March 18, 2021

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STEPS needed to be taken without creating a state of panic among people NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it was critical to stop what he called the “emerging second peak” of Covid with decisive steps including micro-containment zones, increased testing and enforcement of restrictions like masks.

At a virtual meeting with chief ministers amid a worrying spike in Covid cases in some states, PM Modi said nearly 70 districts in the country had seen an increase in the positivity rate by over 150 per cent recently.

“If we don’t stop this right now, then there could be a situation of a nationwide outbreak. We have to immediately stop the emerging second peak and take big and decisive steps,” PM Modi told the chief ministers. “The self-confidence that we gained in our corona fight should not turn into overconfidence. Our success should not be the reason for carelessness,” he warned.

NJCF issues prayer pts DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) has issued several prayers points for the proposed statewide prayer day. NJCF has called for a day of prayer on March 20, from 6 a.m. to 12 noon for confession, repentance and Naga political solution.

NJCF vice president Rev. Dr. N. Paphino has listed the following prayer points: pray for leaders of our country (Political leaders led by PM and his colleagues, CM and his colleagues); Naga national leaders (for wisdom, humility and unity); civil society leaders (tribal hohos) for unity; for interlocutor; for the leaders negotiating with government of India that God would grant patience and wisdom to both; for the present situation of pandemic and that life would return to normal again; for the frontline workers; for Myanmar and for those who are going through difficult situations; prayer for thanksgiving; prayer for blessings and any prayer point inspired/revealed by God.

Finance deptt informs DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): To enable uninterrupted functioning of government businesses during the remaining few days of the current financial years 202021, the Finance department has declared Wednesdays and Saturdays (March 17, 20, 24 and 31), as transaction days in both State Treasuries and Banks in the State.

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He stressed that initiatives needed to be taken without causing panic among people.

Speaking on the districts that had seen a surge in the past few days, the PM said it was worth considering that these were also the zones where testing and vaccination was comparatively less.

The confidence brought

by India’s fight against the pandemic so far should not

cause carelessness, he said, and asked chief ministers to take measures, including more testing, enforcement of preventive measures as well as increase in number of vaccination centres to curb the virus.

People should not be put on panic-mode but need to ensure that they get rid of this problem as well, he said. “Test, track and treat” should be taken as seriously now as it has been for over

a year since the outbreak, he added. Modi called for increased RT-PCR tests for proper testing and tracking of the infection and a focus on smaller towns.

“Over 70 per cent of the tests should be RTPCR. States should not rely on Rapid Antigen Tests,” said Modi, referring to Kerala, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. We have to be pro-active in the test, track and treat strategy application,” he stressed.

The Prime Minister noted that tier 2 and 3 towns, which had escaped the first wave, were getting affected this time round. It would not take much for the virus to spread to villages from there, which would overwhelm the health care system of the country, he said.

Modi also cautioned against the waste of vaccine in some states, advising them to use the shot available to them before the expiry date and avoid waste. More than 10 per cent of vaccine

IMFL worth over `41L destroyed

Excise personnel destroying the seized IMFL bottles at the Excise directorate in Dimapur, Wednesday. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): Altogether 19,418 bottles of seized assorted Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 41,25,700 were destroyed at Excise directorate here on Wednesday.

In this connection, a total of 103 cases (IMFL offences) were registered while Rs.1,97,000 was re-

alized as fine. The seizures were made during the period July 2020 to December 2020 which include-- 1323 bottles of 750ml rum, 1080 bottles of 375ml rum, 3344 bottles of 180ml rum, 2131 bottles of 750ml whisky, 4704 bottles of 375ml whisky, 3147 bottles of 180ml whisky, 890 bottles 650ml beer, 2599 bottles of 330ml beer, 48 bottles of 375ml Vodka, 100 bottles

of 180ml Vodka and 143 bottles of 275ml Breezer.

Speaking on the occasion, Excise commissioner Hotolu Swu congratulated superintendent of excise and his team, the narcotic cell, mobile squad and enforcement branch for the commendable job.

He reminded them that the foremost priority of the excise department was to check “evil forces” from poisoning the youth and destroying their family.

He said “Today you have won a battle, but the war will continue” and told them that they were the shield against the enemy.

Swu also encouraged them to be vigilant and continue to keep up the good work, while appealing to all to cooperate stating that this was a fight for “all of us” and that no one has the luxury to seat back and let others clean the sys(Cont’d on p-8) tem.

NPCC responds to NSCN (I-M) DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): Responding to NSCN (I-M) statement, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) asserted that “the question of piece meal solution does not arise, as one solution cannot be applied to other states.

Further NPCC said “according to the Framework Agreement and the Agreed

Position, solution for Nagas of Nagaland is in the pipeline.”

Recalling that NSCN (I-M) had been assuring early solution for the past 24 years, NPCC president K Therie in a statement emphasized that “early is not indefinite tense” and that there was time for everything. (Full text on p-6)

CFSB members with the duo and others after the release in Kohima. (GPRN/NSCN)

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Hohos, CSOs to hold peaceful rally on Mar 19 DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has announced that a peaceful rally would be organised in Kohima and Dimapur on March 19, 2020 and submit representations to respective DCs. JCPI convenor Atomi Swu and secretary Tia Longchar said that the decision was based on the March 12 meeting in connection with ILP/RIIN. JCPI has appealed to tribal apex bodies in other district headquarters to exercise their own wisdom and make a representation to the state government through their respective DCs. JCPI has appealed Dimapur-based tribal bodies and CSOs to send their participants to the DC Court junction by 10 am on Friday.

After marching to the DC’s office, JCPI said representation would be submitted to the DC. All major tribes have been requested to send 200 participants each. It has requested the Naga Tribal Union Chumokedima Town to send 200 participants.

Other tribes and CSOs have also been requested to send at least 50 participants each.

JCPI has requested participants to wear one’s traditional attire.

GPRN/NSCN clarifies on release of two persons

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“He can calculate how much money is collected from the number of tyres.”

doses were being wasted in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, he said, adding: “This is something that must not happen and needs urgent attention.”

India has put up a strong fight against the Coronavirus so far, and it is being cited as example in the world, he said, asserting that the country’s recovery rate is over 96 per cent and fatality rate among the lowest.

Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, campaigning for the approaching state election, was missing as Modi interacted with chief ministers via video conference, as he has done frequently since the coronavirus outbreak a year ago. Also absent were Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath - who is reportedly campaigning for the BJP in Assam-- and Bhupesh Baghel, the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, which is one of the five worst-affected states, with the highest deaths in the last 24 hours.

DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): GPRN/NSCN has clarified that the two persons, who it claimed were timber thieves and under its custody, were handed over on March 15 to Ceasefire Supervisory

Board (CFSB) and Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman as per his request.

Reacting to the statement issued by Peren police, published on March 16, GPRN/NSCN said that the

duo were not handed over to the police, as was subtly rendered, but to the CFSB/ CFMG chairman following due assurance and on condition of conducting an impartial investigation into the

matter and recovery of the losses from the “smugglers” by his office. Notwithstanding the sensational accusation by some sections of the society on the issue of detention of the timber thieves at a teak plantation under Kiyevi village jurisdiction and the subtle manner the report of their (thieves) release as stated by police, GPRN/ NSCN said it wanted convey the lapse in the manner the news was portrayed.

While not disapproving the news report, GPRN/ NSCN said an agendum was issued in the interest of proper awareness and to articulate the appropriate message.

NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (PTI): Intensifying their agitation against the three farm laws, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Wednesday met with different mass organisations to strategise for their ‘Sampurna Bharat Bandh’ on March 26.

Addressing a press conference, Ranjit Raju of Ganganagar Kisan Samiti said that during the nationwide strike on March 26, which also marks four months of the farmers’ movement, all shops and other business establishments will remain shut for 12 hours.

On March 28, the protestors will burn copies of the three laws during ‘holika dehan’, he added.

“The strike will start from 6 in the morning and will continue till 6 in the evening, during which all shops and dairies and everything will remain closed.

“We will burn the copies of the three laws during Holi and hope that better sense prevails in the government, and it repeals the laws, and gives us a written guarantee for MSP,” Raju said.

According to farmer leaders, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s call for the bandh had found support in trade unions from organised and unorganised sectors, traders and arhtiya associations, workers’ unions, including agricultural workers unions, transporter associations, teachers’ associations, youth and student associations.

“We are also trying to create such meetings at the state-level so that the strike is observed everywhere,” said another farmer leader Purushottam Sharma.

All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) leader Krishna Prasad said the fact that the movement had managed to

continue for as long as 112 days was an achievement in itself, and it would only get stronger. He added that the Bharat Bandh will be held at “state, zila, tehsil and village levels”.

“The protest has been going on for 112 days. That itself is an achievement. Neither you, nor us had thought that we could do this, and the public has shown that it supports us,” he said. Prasad also expressed concerns over the central government’s move to introduce

the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021, claiming that any amendments made to the act would be in violation of the commitment made by the government to the farmers in January.

An SKM statement said that several organisations had also committed to mobilising thousands of people at the protest sites at a time when the protesting farmers would have to attend to wheat harvesting operations in a couple of weeks’ time.

Will speak up for farmers even if I’m removed: M’laya Governor

Satya Pal Malik (File)

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik Wednesday backed the farmers’ protests against three agricultural laws and criticized the ruling BJP in a series of provocative comments. Malik also predicted loss of support for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana because of the four-month-old agitation outside Delhi’s borders.

“Even when a dog dies it is condoled but 250 farmers have died, yet no one expressed condolences,” said the Governor in an interview to NDTV. “If this movement continues like this then in the long term, BJP will lose out in western UP, Rajasthan and Haryana,” he said. Malik claimed he had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra

Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the protest.

“The farmers should not be sent back empty-handed.

The government should open talks with them soon,” he remarked.

Asked whether he was worried at all about his controversial statements as governor, Malik was defiant.

“If the government thinks I am harming them then I will step aside. I will speak even if I am not a Governor,” he said. “I cannot bear to see the state of these farmers.

BJP leaders are unable to leave their villages as people are beating MLAs. Those who want to harm the government, they are the ones who do not want a resolution. My statements will not harm the party - rather the opposite as the farmers will feel that someone is speaking up for them.”

Malik, familiar to controversies, was J&K Governor and was transferred to Goa. He was again shifted to Meghalaya, amid differences with the BJP-led government in Goa.

NDPP’s HPC visits Foot Hill road, Doyang bridge construction site DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): Accompanied by officials of the department concerned led by R&B Dimapur division executive engineer and Nagaland Foothills Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC) representatives, a high powered committee of NDPP visited the Foothill road (Trans Nagaland Highway) and construction site of Doyang bridge.

NDPP media & communication committee informed that the visiting team had a detailed deliberation on the status of the ongoing project with special reference to the Doyang bridge, during which it was reported that entire road cutting was almost completed barring in two stretches– one in Tizit area and another in Niuland area. The bridge was also found to have been completed up to 70.66%, it said.

Having learned of the sincere efforts being made by all the agencies concerned in the noble and extra ordinary project, the visiting team expressed its sincere appreciation and also took note of the various issues shared by all the organizations present and acknowledged the

HPC members of the NDPP and others during the visit.

sacrifices made by all those involved in this landmark project.

The high powered committee was led by NDPP working president Alemtemshi Jamir, along with NDPP senior vice president Chuba Chang, general secretary Obed Quinker, CPC convener Nungsang Aier and media & communication secretary David Neikha.

The NFHRCC team was led by its convener Supulepden Jamir, Ralan Area Lotha Hoho president Samuel Ovung and Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation joint secretary James Tungoe.

NDPP said it was committed to make all-out efforts in ensuring all-round progress and development of the State and would urge the State government and Government of India

to give importance and priority to this project by treating it as a “nationally important project”.

With good and reliable road network essential for overall growth and development of the State, NDPP said it was in this context that Trans Nagaland Highway has become a critical necessity and its realisation is bound to have far-reaching impact on all sectors, especially on the economy.

It has the vast potential to positively impact the entire State and elevate the economic livelihood of people, NDPP said.

Understanding these aspects and as a reflection of the desire of the people, NDPP said it instituted a committee to look into the project and facilitate efforts towards its early realisation in the interest of the State.

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‘School health & wellness prog’ launched in Kohima

DIMAPUR: Orientation programme of principals, headmasters and head teachers on “school health & wellness programme” under Ayushman Bharat for district of Kohima commenced on March 16, 2021 at SIEMAT Hall, SCERT, Kohima.

According to DIPR report, an inaugural session was held with principal director, school education, Shanavas C as special guest. Addressing the participants present, Shanavas highlighted on the dire need of the students’ health and wellness as well as their mental health.

He emphasised on the importance of counseling in school as children from different economic and social status underwent different psychological experiences.

principal director, school education, Shanavas C speaking at the programme.

Shanavas also stressed on the need to address the substance abuse among student groups, nutritional needs and sexual health.

He urged all to realise the positive impact of converging among the allied departments and that the programme should not concentrate only at state

or district level but should also trickle down till block/ village level.

Further, the principal director appealed to the participants to be exemplary, as students emulated their teachers. Delivering an introduction of the programme, nodal officer, school health programme

(SHP), department of health & family welfare (H&FW), Nagaland, Dr. Khriesilie Sachü stated that it envisage facilitation of an integral approach to health programming and more effective learning at the school level.

Dr. Khriesilie also mentioned that school played a crucial role in helping students establish healthy behavior for their lifetime and informed that two teachers from each school would be trained as “health & wellness ambassadors”.

The students would then act as health & wellness messengers in the society and work on improving health practices in their community.

Earlier, the inaugural programme was chaired by DIET senior lecturer, Kenilo Semp and vote of thanks by DIET lecturer, Visedeü Solo.

The inaugural programme

Excise seize IMFL in Dimapur, one held with ganja in Kma

was followed by orientation of the school principals and head masters.

It may be mentioned that the programme is jointly organised by H&FW and DoSE, Nagaland with DIET Pfütsero, Phek lecturer Sony Katiry, DIET Pfütsero, Phek senior lecturer, Dr. Anile Puro, DIET, Chiechama, Kohima lecturer, Visede-ü Solo and DIET, Chiechama, Kohima senior lecturer Kenilo Semp as resource persons with two mentor from SCERT. Ayushman Bharat school health & wellness programme is launched in a phase wise manner in Kohima, Kiphire and Peren districts in the first phase while remaining districts would be covered in the coming days.

The training of the head teachers would commence from March 17 to 20, 2021.

DIMAPUR: Excise department Dimapur and Kohima police Wednesday released various crime reports to the media including seizure of illegal liquor and contraband ganja and arrest of individuals..

In a case of multiple IMFL seizures from March 12 to 14, Dimapur district excise duty party manning the excise check gate Chümoukedima seized three major consignments of liquor from three trucks on separate occasions.

On March 14, 2021, the excise duty party based on intelligent tip-off intercepted two

trucks (AS 09T 4604 and (MN 01 9937) both bound for Imphal, Manipur.

According to superintendent of excise & prohibition, Dimapur, T. Arilong Longkumer, on frisking the vehicle the duty party recovered 1006 cases of assorted IMFL concealed under several bags of fish feeds.

