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PM-DevINE blessing for NE states: Rijiju

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju who arrived Dimapur Saturday enroute Manipur to campaign for the BJP has described the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE) scheme announced by Union Finance Minister while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 as a “blessing for the entire North Eastern region (NER)”. Rijiju addressed the media at Niathu Resort after attending a meeting with the State cabinet led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio and other senior government officials at Police Complex, Chümoukedima on the Union Budget and other important issues concerning Nagaland, Rijiju said he urged upon the government of Nagaland to take maximum advantage of the scheme as it was created for the purpose of funding gaps and to take care of those not included in any of the schemes or

Rahul Bajaj, exchairman of Bajaj Auto passes away

Late Rahul Bajaj

PUNE, FEB 12 (PTI): Eminent industrialist and former chairman of the Bajaj group, Rahul Bajaj, who put Indian industry on the world map and was known for his outspokenness, died on Saturday due to age-related illness, according to a group official. Bajaj (83), who stood down from his position of non-executive director and chairman of Bajaj Auto on April 30 last year and remained as the Chairman Emeritus, was not keeping well and passed away at around 2:30 pm on Saturday. Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said he will be accorded a state funeral on Sunday. Bajaj is survived by two sons, Rajiv Bajaj and Sanjiv Bajaj, and a daughter Sunaina Kejriwal. The company’s Bajaj Chetak scooter became an aspirational symbol for the middle class Indian families then, with the ‘Humara Bajaj’ tune becoming synonymous with their hopes of a better future. (Cont’d on p-8)

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“I think we agree that man also needs bread to live even on Sunday.” K Y M C

provisions. He said this was because in the north east, there were many schemes that were not part of the union budget mainly since there were several problems in implementing projects/ schemes which were not funded by any programmes, policy or by any ministry. Rijiju said PM-DevINE would be implemented by North East Council, chaired by Union Home Minister, with an initial allocation of Rs 1,500 crore. He said that for the first time, a provision has been inserted in the budget, taking note of the unique issues faced by the North Eastern states. Rijiju termed the Union Budget 2022-2023 as “self-reliant” and claimed that all sectors across the country had wholeheartedly appreciated and welcomed the budget, including the business community and stock market traders. He said people in remote areas too felt that the budget had included many things for every sector of the country. Speaking on the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected in the budget,

for NER in the 2021-22 budget was Rs 68,020 crore and despite the difficulties of Covid-10 pandemic, the total allocation for the region increased by over Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 78,040 crore in the latest budget. Speaking on PM Gati Shakti plan, he explained how it could benefit the Northeast immensely. Under this, he said the region could greatly benefit in terms of better telecom communication, especially in far-flung areas, as the plan would focus on erecting telecom towers at strategic locations, minimising the problem of cables, hence providing better connectivity. Rijiju remarked that the NE States could not utilise budgetary allocation under Congress regimes in the past. However, he claimed that ever since the BJP and its coalition partners came to power, things were changing for the better as they were trying to enhance the capacities of the States. In order to increase the capacities of the States to utilise the budgetary allocation, the minister em-

Kiren Rijiju (NP)

the minister said normally when budgets were presented in Parliament, very few people connected and realised its importance or its aims. However, he claimed that ever since Modi took over as Prime Minister, budget began to be keenly followed both by the corporates and common man alike as it began to have something for everyone, including those living in remotest parts of the country. Rijiju asserted that the budget would ensure selfsufficiency, whereby the country would not rely on imports from other countries, adding that every State and every sector would benefit. According to the union minister, the total allocation

phasised that the States of region needed to take care of many things. “Once we as a State take care of our capacity, we will be able to utilise efficiently all the budgetary allocation made by the Centre. It will only increase the revenue and help us become self-sufficient,” he added. Rijiju further claimed that whenever there was any review or Union Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister would always enquire on the success of a particular scheme or programme in NER. “According to Modi, a scheme could not be considered successful unless it was successful in the Northeast,” he added. “If you leave aside politics, nobody can match the amount of love and affection Narendra Modiji has for NER,” he remarked. AFSPA: Meanwhile, when asked if he, as the minister for Law and Justice, planned to bring a Bill in Parliament to amend the contentious Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, Rijiju clarified that the Union Home Ministry was taking necessary measures to ensure

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NCB busts pan-India narco network operating on ‘darknet’

NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (PTI/AGENCIES): The NCB has arrested 22 people, including software engineers, a financial analyst, an MBA graduate and one of their own personnel as it busted a pan-India drug trafficking network that uses the ‘darknet’ and cryptocurrency to courier narcotics at home. A 23-year-old woman financial analyst earning nearly Rs 70,000 a month; three Netflix enthusiasts emulating their favourite characters from popular narco-series Narcos and Breaking Bad, ‘LSD King’ running his drug network from Bellary jail in Karnataka; a budding psychiatrist who wanted to spread love through drugs; and a Gujarati couple that switched to drugs trade after lockdown hit their legit business. These are among the 22 persons, which include four women, arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in pan-India, simultaneous raids across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karna(Cont’d on p-8) taka, Assam, Delhi-NCR,

Punjab, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan and UP in connection with a case relating to drug trafficking over dark net, with linkages to source countries like the US, UK, Netherlands, Poland, etc. Almost all arrested people are in the age group of 18-35 years. They are professionals ranging from engineers, army officers’ sons, doctors, financial consultants, businessmen, artists such as musicians, to school dropouts. NCB deputy directorgeneral for northern region Gyaneshwar Singh said that one NCB constable was also arrested for allegedly “conniving” with an accused and getting his cellphone destroyed. This cellphone was retrieved by the agency with the help of NDRF divers from a pond in Kolkata, another NCB officer said. One person has been granted interim bail to attend an exam, he added. The federal anti-narcotics agency unearthed three major drug markets-DNM India, Dread and The Orient Express-- running on

the hidden web world after a four-month operation. Four cases have been lodged in the matter and 17 seizures were made during this country-wide operation, officials said. The recreational drugs were being sourced from countries like the USA, UK, Netherlands and Poland using courier services and also the India Post network, Singh said. “The network was busted after a long operation that was initiated after a drug parcel was intercepted by us in Kolkata.” “Our special investigation team that conducts cyber patrolling to check the usage of darknet has busted three big networks being run in the country using the darknet, anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and pseudonymous social media profiles,” Singh said. Darknet denotes the hidden Internet platforms that can only be accessed using specialised software and pre-configured communication protocols for anonymous communication. (Cont’d on p-8)

13 Covid deaths during the week, highest in 4 months: H&FW Set up one all-women police station DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): Nagaland recorded 13 Covid-19 deaths during the week (February 5-11), the highest weekly deaths in the last 4 months. According to the weekly bulletin report released by the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department, out of 13 deaths, 11 had comorbidities (HIV-AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, TB, chronic liver disease and cancer) while seven had not received even a single dose of Covid-19 vaccine and no one had received the third dose, which is recommended for elderly with comorbidities. Further, the State also reported 358 new cases, out of which 90% were detected

WEEKLY DATA OF CONFIRMED CASES & DEATHS 900

CONFIRMED CASES

22.5

689 640

623

732

675

582

507

562.5

570

520

450

446

405

403

359

358 311

7.5

225

8 180

145

5 137

6 142

122

10-16 Jul

24-30 Jul

7-13 Aug

21-27 Aug

4-10 Sep

in Dimapur and Kohima. The overall weekly sample positivity rate also dropped below 10% after four weeks-- 6.5%. However, Kohima and Wokha recorded sample positivity rate of more than 10%-- 11.6% and

18-24 Sep

2-8 Oct

16-22 Oct

30-5 Nov

225

6 112.5

26-2 Jul

337.5

305

787.5

21 591

832

DEATHS

13-19 Nov

3 34

27-3 Dec 0 11-17 Dec

10.8% respectively. During the week, 29 new Covid-19 hospital admissions were recorded in Covid-19 hospitals. State logs 56 fresh cases: Nagaland on Saturday recorded 56 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while

2 9

0 Dec 25-31

8-140 Jan

22-29 Jan

5-11 Feb

no deaths were reported during the day. Of the fresh cases, 30 were from Dimapur, 20 in Kohima and two each in Mokokchung, Phek and Tuensang, taking the total caseload to 35,173.

in each district, demands Parl panel

NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (PTI): A parliamentary panel has observed that the number of women in police forces is “abysmally” low, constituting just 10.3 per cent, and suggested at least one all-women police station be established in each district in the country. The Parliamentar y Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs, headed by Congress leader Anand Sharma, also said that a roadmap should be laid out to increase their representation in the police force to 33 per cent. “The committee is an-

guished to note that women are abysmally under-represented in the police force as they constitute only 10.3 percent of the police force,” it said in its report submitted to Parliament this week. The panel recommended that the MHA should advise states to establish at least one all-women police station in each district. Further, the panel said, the appointment of women in police may be done by creating additional posts rather than converting vacant posts of male constables as it will also help in improving the police-population ratio.

“Besides increasing the percentage of women in police, taking a cue from the defence forces where women are being assigned combative roles, the MHA may also advise the states and UTs to give them important challenging duties central to the police, and not just duties of inconsequence,” it said. The committee noted that the MHA has advised the states and UTs that each police station should have at least three women subinspectors and 10 women constables so that a women’s help desk is manned round the clock.

1 dead, 3 injured in road mishap 5-15 years age group to receive Covid jabs soon DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): One person died and three others were seriously injured in a road mishap near Patkai bridge area. According to Dimapur Police PRO, traffic control– II received an information from Chümoukedima police check gate about the accident around 1 a.m. on Saturday. A duty party immediately rushed to the spot and found that the vehicle – Mahindra Thar (MN01 AS4889) – had rolled down from the turning just on

Of the four occupants in the vehicle, one was found dead, while the other three were seriously injured. The injured were immediately rushed to Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research by the traffic personnel. According to PRO, the deceased has been identified through his ID card as 20-year-old Baspatimayum Roshan Sharma, son of The ill-fated vehicle. (Video Baspatimayum Samson grab/social media) Sharma. PRO said that the edge of the bridge and the vehicle was coming it was found near the river, enroute Imphal from Shilthe PRO said. long.

GANDHINAGAR, FEB 12 (AGENCIES): Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that Covid-19 vaccination for children in the age group of 5 to 15 years would be administered as soon as it receives recommendation to that effect from a group of experts. He said the group of experts has so far not made any recommendation on the vaccination of this category. “When to vaccinate and to which age group is decided on the basis of recommendation of a group

of scientists. We had implemented its recommendation for the precaution group within one week. We will surely implement its recommendation (for 5 to 15 age group) as and when we receive it,” he said in a press conference. The country-wide Covid-19 vaccination of children in 15-18 age group began last month. “Today, vaccination is not an issue. We have enough vaccines, there is no shortage of doses. We will definitely follow the recommendation of the scientific

community,” Mandaviya added. The government has so far not received any such recommendation, and a decision in this regard will be taken in the coming days on that basis. It is not a political decision. Sero survey and sero prevalence survey in July-August last year showed that 67 per cent children also developed anti-bodies, and children remained asymptomatic, he said. “Ultimately, these are biological things. Therefore, scientists study before making recommendations.

Earlier we used to follow the world (for recommendations regarding vaccination). Today, our scientists conduct their own analysis, they have their own study, and make opinions based on this,” he said. He also said that India used vaccination very effectively to fight the pandemic during its third wave. The minister said 75 per cent of children (15-18 age group) have received their COVID-19 vaccination doses and 96 per cent adults have received the first dose, while 77 per cent have got both the doses.

Jacob inaugurates 2-lane RCC bridge Centre launches welfare scheme ‘SMILE’ Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): Public Health Engineering (PHE) minister Jacob Zhimomi inaugurated the long awaited two-lane RCC bridge over Dhansiri river (tributary) at Shozukhu-Zukihe village here on Saturday. The completion of the 340-metre Shozukhu-Zukihi RCC bridge would benefit two administrative headquarters of the State and around 50 villages. Speaking on the occa-

Jacob along with others after inaugurating the bridge. (NP)

sion, Jacob said the bridge would have been completed in 2021, but Covid-induced lockdown and restrictions delayed it by a year He said the bridge,

which was a long-felt need of the people, would serve as a link for many villages. Acknowledging the economic hardships faced by the people due to the

NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (IANS): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Saturday launched the Central sector scheme ‘‘SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise’ aimed to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging. The umbrella scheme is designed by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. “As a progressive and developing society, (Cont’d on p-8) it is our duty to respect the

non-completion of the bridge, Jacob hoped that its completion now would improve connectivity, which would improve the local economy, ensure safety of commuters and provide easy access to healthcare services. Meanwhile, IT, Science & Technology and NRE adviser Mmhonlumo Kikon, who accompanied Jacob, said the bridge would not only benefit ShozukhuZukihe village but also the neighbouring villages.

identity and dignity of all sections of society. The Ministry has ensured that each and every need of transgender community and persons engaged in the act of begging are taken care of in most professional way,” the minister said. “The provision of national portal and helpline will provide necessary information and solutions to the problems of the transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging,” he added. The two sub-schemes of SMILE - ‘Central Sector

Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’ and ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Engaged in the Act of Begging’ - provide comprehensive welfare and rehabilitation measures to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging. The Ministry has allocated Rs 365 crore for the scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-26 for the social security that is needed through multiple dimensions of identity, medical (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C

Azikeh marketing building inaugurated in Dimapur Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA inaugurated the Azikeh marketing building here, Saturday, at Sangtamtila village. Speaking at the programme as chief guest, Moatoshi Longkumer said that Nagaland was one of the poorest states in India because there was no factory, companies and resources. He pointed out that the agricultural produce was also reduce drastically. Moatoshi said the reason behind being the poorest state was that Nagas were lazy and looked for easy money. Stating that the people would be doomed if they went forward with that mentality, he encouraged all to change their mindsets and start working hard to improve their economy. It may be mentioned that the two-storey marketing building comprises of revenue generating shop at the top floor while the ground floor would cater

Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA unveiling the plaque on Saturday. (NP)

to the vegetable vendors. The revenue generated from the building would be used for waste management of the village. The village also plans to impose fine against defaulters littering the village. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by

council secretary Yolise, invocation was said by Sangtam Baptist Church, pastor, C Toshimeren while welcome speech was delivered by village council chairman Asemba Mongzar. Later, benediction was said by Sangtamtilla Ao Baptist church, pastor Nungshimeren.

