March 3, 2021

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Vol XXXI No. 86

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CM flags off first air cargo service

Neiphiu Rio flagging off the first batch of consignment at Dimapur airport on Tuesday. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, MAR 2 (NPN): In a big boost to business, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio flagged off the first consignment of 1,300-kg air cargo from Dimapur airport here Tuesday containing perishable and non-perishable fruits and vegetables and finished products.

Speaking at the flaggingoff ceremony organised on the occasion by Horticulture department in partnership with Airports Authority of India (AAI) and sponsored

by Mission for Integrated

37,069 persons inoculated till date: H&FW DIMAPUR, MAR 2 (NPN): State Health & Family Welfare department Tuesday informed that a total of 37,069 doses of covid vaccine have been administered across the state till date.

State immunization officer (UIP) Dr. Ritu Thurr also informed that a total of 302 senior citizens in the 60 years and above category along with 22 beneficiaries with associated comorbidity above 45 years have been vaccinated across the state.

He said the oldest beneficiary was a 96-year-old man from Dimapur. Dr. Thurr stated that vaccination of age-appropriate high-risk groups would be scaled up across the state from March 7, 2021.

He also informed that left out frontline and healthcare workers would continue to get vaccinated across all session sites along with the age-appropriate high-risk groups.

No new COVID case

No new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in the State for the second day in a row on Tuesday, while the active cases also remained at 7 with nil recovery. As on March 2, the total caseload stood at 12200.

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“Why 8-phase polls? They can have even 30-phase but they cannot change the outcome.”

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Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Government of India, with airline partners Air India and IndiGo, Rio termed the occasion “historic” and said air cargo services would fulfil a longfelt need of Nagaland.

He said many local agricultural and horticulture produce used to become waste earlier due to lack of an air cargo facility at Dimapur airport. He reminded everyone that the State was rich in bio-diversity and has great potential in organic fruits, vegetables, spices and plantation crops, besides varieties of exotic flowers.

Acknowledging that the State’s farmers have potential to produce a wide variety of organic agricultural and horticultural produces and noting that the educated youth were particularly keen to take up modern farming to produce high quality and highly-valued fruits and vegetables, the chief minister said exporting the produce had been a huge challenge earlier.

Rio exuded confidence, that with the inauguration of air cargo service, farmers and entrepreneurs would take the export prospect seriously and suggested exporting perishable products and processed food to all cosmopolitan cities and beyond.

He also insisted that quality of the produce should be consistent and high to drive the demand and make the State’s slogan “Naturally Nagaland” a reality. He urged the departments involved to educate farmers by organising seminars and workshops, and not just stick to demonstrations or work on pilot projects.

Calling for empowering of entrepreneurs and enabling them to become a partners in the supply chain,

Rio welcomed proposals from the horticulture department in this regard, so as to create an integrated supply chain of fruits and vegetables.

Delivering keynote address, AAI, Northeast regional executive director M Suresh said even though the air cargo service was a small part of the airport operation, it would have a huge impact on local economy and the aviation industry. He said the inauguration of air cargo service would create opportunities for operating bigger aircraft from Dimapur airport in near future.

He recalled that Dimapur airport was earlier under armed forces before AAI took it over in 1987 and claimed that since then AAI was working for development of its infrastructure.

Mentioning that the existing terminal building was built in 1998, Suresh said the civil aviation ministry was planning to build a new cargo terminal at the airport with modern technology and urged the chief minister to allocate additional land for construction of the new terminal building.

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Delimitation panel set to get extension NEW DELHI, MAR 2 (PTI): Delimitation Commission, set up in March last year to redraw the electoral constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, is set to get an extension to complete its work, sources said on Tuesday.

An official notification in this regard could be issued on Wednesday, they added.

The panel has been tasked to redraw the Lok Sabha and Assembly con-

stituencies of the four northeastern states and work on increasing number of Assembly seats in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

The panel has kept June 15, 2020 as the date for the freezing of the administrative districts in the four states and the Union Territory.

This would ensure that it does not have to rework on the delimitation exercise if a new administrative unit such as a panchayat or a tehsil is added to a state.

Last year, the Lok Sabha speaker had nominated 15 MPs as associate members of the Delimitation Commission. The members include Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Jitendra Singh, who will assist in redrawing the constituencies.

Members of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of the states for which the Delimitation panel has been set up are drawn in as associate members to assist the panel in its task.

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Jan-Feb second warmest winter months in 121 yrs NEW DELHI, MAR 2 (PTI): January and February were the third and second warmest winter months in 121 years in terms of mean and minimum temperatures respectively, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) report said on Tuesday. Both the minimum and mean temperatures in February for northwest India were warmest since 1901, the report added.

In terms of mean temperature in January-February, 2016 recorded 21.800C, followed by 21.580C in 2009 and 21.430C in 2021. The other two years with an all-India mean temperatures for the two months are 2006 (21.390C ) and 2017 (21.370C).

In ter ms of mini mum temperature, the two months in 2021 recorded 15.39 0 C. The other four years with warmest January-February since 1901 are: 2016 (15.530C), 2009 (15.300C), 1926 (15.290C), 1912 (15.280C).

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Chi village council withdraws NOC for Mon medical college site DIMAPUR, MAR 2 (NPN): In what seems to be a hurdle for setting up of the proposed medical college in Mon district, Chi Village Council (CVC) Tuesday announced the withdrawal of the no objection certificate (NOC) it had issued earlier for setting up the proposed Mon Medical College at Chi Ponghoa in Mon district.

It may be mentioned that the Union Health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan had laid the foundation stone of the much-awaited Mon Medical College in Mon district headquarters at a glittering function held on February 26.

However, CVC chairman Manwang, Goching Village Council (GVC) chairman Yahreih, head GB of GVC Goaklem, head GB of CVC Thoaching, Chi Union Mon Town president C Leipa and Chi Citizen president T Kaiyan in a joint press release cited

the State government’s failure to honour its commitment to CVC during the laying of the medical college’s foundation stone on February 26 at Mon district hospital.

They pointed out that CVC had to cooperate with the government and issued NOC with pre-condition, which the government had also agreed, but accused it of subsequently backtracking on them...

According to these organisations, the Mon district administration had finalised an agreement with the plot owner of Ponghoa without the consent of CVC on January 12, 2020.

But, they alleged that even after finalisation of the site at Ponghoa, the district administration led by deputy commissioner (DC), president and office bearers of Konyak Union (KU) approached the village council to survey new location within Chi jurisdiction as

the price at Chi Ponghoa was too high.

Hence, the land at Kongjonghoa (Old Army Camp) under CVC was surveyed on January 14, 2020 in the presence of DC, medical survey team, land records and survey department officials, PHED officials and president and office bearers of KU. Though the land had good road connectivity and water supply, the bodies said it was rejected as it had multiple landowners.

Thereafter, another land at Nyata, also under CVC, was surveyed, but it was rejected for reasons best known to the district administration, they added.

The release stated that the sentiment of CVC was hurt as the land offered by it was rejected and land at Ponghoa was chosen in spite of the fact that the plot owner was against the entire Chi village.

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Emergency was a mistake: Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI, MAR 2 (PTI): Terming the Emergency that was imposed by former prime minister Indira Gandhi a “mistake”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said what happened during that period was “wrong”, but it was fundamentally different from the current scenario as the Congress at no point attempted to capture the country’s institutional framework.

In a conversation with Kaushik Basu, professor in the Cornell University in the US and India’s former chief economic advisor, Gandhi said he is all for

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I think that was a mistake.

Absolutely, that was a mistake. And my grandmother said as much internal democracy in the Congress, which fought for India’s independence, gave the country its Constitution and stood for equality.

Asked about his views on the Emergency, he said, “I think that was a mistake.

Absolutely, that was a mistake. And my grandmother

said as much.”

Asked about Indira Gandhi announcing elections at the end of the Emergency and Pranab Mukherjee telling Basu later that she did so as she thought she might lose and wanted to put that to test, Rahul Gandhi said there is

a fundamental difference between what happened during the Emergency, which “was wrong”, and what is happening in the country now.

Gandhi alleged that RSS is doing something “fundamentally different” and filling up the institutions of the country with its people.

“So, even if we defeat the BJP in the election, we are not going to get rid of their people in the institutional structure,” he said.

The Emergency was imposed by Indira Gandhi for a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977.

Gov takes first dose of Covid vax Kiphire on Aspirational Districts top 5 ‘SKM will ask farmers in pollbound states to defeat BJP’ Overall Performance

RN Ravi being administered the Covaxin dose at AIIMS, Delhi.

DIMAPUR, MAR 2 (NPN): Governor RN Ravi took first dose of indigenously produced Covaxin at the AIIMS, New Delhi on Tuesday following COVID19 protocols.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, Ravi thanked the Indian scientists for “this wonderful gift” to humanity.

“When the world is in the throes of a global pandemic for the last over one year, it is a matter of pride for every Indian that our country is the Vaccine hub of the world and has brought this life saving vaccine to the needy humanity in several countries,” Ravi said.

T h e g ove r n o r ex pressed hope that people of Nagaland would take adequate advantage of the vaccine and help the country in defeating the COVID 19 for good. The governor would take second dose after 28 days.

DIMAPUR, MAR 2 (NPN): Kiphire district has figured among the top 5 Aspirational Districts on NITI Aayog’s Delta Ranking for the month of January 2021. The rankings took into account incremental progress made by over 112 aspirational districts across six developmental areas in December 2020.

Health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion, skill development and basic infrastructure were the development areas that were taken into consideration for the ranking.

Taking to twitter, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said Kiphire district deserved special credit for improving livelihoods through

Top 5 Aspirational Districts - Delta Ranking, January 2021.

1

Nawada, Bihar

2

Kiphire, Nagaland

3

Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh Hailakandi, Assam Chandel, Manipur

4 5

the cultivation of ‘Kholar’ and setting up tailoring units for women. “Very heartening to see 4 #AspirationalDistricts of North-East with challenging geographies, in top 5! Kiphire in Nagaland deserves special credit for improving livelihoods through the cultivation of a local kidney bean

variety ‘Kholar’ & setting up tailoring units for women.

Gr8” Kant tweeted.

Aspirational districts programme, launched in January 2018, aims to transform districts that have shown relatively lesser progress in key social areas. The ranking of aspirational districts is done every month.

States urged to ensure adequate allocation of vax to hospitals NEW DELHI, MAR 2 (PTI): The Centre has urged the states and Union territories to ensure adequate allocation of COVID19 vaccines to all hospitals, government as well as private, for the entire duration for which vaccination sessions have been planned.

At a meeting held on Tuesday, the Centre reiterated that there is no shortage of the vaccines and hence, adequate vaccine doses should be allocated to the COVID vaccination centres (CVCs). The states and Union territories should not store, reserve, conserve or create

a buffer stock of the vaccines, the health ministry said in a statement.

“The central government has adequate stock and will provide the required vaccine doses to the states and UTs,” it said.

The Centre urged the states and Union territories to utilise the optimum capacity of all private hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY), the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and the state health insurance schemes to enable them to ef-

fectively function as CVCs. The states and Union territories have been asked to regularly collaborate with the private hospitals to ensure that their optimum capacity for vaccination is utilised.

“Private hospitals not empanelled under the abovementioned three categories have also been permitted to operate as CVCs if they have adequate number of vaccinators, adequate space for observation of the vaccinated, adequate cold chain arrangement and adequate arrangement for management of AEFI,” the statement said.

‘Wedding, poll season fuelling Covid rise’ Wedding and poll season have prima facie led to the recent surge in COVID 19 cases across India with the high-burden states sharing this input in review meetings with the Centre.

The government Tuesday said more than one state which has reported marginal rise in daily new infections in the past two weeks have said the season of weddings and ongoing election campaign rush has led to the surge.

“The surge has not been caused by any new variant of the COVID virus but states have attributed the rise in new cases to weddings and polling. Central teams are in high burden states to investigate deeper,” Member, Health, NITI Aayog VK Paul said.

NEW DELHI, MAR 2 (PTI): Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), which is spearheading anti-farm law protests in Delhi, will send its leaders to poll-bound states to appeal to farmers there to defeat the BJP in assembly elections, leaders of the outfit said Tuesday.

The protesting farmers will also block KMP (Western Peripheral) Expressway on March 6 as the anti-farm law protest at Delhi borders completes 100 days.

The expressway will be blocked at various points for five hours from 11 am on March 6, SKM leader Yogendra Yadav said.

He said SKM leaders will hold a public meeting in Kolkata on March 12 to appeal to the farmers of poll-bound states to punish the BJP. SKM leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said that SKM teams will visit pollbound states to appeal to farmers to defeat the BJP. “We will not seek votes for any party. We will appeal to them to vote for those candidates who can defeat the BJP which has failed to address farmers’ issues,” Rajewal said at a joint press conference of the SKM at Singhu border.

Those who are sitting in power do not understand the language of justice,

Constitution or good and bad, Yadav said, adding that they only understand the language of power, elections and votes. “ S o, t h e f a r m e r s have decided to hurt them through votes,” Yadav said.

The morcha leaders will also visit Karnataka where farmers are getting at least Rs 1000 less than MSP on various crops, Yadav said.

On Women’s Day on March 8, women protesters will lead the protest at Delhi borders and other places across the country, Yadav said.

SKM held a general body meeting of its constituents at the Singhu border on Monday, preparing its action plan for taking forward the movement.

SKM has given a call to the people to install black flags at their houses and wear black armbands as a mark of support to the movement as it completes 100 days on March 6.

SKM has decided to support the central trade unions observing March 15 as ‘anti-privatisation’ day.

SKM will support the call of trade unions by marking it as ‘anti-corporatisation’ day, and extend solidarity to their protests on that day all over India, a statement by the outfit said.

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Diagnostic & hearing aid fitment camp

DIMAPUR: Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN) under DEPwDs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, government of India in collaboration with district administration, Mon and Youth Action for Social Service (YASS), Mon organised a three-day diagnostic cum hearing aid fitment camp under ADIP

Scheme at District Hospital, Mon on March 2 which would conclude on March 4, 2021.

According to DIPR report, while speaking at the inaugural programme, DC Mon, Thavaseelan appreciated the central team for travelling to the state for the camp which was a follow up of the initiatives taken in 2018-2019.

He said that while

news in Brief

Nagaland to observe world engineering day: Federation of Nagaland State Engineering Service Association (FONSESA) will be observing “world engineering day” on March 4, 11 a.m. at Hotel Vivor, Kohima.

DC Dimapur convenes DTF meeting: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dimapur, Rajesh Soundarajan has convened a meeting of District Task Force (DTF) for COVID-19 vaccine on March 3, 2:30 p.m. in the DC’s conference hall. All concerned members of DTF for COVID-19 vaccine have been requested to attend the meeting.

Venue for literacy competition changed: District youth & resource officer Kohima, Chubarenla Longchari has informed schools participating in the district level inter-high school literacy competition that due to unavoidable circumstances, the competition would not be held at Indira Gandhi Stadium. The programme would be held at Lower Forest Colony Community Hall on March 3, 2021, 11 a.m. For further information, one may contact at 9402489898.

ASTG, ASUG inform members: Ao Senso Telongjem Guwahati (ASTG) and Ao Students’ Union Guwahati (ASUG) has informed former members that the two groups would be celebrating platinum jubilee in November 2021. Committee for Kohima district convenor, Limawapang Lkr and secretary Burakum Ao has informed that in anticipation of the jubilee, ASTG would be holding a get-together-cumfellowship with its former members in Kohima district. All former members have been requested to furnish their respective particulars through 9612164954 or 9862089869 on or before March 31, 2021.

COVID-19 vaccination comorbidity certificate for 45- 59 years: State government has informed citizens between 45-59 years to produce a comorbidity certificate from a registered medical practitioner to avail vaccination services. Comorbidity certificate annexure l (B) with the list of specified comorbidities/diseases can be downloaded from the following websites: nagahealth.nagaland.gov.in (what’s new and downloads) and covid19.nagaland. gov.in (advisory/notification). A signed copy from a registered medical practitioner can be uploaded online during self-registration at cowin.gov.in. The signed hard copy will need to be produced at the vaccination site.

the previous camps were focused on all categories of PwDs, this camp was specifically targeted for persons with speech and hearing disabilities.

DC further stated that beneficiaries would be provided with hearing aids after tests were conducted and urged upon the gathering to spread the word so that others may also benefit from the camp.

