12 April 2023

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Vol XXXIII No. 124

DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Airstrikes on Myanmar village feared to have killed 100 people INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

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A.K. Mishra on mission for resolving Naga, ENPO issues

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NEW DELHI/DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): The government of India is making a renewed push to secure long awaited solution to the Naga political issue including a road map for resolving Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) demand for ‘Frontier Nagaland’.

Government of India representative for Naga talks, AK Mishra will arrive Dimapur on April 12 and head to Police complex Chümoukedima where he is scheduled to hold talks with NSCN (I-M) members on April 13.

Mishra is also likely to meet other Naga groups and members of the civil society organizations during his stay.

Sources also said that

AK Mishra (NP File)

the NSCN (I-M) delegation will be led by its ato kilonser and chief negotiator Th. Muivah.

As reported earlier, a Central team was working on a new set of ‘formulation papers’ which would include both new and old set of offers so as to facilitate inking of a final peace pact at the earliest.

The Centre’s stand is that demand for flag and constitution could be agreed post-solution within

some parameters– Naga flag for Pan Naga cultural body and to term the final agreement as Naga “Yehzabo”.

However, NSCN (I-M) was firm to stand by the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement for an early, honourable and acceptable solution to the vexed Naga political issue.

MHA panel-ENPO meet

The three-member Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted panel headed by advisor (North East) AK Mishra and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) delegation held another round of meeting at Guwahati on Tuesday vis-à-vis ‘Frontier Nagaland’ demand.

Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that Tuesday’s meeting re-

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mained inconclusive.

Sources also said that the MHA officials had categorically reminded the ENPO delegation that there was no question of bifurcating Nagaland to carve out ‘Frontier Nagaland’ out of six districts of the State.

Even as both the Centre and ENPO had mutually agreed to work out a “new arrangement” for Eastern Nagaland-- ‘Frontier Naga Territory’, both sides were yet to sign the Memorandum of Understanding/ Settlement.

Sources said that there were some issues that needed to be resolved, which has delayed the signing of the MoU/MoS. Since the meeting was inconclusive, sources said that another round of meeting has been scheduled for next week.

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iPhones of journos, politicians hacked NEW DELHI, APR 11 (IANS): The fear of Pegasus-style spyware attack resurfaced on Tuesday after researchers at Microsoft and the digital rights group Citizen Lab identified new victims in North America, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East -- once again from an Israelbased spyware maker.

Hackers used QuaDream spyware to send malicious calendar invites and hack the iPhones of journalists, political opposition figures, and an NGO worker.

“Based on an analysis of samples shared with us

by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, we developed indicators that enabled us to identify at least five civil society victims of QuaDream’s spyware,” Citizen Lab said in a statement. The researchers identified traces of a suspected iOS 14 zero-click exploit used to deploy QuaDream’s spyware. (Cont’d on p-8)

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Rebellion within NSCN (YA); Naga army deposes Yung Aung DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): Naga army personnel of the Myanmar basedNSCN (K) faction rebelled against the leadership of president Yung Aung citing “mal-administration system” of the government.

Issuing a statement purportedly on behalf of all Naga army officials, ‘maj. gen.’ Langnyei Konyak General Staff Officer (GSO)-1 (D) GHQ, Naga Army, informed that the decision was taken at the executive meeting of all Naga army personnel held at GHQ on April 8, 2023.

The statement, however, disclosed that the Naga army will to continue to serve the national cause under the leadership of Naga Army’s commander-in-chief Kumchok and deputy commander-in-chief Thungching. The meeting noted that from April 2012, NSCN/GPRN had entered

into a ceasefire agreement with the Government of Myanmar during which the latter had sanctioned several developmental activities, including 45 vehicle licence.

But, all those developmental activities had gone without the knowledge of Naga Army, it said.

After the demise of former NSCN (K) chairman SS Khaplang on June 8, 2017, the Naga Army personnel alleged that the administrative system of NSCN/ GPRN had decayed/deteriorated. Further, they said huge number of arms and ammunition that had been dumped in armoury without their knowledge had been snatched away by the Myanmarese army, while also alleging financial misappropriation.

They claimed that they were unaware of foreign diplomacy and foreign aid, and that meeting with other

factions were held without their knowledge and were never consulted. They said Naga Army officers were not allowed to hold any meeting or conference till 2023.

Several attempts were made by 16 tribes of western Naga people who were the pioneers of Naga revolution to meet NSCN/GPRN president, but the latter did not meet anyone by ignoring the humble request made by the Naga people. They pointed out that the people of eastern Nagaland were in dilemma by bringing different Christian denominations, leading to misunderstanding among themselves.

The meeting further alleged that top NSCN/ GPRN members were expelled without trial or statements from the membership of the council without the knowledge and consultation with the council members.

IMD forecasts Covid mega mock drill in Nagaland Paiwang inspects Mon Medical College site normal monsoon D I M A P U R , A P R 1 1 Correspondent the visiting team decided NEW DELHI, APR 11 (PTI): In a relief for the agriculture sector, India is expected to get normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite the evolving El Nino conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

IMD prediction comes just a day after a private forecasting agency, Skymet Weather, predicted “belownormal” monsoon rains in the country.

India has already seen four consecutive years of ‘normal’ and ‘above-normal’ rains during the monsoon season.

Normal rain is critical for India’s agricultural landscape, with 52 percent of the net cultivated area relying on it. It is also crucial for the replenishing of reservoirs critical for drinking water apart from power generation across the country.

“India to see normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season (from June to September). It is likely to be 96 per cent (with an error margin of 5 per cent) of the long-period average of roughly 87 cm,” M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, said at a press conference.

There is a 67 per cent probability of ‘normal’ to ‘above normal’ rainfall, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, IMD. While Skymet had predicted a 20 percent chance of ‘deficient’ monsoon rainfall, the IMD put it at 16 percent.

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This is it!

“In case of hung house, we’ll need Delhi’s help to manufacture majority.”

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(NPN): Along with the rest of the country, a mega mock drill was conducted in Nagaland too on April 10 and 11.

The mock drill was conducted to take stock of hospital preparedness with regard to drugs, beds, including ICU beds, medical equipment, medical oxygen, capacity building of human resources on existing guidelines and vaccination coverage. This was done on account of the rising cases of Covid-19 in the country.

In a statement, Health department said that the mock drill was conducted under the overall guidance of Health minister P Paiwang

Combo pics of health officials during the mock drill. (H&FW)

Konyak, H&FW commissioner & secretary Kikheto Sema and principal director Dr Vibeituonuo M Sachu, all of whom monitored the drill in Mon district.

Health units from both the public and private sectors participated in the drill in all districts under the overall guidance of

the respective DCs, chief medical officers, medical superintendents, district surveillance officers and district surveillance units of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme under the Health Ministry.

Altogether 193 health units participated in the drill, the department stated.

KO H I M A , A P R 1 1 (NPN): Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) minister P Paiwang Konyak along with commissioner & secretary Kikheto Sema and other senior officials inspected the Mon Medical College site on Tuesday.

The team observed that the approach road leading to the medical college was not feasible and hence directed that new alignment should be done immediately.

After inspecting the site, the minister in a brief meeting with villagers, district administration of-

LH reiterates disassociation from NMA

DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): Lotha Hoho (LH) on Tuesday reiterated that it had, along with other Lotha organisations, disassociated from the Naga Mothers Association (NMA) after the 2017 urban local bodies (ULB) election imbroglio that resulted in the “death of several Naga youth”.

In a press release, LH chairman Er. Mhondamo Ovung and general secretary S Abenthung Ngullie stated that the Lotha organisations had , therefore, not nominated any representative to the NMA. LH asserted that if NMA still exists, then it has no mandate from the Lotha tribe.

Further, the hoho clarified that the Lotha Hoho or Lotha Eloe Hoho have no knowledge of any member from the Lotha community being involved in the activities of NMA. LH has, therefore, affirmed that any Lotha member was involved with the NMA, then the Hoho disowns such a member.

LH cited Lotha and Naga customary heritage, wherein in case of the existence of any NMA, such organisation was expected to function for the welfare of the mothers, but not act as a hindrance to the common interests of the Nagas.

“So why should the mothers

interfere in the affairs of the Nagas, like going to the court of law or playing political roles?” LH questioned.

In spite of customary heritage, the hoho said it could consider if inclusion of women members in any welfare group was necessary, but not as opposition to community interest, “as is seemingly being done by the un mandated NMA.” Therefore, the Lotha Hoho said it does not consent to the “act of the un mandated NMA” challenging the authority of the state government and that of the Naga tribal organizations.

It stated that Naga mothers “may act like moth-

ers”, but not to the extent of hindering the common initiatives for common good.

Opposing NMA activities “like challenging the authority of the state and the legitimate Naga tribal organizations”, the Lotha Hoho urged the state government and elected Naga leaders to streamline the applications of the Article 371A in the activities and affairs of the state government and the common Naga public.

So far, LH stated that Naga leaders and state government have not given due consideration for the applicability of the constitutional provisions under Article (Cont’d on p-8) 371A.

Paiwang with officials inspecting the medical college site.

ficials, contractors, engineering wing and Konyak civil society organisations mentioned the new alignment should be worked out and completed within one week without additional resources.

Paiwang also urged

upon the villagers to extend full cooperation with the construction team till the medical college was completed.

Kikheto Sema pointed out that the road constructed earlier was not feasible for the future and hence

to change the alignment of the road and asked the technical group to do the needful within one week.

As the administration and medical blocks designed earlier were a six storey-building, he mentioned that it was not viable for the Nagas and therefore the contractors were urged to change the planned structure from six to three floors.

He exuded confidence that the new alignment of road would get completed within the timeframe and the work would get started in full swing at the earliest.

(Cont’d on p-8)

Development of NE is Japan’s priority: Suzuki

Suzuki during his meeting with Tripura CM Manik Saha.

AGARTALA, APR 11 (IANS): Japan always gives priority to developing the North East region of India and increasing trade and

economic activities with the neighbouring Bangladesh, Japan’s Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki said here on Tuesday.

Addressing the 3rd India-Japan Intellectual Conclave on the theme of “North East India, Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal in the Indo-Pacific: Building Partnerships – The Way Forward” here, he said that in the Bay of Bengal region, comprising Bangladesh, northeast region of India and West Bengal, 300 million people are living ensuring a good prospect of trade and economy.

“Bangladesh could be the industrial hub of the

Bay of Bengal region. We need industries and investment in the region for the economic growth of the region and it would resolve many issues including the unemployment problem,” Suzuki said.

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Suzuki likely to visit Nagaland

NPN Adds: Japan’s Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki is likely to visit Nagaland by end of April.

Sources said that Suzuki visit to Nagaland will be to explore ways to further strengthen Japan-Nagaland relations.

NESO affirms opposition to CUET; demands ILP in NE states New frog species found Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): Even as the Central government exempted Central Universities in the Northeast region from conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions to undergraduate programmes for another year, the North East Students Organization (NESO), an umbrella organisation of Student bodies in the region, on Tuesday affirmed strong opposition to the conduct of CUET for north east students.

Addressing a press conference after holding “change of guard ceremo-

NESO officials addressing press conference at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on Tuesday. (NP)

ny” of NESO hosted by Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) at Tourist Lodge here, NESO chairman Samuel B Jyrwa informed that the organisation has taken principle stand that it was against the CUET on the ground that North East region had only a few central universi-

ties, which had also been lagging behind in many areas.

Describing as “injustice” if North East students were made to sit for CUET along with students from other parts of the country, Jyrwa said the education system was far more superior in mainland India compared

to the education scenario in the region. NESO chairman underscored the urgent need for technical and non-technical institutions in all the north eastern states. He also urged upon the Government of Nagaland to commission the medical college by this academic year.

Jyrwa also reiterated the resolution adopted at its 6th general conference held in November, 2022 in Tripura, wherein the house demanded implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in all the remaining States of North East. He called upon the government of Nagaland to effectively implement the ILP regulation in the state.

On illegal immigration issue, he informed that NESO would continue with the democratic form of agitation in the coming days to impress upon the central government to seriously take up the issue, which was affecting the microscopic indigenous communities of the whole of the region.

On “Indo-Naga” political issue, Jywyra said that NESO has always maintained that there should be political dialogue with all the armed groups, adding that there should be “honourable” “Inclusive” “Acceptable” solution in a time-bound manner.

in Meghalaya’s Siju cave

Frog found inside Siju cave. (PTI)

SHILLONG, APR 11 (PTI): Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of frog from deep inside a cave in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district which was recently published in an international journal, of(Cont’d on p-8) ficials said on Tuesday.

This discovery is the second time that a frog was discovered from inside a cave in the country, the first being the discovery of the Micrixalus spelunca in 2014 from a cave in Tamil Nadu, researchers from ZSI said.

“Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India office here and the Punebased ZSI have discovered a new species of cascade ranid frogs from deep within the Siju cave system in South Garo Hills district,” Bhaskar Saikia, one of the researchers told PTI.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: I s t h e o p p o s i t i o n going to succeed in coming together for 2024?

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any road map for economic development?

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WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 12

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot with plenty of sunshine

37 24

Hazy sunshine and hot

35 17

Guwahati Very hot with hazy sunshine 37 20 Imphal

Hot with hazy sunshine

Itanagar Mostly sunny and hot

34 12 33 20

Shillong

Hazy sun and very warm

28 17

Kohima

Hazy sun

28 16

Dimapur Hot with plenty of sun

36 20

Mkg

Very warm with hazy sun

Tuensang Hazy sun Wokha

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Farming machineries Discussion on ‘illegal immigration in NE India’ distributed in Longleng

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Beneficiaries and others at the programme on distribution of machineries.

DIMAPUR: Department of Agriculture Office (DAO), Longleng distributed farming machineries under SMAM 2022-23 to the beneficiaries at the programme held at DAO office, Longleng on April 11.

According to DIPR report, the EAC Longleng, S. Chingmei distributed the machineries to the beneficiaries under Longleng district.

S. Chingmai in her speech said for the district to

head in the right direction, it required the knowledge of acquiring different kinds of schemes provided by the government.

She appreciated State government and department of Agriculture for looking after the welfare of the farmers. Chingmai said that if testimonies can be shared by the beneficiaries about the tools and equipment provided by the government, it would bring a positive

SVC calls on Zhaleo Rio

31 16 23 11

Very warm with hazy sunshine 29 19

Zunheboto Hazy sunshine

27 14

Chumou DPDB meeting postponed DIMAPUR: DPO and member-secretary, DPDB Chumoukedima, N. Likao Kikon has informed that the monthly meeting of Chumoukedima DPDB scheduled on April 12 has been postponed to April 13. All members have been requested to take note of the change of date and attend positively.

SVC members and Zhaleo Rio on Tuesday.

DIMAPUR: Sovima Village Council (SVC) on Tuesday called on Zhaleo Rio, advisor for Municipal Affairs and Urban Development at his residence in Pesozou Khel, Sovima.

The SVC team discussed with the advisor on the plans of the village

council to make Sovima different, such as naming of all roads, lanes and bylanes against the names of pioneers, elders and leaders of the village; sanitation matters such as keeping the National Highway and other roads inside the village clean etc.

outcome. She called upon the gathering to preserve the seeds for the future and encouraged them to utilise the machines judiciously.

Keynote address was delivered by DAO Longleng, S. Yongchang Phom.

Samoi, a far mer from Pongching village shared the words of appreciation on behalf of the farmers. The programme was chaired by AI Longleng, M. Chingsang Phom.

S. Toiho Yeptho and others at the thanksgiving programme

public to keep him in prayers and help him to work for the constituency progress.

Pointing out that election was already over, Toiho called upon the people to do away with favouritism and come together as one.

In a speech, NCP Suruhuto president, Khehoyi Aye lauded the GBs and leaders of all villages for their vision. He said they came together for a “common cause” to bring change, and called upon the people

to work together so as to mend the loopholes of the constituency.

