23 Sept 22

Naga political issue has been at the core of Naga society: CM

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KOHIMA, SEP 22 (NPN):

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday reiterated that the Naga political issue remained at the core of Naga society for several decades and contin ues even till today.

He said this while ad dressing the 12th session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on the last day of the 2-day session.

Rio pointed out that United Democratic Alliance (UDA) partners had reflect ed this in their respective party manifestos when they assured that their legislators would pave the way in the

event of a solution that was honourable, acceptable and inclusive.Healso reiterated that the State government was not a direct party to the ne gotiations, but only playing the role of a facilitator.

Rio also remarked that the political issue that has stretched for several decades involving the oldest insur gency in the Northeast, re quired a matured approach.

He said the over 80 rounds of negotiations span

ning more than two decades was more than enough time for all stakeholders to “un derstand and appreciate each other in a manner that we are able to reach a de sired conclusion by achiev ing aAgainstsettlement.”the backdrop of clamour for final solution among all sections of people, Rio assured the House that the State government and Parliamentary Commit tee on Naga Political Issue would continue to make efforts and appeal for any early solution, to the extent of “supporting such a de velopment” even before the elections to NLA due in early 2023.

NLA passes resolution on Foothill Road project

Nagaland Legisla tive Assembly on Thursday resolved and proposed to construct the much-awaited Trans Nagaland highway or Foot Hill Road with assistance/funding from the North Eastern Council (NEC).Taking part in the dis cussion, on the concluding day of the 12th session of the 13 NLA, chief minister

Facing shortage of commodities, DCCI warns shutter-down

DIMAPUR, SEP 22 (NPN): A day after Naga land Medicine Dealers’ As sociation (NMDA) warned that transporters’ strike was causing an acute shortage of life-saving drugs and other medicines, the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has also cautioned that essential commodities and goods were fast diminishing from the shelves and in the mar kets inDCCIDimapur.vicepresident

V Shikuto Achumi and DCCI grievances cell convenor Omega Yepthomi said that ongoing indefinite closure of offices of Dimapur trans porters since September 16 was creating “serious impacts not only to the busi ness community but public in general.” DCCI said that if the strike continued for long, the commercial hub would not only face acute shortage of medicines, but all essential commodities and goods.DCCI , therefore, urged the responsible authority to immediately intervene, take concrete steps and address the issues and demand of the transporters and the business community as a whole.

Neiphiu Rio said that the government had taken up the matter with the min istry on several occasions.

Though the ministry had agreed to include the project under Bharatmala Pariyo jana scheme, Rio said it did not materialize.Riosaidthat since they were left with no option, an additional amount of Rs. 30 crore was sanctioned from

the state plan. Based on the work progress, Rio said the proposal for a bill of around Rs. 17 crore was made.

However, even before the fund could be released, he said the contractors issued an ultimatum to release the bills. He said if contractors come up with such steps, it would set a bad precedent.

Earlier, initiating the discussion on matters of

urgent public importance on Foothill Road project, NDPP legislator Imkong L. Imchen stressed on the need to urgently complete the foothill road. He, there fore, proposed that the State government do away with all other projects and take up the foothill road project with the NEC and make the dream of the people a real ity.

NLA discuss issue of medical negligence and malpractices

Correspondent KOHIMA, SEP 22 (NPN): Legislators on Thursday deliberated on the issue of medical negligence and malpractices and called for an end to these, during the discussion on matters of urgent public importance pertaining to the issue on the last day of the 12th ses sion of the 13th Nagaland legislativeInitiatingAssembly.thediscus sion, NPF Legislative Party (NPFLP) leader Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu raised concern over cases of medical negli gence and malpractices and proposed that Nagaland Medical Negligence Bill be passed by Nagaland Leg islative Assembly (NLA) and also to restore trust and respect of public in the profession and also ensure the best possible healthcare delivery in the State.

While pointing out that sections 88 to 92 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) protected doctors from criminal li ability on the premise that a doctor always acted in good faith for the well-being of his patient, Azo said a Bill on medical negligence be passed by NLA to provide the best possible healthcare delivery in the State.

He also said besides types of medical negligence like misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, failure to diag nose, surgical error, wrong site surgery, unintentional laceration or perforation, unnecessary surgery, neg ligent anaesthesia prepara tion, childbirth injuries, drug prescription errors, etc. , the healthcare industry has come to be regarded as a profiteering business in recentOwingyears. to this, he said many private hospitals have sprung up without adhering to infrastructural specifi cations and safety norms which can be termed as infrastructural negligence.

He also said that govern ment and private hospi tals in Nagaland operated without necessary medi cal equipment which have greatly hampered health care delivery system and compelled many patients to seek treatment outside. To make matters worse, he alleged that the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) Department had messed up in posting of doctors. He cited an instance of how a doctor with specialisation in anaesthesia had been posted to a hospital where there was no surgeon.

He also alleged that most government doc tors were involved in pri vate practise but drawing Non-Practising Allowance (NPA). He said there has been numerous complaints from patients that they re ceive better treatment and care in private healthcare centres.On food safety, Azo said though the govern ment had appointed health inspectors and food inspec tors, there was hardly any report of these officials checking food items.

NLA adjournedsessionsinedie

KOHIMA, SEP 22 (NPN):

The two-day 12th session of the 13th Nagaland Leg islative Assembly was ad journed sine die by NLA Speaker SharingainLong kumer. The 13th House passed 26 Reports, 26 Bills, and adopted 8 resolutions and 14 discussions on mat ters of Urgent Public Im portance. In his closing remark, the speaker said that although, the All India Pre siding Officers conference resolved for 100 days sit ting, the 13th House which started from first session to 12th Session, witnessed 38 days of sittings and took 151 hours and 50 minutes.

KOHIMA, SEP 22 (NPN):

State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, Thursday said that the un authorised checking of Inner Line Permit (ILP) by various student bodies, NGOs/or ganisations should be stopped immediately and asked the dis trict administrations to keep a check on such Respondingactivities.toaquery

by Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, on ILP, the chief min ister said that apart from the home department and district administration, no one should be engaged in checking ILP as there could be lapses and

sometimes lead to harassment of genuine Indian citizens. He said if such unauthorised checking takes place, then it was a bad reflection and dereliction of duty by officers.

Rio informed that for some time ILP was not en forced in Dimapur since the district was a transit point especially due to the presence of the railway station. How ever, he said from now on ILP should be enforced not just in Dimapur but even in the neighbouring new districts-Chümoukedima and Niuland. While emphasizing on making the system more transparent and easier for people visiting

the State (online mode), Rio directed officers to not be complacent, but diligent in checking ILPs of people com ing into the toatmentavoidurgedbeheldandguardianministererswhoemployersCautioningState.contractors,andhouseowners,employnon-locallabourattheirworksite,thechiefsaidtheyweretheofthoselabourersthereforetheywouldbeaccountableshouldthereanymisdemeanours.Meanwhile,Rioalsothelawenforcerstounnecessaryharasstoanygenuinecitizenallcostastheycouldgothecourt

project would be made by the Union Cabinet after which work would start.

KOHIMA, SEP 22 (NPN): Minister trans port, civil aviation & railways, P Paiwang Konyak, on Thursday, informed the assembly that works for the proposed Greenfield Air port at Ciethu, Kohima was waiting for funds from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Responding to a starred question by Yitachu, MLA, on the status of the Green field Airport, Paiwang said that the approval and sanctioning of the requisite fund for the

He said the State government had purchased a suitable land for the proposed airport measuring an area of 1013.72 acres in 2006 and 2007, as required by the Air ports Authority of India (AAI) policy of “Purchase and Transfer”. Paiwang said the government was ready to transfer the land to AAI for the construction of the proposed Greenfield Airport at Ciethu.

Ao Senden its Trident Company ensure NH-702 Mariani–Mokokchung road for plying Senden served an ultimatum on the company on September 12 with September 20 as dead line to restore and make the road motorable. However, Ao Senden president Chubawati

Longchar at a press briefing in Mokokchung disclosed that after having looked into the matter from all angles, it was decided “to grant a grace pe riod of 20 more days w.e.f. 22 September” to the company for restoration of the road.

He also warned that in the event of failure to comply with the demands of the pub lic, it will have no option but to chart its own course of action.

Longchar said the Senden inspected the road thrice after the ultimatum was served, but found that the quality of workmanship was unsatisfac tory. He also informed that sub-letting of works by con tractors will not be allowed. Also, it was decided that the system of allotting works by authorities to the lowest bidder will also not be entertained in Mokokchung district.

He said these decisions were made to ensure that there was no compromise in the quality of works. He also de clared Senden’s support to the order issued DC Mokokchung in restricting movement of heavy vehicles weighing more than 20 tonne including trucks with 10 wheels or above .

Also taking part in the discussion, Forest & Environment minister YM Yollow recalled how his illness had been wrongly diagnosed and would not have survived had chief minister Neiphiu Rio not intervened and evacuated him outside the State. He said not all were fortunate and therefore requested the government to focus on all district hospitals by provid ing betterYallowfacilities.alsodisclosed that the State government was spending more than Rs 8 crore on Non Practising Allowance (NPA) for gov ernment doctors but many of them still practised in private.

CCoNPI to meet NNPGs today

KOHIMA SEP 22 (NPN): Core Committee on Naga Political Issue (CCoNPI) and the Working Commit tee (WC) NNPGs will be holding a meeting at Police Complex Chümoukedima on September 23 afternoon.

Informing this to media persons after the Assembly session, minister for plan ning and coordination, land revenue Neiba Kronu said the core committee will be briefing the NNPGs about the recent meeting with Union Home minister Amit Shah.

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DIMAPUR, SEP

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Rio addressing the last day of the 13th NLA, Thursday. (DIPR)

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DIMAPUR, SEP 22 (NPN): Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) cel ebrated its 10th anniversary at DAYO treasurer’s resi dence, here, on AddressingThursday.thegather ing, DAYO president Tia Longchar stated that the or ganisation has gone through bad and good times to achieve what it has achieved today. He highlighted the humanitarian works and ac tivities carried out by DAYO, especially the assistance towards Ao entrepreneurs in

particular and Nagas in gen eral in fighting against extor tion. In a short speech, Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) vice president, Imti sangba Aier urged upon the gathering to stay humble, retrospect and Assertinglearn.that Aos should stay humble and stand in truth, he also chal lenged the gathering to fol low the footsteps of their pioneers. Further, he en couraged the Ao community present, to educate them selves in all fronts, in order to lead Aos to every front. Earlier, the programme was

chaired by DALT executive convener, S Pangertoshi and invocation was offered by Dimapur Area Ao Baptist Pastors Fellowship presi dent, Temsu Jamir. Short speeches were also delivered by Watsu Telongjem Dima pur president, Aoinla and former executive member, Limatangit Lemtur. Later, vote of thanks was proposed by Imkongsungkum and special numbers were pre sented by Moajungla and Aosenla. At the programme, a moment of silence was ob served in memory of DAYO members who passed away.

DWSMC committee constituted in Longleng: The District Water & Sanitation Mission Committee (DWSMC) has been constituted with deputy commis sioner (DC) Longleng, as chairman, along with nine other members from

Fire safety inspection to be held in Peren: DC Peren Vineet Kumar has informed all government of fices, schools and colleges, churches, private buildings (high rise building), markets under Peren district that Nagaland Fire & Emergency Services will be conduct ing fire safety inspection from September 21-October 5 to avoid fire hazards and incidents. All concerned have been requested to extend cooperation during the inspection.

35th annual meeting of IRCSN in Kohima: The 35th annual general meeting of the Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland state branch will be held on Septem ber 26 and 27. The business session will be conducted on September 26, 11 am in the conference hall of the Red Cross Complex Kohima, while the ceremonial function will be held on September 27, 11 am in Im kongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan. All founding members, patrons, vice patrons, life members and well-wishers have been invited to the occasion.

DC Peren informs on JSK: DC Peren Vineet Ku mar, has informed all concerned that a Jal Shakti Ken dra (JSK) for dissemination of information on water has been set up in the office of the executive engineer, Water Resources, Peren district. In this regard, any in dividual/organisation seeking technical guidance with regard to water/techniques for water conservation may approach the Kendra.

PC launches civil service training: Peace Centre in collaboration with Vedhik IAS Academy on Sep tember 21 has launched civil service training at Peace Centre, Chumoukedima during the 15th Peace Knit Fest 2022 cum Peace Channel Foundation Day with Commissioner of Police Dimapur District, Rothihu Tetseo as the special guest.

NBSE informs on App, X & XII selection tests

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed that a mobile app has been devel oped by the board, for filling up online application forms.

According to a DIPR report, the app can be down loaded from Google Play Store and the link is avail able atSchoolsnbsenl.edu.in.have been advised to let one or two teachers install the app in their smart phones, collect students’ details (registra tion number, roll number for repeaters/phone/mobile

no., email, etc.) and to take photograph of the student in school uniforms using the app and submit it. Students have been asked to retain their reference ID for check ing application status as and when required; they shall provide examination fee to their school and schools after collecting fees from students should login to the portal, verify the form, make payment and forward the forms in the portal to the board for Meanwhile,approval.NBSE has notified heads of institutions

registered under NBSE that despite selection test was done away in 2014 as noti fied on March 10, 2014, and stated in the rules under Management of Examina tion 2014, many institutions are still conducting selection test to drop poor learners from appearing HSLC & HSSLC examinations.

In this regard, NBSE has reminded all heads of institutions not to conduct selection test for classes X or XII level to screen out poor learners. Schools should assure that the course/syl

labus of the academic year is covered and learning gaps among students identified and the varied needs of stu dents are addressed. All pos sible efforts should be taken to give remedial measures, special classes etc. for weak students to improve their performances, the board stated. Further, all schools have been directed to con duct model test at the end of completion of the course based on the design of the board’s question paper to orient students to sit for the board examinations.

DIMAPUR: A “checking drive” against violators of the Cigarette and Oth er Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) was conducted by enforcement squad of the District Tobacco Con trol Cell (DTCC) Dima pur on September 21 in areas where shops are lo cated within 100 yards of schools in Diphupar village and Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Re searchIn(CIHSR).apress release, DTCC Dimapur stated that the joint team compris ing of enforcement squad from Diphupar police sta tion, Diphupar youth orga nization, CIHSR security personnel and DTCC staff seized tobacco products

and the violators were pe nalised on the spot. The seized products were de stroyed.District Tobacco Con trol Cell Dimapur informed that COTPA Section- 6(a) & 6 (b) prohibits sale of tobacco products within a radius of one hundred yards of any educational institutions.

Wokha: COTPA fly ing squad team of Wokha police station along with representatives from Na tional Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), DBs, Wokha police personnel and Women police person nel conducted enforce

ment drive in an around educational institutions on Thursday.According to a DIPR report, the team penalised one defaulter and seized tobacco products from the shops falling within re strictedTheareas.defaulters were warned that necessary legal action would be initiated as per provision of the law, should they fail to abide by the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act Act. Later, the seized to bacco products were de stroyed in the presence of the team at Wokha police station premises.

