in Haveri district. Naveen, a medical student, is the first casualty of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

The Chief Minister paid his respects to the deceased, and spent time with the family and consoled them. He also handed over a cheque of Rs 25 lakh to Naveen’s father.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government is making all efforts to bring back Naveen’s mortal remains from Ukraine.

“I have been in constant touch with the MEA and authorities in Delhi as well as the Ukrainian ambassador. I have been told that his body has been embalmed and kept in a mortuary. But taking it out of the country was difficult because of the fighting. However, with the ceasefire announcement, it may be possible to get back his body. I will follow up on the issue.” Bommai said. Naveen lost his life on March 1 and his distraught family has been beseeching the authorities to retrieve his body for conducting the last rites.

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NEW DELHI/ BENGALURU, MARCH 5 (IANS/ PTI): Around 600 students who were stuck in Sumy, the north eastern state of Ukraine, have made another video saying if anything happens to them, the government will be responsible.

All the students are of Sumy Medical University, presently living amidst shelling and bombings in war zone area.

“Today is the tenth day of war. We have come to know that Russia has announced ceasefire to open corridor of border of two cities, one of them is Mari-

Eleven flights with more than 2,200 Indian evacuees will operate from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries to India on Sunday, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.

About 3,000 Indians were airlifted on 15 flights to India on Saturday, the ministry’s statement noted.

“These included 12 special civilian and 3 Indian Air Force (IAF) flights,” it added. The Ukrainian airspace has been shut since February 24 due to the ongoing Russian military offensive against it. Indian citizens who were stuck in Ukraine are being airlifted via its neighbouring countries such as Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. The IAF is conducting its flights using C-17 military transport planes. The civilian flight are being operated by Indian carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and SpiceJet. “Today’s (Saturday’s) civilian flights included five from Budapest (Hungary), four from Suceva (Romania), one from Kosice (Slovakia) and two from Rzeszow (Poland),” the ministry said. Tomorrow, 11 special flights are expected to operate from Budapest, Kosice, Rzeszow and Bucharest, bringing more than 2,200 Indians back home, it noted.

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Mother Dairy said it passes around 75-80 per cent of the sales realization from milk towards the procurement of milk. “As a responsible organization, Mother Dairy has consistently worked towards providing remunerative prices to milk producers, thereby ensuring the sustainability of dairying and availability of quality milk,” the company said.

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milk prices have been hiked to Rs 51 per litre from Rs 49 per litre. Bulk vended milk (token milk) price has been raised to Rs 46 from Rs 44 per litre.

It has also raised milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Markets beyond these select regions will be revised in a phased manner. Mother Dairy Milk is available in over 100 cities across the country. “The company has been experiencing a surge in varied input costs which have increased multifold,” it said. The procurement prices (amount paid to farmers) have alone firmed up by about 8-9 per cent since July 2021. The other costs have also gone up.

“The surge in farm prices is only being partially

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NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (PTI): Mother Dairy will increase milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR with effect from Sunday due to rise in procurement costs.

The announcement comes within days after Amul and Parag Milk Foods increased prices by Rs 2 per litre each. “In view of the rising procurement prices (amount paid to farmers), fuel costs and costs of packaging material, Mother Dairy is compelled to raise its liquid milk prices by Rs 2/litre in Delhi NCR with effect from March 6, 2022,” the company said on Saturday. Full cream milk will cost Rs 59 per litre from Sunday, up from Rs 57 per litre on Saturday. Prices of toned milk will increase to Rs 49, while double toned milk will rise to Rs 43 per litre. Cow

weak in documentation and need to work on it to grow in business.

BAN president, L Mongkum Jamir appreciated the software development team for coming up with a user-friendly web portal. He said that Naga entrepreneurs can now easily register their business with BAN with this online facility. BAN executive member KedoNagi chaired the launching programme.

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this portion of the highway submitted that there was a project for upgrading this road and work order has been issued to the Contractor M/S Fortune Groups.

However, because of the problems the Contractor faced due to non-availability of the Right of Way (ROW), the work could not proceed.

It said that if the state government on their part take the initiative and help the NHIDCL in settling the land issues, the work can start immediately.

Meanwhile, the court has listed the matter for March 16 next and issued notices to Secretary MoRTH, managing director, NHIDCL; chief secretary Nagaland, commissioner Nagaland; commissioner & secretary (W&H), DC Kohima, SDO (Cl) Jakhama and GM NHIDCL, PMU Jakhama and Contractor M/S Fortune Groups.

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“The importance this highway holds in the dayto-day life of 5 to 6 million people seems to have escaped the view or attention of people who are in charge is the general feeling of the people who travels on it,” the court said.

Considering all the above, the court said that they were compelled to take suo moto notice of the same. It said: “We are now in the month of March and monsoon is knocking at the door and as such, unless the highway is repaired immediately the people of these two States in particular, and people who have to travel through this road due to call of duty like, the security forces etc would be facing a lot of inconveniences.”

While hearing the matter, the court said the Manoj Kumar Mishra general manager of NHIDCL, PMU Jakhama in-charge of

DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Business Association of Nagas’ (BAN) has launched a membership registration portal www. member.baofnagas.com on Saturday. The portal was launched by additional commissioner GST, Sashi Wapang.

Speaking at the launch programme, Wapang appreciated BAN’s initiative to go digital and adapting to the changing times. He said that Nagas were generally

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(From p-1) “It looks like as if, there is nobody responsible for it. It cannot be worse than this,” they stated. “We wish that at least some attention is given to other National Highways like the National Highway No.2 also because that will make a difference in the life of people in the North East India. A number of Trans Asia motor rallies have been held along this National Highway, and we must not forget that this is the first highway people of South Asian countries will see as they enter India from the East,” the court said.

It also pointed out that prices of commodities were much higher in Manipur and Nagaland as compared to Guwahati since transporters charged exorbitant transportation charges “and one of the reasons for doing so was because of the poor condition of this Highway”.

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per barrel.

On Friday, the Brentindexed crude oil stood at $113.76 per barrel from a 10-year high of $119.84 per barrel a day before. Currently, Russia is the third largest producer of crude oil in the world.

It is feared that sanctions against Russia will curtail global supplies and stifle growth.

“The fear of lower supplies with sanctions on Russia has weighed on upcoming supply from Iran.

Crude oil prices may keep

(From p-1) Instead, KNSK said the present government should tighten the Act and make more stringent laws to deal with the defaulters.

Irrespective of big mafias or small-scale peddlers, the law enforcing agencies should use the same yardstick, it stated.

KNSK further pointed out that the introduction of the NLTP Act has led to lower rates of drinking among men and as well as decreased incidence of violence against women.

However, lifting of Act will have a diverse impact on the society and will hamper the peaceful co-existence of the society, lead to more domestic and sexual violence, risking behaviour and criminal activity in the state, KNSK stated.

“Use of alcohol will enslave, seduce and destroy its users and ultimately our families and society as well. The consequences are overwhelming and fearful,” KNSK said, and hoped that the government would make the right decision, as lifting of the Act will add more fuel to the fire.

