March 9, 2021

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No new COVID case in State DIMAPUR, MAR 8 (NPN): No new COVID19 cases were reported in the State on Monday while one patient recovered from the infection in Kohima.

With this the total caseload remained at 12217 and active cases stood at 19.

PTI: New cases of coronavirus infection in India were recorded above 18,000 for the third consecutive day taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,12,29,398, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

The active cases also registered an increase for the sixth consecutive day and the COVID-19 active caseload increased to 1,88,747 which now comprises 1.68 per cent of the total infections.

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KOHIMA, MAR 8 (NPN): Nagaland joined rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on Monday. On the occasion, Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) chairpersons Khrienuo Tachü urged the State government to introduce Acquired Property Bill in Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Tachü explained that NSCW’s standpoint was clear that the issue was not about ancestral property and clarified that the commission did not seek to interfere in private decisions of parents regarding acquired property as the sole decision lay on them. She also pointed out that as a statutory body, NSCW sought to intervene in specific cases where parents having no sons and only daughters were faced with the issue of inheritance of acquired property.

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The five women awardees along with the guests on Monday. (NP)

During the event, jointly organised by Nagaland State Commission for Women, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board and State Resource Centre for Women on the theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID 19 World” at Hotel Vivor here, five women achievers were given NSCW Awards 2021.

The five women achievers included Naga Mothers’ Association president Abei-u Meru, Kohima chief medical officer Dr Vezokholu Theyo, Nagaland College Principals’ Association president and Japfu Christian College, Kigwema principal Dr Visakhonü, Kohima Chang Baptist Church pastor S Anungla, and officer

in-charge of women cell police station, Dimapur, inspector Rose Yanthan.

Speaking on the occasion as guest of honour, chief secretary J Alam observed that the biggest challenge for women began at home and stressed that the wives toiling hard for their homes should be recognised as “homemakers”.

He felt that the inspiring and success stories of the five women should be shared not only within Nagaland but outside as they were about “sacrifice and resilience”. As social change often came in conflict with customs and traditions, he said “we” must know how to go with the change without disrupting social fabric.

Mentioning that women had played a leadership role during the pandemic, he added that the entire situation would have been more difficult to handle without the participation of women. Congratulating the awardees, the chief secretary assured to look into the appeal of NSCW to introduce Acquired Property Bill in Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

In her keynote address, NSCW chairperson Khrienuo Tachü said the common denominator in life stories of all Naga women leaders and path-breakers, both past and present, was their resilience and great fortitude amid challenges and set(Cont’d on p-5) backs.

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3 more killed in Myanmar as workers go on national strike YA N G O N, M A R 8 (AGENCIES): Three anticoup protesters were shot dead in Myanmar on Monday as demonstrators across the country sought to paralyse the economy with strike action following a weekend of night raids and arrests.

Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets in Yangon and Mandalay, Myanmar’s biggest cities, as well as other cities to keep up momentum for the prodemocracy movement. In the southeastern city of Dawei, the Karen National Union -Myanmar’s longest standing ethnic armed group -- stood guard protecting protesters.

At least three deaths were reported by witnesses and local media outlets across Myanmar Monday taking the death toll in the harsh crackdown on protesters to at least 64 since the coup. Two protesters died of bullet wounds in Myitkyina city in Kachin

KOHIMA, MAR 8 (NPN): Advisor women resource development, R Khing, Monday said women were performing well in every field in Naga society, but there was still not a single woman in the law-making body.

Khing was speaking as special guest at the Mykifest Award 2020-2021 organised Demonstrators flash the three-finger salute during a by department of Women protest in Yangon on Monday. (EPA) Resource Development State and a 30-years old man ment. “We are not content (WRD) coinciding with was shot dead in Pyapon of simply to create martyrs in the International Women’s Ayeyarwady Region, news the struggle for Myanmar Day at Hotel Japfü here reports said. democracy,” they said in a Monday.

Eighteen labor organi- joint statement. “We must Emphasizing the need zations working in Myan- win this struggle, and the for women to enter the asmar jointly called for a na- extended nationwide work sembly, advisor called upon tionwide work stoppage stoppage is the path to the the womenfolk to come Monday in a bid to restore people’s victory.” forward and become sharedemocracy after the miliMyanmar’s generals holders even in the highest tary failed to recognize the have come under more inlaw-making bodies includNovember election win by ternational pressure, with ing the assembly, cabinet detained leader Aung San the United Nations envoy and also local bodies.

Suu Kyi’s party. They called urging more action to halt In the olden times, Khfor all citizens to join the the violent crackdown on ing said men, in addition to civil disobedience move- protesters. being the protector to their families, also performed various chores which were unable to perform by wom(Cont’d on p-5) DIMAPUR, MAR 8 (NPN): Naga Peo- protest against the “tyrannical governance.” enfolk. ple’s Front (NPF) gas expressed deep con- Further, the NPF expressed strong belief cern over the unrest in Myanmar after the that in any civilized world, the freedom of military junta seized power by toppling the expression and peaceful protest should not democratically-elected government headed be encountered with brute force.

by Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1.

Meanwhile, the NPF has extend its association also claimed NPF through its press bureau termed solidarity with the Nagas living in Myanthat there has been a 35 to as “unfortunate” that so many innocent mar and assured its fullest support in their 40% rise in the last one week people have lost their lives in course of the struggle for democracy and just peace. NPF in the number of Covid-19 protest against the military rule. also expressed hope that good sense would cases, and that the daily As a political party, NPF said it be- prevail amongst the military leadership and average in Delhi has risen lieved in democratic values either in the peaceful atmosphere would reign without from 100 to 140 patients. form of expression of opinion or peaceful losing any more innocent life.

“Let us not boast or [blow the] trumpet ourselves, and indulge in prognosticating the course of this viral disease and off D I M A P U R , M A R 8 wreaked havoc in 2018 and guard our preventive mea(NPN): As the ruling PDA the global COVID-19 pansures against this dreaded completed three years in demic which brought the disease at this stage,” the office on Monday, coalition world to its knees. ThroughD I M A P U R , M A R 8 IMA added. partners BJP and NDPP out these tumultuous times, (NPN): Expressing dismay The association said that the infection that has over the claim made by Kuki congratulated the govern- he claimed the PDA governaffected many countries Inpi Nagaland (KIN) that ment and greeted each other ment remained grounded should only be deemed a Sumis of Kiphire enjoyed on the occasion, besides ac- and committed to Common knowledging the support of Minimum Programme and pandemic at this stage. “The 4% reservation, the Kiphire the church, civil society or- focused on the emergencies Tuensang District Sumi introduction of a much efganisations (CSOs), NGOs, at hand.

Students’ Union (KTDSSU) ficacious and safe coronavitribal hohos, etc.

Appreciating the rank Monday stated that Sumis rus vaccine in our country, Congratulating the gov- and file of NDPP led by of Kiphire enjoyed 2% resis a tool for us to face this ernment led by chief minis- its president Chingwang challenging war with confi- ervation only.

KTDSSU through its ter Neiphiu Rio and deputy Konyak, Independent legdence,” it added. media cell termed KIN’s Y Patton, BJP State presi- islator Tongpang Ozukum claim as “misinformation dent Temjen Imna Along and the rank and file of and distorted fact” and in a statement admitted BJP State unit, Along also maintained that it would that the journey was chal- acknowledged the opposihave been appropriate had lenging, but said the legisla- tion NPF led by TR Zeliang Rama Devi who was KIN come out with facts and tors of NDPP, BJP and the for joining hands with the on the Chair appealed to the “avoid misguiding the peo- lone Independent delivered government in reaching protesting members several ple through print media.” the good to the people. He out to the people, cutting times to let the House func- KDTSSU also stated that claimed that the govern- across party lines, when the tion so that women mem- drawing analogy in line with ment did not shy away from pandemic was at its raging bers can raise their issues Sumis of Kiphire to include its responsibilities entrusted height. on International Women’s Kukis under Peren district by the people through their Along also acknowlDay. precious mandate. edged the church, NGOs, was “totally baseless.”

However, the OpposiHe acknowledged that CSOs, tribal hohos, etc, for Before drawing any tion did not yield prompt- analogy in line with the the last three years saw working tirelessly in various ing the chair to adjourn the Sumis of Kiphire, the union Nagaland and its people capacities towards a final House for the day to meet said it could have been ap- in challenging situations solution to the protracted (Cont’d on p-5) on Tuesday 11am. propriate (Cont’d on p-5) like the excessive rains that

NPF concerned over unrest in Myanmar

IMA cautions Centre on ‘end of pandemic remark’ NEW DELHI, MAR 8 (PTI): The Indian Medical Association on Monday cautioned against “unauthorised political statements”, saying that they invoke a “false sense of security”.

The statement by the doctors’ body came a day after Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that India was “in the end game of the pandemic”. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain had also said that the coronavirus was entering the “endemic phase” in the national Capital.

A pandemic is the spread of a disease beyond a country’s borders, across a continent, or around the world. An endemic is the usual persistence of an infectious disease in a region that affects a large part of

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Unauthorised political remarks about Covid-19 gives a false sense of security

the population.

On Monday, the Indian Medical Association, said it was incorrect to make these claims at this stage.

“It is painful to note the discussion on endemic Vs pandemic status of diseases is echoing in the political corridors, however it ought to be substantiated by scientific evidence by the World Health Organisation or ICMR only,” the medical body said.

The medical body, instead, appealed to the public to adhere to Covid19 norms. “Unauthorised political statements shall

invoke a false sense of security and hence, the Indian Medical Association, whose 740 frontline warriors lost their life in this war against the coronavirus, appeals to all our fellow citizens to be vigilant on wearing mask, physical distancing and hygiene and take vaccination to get yourself immunity and altruistic health contribution for herd immunity,” the statement said.

The IMA pointed out that the mutated strains of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil were “still haunting us”. The doctors’

Quota issue: KDTSSU reacts to KIN statement

PDA marks 3 years in office

Parliament adjourned amid ruckus over rising fuel prices NEW DELHI, MAR 8 (PTI): The opposition’s persistent protest over rising fuel prices led to adjournment of both Houses of Parliament without transacting any legislative business on Monday.

Both Houses met for the first time in the second part of Budget Session and saw repeated adjournments as the Opposition continued protests.

This is it!

“Solution is being delayed for elections, then COVID and again elections. What next?”

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Rajya Sabha witnessed four adjournments -- first around 10.05 am till 11am and again till 1pm and then two quick adjournments of 15 minutes each -- before it was adjourned for the day.

Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge gave a notice for suspension of business for Monday and demanded a discussion on the “huge and frequent” rise

in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG. The Chairman disallowed the discussion, saying the issue can be discussed during the course of discussion on the Appropriation Bill, but asked Kharge to mention the subject of his notice considering his seniority.

Kharge said price of petrol was touching Rs 100 and diesel Rs 80 per litre, while

LPG rates have increased and prices of petroleum products have gone up.

Lok Sabha was adjourned at 5.15pm till 7pm amid protests by the opposition over rising fuel prices.

When the House reconvened at 7 pm, the Chair announced a discussion on the issue of women empowerment on the occasion of Women’s Day.

PM buys Naga shawl online on Intl Women’s Day DIMAPUR, MAR 8 (NPN): ity. Purchased a traditional In an attempt to give an impeshawl from Nagaland. #Natus to women entrepreneurs riShakti”. and Aatmnirbhar Bharat, Nagaland chief minisPrime Minister Narendra ter Neiphiu Rio also took Modi Monday bought prodto twitter to thank Modi: ucts from various women “I am grateful to Shri @ self-help groups (SHGs) and narendramodi for purchasentrepreneurs on the occaing a traditional shawl from sion of Women’s Day. #Nagaland in celebration of Taking to twitter, Modi #InternationalWomensDay tweeted “Today, I bought a and women’s contribution few products that celebrate to India’s #AatmaNirbwomen enterprise, creativity harBharat campaign. Thank and India’s culture. #Naryou for the kind gesture of iShakti”. Modi bought traencouraging Naga women ditional Ao men’s shawl artisans. #NariShakti.”

‘Tsüngkotepsü’ from Made Modi also purchased in Nagaland Center—a tive. He tweeted “India is synonymous with bravery, a ‘gamucha’ from Assam, YouthNet Nagaland Initia- proud of the Naga Culture, compassion and creativ- handcrafted Gond Paper

Painting from women entrepreneurs on the occasion.

Ta l k i n g a b o u t t h e women’s role, Modi tweeted “Women are playing a leading role in India’s quest to become Aatmanirbhar. On International Women’s Day, let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women.” He said India takes pride in the many accomplishments of the women of the nation and added that it was his Government’s honour to be getting the opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors.

Farmers will head for Parliament to repeal farm laws if needed: BKU SHEOPUR (MP), MAR 8 (PTI): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Singh Tikait on Monday said that lakhs of farmers in their tractors would reach Parliament to seek repeal of the three new farm laws if needed. Tikait, one of the prominent leaders of farmer unions which are protesting against the Centre’s new laws on Delhi borders, addressed a huge rally here.

“If needed, we, on lakhs of tractors will reach Parliament to press for the repeal of the three black laws.

3,500 tractors entered Delhi

on Republic Day. These were not hired tractors,” he said. Without naming local BJP leader and Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Tikait said he was powerless.

“The leader you all have chosen has no power.

He can’t reply to us on his own. He gets back with files and returns with replies,” the BKU leader said at Sheopur Krishi Mandi.

Tikait would be addressing rallies at Rewa and Jabalpur in the state on March 14 and March 15, respectively.

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Pangnyu inaugurates CHC at Tening

Minister, H&FW, S Pangnyu Phom along with advisors at the inauguration of CHC at Tening on March 6. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Minister for Health and Family Welfare (H&FW), government of Nagaland, S. Pangnyu Phom inaugurated the primary health centre (PHC) to community health centre (CHC), Tening on March 6, 2021.

According to DIPR report, S. Pangnyu Phom stated that with the initiative of the chief minister, a high power committee was set up and 390 posts for doctors

and nurses were created in the midst of COVID-19.

10 CHCs, 15 PHCs and 43 sub health centre were created/ upgraded in the current phase, he said.

Phom also said that all required facilities of CHC Tening would be sanctioned as per the norms and appealed to the public for cooperation and support to the government for all-round development.

Advisor IPR, SCERT

news in Brief Cervical cancer screening: Belho Clinic, Walford road Dimapur have been organising three-day free Pap smear test from March 8 which will continue till March 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DLSU general meet: Dimapur Lotha Student’s Union (DLSU) has convened general meeting on March 13, 2 p.m. at Don Bosco conference hall. All affiliated unit, colony/village representatives, advisors and former leaders of DLSU have been requested to attend the meeting.

Chophimi Kuposhukulu general meeting: Chophimi Kuposhukulu has convened its last general meeting for the silver jubilee programme at the residence of Toikhu Chophi, finance convener, valley view colony near Govt. Primary school on March 13, 10 a.m. All jubilee committee members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DC Kohima informs on land compensation: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed concerned landowners that land compensation for 2-Lane Kohima-By-pass at Chainage 43+450 to Chainage 40+200 (package 4th ) will be paid at DC’s office, Kohima on March 15, 10 a.m. Concerned landowners have been requested to be present physically with four recent passport size photos (not to scan), Aadhaar card (Xerox)/ID proof and a copy of bank passbook (Xerox of front page). Concerned village chairman or a representative appointed by the chairman should be present for identification of landowners. Payment to any other representative other than the concerned person wouldd “not” be entertained.

and village guard, Toshi Wungtung, advisor youth resources and sports, Er Zale Neikha, advisor treasuries & accounts, national highways Dr. Longrineken and advisor water resources development, Namri Nchang also spoke on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peren, Sentiwapang Aier appealed to the advisor for village guard to look into borders security and also urged the

advisor for youth resources and sports to take care of the talented youth from the district. Principal director, health & family welfare, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru said that the department would be mooting for post creation of doctors and also assured for better medical equipments. Later, the minister inspected the wards and laboratories and senior medical officer, CHC Tening informed that solar power would be installed at the hospital.

The traditional welcome was accorded by Old Nkio village, speech by additional deputy commissioner, Rhosietho Nguori.

The programme was presided by senior MO, CHC, Dr. Neilasakuo Linyu while vote of thanks was delivered by deputy CMO, Peren Dr. Lanuakum. MLA representative of the area and advisor for water resource development, Namri Nchang was the host of the programme.

NSCN (R) condoles demise of member DIMAPUR: NSCN (reformation) has expressed grief over the untimely demise of late Muzivoyi Puro, deputy Kilonser, who passed away on March 6 after a brief illness. In a condolence note, NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) through its MIP described late Puro as a sincere and a dedicated nationalist who served under various capacities, and defended the Naga cause till his last. He was presently serving as the chairman (Chakhesang region) and was an active member of ceasefire supervisory board (CFSB).

NSCN (R) stated that the late leader left behind his wife and five children with his legacy as “a charismatic persona, an outspoken extrovert and a broad-minded frontrunner.” It said that his demise, the people had lost a potential leader, a promising compatriot, a gallant torchbearer, a true comrade and a dear friend. NSCN (R) further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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Raj Bhavan Kohima bids farewell to outgoing ADC

Governor, RN Ravi and outgoing ADC to governor, Ado Yanlem at the farewell programme.