Short Speeches were also delivered by former MLA, Shetoyi Yeptho and Shivukhu Aye. Greetings were delivered by Qheniho GB Surumi, Kaito Chophy HD GB Yehemi, Vikiqhe GB Tichipa, Khuvuto GB, AicheSaghe, Vikheshe Yeptho GB Naltoqa, Akhevi GB Kathara, Kahovi GB Asuto.

The programme was chaired by Hokuto Jakhalu, invocation by Phuye New Baptist Church youth leader, Tovi Chophy, special song was presented by Timeless Band, prayer of blessing by Phuye New Baptist Church pastor, Samuel Zhimo, vote of thanks by Ihokhe GB Phuye New and benediction by Phuye Old Baptist Church Pastor, Vitoho Tuccu.

DIMAPUR, APRIL 11 (NPN): A joint panel discussion on “illegal immigration in NE India: issues and challenges” was organised by department of history, Unity College Dimapur and department of history, Dimapur Government College at seminar hall, Unity College on Tuesday.

The panellists were Centre for peace and conflict studies, TISS, Guwahati campus Dr. R K Debbarma, Chairman, Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and industry (CNCCI) Dr. Khekugha Muru, Assistant professor, department of sociology, Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung Dr. Limasenla Jamir and independent researcher Shaheen Ahmed. The panel discussion was moderated

by Associate & head department of history, Dimapur Government College.

Debbarma said that problems of illegal immigrants cannot be solved by building walls but by

Panel discussion on ‘illegal immigration in NE India: issues and challenges’

formulating better structure system and approach to tackle the issues.

For Dr. Khekugha implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) during the western colonization were not in interest of protecting the tribals but a strategic geo political security move and that there was no proper data and statistics record of illegal immigrants, He pointed towards inter caste marriage in the society that gave privilege to nonlocals for owning land and termed it as an alarming and something that should be taken seriously.

He admitted that the immigrants knows the technique of manipulating the local people in business.

While Dr. Limasenla termed the influx of illegal immigrants as a potential democratic threat and raise concerned on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants taking over business establishment in the state.

She said that the local people did not want to do cheap labour and therefore the illegal immigrants has occupied every corner of business establishment.

She said with the progressing of business, the

crime rate and illegal antisocial activities have been on the rise and therefore appealed to the government to implement better policy to tackle the issues.

She also recalled the initiative ‘Survival 2007’, taken by Ao Kaketshir Mungdang and after months of planning and deliberation, the students could able to identify and took action by evicting around thousands of illegal immigrants.

Shaheen Ahmed, gave a brief insight on the history presence of illegal immigrants and issues in Assam and Northeast.

NBSE informs on young scientist programme

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed Heads of Registered Institutions of the Board that Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be organising a special programme for school children “Young Scientist Pro-

gramme” “Yuva Vigyani Karyakram “(YUVIKA2023).

A report issued by DIPR stated that programme was aimed at creating awareness about the emerging trends in Science and Technology amongst the youngsters; to impart

basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications, with a preference to rural areas; and to encourage more students to pursue in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based research/ career.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) clarifies

DIMAPUR: NPGN/ NNC (N/A) has informed that Tokhaphu Chophi (T.Chophi), who claimed himself as lt. Colonel has been serving notice and collecting illegal tax in the name of NPGN/NNC(N/A) in and around Dimapur town.

MIP of NPGN/NNC

Toiho holds thanksgiving programme

DIMAPUR: The newly elected MLA from 33 Assembly Constituency Suruhuto, S. Toiho Yeptho held a thanksgiving programme at Phuye New Village on Tuesday.

Speaking at the programme, Yeptho said it was with God’s grace and through people’s support and common efforts that he emerged victorious. The MLA also lauded his supporters for being genuine and sincere, and urged the

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

(N/A) clarified that there was no such person by the name T. Chophi. In this regard, MIP has informed all business establishments, HoDs, general public to not entertain Tokhaphu Chophi and cautioned that defaulters would be doing so at their own risks.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

N. ACHI WALLING

23rd July 1947 – 3rd April 2023 We the bereaved family members of Late N. Achi Walling, Khensa, express our heartfelt gratitude to every organization and individual who have stood by us physically, morally, financially and through prayers at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 3rd of April 2023.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you personally, but it is our prayer that our God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children, In-laws, and Grandchildren.

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The residential programme will be of two weeks’ duration during summer holidays (May 1526, 2023).

Therefore, Nagaland Board of School Education has informed all heads of registered institutions have been requested to give

wide publicity and inform the teachers and students about YUVIKA-2023.

More information regarding the same will be available at http://jgyasa.iirs. gov.in/yuvika and in case of any clarification, e-mail can be sent to yuvika@isro. gov.in.

AcKNo WLEdgEMENT We t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y o f Late HIYHUNLE KENT (Asha) would like to convey our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us physically, financially, spiritually and materially during her prolonged illness and at the time of her demise.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Tseminyu Village Baptist Church 2. Tseminyu Village Council 3. R/Z khel, Tseminyu Village 4. Don Bosco School, Tseminyu 2013 Batch, Staff and Students 5. NHAK, Doctors and Staff 6. NEIGHRIMS, Shillong Born: 01:09:1989 7. GMC, Guwahati d ied: 04/04/2023 8. District Hospital, Dimapur Doctors and Staff 9. Blood Donors from various Groups and Individuals 10. Mr. Limasangwa Sangtam 11. Mr. & Mrs. Akumtoshi Lungkochi 12. Mr. &Mrs. Chetan Singha We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our Prayer that Our Almighty God Bless you all abundantly.

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With Loving Family Members

AcKNo WLEdgEMENT

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Motorcycle Club Tuensang (NMCT) Chapter conducted free medical camp on April 11 at Chendang village. The medical camp was conducted by a team of medical practitioner led by Dr. Imlong Chang.

At the camp, 55 patients were screened for various ailments and free medicines were provided to the patients according to their prescription.

CMO Peren informs DIMAPUR: CMO, Peren, has informed all the departments in Peren district that the district medical board will be held on April 25 in the office chamber of CMO Peren. In this regard, all departments who have candidates for confirmation, invalidation and commutation of pension etc, for grade III and IV employees have been directed to submit the list on or before April 18.

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Hepenli Kez 23-12-2002 to 03-04-2023 Our hearts ache to accept that you are no more with us; but wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is always a trail of beautiful memories, so you will be in our hearts and our thoughts forever. May the heavenly host guide you to rest in peace.

We the bereaved family offer our deepest gratitude to the many friends, relatives and well-wishers for the prayers, concerns, and financial support extended to us during this difficult time. May the God Almighty bless you. loving parents, Siblings & Relatives DB-467/23

Lt . Kevimechie Tsükrü 13th August 1992 to 2nd April 2023 ‘The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away’. (Job 1:21) We the family of Lt. Kevimechie Tsükrü (Achie) would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual who stood by us during his illness and demise.

May the Lord graciously requite your service rendered upon our family.

We sincerely acknowledge : 1. Khuzama Baptist Church 2. Khuzama Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho 3. Khuzama Baptist Nhiechüko Krotho 4. Khuzama Baptist Fellowship Kohima 5. Khuzama Baptist Thenupfüko Krotho, Kohima 6. Christian Revival Church Khuzama 7. Tsükrü Chienuo Khriesarüü Krotho, Khuzama 8. Post Graduate Students’ Union, NU,2014 – 2015 Batch Meriema.

9. Southern Angami Students’ Union 10. Angami Students’ Union 11. Bethel Hospital Kohima 12. Avid Group Khuzama 13. Davidson Group Khuzama.

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NMCT conducts free medical camp

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

Minister, advisors and MLA hold meetings, inspections

DIMAPUR: After being allotted incharge of departments, the newly appointed ministers, advisors and MLAs have been holding coordination meetings with their respective departments. Apart from this, departments also organised felicitation programmes to welcome the ministers and advisors.

DP&S felicitates Er. Kropol

Hekani inspects industrial sites, projects

Kaito holds ‘appraisal meeting’

G. Kaito Aye briefing the officers.

Minister of PWD (R&B), G. Kaito Aye held an “appraisal meeting” of the PWD (R&B) department at his office chambers, Nagaland Civil Secretariat on Tuesday.

Kaito conveyed appreciation to the department for making progress in the road sector and encouraged them to be more active and diligent and focus on quality achievement and successful completion of works. He reminded the officers that project priority should be for proper connectivity to habitation

areas as good roads will lead to better economy and social well-being of the communities.

The meeting was attended by commissioner and secretary, Works & H o u s i n g, J t . S e c y.

(W&H), Engineer-in-Chief NPWD, Chief Engineer PWD (R&B), Addl. CE PWD(R&B), Superintending Engineer (Design) and Executive Engineers of various programme under PWD(R&B).

At the meeting, the commissioner secretary highlighted the policy is-

sues, policy changes by the government of India for various schemes/programmes.

Engineer-in-Chief NPWD and chief engineer PWD(R&B) spoke on how the department could deliver best service to the people.

Addl CE in his remarks acknowledged that Nagaland has the best team of engineers and prayed that with technological improvement and upgradation of technical facilities and inputs the department can reach greater heights.

NST welcomes Temjenmenba

Temjenmenba with the officers.

Advisor of Transport and Technical Education, Temjenmenba paid a maiden visit to the office of the General Manager, Nagaland State Transport, Dimapur on April 10.

A press release by general manager of NST, Shikaho P. Yeptho informed that the advisor during his visit, held an indepth and interactions with the officers and staff of the department.

He also enquired about the various areas that needed improvement and encouraged the officers and

staff to strive vigorously for overall improvement of the activities of the department.

The advisor further urged the officers and staff to assist and extend support to deliver best services to the public.

Shikaho P.Ye ptho while welcoming the advisor highlighted the various challenges and grievances faced by the department.

He said that the department, currently required numbers of new buses as most of the buses were 15 years and above.

Er. Kropol Vitsu with the department officials.

Directorate of Printing & Stationery felicitated, advisor, Printing & Stationery & Prisons, Er. Kropol Vitsu at the programme held at its office conference hall on Tuesday.

At the programme, director, Printing & Stationery, Neituolie Phewhuo welcomed the advisor and highlighted the departmental activities including its branch press office in Chmukedima and Mokokchung.

Tingthok congratulated and thanked the legislators for attending the programme despite of their busy schedule. He requested them to work for the development of Konyaks.

Also, delivering short speech KNSK president Ponglem high-

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(L-R) Sawma Khobung, Amritesh Kumar Singh, and GS Nganingkhui at the press conference. (NP)

out by the officials, it stated that passengers could board and de-board from Dibrugarh, Simaluguri, Mariani, Dimapur, Lumding, Guwahati, Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Katihar, Barauni Jn., Hajipur and Sonpur.

It also added that

gaged in a session of discussion with officers of the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre and interacted with the students.

Hekani commended the department for its continued work in promoting industrial activities and commerce in the state.

She urged the officials to take steps to attract more investments and create more job opportunities for the people of Nagaland.

Dr. Neisatuo Mero addressing the co-ordination meeting at Pfutsero.

Dr. Neisatuo Mero MLA of 16th Pfutsero A/C was felicitated at the Pfutsero sub-division co-ordination meeting-cum-felicitation programme held at ADC’s Conference Hall, Pfutsero on April 11.

ADC Pfutsero, Japheth Woch, congratulated the newly elected MLA and assured cooperation for the development of the Sub-Division. He said Pfutsero constituency was peaceful during the 14th NLA election which he added was all possible due to teamwork of the officers and staff on duty.

Dr. Neisatuo Mero, in his speech thanked the ADC and his team for conducting the general election peacefully. He called upon all the officers to share their plans, ideas and views with him for all-round development of the constituency. He assured to take up all round development in road, water facilities, education and health sector with the higher authorities.

President Officers’ Club, Er. Toshikaba Imsong highlighted the activities taken up by Officers’ Club. The programme was chaired

by EAC Razeba, Ketsinle Tep.

SIRD holds introductory meeting with Metsubo

lighted grievances faced by Konyak in general in Mon district. Konyak Students’ Union president Noklem requested the legislators to look into the developmental failures like roads, electricity and network problems.

He also reminded them about the Platinum Jubilee of Konyak Students’ Union.

Speaking on behalf of Konyak legislators, advisor of Social Welfare, Noke Wangnao said peace and cooperation was important for development and urged the Konyak Civil Societies to maintain friendly environment.

On the occasion, special number was presented by Yuwang and friends and the programme was chaired by KU vice president, Chingwang Konyak.

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tioning of the industrial sites and to identify areas where improvements can be made.

During the inspection, the team toured the project site at Toluvi Village, factory site at Viola Colony, Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Ganeshnagar.

The advisor also en-

Dr. Neisatuo Mero felicitated

State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) held an introductory meeting with minister of Rural Development and SIRD, Metsubo Jamir on April 11 at SIRD Computer Lab Kohima.

A report by DIPR stated that at the meeting a brief presentation of the activities and programmes of SIRD was presented by principal, ETC Phek, Dr. Kedise Pucho; senior lecturer, SIRD, Dr. Juthsutho Phoji and senior lecturer, SIRD, Dr. Adino Vitso respectively.

Addressing the officers of SIRD, Metsubo congratulated the staff for their achievements in recent years and said that he was impressed with the professional

department of Rural Development so that the two departments complement each other and work hand in hand towards a common goal.

The minister also said that SIRD must expand their activities through assimilation and diversification of more programmes of the Rural Development and encouraged the department to enhance their media and printing facilities.

He advised department to take up activities to sensitize the public regarding their activities.

Metsubo Jamir addressing the introductory meeting.

The programme was approach of the officers of department. chaired by director SIRD, the department while carryHe stressed on the need Vesato and concluding reing out various programmes to restructure and streamline marks by addl. director, SIRD, and activities assigned to the the activities of SIRD and Imlimenla Longkumer.

Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train to arrive Dimapur on May 27

He maintained that the tourist train was taken up by the department of Tourism, NFR, under the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat initiative and the first of its kind journey exclusively designed for tourists, with no other passengers allowed on board.

In a press note handed

Advisor of Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu along with commissioner and secretary, Kekhrievor Kevichusa, director, A. Temjen Jamir and department officials inspected industrial sites and projects of the department in Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts on April 10.

A DIPR report stated that the purpose of the visit was to assess the func-

Department live streaming Stateof Information & level programmes Public Relations and other important felicitated advisor, events. She also said Information & Pubthat the department lic Relations, Soil has been actively enand Water Consergaged on various sovation, Imkong L. cial media platforms Imchen at a prosuch as Facebook, gramme held at IPR Twitter and InstaConference Hall, gram. She added Kohima on April the department has 11. installed Public AdIn his address, dress System in 11 Imkong said the imdistricts and has also age of the govern- Imkong L. Imchen interacting with the IPR officers. set up LED display ment depends on in some districts. the department. She assured full IPR department as it plays an cooperation of the officers and Commissioner & Secretary important role in disseminating staff for the best functioning of IPR, V. Maria Yanthan in her news and information to the the department. She also briefed address hoped that the departpublic. the advisor about the structures ment will prosper to a greater He called upon the officers of the department from the height under Imchen’s leaderand staff of the department Directorate to the Information ship. She thanked the officers to work sincerely reminding Centres across the State. and staff of the department for them that they were to serve the Besides that, the depart- their sacrifices and services and people. ment has PROs in Delhi, Raj appealed them to uphold the D i r e c t o r, D z ü v i n u o Bhawan and an Information hardworking spirit despite of Theünuo in her speech said that Cell at the Nagaland Civil Sec- many limitations. the department was lucky to retariat.

Joint director, I. Simon have such a tall and seasoned She mentioned that the Teila who chaired the proleader, who has concern about department has been regularly gramme welcomed the advisor.

The four legislators from Konyak community.

DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Nor theaster n Frontier Railways (NFR) on Tuesday announced the launch of the first Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train (BGTT), at a press conference held at Dimapur Railway Station, Executive Lounge.

The train is scheduled to depart from Dibrugarh at 8 a.m. on May 27 and reach Dimapur at 4:45 p.m.

Addressing media, NFR chief supervisor of Tourism, Sawma Khobung, informed that the BGTT would start its journey on May 27, from Dibrugarh on 11 days and 10 nights religious tourist circuit, covering popular religious sites in Ayodhya, Shree Mata Vaishnodevi, Prayagraj, and Varanasi.