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Thanamir village bats for biodiversity

DIMAPUR: The Thanamir Village Council (TVC), Thanamir Village Students’ Union (TVSU) and Thanamir Village Citizenship Union (TVCU) held a convocation and discussed issues concerning biodiversity, environment and natural resources within the jurisdiction of Thanamir village forest. A press release from council chairman Tsechimong, TVCU executive chairman Yansomong and TVSU executive chairman Tsuseki stated that during the discussion, the house unanimously adopted a special resolution where tourist(s) or visitors would be strictly prohibited to carry or erect monolith/marble stone, tiles/memory stone at the mount Saramati. The house resolved that littering within the vicinity of forest or throwing of plastic/polythene bag or any waste material used by trekkers would be strictly prohibited. It has advised trekkers to take the waste back to where it can safely be disposed and to prohibit hunting, poaching or fishing. During the meeting, the bodies resolved the demarcation for trekking path

to mount Saramati and adjacent to the community forest from trekker’s route to left side of the forest covering the whole of forest land up to mount (Saramati) area would not be allowed to any individual, organisation or association of the village for hunting or deforestation or destruction of forest or collection of flora and fauna. The house decided that this would be strictly prohibited. Thanamir community forest being home to various endangered species, the village administration in collaboration with Delhi based NGOs Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) initiated the society for researches purpose and study of animal habitation in the forest, therefore, any individual or group or party has been asked not to keep away from the officers on duty. The house also resolved that the special resolutions would be rigorously implemented. It warned that whoever violated any of the resolutions would be “deemed illegal activity” and would be punishable with a fine of Rs. 50,000 while the articles collected by defaulters would be seized.

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NAAC peer team visits Immanuel College

Members of the NAAC peer team during their visit to Immanuel College.

DIMAPUR: NAAC peer team comprising of chairperson, former vice chancellor, University of Kerala, Dr. Radhakrishnan PK, member coordinator, professor, University of Mizoram, Aizawl Dr. Jangkhongam Doungel and Government Degree College, Thindim Kreeri, principal Dr. Tehmina Yousuf visited Immanuel College for the second cycle of re-accreditation from February 10-11. A press release from the college informed that during the visit, head and convenors of all the departments and committees presented reports of the last five years including

activities carried out under their initiatives. The NAAC peer team also visited and reviewed various facilities in the institute. Earlier, a cultural event was organised by students of the college on the theme “cultural diversity”. The two-day visit concluded with an exit meeting on February 11 where chairperson of the NAAC peer team, Dr. Radhakrishnan PK presented his observation. He hoped that the implementation of the recommendation would enable the college to flourish in the coming years

and conveyed his wishes to the college on their future endeavours. There was also a meeting with University representative represented by Prof. V.K. Vidyarthi, Dean of SET, NU, State Govt. representative by Dr. M. Libanthung Ngullie, District Higher Eduaction Officer & Principal, Dimapur Govt.College, Dr. R.K.Behera, Principal, Livingstone Foundation International College, Dimapur & Dr.T.Jamedi Longkumer, External Expert, IQAC. The Alumni Association, Parents Association and Students of the College had a successful interaction with the team.

Social audit public hearing held in Kma SCHE celebrates ‘International day of women & girls in science’ DIMAPUR: Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), Dimapur celebrated the “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” at the college premises on February 11. A press release from the college informed that during the programme, chairperson, Loreni Sophia of community health initia-

tive highlighted the importance of the day. Main speaker of the programme, assistant geologist, directorate of geology and mining, Tsino Viya spoke on the theme “equity, diversity and inclusion: water unites us”. Tsino stressed on the importance of water conservation and judicious use of ground water which

served as the best source of drinking water. Meanwhile, author of the book, “Menopause: Embracing your midlife”, Alokali Zhimomi delivered an awareness talk on menstrual hygiene for girl students of the college while a yoga session was conducted by Orentsani Kikon and her team on menstrual health.

Later, Chandeno Murry spoke on the importance of celebrating the day. Earlier, principal, Fr. Dr. Paul Punii said the invocation while assistant professor and coordinator, women’s grievance cell of the college, Shikani S Aye proposed vote of thanks. The programme ended with distribution of sanitary pads.

Acknowledgement Officers and staff from various departments at the meeting on February 8. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Social audit public hearing for 10 VDBs under RD block Chunlikha for MGNREGA and PMAY-G schemes was held on February 8 in the hall of the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Kohima. According to a DIPR report, the meeting was

chaired by project director, DRDA Kohima while introduction on public hearing was given by state resource person, SAU Kohima unit. The reports on findings during the audit were presented by the BRPs/ VRPs and various issues were discussed and re-

solved during the public hearing. The meeting was attended by village functionaries from all the 10 VDBs, representative from deputy commissioner’s (DC’s) office Tseminyu, block officials, SAU unit Kohima and staff, and officers of Advisor for Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan inaugurating the newly constructed Government High School (GHS) building at Old Aree on February 11. (DIPR) DRDA Kohima.

10/10/1943 – 03/02/2022 Words are not enough to express our heartiest gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and materially at the demise of our mother Smti. chesu neangmei (Alemla) on 3rd February, 2022. We, the family members thank each and every organization and individuals lead by Konyak Union who comforted us and mourned the death of our beloved mother. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. dp-714/22

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Born : 23.12.1940 – Died : 06.02.2022 We, the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, who stood by us physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved father LT. NuNgsaNgTemjeN jmr. We convey our sincere gratitude to: • Chumukedima ao Baptist ChurCh • Chumukedima ao Baptist Women ministry • Chumukedima kelingmen FelloWship • Chumukedima ao senso telongjem • dimapur kelingmen senso telongjem • ao pensioner assoCiation Chumukedima • Chumukedima yaongyimsen union & FelloWship • Chumukedima ‘a’ Village ao Baptist ChurCh • Chumukedima langpangkong senso telongjem • khuoVa prayer Center, Vidima • Chumukedima seiuruzha youth soCiety • neighBors, Friends, relatiVes & Well Wishers We regret our inability to thank each one of you individually, but it is our humble prayer that almighty god bless you all abundantly. Loving Wife, Daughters, Son-in-laws & Grandchildren dp-690/22 K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST FEBRUARY 13

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

27 10

Aizawl

Nice with plenty of sunshine

Guwahati Brilliant sunshine Imphal

Nice with plenty of sunshine

22 5 25 9 25 3

Itanagar Plenty of sunshine

21 9

Shillong

Sunny

18 2

Kohima

Plenty of sunshine

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Dimapur Sunshine and pleasant Mkg

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24 9 21 5

Tuensang Plenty of sunshine; but cool

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Zunheboto Plenty of sunshine

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K.T. Sukhalu with advisors and government officials at the inaugural programme at Sungro on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: Advisor for School Education, K.T. Sukhalu inaugurated the upgraded Gover nment High School to Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Sungro under Wokha district on Saturday. According to a DIPR report, addressing the inaugural function, Sukhalu said that it was the desire of the state government to ensure that the young generation was not deprived of education. The advisor said that Sungro High School was upgraded based on its per-

formance which fulfilled the criteria of good enrolments and good results. He acknowledged the teachers and faculty members for their dedication, and the people of the area for their support in spite of challenges in the initial stage. While speaking on some schools being downgraded in the state, the advisor said that it was “heartbreaking” and that the department has no other option but to downgrade when performance of enrolment in a school was bad and the results

LFIC organises 2-day national seminar

LFIC faculty members along with speakers, scholars and participants of the seminar.

DIMAPUR: Livingstone Foundation International College (LFIC), Kevija-u Dimapur organised a twoday national seminar sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, North East Regional Centre, Shillong, on the theme “integrating skill development programs in higher education” on February 10 and 11 at LFIS auditorium. A press release from LFIC informed that the seminar was coordinated on a blended mode allowing entrants to join both offline and online. Eminent dignitaries from academia, social

and public sectors were theme speakers including department of education, Nagaland University, Prof. Buno Liegise, associate professor, department of horticulture, NU, Dr. Rokolhuii Keditsu, director Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Chiden Yaden and social entrepreneur and MD, The People Channel, Nagaland, Rozelle Mero. Keynote address at the seminar was delivered by honorary director, ICSSR, NERC, Shillong, Prof. B. Panda. Altogether, 11 research scholars representing university of Delhi,

Central University of Kashmir, Pondicherr y University and Nagaland University presented their papers. T h e s e m i n a r wa s attended by around 70 participants comprising of faculties and research scholars from different colleges and universities within and outside the state. The inaugural and valedictory programmes of the national seminar were graced by pro vice chancellor, Nagaland University, Prof. Aleminla Ao and Sashi Wapang Lanu as guest of honour respectively.

were very poor. In this regard, he reiterated that the prerogative of the state government and the education department was to impart quality education and the school institutions in the state become centre of excellence. To achieve the target is not the responsibility of the department alone but it is equally important for the people of the state to extend full cooperation, Sukhalu stated. He urged upon the people of the state to take keen interest in ensuring that the school was

Directorate of I&C informs DIMAPUR: Directorate of Industries & Commerce has informed that a national handloom expo under National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) would be held at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi from March 1-15. The department has invited applicants from interested cooperative societies, NGOs, apex societies, SHGs to participate and applications may be submitted to industrynaga@gmail.com, WhatsApp at 7005601585/ 7005224389 or directorate of industries & commerce (handloom section)/district industries centre, Dimapur. The following documents may be submitted: weavers ID card/Aadhar card, mobile number, bank account details and detail address on or before February 15. The department has also informed that the stalls would be provided free of cost and TA/DA + freight charges would be provided to all the stalls.

run properly involving all stakeholders of the state. Sukhalu also urged upon the people of Sungro area to take responsibility in maintaining the standard and to ensure that it was run properly. He also conveyed best wishes to the people of Sungro range from the chief minister. Advisor also disclosed that the newly upgraded GHSS Sungro would get its building completed by this year. Guest of honour, advisor for Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan acknowledged the chief minister for delivering the much-awaited dream. He stated that Sungro range deserved to have a GHSS as it had remarkably achieved 61 years of existence and constantly had good number of student enrolment with decent pass percentage. Mhathung stated that it was a proud moment for 39 Sanis assembly constituency to get its first higher secondary school. He appealed for constant support from his people in order to bring more such developments in his assembly constituency.

The advisor highlighted the significance of the area and stated that despite having big potential to boost economy, his constituency remained underdeveloped. He said that more works were needed to be taken up and urged upon the people of his area to extend more support and cooperation to bring the aspiration into reality. Mhathung urged upon the village education committee and village councils to support the school to bring notable results. He said Sungro GHSS would now become a centre of learning in the area. During the prog ramme, advisors Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire and Imnatiba, and deputy commissioner (DC), Wokha, Orenthung Lotha also delivered short speeches. The inauguration of the newly upgraded GHSS, Sungro was also attended by Kazheto Kenimi, Medo Yhokha, Y.M. Humtsoe, NCS (Retd) and others. Earlier dedication prayer for the foundation stone was said by Okotso Baptist Church pastor, Rev. O. Yibomo Ngullie.