Born on 15.11.1944 died on 19.09.2022

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim. 4:7.

We, the bereaved family of Late Yiano Enny acknowledge all those who expressed sympathy and gestures of kindness in many ways at the sudden demise on 19-09-2022.Deeplyregret our inability to express our gratitude individually but your kindness and sympathy will ever remain in us.

Loving Son, Daughters, Grand Children, In-laws and Family Members.DP-4603/22

We, the bereaved family of Late Sopon Deb wish to extend our gratitude to Hindu Seva Samiti, Horti Dept and Staff, Mandir Youths, Relatives, Friends, Neighbours and Well Wishers who stood by us physically, materially, financially and spiritually during his sudden illness and his demise on 11th Sept 2022.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually but your expressions of sympathy will never be forgotten. May our Almighty God bless you in abundance.“Forever Gone but always in our heart”

Loving wife, daughter, mom, brothers and sistersDB-1088/22 We are indebted beyond words for the immeasurable support and for aiding us financially, morally and physically at his sudden demise. We sincerely regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all in abundance.

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ASTD vice president, Imtisangba Aier speaking at the programme on Thursday. (NP)

Members of DTCC, police personnel and others destroying the seized items. (DIPR)

COTPA flying squad and others along with the seized tobacco products on Thursday. (DIPR)

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RAC highlights conservation & propagation of mithun

DIMAPUR: Indian Coun cil of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Research Centre (NRC) on Mithun Medziphema held its 15th Research Advisory Com mittee (RAC) meeting on September 21 wherein the committee recommended future line of research and development work for the conservation and propaga tion of mithun.

In a press release, ICAR-NRC on Mithun Medziphema stated that RAC after through discus sion about the research work done in the past and ongoing research work rec

ommended future line of research and development work for the conservation and propagation of mithun in order to further improve the income generation of mithunThefarmers.committee also emphasised the need of developing entrepreneur ship in mithun husbandry, skill development of mithun farmers, popularizing semiintensive mithun rearing model developed by the institute, diversified use of mithun and value addition of mithun meat and milk etc.

At the meeting, direc

tor of the institute, Dr. M. H. Khan highlighted the progress made by the insti tute during last three years and the salient achievements of theActioninstitute.taken report of the previous RAC com mittee was presented by the member secretary, Dr. Nazrul Haque. Each sci entist also presented the achievements of their re spective sections. RAC also visited the Institute Mithun Farm at Medziphema and interacted with the scientists and technical officers of the institute and also carried out plantation drive.

The meeting was pre sided by the RAC chair man professor (Dr.) M. R. Sasendranath, chancel lor, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode Wayanad, Kerala and attended by the RAC members Dr. A. K. Tyagi, assistant director general (AN & P), ICAR, New Delhi, Dr. M. H. Khan, director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Na galand, Dr. R. B. Sharma, former national programinstitutetechnicalNagaland.oncipalandDistrict,gju,Nagaland,C.ofSangwan,Amritsar,erinaryhead,Dr.FisheriesUniversityfessorDr.ICAR-NAHEP,coordinator,NewDelhi,S.K.Pan,formerpro&head,WestBengalofAnimalandSciences,Kolkata,P.K.Singh,professor&KhalsaCollegeofVet&AnimalSciences,Punjab,Dr.A.K.head,departmentVeterinaryParasitology,V.Sc,Jalukie,Peren,SambuSionNafra,WestKamengArunachalPradeshDr.NazrulHaque,prinscientist,ICAR-NRCMithun,Medziphema,Allthescientistsandofficersofthealsoattendedtheme.

Nagaland Legislative Assembly session: Replies to starred questions

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KOHIMA, SEP 22 (NPN): On the last day of the two-day session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), the ministers in-charge of various departments responded to several starred ques tion raised by members of the house.

Stop all illegal sawmills in the state, says Azo: Raising con cerns over the felling of trees in the State, Kuzholuzo Nienu, MLA, said that no matter how much the government tried it would be impossible to stop felling of trees.

He, therefore, suggested that that the only solution was to stop all illegal sawmills that had been opened up all across the State.

He requested the minister in-charge to make sure that all the illegal mills were stopped.

Responding to this, minister in-charge environment, forest & climate change, YM Yollow, said that it was not possible to close down mechanised furniture units as those were opened up with clearance from the depart ment itself. He that a committee was needed to monitor and give clearance to proposals for new mechanised furniture units as many new illegal units open up without proper clearance from the government.

572 teachers in govt col leges: Minister higher education Temjen Imna Along informed that the total strength of the professors, assistant professors and lecturers in government colleges across Nagaland was 572-- 412 as regular and 160 under assistant professor on fixedRespondingpay. to a query raised by NPF legislature party leader, Kuzholuzo Neinu, on the total strength of some colleges, Imna Along informed that there were 171 under government colleges in Kohima district (Kohima Science college, Jotsoma—93; Kohima college—60 and State college of Teacher Education—18. Fazl Ali college Mokokchung has 70, Sao Chang College, Tuensang has 40 and Phek Government College, Phek has Adding39. a supplementary question, Neinu stressed that there were very less professors in the other districts in compari son with Kohima, adding that it lacked rationality. In response, Imna Along said assured that a good number of professionals would be selected and posted to the respective places soon.

Debate on mini secretariat complex: Responding to a ques tion posed by Kuzholuzo Nienu, MLA, on the Status of mini sec retariat complex in Phek district, the state chief minister Neiphiu Rio said that there should be a system and that offices should not be named as one pleases.

He pointed out that since the Nagaland secretariat com plex houses all the head of de partments and assistant head of departments, the usage of mini secretariat for the district complexes may not be proper.

He opined that the new complexes should be called DC’s office complex and not secretariat.Healsoobserved that those DC complexes would function better if all the dis trict officers work together.

Rio said many depart ments in the districts work in isolation like separate en tities and therefore it would be more productive if they stay under one roof and work collectively as a unit.

Earlier, Imkong L Im chen, MLA, while supple menting on the status of mini secretariat complex construction at Phek dis trict, observed that since such offices including the newly constructed one at Mokokchung, were district offices manned by district level officers, the usage of “mini secretariat” may not be appropriate.Heacknowledged that

although a cabinet decision may be required to change the nomenclature the same should be changed.

To this, minister PWD, Housing & Mechani cal, Tongpang Ozukum, informed that they had received the proposal to change to nomenclature as requested by MLA, who is also the district planning and development board, chairman. Supplementing to this, Neiba Kronu, said the project was initiated in the last government after observing that many of ficers at the district did not attend the Kronu,office.therefore, said that bringing the officers together would help achieve better attendance since they would have to work closer to the respective ADCs.

According to the writ ten reply, the mini secre tariat undertaken at Pfut

sero ADC headquarters in Phek district was presently 95% and the total amount released was Rs 4 crore while Rs 76 lakh was yet to be released and the project was like to be completed by October/November 2022. Maintenance fund for Mokokchung town: Responding to a query posed by Dr Ngangshi K Ao, MLA, on the amount of funds sanctioned under maintenance for Mokokc hung town during financial year 2021-2022 & 20222023, the chief minister Neiphiu Rio informed that an amount of Rs 16 lakh was sanctioned for 20212022 while for the 20222023 was yet to be sanc tioned.He said that the issue raised by the legislator on the deplorable condition of the approach road to the district hospital was a per

tinent and that following the proposal fund of Rs 1.07 crore for mainte nance of the road had been Hesanctioned.further in formed the house that some roads in towns were under urban de velopment while some were under PWD and therefore all the roads in towns should be brought under urban develop ment.

DIMAPUR, SEP 22 (NPN): Commemorating the birthday of advisor, Power, H Tovihoto Ayemi, BJP 1 Dimapur–1 Mandal conducted a distribution drive, where packed foods were provided to around 1000 people across Dima pur, on the theme, “serv ing the needy”, here, on Thursday.Addressing the media,

BJP 1 Dimjapur–1 Mandal president, LR Anthony stated that the same pro gramme was being carried out, every year at different locations, commemorating the advisor’s birthday.

He stated that the tradition of distributing free food was initiated by Tovihoto, even before he became MLA and asserted that the tradition would continue.Heinformed that the

homeless, beggars and pas sengers were invited to lunch at Dimapur Railway sta tion and that free food was served to people across Di mapur in strategic locations. The foods were served to street vendors at Super Market area, inmates of Sub Jail, homeless people at Durga Mandir area, Traffic Police on duty, trav elers and homeless in and around Dimapur Railway Station.

NLA session: Presentation of C&AG, assembly committee reports

DIMAPUR: On the concluding day of the 12th session of the thirteenth Naga land Legislative Assembly, Comptroller & Auditor General of India’s (C&AG) report, assembly committee reports and others were presented.

Leader of the house and chief min ister and minister in-charge of Finance, Neiphiu Rio presented a copy of the State Finances Audit Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for the Year ended 31st March, 2021; Appropriation Accounts 2020-21; Finance Accounts (Vol-I) 2020-21and Finance Accounts (Vol-II)NDPP2020-21.legislator, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, who is also the chairman of the Estimates Committee (2022-2023) presented the 152nd Report on the Examination of the Estimates of the Nagaland Bee-Keeping & Honey Mission (NBHM); 153rd Report

(Examination on the Estimates of Mu nicipal Affairs Department); 154th Report on the Examination of the Estimates of Nagaland BambooDevelopment Agency (NBDA) and 155th Report on the Exami nation of the Estimates of Food & Civil Supplies Department (F&CS)

Advisor, Mhathung Yanthan, chair man of the Committee on Public Un dertakings (2022-2023) presented the 121st & 122nd Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Observations and Recommendations contained in the 97th & 98th Report of the Committee on Public Undertakings on the Examina tion of the Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for the Years: 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 pertaining to the Nagaland Hotels Limited (NHL) under the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland.

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Functionaries of ICAR-NRC on mithun at the RAC meeting on September 21. in

One of the BJP karyakartas serving food to a street vendor at Super Market. (NP)

NIA searches PFI offices in Mnp, Assam inarrestedAssam

SEPGUWAHATI/IMPHAL,22(PTI):

Ten activists of the Popular Front of India (PFI) were arrested in Assam for allegedly fomenting communal strife and posing a threat to internal security as part of a country-wide multi-agency operation spearheaded by the NIA on Thursday, policeAsaid.team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) also raided an office of the PFI in Thoubal district of neighbouring Manipur and seized a large number of documents. However, none was arrested from this state, officialsAltogethersaid.

106 activists of the Popular Front of India were picked up in near-simultaneous raids in 11 states for allegedly supporting terror activities in the Accordingcountry.to a statement of the Assam Police in Guwahati, leaders of the organisation were arrested as there is ‘reliable information’ that they were making efforts to foment communal strife throughout the state.

“They were indulging in whipping up communal passion and sentiment of

the religious minority by criticising every policy of the government with communal overtones with a view to terming these actions as attacks on the Muslim community,” the statement read.

It claimed that they slammed state and central government moves such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), ‘D’Voter (doubtful voter), state Education Policy, Cattle Protection Act, Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), TET examination, Agnipath scheme and eviction of people from encroached government land.

They were also obstructing government employees in performing

duties by use of force, the police

Thealleged.activists had been extensively using cyberspace to incite people by taking up issues and orders of courts outside the state, the statement claimed.The activists were also allegedly involved in organising protests against the issues in “communally sensitive” areas of Assam’s Karimganj, Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup (Rural), Goalpara and Kamrup (Metro) districts, according to theInstatement.Manipur, an NIA team supported by personnel of the state police and CRPF raided the PFI’s Lilong Bazar office in Thoubal district and seized severalThedocuments.teamsearched

the office for around eight hours since 3.30 am, sourcesThesaid.NIA brought PFI state general secretary Md Rafijuddin from his residence to the office to open its Followinglock. the raid, Popular Front of India state president Md Abdullah, who was summoned to the office by the NIA, told reporters that PFI did not have any contact with any organisation which functions against the Indian Constitution.“ThePFI will meet all challenges and will always stand for the unity of India,” he said.

As the news of the raid spread, a mob gathered near the PFI office and shouted slogans against the NIA.

M’laya government rules out repealing Gaming Act

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SHILLONG, SEP 22: The Meghalaya government has ruled out repealing the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, even as there has been growing opposition from church leaders, political parties and NGOs to the state government’s proposal to set up“Whycasinos.should we repeal the Gaming Act, which is required to regulate (existing forms of gaming)? The casino is the buzzword right now, but we have had teer for decades without anyone objecting to it,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters on Wednesday.He said the Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act also aims to regulate activities such as “bullfighting, fishing competition and jackpot”.

Stating that the government has put a stop to its plan to start casino games after opposition from various stakeholders, Tynsong said, “If the stakeholders say no it means no. If you talk in terms of revenue generation, yes it is true if we set up casinos it will be there but at the same time we need to respect the

categorically clear that we put a full stop on

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state.Lauding the decision to temporarily put on hold licensing and approval for operation of the casinos, the MUCF asked the government to reconsider its plans to operationalise gambling sites.

The MUCF said it believes that any kind of policy without morality will eventually lead to destruction of the community and the society.

Ex-CM Biplab Deb elected to Rajya Sabha

AGARTALA, SEP 22 (PTI): Former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday won the byelection to the state’s lone Rajya Sabha seat, a poll official said here.Deb, who has been recently made the BJP incharge of Haryana, polled 43 votes – 36 of the saffron party and seven of its ally, the IPFT, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Kiran Gitte said. All 15 CPI(M) legislators in the state cast their votes in favour of their nominee Bhanu Lal Saha, the former finance minister. Interestingly, Congress’s lone MLA Sudip Roy Barman abstained from voting.State Congress president Birajit Sinha told PTI, “Since we fielded no candidate, the party had requested Barman to skip the voting process.”

The seat had fallen vacant as Manik Saha, on being made the chief minister, resigned to contest an Assembly bypoll.

Taking to social media, Deb expressed his gratitude to the legislators of the BJP and the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) for electing him as Rajya Sabha MP from the state.

Women’s body warns mass agitation against lifting prohibition in Manipur

Correspondent IMPHAL, SEP 22: All Manipur Women’s Social Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj), an apex body of women based Civil Society Organisations in Manipur on Thursday joined the chorus demanding revocation of the government’s recent decision on lifting prohibition.Cabinet of N Biren Singh government on September 20 approved a proposal for partial lifting of the prohibition and regulating selling and brewing of liquor in the state.Manipur has been a dry state since 1991 with the enactment of the Manipur Liquor Prohibition Act, 1991.‘Roll back the decision. Do not invite a massive agitation’ Nupi Samaj president Th Ramani cautioned the government, at a news conference held at its office in Imphal today.

If the government fails to revoke the decision, the apex body is ready for a mass agitation, she said. “We have a firm decision against legalization of liquor,” she added.

Th Ramani (screen grab from Impact News)

She recalled the struggle of women of the state against liquor, adding that for the last more than 40 years, women in each locality and village have been conducting a drive against liquor and other intoxicants.Meira Paibi (local women’s body) in each locality was the product of the prolonged drive against liquor and intoxicants by women.The hard struggle of the women went in vain with the recent decision of the government, the president“Arealleged.youasking to convert Meira Paibi Shang (structures meant for local womenfolk) into liquor vendors,” she asked chief minister N Biren Singh.