Hekani Jakhalu and others at the inspection.

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Konyak CSOs felicitate legislators

Konyak Civil Societies headed by Konyak Union felicitated the Konyak legislators of 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on April 11 at Konyak Union Conference Hall.

Delivering welcome address, Konyak Union president,

Advisor, Er. Kropol Vitsu, in his address sought cooperation in order to upgrade and improve the department. He assured that facelift of the department will be taken up and urged every staff to respect the positions so that plans and visions could be achieved considerably.

The prog ram was chaired by registrar L. Ongpa Phom and was attended by department officers and entourage of the advisor.

the tourist train comprise of 14 coaches, with eight LHB sleeper coaches (580 seats) and three AC III Tier coaches (200 seats), along with a pantry car.

In regards to booking for tickets, it was informed that ticket would be available both online and offline, Rs. 20,850 per person for Sleeper Class and Rs. 31,135 for AC passengers, inclusive of GST. The officials pointed out that Indian Railways will be providing 33% concession under the Bharat Gaurav Train scheme, which was already included in the above pricing.

Passengers can opt for RMI services and online bookings will be made through the official IRCTC website.

It may be noted that the train would be making stops at various stations, offer onboard meals and packaged drinking water,

and ensure cleanliness and security.

A dedicated escorts would be available for every coach to assist passengers, and off board sightseeing tours would be facilitated by dedicated coaches and buses.

In regards to accommodations, it said that nonAC family hotel rooms will be provided for Sleeper Class at places of night stay, and AC accommodation would be arranged in standard category hotels for AC passengers.

Fo r f u r t h e r i n formation, interested t r ave l e r s c a n c o n t a c t 8595936716/8638507592, visit the official IRCTC tourism website www.irctctourism.com, or visit the IRCTC office at 4D Mandovi Apartment, GNB Road, Ambari, Opp Rabindra Bhawan, Guwahati-781001.

Tovihoto attends Iftar party

H. Tovihoto Ayemi welcomed by members of Muslim Youth Dimapur on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Advisor of Tribal Affairs and Election Department, H. Tovihoto Ayemi attended fast-breaking Iftar party hosted by Muslim Youth Dimapur at Idgah Ground, Dimapur on Monday.

On the occasion, Tovihoto lauded the initiative of Muslim Youth Dimapur for inviting people of different religious and cultural backgrounds to foster the

spirit of brotherhood and unity.

He appreciated the efforts of Muslim Youth for being upfront in extending humanitarian services during crisis time such as Covid-19 and fire outbreak “which is a common occurrence in Dimapur”.

Tovihoto maintained that peace and harmony among people of different faiths and culture was

essential for healthy and progressive society.

He said peaceful coexistence of people of different religions was the beauty of Dimapur and urged upon the people to be mindful to embrace the responsibility that falls upon them to protect and uphold peace and harmony of the society.

To v i h o t o f u r t h e r pointed out that no religion preaches violence; love and peace were central in every religion and everyone must follow in true spirit for a peaceful society.

An official of Muslim Youth Dimapur said the event which invited people of different religion was initiated in a bid to foster and promote peace, harmony and brotherhood of the people and that the Muslim youth were committed towards the welfare of Dimapur.

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BJP will return to power by winning over 300 LS seats in 2024 polls: Shah

DIBRUGARH (ASSAM), APR 11 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the BJP will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year’s general elections and return to power for the third consecutive term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm.

Addressing a rally in Dibrugarh, where he laid the foundation stone for the Upper Assam zonal BJP office, Shah exuded confidence that the saffron party will win 12 out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the northeastern state.

“Narendra Modi will become the prime minister for the third consecutive term with the party winning over 300 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections,” he said.

There are 543 seats in the lower house of the Parliament.

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, the senior BJP leader said, “Northeast was once considered a fortress of the Congress but despite Rahul Gandhi’s yatra (Bharat Jodo Yatra), the party failed to perform well in

Amit Shah being felicitated by Union Minister Sarbanada Sonowal, Assam CMHimanta Biswa Sarma and others in Dibrugarh, Tuesday. (PTI) the recent assembly elections in three states in the region.”

Assembly elections were recently held in Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland. The BJP formed the government in Tripura, and came in power as alliance partners in the other two states.

Shah thanked the people of Assam, which was the first state in the Northeast to give mandate to the BJP. Alluding to Rahul Gandhi’s controversial remarks during his visit to United Kingdom, Shah,

who arrived here from neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, said, “He (Gandhi) insulted India from foreign soil. If he continues defaming the country and the government by peddling lies, Congress will be white-washed from the entire country just like the party was shown the door in the Northeast.”

“There is no point in abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as every Indian is praying for his good health. The more they (Congress) badmouth our PM, the more lotus (BJP’s election symbol)

will bloom,” he said on the ‘...kabr kudegi’ remark.

Shah said that the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 or AFSPA has been removed from 70 per cent of the area of Assam, while Bodoland and Karbi Anglong areas are peaceful and the state’s border disputes with its neighbouring provinces are being resolved.

“Earlier, Assam was known for ‘andolan’ (agitation) and ‘aatankwad’ (terrorism) but now there is peace and people are dancing to the beats of

Bihu music,” Shah said, while referring to a mega event which will be held in Guwahati on April 14 in which over 11,000 dancers will perform in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shah said that under the BJP rule in Assam, over 41,000 have been given employment, 25,000 hectares of land have been earmarked for Bajra Mission, two lakh hectares for palm oil production and 12 lakh families have been provided with handlooms.

He said the BJP government in Assam has already established 12 medical colleges and 12 more are in the pipeline, while Modi will inaugurate AIIMS in the state on the occasion of Rongali Bihu. ‘’The double-engine government of the BJP under the leadership of PM Modi at the Centre, and Sarbananda Sonowal and later Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam have led to a path-breaking development, peace and security in the state,” Shah said.

Shah later left the state for New Delhi aboard a flight from Dibrugarh airport.

India rejects China’s ‘objection’ to Amit Shah’s Arunachal visit

Amit Shah writes in a visitor’s book during his visit at the Walong War Memorial, in Walong. (PTI) The Narendra Modi government is committed to the security and development of border areas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.

He made the remark after a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and others at this village located along the border with China.

“This mor ning at Kibithoo, had an engaging discussion with CM @ PemaKhanduBJP, Dy. CM @ChownaMeinBJP, BJP President @BiyuramWahgeBJP, Minister Bamang

Felix, MP @TapirGao and MLA Smt. Dasanglu Pul. Modi government is resolved for the security and development of our border areas,” Shah tweeted. On Monday, Shah had said the era when anyone could encroach India’s borderlands has passed and now, not even land equal to ‘sui ki noke’ (inch of land) can be encroached.

He launched a Vibrant Village Programme for allround development of border areas here on Monday.

The chief minister told PTI that they discussed various issues related to development of Arunachal Pradesh. Later, the home

minister paid tributes at the Walong War Memorial.

India on Tuesday rejected China’s “objection” to Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, making it clear that the state is and will always remain an integral part of India.

A statement issued by external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said: “We completely reject the comments made by the Chinese Official Spokesperson. Indian leaders routinely travel to the state of Arunachal Pradesh as they do to any other state of India. Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India.” The statement further said that “objecting to such visits does not stand to reason and will not change the above reality”. Earlier in a clear message to China from the border village of Kibithoo in Arunachal Pradesh, Shah on Monday had said no one can dare cast an evil eye on India’s territorial integrity and encroach even an “inch of our land”.

Probe on looting designated camp of Amritpal’s close aide Papalpreet Singh brought to Dibrugarh jail SoO militants initiated: Manipur CM

SHILLONG, APR 11 (PTI): Two church workers from Meghalaya were allegedly assaulted by miscreants in Bihar’s Patna, police said on Tuesday.

The duo were stopped by a group of people in Bihar’s capital city and “manhandled”, they said.

M e g h a l aya C h i e f Minister Conrad K Sangma condemned the incident and directed the state police to get in touch with their counterparts in Bihar.

“Condemn the incident in Bihar where our elders from the Presbyterian Church were manhandled by miscreants. Instructed Meg Police to be in touch with Bihar police who are helping our elders, their statements are being taken to file FIR against those miscreants (sic),” Conrad tweeted.

Meanwhile, Patna SSP Rajeev Mishra said police immediately reached the spot and asked the church workers to identify the miscreants.

“An incident was re-

ported in Alamgang area of the city where people, hailing from Meghalaya, and belonging to a particular community, were reportedly manhandled by miscreants... They, however, expressed willingness to go to their native place without registering FIR,” Mishra told Press Trust of India.

They have left for Meghalaya, and would be provided security till the last point of their journey, the SSP Rajeev Mishra said.

AFFIdAVIT I, Shri Kelhoukelie Keditsu, S/o Shri Thepfuvio Keditsu, resident of Chumoukedima, Tenyiphe-1, B-Khel, H/No. 234 declare through an Affidavit No. 236/2023 dated 11.04.2023 that my name inadvertently appeared in some of my documents as 'Shri Kelhoukelie Angami'. 'Shri Kelhoukelie Keditsu' and 'Shri Kelhoukelie Angami' are the names of same person i.e. me. Henceforth, I will use my name as Kelhoukelie Keditsu.

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SGPC legal team meets pro-Khalistan youths in Dibrugarh jail

A group of lawyers from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), who met the ‘Waris Punjab De’ outfit members in the Central jail in Assam’s Dibrugarh, have said they will contest their case in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Eight members of the outfit have been lodged in

the jail, who were apprehended during a Punjab Police crackdown on Sikh radical preacher Amritpal Singh and his associates.

The lawyers’ panel that met the inmates on Monday included SGPC

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The Tethuyo Village Student’s Union convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri.Y. Intsangju Sangtam on being promoted to the post of Deputy Director/General Manager under the Department of Industries and Commerce Govt. of Nagaland.

The Union wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

appreCIatIon The Humtso Village Council extends hearty congratulations to Shri. Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe for being elected in the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2023 from 38th Wokha A/C. Moreover, the Village Council appreciated Hon’ble MLA and all DPDB members Wokha for being included Humtso Village as aspirational Village during DPDB meeting held on 6th April 2023.

Sd/yivungo yanthan Secretary Humtso Village Council

Sd/rhanbemo humtsoe Chairman Humtso Village Council

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With immense pride and honour, Tethuyo Village Council would like to congratulate shri.y. Intsangju sangtam on being promoted to the post of Deputy Director/General manager under the Department of Industries and Commerce Govt. of Nagaland.

The Tethuyo Village Council extends our prayer that the Almighty God bless you with good health and success in future endeavours.

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I, Shri Ramasri Yadav, S/o Patali Yadav, resident of Police Complex Chumoukedima Town, Chumoukedima, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 63/2023 dated 20.01.2023 that my name inadvertently appeared in some of my documents as 'Ramashree Yadav' and my father's name as 'Hira Yadav'. 'Ramasri Yadav' and 'Ramashree Yadav' are the names of same person i.e. me. Henceforth I shall use my name as 'Ramasri Yadav' and my father's name as 'Patali Yadav' for all official and other purposes.

h.Q. hoho KI, Court Junction (Charali) Dimapur-797112 : nagaland

B.P.O Longmatra, Dist. KIPHIRE : NAGALAND, 798611

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member and advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, counsel Mandeep Singh Sidhu, who is a brother of late Deep Sidhu, founder of Waris Punjab De, and advocate Rohit Sharma.

Advocate Sialka said

that the SGPC legal team had received support in submitting an application to the authority of the Dibrugarh jail to meet the eight NSA detainees from the District Legal Services Authority, the Dibrugarh Bar Association, and local advocates.

Advocate Mandeep Singh said, “Under the NSA, all detainees have access to their fundamental right as prisoners. They are housed collectively and have access to publications and television in the prison.

They have a positive attitude.” “ T h e y d o n’t h ave enough clothes. Otherwise, they have the other facilities other prisoners should have,” according to Bhagwant Singh Sialka.

The SGPC will now contest their imprisonment in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, he added.

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No. Rev-1/90-D/ Notice is hereby given that Shri Watiyanger issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. of 866 Dag No. 238/1269 measuring an area 00B-02K-10LS located at Block No/Village Padumpukhuri A.K, Mouza No 3 which has been mortgaged with SBI Bank Society.

Claim/objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 7(seven) days from the date of publication in local newspaper.

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Radical preacher Amritpal Singh’s close aide Papalpreet Singh being taken to Dibrugarh prison. (PTI)

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Two M’laya church workers ‘manhandled’ in Patna

(NSA).

Meanwhile, Assam police have maintained a silence on bringing Amritpal’s aides to Dibrugarh jail. Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that it was an exercise between the police teams of two states.

A multi-tier security was put in place in Dibrugarh jail for the Waris Punjab De outfit members.

sd/- Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : nagaland

The Lotha Hoho Dimapur in its Executive meeting held on 5th April 2023, installed a new team of Office Bearers for the term 2023-2026.

The following are the newly elected Office Bearers: 1. Chairman : Shri. Thungchanthung Murry 2. Vice Chairman : i) Shri. Renathung Ezung ii) Shri. Yanbemo Humtsoe 3. General Secretary : Shri. Y.R.L. Patton 4. Secretary : i) Shri. Orenthung Lotha ii) Shri. S. Renponthung Lotha iii) Shri. Anthony Lotha 5. Treasure : Shri. N Pena Lotha 6. Finance Secretary : Shri. P. Samuel Odyuo 7. Cultural Secretary : Shri. S. Nzanbemo Kikon.

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With immense pride and joy, we the Longpa Senso Telongjem Dimapur (LSTD), express our heartiest congratulations to our bonafide citizen Miss. Kinayala Aier, daughter of Mr. Aotoshi Ao, student of Class-7, Christian Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur for wining Bronze Medal and becoming the first Naga girl to win a National Medal during the 36th Sub Junior and 5th Cadet Kyorugi & Pomsea National Taekwondo championship 2022-23 held in Kota, Rajasthan from March 28-31, 2023.

The LSTD further extends our prayer, support and best wishes for her future endeavours.

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camp when the KIA militants looted armoury.

The state government took the incident seriously.

No stone will be left unturned to nab those involved in the looting incident, the chief minister said.

The operations to nab the militants involved in looting the arms and ammunition were also going on, he informed.

Noting seriously the incident, a joint security meet was convened by the state DGP with the top brasses of the Central security forces like Assam Rifles yesterday.

On March 10, a cabinet meeting convened by chief minister N Biren Singh took a decision to immediately withdraw from the SoO agreement with the Kuki National Army (KNA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA).

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IMPHAL, APR 11: Manipur government has initiated an enquiry into the recent act of Kuki Independent Army (KIA) militants looting of a large number of arms and ammunition from a designated camp of Kuki militants under suspension of operation (SoO) truce in Churachandpur district on April 8 night.

Responding to queries from reporters on the sideline of a function in Imphal’s Kangla fort today, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said that a committee is also looking whether there was any conspiracy between the cadres of the outfits in the designated camp and the KIA militants.

On April 8, suspected militants of Kuki Independent Army (KIA) stormed at one of the designated

camps of the militants under suspension of operation (SoO) truce at Chongkhou village in Churachandpur district and looted over 25 arms with a large quantity of ammunition. The camp is housed by cadres of three Kuki based militant groups – USRA, KNF(Z) and UTLA – under tripartite suspension of operation truce with Central and state governments.

The KIA militants led by their commander-inchief Thangkhongam Haokip alias Davidson looted the camp, the police was reported by the cadres on the next day of the incident.

The chief minister said that as per the ground rules of the SoO, the designated camps were to be guarded and protected by the cadres of the outfits lodging in the camp. However, the government has the reports of only four cadres in the designated

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GUWAHATI, APRIL 11 (IANS): Papalpreet Singh, a close aide of fugitive radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, was brought to Assam’s Dibrugarh jail on Tuesday.

Singh was arrested on Monday from Kathu Nangal area of Punjab.