DIMAPUR: Farewell programme for outgoing ADC to governor, Ado Yanlem was held at Dr. Imkongliba Ao Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima on March 8, 2021.

He served the office of the governor for two years and two months.

According to PRO to governor, RN Ravi while felicitating the outgoing officer said Ado earned the love

and affection of the entire Raj Bhavan family.

He lauded his professional and humane qualities.

Governor shared that once a work was entrusted to Ado, no reminders were needed since he would always execute it perfectly.

Stating that a person in uniform was a role model and an inspiration, especially for the youth and that when

he carries out responsibility with humility and a sense of service, he can do wonders.

In this regard, the governor urged Ado to be one such role model. In his farewell speech, Ado expressed gratitude to the governor, his wife and family as well as staff of the Raj Bhavan for providing an environment where he could grow as a police officer and as human being. He said serving two different dynamic governors was challenging and a learning experience which he would cherish throughout his life. He expressed appreciation and gratitude to all the staff for making his stay at Raj Bhavan a memorable one. Earlier, commissioner & secretary to governor, Mhabemo Yanthan delivered the keynote address and vote of thanks while by deputy SP special branch, Philip Yanthan delivered a speech on behalf of the security personnel.

Patton begins assembly tour Delayed school building work irks KASU

Patton along with party members.

DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister, Y. Patton accompanied by officials and police from Wokha district and party workers extensively toured Nyiro Range under 37 Tyui A/C on Monday.

According to a press release by media cell of

Dy.CMO, during the tour, Patton, who is also minister incharge of Home and Road and Bridges, interacted and held threadbare discussion with the villagers, party workers and village councils, where he was apprised of the hardship faced by the

people.

After a patient, he assured of all possible assistance and also to put forward the genuine grievances like healthcare facilities, water supply, roads and other important amenities to the government.

Patton also said that the ongoing Wokha- N. Longidang road, which is the lifeline of Nyiro range, on completion will be a fulfilment of the long felt need of the people of the range.

The dy.CM also emphasised on the need to preserve flora and fauna which was fast depleting in the region and also called upon the people to cooperate with the government agencies to avail the benefits.

DIMAPUR: Kiphire Area Students’ Union (KASU) has expressed resentment over the slow progress of work on auditorium hall and renovation of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Kiphire building even after two years.

The union claimed that the work order was issued on March 4, 2019 and the time frame for completion was 18 months from the date of issue of work order.

In a press statement, KASU president, Trongdiba C Sangtam and general secretary, Tarsesh alleged that Kiphire has been selected as Aspiration district as it lacked behind in many development fronts particularly in Education sector.

“Kiphire being an aspiration district, priority should be given to any government developmental work which is the aspiration of the people”, the union stated.

It thanked the government for allotting work on construction of Auditorium and renovation of the school building sanctioned under Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

However, the union claimed that the contractors with their irresponsibility have “only attempt to murder the future of the students and public in general”.

KASU stated that if the renovation was not carried out at the earliest, it will endanger the life of students and faculty members, as the “building was on the verge of collapse”.

Therefore, the union appealed to the competent authority to strictly instruct the contractors for execution of the permitted work within a time frame period or re-tender the work order to some sincere and responsible persons for the upliftment of students’ community and public in general.

25th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

1st Death Anniversary of Late Livika H Rochill One year has gone by, memories are all we have of you. But, we know that you are 'in God's arms of eternal rest'

of our beloved father

Loving mom, dad, brothers and sisters

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Lt. Kahuto K Chishi "Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day...

No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, you're always there."

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Loving wife & family members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Born : 21/07/1968 – Died : 01/03/2021

Late Meijingam David Rongmei

(Born on 4th Dec 1970 – Died on 6th March 2021) Through this column, we the bereaved family members of Late Meijingam David Rongmei, would like to express our immense gratitude to each and everyone especially the churches, villages, organisations, doctors, nurses and staff who stood by us during his illness and ultimate demise on 6th March 2021. Although we are unable to thank you individually for your kind sympathy and generous financial contributions, we assure you of our prayers that the Almighty God bless you and your families abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Apollo Hospital Guwahati 2. Referral Hospital Dimapur 3. Holy Cross Parish Dimapur (Council, Women & Youth) 4. Classmates-1989, Holy Cross School Dimapur 5. Johnny Ruangmei, OSD, NSDMA Home Department, Govt. of Nagaland 6. St. Francis of Assisi Church Zeliangrong Village, Women, Youth 7. Urselene Franciscan Lay Association Dimapur 8. Zeliangrong Village Council, Youth 9. St.Paul Church, Burma Camp, Women, Youth 10. Rongmei Council Nagaland/Rongmei Community Dimapur 11. Salesain College/ Provincial House Dimapur 12. Don Bosco School Dimapur 13. Immanuel Prayer Group HCC 14. Peace Channel Dimapur 15. Malangmei Kaikhuang Nagaland 16. Sonram, Tamenglong, Manipur 17. Rongmei Welfare Development Committee 18. Goshen Home 19. Rongmei Baptist Church, Sunrise Colony UNB 20. Lama Bosti, K/A Assam 21. Rongmei Students’ Union Dimapur 22. Guilt to Grace Ministry 23. Phuamthum Zeliangrong Village Chabuan (Youth) - Loving wife and children DP-1290 K Y M C

"The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you..."

We, the family members of Late Kiyevi Jakhalu would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all the well wishers, neighbours and all individuals who stood by our side physically, financially, morally and spiritually from the day of his demise till today.

We regret your inability to thank each and every individuals in person, though we remain forever indebted. We pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Our special thanks to:1. Y. Qhenito Chishi District Commandant, Home Guard and staff 2. Eden Hospital Dr. Aokhum Kichu and nurses.

3. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church 4. DSBC UNB-B Fellowship 5. UNB-B Sumi SA Council 6. Surumi Community 7. Periz Prayer Home, Borlengri, Block-1.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021

IWD 2021: Nagaland recognises women in leadership

Prodigals home director K Women personnel along with members of the rotary Dr. Pritpal Kaur (c) and others launching ginger candy at DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan with awardees at DC Longleng M.Shayung at the IWD programme. (NP) Ela. (NP) club and inner wheel club. (NP) Noklak Sunday (NP) DC’s conference hall Dimapur. (DIPR)

DC, Mokokchung, Limawapang Jamir and SP Mokokchung, SHGs with officials of department of land resources KBCK women ministry and others at KBCK, Kohima KVK scientists along with womenfolk at Kigwema, Kohima on Monday.

Monday (NP) Vishal during the flagging off at Town Hall. (DIPR) Kohima, Monday. (NP)

DIMAPUR: Various organisations, departments and institutions celebrated “international women’s day (IWD)” under the theme “women in leadership: achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” across the state on March 8. Every year, IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

W o k h a : Wo k h a district administration, DLCW-MSK in collaboration with SAKHI-OSC, Wokha district legal services authority (WDLSA) & Lotha Eloe Hoho under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) organised IWD at VDB hall, Wokha.

According to DIPR report, judicial magistrate first class, Nagaland Judicial Services (NJS) & secretary WDLSA, Khrievono Seletsu said that women demonstrated their skills, knowledge and networks to effectively lead in COVID19 response and due to their competency and efforts during the crisis, there was more acceptation than before.

EAC (Judicial) Wokha, I. Yentinoungbou acknowledged the contributions and efforts women have made in bringing about change and reformation in various fields.

During the function, awards were presented to winners of selfie competition conducted during the month of January

2021 on national girl child week held on the topic “dati-podi” (grandmother- granddaughter). Short speech was also delivered

by President Lotha Eloe Hoho, Zuchopeni Ezong.

Other highlights of the programme included presentation of drama by GHSS Class-12 students, dance by Ganadora group and special number by Nchumbemo Patton.

NE postal region-III Dmu: North East postal region-III Dimapur celebrated IWD here on Monday, at its Dimapur MDG with prodigal’s home director K Ela as special guest.

Speaking at the programme, Ela in her speech emphasised on the situation of women in the local grounds and how to make sure that they rise up to the position of leadership and laid emphasis on the education of the girl child.

She shared the importance of emergency helpline number-181, which was launched in all the districts to help women in distress.

Dwelling on the local reality on how to improve the situation, Ela as a social worker shared her experience. She said that it was not only men who battled with substance abuse but there were women as well.

Ela said that domestic violence knew no religion, caste, education, community and caste thereby everyone must support one another and be the voice to nagalandpost.com Poll help those in distress.

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19% A Yes. Speech on DOP prod74% B No. ucts was presented Joshline 7% Sangma. (Staff Reporter) C Can’t Say. DEO Dmu: District Next poll Education Office (DEO) Q: I s s h o r t f a l l i n Dimapur celebrated IWD power in Nagaland here on Monday at its ofd u e t o i n e f f i c i e n t fice premises, which was management? organised by Samagra Shiksha Dimapur.  Yes. Adult education  No. supervisor Nokenwaba  Can’t Say. highlighted and wished the women staff on the WEATHER occasion.

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Aizawl Mostly sunny 27 13 The programme was Guwahati Mostly sunny and nice 30 15 chaired by Samagra ShikImphal 26 11 A t-storm around in the a.m. sha project assistant Dihilo Itanagar Some sun with a stray shower 25 15 Dukha, invocation by HoShillong A stray morning thunderstorm 21 10 shito Yeptho, special song Kohima A thunderstorm in the morning 22 10

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Dimapur police: Dimapur Police on Monday celebrated IWD at DCP Zone II office, near DC Office. Commemorating IWS, a health awareness camp was also organised.

Addressing the gathering, commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Rohthihu Tetseo maintained that the police personnel hardly had any time to celebrate such auspicious day because of their policing duties.

He thus maintained that the celebration was a very significant day for all women personnel.

Fur ther lamenting on the zero percentile of women bureaucrats in the assembly, Tetseo maintained that according to 2013 census from the statistical data, women covered only 21% of total govt employees, while in 2018, it increased to only 30%. He further added that a number of 78 women were elected as MP’s in the Indian parliament, while the state has not yet been able to elect a single MLA and urged women folk to be concerned about it. Based on the theme, he challenged the entire women of the sate to participate in politics.

President, Inner wheel Club, Dimapur, Sanjukta Bhattacharjee expressed gratitude to the women police personnel for their strength and the sacrifices made despite being mothers, daughters, sisters and a wives.

She further quoted, “If u want something said, ask a men, if you want something done, ask a woman.”

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by ACP, Ketoukhrielie Metha and invocation offered by UBSI, Women PS, Tajungsangla, while welcome note was delivered by DCP Zone II, Dimapur, Aotula T Imchen.

After the programme, interactive and awareness session and on breast cancer and medical tests was carried out by Dr. Nitin Agarwal and Dr. Khushboo Agarwal. (Staff Reporter) Book launch on IWD: Mar tin Luther Christian University Shillong (MLCU), on Monday organised book launching and community outreach programme on career guidance and life skill development, commemorating IWD, at PLS Auto Sheel Industries Pvt. Ltd. at Dimapur.

Launching the book written by Ryntihlin Jennifer War and Glenn C Kharkongor, chief guest for the launching programme, dean, SASRD, NU, Prof.

Akali Sema spoke on the theme “choose to challenge”.

The professor shared that the book spoke about the changes in the lifestyles of women folk, achieve-

ments and that there was still a long way ahead.

She fur ther maintained that women’s role in every aspect of life was recognised, however lamented biased treatment and inequality in some cultures.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by state head, PLS Auto Shell Pvt. Ltd., Tokato V Chishi and book briefing by HoD, nutrition and diets, MLCU, Dr. Melody Marpna. (Staff Reporter) Noklak: On the occasion, SP Noklak IPS Dr. Pritpal Kaur stated that with Noklak being a new district, she advocated for women empowerment in every domain.

She briefed about the legal rights and government policies and various schemes for women such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), Sakhi, Mudra loans, STEP and others.

Kaur also informed that 21 farmers who were sent to Dimapur for 45-day training by Noklak police in collaboration with CIH had returned with better understanding on farming and value addition.

The SP also spoke about increasing crime against women and children such as women trafficking, cyber crime, pornography, child labor etc.

Kaur also mentioned that Noklak honey project would help in income generating avenues for women in the district.

Chongtin Khiamniungan students union stated that women should take lead in every domain and try to excel in her passion while NE Olympic gold medallist in marathon, Tsuchoi motivated the women to pursue a career in sports.

SP Noklak who felicitated women achievers and children’s home also sponsored school admission to 12 children.

Dimapur district administration: Dimapur district administration in collaboration with the district level centre for women-Maha Shakti Kendra (DLCW-MSK) Dimapur and Sakhi- One-stop Centre (OSC) Dimapur, celebrated IWD. According to DIPR report, special guest, deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan noted that women’s intangible contribution was the most important in any household.

“Many a times society takes the intangible contribution for granted but one should realise that the intangible contribution by women is contributing to the tangible outcomes” he stated.

Observing that women were not given their due rights initially he noted that over the years, good sense had prevailed in the society and with the efforts of rights-based organisa-

tions, women were given equal opportunities for aspiring various goals and shouldering responsibilities in the society.

From the administration, ADC Dimapur, V Lovitoly Sema was nominated and awarded for shouldering the onerous responsibilities of managing and coordinating the efforts of Dimapur district in the fight against COVID 19 pandemic.

From the medical field, deputy chief medical officer, Dr. Antoly Suu was awarded for her contribution in health care setting and for being the backbone and consistent face of the medical department.

Other awardees were officer-in-charge of women police station, Rose Yanthan for her relentless effort and services rendered in acquiring justice to women, protecting and preventing atrocities against women. Akumtila Longkumer was awarded for her achievements in the field of games and sports at national and state level, Hasna Kumar and Kikrusenuo were felicitated for being the top female scorers under Dimapur district while in the field of academic excellence, government teacher (science), Watimenla was awarded for her contribution towards girl child education.

Digamber Jain Girls’ College Dimapur was also felicitated for the society’s concern for female education, Geeta Kumari was nominated for the award for her contribution towards health and sanitation for women at the grassroots level, from art and culture, Zuchobeni Tungoe was felicitated for being the only female contestant from North East India who made it to top 15, VLCC Femina Miss India 2020.

Director and cofounder Ilando Services Private Limited, Lipokjungla Ozukum was awarded in the local female entrepreneur category while Naga Women Hoho Dimapur was felicitated in the civil societies category.

Under non-governmental organisation, missionaries of charity Dimapur, affiliated to the missionaries of charity Kolkata was awarded for serving people irrespective of caste or religion.

Mokokchung: In commemoration of the IWD, a programme was organised

by Mokokchung district administration and Sakhi one stop centre Mokokchung at Ongpangkong Salang.

According to DIPR, while speaking at the occasion, superintendent of police (SP) Mokokchung, Vishal said that in Naga society, women were given maximum freedom and rights in all aspects, but there was an increase of domestic violence there-

fore, he asked the women folk not to take any kind of oppression but to report to the authority immediately should there be any oppression against them. He assured that the Mokokchung Police was there to ensure women folk were safe in the society.

SDO (C), Mokokchung, Dharam Raj in his short speech maintained that Nagaland was best when it came to providing rights to women but there were less participation when it came to playing key roles in the society.

Another programme was held earlier at town hall, Mokokchung organised by district administration & DLCW-MSK (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao) Mokokchung, where 10 women frontline workers were felicitated.

DC, Mokokchung, Limawapang Jamir who was the special guest thanked women frontline workers for working tirelessly during the pandemic.

The following frontline workers were awarded: women sanitary workers Masasula, Bendangmenla, Ozungtula, Tsungo and Sashilila; medical/health workers - CMO Mokokchung, Dr. Chubala Aier and Microbiologist IMDH Mokokchung Narosenla; Women Police - No. 3889 W/P THC Kirenjungla, women police station DEF; civil society - Watsu president Maonginla, MTBA associate pastor women, Shilula Imchen.

To mark the occasion, Royal Enfield Club, Mokokchung distributed flowers to women during their ride around Mokokchung Town which was flagged off by DC and SP Mokokchung.

LRD Kohima: Department of Land Resource Kohima district celebrated IWD with 17 self help groups (SHGs) at Kohima village council hall here on Monday.

Speaking on the occ a s i o n , Kew h i m i a p f ü Mechü Krotho president, Er. Neingumeü Kire appreciated the department for organising the programme for women and said that it was time to retrospect, to honour and celebrate the sacrifices of women.

Kire shared stories of women achievers and challenged the SHGs not to depend on government financial assistance.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by assistant inspector resources Kohima, Agnese N Phewhuo, keynote address by DPO Kohima, Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha and vote of thanks

by APO Sentinungla. An interaction was also conducted where SHGs shared their experiences, success and aspirations. (Correspondent) Longleng: District administration in collaboration with Phom Baptist Christian Association

(PBCA), Bati Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), MSK - district level centre for women (MSK-DLCW) and Sakhi one stop centre Longleng organised IWD and seminar on “women’s rights and privileges” at PBCA convention hall.