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inflation gauge -- Consumer Price Index (CPI) -which denotes retail inflation, has crossed the target range of the Reserve Bank of India in January.

The rise was blamed on high commodities costs.

As per industry calculations, a 10 per cent rise in crude oil prices adds nearly about 10 basis points in CPI inflation.

Lately, the crisis as well as fears of lower supplies have pushed Brent crude oil price to 10-yearhigh level of nearly $120

form trading range next week capping upside at $130 and support at $95 per barrel,” said Tapan Patel, Senior Analyst (Commodities), HDFC Securities.

“The higher oil prices has raised market expectations that govt of India may hike fuel prices post UP elections, expecting rise by Rs 10-15 per litre.”

Kshitij Purohit, Lead of Commodities and Currencies CapitalVia Global Research, said: “Brent Oil has challenged the $120 mark, but we are ready for a retracement at this moment.

“For the following week, it could trade in the $117 to $106 range.”

In addition, IIFL Securities VP, Research, Anuj Gupta said: “We expect the crude oil prices to range from $108 to $116 per barrel. Some price correction may take place on the back of positive outcome on the Iran nuclear deal.

“However, any escalations in tensions will push crude prices higher.”tt

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Inflation: Fuel prices set to rise

NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (IANS): Hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, along with sustained demand, is expected to keep global crude oil prices in the range of $95-to-$125 per barrel in the short term.

Consequently, the geo-political crisis-led global hike in crude oil prices is expected to push India’s domestic prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 1522 per litre.

It is widely expected that the OMCs will revise the current prices on or after March 7, which is the last day of voting in the ongoing state assembly elections.

However, an excise duty cut may dampen the impact on petrol and diesel prices to an extent, but not entirely.

At present, India imports 85 per cent of its crude oil needs. Besides, the cascading effect of higher fuel cost will trigger a general inflationary trend.

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Russia heads toward 3rd nuke plant: Zelenskyy Fearing martial law, some Russians flee ‘Don’t trust Putin, never keeps Member of Ukraine delegation executed of the Ukrainian negotiating delegation was his words’: former-Ukraine Prez killedAonmember Saturday by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU),

which suspects that he was a Russian spy. This was reported by a number of media oulets and Telegram channels, though the information has not been officially confirmed yet. According to media reports, the SBU had evidence of Denis Kireev’s treason, including telephone conversations, UNIAN reported. Allegedly, Kireev was shot dead by the SBU during his arrest. He was suspected of treason.

Kireev was considered a creature of the oligarch Andrei Klyuev, an ally of former Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych, who fled to the Russian Federation, reports said. “Kireev was actually killed right in the centre of Kiev.

He was literally executed, shot in the head at the entrance of Pechersk Court,” Mario Dubovikova, an independent political analyst, said. From 2006 to 2008, Kireev worked at SCM Finance, where he held the position of Deputy General Director. He then worked for the Austrian company GROUP SLAV AG Klyuyev.

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko surrounded by Ukrainian soldiers at a defence position on the outskirts of Kyiv, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

The former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has warned the West not to “trust Putin” as the Russian President does not “keep to his words”.

Russian troops continue a broad offensive in Ukraine, Russia’s RIA news agency quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying on Saturday. The ministry confirmed that its units have stopped firing and opened humanitarian corridors near the cities of Volnovakha and Mariupol which were encircled

by Russian troops. But Poroshenko has claimed Vladimir Putin “does not want peace”.

Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Poroshenko said: “This is Putin who is

an aggressor. This is Putin who doesn’t want peace.

“This is Putin who is killing Ukrainians and with this situation, definitely, we should have united peace enforcement.

“Putin should understand that the longer he is taking Ukraine and killing Ukrainians, the worst the situation will be for Russia.

“We motivate Russian people to pressure Putin to withdraw his troops from Ukraine and stop killing Ukrainians. “This is how we can bring peace in Ukraine, there is not any other version. “I have negotiated with Putin personally for five years, please, don’t believe Putin. Don’t trust Putin,” Poroshenko said.

Ukrainian forces capture pilots

Russian pilots captured by Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian air defence specialists on Saturday allegedly shot down two Russian aircraft at different locations and captured the pilots. The first incident took place on the outskirts of Chernihiv. According to reports, the co-pilot, identified as Major Krivolapov, was killed in the incident.

The Ukraine defence ministry shared a video of the pilot ejecting from the jet. He has been identified as Krasnoyartsev.

According to the reports from Nexta TV, the Ukrainian forces allegedly shot down another Russian aircraft in Nikolaev and captured its pilot as well.

LONDON/ NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (AGENCIES/ IANS): At Vaalimaa, Finland’s border crossing with Russia - 120 miles east of Helsinki - buses and cars stop for passport and customs checks. These aren’t Ukrainians, they’re Russians, and although the flow isn’t heavy, it is constant.

According to BBC report, some people are anxious to get out of Russia because there has been a persistent rumour that President Vladimir Putin’s government might soon introduce martial law to deal with demonstrations against the invasion of Ukraine.

With flights to Europe halted, the only way out of the country is by car - crossing this border - or by train.

We spoke to one young Russian woman who was leaving for the West - one of the lucky ones who had an EU visa before the sanctions were announced. She was in despair at what has been happening.

“People in Ukraine are our people - our family,” she said. “We shouldn’t be killing them.” Would she think of going back, I asked?

“Not while our dreadful government is there. It is so, so sad.”

She said most Russians don’t want this war, but they risk going to jail if they try to stand up to Putin.

In Finland, there’s immense sympathy for people like her - just as there is for Ukraine and its inhabitants.

This sympathy, and the fear that Russia might lash out at other neighbours such as Finland itself, is changing attitudes to Finland’s traditional leanings toward neutrality.

According to the latest opinion polls, a growing majority of Finns believe that it’s time for their country to join Nato and access the protection that membership of the alliance would bring.

Putin denies rumours President Vladimir Putin on Saturday denied rumours that Russia was going to declare a state of emergency or martial law due to the ongoing military operation in Ukraine and Western sanctions against Moscow.

“Martial law is declared in a country... in case of a foreign aggression, including in particular places where hostilities take place. We don’t have a case like this, and I hope we won’t,” Putin said in a

televised meeting with Russian female military service members, RT reported.

Russian law also allows declaring various forms of special state or a state of emergency due to serious domestic threats or disasters, Putin added. That is not the case now either, he said.

“We don’t plan to impose any special state on the territory of the Russian Federation,” the president assured. “There is no need for it today.”

China’s defence budget 3 times that of India N.Korea fires ballistic missile: Seoul

BEIJING, MAR 5 (PTI): China on Saturday hiked its annual defence budget by 7.1 per cent to USD 230 billion from last year’s USD 209 billion, three times that of India’s military spending.