A team of Punjab police reached Dibrugarh’s Mohanbari airport with arrested Papalpreet this morning and were received

by Assam police.

He was then taken to Dibrugarh central jail under tight security.

Eight other associates of Amrtipal, including his uncle Harjeet Singh, were earlier lodged in Dibrugarh central jail. With Papalpreet, the total number of detainees of Waris Punjab De outfit in the jail has risen to nine. All of them have been arrested under the National Security Act

GURUGRAM, APR 11 (PTI): A delivery boy was arrested here for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old girl on the pretext of marriage, police said on Tuesday.

On April 7, the accused, Hari Mohan, kidnapped the teen girl on the pretext of marriage and then raped her, the minor’s mother alleged in a complaint.

The accused dropped the girl outside her home and fled, police said.

RSS calls out a fake letter circulating on net NEW DELHI, APR 11 (PTI): The RSS on Tuesday termed “completely fake” a purported letter written in its name exhorting Hindus to entrap Muslim girls and bring them back to the Sanatan religion.

The purported letter has been circulating on social media.

The two-page letter written on a purported letterhead of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fountainhead of the ruling BJP, is marked to the Bajrang Dal and Hindu Sena among others.

Man gets 10-yr RI for raping deaf woman

BARIPADA (ODISHA), APR 11 (PTI): A court in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district Tuesday sentenced a 30-year-old man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 20-yearold deaf and dumb woman. Rairangpur Additional District and Sessions Judge Deepak Kumar also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the convict, Additional Public Prosecutor Pankaj Kumar Das said.

The incident occurred on April 21, 2020 night at Manicha village when the woman went to relieve herself in a field.

The judgment was based on the statement of 14 witnesses and medical report, Das said.

JAIPUR, APR 11 (PTI): Cornering his own government in Rajasthan, senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said his fast was intended to give a fillip to the party’s countrywide movement against graft being spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi. Pilot observed a daylong fast at the Martyr’s Memorial here demanding action from the party’s government in the state over cases of alleged corruption during the BJP’s term, ignoring warnings by the Congress central leadership that the move just months ahead of the assembly polls is “anti-party activity”.

The former Rajasthan deputy chief minister spoke to reporters after ending the fast at 4 pm. On Congress Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa’s remark that any issue with the government can be discussed at party forums, Pilot said, “If it was an issue with the organisation, I

Those who helped Congress form govt in Raj on streets against it today: BJP

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would have definitely raised it within the organisation but it is related to the government.” He also tried to link his agitation with the party’s campaign against the BJP government at the Centre.

“On which issue have Rahul ji, the Congress party and all opposition parties shown unity? They have shown unity on the issue of corruption. Financial irregularities have happened on a large scale and the entire opposition has united against this,” he said when asked to comment on Gandhi’s “fight against corruption”.

gress government,” Rathore told reporters in Churu.

His reference was to Congress leader Sachin Pilot, who held a day-long fast in Jaipur on Tuesday to press his party’s government to act on cases of alleged corruption related to the previous BJP government. Pilot launched his fast disregarding a warning by Congress, which said a protest against the Rajasthan government would amount to anti-party activity and go against its interest.

Asked about Pilot’s demand for action in corruption cases during the BJP rule, Rathore said the Congress leader did not raise the issue in the last four years and did not speak about it in the state assembly. Rathore claimed Pilot was using BJP’s shoulder to “end his own frustration” with the Ashok Gehlot government.

Saifuddin Soz slams Azad for ‘Don’t mess around with ‘extreme act of disloyalty’ to Cong my authority’, CJI to lawyer NEW DELHI, APR 11 (PTI): In the wake of Ghulam Nabi Azad’s strident criticism of the Congress, party veteran Saifuddin Soz on Tuesday said Azad cannot convince the people that he was justified in his “extreme act of disloyalty” to the party.

Azad is seen moving closer to the BJP to cause division of votes when elections take place, he said.

Coinciding with the launch of his autobiography, Azad has been giving a series of interviews, slamming the Congress leadership and the party.

In an interview with Malayalam News channel Asianet News, Azad, referring to the Gandhi family, said, “The entire family has associations with businessmen, including him (Rahul).

I can give you 10 examples of where he would go even outside the country to meet people who are undesirable businessmen.”

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Eshwarappa, who resigned as minister last year over a corruption charge, expressed his gratitude to the seniors in the party who gave him honourable positions in his 40-year political career right from booth level to the deputy Chief Minister.

The 74-year-old Kuruba leader, also known for his controversial statements, is a five-time MLA from Shivamogga, and has served as minister holding various portfolios. Kurubas come under the OBC category in the state. The announcement came amid

Congress questions LIC’s ‘increased’ holding in Adani Group; demands JPC

NEW DELHI, APR 11 (PTI): The Congress on Tuesday alleged that publicsector LIC is being “forced” to use its policyholders’ funds to “bail out” the Adani group and stressed the demand for a JPC probe is “essential and urgent”.

Congress general secD Y Chandrachud retary communications Jaitricks with me. You can’t ram Ramesh claimed in a mention it here and then statement that Life Insurelsewhere for an earlier ance Corporation of India date,” the CJI, who was sharing the bench with justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, said.

Sensing the mood of the bench, the lawyer expressed regret and said he should be be excused for his submissions.

(LIC) holding in Adani Enterprises, one of the listed companies of the Adani Group, at the end of June 2021 was 1.32 per cent and by the end of December 2022, it reached 4.23 percent.

“The revelation that LIC’s holding in Adani Enterprises has increased while its stock value has fallen sharply once again strengthens the case for a JPC (Joint

Parliamentary Committee) to investigate the PM-linked Adani ‘Mega Scam’,” Ramesh said on Twitter.

He said “serious questions” began to be raised about the Adani Group on January 24, 2023 “Now it turns out that LIC’s holding in Adani Enterprises had further increased to 4.26 percent by the end of March 2023,” he said.

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The CJI, who rarely loses his cool during judicial proceedings, got irked when the lawyer first sought an early hearing of his case and, after being told that it will be listed on April 17, asked for liberty to mention it before another bench.

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speculations that the central leadership was weighing the option of denying him ticket for the polls. There were also some reports that he had proposed the name of his son K E Kantesh for the Shivamogga seat.

Eshwarappa would turn 75 in June, the unofficial age bar in the BJP for leaders to contest polls and hold official positions.

Though there have been occasional exceptions as well.

Eshwarappa quit as the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister after a contractor Santosh Patil killed himself a year ago in a hotel room in Udupi accusing him in his suicide note of demanding 40 per cent commission for awarding civil works in Belagavi.

Later, a probe by the police gave him a clean chit.

He demanded a ministerial berth after he was absolved of the charges but the party did not pay heed to it.

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“The rally is being organised at a time when leaders of Congress are on the streets against their own government. This rally has done the work to put the last nail in the coffin of the Con-

BENGALURU, APR 11 (PTI): Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa on Tuesday told the party’s central leadership that he wishes to retire from electoral politics and requested it to not consider fielding him from any constituency in the Assembly polls next month.

The decision of the former state unit president, who played a key role along with B S Yediyurappa in building the party in the state over the last four decades, came in the midst of the BJP finalising its list of candidates for the elections.

“I wish to voluntarily retire from electoral politics.

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXIII NO. 124 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

When words fail

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he Congress founded in 1885,has a rich history and which once had its reach across almost all states in India and by that imagination alone, it is the only party capable of challenging the BJP at the national level. Yet the party has since 2014 been on a downward spiral. Instead of maintaining its hold across the states, the Congress has lost states it ruled either to BJP or other parties and practically reduced to status of a regional player. On the other hand, other regional parties are in ascendency and in particular the Aam Admi Party (AAP) founded in 2012 which is fast become relevant as a potentially viable alternative to the Congress and other parties.

Today, the AAP has been given the tag as a national party while others such as CPI, NCP and AITC have been de-recognised as national parties. The AAP will certainly leave no stone unturned to elbow out the Congress as the viable alternative mainly since it has proved its consistency and its political narrative being widely welcomed. On the other hand, the Congress has failed to perform and much of the problem lies with the ‘mass of unelected’ party members from the grass root right up to the AICC level. Whenever Rahul opens his mouth, it only invites ridicule and causes embarrassment to the party. The problem is that Rahul cannot deliver the message and instead becomes the centre of controversy. Rahul has not shown any sign of being articulate nor mentally mature, despite being an MP since 2004. For instance, while talking about Indo-China border, Rahul was reported to have said “they (China) have occupied 2000 sq kms of our land. They (China) killed our 20 jawans. They (China) are thrashing our soldiers in Arunachal.” This remark was widely condemned and it exposed once again, Rahul’s inability to effectively articulate. He has been praised for being fearless in attacking Modi but he has embarrassed his own partymen who have to blindly defend him every time he opens his mouth. Rahul has been hauled to court on several defamation cases. He was recently convicted for defamation and disqualified as MP by a Surat Sessions Court and sentenced to two years imprisonment. The case pertained to his speech in 2019 at Nandad, when he attacked Modi over the issue of corruption. Rahul on that occasion, asked how come all “thieves” have ‘Modi’ as the common surname , while referring to fugitive businessman Nirav Modi and former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. Rahul also infamously coined the slogan “chowkidar chor hai”(the watchman is a thief) against the prime minister and used very often . Earlier in 2018, he had to apologise to the RSS in court for accusing it the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The Hindinburg report on the stock scam against Adani became the latest ammunition for Rahul. He carried on a relentless attack on Modi for patronising industrialist Gautum Adani. Rahul landed in a controversy when he dragged former Congress leaders such as Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kiran Kumar Reddy and Anil K Antony as having links withAdani. Ghulam Nabi Azad has hit back at Rahul and claimed the Gandhi family have links with business men and that Rahul, during his frequent mystery trips, meets with dubious businessmen. All these have not helped the Congress and instead have only hastened its decline. The writing is on the wall- it is time for all three Gandhi family members to retire and let Congress remain as a political party and not a family party.

DailyDevotion Complete and Effective Dominion Death no longer has dominion over Him.…the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God… —Romans 6:9-11

Co-Eternal Life. Eternal life is the life which Jesus Christ exhibited on the human level. And it is this same life, not simply a copy of it, which is made evident in our mortal flesh when we are born again.

Eternal life is not a gift from God; eternal life is the gift of God. The energy and the power which was so very evident in Jesus will be exhibited in us by an act of the absolute sovereign grace of God, once we have made that complete and effective decision about sin.

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8)— not power as a gift from the Holy Spirit; the power is the Holy Spirit, not something that He gives us. The life that was in Jesus becomes ours because of His Cross, once we make the decision to be identified with Him. If it is difficult to get right with God, it is because we refuse to make this moral decision about sin. But once we do decide, the full life of God comes in immediately.

Jesus came to give us an endless supply of life— “… that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19). Eternal life has nothing to do with time. It is the life which Jesus lived when He was down here, and the only Source of life is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Even the weakest saint can experience the power of the deity of the Son of God, when he is willing to “let go.” But any effort to “hang on” to the least bit of our own power will only diminish the life of Jesus in us. We have to keep letting go, and slowly, but surely, the great full life of God will invade us, penetrating every part. Then Jesus will have complete and effective dominion in us, and people will take notice that we have been with Him.

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Post-mortem Be a true Naga and do the right Preservation of ‘Assam Type’ houses, need of the hour: Experts

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ellow Nagas, we have heard with our ears and we have seen with our eyes that we, the Nagas and the Indians are quite different each other. We, Nagas are not Indians at all and our land (Nagaland) is never a part of India. We are a Nation.

With all known facts, we the Nagas are inherently a sovereign independent people and a free Nation in nature of our lifestyle and practices. Every Naga village was a republic by tradition. But the British intruded our country in 1832 and distorted our birthright of sovereignty and freedom. Therefore, the sovereign independent Naga people democrati-cally constituted the Naga National Council (NNC) on 2nd February, 1946 at Wokha Village with the evolution of the modern world to unitedly safeguard the sovereign Birthright of our people as a Nation. Thus the mandated NNC, under the extraordinary leadership of NNC President A.Z. Phizo, father of the Naga Nation, had unshakably laid all the inalienable milestones of our Nation, such as; • The Naga National Council (NNC) formally declared the age-old Naga Inde-pendence on 14th August, 1947 in Kohima one day ahead before India was set free by the British on 15th August, 1947, and on the same day, NNC informed India by Telegram, and Cabled to HMG and the UNO for information and record.

• The NNC conducted Naga voluntary Plebiscite of thumb impression on 16th May, 1951. The result was 99.9% to remain as a sovereign Nation.

• The Naga people adopted only one Resolution on 12th April, 1955 at Tuophe-ma Village and the resolution was ratified by the NNC on 27th April, 1955 at Lakhuti Village in NNC Session.

The resolution reads: Any person or persons who in order to destroy or undermine the integrity and the well-being of Nagaland, and who for this purpose act, abet or set up organizations against or oppose the political, Administrative and Traditional institutions of the Nation, or an at-tempt to do so, whether with or without the aid of another country or countries, shall be deemed to have committed TREASON. • The NNC drafted the

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Yehzabo (constitution) of Nagaland and approved it on 12th January, 1956 after reading three times.

• The NNC established the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) through a federation of all Nagas on 22nd March, 1956 at Parashen.

• The NNC made the Naga National Flag through the inspiration of God and this National flag was for the first time hoisted on 22nd March, 1956 in the function of FGN establishment day, the first Nagaland Republic Day. • The NNC/FGN thereby made the 77 words’ Vocabulary of the Naga Nation, like; Yehzabo, Oking, Kedahge, Kedallo, Ato Kilonser, Killo Kilonser, other Kil-lonsers, Tatar Hoho, Tatar, Leacy Hoho, Leacy, Razou Peyu and the rest.

The above mentioned milestones have been laid by the Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) for our people and Nation. So the de-fectors, impostors or factions have no right to use this vocabulary of our Nation.

Thus the NNC/FGN and the true Nagas have sacrificed their lives and their all in defence of our Nation since 1946 with the people’s mandate.

Besides, India invaded our country in October, 1955.

Thus B.N. Mullik, Chief of Indian Intelligence in his Book “MY YEARS WITH NEHRU”, 1946-1964 pp.308 unequivocally wrote, “Troops moved into Tuensang by October, 1955 and the war with the Nagas started from then.”

As a result, the undeclared Indo-Naga war of naked invasion on Nagas by India was fought in Nagaland from 1955 to 1964. But later an International Ceasefire Agreement was signed between the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and the Government of India (GOI) in May 1964 at Sakraba Village through the initiative of 3 Peace Mission Members, namely; Rev. Michael Scott, a British and an International Peacemaker, Mr. Jayaprakash Narayan, a Sarvodaya leader from India and Mr. Bimala Prasad Chaliha, the then Chief Minister of Assam.

So the Agreement was officially effected on 6th September, 1964.

The NNC/FGN therefore upholds the Agreement till date, though India says/does this or that.

• Amidst the unauthorized Naga People’s Convention (NPC) did sign a 16 Point Agreement with India, the invader and created a puppet state of India in Nagaland on 1st December, 1963. So this so-called NPC betrayed the Naga Nation and it be-came the first faction among the Nagas by stealing the blood, tears and sweats of the NNC/ FGN and true Naga Nationals.

Hence any Naga who took oath in the name of Almighty God to protect/preserve the constitution and integrity of India was/ is not a true Naga, but a betrayer.

• The So-called Revolutionary group was then formed on 2nd November, 1968, but this group surrendered to India on 16th August, 1973.

• The So-called National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) led by Isak Swu, Th. Muivah, S.S. Khaplang and Khole was thereafter formed on 31st January, 1980 by defecting from NNC/FGN and they have so far murdered about 4000 Nagas. Lat-er the NSCN was divided into two groups on 30th April, 1988 known as NSCN-IM and NSCN-K and then subdivided one after another into many groups of NSCN. When A.Z. Phizo, President, NNC suddenly died in London on 30th April, 1990, the Na-ga people unanimously elected Eli Adinno Phizo as the successive President of NNC on 12th May, 1990 at Kohima Village. Then the so-called New NNC led by Khodao Yan-than was formed. Then other fake NNC groups and fake NNC/ FGNs of late occurred to hijack the people mandate from NNC and still it is on the run with total lies and failure. So our people must discern the right and the wrong, as a true Naga and do the right. So that everything will be okay.