Addressing the women folk present, DC Longleng said that there was a special provision for women under the Indian constitution and that they had legal rights under women empowerment Act. He also said that despite substantial progress and achievement in human development, violence against women and girls remained a critical issue which required everyone’s participation.

In this regard, he urged upon the NGOs, intellectuals, church and students community to carry out the responsibilities in imparting awareness to the masses especially in rural areas.

In her Keynote address, EAC Longleng, Pichano Kikon asserted that the significant of the day was to recognise the responsibility and contribution of women in various fields and to educate them to avail their rights.

Later, in the seminar, resource person Pichano Kikon spoke on the “rules and functions of DC office” while UBSI women OC, Longleng, Yantsula spoke on the “role of women police”.

Dr. Obangjungla CMO, Longleng spoke on “rights of women’s health” and Phom CDPO, Longleng, T. Longlang spoke on PMMVY schemes.

LDM Mokokchung & Longleng, K. Athili spoke on banking, insurance, applying scholarship and Atal pension scheme while panel lawyer, DLSA, Longleng advisor, P. Monyei Phom emphasised on “fundamental rights and duties”.

DLSA Longleng panel lawyer, P. Phongla Phom and OSC, Longleng centre administrator C. Henchum Phom spoke on “schemes for women & girl child” and “domestic violence” respectively. (Correspondent) Zunheboto: Zunheboto district celebrated IWD at town hall. The programme was jointly organised by district administration, Sumi Totimi Hoho, social welfare department, district level centre for women- MSK and Sakhi OSC. According to DIPR report, the programme started with banner march from SBCZ ground to town hall led by EAC Zunheboto, N. Nyamok Konyak.

EAC Orenthung Kikon also spoke at the occasion and exhorted the womenfolk on various aspects of life.

The programme was chaired by EAC N. Nyamok Konyak, short

speeches were delivered by advocate Easter, UBSI Women PS Kengbame, Dr. Shikatoli, Cornerstone school teacher Inakali Swu and assistant general secretary, Grace. Social welfare officer Ikali delivered the vote of thanks and associate Pastor SBCZ Ashetoli pronounced benediction.

KBCK: Konyak Baptist Church Kohima Women ministry organised IWD for women of the Konyak community at KBCK Kohima here on Monday evening under the theme “women in leadership”.

Exhorting the gathering, former general secretary KNSK Kohima, CN. Mo-e highlighted the plight of women in the society.

She said the existence of “glass ceiling” the invisible barrier hindered women’s growth and equality and also mentioned the absence of single women representative in Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Moe also informed on the importance of right of property and ownership of land that will enhance the status of women in the society.

Voicing out the issue of women, she challenged the gathering to choose the career paths which were male oriented and to ensure to have voting ID cards which was the first step in exercising decision making.

She further encouraged women not to be silent but to raise the voice against violence, crimes against women and to teach young women to cope with the challenging world as a good leader should.

Earlier, pastor KBCK pronounced dedicatory prayer to the women congregation. (Correspondent) KVK Kohima: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kohima celebrated IWD at Kigwema village under the theme “women leadership in agriculture”. Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Temjennungsang ACTO (Animal Science) said that the day marked a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

A technical session on mushroom cultivation was also conducted where resource persons K Micheal Pienyu ACTO (plant protection) and Khekali Sema ACTO (horticulture) spoke on the topics “production technology on mushroom and “nutritional benefits of mushroom”.

Training officer (TO), Keviyeno Zhasa delivered on the topic “value addition in mushroom”. During the programme, Akhrie Yhoshu shared her experiences on mushroom cultivation Earlier, Keviyeno Zhasa chaired the programme and vote of thanks

by SMS (Agronomy), Puchono Kweho. The programme was attended by farm women of Kigwema village.

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People of Assam wants BJP: Sonowal Guwahati, Mar 8 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday claimed that the people of the state are “eagerly waiting” to bring back the BJP-led government to power with over 100 seats in the 126member Assembly.

He said party is heavily banking upon the developmental work done by the NDA government and sought another term to make Assam one of the best states in India.

“People of Assam have found a suitable performing government ...

They are very happy with the developmental work of our government ... They are convinced that only BJP-led NDA government can provide security, peace and development.

“These commitments were fulfilled in the last five years of our regime.

That is why people are eagerly waiting for the polling days to come,” Sonowal told reporters

Sarbananda Sonowal

here. BJP had promised an Assam free from corruption, pollution, terrorism and illegal foreigners along with ushering in development. The people have got the assurance of their fulfillment because of the “sincere efforts” by the BJP-led government in all these fronts, he added.

Asked what will be his message to the people during the campaigning, Sonowal said “Only development. For making an ‘atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self reliant India), we have to make an ‘atmanirbhar Assam’

(self reliant Assam). That is why we are aiming to make Assam one of the best states in the country.”

He exuded confidence that the BJP-led threeparty alliance will achieve its target of winning over 100 seats out of 126 during the forthcoming Assembly polls.

“The people are seeing the condition of the opposition parties. They don’t have any noble aim but only want to create confusion. So, the party having no specific goal and no clear policy cannot give security, peace and development to public,” Sonowal said.

The BJP has clear policies on important aspects of life and the government has worked with that in the past, he added.

“Filing of nomination has begun. People are just waiting for the voting day to bring back the BJPled alliance government,” Sonowal said.

Akhil Gogoi files nomination from hospital, calls for driving BJP out Guwahati, Mar 8 (Agencies): Jailed rights activist Akhil Gogoi on Monday submitted nomination papers for the Sivasagar and Mariani Assembly constituencies from the Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH).

Gogoi is the president of Raijor Dal, a new regional party formed almost at the same time as its ally, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) six months ago.

An election team collected Gogoi’s papers from the hospital where he filed his nominations to the returning officers via videoconference. He is brought to the hospital from the central jail on the outskirts of Guwahati for periodic check-ups.

Soon after submitting his papers, Gogoi wrote a six-page letter addressed to the people of Assam, claiming he has been held captive by the BJP-led government since December 2019.

Drug lab busted in Mnp, 3 arrested Imphal, Mar 8 (PTI): A drug manufacturing laboratory has been busted in Thoubal district and three persons have been arrested, police said on Monday.

A large quantity of drugs worth crores of rupees was seized during the raid at Lilong Nungei Khunou Mamang locality on Sunday, SP Sarangthem Ibomcha Singh said. A total of 565 gm of refined brown sugar, 1,104.98 kg of crude heroin and brown sugar, 5 kg of opium, 131 litres of morphinated liquid, ammonium chloride were seized, he said.

Akhil Gogoi being taken by security personnel, after submitting his nomination papers. (PTI) “It is time to perform the BJP’s visarjan [immersion]. You, the people of Assam should come out to defeat the traitorous BJP. Together, we will have to drive out the BJP from power at any cost. Raijor Dal is all set to teach the saffron party a lesson for selling the country in the upcoming elections,” he said in the handwritten letter.

The police had, prior to the nomination, chased his supporters away from the GMCH for shouting anti-BJP slogans.

AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi too submitted his nominations from Duliajan and Naharkatia constituencies on Monday.

“The people of Assam will give a befitting reply to the BJP government this

Of the total 126 seats in Assam Assembly, election to 47 will be held on March 27, while 39 will go to polls on April 1 and voting in the remaining 40 seats will be held on April 6.

The BJP has announced the first list of candidates for 70 seats, leaving 26 and eight constituencies for its allies AGP and UPPL respectively.

The 2016 elections in Assam had given a fractured mandate and no party got an absolute majority.

The BJP became the single largest party with 60 MLAs, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) had won 14 and 12 seats respectively. The ruling coalition also had the support of an Independent MLA. The Congress had won 26 seats, while the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) bagged 13.

Assam polls: Rs 2.72 cr in cash seized so far Guwahati, Mar 8 (PTI): A total of Rs 2.72 crore in cash and liquor worth Rs 1.1 crore have been seized in Assam so far since the announcement of the assembly polls, an election official said on Monday.

Also, 23 complaints of violation of the Model Code of Conduct have been received from various districts, he said.

Police, flying squads and static surveillance teams across the state are keeping a close vigil on suspicious movements of cash, valuables, liquor and contraband items to prevent violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) enforced to ensure free and fair elections in the state, the official said.

Elections to the 126member state assembly will be held in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6.

Amit Shah’s biography released in Assamese Guwahati, Mar 8 (IANS): A biography of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which has been translated by Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from English to Assamese, was released here on Monday.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal released the book titled “Amit Shah aru Agragami BJP” in the presence of Union Minister for Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER), Jitendra Singh.

Sonowal appreciated the contributions of Shah in numerous aspects of the country and also hailed his ministerial colleague Sarma for translating the book in Assamese.

Sarma, who holds the health, finance, education and PWD portfolios, said that Shah has profound knowledge of the civilisation and culture of the country, as well as Assam.

NFR celebrates women’s day DIMAPUR, MAR 8 (NPN): As part of International Women’s Day, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) organised a seminar with theme#ChooseToChallenge at its headquarter with participation by women employees.

NFR general manager, Anshul Gupta, who was present at the seminar, awarded some women employees of different departments with certificate of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding performance and to inspire other women employees.

Various other events will also be held from March 9 to 12, which includes training session on ‘Capacity Building of Railway Women Employees through Information & Communication Technology’.

NFR has also taken various steps towards women empowerment and enhancement of the role of women employees in the

Women employees of NFR at the International Women’s Day celebration on Monday. work field.

With the focus to instill pride in women, Coach Maintenance Depot, Guwahati has engaged all-women gang for maintenance work at pit line and sick line. It has been done for first time in Indian Railways. Women staffs were also engaged in various rake examination duties such as air brake

testing using RTR, changing safety strap, changing brake block, maintenance of brake calipers, comprehensive checking of trolley at pit line/Guwahati.

The women employees were imparted classroom training over the various concepts of maintenance work involved in a train with the existing technicians.

Shall push Centre for industrial corridor: Khandu ITANAGAR, Mar 8 (Agencies): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu assured the State Assembly that he will pursue with the Centre to take up construction of the two-lane ‘East-West Industrial Corridor’ along the foothill areas from Bhairabkund, the tri-junction of Bhutan, Assam and Arunachal in the western side to Kanubari in Longding district in the eastern part of the State.

The ambitious project envisaged the transformation of a vast area of the State without touching Assam to boost industrial and economic development in the State, Khandu informed the Assembly in reply to a question raised by Congress member Wanglin Lowangdong, The Sentinel reported.

He stated that union M o RTH M iniste r N i tin Gadkari during 2015 agreed in principle to fund the project as a state highway provided, the State government completes the

Pema Khandu

pre-construction activities such as land acquisition, forest clearance and techno-economic feasibility study along with detailed project report (DPR).

“The Ministry will not provide any fund for land compensation, forest clearance and utility shifting and therefore the State government’s responsibility is to complete the pre-construction activities with encumbrance free Right of Way (RoW) for sanction of the project,” said Khandu.

He added that the road project which, would pass through nine districts of the

State, has a total length of 966.78 kilometers, which is inclusive if 274.20 kilometers of existing national highway standard road from Pasighat in East Siang district to Manmao in Changlang district. The balance length of 692.58 km is proposed in two phases including phase-I of 545.45 km starts from Pasighat and culminates at Bhairabkund and phase-II of 147.13 km which starts from Kanubari in Longding district and culminates at Tirap Gate (Manmao), he disclosed.

“The entire length of phase-I is in DPR stage and work of survey and investigation of phase-II is in progress,” informed the Chief Minister, adding that the road stretch under phase-I has been divided into four sub packages – package-I of 308.45 km from Pasighat to Naharlagun, packageII (A) of 101.70 km from Naharlagun to Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district, package-II (B) of 39.84 km from Seijosa to Bhalukpong and package-II (C) of 95.46

km from Bhalukpong to Bhairabkund.

“The DPRs of package I and II (A) are under the scrutiny of the state government and pending due to non-submission of encumbrance free land availability certificates for respective deputy commissioners (DCs),” said Khandu, adding that the DCs and local MLAs have been requested to mobilize for land acquisition. The Chief Minister added that the proposed alignment of the road under package-II (B) from Seijosa to Bhalukpong passes through Pakke Tiger Reserve for which stiff opposition had evoked from various corner including wild life authority for having a road across the tiger reserve area. “The DPR (Detailed Project Report) of Package II(C) from Bhalukpong to Bhairabkund has been submitted to the ministry in December last year,” said Khandu, adding that the proposal is yet to be approved by the Ministry.

BJP Biswajit Daimary takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP GUWAHATI, Mar 8 (Agencies): Bhartiya Janata Party’s BJP Biswajit Daimary on Monday took oath as the Member of Parliament. Earlier, in February, Daimary was elected unopposed to the upper house of parliament. As no other person had filed nomination except Diamary he was declared winner of the by-election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Assam, The Sentinel reported.

It may be mentioned here that earlier the seat was lying vacant as Daimary switched to BJP from the Bodoland peoples’ Front

Biswajit Daimary takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP. (PTI) BPF and resigned from Rajya Sabha in November last year. Ahead of the elections to the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)

Council, BJP and its ally BPF engaged in bitter terms over the BTC polls. Later the BJP ditched its ally BPF and fought in alliance with

the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has won 12 seats, the BJP nine, while the Congress and the Gana Suraksha Party (GSP), headed

by Lok Sabha MP Naba Sarania, got one each.

Following differences within the party the Rajya Sabha member and working president of r uling Bodoland People’s Front (BPF)- Daimary quit the party and joined BJP, which now heads the coalition government in the region.

Daimary resigned from BPF just days before the election

Bridge over River Feni to strengthen India-B’desh ties Agartala, Mar 8 (IANS): A bridge over Feni river in Tripura is set to turn the dream of the Northeastern region into reality, as it would connect the landlocked region with the rest of the world through the Chittagong international sea port in Bangladesh.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually open the 1.888 km bridge, which is 72 km by road from the Chittagong sea port. The bridge has been built by India at a cost of around Rs 129 crore.

The double-lane Feni bridge, which would connect the border town of Sabroom in Tripura with Ramgarh in Bangladesh, would ease transportation of goods and heavy machineries to and from the Northeastern states from various parts of the country and abroad us-

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021

Feni bridge in Tripura. ing the Chittagong sea port, Kolkata port and other ports in India and Bangladesh.

The District Magistrate and Collector of southern Tripura, Debapriya Bardhan, told IANS that the Prime Minister would dedicate the important bridge to the people virtually from Delhi on Tuesday.

The National High-

ways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has constructed the vital bridge and the 1,476m stretch of approach roads, of which 1,193m falls in the Indian territory and the remaining 283m falls in the Bangladesh side. The Executive Director of NHIDCL, A.K. Kushwaha, told IANS that

the bridge named ‘Maitre Setu’ (friendship bridge) is a cable stayed reinforced cement concrete (RCC) bridge, including viaduct and pillar support to bear heavy load and weighty machineries.

Experts, economists and traders said that the bridge would open a new horizon of connectivity, economy, trade and com-

merce, besides strengthening people-to-people bonding between the northeastern states and Bangladesh and other neighboring countries.

CUTS International, a Jaipur-based think-tank an NGO, has conducted several studies on border trade and ‘Border Haats’ (markets) in a bid to boost the economy and fortify the ties among the people of India and Bangladesh and also to check illegal trades and activities.

The Executive Director of CUTS International, Bipul Chatterjee, told IANS: “More than reducing the travel time between the Chittagong sea port in Bangladesh and Sabroom in southern Tripura, the bridge would further secure India’s access to the mountainous northeast.”

to the BTC, where the party has been in power for the past 15 years.

His Rajya Sabha term was to end in 2026. Along with Daimary, BPF’s General Secretary, Emmanuel Mosahary, also joined the BJP. The BJP later on February named Daimary, who had joined it after quitting his Rajya Sabha seat as a BPF MP, as its candidate for the by-election to the Upper House from Assam.

Daimary has been thrice elected to the House since 2008 and had quit soon after his re-election in 2020.

No new COVID-19 case in Arunachal I tanagar , M ar 8 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh did not report any new COVID-19 case in the last two days, a senior health official said here on Monday. The COVID-19 tally in the state stands at 16,839, of which three are active cases, while 16,780 people have recovered from the disease and 56 patients have succumbed to the infection so far, State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang Jampa said. The recovery rate among the coronavirus patients in the state stands at 99.64 per cent, he said.

The state has so far tested over 4.08 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 147 on Sunday, Jampa said.

A total of 55,304 people have been vaccinated in Arunachal Pradesh to date, State Immunisation Officer Dimong Padung said.

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NOTICE

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late Francis Kikon has been applied by Smti. Mhabeni Kikon, W/o.

Nzinimo Kikon, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI A/c No. 32591065308.

2. GIS, GPF, Leave Encashment, Family Pension and all other service claims & benefits..

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 02-04-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 02-03-2021.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-57

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Mughato Assumi has been applied by Smti V. Hekali Shikhu, W/o Late Mughato Assumi, R/o H.No. 69, Education Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C. No. 10810670414 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 the said day of 5th April, 2021.

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‘Day not far when country will be named after Modi’

Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

women in BJP-ruled states?

What is the situation in Modi’s favourite Gujarat?