3 State government revises rate of royalty on minerals DIMAPUR: The state government has enhanced the rate of royalty on minerals with immediate effect. In a notification, state chief secretary (CS), J Alam stated that the state government enhanced the rate in exercise of the power conferred under Rule 19 (I) b

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Rate of mineral royalty in metric tonne Name of Mineral Existing Revised Rate Rate Sandstone 15 37 Limestone for tiles 20 50 Limestone for lime burning 20 50 Marble stone Slab & Tiles 100 250 Marble irregular block 60 150 Granite slab and tiles 60 150 Granite small slab & tiles 30 75 Marble chips 20 50 Sandstone boulders 10 25 Sand coarse 15 37 Sand fine 10 25 Ordinary sand 10 25 Lime Kanker for roofing, flooring 10 25 Phylite and Schist 10 25 Slate stone 20 50 Ordinary clay for colouring, washing 10 25 Brick earth for special purpose 15 37 Brick earth for brick making 10 25 Fuller earth 30 75 Bentonite 40 100 Kyoline 30 75 Other mineral not specified 10% pit- 25% Pithead value head value

Training on ‘Hoolock gibbon’ conservation concludes DIMAPUR: The first batch of Hoolock gibbon conservation training which got underway on February 7 concluded on Saturday. The inaugural programme at State Environment and Forestry Training Institute (SEFTI), Dimapur was graced by director of SEFTI, M. Shakiba Yimchunger. Speaking at the programme, he said that the training was first of its kind in the state and would help the forest guards gain more insights into the conservation of biodiversity. In his speech, head, Primate Research & Conservation Initiatives of Aaranyak, a society for biodiversity conservation in Northeast India, Dr. Dilip Chetry welcomed the trainees and asked them to make use of the training to enhance their knowledge of conservation on Hoolock gibbon in particular and biodiversity in general. The inaugural session was also addressed by deputy director, SEFTI, Obed B. Swu. The forest officials were trained by Dr. I.C. Baruah of Assam Agricultural University, Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, Dr. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar, Dr. Dipankar Lahkar, Dr. Jimmy Borah, Dr. Dilip Chetry, Arup Kr. Das of Aaranyak, Mridy Paban Phukan from Wildlife Conservation and Study Centre, and Ajay Kr. Das of Aaranyak & Guwahati High Court trained the forest officials. During the valedictory programme, certificate, books, posters

& c of the Nagaland Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2004 and cabinet decision dated December 12, 2021 and finance department OM dated January 31, 2022. Rate of the minerals under Rule 19(I) of the NMMCR, 2004 are as follows:

and other study materials were handed over to the trainees by conservator of forest (Research, Planning & Utilization), Raj Priy Singh. Altogether, 28 forest guards from five wildlife divisions attended the week-long conservation training programme. A field study was also conducted at Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. The training programme was carried out by Aaranyak, a scientific and industrial research organisation with a mission of carrying out research, training and conservation activities in Northeast India in collaboration with Nagaland Forest department and supported by US Fish & Wildlife Service. It may be mentioned that the species of Hoolock Gibbons, the Western Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) and the Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedyes) are distributed in North East India. Their distribution in India is limited to the seven states of North East on the southern bank of Dibang– Brahmaputra river system. A press release from Aaranyak disclosed that habitat fragmentation and hunting were major threats to gibbons in India. Added to this situation, it stated that there was a “lack of basic information and poor conservation awareness” about the species in different sections including the frontline staff of the Nagaland Forest department.

CVYS reiterates blanket ban on hunting DIMAPUR: Chümoukedima Village Youth Society (CVYS) has reiterated its resolution to impose blanket ban on hunting, fishing, collecting of fodder, firewood and other activities that endangers or deplete the flora and fauna under its jurisdiction. In a press release, CVYS president Kedovikho Visezo and general secretary Rokovikho Thepa stated that the resolution was put in place for many years, however, it said that there were incidents where “unscrupulous elements have been indulging in such acts”. CVYS has warned that defaulters violating the resolution would be sternly dealt with and a sum of Rs. 1 lakh or more depending on the severity of the act would be imposed. Further, CVYS has warned that any equipment/weapons seized from defaulters would be destroyed. Meanwhile, the society expressed outrage over a recent incident under its jurisdiction, where a person was found dead with bullet wounds “under mysterious circumstances”. While stating that a case was lodged and under judicial enquiry, CVYS called upon whoever was involved in the incident to surrender themselves before the law. Failing to do so, CVYS stated that it would initiate an “all-out action” against those involved and would not be held responsible for any consequences. Further, it conveyed deepest condolences to the family members of the deceased.

CS convenes second departmental review meet SAYO holds presidential meet in Kohima

CS, J Alam addressing officers from the departments at the meeting. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Chief secretary (CS) of Nagaland, J Alam convened the second departmental meeting with Labour department and department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in the conference hall of the CS, Kohima, on February 11. According to a DIPR report, Alam said that both Labour department and department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship were important machineries of the state government and called upon the departments to be automated as much as possible. CS expressed satisfaction on seeing young K Y M C

dedicated officers in the department and observed that the departments were in good hands. Stating that all registrations, renewals and payments should be done online for the benefit of the youth, shop owners and business establishments, Alam instructed both the departments to develop necessary software and to go online at the earliest. He also directed the departments to consult with IT&C department in the matter. During a presentation, Labour department stated that various welfare schemes and programmes of the state and central governments

were being implemented. Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (NBOCW) was on such scheme where around 1,000 youth across the state have been trained to encourage them on taking up construction trade as fulltime career. Meanwhile, department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in their presentation informed that under Skills Acquisition & Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP), one Entrepreneurs Development Centre on pilot at government ITI Complex, Kohima had been

set up in collaboration with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati as knowledge and implementation partner. It informed that the centre had been set up with the primary objective to train and promote local entrepreneurs and create a support mechanism to the enterprising youth to succeed and become job creators. The department also informed that there were nine industrial training institutes across the state imparting various trades. Other welfare programme and courses undertaken by the department were also highlighted in the presentation. Later, the officials of the departments shared their grievances and issues pertaining to the implementation of schemes and projects. It may be mentioned that this is the second departmental review meeting convened by the chief secretary with the purpose to discuss activities and issues faced by various departments.

DIMAPUR: Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) held its first presidential meeting of 2022 at SAPO hall, Jakhama, Kohima, on Saturday. In a press release, SAYO informed that while speaking at the programme, Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) president, Kevipodi Sophie called on the youth leaders to introspect the present scenario such as lack of employment, income generation and financial sustenance. Kevipodi said that these posed threat to the future generation and that the youth required exposure and guidance. Pointing out that land was gifted with abundant natural resources, he advised the youth to explore agriculture and farming practices by incorporating modern techniques and equipment. He also urged upon creating peace and tranquillity in the region for disposing sound affairs. Meanwhile, Angami Public Organisation

Members of SAYO and others at the presidential meet on Saturday.

(APO), vice president, Zadeho Rikha spoke on the history of Kezoltsa and Dzükou Valley while Tenyimi Public Organisation (TPO) addressed the same and to protect the land with agility. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was led by legal advisor, SAYO Zasitsolie Beio, SAYO president Metekhrielie Mejura delivered the presidential address while general secretary Metevizo Sophie proposed vote of thanks. K Y M C

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Protests in Delhi against Himanta’s remark (former) prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. “It does not suit a person sitting at such a high position to make such comment. He must make a pub-

lic apology for such remarks. He should resign from his position immediately.” The Congress in Assam on Friday accused Sarma of tarnishing the state’s image with his controversial statement.

KCR demands PM Modi to sack Assam CM for remarks against Rahul

Police detains members of Indian Youth Congress during a protest against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, outside Assam Bhawan, in New Delhi. (PTI) black ink on the effigy of Sarma and raising slogans against him. They demanded that Sarma resign from his post immediately and issue an apology. During a rally in pollbound Uttarakhand, Sarma on Friday attacked Gandhi for demanding proof of the September 2016 surgical strike and questioning the efficacy of the anti-Covid-19

vaccines. He asked whether the BJP had ever demanded proof of him being the “son of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi”. The remarks drew sharp criticism from the Congress party. Condemning Sarma’s remarks, NSUI National Secretary Nitish Gaur said, “The chief minister has made very deplorable remarks. It is an insult to the

Mnp pre-poll violence: Cong and NPP workers attacked

Rahul Bajaj added to glory of Buland Bharat : Himanta

NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (PTI): Members of the Congress’ student wing held a protest here over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asking Rahul Gandhi whether the BJP ever told him to prove he was Rajiv Gandhi’s son. The National Students’ Union of India staged a demonstration outside its national office here and its workers were seen rubbing

Correspondent IMPHAL, FEB 12: Atleast four Congress workers, including three women, were injured as a group of BJP workers physically assaulted them when they dismantled a polling camp of the Congress candidate in Imphal East district on Friday night. The polling camp of the Congress candidate in Thongju AC of Imphal East was dismantled around 9.30 pm on Friday. One of the injured women suffered a bone fracture on her hand. Talking to reporters on Saturday, injured Congress party workers alleged that state works minister Th Bishwajit himself was involved in dismantling the polling camp. Meanwhile, miscreants

lobbed a hand grenade at the house of Md Faqueruddin Khan at Khabeisoi under Porompat police station of Imphal East district around 7.30 pm on Friday. Khan is an active worker of the NPP candidate in Khurai Assembly constituency of Imphal. The bomb went off at the main entrance gate of the house and the impact of the blast damaged GI-sheet gate of the house. No human casualty was reported in the blast. Poll-related violence incidents is rampant in the state despite security measures beefed up in the state. Manipur will go to poll to elect 60 members of the state assembly in two phases. The voting date for the first phase is February 28 while that of the second phase is March 5.

GUWAHATI, FEB 12 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the death of industrialist Rahul Bajaj, who had contributed to the glory of ‘Buland Bharat’ with his business acumen is a loss or the country. “An icon and a business legend who shall be remembered for his vision and zeal,” Sarma tweeted. Rahul Bajaj, the former chairman of Bajaj Group, died in Pune on Saturday at the age of 83 due to age, heart and lungrelated ailments. He added, “The passing away of Rahul Bajaj ji is a big loss for India. His and Bajaj Group’s business acumen added to the glory of Buland Bharat.”

Over 1000 BJP workers join Congress in Manipur IMPHAL, FEB 12 (AGENCIES): Indian National Congress (INC) candidate S Manaoton in Manipur said that the present government is not the people’s government as most leaders are giving priorities on making their own gains by corruption and supporting drug smugglers instead of bringing welfare for the people. Manaoton was speaking at the reception of around 1,400 new Congress workers, who had resigned from BJP, at the residence of INC candidate of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa

assembly constituency S Manaoton at Mekola bazar, Imphal West on Saturday, IFP Bureau report stated. Manaoton said the leaders of the present government are shouting to uproot corruption and drugs but most of them are involved in the practice. He expressed appreciation to the newly joined, more than 1,400 workers. They joined after 780 BJP workers had joined Congress on Friday. Candidates should not encourage their workers to commit poll-related violence, but should rather continue its election cam-

paign with peace and cooperation, he added. With support from former MLA of the assembly constituency, RK Anand who was also a BJP aspiring candidate, it will be easy for the people to choose the right candidate in the 2022 election, said Manaoton. President of Naoriya Block Congress Committee, Nandeibam Sangoijao said that no welfare for the assembly constituency can be achieved by giving votes to the candidate who had been already declared as a psychiatric patient.

HYDERABAD, FEB 12 (PTI): Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sack Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged remarks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Targetting Sarma for his comments, Rao asked, “Modiji! Is this our Indian culture?. Is this what has been taught in the Vedas, MahaBharat, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita? I am asking BJP President Naddaji. Is it our culture?” “You sack him (Assam CM). I am demanding.. Can a Chief Minister talk like this? There are limits. Are you egoistic? Doing tamash? You think people will remain silent,” said KCR during his address at a public meeting at Raigiri about 55 KM from here. During a rally in poll-bound Uttarakhand, Sarma had on Friday attacked Gandhi for demanding proof of the September 2016 surgical strike and questioning the efficacy of the anti-Covid-19 vaccines. Sarma had made some remarks against Rahul Gandhi. “Is it BJP’s culture? Is it Hindu Dharma and Indian culture? I am demanding as an Indian. I feel ashamed. This is not good for the country. Do you think we will keep quite with folded hands?,” he further questioned.

Correspondent SHILLONG, FEB 12: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said that 50 per cent meat products consumed in Meghalaya come from outside the state, thereby draining resources of the state, even as he called for self-reliance in this sector. “Almost 50 percent of the meat products available in the State, including pork, beef, mutton, poultry, fish and dairy products are imported from different regions of India as our production is low. The livestock business amounts to the tune of about Rs. 4500 crore in the State, which means that about Rs. 2250 crore goes outside the State,” he said, while encouraging local entrepreneurs to harness the opportunity available in the livestock sector. Sangma said that the Government is making the required investment to upscale the dairy sector in the State and that through the flagship “Dairy Mission”

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programme, the State Government has charted out various interventions to promote dairy farming. “The government is working with different Dairy Cooperative Societies to encourage milk production across the State,” the Chief Minister said, after laying the foundation for new Dairy Complex at Ganol in West Garo Hills District on Saturday. The new complex amounting to Rs. 10.52 crore is funded by National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), Government of India, which has contributed Rs. 9.15 crore and Milk Producers Union of West Garo Hills, which has contributed

Rs. 86.27 lakh. The new plant will have a capacity of 10,000 litres per day. The existing plant at Ganol has a capacity of 1,000 litres per day. He informed that the Dairy Mission amounting to Rs. 215 crore aims to provide opportunities to the farming community and entrepreneurs through Cooperative Societies. Sangma informed on the Piggery Mission, which is currently being implemented in the State and is one of the largest piggery projects in the country amounting to about Rs. 209 crore. He further said that the Government is set to launch the Poultry Mission for which Rs. 120 crore has been earmarked and Goatry Mission for which Rs. 75 crore has been earmarked in the current financial year. The New Dairy Complex at Ganol will benefit fifteen Dairy Cooperative Societies in Garo Hills region of Meghalaya and will directly impact about 300 households.