The Chinese government has proposed the defence budget for the fiscal year 2022 at 1.45 trillion yuan (USD 230 billion), a 7.1 per cent year on year increase, according to the draft budget proposals presented

by Premier Li Keqiang to the National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s parliament on Saturday.

China’s hike in defence spending comes amid the People’s Liberation Army’s growing incidents of muscle-flexing in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

In his work report presented to the NPC, Premier Li called for deepening comprehensive combat readiness from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). He said the PLA needs to carry out military struggles in a resolute and flexible man-

Chinese paramilitary policemen march past the Forbidden City on March 4, 2022, in Beijing. (AP)

ner to defend the country’s sovereignty, security and development interests.

China’s defence budget, which doesn’t factor in the expenditure of much of its rapid modernisation of the navy, including the building of new aircraft carriers, air force and missile systems, is over three times that of India’s defence budget of 5.25 lakh crore (about USD 70 billion) for 2022.

Besides the defence budget, China has a separate internal security budget which often surpasses the

defence spending.

China which continues to be the largest standing army despite downsizing its troops to two million from the earlier 2.3 million in 2017 is the second-biggest spender on defence after the US whose defence budget was over USD 600 billion.

Last year, China’s defence spending for the first time crossed USD 200 billion. In 2021, the defence budget grew by 6.8 per cent to USD 209 billion.

The defence spending increased over the years as

the all-around development of China’s military became the focus of President Xi Jinping ever since taking over power in 2012.

As the Chinese military carried out massive modernisation, observers say its tactics and approach along the 3488 km long LAC also changed with periodic incursions, prominent of them were the 2017 Doklam and 2020 Eastern Ladakh. In Eastern Ladakh, as a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the Indian and Chinese armies completed the disengagement process in the north and south banks of the Pangong lake and Gogra areas but the standoff continued in the Hot Springs area.

The two sides so far held 14 rounds of Commanders level talks to resolve the Eastern Ladakh standoff. China is also having increasing face-offs with the US in the disputed South China Sea and over Taiwan which China vows to integrate with the mainland.

SEOUL, MAR 5 (IANS): North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Saturday in the latest flare-up of tensions just four days ahead of the presidential election in South Korea, the military in Seoul said.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launch from around the Sunan area in Pyongyang at 8.48 a.m. and that the missile flew around 270 km at a top altitude of 560 km, reports Yonhap News Agency.

The latest launch, the North’s ninth show of force this year, came less than a week after it claimed to have conducted a “reconnaissance satellite” development test that the South called a ballistic missile launch.

“The North’s recent series of ballistic missile launches are a significant threat to not only the international community but also peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula,” the JCS said in a press statement.

“We strongly urge the

South Korea condemned North Korea’s ‘unprecedented repeated firing of ballistic missiles’ [File: KCNA via Reuters]

North to immediately stop them.”

The North appears to have launched the missile at a steep angle from a Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) from the Sunan airfield, a JCS official said.

Saturday’s missile appears to be similar to the one fired also at a steep angle at the Sunan airfield on February 27, the official said.

If launched at a standard angle, the missile would have travelled be-

Israel PM meets Putin in Moscow Islamic State claims responsibility Ukraine appeals Modi for Shia mosque attack in Pakistan to ‘speak’ to Putin

MOSCOW/NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (AGENCIES): Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met for about three hours Saturday with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, according to an Israeli official.

The unannounced meeting took place with the blessing of the US administration, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. The Israeli official said that Bennett’s diplomatic push was also coordinated with Germany and France and added that the Israeli leader “is in ongoing dialogue with Ukraine.”

Following the conclusion of the Moscow meeting, Bennett is now en route to Berlin for a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf

Scholz, the Israeli official said. Three days ago, Bennett held separate phone conversations with both Putin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky has appealed to Israel to mediate efforts to bring about a ceasefire.

While Israel has condemned Russia’s invasion in comments by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Bennett himself has avoided direct criticism of Russia or Putin.

Israel has sought to maintain good relations with Russia in recent years so it can continue air strikes against Iranian targets in Syria – which Israel regards as critical to prevent the transfer of precision-guided missile technology to Hezbollah.

ate in the region known as Islamic State in Khorasan province and headquartered in Afghanistan claimed responsibility for the devastating attack on the imambargah in Koocha Risaldar, a largely Shia neighbourhood in the old city of Peshawar.

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and investigation agencies have identified all three suspects connected to the attack and have closed in on them.

In a video message

shared on Twitter, Ahmed said the police and investigation agencies would reach those suspects in one or two days. Peshawar SSP (Operations) Haroon Rasheed Khan said the explosion was a suicide blast. There were two attackers but only one of them was a suicide bomber, he said. An eyewitness identified a person as dressed in black as the suicide bomber, saying he entered the mosque, shot and killed the security guard first and then fired five to six bullets.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, the Ghukiye Ghami Union Dimapur would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri. A. S. Hovuto Zhimomi on being promoted to Project Director, Soil & Water Conservation Department Nagaland, Kohima.

The Union prays and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

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Israel’s PM Naftali Bennett with President Vladimir Putin.

As Russia resumed its military offensive in Ukraine, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba at a press conference appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin and ask him to stop the war.

Earlier this week, PM Modi had spoken to Putin over phone on February 25, wherein he had called for ‘immediate cessation of violence’ and highlighted that differences between Russia and NATO can only be resolved through ‘honest and sincere’ dialogue.

This comes after a seven-hour long ceasefire that began in Mariupol and Volnovakha cities of Ukraine on Saturday in order to set up humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians and delivery of food and medicines.

Notably, the third round of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are likely to take place on Monday, March 7.

Ukrainian media reported quoting the official of the President of Ukraine.

P E S H AWA R , M A R 5 (PTI): Pakistan’s Interior Minister on Saturday vowed to arrest the masterminds behind a deadly suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State terror group on a crowded Shia mosque during Friday prayers here that killed at least 62 people and injured nearly 200 others.

A suicide bomber, belonging to the ISIS-Khorasan, blew himself up inside a mosque in Qissa Khwani bazaar in Peshawar, capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, in one of the deadliest attacks in the restive region, bordering Afghanistan.

The death toll on Saturday rose to 62 after five more people injured in the explosion succumbed to their wounds, a hospital official said. “The death toll from the mosque blast has touched 62 after five more people injured in the explosion succumbed to their injuries. The numbers might go up, “ Muhammad Asim, the spokesman at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, where the injured are being treated, said.

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tween 1,000 km and 1,200 km -- a flight distance for a medium-range ballistic missile, according to analysts.

South Korea’s presidential National Security Council condemned the North’s missile launch, calling for it to halt acts that raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

The US Indo-Pacific Command also denounced the launch and urged the North to refrain from “further destabilizing acts”.

Pak to stay on FATF grey list NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (IANS): The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has kept Pakistan under its grey list for an extended period of four more months and asked Islamabad to comply with the deficiencies remaining from two respective action plans to come out of the increased monitoring list, The News reported.

Now Pakistan has been found compliant on 26 points out of 27 action plans and in the second list of demands, out of six action plans, Islamabad was compliant on five points.