DRD, NRDSA condole

DIMAPUR: Officers and staff of Directorate of Rural Development (DRD), Nagaland, Kohima has expressed grief over the demise of deputy project officer, DRDA, Tuensang, late Anti Chang who passed away on February 26. In a condolence note, rural development blocks, Kohima director, Imnukshila Jamir stated that late Chang joined the government service on May 18, 1991 as APO in the erstwhile SRDA and was later absorbed in the department of rural development during the year 1997, presently working as deputy project officer at DRDA, Tuensang, till her passing. The department also stated that she performed her duties with great enthusiasm and sincerity and had a huge concern for the welfare of the people, to uplift the living standard of rural people and had vast knowledge of the department’s activities. Further, the department conveyed condolence to the family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NRDSA: Nagaland Rural Development Service Association (NRDSA) in a condolence message through its president, K. Neibou Sekhose stated that late Chang was a pillar of encouragement for many, especially for the rural people. The association conveyed its condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

ATMA Tseminyu conducts demonstration prog DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Tseminyu block conducted a demonstration programme on February 25.

The programme was conducted on the topic scientific dairy housing, managemental practices and artificial insemination (AI) at Dairy Farm School of Nnolo Tep at Henbenji village and cultivation practices of cardamom, disease and pest management of cardamom and post-harvest management of cardamomthe Cardamom Farm School of Gwatilo Kent at Zisunyu village.

The demonstration was conducted by resource persons, BTM Tseminyu block, Dr Vibeilie Joseph Keretsu and by ATM Tseminyu block, Sharon Kent.

MITE foundation & graduation day

Graduates along with faculty of MITE at the foundation and graduation day.

DIMAPUR: Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE), Kohima, celebrated its 10th foundation day and 8thgraduation Day on March 1.

In a press release, MITE vice principal, HL Gangte stated that Nagaland University, Meriema campus head, department of teacher education, Dr. Pradipta Kumar Pattnaik graced the occasion as the special guest.

In his speech Dr. Patt-

naik exhorted the studentteachers to become true professionals suiting the contemporary society that needs constructivist approach to education rather than behaviourist approach.

Delivering the annual report of the college, managing director Pelee Hekha highlighted MITE’s achievement on being the state topper in producing the highest pass percentage from the 2018-20 B. Ed batch with seven university top rank-

holders and various distinction holders. He briefed on the significance of the foundation day reminiscing the later founder Dr. Hekha Mao whose vision became true.

Earlier during the convocation ceremony, the special guest awarded degree certificates to the student-teachers. Later, vote of thanks was delivered by Rebecca and benediction was proposed by Chulo-u Sekhamo.

Jungle fires contained in several places

Fire personnel at KBCA Komking, Noklak.

DIMAPUR: Fire and emergency services personnel contained jungle fires that broke out in different locations of Kohima, Dimapur and Noklak on March 1, but no casualties were reported.

Noklak: A detached team from fire station, Tuensang stationed at Noklak proceeded to control the fire near KBCA Komking, Noklak.

According to RO (E) (F&ES), Kenny Khing, fire personnel with fire tenders and equipments were

Fire Personnel dousing the fire at SASRD.

pressed into action.

Due to timely information and response, the jungle fire was controlled and prevented from spreading.

It took fire team 1 hour and 30 minutes to combat the fire. Cause of fire could not be ascertained.

The response team was led by duty commander ASI Mziegwangteing.

Dimapur: Fire & emergency services team from fire station Chümoukedima with fire tenders and equipments pressed into action

to control the jungle fire at School of Agricultural Science and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University, Medziphema, Dimapur.

Plantation and crops were destroyed in the inferno.

Cause of fire could not be ascertained.

Due to timely information and response, fire was controlled and prevented from spreading further. It took fire team 3 hours to combat the fire. The re-

Jungle fire at Meriema, Kohima.

sponse team was led by duty commander SI, Kenyuyhun Kent.

Kohima: In another jungle fire incident at Meriema village, Below New High Court, Kohima, fire & emergency services team from fire station Kohima (North) proceeded to control the fire with tenders and

equipments.

Due to timely information and response, fire was controlled and prevented from spreading. Cause of fire could not be ascertained.

It took fire team almost 2 hours to combat the fire.

The response team was led by duty commander SI, Inaka.

EULOGY “Even though you have walked the last mile, We will never forget your last smile, For it is your life and light which made our lives worthwhile”

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Beneficiaries at the hearing aid fitment camp in Mon. (DIPR)

Medical superintendent, District Hospital Mon, Dr. Khrielasanuo stated that the camp was made possible because of the proactive initiative taken by DC, Mon. Social welfare officer, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Prosenjit Majumdar also stated that the camp was initiated under central scheme assistance to disabled persons for purchase/fitting of aids and appliances (ADIP).

He added that in order to avail the benefits, one needs to submit four documents: aadhaar card, disability certificate, income certificate (free for those with income below Rs.15, 000) and two passport photographs.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by EAC Mon (development), Chubasanen Ozukum.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

OBITUARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born 21/11/1924

Died 23/02/2021

Lt. Mrs Moajungla Jamir

The bereaved family of Rev. K. I Yanger (Yaongyimsen Village) wishes to acknowledge our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported, expressed sympathies, and acts of kindness to us when he passed away on 23rd February 2021 at his residence in Model Village, 5th Mile Dimapur, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He is survived by his wife, 6 children & in-laws, 26 Grand Children and 15 Great-Grandchildren. Please accept our heartfelt thanks to all our great extended family, neighbors, friends and colleagues, churches, various religious and civic organizations and dignitaries. Your support, presence, prayers and contribution have helped us ease our pain and strengthened us in this difficult time. May our good Lord bless you all.

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Loving Wife, Children & In-laws, Grand Children & Great-Grandchildren

24/08/1965 – 28/02/2021 With thankful hearts we express our sincere appreciation to all who stood by us as our most beloved Lt. Mrs. Moajungla Jamir’s sojourn here on earth came to an end on 28th of February, 2021. In her passing, she has left an indelible mark in our lives and many a fond memories to cherish for all days to come.

The deeds of love and words of encouragement that we have received from each one of you are helping us tremendously as we continue our lives in the absence of a doting wife, mother, sister and aunt. Your genuine care and concern have been the biggest source of strength as we battled the ravages of time with our loved one who today rests in eternal solace. Mortal language is inadequate to express the feeling of gratitude we hold deep down in our hearts. So it is with solemn prayers that we bless each one of your lives. Thank you for being our fortress of hope during our family’s moment of despair.

We remain profoundly touched and ever grateful.

Loving family members.

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BORN ON : 17-06-1996 DIED ON : 27-02-2021 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me to lie down in green pastures”.

We, the family members of Lt. Aloka Awomi would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, relatives, villages & churches who stood with us at the sudden demise of our beloved son. We regret the inability to mention each and every one who supported us physically, financially & morally. It is our fervent prayer that our Almighty bless you abundantly.

Our special thanks to:1. Chekiye Village/C.V.B.C 2. Kuhoxu, Village/GBs/Council/Church Staff 3. Western Sumi Sports Association 4. HASSU 5. Shri. Jacob Zhimomi, Hon’ble Minister PHED, GON 6. Shoixe Village 7. Lithsami Village 8. Friends of Lt. Aloka Awomi From Loving Parents & Family Members DP-1176 K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST March 3

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun and very warm

34 18

Aizawl

Hazy sun

28 13

Guwahati Mostly sunny and pleasant

31 14

Partly sunny and pleasant

29 9

Itanagar Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 15

Shillong Partly sunny

21 9

Imphal

Partly sunny with a shower

22 11

Dimapur Partly sunny and pleasant

30 14

Kohima Mkg

A couple of morning showers

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NVCO and KLC launch ‘world consumer rights day’

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Mostly sunny and nice

24 11 15 6 23 14

Zunheboto A brief morning shower or two 21 9

NVCO president, Kezhokhoto Savi with the final year students of Kohima Law College.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) and Kohima Law College (KLC) launched two-week celebration of “world consumer rights day” under 2021 theme, “tackling plastic pollution” on March 2 at the College premises. The event is observed globally on March 15.

In a press release, press & media cell, NVCO stated that during the launching programme, NVCO and final year students of the college conducted a session on how to raise awareness on reducing plastic pollution and engage citizens/ consumers to adopt and promote more sustainable practices.

Presenting a talk on

the theme, NVCO president Kezhokhoto Savi said that although plastic was useful, the consumption and production of plastics, especially single-use plastic had become unsustainable which was impacting the ecosystems and causing negative consequences to the environment as well as human health.

He said that tackling plastic pollution was a global challenge which required coordinated and international solutions. However, citizens of the state could play a critical role by promoting sustainable consumption and production of plastics.

Savi encouraged consumers to be concerned about plastic pollution and switch to reusable bags while

Coordination meeting held at Aboi town

ADC Aboi, Chumlamo Humtsoe chairing the inter-departmental meeting at Ahoi. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: ADC Aboi, Chumlamo Humtsoe convened an inter-departmental coordination meeting with government establishments and apex civil societies under Aboi, on March 1, 2021 at ADC conference hall, Aboi.

According to DIPR report, Chumlamo Humtsoe encouraged the departments

to share their activities and grievances and called upon the civil societies to be more responsible and to cooperate with the officials.

He also said that such meetings would be conducted monthly for smooth functioning of the departments.

Meanwhile, maj. Sushil Gill from Assam Rifles Aboi

also urged all to cooperate, stating that development would come only through a peaceful environment.

A felicitation programme to honour EAC Aboi, Lithrila Sangtam for conferment of governor’s commendation for her outstanding leadership during COVID-19 was also held at ADC’s residence.

shopping, using refillable drinking bottles, etc.

“Systematic market place change is required at all levels from governments, business and standard setters to make tackling plastic pollution and sustainable consumption the easy choice for consumers”, Savi stated.

It may be noted that the team would be creating awareness on different levels covering topics such as consumer rights, environment protection, human rights, state consumer helpline with toll free 1800-345-3701, tackling plastic pollution, etc by following government SOPs. The team would give first priority to churches especially youth departments.

Awareness and sensitisation on Covid vaccination DIMAPUR: Awareness and sensitisation on Covid19 vaccination was conducted on February 28, at Zunheboto Town Baptist Church, Aizuto.

A press release by district media officer, CMO Zunheboto, Shekho Sophie, stated that CMO, Dr. K Akaho, appealed to all congregations to come forward and get vaccinated and not to miss the opportunity.

He further encouraged the gathering to not believe in the misconceptions about the vaccine from social media.

He further delivered introduction on Coronavirus, symptoms, modes of transmission, prevention, and also spoke on the vaccine that was approved, and detailed explanation on Covishield vaccine and how doses were administered.

He also encouraged the congregations to get vaccinated in order to stay safe and to protect oneself, family and neighbours.

He requested citizens above 60 years and citizens between 45-59 years with co morbidities or diseases subject to certification by a registered medical practitioner.

DIMAPUR: First combined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Dimapur was held at Ao Baptist Church Diphupar on February 28 under the theme, “to bring innovation to the life transformation programs within the Church”.

A press release through program manager, North East Artist Network (NEAN), Bokatoli kinimi Z stated that during the programme, members of AA from different Churches participated through sharing of life testimonies, life before and after joining “life transformation camp”.

One of the AA members shared his testimony on how his life had changed after joining the “life transformation camp”.

He shared that during his three years of sobriety, he flourished financially and now lived contentedly

SAGF officials and others with Wezope Kenye during felicitation programme in Kohima.

DIMAPUR: A felicitation programme for Health & Family Welfare Department (H&FW), Nagaland secretary Wezope Kenye was organised by Secheku Area Graduates’ Fellowship (SAGF) on his induction to Indian administrative service (IAS). The felicitation programme was held on February 27 at Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima.

During the programme, Kenye shared that unlike his generation, the present generation had access to unlimited resources, better infrastructure and connectivity and therefore encouraged them to utilise these resources for a positive impact in the society.

H e m o t iva t e d t h e youths to be rooted, to be bold, persistent and ac-

countable in order to acquire achievements in any field.

Rtd. additional secretary to government of Nagaland, Zachive Thele and convenor advisory board SAGF, Colo Mero also spoke in the programme.

Mero stated that in a competitive world, the youth need to focus on developing life skills and be as professional as can be.

SAGF president, Dr. Zavise Rume on behalf of the fellowship congratulated Wezope Kenye on being the first officer to be inducted to IAS cadre from Secheku area.

Dr. Rume said his induction to the IAS cadre fulfilled the long-felt desire and dream of the people of Chakhesang, particularly

the people of Secheku area for IAS officers and that it should be taken as a stepping stone for the younger generations.

He further appealed to all the participants to join the fellowship to promote healthy interactions among intellectuals, share resources and promote career development among the members to magnify the impact in the area and beyond.

Earlier, CBCK senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Kevekhalo Lasuh blessed the newly inducted IAS officer and his family.

The programme was led by SAGF press and media secretary, Khrolhiweu Tsuhah while welcome address was delivered by SAGF general secretary, Dingupe Lasuh.

AA members at the combined programme in Dimapur.

with his family, which was missing for the last many years.

Pastors from participating churches spoke on the theme and benefits of AA in the churches such as: identity & recognition; to encourage the alcoholic community spiritually; to understand and make them aware about the value of life;

Vaccination for persons with disabilities

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SAGF felicitates H&FW secretary for induction into IAS

First combined AA programme held in Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Office of the state commissioner for persons with disabilities (department of social welfare) Kohima has informed that second phase of Covid vaccination to immunise senior citizens and people with comorbidities in the age 45-59 years had started.

In a press release, state commissioner for persons with disabilities, Diethono Nakhro informed that the list of comorbidities eligible for receiving vaccination include blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, people with multiple disabilities, including blindness and deafness, acid Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (NSCB), Chumukedima branch attack with respiratory tract conducted “financial literacy & credit consultancy camp” (FLCC) involvement, muscular dystrosupported under FIF managed by NABARD at Shokhuvi village, Dimapur phy, intellectual disabilities and disabled requiring high support on February 27. (NSCB)

needs (severe disabilities).

The state commissioner also requested persons with disabilities in the age of 45-59 years who were among the eligibility categories or have any of the other co-morbidities mentioned to avail the vaccination.

The department of health & family (H&FW) welfare has informed that one can selfregister through cowin.gov.in or register onsite along with a photo ID. In this regard, NGOs, churches, and concerned citizens in the various districts have been requested to help eligible persons with disabilities register and get the vaccination.

The vaccines will be provided free of cost at all government facilities.

Unity College Dimapur organise annual inter-collegiate festival

Dimapur: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and DPDB vice chairman Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant has convened a District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting on March 6, 10 a.m. at DC’s con- DIMAPUR: Unity College Diference. All DPDB members have been requested to follow SOPs and mapur (UCD), department of attend the meeting. commerce organised its annual inter-collegiate festival “Commvanza 2021” (virtual edition) under the theme “bridging for a resilient world’’ to provide a platform for the commerce students to connect and exchange ideas to strive towards building a resilient world post COVID-19, on February 26.

In a press release, UCD, head department of commerce, Dr. Tongpangkumla stated that St. Joseph’s College Jakhama won the first prize for the entrepreneur Farewell programme for outgoing additional deputy commissioner, (rethink, recreate and restore), unPfutsero, Phuleshe K Yepthomi was held on March 1, 2021 at ADC der quiz-o-mania (business buzz), Tetso College Dimapur bagged the Conference Hall, Pfutsero.

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first prize, under group discussion (rap session) by Unity College Dimapur, turncoat (black or white?!)

by Tetso College and Oriental College, Kohima was declared the winner of the laughter challenge (clash of comedians).

The judges for the competitions were Nagaland University, department of commerce Prof.

Gautam Patikar, NU department of management assistant professor Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bordoloi and department of entomology SASRD, Nagaland University assistant professor Dr. Hijam Shila Devi.

Altogether students of nine colleges across Nagaland participated in the festival.

to have a healthy relationship with the society; a platform for alcoholic community to help each other in times of difficulties & relapse and to help the alcoholics for a better sustained sobriety and improve the quality of life of an alcoholic.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by AA Diphupar president, L. Yanger Imsong

and secretary, Imkonglemba Longkumer. Welcome address and invocation was pronounced by deacon, Ao Baptist Church Diphupar while vote of thanks and concluding remark was delivered by advisor AA, Ao Baptist Church Diphupar and motivational speech by chief functionary of NEAN.

100 members of AA from Ao Baptist Church Padumphukuri, Diphupar B Ao Baptist Church, Unity Ao Baptist church & Ao Baptist Church Diphupar along with staff of NEAN attended the programme Ao Baptist Church Padumphukuri has announced that it would host the next combined AA meeting.

NCC annual training camp underway

Cadets at the combined annual training camp.