The Naga National Council (NNC) is the sole political institution of the Naga Nation and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) is the only legitimate Government of Nagaland. Therefore the mandated NNC/FGN in conclusion appeals to all fellow Nagas to unite again under the banner of NNC as before. So that no one can stop us, lest we fall.

Acüyi Vadeo, Joint Secretary, Naga National Council (NNC) Nagaland.

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mid the concrete structures mushrooming all over this northeastern state, some areas are still dotted with historically and aesthetically beautiful buildings known as ‘Assam Type’ houses, which heritage lovers and experts assert require preservation and restoration.

Sloping roofs, louvres, gables, awnings, skylights, bay windows and a porch are some of the fea-tures that make them distinctive, along with their sustainability and resilience to withstand earth-quakes, experts point out.

“Architecturally, a typical Assam Type house has features which are aesthetically soothing and at the same time sturdy enough to withstand the vagaries of nature”, former chief secretary of the state, Jishnu Barua, said.

This type of architecture is a style developed during the late 19th century and is primarily found in Assam and other Northeastern states along with Sylhet in Bangladesh, Barua, who has a keen in-terest in the heritage and preservation of these structures, said.

“These fascinating houses are disappearing fast with the onslaught of concrete structures chang-ing the architectural landscape of the state, and there is an urgent need to document, preserve and, where necessary, restore the buildings”, heritage activist Nandinee Kalita told PTI. Upkeep of the structures is necessary for which considerable effort, time, skill and finance are re-quired, Kalita said.

“We have attempted to document the history of these houses, its architectural significance, cul-tural tradition and sociological evolution in a coffee-table book titled ‘Aaakriti’ which covers a wide spectrum of over 100 houses across the state, ranging from simple family homes to opulent bunga-lows, government residences and public institutions’’, she said.

Some of these houses are almost 150 to 200 years old and have gone through extraordinary jour-neys which “we attempted to highlight through literary and photographic accounts”, she said.

It was the 1897 earthquake of 8.1 magnitude that struck the Shillong plateau, causing considerable damage to the houses, that led the British government to set up an expert committee for the con-struction of buildings suited to the region, engineer Ochintya Sarma, involved in documenting the buildings, said.

British engineers and experts

studied the environment and locally available building materials and suggested a construction system more suited to withstand the vagaries of nature, he said.

The architectural intervention suggested steep roofs, walls constructed of ‘ikora’ (elephant grass), vertical and lateral timber frames, high ceilings, and finishing of mud and whitewash.

“Strength and insulation from the impact of seasonal changes were the key consideration with local sources mostly used as building materials but zamindars, aristocrats, tea planters, profession-als like doctors and lawyers sourced materials from as far as England, Poland, Belgium and Ireland”, he pointed out.

Teak wood for the pillars, doors, windows and ventilators were brought from Burma and Naga Hills and when the devastating earthquake of 1950 struck the state, the houses were able to stay standing, validating the resilience of its distinctive construction style, Sarma added.

The Managing Director of Topcem Cements, Bajrang Lohia, pointed out that being in the construc-tion business “we know that the technique behind the construction of these houses are environ-mentally sustainable, evolving over the years to adapt to the terrain, climate and availability of raw materials in the region”.

Times have, however, changed and with pressure on land, many of these structures have given way to concrete structures though there are some who still hold on to their heritage with pride.

For 86-year-old Hironmoyee Goswami, her Assam-type abode is an oasis of peace and “though there has been pressure from many family members that we build a threestoried concrete house as these type of houses are difficult to maintain.

I refuse to give in and will spend the last few years of my life in my sprawling home”.

In recent years, due to renewed awareness and public goodwill, many such dilapidated buildings have been restored by experts, a government official pointed out.

Some of the iconic buildings restored are Jorhat’s Assam Sahitya Sabha office, Dibrugarh’s Berry White Medical College, Guwahati’s Cotton University, Christ Church and the former bungalow of the Kamrup Deputy Commissioner (renamed as the Brahmaputra Heritage Centre), he added.

Durba Ghosh

My opinion of elections in Nagaland

ur Nagaland, known for its originality and vibrancy, beauty and bravery yet, an unethical and unenlightened state during elections. It was on January 1964 when the first election to the Nagaland Legislative Election was held and since then, I must say, Nagas has been in great confusion about the actual purpose of election. Nagas are still barbaric in its acts during elections which is why we are still looking for the right leadership we never had. The Nagas being unsatisfied of the leaders yet, with the commencement of every election they once again go blind and deaf so long as their pockets are “A happy pocket full of money.”

Yes, this is the condition of my state Nagaland. Evitable things turns inevitable during elections in Nagaland. I must say majority of us Nagas blame the politicians for the beforemath and aftermath of elections but may I question my people who has a supreme choice, freedom, and power during election? Does the constitution of India gives power to the public to elect the candidate or the candidate to elect the public ? We the public has supreme power and right to choose our leader yet we fall in the hands of manipulative candidates and later on show our resentment and dissatisfaction with the leadership of those leaders we elected. There is a great need for change in actions and mentality of the Nagas in its perspective and glance towards election. I believe that it is the public who needs to change first if we are to bring the real change in our election system. I want to lay my greater emphasis and focus on the public and their responsibilities because it is my strong statement that change will only come when the majority changes ,and the majority is not the “candidate” but the “public” who elects the

candidates. Therefore I without any doubt state that Elections in Nagaland was never and is still not clean, fair, nor free and with much grief in my heart I would like to mention some few shortcomings of us Nagas.

Election in Nagaland is an engrossing talking point. Speaking of the truth I strongly advocate it to be of tremendous deplorable condition. People of Nagaland are undoubtedly phlegmatic and unaware about the real meaning and principles of Elections. The fact that the public are doomed due to their enthusiasm and craze for the money they receive for their vote has led to creation of deleterious leaders and zero development. If we the citizens of Nagaland are to interrogate one another about who is to be blamed for such cause , what will the answer be? To my opinion it is no one else but us “voters” who are both the victim and the culprit.

We the “voters” are getting a taste of our own medicine. Looking at the scenario of both past and present elections in Nagaland, Nagas are solipsistic and ignorant about the values of our vote. Despite of the freedom given to us to choose our own leader, many Nagas’ are more into giving a range option to the candidates regarding the price amount of their vote rather than choosing the right candidate for the betterment of the future. It is to everyone’s knowledge that a month or two prior to elections, an innumerable uncivilized scenes created by the voters/supporters starts to show and it worsens until the polling day and even after. It is of immense grief to see our people being pushed and pulled towards this very wrong direction which is drastically causing Chaos and misery to our own self. The values of our vote is buried by us ourselves and the aftermath of it goes beyond words,

starting with choosing the wrong leaders to complaining and being wholeheartedly discontent with the leadership of the leaders we ourselves elected and hence this discontentment has been going on for decades in Nagaland. Why is it very arduous for the Nagas to come together and vote for the most capable leader? What does it take to decide and choose the best leader without any cost for the betterment of our future generation? Is money more important than the freedom we are getting to elect the right leader to lead us for 5 years? The most unfavorable of all incidents that takes place during elections in Nagaland are the violence among the supporters of different groups which goes even to the extent of taking lives of innocent civilians. Does it take lives of our own Naga brothers and Sisters to choose the right leader ? Elections in Nagaland are never complete without the abuse of alcohol and various drugs which causes clashes, brutality and bloodshed leaving many homes without a mother/ father /brother/sister/ children. Such felony brings vast misery and hardships. How long is it going to take for us to become wise and intellectual enough to realize the right conduct of elections? Despite the literacy rate in Nagaland being 89.62% in urban regions and 75.35% in rural areas as per the census of 2011, there is absence of Ethical standards when it comes to elections in Nagaland. There is an absence of awareness and good moral when it comes to the process of election in Nagaland. There is a lack of right direction, no wonder why the grassroot level always becomes the victim. It is of immense Shame to say that despite of detailed instructions being given by the higher authority, we Nagas are reluctant, disrespectful and does not follow

the instructions. If we do not bring changes from within, the future generation is going to be the innocent victim of our wrong doing .we are responsible for everything whether it is of a tremendous or a misdemeanour act. Hence it is clearly in our hands to change the fate of our future.

Every human in general & Nagas in particular should soon realize the worth and importance of our one single vote if we are to look forward for the brighter days and greater government. I immensely adore and accede an old saying by John Seeley, he stated “History is past politics and Politics is present history”. Yes, it is truly undeniable that we can make past, present and future politics the greatest history of all time if we realize the worth of our vote and grab the golden opportunity being given to us through the freedom to choose and vote for the right candidate. It is rightly said that a person should be both analytical and logical, therefore taking that into consideration I strongly encourage we Nagas with some ideas and reasonable solutions that will bring about positive changes in the election system in Nagaland. Firstly I appeal the people of Nagaland to come together as one and strongly advocate the importance and virtue of every single vote. Secondly, I sincerely request the Nagas to stop misleading the masses for your personal interest and benefit and focus towards the welfare of the general public.

Thirdly, I urge the educated Nagas to enlightened our people about the value of our vote; encourage and guide the masses towards free and Fair election; advocate non violence; preach brotherhood. Fourthly, I deeply urge all my Naga brothers and sisters to realize the fact that the future depends on our vote and therefore we are fully

responsible for the prosperity and goodness of our own people.

An amount you receive for your vote may suffice your short term wants but undoubtedly impossible to suffice your needs, So restrain yourself from accepting money from the candidates and set the good example. Fifthly, I strongly ask my dear Naga brothers and sisters to educate and guide the rural population about the right conduct of election. our state and our people are so laidback and is in need of a helping hand . For a change I legitimately feel that its high time for the Naga youths to be innovative, creative and bold enough to stand and speak up for our own rights , provide correct guidance to the masses and bravely uphold brotherhood and unity at any cost. Immense amount of importance should be given in guiding the rural masses as it’s an undeniable truth that these masses are exploited and misled in many ways.

If we start being compassionate and mindful of our thoughts and actions regarding election, there is a possibility for a positive change in Nagaland. I encourage my beloved brothers and sisters to have faith and be a part of the process of change. Lastly, I myself pledge to be a great citizen of Nagaland and give my full service and support for the welfare and goodness of our state. I would like to conclude by stating that each one of us should be the change in order to bring changes. I earnestly hope that my constructive criticism brings about a change in the mind of my people. With deep pride and faith in my people, I believe that Nagaland will be a change maker in the coming future.

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The more BJP attacks me, I know I IPL betting racket Rebellion in K’taka state BJP unit busted in Hyderabad FORMER CM JAGADISH SHETTER TO CONTEST ASSEMBLY POLLS AFTER DENIAL OF TICKET am on the right track: Rahul Gandhi SNIPPETS

HYDERABAD, APRIL 11 (IANS): Cyberabad police busted an online IPL cricket betting racket and arrested 10 bookies.

The arrests were made during a raid on a house in Bachupally on Monday during the IPL match between RCB and Lucknow SuperGiants. On credible information, they jointly raided a house at Sai Anurag Colony in Bachupally. He said 10 bookies were arrested and cash of Rs 60.39 lakh was seized.

2 killed, 6 injured in Odisha road accident

SUNDARGARH (ODISHA), APR 11 (PTI): At least two persons, including a deputy manager of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) died and six others were injured after an excavator hit an SUV in a mine area in Odisha’s Sundargarh district on Tuesday, police said. The accident took place when they were returning home in the SUV after completion of their duty hours. The deceased were identified as Jagdish Oram, deputy manager (Mining), and Umakant Patel, MCL said in a statement. The injured persons are undergoing treatment in hospital.

BENGALURU, APR 11 (AGENCIES): The Karnataka BJP faces its first major rebellion by a senior leader less than a month away from voting day in the assembly election. BJP MLA and former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar announced he is upset after the party asked him to make way for others and indicated he won’t be given a ticket, reports NDTV news.

Shettar, the MLA from Hubballi, has won six elections in the past. He won by over 21,000 votes in the last assembly election in 2018, defeating his Congress rival Mahesh Nalwad.

“Last six elections I got elected with a margin of more than 21,000 votes. What are my minus points?” Shettar, looking visibly upset, told reporters.

“I am very disappointed. I have already started campaigning in my constituency, and I will intensify it. There is no question of staying away from election,” he added.

The BJP is expected

Jagadish Shettar to release its Karnataka candidates’ list tonight. The party’s election committee including Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Delhi over the weekend to finalise the names.

Former Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa, who was also asked to make room for others in this election, has agreed not to contest. In a letter to BJP chief JP Nadda, Eshwarappa said he is retiring from electoral politics.

Shettar, citing “no blot” in his political career, said he has asked the party leadership to let him contest this time also.

“I ask only one ques-

tion - I won six times, have no blot in my career and have no allegations against me. So why am I being excluded? I want to tell the party to allow me to contest, otherwise it won’t be good for the party,” said the BJP MLA who was Chief Minister in 2012.

He stopped shorted of announcing he will contest as an independent if he is not given a ticket, but his threat indicated he could do it.

“I have pledged my loyalty to the BJP. Even the (party’s) recent survey (on election) proved that I have an edge. But I am disappointed after getting the call from the party leadership,” Shettar told reporters.

The BJP tends to bring in new, younger faces before state elections, as was seen in Gujarat last year before the assembly election. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, former deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel and former state party president RC Faldu, among others, had written letters

agreeing to the request by the BJP leadership to make way for others.

“I will ask the party to define seniority so that there is no confusion about how they decide who gets to contest. I have a clean image and won Hubballi with good numbers,” Shettar said.

An unhappy Shettar could pose a problem for the BJP in Hubballi and the North Karnataka region, where he is an influential figure.

The former Chief Minister has been associated with many reforms including the Kalasa Banduri drinking water project, construction of the assembly building in Belagavi and bringing the South Western Railways headquarters to the Hubballi-Dharwad region.

He comes from the powerful Lingayat community, whose support every party seeks.

Karnataka will vote on May 10; votes will be counted three days later.

WAYANAD (KERALA), APR 11 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a noholds-barred attack on the BJP saying he was not scared or intimidated by the saffron party’s tactics of taking away his MP “tag” or his official residence as the more the ruling dispensation attacks him, the more he knows he is on the right path.

The Gandhi scion lashed out at the BJP over the “attacks” on him, saying that he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha as “the government was very uncomfortable” with the “simple questions” he had asked regarding businessman Gautam Adani and his alleged relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gandhi, who arrived in Kalpetta area of this border district of Kerala for the first time after his disqualification as the MP from Wayanad, said the Congress was not scared by the “intimidation, aggression and nastiness” of the BJP, but

Rahul Gandhi rather found it “amusing”.

“It is a fight between two visions of India. The BJP represents one vision and we represent another and we (Congress) are not scared of your (BJP) intimidation, your aggression, your nastiness. In fact, we find it quite amusing,” the Gandhi scion said at a roadshow organised by UDF. His arrival, along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in Kalpetta received a rousing welcome from thousands of people, including UDF leaders, workers and supporters, who thronged the roadside along the route taken by him, atop a truck, to the venue of the road-

show called ‘Satyameva Jayate’.

Speaking at the venue before a crowd where thousands were gathered, Gandhi said a Member of Parliament was just a “tag” or a post and taking that away from him will not scare or intimidate him nor would it stop him from representing the people of Wayanad.

“Member of Parliament is a tag. It is a post. So, the BJP can take away the tag, the post, the house and they can even jail me, but they cannot stop me from representing the people of Wayanad.

“I am surprised that even after so many years, the BJP has not understood its opponent. They do not understand that their opponent will not get intimidated. They think I will get scared by sending police to my house or that I will be disturbed if my house is taken away,” he said.

It will also not stop him from asking questions or raising issues of the people of Wayanad and India, he said.