In another incident on March 12, 2021, the same duty party manning Chümoukedima excise check gate intercepted a truck (NL 01N 5626) and on frisking the vehicle, the duty party recovered 288 cases of assorted

SDO (C) Sechü Zubza informs village councils: sub-divisional officer (C) Sechü Zubza, Tiayanger Jamir has informed village councils to make wide publicity in their respective villages that COVID-19 vaccination facility is available in PHC Sechü Zubza, PHC Jotsoma and PHC Khonoma, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every week. Population in age group between 45 years to 59 years with comorbidity cases and 60+ years (both comorbidity and non-comorbidity persons) may receive the vaccinations. For any queries, doctors may be contacted at 7005305804 (PHC Sechü Zubza), 8132863565 (PHC Khonoma) and 7005027739 (PHC Jotsoma).

SCB convenes general meet: Sumi Community Bamun (SCB) Pukhri-1 village has convened general meeting on March 18, 2 p.m. at the residence of SCB banker, Honito Shohe. All sumi of Bamun Pukhri-1 have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANTA Wokha unit 4th annual general executive meet: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha unit has informed that its 4th annual general executive meet 2021 will be held on March 25, 2021, 10 a.m. at Etlingera Patch, NEEPCO Doyang Wokha. All executives from respective districts units have been requested to attend the meet. In view of the meeting, all members under ANTA Wokha unit have been invited for dinner at Etlingera patch on March 25.

Diphupar Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) in collaboration with district tobacco control cell Dimapur and district anti-tobacco squad (DATS) conducted a search and seizure on March 16, within the 100 meters yard (yellow line) of educational institutions in Diphupar jurisdiction under the COTPA Act 2003.

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE 1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED IZA LATE MUGHALI ZHIMO

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The accused along with seized contraband ganja.

IMFL which was also concealed under bags of essential commodities.

In this connection, one Lairenlakpam Manikanta Singh (38), Ajit Singh (30) and Laishram Bijoy Singh (32), residents of Imphal, Manipur, were arrested and penalised under relevant punitive sections of NLTP Act 1989.

The duty party was led by AIE Allen Jami, AIE (Prob) Tonika, H/ constable Tsuknung, Lady H/C TK Medom, constables Akahoto, Khekavi, Thejong, Khalenthong, Tsathongli, Thrilise and lady constable Sorila.

CMO Wokha notifies on medical board examination: Chief medical officer (CMO), Wokha, CW Tungoe has informed all the employees of state government service in Wokha district that medical board examination for service confirmation would be held on March 25 & 26, 2021, 10 a.m. onwards at CMO Office Wokha. Those who are yet to appear for medical board examination have been informed to be present at CMO Office Wokha on the said dates.

Unidentified body recovered in Dmu

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police recovered an unidentified dead body of a nonNaga female (35-40 years approx) below new flyover, Dimapur on March 15.

According to Dimapur police PRO, the cause of death was suspected to be due to natural illness. The body was shifted to district hospital Dimapur for post mortem examination/identification, PRO said, adding that all legal formalities were conducted. Claimant/ relatives/friends of the deceased have been requested to contact officer-in-charge, GRPS, Dimapur.

One of the arrested persons with seized IMFL.

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One held with ganja: Personnel of Kohima police South PS while on routine surveillance duty at paramedical junction intercepted a Mahindra Scorpio (AS06F0498) and apprehended on driver Silastin (30), Senapati, Manipur on March 15 on charges of possessing contraband ganja.

According to Kohima police PRO, on checking the vehicle, 20 packets of contraband ganja wrapped in black coloured polythene sheet was found concealed inside the vehicle. The contraband ganja weighing approximately 200 kg along with the vehicle were seized.

In this connection, a regular case under NDPS Act was registered for further investigation, PRO added.

Born on : 24-01-1982 – Died on : 18-03-2016 Death brings pains that time can only heal, no words could ease what we truly feel, but with God, his fate is eternally sealed, and cherishes his memories.

We have so many precious memories to last our whole life through each one of them reminds us of how much, we are missing you.

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Loving family members & relatives

Born : 10/10/1970 – Died : 18/03/2020

Words can’t express the pain we endure after you left us.

Your sweet voice still echoes in our ears and your love beats in our hearts.

We’re living your image MOM. “WE’LL MEET AGAIN SOME SUNNY DAY” Loving Husband, Children, Grandchildren and Relatives K-592

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY LATE T. TEKACHUBA JAMIR (KHAR) 09/10/1954 – 18/03/2020

DCF supports NJCF payer call of the state to come together regardless of any issues and positively press forward the common interest of the state.

The forum emphasized the need for an early peaceful solution to the longstanding Naga political issue and said that “no untoward incidents should be called for in the process.” Meanwhile, DCF informed that an Easter Inter-Denominational Prayer Meet would be organized at Bathesda Church, Dimapur on April 4, 2021. It has welcomed participation of individuals and groups in the prayer meeting.

Your life was a blessing Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part We are grateful to God for having had you in our lives You are deeply loved and dearly missed.

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DoSE inform untrained Hindi teachers

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online application, the applicant may contact at khs@ gmail.com. The department informed that no objection certificate (NOC) from the concerned controlling officer with bank/demand draft as mentioned in the website should be submitted on or before March 31, 2021.

The conditions applicable for candidates who are admitted are as follows: the selected candidate must keep substitute during the entire training period; pregnant ladies and persons suffering with incurable diseases would not be given admission.

If such cases come into notice after the admission, the admission of such would be cancelled and he/she may have to return the stipend amount received from Sansthan.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF LATE SENTILONG. K. I. JAMIR (ALONG)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DIMAPUR: Department of School Education (DoSE) has invited all untrained Hindi teachers serving under the department, who have been appointed after September 2001, to apply to undergo full term training courses Hindi Shikshan Nishnat, Hindi Shikshan Paragat, Hindi Shikshan Praveen (academic session 202123) conducted by central institute of Hindi, Agra and Vishesh Gahan (academic session 2021-22) conducted at CIH, Dimapur centre.

In this regard, intending untrained Hindi teachers have been requested to fill up the online application within March 1-31, 2021, by visiting the institutes website at www.khsindia. org. According to DIPR report, for any issue arising at the time of filling the

Loving Family members.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim.4:7) We the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to all individual and well-wishers, churches, colony members, neighbors, friends and relatives who stood by us physically, financially, materially, morally, and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved father Lt. Lavotuolie Rupreo on 15-03-2021.

We convey our especially thanks to:1. Central Christian Revival Church Kohima 2. New Creation Church Kohima 3. CRC Nachama 4. Village Council Nachama 5. Sepfuzou Colony Kohima 6. Naomi (Women Group Sepfuzou) 7. Chiecha Ramia Dzevi Kro-ü Kohima 8. Thenumia krotho (UCRC New Market) 9. Miapuo nuo ko krotho We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but we pray that Almighty God bless you and your family.

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DIMAPUR: Dimapur Christian Forum (DCF) has extended support to the state-wide prayer day called

by Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) on March 20. In a press release, DCF chairman Rev. Moses Murry and secretary Fr. C.P. Anto requested the pastors and priests of all the churches to observe the prayer day along with the rest of the state in their respective churches.

DCF also welcomed the initiatives of the volunteers to observe in their own towns, streets and villages.

It also appealed the citizens

Loving Wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren & relatives

Its been a year since you were gone but memories of you still remain afresh. Each day missing you a lot with tears.

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Loving Mom and Relatives.

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WEATHER FORECAST March 18

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Agartala Hazy sun and not very hot

37 17

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and very warm

Guwahati Hot with hazy sunshine Imphal

Sunny

Itanagar Partly sunny

31 13 35 15 33 7 31 16

Shillong

Hazy sunshine

26 10

Kohima

Hazy sunshine

26 12

Dimapur Hazy sunshine and very warm 34 16 Mkg

Hazy sunshine

Tuensang Sunny

28 13 21 9

Hazy sunshine

27 16

Zunheboto Hazy sunshine

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021

LRD reviews implementation of projects in Longleng Stating that spring discharge was reported to be declining due to increased water demand, changing land use patterns, ecological degradation and erratic trends in precipitation, he said that lack of awareness among the people further compounded the problem.

In this regard, joint director urged the villagers to act locally by planting more trees, practice water harvesting system and cre(L) Director Land Resource Department Shri. T.Renben Lotha Speaking at Tangha ating awareness among the village under Longleng district. (R) Rubber plantation in Longleng district. (NP) masses.

In Tangha village, Correspondent per and arecanut plantation tion Pradhan Mantri Krishi while speaking to Church implemented under Pradhan Sinchayee Yojana (NGPMLONGLENG, MAR 17 Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yo- KSY).

(NPN): In order to stream- jana (PMKSY).

He assured the village for line the implementation of While interacting with inclusion and called upon the various project activities and the farmers and elders of people to extend cooperation to observe the work status Yongam village, the director towards the department. of work programmes across expressed satisfaction on the Village council chairman the state, the land resources performance of the farmers. (VCC) Yongam village, Yanjei department (LRD) headed Stating that Naga farm- Phom expressed gratitude to by its director, T. Renben ers were no more in an initial director and his entourage in Lotha and staff from direc- stage as the government and particular and LRD in general torate toured all the districts department had accomplished for visiting the village and including Longleng and took their duties, he said that every said that Yongam village was up a two-day visit on March Naga farmer should be able to economically well settled in 15 and 16. inculcate what was taught.

Longleng district.

On the first day of the While briefing a detail After inspecting some tour, official from the di- status of the present project of the springshed managerectorate accompanied by of PMKSY, director declared ment project in Dungkhao the expert, researchers and that the project which was for village, joint director Albert trainer visited Yongam vil- five years term would end on E. Ngullie stressed said that lage on March 15 where the March 31, 2021. However, he despite the key role that they team inspected the project said that central government play, springs had not received implemented at various sites would be launching another due attention and were drysuch as coffee, black pep- project called “new genera- ing up.

leaders, village council and farmers of the village, director LRD, T. Renben Lotha said the department aimed to increase productivity of degraded land through integrated watershed management and to develop an integrated land information management system to improve real-time information on land.

Towards achieving this objective, the director said that the department implemented the watershed development component of PMKSY under central sector; and rubber develop-

ment under state sector.

Speaking on coffee, director said that in certain region where sunlight was intense, the coffee crops required partial shade and advised farmers to grow shade trees in the field. He also asserted that coffee grown under tree shade is always found to be of superior quality and taste.

At Kangching village the visiting team visited some of the project under PMKSY and WDC and interacted with the watershed committee members and assured to provide all possible assistance under new

generation PMKSY. District project officer (DPO) Longleng, K Kughalu Chishi who organised various programmes focused on the poor said that sustainable development of natural resources to increase land productivity and provide livelihood opportunities to the people is the primary objective of the department.

The director was accompanied by joint director Albert E. Ngullie, deputy director Hekato Yepthomi, SPC Inatoli Chishi and SLNA team from Kohima.

NSUI unit urges govt to revise transport rates NGRC-1CU elects

DIMAPUR: Taking strong exception to the unregulated transport fares which had taken a toll on the public, especially the student community, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Nagaland state unit has appealed to the state government to “intervene immediately and take necessary steps to ease the burden of the public”.

In a press release, media cell NSUI Nagaland stated that majority of the common people used public transports however the exorbitant transport fares charged by drivers without following

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SOP guidelines had become a burden for the public.

While NSUI appreciated deputy commissioners (DCs) who had taken prompt action to revise the rates in precovid times, it requested the respective regional transport authorities to revise the rates of different transports and publish it for the convenience of the public.

Further, the union appealed to the district administration to provide helpline numbers for students and public to report their grievances in case of flouting of rules by the drivers.

office bearers

Dimapur: Executive members of Nagaland government registered class-1 contractors union (NGRC-1CU) held a meeting at union headquarters Phezoucha, secretariat road, Kohima on March 3 and appointed Theyiekielie Tachü as president, Arep Changkija and Thepfuzhalie Angami (Jack) as vice presidents, E Zuchamo Jami as general secretary along with 11 advisors and seven other members as office bearers.

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Can’t deport Myanmar exiles: Mizo MP

NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI, MAR 17 (AGENCIES): They are our brothers; sending them back will mean killing them, says lawmaker.

A Rajya Sabha member from the Mizo National Front (MNF) said on Tuesday that more than 300 people who have entered Mizoram from Myanmar fearing the military crackdown in that country include pregnant women and children, report The Hindu.

K. Vanlalvena told The Hindu that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was indulging in doublespeak as the Chief Minister had been assured recently that no one will be deported but on the other hand, the Ministry sent letter to the State governments of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Mizoram that people fleeing the coup should be identified and deported. The four States share a border with Myanmar.

The Tatmadaw, or Myanmar military, had taken over the country after a coup on February 1.

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Speaking in Rajya Sabha during zero hour, Mr. Vanlalvena said, “Over 300 Myanmar nationals who have crossed border include 150 police personnel who favoured the (pro-democracy )protestors. The State government and NGOs have given immediate help and shelter to these refugees.

Meanwhile MHA has given directions to not entertain Myanmar refugees.”

“It will not go down well with people in Mizoram if the central government insists on deporting them. Being the largest democracy in the world, it is the responsibility of India to encourage and support any struggle to protect and uphold democratic rights and principles. They are our

brothers; sending them back to Myanmar will mean killing them,” the MP added.

Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Vanlalvena said, “Most of them have relatives in our State. There are 16 to 17 roads that connect Myanmar to India, there is a small river, it is very easy to cross over to India.

There is no fencing. The Mizoram government has also sent a petition to the National Human Rights Commission. They are not here for good; they will be sent back once the situation is peaceful. MHA should provide food and amenities to the refugees,” he said.

He said the refugees from Myanmar belong to the Chin ethnic group comprising Lai, Tidim-Zomi, Lusei and Hualngo tribes — related to the dominant Mizos in the Northeast.

“The Chief Minister spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and he was promised that no refugee will be deported to Myanmar. But he gave this assurance about those who have already

entered and now MHA has sent a letter to send them back,” the MP said.

MHA in a letter dated March 10 to the four States said the State governments have no powers to grant “refugee” status to any foreigner” and India is not a signatory to the United Nations Refugee Convention of 1951 and its 1967 Protocol.

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that “all foreign nationals (including asylum seekers)” are governed by the various of law.

“However, a standard operating procedure (SoP) was issued in 2011 by the Central Government and amended in 2019 which has to be followed by law enforcement agencies while dealing with foreign nationals who claim to be refugees,” the reply stated.

Almost 400 escapees The Mizoram government has said 383 Myanmar nationals, including women and children have crossed over.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021

16 pc in Phase-1 of Assam polls face criminal cases: ADR New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): Sixteen per cent of the candidates contesting in the first phase of Assam assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

The Assam Election Watch and ADR have analysed the sworn affidavits of 259 out of the 264 candidates in the first phase.

Out of 259 candidates analysed, 41 (16 per cent) candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves and 34 (13 per cent) have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, the ADR said.

The report said out of 259 candidates, 101 (39 per cent) are crorepatis.

Giving educational background, the report said 97 (37 per cent) candidates have declared their educational qualifications to be between 5th and 12th standard.

Cong responsible for lack of devp in NE : Yogi Adityanath Hojai (Assam), Mar 17 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held Congress responsible for lack of development and illegal influx in the North East and rise of militancy in Kashmir in its quest for power.