So Pakistan will have to comply on each one of two different action plans to qualify for the on-site inspection that will pave the way for exclusion from the grey list. “Now Islamabad will have to move swiftly towards investigation and prosecution of senior leaders designated under UN resolutions,” The News quoted top official sources as saying.

GENERAL INFORMATION This is to inform all the members of Naga United Village that there will be a General Meeting cum Annual Report Day on 12th March 2022 at the Village Council Hall from 10:00 am. Therefore all the concerned citizens of Naga United Village are requested to kindly attend the meeting without fail.

Thanking You. Reyopoyi Nyekha Chairman Naga United Village Council

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DELHI LOTHA BAPTIST CHURCH DELHI LOTHA ALUMNI MEETING In view of the forthcoming Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Delhi Lotha Baptist Church scheduled on October 23, 2022, the Delhi Alumni of Nagaland are requested to attend meeting as specified below : Date : MARCH 12, SATURDAY, 2022 Venue : LOTHA BAPTIST EKHUMKHO, PURANA BAZAAR, EAST DIMAPUR. Time : 10:00 A.M. Lunch will be provided by the Host Church.

You are requested to kindly make it convenient and positively attend the only Alumni Meeting in Nagaland for this important occasion.

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LVIV, MAR 5 (AGENCIES): Russian forces have now seized two Ukrainian nuclear power plants and are advancing toward a third, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a call with U.S. senators Saturday.

Zelenskyy said the third plant currently under threat is the Yuzhnoukrainsk nuclear power plant, located 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of Mykolaiv, one of several cities the Russians were trying to keep encircled Saturday.

One of the plants under the Russians’ control is the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the southeastern city of Enerhodar, the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe.

The other is Chernobyl, which is not active but is still staffed and maintained.

P r ev i o u s Ru s s i a n shelling sparked a fire at the Zaporizhzhia plant that was extinguished without a release of radiation.

Technical safety systems are intact and radiation levels are still normal at the Zaporizhzhia plant, according to the country’s nuclear regulator, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Saturday.

Two out of the six reactors at the plant, Europe’s biggest, are now operating after Russian forces took control of the site, the

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in the association between amounts of alcohol intake and risk of type 2 diabetes,” Ma said.

For the study, Ma’s team collected data on over 312,000 drinkers who were included in the UK Biobank. At the start of the study, the participants didn’t have diabetes, heart disease or cancer.

During an average of nearly 11 years of followup, about 8,600 participants developed type 2

diabetes. Those who drank alcohol with meals had a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared with those who drank without eating, the researchers found.

The biggest benefit was seen among those who drank wine with meals and not other alcoholic drinks. Drinking wine was tied with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, but drinking beer or liquor was linked with a higher

Abandoned rocket ‘hits the Moon’: Scientists

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discarded part of a rocket should have crashed into the Moon’s far side by now, say scientists who were expecting the impact at 12:25 GMT. The three-tonne rocket part had been tracked for a number of years, but its origin was contested.

At first, astronomers thought it might have belonged to Elon Musk’s SpaceX firm, and then said it was Chinese - something China denies. The effects of the impact on the Moon should have been minor.

The rocket stage would have dug out a small crater and created a plume of dust.

Scientists hope to get confirmation in the coming days, or weeks.

The rocket part was first sighted from Earth in March 2015. A Nasa-funded space survey in Arizona spotted it, but quickly lost interest when the object was shown not to be an asteroid.

The rocket par t is what’s known as “space junk” - hardware discarded from missions or satellites

without enough fuel or energy to return to Earth.

Some pieces are closer to us, just above the Earth, but others, like this booster, are thousands of kilometres away in high orbit, far from the Earth’s atmosphere.

The European Space Agency estimates there are now 36,500 pieces of space junk larger than 10cm.

No space programme or university formally tracks deep space junk. Monitoring space is expensive and the risks to humans from highorbit debris are low.

So, it falls to a tiny handful of volunteer astronomers who spend their free time making calculations and estimating orbits. They fire emails and alerts back and forth, asking whoever is in the best location on the planet to spot an object in space. Six weeks after the booster was first seen, Peter Birtwhistle, 63, was watching the skies for asteroids from his garden in Newbury, in the south of England.

His telescope picked up a tiny dot of light tracking

across the sky. Calculations suggested it was part of a rocket, he told BBC News.

Space junk drops in and out of view, often unpredictably.

For seven years, he barely saw the rocket part - until in January, it reappeared. “I grabbed some images when it passed close to Earth,” he explained.

He sent his pictures to astronomer and data scientist Bill Gray, on the east coast of the United States. He is the expert who went on to identify it as a SpaceX booster heading for the Moon. News that a discarded part of one of billionaire Mr Musk’s space missions was going to strike the Moon made global headlines.

But tracking space junk is often “detective work,” Mr Gray explains. The rocket insignia cannot be seen - astronomers have to piece together its identity by tracking its route backwards through space. They then match its orbit to dates and locations of rocket launches and trajectories. But some space missions, including China’s, don’t publicise their routes. “For a Chinese mission, we know the launch date because they are televised. So I take a guess that it’s going to get to the Moon - usually in four or five days. Then I compute an approximate orbit,” Mr Gray explains.

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risk of type 2 diabetes, the findings showed.

The American Heart Association and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults who don’t drink shouldn’t start.

People who drink regularly should talk with their doctors about the benefits and risks of alcohol.

The key to healthful drinking is moderation, defined as one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink daily for women and up to two glasses for men.

Diabetes specialist Dr. Joel Zonszein, an emeritus professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, said, “Wine cannot be bad; it has been part of dietary consumption for more than 6,000 to 7,000 years.”

But alcohol has both good and bad health effects, he explained.

“Red wine, as part of a healthy diet, is safe and decreases cardiometabolic risk. It is rich in antioxidants, improves the

good cholesterol, keeps the heart healthy and even improves sugar metabolism,” Zonszein said.

“In my many years of practice, I never asked patients to stop drinking.

In fact, many were thankful when I mentioned that it is recommended and the potential benefits,” he said. “Of course in whom, how much alcohol, what type of alcoholic beverage, and when to drink it is important.

Drinking alcohol needs to be individualized, and the potential risk and benefits need to be discussed with each patient. I welcome the study supporting that a glass of wine with meals, already used by so many, can prevent type 2 diabetes.” The findings were presented Thursday at the American Heart Association meeting in Chicago. Findings presented at medical meetings should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Fend off diseases with 30-60 minutes of training weekly: Study

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pending just 30 to 60 minutes each week on muscle strengthening exercises can not only make you stronger, but also likely add years to your life, new research suggests. Strengthbuilding exercise has long been recommended by experts as life-enhancing. And there’s been a growing body of research suggesting even a little exercise helps fend off disease and increases life spans.