DIMAPUR: Five-day “combined annual training camp” (CATC-114 ‘c’ certificate camp) hosted

by Tetso College got underway on March 2, 2021 at the college campus, Sovima, Dimapur.

In a press release, senior media executive, Tetso College, Rinsit Benjamin Sareo stated that on the first day of the camp, thermal screening of the cadets was conducted upon arrival, followed by drill.

A lecture on national integration (religion, culture, tradition& customs of India) was delivered by Lt. Kikon while briefing of the cadets was conducted by officer commanding, Col. Daniel Lotzem.

A total of 25 NCC cadets are participating in the camp which is organised by 24 Nagaland (I) COY NCC. It may be noted that

over the next four days, the cadets will participate in various activities such as drill, map reading, field

craft & battle craft, weapons training, military history, communications, firing and guest lectures.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), Government of India, is primarily engaged in the procurement, storage and movement of foodgrains to ensure food security of the nation.

To ensure adequate storage of foodgrains as per the FCI’s mandate, FCI intends to augment storage capacity across the Country by hiring private storage/godowns.

With the above background, FCI Regional Office,H.No.105, Bank Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, Pin:797112 hereby invites information in prescribed Performa available at https://fci.gov.in/ storages.php?view=378 for availability of godowns in the State of Nagaland meeting specifications of FCI/ CWC / BIS and of at least 2500 MT capacity which can be made available for hiring.

Complete Expressions of Interest should be delivered in person/ through mail to FCI, Regional Office,Dimapur on or before 27.04.2021 as per details available at https://fci.gov.in/ storages.php?view=378 .

This EOI is not a tender for hiring the godowns and is aimed at assessing storage capacity gap available in the State which may be met by future hiring.

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Grand Alliance will perform PM is not aware of Assam problems: Priyanka Cong-led last rites of BJP in Assam polls: BPF Guwahati/ Tezpur, March 2 (IANS): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not even interact with the lakhs of farmers protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws in Delhi, then how would he be aware of the problems pertaining to the people of Assam, which is far away from the national capital.

Addressing an poll campaign meeting at Tezpur in northern Assam’s Sonitpur district, Priyanka said when lakhs of people faced the flood fury, the Prime Minister neither visited the state nor extended any financial assistance.

“Not only during the flood, when Assam people were agitating against the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), the Prime Minister was silent and kept himself in Delhi. You cannot expect the PM during your crisis and distress as he did not come out from his residence to talk with the lakhs of agitating farmers in the national capital,” she said.

The Congress leader while addressing the gathering announced five “Guarantees” for the people to be fulfilled if the party comes to power in Assam after the ensuing elections.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra interacts with tea workers at Sadhuru tea garden in Biswanath, Assam. (PTI) These five “Guarantees” are enactment of a law to nullify the CAA, five lakh government jobs, raising of tea workers’ daily wages to Rs 365 from the existing Rs 167, free electricity up to 200 units per household and Rs 2,000 monthly income support to all housewives.

Priyanka said that the BJP government just before the assembly elections announced to increase the tea workers’ daily wage to Rs 217 but that was not given yet. She said: “The BJP government promised to give employment to 25 lakh people, but not even 80,000 people got jobs.”

“Like me, you also have children. While casting your vote, please think over the future of your children.

Sikkim CM’s Fb page hacked

Gangtok, Mar 2 (PTI): Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday said his Facebook page was recently hacked but was restored within a few hours.

A few inadvertent posts were written by unidentified persons from Tamang’s official Facebook page.

“Recently, my official Facebook page was compromised wherein someone tried to impersonate me, intending to cause more harm,” he said. The issue was resolved within a few hours and the situation was under control, Tamang said. Such a breach of privacy with attempts to create confusion and unrest will not be tolerated and will be penalised accordingly, the chief minister said, adding that the competent officials were working tirelessly to find out the individuals behind this violation. “I appeal to everyone to ignore any form of message which was sent from my official page and also thank them for their patience and judgement,” he said.

KNA appeals to NSCN (I-M) DIPHU, MAR 2: Kuki National Assembly (Kuki Inpi) has urged NSCN ((I-M) kilonser Joseph Rengma from interfering into the issues of Karbi Anglong in the larger interest of all.

KNA was reacting to the statement issued by Naga Rengma Hills National Workers (NRHNW) of the NSCN (I-M) opposing the proposal of the Assam government to create Kuki Regional Autonomous Council (KRAC).

In a statement, KNA p r e s i d e n t To n g t h a n g Touthang stated that the “unpleasant situation” mentioned by Joseph Rengma was far from truth and reality. Touthang rather said that the Karbis, Kukis, and Rengmas were living peacefully in Karbi Anglong.

KNA reminded about the long standing demand for a separate administrative set up for the Kuki community within the ambit of Karbi Anglong Autonomous District framework,

based on the foundation of authentic and indisputable historical facts.

“We humbly appeal to the kilonser (NSCN-IM) to refrain from interfering into the matter and issues of Karbi Anglong in the greater interest of peace and communal harmony as we cannot afford to ignore the people/mass aspiration for peace and development,” the press note mentioned in its concluding part.

KNA said that the Government of India or Assam had no agenda to look into the issues and interests of any particular tribe or community, but to promote and uplift all indigenous people of the district as a whole.

It further acknowledged the effort of the chief executive member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Tuliram Ronghang for bringing peace and development to benefit all communities of the district without any prejudice.

Prices of essential commodities and cooking gas have crossed all limits,” she said, urging the people to vote for the Congress led seven-party ‘Mahajot’ (grand alliance).

Without naming Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the state’s Finance, Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Congress leader said: “Assam should not have a CM who is acting through remote control. The state also should not have double CM, a strong and powerful leader should run the state.”

Explaining the rationale of the “Five Guarantees”, state Congress President Ripun Bora said that the party had identified the top issues facing the people

through the ‘Axom Basaon Ahok’ (Let’s Save Assam) ‘Bus Yatras’ across the state last month and was now presenting its solutions to the public. Pradyut Bordoloi, the party’s Campaign Committee Chief, explained the first guarantee, a law in the Assam assembly that would nullify CAA. “After the Congress wins the election on May 2, we will pass a law in the Assam assembly that won’t allow the CAA to be implemented in Assam. We have already asked lawyers to start drafting such a law,” he said. Congress General Secretary in-charge of Assam, Jitendra Singh said that the Congress’ hand symbol has five fingers and each one stood for a guarantee.

“There is a rising Congress wave in this election.

That is why so many parties have joined the Congress-led Mahajot. The Bodoland People’s Front, known as the kingmakers of Assam politics, has also joined us because they can see who’s winning,” Singh said.

Priyanka, who arrived in Assam on Monday, has taken part in many election related events, meetings and campaigns besides interacting with the tea garden workers in Biswanath and Sonitpur districts on Monday and Tuesday.

Happy Birthday Elokiu, May you cherish all the time and May all Your wishes comes true. May God bless you with long life and Good health and prosperous Life.

With love and prayers Ashuki Happy Birthday To our Sister.

With love on your birthday and lots of it too. And a wish for the nicest day ever for you! Once again happy birthday.

With love sister’s

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday asserted that her party, if voted to power in Assam, will bring a new law to “nullify” the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state.

Gandhi, during a public meeting in Tezpur, launched the ‘Five Guarantees’ campaign, and said her party, if given a chance to form government in the northeastern state, will dole out Rs 2,000 every month to homemakers across the state, and provide free electricity up to 200 units to all households. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary, who is in poll-bound Assam on a two-day visit, also claimed that her party will hike daily wages of tea garden workers to Rs 365 from the existing Rs 167, and provide at least 25,000 government jobs to youth.

“People of Assam were cheated by a party (BJP) five years ago that promised them 25 lakh jobs but gave them CAA instead. Our party is not making empty promises but undertaking five guarantees,” the Congress leader said.

Tezpur (Assam), Mar 2 (PTI): Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary on Tuesday asserted that the Grand Alliance led by “old friend” Congress will perform the last rites of the BJP-led government in Assam by winning the upcoming assembly elections.

Mohilary, whose BPF was earlier a part of the BJP-led coalition government in the state, claimed that he was “misled” by senior state minister and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma to join the saffron party’s alliance.

“It is a foregone conclusion that the Congressled Grand Alliance will form the next government in the state and we will perform the BJP’s last rites on May 2 (the day of the counting of votes),” Mohilary said in the presence of AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi at a rally here.

He asserted that all the 12 seats in the North Bank of the Brahmaputra that are among the constituencies going to polls in the first phase of the elections will be wrested by the Congress from the BJP. “Before 2016 (assembly polls), these seats were

Cop hurt in clash with protesters in Manipur Correspondent IMPHAL, Mar 2: A policeman was injured in a clash with protesters staging a protests defying curfew imposed in an area in Imphal on Tuesday.

Police had to resort to firing tear gas shells to bring the situation under control.

Tensions were running high at Kakwa Naorem Leikai locality under Singjamei police station of Imphal West district where a teenager boy

M’laya Governor felicitates NCC cadets S h i ll o ng, M a r 2 (PTI): Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday felicitated NCC cadets who participated in the Republic Day Parade in the national capital this year, officials said. Among the 22 NCC cadets who participated in the parade from the northeastern states, four were from Meghalaya, they said. “All four cadets, two of whom are girls, from the state were felicitated by the governor at Raj Bhavan today,” Defence spokeperson Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said. NCC NER directorate ADG Maj Gen Ananta Bhuyan also attended the event. The governor presented certificates to the cadets who participated in the Republic Day Parade.

was killed and as many as seven people were injured after shots were fired from a house amid a quarrel over a land dispute on February 27 night. Following the incident, curfew has been imposed in the locality.

Alleging that some police officers used unparliamentary words towards them, some of the protesters pelted stones towards the police. A policeman was injured after a stone hit him. As the situation went

out of control, police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Except minor injuries due to stampede, no injury that needed medical attention were reported from the protesters.

After the situation was brought under control, leaders of a local joint action committee formed in connection with the killing of the teenager and injury of seven others, held a talk with the police. The police, later, allowed protest in a

peaceful manner. During the protest, the residents demanded befitting punishment to the culprit while alleging that he misused the license gun he possessed for self-protection.

Mention may be made that after the shooting incident, the police have arrested two members of the house where shots were fired from during the quarrel - Longjam Rakesh and his father Achou of Kakwa Huidrom Leikai.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with BPF chief Hagrama Mahilari at Tezpur in Sonitpur district. (PTI) with the Congress and it was I who ensured that the BJP wins in these constituencies.

But this time, I assure that all these seats will be won by the Congress.

“The BPF was a friend of the Congress but the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor misled us. But now, we have returned to our old ally and nothing can stop the Grand Alliance under the leadership of the Congress from forming the next government in the state,” Mohilary said.

He quipped that Himanta Biswa Sarma, “who is known for jumping from one party to another, should also leave the BJP as it will surely lose”.

The three-time former Bodoland Territorial Council chief alleged that the BJP on one hand talks about ending corruption, while on the other, its members “are involved in all kinds of syndicates -- cow smuggling, coal and even betel-nut,” he added.

“These illegal businesses take place through the Srirampur gate along the West Bengal border with the blessings of BJP leaders,” he said.

“I left the BJP-led alliance and returned to my old friends as these illegal activities will defame me.

We must now work towards removing the BJP from power in the state,” Mohilary said.

TTAADC polls to be held on April 4

Agartala, Mar 2 (PTI): Elections to the 30member Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be held on April 4, the State Election Commission said on Tuesday.

State Election Commissioner Manik Lal Dey said that the counting of votes will take place on April 8.

The last date for submission of nominations is March 12, while the documents will be scrutinised on March 15 and the last date for withdrawal of the nominations is March 17, he said. The term of the council expired on May 17 last year, but the election was deferred by the State Election Commission due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Model Code of Conduct has come into force in the region with immediate effect with the announcement of the elections. Two seats in the 30-member council are nominated by the governor.

Load shedding in Meghalaya due to non-payment of dues Correspondent Shillong, Mar 2: The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) has imposed the load shedding from Tuesday across the State due to a “fund crunch” in the power department or probably caused by extraneous issues.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma chaired an emergent meeting with his cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary M.S.Rao and senior government officials to discuss the sudden imposition of loadshedding, 13 days ago after the government had lifted it.

Power minister James Sangma informed that “certain issues regarding the Letter of Credit for the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)” have

cropped up.

Sangma said he would be meeting the Union Power Minister and discuss the “difficulties and challenges” the State power sector is facing.

“I will make sure this regulation by the NTPC can be withdrawn at the earliest,” he said.

A fortnight ago, the MeECL barely managed to avoid loading shedding after it defaulted in paying Power Grid Corporation India Limited. MeECL owes over Rs. 70 crore to PGCIL.

Meanwhile, the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government’s ally the BJP and the opposition Congress have alleged corruption in the power department.

B o t h p a r t i e s h ave claimed corruption in the implementation of central schemes such as Saubhagya. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has however refuted these allegations.

On the other hand, the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Power Minister seeking

(Dated: 02nd March 2021) Sealed tenders are invited from the appropriate class of Civil Contractors empanelled with Nagaland University for the under mentioned works.

Earnest Tender Fee Sl. Tender Value Money (through NU Completion Particulars No. Deposit Challan) time [`] [`] [`] Providing Dyna Roofing with M/S Structure at Department 25th March 1. of Zoology (First 12,97,535.00 25,950.00 500.00 2021 Floor), NU, Hqrs.

Lumami (No. NU/ ENGG/LUM-13/ ZOO/2014-2004).

Resurfacing of existing road from Administrative building to 25th March 2. Central Library 18,95,987.00 37,920.00 1,000.00 building via 2021 Department of Geography, NU, Hqrs. Lumami (No. NU/ENGG106/CR-2005) Tender documents can be obtained from Engineering Section, NU, Hqrs. Lumami on working days upto 09th March 2021 and the same should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar on or before 10th March 2021 (upto 2:00 PM) alongwith an Undertaking in affidavit to complete the work within the specified period. Nagaland University reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without assigning any reason, whatsoever.

(Dr. ABEMO) Registrar DC-201

information on the implementation of the Rs. 232 crore Asian Development Bank-funded “Smart Meter Project” in Shillong and other adjoining areas.

The contract for implementing the project has been allotted to Satnam Global Infra Projects Ltd, JPM Industries Ltd and Inhemeter Co. Ltd. “As per records available with us, the cost of supply and installation of each meter is Rs 9444.44

per unit (without taxes and provisional sum), which is way higher when compared to other States in India wherein the cost of each Meter is somewhere around Rs. 3000,” HYC General Secretary Roykupar Synrem said.

In the memorandum, the HYC has asked the Power Minister power why the cost of these meters in Meghalaya is “two times more” than in other States in India.

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DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE: NAGALAND

NO.PD & SJ.KPE/SECC-12/2021-2022/346

Dated the 24th Feb’ 2021

OBJECTION NOTICE Wheareas Tsapila Sangtam wife of Late Yangcho Sangtam of Langzanger Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/immovable of her husband Late Yangcho Sangtam Pensioners Rtd P/T Kiphire; Nagaland who expired on 21/12/2020.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Happy Birthday Aokhunen Jamir, May God’s gracious love and His countless blessings be upon you as always. We love you.

From Your loving Parents, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts and Well wishers.

Cong will bring law to nullify CAA in Assam if voted Priyanka

1. Pension Case 2. Any other dues etc. from the Treasury Office 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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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TUENSANG : NAGALAND. (GAB/LR Branch)

NO.GAB/RV-2/2020-21/4535

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 Phyobemo Lotha has been applied by Smti. Avino Odyuo, W/o. Lt. Phyobemo Lotha, R/o Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; 1. SBI A/c No. 32206274813 2. PPO No. 141608871 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 26-03-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 26-02-2021.

Sd/- District & Session Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-53

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PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Dated Tuensang the 27th Feb'2021

NOTICE

NOTIFICATION

Whereas this office has received related documents forwarded by Extra Assistant Commissioner, Sotokur for recognition of proposed Moyit Village under, Tuensang District.

And whereas the area of the proposed Moyit Village for recognition as per survey report is 1003 Acres with the following boundaries:1. North : Sheyayoung nala.

2. South : Longzingke nala-Kelongru Village 3. East : Alotsuhyake nala-Sotokur Village 4. West : Longtokur Village I, Shri. Kumar Ramnikant IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang do hereby issue this public notice that claim/objection if any, for recognition of the said village may be given in writing within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice by any claimant to the undersigned, otherwise, the said village will be taken up for recognition under the procedure as laid down by the Government.

The public notice will come into force with effect from the date of issue of this notification.