Army pays tribute to 7 soldiers died in Arunanchal avalanche GUWAHATI, FEB 12 (IANS): The Indian Army on Saturday paid rich tributes to the seven soldiers who died earlier this week after being trapped in an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh. Defence spokesman Lt Col Harsh Wardhan Pande said that a wreath laying ceremony was held on Saturday at Tezpur Air Force Station (Assam), where General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps, Lt Gen Ravin Khosla and other military officials paid last respects to the bravehearts. Wreaths were laid on the bodies of Havildar Jugal Kishore, Rifleman Arun Kattal, Rifleman Akshay Pathania, Rifleman Vishal Sharma, Rifleman Rakesh Singh, Rifleman Ankesh Bhardwaj

A wreath-laying ceremony was held on Saturday at Tezpur Air Force Station (Assam) and Garner (TA) Gurbaj Singh, who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. After the wreath laying ceremony, the mortal remains of the soldiers were sent to Akhnoor,

Kathua, Dharkalan, Bajinath, Kangra, Ghamarwin and Batala, the slain Army men’s native places in the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of Jammu and

Kashmir. Pande said that the bravehearts were part of a patrol team which was struck by an avalanche in the high altitude area of Kameng sector in

Ar unachal Pradesh on February 6. Search and rescue operations were launched immediately, including airlifting of specialised teams. The rescue teams, displaying the highest degree of camaraderie and esprit-de-corps, recovered their fallen brothers under hostile weather conditions in an area located at an altitude of 14,500 feet which has treacherous terrain and high peaks, the defence spokesman said. He said that the area of incident was witnessing heavy snowfall and inclement weather since the last few days which made the rescue operations more challenging for the specialised teams tasked to locate and recover the slain soldiers.

Sonowal lays foundation stone for NE’s 1st Pharmacology lab

GUWAHATI, FEB 12 (PTI): Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday laid the foundation for North East’s first Pharmacology and Chemistry Laboratory at Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) and a Panchakarma Centre of Excellence at the State Ayurvedic College here. Besides the Centre of Excellence for Panchakarma, the State Ayurvedic Pharmacy will also be, upgraded under the Ayur Swasthya Yojana of the Ayush ministry and these

initiatives will cost an estimated Rs 10 crore, Sonwal said after laying the foundation stone of the project. The Panchakar ma Block at CARI will be a Ground+2 building while the Pharmacology and Chemistry Laboratory will be a Ground+3 building and the estimated cost of these two buildings was Rs 10 crore, he said. The new buildings for Panchkarma will help in providing world class training courses for skill development while the pharmacology and chemistry

In the Court of Deputy CommIssIoner DImapur DIstrICt DImapur : nagalanD NotiCe

NO.M-13/22/6877 Dt. Dimapur the 09/02/2022 Notice is hereby given that Shri. Nkhingo Lotha Vrs Shri Chonbemo Patton, resident of Dimapur in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 1(one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper. SCHeDuLe Of LAND AND BOuNDARy Name of Patta Holder : Shri Nkhingo Lotha Block No : 9 (Nine) Patta No : 402 Dag No : 491 Area : 00B – 02K – 11Ls North : Mhonyamo Odyuo/ yankithung South : Renbemo Odyuo east : Chibemo Tungoe West : Lanu/ Approach Road Sd/- RajeSh SouNDaRaRajaN, iaS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-693/22

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Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti H. Hetoni Sumi a resident of .................. who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning of Patta No. of 655, Dag No. 998 measuring an Area 02-00-00 located at Block No/Village Padumpukhuri, Mouza No. 03, which has been mortgaged with NIDC 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. Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-692/22

laboratory will help in pre clinical experimental procedures, drugs standardisation, chemical testing for any herb, animal related toxicology report, etc. “Ayurveda is the driving force to the state of physical empowerment and mental happiness. We are fortunate that we have been bestowed with a rich flora which can unlock huge potential in Ayurveda

in Assam and the whole Northeast’’, Sonowal said. These initiatives are aimed at providing an opportunity for Ayurveda to prosper and enrich people’s health and wellness, Sonowal also the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. It will also enhance the capability to perform panchakarma, the world famous and the pride of

traditional Indian medicinal practice while the other facilities will enhance capability to build upon popular consciousness around Ayurveda with evidence based medical sciences, he said. ‘ ’ We m u s t s e i z e this opportunity to build Ayurveda - the wonder of India - a truly global phenomenon to serve humanity”, Sonowal added.

NO.CWA/GEN/MAIN/2021-2022 Dated Phek, the 11th February 2022. The Chakhesang Wrestling association put in record our appreciation and gratefulness to the following individuals and associations who have contributed and supported us towards 28th CWA Meet held on 10th february 2022 at Sports Complex, Pfutsero. Guest, Shri. Neiba Kronu, Minister Planning and 1 Special Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs. of Honour, Shri. Kezhienyi Khalo, Member, 2 Guest Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Medo yhokha, Advisor, Technical education and 3 Shri. elections Kuzholuzo Nienu (Azo), Member, 4 Shri. Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Chotisuh Sazo, Member, 5 Dr. Nagaland Legislative Assembly 6 Rev. Khrotso Mero, executive Secretary, CBCC Pfutsero 7 Shri. Razouvolie Dozo, Deputy Commissioner, Phek. 8 Shri. Vesupra Kezo, Superintendent of Police, Phek. 9 Shri. Vezuhu Keyho, President, CPO Japhet Woch, Additional Deputy Commissioner, 10 Shri. Pfutsero and colleagues. 11 Shri. Kudecho Khamo, entrepreneur 12 Shri. Akho Nagi, Vidima, Contractor. 13 Shri. Vechikhoyi Lohe, Principal GHSS Pfutsero. Howoto Jakhalu, Managing Director, Multi Builders 14 Shri. Pvt Ltd. 15 Shri. BK Rawat, Vice President Shivalaya 16 17 18 19

20 Zeliang Wrestling Association Kohima (Designing & Printing 21 Artwork, Partner) 22 Outloud, Kohima (Sound & LeD Partner) Manu Production (Videography & 23 Naga Media Partner) Kohima. 24 SDPO Pfutsero 25 26 27 28

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29 NWRB who officiate. 30 Program officials 31 Chokri Area Wrestling Association 32 Chozuba Range Wrestling Association 33 Khezha/Kuzha Tephe Sports Association.

34 Phek Area Wrestling Association Wrestling Association Shri. R Prasad, Assistant General Manager, Madhucom. 35 Secheku (Hosting unit) Shri. y Malleswara Rao, Project Manager, Keystone Infra 36 Sakraba youth Organization Private Limited Town Chakhesang Students' union Nagaland Wrestling Association 37 Pfutsero and citizen of Pfutsero Town. Angami Sports Association

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Modi asks U’khand not to let Cong’s agenda of appeasement to succeed DEHRADUN, FEB 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to the people in Uttarakhand not to let the Congress’s “agenda of appeasement” succeed when the state goes to polls on February 14. Addressing a rally in poll-bound Uttarakhand at Rudrapur on the last day of campaigning in the state, he asked voters to see these elections as an opportunity to wipe out the Congress which, he said, has already been rejected in a majority of states in the country. Terming Congress’s plans to establish a Muslim university in Devbhoomi a part of its agenda of appeasement, he asked people if they will tolerate this insult to the land of gods. He said the Congress has no understanding of the country’s cultural legacy and is disrespectful towards the armed forces. Reiterating the charge that the Congress had even called Uttarakhand’s pride and the country’s first CDS Gen Bipin Rawat a “streetside hooligan”, the prime minister called upon the people to avenge this insult in the coming polls. Modi said the Con-

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gress does not even look upon this country as one “unified nation”. “If India was not a unified one nation, the brave sons of Uttarakhand hills would not have been found guarding the country’s maritime boundaries at the Kerala coast,” he said. Describing the Covid pandemic as the worst crisis in 100 years to hit mankind, he said the BJP government carried out development works undeterred and served the poor and needy wholeheartedly. “People in Uttarakhand have realised that succour to the poor during the crisis like free rations under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana would not have reached them as smoothly as it did if any other party was in power,” Modi said. “We did not let a single poor

person go to sleep on an empty stomach during the pandemic,” he said. The BJP is leaving no stone unturned for the development of Uttarakhand, he said and cited the big road, rail, air and ropeway connectivity projects underway in the state. Accusing the Congress of spreading rumours about the anti-Covid vaccines, he said the party did it for politics because it thought if things got back on track it will not have anything to speak against the government. Earlier, addressing the rally, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said if re-elected, the BJP government will constitute a committee soon after being sworn-in to prepare

the draft of a Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand. The committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code for the state will consist of legal experts, retired people, intellectuals and other stakeholders, he said. The ambit of the committee will cover issues related to marriage, divorce, landed property and succession, he said. “It will be a significant step towards fulfilling the dreams of India’s Constitution makers and will realise the spirit of the Constitution. It will also be an effective step towards Article 44 of the Constitution which presents the concept of equitable law for all citizens of society regardless of their religion,” Dhami said.

KANNAUJ (UP), FEB 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a swipe at opposition parties, saying after the first round of voting in Uttar Pradesh their dynasts are sleepless and unable to dream anymore. Addressing a rally in Kannauj, he said for such leaders the ‘mantra’ of democracy is “govern-

ment of the family, by the family and for the family”. Prime Minister Modi said the people of the state have realised that only the BJP government has the antidote for rioters and mafias. Kannauj, Farrukhabad and Auraiya for which Modi was addressing the rally would go to polls in the third phase on February 20.

Dynasts are sleepless after first round of voting: PM Modi at rally in UP

Without BJP govt in Uttarakhand, criminals chased out of UP will take shelter here: Adityanath NEW TEHRI, FEB 12 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday appealed to people in Uttarakhand not to commit any mistake in these elections as a minor slip here may endanger national security. “If a BJP government is not in Uttarakhand, all criminals chased out of Uttar Pradesh will take shelter here and create trouble,” he said, addressing a rally in Tehri. “Uttarakhand is not just my birthplace, it is also a border state. We are working with a zero-tolerance policy towards crime, and Uttar Pradesh has become safe as a result of that. All

EC allows yatras, 4 more hours of campaigning NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (PTI): The Election Commission on Saturday further relaxed COVID-19-induced restrictions on the assembly poll campaign in five states, allowing padayatras with a limited number of people and increasing the number of hours campaigning can take place in a day. According to the poll panel, election campaign can now be conducted between 6 am and 10 pm instead of earlier 8 am to 8 pm. This will give candidates and parties four more hours to campaign in a day. Citing the rise in COVID-19 cases, the poll panel had imposed a ban on physical rallies, roadshows and padayatras when it announced the assembly poll schedule for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur on January 8. The commission has been reviewing the pandemic situation periodically and allowing some relaxations. According to an EC statement, political parties and candidates can campaign outdoor with a maximum of 50 per cent of the capacity of the designated open spaces or the limit prescribed by state disaster management authorities, whichever is less. So far the limit for such outdoor events such as meetings and rallies was 30 per cent of the open space or ground capacity. On padayatra, the EC said such a gathering cannot consist of more people than the number permitted by state disaster management authorities.

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surveys indicate that we are all set to come back in Uttar Pradesh,” Adityanath added. “However, a minor mistake on your part in the coming polls may put you in trouble. Don’t let criminals being chased out of Uttar Pradesh take refuge in your state,” he said. Accusing the Congress

of trying to make dents in an “impenetrable fortress of national security” like Uttarakhand, he said the party must be stopped. Uttarakhand is moving in the right direction, and it should continue to tread that path, Adityanath said. Targeting the Congress for talking about establishing a Muslim university in Uttarakhand, he said the party has no leadership. “Swami Vivekananda taught us to say with pride that we are Hindus. Now Rahul Gandhi, whose forebears called themselves accidental Hindus, is trying to redefine Hinduism,” Adityanath claimed.