Addressing a poll campaign rally here, the senior BJP leader charged the Congress, the main opposition party in Assam, of ignoring the people’s welfare and development of the region in its quest for power.

Adityanath said the northeast looked for development under the successive Congress governments. “But no development took place as progress was not on their agenda.” “Congress never worked for development and progress of the region or the country’s unity or welfare of the people, but only to grab power. This forced the people here to endure its misrule for a long time and the problem of illegal migration in the area,” he said.

Yogi Adityanath with Dilip Saikia at Kamakhya Temple during his visit to Assam. (PTI)

PM Modi on the other hand scrapped the Look East Policy and implemented instead the Act East Policy for the development of the region. He also directed that each of his cabinet ministers spend a day in the north eastern and study how their respective departments’ schemes for welfare of the poor are implemented, the chief minister said.

Continuing his attack on the Congress for encouraging

militancy, Adityanath said that the Congress had in 1952 introduced Article 370 granting special status to Kashmir paving the way for entry of militants there.

“Congress had put restrictions on the movement of people from other states to Kashmir and buying land there. But now with revocation of Article 370 anybody from any part of the country can buy property there”, he said.

NE region is now island of MDA lauds Centre for deferring delimitation exercise Cong to empower housewives in Assam if voted to power peace: Union minister Tomar Correspondent

Narendra Singh Tomar

Nalbari, Mar 17 (PTI): The northeast region which at one time used to reverberate with sound of gunshots has now become an island of peace due to the special interest shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards its development, Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in pollbound Assam on Wednesday.

Because of PM Modi’s efforts, Assam is already developing rapidly and the other northeast states of Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim too are well on their way to prosperity, the minister said while addressing an election rally here.

“During my interactions with various sections of people in Assam, I was told that the BJP will return to power as the BJP-led government’s biggest achievement has been halting militancy and stopping the killing of innocent people in the state. “People told

me that thousands of people were earlier killed by insurgents. But since the BJP-led government was formed in the state five years ago, not a single person has died in the hands of underground outfits. That is the biggest achievement of the present dispensation”, Tomar added.

The union minister was seeking votes for Narayan Deka, BJP nominee from Barkhetri assembly constituency, where polling will be held in the third phase on April 6.

The government has been working for peace, security and development and the people here have benefitted, he said.

Changes have now come to the economically challenged people with parameters of development reaching villages as the prime minister is working to improve the quality of life of citizens through various welfare schemes, he pointed out.

After becoming the Prime Minister in 2014, Modi(ji) had directed all his ministers to visit the northeastern states once in two months to monitor the implementation and progress of the welfare schemes of their respective departments, Tomar said.

The elections to the 126-member Assam assembly will be held in three phases, beginning on 27 March. The results will be announced on 2 May.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND LOA 15/2021

NOTICE

(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Smti Bendangmenchetla T. Panger D/o Late Dr. T. Ao R/o H.No. 1920, Padumpukhuri Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for issuing Letter of Administration in respect of her deceased father Late Dr. T. Ao, landed property covered by 1. Patta No. 137, Dag No. 679, Mouza No. 3, measuring an area of 0B-01K-03Ls and 2. Patta No. 76, Dag No. 482 measuring an area of 0B-01-00 Dimapur before this court.

Whereas 15th April, 2021 has been fixed for the bearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 15th March 2021.

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Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND NO.PD&SJ.TSG/OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2017-18/87

/Dt. Tsg the 2nd March' 2021

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

Whereas Shri/Smti. Lanuyabang Sangtam H/o Late Alongla Sangtam of Post Office Sector Tuensang, District Tuensang has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & Security in respect of Late her Husband, who expired on 20-02-2021.

Now therefore, the public are hereby asked to filed claims/ objection if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of publish of this Notice.

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Sd/(VICTO SEMA) Principal District & Sessions Judge Tuensang, Nagaland

IMPHAL, Mar 17: Manipur Democratic Alliance (MDA) on Wednesday lauded Centre’s decision of deferring delimitation in four north-east states including Manipur.

Addressing a press conference here, MDA convener N Tombi Singh said the alliance welcomed the decision of the Central government, terming it a right step.

He said delimitation was welcomed, but MDA had strongly opposed the exercise based on an erratic census report. It should be

done based on a fresh and credible census.

He reminded the opposition registered by the alliance when the Centre attempted to hold the delimitation exercise based on the 2001 census. There were many errors in the 2001 census, he added.

In response to the objection letter, they had received a letter from the Delimitation Commission acknowledging the objection in January this year.

It was after receiving the acknowledgement letter from the commission that the Union ministry of law and justice affairs issued a

gazette notification omitting the north-eastern states of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh from the delimitation on March 3 last, he said.

Following the gazette notification, a division bench of High Court of Manipur on Tuesday disposed of a PIL filed by the MDA against the delimitation exercise in the state based on the erratic census report, he informed.

The convener said that Centre might have taken the decision to defer the delimitation exercise in the four north-eastern states, particularly in Manipur after

studying the intelligence report and the state government’s and political parties’ reactions.

Not only Manipur but Assam had also filed four petitions in the Supreme Court and one petition by Nagaland, he said.

The Centre had formed a Delimitation Commission with tenure of one year to effect delimitation in Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir.

It was against the Centre’s previous decision to withhold delimitation in the north-east states till 2026,” he said.

Meghalaya on brink of power crisis Shillong, Mar 17 (PTI): Meghalaya is on the brink of another power crisis, the third in a month, as utility NEEPCO sent a notice to the state government, stating that it would regulate supply from March 20 if Rs 504.41 crore dues are not cleared, an official said on Wednesday.

The Union Power Ministry has also expressed concern over the inability of the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MePDCL) to clear dues even as a loan of Rs 1,345.72 crore has been sanctioned to it for the purpose.

In a letter to the North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre of

Power System Operation Corp on Tuesday, NEEPCO’s Executive Director (Commercial) NK Mao said that despite constant persuasion at various levels, MePDCL has failed to clear the outstanding dues against the purchase of power from its power stations.

Dues of MePDCL continue to escalate and the outstanding in excess of 45 days have piled up to Rs 156.70 crore as of March 15, and there is another pending of Rs 347.71 crore, taking the total dues to Rs 504.41 crore, Mao said in the letter.

“In view of the above mentioned situation, NEEPCO has no other option but to exercise its option provided

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE

MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.44/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Lesonaro has been applied

by Smti Chubatola D/o Late Lesonaro, R/O H.No. 106 Sangtemla Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: (1) Family Pension - 4332423 NK (2) Closing of Account - 11361036922 Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before the said day of 16.04.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 16.03.2021 Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-75 IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.49/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Akumnungsang I. Longkumer has been applied by Smti Sungjemtola Longkumer, sister of Late Akumnungsang I. Longkumer R/O H.No. 4 Sangtemla Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: (1) GIS (2) Gratuity (3) Leave Encashment (4) NPS etc (5) Closing of Account - 30765803120 Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before the said day of 16.04.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 16.03.2021 Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge MKC-77 Mokokchung: Nagaland

Regd No. : 047/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 12/03/2021

I, Shri. Atoka L. Sema, S/o Lt. Lukheyi Sema permanent resident of Yangzitong Village Kiphire, presently residing at H/No. 43 Bamunpukhuri in the District of Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, residing at the address mentioned above.

2. That in my Service Appointment Order and some educational documents my name has been erroneously entered/ recorded as L. Atoka Sema whereas in my Matric Certificate, Service Book, Aadhar, PAN Card, Voter's Card, Birth Certificate, ST, Indigenious Certificate my name has been recorded/entered as Atoka L. Sema.

3. That the name L. Atoka Sema and Atoka L. Sema is same and one person.

4. That my real and actual name is Atoka L. Sema 5. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that I shall use the name Atoka L. Sema in all my future official/general correspondence.

VERIFICATION That the statements made in para 1-5 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is conceal thereon. And I sign this Affidavit on this 12th day of March 2021 at Dimapur.

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for by central electricity regulatory commission (Regulation of Power Supply) Regulations, 2010,” he said.

Notice has also been served for round-the-clock regulation of supply to MePDCL from all the power stations of NEEPCO for a period of six months with effect from March 20, or till such time the outstanding dues of more than 45 days are liquidated, whichever is earlier, Mao said.

The Union Power Ministry has also written to the state government, threatening to withdraw the Rs 1,345 crore loan sanctioned to clear pending dues to central power generation companies.

IN THE COURT OF

DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

Guwahati, Mar 17 (PTI): The Congress will empower housewives, ensure women’s safety against the rising crime graph in Assam, provide the cushion against inflation and give the self respect that they deserve if voted to power in the coming assembly poll in the state, AICC spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said on Wednesday.

Congress will implement the ‘Grihini Samman Guarantee’ if it comes to power, Shrinate told reporters here.

The scheme had been launched by party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

during her visit to Tezpur on March 2.

The Congress has pledged 5 Guarantee Programme for the people of Assam and one of the most important commitment is towards the housewives of the state, Shrinate said at a press conference here.

There has been special relevance of women in the Assamese society and the 81.2 per cent female literacy rate in the state is one of the highest in the country. But for long the contribution of the housewives has not been recognised or appreciated enough which the Congress seeks to set right, she said.

Dear Ekonbeni Yans, Its time to get happy! Wishing you all the best on your birthday and everything good in the year ahead. Happy Birthday to you.

Always, Dad & Mom Happy birthday Dear Bandori, You’re the sweetest and unique girl I know, I thank God for giving me such a wonderful blessing, may your birthday and your life be as wonderful as you are.

From your, forever K. Mech Regd. No. 269/2021

DECLARATION

Date 16/03/2021

Sd/District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland

I, Bendangsenla Ameno Iralu, D/o Kedovitso Iralu aged 19 years, resident of Signal Angami Village, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That my name has been recorded as Bendangsenla in all the educational certificate and other relevant documents.

2. That henceforth I have changed me name to Bendangsenla Ameno Iralu in place of my previous name i.e. Bendangsenla.

3. That with the declaration of this Affidavit, I shall be known by my new name i.e. Bendangsenla Ameno Iralu for all future purposes.

4. That the statements made in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing material is concealed therein.

In witness whereof, I sign this affidavit on this the 16th day of March 2021 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

(Bendangsenla Ameno Iralu) Deponent NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1473

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.5/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Kuptang Phom has been applied by Smti Shingvau Phom, W/o Late Kuptang Phom R/O Tamlu Town, Longleng, Nagaland for possession of: (1) GPF (2) GIS (3) Gratuity (4) Leave Encashment (5) Pension etc (6) Closing of Account - 30479120615 Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before the said day of 17.04.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 17.03.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-76

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.42/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Takupenzu has been applied

by Shri Rongpanglepzuk, S/o Late Takupenzu R/O H.No. 218 Tzudikong Town, Tuli Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: (1) Closing of Account - 11792586421 Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before the said day of 16.04.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 16.03.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-78

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE : NAGALAND NO.PD &SJ. KPE/Objection Notice-12/2021-2022/-345 Dated the 18th Feb. 2021 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas LENSUSHI wife of Late YUTSUMEW of Phuvkiu Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/ immovable properties of her Husband Late.

YUTSUMEW Pensioners Rtd Drawing Teacher Kiphire, Nagaland who expired on 20-12-2020.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: 3. Pension Case from the Treasury Office 4. Any other dues etc Kiphire ; Nagaland.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/ claim if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. if no objection/ claim is received within the given time, succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kiphire: Nagaland.

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ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

No.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/19

Dated Zbto. the 15-03-2021

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

Whereas application has received from Smti Aboli U/S 372 of the Indian Succession Act, resident of DEF, Amiphoto Colony, for Succession of SBI A/C No. - 35934595837, all the intestate properties, pension benefits & other allowances, debts & securities of Late Ghoketo Kits.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who has interest in the said claim(s) within 45(forty five) days from the date of publication to this notice.

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WOKHA : NAGALAND

S/C No. 22/21 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late James Khuvung has been applied by Smti. Thungzano Khuvung, M/o Late James Khuvung, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; 1. To pursue medical re-imbursement of Late James Khuvung.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 16-04-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 16-03-2021.

Sd/- District & Session Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-67

BJP organise wheelchair rally in Kolkata to mock Mamata

BJP activists take part in a ‘Wheel Chair Tribute March’ to honour 130+ BJP Karyakartas who were killed since 2018.

residence in the city.

Banerjee is campaigning in various parts of the state in a wheelchair after being injured while campaigning at Nandigram after filing her nomination on March 10. She had claimed that she was attacked by four to five people.

“There is no law and order in Bengal. At least 130 of our party activists have been murdered in the state and the police have not taken any action. We condemn this and have taken out the rally in protest,” an BJP activist said.

BJP has been claiming that at least 130 of activists have been murdered in the state in the past one year.

Polling for 294 assembly seats in West Bengal will take place in eight phases since March 27.

Ram worshipped Durga as she is superior: Mamata

gram.

The procession moved from Rabindra Sadan to Hazra crossing, a distance of about 2.5 km, to protest against the alleged killing of about 130 BJP activists in West Bengal.

Hazra crossing is incidentally near Banerjee’s

Lt Gen DP Pandey new DGMO of 15 Corps

Privatisation of railway services to make it sick like Air India: Opposition

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NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (PTI): Opposition parties on Wednesday warned that privatisation of various railway infrastructure and services would only benefit corporates and result in depletion of the PSU behemoth’s financial resources which would eventually make it sick like Air India and Indian Airlines.

They were also of the view that roping in private players would not help in improving quality of services for the common man and rather would result in fare hike.

Participating in the discussion on working of Indian Railways in Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Naranbhai J Rathwa claimed, “It (privatisation) was all out to benefit corporate houses at the expense of selling the Railway’s property.” He said there is no emphasis on developing

railway infrastructure and the focus is on “privatisation”.

After Tejas Express, Niti Aayog has suggested running private trains and developing railway stations which was not fair, he said.

Rathwa, a former Minister of State for Railways, said it pained him that instead of augmenting this excellent mode of transportation, the government was hell bent to privatising it with so many jobs at stake. “...As many as 3,000 posts are at stake at the South Eastern Zone while 11,000 posts are set to be abolished in 16 zones while talks are to give Jabalpur station on contract,” he said.

DMK leader P Wilson said, “Although, the railway minister claims that railways will not be privatised, when activities of railways are privatised, the income of railways will deplete, resulting

tion,” Kejriwal said. He said the BJP has brought the bill as it is scared of the AAP’s reach in other states.

“That is why they are trying to stop our development work in Delhi,” he claimed. Delhi ministers,

SUV case: Mumbai Police chief shunted, Nagrale new CP Mumbai, Mar 17 (IANS): In a huge fallout of the mystery SUV case, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday shunted out Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh and replaced him with current Director-General of Police Hemant Nagrale, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced.

Senior IPS officer Rajnish Sheth has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of DirectorGeneral of Police, while Singh will be posted as head of the Home Guards.

The developments came after a massive tugof-war between the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi allies of Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress in the past over two weeks after a SUV was found abandoned outside Antilia,

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the home of industrialist Mukesh Ambani.

The situation turned grim with the subsequent death of a Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran, the arrest and suspension of a police official Sachin Vaze and the belligerent Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party demanding the scalp of Singh and others.