This new analysis of 16 exercise studies found people who did 30 to 60 minutes of resistance exercises weekly had a lower risk of getting heart disease, diabetes or cancer, as well as 10% to 20% lower risk of early death from all causes, according to the study published Monday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

If one person combines 30 to 60 minutes of strengthening exercises with any amount of aerobic activity, they can see a 40% lower

risk of premature death, a 46% lower incidence of heart disease and a 28% lower chance of dying from cancer, researchers found.

The published research analyzed 16 previous studies that pulled data from about 480,000 participants, ages 18 to 98, and most lived in the U.S. Results were calculated from the participants’ selfreported activity.

“Many previous studies showed a favorable influence of muscle-strengthening exercises on noncommunicable diseases and early death risk,” the study’s first author Haruki Momma, a lecturer in the department of medicine and science in sports and exercise at Tohoku University in Japan, told CNN. “We could expect our findings to some extent because this study was planned to integrate previous findings.” (USA Today)

DC Chumukedima Abhinav Shivam along with organisers and participants. (NP)

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five-day North East confluence 22 art camp, organised by Neu! Naga foundation for the Arts, concluded at NEZCC campus at 4th Mile Dimapur on Saturday.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Chumukedima Abhinav Shivam, who graced the occasion and interacted with the artists from the NE states, highlighted the limitation of the government.

However, DC encouraged the artists not to depend on the government only to further their cause.

The art camp discussed new ideas and artforms and ways to organise art events in each North Eastern state.

Artists, who participated in the camp, include active practitioners engaged in public spaces, agriculture, environmental issues, sound art and design. On the

concluding day, 33 artworks and critical art presentations were presented by the participants. The art camp was sponsored by North East

zone cultural centre (NEZCC), Ministry of Culture, and supported by Bosco B. Ed College, Dimapur.

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eel free to open a bottle of your favorite vintage: If you time it right, a little wine might help guard against type 2 diabetes.

A new study suggests that a small glass with dinner may lower the chances of being diagnosed with the blood sugar disease.

Exactly how small?

About half an ounce of wine for women and about an ounce of wine for men seems to do the trick, but only when served with a meal, researchers say.

“Drinking moderate amounts of wine with meals may prevent diabetes if your doctor doesn’t object to your drinking,” said lead researcher Dr. Hao Ma, a biostatistical analyst at Tulane University Obesity Research Center, in New Orleans.

“The majority of previous studies focused on the relationship between amounts of alcohol intake and risk of diabetes. Our findings emphasize the importance of considering the timing of alcohol intake

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Ukraine top Paralympic medal table with 3 gold

Vitalii Lukianenko led home a Ukraine clean sweep of the visually impaired sprint biathlon.

LO N D O N, M A R 5 (AGENCIES): Ukraine topped the medal table with three golds on the first day of the Winter Paralympics in Beijing.Biathlete Grygorii Vovchynskyi triumphed in the men’s sprint standing event to win Ukraine’s first gold at these Games, BBC reported.

Oksana Shyshkova then won the women’s sprint vision impaired, be-

fore Vitaliy Lukianenko led a Ukrainian one-two-three in the men’s event. Ukrainian athletes claimed seven medals in total on the opening day.

There are 20 Ukrainian athletes and nine guides in Beijing. The delegation travelled to China despite the Russian invasion of their country, which began on February 24.“It was difficult for me when the war

began. I cried every day,” Vovchynskyi said. “I didn’t understand what happened.

“Please stop war, it’s very important for our children.” Vovchynskyi, who won gold in the long distance event in Sochi in 2014, beat Germany’s Marco Maier by 45.8 seconds to win his event.He said: “I was thinking before the race, I must try to do everything for Ukraine.

I must think about war, about my country, about my people, about my president.

I love Ukraine. “I love sport, but today I ran because I want life in Ukraine to move to the future.” Shyshkova held off Germany’s Linn Kazmaier to claim Ukraine’s second gold. Lukianenko added a third in the men’s sprint vision impaired event, with compatriots Oleksandr Kazik and Dmytro Suiarko claiming silver and bronze respectively.

India to take on Germany in FIH Pro League BHUBANESWAR, MAR 5 (IANS): The Indian men’s hockey team will once against look to put it across Germany in their upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22 matches to be played at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on March 12 and 13.

India had defeated Germany in a come-frombehind victory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games last year to clinch bronze after a gap of more than four decades. India’s FIH Pro League 2021/22 campaign hasn’t got off to a great start as they have won four and lost two of the matches, and the Manpreet Singh-led side will look to improve on their execution skills when they take on Germany in the two-legged tie. Midfielder Hardik Singh who was part of the historic bronzemedal feat in Tokyo, said the team will focus more on their own game rather than their opponents’.

Maxey steers 76ers past Cavaliers in NBA

LO N D O N, M A R 5 (AGENCIES): Rising star Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

T h e S i x e r s, w h o trailed by 21 points at one stage, moved to second in the Eastern Conference ahead of Saturday’s trip to leaders Miami. Coach Doc Rivers praised the contribution of 21-year-old Maxey. “He’s a fearless kid,

he’s playing great, and he’s getting great shots. He’s been great for us,” he said.

New recruit James Harden scored 25 points and Joel Embiid added 22.

Western conference leaders the Phoenix Suns completed a late comeback to beat the New York Knicks 115-114. Cameron Johnson scored a careerhigh 38 points for Phoenix and it was his three-pointer in the final seconds that gave his side the win. Else-

where, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and recorded his sixth double-double in a row to see the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 118-112.

The Orlando Magic ended a nine-game losing streak with a 103-97 win against the Toronto Raptors, while the Houston Rockets continued their own losing streak - it now stands at 12 games - after going down 116-101 against the Denver Nug-

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gets. DeMarcus Cousins’ 31 points for the Nuggets was his best return of the season.

The Detroit Pistons overcame the Indiana Pacers 111-106, the New Orleans Pelicans breezed past the Utah Jazz by 124 points to 90, for a fourth consecutive victory, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 117-114 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 138-101.

Davis Cup: India defeat Denmark 4-0

NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (IANS): Indian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan saved three match points to register a hard-fought win against the Denmark’s Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) in an intense doubles match of the Davis Cup World Group 1 Playoff at the Delhi Gymkhana Club here on Saturday.

In the inconsequential fourth match, India’s ace tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan, came back strongly after conceding the first set against the lowly-ranked Johannes Ingildsen, notching up a well deserved 5-7, 7-5, 10-7 victory to make it 4-0 in favour of the hosts.

On March 4, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri had given the hosts a comprehensive 2-0 lead defeating Christian Sigsgaard and Mikael Torpegaard, respectively.

The 4-0 comprehensive win ensured India a place in the World Group I for the 2022 season, while Denmark will now again go back to World Group II. World No. 32 in doubles Bopanna showed why he is the best doubles player in the country. He rose to the occasion when it mattered the most, grabbing crucial points with his drop shots on the net. However, world No. 142 in doubles, Divij looked a little shaky in the beginning but later got into the rhythm inspired by his partner. The 35-year-old Divij played well in the third set and took the attack to the op-

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan in action against Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard. (PTI)

position. Earlier, Bopanna started the proceedings with three aces in the first game of the match. The winner of Adelaide doubles titles in 2022, served with ease, capturing points against the lower-ranked Denmark players. At the same time, Denmark too held their serves with some powerful backhand strokes from the baseline.