Sena to contest all polls in Goa: Aaditya Thackeray PANAJI, FEB 12 (PTI): Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday said his party could not focus on Goa earlier due to its friendship with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but after the latter “back-stabbed”, the Sena has now decided to contest all future polls in the coastal state - right from panchayat level to general elections. He said Goa needs the Sena, because despite being in power at the Centre and in the state, the BJP has failed to bring any sustainable development. The Shiv Sena fell out with BJP after the 2019 Maharashtra polls and tied up with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress to form Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in the neighbouring state. The Sena is contesting the February 14 Goa Assembly elections in alliance with the NCP. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena has fielded 10 candidates in Goa this time. The party has withdrawn its candidate Shailendra Velingkar from the Panaji seat after Utpal Parrikar, son of late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, decided to contest as an independent candidate after being denied ticket by the BJP from the constituency.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami promises a uniform civil code of its own DEHRADUN, FEB 12 (AGENCIES): On the last day of election campaigning in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the BJP government, if re-elected, would constitute a committee to draft a uniform civil code (UCC), given that the “security” of the cultural and religious heritage as well as borders of the state was important for the whole country, reports The New Indian Express. “The security of cultural and religious heritage of Uttarakhand, its environment and borders is important not just for the state, but for the entire country. With that, soon after our oath-taking ceremony, the upcoming BJP government will form a committee of those with knowledge of the legal system, retired employees, prominent people from so-

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ciety and other stakeholders. This committee will prepare a draft of the uniform civil code for the people of Uttarakhand. This UCC will be for equal laws on subjects like marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for people of all religions,” Dhami told a news agency on Saturday. Uttarakhand will vote on February 14 to elect its next Assembly. “The UCC will be an important step towards fulfilling the dream of our the Constitution’s creators, and

will solidify the spirit of the Constitution. This will also be an effective step towards Article 44 of the Constitution, which talks about securing a UCC for every citizen of the country. The apex court too has from time to time not only laid emphasis on its implementation, but has expressed dissatisfaction over steps not being taken in this direction,” the BJP chief minister added. “Along with this, the immense spiritual and cultural recognition of devbhoomi will also be increased while keeping the environment secured. The UCC of Uttarakhand will also act as an example for other states,” he said. Reacting to the announcement, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that Dhami should “understand that ‘uniform’ doesn’t mean common”.

Shows your party is losing: Sibal slams Dhami

NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday attacked Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over his remarks that the BJP will constitute a committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code if re-elected, saying this shows the BJP is losing the polls in the hill state and he needs some legal advice. Sibal asked Dhami not to “embarrass” his party and himself by making such announcements.

In a video statement, Dhami said the BJP, if re-elected to power in Uttarakhand, will constitute a committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code soon after its new government is sworn in. The panel will comprise legal experts, retired people, intellectuals and other stakeholders, the chief minister announced on the last day of campaigning for the 70 assembly seats in the state going to polls on February 14.

Bengal: Polling for 4 municipal corporations’ elections peaceful KOLKATA, FEB 12 (PTI): Elections to municipal corporations of Bidhannagar, Asansol, Siliguri and Chandernagore in West Bengal were on Saturday peaceful, barring a few incidents of skirmishes, with around 72 per cent of electors exercising their franchise till 5 PM, an SEC official said. The voting began at 7 AM. “Polling has been peaceful so far. We have taken a note of some disturbances from these municipal corporation areas where outsiders were found standing in voters’ queue,” the senior official of the West Bengal State Election Commission said. A voter turnout of 72.02 per cent was registered

With around 72 per cent of electors exercising their franchise till 5 PM, an SEC official said.

in Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation till 5 PM, while the polling percentage in Siliguri, Asansol and Chandernagore were 71.87,

71.67 and 71.49 respectively, he said. As per the SEC, the final percentage figure will be available on Sunday as

people still stood in queues outside polling booths at 5 PM, the scheduled time for the closure of voting. “BJP candidates Subhasish Das and Biswajit Mondal in Siliguri have been detained by the police for their alleged involvement in creating problems outside polling booths,” the SEC official said. The police made elaborate security arrangements in all the four municipal areas situated in different parts of the state for the peaceful conduct of the polls, he said. He also stated that outsiders were detected in voters’ lines in two wards of Bidhannagar and one in Siliguri. Asked about a firing incident in Asansol civic

body area, the official said the commission is looking into the complaint. BJP leader Jitendra Tiwari accused miscreants affiliated to the TMC of opening fire in ward-27 of Asansol, following which a huge police contingent was deployed there, the official said. The ruling party termed the allegation as baseless. Tiwari, a former TMC legislator, was mayor of Asansol before he switched over to the saffron camp ahead of the assembly polls last year. He also claimed that his election agent was stopped from entering a booth by the TMC workers, though the Mamata Banerjee party denied the allegation.

Mamata dissolves all existing AAP’s Mann promises to eradicate mafia rule in Punjab posts in Trinamool Congress KO L K ATA , F E B 1 2 (IANS): In a significant development, Trinamool Congress Chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday dissolved all the existing posts in the party and formed a 20-member national working committee after holding a meeting with some senior party leaders at her Kalighat residence. The name of the new office-bearers will later be announced by Banerjee herself. The significant announcement came at a time when there were rumours that the party’s All-India General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, is likely to step down from all organisational responsibilities allegedly because of differences with some senior party leaders. “Mamata Baner jee was re-elected as the Chairperson of the party recently where she announced a small committee to look after party affairs. Today (Saturday), a meeting of that committee was held where she announced our new national working committee,” said senior Trinamool leader Partha Chatterjee. He added that Banerjee will later appoint the new office-bearers and accordingly it would be sent to the Election Commission of India. Among the leaders who found a place in the national working committee are Amit Mitra, Partha

Mamata Banerjee

Chatterjee, Subrata Bakshi, Sudip Bandopadhyay, Abhishek Banerjee, Anubrata Mondal, Aroop Biswas, Firhad Hakim, Yashwant Sinha, Asima Patra, Chandrima Bhattacharjee, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Moloy Ghatak, Jyotipriya Mallick, Goutam Deb, Buluchik Baraik and Rajesh Tripathi. Interestingly, most of the members of the national working committee belong to Mamata camp, indicative enough that the Chief Minister is keen to establish her control over the party. Only two leaders from other states -- Yashwant Sinha and Rajesh Tripathi -- are part of the national working committee of Trinamool. “Till our Chairperson does not announce the new list of office-bearers, all the other posts of the last committee cease to exist,” a senior Trinamool leader pointed out. “The Chief Minister wants to control the party herself. A lot of versions were put forward by different leaders which were creating confusion among the people and the com-

mon workers of the party. In this situation, strong control over the party was essential,” a senior party leader said. When asked whether this is an effort to clip Abhishek Banerjee’s wings, the leader said, “The Chief Minister wants to establish direct control because people only give votes in her name.” The differences came to the fore during the publication of the list of candidates for the municipal polls by the party, when two lists surfaced - one signed by party Secretary General Partha Chatterjee and state Secretary Subrata Bakshi, and another prepared by I-PAC that had the support and patronage of Abhishek Banerjee. Though Mamata Banerjee said that the list prepared by Chatterjee and Bakshi was the official list, in many municipalities, Abhishek Banerjee overruled the Chief Minister’s decision and gave nominations to the candidates approved by Prashant Kishor and I-PAC. The situation went to an extent when both Chatterjee and Bakshi told the Chief Minister that it would be better for them to get distanced from active politics than taking instructions from Camac Street (the office of Abhishek Banerjee). Mamata Banerjee was also unhappy with the situation and gave indications to terminate ties with I-PAC.

DHURI (PUNJAB), FEB 12 (IANS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann on Saturday campaigned in the villages of his constituency Dhuri, promising to eradicate mafia rule in the state and people’s money would be refunded from chit fund companies. Mann appealed to the people to bring a new light in Punjab by electing the AAP government on March 10. “Young people are dying due to drugs and unemployment, we have to save these youngsters and Punjab. We’ll give them better

Bhagwant Mann

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VOL. XXXII NO. 68 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Ukraine flashpoint

ith the United States warning of a likely possibility of war between Russia and Ukraine and sounding an alert to its NATO allies to be prepared for any such eventuality; the world has every reason to be concerned. The US says Russia has all the forces in place to launch military action, but Russia has repeatedly said it has no such plans. What happens next could jeopardise Europe’s entire security structure. The Americans and their close NATO allies like the UK, Germany and Poland have cautioned Russia against any move to invade Ukraine. While the world media would want people to believe that Russia is up to no good in Ukraine, there is more to it than meets the eye. Russia and Ukraine were one and even today, their cultures are very similar. Russia continues to hold fast to the concept that Ukraine should not have seceded. When Ukrainians deposed their proRussian president in early 2014, Russia annexed Ukraine’s southern Crimean peninsula and backed separatists who captured large swathes of eastern Ukraine. The rebels have fought the Ukrainian military ever since in a conflict that has claimed more than 14,000 lives. The Washington Post has been cautiously critical of the alarm bells being rung by US president Joe Biden and his administration. The newspaper said that since U.S. officials first bannered the gathering strength of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces at the border more than three months ago, they’ve repeated the threat with escalating alarm. Last week, new U.S. assessments emerged that Russian combat firepower had reached 70 percent of the gale force needed for a full-scale Category 5 assault. The Russian storm, the United States concluded, could overwhelm Kyiv, Ukraine, within two days, leaving as many as 50,000 civilians dead or wounded. The Biden administration has also been increasingly clear about what it doesn’t know: Whether Putin has made the critical decision to actually invade. That finer point came into focus after an exasperated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried Washington’s breathless warnings for causing “panic.” Last week, the White House backtracked on using the word “imminent” to describe the prospect of a Russian attack. Russia’s renewed bullying of Ukraine can be traced back to the Crimea annexation and Western inaction. President Vladimir Putin has known for years that Russian aggression would be met with a lot of discussion and a great deal of public handwringing. These stern warnings and sanctions would not actually hamper his movements, however. Examining Russia’s newly aggressive actions this week through the lens of history provides one explanation as to exactly why the Kremlin now believes it can put the international community on mute and go about its business unmolested. We can start with the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Former president Barack Obama’s administration reacted to the Russian invasion with impassioned words and a stream of economic sanctions but no counter that counted - at least in Russia’s eyes — which did much to bolster Putin’s confidence. It is clear that the Russia-Ukraine crisis could reach a flashpoint unless the parties involved show restrain. Putin should stop playing with fire and leave the Ukrainians alone. At such a time, the US and its allies should also restraint from crying wolf but remain ever vigilant against Russia’s intention.

DailyDevotion Are You Listening to God?

They said to Moses, “You speak with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.” —Exodus 20:19 We don’t consciously and deliberately disobey God— we simply don’t listen to Him. God has given His commands to us, but we pay no attention to them— not because of willful disobedience, but because we do not truly love and respect Him. “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Once we realize we have constantly been showing disrespect to God, we will be filled with shame and humiliation for ignoring Him. “You speak with us,…but let not God speak with us….” We show how little love we have for God by preferring to listen to His servants rather than to Him. We like to listen to personal testimonies, but we don’t want God Himself to speak to us. Why are we so terrified for God to speak to us? It is because we know that when God speaks we must either do what He asks or tell Him we will not obey. But if it is simply one of God’s servants speaking to us, we feel obedience is optional, not imperative. We respond by saying, “Well, that’s only your own idea, even though I don’t deny that what you said is probably God’s truth.” Am I constantly humiliating God by ignoring Him, while He lovingly continues to treat me as His child? Once I finally do hear Him, the humiliation I have heaped on Him returns to me. My response then becomes, “Lord, why was I so insensitive and obstinate?” This is always the result once we hear God. But our real delight in finally hearing Him is tempered with the shame we feel for having taken so long to do so.

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It is the dim haze of mystery that adds enchantment to pursuit. ~ Antoine Rivarol

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022

What will be India’s GDP in 2022-’23?

ndians have enjoyed an ever-expanding array of choices for consumer goods over the past couple of decades. In this season of cheer and goodwill, they now have the pleasure of even selecting a version of India’s growth perspectives, depending on the risks playing out. Three versions are on offer. Over the past 10 days, the Indian public has been furnished with separate estimates of India’s expected gross domestic product for next year, 2022-’23. First, on January 31, the finance ministry presented the government’s economic survey for the current year, 2021-’22, which also provided a line of sight to next year’s GDP. The estimate from the office of the chief economic adviser: 8%-8.5% real growth, that is growth adjusted for inflation, over 2021-’22. Next day, February 1, came the government’s Budget for next year, an annual exercise in estimating how much it will earn through different revenue streams (through taxes or selling off governmentowned companies, like Air India) and how much it will spend on salaries or roads and bridges. The government’s Budget pencils in the year’s tax collection projections on the basis of a rough estimate of how the economy will grow. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in an unusual display of conservatism, expects India’s nominal GDP to grow by 11.1% during 2022-’23. Then on February 10, the Reserve Bank of India presented its last bi-monthly monetary policy for 2021’22. The central bank has estimated that India’s real GDP will grow by 7.8%

during 2022-’23, with consumer inflation averaging 4.5%, yielding a nominal GDP growth of 12.3%. A quick point here. If we juxtapose the survey’s and Budget’s GDP estimates, since both the exercises were conducted in the finance ministry, it seems the expected growth rate is 3.1%-2.6% for the forthcoming financial year (Sitharaman’s 11.1% minus the survey’s 8%-8.5%). But, since RBI has already provided a feel for next year’s consumer inflation, the Budget’s projection of real GDP works out to 6.6%. So, there you have it, three different versions of India’s future GDP, all presented within a span of 11 days: 8%-8.5%, 6.6% and 7.8%. Take your pick, depending on your personal fancy. But, if you look closely, these numbers are also telling us something. Circumspection in air For one, if we leave aside the Economic Survey forecast, both Sitharaman and RBI governor Shaktikanta Das seem to be erring on the side of caution. Both have dialled down their usual penchant for bold and ambitious growth targets. Last year, around this time, RBI’s Das was slightly more bullish and had forecast a growth rate of 10.5%. Using his inflation estimates, Sitharaman’s forecast was 9.9%. The first advance estimate shows that the year might end with a 9.2% growth. So, why have both Sitharaman and Das backpedalled on growth? Two things stand out. The first is circumspection. All it takes is a virus to upend the well-laid plans and aspirations of economic planners. The

devastating second wave of April 2021-May 2021, made deadlier by sub-optimal vaccination and a severe deficit in healthcare infrastructure, upset all plans and projections by a mile. The Delta variant resulted in a large number of deaths and pushed back nascent recovery by a few weeks. And then, just when things seemed to be getting back on an even keel, another variant called Omicron threw sand in the wheels of recovery. Who knows whether another variant will turn spoilsport next year. There is no telling with this shapeshifting virus. It irrupts and disrupts, and could once again end a recovery party even before it begins. The lessons from last year’s stumbles seem to have informed the conservative growth approximations. This is why the RBI’s monetary policy committee also probably feels it is too early to start normalising policy. The RBI’s monetary policy has continued with its accommodative stance and eschewed any rate hikes, which is at odds with bond market expectations. This brings us to the second factor. Even if we are willing to forget the virus for a moment, the RBI’s call has also been informed by the burden of risks weighing down on the horizon. The central bank’s policy statement of February 10 spelt out some of its worries: “The global macroeconomic environment is, however, characterised by a deceleration in global demand in 2022, with increasing headwinds from financial market volatility induced by monetary policy normalisation in the systemic advanced economies