IAF Group Captain dies in MiG-21 accident New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): A Group Captain of the Indian Air Force was killed in an accident involving a MiG-21 Bison aircraft at an airbase in central India on Wednesday, the IAF said.

The accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission, the IAF said on Twitter.

It said Group Captain A Gupta was killed in the accident.

A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.

“A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India,” the IAF said.

Mamata Banerjee at Lalgarh in West Midnapore district, Wednesday. (PTI)

“Ram performed the puja of Devi Durga (in the Ramayana). Maa Durga is much superior to Ram, that is why he worshipped Maa Durga,” the West Bengal chief minister told the meeting.

BJP leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

PM Modi to address rallies in WB, Assam New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): A day before addressing rallies in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that there is a desire for a change in Bengal with the BJP’s agenda of good governance striking a chord among the people.

“Glad to be getting the opportunity to be among my sisters and brothers of West Bengal tomorrow, 18th March. I would be addressing a rally in Purulia.

Across West Bengal, there is a desire for change. BJP’s agenda of good governance is striking a chord among the people,” he tweeted.

In another tweet, Modi said, “Will be in Assam tomorrow, 18th March. Looking forward to being among the people of this great state during the rally in Karimganj.”

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Yogi Adityanath told an election rally on Tuesday that Banerjee gets livid at the chant of Jai Shri Ram and now she has started visiting temples and is reciting ‘Chandi path’, an ode to Goddes Durga.

On the BJP’s accusation that her government

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday unveiled a “development-oriented” manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal, promising an income scheme for all families, a student credit card and constitution of a task force to examine the inclusion of several communities under the OBC category.

Claiming that her government has reduced poverty in the state by 40 per cent, the manifesto also promised to increase annual financial aid to farmers from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000.

‘Criminals having field day, Yogi busy in campaign’ Lucknow, Mar 17 (PTI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav mocked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his visits to the poll-bound states, alleging that criminals were having a field day in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav claimed that criminals were freely attacking the police under the BJP rule and the morale of the security forces was down.

“Criminals who are enjoying patronage are fearless, while police personnel taking action against them are being suspended,” the former chief minister said.

The SP leader added that the Adityanath government’s tall claims of controlling crime against women have “failed” completely.

Unaware of the actual situation in the state, Adityanath is busy in improving the situation in West Bengal and Assam, Yadav alleged.

PC Thomas-led Kerala Cong quits NDA, merges with Joseph faction

Kochi/Kottayam, Mar 17 (PTI): Ahead of the April 6 Assembly polls, the Kerala Congress headed by former Union Minister P C Thomas on Wednesday quit the BJPled NDA and merged with another Kerala Congress faction headed by P J Joseph, which is a constituent of the Congress-led UDF. Thomas, who helped the NDA register its first electoral victory in Kerala by winning the 2004 Lok Sabha polls from then Muvattupuzha seat, quit the BJP-led alliance alleging that his party was neglected by the front when the seats were allocated for the April 6 polls.

The Kerala Congress leader, who was a minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayeeled NDA government, said his party was given four seats in the 2016 Assembly

polls but not a single seat was allocated this time.

Thomas said the BJP leadership had offered him Pala assembly seat but he did not opt for it due to some personal reasons.

Later in the afternoon, the merger took place at an election convention of the UDF held at Kaduthuruthy

in Kottayam district.

Senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy and senior leaders of the Kerala Congress Joseph faction attended the election convention of sitting MLA from Kaduthuruthy constituency Mons Joseph.

Mons Joseph is a senior leader of the Joseph faction, which lost its election symbol and recognition following its split with the Jose K Mani-led Kerala Congress (M).

The merger became a reality two days after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal filed by P J Joseph challenging the Election Commission’s order recognising the Jose K Mani faction as the official Kerala Congress (M) and allotting the party’s symbol to it.

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AAP MLAs and councillors took part in the protest at Jantar Mantar against the bill which, according to the party, gives overarching power to the LG. The GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy on Monday.

According to the bill, the “government” in the city would mean the “Lieutenant Governor” in context of any law made by the legislative assembly.

The bill also makes it mandatory for the Delhi government to take the opinion of the LG before any executive action.

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in financial crisis for Indian Railways which eventually will become like Air India and Indian Airlines.”

Citing an example he said, “Catering services were privatised nearly two to three decades back yet there are complaints from passengers. So privatisation does not mean improvement in services or efficiency.”

He further said, “You are promoting few crony capitalists in India and entire material resources are left at the disposal including the railways. The centralisation of wealth in this nation and natural resources only with them (capitalists) is very dangerous and working against the citizens of this country.”

He also said privatisation of trains on some routes would result in undue burden on the common man in the form of increased ticket fares.

Kejriwal appeals to Centre to take back bill on LG powers

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to take back the bill that seeks to define certain roles and powers of the Lieutenant Governor of the national capital.

Speaking at a protest organised by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) against the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 at Jantar Mantar here, the chief minister also alleged that the Centre wants to weaken his government through this bill.

“I want to appeal to the Centre to take back the GNCTD Bill, don’t cheat the people with this legisla-

created hurdles in the immersion of the idol of goddess Durga, Banerjee said that the Trinamool Congress dispensation gave Rs 50,000 to each club for performing the Durga puja, the biggest festival of the state.

LALGARH (WB)/ KOLKATA, MAR 17 (PTI): Claiming that the BJP will not allow people to chant “Jai Siya Ram” (Glory to Sita and Ram), Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that Lord Ram worshipped Goddess Durga as she is much superior to him.

Addressing the people of Jhargram and Binpur constituencies at a poll rally here in Jhargram district which has a sizeable Adivasi population, she claimed that the BJP will not allow them to take the name of ‘Marang Buru’, whom the Santhals consider as the supreme source of power, but they will have to chant “Jai Shri Ram” (Glory to Lord Ram).

“They (BJP) are saying that you will not be able to practise your religion, you will have to chant Jai Shri Ram. But you will not be able to say Jai Siya Ram,” Banerjee said.

KOLKATA, MAR 17 (PTI): BJP took out a rally in the city on Wednesday with five of its members in wheelchairs apparently mocking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has taken to campaigning that way after being injured in Nandi-

SRINAGAR, MARCH 17 (IANS): Lt. General B.S. Raju has handed over the command of the strategic Kashmir-based 15 Corps to Lt. General D.P. Pandey, the army said in a statement on Wednesday.

Lt. Gen. Raju will be the new Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army.

The General commanded the 15 Corps in tough phase in 2020 when the valley was confronted with the twin challenges of terrorism and Covid-19.

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s electioneering in West Bengal gains momentum for the inordinately and unexplained long duration 8-phase polls, the ruling TMC and the main challenger BJP are in the ring for the do-or-die battle; while the Left and Congress alliance are left in the fringes and only hope to play spoilsport or grab the crumbs left. The campaign heat has risen high and the arriving summer weather is adding to the heat in West Bengal. Both defender(TMC) and attacker(BJP) are logged in a battle where no quarter will be given nor expected for both victor and vanquished. For the TMC and the BJP, it is an existential battle- defeat is not an option as could spell their death knell in the state. Mamata has to pull out all stops to confront the party in power that is ever hungry for more power and determined to change the entire political map of India. Bengal is witnessing a fight between two determined rivals and that has raised deep concerns among democratic minded citizens across India. BJP may not be wrong in believing it can pull off an upset based on its performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls when it won 18 seats and polled 42.38% vote share (TMC won 22 and vote share of 52.38%). In 2014, BJP won 2 seats with vote share of 17.02%. The BJP’s 42.86% vote share in 2019 would have translated into 126 assembly seats and the TMC’s 52.38% share into 156 assembly seats. The poll battle in Bengal is already making headlines as both TMC and BJP are using every means even including abuse of official powers. According to political commentators, “it is raining money” in West Bengal as “tons of money” are being pumped in for election purposes. Cash is crucial in elections and reportedly, Bengalis have never witnessed so much money in all previous elections. There are also worries that use of armed goons or even paramilitary forces to capture booths will spell the end of democracy. It may be admitted that elections in India are free but that the process is not so fair. But in the end, the democratic process is to be seen to be working. Therefore, in the context of the emerging political environment in Bengal, what makes the election crucial is on whether democracy or the will of the people will triumph, as it used to be. In order to ensure that and to strengthen India’s democracy, the role of the Election Commission of India is pivotal. However the ECI has not reasserted its independence and appears to be disinclined to take on the party in power at the Centre. One of the EC who dared to differ, was practically sidelined by his colleagues. He then had to accept an honourable exit in the form of appointment as vice president of a global bank. Worse for the security scenario is that political narratives since 2014 has been fanning communal fires. Bengal is experiencing the phenomenon of divisive politics. Bengal has had a bloody communal history and has seen clashes after partition too. Political commentators warn that a deliberate push to create communal divide and hatred can push Bengal into pre-partition days. If that happens, then it would be one of the most tragic and enduring legacies of this election.

DailyDevotion Will I Bring Myself Up to This Level?

…perfecting holiness in the fear of God. —2 Corinthians 7:1 “Therefore, having these promises….” I claim God’s promises for my life and look to their fulfillment, and rightly so, but that shows only the human perspective on them. God’s perspective is that through His promises I will come to recognize His claim of ownership on me. For example, do I realize that my “body is the temple of the Holy Spirit,” or am I condoning some habit in my body which clearly could not withstand the light of God on it? (1 Corinthians 6:19). God formed His Son in me through sanctification, setting me apart from sin and making me holy in His sight (see Galatians 4:19). But I must begin to transform my natural life into spiritual life by obedience to Him. God instructs us even in the smallest details of life. And when He brings you conviction of sin, do not “confer with flesh and blood,” but cleanse yourself from it at once (Galatians 1:16).

Keep yourself cleansed in your daily walk.

I must cleanse myself from all filthiness in my flesh and my spirit until both are in harmony with the nature of God. Is the mind of my spirit in perfect agreement with the life of the Son of God in me, or am I mentally rebellious and defiant? Am I allowing the mind of Christ to be formed in me? (see Philippians 2:5). Christ never spoke of His right to Himself, but always maintained an inner vigilance to submit His spirit continually to His Father. I also have the responsibility to keep my spirit in agreement with His Spirit. And when I do, Jesus gradually lifts me up to the level where He lived— a level of perfect submission to His Father’s will— where I pay no attention to anything else. Am I perfecting this kind of holiness in the fear of God? Is God having His way with me, and are people beginning to see God in my life more and more?

Be serious in your commitment to God and gladly leave everything else alone. Literally put God first in your life.

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Tolerance and coexistence central to humanity P

ope Francis’ historical Iraq visit underlined his commitment to interfaith dialogue, tolerance and coexistence, and their necessity in today’s world.

The Head of the Catholic Church arrived in Iraq on March 5 to a red carpet and military-band reception at the beginning of the first-ever papal visit to Iraq. He went with a plea for the country to protect its centuries-old diversity, urging Muslims to embrace their Christian neighbours and asking the embattled Christian community, “though small like a mustard seed”, to persevere.

The aim of the trip was to encourage Iraq’s dwindling Christian communities, which have faced violent persecution by the now defunct Islamic State terror group, to stop fleeing Iraq and to promote greater dialogue with the country’s Shia majority.

The visit was marred by controversy due to the Pope’s decision to travel during the continuing pandemic, but the Vatican defended his decision, saying all health care precautions had been taken and that the trip was an “act of love for this land, for its people and for its Christians”.

During his meeting in Baghdad with Iraqi President Barham Salih, Pope Francis said Christians and other minorities in Iraq deserve the same

rights and protections as the Shia Muslim majority.

He said that the religious, cultural and ethnic diversity that has been a hallmark of Iraqi society for millennia is a precious resource on which to draw, not an obstacle to eliminate, and urged Iraqis to show everyone, especially in the Middle East, that diversity, instead of giving rise to conflict, should lead to harmonious cooperation in society.

President Salih, belonging to ethnic Kurdish minority, echoed his call.

He was of the view that the East cannot be imagined without Christians and the continued migration of Christians from the countries of the east will have dire dire consequences for the region in future.

In his long and momentous meeting with Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani, the most influential Shia cleric, in the holy city of Najaf, the Pope urged Muslims to embrace the beleaguered Christian minority. On his part the Shia cleric affirmed his concern for Christians and said that they should live like all Iraqis in peace and security, and with their full constitutional rights. He also said that religious authorities have a role in protecting Iraq’s Christians.

T h e Va t i c a n s a i d Francis thanked Al Sistani for having “raised

his voice in defence of the weakest and most persecuted” during some of the most violent times in Iraq’s recent history. The Pope further said that Al Sistani’s message of peace affirmed “the sacredness of human life and the importance of the unity of the Iraqi people”.

Cradle of civilisation The Pope later visited the ruins of ancient Ur in southern Iraq, revered as the birthplace of Prophet Abraham, father of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, to reinforce his message of inter-religious tolerance and fraternity.

In his speech, Pope urged Iraq’s Muslim and Christian religious leaders to put aside animosities and work together for peace and unity.

He underlined that hostility, extremism and violence are not born of a religious heart: they are betrayals of religion. He also urged Iraq’s Muslim and Christian religious leaders to put aside animosities and work together for peace and unity during an interfaith meeting in the traditional birthplace of Prophet Abraham.

In Irbil, the head of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, welcomed him. He then travelled by helicopter on to Mosul where he visited Church Square to pray for the victims of the war with the Islamic State group,

which left thousands of civilians dead.

Referring to the historic region of Mesopotamia, which covered much of modern Iraq including Mosul, Pope Francis wondered aloud how cruel it is that this country, the cradle of civilisation, should have been afflicted by so barbarous a blow, with ancient places of worship destroyed and many thousands of people - Muslims, Christians, Yazidis and others - forcibly displaced or killed.

Christian-Muslim relations Pope’s Iraq visit was in keeping with Francis’ long-standing efforts to improve relations with the Muslim world, which have been augmented in recent years with his friendship with the leading Sunni cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb. Sheikh is an imam and academic at the Al Azhar University in Cairo and he signed a landmark document on February 4 in Abu Dhabi, with the Pope.

The document calls for greater mutual understanding and solidarity to confront the problems facing the world. With the backing of the United Arab Emirates, the initiative has gone on to create a high-level commission to spread the message and plans are under way to build a centre in Abu Dhabi with a synagogue, mosque and church to

demonstrate the feasibility of interfaith coexistence and sharing.

Christians in Iraq In Iraq, the pontiff brought his call for tolerance to a country rich in ethnic and religious diversity but deeply traumatised by hatred. After the invasion of the country by the US in 2003, it has seen vicious sectarian violence between Shiites and Sunni Muslims, clashes and rising tensions between Arabs and Kurds, and militant atrocities against minorities like Christians and Yazidis.

In Iraq, Christian presence goes back nearly to the time of Christ. They subscribe to a number of rites and denominations, of which the Chaldean Catholic is the largest sect, along with Syriac Catholics, Assyrians and several Orthodox churches.

They once constituted a sizeable minority in Iraq, estimated at around 1.4 million. But their numbers began to fall rapidly at the hands of the Sunni and Shia militants after the disposition of Saddam Hussein.

Pope’s call for tolerance and co-existence Pope Francis’ efforts to promote tolerance and coexistence amongst faiths and particularly between Christians and Muslims are nothing new. His efforts have earlier seen endorsing partnership with Sheikh Tayeb in the recent past

and the messaging, which he conveyed in Iraq.