“The prime minister has named a stadium after him. He has put his photographs on COVID-19 vaccination certificates. A day will come when the country will be named after him,” Banerjee, who led a rally here on the occasion of International Women’s Day, stated.

Rebutting the PM’s claim that women do not feel safe in Bengal, she said,

“Had that been the case, they wouldn’t have been able to move around freely at night.”

Hitting out at the PM, Banerjee also said that Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah should shift focus on BJP- ruled states, including ‘model state’ Gujarat, “where, media reports suggest, four rapes and two killings have been recorded every day over the past two years.”

The TMC rally, which commenced in College Square area in central Kolkata, concluded near Dorina crossing, five kilometres away.

Senior party leaders Chandrima Bhattacharyaa and Mala Roy joined the march.

Among others, actresses and now TMC candidates June Maliya, Saayoni Ghosh and Sayantika Banerjee were also seen taking part in the rally.

NSCW pitch for women property rights (From p-1)

She remarked that undeniably there were Naga men who had achieved success and rose to leadership positions against all odds, but added that it might be strongly argued that Naga social institutions, norms and practices had proved more advantageous for men than women.

Tachü mentioned that some prominent Naga women leaders like Rano Shaiza, Neichiüilieü Nikki Haralu, Dr Khrielieü Kire, Banuo Z Jamir and Prof Temsula Ao were role models for women both at home and outside the State.

She pointed out that prominent church worker Rev Dr Noksangchila had to overcome prejudices both at home and outside and waited for 17 long years before becoming the first Naga woman ordained minister.

She said Naga women should realise their inner strength, adding that they were richly endowed with to become efficient.

Noting that times were changing and women were emerging as leaders

in various fields, Tachü said there Naga society should introspect on women attaining leadership positions in the political arena and give them more space in decision-making, both at the local and the State levels.

The NSCW chairperson said Naga mothers, daughters and sisters looked to the future with great hope and optimism as it was a matter of pride for the State to have many Naga women in leadership positions, who earned their positions by their own sweat and calibre, and because of which the commission had constituted the Achievement Award.

Earlier, in her introductory remark, social welfare commissioner & secretary and NSSWB administrator Sarah R Ritse said the pandemic had made Nagas realize that women have a crucial role to play as heads of departments and as homemakers.

She commented that the role of strongly dedicated women frontline workers in various services, who went about their duties beyond their areas of comfort by reaching out

Karnataka Cong boycotts CM Yediyurappa’s Budget speech BENGALURU, MAR 8 (IANS): Opposition Karnataka Congress leaders protested against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government by wearing black armbands during the Budget speech by Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa on Monday.

The Congress alleged that with a case of ‘sexual exploitation’ coming to light last week involving Karnataka Water Resources Minister, Ramesh Jarkiholi, more than six cabinet ministers in the Yediyurappa’s government have approached the court seeking restrain orders fearing that such an objectionable CD might come to light.

The moment Yediyurappa rose to present the state Budget in the assembly, Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah opposed it and some Congress leaders trooped into the well of the House wearing black armbands.

Siddaramaiah alleged that the ruling BJP has lost the moral right to present the Budget on International Women’s Day on Monday.

“With women being preyed upon by none other than the ruling party’s minister, how can the opposition keep quiet to allow

such injustice meted out to women. In order to uphold the dignity of women and strong opposition to a minister getting caught in a sex scandal, the Congress is boycotting the Budget,” Siddaramaiah said.

to targeted groups without letting this pandemic affect them, was praiseworthy.

She also highlighted some women-related schemes and activities undertaken by the board.

Ritse claimed that One Stop Centre and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao schemes were uniquely designed by the Union ministry of women & child development and funds were directly transferred by the ministry to the respective deputy commissioners (DCs) and not through the department.

She said the State social welfare department monitored, guided, evaluated and liaised between the ministry and the DCs for its proper implementation through SRCW. She appealed to all stakeholders to encourage active community participation by working hand in hand with the DCs to take these schemes forward so that the districts could benefit from them.

Director general of police and a host of other senior government officials, women tribal representatives and others attended the programme.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes anti-conversion bill

PDA marks 3 years in office (From p-1)

NDPP: Meanwhile, NDPP in a separate statement praised God Almighty for having guided and blessed the PDA government thus far, besides expressing its gratitude to various tribal hohos, CSOs, NGOs and citizens of Nagaland for their immense support without which, the party contended, the government would not have managed to run the affairs of the State smoothly last three years.

The party also extend its profound gratitude to alliance partners BJP and the Independent MLA for their unwavering support in taking forward the visions and commitments of the PDA government.

Stating that it was its firm belief that this partnership would only grow from strength to strength and continue to carry forward the dreams and aspirations of the people, NDPP also commended and lauded the PDA gov-

BHOPAL, MAR 8 (PTI): The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday passed by voice vote a bill that checks religious conversions through marriage or by any other fraudulent means.

The bill earlier replaced the ordinance, cleared by the cabinet in December and promulgated in January, which had provisions of 10 years imprisonment in some cases and heftyfine for violators.

On March 1, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra presented the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill 2021 in the

House.

After a discussion on the bill, it was passed by voice vote in the Assembly on Monday.

Governor Anandiben Patel on January 9 gave assent to the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020, which penalised religious conversions through fraudulent means, including those for the sake of marriage.

The ordinance penalised religious conversions by misrepresentation, allurement, use of threat of force, undue influence, coercion, marriage or by any other fraudulent means.

Last month, Home Minister Mishra had said as many as 23 cases were registered under the ordinance within a month of it coming into force.

He had said the highest number of seven cases were reported in the Bhopal division, followed by five in Indore, four each in Jabalpur and Rewa, and three in the Gwalior division.

5 from Trinamool jump ship to BJP ahead of WB polls

We need women in policy making bodies: R. Khing

Shivraj Singh Chouhan

KO L K AT A , M A R 8 (IANS): Barely a few weeks ahead of the high-voltage Assembly polls in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress leader Sarala Murmu, who had received a ticket for the upcoming elections last week, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.

Besides Murmu, fourtime Trinamool MLA from Satgachhia Sonali Guha, sitting Singur MLA Rabindranath Bhattacharya, five-time outgoing MLA from Shibpur Jatu Lahiri and former India footballer and one time MLA from Basirhat Dakshin, Dipendu Biswas, also joined the saffron camp.

Apart from Murmu, the other four Trinamool leaders were denied tickets to contest the elections.

The Trinamool leaders joined the BJP in the presence of the party’s state unit chief Dilip Ghosh and other leaders like Suvendu Adhikari and Mukul Roy on Monday afternoon.

Earlier, the ruling Trinamool Congress had hurriedly withdrew Murmu’s name from the candidates’ list, citing her ill health as the reason for making the change.

Naga political issue, besides the Naga political groups engaged in the peace process with the Government of India under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a peaceful resolution that would be inclusive and honourable to all sections of Naga society.

He assured that BJP Nagaland unit would continue to work tirelessly in fulfilling the government’s and the party’s commitments to the people.

He gave a clarion call to everyone to reap benefits of the BJP-led NDA government’s mantra “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas” (together with all, development for all, trust of all) so that Nagaland and its people could scale greater heights in all parameters of good governance and development of livelihood assets in the days ahead.

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In those days, he said a person’s social status was determined by wielding machetes and spears, an area which was dominated by men, while women were confined mostly to household responsibilities. However, with the change in time, advisor said olden practices were merely stories now and men have become lazy and dependent on women not just in household chores but even in looking after a family. Further, he said that women were the greatest gift to mankind and that God had placed in them a special kind of love, which had the ability to melt even the hardest of hearts in men.

Khing pointed out that department of women resource development was the brainchild of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who formulated the need for the same after observing how women were unable to perform to the full capacity due to lack of opportunities.

He said that the department had started various initiatives solely for the uplift of women in various fields. Khing asserted that for a society to move forward it was crucial that womenfolk were moving ahead.

On the occasion, advisor gave away the Mykifest awards to three groups and five individuals.

The awardees in the group category were Runway Nagaland (Dimapur), North East Network Nagaland and Apparels & Accessories Production Team (TLI Project) under WRD. While the individual category awardees included Vimenuo Belho, Iboli Zhimo, Vikengunu Kera Fatima, Mezhüheno and Phaoniu Shio.

Delivering the keynote address, WRD commissioner & secretary Anenla T Sato said that the MykiFest was conceptualized to provide an encouraging platform for a wide category of women. She also said that MykiFest Awards was instituted to recognize and emphasize the activities of NGOs and other women groups that have been working towards the uplift of women in the State.

Earlier, Union Baptist Church assistant pastor (children’s ministry), Dziesengunuo Chadi, offered invocation and DGP band member, Esther Dialiam presented a special song. Additional director & HoD, WRD, Vilone Sakhrie proposed the vote of thanks and the programme was compèred by Asangla.

ernment under the leadership of Rio for having steered the State despite the many difficulties involved, especially during the heights of COVID-19 pandemic.

“We also acknowledge the wisdom of the PDA in avoiding celebratory events and programmes in view of the pandemic and as a gesture of genuine concern and to support the austerity drive of the State government,” it added.

NDPP extended its fullest support to the PDA in carrying forward the future policies and programmes of the government with the hope and belief that the visions and commitments of the alliance would continue beyond the present tenure.

The party said it stood firm in its commitment to provide development and progress to the people in consonance with its slogan “development for all; together with all!”

Quota issue: KDTSSU reacts to KIN statement

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if historical background about the Sumis under Kiphire district had been studied. It said that Sumis of Kiphire had been inhabiting the district much prior to 1957 when NEFA was merged with Naga Hills district to create Nagaland state.

Apart from being economically and educationally backward, KDTSSU said the Sumis of Kiphire had been deprived of opportunity as they were under the “Un-administrated Area” in the erstwhile NEFA. However, the union said that the government of Nagaland under the leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio after recognizing the unique history had granted 2% reservation to the Sumis of Kiphire.

Stating that it had no interest in meddling in the demand for inclusion of Kukis of Peren under reservation policy, the KTDSSU has, therefore, urged KIN to avoid meddling in the issue of others and address their problems basing on the facts and rights of their demand.

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KOLKATA, MAR 8 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “spreading lies and canards” against the TMC government, and said voters, this time, would witness ‘Didi versus BJP’ fight in all 294 constituencies of the pollbound state.

Taking a dig at Modi over inclusion of his picture in COVID-19 vaccination certificates, she said the “day wasn’t far when the country will be named after him”.Asserting that she will return to power for the third consecutive time in Bengal, the feisty TMC boss said, “The fight is between me and the BJP in all 294 seats.”

“They (BJP leaders) will come to Bengal only during elections and spread canards and lies. He is lecturing us on women’s safety.

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hether it is the ‘Battle Royal for Bengal’, “Bloody Battle for Bengal’ or the “Bitter Battle for Bengal’; the forthcoming assembly election in west Bengal, is certainly the most bitterly fought in recent times as BJP has unleashed every ammunition in its huge and awesome armoury to defeat the ruling TMC. The TMC faces a formidable foe in the BJP and Mamata Banerjee is being put to her toughest test of her political career with the BJP outdoing her party in every department of the game.

For the BJP, winning Bengal will cement its presence throughout east India and could also be a state where it can reap political dividends. West Bengal was 42 Lok Sabha seats and 16 Rajya Sabha seats and therefore, the state is a prime target for 2024. For the Trinamool the election is an existential battle and so Mamata is determined to fight back like the Bengal Tigress. Even for the BJP, the Bengal election is a prestigious battle and has been planning for the battle royal for over five years. Assembly elections will be held from March 27 to April 29 and spread over eight phases. The Election Commission of India has divided election into eight phases for 294 seats while in Tamil Nadu election for 234 seats will be a single phase, while for Assam with 126 seats, election will be in three phases.Even years ahead of the declaration of assembly elections, Mamata has been hit by desertions of senior party leaders engineered by the BJP. More are deserting the TMC as electioneering has hit top gear. It is an existential election for all parties in the fray in West Bengal. A defeat will be a major political setback, especially for the TMC including the BJP, which has thrown in everything, even using central probe agencies against TMC leaders. Defeat is not an option and whoever loses in Bengal will certainly pay a heavy price. For the BJP, Bengal is ripe for the taking as the ruling TMC faces an anti-incumbency factor.

Though BJP has no popular leader who can match Mamata, it has pitched Modi. Therefore, the battle in Bengal is turning out to be a repeat of the BJP strategy- pit Modi against a rival incumbent. That is why the 2021 election is like no other election held in the state till now. Both TMC and BJP realizes the importance of 2021 and how high the stakes are. Mamata Banerjee had said in earlier campaigns, that it is ‘now or never’ and that she will fight like the Bengal tiger.

The 2021 Bengal election is also important because the idea of a liberal, secular, plural and federal India pitted against the idea of a strong, unitary and even authoritarian Rashtra. Opposition parties from various states are backing the Trinamool and their leaders will also campaign in Bengal. The Left and the Congress have forged an alliance making the Bengal election a three-cornered contest. The division of votes is going to benefit the BJP but there are also indications that traditional Congress and Left supporters will largely vote for TMC. Many speculate that the poll outcome will be a hung house while others believe the TMC could just scrape through. In such a scenario, the BJP could unleash its ‘Operation Lotus’ to wean away rival party MLAs or create a split so as to come to power as it did in other states.

DailyDevotion The Surrendered Life I have been crucified with Christ…

—Galatians 2:20 To become one with Jesus Christ, a person must be willing not only to give up sin, but also to surrender his whole way of looking at things. Being born again by the Spirit of God means that we must first be willing to let go before we can grasp something else. The first thing we must surrender is all of our pretense or deceit. What our Lord wants us to present to Him is not our goodness, honesty, or our efforts to do better, but real solid sin. Actually, that is all He can take from us. And what He gives us in exchange for our sin is real solid righteousness. But we must surrender all pretense that we are anything, and give up all our claims of even being worthy of God’s consideration.

Once we have done that, the Spirit of God will show us what we need to surrender next. Along each step of this process, we will have to give up our claims to our rights to ourselves. Are we willing to surrender our grasp on all that we possess, our desires, and everything else in our lives? Are we ready to be identified with the death of Jesus Christ?

We will suffer a sharp painful disillusionment before we fully surrender. When people really see themselves as the Lord sees them, it is not the terribly offensive sins of the flesh that shock them, but the awful nature of the pride of their own hearts opposing Jesus Christ. When they see themselves in the light of the Lord, the shame, horror, and desperate conviction hit home for them.

If you are faced with the question of whether or not to surrender, make a determination to go on through the crisis, surrendering all that you have and all that you are to Him. And God will then equip you to do all that He requires of you.

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“The greatness of the man’s power is the measure of his surrender.” ~ William Booth

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021

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s the world marks International Women’s Day in the midst of a global pandemic, one stark fact is clear: the COVID-19 crisis has a woman’s face.

The pandemic is worsening already deep inequalities facing women and girls, erasing years of progress towards gender equality.

Women are more likely to work in sectors hardest hit by the pandemic. Most essential frontline workers are women — many from racially and ethnically marginalized groups and at the bottom of the economic ladder. Women are 24 per cent more vulnerable to losing their jobs and suffering steeper falls in income.

The gender pay gap, already high, has widened, including in the health sector.

Unpaid care has increased dramatically owing to stay-

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oman is a priceless gift of God for all humanity, “and the rib which the Lord had taken from the man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man” Genesis2:22. God promised Adam to provide a help-met.

Gen. 2:18. God therefore made man and woman, a pair, a scissors, missing of one blade of scissors would be nothing for another blade of scissors.

The birth right of a “woman-created equal to man” is inheritances from God, and is a right from creation from God. “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh” said Adam. Gen.2:23. “…and they shall be one flesh” Gen 2:24 which means man and woman are equal. “Where-

A crisis with a woman’s face

at-home orders and school and childcare closures. Millions of girls may never return to school. Mothers – especially single mothers – have faced acute adversity and anxiety.

The pandemic has also sparked a parallel epidemic of violence against women worldwide, with skyrocketing domestic abuse, trafficking, sexual exploitation and child marriage. Meanwhile, even though women represent the majority of health care workers, a recent study found that only 3.5 per cent of COVID-19 task forces had equal numbers of men and women. In global news coverage of the pandemic, just one of every five expert sources were women.

All of this exclusion is itself an emergency. The world needs a new push to advance women’s leadership

ments are more enduring.

Yet, women make up a mere quarter of national legislators worldwide, a third of local government members, and just one fifth of cabinet ministers. On the current trajectory, gender parity will not be reached in national legislatures before 2063. Parity among Heads of Government would take well over a century. A better future depends on addressing this power imbalance.

Women have an equal right to speak with authority on the decisions that affect their lives. I am proud to have achieved gender parity among the leadership of the United Nations.

Pandemic recovery is our chance to chart a new and equal path. Support and stimulus packages must target women and girls specifically, including through

scaled up investment in care infrastructure. The formal economy only functions because it is subsidized by women’s unpaid care work.

As we recover from this crisis, we must chart a path to an inclusive, green and resilient future. I call on all leaders to put in place six key building blocks: First, ensure equal representation– from company boards to parliaments, from higher education to public institutions -- through special measures and quotas.