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(KUMAR RAMNIKANT) IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang : Nagaland

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NOTICE

LOA 12/2021

(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Whereas application under section 278 of the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Shri. Chandu Kumar Agarwal S/o Late Savitri Devi Agarwal, R/o H.No. 387 Banshidhar Anandilal, G.S Road, Dimapur Nagaland for issuing Letter of Administration in respect of her deceased mother Late Savitri Devi Agarwal for landed property covered by Patta No. 387, Dag No. 627, Mouza No. 1, Block No. 6, area 00B-01K-10Ls and Patta No. 347 Dag No. 585 Block No. 6 Mouza No. 1 area 00B-01K-02Ls Dimapur before this court whereas 25th March, 2021 has been fixed for the hearing 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 24th Feb 2021.

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India hits out at Pak over terrorism

GENEVA, MAR 2 (PTI): India on Tuesday hit out at Pakistan, a country in dire economic situation but provided pensions to dreaded and listed terrorists out of state funds, and asked Islamabad to stop state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.

Using its Right of Reply at the ongoing 46th Session of the Human Rights Council in response to a statement

by Pakistan’s representative, India said Pakistan should also end institutionalised violation of human rights of its minority and other communities in the country.

India also slammed Pakistan for deliberately misusing the Council for its malicious propaganda against the country.

“Pakistan, a country in dire economic situation, will be well advised to stop wasting time of the Council and its mechanisms, stop state-sponsored cross-border terrorism and end institutionalised violation of human rights of its minority and other communities,” said Pawankumar Badhe, First Secretary of India’s Permanent Mission in Ge-

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“The members of this Council are well aware that Pakistan has provided pensions to dreaded and listed terrorists out of State funds and has the dubious distinction of hosting the largest number of terrorists proscribed by the United Nations,” Badhe said.

The Indian diplomat recalled that Pakistani leaders have admitted the fact that “it has become a factory for producing terrorists.”

“Pakistan has ignored that terrorism is the worst form of human rights abuse and the supporters of terrorism are the worst abusers of human rights,” the Indian diplomat said.

Badhe said the Council should ask Pakistan why the size of its minority communities such as Christians, Hindus and Sikhs has drastically shrunk since independence and why they and other communities such as Ahmadiyyas, Shias, Pashtuns, Sindhis and Baloch, have been subjected to draconian blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, blatant abuses and forced conversions.

He said that holy and ancient sites of religious minorities in Pakistan have been attacked and vandalised daily.

“Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and arbitrary detentions of those who try to speak

against the establishment are rampant in Pakistan and have been carried out by the State’s security agencies with impunity,” the diplomat said.

India also rejected the Organisation of Islamic Conference’s statement on Jammu and Kashmir, saying the bloc has no locus standi to comment on such matters.

“We reject the reference to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the statement of the OIC. It has no locus standi to comment on matters related to Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral and inalienable part of India,” the Indian diplomat said.

The Jeddah-headquartered 57-nation bloc, which is the second-largest intergovernmental body after the UN, has usually been supportive of Pakistan and often sided with Islamabad on the Kashmir issue.

“It is regrettable that OIC continues to allow itself to be exploited by Pakistan to indulge in antiIndia propaganda,” Badhe added.

Court denies anticipatory bail to former Punjab DGP

Mamata’s appeasement politics turned WB into a lawless state: Yogi

FA R I D KOT, M A R 2 (AGENCIES): The District and Sessions Judge Fa r i d k o t o n Tu e s d ay denied anticipatory bail to former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini.

Saini is an accused in a criminal case registered under Sections 307, 34, 201, 218, 166A, 120B, 34, 194, 195, 109 of the IPC and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Kotkapura police station of Faridkot.

This case was registered in 2018, over three years after many persons were injured in the police firing on October 14, 2015 in the aftermath of sacrilege incidents at Bargari and Burj Jawahar Singh Wala.

In this case, Saini was charge-sheeted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Punjab Police some time back and he was summoned by the court.

A day back, Punjab and Haryana High Court had accepted Saini’s anticipatory bail in Behbal Kalan police firing case of 2015.

KO L K AT A , M A R 2 (AGENCIES): Campaigning for the BJP in West Bengal’s Malda district, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee government for the “poor law and order situation” in the state. According to the UP CM, Bengal, which was once at the forefront of development, has turned into a lawless state because of the appeasement politics practised by the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government.

“Love jihad is being executed here. We made a law in UP, but here things are different owing to appeasement politics. It is because of this that the state government is unable to stop cow smuggling and love jihad — dangerous activities that will show results in times to come,” Adityanath said.

He added, “Bengal, which had once led the nation, is now facing a lawless situation because of the TMC government.”

As the saffron camp

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a public rally ‘Parivartan Yatra’, at Gazole in Malda District, Tuesday. (PTI)

aims to make inroads in Bengal after its success in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP leaders have been accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of appeasing minorities and rolling out sops to get their votes.

“Durga puja gets prohibited in Bengal today, cow slaughter is forcefully started during Eid. People’s sentiments are toyed with through cow smuggling.

The state government remains silent on all of this. It is now attempting to ban the slogan Jai Sri Ram,” the UP chief minister said.

Adityanath also went

on to remind the West Bengal chief minister of a government in Uttar Pradesh that “used to fire bullets at Ram devotees in Ayodhya”.

“I would like to tell the Bengal government and request Mamata didi that there was a government in UP that used to fire bullets at Lord Ram’s devotees in Ayodhya.

You can see the condition of that government now. Now it’s TMC’s turn in Bengal,” he added.

The eight-phase polls in Bengal between March 27 and April 29 has been pegged by many as a fierce contest between the TMC and a resurgent BJP.

Mumbai power outage human error, LSTV, RSTV merge to form Cong slams Centre for allowing not Chinese cyber attack: Power Min SANSAD TV; CEO appointed ‘sale’ of Covid vax by pvt hospitals

NEW DELHI, MAR 2 (AGENCIES): Refuting a report claiming that the massive power outage in Mumbai last year was result of a Chinese cyber attack, Union Power Minister R K Singh on Tuesday said that the investigation into the incident found that it was caused by human error.

“Two teams investigated the power outage and submitted that the outage was caused by human error & not due to cyber attack.

One of the teams submitted that cyber attack did happen but they were not linked to the Mumbai grid failure,” Singh said.

He further said that cyber attacks took place on the northern and southern region load dispatch

R K Singh

centres but they (malware) “could not reach our operating system”.

“We don’t have evidence to say that the cyberattacks were carried out by China or Pakistan. Some people say that the group behind the attacks is Chinese but we don’t have evidence. China will defi-

nitely deny it,” the Union minister added.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said that cyber attacks take place across the country, and not just in Mumbai, adding that the matter should not be politicised.

The comments from Singh and Deshmukh came in the wake of a US company’s report claiming that amidst the border tension in Ladakh last year, a Chinese governmentlinked group of hackers targeted India’s critical power grid system through a malware.

The report raised suspicion whether the massive power outage in the financial capital was a result of the online intrusion.

NEW DELHI, MAR 2 (PTI): The presiding officers of both houses of Parliament have set the ball rolling for the merger of Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV into a single entity, SANSAD TV, which will soon move to seek requisite government license. According to a circular issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, retired IAS officer Ravi Capoor has been appointed the CEO of the new integrated channel for a period of one year, beginning March 1.

“Consequent upon the joint declaration of the Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker to merge RSTV and LSTV into Sansad Television (SANSAD TV), Capoor has been appointed as CEO, SANSAD TV, on contract basis, for a period of one year with immediate

effect,” the circular reads.

Sources said though the channels are being integrated into single entity, it will function on two platforms during the parliament sessions -- one to telecast live proceedings of LS and the other of RS. During the inter-session period, the channel will be on one single platform having enriched bilingual contents (Hindi and English), senior officials of the two secretariats said.

The integration of two channels will lead to substantial savings and improved efficiency with pooling of resources and synchronisation of assets, they said.

Sources said it has yet not been decided whether the new channel will come under the ambit of RS or LS secretariats or will be administered by both.

Vaccination against corruption next month, get ready: Haasan C H E N NA I , M A R 2 (AGENCIES): Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, who took the first vaccine dose against the coronavirus today, launched a sharp attack at the AIADMK. “Immunisation of the body immediately (and) vaccination against corruption next month. Get ready,” the leader said, referring to the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly polls.

Haasan, whose Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party will contest its firstever assembly election in the state, shared a photograph of him taking the vaccine shot.

“I took the coronavirus vaccine at Sri Ramachandra Hospital. Those who care not only for themselves but also for others should get vaccinated. Immunisation of the body immediately

party crossed 10 percent vote share.

Last month, his party said it was accepting online applications for selecting candidates. Potential candidates must pay Rs. 25,000 to be considered, the party said, adding that non-party members could also apply or be nominated. They have started interviewing candidates.

Kamal Haasan last month said there was a possibility of a third front being formed under his A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to MNM founder Kamal Haasan in Chennai, Tuesday. (PTI)

(and) vaccination against corruption next month.

Get ready,” he tweeted in Tamil.

Haasan had formed his party in 2018. The Makkal Needhi Maiam

had contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election - the first after the death of Tamil icons J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi - getting a vote share of 3.77 percent.

In some urban pockets the

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A person aged above 45 with co-morbidities or over 60-years old can get inoculated at a designated private centre for Rs.250 per dose in the second phase. Taking umbrage at this, Chavan said that in the Phase-1, the Centre had procured 1.65 crore doses of the vaccine at a cost of Rs.210/dose.

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‘R’ factor of Congress

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ven as India’s oldest party the Indian National Congress(INC) has been struggling to find its moorings since the two successive drubbings it received at the hands of the BJP in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Grand Old Party of Indian politics has yet to show sign of staging a fight back. Rahul took over as party president in 2017 from his mother and led the party in the 2019 Lok Sabha election but the party fared no better than in 2014. He resigned in 2019 just over a year after having taken over the mantle as party chief. Appeals on Rahul to reconsider proved futile. Sonia, who had resigned on health grounds, was compelled to step in as the “interim Congress president”.

The party’s CWC, packed with loyalists, couldn’t see anyone beyond the Nehru-Gandhi family to “rightly head the party”. Despite not being party president, Rahul’s sway over the party has been unchallenged. That arrangement suits Rahul, for he has power but no responsibility. An unwilling interim president for nearly two years, is perhaps the biggest self-inflicted damage for the party.

Sonia is not visible and Rahul acts like a political comet sometimes quite comical too. With the Rahul unable to provide much needed leadership across India especially in states where the party is in power or in coalition, there is much disgruntlement. The Congress is being reduced to a minor player in several states so much so, that some regional parties are even disinclined to treat it seriously. In Bihar, the Congress was blamed for spoiling the RJD’s bid to power since the party could manage to win only 19 out of the 70 seats it was given. The same is the case in Tamil Nadu where the Congress had in 2016 bargained and got 41 seats from DMK but won only eight seats. This also proved costly for the DMK and resulted in the AIADMK to retain power, a feat that happened only in 1984 in the state. Even in Bengal, the Congress in alliance with the Left for the forthcoming election, has to plead for seats.

Currently, Congress will likely lose Puducherry and not reclaim Assam, the state it has ruled for decades. Congress party is used to being in power. Those in the high command and CWC, all of whom were picked on the basis of their loyalty to the Nehru-Gandhi family, are not in a position to provide the party the direction it needs. At such a time, the Congress is in dire need of a leader with experience and maturity. Rahul has spent much of his political career doing what he loves best- travelling and vacationing. He missed the opportunity to learn when Congress-led UPA alliance was in power from 2004-09 and 2009 -14.

His speeches are mostly rhetoric and at times childishly ignorant of facts and lack a clear message. This is because, Rahul acts on the advice of a young lot of people who live in dreams. They feel they have better ideas but which they cannot implement. Unfortunately, Rahul does not have a grasp of politics even though he is in politics.

Rahul is where he is because of circumstances that had greatness has been thrust upon him.

Unless he exhibits maturity and capability, he will continue to be seen as an upstart in politics.

DailyDevotion Have You Felt the Pain Inflicted by the Lord?

He said to him the third time, "…do you love Me?" —John 21:17 Have you ever felt the pain, inflicted by the Lord, at the very center of your being, deep down in the most sensitive area of your life? The devil never inflicts pain there, and neither can sin nor human emotions. Nothing can cut through to that part of our being but the Word of God. “Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ ” Yet he was awakened to the fact that at the center of his personal life he was devoted to Jesus. And then he began to see what Jesus’ patient questioning meant.

There was not the slightest bit of doubt left in Peter’s mind; he could never be deceived again. And there was no need for an impassioned response; no need for immediate action or an emotional display. It was a revelation to him to realize how much he did love the Lord, and with amazement he simply said, “Lord, You know all things….” Peter began to see how very much he did love Jesus, and there was no need to say, “Look at this or that as proof of my love.” Peter was beginning to discover within himself just how much he really did love the Lord. He discovered that his eyes were so fixed on Jesus Christ that he saw no one else in heaven above or on the earth below. But he did not know it until the probing, hurting questions of the Lord were asked. The Lord’s questions always reveal the true me to myself.

Oh, the wonder of the patient directness and skill of Jesus Christ with Peter! Our Lord never asks questions until the perfect time. Rarely, but probably once in each of our lives, He will back us into a corner where He will hurt us with His piercing questions.

Then we will realize that we do love Him far more deeply than our words can ever say.

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The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well. ~ Horace Walpole

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

Post-mortem

New IT Rules: stretching of ‘Due Diligence’ under section 79

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fter a long wait, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

This version is significantly broader than the draft rules published by the ministry in 2019 for public consultation since it covers not just the liability of internet intermediaries but also creates a regulatory regime for digital media.

It is not clear as to why both these issues have been combined into one set of rules. It is possible that the ongoing litigation before the Supreme Court has something to do with the government’s decision to include regulation of OTT and digital news media.

This piece, however, will confine itself to the intermediary guidelines.

The basic theme of the new rules is the imposition of new responsibilities on Internet intermediaries seeking to enjoy the legal immunities offered by Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2001. Previously, the law allowed internet intermediaries to enjoy unprecedented and wide-ranging immunity from legal liability at little to no cost.

Nobody in the information transmission business enjoys such immunities from legal claims of defamation, etc. For example, while newspapers and broadcasters have always operated under the threat of legal liability

for defamation and other speech related offences, intermediaries have escaped liability despite behaving as publishers because of the immunity offered by Section 79.

This immunity is in the nature of a privilege or a subsidy since it reduces operating costs for intermediaries. Nobody, not at least social media giants, are entitled to legal immunity.

The new law requires internet intermediaries, especially “significant social media intermediaries” (most likely Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp), to earn the privilege of legal immunity under Indian law by discharging certain duties and responsibilities. These duties include the need to create a functional grievance redressal mechanism, a more accountable take down system, special expedited take down procedures for revenge porn cases, appointment of India based compliance officers, traceability requirements for certain specific purposes, deployment of automated filtering software, identification of a physical address for the purpose of service of legal notices, a right of users to seek verification of their accounts.

If an internet intermediary declines to abide by these new responsibilities, they lose the immunities offered under Section 79 making them legally liable for the acts of third parties on their platform.

The general theme of these regulations, which is to make internet intermediaries, especially the Silicon Valley giants more

transparent and accountable to their users is very welcome. In fact, I’ve written earlier in these pages on how the government should simply do away with the concept of legal immunities for internet intermediaries especially the Silicon Valley giants because the existence of such immunity is one of the reasons poorly designed broadcast platforms like WhatsApp exist. Without legal shields such as Section 79, platforms like Whatsapp are simply too risky to be financially viable.

Judicial challenge The big question however with respect to these rules is whether it will sustain legal scrutiny as the government tries to push it through the route of delegated legislation rather than parliamentary legislation.

The essential question is whether Section 79 of the IT Act gives the Central government the power to impose these new responsibilities on internet intermediaries as a precondition to enjoy the legal immunity offered by the same provision.

I will argue that the legislative history of Section 79 makes it clear that the government lacks the power to impose preconditions on internet intermediaries looking to enjoy the immunities offered by Section 79.

As it currently stands, Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2001 affords intermediaries broad ranging legal immunity if they exercise “due diligence” and follow “guidelines” laid down by the Central government.

The use of the phrase

“due diligence” in the law has never been popular with the industry because it is openended and leaves considerable discretion with judges who will decide whether particular measures taken by internet intermediaries meet the criteria of “due diligence”. In fact, there were several attempts to get the phrase “due diligence” out of the law more than a decade ago. When the law was being amended in 2006, there was a tussle between a Parliamentary Standing Committee and the government over the retention of the words “due diligence” in the law. The amendment proposed by the government in 2006 had done away with the “due diligence” requirement in Section 79.