Though symbolic, this sort of messaging carries enough weight and support amongst people, many of whom are guided by such spiritual and kindhearted initiatives by their religious leaders. Such gestures and meetings become the cornerstone of long lasting partnership among faiths, which has been a hallmark of Iraq particularly, which is often described as the cradle of civilisation and has seen co-existence of Christians, Jews and Muslims together in a tolerant manner, each paying tribute to other’s faith and holding all faiths as equal.

The Pope’s Iraq visit underlined his commitment to interfaith dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and it is need of the hour to promote these sentiments amongst the masses and the political leadership too, particularly in the backdrop of the continuing pandemic, when each can help the other with sensitivity and sympathy, and in countries where these values were the hallmark of their secular setup but are now being eroded due to narrow interests.

Asad Mirza (Asad Mirza is a political commentator.

He can be contacted at asad.mirza.nd@gmail. com. The views expressed are personal)

Political solution if talks are over; should be implemented

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he question of piece meal solution does not arise as one solution cannot be applied to other states. According to the Framework Agreement and the Agreed Position, solution for Nagas of Nagaland is in the pipeline.

NPCC is not the one negotiating with GOI therefore the negotiation teams know better. NSCN(IM) has been assuring early solution for 24 years. Early is not indefinite tense. There is time for everything. No solution, is the power that evades One Govt One Tax. We have had enough. Our patience of 24 years cannot be questioned. It is time we have solution. As the state Government continues to demand for delay in solution, I have doubt the BJP Govt will implement the solution without its endorsement.

The Framework Agreement was hidden for years which we have tolerated.

We came to learn its interpretation from the 213th Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Union Home

Affairs which was tabled in Parliament on 19th August 2019. It says settlement will be within the Union of India and that boundaries shall not be changed. It has also recommended generous economic package.

Therefore, in the view of Parliament, the question of Sovereignty and Integration were ruled out. If this is not the correct interpretation, it is for NSCN(IM) to raise. NSCN(IM) continues to defend the Framework Agreement for fear of GOI but do it dare question the interpretation of the said Standing Committee of Parliament.

When the issue of sovereignty and integration are ruled out of negotiations, there is no reason why Nagaland people should continue to suffer. People are demanding One Govt One Tax since long.

Please do not mislead the people anymore with Framework Agreement’s interpretation. What we could understand

is the Framework Agreement appreciated the intricacies of the Indian system and with such an understanding and with due appreciation of the imperatives of the contemporary realities and regard for future vision, it was signed with great satisfaction. Further it went on to say, both sides understood each other’s respective positions and are cognisant of the universal principles of democracy. After great satisfaction there should be no complaint.

Nagas are known for honesty.

Remaining issues are resettlement schemes and economic package. The Stakeholders of Nagaland have made our position clear to the interlocutor on what is acceptable. Hon’ble Governor has declared “talks are over for Nagaland”.

Therefore as a stakeholder, we demand that solution in the pipeline for Nagaland be implemented.

Congress is grateful to Nehru for agreeing to the 16 Point Agreement and for providing Art.371(A) which gave birth

to statehood. Beneficiaries should think deeper before condemning.

Those who have participated in the Plebiscite have the right to talk about history, the rest that have joined after 1964 peace talks and many after 1977 ceasefire agreement, for them it is too late to reverse time. Those who have rejected should not condemn.

To set the record straight, 9 Point Agreement, 16 Point Agreement and Shillong Accord have political and economic commitment. The Framework Agreement has given recognition to the 16 PA position and existing contemporary realities in regard of future vision/ solution. It has no political or economic commitment. If there is any specific political or economic commitment in the Framework Agreement, we as stakeholders are prepared to discuss the impact for an honourable solution.

(K. Therie) President, NPCC.

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MUMBAI, MAR 17 (PTI): The surge in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra in the past few days is not the “ripple in the first wave” but a “mighty scary second wave”, a top health official said on Wednesday.

Speaking during a discussion on news channel

NDTV 24x7, civic-run KEM Hospital’s Dean Hemant Deshmukh said the case numbers were now getting scary. “Of late, we realise that this (surge) is not a ripple in the first wave, but a mighty scary second wave itself, which is starting,” Deshmukh told the televi-

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu continue to report a high number of daily COVID-19 cases, accounting for 71.10 per cent of the 28,903 new infections, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. It said 83.91 per cent of the new cases are from Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Maharashtra alone accounts for 61.8 per cent of the daily new cases with 17,864 cases. It is followed

by Kerala with 1,970 while Punjab reported 1,463 new cases, the ministry said.

Kerala is reporting a consistently declining trend over the last one month. India’s total active caseload has reached 2.34 lakh (2,34,406) comprising 2.05 per cent of the total infections.

UP’s Guru Dham turns Covid hotspot after event

Covid protocols like wearing of masks, social distancing, temperature checking and using of hand sanitizers were being blatantly ignored.

A rray Lu c k n ow, March 17 (IANS): A three day religious meet in Uttar Pradesh’s Guru Dham Mandir near Pratapgarh has turned into a Covid hotspot with several devotees coming to attend the religious meet testing positive for the deadly virus risking an outbreak like ‘Tablighi Jamat’ in New Delhi last year.

Liquor ban promise surfaces again in poll-bound TN C h e nnai , M ar 1 7 (PTI): Its election time and prohibition is back in focus in Tamil Nadu where the dry law was lifted about five decades ago.

Political parties, including the ruling AIADMK, opposition DMK and Congress, have pitched for a complete ban on liquor, albeit in a phased manner, making the promise in their respective manifestos for the April 6 assembly elections.

Total prohibition was in force in the state from 1937 to 1971 when the then DMK government headed

by M Karunanidhi lifted it first.

The AIADMK and DMK have both bet on phased re- introduction of prohibition and closure of liquor outlets in a staggered manner in their manifestos.

Started on March 13 at Mangadh, the event was organized by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat with more than 14,000 devotees attending the meet flouting all Covid norms despite the strict directives given

by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to avoid public gathering with the danger of the state entering the second wave of coronavirus.

As per sources, Covid protocols like wearing of masks, social distancing, temperature checking and using of hand sanitizers were being blatantly ignored at the Ashram resulting in thousands of people getting vulnerable to coronavirus. Devotees who have been tested positive for the virus have not been given any health assistance

and have been asked to leave the temple premises.

This is when novel coronavirus infection is spreading its wings across the state. So far, more than six lakh people in Uttar Pradesh have tested positive for Covid-19, while 8,750 people losing their lives to the deadly virus.

In Uttar Pradesh, the cases are also on the rise once again despite the vaccination drive being conducted on regular basis and more than 3 lakh individuals have already been inoculated with vaccine shots.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with Chief Ministers over growing cases of Covid-19 and the ongoing vaccination drive has come to an end. While interacting with the CMs, PM Modi said, “We must stop the rising second peak of Covid at the earliest. For this, we need to take quick and decisive steps.” He further said, “If we do not stop this pandemic, it might create a national outbreaklike situation.”

EC makes seizures worth Rs 331 cr ahead of polls NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (AGENCIES): The record seizures have been made even though polling is yet to start in these states/ Union Territory, as it is slated between March 27 and April 26.

The seizures have already surpassed the total seizures made in Assembly elections to these states/ UT in 2016.

Of the Rs 331 crore seizures, the EC has declared recoveries of cash amounting to Rs 89.48 crore, liquor worth Rs 28.93 crore, drugs valued at Rs 75.67 crore, freebies of Rs 48.52 crore and precious metals worth Rs 88.87 crore.

Maximum (Rs 127.64 crore) recovery was made from Tamil Nadu followed

by Rs 112.59 crore recovery from West Bengal, Rs 63.75 crore from Assam, Rs 21.77 crore from Kerala and Rs 5.72 crore from

Puducherry. The seizures were done till March 16.

In the 2016 Assembly elections, the commission had made the seizure of Rs 225.77 crore.

The Commission said it has deployed 295 Expenditure Observers in these poll-bound regions for effective monitoring to curb black money.

Besides, it has appointed five Special Expenditure Observers -- Madhu Mahajan, B.R. Balakrishnan, B. Murali Kumar, Neena Nigam and Pushpinder Singh Puniha.

Ex-Indian Revenue Service (IT) officer of 1982 batch Mahajan and Balakrishnan (ex-IRS (IT) of 1983 batch) are the Special Expenditure Observers for Tamil Nadu. Kumar, an ex-IRS officer of the 1983 batch, is handling West Bengal; Nigam, an ex-IRS of the 1983 batch, is taking care of Assam;

Toolkit case: HC grants last chance to Centre to reply

Kurta worn by man spotted parking SUV near Ambani’s house burnt: Official

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): The Delhi High Court Wednesday granted last opportunity to the Centre and Delhi Police to file their response on a plea by climate activist Disha Ravi for restraining the police from leaking to the media any probe material in relation to the FIR lodged against her in the toolkit case.

Justice Prathiba M Singh said the central government and Delhi Police shall file their counter affidavits within two weeks and listed the matter for further hearing on May 18.

“A last and final opportunity is granted to the Centre and Delhi Police to file their counter affidavits withing two weeks and rejoinder by petitioner thereafter,” the court said.

Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma and advocate Ajay Digpaul, representing the Centre, and advocate Amit Mahajan, appearing for Delhi Police, sought more time to file their replies to the petition.

MUMBAI, MAR 17 (PTI): The kurta that was worn by the person, who was spotted parking an explosives-laden SUV near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s residence, was set on fire using kerosene to destroy the evidence, an official said on Wednesday.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the Ambani security scare case, had on Tuesday seized a black Mercedes car, which was being used by arrested police officer Sachin Waze, from a parking lot near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

From the car, Rs 5 lakh cash, a note-counting m a c h i n e, t wo nu m b e r plates, some clothes and a kerosene bottle were recovered.

Waze was arrested by the NIA on March 13.

“While investigating the purpose of the kerosene bottle kept in the car, it came to light that it was

India’s engagement with China Govt penalising educated youth: Rahul Gandhi complex: Govt in Lok Sabha New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): India on Wednesday said its engagement with China is “complex” and the two countries agreed that the future direction of ties should be built upon respecting each other’s sensitivities, concerns and aspirations.

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan also said in the Lok Sabha that India will continue discussions with China to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh to achieve the objective of disengagement from all friction points.

His written response came when asked whether India-China relations are being affected due to violation of negotiations made in the past by China and “unfruitful efforts” to cross

the LAC again and again.

Referring to the eastern Ladakh row, Muraleedharan said the Chinese side, since April/May last year, undertook several attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the LAC in the region and India’s armed forces responded to them appropriately.

“It has been made clear to the Chinese side that such unilateral attempts are unacceptable.

These actions have seriously disturbed the peace and tranquillity along the LAC in the western sector,” he said. The government often refers to eastern Ladakh as western sector.

“India’s engagement with China is complex. The two sides agree that the future direction of India China relations should be built upon respecting each other’s sensitivities, concerns and

aspirations,” he said on the overall ties. “The two sides have also agreed to manage their differences and not allow differences on any issue to become disputes,” Muraleedharan added. On the border row, the minister said the two sides have maintained communication through both diplomatic and military channels to ensure complete disengagement from all friction points and full restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas.

“The two sides were able to reach an agreement on disengagement in the North and South Bank of the Pangong Lake, which has been completed. There are however still some outstanding issues with regard to deployment and patrolling at some other points along the LAC in eastern Ladakh,” he said.

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a dig at the Centre over the reported vacancies in faculties of top educational institutions, saying the educated youth is facing severe joblessness and it seems the government is “penalising” them for having “real degrees”.

The Congress has in the past raised questions over educational degrees of some BJP leaders.

“Educated youth is facing severe joblessness.

It seems GOI is penalising them, especially OBC-SCST candidates, for having real degrees!” Gandhi tweeted.

The Congress leader tagged a table showing faculty vacancies in top institutions such as IITs and several central universities.

He also tagged a media report on 60 per cent OBC, Scheduled Caste positions vacant in IIMs.

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Patna , M arc h 1 7 (IANS): Bihar Vidhan Sabha Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha adjourned the house on Wednesday after Samrat Chaudhary, the Panchayati Raj minister asked him “not to get too anxious”, which did not go down well with Sinha.

Sinha strongly objected to the Hindi word “vyakul” used by Samrat Chaudhary, which loosely translates to being anxious.

The Speaker asked the minister to withdraw his remark immediately which he not only refused but re-

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peated to Sinha’s chagrin.

Sinha believes that the word used by Chaudhary was “disgraceful and unparliamentary”. He said it was an insult to the Chair. As Chaudhary refused to budge and withdraw his remarks,

Sinha adjourned the house till 2 p.m. The incident occurred when Sinha detected that there were 16 questions related to Chaudhary’s ministry being asked online and only 11 of them were being answered.

Sinha suggested Chaudhary to ask his ministry officials to answer all questions. This led to the argument between the two and Chaudhary asked the Speaker “not to get too anxious, answers will come”.

Sinha asked the minister to withdraw his comment but was denied.

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and Puniha, an ex-IRS of 1985 batch, of Kerala.

“These officers having formidable domain expertise and impeccable track record are deputed for more effective election expenditure monitoring,” the EC said.

After due assessment, 259 Assembly constituencies have been marked as Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies for more focussed vigil, it added.

On expenditure monitoring, the Commission has convened various meetings with senior officials of Enforcement Agencies of

poll-bound states and the UT. Seeking the importance of central enforcement agencies in election expenditure monitoring process, the Commission has also convened a meeting of Revenue Secretary, Chairman CBDT, Chairman CBIC and Director Financial Intelligence Unit-India.

“With the drive for curbing inducements which vitiate electoral process intensifying, the seizure figures are expected to rise further,” the EC said.

Distribution of money, liquor, or any other item disbursed and given to the electors with the intent to influence them during electoral process is not permitted under the law. This expenditure comes under the definition of “bribery” which is an offence. The expenditure on such items is illegal.

CCTV footage of man in PPE suit near an SUV.

used to set on fire the kurta, which the accused person had worn underneath the PPE kit while parking the Scorpio car (near Ambani’s house) on the night on February 25,” the NIA official said.

According to the official, the NIA suspects that the person wearing PPE kit and a kurta underneath, captured on the CCTV footage recorded at the spot- at Carmichael Roadon the day of incident is Sachin Waze, although it is being confirmed.

According to the investigation so far, Waze told the NIA officials that he was involved in the en-

tire episode to regain his old fame and name which he had earlier. “However, the NIA will investigate it throughly,” the official said.

“So far, the NIA has recovered three vehicle, the Scorpio, an Innova and the Mercedes. We are also in search of one more Mercedes and a Skoda car,” the official said.

Meanwhile, a team of NIA officials on Wednesday evening took Sachin Waze along and visited some spots in Babulnath area of south Mumbai and later also took him to the Mahim creek as part of the investigation.

DEFERMENT This is to inform all concerned/well wishers that the Raffle Draw in Aid of the 150th sesquicentennial celebration 2022, which was scheduled to be drawn on 25th December 2020 last has been deferred to a later date, i.e. on 14th May 2021 due to unavoidable circumstances arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic Inconvenience is deeply regretted.

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Deshmukh said the mortality rate was less this time, and it may be because the virulence is low.