Second, invest significantly in the care economy and social protection, and redefine Gross Domestic Product to make work in the home visible and counted.

Third, remove barriers to women’s full inclusion in the economy, including through access to the labour market, property rights and

Women’s Role in Socio-economic life of Humanity

fore they are no more two, but one flesh” Mat. 19:6.

Before the eyes of the Lord man and woman are equal in all respects and therefore man must respect the right of woman. God knowingly created woman weaker than man, because He wants woman the best HELPMET for man. It is because woman enjoys more rights and privileges than man.

Woman has bundle of rights and privileges and these are: - she is wife, she is mother, she is driver of the home, she is nurse, she is housekeeper, she is shopper, she is wage earner, she is teacher, she is an evangelist/missionary, washing expert and minister of a home. Can anybody snatch away these titles from woman? The answer is “none”.

Let us turn to some bible women, Ruth, Esther and Miriam. Ruth was the queen of king Ahasuerus.

When the king passed a degree to kill all the Jews all over his kingdom, Esther stood by the side of the Jews. She was a politician, a lawyer, defender of the Jews. She pleaded to save the life of the Jews and her husband, and so the king Ahasuerus obeyed her request. Esther is called the “Liberator of Israelites” Miriam was the priest of Moses and Aaron. It was she who agreed to watch the baby Moses bushes and suggested her mother as his nurse. In celebrating the crossing of the Red sea, Miriam the Prophetess (Ex.15:20-21) led the

women in music, dancing and singing in praise of the Lord.

In the Middle Ages Florence Nightingale was the greatest of nurse and mother of Red Sea Cross Organisation. Greek and Roman women were treated as servant up to 1000 BC, but it is a forgotten story now, Buddhism and Jainism refused woman to admit them in religion. Hindu women were subjugated, remarriage after the death of her husband was not allowed. Sati prevailed during the 18th Century which followed the fall of Mughul Empire.

However, emancipation of women started as early as 15th Century. Razia Begum, Chandbidi etc were admitted in administration.

Women’s Indian As-

sociation was founded in 1917 and Ms Annie Besant, thousand of Indian women took part in the Indian independence under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. All Indian Conference 1926 had implemented the charter of women demands. Mrs. Muthulakshmi Reddy was elected as a member of Madras Legislative Council in 1926.

The “Lady Dufferin Funf ” was founded and financed education of women as Doctors, nurses, midwives etc and established Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi.

After the passing of Govt. Of India Act 1935, many women become ministers in Congress Movement.

Purdah system disappeared slowly. Women studied eco-

targeted credit and investments.

Fo u r t h , r e p e a l a l l discriminatory laws in all spheres – from labor and land rights to personal status and protections against violence.

Fifth, each country should enact an emergency response plan to address violence against women and girls, and follow through with funding, policies, and political will to end this scourge.

Sixth, shift mindsets, raise public awareness and call out systemic bias.

The world has an opportunity to leave behind generations of entrenched and systemic discrimination. It is time to build an equal future.

Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations

nomics, Sociology, Science, Mathematics and so women are equally qualified with men. After Indian Independent in 1947, women and man came into a stage of equal rights and privileges in many aspects.

In America Women’s emancipation was first started in 20th century. In England the women struggled for equal rights in voting in election. In 1928 they have succeeded and introduced Universal Franchise in England. The final target of women folk is motherhood.

It is therefore not to worship the mothers, but recognized them as best assets for all of us and a priceless gift of God for all humanity.

Obang Ozukum, Aoyimkum, Dimapur

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ix feet from his head to his heels was all he needed,” answers Tolstoy to his own question posed in the title of his short-story How much land does a man need? His question seems pertinent now more than ever in the present Naga context, especially considering the Naga’s close association with their land being ingrained within the very fabric of their tribal system.

With the recent withdrawal of the no-objection certificate (NOC) by the Chi village council (CVC) citing issues of land disputes with the landowners, the prospect for the setting up of the medical college in Mon seems to be coming to a standstill. The incident perhaps brings to light a toxic relationship that Nagas harbor towards their land, which often builds up from within a greedy foundation.

Such disputes over land are nothing new for the Naga citizens. The construction of the proposed “First Medical College in Nagaland” in Phriebagie, Kohima whose foundation was laid in 2014, was temporarily halted in 2016 because of the controversies over land acquisitions, and was only able to continue with construction in 2017, with it still remaining unfinished to this date. The “Second” medical

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and equal participation.

And it’s clear that such action will benefit for all.

The COVID-19 response has highlighted the power and effectiveness of women’s leadership. Over the past year, countries with women leaders have had lower transmission rates and are often better positioned for recovery. Women’s organizations have filled crucial gaps in providing critical services and information, especially at the community level.

Across the board, when women lead in government, we see bigger investments in social protection and greater inroads against pover ty. When women are in parliament, countries adopt more stringent policies on climate change. When women are at the peace table, agree-

college in Nagaland seems to be heading towards a similar fate.

What is central to the CVC and Mon medical college debacle is of course the discord between neighboring village jurisdictions.

The CVC had claimed that the landowner Gopang had been in open loggerheads with the whole of Chi village, which only brings to light a deep-seeded (often negative) support among the Nagas for one’s own village.

The CVC’s agreement to let the medical college be built in their jurisdiction came with a recognition of their own village in the address of the college, which was proposed to read “Medical College Mon at Chi, dist.

Mon, Nagaland.” But when this recognition was revoked by the government, which—the CVC alleged—was a diktat by the land owner adding that he “threatened not to give his land (Chi Ponghoa) if the name Chi was found on the foundation stone.” The formerly green-flagged project was shut down. This eagerly sought after establishment seems to be heading towards a long standstill only because the landowner is petty enough to carry forward a village issue which would affect the whole district and eventually the whole state. Will this dispute end

when some type of bribe is given to either party? Is this what the Nagas want to be known as? That a medical college could not be set up because the name of a village was not added to the address of the same?

Many such perpetually unfinished projects regularly pop up in Nagaland, the most prominent of it being the Nagaland Foothill Road Project. The unfinished Kohima Town Hall looming over the graves in the NSF martyrs’ park seems almost poetic, but the stark reality of its incompleteness still remains. As far as the present author’s 22 year-old memory can stretch, the proposed Kohima Town hall has always stood as a concrete skeleton, bereft of its body, gnawed away by the worms of, what can only be euphemized as, “mismanaged funds”.

An introspective look at the Kohima cityscape perhaps will bring the observer to realize two things: that it is not as “Smart” as it proposes itself to be and that almost every space not-declaring itself to be a pathway, is cramped by houses of all sorts. An acquaintance who recently moved to Kohima, sounding out his displeasure, quipped, “Kohima teh toh saas luwoleh bi jaga nai” (There’s not enough space to even breathe in

Kohima). With little to no townplanning, a significant majority of Kohima citizens have been building almost inverted-pyramid buildings in small chunks of land, expanding horizontally as it climbs up a higher floor and eventually overshadowing the plots beside them, producing figurative as well as literal friction between adjacent landowners.

This Naga preoccupation with their land does not only exist within the personal domain, but the organizational as well, where disputes between organizational landowners and the government have time and again, resulted in disruption of road repairs/expansions, as is currently being seen in the deplorable NH-2 stretch of road, especially in and around the Wokha jurisdiction. With only signs posted along the road reading: “Land is our birth right” and “Disputes with land is dispute with our culture”, the observer bumping along this dilapidation simply suffers along, uninterested in the land dispute but only wondering who is to be blamed for their jarring experience along that road.

Similarly, encroachment has also had a history in Nagaland of often impeding the smooth running of establishments such as seen in the Intangki imbroglio, the Naga-

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moking has become a common habit for many young people today. Knowing the hazardous effects of tobacco, youngsters consume all the intoxicants to keep up the so call “cool” among their peer groups. Many people like to smoke a lot but today I would like to share some of my opinions to all the smokers. There are three ways of benefits and problem for the smokers. The first and foremost benefit of smokers is that there won’t be any robbery in their house because the smokers cough a lot and the thieves are afraid to steal in their house. A Smoker is always awake because of cough and it lead to sleepless night which also may cause Parkinson’s diseases or Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects

a person ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.

Second benefit is that, a smoker always looks young because the problem of a smoker is they can’t enjoy their old age as they will die soon due to lungs breathing problems. Another benefit of a smoker is that a dog will not chase or bite them. The reason behind is that their immune system will become weak and they have to hold a stick as a support for their body and everybody knowsthat a dog is afraid of stick.

Thirdly, now a days, we observe that many elderly people and even young people are developing a habit of smoking alot which is injuriousto health as well as it affects the society. So as a young person, I just want to encourage

everyone to enjoy the youthful and old age life as much as you can in a positive way and be a good example of the younger generation.

Don’t spoil yourself by engaging in negative things because like our elders have always said that at least try to learn something new in a day. Imagine all which you have been learning and it will be very helpful for your future and the upcoming young generation.

Lastly, instead of wasting money in tobacco products, try at least to contribute to the orphans because sharing a little blessing with others is also a blessing for oneself and everyone around us.

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Assam border issues as well as the KSCJ encroachment issue.

This obsessive attachment that Nagas harbor towards their land has unfortunately been left to fester for far too long by Naga society. But on the flipside, it is to be acknowledged that attempts to reclaim the land for public use are being encouraged as well, a prime example of which is the “open streets campaign” as part of the “Streets for People challenge” where the old NST parking Spot was transformed into a walk-only space as an act of reclamation of the land for general use without personal greed or opposing others from enjoying the freedom of the land. Although a lone campaign, such reclamation projects will only encourage more appreciation and sharing of land and counter the Naga stinginess towards land.

And thus it remains necessary to reiterate. How much land does a Naga really need? Isn’t it high time Nagas keep aside their petty tribal, village, clan differences and uplift each other for the betterment of all that exist under the banner of Nagaland? One can only hope it is. Kuknalim!

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Reader’s Post

Refrain from posting Myanmar videos

Sir,

I have been witnessing a lot of our young girls posting videos of Myanmar protestors on their social media platforms without actually comprehending the gravity of the situation out there in Myanmar.

These protestors are risking their lives for the cause of their people and their generation. The numbers of deaths are increasing daily as we speak. However, our girls have rather been ignorant whilst posting pictures of young male protestors on their social media accounts that they deem are “cute”. In a bid to educate our children, especially girls, I would like to urge our youths not to be tone deaf and rather try to resonate with the feelings of these protestors. The military have dethroned the winning party in Myanmar and hundreds of National League for Democracy party members has been placed under house arrest. Also, most of the protestors are students, teachers, lawyers, bank officers and government employees. They are all someone’s children, husbands, wives, daughters and sons etc. Therefore, please refrain from circulating and posting such videos.

Akumla Ao, Dimapur

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Jyotiraditya Scindia now BJP backbencher: Rahul

NEW DELHI, MAR 8 (IANS): Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a jab at his once close friend and former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, saying “who earlier was counted among ‘decision makers’ in his former party, now only gets to enjoy from the back seat as a spectator ever since he crossed over to saffron pastures”.

The former Congress chief ’s remarks came during a two-day national executive meeting of the Indian Youth Congress here that started during the day earlier.

According to party sources, Gandhi said he used to tell Scindia “to work hard, so that he could be a Chief Minister”.

“He (Scindia) had decision making powers in our party and he always remained with me. But he left the party and joined the BJP, and look where he is sitting today. He is sitting among the backbenchers,” the source quoted Gandhi as saying.

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those Congress leaders who could call on Gandhi at any time. He had a free pass to the former Congress President’s home. However, Scindia left the party in March last year orchestrating the collapse of the Kamal Nathled government in Madhya Pradesh.

Scindia was made a Rajya Sabha member by the BJP. He had lost the 2019 Lok Sabha polls to K.P. Singh Yadav despite contesting from his traditional seat of Guna, which was considered a family bastion of the Scindias in Madhya Pradesh.

To a question by a youth leader, about turncoats, who have returned to the party-fold, the source quoted Gandhi saying, “The Congress is like a sea.

Here everyone following the ideology of the party are welcome. And those who do not follow the ideology of the party can leave anytime.”

When pressed hard on how turncoats returned to top posts in the party, Gandhi asserted that they had to work really hard to return to that high post.

After the Youth Congress meet, Gandhi tweeted: “Met with IYC colleagues and discussed national issues. At every step, we have to wage a non-violent struggle against the RSS mentality - so that India’s diversity and culture does not come under fire.”

The National Executive of the Youth Congress is being organised in the national capital in which several top leaders of the youth wing are participating.

TTV to fight TN polls, join hands with AIMIM C H E N NA I , M A R 8 (AGENCIES): While VK Sasikala’s sudden decision to step away from politics may have rattled the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), her nephew TTV Dhinakaran seems to be moving ahead with his poll plans. The AMMK will contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from “as many seats as possible”, and has also got an ally — Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ulMuslimeen (AIMIM).

On Monday, talking to reporters, Dhinakaran said “nothing could stop him” and the battle he is going to wage would be the real “dharma yudham,” — a term used by deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam in early 2017 when he declared a revolt against thenAIADMK general secretary Sasikala.

“AMMK aims to establish Amma rule in this election. We are definitely going to win,” Dhinakaran said. “The people of Tamil Nadu will vote for us, we have a strong conviction

7 dead in fire at Kolkata’s Strand Road

Fire that broke out on the 13th floor of an Eastern Railway building in Kolkata.

the Kolkata Police’s Disaster Management Team are on the spot. Police control room vans have been diverted to the area. Traffic from Babughat to Howrah has been massively affected. The incident took place around

6:10 pm. Fire officials said that hydraulic ladders and skylifts were used to control the fire. Most of the floors were evacuated timely with the help of police and fire officials.

Meanwhile, Eastern

Railways has initiated an enquiry.

“Eastern railway will do a top-level enquiry under the leadership of Chief Safety officer,” said Kamal Deo Das, Chief Public Relations officer of Eastern Railways.

about that,” he added, comparing his camp to the Pandavas.

While AMMK has not been able to strike an alliance with any major party in Tamil Nadu, Owaisi’s AIMIM joined hands with it on Monday. Vaniyambadi, Krishnagiri and Sankarapuram are the three seats where AIMIM will be contesting in the AMMK alliance.

Dhinakaran’s decision to fight the polls can prove to be a headache for the ruling AIADMK, whose vote share the AMMK managed to dent in the last Lok Sabha polls. Before that, Dhinakaran, with his money power and charisma, had contested from R K Nagar constituency as an Independent, and defeated both the ruling AIADMK and DMK. Many AIADMK leaders who were with him until recently and those who are still in touch with his camp said Dhinakaran contesting will be more about spoiling AIADMK’s chances than winning.

India’s 75 yrs celebration should be based on public participation: Modi NEW DELHI, MAR 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said when India commemorates its 75 years of independence, the country will take “bold steps” to achieve targets that seemed impossible at some point, and emphasised that celebrations should be based on public participation.

Speaking at the first meeting of the 259-member high-level national committee headed by him to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence, Modi also said that the celebrations must reflect the spirit of the country’s freedom movement and showcase its achievements to the world since 1947.

The “celebrations can be divided into in five subheads- freedom struggle, ideas at 75, achievements at 75, actions at 75 and resolve at 75”, he said at the virtual meeting.

“When we talk about public participation for preparations, it engulfs the aspirations, feelings, thoughts,

He said that this festival should reflect the light of spirituality of sages and also the talent and strength of India’s scientists.

Modi said that the celebrations should reflect India’s freedom struggle and should pay a tribute to freedom fighters.

Emphasising the need to honour and take stories of lesser known freedom fighters to the people, he said, “We have to bring the contribution of every section to the fore.”

There are people who are performing some great work for the country for generations, their contribution, thinking and ideas need to be integrated with national efforts,” Modi said.

He added that when India celebrates the 75th year of its independence, it will take “bold steps” to achieve targets that seemed impossible at some point.

“With your help and cooperation, these celebrations will be at par with India’s idea and stature,” the prime minister said.

You were jailed in murder case: Vijayan to Shah

KANNUR, MAR 8 (IANS): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday tore into Union Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that he was never jailed in any murder case but there is one person called Amit Shah who was jailed for it.

On Sunday, Shah while addressing a mammoth party meeting in the state capital, had asked a few questions to Vijayan about gold smuggling and the reverse dollar hawala case that has rocked the Vijayan government. Vijayan was in full flow while inaugurating the April 6 assembly election campaign at his home turf in Kannur, when he went hammer and tongs at Shah.

“Yesterday he (Shah) had asked me a few questions. What I have to tell him is that I was never in jail for murder and such crimes, but there is one person who went to jail for it, his name is Amit Shah. He also spoke about a suspicious murder that took place, we want him to say which was that case and if said, we will conduct a proper probe. You need not create a smokescreen,” said Vijayan.

“In 2010, in the Sohrabuddin case which was a fake encounter case, who was charge-sheeted for that. Amit Shah might have forgotten but all know it was Amit Shah. Please do not teach us anything. The CBI

judge Lodha died in mysterious circumstances and his family is still searching for justice,” added Vijayan, whose statements were greeted with huge applause.