Forces that want to halt country’s National party tag: TMC questions EC’s impartiality BJP asks party to drop Woman raped by auto progress are against AAP: Kejriwal ‘all India’ from name NEW DELHI, APR 11 (PTI): All “anti-national forces” that want to halt the country’s progress are against the AAP, its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said here on Tuesday and urged people to join the party to make India the number one nation in the world.

Describing the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) newly-acquired status of a national party in a short span of 10 years as “unbelievable, unimaginable and nothing short of magic,” the AAP convenor said the feat brings with it a huge responsibility as well. The AAP supremo

Arvind Kejriwal also warned party leaders and workers to be ready to face political attacks and even go to jail if need be, citing the arrest of former Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over corruption charges.

He urged people to join

the AAP in large numbers by calling on 9871010101 to make India the number one country in the world. “All the anti-national forces that want to stop the progress of the country are against the AAP, but the almighty is with us,” the Delhi chief minister said in an address at the party headquarters here.

These “anti-national forces” want to stop the AAP from building schools and hospitals. They have put innocent people like Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in jail, Kejriwal said in an apparent reference to the BJP-led Union government.

KO L K AT A , A P R 1 1 (PTI): A day after losing the national party status, the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission and wondered whether other parties, apart from Congress and BJP, accorded the coveted tag fulfil all the laid down rules.

The Mamata Banerjeeled party is also exploring legal options to challenge the decision of the EC. Mocking the ruling party of West Bengal, the BJP said it should remove ‘All India’ from its official

corded national status fulfil all the laid down criteria,” TMC state vice-president Jaiprakash Majumdar said.

The opposition BJP mocked the TMC following the development. “The EC should not allow the TMC

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In the next few years, they will be reduced to a party without any symbol. No one can become a national party forcibly and by spending money,” BJP national vicepresident Dilip Ghosh said.

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Crypto discussions critical to India’s G20 presidency: FM

NEW DELHI, APR 11 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that cryptocurrencies are a very important part of the discussion under India’s G20 presidency.

“Given so many collapses and shocks in cryptocurrencies. We seek to develop a common framework for all countries to deal with this matter,” she said in Washington while participating in a roundtable meeting on the theme ‘Investment opportunities for the long term: India on the Rise’ with business leaders and investors.

It was hosted by industry body CII, US India Business Council and US Chamber.

The roundtable was attended by a diverse set of investors, including senior executives, private sector business leaders, venture

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capitalists, institutional investors, and representatives of pension and endowment funds.

Sitharaman apprised the group of the journey of India’s conscious policy choices and structural and governance reforms that laid the foundation for the Indian economy to support growth at its full potential.

“Free trade agreements are being signed in a much faster way nowadays. We’ve just concluded one with Australia. Earlier we concluded with UAE, Mauritius

and with ASEAN. We have extended the quota-free and tariff-free regime to least developed countries,” she said.

The finance minister also highlighted India’s robust digital public infrastructure such as Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and Account Aggregator platform, which have enabled small entrepreneurs to access credit and other digital services.

In a world full of postpandemic challenges, she said that India offers policy certainty, skilled manpower, high digital tech adaption rate resulting in a host of opportunities for investment.

Sitharaman exhorted the participants to become part of India’s exciting transformational journey towards greater prosperity, better standards of living for its citizens and higher returns for investors.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 BUSINESS/STATE State asked to LH reiterates disassociation from NMA increase enrolments of the tribal organs” “definitely should not have (a) (i) and (ii); as per our in PMJJBY, PMSBY (FromThep-1)hoho said it ap- tion and no defined guideline or cropped up.”

Naga heritage,” LH stated.

NEW DELHI, APR 11 (IANS): The Centre has asked states to increase enrolments under the two major micro-insurance schemes, namely the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) at the gram panchayat level.

This was conveyed by banking secretary Vivek Joshi to chief secretaries of states during a virtual meeting on Monday, which was held to sensitise them about the salient features of the intensive three-month long campaign initiated by the Centre to boost coverage of micro-insurance schemes.

The three-month long campaign will cover all the districts in the country from April 1 to June 30.

During the meeting, the states were urged to increase enrolments under the micro-insurance schemes, given the scope and size of population in states.

pears that Naga leaders did not want to confer the rights to the civil organizations, “perhaps because by doing so” the leaders “may not be free to decide whatever is convenient for them and in many cases for vested interests.”

LH pointed out that the Nagaland Village and Tribal Council Act 1978; amended from time to time, was incomplete. LH said in that Act there was no well defined role of the tribal councils and organizations.

It stated that the Act had “just half a page descrip-

role(s) to be played by the tribal councils.

“Perhaps the elected leaders are apprehensive of the rights of the civil organs and hence do not want to confer the rights, as provisioned under Art 371A and Local Self Government under 16 Point Agreement,” LH stated.

The hoho maintained that had there been well defined roles and rights of the tribal organizations, the problem of one organization against another and also against the state government authorities

Reminding the leaders that they themselves were Nagas, LH said today they may be on the chair of authority, but “they and their offspring were also like any one of us” who were today voicing for common right and common good.

Further, the hoho said that any well-informed person would realize that Article 371A does not explicitly say anything on women reservation.

“It is therefore amply clear that Women Reservation infringes on the provisions of Article 371A (1)

However, LH maintained that with changing times, the role of women could be considered for appropriate and optimum participation. However, not to the extent of challenging the state and thereby hindering the initiatives for common good, LH stated.

The Hoho has urged all responsible to properly understand and interpret the provisions of Article 371A and the recognition accorded to the points of the 16 Points Agreement and to make use of those provisions.

New frog species found in Meghalaya’s Siju cave (From p-1) Siju cave is a 4 km long natural limestone cave and the frog was discovered from about 60-100 meters deep in January 2020, a few months before the COVID-19 lockdown, he said.

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cies as Amolops siju after the cave from where this discovery was made and the description of the new species was published in the latest issue of the international research journal, Journal of Animal Diversity published from Iran-based Lorestan University.

According to the ZSI official, since the frog, being morphologically cryptic in nature, tissue samples of the specimens were subjected to molecular studies to ascertain their specific identity from the other known species of other cascade Amolops frogs.

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(From p-1) Mohapatra said ‘normal’ to ‘below-normal’ rainfall is predicted over parts of northwest India, west-central and northeast regions during the southwest monsoon season.

“Normal rainfall is likely over many parts of the peninsular region, adjoining the east-central, east, northeast areas and some parts of northwest India,” he said.

The Met department head said El Nino conditions are expected to develop around July, and their impact may be felt in the second half of the monsoon season. Mohapatra, however, added that not all El Nino years are bad monsoon years. There have been 15 El Nino years between 1951 and 2022, and six of them logged ‘normal’ to ‘above normal’ monsoon rainfall.

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(From p-1) Also, addressing the press, NESO chief advisor Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharjya lamented that although the central leaders had been frequently visiting the North East region, they have failed to realize the core issues faced by the student community and indigenous people of the region.

He said that the government must adopt all effective measures to evict drug peddlers from the region, which has become a problem for the younger generation.

Bhattacharjya reiterated the demand for repealing AFSPA, NESO’s opposition to Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 besides resolving inter-state border dispute.

NESO advisor also demanded special constitutional status for the whole of North East with right of land and natural resources and separate time zone for the region.

Earlier, NESO secretary general Mutsikhoyo Yhobu also addressed the press conference.

NESO has elected new team of office bearers led by Dr Samujjal Bhattacharjya as chief advisor, Upendra Debbarma and Sinam Prakash Singh as advisors, Samuel B Jyrwa as chairman along with six coordinators and seven other members.

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An Apple spokesperson was quoted as saying in a TechCrunch report that “there’s no evidence showing the exploit discovered by Microsoft and Citizen Lab has been used after March 2021, when the company released an update”.

QuaDream was mentioned in a December 2022 report from Meta, which reportedly took down 250 accounts associated with the company.

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“The suspected exploit, which we call ‘ENDOFDAYS’, appears to make use of invisible iCloud calendar invitations sent from the spyware’s operator to victims,” said Citizen Lab of the University of Toronto’s Munk School.

Microsoft Threat Intelligence analysts named the threat group as “DEV-0196” linked to Israel-based private sector offensive actor (PSOA) known as QuaDream.

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“Northeast India and Bangladesh value change would prosper both the countries. Use of the upcoming Matarbari deep sea port and existing Chhattagram and Mongla port in Bangladesh would help to a great extent to the region. Both Bangladesh and the northeast region of India have a win win prospect,” he said.

Suzuki said that around 338 Japanese companies are working in Bangladesh and Japan Bangladesh economic partnership would be further strengthened and expanded in the near future.

Asian Confluence Executive Director Sabyasachi Dutta said that the conclave brought together a galaxy of senior policymakers, diplomats, businesses and academic institutions to make an assessment on the topic of northeast India and Bangladesh multimodal connectivity in the context of India-Japan collaboration in the Bay of Bengal region with a special focus on Tripura and the adjoining North Eastern states as a connectivity hub of the future.

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(From p-1) He said that Bangladesh’s under construction Matarbari deep sea port (in Cox’s Bazar of south east Bangladesh) after completion of commissioning in 2027 would give a big push to the water connectivity between the Bay of Bengal region and the rest of the world. The Shillong based “Asian Confluence”, a premier think tank of India organised the two-day (Tuesday-Wednesday) conclave, where Union DoNER (Development of the North Eastern Region) Minister G.Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for External Affairs Raj Kumar Ranjan Singh, Bangladesh’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bangladesh Shahriar Alam also spoke.

The Japanese Ambassador also said that his Prime Minister Fumio Kishida earlier discussed with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the joint development of the North Eastern region of India while many JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) projects are now under implementations in the region.

French building collapse kills 6

PARIS, APR 11 (AP) :French investigators are treating the deaths of at least six people who were killed when a building collapsed in the city of Marseille as a possible “involuntary homicide” case, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

Prosecutor Dominique Laurens said an investigation was opened on that basis after the first body was found in the building, which collapsed in a fiery explosion early Sunday. Four of the six victims have been formally identified, Laurens said: a 74-year-old couple and two women, ages 88 and 65, who were neighbours. Rescuers continuing searching Tuesday for two people who remained unaccounted for following the emergency in France’s second-largest city.

Fire erupts in Japan nuke plant

TOKYO, APR 11 (IANS): A fire broke out at an idled nuclear power plant in Japan’s Niigata prefecture on Tuesday, and was quickly extinguished, local media said. The fire was detected just after 11 a.m. at the No. 5 reactor building at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, reports Xinhua news agency. The plant’s operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), said flames were seen near the motor of a washing machine on the first floor of a building close to the reactor, according to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. Following the fire being extinguished, TEPCO said that there had been no reports of any abnormalities at the plant and no one was injured.

Prez Tsai condemns China’s Airstrikes on Myanmar village military drills in the Taiwan Strait feared to have killed 100 people

BANGKOK, APR 11 (AP): Airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on Tuesday killed as many as 100 people, including many children, who were attending a ceremony held by opponents of army rule, said a witness, a member of a local pro-democracy group and independent media.

The military is increasingly using airstrikes to counter a widespread armed struggle against its rule, which began in February 2021 when it seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. More than 3,000 civilians are estimated to have been killed since then by security forces.

A witness told The Associated Press that a fighter jet dropped bombs directly into a crowd of people who were gathering at 8 a.m. for the opening of a local office of the country’s opposition movement outside Pazigyi village in Sagaing region’s Kanbalu township. The area is about 110 kilometers (70 miles) north of Mandalay, the country’s second largest city.

Aftermath of an airstrike in Pazigyi village in Sagaing Region’s Kanbalu Township, Myanmar, on Tuesday. (AP)

About half an hour later, a helicopter appeared and fired at the site, said the witness, who asked not to be identified because he feared punishment by the authorities.

Initial reports put the death toll at around 50, but later tallies reported by independent media raised it to about 100. It was impossible to independently confirm details of the incident because reporting is restricted by the military government.

“I was standing a short distance from the crowd when a friend of mine contacted me on the phone about the approach of a fighter jet,” the witness said.

“The jet dropped bombs

directly on the crowd, and I jumped into a nearby ditch and hid.

A few moments later, when I stood up and looked around, I saw people cut to pieces and dead in the smoke. The office building was destroyed by fire. About 30 people were injured.

While the wounded were being transported, a helicopter arrived and shot more people. We are now cremating the bodies quickly.”

About 150 people had gathered for the opening ceremony, and women and 20-30 children were among the dead, he said, adding that those killed also included leaders of locally formed anti-government

SEOUL, APR 11 (AP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to enhance his nuclear arsenal in more “practical and offensive” ways as he met with senior military officials to discuss the country’s war preparations in the face of his rivals’ “frantic” military exercises, state media said Tuesday.

The meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Central Military Com-

mission on Monday came amid heightened tensions as the pace of both the North Korean weapons demonstrations and the U.S.-South Korean joint military drills have intensified in recent weeks in a cycle of tit-for-tat.

North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the commission’s members discussed unspecified issues related to strengthening defense

capacities and perfecting war preparations to counter the threat posed by the allies’ drills, which the North portrays as invasion rehearsals.

Kim reviewed the country’s frontline attack plans and various combat documents and stressed the need to bolster his nuclear deterrent with “increasing speed on a more practical and offensive” manner, KCNA said.

by the U.N. said its head of mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, has “initiated an operational review period” that would last until May 5.

During this time, the U.N. will “conduct the necessary consultations, make required operational adjustments, and accelerate contingency planning for all possible outcomes,” the statement said.

It also accused the Taliban of trying to force the U.N. into making an “appalling choice” between helping Afghans and standing by the norms and principles it is duty-bound to uphold.

“It should be clear that any negative consequences of this crisis for the Afghan people will be the responsibility of the de facto authorities,” it warned.

Aid agencies have been providing food, education and health care support to Afghans in the wake of the Taliban takeover and the economic collapse that followed it. But distribution has been severely impacted by the Taliban edict banning women from working at NGOs — and, now, also at the U.N. The U.N. described the measure as extension of the already unacceptable Taliban restrictions that deliberately discriminate against women and undermine the ability of Afghans to access lifesaving and sustaining assistance and services.

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TOKYO, APR 11 (IANS): A fire broke out at an idled nuclear power plant in Japan’s Niigata prefecture on Tuesday, and was quickly extinguished, local media said.

The fire was detected just after 11 a.m. at the No. 5 reactor building at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, reports Xinhua news agency.

The plant’s operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), said flames were seen near the motor of a washing machine on the first floor of a building close to the reactor, according to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK.

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formal independence for the island, a step China’s ruling Communist Party says would lead to war. The sides split in 1949 after a civil war, and the government says the island is obliged to rejoin the mainland, by force if necessary. China does not recognise Taiwan’s government institutions, has cut off almost all communication with Tsai’s government since shortly after her initial 2016 election and has blocked Taiwan’s participation in most international organizations, beginning with the United Nations.

Surveys show a strong majority of Taiwanese back the current state of de facto independence, while Tsai’s government says a declaration of formal independence is unnecessary because the island already enjoys the status of a sovereign nation, despite China’s attempts to isolate it diplomatically.

China’s People’s Liberation Army issued a threat as it concluded the exercises.

Its troops “can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference attempts,” the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, responsible for contingencies involving Taiwan, said in a statement.

China’s Foreign Ministry backed up that threat Tuesday. “Again, I would like to stress that China will take resolute strong measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” spokesperson Wang Wenbin told reporters at a daily briefing. In recent years, China has been increasing its military presence in the Taiwan Strait, with warplanes being sent on a near-daily basis and military drills being conducted in the waters and skies near Taiwan.

In August, after thenSpeaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China conducted missile strikes on targets in the seas around Taiwan and sent warships and warplanes over the median line of the Taiwan Strait.

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UN to review presence in Afghan following Taliban ban

ISLAMABAD, APR 11 (AP): The United Nations said Tuesday it is reviewing its presence in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred Afghan women from working for the world organisation — a veiled suggestion the U.N. could move to suspend its mission and operations in the embattled country.

Last week, Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers took a step further in restrictive measures they have imposed on women and said that Afghan women employed with the U.N. mission could no longer report for work.

They did not further comment on the ban.

The U.N. said it cannot accept the decision, calling it an unparalleled violation of women’s rights.