The president alleged the decision to legalize liquor was taken without the consent of the public. The decision has vested interest, she added.

She cautioned that womenfolk were ready to launch intense forms of agitations if the state government failed to roll back the freely.couldtycooninfluenceliftgovernmentstronglyliquorstate’sgovernmentcampaignmakethethatDrugsgovernmentstronglyandcampaigningOrganisation(CADA),Drugswas20,reactionshaddecisionThedecision.governmenttoliftprohibitionreceivedsharpfromSeptemberthedaythedecisionannounced.CoalitionagainstandAlcoholaCivilSocietyactivelyagainstliquorotherintoxicants,alsoreactedtothedecision.CoalitionagainstandAlcoholallegedthedecisiontoliftprohibitionwillonlytheWaronDrugsofthestatehollowasthedrugpolicycoverstoo.Theapexbodyallegedthattheresolvedtoprohibitionundertheofsomebusinesssothatthelatterpursuetheirworks

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(Correction of Self Name and father Name)

I, Smt. NEIKEZHAU SORHIE , D/o, Shri SANEILIE SORHIE do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath that in some other important documents my name and father's name has been recorded as V NEIKEZHAU ANGAMI, NEIKEZHAU SORHIENUO, D/o, Shri SANEILIE SORHIENUO, SANEILIE

AUCTION NOTICE : SL NO. SSPN/QM/390/2021-22 DATED 22 SEP 22

Public auction will be held on “as is where is basis” for condemned items like School furniture, iron /Plastic/ computer Scrap etc on 06 Oct 22 at 1100 hrs for the year 2021-22 Bid documents and Terms and conditions may be obtained during Office hours between 0800 hrs–1400 hrs on payment of Rs 500/-. Tender bid docs are also available on the school Website sainikschoolpunglwa.nic.in For Details, contact–03839–262004/262002. principalDC-1113/22

I herewith rectified and declares that my correct name and father’s name will be NEIKEZHAU SORHIE, D/o Shri SANEILIE SORHIE for all official references through Affidavit Regd. No. 6059, Date: 15/09/22. DEPONENTK-2254/22

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I, I r ajiv Kumar , F/o a lok Kumar s ingh permanent resident of Songar, Samastipur, Bihar and presently residing at H/No. 386, Hotel Yak, Station Road, Dimapur, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 84/2022 dated 21.07.2022 that my son’s name inadvertently appear as alok Kumar in some of my official documents. His correct name is alok Kumar singh. alok Kumar and alok Kumar singh are the names of the same person. Henceforth, my son’s name ‘alok Kumar singh’ will be used for all official and other purposes. DP-4604/22

GOvErNmENT Of NaGalaNd OffICE Of ThE dEpuTy COmmIssIONEr dImapur : NaGalaNd Civil Misc. Case No. 16/2022 NOTICE

Whereas the petitioner Shri/Smti/Miss Shiuli Nath (Wife), Priyanka Nath (Daughter), Rahul Nath (Son) W/o, S/o, D/o Late Babul Nath, a Resident of H/No. 127, Ward 13 Metha Colony has filed a petition, praying for declaration as “Legal Heir and Next of Kin” of Late Babul Nath. Notice is hereby issued inviting objection, if any to filed before this Court on or before 22/10 day of 2022, as to why the prayer of the petitioners shall not granted. Given under my hand and seal of this court 21/9 day of 2022.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : NagalandDP-4585/22

1. SBI A/c No. 11361046307 Dimapur Branch

2. Family Pension covered by PPO bearing No. S/4 988/1973 of 05.03.1973 and other benefits who expired on 06/11/2020.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased my he/she desire to appear in this court within 30(thirty) days from the date publication of notice.Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 19th Sept day of 2022.

Principal District Kohima NagalandDP-4602/22

NIA officials raid PFI Manipur unit office in Lilong of Thoubal district on Thursday.

sentiments of the people of the state. That is why the Chief Minister (Conrad Sangma) has made

Prestone Tynsong

NIA raids PFI in 11 states; over 100 arrested

NEW DELHI, SEP 22 (PTI): In near simultane ous raids across the length and breadth of the country, a multi-agency operation spearheaded by the Na tional Investigation Agency on Thursday led to the ar rest of 106 activists of the Popular Front of India in 11 states for allegedly sup porting terror activities in the country, officials said.

The maximum num ber of arrests were made in Kerala (22) followed by Maharashtra and Kar nataka (20 each), Tamil Nadu (10), Assam (9), Ut tar Pradesh (8), Andhra Pradesh (5), Madhya Pradesh (4), Puducherry and Delhi (3 each) and Ra jasthan

According(2). to the offi cials, the arrests were made during the raids which have been termed as the “largestever investigation process till date”.Details of the arrested activists were not available immediately, but officials said the arrests were done by the National Investiga tion Agency (NIA), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the police forces of 11 states so far.

The officials said the searches are taking place at the premises of persons involved in terror funding, organising training camps, and radicalising people to join proscribed organisa tions.Formed in 2006, the PFI claims to strive for a neo-social movement ostensibly for the empow erment of marginalised sections of India. It is, however, often accused by law enforcement agencies of promoting radical Islam.

In a statement, the PFI said “the raids are taking place at the homes of national, state and local leaders of PFI. The state committee office is also being raid ed”.

“We strongly protest the fascist regime’s move to use agencies to silence dissenting voices,” it said.

The ED has been in vestigating the PFI’s al leged “financial links” on charges of fuelling the antiCitizenship (Amendment) Act protests in the country, the 2020 Delhi riots, alleged conspiracy in Hathras (a district in Uttar Pradesh) over alleged gang-rape and death of a Dalit woman, and a few other instances.

The Popular Front of India was formed in 2006 in Kerala and is headquar tered in TheDelhi.probe agency has filed two charge sheets against PFI and its officebearers before a special PMLA court in Lucknow.

In February last year, the ED filed its first charge sheet against PFI and its student-wing Campus Front of India (CFI) on money laundering charges, claiming its members want ed to “incite communal riots and spread terror” in the aftermath of the Hath ras gang rape case of 2020.

Those named in the charge sheet include K A Rauf Sherif, national gen eral secretary of CFI and

a member of PFI; Atikur Rahman, national treasurer of CFI; Masud Ahmed, Delhi-based general sec retary of CFI; journalist “associated with PFI” Sid dique Kappan; and Mo hammed Alam, another CFI/PFI member.

In the second charge sheet filed this year, the ED had claimed that a hotel based in the UAE “served” as a money laundering front for the PFI.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held a meeting of top officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and is believed to have discussed the searches at premises linked to the Popular Front of India and action against terror suspects, officials said.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA) Dinkar Gupta were among the top officials who attended the high-level meeting.

Shah is said to have took stock of the action taken against the terror suspects and activists of the Popular Front of India (PFI) across the country, an official said.

NEW DELHI, SEP 22 (AGENCIES): Rajast han chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s hope that he could become the next Congress president while still hold ing on to his CM post was dealt a big blow while Sa chin Pilot’s case for CMship of the state got a big boost on Thursday as Ra hul Gandhi firmly declared that the party’s ‘one-man, one-post’ pledge would be maintained. Responding to queries during a press conference held between the first and second leg of the day’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi said: “What we decided at Udaipur [during chintan shivir] earlier this year, we expect that com mitment to be maintained.”

The comment comes a day after Gehlot-- widely seen as the preferred choice of the Gandhis for the top party post-- said the presi dency is an elected post and the ‘one-man, one-post’ principle is for nominations.

Party sources said that Gehlot, 71, fears he will be replaced by rival Sachin Pilot, whose rebellion nearly brought down his govern ment in 2020.

Poll schedule

Meanwhile, the Con gress on Thursday issued a notification for the party president poll, setting the ball rolling for electing the successor to the longestserving chief Sonia Gandhi, with senior leaders Ashok Gehlot and Shashi Tharoor being seen as potential con tenders. According to the notification, the process for filing nominations for the election will be held from September 24 to 30. The scrutiny of the nomination papers would take place on October 1, while the last date of withdrawal of nomi nations would be October 8. Polling, if required, will take place on October 17. The counting of votes and the declaration of results would be on October 19.

8. Owners or lessees of petrol/diesel filling stations (oil pumps) and agents and distributors including retail dealers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Service Stations, Garages and Workshops of automobiles. 2,500/- per annum

9. a) Owners (or lessees) of Rice Mills, Atta/Flour Mills, Oil Mills, Stone Crushers, Bottling Units, Tiles Factories, Biscuit Factories, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Furniture Making Units, Printing Presses (with power), Fruit Canning Units, Dry cleaners, Interior decorators. 2,500/- per annum

b) Owners ( or lessees ) of Nursing Homes, Hospitals, X-Ray Clinics, Pathological Laboratories, Tutorial Homes/Colleges or Institutes, Shorthand and Computer Institutions, Training Institute of any description. 2,500/- per annum

c) Owners, licensees or lessees as the case may be, of premises let out for social functions. 2,500/- per annum

d) Owners or occupiers of Cols Storages. 2,500/- per annum

e) Photo Laboratories, Film Processing Laboratories and Photo Studios. 2,000/- per annum

f) Persons owning/running STD/ISD/FAX Booths. 1,500/- per annum

g) Persons using Photo copying machines for job work. 1,000/- per annum

10. Owners or lessees of-

a) Beauty Parlours (non air conditioned) 1,000/- per annum

b) Beauty Parlours (air-conditioned) 2,500/- per annum

TAX AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE CAPSULE-1

Rate of tax prescribed for various Class of Persons under Nagaland Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Taxation Act, 1968 (as amended) With a view to educate and sensitize the stakeholders, the rates of tax payable by different categories of persons under Nagaland Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Taxation Act, 1968 (as amended) is hereby published for general awareness and information.

THE SCHEDULE

Sl.No Class of Persons

Rate of tax (₹)

1. Salary and wage earners. Such persons whose monthly salaries or wages are(i) Less than ₹ 4,000/- Nil (ii) ₹4,000/- or more, but less than ₹ 5,000/- 35 per mensem (iii) ₹ 5,000/- or more, but less than ₹ 7,000/- 75 per mensem (iv) ₹ 7,000/- or more, but less than ₹ 9,000/- 110 per mensem (v) ₹ 9,000/- or more, but less than ₹ 12,000/- 180 per mensem (vi) ₹ 12,000/- or more 208 per mensem

2. a) Legal Practitioners including Solicitors and Notaries Public; b) Medical Practitioners including Medical Consultants, Dentists, Radiologists, Pathologists and persons engaged in similar other professions or callings of Para Medical nature.

c) Technical and Professional Consultants other than those mentioned in item (b), but including Architects, Engineers, R.C.C Consultants, Plumbers, Electricians, Tax Consultants including Income Tax and Sales Tax Practitioners, Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants. Where the standing in the Professions of any of the persons mentioned above is(i) Less than Two years 500/(ii) Two years or more but less than Five Years 1,000/(iii) Five years or more 2,000/-

3. (i) Chief Agents, Principal Agents, Special Agents, Insurance Agents and Surveyors or Loss Assessors registered or licensed under Insurance Act, 1938. (ii) Pigmy Agents or UTI Agents

Where the annual gross income of the person mentioned above is-

a) ₹ 36,000/- or less Nil b) ₹ 36,001/- or more, but less than ₹ 95,000/- 1,500/- per annum c) ₹ 95,000/- or above 2,000/- per annum

Explanation- For the purposes of the entries against serial Nos. 2 and 3, “annual gross income”, in relation to a person means the aggregate of the amounts of fee, remuneration, commission or any other charge, by whatever name called, relating to his professions or callings in Nagaland, received by him during the immediately preceding year.

4. a) Members of Associations recognized under the Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956- 2,500/- per annum

b) (i) Members of Stock Exchanges recognized under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956- 2,500/- per annum (ii) Remisiers recognized by Stock Exchange- 1,800/- per annum

5. a) Estate Agents or Promoters or Brokers or Commission Agents or del credere Agents or Mercantile Agents, Advertising agents, Clearing and Forwarding Agents.- 2,500/- per annum

b) Contractors of all description engaged in any work such contractors whose gross business in any year is –

(i) Less than ₹ 4,00,000/- Nil (ii) ₹ 4,00,000/- or more, but less than ₹ 7,00,000/- 1,000/- per annum (iii) ₹ 7,00,000/- or more, but less than ₹ 10,00,000/- 1,500/- per annum (iv) ₹ 10,00,000/- or more 2,500/- per annum

Explanation- For the purpose of this entry “gross business” shall mean the aggregate of the amounts of the valuable consideration or part thereof receivable during the immediately preceding year in respect of a contract or contracts executed.

c) Auctioneers 2,500/- per annum

d) Suppliers of Machineries and all other materials on hire 2,500/- per annum

6. Directors (other than those nominated by Government) of Companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956- 2,500/- per annum

7. Dealers under the Nagaland Value Added Tax Act, 2005, Nagaland Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Nagaland Sales Tax Act, 1967 whether registered or not whose gross turnover in any year is –

(i) Less than ₹ 1,00,000/- Nil (ii) ₹ 1,00,000/- to ₹ 3,00,000/- 350/- per annum

(iii) ₹ 3,00,000/- to ₹ 5,00,000/- 750/- per annum

(iv) ₹ 5,00,000/- to ₹ 10,00,000/- 1,000/- per annum

(v) ₹ 10,00,000/- to ₹ 25,00,000/- 1,500/- per annum

(vi) ₹ 25,00,000/- to ₹ 1 crore 2,000/- per annum

(vii) 2,500/- per annum

c) Air-conditioned Hair-Dressing Saloons 2,500/- per annum

d) Hair cutting saloons 900/- per annum

e) Air-conditioned Restaurants 2,500/- per annum

f) Owner/occupier or lessee of Residential Hotels of 3-Star category and above 2,500/- per annum

g) Owner/occupier or lessee of Residential Hotels below 3-Star category 1,500/- per annum

h) Other Hotels Restaurants 1,000/- per annum

11. (i) Cinema Houses and Theatres 2,500/- per annum

(ii) Video Parlors and Video Rental Libraries 2,500/- per annum

12. (i) Individuals or Institutions conducting Chit Funds and Lotteries 1,000/- per annum

(ii) Authorised Stockist of Lottery Tickets 2,500/- per annum

(iii) Persons providing entertainment using Dish Antennae & Cable TV 2,000/- per annum

(iv) Persons operating Courier Service 2,500/- per annum (v) Persons operating Mobile Phones 2,500/- per annum (vi) Persons operating Internet Service & Internet Cafes and e-Commerce Business 2,500/- per annum

13. 1) Co-operative Societies registered or deemed to be registered under the Assam Cooperative Societies Act, 1949 (Assam Act 1 of 1950) and engaged in any professions, trades or callings-

a) Apex Societies (State Level) 2,500/- per annum

b) Central Societies (District Level) 1,500/- per annum

2) Any other Societies 500/- per annum

14. Banking Companies as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (X of 1949) 2,500/- per annum

15. Companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and engaged in any professions, trades or callings. 2,500/- per annum

16. Partnership firms when engaged in any professions, trades or callings. Such firms whose gross annual turnover is(i) ₹ 25 lakhs or less 1,000/- per annum (ii) ₹ 25 lakhs above 2,000/- per annum

17. Holders of permits for transport vehicles, granted under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1939 (4 of 1939) which are used or adapted to be used for hire or reward where any such assesse holds permit or permits for any taxis including auto-rickshaws, three wheeler goods vehicles, trucks or(i)buses:-Inrespect of autorickshaws 250/- per annum (ii) In respect of each taxis and three wheeler goods vehicle 500/- per annum (iii) In respect of each truck of pay load up to 5 tonnes 1,500/- per annum (iv) In respect of each truck of pay load above 5 tonnes 2,000/- per annum (v) In respect of each bus 2,000/- per annum

18. Transport Companies and Transport Contractors, Air Travel Agents 2,500/- per annum

19. Owners or lessees of weighbridges 2,500/- per annum

20. 1) Employers or Shop-keepers as defined in the Nagaland Shops and Establishment Act, 1985 who are not dealers covered by entry 7 such employers or establishments:(i) Where there are no employees 150/- per annum (ii) Where not more than five employees are employed 200/- per annum (iii) Where more than five employees, but not more than ten employees are employed 1,500/- per annum (iv) Where more than ten employees are employed 2,500/- per annum

2) Occupiers of Factories as defined in the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948), who are not dealers covered by Entry 7, such occupiers of factories:(i) Where not more than ten workers are working 1,500/- per annum (ii) Where more than ten workers are working 2,500/- per annum

Explanation-For the purpose of determining the liability and the rate of tax under this entry, the higher number of employees or workers at any time during the year shall be reckoned as the basis.