“Who was the person who created Acche Din for a person’s company whose assets grew to Rs 16,000 crores. Pinarayi Vijayan is not like that and the people know about it. Your culture is different from ours. Your ways will not work here as Kerala is different,” said Vijayan. Vijayan told Shah that even though you are the Union Home Minister, you will get respect only if you

give respect and don’t forget your status.

“Yesterday, he asked me a few questions, I wish to ask him a few questions.

When the gold smuggling through the diplomatic baggage was first reported, a Sangh Parivar personality was involved, don’t you know that? The Customs which is under the control of the Centre is in full control of Thiruvananthapuram airport and ever since the BJP started ruling the Centre, this airport has become the hub of gold smuggling.

Amit Shah has to answer this,” asked Vijayan.

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The prime minister said that this festival of 75 years of independence should be a festival in which the spirit of the freedom struggle can be experienced.

“In this (the celebrations), there is also a tribute to martyrs of the country and the resolve to make India of their dreams, in which there is a glimpse of the glory of Sanatan Bharat, which also has the glow of modern India,” Modi said.

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“We could only reach up to the sixth floor, after which nothing was visible.

Though the fire has been brought controlled, a rescue team has gone inside and search and rescue operation is on. Ascertaining the actual number of deaths and injuries will only be possible once the rescue team comes out,” said Firhad Hakim, administrator of Kolkata Municipal Corporation and State Minister. Commissioner of Police Soumen Mitra, Fire Minister Sujit Bose, Joint CP (crime) Murlidhar and other senior police personnel and officials are at the spot.

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D I M A PUR , M A R 8 (NPN): Ecom Express, a leading technology enabled end-to-end logistics solutions provider to the e-commerce industry, announced the company’s women focussed initiatives on the eve of International Women’s Day. The company also highlighted how it has been empowering women across the North East to take up leading roles in the logistics sector.

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D i ma p u r , M a r 8 (NPN): To meet the evolving needs of these customers, leading Home Electronics Brand, LG India, has launched a dream screen for gaming enthusiasts, LG OLED48CXTV,a new and innovative product offering in LG’s OLED television range, that promises an incredibly seamless and immersive gaming experience with blazing fast game play and immersive visuals.

Bringing OLED picture quality to a smaller TV, the new 48(121.92cm) OLED is the smallest yet most powerful TV that produces even sharper images than larger TVs through 8 million pixels. A more responsive and smooth gaming experience at the highest resolution powered

by NVIDIA G-SYNC, LG’s OLED48CX offers super responsive gaming with no tearing and stuttering, making users feel like the action is happening right in front of them.

Combined with HGiG profile, the perfect black presented by self-lit pixels provides the best experience for HDR gaming.

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“Retail sector is one of the growth engines for the nation’s economy, with a double-digit contribution to the GDP, and employment to nearly 35 million individuals in FY2020,” said Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog.

“The government of India is in process of formulating the National Retail Trade Policy which will not only create a conducive environment for retail trade but will also simplify policies hindering the growth of the sector in the country,” Kant informed in a statement.

The offline+online model will also enable $125 billion worth of exports and account for 37 per cent of total retail tax contribution amounting to nearly $8 billion incremental GST contribution by 2030.

According to the report, e-commerce in India is growing at 3-4 times the rate of traditional brick and mortal retail.

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EU preparing sanctions on Myanmar military B R U S S E L S, M A R 8 (AGENCIES): The European Union is preparing to widen its sanctions on Myanmar’s armed forces to target businesses they run, in protest at the Feb. 1 military coup, according to diplomats and two internal documents seen by Reuters.

The measures, which diplomats said could be agreed by EU foreign ministers on March 22, would target companies “generating revenue for, or providing financial support to, the Myanmar Armed Forces”, said one of the documents dated March 5. While the bloc has an arms embargo on Myanmar, and has targeted some senior military officials since 2018, the measures would be its most significant response so far since the coup. EU diplomats told Reuters that parts of the military’s conglomerates, Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL) and Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC), were likely to be targeted, barring EU investors and banks from doing business with them.

The conglomerates are spread throughout the

Everyone in NZ will have access to vax WELLINGTON, MAR 8 (IANS): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that everyone in the country will have access to the Pfizer/ BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after it secured an additional 8.5 million doses.

“The government has signed an advance purchase agreement for 8.5 million additional doses, enough to vaccinate 4.25 million people. “The vaccines are expected to arrive in New Zealand during the second half of the year,” Ardern told a press conference.

“This brings our total Pfizer order to 10 million doses or enough for 5 million people to get the two shots needed to be fully vaccinated against Covid19,” Xinhua news agency quoted the Prime Minister as saying.

A woman shows a three-finger salute during a protest against the military coup in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 8. (Reuters)

economy from mining and manufacturing to food and beverages to hotels, telecoms and banking. They rank among the country’s biggest taxpayers and sought partnerships with foreign companies as Myanmar opened up during the democratic liberalization.

A U.N. fact-finding mission in 2019 recommended sanctions against the two companies and their

subsidiaries, saying they gave the army extra sources of revenue that could finance human rights violations.

A M ya n m a r j u n t a spokesman did not answer a call seeking comment on the EU’s plan to broaden its sanctions. Last week, the EU said it was suspending development funds to Myanmar, although it has so far declined to freeze trade preferences to one of Asia’s

Covid-19 worsened gender inequalities in Africa: WHO NAIROBI, MAR 8 (IANS): The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated gender inequities in Africa, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said here. The remark was made in a statement on Sunday

by Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO’s Regional Director for Africa ahead of International Women’s Day to on March 8, reports Xinhua news agency.

WHO said that African women bore the brunt of income losses, social marginalisation, and health risks that escalated at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the continent. Moeti pointed out that the pandemic’s aftershocks had a disproportionate impact on women and girls in the continent amid the absence of a robust safety net to minimize their

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vulnerabilities.

African women despite accounting for about 41 per cent of Covid-19 cases suffered immensely from social and economic disruptions linked to the pandemic including violence, job losses, and poverty. “The work that African women rely on for example in personal care and the informal sector came to a standstill for several months in some countries,” she added.

poorest countries for fear of hitting mainly female workers in the textile sector.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Thursday said fresh sanctions were part of the EU’s plans for economic punishment in response to the coup.

“With these measures, we are aiming very deliberately at the decision-makers in the military. Further options, such as the listing of

economic companies of the military, are already on the table and can be taken shortly,” Maas told the German parliament.

More individual sanctions: Like much of the West, the EU condemned the coup last month that unseated the government of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and EU foreign ministers called for her release and the restoration of civilian rule.

However, such calls have been ignored, and police and military have killed more than 50 people to quell daily demonstrations and strikes against the coup, according to the United Nations last week. The EU’s expected new sanctions, which are under preparation this week, follow a U.S. decision last month to target the military and their business interests. Additionally, the bloc is set to place asset freezes and travel bans on military officials and border guard police accused of the crackdown on protesters against the coup, the EU documents seen by Reuters showed, although names are still under discussion.

HK leader ‘fully welcomes’ proposed electoral changes HONG KONG, MAR 8 (AP): Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Monday the city’s government “fully welcomes” changes to the city’s electoral system that will substantially increase central government control over Hong Kong politics and exclude Beijing’s critics.

Chinese authorities have said the draft decision before China’s National People’s Congress would mean the largely pro-Beijing committee that elects Hong Kong’s leader would also choose a large part of the legislature to ensure that the city is run by “patriots.” The Election Committee would also have the right to vet candidates for the Legislative Council, weeding out any suspected of being insufficiently loyal to China and the ruling Communist Party.

Currently, half of Hong Kong’s legislature is directly elected by voters, although the mass resignation of opposition legislators to protest the expulsion of four of their colleagues for being “unpatriotic” means the body is now entirely controlled by Beijing loyalists.

Reopening schools, national effort to beat Covid: UK PM LO N D O N, M A R 8 (IANS): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the reopening of schools in England as a “national effort” to beat coronavirus, even though some experts warned that the country is still not “out of the woods”.

On Februay 22, Johnson had announced his long-anticipated “roadmap” exiting the lockdown, under which schools in England are scheduled to reopen from Monday as first part of the four-step plan, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to the Prime Minister, the plan was designed to be “cautious but irreversible”.

Under the guidance, secondary schools stu-

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dents across England are to receive three Covid-19 lateral-flow tests before using at-home kits twice a week.

Speaking to Sky News on Sunday, Johnson said: “The reopening of schools marks a truly national effort to beat this virus.

“It is because of the determination of every person in this country that we can start moving closer to a sense of normality -- and

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“There are loopholes in the electoral systems, there are also flaws in the systems in Hong Kong,” Lam said at a news conference after she returned from the meeting in Beijing. “I fully understand that this is not a matter that can be addressed entirely by the government.”

“I’m glad that the central authorities have, again, exercised its constitutional powers to help address this problem for Hong Kong,” she said.

She declined to elaborate on the views she had shared to the central authorities regarding the electoral reforms, and said many pieces of legislation in Hong Kong would have to be amended. The NPC, China’s ceremonial legislature,

will all but certainly endorse the draft decision, though it may not take immediate legal effect.

Unconfirmed reports say the legislation will also expand the size of the Legislative Council from 70 to 90 and the Election Committee from 1,200 to 1,500. Seats on the Election Committee now reserved for directly elected district counselors will also be eliminated, further cementing Beijing’s control over the body.

Lam also said she could not confirm whether legislative elections — already postponed for one year last September ostensibly because of the coronavirus pandemic — would be further deferred due to the electoral reforms.

She also said the central government authorities are “very sincere and very committed in trying to move towards the objective of universal suffrage,” which was promised to Hong Kong under the Basic Law, the city’s mini-constitution that was drawn up when the British handed Hong Kong to China in 1997.

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it is right that getting our young people back into the classroom is the first step.”

Meanwhile, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said that Monday will “mark a moment of joy for millions of people across the country”.

“I do not underestimate how challenging the last few months have been with some children in class and most at home, but I do know how important it is for all children to be back in school, not only for their education but for their mental health and wellbeing,” he said.

However, experts have warned Britain is “still not out of the woods” amid concerns over new variants and the risks of the public breaching restriction rules.

DAMASCUS, MAR 8 (IANS): As many as 18 people were killed and three others were injured after two landmines exploded in Syria’s central Hama province, state news agency SANA reported. The landmines ripped through two vehicles in the Salamiyah area on Sunday, Xinhua news agency quoted the report as saying. The report noted that the landmines were leftovers by the terrorists who used to be present in the area. The injured people are in critical condition and being treated in hospital, it added. It is the latest landmine explosion incident to cause civilian causalities in the country. On February 27, five people were killed and 13 others were wounded when a landmine tore through a vehicle in the Salamiyah area. SANA said the terror groups planted mines in areas they had controlled ahead of their defeats.

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KABUL, MAR 8 (IANS): Afghan forces have killed an operative of the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Nangarhar province, an official statement issued on Monday said. “Amir Khan alias Amir Masoud Kaftari who served as deputy intelligence chief of the IS outfit has been killed in Khogiani district,” Xinhua news agency quoted the statement published by the provincial government as saying. The security forces also discovered an IS flag and a number of arms and ammunitions from Kaftari’s hideout during the raid, the statement added.

The IS, which is still active in parts of Nangarhar and the neighbouring Kunar and Nuristan provinces, is yet to make comment.

terrorists killed in Pak US special Afghan envoy South Korea-US kick off joint military drills 5ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 (IANS): At least five terrorists were killed on Monday in a police operation in Pakistan’s MAR 8 (IANS): two sides cancelled the to the US forces after the mand under the command Balochistan province. The Counter Terrorism Departmeets Pakistan’s army chief SEOUL, The combined forces of springtime command post 1950-53 Korean War broke of a four-star South Korean exercise and carried out the summertime one in an adjusted manner amid the pandemic. Boo Seung-chan, a spokesman of South Korea’s Defence Ministry, told a press briefing that the verification of the Full Operational Capability (FOC) will be limited this year out of the comprehensive consideration of relevant conditions, such as the Covid situation, combat readiness posture and efforts to settle peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The FOC verification is crucial in an early transfer of the wartime operational command of South Korean forces from the US. South Korea’s wartime command was handed over

Biden admin gives 4-point strategy to govt in Kabul ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 (IANS): The new US administration under President Joe Biden has chalked out a four-point strategy for the Afghanistan government under President Ashraf Ghani, with a vision to end the decades long war, warning of dangerous and dire consequences if the peace deal with the Taliban is scrapped.

In a letter, written by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addressed to the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Head of the Afghan peace council Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, it has been warned and intimated that if the peace deal with the Taliban is negated, it would result in

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an opportunity for the terror outfit to make “rapid territorial gains”, which may lead to toppling of the Afghan administration under President Ghani.

“The best way to advance our shared interests is to do all we can to accelerate the peace talks and to bring all parties into compliance

with their commitments”, read the letter of US Secretary of State, which was handed over to the Afghan President by US’ Special Envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, during his recent visit ot Kabul.

In the letter, Afghan government has been informed that US is launching a high-level diplomatic engagement with various countries, including Afghan neighbours for the purpose of accelerating the peace efforts.

As per the four-point strategy, Washington has proposed a UN-sponsored meeting of foreign ministers of Iran, China, Russia, Pakistan and India to discuss what it called “unified

approach” for the Afghan peace.

Zalmay Khalilzad has been instructed to ensure that the US’ proposal is shared both with the Afghan administration and the Taliban.

The US maintains that implementation of the proposal would enable both Afghan government and the Taliban to: 1. Develope the foundational principles that will guide Afghanistan’s future constitutional and governing arrangements.

2. Develope a road map to a new inclusive government.

3. Develope the terms of a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire.

out. South Korea won back its peacetime operational control in 1994.

Boo noted that this year’s CCPT will involve a part of a rehearsal for theater operations, led by the Combined Forces Com-

general. South Korea has claimed that the joint annual military drills with the US are defensive in nature, but Pyongyang has denounced it as a dress rehearsal for a northward invasion.

APPRECIATION

The Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA) would like to thank you for your donation during our 22nd Sports Meet which was held on 22nd–27th Feb. 2021 at Kuhoxu Village. We've got a lot of work ahead of us, and your donation has made it that much easier to get things done and thrust us forward.

We thank you for your support and for your desire to help us succeed in this venture.

1. Zaleo Rio (Special Guest) 2. Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu (Guest of Honour) 3. Rokolhou Angami 4. Donors (ZMT) 5. Hokivi Awomi (Badminton Match Patron) 6. Vihoshe Yeputho (Hd. GB Vihoshe Village) 7. Western Sumi Hoho 8. Phutolu Achumi (Football Match Patron) 9. Vikato Aye (Volleyball Match Patron) 10. Kitovi Zhimomi (G. Secretary / NSCN U) 11. Teiho Yeputho (VCC Chekiye Village) 12. Er. Vekeduolie (EE, PHED Rural Dept) 13. Toshoshe Awomi (President, V.D.B. Union) 14. Tsampfu (CAO, NSCN IM) 15. Holuvi Aye (WSSA Treasurer) 16. Hozheto Chophy (Ato Kilonser, GPRN NNC) 17. Kivika Chophy (SDO, Agri Niuland) 18. Er. Vihokhe Achumi 19. Youth Resource and Sports 20. Isawoto Zhimomi (Hd. GB, Nikhekhu Village) 21. Deon Swu 22. Subash Sharma Holuvi Aye Treasurer (WSSA)

Aghato Awomi Media Cell Secy (WSSA)

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ment (CTD) of police launched the operation earlier in the day in Mastung district, reports Xinhua news agency.

Local reports quoting CTD officials said that the operation was conducted based on an intelligence information in Splinji area.

NOTICE

This is to inform all the denizens of Seluophe village that there will be a General Meeting on 13th March 2021 at 10:00 am venue at Village Ground, Seluophe. Therefore, all the householders and land owners are informed to attend the same without fail. Action will be taken against those who fail to attend the meeting.

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South Korea and the US kicked off their joint annual military exercises in a scaled-back manner in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday. The Combined Command Post Training (CCPT), or the annuallyheld computer-simulated command post exercise in springtime, was scheduled to last until March 18, reports Xinhua news agency.

No field manoeuvers will be staged this year amid the continued pandemic.

To u g h a n t i v i r u s measures will be in place throughout the training period, a South Korean military official was quoted as saying. In 2020, the

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The Kewhimia Zhavipfüko Krotho is greatly delighted to extend its heartiest congratulations to two of its senior members on their respective promotions; Enoli Azenuo Pienyü Additional Director, Department of Rural Development

Er. Neingumeü Kire Additional Chief Engineer PWD (Mechanical), NPWD

Their trailblazing careers are an inspiration to all young women and the Krotho wishes them the best of health and continued success in the days to come.

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they discussed “matters of mutual interest, regional security and the ongoing Afghanistan reconciliation process,” according to a brief statement by the army. “The visiting dignitary greatly appreciated Pakistan’s role in the ongoing peace process,” the statement added.

The Biden administration, which is currently reviewing its Afghan policy, has asked Khalilzad to continue with his position and lead the Afghan peace process. Khalilzad and his team last week concluded three days of productive consultations in Kabul with government officials, civil society and women leaders, and other Afghan political figures.