The Standing Committee however objected and called for it to be reintroduced in the law. The relevant extract of the report is reproduced below: “What has caused further concer n to the Committee, in the above context, is that the Bill proposes to delete the words ‘due diligence’ as has been existing in Section 79 of the principal Act. The Department’s logic for the proposed removal of the words ‘due diligence’ is the intention to explicitly define the provisions under Section 79 pertaining to exemption from liability of network service providers. The Department have further contended that the words ‘due diligence’ would be covered under the guidelines which the Central Government can issue under sub-section 4 of

Ambitious initiative towards a drug-free India

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very year, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as National AntiDrug Addiction Day to honour his commitment towards eradicating the menace of drug and substance abuse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also time and again highlighted the perils of substance abuse and stated that it is a dangerous disease which traps a person into a never-ending vicious cycle.

Unfortunately, this menace is on the rise as is evident from the findings of National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use. Even after 73 years of independence, we frequently come across news reports of young college students getting addicted to drugs or police nabbing drug peddlers near schools. It is seen that addiction typically starts with alcohol, moves towards nicotine and ‘ganja’ and then graduates to hard substances like cocaine, MDME etc. The situation is grave and demands immediate attention.

I consider myself fortunate for having the opportunity to serve in a cause which is close to my heart.

It is in this spirit that a concerted three-pronged attack in the form of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi has been launched on this multi-headed monster of drug abuse.

NMBA, which was launched on August 15, 2020, targets 272 districts which have been identified as most vulnerable based on rigorous

inputs collected by the government.

Considering the heightened adverse impact of drug abuse on youth, the focus of the Abhiyan is more on schools, higher education, institutions and university campuses.

Also, youth groups such as NSS, NYKS, NCC have been roped in to reach out to target population.

The message of the Prime Minister that ‘Drugs are not cool’ is being effectively delivered through these channels.

I feel proud to announce that we have been able to provide community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organisations. The government is providing financial assistance to NGOs for running de-addiction centres.

A 24x7 National Toll Free Helpline has been instrumental, especially during the lockdown period, in providing help to victims of drug abuse, their families and society at large. Outreach and drop-in centres (ODIC) with provision of counseling, assessment, screening to provide safe and secure dropin space for drug users are being developed.

Apart from these facilities, referral and linkage to rehabilitation and treatment services to work for various dependents will also be offered.

Taking cognisance of the fact that addressing the problem of drug abuse requires concerted action at different levels of the government,

the ministry has asked the state governments to plan and take specific initiatives, taking into account their local considerations and devise specific and suitable strategies for drug demand reduction in their identified areas.

Accordingly, a decentralised monitoring mechanism in the form of district-level committees have been formed to maintain the pace and momentum of NMBA. The commitment of the government towards eradicating this social evil is evident from the increased outlay of Rs 260 crore from a meagre Rs 49 crore in 201718. The ministry is implementing a comprehensive National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction for 2018-2025 to reduce drug abuse through multi-faceted approach of education, de-addiction and rehabilitation. With the programme picking up pace, the mission is gradually turning into a social movement involving youth and society at large.

I sincerely believe that with the hard work, commitment and concerted efforts of the government, society and voluntary organisations, we will be able to celebrate ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ on approaching June 26 in the right earnest and realise the vision of Mahatma Gandhi of a drug-free society in the coming years.

Rattan Lal Kataria (The writer is Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment and Jal Shakti)

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ate for itself the powers to define “due diligence” in its 2011 guidelines.

At most, Section 79 allowed the Central government the power to prescribe some “guidelines”. The use of the phrase “observe” the “guidelines” as opposed to “rules” or “regulation” is also significant because “guidelines” in the Indian context typically lack the force of the law. Guidelines are only meant to be nonbinding guidance. Viewed from this perspective both the recently enacted Guidelines under discussion and the old guidelines from 2011 lack the binding force of the law.

However, I must caution that the interpretation I have put forth above is the minority opinion. The majority consensus appears to be that the Central government can shape the requirements of ‘due diligence’ under Section 79 by drafting guidelines that will have the binding force of law.

In any event it is unlikely that any of the Silicon Valley giants will lock horns with the Centre in court.

It is more likely that third parties or smaller stakeholders will file some kind of constitutional challenge against these rules.

A simpler option for the government, therefore, is to try and push these rules through as legislation before parliament. After all, it is unlikely to face much political opposition.

Prashant Reddy (The author is a lawyer.

A longer academic length piece on the issue of intermediary liability over here)

NNC on Naga solution

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propos the article, "One Solution for Naga issue not possible, says Therie "in Nagaland post edition on 27 February, 2021, he had rightly pointed out the real game plan of India.

Since India is not sincere in their approach to solve the Indo-Naga political issue on equal footing as a matter between two nation states, the nagging issue had been dragging on for more than sevendecades but India is unrelenting to address the same on her own terms even today. Will God allow it to be so or not is anybody's guess as we Nagas are believers in Him. India and the world knows that Indo- Naga Political issue can only be solved by the Naga National Council and India, so what is the merit of beating around the bush and prolonging right settlement.

Nagas are bound by the plebiscite of May 16 1951 to be a free and sovereign nation and the Lakhuti resolution of 1955 for national conduct. Whoever violates this resolution commits treason and no longer holds any National responsibility which every Naga knows but which India try to ignore and is hell bent to demean this code and attempts the legalise factions and suitable gained groups nomenclatural which is her creation dearly wishing

it to succeed.

In the present circumstance of the Indo-Naga Peace talks flooding and confusing the literary world today, it is a grievous mistake when Therie had specifically stated that, Quote: "Therie pointed out that except for Adino Phizo's group, every group had been included in the Peace talks held in the last 24 years". Is this a pre mediated plan and an intentional statement on his part to exclude and undermine the true Naga National Workers under the NNC/ FGN under the President of the NNC, Gen (Retd)Thinoselie M. Keyho and the Kedadge of the FGN, Eno Vekronü Dozo or is it taken as a directive from the Congress Party high command in Delhi or it is a game plan of India govt to contain everything under the ambit of Indian constitution and wipe of Naga identity and nationhood from the face of this earth? It will be most befitting and I dearly wish that Therie be a leader of the Nagas exercising his wisdom and knowledge of issues in the interest of our people and our homeland and not become a mere leader of a Political party in India and puppet state of Nagaland under Indian Constitution.

Thüpuswüyi S. Keyho Vice President, Naga National Council

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t appears that the use of digital devices changes “Interestingly, 6 minutes of playing with a balloonhow children perceive the world as a new study shooting game was enough to induce a detail-focused athas found that pre-schoolers who frequently use tentional style in a consecutive task. In contrast, children tablet or mobile devices often tend to miss the forest who played with a non-digital game (a whack-a-mole for the trees. game) showed the typical global focus,” said Adam People can be different in whether they typically Miklosi from ELTE. The results showed that the type see the forest or the trees, but the dominant attentional of experiences children meet matters much, because at mode is focusing first on the whole, and then on the this age the brain is very plastic. So such massive early details. This is the same with children. Or so it has been exposure may have a significant long-term effect. until now. Children using mobile devices differ in this “The atypical attentional style in mobile user chilskill as they tend to focus more on the details and less dren is not necessarily bad, but different for sure, and on the big picture, showed the new study published in we cannot ignore this - for example in pedagogy,” said the journal Computers in Human Behavior.

Krisztina Liszkai-Peres from ELTE, a co-worker of the “Focusing on the global picture helps us in perceiv- group and second author of the publication. ing the world in meaningful, coherent patterns, and not These children probably need a new way of prejust as a bunch of unrelated spots,” said first author of senting educational material. As the researchers pointed the study Veronika Konok from Eotvos Lorand Uni- out, people who pay attention to details are more skilful versity (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary. at analytic thinking, but less creative and have weaker “We automatically process the global pattern even social skills. Therefore, it is possible that -- if there will if we intend to pay attention only to the details.” be no change in this trend -- among children of the new For the study, the researchers recruited pre- generation there will be more scientific thinker and less schoolers regardless they use mobile devices or not artistic or social ones, and this will probably change and investigated if a short game on tablet causes detail- the world we live in. focused attention in short term.

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Section 79 of the principal Act. The Committee does not accept the reasoning of the Department as they feel that removing an enabling provision which already exists in the principal Act and leaving it to be taken care of by the possible guidelines makes no sense.”

The gover nment dropped its resistance after the Standing Committee’s report and reintroduced the phrase “due diligence” in the law while also retaining the right to lay down guidelines. The final version of the law as enacted by parliament in 2008 required intermediaries to exercise “due diligence while discharging his duties under this Act and also observes such other guidelines as the Central government may prescribe in this behalf.” A simple reading of the law suggests two requirements – the first is compliance with “due diligence” and the second is observation of “guidelines” prescribed by the Central government.

In 2011, when the Central government notified its guidelines, it sneakily tried to limit the original parliamentary intent by claiming the right to define “due diligence”. Section 3 of the guidelines was titled – “due diligence to be observed by intermediary”. The legislative history however indicates that parliament wanted to leave the term “due diligence” open-ended so as to allow the judiciary some flexibility in dealing with different fact scenarios. The Central government had no business trying to appropri-

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Purpose of life

Life has always been a mystery. If I think that the purpose of life is to live for others, help people, and spread happiness, then wait, what about me? If I won’t live for myself then how would I be able to live for others? If life is all about others then there won’t be any value of my existence. If you think that life is all about how much you can be free and explore then what about the people who makes the situations?

Many youths have tried to take their own life when they are not satisfied with what they have without knowing how precious life is.

I just want to end with a quotation “When life gives you lemons, take it and learn from the sourness of the lemons”.

Make your life a blessing.

Ringyaophy Mahak, Student of Mass Communication, Patkai Christian College. of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Congress crisis: Anand Sharma BJP sweeps local body elections in Gujarat retorts to Adhir Ranjan’s attack

A H M E DA BA D, M A R 2 (PTI): The ruling BJP recorded amassive victory in the local body polls in Gujarat on Tuesdayby winning clear majority in all 31 district panchayats aswell as in 196 out of 231 taluka panchayats and 74 out of 81municipalities.

The Congress, the main opposition party in the state,won a clear majority in only one municipality and 18 talukapanchayats, while AIMIM and AAP also made their presence felt.

In six municipalities and 15 taluka panchayats noparty has got clear majority.

The BJP’s success followed its victory in all sixmunicipal corporations where polls were held in the firstphase of local elections on February 21.

In the second phase where polling was held fordistrict and taluka panchayats as well as municipalities onFebruary 28, the BJP again left the Congress far behind bywinning 6,236 out of 8,470 seats for which results weredeclared. The position was not yet clear on four remainingseats.

The Congress could win 1,805 seats, while the newentrants Aam Aadmi

BJP supporters celebrate party win in Surat.

Paty (AAP) and All India Majlis-e-IttehadulMuslimeen (AIMIM) won 42 and 17 seats, respectively.

Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM won nine seats in Modasamunicipality in Aravalli district, one in Bharuch, and sevenin Godhra in Panchmahal.

The AAP won 31 seats in taluka panchayat, two indistrict panchayat and nine in municipality bodies.

With the BJP emerging stronger in rural and semiurbanareas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the results show thatGujarat remains firmly with the saffron party’s agenda ofdevelopment and good governance.

“Results of the Nagar Palika, Taluka Panchayat andDistrict Panchayat polls across Gujarat give a crystal clearmessage- Gujarat is

firmly with the BJP’s agenda ofdevelopment and good governance.

“I bow to the people of Gujarat for the unwaveringfaith and affection towards BJP,” Modi said in a tweet.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that the peoplein rural parts of Gujarat and farmers have made the BJPvictorious and put a seal of trust on the welfare policies ofthe government.

He congratulated Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, DeputyChief Minister Nitin Patel and state BJP President C R Paatilas well as party workers for the “grand victory”.

Chief minister Rupani said the Congress is a sinkingship that is not fit for even being an opposition.

“The manner in which the people of Gujarat have wipedout the Congress shows that Gujarat remains the stronghold ofthe BJP,” he told reporters.

The results of local body polls come as a boost forchief minister Rupani ahead of 2022 Assembly elections.Questions had been raised about his leadership when the BJPscraped through in the 2017 Assembly polls.

Following the party’s debacle, Gujarat Congresspresident Amit Chavda and leader of opposition Paresh Dhananisent their resignations to the party leadership.

“Taking the responsibility of the election results asstate Congress chief, I have submitted my resignation to partypresident Sonia Gandhi,” Chavda told reporters, adding that hewould work as a common party worker from now on.

New Dlehi, March 2(Agencies): Calling West Bengal Pradesh Congress Commitee President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s criticism of his ‘concerns’ as ‘unfortunate’, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Tuesday said he believes in a civilised political dialogue even if there are differences or ideological issues.

Sharma had earlier tweeted his concerns about Congress’ alliance with Indian Secular Front (ISF), a Muslim outfit headed by the cleric of a local shrine, in West Bengal and said “alliance with ISF and other such parties is against the ideology of Congress and should have been discussed at Congress Working Ccommitee (CWC)”, to which Chowdhury said, “We are in charge of a state and don’t take any decision on our own without any permission.”

“What I said is expression of my concerns. Not only am I firmly committed to the Congress’ ideology, which is inclusive, democratic and secular, but I’m also one of the historian and ideologue of the Congress party. It has to be taken in that context. There

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is no politics in this. I have said something and it is for others to take the note,” Sharma told ANI. “It’s unfortunate statement, I believe in civilised political dialogue and discourse. Even if there are differences and ideological issues, those differences can not be personal. I have noted what Adhir babu said but I can’t become personal,” he added. When asked about his ‘rebellion’ with other G-23 members (or the group of 23 dissenting leaders, who had questioned the party’s functioning in a letter to interim president Sonia Gandhi), Sharma said there is no rebellion. “Who are we rebelling against?

We believe in leadership of Sonia Gandhi. We have never said a word against the party leadership...Yes,

we have our concerns from last the two general elections and it’s a fact. What we are saying have to be understood in the right context. We said openly that we want to strengthen the party and we are united Congress. We don’t want anything that can weaken the party,” Sharma said. He added that Congress always had a positive democratic exercise of internal discussion and debates. “Hopefully party will come out of this phase and we will see strong revival. That is what we will work for. We wish the Congress candidate the best in the forthcoming Assembly elections and wherever we are asked to go and campaign, we will do so as Congressmen, as we have done in the past,” he said.

students test K’taka minister Jarkiholi caught in sex scandal Unemployment high due to govt’s 54COVID positive demonetisation decision: Manmohan in Haryana

Dinesh Kallahalli in the Cubbon Park police station, on Tuesday, alleging sexual harassment and intimidation of a woman by the minister. “The woman’s

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150 monks test COVID-19 positive in Himachal CHANDIGARH, MAR 2 (AGENCIES): A sudden surge of COVID cases in Kangra district has left the administration worried. After 24 monks tested positive on February 23, about 330 more monks were tested for the deadly disease, reported ANI. Out of 330 monks, 154 tested positive at Gyuto Tantric Monastery, Sidhbari, confirmed ANI. Kangra CMO GD Gupta said that one monk is in a critical condition, and has been shifted to Tanda Medical College while others remain in isolation in the monastery itself.

He added that monks who have been home-isolated had travelled from Karnataka and Delhi during new year celebrations, and that the monastery has been closed for visitors since March 5, 2020.

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The CD recordings suggest that the woman had asked the minister if she could record the “moments” and the minister is seen nodding in agreement. However, it is not clear when the incident took place.

“The complainant has given a representation saying the family of the aggrieved woman has contacted him. We will follow the due procedure. We will inquire into the complaint once we get to know further details from the family. We will file an FIR only after taking the statement from the aggrieved woman,” said DCP (Bengaluru central) Anucheth.

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He observed that in Kerala and many other states, public finances were in disarray with states having to resort to excessive borrowing, which creates an intolerable burden on future budgets.

“Federalism and regular consultation with states, which was the cornerstone of India’s economic and political philosophy as enshrined in the Constitution, no longer finds favour with the present Central government,” he said.

Singh said while Kerala’s social standards are high, there are other sectors that need strong attention in the future.

“There are many roadblocks ahead that the state has to overcome. The global downturn of the last two or three years, aggravated by the pandemic, has made the global interface of Kerala more fragile.

KARNAL, MAR 2 (PTI): Fifty four students of a school near here have tested COVID-19 positive leading to suspension of classes and other academic activities, an official said on Tuesday.