World No. 98 in doubles, Nielsen showed his class on the net, almost thwarting Bopanna’s attacking play and ensured the Indians had to fight for every point in the first set. However, the most experienced player in the Indian team, Bopanna with his agility, athleticism and reflexes on the net did not let Denmark off the hook.

It was the moment of the match when two old rivals, Bopanna and Nielsen engaged in a fierce

battle on the net, in which Bopanna emerged victorious and levelled the score 6-6. However, all his hard work went in vain when India lost the first set in the tie-breaker 7-6 (7-3).

In the second set, Bopanna, who won the men’s doubles title at the Countrywide Classic in Los Angeles with partner Eric Butorac of America in 2008, and Divij at the same time broke Torpegaard and Nielsen’s service at regular

intervals taking a 5-2 lead.

After that, the Indian duo did not give much chance to Denmark’s pair and took the set 6-4.

In the third set, when the score was 2-2, India had the advantage to break Nielsen’s serve, but Divij’s backhand cross shot went wide.

In the next game, the 42-year-old Bopanna, who was at his best with volley and drop shots on the net, made it 3-3 with an ace. It was a fierce battle between the two teams when the scoreline read 5-4.

Bopanna, who suddenly became more attacking on the net, held his serve but Nielsen made it 6-5 in the next game.

Edge of the seat action began in the 12th game when the Bopanna-Divij pair saved three match points and stretched the third set too into the tiebreaker.

Nielsen, the seniormost player in the Denmark side, made double faulted at 1-2 and then made a backhand into the net. It gave India a 4-1 lead which proved enough for hosts to seal the set and match.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Arentsüngla

06.03.2021 It’s been a year since you passed away, And the way we miss you is different now.

We hope you know how much you meant to us and that we still think of you and miss you everyday.

We love you and miss you in our own special way.

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MUMBAI, MAR 5 (IANS): For mer India coach Sanjay Bangar has said that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket and it is the IPL’s biggest contribution to the sport. Encapsulating the IPL’s never ending possibilities, Bangar said: “Nowadays, it is not only the national selectors who selects talents from national camps, but talent scouts like us from different teams travel to different parts of the country to unearth talents and that I think is one of the most beautiful aspect of the IPL. T h a t ’s w hy yo u find a 30-year-old Varun Chakraborty getting picked to play in the World Cup rather than playing First Class cricket for a long time. IPL has democratised cricket and that I think is IPL’s biggest contribution to the sport.”

The IPL mega auction saw the son of a cobbler and a tennis ball sensation Ramesh Kumar from Chandigarh picked by Kolkata Knigh Riders for INR 20 lakh. Similarly, Mumbai Indians picked Hyderabad 19-year-old Tilak Verma for INR 1.7 crore from his base price of INR 20 lakh. On the other side, 28-year-old Abhinav Manohar from Bengaluru, who was almost giving up cricket, was picked up by Gujarat Titans for INR 2.5 crore from his base price of INR 20 lakh.

“Apart from that, we have seen a lot of talented players emerging from the IPL and the batting revolution that we have seen in the IPL is phenomenal.

The scoop, reverse sweep, wrap shot etc. in batting and things like slow bouncer, back-of-the-hand delivery, knuckle deliveries in bowling, IPL has opened a new dimension for cricket,” said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, during the launch of the #YehAbNormalHain campaign.

06-03-2021 Dear loving Mom, your absence was painful, this year is immeasurable. Our home is so empty without you mom....

We know the biggest star in the sky that is shinning the most is you. We still miss you and hope that you are living well in the world of the Creator We all love you forever Mom. Husband, Childrens, Grand-Sons & Daughters

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.

So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8

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FOREVER In our hearts.

15/06/1991 – 24/02/2022 "I know heaven is a real beautiful place because they have you" We, the bereaved family members of Late Advocate Pulato Zhimomi, S/o. Tokuho Zhimomi, Zhekiye village, would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us at the sudden demise of our beloved on 24 February, 2022.

We would like to thank the following individuals, associations and organisations :1. Advocate Akito Zhimomi, Kohima Bench, 23. Mrs & Mr. Honito Ayemi, Thahekhu Village Gauhati High Court.

24. Mrs & Mr. Kiyehoto Yeptho, 1st Class 2. Advocate Kughashe Yepthomi Contractors, Dimapur 3. Advocate Yetoli Yepthomi 25. Mrs & Mr. Kughavi Shohe Ex- MLA 4. Advocate Lhousino 26. Mrs & Mr. Hukheto Zhimomi 5. Advocate Easter Khing (Rtd. Director, LMCP) 6. Advocate Kitoka Sumi 27. Zhekiye Village Students' Union (ZVSU) 7. Advocate Aren Jamir 28. Satakha Range Students' Union (SRSU) 8. Advocate Ayeto Kiba 29. Nikuto Students' Union 9. Advocate Lovili Sangtam 30. Thahekhu Village Block-7 Baptist 10. Advocate Nikili Rochill Fellowship, Youth Department Block-7, 11. Advocate Kedisaplang Thahekhu Chilisa Welfare.

12. Advocate Gaipu 31. Kilo Old Village Baptist Church 13. Er. Ghukhuyi Zhimomi, NSSB Member, 32. Kiyekhu Village Baptist Church Nagaland.

33. Zhekiye Baptist Church (SBAK Aizuto & 14. Er. Beto T. Zhimo, SDO PHED Zbto Nito Mount) 15. Er. Sao Sangtam 34. Zhekiye Gami Union 16. Er. Shikaho Zhimo (Rtd.) (Dimapur, Kohima, Zunheboto & Satakha) 17. Dr. Akashe Zhimo, Zhekiye 35. Khukiye Lukhai Ghami Kuposhukulu 18. Dr. Ikali V. Chishi, Zhekiye Dimapur 19. Dr. Bokaho T. Yeptho 36. Satakhami Kuposhukulu Dimapur 20. Dr. Kipito N. Awomi 37. Aghuyito Town Baptist Church 21. Dr. Zuchamo Tongoe 38. Lotisa Baptist Church (SBAK Aizuto) 22. Mrs & Mr. Niuto Awomi, GB, Model Colony, Dimapur We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one in person who has helped us physically, financially and spiritually. We are forever indebted to everyone who stood by us during the difficult times. May the Lord shower His blessing upon you all abundantly.

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Lt. HUKUTO K ACHUMI 18/01/1983 – 23/02/2022

We are missing you a little more each time we hear your name. We have cried so many tears yet our hearts are broken just the same. We deeply miss our times together. Yet we are comforted by the thought that we have so many memories of you that will last us a lifetime…

We, the family members of Late Hukuto K Achumi express our sincere gratitude to all individuals, families, friends and well-wishers who supported us physically, spiritually and financially during his prolonged illness and demise.