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and inflationary pressures from persisting supply chain disruptions. Accordingly, the Monetary Policy Committee judges that the ongoing domestic recovery is still incomplete and needs continued policy support.” Das actually provides a more specific matrix by stretching the envelope of risks: “In a global environment rendered highly volatile and uncertain by diverging monetary policy stances, geo-political tensions, elevated crude oil prices and persistent supply bottlenecks, emerging economies are vulnerable to destabilising global spillovers on an ongoing basis. Thus, policymakers face daunting challenges even as recovery from the pandemic remains incomplete.” Unpeeling his statement, four risks stand out. Four risks The first is central banks moving in different orbits, what Das calls “diverging monetary policy stances”. While some central banks are continuing with their accommodative policies, some other central banks have been tightening by reducing liquidity and increasing interest rates. This is a step-change in the global financial system. Most central banks across the globe, following the 2008 financial crash, had started coordinating their actions and policy frameworks, barring the odd or temporary deviation (such as the US Federal Reserve’s 2013 taper tantrum). The pandemic has rent asunder that global compact – this is a major risk because the global economy is still inter-connected and financial ripples that begin in one corner of the world can turn into tsunamis in

another, including in India. The second risk stems from the Russia-Ukraine standoff. Russia’s unrelenting stand of not allowing North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in its bordering countries or for them to deploy nuclear warheads has clashed with the security anxieties of the US and its European allies. Consequently, in a situation poised at cliff ’s edge, both Russia and Ukraine have been staring down the barrel of a gun. China is the other joker in the pack. Both Russia and China sense a vacuum developing in the global power sweepstakes and both have been flexing their muscles to test the US’ resolve to stick to its principles. India’s ability to balance its geopolitical partners, or its security concerns, with its trade or business imperatives will require delicate footwork. These face-offs have led to collateral damage, and a third risk: fossil fuel prices have been shooting up and are currently hovering close to $90 a barrel, give or take. As the impasse continues unabated, blowing hot one day and cold the other, crude oil prices seem on way to keep their date with $100 per barrel. As a net importer of crude oil, petro-products accounting for 60%-70% of the import bill, fuel price volatility has serious inflationary implications for India. And so do broken supply chains, which is the fourth risk. The impact for India works on two fronts. Shortage of semiconductor chips is holding back the delivery of a wide variety of products, including passenger cars, thereby driving up prices. Second, the global shortage of containers hampers export efforts, which in-

hibits growth. The high cost of containers, conversely, pushes up import costs, thereby further fuelling the inflationary impulses. The bruising experience of the Delta variant, with even the relatively harmless Omicron displaying its disruptive sinews, might have given both the government and the RBI reason to pause and reflect. India’s output levels are barely above the prepandemic level, leave alone the historic levels of the past two decades. Private consumption has been lagging and, given the rising unemployment numbers, it could be a while before it stabilises at earlier levels. No wonder then that Nirmala Sitharaman has pushed down on the fiscal pedal, but incorporated a structural change in the nature of spending: capital expenditure (like roads and bridges) instead of redistributive policies which supplant lost income and help restore basic consumption. Capital expenditure is expected to not only generate demand in downstream industries (such as cement and steel) but also get the private sector to start spending on upgrading their factories or expanding their capacities. Even Das and his merry band at the monetary policy committee do not wish to destabilise this slow walk back towards recovery by raising interest rates or squeezing liquidity. There is only one catch here: this chosen path to recovery is a long and winding road. There is always a chance that some other, unexpected risk will appear mid-way. Rajrishi Singhal (As published in Quartz India)

New breed politician versus old breed politician

i t h a s p a t e o f FY in January. that allow government to Union Budget proThe leather portfolio focus on aligning with strateposals are read by over the years has been shed gic priorities thereby helping agaland goes to election next year; the Hon’ble Finance Minister by Made-in-India iPad this economic recovery back on elections are not only fought in in the Central Hall of the Au- year. It’s a historic moment track without changing any Nagaland but celebrated like it’s gust House, the buzz has sud- to hear the voice from the big bang rate change from denly erupted in the social Joint Parliament “Hon’ble an indirect tax standpoint. the biggest festival which comes after media. The statistical data Speaker, I present the Bud- Ironically GST is not appli- every five years. Hornbill festival though are highlighted / praised by get for the year…India’s cable on petrol and alcohol rightly dubbed mother of all festivals stand ruling party while addressing economy is recovering after as taxes have been a strong no chance in comparison to the aura media at post budget, how- prolong lockdown during inflow of revenue for central/ created by the election festival also not forgetting the fact that not all individuals ever it is slammed by opposi- COVID wave. The slices of state governments. tions as being pro-corporate statistical graphic are illusThere are loss making can go to Kisama to celebrate hornbill at various talk shows, but trated. The major share of PSUs with several thousand festival. Unlike hornbill festivals election the feelings of commoners rupee comes from borrowing crore from BSNL, Air India, is a true festival where everybody irrespecpondered “what gets cheaper and other liabilities (35%). MTNL, etc. Government tive of financial status celebrates in their and what’s costlier”. The Rising inflation at 5.59% by now takes initiative for priori- own ways. Well, we all know how much much fabled creation of RK in terms of Consumer Price tising privatisation of public the people of Nagaland welcome its elecLaxman – the common man Index is especially worri- sector enterprise and production and the drama it unleash. Through represents the hopes, aspira- some. A more daunting task tion linked incentive (PLI). this article I like to discuss on the clean tions, troubles and perhaps is how to minimize subsidies But at the same time, there election campaign and also how young even foibles of the average (8%), pensions (4%) and are profit making PSUs such politicians should strive to bring reforms Indian and for them, a budget other expenditure (9%) that as IOCL, ONGC, NTPC etc. in elections by not just blindly following is always an opportunity to carries one fifth of numeri- It must strengthen instead the trend. The word ‘breed’ seems too vulgar expect tax concessions. cal proportion of a pie for of selling PSEs, else it will While following it close- expenditure. be limited to North Block and disrespectful to address the politily, they felt awestruck by a lot The tagline for India’s and South Block, if privatize cians of our state but the idea of using it comes to one’s head automatically when of big numbers on ministry economic growth with Aat- everything. wise allocation and major manirbhar Bharat is estiAfter UPI made digi- you walk passed that particular stretch schemes for health, water, mated to be 9.2%, the highest tal cash easier, RBI now of wall for a year with a particular lines education and roads that among all large economies. launched Central Bank Digi- “wanted a new breed of Naga politician” brings them so little idea, While government’s focus tal Currency (CBDC) to sprayed on it. Nagaland clean election is a topic of yet budget throws up hopes has been on empowerment boost the digital economy. and aspirations of common of citizen, especially the poor This electronic form of cur- much debate and discussion in all form man. If you’ve been foxed by and the marginalised by pro- rency would replace paper of media and in every nook and corner the differences between the viding housing, electricity, (or polymer) in the near fu- yet last general elections shows that the financial terms, you’re not cooking gas and access to ture, whereby faster real-time people has failed to find a cure to its dirty alone, even a good number of water, but commoners find remittance is not too far off practices. Nagaland Baptist Church Counpeople actually don’t follow nothing special and salaried the mark. The budget also cil (NBCC) though a leading crusader it downright. Budget can person have seen another seeks to link 1.5 lakh post of clean election or say lone crusader be tough to digest for every disappointment as there is no offices with core banking sys- among hundreds of organizations in newbie and terminologies change in Direct Tax. tem. Digital health mission, the state could not do much through its like receipts/expenditure of It provides strong incen- Digital University under one clean election campaign. In fact NBCC Revenue/Capital are atypical tives for taxpayers to choose class one channel, linkage of campaign often starts right before election to logical conclusion. the corporate form of doing national generic document like some sort of face saver or reminder Most of the nations in business as the personal in- registration system with the that the largest church body is dead the world follow Calendar come tax rate (30%) exceeds one-nation one-registration against dirty and corrupt election. One Year from January to De- the corporate income tax (as software are other things in interesting remark which I learn from one theologian friend who took part in cember as Financial Year low as 15%) by a significant the pipeline. a clean election campaign is that while (FY) but India follows from margin. Isn’t a clear bias for India’s large and grow- visiting and talking to residents of one the colonial-era of an April entrepreneurs to escape the ing population has its best particular village the villagers told them at to March as FY to align with highest personal income tax? asset and can quadruple first the election in the village were clean the British. Our national ac- India’s per capita GDP stood GDP with the world’s fastest with no money and alcohol involved, it counts caused confusion with at Rs 1.4 lakh, while the taxinternational practice. India’s able income threshold is Rs growing economies but its is only after towns people came in and rain dependent economy for 2.5 lakh. That is weird by labour force is inadequately start distributing them. Like there is constant supply for sowing and cultivation oc- any economic logic for not to trained. Will this continuity curs during the South-West pay an income tax by average budget spur growth while every demand on any products, we never (Kharif crops) and North- Indian. A new section 194P India needs to create millions know for how long the corrupt practice of East (Rabi crops) Monsoons. provides conditional relief to of more jobs? That’s the big- buying and selling of votes will continue Budget may be finalized in the senior citizen above the gest development challenge in Nagaland. In almost every write up October after the South-West age of 75 years from filling for India else it will risk a de- we came across the phrase people get Monsoon. This would en- the Income-tax return ap- cade of economic stagnation. the government they deserve, which is Kamal Baruah partly true in Nagaland context. But the able the presentation of the plicable from 1st April 2021. Guwahati question here is, had there been enough Budget in November, which However GST collecwould lead to the start of the tion remains buoyant at 16% kamal.baruah@yahoo.com political education given to the mass on Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor

the merits and demerits of selling their votes. After all the role or duty to give such awareness belongs to which organization? In a country like China which follows single party system, the party educates the people on its political beliefs and system. Whereas India follows multi party system, so no political party will dare to give real political education to the mass another reason why elections across India are still mostly fought on the line of caste, religion and language. So now discussing on Nagaland, one does not see any political party starting a campaign on clean election. But what if particular party dares to undertake such project and succeed in creating a new breed of voters, I believe real change will come through such effort. While discussing on clean election I once held the view that if clan body, village /town council tribe apex body pass resolution on clean election warning with severe penalty to those violators, the matter will end there but I was so wrong. Such organizations can come together and cooperate on any matter except on clean election campaign. Younger generation often discuss on new breed of politicians coming into power but what the younger population never discuss enough is what type the new breed should be. As time passed by old generation politicians will be replaced by new generation politicians, but what if young politician copy and follow the same method of their predecessors. Such actions will put us back to square one, where corruption in government will exist for infinity. Again people will say you can never win election in Nagaland without spending crore of rupees. Well, contemporary history says, once upon a time in Nagaland, candidates won election without spending such huge amount of money, younger generation can make that reality again by building a new breed of voters at the same time utilizing our state literacy rates to its real use, building a new breed of voters on the foundation of political ideology alone not on clan, village or tribe entity. Only through this way, government run by a transparent new breed of politicians could bring real development in the state. If such thing did never happen in the near future, inequality in resources distribution, absence of transparency in the government will heap more misery on the shoulder of the common people. Pakinrichapbo, Advocate Samziuram Village, Peren Nagaland

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Karnataka BJP MLA says he gets Hijab row: PIL in SC seeks common dress code threatening calls, PUCs shut till Feb 15

institutions which have prescribed a student dress code or uniform. It is scheduled to resume hearing on February 14. The fresh PIL , which has been filed by Nikhil Upadhyay through lawyers Ashwini Upadhyay and Ashwani Dubey in the apex court, also sought a direction to the Centre to set up a judicial commission or an expert panel to suggest steps for inculcating values of “social and economic justice, socialism secularism and democracy and to promote fraternity dignity unity and national integration among the students”.