Karnal Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Yogesh Sharma said three students of Sainik School Kunjpura had tested positive for the virus on Monday following which the health department took samples of 390 students and staff members of the school for testing.

“The reports revealed that 54 students are COVID19 positive,” Sharma said.

Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said the school building and its hostels have been declared as a containment zone.

The Sainik Schools are run by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence and the students stay in hostels.

The Haryana education department had reopened schools for classes 9-12 in December last year and classes 3-5 from February 24.

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Manmohan Singh

“While the increased use of digital modes of work may keep the IT sector afloat, tourism has been hit badly and the rate at which the pandemic is galloping in Kerala poses challenges for this industry”, Singh said.

Noting that the focus on health and education has enabled Kerala to take advantage of job opportunities elsewhere in the country and in all parts of the world, Singh said this has led to a growing stream of remittances from abroad which created a booming real estate sector and sharp growth of the services sector, led by tourism and information technology.

The former PM also hailed the decision of the leadership of Kerala’s Congress-led UDF to incorporate “radical ideas” like “NYAY” in its Assembly election manifesto, saying the scheme outlined in the Congress manifesto of 2019 Lok Sabha polls, will provide direct benefit transfer to the poorest among us.

family approached me for help. I am unable to reveal the identity of the victim as the family is still hesitant to file a complaint. But I decided to lodge a complaint as it is a serious matter,” said Kallahalli. According to the complainant, the victim is a woman hailing from north Karnataka. “The woman had approached the minister for making a documentary on dams. But the minister promised her a government job in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and sexually exploited her. The family now fears for their life as the minister is threatening them,” said Kallahalli.

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAR 2 (PTI): Attacking the Centre, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said unemployment is high in the country and its informal sector is in shambles following the “ill considered demonetisation decision” taken by the BJPled government in 2016.

He also criticised the central government for not holding regular consultations with the states.

Inaugurating a development summit virtually organised by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies, an economic think tank aligned to the Congress ideology in pollbound Kerala, Singh said temporary measures by the central government and the RBI to paper over the credit problem cannot blind us to the looming credit crisis ahead that could affect the small and medium sector.

“Unemployment is high and the informal sector is in shambles, a crisis precipitated by the ill considered demonetisation decision taken in 2016”, he said at “Pratheeksha 2030.”

The summit was organised to launch a Vision Document, a framework of ideas for development of Kerala well in advance of the state elections.

BENGALURU, MAR 2 (AGENCIES): A ‘sleaze CD’, allegedly of Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi with an unidentified woman, has created a political storm in the state.

While the minister has gone incommunicado, the BJP is facing a huge embarrassment owing to the CD that has a two-hour-long recording of the minister’s private moments with the woman, at Karnataka Bhavan, Delhi. Protests were held in Bengaluru and Shivamogga, demanding resignation of the minister.

A police complainant was filed by social activist

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energy and has decided to venture into the batterymaking business ahead of the electric vehicle boom,” said the Hurun statement.

His rank in the previous Hurun Global Rich List was ninth. Among the countries, India rose to third spot with 177 billionaires, 40 more than last year. The Hurun statement said that Mumbai is by far the billionaire capital with 61 billionaires in the city, followed by New Delhi with 40. The average age was 66. There are 32 more billionaires of Indian origin, living outside of India, led

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along with the proprietor K Avitoli Sumi inaugurating the store. (NP)

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS): Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani is now the eighth richest person in the world with a fortune of $83 billion, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2021.

Ambani’s wealth increased 24 per cent on a year-on-year basis on the back of a surge in the value of energy-to-telecom giant RIL. “India’s largest exporter, Reliance accounts for 8 per cent of the country’s exports and 5 per cent of India’s total revenues from customs and excise duty.

Reliance is planning a calculated shift to renewable

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NEW DELHI, Mar 2 (PTI): Bajaj Auto on Tuesday said it has launched the new version of its 102 cc bike Platina 100 Electric Start (ES) priced at Rs 53,920 (exshowroom Delhi). The bike comes with spring-in-spring suspension that provides more comfort on longer journeys, further strengthening the promise of comfort for both the rider and the pillion. It also comes equipped with tubeless tyres, assuring a safe and hassle-free ride.

The new Platina 100 ES offers yet another compelling proposition at a groundbreaking price that allows the vast majority of kickstart riders to upgrade to the much sought convenience of St Paul believer Eastern Church, reverend Father Khaipu self-start, he added.

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“Classic Readers” and exclusive store of Tata colours and Hafele was inaugurated on February 27 in Dimapur by minister of Agriculture and Cooperation, G Kaito Aye after it was dedicated by Lotha Baptist Church (LBC) Dimapur pastor, Thenjamo Tsanglao. (NP)

DIMAPUR, Mar 2 (NPN): An auto accessories “Seat Planet”, which deals in cars and bikes, was inaugurated near Government College, Dimapur on February 27. The shop was inaugurated by St. Paul Believer Eastern Church, Rev. Father Khaipu.

The store mostly deals in bike and car upholstery and accessories with latest upgrades and will be available at reasonable price as compared to others. Proprietor of the shop, K Avitoli Sumi said that in a male dominated market, it was difficult, but she was optimistic and that her love for cars motivated her to open the store.

At present, Sumi has employed three employees but will be recruiting more in the future to provide an opportunity for the unemployed youth. She further

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their dismay and insult to their village, the government ordered the DC to remove the name Chi from the foundation stone. This, they alleged, was done on the diktats of plot owner Gopang, who threatened not to give his land (Chi Ponghoa) if the name Chi was found on the foundation stone.

The organisations stated that time and again their sentiments were hurt by all sides – the government, civil societies and individuals. And above all, not even a single pre-condition was met.

Therefore, they said they have decided that not an inch of Ponghoa would be given to establish the medical college and withdraw the NOC given to KU and the district administration.

Mentioning that they have been taken for a ride on several occasions, they asserted that could not remain a mere spectator whatsoever be the outcome.

Meanwhile, when contacted deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K. informed Nagaland Post that they were aware of the issue and working out to resolve the matter.

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shrunk by an unprecedented 24.4 per cent in the first quarter this fiscal following the coronavirus pandemic and resultant lockdowns.

In the second quarter, the GDP declined by 7.3 per cent amid a perk up in economic activities after the easing of the lockdown.

Sanyal said the nominal GDP growth rate in the Union Budget for 2021-22 was projected at around 14 per cent, which is a “conservative estimate”. The noted economist said the government is “unapologetic” about the privatisation of some public sector entities.

Chi and Goching village council should stand as signatories to the land sale deeds and MoU to be undertaken with the department/government.

Another precondition of CVC to the government was to name the medical college as Chi Ponghoa Medical College, Chi Dist. Mon, Nagaland. However, as its demand was rejected on the ground that the ministry had already approved the college name as Medical College, Mon, the council said it was later agreed to add Chi in the address as Medical College Mon at Chi, Dist. Mon, Nagaland.

At the request of KU and the DC after partial fulfilment of its demand by adding Chi in the address of the medical college, the council said though it was not fully satisfied, it agreed to their request and issued an NOC for the site at Ponghoa, for which the final land survey was allowed to be completed.

Now, when all the formalities were completed and the name of Chi was already engraved on the foundation stone of the medical college, which was inaugurated on February

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keep going. Else, we will end up in redistributing poverty as had happened in West Bengal where I come from,” Sanyal said.

After contracting for two quarters in a row, the country’s economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the OctoberDecember quarter of the current fiscal amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 3.3 per cent in the corresponding period of 2019-20, the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed.

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Mentioning that it was compelled to negotiate with the plot owner at Ponghoa by the district administration and KU, the village council said it had done so with the pre-conditions that the approval order must be re-issued with the name and address being changed to Ponghoa Chi, Dist.

Mon, Nagaland and not as Ponghong, and that the land for the proposed medical college must be re-surveyed with absolute transparency in the presence of Chi, GVC and KU to avoid any misunderstanding in future.

Besides, the council had also put the precondition that the land surveyed should be utilised for establishment of the medical college and that the project should be completed within the stipulated time frame as laid down in DPR. And in the event of the project being stalled/abandoned for more than 10 years and above the stipulated time period stated in the DPR, the village councils of Chi and Goching would reclaim the ownership to be used as community land.

Further, Gopang and other affected landowners should have the right to enjoy compensation

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Kolkata, Mar 2 (PTI): Indian economy is recovering faster than expected and the government will spend on building infrastructure rather than boosting consumer demand artificially, principal economic advisor to the finance ministry Sanjeev Sanyal said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a webinar organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce, he said the country needs to keep the growth momentum and it is the only means to create employment and reduce poverty.

“We are recovering much faster than expected and need to keep the growth momentum in the next two years. The government will make capital expenditure on infrastructure to create assets rather than boosting consumer demand artificially. “If we need to reduce poverty, the growth has to

(From p-1) He said AAI was investing Rs 1,300 crore at Guwahati airport for its upgrade where 50% work had been completed, adding that around Rs 400 crore was being spent at Agartala airport, which was expected to inaugurated by June-end this year.

The regional executive director further stated that new terminal buildings were being constructed at Imphal airport, even as AAI was keen to develop Nagaland heliport Speaking on the occasion, adviser horticulture and border affairs, Mhathung Yanthan asserted that the inauguration of air cargo service would have a cascading effect on the local economy, particularly on the agriculture and horticulture sector in which the State has immense potential.

With the facility now being provided, he urged all stakeholders to make best use of it and take advantage of the facility for economic benefit.

The programme was chaired by commissioner and secretary horticulture Anenla T Sato, while the dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev Dr Hevukhu Achumi of Thilixu Village Baptist Church, Dimapur.

PHED minister Jacob Zhimomi, sericulture, excise and minority affairs adviser Zhaleo Rio, agriculture production commissioner Y Kikheto Sema, Dimapur deputy commissioner Rajesh Soundararajan and other senior government officials attended the programme.

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Myanmar : police fire tear gas, rubber bullets Yangon, Mar 2 (AP): Police in Myanmar repeatedly used tear gas and rubber bullets Tuesday against crowds protesting last month’s coup, but the demonstrators regrouped after each volley and tried to defend themselves with barricades as standoffs between protesters and security forces intensified.

Myanmar authorities have escalated their crackdown on the protests in recent days, making mass arrests and firing into the crowds.

The United Nations said it believed at least 18 people were killed on Sunday by security forces. Foreign ministers from Southeast Asian countries were meeting Tuesday to discuss the increasingly volatile crisis.

Despite the crackdown, demonstrators have continued to flood the streets — and are beginning to more rigorously resist attempts to disperse them. Hundreds, many wearing construction helmets and carrying makeshift shields, gathered

An anti-coup protester uses a sling-shot and against advancing riot policemen in Mandalay, Myanmar, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

in Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon, where a day earlier police had fired repeated rounds of tear gas. They dragged bamboo poles and debris to form barricades, chanted slogans and sang songs at the police lines.

They even threw banana skins onto the road in front of them in a bid to slow any police rush.

The mainly young demonstrators fled in panic each time tear gas canisters were fired but soon returned to their barricades.

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media showed similar chaotic scenes in the Insein neighborhood of northern Yangon.

Protesters also took up their flags and banners to march through the streets of Dawei, a small city in southeastern Myanmar that has seen almost daily large demonstrations against the coup. One group of demonstrators was targeted by the security forces as it entered a narrow street on its way to pay respects at the house of a man killed in Sunday’s crackdown. Another was

attacked on the main street in the city’s center.

Yangon and Dawei were among the cities where security forces reportedly fired live ammunition into crowds Sunday, according to the U.N. Human Rights Office. There were reports that they also fired live rounds Tuesday, but they could not immediately be confirmed.

Some fear the junta’s escalating use of force is meant to provoke a violent backlash by the demonstrators — who have largely remained nonviolent — in order to discredit them and justify an even harsher crackdown. Videos from recent days show a greater number of protesters trying to stand their ground and throw objects at the police.

“I beg the people in Myanmar not to fall in this trap, so to stay peaceful,” U.N. Special Envoy on Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener said in interview with CNN, acknowledging that it was easier for her, safely away from the violence, to urge peaceful

protesting. She also accused the authorities of spreading rumors about the conditions of people in detention to stir up even more anger on the streets.

The February 1 coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar after five decades of military rule. It came the day a newly elected Parliament was supposed to take office. Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party would have been installed for a second five-year term, but instead she was detained along with President Win Myint and other senior officials.

The military government has charged Suu Kyi, 75, with several offenses that critics say are trumped up merely to keep her jailed and potentially prevent her from participating in the election promised in a year’s time by the military. Her party says it does not know where Suu Kyi — who has a long history of campaigning for democracy in Myanmar — is being held.

US school shoot-out; one critical, classmate held Pine Bluff (US), Mar 2 (AP): A 15-year-old boy shot and seriously injured a fellow student Monday morning at an Arkansas junior high school, and the suspect was detained in a juvenile detention facility, authorities said.

The shooting happened in a hallway at Watson Chapel Junior High School as students were switching classes at about 10 am (local time), Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said.

The school is in the city of Pine Bluff, about 65 kilometers southeast of Little Rock. The school went on lockdown after the shooting.

The shooter ran away but was found in a nearby neighbourhood by a tracking dog, Sergeant said.

The wounded boy, who was also 15, was airlifted to a Little Rock hospital where he was “in very serious condition,” Sergeant said. His name was not released.

At one point, there was confusion about the boy’s condition as a police

Police gather evidence Monday March 1, 2021 at Watson Chapel Junior High School in Pine Bluff, Ark. (AP/PTI)

spokesman reported that he had died. Lt. David DeFoor, Pine Bluff ’s police spokesman, later retracted that statement and confirmed the boy was still alive. In the subsequent statement, DeFoor said “bad information was released.”

The suspect was taken to a juvenile detention centre and prosecutors have not yet decided whether charges will be filed in juvenile or adult court, officials said.

His name was not released because of his age.

“We don’t have a definite motive right now as to why the incident occurred,” Sergeant said. “However we do believe this was a targeted incident as opposed to a random incident.”

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who had earlier issued a statement mourning the erroneous death report, issued a follow-up statement noting that the boy was alive but in serious condition. “Our prayers remain with the family,” he said.

Pak court grants bail to Christian man 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed: Nigerian governor arrested about 5 yrs ago for blasphemy

again on Tuesday, spewing ash clouds as high as 5,000 metres into the sky.

There were no reports of casualties or damages, reports Xinhua news agency.

The country’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) has urged locals and visitors to stay away from the red zone, and residents living alongside rivers were also warned of potenMount Sinabung spews volcanic material during an eruption tial lava. in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

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UAE envoy Mohamed Al Khaja arrived in Israel earlier Monday.

Tel Aviv, March 2 (IANS): Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja, the first ever Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Israel, has arrived to begin his term, about six months after the two countries established official ties.

Al Khaja, former chief of staff to the UAE Foreign Minister, presented his credentials to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in an official ceremony on Monday at the latter’s residence, reports Xinhua news agency.

“The Ambassador presented his letter of credence on assuming his role as am-

bassador to the State of Israel in an official ceremony,” the President’s office said in a statement. “This will be your most important mission -- to welcome the hands reaching out to you, to meet the Israeli people, and to get to know them up close,” the statement quoted Rivlin as saying Al Khaja.

Al Khaja said his country and Israel share a common vision of “tolerance and cooperation”.

He also met Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and pledged to build up bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in various fields.

girls were escorted outside by officials and taken away in vans. They appeared calm and ranged in ages from 10 and up.

“Alhamdulillah! (God be praised!) It gladdens my heart to announce the release of the abducted stu-

dents of GGSS Jangebe from captivity. This follows the scaling of several hurdles laid against our efforts. I enjoin all well-meaning Nigerians to rejoice with us as our daughters are now safe,” Matawalle said in a post on Twitter early Tuesday.

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Tokyo, Mar 2 (AP): Two Americans suspected of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn skip bail in Japan and flee to Lebanon in December 2019 were extradited from the U.S. and arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, who had been detained in a Boston jail since last May, were handed over to Japanese custody on Monday.

Tokyo Deputy Prosecutor Hiroshi Yamamoto said the Taylors arrived at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, and were arrested on suspicion of aiding a criminal.

They will be held at a Tokyo detention center, where they will be questioned and investigated, Yamamoto told reporters.

Japanese TV channel’s showed video of a Japan Airlines flight carrying the two men land at Narita.

They were largely hidden behind a tarp held up by Jakarta, March 2 located on the Indonesian Japanese authorities.