“A virus is likely to mutate all the time and so this mutation is definitely causing a different kind of coronavirus and a different kind of COVID-19 presentation altogether in March, 2021,” he said. However, Om Shrivastav, part of the state government appointed task force on the outbreak, said it was difficult to say whether the recent surge was the onset of the pandemic’s second wave, and coming to a conclusion would require scientific calculations based on several outbreak factors.

He told PTI that people must continue to strictly adhere to COVID-19 norms.

5 states account for over 70 % of new COVID cases

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“We need to unite and fight against the menace,” he emphasised.

Speaking on the occasion, additional commissioner of excise Kevisetuo Angami remarked that though the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act was passed in 1989, there has been an increase in illegal import of IMFL to Nagaland ever since as it was sandwiched between two neighbouring States that were not dry and bootleggers were indulging in illegal trade of liquor for money.

Maintaining that there were 325 Excise personnel spread across the State, he admitted that they were ill-equipped and had meagre resources. But despite this, he claimed that they were trying to

NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (IANS): Fuel prices in the countr y have remained steady for over a fortnight now even though global oil market remains volatile with regular variations in prices.

Accordingly, petrol continues to be priced at Rs 91.17 a litre and diesel Rs 81.47 a litre in Delhi. Fuel prices have not been revised now for 18 days.

But the pause has not helped in bringing down fuel prices that have crossed Rs 100 per litre (petrol) mark in several parts of the country.

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The meeting, which deliberated on various other issues related to the functioning of the media and government, agreed on various points to be taken up at the earliest. The chief secretary urged payments of all pending bill to media houses to be cleared by March 31, 2021.

Each department would appoint one nodal officer for advertisement related matters and would submit the name along with designation, phone number and email address to the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR). DIPR would send the compiled list to the media houses.

The state government would hold an internal meeting with all departments and workout policies for better functioning and relationship between the government and media in the state.

do their best.

Angami also called upon all to extend their support and cooperation, saying the excise department alone could not control the menace and that it was a collective responsibility.

A brief re por t on IMFL seizure was presented on the occasion by Dimapur superintendent of excise and prohibition T Arilong Longkumer. He mentioned that the seizures were made between July and December 2020.

The programme was chaired by Dimapur Inspector Excise (IE) Tohuka S Jakha, while the invocation prayer was said

by IE (NC) Osenrhoni Kikon.

The programme was followed by destruction of the liquor at the office premises.

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media houses of the State regarding pending advertisement bills was received by the State Government, which was taken up in the Cabinet Meeting held on March 11, 2021. He stated that the Cabinet was of the view that the media plays an important role in the State and felt that no dues should be left pending so as to ensure proper functioning of the media houses.

Calling for modernization of bill payment system by the departments, the chief secretary urged them to make electronic payments. He said that technology has provided solutions to various problems and challenges faced by the state government in the past as well. Alam also mooted the possibility of developing appropriate software in consultation with technical department.

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training slot and smooth conduct of examination respectively. The passed Business Correspondent (BC) Sakhi candidates would be initially deployed as Digipay Sakhi in villages with the support of CSC, prior to getting linked as Bank’s BC. The State has now 92 IIBF certified women BC Sakhis from 70 RD blocks.

A BC is an alternate banking channel for strengthening the reach of banking services to rural pockets and bringing more households in the ambit of financial inclusion.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): State government has directed the government departments to clear all pending bills to the Media houses at the earliest to ensure smooth functioning and cordial relationship between the Government of Nagaland and the media.

According to an official bulletin, the state chief secretary, J Alam, conveyed the directive during a meeting held at the Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima on March 17, 2021. The meeting was attended by officials from concerned departments and representatives from Nagaland Post, Morung Express, Eastern Mirror, Nagaland Page and Tir Yimyim.

He said that the meeting was convened in order to address and resolve the issue.

Alam informed that a memorandum from the

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Rupee ends flat at 72.55 against USD MUMBAI, MAR 17 (PTI): The rupee on Wednesday closed flat at 72.55 against the US dollar in a restricted trade ahead of the final outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting.

Losses in the domestic equity markets and a strengthening dollar against major currencies overseas weighed on the rupee sentiment, forex dealers said.

Market participants were cautious ahead of the final decision of the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday.

Though the US Fed is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, investors are focusing on its commentary about the US economy and its predicted path of interest rate movements going forward.

“Rupee traded little weak ahead of the Fed policy which can give hints of strengthening of the US economy.

Levels in which rupee can range is between 72.40-72.90 in coming sessions,” Jateen Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at LKP Securities, said.

At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened almost flat at 72.56 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.51 and a low of 72.62. It finally ended unchanged at 72.55 against the American currency.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced 0.03 per cent to 91.91. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.82 per cent to USD 67.83 per barrel.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 562.34 points or 1.12 per cent lower at 49,801.62, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 189.15 points or 1.27 per cent to 14,721.30.

augurated by Lanusosang Jamir, State Head, Common Service Centre (CSC), I&T Department, Nagaland.

S B I - R S E T I Pe r e n director Novin Basumatary thanked the National Academy RUDSET (NAR) Bangalore, for approving the conduct of training in appropriate time. The training was funded by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) through NAR Bangalore.

Lhousa has expressed gratitude to RSETI Peren and IIBF Exam Centre Dimapur for arranging the

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into April. Responding to Mr. Pradhan’s request, Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman suggested India dip into strategic reserves filled with cheaper oil bought last year.

The ministry responded by asking refiners to speed up their diversification of crude sources and reduce reliance on the Middle East.

Refiners could not cut April oil imports from Saudi Arabia as nominations were placed before the OPEC+ decision in early March, the sources said, adding that plans for May were preliminary and final May nomi-

NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (IANS): Experts have pointed out that the provision providing for concessional income tax rate of 5 per cent on debt return for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) has been inadvertently omitted.

Sunil Badala, Partner and Head (financial services, tax) at KPMG in India, said the government had in September 2020 amended Section 115AD of Income Tax Act to accord a concessional income tax rate of 10 per cent on specified income to funds set up in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

“While amending Section 115AD, it seems that the provision providing for concessional income tax rate of 5 per cent on specified interest to foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) has been inadvertently omitted,” Badala said.

The error will impact at least 4,000 international funds.

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biggest oil importer and consumer, imports more than 80% of its oil needs and relies heavily on the Middle East.

Hit hard by rising oil prices, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has repeatedly called on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, to ease supply curbs.

He has blamed Saudi’s voluntary cuts for contributing to a spike in global oil prices.

OPEC+ decided this month to extend most cuts

Saudi Arabia has cut April oil supplies for some Asian refiners but has maintained average monthly volumes for Indian refiners.

The Kingdom has, however, rejected demand from Indian companies for extra supplies.

The Middle East’s share of India’s overall imports has already plunged to a 22-month low in February.

In February, the United States emerged as the second biggest supplier to India after Iraq, while Saudi Arabia, which has consistently been one of India’s top two suppliers, slipped toNo. 4 for the first time since at least January 2006.

Two refiners -IOC and MRPL - have also issued tenders seeking oil for delivery in May. “The Oil companies take their own decision regarding purchase of crude,” the petroleum ministry told Reuters. The state refiners did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.

DIMAPUR, MAR 17 (NPN): Altogether 59 women SHG Business Correspondent (BC) Sakhi candidates, who appeared the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) Certification exam on March 9 and March 16, 2021 have passed with cent per cent result.

In a press release, NSRLM state program managerfinancial inclusion, Rajuselie Lhousa informed that the online examination was conducted by IIBF Exam Centre, CSC, Dimapur.

Prior to the certification examination, Lhousa saifd a six-day course training on Inclusive Banking was provided to the BC Sakhi candidates by Rural Self Employment Training Centre (RSETI) Jalukie, Peren district, in two batches. The first batch started on March 3 while the second batch on March 10.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (AGENCIES): State-owned refiners are planning to cut oil imports from Saudi Arabia by about a quarter in May, in an escalating stand-off with Riyadh following OPEC’s decision to ignore calls from New Delhi to help the global economy with higher supply.

Two sources familiar with the discussions said the move was part of the government’s drive to cut dependence on crude from the Middle East.

Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd are preparing to lift about 10.8 million barrels in May, the sources said on condition of anonymity.

State refiners, which control about 60% of 5 million barrels per day (bpd) refining capacity, together import an average 14.7-14.8 million barrels of Saudi oil in a month, the sources said.

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Atlanta-area shootings leave 8 dead, many of Asian descent

leaders close to the duo of key responsibilities in the party. On March 12, the central committee meeting dominated by the Oli-led faction nominated 23 new members to the party’s Central Committee (CC). It also nominated 23 former Maoist leaders who joined the UML as CC members.

Yogesh Bhattarai, a senior leader of the Nepalled faction, said that Chairperson Oli is promoting factional feud in the name of holding party meetings, rejecting to abide by the verdict of Supreme Court and making attempts to split the party.

“The factional gathering organised by the Oli-led faction on March 12 has further deepened discomfort, distrust and suspicion in the party, taking the party toward a split,” Bhattarai said. He objected to the “unilateral decisions” taken by the party’s central committee meeting on March 12 and demanded that they must be scrapped.

Prime Minister Oli’s dissolution of the House of Representatives in De-

cember triggered a political crisis in the country. It led to Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”-led CPNMaoist Centre (MC) to split from the ruling NCP. Nepal and Khanal had also sided with Prachanda in seeking Oli’s resignation as Prime Minister. However, in a landmark ruling, the apex court last month reinstated the lower house of Parliament. The political scenario in the country worsened after the Supreme Court recently nullified CPN-MC’s merger with CPN-UML. The two parties had merged in May 2018 to form a unified Nepal Communist Party following the victory of their alliance in the 2017 general elections.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday called an all-party meeting to discuss contemporary issues amid the political crisis.

The all-party meeting by the President came at a time when the CPN (UML) appears to be headed for a split with Nepal on Tuesday accusing party Chairman and Prime Minister Oli of trying to divide the party.

About an hour later, police responding to a call about a robbery found three women dead from apparent gunshot wounds at Gold Spa near Atlanta’s Buckhead area, where tattoo parlours and strip clubs are just blocks away from mansions and skyscrapers in one of the last ungentrified holdouts in that part of the city. Officers then learned of a call reporting shots fired across the street, at Aromatherapy Spa, and found another woman apparently shot dead.

“It appears that they may be Asian,” Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant said. White House press

secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden has been briefed on the “horrific shootings” and would receive an update later Wednesday from Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray. Little is known about the suspect, Robert Aaron Long, of Woodstock, and authorities haven’t specified charges. While the motive for the attack also remained unclear, many members of the Asian American community saw the shootings as an attack on them, given a recent wave of assaults that coincided with the spread of the coronavirus across the United States.

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France former Prez Sarkozy goes back on trial

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Xinhua reported.

“This is in view of the rising Covid-19 cases and the entry of the virus variants in the country,” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a video message sent to the media.

Labour Secretary Silvestre Bello on Wednesday also welcomed the suspension, saying the limit would help ease the burden on hotel quarantine facilities.

“Truthfully, we are running out of hotels ... We reach as far as Tagaytay, as far as Batangas, in search of hotel for quarantine accommodation. This is a good policy,” he said.

The Southeast Asian country has just opened its door ajar to allow the entry of some foreigners who already have visas and exemption letters, after hav-

PARIS, MAR 17 (IANS): Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial over accusations of illegal campaign financing starting on Wednesday, two weeks after he was sentenced on separate charges of bribery.

Sarkozy is accused of exceeding the legal threshold for campaign expenses by 20 million euros (23.8 million dollars) during his re-election campaign in 2012, dpanews reported.

An additional 13 people are also accused of fraud or aiding and abetting.

The so-called Bygmalion affair, after the name of a communications agency involved in the case, regards fake invoices issued to keep Sarkozy’s campaign expenses under the legal threshold of 22.5 million euros. A verdict is expected in mid-April.

I S L A M A B A D, M A R 17 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said India will be benefitted economically by having peace with his country as it will enable New Delhi to directly access the resource-rich Central Asia region through Pakistani territory.

Delivering the inaugural address at the launch of the two-day Islamabad Security Dialogue, Khan also said that his government after coming to power in 2018 did everything for better ties with India and it was for India to reciprocate.

“India will have to take the first step. Unless they do so, we cannot do much,” he said. India last month said that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment

Pakistan’s vision of comprehensive national security, built on the pillars of traditional and non-traditional security, including his vision for economic prosperity and human welfare.

Khan dwelt at length on the issue of peace in the region, including peace between Pakistan and India, saying “the unresolved Kashmir issue was the biggest hurdle between the two countries.” “If India gives the Kashmiris their right under the UN (resolutions), it will be greatly beneficial for Pakistan as well as for India,” he said and added, “India can access Central Asia after peace.”

Khan said that having a direct route to the Central Asian region will economically benefit India. Central Asia is rich in oil and gas.

Rom e , M arc h 1 7 (IANS): One year after lockedown due to the Covid-19 outbreak, most regions in the northern Italy are reimposing restrictions to curb a resurgence of the virus, closing down non-essential shops and reducing the movement of people.

Since Monday, 10 populous regions and the Autonomous Province of Trento have been labelled as high-risk “red zones.”

The containment measures will last until Easter in early April, Xinhua reported.

In northern Italy’s Veneto region, 1,901 new cases were confirmed on Tuesday alone, with the number of patients hospitalised or in intensive care units also on the rise.

Appear to be headed towards split KATHMANDU, MAR 17 (PTI): Nepal’s ruling CPNUML appeared to be headed towards a split with its faction led by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli threatening to take disciplinary action against those taking part in the party’s rival group’s national gathering beginning here on Wednesday, according to media reports.

The Communist Party of Nepal-UML’s rival faction led by Madhav Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhala Nath Khanal has organised a two-day national cadres meet where around 2,000 leaders and cadres representing all wings of the party are expected to take part, The Himalayan Times reported. The Oli-led faction has threatened to take disciplinary action against those who will attend the event rganised by the NepalKhanal faction on Wednes-

MANILA, MAR 17 (IANS): The Philippines has announced that it will temporarily suspend the entry of foreigners and some citizens as the Southeast Asian country battles a renewed spike in Covid-19 cases.

In a statement issued on Tuesday night, the Philippines’ coronavirus task force said foreign citizens and returning nationals who had not been working overseas will not be able to enter the country from March 20 to April 19 under the ban.

The task force also directed concerned agencies to limit the number of inbound international passengers to 1,500 a day. However, the ban doesn’t include foreign government officials, diplomats, and Filipino workers returning from overseas,

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day and Thursday.

However, the rival faction said they would go ahead with the programme as planned, the report said.

Accusing Nepal and Khanal of anti-party activities, Prime Minister Oli said, “I hear that they are going to organise a national cadres meeting tomorrow where they will also pass a report.

I can no longer tolerate antiparty activities.”

According to a report in myRepublica, CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel in a statement directed the party leaders and cadres not to attend the factional gathering, arguing

that the UML had not organised any such event.

He warned of disciplinary action against those attending the “unauthorised” gathering. Pokharel asked party members not to organise the factional meeting against the party’s discipline. “The CPN-UML issues special directives to all party leaders and cadres not to attend such indisciplined factional gathering,” the statement said.