21. Persons other than those mentioned in any preceding entries, who are engaged in any professions, trade, callings and employments. 500/- per annum Or As may be fixed by underNotificationSection3not exceeding 2,500/per annum

Explanation No. 1. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Schedule, where an assesse is covered by more than one entry in this Schedule, the highest rate of tax specified under any of those entries shall be applicable in his/her case.

Accused being produced to Patiala Court after a nationwide raid spearheaded by the NIA, in New Delhi. (PTI)

‘One-man, one-post’ pledge to be maintained, says Rahul Gandhi

Media on trial

It was not for the first time that the Supreme Court of India had made a hard hitting observations on qual ity of debates and the role of anchors in television channels across India. On September 21, a Bench of bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy lashed out at TV channels over unregulated hate speeches and also the dubious role played by TV anchors. The justices noted that “Hate speech is layered... Like killing someone, you can do it in mul tiple ways, slowly or otherwise. They keep us hooked based on certain conviction”. It may be recalled that the Supreme Court had also expressed its observa tions in similar tones while hearing a batch of petitions in October and December 2021.On September 21, the Supreme Court bench directed the Union of India to make clear its stand as to whether it intends to enact a law on the Law Commission’s recommendations for prohibiting incitement of hate speech. The apex court expressed dissatisfaction over steps taken by the government and orally and asked – “Why is the government remaining a mute spectator?” There are approximately around 900 working TV channels of which 388 are news channels and their reach and influence cannot be under estimated. Many of the News channels in India have become a shouting box that shows every news with the tag of breaking news and to get TRP increased. This is done by creating sensational content on their prime time shows rather than dissemination of credible and useful informa tion that actually affects people’s life. Most of the TV channels think nothing about the harmful impact of the hate content broadcast. Anchor persons on TVs shout down any panellist who differ with the agenda that is sought to be promoted. Many anchors think nothing to shout with toxic words as the news debate turns out into a super thrilling drama where the participants lose their dignity of language while debating with each other. Several anchorpersons have earned notoriety for habitually interrupting while some panellist, who may belong to a different ideology is speaking. At times, some anchorpersons themselves get into ver bal duel with some panel members if they happen to attack the government. Media is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy but today it has become merely a tool of political parties to lay out their propa ganda and form a public opinion as most of the biggest news channels are directly or indirectly influenced by a particular political party in our country. That is why now media is divided into two parts -pro-govt. and antigovt. Political influence on the news channels is also one of the factors of increasing toxic debates because hate speeches made by a politician becomes news for these news channels and when channels start making prime time show on it just makes it more noxious. In the name of freedom of speech, many news channels blatantly invade the privacy of people, openly defame them, and start making judgments about them in their newsrooms even prior to the court of India. The apex court’s valued observations need to be acted upon and it is also for political parties and civil society groups to highlight it across the nation.

DailyDevotion

The Missionary’s Masterand Teacher

You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am ….I say to you, a servant is not greater than his mas ter… —John 13:13, 16

To have a master and teacher is not the same thing as being mastered and taught. Having a master and teacher means that there is someone who knows me better than I know myself, who is closer than a friend, and who understands the remotest depths of my heart and is able to satisfy them fully. It means having someone who has made me secure in the knowledge that he has met and solved all the doubts, uncertainties, and problems in my mind. To have a master and teacher is this and nothing less— “…for One is your Teacher, the Christ…” (Matthew 23:8).

Our Lord never takes measures to make me do what He wants. Sometimes I wish God would master and control me to make me do what He wants, but He will not. And at other times I wish He would leave me alone, and He does not.

“You call Me Teacher and Lord…”— but is He? Teacher, Master, and Lord have little place in our vo cabulary. We prefer the words Savior, Sanctifier, and Healer. The only word that truly describes the expe rience of being mastered is love, and we know little about love as God reveals it in His Word. The way we use the word obey is proof of this. In the Bible, obedience is based on a relationship between equals; for example, that of a son with his father. Our Lord was not simply God’s servant— He was His Son. “… though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience…” (Hebrews 5:8). If we are consciously aware that we are being mastered, that idea itself is proof that we have no master. If that is our attitude toward Jesus, we are far away from having the relationship He wants with us. He wants us in a relationship where He is so easily our Master and Teacher that we have no conscious awareness of it— a relationship where all we know is that we are His to obey.

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Post-mortem

Report on rise in ‘modern day slavery’ a wakeup call

A report has revealed that the rising trend of ‘modern day slav ery’ in the form of forced labour and involuntary marriages has been exac erbated by the COVID-19 pandemic across the world.

The report, titled ‘Global Estimates of Mod ern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage’ pre pared by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the International Organisa tion for Migration (IOM) and the international hu man rights group ‘Walk Free’, states that in 2021, some 50 million people globally were living in ‘modern slavery’ on any given day: 28 million in forced labour and 22 mil lion in forced marriages.

The number of such people has risen by 10 mil lion since Nearly2016.1in every 150 people in the world is thus suffering from ‘modern slavery’.The report has a spe cial significance for India since it reveals that most cases of forced labour –about 86 per cent – are found in the private sec tor, which also sees forced commercial sexual exploita tion of 23 per cent people. Almost four out of five of those in forced commer cial sexual exploitation are women or girls.

The Modi government has been on a privatisation spree for quite some time. It has sold public sector enterprises to the corporates below the market rates by

maligning the public sec tor even while its policies enabled the private sector to get prosperous than ever before.The report in question also validates the concerns of the central trade unions who have all along been alleging that the implemen tation of the four labour codes in the name of the ‘biggest such reforms ever’ would only usher in a new era of ‘modern day slavery’ in India.Though the report in question does not have any specific data for India, it must be noted that in its Global Slavery Index released way back in 2018, ‘Walk Free’ had said that India had the largest num ber of ‘modern slaves’ in the world. It had estimated the vulnerability to ‘mod ern slavery’ at 54.49 per cent and the proportion of the population living in ‘modern slavery’ at 6.1 per thousand, while grading the government’s response to it at a poor India‘B’.had about 8 mil lion ‘modern slaves’ at that time, followed by 3.86 mil lion in China and 3.19 mil lion in Pakistan, it had said.

Since the pandemic has only exacerbated the situation, it can safely be assumed that India has far more such people now.

The systemic and de liberate withholding of wages, used by abusive employers to compel work ers to stay in a job out of fear of losing accrued earn ings, in the most common

form of coercion, is being experienced by 36 per cent of those in forced labour, the report says.

This is followed by abuse of vulnerability through threat of dismissal, which was experienced by one in five of those in forced labour.More severe forms of coercion, including forced confinement, physical and sexual violence and the deprivation of basic needs, are less common but by no meansThenegligible.seriesof crises –the COVID-19 pandemic, armed conflicts and cli mate change – in recent years have led to an un precedented disruption of employment and education, increases in extreme pov erty and forced and unsafe migration, and an upsurge in reports of gender-based violence, together serving to heighten the risk of all forms of ‘modern slavery’.

As is usually the case, it is those who are already in situations of greatest vulnerability – including the poor and the socially excluded, workers in the informal economy, irregular or otherwise unprotected migrant workers, and peo ple subject to discrimina tion – who are the most affected.Since forced labour and forced marriage are the two principal compo nents of ‘modern slavery’, as defined for the purpose of the report in question, it obviously does not count all forms of slavery of the

workforce.Itispertinent to recall that no less an institution than the Supreme Court of India had last year termed MGNREGA workers, who receive less than minimum wages, suffering due to delay in payment of wages to them due to government apathy as ‘modern day slavery’.Though this doesn’t form a part of the report, it has estimated ‘Stateimposed forced labour’ at about 14 per cent of the total cases globally.

The report included forced labour and forced marriage as ‘modern slav ery’ since both refer to situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or cannot leave because of threats, violence, coer cion, deception, or abuse of power.Almost one in eight of all those in forced labour are children, whose figure is put at about 3.3 million. More than half of these suf fer from commercial sexual exploitation.WeinIndia have seen the great migrant labour crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic in which hun dreds, if not thousands, of people perished while walking back home from cities, without getting any help from the Modi govern ment which had imposed a sudden lockdown without giving them enough time to face the crisis.

Now the present re port has pointed out that migrant workers are more

than three times more likely to be in forced labour than non-migrant adult workers. They are particularly vul nerable not only to forced labour but also to traffick ing, because of irregular or poorly governed migration, or unfair and unethical re cruitment far16lyforcedandourtriesalongmentioned2016.increasegivenforcedlionMigration.”ofthroughshockingtogetherwholetheirtion––talmanprotect,frameworksondependsandofReducingsafe,suringscoressaid:IOMAntóniopractices.Vitorino,Director-General,“Thisreportundertheurgencyofenthatallmigrationisorderly,andregular.thevulnerabilitymigrantstoforcedlabourtraffickinginpersonsfirstandforemostnationalpolicyandlegalthatrespect,andfulfilthehurightsandfundamenfreedomsofallmigrantsandpotentialmigrantsatallstagesofthemigraprocess,regardlessofmigrationstatus.Theofsocietymustworktoreversethesetrends,includingimplementationtheGlobalCompactonAnestimated22milpeoplewerelivinginmarriageonanydayin2021.Itwasanof6.6millionsinceIndiaisspecificallyinthisregardwith10othercounoftheworld,includingneighboursBangladeshAfghanistan.Thetrueincidenceofmarriage,particularinvolvingchildrenagedandyounger,islikelygreaterthanthecurrent

estimates can capture, the report has admitted, while clarifying that the present estimates are based on a narrow definition and do not include all child mar

riages.Child marriages are considered to be forced be cause a child cannot legally give consent to marry.

“It is shocking that the situation of modern slavery is not improving. Nothing can justify the persistence of this fundamental abuse of human rights,” said ILO Director-General, Guy Ry der. “We know what needs to be done, and we know it can be done. Effective national policies and regu lation are fundamental. But governments cannot do this alone. International standards provide a sound basis, and an all-hands-ondeck approach is needed. Trade unions, employers’ organizations, civil society and ordinary people all have critical roles to play,” he added.Grace Forrest, found ing director of ‘Walk Free’, said: “Modern slavery is the antithesis of sustainable development. Yet, in 2022, it continues to underpin our global economy. It is a manmade problem, connected to both historical slavery and persisting structural inequality. In a time of com pounding crises, genuine political will is the key to ending these human rights abuses.”

Dr. Gyan Pathak (As published in Nation al Herald)

Ayushman Bharat PMJAY celebrates 4th anniversary

Today, the 23rd Septem ber 2022 marks the 4th Anniversary of Ayush man Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), the world’s largest government spon sored health insurance scheme. PMJAY provides Rs. 5 lakhs insurance cover to poor and vulnerable families. The goal of the scheme is to prevent financial hardship and impoverishment due to medical expenditure. Till date, the scheme has provided services for 28,000 hospitaliza tions amounting to Rs. 45 crores for the beneficiaries in Nagaland. The scheme covers 2.33 lakhs households in Nagaland.

The scheme provides cash less hospitalized care with features such as - no cap on age or family size, no restrictions on pre-existing health conditions, coverage for pre and post hospitalization medical expenses, coverage of over 1500 treatment packages including can cer care and organ transplant, and access to any PMJAY empanelled private or public hospital across the country. The scheme does not cover OPD services, preventive health check-ups, or stand-alone

diagnostic services.

The beneficiary families are those families which are listed in the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2022 (SECC 2011) under the ‘deprived’ categories. Also covered are those families possess ing RSBY (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana) cards renewed in 2016 or 2017, and card holders of Building & Other Construction Workers (BoCW) under Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department.Forabeneficiary family to make a PMJAY card, the family should first search for the mem bers’ names in the beneficiary lists as mentioned above. If found to be eligible, there are two sets of documents which are required: (1) a personal ID document and (2) a family document. For a personal document, Aadhaar card is required.IfAadhaar card is not avail able, a government issued photo ID card such as voter card, driving license, PAN card, etc can be used along with a personal passport photo. Additionally, for those families falling under RSBY cat

egory, the RSBY card is required; and the BoCW member needs to produce the BoCW card. For family document, a ration card is required. If an eligible family does not have a ration card, there is a form which the family can fill up and have it countersigned by Village/Ward chairman. This form is available with the card issuing agencies as men tioned below. Beneficiaries must be careful in filling up this form which is a major cause of card rejections.Thefamily details such as names, relation to the head of household, passport photo of each member countersigned by Village/Ward chairman with seal, also sign and seal of the Chairman with mobile number as indicated in the bottom of the document, must all be completely filled in.

The agencies/venues for making an ecard are all the PM JAY empanelled public hospitals, Common Service Centres, UTI ITSL kiosk, and card vendor agen cies notified by the government such as Clairvoyance Technolo gies Pvt. Ltd., etc.

To find out which hospitals

are providing services under AB PM-JAY, you can visit the website pmjay.gov.in and click on ‘Find Hospital’. You can search a hos pital by name, location, specialty, or hospital type (public or private). Today also marks the 1st Anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Under this Mission, Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID is an important component which aims at digitalizing and sharing of health records. ABHA number is a 14-digit unique number which is a hassle-free method of accessing and sharing your health records

digitally.Itenables you to interact with your healthcare providers, and allows you to receive your digital lab reports, prescriptions and diagnosis seamlessly from verified healthcare professionals and health service providers. Over 2.7 lakhs ABHA numbers have been generated in Nagaland. You can create your ABHA number by login to healthid.abdm.gov.

in/register.TheGovernment of Naga land will be launching its own health insurance scheme called

RSS in hill states in North East India

R SS is penetrating all the hill states in North East India.