“Alternatively, being custodian of the Constitution and protector of fundamental rights, direct the Law Commission of India to prepare a report suggesting steps to secure social equality and to promote fraternity dignity unity and national integration within three months,” it said. Besides the Centre, states and the union territories, the PIL has made the Law Commission a party and sought a direction to respondent authorities “to strictly implement a Common Dress Code for staff and students in all the registered and recognized educational institutions in

order to secure equality of status and social equality and to promote fraternity dignity unity national integration”. It referred to certain protests held in the national capital on February 10 against the ‘hijab’ curbs in Karnataka. “Educational institutions are secular public places and are meant to impart knowledge and wisdom employment, good health and contribute to nation building, not to follow essential and non-essential religious practices,” the PIL said. “It is very essential to introduce a Common Dress Code in all schoolscolleges to preserve the secular character of educational institutions, otherwise tomorrow Naga Sadhus may take admission in colleges and attend the class without clothes citing essential religious practice,” it said. The common dress code is not only necessary to maintain uniformity but also to instil a sense of ca-

maraderie among students from different caste, creed, faith, religion, culture and place, the plea said. It referred to the dress code in countries like the US, the UK, France, Singapore and China and said, “according to a survey, around 2,50,000 guns were brought in schools and colleges in 2018. So, having a Common Dress Code that requires a student’s beltline exposed reduces the fear of a concealed weapon.” The controversy started towards the end of December when a few women students in hijabs were denied entry into a government pre-university college in Udupi. As a counter, some Hindu students turned up wearing saffron scarves. The row spread to other educational institutions in different parts of the state, and the protests took a violent turn at some places earlier this week, prompting the government on Tuesday to declare a three-day holiday for the institutions.

India to showcase Tejas light combat CBI searches 12 premises linked to CAs of Deshmukh aircraft at Singapore airshow NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (PTI): India will showcase its indigenously developed Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) at the four-day Singapore Air Show next week. The defence ministry said a 44-member contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached Singapore on Saturday to participate in the air show to be held from February 15 to 18. Manufactured by state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Tejas aircraft is a potent platform for air combat and offensive air support missions while reconnaissance and anti-ship operations are its secondary roles. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event that provides a platform for the global aviation industry to

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showcase its products. The ministry said the IAF will be pitching the indigenous Tejas MK-I aircraft alongside participants from across the world. “The Tejas aircraft will be enthralling the audience with its display of lowlevel aerobatics displaying its superior handling characteristics and manoeuvrability,” it said in a statement. “The participation of Indian Air Force in the air

show provides India with the opportunity to showcase the Tejas aircraft and to interact with counterparts from Royal Singapore Air Force and other participating contingents,” it said. In the past, the IAF participated in similar air shows like LIMA-2019 in Malaysia and Dubai air show last year to exhibit indigenous aircraft and formation aerobatic teams.

NAGPUR, FEB 12 (PTI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches on Saturday at 12 locations in Nagpur linked to the chartered accountants (CAs) of former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in connection with a money laundering case registered against him, officials said. The CBI teams from Delhi and Mumbai arrived in Nagpur on Friday night and began the searches on Saturday morning, they said. “These 12 locations are either residences or office premises of the chartered accountants of Deshmukh,” an official said. Deshmukh, who hails from Nagpur, had stepped down as state home minister in April last year following allegations of corruption levelled against him by former Police Commis-

sioner of Mumbai Param Bir Singh. Deshmukh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on November 1 last year and is currently in judicial custody. The agency had launched a probe against Deshmukh after the CBI filed an FIR against the NCP leader on April 21, 2021, for alleged corruption. The ED’s case is that while serving as state home minister, Deshmukh, through then-assistant police inspector Sachin Waze (who was dismissed from service after arrest in the ‘Antilia’ bomb scare case last year), collected Rs 4.70 crore from various bars and restaurants in Mumbai. The money was then laundered and routed to the Nagpur-based Shri Sai Shikshan Sansthan, an educational trust controlled by the Deshmukh family, the ED has claimed.

UP poll: Citing Gujarat, Modi says BJP govt has antidote for criminals nath) has stopped the riots, we have to give it a permanent shape,” he said. “Peace is a pre-requisite for development. Therefore, UP is giving topmost priority to law and order. Even a common voter in UP is realising that only and only BJP government has the antidote to rioters and criminals,” Modi said Sharpening his attack on rivals, he said, “Those whose political foundation is based on crime, hooliganism and corruption, they

can never improve. “What type of candidates have been given tickets? Most of their candidates are history sheeters, and the situation is such that some are contesting elections from the jail itself.” Modi said his government gave constitutional status to the Other Backward Class (OBC) Commission which was pending for three decades. “They (referring to UPA ) were in power, and SP was also a partner in that government.

Pre-University College from where hijab row started. He has been vehemently opposing the wearing of hijab in the classes and has been maintaining that there is an international conspiracy behind the hijab crisis. Bhat had also earlier asked Muslim students not to come to campus if they are wearing hijab and it would spoil academic activity of 1,000 plus students in the college. He has maintained that he is continuously getting threatening calls. Amid an uneasy calm prevailing in Karnataka in the backdrop of the hijab row, the government has

Twitter requested Motivated comments on India’s to shut Tehreek-e- internal issues not welcome: MEA Taliban India NEW DELHI, FEB 12 freedom.

NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (IANS): Twitter has received request by Indian law enforcement agencies to shut down newly formed Tehreek-e-Taliban India (TTI). “ T h e Te h r e e k - e Taliban India (#TTI) announced its official activities today, Thursday, following a meeting of its leaders in India”, It said in a tweet. “ T h e I n d i a n g ov ernment has no choice. Without war or peace with Tehreek-e-Taliban India”, it said in another tweet. “Tehreek-e-Taliban India. Taliban is a common name. And it has nothing to do with the Taliban in Afghanistan or Pakistan. The Indian Taliban is made up of Muslim scholars. And created for peace in India and Kashmir. And so far thousands of Indian and Kashmiri Muslims have joined it”, it clarified on the Taliban name and also because it sounds a lookalike of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which is at war against the Pakistan government. TTI also put out a notification saying that Twitter has received a request from Indian law enforcement that the content violates the laws of India. The announcement to establish the TTI was carried out via a Tweet from an undisclosed location after a meeting.

(PTI): India on Saturday rejected criticism by some countries over the simmering dress code row in certain educational institutions in Karnataka and said that “motivated comments” on the country’s internal issues are not welcomed. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that those who know India well would have a proper appreciation of the realities. “A matter regarding dress code in some educational institutions in the State of Karnataka is under judicial examination by the High Court of Karnataka,” he said. “Our constitutional framework and mechanisms, as well as our democratic ethos and polity, are the context in which issues are considered and resolved. Those who know India well would have a proper appreciation of these realities. Motivated comments on our internal issues are not welcome,” he said. Bagchi’s response came when asked by the media about comments by some countries on dress code in some educational institutions in Karnataka. US Ambassador-atlarge for International Religious Freedom (IRF) Rashad Hussain on Friday said that hijab bans in schools “violate religious”

“Religious freedom includes the ability to choose one’s religious attire. The Indian state of Karnataka should not determine permissibility of religious clothing. Hijab bans in schools violate religious freedom and stigmatize and marginalize women and girls,” he tweeted. Pakistan on Wednesday summoned India’s Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad and conveyed its concern on the restrictions on Muslim girl students from wearing hijab or wearing headscarves in Karnataka. The Pakistan Foreign Office said that the Indian diplomat was conveyed its deep concern over what it alleged as religious intolerance and discrimination against Muslims in India. The Hijab row started a few weeks back after a few girl students in hijabs were denied entry into a government pre-university college in Udupi. Following the incident, protests erupted against the hijab ban in various parts of the state. The Karnataka High Court has restrained all students from wearing any sort of religious dress within the classroom in the state, regardless of their religion or faith, until further orders on pleas challenging the ban in educational institutions with a dress code.

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the chief minister of the western state for 13 years, said. He said the BJP government in Gujarat gave topmost priority to law and order due to which in the past two decades, there have been no major riots and all communities are working for the development of the state and the country. “In the same way, in UP, it is the government of Yogi ji which can stop the Narendra Modi mafia and the goons. The in power, Modi said, “I way government under the remember that the situation leadership of Yogi (Adityawas the same in Gujarat once. Under the Congress rule, neither did the business flourish, nor did the people feel safe. Every year, there were riots and curfew. .. even on minor issues.” “Gujarat was caught in this ‘dushchakra’ (vicious circle) for a long time. When the people of Gujarat gave an opportunity to the BJP, circumstances started changing,” Modi, who was

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KANNAUJ (UP), FEB 12 (PTI): Pointing out that no major riot has taken place in Gujarat since the last two decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that voters in Uttar Pradesh have also realised that only the BJP government has the antidote for rioters and criminals. Addressing an election rally here, he also hit out at “dynastic parties”, saying after the first round of voting in Uttar Pradesh their leaders are sleepless and unable to dream anymore. “While explaining democracy, it is said -- a government of the people, by the people, for-the-people. But, these extreme dynasts (‘ghor pariwarvadis’) have changed this. These people say - government of the family, by the family, for the family,” Modi said. Accusing the rival parties of failing to maintain law and order in UP when

BENGALURU, FEB 12 (IANS): Amid the hijab row in Karnataka, Udupi BJP MLA Raghupathi Bhat has said that he has got threatening calls. “The call has been made from the internet in Hyderabad. The Superintendent of Police has suggested security. I am safe among my people. This is enough and I don’t want a gunman,” Raghupathi Bhat has said. “I am not a man to be bogged down by these threats,” he added. “Pakistan TV and AlJazeera TV are portraying that hijab is banned in Udupi district. After seeing that many are making threatening calls. I have not spoken against any religion during the hijab row. I have spoken for discipline in colleges. All Muslim local leaders have said my stand is correct on the issue.” MLA Raghupathi Bhat is the President of School Development and Management Committee (SDMC) of Udupi Girl’s

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NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (PTI): A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday in the wake of the Karnataka ‘hijab’ row and it seeks a direction to the Centre, states and union territories to implement a common dress code for staffers and students in registered educational institutions for securing equality and promoting fraternity and national integration. On Friday, other cases pertaining to the ‘hijab’ controversy were mentioned for urgent hearing before the top court, which took note of the pendency before the three-judge bench in the Karnataka High Court, and said it would protect the Constitutional rights of every citizen and take up cases at an “appropriate time”. The high court, in an interim order, meanwhile, asked the state government to reopen educational institutions and restrained students from wearing saffron shawls, scarves, hijab and any religious flag within the classroom in

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NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (IANS): India Inc on Saturday expressed grief on passing away of industrialist Rahul Bajaj. The renowned industrialist passed away in Pune following a prolonged illness. He was 83. Bajaj had taken charge of the Bajaj Group in 1965 and during his captaincy, the group soared to one of the biggest in the subcontinent. He is credited with the ubiquitous two wheeler in Bajaj Auto and the cult campaign of ‘Hamara Bajaj-Buland Bharat ki Buland Tasveer’. “He has been like a father figure to all of us at CII. Not only guided us on all matters but well protected us on so many issues. His leadership was available for just everything for us. His advise on all critical matters was always available and helped us take the most important decisions at the institution,”

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said Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII. “For him it was always the country first - a principle we applied to all our policy advocacy. He was the only person to be CII’s President for two terms in 1979/80 and in 1999/2000. His mentorship would be deeply missed by all at the Industry and CII.” Bajaj is credited with building the industry lobby, CII of which he was President for two terms. Another industry body, Assocham expressed “heart-felt condolences on passing away of Shri

Rahul Bajaj”. “He championed the cause of India Inc within and outside the country. Great and inspirational leader,” said Secretary General Assocham, Deepak Sood. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations President Vinkesh Gulati said: “We at FADA are deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Shri Rahul Bajaj, Former Chairman of Bajaj Auto Ltd. The sudden demise of Rahul ji is shocking and also an irreparable loss not only for the Automobile Industry but also for the entire Nation.” “Rahul ji was always warm towards FADA and any dealer issues which we brought to his notice. When India started opening up its economy, Rahul ji made Bajaj a shining star in India’s growth story.” He was a former Rajya Sabha member and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001.