The rift between the CPN-UML faction intensified after the rival NepalKhanal faction demanded Oli to take back his March 12 decisions that divested

ing closed its door to foreign travellers for a long time.

But the countr y is now experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases and increasing infections of new variants.

The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 4,387 new Covid19 infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 635,698.

The death toll climbed to 12,866 after 18 more patients died from the viral disease, the DOH said.

Alethea De Guzman of the DOH Epidemiology Bureau told reporters in an online briefing that 10 of the country’s 17 regions see positive growth, primarily Metro Manila and a region in the northern Philippines.

B’desh begins golden jubilee celebrations of independence DHAKA, MAR 17 (PTI): Bangladesh on Wednesday began the 10-day golden jubilee celebrations of the country’s independence from Pakistan along with the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The high-profile celebrations to be held from March 17 to 27 mark the country’s independence from Pakistan after the 1971 Liberation War. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heads of state and government from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan are to join the celebrations under separate schedules amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Several other world leaders and

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dignitaries have sent video messages to mark the golden jubilee celebrations.

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday welcomed his Maldivian counterpart Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as he arrived on a three-day visit to the country to join the celebrations.

President Solih was escorted to the National

Memorial on the outskirts of Dhaka to pay homage to the 1971 martyrs. He offered wreaths, planted a sapling and signed the visitors’ book during his visit there.

“For his extraordinary contributions to the nation, Bangla, Bangladesh and Bangabandhu emerged as a single and identical symbol,” President Abdul Hamid said in a statement on the eve of the 10-day festival.

“March 17 is a memorable day in the history of the Bangalee nation as on this day in 1920 the greatest Bangalee of all time, the architect of sovereign and independent Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born in Tungipara of Gopalganj district,”

US sanctions 24 Chinese & HK officials

HONG KONG, MAR 17 (AP): The US sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on political freedoms in the semi-autonomous city, including a decision to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system.

The sanctions an nounced Tuesday in Washington were introduced under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and list people who are deemed to contribute to the failure of China in meeting its obligations under Hong Kong’s miniconstitution. Last June, Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the city following months of anti-government protests,

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and Hong Kong authorities have arrested most of the prominent pro-democracy supporters and outspoken critics.

Among the 24 officials sanctioned by the U.S. are Wang Chen, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s elite 25-member Politburo, as well as Tam Yiu-chung, the Hong Kong delegate to the Chinese par-

liament’s standing committee, which drafted the national security law.

Several officers from Hong Kong’s National Security Division were also sanctioned, including Li Kwai-wah, a senior superintendent, as well as Edwina Lau, a deputy commissioner of the Hong Kong police force and the head of the NSD. “The release of today’s update to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act report underscores our deep concern with the National People’s Congress March 11 decision to unilaterally undermine Hong Kong’s electoral system,” U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in a statement.

he said.

Hamid, along with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, paid homage at Bangladesh’s founder’s portrait at Bangabandhu Memorial museum early in the morning in a sombre ceremony, while military bugles played the last post as they placed wreaths on his portrait there.

Hasina, who is the elder daughter of Bangabandhu, in a statement urged the nation to join hands to take Bangladesh to higher heights in the international arena.

“Let us take a vow to transform Bangladesh into a safe and peaceful home for our next generation,” she said.

The premier said her

government was working tirelessly to build a hungerand poverty-free developed and prosperous Bangladesh as envisioned by the Father of the Nation by formulating and implementing ‘Vision-2021’, ‘Vision-2041’ and ‘Delta Plan-2100’.

The Maldivian president also visited Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, originally the Bangladesh founder’s private residence where he was gunned down in a military coup on August 15, 1975 along with most of his family members, including the youngest 10-year-old Sheikh Russell.

Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana survived the carnage as they were on a brief tour to Germany at that time.

Atlanta , M ar 1 7 (AP): A series of shootings over nearly an hour at three Atlanta-area massage parlours left eight people dead and raised fears that the attack was another hate crime against Asian Americans.

Police arrested a white 21-year-old Georgia man and said the motive for Tuesday night’s attacks wasn’t immediately known, though many of the victims were women of Asian descent.

“We’re in a place where we’ve seen an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans since the pandemic started,” said Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen. “It’s hard to think it is not targeted specifically toward our community.” The attacks began Tuesday evening, when five people were shot at Youngs Asian Massage Parlour near Woodstock, about 30 miles (50 kilometres) north of Atlanta, Cherokee County Sheriff ’s spokesman Capt. Jay Baker said. Two people died at the scene, and three were taken to a hospital where two died, Baker said.

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free of terror, hostility and violence. India has said the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility.

India has also told Pakistan that “talks and terror” cannot go together and has asked Islamabad to take demonstrable steps against terror groups responsible for launching various attacks on India. Khan discussed

Two of the spas were across the road from each other.

Bangladesh hospital fire leaves 3 Covid patients dead DHAKA, MAR 17 (IANS): A major fire on Wednesday morning in Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) here has left three Covid-19 patients dead, said DMCH Director Nazmul Haque.

Haque told IANS that the victims were being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital, when the fire broke out.

“Rest of the 11 patients of the ICU unit-2, dedicated to Covid-19 patients, have also been evacuated from the ICU following the fire outbreak. They were, later, shifted to the burn unit and ICU of the old building,”

Haque added.

The fire broke out at around 8 a.m., causing dense smoke inside the ICU unit-2 of DMCH, the state owned biggest hospital of the country.

Three patients who were in life support in ICU, died during shifting to CCU of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s.

The fire is said to have apparently exploded from a machine besides bed 12 of the ICU, but the fire officials are yet to ascertain the cause behind the blaze.

Three units of firefighters doused the fire

at around 8.55 a.m., said Quamrul Hasan, Duty Officer at Fire Service and Civil Defense headquarters.

Haque told IANS that they had failed to control the situation with fire extinguisher.

A total of 14 patients were inside the ICU ward, 17 bed is available there.

The cause of the fire could not be known immediately, the director added.

The patients died during evacuating to CCU from the ICU, said Bachchu Miah, Police Inspector and in-charge of the DMCH police camp.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE KOHIMA : : NAGALAND

NO. DEF/KMA/ESSTT/(13)/(1)/2021-22/420

Dated, Kohima the 17th Mar’ 2021

LAST AND FINAL CALLING NOTICE

Whereas No. 4697 ABC Longtsubemo Z. Ennio of DEF Kohima, S/o- Zuthungo Ennio, Village – Old Chungsu, PO- Wokha, PS- Wokha, Dist.- Wokha is found absenting from Government bonafide duty w.e.f 21/01/2021 till date.

And whereas this office had issued 3 (three) consecutive calling notices Vide order NO. DEF/KMA/ESSTT/(13)/ (1)/2020-21/270 Dated 15/02/2021, Even No. 325 Dated 23/02/2021 and Even No. 379 Dated 04/03/2021, which were duly served to you but you have failed to report back for duty.

You are hereby directed to report for duty within 07 (seven) days from the date of publication of this calling letter, failing which departmental enquiry proceedings will be initiated ex-parte.

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Construction of Boundary wall towards creation of sanitation infrastructure and maintaining clean habitats and clean surrounding at Chungaizeng Rongmei Colony, Burma Camp Dimapur by the Custom Preventive Division, Dimapur under Swachhta Action Plan (SAP) for the Financial Year, 2020-21.

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DMU review meeting in Kiphire

Participants with DMU head and SDO (C) after the meeting.

DIMAPUR: Annual review meeting was conducted under divisional management unit (DMU) Kiphire at forest office complex on March 17, 2021.

The annual review meeting is organised every year as part of Nagaland forest management project (NFMP) review exercise to evaluate the activities initiated in the past one year

for its onward submission to the higher authority for appraisal.

While delivering a short speech, SDO (C) Kiphire (Hq), James T. Khulu called upon the gathering to conserve the ecosystem.

He encouraged the participants to cultivate sense of responsibilities and belongingness so as to make the project a successful venture.

The staff delivered PowerPoint presentations where re presentatives from village Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) deliberated on the project and expressed satisfaction on its implementation.

Earlier, the meeting was chaired by DFO cum DMU head, Kiphire and vote of thanks was delivered by FR-1, Khumliba.

The meeting was attended by the representatives of JFMC from eight villages: Anatongre, Yangzitong, Penkim, Keor, Pokphur, Bilongkyu, Old Resithsi and Seyochung village and SDO (C) Kiphire (Hq) as DC representative.

It may be mentioned that NFMP project is a ten-year project funded by Japan international cooperation agency (JICA) from 2017 for improvement of forest ecosystem through conservation involving community in the selected villages under each district.

The project intends to support establishment of self help group (SHG) through creation of income generation activities (IGA) thus reducing the biotic pressure on forest resources.

NFMP project is headed by IFS, chief project director, NFMP, PCCF & HOFF, forest department Nagaland, Dharmendra Prakash.

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(I-M) Massive fire destroys saw mill NSCN mourns and other properties in Dimapur member’s demise DIMAPUR: The fire reportedly broke out at 7th Mile, Near Ashok Leyland Showroom, Dimapur in the wee hours of March 17, however no casualty was reported.

According to RO (E) (F&ES), Kenny Khing, the fire & emergency services team from fire station Chümoukedima, fire station Dimapur (central) and fire station Dimapur (west) on receiving information at around 2:21 a.m. proceeded to control the fire.

The fire personnel along with six fire engines a n d e q u i p m e n t s we r e pressed into action.

One saw mill along with machinery, furniture log, generator and heat chamber were destroyed in the inferno. The department claimed that property worth Rs. 25 Lakhs (approx) was lost.

Due to timely infor-

Fire personnel dousing the fire at 7th mile, Dimapur.

mation and response, the fire was controlled and prevented from spreading to the surrounding labour quarters.

The department further claimed that property worth Rs. 5 lakhs (approx) was salvaged.

It took the fire team 10 hours to combat the fire.

Cause of fire was suspected to be from electrical short circuit. The response team was led by duty commander SI C Baushong Phom, ASI K Hito Zhimomi and ASI T Jonaba.

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed grief over the grieved demise of Leacy Ng. Luiying from Willong Khullen village under Maram-Thangal region on the March, 17 2021.

He enrolled in the Naga national in 2000.

In a condolence note, NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that he served the Naga nation with unwavering patriotism until his demise.

It stated that for his selfless contributions to the Naga national cause, his name would be recorded in the pages of the Naga history and his sacrifice for the Naga nation would be cherished by all.

Further, NSCN (I-M) conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty grant them comfort as his soul rests in eternal peace.

DPDB meetings held in Mon, Noklak Yongshei and Yachem Childline Dimapur observes 10th villages hold peace meet anniversary; launches music video

DIMAPUR: District planning and development board (DPDB) meetings were held in Mon and Noklak to discuss various issues on March 15.

Mon: Mon DPDB held its meeting at the conference hall, office of deputy commissioner (DC), Mon, chaired by DC, Mon Thavaseelan K. According to DIPR report, chairman, Nagaland state biodiversity board, Satya Prakash Tripati who was present at the meeting as special guest, highlighted the importance, role and structure of the state biodiversity board.

He also highlighted the roles of biodiversity management board at the village level and the problems faced in setting up such a board in Nagaland.

He made an appeal to the board to avail the benefits of central schemes such as national mission on medicinal plants and community forests.

Agenda for the meeting included: upgrading of Yingang school Aboi to Class VIII. The board deliberated on this and approved the agenda for necessary action; renewal of little angel school welfare society at Naginimora. The school serves children from underprivileged background and with the verification from EAC Naginimora, the board approved for necessary action; SDO(C) Angjangyong, Yanithung Ngullie put an agenda for towns which were not notified in Mon. He proposed for such towns to be recognised as rural settlements or population criteria for township to be relaxed and until such arrangements are made, the towns were to be covered under DUDA. The board approved the proposal for necessary action.

Social welfare department Mon presented a PowerPoint presentation on its activities such as ICDS, NSAP, PMMVY and Poshan Abhiyan.

It was highlighted that

all together there were 403 Anganwadis in the district.

Total beneficiaries in Mon under PMMVY stood at 3,669 mothers with a total amount of 1.55 crores paid to the beneficiaries through DBT. The beneficiaries under NSAP in the district from six different categories stood at 7510 beneficiaries with IGNOAPS having the highest at 6166 beneficiaries.

Noklak: Noklak DPDB meeting for the month of March was held at DC’s conference hall, Noklak.

According to DIPR report, vice chairman & DC, Noklak, Reny Wilfred informed the house that a cave called Pyo Ling Kha at Chiphur village measuring 300 ft length, 150 ft height and 30 ft breath was one of the biggest caves of the state.

He informed that a massive tree at Choklangan village called Nok-khio Pai Meiniu measuring 148.5 ft height, 22.8 ft in circumference and 7.2 ft in diameter was also one of the largest trees.

In this regard, he added that these two landmarks among many others were located in the district and needs to be preserved and protected.

With many students moving out of the district due to unavailability of proper institutions in the district, DC emphasised on the education sector and called on the need for IGNOU, NIOS and other institutions in order to improve education in the district.

Agendas discussed during the meeting were posting of PHE and electrical junior engineers at Thonoknyu Hq and construction of water storage tank at Thonoknyu town which the house approved and recommended to the concerned departments.

SDO (C) Longdiba Sangtam shared problems of water shortage at Thonoknyu hq while CMO, Tuensang, Dr. Moa Jamir shared about COVID-19

vaccine.

The house discussed on hospital equipment and proposals for construction of boundary fencing, 100 KV transformer, construction of ART & OST, guest house, infections disease, store, separate ward etc buildings at CHC, Noklak which was submitted by SMO,CHC, Noklak. The house approved and recommended it to the concerned department.

District promotion promoter, Chongkoi also submitted a proposal to conduct science exhibition in the district, business incubator under ministry of food processing etc which was approved and forwarded to the concerned authorities.

The meeting discussed on various other agriculture and tourism sector projects. Registration of brand name as Noklak and Noklak First for various products was discussed and approved, and inclusion of priority list in the district website was also approved.

The house constituted verification committee for LADP implementation 2020-21 and approved for development of public park in the district hq and recommended to the concerned department.

Introduction of new members SDO (C) Thonoknyu, Longdiba Sangtam, SDPO Noklak, Akum Lam and inspector F&CS, Noklak Ongpha Konyak were introduced to the house.

DIMAPUR: People of Yongshei and Yachem v i l l a ge e n d e d t h e i r “traditional conflict” through a joint peace meet at Yongshei village on March 11, 2021.

According to DIPR report, the peace meet was aimed to establish cordial relationships and to foster the spirit of oneness between the two villages.

Addressing the peace meeting, minister of health & family welfare (H&FW), Nagaland, S Pangnyu Phom encouraged the people to uphold the meet in the right direction for the welfare of the people and thanked the village councils and the people in taking the step with a Christian spirit.

DC Longleng, M Shayung Phom also encouraged the people to bear the spirit of oneness at all times wherever they were.

Others who spoke at the meet were Sangti Head Barrick Yachem village, Yongshei village former council chairman, Hamnyei, Yongshei citi-

zens president L. Bu-an Phom, deputy director (Horti) C. Phupom Phom and Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) executive secretary, Tialemba Phom.

