Rising

dian constitution guarantees freedom of religion to its citizens, Ovung however said that there had been instances of religious tension and violence particularly against minority communities. In his paper “Church and Election”, Rev. Kari Longchar pointed that the Christian workers were bringing shame to Lord Jesus and to Christian State. “We only blame the politicians that our sufferings are because of them, but if we the Church leaders are fully transformed, then Nagaland will as well be transformed.

It should, therefore, start from me and you.”

Rev. Longchar suggested setting up a march on slogan praising God before the Election.

In his closing remark while delivering keynote address, NJCF president Rev.Dr. Zelhou Keyho, said “We all agree that persecution will not stop. Yes, it will continue, but what we are saying to the country and to the leaders is this: Do not legalize persecution at the expense of the religious minorities.” Earlier, scripture reading and prayer was done by CFD vice chairman Rev.Vitoshe Swu while CFD secretary Rev.Fr Dr Anto Offred benediction. Moderators of the programme were Dr Nitokhe Nyekha and Esabel Solo.

NEW DELHI, JAN 25 (PTI): Rising prices of data and devices are a concern for the rapid proliferation of digitisation, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. The comments have come against the backdrop of a recent hike of about 57 per cent in the minimum monthly recharge plan by the country’s second-largest telco Bharti Airtel.

“Rise in cost of data or cost of devices are of concern because they are impediments in rapid digitisation,” Chandrasekhar said.\ The minister said that he is not exactly aware of the hike in mobile services rates by Airtel and the ministry may approach telecom regulator Trai to examine if the hike is going to have a short-term or long-term impact.

He said that there has been an impact on prices across the world due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the impact of data price need to be examined. Bharti Airtel has increased the price of its minimum recharge for the 28-day mobile phone service plan by about 57 per cent to Rs 155 in eight circles, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh West.