Our birth rights, democratic rights – our freedom, iden tity and faith - in which India is built must be pro tected. We are proud to be Indians because we believe in freedom and liberty. It is the duty of every citizen to safeguard pluralistic society of ourExceptcountry.in Mizoram, RSS is growing very fast all over NE states. Arunachal Pradesh is a tribal-domi nated hill state where RSS is active today with the help of BJP Govt. in the state. In the name of social welfare schemes, people’s confi dence and acceptance levels on RSS are increasing. De spite its usual opposition, the growing number of shakhas (daily meets) in all important parts of Arunachal Pradesh indicates the increasing foot print of the RSS in the state.

“Arunachal Pradesh has 36 shakhas and 50 units each of milan (weekly meet) and mandali (monthly meet)”, the pranta pracharak said. This is a significant pen etration in a state with a population density of only

17 people per square kilo meter as per Census 2011.

The RSS-affiliated organiza tion, Seva Bharati, even ran free coaching for subjects like mathematics, while free orientation classes for civil services in January 2017 attracted 700 students.

“28 Vidya Bharati English medium schools are running in the state”, Mohanty said. In Manipur, though there are 107 shakha ac tive, Rajkumar felt that the growth of the RSS in the state has been essentially slow. “RSS in Manipur is not progressing very fast. It is an ongoing process. Slowly people from different strata of society are showing some interest in the organization. But the problem is some are coming in purely for political gains,” he said. Compared to the Meitei-dominated valley districts where Hindus domi nate the demography, the RSS is finding it tough to establish itself among the Christians. However, institutions like the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram and Eklavya Vidyalaya are gradually earning appreciation from the Christian community for their educational work.

The Eklavya Vidyalaya also conducts tutorials for stu dents free of cost. These two institutions are also working among the trib als”, Rajkumar said. With a BJP government in power in Manipur, RSS presence is growing.The RSS started opera tions in Meghalaya when the first shakha (daily meet) was set up in 1946 under Vasan trao Oak in Shillong. “After 1985, we started working for the Garos, Jaintias, and Kha sis. We also run programmes for the Hajong and Koch communities which are plain tribes. Then, there are medi cal camps and educational aid that the Seva Bharati provides. We run medical camps in 1,000 Meghalaya villages. Currently, there are 50 schools in all 11 districts of the state”, RSS organizing secretary Khasi Hills Pravin Shewale, told. It is evident that the RSS and the BJP seek to build a solid founda tion in the state. “We have over 6,000 swayamsevaks (volunteers) across the state. So we are concentrating on forming committee down to the block level”, Shewale said. There are 46 shakha, 30

milan (weekly meet) and 35 mandali (monthly meet) in Meghalaya. Although the Census 2011 puts Hinduism as the majority religion in Tripura, with 83.40 percent followers, it was ruled by Communist Party for many decades. Despite its presence since 1956, it is only now that the RSS is creating some impact in reachingOwingpramukhShankarattendstate.schoolsBharatChristianity,NagalandnotPradhan.forsaidTheretionsbyschoolsmeets).aroundmilan(dailyhaschanging,ThingsTripura.aregraduallyandnowTripuraaround130shakhasmeets),around30(weeklymeet),and30mandali(monthlyInaddition,200-250areruninthestateRSS-affiliatedorganizalikeSanskarKendras.arehostelsaswell,RSSpracharpramukhTripuraManoranjan“TheorganizationdoeshaveastrongpresenceinmainlybecauseofalthoughsomeSevashramSanghaarerunningintheChristianstudentstheseschools”,saidDasRSSprasarfortheNorthEast.tothesebarriersinouttothepeople,

the Chief Minister’s Health In surance Scheme (CMHIS) on 1st October 2022. It is aimed to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure on hospital care to all bona-fide citizens of the state.

The scheme will cover two beneficiary categories: (1) State government employees and pen sioners including legislators/exlegislators and their dependents, and (2) All the Indigenous and/or Permanent residents of the State who are not beneficiary under AB PM-JAY or any public funded insurance scheme. The beneficiary families shall be entitled to free health insurance coverage of up to Rs. 5.00 lakhs per family per year. Additionally, the first category (Government employees, pension ers, legislators/ex-legislators) shall have additional staggered benefits as notified by the Government. Very soon various awareness campaigns about the scheme shall be carried out. For more information, you can visit cmhis. nagaland.gov.in.

State Health Agency (SHA) Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Kohima, Nagaland.

the RSS took out a leaf from history to make their work easier in the state. “We have invoked Rani Ma Guidinliu, who was a freedom fighter and a Padma Bhushan win ner. She was known for her opposition to religious conversions that were taking place in Nagaland then and was a staunch nationalist.

The Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram tried to popularize her work across the country to establish a connection with the Naga people. Her followers have set up the Ze liang Rong Heraka Associa tion in her memory, which is also a Hindu organization”, Das said.The association is linked to the RSS and runs hostels for students in Dima pur, the state’s business capi tal. However, the organiza tional weakness of the RSS in Nagaland is evident from the fact that, as of today, it has only two shakha run ning in Dimapur. The RSS, which would include the BJP for that matter, has not tried to impose the beef ban, particularly in Nagaland and some Christian-dominated states of North East seen otherwise in the rest of the

country. For many tribes liv ing in Nagaland, Beef forms an important part of the diet. This approach by the two organizations has helped them maintain a cordial relationship with the region’s people, particularly in a state like Nagaland. With the BJP coalition Govt. in Nagaland, the BJP leadership is trying take road in the state in the name of development, Naga political solution and economic schemes. We see that RSS is attempting to penetrate the NE states through education. This is a systematic strategy to inculcate Hindutva ideology among the youth. Education is essential for change, and, ironically, RSS has used this medium through meticulous planning to further its ideol ogy. Education is to make a citizen for nation builder, not a religious fanatic. Thus, the church, which has many educational institutions un der its control, can respond through education on secu lar values, upholding the constitutional principles of liberty, fraternity and equality. S. Akatoli

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

NLA discuss issue of medical negligence... RSS chief visits mosque, madrassa

Unauthorised of ILP ... Ciethu airport awaits fund...

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Yollow said though ICUs were sanctioned in all district hospitals during Covid-19 pan demic, yet there was shortage of manpower to manage them.

He also mentioned some CHCs and PHCs were without any doctors and therefore he stressed that the H&FW depart ment should work on transfer and posting to ensure that no lives were lost due to the absence of medical practitioners.

He said owing to poor medi cal facilities in other districts, many people on retirement pre ferred to settle down either in Ko hima or Dimapur where proper medical facilities were available.

On his part, Urban and Municipal Affairs adviser Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire clarified that not all deaths were due to negligence. He also said that some doctors do not want to be posted to the H&FW directorate but want to continue serving in hospitals.Heurged the doctors to keep themselves updated and not just remain content with what they knew.He also mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on enhancing re tirement age of governments doc tors to 62 years should be looked into. He said when other States could implement it, there was no reason why Nagaland could not.

NPF legislator Dr Ngangshi also took part in the discussion and reminded the importance of medical ethics. He remarked that streamlining the system in order

to check doctors withdrawing NPA and practising in private, would need a strong political will and hoped that it will be done by the government.DrChumben Murry ob served that there were serious concerns over the increasing number of litigations for medical negligence, which could be due to increasing awareness among healthcare recipients.

He stressed putting more efforts on spreading awareness on legal avenues and on improv ing doctor-patient relationship to enable a more rational approach towards the problem.

Thus, rather than the pro posal for a Medical Negligence Bill, Dr. Murry called for strength ening rules and regulations of Medical Council and penal laws dealing with medical negligence so that disposal of cases could be fast-tracked.Healleged that many cases of medical negligence went unad dressed as the already distressed patient did not want to go through the hassle of prolonged medicolegal battle or they were not properly aware to take informed decisions.Therefore, he said bodies like consumer forums and legal awareness cells should take up awareness campaigns on dealing with medical negligence.

In his response, H&FW minister S Pangnyu Phom said doctors regulated their conduct though a Code of Ethics enforced by self-regulatory body Nagaland Medical Council (NMC). He said the council, on receiving

Punjab Assembly session on September 27: CM Mann

CHANDIGARH, SEP 22 (PTI): Punjab Chief Min ister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the session of the state Assembly will be summoned on Septem ber 27.The decision taken at the state cabinet meet ing comes a day after the governor had withdrawn an earlier order calling the special session on Thurs

day to bring a confidence motion.“Today, a cabinet meeting was held here. In this meeting it was unani mously decided that the Vidhan Sabha session will be summoned on Septem ber 27,” said Mann. In the session, issues like electricity and stubble burning will be discussed, he said.

complaints against its members from public, including patients and their relatives, was expected to conduct enquiries, he added.

Depending on the serious ness of the complaints, Phom said the Council had the power to reprimand a medical practitioner or suspend or remove his name from its register. There were also other legal options available to ag grieved patients, including filing a case for civil negligence where the patient could seek compensa tion for the injury caused due to negligence. He said case could also be filed for criminal negli gence where the doctor showed a gross absence of skill or care, besides filing a case for damages as a consumer of services under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

He cited an instance where a case was considered by Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench in 2020 about denial of medical services to a person living with HIV after getting to know the status of her being HIV positive. NMC had conducted an inquiry and the lapses in communication between the medical practitioner and the patient were established. Due to this, he said the court had awarded Rs 40,000 as compensa tion to the patient with half the amount to be deducted from the doctor’sPhomsalary.emphasised that pa tient safety should be the corner stone of standard operating pro cedures, protocols and processes put in place in a hospital, adding that these could be ensured by the H&FW Department along with NMA and other stakeholders.

NEW DELHI, SEP 22 (PTI): Taking forward his outreach to the Muslim community, RSS chief Mo han Bhagwat on Thursday visited a mosque and a madrassa here and held discussions with the chief of the All India Imam Organisation who termed him ‘rashtra pita’.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ‘sarsangchalak’ went to a mosque in central Delhi’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg and followed it up with a visit to the Madarsa Taj weedul Quran in Azadpur in north Delhi.This is the first time he has visited a madrassa, an RSS official accompanying him said.

All India Imam Organisation chief Umer Ahmed Ilyasi used the ‘rashtra pita’ descriptive for Bhag wat while talking to children at the madrassa. However, Bhagwat inter vened to say there is only one father of the nation and said everyone is ‘Bharat ki santan’ (child of the na tion), according to the RSS official.

He said the RSS chief also spoke to the children about the need to know more about the nation and stressed that while the modes of worship could be different, all reli gions must be respected.

Ilyasi and Bhagwat held talks for about an hour at the mosque, which also houses the office of the All India Imam Organisation and the cleric’s residence.

“He is a ‘rashtra pita’. We dis cussed several issues for for strength ening the country,” Ilyasi told PTI, adding that Bhagwat had visited the mosque as well as madrassa on his invitation.

(From p-1) voice out their grievances and blame the State which may lead to embarrassing situ ations.Rio pointed out that since the State needed the workforce of people from other States, the ILP process should be made simple or else it may disrupt the inflow of labourers rendering the State helpless and bringing everything to a standstill.Healso directed the com petent authorities to issue ILP ID cards for those registered individuals and bring all those into a system.

RIIN: On the issue of Registration of Indigenous Inhabitants (RIIN), Rio said all the relevant order in regard to the issue was yet to be put out. Under this, he said the village councils would be the issuing authority, which would subsequently be verified by the nearest district administra tions, which would also issue the indigenous certificate ac cordingly.Hewarned that if village councils issue false documenta tion, then it would attract puni tive measures including barring of such person(s) from holding public offices or even extermi nated from the village itself.

He informed the House that non-Nagas who had set tled in the State before the Statehood would be given tem porary certificates while indig enous Nagas would be given permanent resident certificate.

Supplementing to the query, Nienu said although ILP issue was of concern to everyone, the successive gov ernments over the years had slept over the ILP issue for a long Hetime.said Dimapur has be come a breeding ground for Il legal Bangladeshi Immigrants (IBIs) and warned that at this rate Nagaland would become the next Tripura where locals would become minority. He urged the House on the need to wake up before it was too late.

Supplementing on the is sue, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo asked why were there more ILP regis trations done in Kohima when Dimapur was the main transit point? To this, the minister for home, Y Patton, said ILPs could be issued from anywhere in the country and therefore the number of registrations did not reflect the actual figure of a givenBJPplace.legislator, Temjen Imna Along, also suggested that ILP issue was a very pertinent problem for the very survival of Nagaland state. He urged the concerned authori ties to ensure that IBIs did not enterNDPPNagaland.legislator, KT Sukhalu, also pitched in say ing when contractors needed labourers they register for ILP beforehand and take it down to Dimapur to bring labourers. Therefore, he said this could be the reason why the number of registration was higher in Ko hima as compared to Dimapur.

(From p-1) He said AAI was re quested to prepare DPR and accordingly, two DPRs were prepared. One for a runway length of 2,200 metres at 1,434 above mean sea level (AMSL) for ATR 72 and A-320 Airbus with load restriction, at an es timated cost of Rs 5,695 crore. The other DPR was for a runway length of 2,750 metre at 1,412 AMS, which could support ATR 72 and A-320 Airbus with out load restriction at an estimated cost of Rs 8,890 crore. He informed that the state government had obtained No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Defence and that the department of Transport was rigorously pursuing the sanction for the airport.Asfor the proposal to build an airport at Raza phema in 2014-15, Paiwang said the area could not be taken up due to high cost of land and also because it was very near to the present airport in alltionalstatemadeevenCentregalandMLA,Earlier,Dimapur.Yitachu,questionedwhyNawasneglectedbywithoutanairportthoughthesamewasnecessaryforallthecapitalsdespiteanapolicytohaveoneintheStatecapitals.

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Nagaland Board of School Education

NOTIFICATIONKohimaNO.

Dated Kohima, the 22nd September, 2022 The following is hereby notified for information of the Heads of Institutions that: For the ensuing HSLC & HSSLC Examinations 2023, all the students will fill up the Application Forms online through NBSE portal – nbsenl.edu.in Schools can start filling up the forms online with effect from 27th September 2022 for HSLC Examination 2023.

B. Repeaters of HSLC & HSSLC Examinations intending to appear the ensuing HSLC & HSSLC Examinations 2023 are informed to contact their respective institutions and centres for filling up the Application Forms and payment of examination fees according to their category on the specified dates.