It was the latest in sweeping restrictions imposed by the Taliban since they seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S. and NATO troops were withdrawing from the country after 20 years of war.

The Taliban have banned girls from going to school beyond the sixth grade and women from most public life and work.

In December, they banned Afghan women from working at local and non-governmental groups — a measure that at the time did not extend to U.N. offices.

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armed groups and other opposition organizations. ’This heinous act by the terrorist military is yet another example of their indiscriminate use of extreme force against innocent civilians, constituting a war crime,” the opposition National Unity Government said in a statement. The NUG calls itself the country’s legitimate government, in opposition to the army.

The office being opened Tuesday was part of its administrative network.

The military government’s spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, acknowledged in a statement phoned to state television MRTV that the ceremony had been attacked, but accused anti-government forces in the area of carrying out a violent campaign of terror.

He said the People’s Defense Forces — the armed wing of the National Unity Government -- had terrorized residents into supporting them, killing Buddhist monks, teachers and other people, while the military sought peace and stability.

TAIPEI, APR 11 (AP): Taiwan’s President Tsai Ingwen has condemned China’s military drills in the Taiwan Strait, saying Tuesday that China did not demonstrate the “responsible” behaviour of a major Asian nation.

China’s three-day, large-scale drills that ended Monday were retaliation for Tsai’s meeting with United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California last week on her tour of Taiwan’s official and unofficial allies. “As the president, I represent our country in the world, whether it’s a visit to allied countries or stopping through in the U.S. and interacting with our international friends, and not only has this been going on for years, it’s the Taiwanese people’s shared expectation,” Tsai said in a statement.

“But China used this as a pretext to start military drills, creating instability in the Taiwan Strait and region. This is not the attitude of a responsible major nation in this region.” China sees such meetings as encouraging Taiwanese voters and politicians who support

MANILA, APR 11 (AP): American and Filipino forces on Tuesday launched their largest combat exercises in decades in the Philippines and its waters across the disputed South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, where Washington has repeatedly warned China over its increasingly aggressive actions. The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan — Tagalog for “shoulder-to-shoulder” — will run up to April

28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.

It will be the latest display of American firepower in Asia, as the Biden administration strengthens an arc of alliances to better counter China, including in a possible confrontation over Taiwan, an island democracy that Beijing claims as its own.

That dovetails with efforts by the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to defend its

territorial interests in the South China Sea, which China claims virtually in its entirety, by boosting joint military exercises with the U.S. and allowing rotating batches of American forces to stay in additional Philippine military camps under a 2014 defense pact.

“The relationships that we have, that we build into these exercises, will make us faster to respond to conflict, crisis, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief,”

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Eric Austin said.

About 12,200 U.S military personnel, 5,400 Filipino forces and 111 Australian counterparts are taking part in the exercises, the largest since Balikatan started three decades ago.

The drills will showcase U.S. warships, fighter jets as well as Patriot missiles, HIMARS rocket launchers and anti-tank Javelins, according to U.S. and Philippine military officials.

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DIMAPUR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DIMAPUR : NAGALAND No.DMC/MM/01/2022: :

LIST OF DEFAULTERS ALLOTTEES

Dtd. Dimapur the 9th Sept ‘22

NOTIFICATION

In pursuance to this office Notification No.DMC/MM/01/2022:856-60 Dated 09/09/2022 This is to further notify the following under mentioned defaulting allottees under DMC Millennium market to clear up their outstanding rent/dues against their respective stall within 15 (Fifteen) days from the date of publication of this notification.

Failure to comply with this notification would result in cancellation of the allotment without further notice followed by initiation of legal course of action for recovery of outstanding dues.

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APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

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27 SF-51 YANGERLA

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

60

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28 SF-52 BANWARILAL

JAN-19 TO MARCH-23

630

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29 SF-55 YANGERLA

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

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JUL-20 TO MARCH-23

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FF-12 KENEI ANGAMI

JULY-20 TO MARCH-23 882

33

29106

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APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 882

60

52920

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FF-29 NABADEEP LODH

SEPT-20 TO MARCH-23 882

31

27342

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5

FF-89 AJIT KUMAR JAIN

JAN-19 TO MARCH-23

51

29988

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TF-07 MUTOKA D SWU

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

60

22680

2

QUDDUR TF-14 ABDUL CHOWDHURY

JAN-19 TO MARCH -23 378

51

19278

3

TF-15 BENJAMIN YEPTHOMI APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

60

22680

4

TF-17 AMENLA IMSONG

JUL-14 TO MARCH-23

378

105

39690

5

TF-22 SOLOMON AWOMI

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

60

22680

588

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PERIOD

House Due Total Rent Per (No. of Amount Month Months)

1

SF-02 ROZOUSIEN

OCT-18 TO MARCH-23

630

54

34020

2

SF-03 SHYAMLAL

NOV-17 TO MARCH-23

630

65

40950

3

SF-04 RITESH DAS

NOV-17 TO MARCH-23

630

65

40950

4

SF-08 RAJESWAR PRASAD

NOV-17 TO MARCH-23

630

65

40950

5

SF-09 ANJALI CHOUDHURY

APRIL-21 TO MARCH-23 630

24

15120

6

SF-11 MADHAH GOUD

JAN-21 TO MARCH-23

630

27

17010

7

SF-13 GIRISH PRASAD

NOV-17 TO MARCH-23

630

65

40950

8

SF-17 P.B. BHOWMIC

NOV-20 TO MARCH-23

630

29

18270

9

SF-18 PROMOTHE MAZUMDAR

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

60

37800

10 SF-19 LAXMAN PRASAD

JAN-21 TO MARCH-23

630

27

17010

11 SF-20 KHEGHOLI ACHUMI

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

60

37800

12 SF-23 BASU DAMONI

APRIL-17 TO MARCH-23 630

72

45360

13 SF-24 CHUBAMONGLA AO

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

60

37800

14 SF-27 KUPU AYEMI

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

60

37800

15 SF-28 KITHOSHI

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

60

37800

16 SF-29 MEDONUO

JUL-18 TO MARCH-23

630

57

35910

17 SF-30 PHEMSANG KONYAK

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

60

18 SF-31 ANUNGBA

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 630

19 SF-32 CHOUTHI GADRIKHAJIK

SEPT-18 TO MARCH 23 630

MILLENNIUM MARKET THIRD FLOOR PERIOD

House Due Total Rent Per (No. of Amount Month Months)

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TF-26 NAROLA JUNGSHI

OCT-18 TO MARCH-23

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TF-32 PROBIN DEKA

SEPT-15 TO MARCH-23 378

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TF-34 UNOTO CHISHI

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

60

22680

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TF-35 UNOTO CHISHI

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

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22680

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11 TF-37 ALOKA N ZHIMO

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APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

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13 TF-43 DEVENDAR CHOUDHARY

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14 TF-44 BIJOU DEY

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MARCH-16 TO MARCH-23 630

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MATCH-15 TO MARCH-23 630

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SEPT-18 TO MARCH-23 630

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APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

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APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

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24 TF-56 TORO SEMA

APRIL-18 TO MARCH-23 378

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cHANgSU NEW UNIoN KoHIMA FELIcITATIoN Changsu New Union Kohima conveys our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Yanthungo Patton 37 Assembly constituency on being elected in the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

The union extends our gratitude to Shri. Neiphiu Rio Chief Minister Nagaland for unconditional support to Shri. Yanthungo Patton for being appointed Dy. Chief Minister, Home and Boarder Affairs. The Union prays that our Almighty God bless him with good health and long life to serve the people towards peace and development.

General Secretary N. Benri Yanthan, cNUK

Chairman R. Nlongtsuo Tungoe, cNUK

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KOHIMA LONGSA SENSO TELONGJEM KOHIMA – 797001 NAGALAND FELICITATION

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LIKAYAN VILLAgE coUNcIL WoKHA- 797111-NAgALANd (Recognition No. GAB-I/COM/GEN-9/2021 Dated Kohima , the 4th November, 2022)

FELIcITATIoN The Likayan Village Council and members express our warm and heartiest congratulations to Sri. Y. Patton Dy. CM Home & Border affairs on his grand success in the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election 2023.

The concept of setting up a New Village (Likayan) was fulfilled under the guidance, blessings and support of our Hon'ble Dy. CM Sri. Y. Patton (period 1998-2003, MLA 40 Bhandari A/C) we are fortunate that during his tenure as Hon'ble Dy. CM (Home) our Village Likayan was recognized in the year 2022.

We are very proud and grateful to our Lord that our dynamic leader has come out in bright colours for the last four consecutive time 2008-2023 under 37 Tiyi A/C. We are confident that he will live up to the expectations of our Lotha Community and Nagas as general on his visionary and dynamic leadership.

The Likayan Village as a whole further prays and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Esenthung Patton (g.B. Likayan)

Advisors Nlumo Patton Mhonchumo Patton Abemo Patton

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The Kohima Longsa Senso Telongjem extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. S. Supongmeren Jamir Ex-MLA for being appointed as the President of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee.

The Union further extends prayers and wishes that our Almighty God continue to bless him with good health, wisdom and success in all his endeavours and bring progress and changes in his dynamic leadership.

(LANUAKUM) President, KLST

(BENDANGMEREN) General Secretary, KLST

CONGRATULATORY NOTE

(AYEHO Z AYEMI) President, KYGK

(HITO V YEPTHOMI) General Secretary, KYGK

Mr. M. Biremong President, YUD

Kiukhumla President, YLAD

Akhumba President, YSUD

LOTHA MIDDLE RANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN UNION CONGRATULATORY NOTE

Shri. Mhathung Yanthan Shri. Achumbemo Kikon Advisor, Agriculture, GoN MLA NDPP, 39 Sanis A/C. NPF, 40 Bhandari A/C. Lotha Middle Range Village Chairman Union (LMRVCCU) under Wokha district covering the whole 39 Sanis A/C and parts of 40 Bhandari A/C heartily congratulates Shri. Mhathung Yanthan, NDPP from 39 Sanis A/C and Shri. Achumbemo Kikon, NPF from 40 Bhandari A/C for being elected in the 14th NLA General Election in 2023 with thumbing majority which is the proof of peoples mandate and thus thank the electorates, since they have chosen who have development oriented mindset.

LMRVCCU further extends our prayer support and best wishes to both of them for their success as they prepare to take up the new responsibilities and challenges of their high office for the welfare of the people in their respective constituencies and Lotha Naga in general.

HINOTO KAKISHE YEPTHOMI

1. Shri.Shitoho Chophy, S/o. Late Khunizhu Chophy for being elected and elevated to the post of Ato Kilonser of NPGN/NNC. 2. S h r i . H i n o t o K a k i s h e Ye p t h o m i , S/o Kakishe Yepthomi for being qualified and cleared Services Selection Board for SCC TECH Entry Exam.

The KYGK wishes you all the very best for your future endeavours.

Sd/Rev. Athsan Pastor, YBCD

OFFICE OF THE

The Kulolau Yemishe Ghami Küqhakulu (KYGK) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the bonafide members of KYGK for bringing laurels to the KYGK community and Yemishe village :

SHITOHO CHOPHY

Introductory Meeting And Felicitation Programme In Honour of Er. Kropol Vitsu, Hon’ble Advisor Prisons, Printing and Stationery was held on 11 April, 2023 in the Departments Conference Hall. The programme was chaired by Registrar Shri.Ongpa Phom and started with a prayer by Chief Computor Smti. Akanili Assumi. Welcome address and highlights of department activities on behalf of department was addressed by the Director Shri. Neituolie Phewhuo followed by Speech from Hon’ble Advisor Er. Kropol Vitsu. The Advisor on his speech thanked the Chief Minister of Nagaland and shared some of his experiences and stories about his political career and advised the officers and staff to be disciplined and work collectively and ended his speech thanking the department for the programme. Lastly the programme ended with a vote of thanks by Addl. Diector Shri. I Moatemjen Jamir. K-774/23

The Yimkhiung Baptist Church Dimapur, Yimkhiung Union Dimapur, Yimkhiung Liperü Arihako Dimapur and Yimkhiung Students Union Dimapur with immense joy heartily congratulates Shri. Obed Quinker, General Secy.

NDPP for being appointed as Chairman, Honey Mission, Govt of Nagaland. We look forward that your dedication and sincerity will take the Mission to greater heights.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio for reposing his faith and trust on our leader. May God continue to bless you with good health and long life.

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Renner, who got severely injured in a snow plough accident on New Year’s, appeared on a chat show for the very first time after the tragic incident.

Anil, who will be seen sharing screen space with Renner in the upcoming series ‘Rennervations’, took to Twitter to praise the ‘Hawkeye’ star after his appearance on the chat show.

Renner had tweeted about his Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance.

He wrote: “Oddly comfortable coming out a different door, with different stories, and brand new cane?”

Replying to his tweet, Anil wrote: “Absolutely indestructible my dearest friend @JeremyRenner the toughest avenger.”

‘Rennervations’ is a four-part series, which revolves around Renner, who embarks on his passion of bringing communities together by reimagining unique vehicles that serve the purpose and aid people’s requirements. (IANS)

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The original 2016 movie revolved around the death of motorists who break a traffic rule at a flyover and the subsequent cracking down on the culprit by an intern journalist and police inspector duo.

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Check in with your doctor first if you’re not already active now. They’ll make sure you’re ready for exercise. Since an active lifestyle is good for your blood pressure, your doctor will likely be all for it.

You don’t need to go to a gym. You just need to be active enough that you are breathing harder and making your heart beat a little faster. That includes brisk walking, jogging, swimming, biking, lifting weights, or doing yard work.

There are three basic types of exercise: Cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise can help lower your blood pressure and make your heart stronger.

Examples include walking, jogging, jumping rope, bicycling (stationary or outdoor), cross-country skiing, skating, rowing, high- or low-impact aerobics, swimming, and water aerobics.

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see Ellie’s signature vocals take centre stage while the production is pop music at its finest with stomping basslines, synths and euphoric melodies.

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Produced by Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures, the thriller is directed by first-time filmmaker Arif Khan.

“Once you witness this mystery, there’s no going back! #UTurn on #ZEE5 on 28th April,” ZEE5 posted on its social media handles along with the movie’s official poster.

Also starring Priyanshu Painyuli, the Hindi-

eality television star Kim Kardashian will turn to acting in an upcoming season of FX network’s anthology series “American Horror Story,” co-creator Ryan Murphy said on Monday.

Kardashian will costar with Emma Roberts in the show’s upcoming 12th season, which is based on a forthcoming book called “Delicate Condition.”

The novel, due for release in August, is described in online advertisements as a “thriller that follows a woman convinced a sinister figure is going to great lengths to make sure her pregnancy never happens.”

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ritish singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, who is known for chartbusters such as ‘Love Me Like You Do and I Need Your Love, has shared the details of her fifth studio album Higher Than Heaven.

The album is packed with infectious hits that

pable in the studio, with ever yone having gone through it differently. I think for that reason, nobody wanted to sit and agonise over some relationship or some drama.”

She added, “So that’s how this album came together. (‘Higher Than Heaven’ is) about being passionately in love. But it’s a hyper form of love, almost like a drug-induced feeling. It feels almost artificial and there’s the potential for a crash.”

Ellie’s most recent album ‘Brightest Blue’ was released in July 2020 and was her third #1 studio album in the UK. The record saw Ellie take a more personal and stripped back approach, allowing her fans to take a peek into the more vulnerable side of her songwriting. (IANS)

Author Andrea Bartz calls it a “feminist update to ‘Rosemary’s Baby’.”

Murphy said in a statement that “American Horror Story” writer Halley Feiffer

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defense training begins for 37th PDSA meet underway at Chozuba Town Self govt teachers at Kohima village

DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): The 37th meet of the Phek District Sports Association (PDSA) got underway at Chozuba Town on Tuesday with advisor for Civil Administration Works Division (CAWD) and Taxes, Kudecho Khamo, gracing the inaugural session as the special guest.