(IANS): Mount Sinabung island of Sumatra erupted

First UAE ambassador to Israel arrives in Tel Aviv

Some of the students who were abducted by gunmen from the Government Girls Secondary School, in Jangebe, Nigeria. (AP/PTI)

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The current alert status of the volcano with an altitude of 2,460 metres above the sea surface is at level 3 of the country’s four-tiered alert system.

Mount Sinabung, situated in Karo district, has been rumbling since 2010.

In 2016, it erupted killing nine locals.

Sixteen people were killed and thousands of others were forced to flee home when it erupted in 2014.

HUMTSOTHUNG EKHUNG OKYING, WOKHA : NAGALAND Dt. 02/03/2021

Hearty Congratulations to:1. Mrs. Liboni Humtsoe (Wife of Y.M. Humtsoe) for achieving a mile stone at the Top end of service as Director in the Deptt. of Rural Development Blocks Govt. of Nagaland (Vide. No.RD/Estt.-15/97 (pt), Dated, Kohima the 1st March 2021.

2. Dr. K.N. Zubemo Humtsoe for gaining trust and confidence from colleagues for leadership as President of Nagaland Veterinarian Association (NVA) 26th Feb 2021.

We the office bearers on behalf of the Ekhung pray for God’s guidance for efficient discharge of their assigned tasks.

General Secretary Humtsothung Ekhung

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Dimapur-797112 : Nagaland Note of Appreciation

The Konyak Union Dimapur acknowledge and convey our sincere appreciation to the Government of India, State Government of Nagaland for selecting Mon for the establishment of a Medical College, the second in Nagaland. The Union also extends heartfelt gratitude to the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, for his personal presence to inaugurate the foundation laying ceremony, the august presence of the Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and Health Minister of the state Shri. Pangnyu Phom among others to make the opening of college into reality. Appreciation also goes to the district administration, the police and the apex Civil society organizations and the people of Mon District as a whole for their co-operation to make the occasion a grant success. It is a matter of satisfaction to learn that the College building project will be taken up on turnkey basis without being beset by normal practice of local preferences in the execution of the works. Another vistas that is going to be opened, it is hoped, that the communication links will improve greatly leading to the Medical centre that is Mon Headquarter from all sides hencefore.

-sd(A. MOSA KONYAK) President Konyak Union Dimapur

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Brussels, March 2 (IANS): The European Commission’s Vice President Margaritis Schinas said that it is set to introduce a Digital Green Pass that will enable the continent’s safe opening “while preserving the sacrifices done so far”. Addressing an online press conference following an informal meeting of European Union (EU) health ministers, Schinas said on Monday that the package will be announced on March 17 at a summit that focuses on travel and mobility and the lifting of restrictions, reports Xinhua news agency.

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The Achumi Kuposhukulu warmly congratulates Atoka Achumi, S/o Luhevi K. Achumi Rtd. District & Sessions Judge, on being promoted as the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench and appointed as Joint Registrar. May God bless you with good health, long life and divine wisdom to serve the people wholeheartedly with justice and magnanimity.

JONAH ACHUMI General Secretary

Nigeria, were taken and later released. The government has said no ransom was paid for the students’ release.

The most notorious kidnapping was in April 2014, when 276 girls were abducted by the jihadist rebels of Boko Haram from the secondary school in Chibok in Borno state. More than 100 of those girls are still missing. Boko Haram is opposed to western education and its fighters often target schools.

Other organized armed groups, locally called bandits, often abduct students for money.

The government says large groups of armed men in Zamfara state are known to kidnap for money and to press for the release of their members held in jail.

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At the time of the attack, one resident told AP that the gunmen also attacked a nearby military camp and checkpoint, preventing soldiers from responding to the mass abduction at the school. Police and the military had since been carrying out joint operations to rescue the girls, whose abduction caused international outrage.

Nigeria has seen several such attacks and kidnappings in recent years.

On Saturday, 24 students, six staff and eight relatives were released after being abducted on February 17 from the Government Science College Kagara in Niger state. In December, more than 300 schoolboys from a secondary school in Kankara, in northwestern

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not been fulfilled by police.

“Police apparently registered the FIR against Masih on the pressure of clerics and people of Kasur city,” the lawyer said.

He said the complainant had been delaying the proceedings on one pretext or another, while the prosecution has also not presented the evidence so far in the case.

Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws and their prescribed punishments are considered extremely severe. People accused of blasphemy are usually deprived of the right to a counsel of their choice as most lawyers refuse to take up such sensitive cases.

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with intent to insult the religion of any class and deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.

During the hearing, Masih’s lawyer told the court that his client had been languishing behind bars for about five years with no progress in the trial.

“The forensic report proved that the alleged blasphemous post in a WhatsApp group had not been generated by Masih who was a juvenile at that time,” his lawyer said, adding that legal requirements for registration of the FIR on the blasphemy charges had also

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Lahore, Mar 2 (PTI): A Pakistani court has granted bail to a Christian man, who was arrested about five years ago on charges of sharing an alleged blasphemous content on a social media platform.

The Lahore High Court on Monday granted bail to Nabeel Masih, who was 16 years old when he was arrested in 2016 in Kasur city, some 50 kms from Lahore, on a complaint filed by one person of the same locality alleging that he has shared a blasphemous content on a WhatsApp group.

He was charged with the offences of injuring or defiling a place of worship,

G u s au ( N i g e r i a ) , Mar 2 (AP): Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls abducted last week from a boarding school in the northwestern Zamfara state have been released, the state’s governor said Tuesday.

Zamfara state governor Bello Matawalle announced that 279 girls have been freed. Gunmen abducted the girls from the Government Girls Junior Secondary School in Jangebe town on Friday, in the latest in a series of mass kidnappings of students in the West African nation.

An Associated Press reporter saw hundreds of girls dressed in light blue hijabs and barefoot sitting at the state Government House office in Gusau.

After the meeting, the

(Chang Tribal Council) H.Q. Tuensang-798612, Nagaland Motto: Unity for Progress

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The people of Eastern Nagaland Region in general and in particular the people of Tuensang District are extremely happy to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and in particular to Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Transport and National Highways, Govt. Of India for sanctioning an amount of Rs. 192.93 Crores recently for approving the work widening road to intermediate lane from Mokokchung to Chare via Dikhu (Old Road) besides it is also learnt from the Government sources that a huge amount of money has been sanctioned for repairs and improvement of road from Mokokchung to Tuensang on National Highway No. 202 (Two lane) which starts at SEWAK Gate junction near Ungma village via Chare EAC Hq. Having these two roads connecting to the Eastern Nagaland region would definitely boost the economic developments of this remote region of Eastern Nagaland, not only that but these roads are also important for National Security activities. A long cherished dream of the people has been fulfilled.

I am assured that the general public of the area shall support the construction of the roads smoothly without any disturbance.

(NUNGSANGLEMBA CHANG) President Chang Tribal Council Tuensang, Nagaland.

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Will Smith to ‘consider’ running for Prez in future H ollywood star Will Smith sees himself running for American President some day.

Speaking to filmmaker Jon Favreau for a podcast, the actor spoke about many things including his dream of running for POTUS in the future.

“I think for now I’ll let that office get cleaned up a little bit and then I’ll consider that at some point down the line,” he was quoted by The Hollywood Reporter, as saying on Pod Save America.

The 52-year-old actor explained that even if he does not join politics, he wants to be able to do something meaningful for society.

“I absolutely have an opinion, I’m optimistic, I’m hopeful, I believe in understanding between people and I believe in the possibility of harmony. I will certainly do my part, whether it remains artistic or, at some point, ventures into the political

arena,” he said.

Smith, during the conversation, also spoke about racism, and how he has encountered systematic racism, even more after becoming a part of Hollywood.

“I grew up with the impression that racists and racism were stupid, and they were easy to get around. I just had to be smarter now while they were very dangerous,” he said.

“But at the core of it, I noticed a difference between ignorance and evil. Now they’re twins, for sure, but ignorance, can be educated and evil is a much more difficult problem. I’ve always been encouraged that the process of education and understanding could alleviate some of the more dangerous and difficult aspects of racism that have unfortunately been embedded in the very fibers of our country,” he added.

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he release date of Tiger Shroff ’s upcomming action film Heropanti 2 was announced on his birthday, March 2. The actor celebrates his 31st birthday on Tuesday and on the occasion it was announced that his upcoming action drama will release in theatres on December 3.

“My first love is back, action, thrill, like never before! Lets celebrate this one together on the 3rd of december in cinemas. #SajidNadiadwala’s #Heropanti2,” Tiger Shroff shared the news of the film’s release in an Instagram post.

He also shared the film’s poster on Instagram.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also confirmed the same with a tweet. He wrote: “TIGER SHROFF:

#HEROPANTI2 RELEASE DATE... On #TigerShroff ’s birthday today, Team #Heropanti2 announces the release date: 3 Dec 2021... Stars #TigerShroff... Directed by #AhmedKhan... Produced by #SajidNadiadwala.”

Choreographer-director Ahmed Khan will direct the film. He has earlier directed Tiger Shroff in films like Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3.

Heropanti, released in 2014, marked the Bollywood debut of Tiger and Kriti Sanon. Sajid Nadiadwala, who produced the film, will also produce the sequel.

The second installment will reportedly feature Tiger’s Student Of The Year 2”co-star Tara Sutaria as the female lead.

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he historical drama “The Battle Of Bhima Koregaon” has been announced for a theatrical release on September 17. The Ramesh Thete directorial features Arjun Rampal as the warrior Sidhnak Mahar Inamdar and Sunny Leone as a spy who doubles as a courtesan.

The film takes the audience back to the era of the Peshwa regime in Maharashtra two centuries ago. Celebrated art director Nitin Desai will recreate the period.

Director Thete, who has also produced the film, shared: “We are very positive about the outcome and have worked extensively on innovating the marketing and distribution space. September serves better as it initiates the entire festive season ahead.”

(IANS)

Amazon Prime Video apologises over ‘Tandav’

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mazon Prime Video, the OTT platform that aired the controversial series Tandav, has issued an apology to anyone who felt insulted with the content of the series.

In the statement, they have also specified that the objectionable scenes have either been either removed or edited.

The official statement reads: "Amazon Prime Video again deeply regrets that viewers considered certain scenes to be objectionable in the recently launched fictional series 'Tandav'. This was never our intention, and the scenes that were objected to were removed or edited when they were brought to our attention.

We respect our viewers' diverse beliefs and apologize unconditionally to anyone who felt hurt by these scenes. Our teams follow company content evaluation processes, which we acknowledge need to be

constantly updated to better serve our audiences. We will continue to develop entertaining content with partners, while complying with the laws of India and respecting the diversity of culture and beliefs of our audiences."

An FIR was filed against Aparna Purohit, the head of India Originals at Amazon Sellers Service Pvt Ltd, and six other coaccused that said the web

series has content that hurts religious sentiments of Hindus.

Objection was raised by a section of society over a sequence featuring Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, for his depiction of Lord Shiva in a play within the show.

The series features actors Saif Ali Khan, Sandhya Mridul, Dimple Kapadia, Dino Morea, Anup Soni and Kumud Mishra.

EVANESCENCE to release ‘Better Without You’ single on Friday

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VANESCENCE will release a new single, “ B e t t e r Wi t h o u t You”, this Friday, March 5. It is the next single from the band’s upcoming album, “The Bitter Truth”, which will arrive on March 26 via BMG. EVANESCENCE has just released a digital puzzle for fans to solve in order to hear a snippet of the new song; check it out here.

Everyone who solves the puzzle will receive a free “Better Without You” ringtone and will be entered for a chance to be the first fan in the world (along with a guest) to hear the full song along with a private question-and-answer session with singer Amy Lee.

“The Bitter Truth” is EVANESCENCE’s first album of original music in ten years, and its songs have already earned accolades from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Elle, Billboard, and many more.

Fans can pre-order a “The Bitter Truth” digital version, CD, vinyl and a limited-edition deluxe fan box set featuring a bonus CD, journal, poster and special cassette of exclusive audio from the making of “The Bitter Truth”. Every pre-order will automatically come with downloads of already-released songs “Wasted On You”, “The Game Is Over”, and “Use My Voice”, as well as “Yeah Right”.

“The Bitter Truth” is an epic, guitar-driven collection inspired by the (often-bitter) realities of the 21st Century and our world. The alreadyreleased songs have received early accolades from Elle, Billboard, SPIN, American Songwriter, and more, and showcase the “ferocious and hymnal” (The New York Times) sound that made EVANESCENCE a household name, as well as the drama and powerhouse vocals that made Amy Lee “one of rock’s definitive voices” (Rolling Stone).

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by Nick Raskulinecz, who also worked on 2011’s selftitled LP. (Blabbermouth)

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-pop jugger nauts BTS have joined the lineup for Music On A Mission, an upcoming virtual concert and fundraiser by the Grammys’ MusiCares Foundation.

The Recording Academy announced yesterday (March 1) that the South Korean boyband will feature a never-before-seen set at the upcoming charity event, which will “honour the resilience of the music community, which has been deeply impacted by the COVID-19”. The lineup will

also feature performances by Haim, H.E.R., Jhene Aiko and John Legend. Music On A Mission will also include archival performances from the MusiCares vault by

Usher, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks and the late Tom Petty.

Earlier this month, the Recording Academy also revealed that The Beatles’

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will make special appearances at Music On A Mission. Carole King, Jesse & Joy, Jonas Brothers, Ledisi, Lionel Richie, Macklemore, Mick Fleetwood and Shakira are also set to appear.

BTS previously made their debut on MTV Unplugged with a cover of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’, alongside cuts from their latest album ‘Be’. The British rock band later praised the boyband’s “beautiful” cover of the song.

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t. Vincent continues to tease her forthcoming album, releasing a video teaser and hotline that announces a single titled ‘Pay Your Way In Pain’.

On March 2, St. Vincent – real name Annie Clark – posted a cinematic clip on social media which showed her running through a decrepit apartment complex, chasing the ring of an old-school telephone.

Once she finds the phone, she picks it up, answers “Hello?” to which a deep voice calmly replies, “Hello, Annie”.

At the end of the video, a phone number, ending in ‘DADDY’, appears with the instructions “CALL NOW!” Upon calling the number, Clark says “hello” twice, and the same deep voice heard in the video describes her return to music as if it were a movie trailer.

“She’s back,” the voice says, “in a new role like you’ve never seen here before. Featuring the new single, ‘Pay Your Way In Pain’.

“Nobody expected it, nobody believed it and nobody could stop it.”

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the voice saying “Daddy’s home”, which is believed to be the title of Clark’s forthcoming album. No release date for ‘Pay Your Way In Pain’ has been revealed yet.

Last week, posters for a new St. Vincent album were spotted on the street and shared across the internet, teasing a prospective release date of May 14 for ‘Daddy’s Home’.

Speaking about the record – the follow up to 2017’s ‘Masseduction’ – in a recent interview, Clark said, “I would say it’s the

sound of being down and out Downtown in New York, 1973.

“In hindsight, I realised that the ‘Masseduction’ [album] and tour was so incredibly strict, whether it was the outfits I was wearing that literally constricted me, to the show being tight and the music being angular and rigid. When I wrapped that, I was like ‘oh, I just want things that are fluid and wiggly and I want this music to look like a Cassavetes film’.”

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Vinicius rescues late point for Real

Madrid, Mar 2 (AFP): Real Madrid’s chances of chasing down La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid were dealt a blow on Monday as they needed a late Vinicius Junior equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

It could have been worse for Zinedine Zidane’s side, with Vinicius’ finish in the 89th minute preventing what would have been a damaging defeat after a weekend in which both Atletico and Barcelona had won. Atletico’s victory over Villarreal on Sunday put them six points clear of Real Madrid, an advantage that is now only cut to five ahead of next week’s Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico also have a game in hand.

The result ends Real Madrid’s run of five consecutive wins while Portu’s brilliant header for Real Sociedad early in the second half was also the first goal conceded by the reigning champions in five games.

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Trescothick named Eng’s batting coach

LO N DO N , M a r 2 (Agencies): Former opener Marcus Trescothick has been appointed as England’s new elite batting coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday. In the bowling department, Jon Lewis and Jeetan Patel have been named as England’s pace and spin bowling coaches respectively, ANI report stated.

Trescothick will take up the new role in the middle of March. He will step down from his role as assistant coach at Somerset County Cricket Club.

Current Young Lions head coach Lewis has been promoted to the role of Elite Pace Bowling Coach.

The former England seamer has held numerous roles within the pathway set up after a successful playing career primarily with Gloucestershire but also including stints at Surrey and Sussex.