I.Category(a)HSLC

Institution/Centre to contact

1. Needs Improvement candidates School last attended

2. Improvement of performance School last attended

3. Centre Repeaters/Change of Centre HSLC Main Examination Centre last appeared Date of submission of Forms, HSLC 2023

1. Regular students 27th September 2022 to 15th October 2022

2. Repeaters/Change of Centre/ Improvement of Performance 27th September 2022 to 27th October 2022

3. Late submission with late fee 31st October 2022 to 5th November 2022 (a) HSSLC

1. Regular Repeaters School/College last attended

2. Improvement of Performance School/College last attended

3. Centre Repeaters/ Change of Centre HSSLC Examination Centre last appeared Date of submission of Forms, HSSLC 2023

1. Regular students 17th to 29th October 2022

2. Repeaters/Change of Centre/ Improvement of Performance 17th to 29th October 2022

3. Late submission with late fee 31st October 2022 to 5th November 2022

Instructions to fill up the Application Form is made available in the Board’s portal nbsenl.edu.in under the heading “Instructions for Filling up of forms for HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2023”. Intending candidates of HSLC & HSSLC Examinations 2023 should visit the portal for necessary action.

Further, repeaters shall submit the original admit card and marksheet to the institution where they fill up the Form and the institution shall submit the original documents to the Examination Centre to be allotted by the Board. After which, the Centres will collect and keep the documents of the repeaters for onward submission to the Board. The details/instructions of NBSE mobile app for filling up the forms is made available in the Board’s

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Swiss bank enacts biggest key interest rate

GENEVA, SEP 22 (AP):

Switzerland’s central bank carried out the biggest hike ever to its key interest rate Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve and other central banks around the world in aggressive moves to clamp down on inflation.

The Swiss National Bank could not rule out that further increases beyond the rise of threequarters of a percentage point “will be necessary to ensure price stability over the medium term,” said Thomas Jordan, chairman of SNB governing board.

It aims to cool off inflation that came in at 3.5% in August, which is much lower than the record 9.1% in the 19 neighboring European Union countries that use the euro.

The Swiss rate increased from minus 0.25% to 0.5%, ending several years of negative interest rates — a testament to the stable growth, lowinflation environment,

coupled with Switzerland’s appeal as a safe haven for assets.In essence, that negative interest rate environment meant that people who parked assets in Switzerland paid for the privilege, a counterintuitive idea for many investors who might expect a return on theirSomesavings.economists have said that Switzerland appeared less vulnerable to inflation pressures because the cost of living in the wealthy Alpine country is relatively high compared to its main neighbors: European Union countries.

A recent surge in the value of the Swiss franc compared to the euro, for example, has caused many Swiss consumers to cross the border into neighboring countries like France or Germany to buy gasoline and other consumer goods that suddenly are relatively less expensive there. Jordan said the bank

would “intervene in foreign exchange markets to steer monetary conditions” if “exchange rate movements are excessive so that you have a massive appreciation” in the franc.

The Swiss currency dropped more than 1% against the euro after the bank’s announcement, with economists saying some investors may have expected an even bigger hike.The move comes a day after the Fed raised its key rate by threequarters of a point for the third consecutive time and signaled that more increases were ahead.

The European Central Bank also hiked by that much earlier this month, and the Bank of England is under pressure to move aggressively at its meeting Thursday. Switzerland is not an EU member, but most of its economic activity is done with the giant 27-nation bloc.

Naga political issue has been at the

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Rio also welcomed the resumption of talks between negotiating parties while recalling the July 16, 2022 resolution of the Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue which appealed to the negotiating parties to refer to competencies of talks and resolve the contentious issues. He exuded confidence that the resumption of talks would bear positive results and also appealed to the negotiating parties and Government of India (GoI) to address the contentious issues and hold discussions on the competencies so that solution was achieved at the earliest possible time.

He also acknowledged the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR) signed on June 13, 2009 by which the signatories committed to move forward through dialogue and live together in peace. He also said the September 14 Joint Accordant too was a significant step in the right direction and lauded its signatories and the facilitator, FNR.

Rio said such a spirit of understanding and a willingness to live together in peace was definitely the way forwardand hoped that with such oneness, Nagas would be able to reach the desired goal sooner than later. He also appreciated

the elected members and all stakeholders, including leaders and representatives of civil society groups and tribal hohos and individuals, who participated in the consultative meetings and collectively supported the common endeavour of pursuing permanent peace.

Concluding his speech, he expressed gratitude to the NLA speaker and noted that despite being a first-time legislator, Sharingain Longkumer had displayed utmost maturity and provided exemplary guidance to the House.

He also acknowledged deputy speaker T Yangseo Sangtam for carrying out his responsibilities in an

appreciable manner.

As the 12th session would be the last before the 2023 Assembly election, Rio said “As we approach the close of our tenure, I extend my best wishes to my colleagues in your future endeavours and, God willing, we will meet again as we continue to pursue our endeavour to serve the people.”Earlier, initiating the discussion on the issue, Adviser School Education K.T. Sukhalu said despite the efforts of all legislators spearheaded CCoNPI, as facilitators to bring about an early settlement of the protracted Naga political issue, it was misinterpreted

by few individuals and groups that the state government was not doing enough to bring about an earlySukhalusettlement. said the situation was at a crucial stage now as the discussions between the negotiating parties went on and so it was imperative that Nagas remained united as, irrespective of where the members stood, as the Naga political issue was paramount and could not be compromised.Heappealed to the members to be careful with their statements and utterances and have a united voice for an early settlement of the Naga political issue.

NLA passes resolution on Foothill Road project

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He pointed out that the foothill road project was conceptualized taking note of the hardships faced by the people along AssamNagalandImchenborder.stated that the road would serve as the ‘economic route’ for the

people of Nagaland, as it would connect Khelma in Peren district to Tizit in Mon District, while 80% of the population are expected to ply on the road once completed.

ISER project stalled: With regard to construction of Institute of Science and

Power supply shutdown in parts of Dimapur

DIMAPUR, SEP 22 (NPN): Power department has informed that there would be shutdown of power supply in and around Dimapur town area in a phased manner from 3am to 9am starting September 24 to October 10. Dimapur electrical division executive engineer Er. Y Akito Sema said the shutdown was being necessitated in view of dismantling and shifting old existing electrical lines to the newly constructed 11 kV Trunk line in Dimapur town area.

Areas to be affected-- Nagarjan & Supermarket feeder including Half

Nagarjan, KK, United, Mao and D Colony on Sept 24 &26 and Sept 28 & 29; Old SM college area under Duncan feeder on Sept 27; Khermahal & City Tower feeder including City Tower, Tata Parking & Khermahal on Sept 30 & Oct 1 and Oct 9 &10; Nagarjan & Kuda feeder including Half Nagarjan, KK, United, Mao, D Colony and part of Kuda village on Oct 3&4 and Duncan, RKM & Kashiram feeder including Duncan, Aoyimkum, Senjum, Lengrijan & Kashiram on Oct 6 &7.

Facing shortage of commodities, DCCI...

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“How long will the business community continue to be victims?”

DCCI questioned.

It said that the district administration and law enforcing agencies “know full well” that anti-social elements and groups were now resorting to violent and

subtle tactics to coerce the business community into submission. “These tactics are amply manifested by recent incidents targeting the business community,” DCCIHowever,said. the chamber stated that till date, neither the district administration nor police have announced

any concrete action taken or made any arrest in regard to the above incidents.

If the authority failed to take prompt action, DCCI cautioned that it would also soon announce indefinite shutter-down as there was “no point in opening shops without goods or provisions.”

Engineering Research (ISER), Rio said an area measuring around 200 acres was purchased for setting up the institute in 201516. He recalled that during his tenure as Lok Sabha MP, Nagaland Odisha was allotted ISER. However, ISER Odisha was already functional but lamented funding for Nagaland was

retracted, Rio said, adding that he has been pursuing with the Centre on the matter.Medical college: With Nagaland hoping to have an AIIMS-like medical institute, managed by the Central government, Rio, however, lamented that two persons who were already selected and had accepted their appointments, had informed the government their inability to work for the medical college.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE MON : NAGALAND

SUCCESSION CASE NO. 42/2022

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS

Whereas an application under the Indian Succession Act 1925 has been filed by Smti. Monyu Konyak, W/o Late S. M. Chemang Konyak on 17th day of September 2022 The deceased expired on the 7th day of September 2022 The Deceased was an Ex-Sectional Assistant (SA) under the establishment of E E PWD (R&B) Mon Division PO/PS Mon, district Mon, Nagaland. She has applied for grant of Succession Certificate on behalf of Late Husband Late S. M. Chemang Konyak and in respect of family pension and the applicant is a holder of SBI Bank Account bearing SBI Mon Branch Account No. 11854129895. And the deceased Late S. M. Chemang Konyak SBI Aboi Branch bearing Account No. 30655042680.

A notice is hereby issued that any person having an interest in the administration or operation of the family pension may file claims/objections or appear in the court of the undersigned in person within a period of 30(Thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice.

Sd/DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE MON : NAGALANDK-2255/22

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALANDDP-4611/22

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 887(A)/2022 Date: 21/09/2022

I, Shri/Smti. NOEL ODYUO, S/o Lambert Odyuo, resident of Ward-01, Medziphema Town, P.O/P.S Medziphema, Sub-DivisionMedziphema, District: Chumoukedima/Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:-

1. That I am a bona fide law abiding citizen of India by birth and resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That, my correct and official name is NOEL ODYUO nevertheless, the same has been inadvertently entered as NOEL THUNGLAMO ODYUO in my HSLC Admit Card bearing Roll No. 1316008, date of Commencing exam-08/03/2013 and in my Marksheet bearing Roll No. 1316008, issued Dtd. 21/05/2013 and in my High School Leaving Certificate, issued Dtd. 21/05/2013 by NBSE.

3. That, the my same name has also been inadvertently entered as NOEL THUNGLAMO ODYUO in my HSLC Admit Card bearing Roll No. 172778 issued Dtd. 01/02/2017, Marksheet bearing Roll No. 172778 issued Dtd. 02/05/2017 as well as in my HSLC issued Dtd. 23/05/2017 by Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE).

4. That, “THUNGLAMO” refers to my pet name in Lotha Tribe, however, I have been using my name NOEL ODYUO as my official name in all my official records/documents.

5. That, the names NOEL ODYUO and NOEL THUNGLAMO ODYUO refers to one and same person i.e. the deponent’s name, hence, this affidavit is sworn as a piece of evidence to produce before any competent authority.

6. That henceforth, I shall be called/ known as NOEL ODYUO for all official records/documents and for all future intend.

7. That, the above statements made by me herein above are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing is concealed herein.

VERIFICATION

I further verified that the statements made by me herein above are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing is concealedSolemnlyherein.affirm and declare before by the deponent on this 21st Day of September 2022 at Medziphema, Nagaland.

Kin Enterprise New DECATHLON outlet (sports hub) at CT square, 7th mile Chumoukedima, the second store after the first one in Nagarjan, was inaugurated here Thursday by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Chumoukedima, Abhinav Shivam and dedicated by pastor Sunep Emkong, Set Free Church, Sovima. (NP)

Nine killed as Iran protests spread over woman’s death

Kermanshah.Although widespread, the unrest appears distinct from earlier rounds of na tionwide protests triggered by pocketbook issues as Iran’s economy staggers under heavy US sanctions.

The unrest that erupted in 2019 over the govern ment’s abrupt gasoline price hike mobilised working class masses in small towns.

Mexico,quakemagnitudeshakes2dead

MEXICO CITY, SEP 22

(AP): A powerful earth quake of magnitude 6.8 struck Mexico early on Thursday, causing at least two deaths, damaging buildings and setting off landslides.Theearthquake struck at 1.19 am near the epi centre of a magnitude 7.6 quake that hit three days earlier in the western state of Michoacan. It was also blamed for two deaths.

More than 1,300 arrested after Putin’s mobilisation drive sparks protests across Russia

including losing their jobs and even being jailed - but now many are too fearful to speakFootageout. of the scuffles showed multiple uniformed officers surrounding indi vidualOneprotesters.woman was seen being escorted away as she tried to stop police detaining another male demonstrator.

Putin addressed the nation this morning for the first time since send

ing troops into battle in February, in what Russia has described as a “special militaryButoperation”.hevowed Russia would use every tool in its arsenal to protect its terri tory as he issued a nuclear threat to Western leaders, warning them: “I am not bluffing”.The Kremlin had ear lier said it was not consider ing a partial or full mobili sation.

DUBAI, SEP 22 (AP):

Clashes between Iranian security forces and protest ers angry over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend, according to a tally on Thursday by The AssociatedWidespreadPress. outages of Instagram and What sApp, which protesters use to share information about the government’s rolling crackdown on dissent, con tinued on AuthoritiesThursday.also ap peared to disrupt internet access to the outside world, a tactic that rights activists say the government often employs in times of unrest.

The demonstrations in Iran began as an emotional outpouring over the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman held by the coun

try’s morality police for al legedly violating its strictly enforced dress code.

Her death has sparked sharp condemnation from the United States, the Euro pean Union and the United Nations. The police say she died of a heart attack and was not mistreated, but her family has cast doubt on that account.The protests have grown in the last four days into an open challenge to the government, with women removing their state-man dated headscarves in the streets and Iranians setting trash bins ablaze and call ing for the downfall of the Islamic Republic itself.

“Death to the dicta tor!” has been a common cry in the Demonstrationsprotests. have also rocked university cam puses in Tehran and far flung western cities such as

Hundreds were killed as security forces cracked down, according to human rights groups, the deadliest violence since the 1979 Is lamicIran’sRevolution.state-run media this week reported demon strations in at least 13 cities, including the capital, Teh ran, as protesters vent anger over social werechiefistan,incetowhichunnamedandmentsanconfrontations,peoplewithbirdshotportedAmnestytheandsecurityVideosrepression.onlineshowforcesfiringteargaswatercanonstodisperseprotests.London-basedInternationalrethatofficersfiredandbeatprotestersbatons.AtleastninehavediedintheaccordingtoAPcountbasedonstatefromIran’sstate-runsemiofficialmedia.Officialshaveblamedforeigncountries,theyclaimaretryingfomentunrest.InAmini’shomeprovinthenorthwest,Kurdtheprovincialpolicesaidfourprotesterskilledbylivefire.

FElicitatioN

We, the phiro Village council, phiro Baptist church, phiro Eloe hoho, phiro Village Students' union & phiro Village Youth organization take immense pride and honour in congratulating the following individuals on their achievements and promotions;

1. mr. t chanthungo ovung, S/o Tsolow Ovung for clearing the NPSC (CTSE), Junior Architect (Class-II Gazetted) under Works & Housing Department.

2. mr. Wonchibemo S. odyuo, S/o Shandamo Odyuo for securing subject topper in Lotha (99), HSLC Exam 2022.

3. miss lijanbeni Y. ovung, D/o Yanpanthung Ovung for securing subject topper in Social Science (100), HSLC Exam 2022.

4. Dr. motsuthung E. patton, promoted to Addl. Director under Health & Family Welfare Dept.

5. Dr. E.phyantsuthung patton, promoted to Joint Director under Health and Family Welfare Dept.

6. mr. mhonchumo odyuo, promoted to SDAO under Agri.Dept.