Addressing the gathering, Khamo congratulated Sezovelu Dozo from Sepaktakraw and other players from the district who won medals at International, National, Northeast Olympic Games and Nagaland Olympic. He encouraged the youth to take their career seriously in various discipline.

Highlighting the importance of sports, Khamo stated that it has become crucial for everyone with a future having huge scope with recognition and wealth globally and advised them to be focused on their sports discipline to be medal winners. Khamo said to be a sports person, it requires a person to be disciplined with lots of training while maintaining integrity at the highest level to be morally

Special guest advisor, Kudecho Khamo with PDSA members after the inaugural.

acceptable.

He pointed out that Nagaland under the dynamic leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio is giving priority to sports and sports person for the promotion of sports and asserted that there is a prospect and future. He also informed that the state will also be hosting the Northeast Olympic Games and hoped that the state’s sports person will win more medals. He called upon the youth to be change makers, be serious, to have vision, goals and plans for the future while urging them to venture into entrepreneurship rather than focusing on government jobs alone.

Meanwhile, guest of

honour Dr. Neisatuo Mero, MLA congratulated the PDSA for convergence of brothers and sisters between the Chakhesang and Pochury to compete in the district level sports and wished for more such platforms.

Dr. Mero further asked the sports persons to utilise their Ability (skills), Boldness, Consistency and Discipline and punctuality in training and dieting which he said are important to be champion.

President PDSA, Nezosa Tetseo called upon the sports persons to give their best to compete in order to represent the district at the next Nagaland Olympics.

PDSA also felicitated medal

winners from the district at international, national and Northeast Olympic Games with cash award and citations.

On day-1, Chozuba Area Sports Association leads the table tally with 12 medals (5 gold, 3 silver and four bronze), with Chokri Area Sports and Games Association in second (4 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze) and third with Central Chakhesang Sports Association with 5 medals (2 gold and 3 silver).

Choyivelu Nienu of Phek Area Sports Association broke the 2013 record in long jump for women’s category. Her best throw of 4.48 m broke the previous record

of 2013 by Khotsolü from Chozuba Area Sports association with 4.45m (14.7 ft) in the year 2013.

Kunulu of CCSA in second place and third byDukhsulu Vese (PASA). In men’s high jump, Nagaland best high jumper Eto Kezo defended his title to secure the first gold with a jump of 6.09 m. Second was Ruvezo Rose of (CAGSA) and third was Yhoto Lohe (CASA).

Naga style wrestling Below 65KG: Champion - Huvoto Nakro (CAGSA), 1st runners-up - Muyuto Thingo (CAGSA), 2nd runners-up - Lhupra Vero (CASA) and 3rd runnersup - Suzoto Swuro (SASA).

Below 74KG: Champion - Thao D. Vadeo (CCSA), 1st runners-up Wecho Wetsa (KKTSA), 2nd runners-up - Lukutho Nyekha (SASA) and 3rd runners-up - Dzuzuveyi Yhobu (CAGSA).

Below 86KG: Champion - Thuputha Venuh (CCSA), 1st runners-up - Sao Vezhu (CCSA), 2nd runners-up - Sasuyu Nyekha (SASA) and 3rd runners-up - Lhilo Kapfo (KKTSA).

A training session underway on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 11 (NPN): A 10-day self defense training by Samagra Shiksha Nagaland for government school teachers began on Tuesday at Pele Khezhie Indoor Stadium, Kohima village, organised by Nagaland Taekwondo Association.

The first batch of the training began with 74 participants from six districts including Kohima, Peren, Phek, Zunheboto, Mon and

Longleng.

During first training session on Tuesday, senior taekwondo master and chief instructor, Theja Keretsü (black belt 5th Dan), told the teachers that they would be taught with the best techniques used by elite commando forces all over the world.

Highlighting the importance of self defense, Keretsü said such trainings help protect people from bad elements on a daily basis.

He pointed out that although there were intensive courses on self defense, a concise version would be taught to the trainees which had proven to be effective.

The second batch is expected to commence the training consecutively with the ongoing batch.

Teachers from government schools are being taught under the programme so that they would be able to impart the knowledge to their students.

DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): District Sports Office, Dimapur will be conducting district level inter high school tournament for Dimapur and Niuland districts on April 28 and 29 at MDSC Badminton Stadium near DC Court, Dimapur.

The tournament will be played in the following disciplines - Table Tennis single and doubles for both boys and girls; Badminton single and doubles for both boys and girls.

It informed that the tournament is for high school students only and HSLC 2023 appeared students are not allowed. Registration will begin from April 13 to 24 at DSO

office before 4 pm. Participants must bring a photo copy of CR (first page) attested by head of the institution during the time of registration.

The best player from each discipline will represent Dimapur district to participate in the state level inter high school tournament in Kohima which will be held on May 11 and 12 at IGS, Kohima.

Participants must bring their own kits and none marking shoes during the competition. For any enquiry, one may contact DSO office at 8974725561, 936309296 or 8787773549 during office timing.

RIN exam for Cat-5 and upgradation to Cat-4 began in Dimapur in collaboration of All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Nagaland Football Association (NFA) from April 11 to 15, with AIFF Referee instructor as the resource person, Joychandra Singh, hosted by the Dimapur Distrcit Football Referee Association.

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Asian Wrestling C’ships: India’s Vikas Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wkt wins bronze in Greco-Roman category

NEW DELHI, APR 11 (IANS): Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma led the way with a 45-ball 65, his first half-century in the IPL after 25 innings, as the five-time champions beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets on the last ball in a thrilling match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

The victory also means that Mumbai have got their first points on the board in the competition while Delhi face their fourth consecutive loss of the tournament.

Compared to Delhi’s 29/0, Mumbai had a blazing start by reaching 42/0 in three overs. Rohit was at his vintage best, timing the ball well and picking the lengths very quickly in hitting two fours and a six in a 14-run opening over.

On the other hand, Ishan Kishan hit the ground running by smacking three boundaries through the off-side against Mustafizur Rahman. Anrich Nortje was smacked for two fours and a six, which Rohit elegantly whipped over wide long-on.

Rohit and Ishan took two boundaries each off

Mumbai Indians batters Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma during the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI)

Axar Patel and Lalit Yadav as Mumbai finished powerplay with 68 for no loss, with the Mumbai captain being innovative in his reverse-sweep off the leftarm spinner.

The opening partnership came to an end when Ishan was run-out at the non-striker’s end in the eighth over. Rohit

produced the shot of the match by pulling Anrich Nortje high over deep midwicket for six in the ninth over, before getting his fifty in 29 balls.

Tilak Varma got some applause from Rohit when he danced down the pitch to slam a fabulous lofted drive over long-off for six off Kuldeep Yadav. Rohit

then ended the 12th over by sweeping Kuldeep hard through deep backward square leg for four.

Varma sliced Mukesh Kumar over backward point for four, followed by eye-catchy sixes over deep mid-wicket and extra cover, giving Mumbai an ideal start in the 16th over.

But Mukesh bounced back

by having Varma slogging straight to deep mid-wicket and Suryakumar Yadav hitting a short ball straight to fine leg for a golden duck.

Delhi produced a big twist came in the 17th over when Rohit sliced off Mustafizur and Abhishek Porel dived to his right to take a brilliant one-handed catch. With 18 needed off nine balls, Cameron Green and Tim David slogged Mustafizur for a six each over deep mid-wicket and long-on, as 15 runs came off the 19th over.

David was dropped by Mukesh in the final over and after Delhi reversed an on-field wide call, two runs were needed off the final ball. David made a desperate dive for the second run and despite Porel taking off the bails, Mumbai were able to break their winless run in IPL 2023.

Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals 172 in 19.4 overs (Axar Patel 54, David Warner 51; Piyush Chawla 3/22, Jason Behrendorff 3/23) lost to Mumbai Indians 173/4 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 65, Tilak Varma 41; Mukesh Kumar 2/30, Mustafizur Rahman 1/38) by six wickets

ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), APR 11 (IANS): Greco-Roman grappler Vikas won a bronze medal to take India’s tally to four on the second day of the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023, here.

Vikas defeated China’s Jian Tan by 8-0 technical superiority in the men’s 72kg Greco-Roman category, within a remarkable time of 1 min 41 secs on Monday.

The Indian started his campaign strongly with an 11-0 technical superiority win over Korea’s Ji-yeon Lee in the qualification round. However, he suffered a 6-1 loss to Iran’s Sajjad Imentalab in the quarter-finals.

Vikas made the bronze medal bout after Sajjad Imentalab advanced to the final, an olympics. com report said.

Three other Indian wrestlers -- Sumit (60kg), Rohit Dahiya (82kg) and Narinder Cheema (97kg) -- were in contention for the medals.

However, all three of them lost in the bronze medal match.

Sumit, who defeat-

Vikas

ed Turkmenistan’s Umit Durdy ew by 9-0 technical superiority in the qualification, lost 0-10 in the quarter-finals to Kyrgyzstan’s world champion Zholaman Sharshenbekov, who went on to win the gold. In the bronze medal match, Sumit lost 6-14 to Japan’s Maito Kawana.

Meanwhile, Rohit Dahiya lost 5-1 to Iran’s Alireza Mohmadi in the bronze medal match. Rohit had defeated Singapore Aryan Azman 12-4 in the first round, but lost 1-7 to eventual gold medallist

Akylbek Talantbekov of Kyrgyzstan in the next.

In the 97kg category, Narinder Cheema reached the semi-finals where he lost 0-9 to Kyrgyzstan’s Uzur Dzhuzupbekov. In the bronze medal match, Narinder suffered a 4-1 defeat to Kazakhstan’s Olzhas Syrlybay.

India finished the Greco-Roman campaign with four medals. On Sunday, Rupin bagged a silver in the 55kg category while Neeraj (63kg) and Sunil Kumar (87kg) claimed bronze medals.

forward Dimapur to host 2nd NPC Nagaland C’ship on April 22 Monte Carlo Masters: Thiem beats Liverpool Firmino on Gasquet; De Minuar, Wawrinka advance Corinthians radar Staff Reporter

MONTE CARLO, APR 11 (IANS): Former World No. 3 Austria’s Dominic Thiem trounced Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-1, 6-4 at the Monte-Carlo Masters opening round to earn his first win at an ATP Masters 1000 event since 2021.

Thiem produced a clean-hitting performance against Gasquet to triumph after one hour and 29 minutes on Monday. The Austrian had lost his past five matches at this level, having defeated Marton Fucsovics in Rome in May 2021 prior to his wrist injury.

The 29-year-old moved well throughout the clash and opened his shoulders to strike 18 winners. He now leads Gasquet 3-2 in their ATP Head-to-Head series, having won their past three meetings.

The Austrian enjoyed a run to his first tour-level quarterfinal of the season in Estoril last week and will look to back that up in the Principality, where he is making his seventh appearance. Thiem, who has clinched 10 of his 17

Dominic Thiem

tour-level titles on clay and has made two Masters 1000 finals on the surface, will next face sixth-seed Holger Rune. In other action, Alex de Minaur of Australia made a winning start to his clay-court season, brushing aside three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the first round.

The 14th-seeded posted a dominant 6-1 6-3 victory against world No.54 Murray in an 86-minute encounter.

The World No.19 did not face a break point and conceded only 11 points in total across his service games.

With his 13th tour-level win of the season, the Australian has improved to 3-0 in his ATP Head-to-Head series against Murray, who

was making his first appearance in the Principality since 2017. This was De Minaur’s first win since claiming the biggest title of his career at Acapulco in February and snapped a two-match losing streak.

De Minaur, whose best result at an ATP Masters 1000 event was a 4th-round run in Indian Wells last year, will next play Jan-Lennard Struff. The German moved past Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 6-3.

On the other hand, Former champion Stan Wawrinka earned a comeback victory against Tallon Griekspoor, when he overcame the Dutchman 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round. The Swiss player struck 35 winners and sealed victory on his sixth match point to advance after two hours and 25 minutes.

Wawrinka, who won the title in the Principality in 2014, has lifted seven of his 16 tour-level trophies on clay, including Roland Garros in 2015. He will next play eighth-seeded American Taylor Fritz.

RIO DE JANEIRO, APR 11 (IANS): Corinthians could make a move to sign Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in the northern hemisphere summer, the Brazilian club said.

Fir mino’s contract with the Premier League club is due to expire in June and the 31-year-old has stated that he will not seek an extension, a Xinhua report said.

“He [Firmino] is a player who would be on the agenda of any Brazilian club, for his quality, for everything he has done as a footballer, for his commitment,” Corinthians football manager Alessandro Nunes told reporters on Monday.

Firmino, who has 55 Brazil caps, has declared a desire to play for Corinthians - the team he supported as a child - if and when he returns to Brazilian football.

He has also been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham, among other suitors. “Without a doubt, if there were a possibility of signing him, any club would be interested,” Nunes said.

DIMAPUR, APR 11 (NPN): Nagaland Physique Alliance/NPC Nagaland is all set to host the second National Physique Committee (NPC) Nagaland Body Building & Fitness Championship on April 22, at Holy Cross Auditorium, Dimapur.

Announcing this in a press conference on Tuesday at Hotel Grand Tizu, Dimapur, Nagaland Physique Alliance/NPC Bendangliba Lkr informed that this year, the competition will witness first Nagaland Powerlifting (RAW) Championship. He also briefed on the scope of powerlifting, which has been recognized nationally and internationally. The competition will feature athletes both male and female, competing in categories such as squat, bench press and deadlift. The event will also witness junior men’s bodybuilding and men’s physique (23 years and below).

NPC Nagaland state manager Kimiyeto Agapeto while briefing about the first championship event which was held last year said that

NPC Nagaland members addressing the press conference on Tuesday. (NP)

NPC Nagaland was the first to introduce female athletes to the competitive stage in Nagaland state.

He also informed that with the introduction of junior bodybuilding/men’s physique as well as state level powerlifting (RAW) in this year’s edition, the NPC Nagaland is pioneering the fitness movement in Nagaland which will enable athletes from the state to gain exposure and compete in a national level against other top athletes of the country.

Agapeto also mentioned that athletes are expected not only from Nagaland but also from Meghalaya,

Assam and Manipur. It was also informed that 16 candidates have already registered online from other states.

Judges of the competition will include India NPC Head, Hemant Angrish and Sunil Lochab who is the founder and president of PFI and others.

On a query about the prize money, the members disclosed that this year, the overall prizes will more than one lakh, adding that Nagaland is giving out a huge prize amount compared to other states in this field, which they stated that such has been carried out in order to encourage the athletes.

The competition has also many surprise packages for the winners. It will be a free entry competition where everyone is invited to be a part of the event and encourage the athletes.

For interested candidates, there will be two modes of registration online and offline. For online, one can register at www.indianphysiquealliance.in and preferred offline registration will be carried out on April 21, at Hotel Grand Tizu, Dimapur, starting from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The registration amount of one category will be Rs. 2000 and Rs. 1700 for powerlifting.

Super Cup: Mumbai City beat Churchill Brothers 2-1

Mumbai’s Lallianzuala Chhangte celebrates his winning goal.

MANJERI, APR 11 (AGENCIES): Mumbai City FC is fielding an allIndian squad at the Super Cup. Des Buckingham’s boys were still too good for Churchill Brothers, winning Group D’s opening match 2-1 on Tuesday.

A few days ago, when it played the AFC qualifier, against Jamshedpur at this very venue, foreigners like Ahmed Jahouh, Alberto Noguera and Greg Stewart had contributed handsomely in the 3-1 win. This team didn’t look as formidable, and it took an injury-time penalty for it to get full points.

Buckingham would not have been pleased with the way Mumbai conceded

the lead, in the ninth minute.

Vignesh Murthy’s pass back to the goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa proved disastrous.

The ball was won, without too much trouble from the goalie, just inside the box,

by Ansumana Kromah, and he had all the time and the space in the world to score.

The equaliser was scored by Mehtab Singh, seventeen minutes later, heading in a superb freekick by Rowllin Borges. Just when it seemed the final scoreline would remain 1-1, Vikram Pratap was brought down inside the box by Joseph Clement. The resultant penalty kick was converted quite comfortably by the prolific Lallianzuala Chhangte.

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