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ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 (PTI): US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad and Commander Resolute Support Mission General Austin Scott Miller on Monday met Pakistan’s powerful army chief General Qamar JavedBajwa here and discussed the Afghan peace process.

Khalilzad’s visit to Pakistan, first under the Biden administration, comes amidst rising violence in Afghanistan and lack of clarity of policy by the new US government towards Afghanistan.

Ambassador Khalilzad and Gen Miller called on Gen Bajwa at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi wherein

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Wokha Village Baptist Church (WVBC) Wokha, Nagaland with immense pride and joy, congratulates Smti. Liboni Humtsoe for being promoted to Director, Rural Development Blocks, Govt. of Nagaland on 1st March 2021.

WVBC wishes her all success in her future endeavours and prays that God Almighty may bless her with good health, wisdom and knowledge in serving the people.

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‘Nomadland’, ‘The Crown’ win big at Critics Choice Awards Complete List of Winners

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he 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards saw Chloe ZhaosNomadland and the series, The Crown, win most of the accolades during the ceremony hosted by Taye Diggs in an in-person/virtual hybrid show on Monday morning according to Indian time.

Just like the recentlyconcluded Golden Globes award ceremony, a few presenters were on a stage in Los Angeles, while nominees appeared on screen from all across the world.

The American drama film, Nomadland, starring Frances McDormand, won Best Picture while Chloe

Zhao won the Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who passed away last year due to colon cancer, won the Best Actor for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Carey Mulligan won the Best Actress for Promising Young Women.

The Crown saw Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin win in the Best Actor and Best Actress in Drama Series respectively, while Gillian Anderson won the Best Supporting Actress award in Drama Series for her role of former British Prime Minister Margret

Thatcher on the show.

Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso won big awards in the TV comedy category, winning the Best Comedy award, as well as trophies for Sudeikis (Best Actor in Comedy Series) and Hannah Waddingham (Best Actress in a Comedy Series).

The Canadian comedy show Schitt’s Creek continued its good run at award shows and won two awards, both in acting categories.

Catherine O’Hara won the Best Actress in a Comedy Series, while Daniel Levy won the Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award.

(IANS)

BTS, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa among top gigs at 63rd Grammys

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ig-ticket gigs scheduled at the 63rd Grammy Awards will include Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Cardi B, BTS, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Chris Martin.

At the awards gala slated to take place on Monday, March 15 (according to Indian Standard time), other mega names lined up include Megan Thee Stallion, Miranda Lambert, John Mayer, Doja Cat, and Roddy Ricch. The show will be

hosted by The Daily Show host Trevor Noah.

The Recording Academy released the list of global pop stars who will perform at this year’s ceremony, in-person live as well as virtually on Sunday, reports E!online.

South African comedian Noah revealed his excitement in a statement, on getting to host the ceremony for the first time in his career.

“Despite the fact that I am extremely disappointed that the Grammys have

refused to have me sing or be nominated for best pop album, I am thrilled to be hosting this auspicious event. I think as a one-time Grammy nominee.

I am the best person to provide a shoulder to all the amazing artists who do not win on the night because I too know the pain of not winning the award!

(This is a metaphorical shoulder, I’m not trying to catch Corona.) See you at the 63rd Grammys!”

Noah said.

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Best: Director: Chloe Zhao, Nomadland Best Actor: Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Best Actress: Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman Best Supporting Actor: Daniel Kaluuya, Judas And The Black Messiah Best Supporting Actress: Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Gillian Anderson, The Crown Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Michael K. Williams, Lovecraft Country Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: Donald Sutherland, The Undoing Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: UzoAduba, Mrs. America Best Young Actor or Actress: Alan S. Kim, Minari Best Actor in a Drama Series: Josh O’Connor, The Crown

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Emma Corrin, The Crown Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: Anya TaylorJoy, The Queen’s Gambit Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: John Boyega, Small Axe Best Comedy: Palm Springs Best Comedy Special: Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill; and Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia Best Acting Ensemble: “The Trial Of The Chicago 7 Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Daniel Levy, Schitt’s Creek Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek Best Comedy Series: Ted Lasso Best Drama Series: The Crown Best Talk Show: Late Night with Seth Meyers Best Limited Series:

The Queen’s Gambit #SeeHer Award: Zendaya Best Movie Made for Television: Hamilton Best Short-Form Series: Better Call Saul: Ethics Training With Kim Wexler Best Cinematography: Joshua James Richards, Nomadland Best Film Editing: Mikkel E.G. Nielsen for Sound Of Metal and Alan Baumgarten for The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Visual Effects: Tenet Best Hair and Makeup: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Best Costume Design: Ann Roth, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Best Production Design: Donald Graham Burt, Jan Pascale for Mank Best Original Screenplay: Promising Young Woman Best Adapted Screenplay: Nomadland Best Foreign Language Film: Minari Best Song: Speak now (One Night In Miami) Best Original Score: Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross for Soul

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dele has been named as the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the century.

The London singer topped the chart from The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), fending off competition from the likes of Pink, Madonna, Rihanna, Dido and A m y Winehouse in sixth.

Her second album, ‘21‘, also holds the title for the UK’s number one album by a female artist since 2000, after shifting just shy of 6 million copies in the UK alone.

The new statistics have been unveiled to coincide with the confirmed return of National Album Day on October 21, which will adopt ‘Celebrating Women In Music’ as its 2021 theme.

Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive BPI, and Kim Bayley, Chief Executive Entertainment Retailers Association, the organisations behind National Album Day, said: “We are delighted that National Album Day is returning for a fourth edition, shining a light this year on the tremendous contribution women make to music through the album format, supported by our official partners Bowers & Wilkins and BBC Sounds.

“While the ways in which fans enjoy music constantly evolve, the album remains central to artists’ self-expression and to fans’ understanding of what an artist has to say.

National Album Day is an opportunity for artists and fans alike to celebrate this much loved artform and remind ourselves of its continuing power to tell stories, influence and inspire.” Elsewhere, Adele’s close friend, comedian Alan Carr, revealed that she has played him some of the songs on her anticipated album – hailing them as “so amazing”.

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uchess of Sussex Meghan Markle claimed she felt alone fighting constant media speculation and “falsehoods perpetuated” by “the firm”, her description for the British royal family, ever since her marriage to the Prince Harry in 2018, in an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

In the hotly-anticipated interview which aired on CBS on Sunday at 8 p.m., Meghan also accused the Royal family of being cold and racist, especially towards her and their son Archie, which pushed the couple away.

Meghan said the fear for their child, for whom no security was offered by the Royal family, and the growing scrutiny also had a damaging effect on her mental health, and she claimed going through sui-

cidal thoughts while she was pregnant.

“I was ashamed to say it at the time I just didn’t want to be alive any more.

And that was a very real and clear, and frightening and constant thought,” she said in the two-hour prerecorded interview, adding that the Palace refused to protect her.

“My regret is believing them when they said I would be protected,” a teary-eyed

Meghan said at the end of the interview she gave along with Harry.

Meghan spoke at length about the issue of Archie’s skin colour.

“In those months when I was pregnant, we have in tandem the conversation of, ‘He won’t be given security.

He’s not going to be given a title’, and also concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born,” she said, reveal-

ing that while the couple didn’t refuse for the official photo when Archie was born, Markle was scared for his safety.

“There was a lot of fear surrounding it. I was very scared of having to offer up our baby, knowing they weren’t going to be kept safe,” she said, adding that the information was relayed to her by Harry, who later in the interview, refused to share the details of the conversation, or with whom he had the conversation, since he felt it would be “very damaging to them”.

“I went to human resources and asked for help and the person told me this. eMy heart goes out to you because we see how bad it is. But we can’t help you because you’re not a paid employee of the institution’,” recalled Meghan.

Harry later in the in-

terview expressed how helpless and ashamed he felt around at that time, and later realised how he had been “trapped” all along just like the “rest of his family”.

Harry revealed that while he loves his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his brother, Prince William, despite the “space” between their relationship, he hopes “time will heal” it.

Yet, he is not sure about his relationship with his father, Prince Charles, and feels “let down” by him, since Harry felt that the family had the opportunities to be there for them. Harry referenced how his father stopped taking calls after the couple informed the Palace of stepping back as active members of the Royal family, before they had made the formal announcement.

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The Chimonger Union Tuensang Town would like to congratulate Shri. Sashi Naga Sangtam, the newly elected President of Eastern Naga Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) and his entire team.

The Chimonger Union Tuensang Town further extends best wishes to all the newly elected team and prosper them as they take up their newly assigned jobs and responsibilities.

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The Kense Clan of Tuophema village extends its heartiest congratulations to Khrievitso Kense, S/o Atuou Kense of Tuophema Village, on his being selected as a support player for Mumbai Indians in this seasons Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The clan wishes him a successful debut in this season IPL as well as in his future endeavors too.

The cricket stadium at Sovima village could see the light of day, through the visionary leadership, dedication and commitment of our Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri. Neiphiu Rio. It is through this Stadium that Khrievitso Kense could hone and shape his talents and achieve what little he has achieved thus far in the field of cricket. In this aspect, the Kense Clan conveys its deep gratitude to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri.Neiphiu Rio. The Kense Clan also conveys its gratitude to all office bearers of the Nagaland Cricket Association thus far since inception and particularly the present team of office bearers, headed by Chabou Rio and Hyunilo Khing.

It is to be mentioned that Khrievitso's talents could be exposed and noticed largely through the relentless efforts, dedication and commitment of the NCA. We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your sincere services to our people.

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has been shared via screenshots.

“To prevent unauthorised access to your iCloud Drive backup, you can set a password that will be used to encrypt future backups. This password will be required when you restore from the backup,” read the screenshots.

“The chat database is already encrypted now (excluding media), but the algorithm is reversible and it’s not end-to-end encrypted. Local Android backups will be compatible with this feature,” the report said.

The chat DB and media will be encrypted using a password that only you know. The feature is being reported as WhatsApp is set to enforce a new privacy policy from May 15, which has alarmed people and the governments about datasharing fears with the parent company Facebook.

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acebook-owned WhatsApp is working on a new password protection feature that will encr ypt chat backups in Cloud, making them accessible only to the users.

WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted but this protection currently doesn’t apply to online backups stored on Google Drive and Apple iCloud.

WABetaInfo, a website that closely tracks WhatsApp updates in Beta, said on Monday that WhatsApp is working on cloud backups encryption.

“The chat database and media will be safe from unauthorised access when using a password.

The password is private and it’s not sent to WhatsApp. It will be available in a future build for iOS and Android,” WABetaInfo said in a tweet.

The feature was spotted last year and now, it

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Man Utd end City’s record streak; Liverpool lose L o nd o n , M a r 8 (IANS): Manchester United ended Manchester City’s record breaking 21-game winning run on Sunday when they won 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

A second-minute penalty from Bruno Fernandez and a 50th minute goal from left-back Luke Shaw on Sunday gave United a win that still leaves them 11 points behind their neighbors, but will give them local bragging rights and confidence for the rest of the season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side defended magnificently and were lethal on the break, with Anthony Martial in excellent form in their win, and the only negative for Solskjaer was an ankle injury that forced Marcus Rashford off midway through the second half, Xinhua news agency reports. Daniel Amartey’s header two minutes from time had momentarily lifted Leicester City into second place ahead of United after a 2-1 win away to Brighton on Saturday night.

T h e d e f e a t l e ave s Brighton deep in the battle

Aston Villa defender Romain Saiss missed a sitter, while both Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa struck the woodwork for the home side as the Midlands derby against Wolves ended in a 0-0 draw.

West Brom 0-0 Newcastle

Like Shaw found the bottom right corner with a low strike.

to avoid relegation, even though Alan Lallana’s first goal for the club in the 10th minute had given them the lead. Kelechi Iheanacho drew Leicester level from Youri Tielemans’ pass in the 62nd minute, as the visitors began to take control of the game before Amartey’s late winner.

Tottenham 4-1 Palace

Tottenham continue their recovery with a 4-1 win at home to Crystal Palace. Gareth Bale scored

in the 25th and 49th minutes after two assists from Harry Kane, who also netted a brace. Burnley made it five draws from their last five games at Turf Moor in their home game against Arsenal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 6th minute, but Granit Xhaka’s suicidal backpass rebounded off Chris Wood in the 39th minute to level the scores.

Arsenal had a penalty overturned by VAR in the

closing minutes and Dani Ceballos hit the post in a frantic finish to leave the visitors frustrated, while Burnley edge closer to salvation. Southampton ended a run of six defeats and a draw in their last seven games with a 2-0 triumph away to bottom side Sheffield United, which came thanks to James WardProwse’s 32nd minute penalty and a powerful shot from Che Adams four minutes into the second half.

West Brom and Newcastle United drew 0-0 in a game where neither side looked like scoring, which is unsurprising given that Newcastle’s top three scorers are all injured.

Under normal circumstances that would have been a good result for Newcastle, but Fulham won 1-0 away to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon to move to within just a point of Steve Bruce’s side and level on points with Brighton.

Mario Lemina’s goal on the stroke of half-time gave Fulham a triumph their performance fully merited while condemning Liverpool to their sixth consecutive home defeat in the league. Jurgen Klopp’s side are now seventh and running a very real risk of not qualifying for European competition next season.

Rongpang Reju of Arkong Ward won the 1st Penalty Shoot-Out 2021 organized by D-Box, at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, March 6. The event was graced by 1st Class contractor, Moatoshi Tzudir. (NP)

Windies beat SL; win T20 series 2-1 Ant i g ua , M a r 8 (IANS): West Indies beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the third T20I to win the three-match series 2-1 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground.

Fabian Allen smashed three sixes in the second last over of the match to help the West Indies chase down Sri Lanka’s 131/4 with an over to spare.

Earlier, Dinesh Chandimal scored an unbeaten

half century but an 85-run stand between him and Ashen Bandara for the fifth wicket could only get Sri Lanka just past the 130run-mark. Allen, Kevin Sinclair, Jason Holder and Obed McCoy all took a wicket each.

The West Indies were constrained by Sri Lanka’s spinners during the chase. It came down to the hosts being 105/7 in the 18th over,

needing 27 to win from 18 balls. While Holder survived the over, Allen then finished it off with his assault in the 19th.

BRIEF SCORES: Sri Lanka 131/4 in 20 overs (Dinesh Chandimal 54 not out, Ashen Bandara 44 not out; Fabian Allen 1/13) lost to West Indies 134/7 in 19 overs (Lendl Simmons 26, Nicholas Pooran 23; Wanindu Hasaranga 2/13)

Tokyo Olympics to be 1st-ever Antetokounmpo wins MVP as LeBron dominates NBA All-Star Game ‘gender-balanced’ Games: IOC The IOC said that the 206 competing nations should have at least one female and one male athlete in their respective teams.

“All 206 NOCs (National Olympic Committees) and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team will be encouraged to have their flag carried by one female and one male athlete at the Opening Ceremony,” said the IOC. Originally scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 8, 2020, the Tokyo Olympics was postponed in March last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Additionally, at least 40.5 per cent of the athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics, which will be held from August 24 to

September 5 this year, will be women. “At the Opening Ceremony, all the competing National Paralympic Committees will also be encouraged to have their flag carried by one female and one male athlete,” said the IOC. Following the appointment of its new president, Hashimoto Seiko, the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has increased the size of its executive board, bringing the percentage of women to 42 per cent. “The IOC is committed to gender equality in all areas, from the athletes competing on and off the field of play to leadership roles in sports organisations,” said IOC President Thomas Bach.

CSK ink deal with Myntra

Chennai, Mar 8 (IANS): Fashion e-commerce giant Myntra on Monday announced its partnership with three-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings. As part of the association, Myntra’s logo will feature in the front of CSK’s jersey during IPL 2021 which is set to start on April 9.

“As part of the collaboration at least three star players will be involved in various promotional activities that are aimed at engaging with a collective audience,” said Myntra in its statement, further stating that it has signed on with CSK as the franchise’s “official fashion partner”.

“As part of this partnership, Myntra

will enjoy a significant share of voice with multiple on-ground visibility features such as perimeter boards, LED walls, toss mats, among others during all CSK home games,” it further said. “I am glad Myntra has decided to scale up their partnership from last season and CSK is delighted to have the opportunity to access Myntra’s multimillion users in the country. As pioneers in India’s e-commerce play, Myntra makes for a perfect partner for CSK, a franchise whose history is about consistently achieving excellence. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding association,” said CSK CEO K.S. Viswanathan.

India-NZ WTC final in Southampton: Ganguly

Southampton’s Ageas Bowl Stadium.

New Delhi, Mar 8 (PTI): India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed on Monday.

Initially, the final was supposed to be held at the Lord’s but Southampton, with a five-star facility inside the stadium, will make it easier for both the ICC and the England and Wales Cricket Board to create a bio-bubble for the two teams.

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held at Ageas Bowl,” Ganguly replied to a query from PTI. India qualified for the marquee clash after beating England 3-1 in a justconcluded Test series.

The BCCI president, who has been on a medical break after undergoing a bypass surgery, is expected to travel to UK to watch the final match.

Southampton, with its slowish track, puts India on even keel with New Zealand as spinners will come into the game at the venue.