7. mr. lichanthung lotha, UBSI, S/o Chandemo Odyuo for being awarded DGP commendation Disc (silver) We are delighted with your achievement and for bringing laurels to the community. We wish you all a grand success in all your future endeavours.

The US Geological Survey said that Thursday’s earthquake was centred 31 miles (50 kilometres) southsouthwest of Aguililla, Mi choacan, at a depth of 15 miles (24.1 attackanddowndiedviaClaudiaJaliscofeltday’sansaidManuelhighways.andingreportedfelternmentMichokilometres).acan’sstategovsaidthequakewasthroughoutthestate.ItdamagetoabuildinthecityofUruapansomelandslidesonPresidentAndrésLópezObradorviaTwitterthatitwasaftershockfromMonquakeandwasalsointhestatesofColima,andGuerrero.MexicoCityMayorSheinbaumsaidTwitterthattwopeople—awomanwhofellthestairsofherhomeamanwhohadaheart

KYIV, SEP 22 (AGEN CIES): Protesters have clashed with police in Mos cow as anger erupted over Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a partial mobilisation in Russia.Crowds took to the streets of the Russian capi tal after the Kremlin an nounced 300,000 reserves would be called up to continue its invasion of Ukraine. Demonstrators shouted “No to war” in a show of defiance as some were pinned to the ground or dragged away after being detained by armed police.

At least 300 people in Moscow were among more than 1,371 detained across 38 cities nationwide on

WednesdayAccordingnight.to the inde pendent protest monitoring group OVD-Info, at least 1,386 people have been ar rested in 38 cities across the country. Moscow and St. Petersburg are the metropo lises where the most arrests have been reported, 509 and 541 respectively.Russianshave faced the prospect of being de tained for attending an antigovernment rally for years - but they have also been silenced by military cen sorship since the invasion began on 24 ThousandsFebruary.joined antiwar protests at the start of the conflict - in spite of potential consequences,

eLiTe acaDemy

Top Floor Kmcs Building Near New N S T Bus Station Kohima Ph. 6009000264, 0370 7960640

1. Crash course for NSSB examination 2022

2. Class 10 all subjects and 12 (Arts, Science and Commerce) repeaters

3) Job oriented training for Stenography and Typewriting

4) Computer Courses

ROTOMI BAPTIST CHURCH

FELICITATION

The Rotomi Baptist Church takes immense pride in 1.congratulating: Er. Kümügha K Shohe, S/o Khekishe Shohe for securing SDO (Class-I Gazetted) under PHED.

2. Er. Tsaikha K. Shohe, S/o Khehoshe Shohe for securing J.E. (Class-II Gazetted) under Power Department. We extend our profound appreciation on your well deserved success and wish you both the best in your future endeavours.VIHOTO

SHOHE DR. NAGAHO ZHIMOMI

Chairman Pastor Board of Deacons R.B.C.

OFFICE OF THE AO SENSO TELONGJEM

Padum Pukhuri, Dimapur - 797116

Daeshin acaDemy Day

All the Churches under CBCC shall be observing Daeshin Academy Day of Prayer and Offering on 25 th Sept, 2022. All the Pastors are sincerely reminded to make this day as Special Sunday, so that all the believers in their churches will generously contribute towards the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Daeshin Academy, which is to be held on 10/02/2023 for the glory of God.

Sd/organizing committee

OFFICE OF THE CHAKHESANG COMMUNITY DIPHUPAR ’B’ VILLAGE Chumoukedima : FELICITATIONNagaland

With great joy and immense pleasure, we the Chakhesang Community, Diphupar ‘B’ Village would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Khrusato Keyho, S/o Dr. Mudozo Keyho for bringing laurels to our community by securing the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted) under Animal Husbandary & Veterinary Department in the recently declared NPSC (CTSE) results, 2022.

The community is extremely proud of your outstanding success and wishes the best in your future endeavors.

Sd/- Sd/-

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, we the WSBAK Church Leaders' Fellowship would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Rev. Dr. Toniho Kiho, Pastor Chekiye Village Baptist Church on being conferred Doctor of Ministry by Hindustan Bible Institute & College, Chennai and Dr. Kanili Sema, Women Pastor Chekiye Village Baptist Church on being conferred Doctor of Ministry (Honorary) by International Institute of Arts & Theology, Kolkata.

The Fellowship wishes them success and great achievement in their future endeavours.

(Rev. Dr. Khetoshe Aye) (Mr. S. Nitoho Zhimomi)

FELICITATION

The Zeme Pui Baudi Nagaland with immense pride and profound admiration express our heartiest congratulations to the following candidates who have successfully cleared the NPSC CTSE 2021 :

1. Mr. Haikeleilung Pame, S/o Late Kisuilungbe Pame, Junior Engineer (Civil Engg) Class-II Gazetted under Works & Housing Dept.

2. Mr. Raingambe Pame, S/o P. Kuheu Bosco, Junior Engineer (Electrical Engg.) Class-II Gazetted under Power Dept. We are incredibly overwhelmed and proud of your accomplishment. May Almighty God continue to guide your steps with wisdom and understanding.

FELICITATION

The Ao Senso Telongjem Padum Pukhuri, with immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. SENTIMAONG PONGEN , S/o Rev. C. ALLEM for securing the post of Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Class I Gazetted) under Works and Housing Department, Govt. of Nagaland in the recently declared NPSC Examination 2021.

The Union further wishes greater success in all his future endeavours.

Sd/W. Matsung Jamir Ayimkitang Aier President (ASTP) Gen. Secy. (ASTP) dp-4600/22

Dimapur NkoNjaN EzuNg EkhuNg (DNEE)

FElicitatioN

With immense pride and joy, the Dimapur Nkonjan Ezung Ekhung (DNEE) extends heartiest congratulations to Dr. YiBENthuNg EzuNg, S/o Mr & Mrs Shimomo Ezung of Aree New Village, Wokha for successfully completing the course of Mch Neuro Surgery from GMC Trivandrum, Kerala.

The Ekhung wishes him a bright future in his endeavours in the service of needy patients.

Sd/- Sd/jamES EzuNg SachEo EzuNg Chairman, DNEE Secretary, DNEE -4588/22dp

(VEPHUPRA KEYHO) OF THE CHIMONGER VILLAGE COUNCIL CHIMONGER VILLAGE

OFFICE OF THE SATAKHAMI UNION DIMAPUr

Motto: Ever Together and Upward FElicitatioN

The Satakhami Union Dimapur with grateful heart to Almighty God conveys our heartiest congratulations to Er. h itoito. a . Sumi for securing the post of S.D.o Works and housing Department through NpSc/ctSE

The union shares our joy and prays that God continue to bless you more in the days to come.

Meanwhile, Secretary S.U.D tenders an apology to the concerned individual and readers for non-inclusion of the above mentioned name in the previous issue.

Sd/Zhimomi K. Tsuqum) President General Secretary Satakhami Union Dimapur Satakhami Union Dimapur -4594/22dp

feLiciTaTiOn

The Chimonger Village Council (CVC) and Chimonger Suro d ümpi (Citizen), Chimonger village express our heartfelt congratulations for their achievements thereby bringing laurels to the village. The CVC and Citizens of Chimonger village thank the Almighty God for His blessings and wishes them all the very best in life.

1. Ms. TANGRILA THONGER d/o Mrs. & Mr. Lemlise Sangtam for successfully securing Junior Engineer (JE), d ept. of Works & Housing, Nagaland in the recently declared CTSE result conducted by NpSC.

2. Mr. LEMLISE SANGTAM, S/o Lt. Thsakingse Sangtam on his promotion to Language Officer, d ept. of Information & public Relation, Nagaland.

3. Mr. JADILONG MONGZAR, S/o Mrs. & Mr. Tiakaba Mongzar for winning Bronze Medal in Washu (Under 50-56 Kgs) in the recently concluded 2nd Nagaland Olympic & paralympics Games 2022. Sd/- Sd/-

MR. H. NOKSANGBA SANGTAM MR.THSATSASE President Chairman Chimonger Suro Dümpi (CSD) Chimonger

People light a fire during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini in Tehran. (Reuters)

(Left & bottom right) Civilians being held by Russian security personnel during the protest. (Top right) Vladimir Putin.

World’s first pageant for Indians with Down Syndrome crowns its winners

avid Karateka. 13-year-old Ahida Sarmai, dazzled the audience with her Kathak performance in the talent round and went on to grab the first runner-up title in the pageant. Suprena Sar mai, mother of Ahida said that such platforms help in expression of the varied talent that their children possess and stated that they will create their own space and shine.Khushi Shah (1st prize), Vihaan Vyas (second prize) and Maahi Choud hary (3rd prize) won hearts and the title of Miss confi dent smile and Mr. confi dent smile respectively.

Doja Cat says

Rapper Doja Cat has revealed that she’s doing an ‘R&B al bum’ without rap at all.

Meta-owned Insta gram is working on a feature to protect users from receiving nude and explicit content in their direct messages (DMs) from unknown people.

An app developer Alessandro Paluzzi first tweeted screenshots of the feature.“Instagram is work ing on nudity protection for chats. Technology on your device covers photos that may contain nudity in chats. Instagram can’t access photos,” he posted.

Meta confirmed to The Verge that such a feature is in the development to protect Instagram users’

centred around neuro-typ ical individuals.Theeventwas organ ised by the Down Syn drome Federation of India and Happiness is Khushi (an educational academy for people with learning disabilities), have 15 final ists selected from a shortlist of 40 across India.

The contest had three rounds: a ramp walk, a

speech by the contestants, and a talent show.

Miss India with Down Syndrome 2022 is 16-yearold Unnathi Suranaa, who shared her experience as a teenager in a stand-up performance that had the audience in splits. Mr India with Down Syndrome is 21-year-old Sharan Del hivala, who is also an art ist, a photographer and an

In the talent category for winners above 15, Riza Reji bagged the first prize, Mr India with DS, Sharan Delhivala bagged second and Hetvi Chheda bagged thirdInprize.the talent category for winners below 15 were Ahida Sarmai, the first runner-up in the pageant, Khushi Shah bagged second and Mauli stood third.

“I’m doing an R&B album,” the 26-year-old, whose real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, declared on Twitter, reports aceshowbiz.com.“StraightR&B and no rap atTheall.”post met with positive“Notfeedback.evengon lie, I’m actually excited to hear what this gon sound like. Doja get a lot of hate but she’s talented frfr,” one personRappersaid. OT Genesis, meanwhile, asked for col laboration by writing, “Put me onDojathere.”Cat might have changed her mind about how her next project will be.

Back in May, she claimed her upcoming record will be “predomi nantlySherap.”told Elle, “There’s some really cool stuff that I got sent from friends. They’re all working on beats, and I’m giving them notes and they know what I want, so I’m excited.”

Meanwhile, in a recent interview with CR Fashion Book, she said her next album is inspired by rave

culture. “We just have so many ideas and making those ideas consistent is the challenge right now,” she shared. “I can’t really tell much. I just know there’s a lot going on.”

“I’m very into this ‘90s German rave kind of vibe right now and it’s really fun,” the musician elaborated further.

“I know that’s kind of the trend at the moment but I loved that stuff as a kid and now that I can express it (obviously, I couldn’t

buzz my head and wear a furry bra and have a belly button piercing back then), I’m sort of embracing that. That’s kind of a hint to the album. Rave culture, not house.”Doja’s latest album is ‘Planet Her’, which came out in June last year. With four tracks off the record, she successfully bowed at the top spot on the Bill board Artist 100 chart to become the top musical act in the US for the first time. (IANS)

privacy. “We’re working closely with experts to en sure these new features pre serve people’s privacy, while giving them control over the messages they receive,” a company spokesperson was quoted as Metasaying.said that the technology will not allow it to view the actual mes sages, nor share them with thirdTheparties.move comes at a time when a UK-based non-profit Center for Coun tering Digital Hate found that Instagram’s tools failed to act upon 90 percent of image-based abusive direct messages “sent to highprofile women”. (IANS)

Bengaluru United thrash Young Challengers 5-0

BANGALORE, SEP 22 (IANS): Defending cham pions FC Bengaluru United kept up their winnings ways in the ongoing BDFA Super Division Championship with a sparkling 5-0 win over YoungUnderChallengers.sunny skies at the Bangalore Football Sta dium, FCBU kept up the pressure from the start; the goalscorers for FCBU were Irfan Yarwad (5, 25), Jairo Rodrigues (7), Chesterpaul Lyngdoh (66) and Shajan FranklinMuch(77).like their earlier games, FCBU started creat ing chances from the get-go and were soon rewarded with a goal within the first five minutes.Aenam Jyrwa crossed the ball in from a short corner to set it up for Irfan to head it in and get the de fending champions on the scoreboard. Irfan nearly had another goal in the next min ute, only to see his shot hit the goalpost. In the seventh

minute it was Aenam in the middle of the action once again - this time his cross-in was put away by Jairo to get FCBU up FCBU2-0.continued to dominate and control most of the possession, creating half chances. In the 25th minute, a beautiful shot from Shajan Franklin clean ly split the YC defence to set up an easy finish for Yarwad.Itwas a similar script in the second half with FCBU dominating possession and

control. There was an early chance for Aenam as he went one on one with the YC keeper, but was unable to finish it off. Soon after Jairo tried to lob the ball over the YC keeper in the 59th minute only to see the ball sail over the bar.

The ball landed straight at Lyngdoh’s feet and he didn’t make any mistake to get FCBU up 4-0. Eleven minutes later, Franklin se cured his first goal of the game through a corner as FCBU went up 5-0.

convenesWDWSAmeeting

DIMAPUR, SEP 22 (NPN): Wokha Dis trict Women’s Sports Association (WD WSA) has convened a meeting on Sep tember 24, 11 am at the Pensioners Office, Wokha.In this regard, all office bearers and various therequestedmemberscommitteehavebeentoattendmeeting.

KU organises Commemorative Cup for differently abled

DIMAPUR, SEP 22 (NPN):

The NAAC A++-accredited Ka runya University in Coimbatore organised a commemorative cup for people with disabilities on behalf of the chancellor’s 60th birthday on September 15 and 16. The event was presided over by Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Pollachi Constituency, Tamil Nadu, K. Shanmuga Sun daram, who also handed out the prizes to each recipient.

Several teams from Pondi cherry and Tamil Nadu com peted in this tournament, with the Vellore team taking first place in the wheelchair basket

ball competition for men, the Shooters team took the first place in the women’s competition, and the Co imbatore team taking first

place in the para volleyball competition for men.

The chancellor of Karunya University, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, spoke

to the group. The event was graced by Trustee, Karunya Educational and Research Trust, Samuel Dhinakaran.