We sincerely pray that our Lord Almighty shower His abundant blessings upon each and every one of you. dp-1063/22

-Loving Wife, Children & All Family Members

Born in : 1946 – Died on : 25/02/2022 We, the family of Late Nlumo Yanthan would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all who stood by us in times of our loss through prayers, emotional, financial support and physical presence.

We extend our special thanks to: • Mmhonlumo Kikon, Advisor IT&C, NRE and S&T 40 Bhandari A/C • Wochamo Patton, SDAO Agri Baghty & staff • NSCN/GPRN Lotha Region • DHEP NEEPCO staff • Sanis Village Council • Yonchucho Village Council • Sunglup Baptist Church • Sunglup Catholic Church • Yimpang Baptist Church • Hajang Baptist Church • A.G Ekhumkho Chikitong • United Baptist Church Doyang • Yonchucho Baptist Church • Baghty EAC staff • LYOBES Lotha Yingsung Olongo Baptist Ekhumkho Sanrhyutsu We are unable to thank everyone individually, but it is our humble prayers, may our good Lord bless you all immensely.

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SPORTS

1st Test: Jadeja ton puts India on top MOHALI, MAR 5 (PTI): Ravindra Jadeja paid a fitting tribute to one of his earliest mentors Shane Warne with a majestic 175 not out as India took complete command of the opening Test against Sri Lanka with a mammoth first innings total of 574/8 declared on the second day here.

Jadeja or the Indian team management didn’t feel that the all-rounder needed to go for a double hundred as hosts declared their innings after quite literally batting Sri Lanka out of the game.

In the final session, Ravichandran Ashwin (61 off 82 balls, 2/21), having nicely warmed up with his 12th half-century, removed Lahiru Thirimanne and Dhananjaya De Silva to go past Sir Richard Hadlee’s 431 victims.

Jadeja (1/30) later celebrated his hundred once again by trapping Sri Lanka’s best player and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne (28) leg before. Jasprit Bumrah (1/20) disposed off Angelo Mathews to leave them tottering at 108 for 4 as a three-day finish looked imminent. Sri Lanka still needs 267 runs to avoid

Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after scoring a century. (PTI)

follow-on. Jadeja’s careerbest knock, his second ton in Test cricket, came less than 24 hours after the cricket world tried to come to terms with Warne’s tragic end.

It was Warne, who first realised Jadeja’s untapped batting potential during Rajasthan Royals’ 2008 Indian Premier League campaign, where it was his late hitting that earned him the ‘Rockstar’ moniker from his mentorcaptain.

Jadeja, over the years, has been one of the indispensable all-format players for India in Test cricket and more so for his batting

abilities that make him a better package than Ashwin in overseas conditions.

Jadeja, in all, batted for five and half hours, faced 228 balls and by the time he walked back to the pavilion, he had hit 17 fours and three sixes.

A partnership of 130 with Ashwin for the seventh wicket and another 103 runs with Mohammed Shami (20 not out) for the unbroken ninth wicket basically nailed Sri Lanka.

Save veteran seamer Suranga Lakmal (2/90), none of the other bowlers pitched it in the right areas.

The ones on the hips were tucked fine enough to beat

the fielder stationed at midwicket boundary and half volleys were dispatched through the right of midoff.

In general, the Lankans never looked competitive with India scoring runs at 4.43 runs per over during the entire course of 129.2 overs.

Often an uneven contest between bat and ball becomes extremely boring and the first two days of this Test match once again would raise a debate whether it’s about time for the ICC to mull on having a two-tier Test system to make it more appealing for the fans.

Abject surrender by any international team is bad advertisement for Test cricket and even more so a reluctant bunch, which Karunaratne’s men are currently looking like.

Brief scores: India 574/8 dec in 129.2 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 175 not out, Rishabh Pant 96; Lasith Embuldeniya 2/188, Suranga Lakmal 2/90) lead Sri Lanka 108/4 in 43 overs (Dimuth Karunaratne 28, Pathum Nissanka 26 not out; Ravichandran Ashwin 2/21, Jasprit Bumrah 1/20) by 466 runs.

Asian Youth & Jr. Boxing: Nivedita, Tamanna in semis NEW DELHI, MAR 5 (IANS): Indian youth women boxers Nivedita Karki and Tamanna progressed to the semi-finals with confident victories at the 2022 ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Saturday.

Nivedita, who hails from Uttarakhand, outpunched Jordan’s Batool Hussein and won via RSC (referee stopping the contest) in the first round of the 48kg quarter-finals while Tamanna too pulled off a stunning 5-0 win against Thailand’s Paphada Wutthichai in the 50kg.

With places in the last four, both Nivedita and Haryana’s Tamanna, have now confirmed their second successive medals.

They won silver medals in the last edition. Later, seven more Indian boxers, including three womenRenu (52kg), Prachi (57kg) and Ravina (63kg), were scheduled to play quarterfinals. Among men, Ashish Hooda (71kg), Deepak (75kg), Rockey Chaudhary (80kg) and Jaskaran Singh (92kg) will be seen in action on the fourth day of the championships.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022

Melbourne stand to be named after Warne

LO N D O N, M A R 5 (IANS): The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground’s (MCG) Great Southern Stand will be renamed after legendary spinner Shane Warne, who passed away following a suspected heart-attack in Thailand on Friday at the age of 52, while the Victorian government “has offered a state funeral” for one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

A report in cricket. com.au said on Saturday that passionate cricket fans and people from other walks of life “laid flowers, meat pies and beer cans” at Warne’s statue at the MCG following the legend’s sudden death.

The report said that Warne’s manager, James Erskine, confirmed on Fox Cricket that one of the spinner’s friends performed CPR on him after finding the former cricketer unresponsive in his bed in a villa “after he was late rousing”.

He was taken to the Thai International Hospital in Koh Samui, Thailand but could not be revived, the report said.

“His family has been offered a state funeral by the Victorian and Commonwealth governments and fans have turned the

Tributes have come from around the world following Shane Warne’s death on Friday.

Shane Warne statue at the MCG into a shrine. It was also announced the MCG’s Great Southern Stand would be renamed the S.K. Warne Stand,” said the report.

“Among the other offerings were a can of beer, a packet of cigarettes and a meat pie -- a nod to Warne’s famously hardcharging lifestyle,” the report said. Warne played a total of 145 Tests in his decade-and-a-half-long cricketing career, snaring 708 wickets. He was also a dependable lower-order batter, with a highest Test score of 99.

Meanwhile, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne has said that Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

officials had been in touch with those travelling with Warne and will reach Koh Samui later on Saturday.

“DFAT is working with Thai authorities to confirm arrangements following his passing, assist with his repatriation and provide other assistance on the ground,” Payne was quoted as saying in the report. Shane finished his international career with 708 Test wickets and a further 293 in One-Day Internationals, placing him second in the list of all-time international wicket-takers behind his great friend and rival Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (1,347).