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, center, celebrates after scoring the equalizer.

tant shift in momentum. A few days ago Atletico might have hoped just to hold on to first place next weekend but now they could spy an opportunity to all but knock their opponents out of the title race.Barcelona kept their own resurgence going on Saturday by overcoming Sevilla and now sit

level on points with Real Madrid, having also played one game fewer than the leaders. Real Sociedad sit fifth, the top four seemingly out of reach.

Madrid had 20 shots to Real Sociedad’s six but lacked edge in the final third, with the injured Karim Benzema watching on

from the stands. Madrid had the better chances in an entertaining first half, the best of them falling to Mariano Diaz at the back post but he headed against the crossbar under pressure from a yard out.

Toni Kroos and Marco Asensio both went close and Real Sociedad were danger-

Plan for return of RusAF

London, Mar 2 (IANS): Following detailed work by World Athletics’ Russia Taskforce, its independent experts, and Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF), a final plan for the reinstatement of RusAF to membership of World Athletics (WA) was recommended to the World Athletics Council last week, WA said on Monday. Russia was suspended

by World Athletics in November 2015 for “statesponsored” doping.

WA, in a statement, shared contents of an email that Taskforce chairman Rune Andersen sent to the World Athletics Council on the issue. “The Taskforce has now reviewed and provided detailed feedback on three different drafts of the Reinstatement Plan. The three international experts appointed by World Athletics have worked closely with RusAF on the development of the Reinstatement Plan and advised the Taskforce that they believe the Plan is fit for the purpose of embed-

Russia was suspended by World Athletics in November 2015. (Twitter/@RT_com)

ding in Russian athletics the deep-rooted change in culture that Council has been demanding for the past five years,” Andersen wrote in the email.

“In addition, although RusAF president Peter Ivanov has been required to step down for two years because of his appointment as a senior official of the Russian government (to respect the CAS sanctions imposed on Russian government officials in the WADA/RUSADA compliance case), the international experts also consider that the senior management that Mr Ivanov

has put in place will be able to move the Plan forward in his absence, under the temporary leadership of RusAF vice-president Irina Privalova as acting president,” he said.

The Taskforce chairman said that for its part, the Taskforce stands ready to monitor the milestones and KPIs in the Reinstatement Plan carefully, so that it is able to report to future Council meetings whether RusAF is keeping up with the enormous work that would be required to implement the reinstatement plan successfully.

ous on the break, just unable to find the final pass to make their openings count. They made it count 10 minutes into the second half, the ball quickly shifted through midfield and out to the left, where Nacho Monreal had time to launch a cross to the back post. Ferland Mendy looked like he would clear but instead was caught under the ball, allowing Portu to jump and send a brilliant header across Courtois and into the net. Madrid’s pressure would come but Real Sociedad could have made it two, only for Alexander Isak to fall just short of Mikel Oyarzabal’s pass across.

Zidane sent Vinicius, Rodrygo and Hugo Duro on and there were chances. Casemiro and Duro both missed headers while Rodrygo skewed wide before Vinicius struck one minute from time, steering in Lucas Vazquez’s cross when given space in the box.

Duro even had a chance to win it but headed over, Real Sociedad surviving for a deserved point.

Roger Federer withdraws from Miami Open London, Mar 2 (AP): Roger Federer is withdrawing from this month’s Miami Open so he can spend extra time preparing to “work his way back out on tour,” his agent told The Associated Press on Monday.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not competed in more than a year after having two operations on his right knee during last season.

Federer, who turns 40 in August, is scheduled to make his return to the tour next week in a hardcourt tournament at Doha, Qatar. He posted a photo of himself on Twitter last Friday with the caption: “The countdown to Doha begins.” That will be his first event since he reached the semifinals at the Australian Open in February 2020.

As of now, he also is slated to participate in the hard-court tournament at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that begins March 14.

11 Pep Guardiola WTT Contender: Batra, Akula congratulates in women’s singles qualifiers Mumbai City New Delhi, Mar 2 (Agencies): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola congratulated sister club Mumbai City FC on Monday for their feat of topping the Indian Super League (ISL) points table and booking a spot in the AFC Champions League (ACL).

On Sunday, Mumbai City beat ATK Mohun Bagan 2-0 in the final league encounter of the ongoing ISL to win the League Winners Shield and book a place in next season’s ACL. Describing it as an incredible achievement, Guardiola in a press conference said, “It is part of the CFG family,” The Indian Express reported.

“Now comes the playoff. Hopefully, they can do well,” he added.

“Congratulations to all the people. Every league is tricky and when you win it is well deserved,” he said.

Doha, Mar 2 (PTI): Star paddler Manika Batra and young Sreeja Akula moved to the final round of the women’s singles qualifiers at the WTT Contender after wining their respective matches in Doha on Tuesday.

World No 150 Sreeja prevailed over world number 74 Vega Paulina of Chile before the Hyderabad native sent Thailand’s 87thranked Orawan Paranang packing 11-5 11-5 11-6 in the third round. She will now take on Russia’s Mariia Tailakova in the final round. Tailakova entered the last round with a 14-12, 11-8, 11-8 win over India’s Archana Kamath.

Living up to her reputation, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika got the better of Romania’s Irina Ciobanu 11-7, 15-13, 11-8 comfortably in the third round of women’s singles qualifiers and will face Ganna Gaponova of Ukraine in the last round.

Earlier in the final

Manika Batra (File)

round matches of mixed doubles qualifiers, Indian pair of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Sutirtha Mukherjee grabbed a spot in the main draw after a 11-5, 11-7, 11-5 straight-sets victory against Puerto Rico’s Daniel Gonzalez and Melanie Diaz.

However, the country’s other mixed doubles pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Batra failed to take advantage of an early game lead and lost out to Russia’s Alexander Shibaev and Polina Mikhailova by a 11-9, 11-13, 11-13, 3-11 scoreline.

Harmeet Desai also suffered a 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 8-11, 2-11 defeat against Russia’s Alexander Shibaev in the third-round match of the men’s singles qualifiers.

Harden shines as Nets beat Spurs 124-113 Lo n d o n, M a r 2 (Agencies): James Harden scored 30 points, produced 15 assists and added 14 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets ear ned a 124-113 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs.

H a r d e n’s d i s p l ay helped secure a ninth win in 10 matches and a first success on the road at San Antonio since 2002.

It was his seventh triple-double since moving from the Houston Rockets to join the Nets in January.

The Nets move second behind Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia 76ers, who beat the Indiana Pacers 130-114.

H a r d e n’s f o r m e r Houston team fell to their 12th consecutive defeat, their worst run since the 2001-02 season, as Collin Sexton poured in 39 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 101-90 win.

James Harden tweet from NBA History says he is the first player to score 30

Harden now has seven triple-doubles since joining the Nets in January.

points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists with zero turnovers since 1977-78 Harden was the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2018 Elsewhere, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram scored 26 points each for New Orleans Pelicans as they earned a 129-124 win over Western Conference leaders the Utah Jazz.

Luka Doncic continued his superb form for the

Dallas Mavericks with 33 points, nine assists and 10 rebounds in a 130-124 win over the Orlando Magic.

D e nve r N u g g e t s ’ Nikola Jokic also went close to a triple-double by notching 39 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as they beat the Chicago Bulls 118-112. Jokic became the first Nuggets player to score 35 points or more in at least 10 games in a season since Carmelo Anthony in 2009-10.

1st Test: Muzarabani bags 4 wkts as Zim dismiss Afg for 131

Blessing Muzarabani struck with the very first ball of the Test Afghanistan Cricket Board.

Abu Dhabi, Mar 2 (IANS): Pace bowler Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets as Zimbabawe dismissed Afghanistan for 131 in the first Test at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. Zimbabwe’s fast bowlers made the most of the pacer-friendly conditions on offer as Muzarabani,

Victor Nyauchi and Donald Tiripano took eight wickets between them.

Muzarabani struck with the very first ball of the match, dismissing Afghanistan opener Abdul Malik for a duck at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Rahmat Shah, who is the only Afghanistan player to have scored a Test

century, was next to go and he was deceived by a ball that moved away from him.

He ended up edging the delivery to wicketkeeper Regis Chakabva.

Ibrahim Zadran and Afsar Zazai scored a majority of the runs for Afghanistan but the pair hardly got assistance from the others.

The highest partnership of the innings was worth 22 runs between Zadran and Munir Ahmad for the third wicket. While Zadran fell to Nyauchi on 31, Zazai was Tiripano’s only wicket of the day. Nyauchi took three wickets.

Brief scores: Afghanistan: 131 all out in 47 overs (Afsar Zazai 37, Ibrahim Zadran 31; Blessing Muzarabani 4/48)

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Brandon Fernandes, Rahul Bheke, Sahal Abdul Samad and Asish Rai do not feature in the list as they are recovering from injuries.

A preparatory camp for the two games will be held in Dubai from March 15 under head coach Igor Stimac.

G OA L K E E P E R S : Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Subhashish Roy Chowdhury, Dheeraj Singh, Vishal Kaith.

DEFENDERS: Seriton Fernandes, Ashutosh Mehta, Akash Mishra, Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhin-

gan, Chinglensana Singh, Sarthak Golui, Adil Khan, Mandar Rao Dessai, Prabir Das, Mashoor Shereef.

MIDFIELDERS: U d a n t a S i n g h , Row l lin Borges, Lalengmawia, Jeakson Singh, Raynier Fernandes, Anirudh Thapa, Bipin Singh, Yasir Mohammad, Suresh Singh, Liston Colaco, Halicharan Narzary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Ashique Kuruniyan, Rahul KP, Hitesh Sharma, Farukh Choudhary.

FORWARDS: Manvir Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Ishan Pandita.

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New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS): India football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named a 35-member list of probables ahead of their friendlies against Oman and the United Arab Emirates, which will be held in Dubai, UAE on March 25 and March 29, respectively.

Liston Colaco, Akash Mishra, and Ishan Pandita are among 10 firsttime inclusions in the list in response to their performances in the Indian Super League (ISL) this season.

The Croatian said that

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Kom, Panghal one win away from medal in Spain Sania returns to WTA circuit with win New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI): Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom and Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal are among 12 Indian boxers who stand just a win away from securing medals at the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain after finding themselves in quarterfinals when draws for the event were unveiled.

The tournament features all of India’s nine Tokyo Olympics-bound boxers along with five others.

Mar y Kom (51kg), competing for the first time since qualifying for the Olympics last year, will take on Italian Giordana Sorrentino in her opening bout on Wednesday.

Panghal (52kg), who won a gold medal at the Cologne World Cup in Germany in December last year, will be facing local favourite

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Amit Panghal

last-eight stage is Sanjeet (91kg), a promising name coming up who found spotlight with his India Open gold in 2019.

Among the women, Jasmine and Manisha, in the 57kg category, are also through to the quarters after getting byes.

The Olympic-bound trio of Simranjit Kaur (60kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg) will also be competing in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.

Manish Kaushik (63kg), assured of a Tokyo spot and making a comeback after an injury layoff, did not get a bye and will fight Spaniard Abdellaoui Raddouane for a place in the quarters on Tuesday.

Also in action would be Mohammed Hussamuddin (57kg), who will be up against another local hope in Joan Manuel Torres.

Doha, mar 2 (Agencies): Sania Mirza, 34, has marked her return to the WTA circuit with a win to reach the doubles quarterfinals of the Qatar Total Open. Mirza and her Slovenian partner Andreja Klepac, on Monday, won 6-4 6-7(5) 10-5 against Ukrainian pair of Nadiia Kichenok and Lyudmyla Kichenok in the opening round of the WTA 500 tournament in Qatar.

Sania, who last made an appearance at the Doha Open in February 2020, returned to professional tennis for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak last year. The 34-yearold tennis star was contracted with the virus and recovered in January this year.

Sania had returned to professional tennis last year after her maternity leave and paired up with Nadiia to have won the Hobart Open in January 2020.

In Monday’s game. Sania and her Slovenian partner were down 0-3 in the first set before they bounced back to win it. In fact, the Ukrainian pair was once again on a 3-1 lead but Mirza and Klepac were able to take it to a tie-

Sania Mirza (Reuters) breaker and win the set. any major symptoms for the The contest was then most part of it, but I was in pushed to a Super tie-breaker isolation and the toughest which the Indian and her part was to stay away from partner won 10-5 to claim a my 2 year old and family... spot in the quarterfinals of the this virus is no joke, I took all tournament. the precautions as I could but Back in January, Sania still contracted it ..we must do had said that she contracted everything we can to protect the virus despite taking all pre- our friends and family.. wear cautions and urged everyone your masks,wash your hands to wear masks and continue and protect yourself and your washing their hands. loved ones..we are in this fight I was lucky to not have together,” she said.

Gabriel Escobar in his quarterfinal clash after getting an opening-round bye.

Vikas Krishan (69kg), another strong medal contender for Tokyo, is also in the quarters after getting a bye and will take on Vincenzo Mangiacapre of Italy.

Also through to quar-

ters due to the relatively small size of the draw were Asian silver-medallist Ashish Kumar (75kg), and Sumit Sangwan (81kg), who is returning to competition after enduring a period of turmoil due to a doping suspension that was later lifted after he was cleared of any

wrongdoing.

Of the two, Ashish is bound for Tokyo along with Satish Kumar (+91kg), the first super heavyweight from the country to qualify for the quadrennial showpiece.

Satish is also in quarters at this tournament.

Joining them in the

Mercedes unveil Hamilton’s 2021 Formula One car

Selection trial for Dr. T. Ao InterDistrict Tourney

Everton beat Southampton 1-0; on verge of EPL top four

London , M a r 2 (Agencies): The Mercedes in which Lewis Hamilton will bid for an eighth drivers’ title has retained the team’s black anti-racism livery for a second season.

The new Mercedes W12 is an upgrade of last year’s car, which dominated the season with 13 wins in 17 races. Team boss Toto Wolff said the team were as determined to succeed as ever despite their record-breaking run of seven consecutive world title doubles.

“Every year we reset our focus and define the right objectives,” he said.

“That may sound simple but it’s damn hard and

is probably why there are no sports teams out there with seven consecutive titles. So many things can happen and it’s very natural to get used to success, and therefore not fight as hard for it.

“But this team has not shown any of that. I see the same fire, hunger and passion now as I did the first time I walked through the doors in 2013. “Every season is a new challenge and therefore, a new goal for us to achieve.” Hamilton, who was knighted in the New Year Honours, said the car’s colour scheme reflected his wider goals, which now go beyond merely succeeding on track.

Dimapur, Mar 2 (NPN): Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) will be conducting trail for selection of senior team from Dimapur district for the upcoming Dr. T. Ao Inter-District Tournament to be held from April 13 to 19 at IG Stadium, Kohima.

The selection trial will take place on March 9 and 10 from 8:30 am at State academy ground, State Stadium. In this regard, Dimapur District Football Association president Mughato Sumi has invited those interested footballers for the trial.

LIVERPOOL, Mar 2 (AP): Everton ended its worst home run since 1958 by beating Southampton 1-0 in the English Premier League on Monday and keeping its Champions League dream on track.

Richarlison scored for the third consecutive match inside the first 10 minutes, and Everton held on to move within two points of fourth-placed West Ham with a match in hand.

But the pain for Saints continued with one draw and eight defeats in their last nine league matches, leaving them seven points above the bottom three and wondering where their next win will come from.

Saints would have thought they had a chance against Everton considering their host’s poor home form — three successive defeats — but their only real opportunity fell to Moussa Djenepo in the final 10 minutes, and he blazed wide when well placed. It was an escape for Everton, which faded after having a second goal ruled out for offside midway through the first half.

Richarlison’s angled finish in the ninth minute was only his fifth in the league but, since the start of last season, Joao Pedro (30) and Paris St Germain’s Neymar (19) are the only Brazilians to score more goals in the top five Eu-

Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford punches the ball away during the match against Southampton, Monday. (AP/PTI)

ropean leagues than him.

Playing in a two up front with Dominic CalvertLewin, who has 13 league goals, Richarlison took his chance brilliantly.

Gylfi Sigurdsson, in

the side for James Rodriguez who was left out as a precaution with a minor injury, capitalized on the space given to him by Mohammed Salisu going down in an aerial challenge

with Calvert-Lewin and teammate James WardProwse. The Iceland forward slid through a pass for Richarlison, who was making the same centre-toright diagonal run which saw him score at Anfield last time out, to round Fraser Forster.

It was the first time since December 2019 he has scored in three successive league matches.

Michael Keane had a header ruled out by VAR for offside as Southampton’s intention on holding a perilously high line at free kicks caused it more than a few problems but, strangely, rather than be emboldened, the hosts became more reticent and it could have cost them.

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