Special prayer of peace was said by Phom Baptist Attoi, Dimapur, senior Pastor, C. Hamba Nemdakly. As a sign of unity for peace, Holy Bible was exchanged between the two villages by Yachem Baptist Church Attoi pastor, Rev. Adai and Yongshei Baptist Church Attoi, pastor Issac Keikung.

Earlier, the programme was moderated by associated pastor women Yongshei and Yachem Henuh and Hongla, invocation by YBCA Issac Keikung, welcome address by Yongshei village council chairman B. Nokthai and special prayer by Noksosang Baptist Attoi, pastor Rev. TI Lakba.

It may be mentioned that the peace meet was established through the initiative of both the village councils after many decades.

Members of Childline Dimapur at the 10th anniversary programme.

DIMAPUR: In commemoration of its 10th year anniversary, Childline Dimapur observed a brief launching programme of its music video, “Moi Ke Hunibi” composed and sung

by Sunep Lemtur on March 16 at DC conference hall Dimapur.

In a press release, Childline Dimapur stated that the music video was released by EAC Dimapur, Nukshimatong who lauded the remarkable work of Childline Dimapur.

He commended their

efforts to confront and address the issues of children to make the vulnerable section of the society safer and protected through awareness and actions.

He also assured that district administration would continue to support and assist Childline Dimapur in its noble works even in the days to come.

Meanwhile, Childline nodal director, Subonenba Longkumer congratulated Childline team for their relentless spirit in fighting the good fight for the children.

He further encouraged and motivated the team by sharing the improved version of JJAct and the mechanism in the manner it would enhance justice and service towards the issue.

Further, he highlighted on the significant initiatives and achievements made by CHILDLINE Dimapur during its journey of 10 years.

Earlier, vote of thanks was delivered by Childline Dimapur, Collab director, K. Ela while children from open shelter CECS Dimapur presented a special song.

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The Nakimi Khel Yo u t h O r g a n i s a t i o n Kezoma with immense pride congratulates S epoy Medoyo Naki, ASSAM REGIMENT/42 ND B AT TA L I O N T H E R A S H T R I YA R I F L E S , performing the duties o f S c o u t i n C o m p a ny Commander’s Quick Reaction Team in Jammu and Kashmir in fighting terrorists and awarded t h e “ S E N A M E D A L” (Gallantry).

We wish him a bright f u t u re i n h i s o nwa rd career.

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5th ODI: SA women seal series 4-1

South Africa women teammates during the ODI match against India on Wednesday.

LUCKNOW, MAR 17 (IANS): South Africa women on Wednesday sealed a 4-1 series victory against India by winning the fifth ODI by five wickets here. Mignon du Preez scored 57, her second consecutive half century, and Anneke Bosch scored 58 as the visitors chased down a target of 189 for the loss of five wickets with 10 balls to spare.

Spinners Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Dayalan Hemalatha gave India hope at the start of the South African chase by picking three wickets in the first 10 overs for just 27 runs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Rajeshwari got the breakthrough in the second over in the form of opener Laura Wolvaardt for a duck and then got Lara Goodall

in her very next over.

Hemalatha then sent back South African captain Sune Luus in the 11th over.

However, du Preez and Bosch’s 96-run stand took the game away from India. du Preez eventually fell to Rajeshwari while Bosch was dismissed by spinner Challuru Prathyusha in the 34th over. Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk, who had also taken three wickets

Sumi Hoho Trophy underway at Aghunato

Advisor Pukhayi Sumi during the opening ceremony of 13th Sumi Hoho Trophy at Aghunato.

DIMAPUR (NPN): The 13th Sumi Hoho Trophy hosted by Eastern Sumi Sports Association got underway at Aghunato Town on March 17 with Advisor, F&CS, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection and Taxes, Pukhayi Sumi as the special guest.

According to DIPR re-

port, Pukhayi Sumi encouraged the youngsters to utilize their talents in a special way and called for unity through games and sports. He called on the gathering to live by their dreams and spoke on the benefits of sports in the competitive world.

The special guest unfurled the flag and declared

Peren district football team selection from March 20 DIMAPUR (NPN): Peren District Football Association (PDFA) has informed that the district football team selection will commence from March 20 at Jalukie town. All the interested football players, club or individual have been requested to contact the following persons for more detail. Kuhei Thou at 9402413743 and Khusi Haikube at 9862655117.

Thiem looks to reset, return on clay after a tough few weeks

Dominic Thiem VIENNA, MAR 17(AGENCIES): World number four Dominic Thiem says he wants to reset after making another early exit at this week’s ATP 500 event in Dubai and is looking to come back stronger for the claycourt season.

The U.S. Open champion began the 2021 season with one win in two matches in the ATP Cup before exiting the year’s first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in the fourth round.

The 27-year-old Austrian’s desert swing also ended in disappointment with the top seed’s defeat to South African qualifier Lloyd HarK Y M C

ris in his opening match in Dubai, which came after a quarter-final exit in Doha last week. Thiem said he would skip the ATP 1000 event on hardcourts in Miami, starting next week, and return to the tour during the European claycourt season. “I used to like playing a lot when I was younger. Now I really just need to reset myself a little bit to go fresh into the clay season,” Thiem told reporters after his 6-3 6-4 loss on Tuesday.

“Right now I am in a tough period and (it) wouldn’t be right to go to Miami. (I will) just make a little reset, regroup and hopefully have a good clay season. That’s my main goal now after these tough weeks.”

Thiem, who won his maiden Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows last year, has struggled with a foot problem but refused to use that as an excuse.

“For example today there was no pain at all in the foot. It’s a little bit on and off,” he said. “Maybe I’ll do a quick check, a quick MRI to see how that thing is developing.

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open the tournament. Short speeches were delivered by president SGS, P. Akihito Zhimomi and president, A. Tokiho Assumi; special song was presented by Sumi Leku Khetoi while folk dance was presented by LukikheShevishe. The oath was administered by the sports secretary.

in the Indian innings, saw South Africa over the line.

Earlier, captain Mithali Raj dragged a stumbling India to a score of 188 with an unbeaten 79 off 104 balls.

While India looked set for a competitive total when Harmanpreet Kaur (30) was in the middle with Mithali, the hosts fell apart after the former retired hurt in the 31st over. Harmanpreet and Mithali put up 71 for the fourth wicket.

Harmanpreet left the field after hitting her third four of the innings. India were 124/3 at the time and the collapse started in the 37th over with the dismissal of Dayalan Hemalatha.

They then lost their next six wickets for 52 runs.

The two teams next face each other in a threematch T20I series at the Ekana Stadium which starts on March 20.

Brief scores: India 188 all out in 49.3 overs (Mithali Raj 79 not out; Nadine de Klerk 3/35, Tumi Sekhukhune 2/26) lost to South Africa 189/5 in 48.2 overs (Anneke Bosch 58, Mignon du Preez 57; Rajeshwari Gayakwad 3/13)

New CAF chief vows to improve African football

Man City and Real Madrid reach Champions League quarter-finals

J O H A N N E S BU RG, MAR 17 (IANS): The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe vowed to improve the sport in the continent to be globally competitive and selfsustaining.

Motsepe said on Tuesday that African players are shining in various parts of the world while African teams have qualified for the World Cup, Xinhua news agency reported.

However, the continent’s football fraternity is struggling.

“A f r i c a n f o o t b a l l needs partners who can make things happen. We need partners who will be with us on the ground, who will make a difference.

We need financing for the whole of the continent,” he said at a press briefing in Johannesburg.

Motsepe said African football tournaments need to review its winning windfall to motivate clubs and players. He encouraged African countries to use the increasingly youthful population or risk increased instability.

BUDAPEST, MAR 17 (IANS): Manchester City and Real Madrid both won their second-leg matches in the UEFA Champions League last 16, to reach to the quarterfinals with ease.

Due to travel restrictions caused by the Covid19 pandemic, City and their German opponents Monchengladbach met at Puskas Arena in Budapest as they did in the first-leg, Xinhua news agency reported.

Bringing a 2-0 lead to the second meeting, City started brightly with two goals in the early stages.

City captain Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring by lashing home Riyad Mahrez’s pass 12 minutes into the first half. Six minutes later, Phil Foden assisted German international Ilkay Gundogan to add a second with a closerange low shot.

Monchengladbach failed to respond, meaning the English Premier League leaders advance 4-0 on aggregate.

In Madrid, the hosts broke the deadlock in the

Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos and Lucas Vázquez celebrate their goal against Atalanta during the Champions League match.

34th minute with Karim Benzema sweeping home after Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello’s poor clearance giving Luka Modric the opportunity to feed the French international.

In the second half, Sergio Ramos put Real Madrid further ahead from the penalty spot before the Italian side pulled one back

15th Peren Town Inter-Ward Football Tournament

Bana retain men’s Champions title; Kipeuzang emerge women’s Champ

DIMAPUR (NPN): Defending Champions Bana Rising Star on Wednesday emerged as the Champions of the Men’s category and retained their title at the 15th Peren Town interward Football tournament for both men and women which began on March 3 under the aegis of Peren Town Youth Organization (PTYO). While Peren Kipeuzang was the Champions for women’s football held at Peren Town local ground.

In men’s final match, a solitary goal for Ndining came from the boot of Dinchap in the first half, however, the Champions Bana Rising Star wasted no time and came back with the equaliser from Apeu Irangbe in the first half. The first half

ended with 1-1 draw.

In a thrilling second half, Bana Rising Star fought back and netted their second goal by Puiheilung to register their lead. Then Apeu Irangbe sealed the 3-1 win for the defending champions. Ndining made numerous efforts for come-back but failed to make a break through in the second half.

While in women’s final match, both Peren Kipeuzang and Nsetning failed to score in the stipulated time and played out a goalless draw. Further, in penalty shootout (sudden death), Peren Kipeuzang won by 3-2 against the defending Champion Nsetning to claim the women’s Champions title. Nsetning failed to retain their title. In men’s

Women football champions team, runners-up team and officials after the closing ceremony.

individual award, Golden Gloves award was bagged by Heguirang Hegui (Ndining), Golden Ball by Apeu Irangbe (Bana Rising Star) and Golden Boot by Puiheilung (Bana Rising Star). While in women’s category, Golden Globes award was bagged

by Suiyingausile (Nsetning), Golden Ball by Kangzangyile (Peren Kipeuzang) and Golden Boot by Nsamyile (Peukwakram).

The special guest of the final match was EAC Peren Hq., Seyievilie Pfukri, invocation was offered by

18th Nagaland Chess Championship 2021 from Mar 29

DIMAPUR (NPN): Nagaland Chess Association (NCA) will be organising its 18th edition of the Nagaland State Chess Championship 2021 from March 29 to April 1 at The Heritage, Old DC’s Bungalow, Kohima.

A press release by NCA general secretary, Hekugha Yeptho stated that the top four players of the championship will represent Nagaland State at the Senior National Chess Championship scheduled to be held from the April

with Luis Muriel’s freekick. Marco Asensio then sealed the 3-1 win for the hosts with an 84th-minute goal.

Madrid advances 4-1 on aggregate. The 13-time champions reached the quarterfinals for the first time in three seasons.

The quarterfinal draw will take place on Friday.

13 to 20 in Nagpur, Uttar Pradesh.

This championship will witness the first presidential inauguration by Minister of Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue, & Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Nagaland, Neiba Kronu, who is also the president of Nagaland Chess Association. The championship will be held for three categories and the registration for Open category will be Rs. 1000/-; for U-18 and U-14 will be Rs. 500/-.

The champions for

Open (general) category will receive trophy along with cash prizes of Rs: 50,000/-; second prize will be Rs. 30,000/-; third prize - Rs: 20,000/-; fourth prize - Rs: 10,000/- and from fifth to tenth position will receive Rs. 5,000/- each. While for Under-18 and Under 14 categories, the champions will walk home with a cash of Rs. Rs: 10,000/-; second prizes - Rs: 7,000/-; third prizes - Rs: 5,000/-; fourth prizes - Rs: 3,000/- and fifth prizes - Rs: 2,000/each.

For online registration the amount may be credited in favour of joint secretary NCA: Name: Vekukho Soho; Account No. 31147966227; IFSC Code. SBIN0008306; Mobile. No. 8837098422; Lerie Branch Kohima. Off-line registrations will be accepted at, Ganesh Book Centre, below Mato Complex, Opp. SBI Bazar Branch.

principal All Saints Hr. Sec. School, Rev. Father Joe; special melody byZangzang Zeliang; short speech was delivered by president PTYO, Nduzeu Herie while vote of thanks was proposed by convenor, tournament committee, Bangau Nza.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Of our beloved Mother

Lt. Lideno Lucy

United with the Lord on 18.03.2020

Dear Mom, A year since you left us. We fondly cherish the moments You kept our Family tied with love, care and affection. We pray to the Almighty God that HE will give your soul eternal rest in heaven.

“For we will put on Heavenly bodies, we will not be spirits without bodies” 2 Cor 5:3 K-589

Loving Husband, Children & Relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The family of Late Nikho-ü Pierü wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss on 12-03-2021.

We follow our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbors and well-wishers who visited us, attended the service and burial and who provided us emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who travelled long distances, messages of condolences as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful.

To those who helped in many ways, your contribution made our loss more bearable.

As we are unable to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

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Loving, Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

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Kohli into top-5 of ICC T20I rankings

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021

Nagaland bowled out for 17 in Women’s Senior One-Day Trophy INDORE, MAR 17 (AGENCIES): A total of 37 runs were scored on Wednesday in a lopsided women’s one-day match in the ongoing Women’s Senior One-Day Trophy. Nagaland

was bowled out for 17 before Mumbai chased down the target in the first over of its innings to complete a 10-wicket rout, reports Sportstar.

Six batters fell for 0 in Na-

galand’s innings, after it won the toss and chose to bat at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The team was reduced to 0 for 3 in the third over, and couldn’t recover from there. Not one of

the batters registered scores in double digits; Sariba top-scored with nine runs off 12 deliveries, scoring the only boundary in the entire innings.

For Mumbai, SayaliSat-

ghare took seven wickets (7 for 5). Mumbai openers Esha Oza and Vrushali Bhagat picked up three fours and a six between them as Mumbai romped home in the fourth legal delivery.

Virat Kohli NEW DELHI, MAR 17 (IANS): India captain Virat Kohli has moved back into the top five of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) T20I rankings for batsmen. Kohli recorded unbeaten knocks of 73 and 77 in the second and third T20Is against England.

Kohli, who has had lengthy spells as the top ranked batsman in T20Is in the past, rose to fifth on the back of his performances in the second and third T20Is. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer jumped 32 places to 31st while Rishabh Pant gained 30 places to reach 80th in the rankings.

All-rounder Washington Sundar (up two places to 11th) and seam bowlers Shardul Thakur (up 14 places to 27th) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (up

seven places to 45th) have moved up the list for bowlers.

England’s Dawid Malan retains the No.1 rank among batsmen in T20Is while Jos Buttler’s match-winning 83 not out in the third match has helped him advance five places to 19th position, just two shy of his career-best 17th position attained in October 2018.

Jonny Bairstow, who chipped in with 40 runs and was associated in an unbroken 77-run stand with Buttler in the eight-wicket win on Tuesday, has moved up two slots to 14th position in the list led by his compatriot Dawid Malan.

Jason Roy has advanced four slots to 24th with scores of 49 and 46 in the first two matches.

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