Shane also captained Australia in 11 One-Day Internationals, winning 10 and losing just once.

CTYO to organise inter ward tourney Women’s WC: Aus beat Eng in thriller; South Africa win

Members of CTYO after addressing media persons on Saturday. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Chümoukedima Town Youth Organisation (CTYO), in collaboration with Chümoukedima Town Council (CTC) is all set to organise the 5th Inter Ward tournament from March 7 to 12, under the theme “One Team, One Dream”, at Local ground, Chümoukedima town.

This was informed by president, CTYO, Hovise Naleo, at a press conference held at Chümoukedima Town Council, on March 5.

Naleo informed that

11 wards from Chümoukedima and two guest inviting teams from New Chümoukedima Youth Society and Chümoukedima Village Youth Organisation would be competing in men’s football and women’s volleyball trophy.

He added that winners of Football tournament would walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and runners up, Rs. 30,000, while for Volleyball, the winner would walk out with Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 for the runners up team, along with a running trophy for both categories.

He further maintained

that individual prizes such as best player, best goal keeper, highest scorer, best spiker, and best disciplined team, would also be awarded. Meanwhile, games and sports secretary, CTYO, Vitouto Kuotsu said that CTYO would be scouting for players for the upcoming Dr. T Ao inter district trophy, adding that CTYO was also in the process of forming Chümoukedima Town Football Association.

It can be noted that minister, PHED, Jacob Zhimomi had consented to be the chief guest of the opening ceremony.

HAMILTON, MAR 5 (PTI): Opener Rachael Haynes smashed a scintillating 130-run knock as Australia rode on a brilliant batting performance to eke out a 12-run win over defending champions England in a high-scoring ICC Women’s World Cup match here on Saturday.

In another match, South Africa handed a 32run defeat to Bangladesh in Dunedin.

A minute’s silence was observed before the start of the play to honour the memory of Australian legends Shane Warne and Rodney Marsh, who died on Friday within hours of each other.

Put in to bat, Australia posted a daunting 310 for 3 courtesy a 196-run stand between Haynes and skipper Meg Lanning (86).

It was the highest total England had conceded in World Cups.

Haynes blazed away to almost a run-a-ball 130 off 131 balls, hitting the ball 14 times to the fence

South Africa start WC campaign with a win

Australian players celebrate the wicket of England’s Amy Jones, March 5. (AP)

and once over it, with Lanning complementing her perfectly.

Nat Sciver, who remained unbeaten on 109, and star opener Tammy Beaumont (74) tried to rally England to victory but

Havertz scores twice as Chelsea beat Burnley 4-0

Kai Havertz heads to score the second goal against Burnley.

BURNLEY, MAR 5 (AP): Chelsea scored four goals in a 21-minute burst at the start of the second half in a 4-0 win at Burnley in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Kai Havertz had two of the goals along with one each from Reece James and Christian Pulisic as Chelsea put aside the off-field turmoil sparked by its Russian

owner, Roman Abramovich, who put the club up for sale this week.

Burnley could have climbed out of the relegation zone with a win, and had the better of the chances in the first half, only to be ripped apart in the second half — starting with conceding three goals in seven minutes from the 48th.

James, playing his

first league match in 2022, twisted and turned to create space in the penalty area before firing a low shot into the far corner. Havertz, preferred up front to Romelu Lukaku, headed in Pulisic’s cross in the 53rd then bundled in a cross from James two minutes later.

A shellshocked Burnley conceded a fourth, in the 69th, when a cross from

the left was diverted into the path of Pulisic, who was standing right in front of goal. The American had the simple task of converting the loose ball into the corner.

Chelsea consolidated third place, moving six points ahead of Manchester United in fourth. Burnley stayed in third-to-last place.

Toney scores hattrick: Brentford dealt a ham-

mer blow to Norwich City’s hopes of escaping relegation from the Premier League as Ivan Toney scored a hattrick in a 3-1 victory at Carrow Road on Saturday.

Toney put the visitors ahead from close range before halftime from Christian Eriksen’s corner and then converted two secondhalf penalties as Brentford emerged from a slump in form.

Brentford’s first league win in nine games eased their own relegation fears but Norwich’s outlook is bleak after a desperately disappointing result in a match they would have earmarked as an opportunity to boost their escape bid. A fourth successive defeat left Dean Smith’s side bottom with 17 points from 27 games, five points from the safety zone.

Brentford, who had lost seven of their last eight games to fall into the relegation mix, are in 15th place with 27 points, six points better off than third-frombottom Burnley.

RESULTS Leicester 1-0 Leeds Aston Villa 4-0 Southampton Newcastle 2-1 Brighton Brentford 3-1 Norwich Crystal Palace 2-0 Wolves

the defending champions fell short in an exciting match.

Brief scores: Australia 310/3 in 50.0 overs (Rachael Haynes 130, Meg Lanning 86; Nat Sciver 2/68, Katherine Brunt

1/54) beat England 298/8 in 50.0 overs (Nat Sciver 108 not out, Tammy Beaumont 74; Alana King 3/59; Tahlia McGrath 2/51) Player of the Match: Rachael Haynes (Australia)

Ayabonga Khaka’s superb seam bowling helped South Africa win their opening match.

Put in to bat, the South Africans were bundled out for a below-par 207 with Marizanne Kapp (42), Laura Wolvaardt (41) and hard-hitting Chloe Tryon (39) lifting them to a competitive total.

Bangladesh made a steady start, reaching 69 for one before Khaka reduced them to 85 for four.

Nigar Sultana (29) and Ritu Moni (27) tried to make a match of it but it was too late as Bangladesh were bowled out for 175.

Brief scores: South Africa 207 in 49.5 overs (Marizanne Kapp 42, Laura Wolvaardt 41; Fariha Trisna 3/35, Jahanara Alam 2/28) beat Bangladesh 175 in 49.3 overs (Sharmin Akhter 34, Nigar Sultana 29; Ayabonga Khaka 4/32, Masabata Klaas 2/36) by 32 runs.

DPS Dimapur holds sports meet

DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan with the champions.

DIMAPUR, MAR 5 (NPN): Delhi Public School (DPS) Dimapur conducted its 18th annual sports day at its school ground here on March 4.

The event was graced

by DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan as special guest. In his speech, the DC encouraged the students to balance their academics, sports and other co-curricular activities in-

order to excel in life. He also gave away the trophies and shields for the following: overall champions: Tizu House, best march past: Tizu House, best girl athlete: Pulokali Achumi and best boy athlete: Kunal Singh Rajput.

Chairman, DiPSS, S.I Jamir; pro vice chairman of DPS Dimapur, Dr. Aotoshi; Board Member, DiPSS, Shillula and par-

ents attended the function.

The programme started with the welcome address by principal of the school, B K Nanda followed by march past parade of the four houses – Dikhu, Milak, Tizu and Zungki.

Besides the InterHouse Competition in athletic events, Inter -House Solo Singing Competition was also conducted.

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