We, the family of Late I. JEITO SEMA , would like to thank and express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, neighbours and churches who supported and stood by us physically, financially and with unceasing prayer support during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved husband/father on 16.09.22. Our sincere thanks to:

1. Shri Y. Vikheho Swu, Hon’ble MLA,13th AC Pughoboto, Nagaland.

2. Hydro Electric Division, Dept of Power, Kohima

3. All Nagaland Drivers’ Union, Dept of Power Kichilimi Kuposhukulu Dimapur Area (KKDA)

5. Kichilimi Baptist Akukuhou Mishikito Baptist Akukuhou Chilisa, Mishikito

8. NIT Nagaland 2014/2015 batch

9. Dr. Inokivi Ayeh, MBBS

10. Mr Vikheto Swu, Mishikito We regret our inability to thank each and every one individually, but it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all richly. inclusive). This is applicable to all categories of candidates including those who belong to the SC/ST/OBC categories.

Issued Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti dc-1117/22

For detailed notification including test pattern and vacancy position in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, NVS website www.navodaya.gov.in may be visited or Principal, JNV of the District concerned may be contacted.

Shri. H Chingsak Konyak, 2018 NPP Ex Candidate from 44 Phomching Constituency under Mon District along with all his Party colleagues from the Constituency unanimously decided to join NPF.

Several representatives and Party workers from NPP, NDPP and BJP had unanimously decided to support Shri. H Chingsak Konyak in his future political career.

On 21 September 2022, the representatives led by Shri. H Chingsak Konyak had a fruitful meeting with Shri Azo Nienu - Leader of NPF Legislative Party at the Central NPF Office in Kohima, and as proposed and decided by his colleagues and all his supporters, the Party workers of Shri. H Chingsak Konyak unanimously decided to join NPF and work towards strengthening the Party. The Party workers assured to put full efforts to contribute for peace, progress and tranquility in the state and support the dynamic and visionary leadership of Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu and Shri. Azo Nienu.

(H Chingsak Konyak) (Nokcha Konyak) Ex Candidate Party President NPP-44 Phomching Constituency, Mon COLLECTIVELY JOINS

Medal winners with officials of Karunya University, Coimbatore.

Action between FC Bengaluru United and Young Challengers.

India clinch maiden ODI series against England

LONDON, SEP 22 (IANS): Led by Harman preet Kaur’s fifth ODI cen tury, India women’s cricket team defeated England by 88 runs in the second ODI at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury to clinch their maiden limited overs series in the country in 23 years.The Indian skipper registered her second high est ODI score - an unbeaten 111-ball 143, an innings which included 18 bound aries and 4 Harmanpreet’ssixes.

master class hundred powered India to post their all-time second highest total of 333/5, after being put into bat on September 21. Eng land were in control till the end of 40 overs, but a late surge by India turned into a nightmare for England’s young bowling attack.

England got an early breakthrough as Kate Cross cleaned up Shafali Verma cheaply for eight. But Smri ti Mandhana and No.3 Yas tika Bhatia were quick in recovery. Mandhana didn’t hold back on the attack.

The southpaw

crunched four boundaries and a six and even crossed the 3000 ODI-run mark en route her knock of 40 before she was trapped leg before by Sophie Eccle stone’s left-arm spin. She however, had steadied the innings with two handy partnerships in the com pany of Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet.

At 99 for 3, India still had a lot of build on, and the Indian skipper ensured the momentum wasn’t handed over to the hosts.

In the company of Harleen Deol, she added 113 runs for the fourth wicket. Lau ren Bell got the much-need ed breakthrough in the 40th over before witnessing as well as being on the receiv

Julius Baer Cup: Indian GMs Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa sail to quarterfinals

ing end of Harmanpreet’s ballistic onslaught.

In the final 10 overs, India added 121 runs, with Harmanpreet hitting 43 runs in just 11 balls to re main unbeaten on 143.

In response, England were dented early in the chase - this time courtesy Harmanpreet’s direct throw which found Tammy Beau

mont short in her attempt ed single. Soon enough, Renuka Singh knocked off Sophia Dunkley’s offstump with an incoming delivery to leave the hosts down on 12 for 2 in the fourth over.

Alice Capsey’s coun ter attack helped England pull themselves back from a poor position, but Indian bowlers kept chipping in with wickets quickly.

Emma Lamb was trapped legbefore by an other incoming delivery from Renuka in the eighth over to help India keep control of the proceedings.

With victory firmly in sight, Harleen, D He malatha and Shafali also rolled their arms over for a few overs, and combined to return with three wickets in 32 balls as England were bundled out for 245.

Brief Scores: India 333/5 in 50 overs (Har manpreet Kaur 143 not out, Harleen Deol 58; Charlotte Dean 1-39, Sophie Eccle stone 1-64) beat England 245 in 44.2 overs (Danielle Wyatt 65, Alice Capsey 39; Renuka Singh 4-57, D Hemalatha 2-6) by 88 runs

Lewandowski says World Cup will be challenging

Temsunaro Tzudir, first from Nagaland to pass BFI referee & judge 3-star course

DIMAPUR, SEP 22

(NPN): T. Temsunaro Tzu dir, who is currently work ing at 15th IR Mahila Unit in the rank of Naik, is the first referee and judge from the State of Nagaland to pass the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) referee & judge 3-star course.

Prior to her recent achievement, T. Temsunaro Tzudir qualified as BFI star 1 from Dergaon Assam in the year 2018. Later, she was upgraded to BFI star 2 from Rohtak, Haryana in the year 2019. She is also the only referee and judge qualified from Nagaland for National Games.T. Temsunaro Tzudir has also participated in a number of National and State events such as: 1. East Zone Cham pionship, Dergaon, Assam 2018

T. Temsunaro Tzudir

NEW YORK, SEP 22 (PTI): Teenaged Indian Grandmasters Arjun Eri gaisi and R Praggnanand haa moved to the quarter finals after finishing second and fourth respectively in the preliminary phase of the Julius Baer Gen eration Cup online rapid chess tournament early on Thursday.While World Cham pion Magnus Carlsen finished with 34 points, way ahead of the secondplaced Erigaisi, who had 25 points, American Hans Niemann took the third spot with 24 Praggnanandhaa,points. who made a strong start with three victories on

day 1, ended up with 23 points. His tally included five wins, eight draws and two defeats.Carlsen was in stupen dous form, winning his last five games including three on the final day of the pre liminaries to end with 10 victories. His only loss was to Niemann, against whom he resigned after making only one move.

The 19-year-old Eri gaisi endured a poor fi nal day, losing to Vincent Keymer (Germany) and Dutch GM Anish Giri after beginning with a draw against Radoslaw Wojtaszek of Poland.

But despite a forget table day, the Indian GM

managed to finish second. He scored seven wins along with four draws and four losses.The 17-year old Prag gnanandhaa, on the other hand, started the day with a defeat at the hands of USA’s Levon Aronian be fore settling for a draw against Giri. His win over Croatia’s Ivan Saric in the 15th and final round en abled him to finish a point behind Niemann on 23 along with BaskaranKeymer.Adhiban, the third Indian in the tour nament, finished 16th and last with a solitary win to go with seven draws and an equal number of losses. He secured 10 points.

The quarterfinals are scheduled to be played late on Thursday.TheJulius Baer Gen eration Cup is a part of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour and features 16 players spanning three generations and is being held in a round-robin-cumknockout format.

WARSAW, SEP 22 (IANS):

Poland captain Robert Le wandowski admitted that his team will face an uphill task at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

“I don’t know whether it will be the last big tourna ment for me, but I’m sure we will participate in a special competition, which will be different from the previ ous editions. We will play the competition during the season without addition al preparations,” Lewan dowski said on Wednesday, ahead of his team’s match against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.Thismatch will be one of Poland’s last main

Several injured as thousands rush for India-Aus match tickets in Hyderabad

NEW DELHI, SEP 22 (IANS): The Indian Pre mier League (IPL) will return to its original form pre-Covid-19, home-andaway format from the 2023 season, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed in a letter addressed to the state associations. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2022, IPL has been either played outside of India or in limited venues in the coun try for the last three editions due to the However,restrictions.with the pandemic situation im proving with each passing day, and things “going back to normalcy”, the IPL will return to its old format in which each team plays one home and one away match.

“The next season of men’s IPL will also go back to the home and away for mat with all ten teams play ing their home matches at their designated venues,” Ganguly wrote in the let ter to state units. The let ter also gave information about the ongoing domes tic season.Notably, the BCCI is conducting a full-fledged domestic season for the first time since 2020 and all multi-day tournaments will also return to the tra ditional home and away format.

HYDERABAD, SEP 22

(IANS): At least 20 people fell unconscious and sev eral people were injured after a pandemonium broke out at the organisedCricketslateddia-Australiapurchase30,000toThursday.GymkhanaSecunderabadGroundsonPolicehadtoresortlathichargeasclosetopeoplethrongedtoticketsfortheIncricketmatchforSeptember25.TheHyderabadAssociationhadticketsalesatthe

Gymkhana Grounds for the match to be held at the Uppal stadium in the city. From early morning itself, people were seen standing in serpentine queues for the tickets.With people gathering in thousands, the police were finding it difficult to manage the Followingcrowds.asudden rush of people from the main gate, the police re sorted to lathi charge which resulted in several people getting hurt. Several per

sons, including women, caught in the crowd fell unconscious due to lack of air. Several police personnel were also hurt in the melee.

Several women who were in the crowd were rushed to hospital after they fell unconscious. Police of ficials refuted reports that a woman had died in the incident.People on the spot said that the arrangements for sale of tickets were inade quate as only four counters were set up for the purpose.

tests before the World Cup, where they will face Ar gentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia in the group stage, reports Xinhua.

“I don’t see us as favor ites to move into the next stage. Mexico always play very well on the big stage, while every opponent will be difficult to beat. It’s a big challenge for us to fly to Qatar and play the most im portant match of the year. I believe the result of our first game against Mexico will be crucial,” the forward added.

The 34-year-old has made a perfect start to life at Barcelona after joining the club from Bayern Munich this summer. Lewandowski sits top of La Liga’s goal scoring chart with eight goals from six games.

“To be honest I didn’t expect to start so well in a new place. I was aware that my first weeks were impor tant not only for me, but for the whole team. I did every thing to help the team from the first day. I feel proud that I play for FC Barcelona,” he said.

2. Sub Junior National, Maharashtra, Nagpur 2018

3. Youth Men/Women National Uttarakhand, Ru drapur 2019

13. Nagaland Police Meet14.2019Nagaland Police Meet15.2021Nagaland Olympic 2022

4. Sub Junior Boys Na tional Haryana, Rohtak 2019 5. Khelo India Guwa hati 20206.5th Elite Women National Haryana Hissar 2021 7. Elite Men National Karnataka, Bellary 2021 8. Junior Women Na tional Haryana, Hissar 2021 9. Khelo India Univer sity, Bangaluru 2022 10. Sub Junior Nation al Karnataka, Bellary 2022 11. East Zone Khelo India Junior and Youth Women, Guwahati 2022 12. 1st North East Olympic Imphal, Manipur 2018

Pan Pacific Open: Osaka withdraws; Haddad Maia through to quarters

TOKYO, SEP 22 (IANS): Reigning champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Toray Pan Pacific Open ahead of her second-round match against No.16 Bea triz Haddad Maia due to illness.Haddad Maia ad vanced to the quarterfinals by walkover and will face No.4 seed Veronika Kud ermetova, who dispatched qualifier Fernanda Contre ras Gomez 6-0, 6-1 in just 56 minutes.“Iamreally sorry that I am not able to compete today,” Osaka said in a statement.“It’san honour to be able to play at the Toray

Pan Pacific Open in front of the amazing fans here in Japan. This has and always will be a special tournament for me and I wish I could have stepped on court today, but my body won’t let me. Thank you for all your support this week and I will see you next Ayear.”champion in 2019 when the tournament was temporarily held in Osaka, the former No.1 advanced to the second round this year after Daria Saville was forced to retire in the first round due to knee injury.

Osaka’s withdrawal was a tough turn of events for the four-time cham

pion. Prior to the tourna ment, Osaka told reporters that she felt fit and healthy again after her injuryplagued season.

“I think of course the year has been not the best year for me but I think over all I’ve learned a lot about myself,” Osaka told report ers before the tournament.

“I’m happy to be healthy because in Europe I did injure myself and that was the first injury that took me that long to get healed.“I think life is ups and downs and this one was more down than up but overall I’m happy with where I am right now.”

Federer and Nadal team up for doubles at Laver Cup

LONDON, SEP 22 (AGENCIES): Swiss icon Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his glittering career by teaming up with great rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup on Friday.The 41-year-old an nounced last week that the team event being played at London’s O2 Arena would be hisFederer’slast. suspect right knee, the injury that forced him to call time on a 24year career that included 20 Grand Slam singles titles and worldwide admiration, means he will feature in only one match at the three-day clash between a Bjorn Borgcaptained Europe and John McEnroe’s the Rest of the World.But the fact he will bow

day’s last match.

“It’s going to be a dif ferent kind of pressure to be part of this historic mo ment,” Nadal, who has shared an epic career-long rivalry with Federer, told reporters.

“It’s going to be some thing amazing and unforget table for me. I’m super ex cited. maybe we can create a good moment and maybe win theFederermatch.”cut a relaxed figure as he sat with his European team mates in cluding 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and three-time major winner AndyHeMurray.hadsaid previous day that it would be beauti ful to play his last match on the same side of the net as Spaniard Nadal and cap tain Borg, unsurprisingly, obliged.“I’m not sure if I can handle (all the emotions) but I will try,” Federer, whose presence had fans flocking to watch practice sessions on Thursday, said.

Haile named Intl event ambassador of Delhi Marathon

NEW DELHI, SEP 22 (IANS): Haile Gebrselassie, one of the greatest distance runners in history, will be the International Event Am bassador at next month’s Vedanta Delhi Half Mara thon 2022, the organisers announced on Thursday.

The Ethiopian won the 10,000 m gold in successive Olympics (1996 & 2000) and eight World Championships Indoor and Outdoor track titles from the 1,500 m to the 10,000 m in a storied career.

Gebrselassie also won the World Half Marathon Championships in 2001 and nine major marathons, in cluding the Berlin Marathon

four times in succession. In 2008, he took the Berlin Marathon in a then world record time of 2:03.59 at age 35.“There are few things more inspiring and joyful than seeing a city run togeth er. When we run together, we stay together, we win together,” said

thon brings them together in a unique way. The en thusiasm of the host city inspires something special in everyone involved in making this beautiful event possible. I’m going to be cheering all the runners as we celebrate the different hues of Delhi. See you at the start line,” he added. His incredible career achievements include an as tonishing 27 world records across distances, making him arguably the greatest distance runner of all time.

Harmanpreet Kaur of India plays a shot during the 2nd Women’s ODI cricket match between India and England at St Lawrence Ground, in Canterbury, Wednesday. (PTI)

R PraggnanandhaaArjun Erigaisi

Robert Lewandowski

Beatriz Haddad Maia

Naomi Osaka

out for his last competitive match with record 22-time Grand Slam champion Nad al alongside him is a dream scenario.They will take on American duo Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in Fri

Britain’s Andy Murray, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Spain’s Rafael Nadal. (AP/PTI)

Haile Gebrselassie

IPL to return to pre-Covid home and away format

Police personnel try to disperse fans gathered to buy tickets for India vs Australia cricket match, following a stampede at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad, Thursday. (PTI)