“I will go for the World Test Championship and

hopefully we can get past New Zealand in the final.

New Zealand will be there before us and they will play a couple of Test matches (against England),” Ganguly told ‘India Today’ channel.

He lavished praise on the team for its stupendous performance in both the away series against Australia and home games against England.

Massive achievement?

“Oh yes, specially after what players have gone through to be in those bubbles and play cricket day in and day out. It was re-

markable. Right from IPL till now. What they have achieved is fantastic,” he told the channel.

“I think we must congratulate Ajinkya Rahane, first in Australia and Virat Kohli in England, the head coach, support staff, everybody. (Rahul) Dravid who does a lot of work behind the scenes with these boys.

To see that day in Brisbane was outstanding,” he said.

Ganguly believes that Rishabh Pant is a match winner in the mould of Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

“I have seen him for past two years and I have belief in match-winners. A player, who on his day will win you games. Pant is one such guy.

“Sydney Test, if he had been there for six more overs, he would have won us that game too. He is like Dhoni, Sehwag and Yuvraj, who can win matches alone,” said the former India captain. He was mighty impressed with Pant’s game sense during his under pressure hundred at Motera.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was named MVP with a 100% shooting record and gamehigh 35 points.

James’ participation in the annual showcase was at one time in doubt. Last month James slammed the NBA for holding the contest during the global pandemic calling it a “slap in the face.”

NBA commissioner

Adam Silver responded to the criticism from James and others at a weekend news conference, saying the players he spoke to this week were in favor of holding the contest.

“It would have been a bigger deal not to have it,”

Silver said. “I know that some players have made public comments suggesting they’d rather not be at All-Star. Many have told me directly they’re thrilled to be All-Stars.

“It should be judged, when people are looking

back, as to what this meant to them as opposed to what some of the initial reactions were from the players.”

Antetokounmpo becomes just the second winner of the MVP award named in honour of Bryant who died in a helicopter crash just outside of Los Angeles in January 2020.

Kawhi Leonard was the first recipient at last year’s All-Star Game in Chicago.

“To have the trophy with the name of Kobe Bryant, it’s amazing, and I know he would be happy.

Yeah, I know he’d be happy,” said Antetokounmpo.

“I wanted to win the one last year really bad and I had a chance to win.”

The 70th All-Star Game had a different feel to it because there were no fans in the arena due to the global pandemic.

But that didn’t stop the players from putting on a show at the State Farm Arena including a healthy dose of dunks, alley-oops, behind the back passes and long-range threes like the one by Lillard, who finished with 32 points.

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3RD DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Imtilepzük Ao

Born - 31/10/1969 - Died- 9/3/2018

Sadly missed along life’s way, Dearest Late Imtilepzük Ao (Yaongyimsen) As another year has passed by, we are reminded again of all the good deeds you have done and all the wonderful times we had with you. We cherish it all. We are all well and we miss you dearly.

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LATE LOVITO YEPTHO 12/12/1990 - 01/01/2021 The family members of Lt. Mr. Lovito Yeptho would like to extend big thanks to many people who showed great kindness and support through physically, financially and prayerfully during our son's illness and at the time of his demise on 01/01/2021.

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“Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Psalm 23:6 We, the family of Late T. Alemla, wife of Col. Aomeri of Japu village, who passed away on 3rd March, 2021 at Mokokchung wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during her illness and demise. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the churches, medical staff, organizations, neighbors, friends and every individual for their invaluable support rendered physically, financially and spiritually.

May God bless you all.

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16-03-1963 to 03-03-2021 We, the bereaved family members would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and every individual, organizations, relatives and neighbours who stood by us emotionally, financially, materially and physically at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Ram Kumar Thapa on 3rd March 2021.

We are truly grateful to each one of you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was much needed. Though we will never be able to repay in kind or in deed of all your generosity, we solemnly pray that the Almighty God shower abundant blessings upon you and your family.

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L au s a nn e , M a r 8 (IANS): The Tokyo Olympics, which will be held from July 23 to August 8 this year, will be the first “gender-balanced” Games in Olympic history, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday.

“Almost 49 per cent of the athletes participating will be women, according to the IOC quota allocation. These will be the first gender-balanced Games in history. There will be a ground-breaking competition schedule, ensuring equal visibility between women’s and men’s events and featuring nine more mixed events than at Rio 2016, raising the overall number to 18,” said the IOC.

Washington, Mar 8 (AFP): Damian Lillard nailed a game-ending three-pointer from just inside halfcourt as LeBron James improved to 4-0 as an NBA All-Star Game captain with a 170-150 win over Team Durant on Sunday night.

Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo captured the Kobe Bryant MVP Award going a perfect 16-of-16 from the field for a game-high 35 points in Atlanta.

“It’s fun. I was happy,” said Antetokounmpo. “I just love being around great players. It makes it easier to play with them.”

Antetokounmpo’s 16for-16 game easily eclipsed the previous All-Star record of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Hal Greer, who went eight-of-eight in 1968. Antetokounmpo also made all three of his three-point attempts.

James improved to 4-0 in All-Star games he has served as a team captain. He finished with four points in just 13 minutes of playing time.

“I always try to pick the right team, and I’ve been lucky enough for four years to pick the right team,” James said. “Guys go out and compete and play to win. I’ve been on the winning side of all four.”

Note: The Shradh (Thirteen day ritual) of Late Ram Kumar Thapa will be held on 14th (Sunday) March 2021 at his residence in Upper Chandmari, Kohima.

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Punia wins gold in Rome

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IANS): India’s Bajrang Punia got back to the No. 1 spot in the 65 kg wrestling world rankings after winning gold at the Matteo Pelicone Ranking Series in Rome. Earlier, Vinesh Phogat took back the top spot in the 53 kg rankings after winning gold in her weight category at the ranking series.

Both wrestlers, who have qualified for this year’s Tokyo Olympics, had slipped off the top of the rankings during the lengthy breaks they had to take in 2020 on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.

While Punia came into the tournament ranked second, Vinesh was third. Punia, 27, defended his title in Rome on Sunday after beating Mongolia’s Tulga Tumur Ochir 2-2. He was trailing 2-0 for much of the bout but managed to take two points in the last 30 seconds. Since Punia was the last to score a point, he was declared winner on criteria.

Vinesh, meanwhile, won gold without dropping a single point throughout the tournament, beating Canada’s Diana Weicker 4-0 in the final.

This is the 26-year-old Asian Games champion’s second gold medal in two weeks, having earlier won the 53 kg title in the Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament in Kiev, Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Sumit Malik won bronze in the 125 kg category and jumped to fourth in the rankings. He gained nine points after coming into the tournament ranked 44. Naveen Mor rose to fourth in the GrecoRoman 130 kg category after winning bronze in Rome.

Sarita Mor rose to 2nd in the women’s 57 kg rankings after winning silver while Anshu Malik got up to fifth from eighth in the same weight class.

ICC announces expansion of women’s events New Delhi, Mar 8 (IANS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the expansion of women’s events after the 2023 cycle. More teams will participate in the 50-over Women’s World Cup and the Women’s T20 World Cup from 2026.

According to the revised structure, the 2029 Women’s World Cup will be expanded to 10 teams playing 48 matches from the present format of eight teams playing 31 matches.

The present format will continue in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Four Women’s T20 World Cup tournaments will be held from 2024 to 2030. While the 2024 tournament will follow the present format of 10 teams playing 24 matches, it will be expanded to 12 teams playing 33 matches from 2026.

The ICC also plans to hold two Women’s T20 Champions Cup tournaments in 2027 and 2031. Six teams will participate and the tournaments will consist of 16 matches.

Djokovic breaks Federer’s record for most weeks as world No. 1

London, Mar 8 (IANS): Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic on Monday set a record for most weeks at No. 1 in the 48-year history of the ATP rankings. Djokovic entered his 311th week at the top of the rankings, one week longer than Swiss 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer’s record.

18-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic grabbed his ninth Australian Open title last month.

Federer had set the record in July 2012, surpassing American Pete Sampras’ record of 286 weeks.

Djokovic, 33, had fallen to No. 22 in May 2018 amid a series of injuries and downturn in form.

However, he stormed back into the

top five after winning Wimbledon and the US Open in 2018 and following that up with a win at the 2019 Australian Open and 2019 Wimbledon.

Federer, Djokovic and Spain’s Rafael Nadal have dominated men’s singles tennis, particularly the Grand Slams, for nearly two decades.

From the 2003 Wimbledon to the 2021 Australian Open, the three players have won 58 out of 70 Grand Slams. They won 18 consecutive slams from the 2005 French Open to Wimbledon in 2009, and 13 consecutive slams from the 2017 Australian Open to the 2020 Australian Open.

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WTT Star Contender: Manika, Sathiyan reach second round Doha, Mar 8 (IANS): India’s Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran on Monday went through to the second round of the WTT Star Contender table tennis tournament in Doha. Manika, ranked 63 in women’s singles, beat Chinese Taipei’s Hsien-Tzy Cheng 3-0. Manika held her own to beat her opponent in straight sets 11-5, 11-9, 11-9. The 2018 Asian Games bronze medallist will face Japanese world No. 3 Mima Ito in her round of 16 match on Tuesday. World No. 37 Gnanasekaran had a more tricky encounter against France’s 40th ranked Emmanuel Lebesson, winning the match 3-2. Gnanasekaran lost the first two games but then came back to take the match 9-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 11-4. He will face Japanese world No. 5 Harimoto Tomokazu in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Later, four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Achanta Sharath Kamal faces Puerto Rico’s Brian Afanador in his first round match. Kamal and Manika had earlier fallen short of qualification to the Doha event in the mixed doubles category.

ASA meet Kohima, Mar 8 (NPN): Angami Sports Association (ASA) has informed that its 49th Meet will be held from March 18, 2021 at IG Stadium Kohima. Advisor, Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs, Zhaleo Rio will grace the inaugural function as special guest and advisor, Technical Education & Election, Medo Yhokha as guest of honour in the valedictory programme. In a press release ASA president Lhoubeizo Kesiyie and general secretary Seyielhouvi Nagi disclosed that due to Covid19 pandemic, this year’s meet was reduced to a one day event consisting only of men’s football and women’s volleyball matches. ASA further informed that all SOPs issued by the government would be strictly followed during the meet.

Nallong (White) FC along with DC Peren Sentiwapang Aier and others on Monday.

should have finished the game when he came one on one with the opponent keeper but looped the ball into the crossbar in the last quarter of the match.

Team coach of Nallong FC Chamchangbo

after winning the match said it was a hard fought match but acknowledged God for the success of the team in the final match.

Winning by a tight margin, the coach said the nervy encounter pulled up their

socks till the final whistle to take the title.

He expressed his excitement taking the title for the first time after losing two consecutive semifinals matches against Wihiambo FC Jalukie in the previous

Mumbai beat Goa 6-5 in penalty shootout; reach maiden ISL final

Mumbai City celebrates winning the penalty shoot-out against FC Goa.(ISL/Sportzpics)

New Delhi, Mar 8 (Agencies): Rowllin Borges struck the decisive penalty to steer Mumbai City FC to a 6-5 win on penalties (2-2 aggregate score) and into its maiden Indian Super League (ISL 2020-21) final on Monday.

The two teams headed into the penalty shootout after neither side managed a goal in 120 minutes of energy-sapping, highintensity football.

Mumbai City FC’s opponent in the final will be decided on Tuesday when ATK Mohun Bagan takes on NorthEast United FC in the second leg of their semifinal.

FC Goa went close to taking the lead in the 27th minute through Redeem Tlang. Jorge Ortiz held up the ball brilliantly to bring Alberto Noguera into play.

The Spaniard danced past his marker before scuffing

a right-footed shot on goal, which Amrinder Singh could only parry it into the box. Redeem looked to turn the ball into the net but Amey Ranawade threw himself on the line to make a superb block.

The Islanders had to shore up in defence to deal with Ortiz, who was a constant menace in the final third.

Amrinder was called into action early in the second half when he dived to his left to parry Alexander Jesuraj’s shot onto the upright.

Juan Ferrando made the bold move at half-time to bring on Ishan Pandita as the main striker. The youngster forced a fine save from Amrinder in the 62nd minute when he struck a diving header off Jesuraj’s cross.

The last 20 minutes of the clash was a rather

tempestuous affair, with both sides making frequent fouls. James Donachie had the chance to become the hero of the evening deep into stoppage time.

Edu Bedia curled in a fine free-kick and Donachie had a free header and just the ‘keeper to beat, but the Australian failed to make contact and extra time ensued.

Bedia whipped in a dangerous free-kick from the right in the 104th minute, but Amrinder was up to the task and gloved it away for a corner. Pandita nearly got on the end of a poor backward header from Hernan Santana in the 113th minute, but Amrinder raced off his line to clear the danger in the nick of time.

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KODH-C win Super Six Cricket tournament Correspondent

Kohima, mar 8 (NPN): Kohima Orphanage Destitute Home (KODH) C emerged as the winners of the 1st Super Six Cricket tourney after defeating Silverbacks by three runs in the thrilling final played at Rüzhükhrie High School Ground, Kohima on Monday.

Opted to bat first after winning the toss, KODH-C put up a total of 45 runs with Seyievizo and Apa scoring 13 runs each becoming the top scorers.

Sobin of Silverbacks took two wickets and Vishal and Sunjit took a wicket each. Chasing the target, Silverbacks managed to score only 42 runs.

The top scorers of Silverbacks were Vishal (21

Nallong FC lifts Jalukie Valley Football Trophy D I M A P UR , M a r 8 (NPN): Nallong FC defeated Jalukie B Youth (A) by a solitary goal in the final to emerge as the champions of the 15th Jalukie Valley Open Football Tournament at Jalukie ‘B’ local ground on Monday.

Playing in front of a fully packed ground, Nallong FC took control of the game as they dominated the match with ball possession.

Jalukie B relied on counter attacks in the final match but were unsuccessful. The first half witnessed both teams failing to find the back of the net as none of them were unable to create opportunities.

In the second half, Nallong FC came back stronger as Kakhevi Assumi scored in the 57th minute for Nallong FC. A blunder from the defensive error helped him slot home the only goal. Nallong FC striker Shamba Samson T Konyak

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Meanwhile, DC Peren Sentiwapang Aier, who graced the occasion as the guest of honour, called upon the players to be disciplined in their field and show the true sportsmanship to the spectators.

He later gave away the awards to the winning teams.

The champions Nullong FC walked home with a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh along with the trophy, while the runner’s up Jalukie B Youth (A) pocketed Rs. 50,000.

Neithovilie Chalieu of Nallong FC was awarded the best goal keeper and received Rs 3000. Sujimong LKR of Jalukie B Youth (A) bagged the best player award with Rs. 5000.

The tournament was organised by Jalukie Valley Youth Organization with participation from 26 teams.

Winners and runners-up (blue jersey) with the organisers after the match. (NP)

runs) and Sobin (10 runs).

For KODH-C, Vilalie and Samuel took a wicket each.

In the semi finals, KODH-C defeated Youngsters Cricket club and Silverbacks defeated WELPS Cricket Club.

The prizes for the winners were handed over by Kohima Veteran Cricket

Club member, Sunep. The winners and the runnerup walked away with Rs. 10000 and Rs. 6000 respectively.

While individual prizes were awarded to Ibumrai of Thumbs up Cricket Club for scoring 101 runs in the tournament; the highest wicket taker was awarded to Sobin of Silverbacks

with six wickets.

The best fielder of the tournament was awarded to Aton John KODH-C while a surprise individual prize for the most promising emerging player was awarded to Pouthuanlung Newmai KODH-A. The event was organised by Yepthomi brothers and The Adjustment Bureau.

India beat Great Britain 3-2 to end Europe tour on unbeaten note

Antwerp (Belgium), Mar 8 (PTI): Striker Mandeep Singh struck a brace as the Indian men’s hockey team eked out a close 3-2 win over Great Britain to end their Europe tour on an unbeaten note here on Monday. Harmanpreet Singh’s strike in the very first minute and two goals by Mandeep in the 28th and 59th minutes helped India remain undefeated on the tour.

For Great Britain, James Gall (20th) and striker Adam Forsyth (55th) were the goal scorers. In their previous match, India’s Simranjeet Singh had scored a late goal to hold Great Britain to a 1-1 draw and against Germany, the PR Sreejesh-led side had secured a 6-1 win and a 1-1 draw respectively.

India started off aggressively and earned themselves a penalty corner in

Indian hockey players celebrate after scoring a goal.

the very first minute of the game. The opportunity was duly converted by India’s vice captain Harmanpreet to give his side an early lead.

Great Britain restored parity in the 20th minute through midfielder James Gall’s field goal. The muchneeded equaliser helped his team gain the right momentum. India’s moment to regain the lead came in the 28th minute when forward Mandeep successfully converted a penalty corner on

the rebound. India dominated the proceedings at the start of the fourth quarter, but a quick turnaround saw Great Britain grabbing the opportunity as Alan Forsyth scored an equaliser in the 55th minute.

The last few minutes was a battle of nerves as both the teams lived up to the billing, but it was Mandeep who rose to the occasion as his late strike helped India cap off their first assignment of 2021 with a 3-2 win.

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