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(From p-1) Singh claimed that the use of courier parcels for drugs delivery has increased following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Raghunath, alias ‘LSD King’, lodged in Bellary jail in Uttar Pradesh was also among those arrested, he added. The NCB’s Delhi zonal unit has seized 975 LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) blots, 130 gms psychotropic tablets, 6 gms heroin, paste and liquid of cannabis, 1.6 gms cocaine, 16 Alprazolam tablets, 315.8 gms charas, 171 gms hashish chocolate, a dozen capsules of Spasomoproxyvon and 7.9 kg of imported ganja. Rs 22.5 lakh cash has been seized. Rs 2 crore worth crypto turnover generated from this illegal trade was detected but could not be seized as of now, Singh said. They felt a thrill about dodging the police. Many of them went through disturbed childhood or family problems

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and were highly influenced by western culture. “The loopholes in the courier and postal system made it so easy for the traffickers to deliver the drugs at home. In most of the cases, the parents or other family members of those involved did not get a wink of what was going on. “Names of known courier services were being misused to send narcotics in neatly packed boxes that contained items like toys, stationery items or goods of daily use,” the officer said. The federal anti-narcotics agency said the accused were adept at using the ‘darknet’ and its applications for narcotics transactions. Also, apps like Wickr, Tor browser, Telegram, Instagram were being used by them. “Some phones were customised to allow a user to hide the internet protocol (IP) address,” Singh said, adding payments were being made via Paytm wallet, cryptocurrency, UPI transfer and some other modes.

ZUNHEBOTO, FEB 12 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A n ew branch of Axis Bank, Zunheboto and Y. Y Tower at Center point were inaugurated at Zunheboto town by Agriculture Production Commissioner(APC) Y Kikheto Sema IAS, in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo IAS and various other public and religious leaders on February 12. According to DPRO Zunheboto report, speaking at the programme, Kikheto pointed out that Zunheboto, though being the core of Nagaland, lagged behind others in numerous aspects comparatively and appealed to leaders and the gathering that except for the letter “Z” of the english alphabet with which Zunheboto word begins, all aspects at the district should not be placed last in the “Z” position. He exhorted that it was a positive common community mindset to bring about change and development in the district. Thanking and lauding the officials of Axis Bank for setting up its branch at Zunheboto town, he said it

Y Kikheto Sema IAS, inaugurating a new branch of Axis Bank in Zunheboto.

was an appreciable gesture from Axis Bank to accept the request of the people inhabiting the district of setting its branch even though the district lagged to meet all the elegibility criteria. He said Nagaland and northeast regions are one of the most remote places where the people are yet to be enlightened of the importance of bank institutions and its facilities, and banks should aim to focus on the business prospects and invest on the development activities using CSR funds which would be a gain for the people.

He said banks are the best custodian of our money and acts as a guide in various investments. He lamented that due to lack of awareness, people take loans from other means with huge interest rates, where as banks provide assistance at nominal rates. He urged people to maintain good relations with the banks and make the best uses of their services. He informed that Y.Y Tower is dedicated to his late father who had the vision for his children. He also thanked valuable contributirs, particularly Khehoshe H. Yeputhomi for his

constant supervision and monitoring in completion of the building. He concluded by adding that a portion of the building has been set up for use by people of Zunheboto, irrespective of religion denomination, political and social affiliations etc and appealed the people on behalf of all his family members not to misuse the facility but to take care of it with a sense of belongingness and use it for the welfare of the community. He also thanked the gathering and leaders of the community including

Sumi Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho, Sumi Kukami Hoho and urged everyone to focus for peace unity and development of the district and State. Earlier, short speeches at the inaugural programme were delivered by Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto Peter Lichamo IAS and Cluster Head, Axis Bank, Dimapur, Ajit Kumar Manmohan Thakur and dedicatory prayers were graced by pastors SBCZ and ZTSBC, Dr Hutton Sema and Dr Denial Chishi T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by president (Chamber of Commerce, Zunheboto) Y Kikheto Muru. Later, APC along with other dignitaries visited Skill Development Project Training and Establishment of Handloom at Zunheboto sponsored by 32 Assam Rifles and Zunheboto GB association, where he encouraged trainees to make different handicrafts and textile products that are unique to their culture topreserve it and stressed on the importance of more professional trainings.

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Jacob inaugurates 2-lane RCC bridge

(From p-1) He noted that bridges played a crucial role in contributing to the country’s economic development and helped people from various communities interact among themselves. Delivering a short speech, deputy commissioner Niuland Ajit Kumar Verma encouraged the local people to help in maintenance of the bridge. As it was the lifeline of the people, the bridge should be taken care of, he exhorted. Others who spoke at the programme included ATKK president and head GB Heshito Awomi. Earlier, dedicatory prayer was said by CLF Khaghaboto president pastor Bokaho Assumi, while plaque was unveiled by the chief guest. Later, vote of thanks was delivered by KTKK president and head GB Vikato K Achumi and benediction by Zukihe Baptist Church pastor Kaiho Zhimo. It may be mentioned that people of the area earlier had to use a bamboo bridge or travel via longer routes.

(From p-1) not lead to prosperity of the society. The that it was not misused and that Union minister thus appealed to the youth to get Home Minister Amit Shah had stated that involved in gainful activity to bring ecothe issues raised needed to be addressed nomic prosperity to their respective States rationally. and society. Keeping in mind the huge unemploy“We should celebrate on someone ment in NER, Rijiju said the youth were used becoming a president or secretary of a parto joining movements of various organisa- ticular union, but we should celebrate more tions, adding that there were student unions when someone achieves success in the fields in every State. He however appealed to the of science, sports, music, etc,” he exhorted. youth not to remain confined to unions alone Further, asked if BJP would form the and engage themselves in productive activi- next government in Manipur, he confidently ties. “Your output will be meaningful when replied in affirmative, stating that people you engage meaningfully in any activity of NER had already made up their minds which is productive,” he stressed. to being led by the party. The minister also He added that being part of an associa- attended the State BJP sammelan before (From p-1) tion or union might be good for asserting leaving for Manipur where he would be One of the most successful business leaders of India, Bajaj was elected to rights and ensuring identity, but this would campaigning for the party. Rajya Sabha in June 2006 and remained a member till 2010. Born on June 10, 1938, he headed the Bajaj group of companies which have presence across segments such as automobiles, general and life insurance, investment and consumer finance, home appliances, electric lamps, wind energy, special alloy and stainless steel, material handling equipment and travel. (From p-1) munity and the people en- scheme - ‘Comprehensive President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed care, education, occu- gaged in the act of begging. Rehabilitation of persons grief at the demise of Bajaj and recalled his contributions to the world of industry. pational opportunities and T h e p r ov i s i o n o f engaged in the act of BegWhile the President said Bajaj’s career reflected the rise and innate strength shelter, a statement from the Transgender Protection ging’ - will focus on survey of the nation’s corporate sector and his death leaves a void in the world of in- Ministry said. Cell in each state will moni- and identification, mobilisadustry, Modi said Bajaj was also passionate about community service and was T h e s u b - s c h e m e - tor cases of offences and to tion, rescue/ shelter home a great conversationalist. ‘Central Sector Scheme for ensure timely registration, and comprehensive resettleComprehensive Rehabilita- investigation, and prosecu- ment. tion for Welfare of Trans- tion of offences. The NaBesides, pilot projects ACROSS gender Persons’- includes tional Portal and Helpline have been initiated on com1 Prattle (6) various components such as will provide necessary in- prehensive rehabilitation 7 Journalist (8) scholarships for transgender formation and solutions to in 10 cities namely Delhi, students studying in IX and the transgender community Bangalore, Chennai, Hy8 Employer (4) till post-graduation. and the people engaged in derabad, Indore, Lucknow, 10 Cheerful (6) It also has provisions the act of begging when Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna for Skill Development and needed. and Ahmedabad, the release 11 Designate (6) Livelihood under the PMMeanwhile the subadded. 14 Sheltered side (3) DAKSH scheme. 16 Call on (5) Through Composite NOTICE Medical Health, it provides 17 Eye (4) POTATO SEEDS FOR SALE a comprehensive package in 19 Wooden peg (5) convergence with PM-JAY Per bag @ `1400/21 Organ (5) supporting Gender-Reaf- 1. TATA SUMo goLd 10 bags & above @ `1250/firmation surgeries through 22 Filleted (5) PRICE: 2.89 LAKHS Variety: Kufri Jyoti selected hospitals. 23 Yearn (4) Address: Kohima College Similarly, the Hous- Contact: 9856070295 Kohima 26 Distressed (5) ing facility in the form of ‘Garima Grih’ ensures food, Contact- 9362563797 28 Container (3) clothing, recreational fa8794880734 29 Beliefs (6) cilities, skill development Vacancy opportunities, recreational 30 Car shed (6) Post : COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR (Male) activities, and medical sup31 Prayer ending (4) Any Graduate with PGDCA/BCA/ port to the transgender comGraphic Designing

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LONDON, FEB 12 (AP): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a questionnaire from London’s Metropolitan Police as part of the investigation into parties in Downing Street during COVID lockdowns, his office said Saturday. If he is found to have broken his government’s own COVID rules, the embattled prime minister could be fined and will face even more pressure to stand down from fellow lawmakers already furious at his proximity to the “partygate” affair. A growing number of lawmakers from his own party are calling for his ouster, and even former leaders have lined up to warn him against attempting to cling to power if he is found to have broken rules. Fo r m e r C o n s e r va tive leader Iain Duncan Smith said it would be “very tough” to hang on if the police find that Johnson broke the law, while former Prime Minister John Major accused Johnson and his government of treating the truth as optional and “shredding” the UK’s global reputation. The prime minister’s office confirmed in a statement that he had been contacted by police. It comes

with tensions boiling in Ukraine, and UK nationals warned to evacuate the country over the possibility of a Russian invasion. Johnson has denied any wrongdoing, but he is alleged to have been at up to six of the 12 events in his 10 Downing St office and other government buildings that are being investigated by the police. He has acknowledged attending a “bring your own booze” party in the No 10 garden in May 2020 during the first lockdown, but insisted he believed it would be a work event. He also allegedly attended a gathering organised by his wife, Carrie, in the official Downing Street residence, during which ABBA songs were reportedly heard. The police force has written to about 50 people, including the prime minister and his wife, asking for them to account for their activities on the dates under investigation. The force said questionnaires must be responded to within seven days. They have the same status as information given in an interview under police caution.

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With immense pride and honour, the Office of the Aichisaghemi Students’ Union convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to the union. 1. Miss Likivi Aye for being a God Medalist in Master of Library and Information Science, USTM. 2. Miss Kalitoli Yeptho for being a winner in Nagaland Exotic Model Hunt Season 2, 2022. The Union is extremely proud of your exemplary achievements and further wishes an eventful career in days to come. Zaketo Rochill Gen. Secy.

ghanistan, not the Taliban... Biden’s decision is one-sided and does not match with international law,” said Farhadi. “No other country on Earth makes such confiscation decisions about another country’s reserves.” Afghanistan has about $9 billion in assets overseas, including the $7 billion in the United States. The rest is mostly in Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland.

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BANGKOK, FEB 12 (AP): The head of Myanmar’s military government appealed Saturday for national unity among the country’s restive ethnic minorities as he presided over a parade marking the 75th anniversary of a historic agreement that has failed to ensure harmony. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the military council that seized power last year from Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government, praised the minorities for signing the 1947 Panglong Agreement, which was supposed to unify ethnic groups following decades of British colonial rule. But the army’s seizure of power last year has added to the decades of nearly constant conflict after an insurgency erupted in opposition to military rule. Protesters initially staged peaceful demonstrations but armed resistance grew after they were put down with lethal force. About 1,500 civilians have been killed but the govern-

formed with some of the minorities, who maintain guerrilla forces with decades of combat experience. Min Aung Hlaing in a prepared statement released Saturday acknowledged that the conflicts with the minorities have yet to be resolved, saying that had slowed the country’s development. He later oversaw the parade in the capital Naypyitaw with members of the armed forces and government ministries marching past. It also included dozens

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With immense pride and joy, the Dimapur Nkonjan Lotsu Ekhung congratulate Mr. nchumthung lotha, S/o Late Zumomo Ranthang on being selected as Sub-Inspector in CRPF through competitive exam. The Ekhung wishes him good health and success in his future endeavour. (R Zumomo lotha) Chairman, DNLE

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FELICITATION We, the Asangma Students' Union (AST) would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shri. A. Pangjung Jamir, S/o Mr. & Mrs. M. Ali Jamir on being promoted to Director, Land Resources Department, Govt. of Nagaland. It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God continue to bless him with good health and success in his future endeavours. Watisangla Longkumer General Secretary, AST

The Yanmhon Area Public Organization (YAPO) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. James Renbi ncS, S/o Ayamo Kikon for being promoted as SDO (Adm), Govt. of Nagaland. The Organization prays and wishes him more success in his endeavours. Sd/Mathew Humtsoe Chairman, YAPO

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ment has been unable to suppress opposition. Some UN experts have characterised the conflict as civil war. Periods of armed conflict have alternated with fragile cease-fire agreements as civilian and military governments alike, dominated by the Burman majority, have been unwilling to implement a political agreement acceptable to minority groups. Complicating the situation are alliances that opponents of military rule have

HELSINKI, FEB 12 (AP): Norway says it is lifting almost all remaining COVID restrictions as it doesn’t see a major health threat to citizens any more, even though the omicron variant is still spreading in the Nordic nation. “This is the day we have been waiting for,” said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere during a news conference in Oslo on Saturday. “We are removing almost all coronavirus measures.” He justified the move by saying that Norwegians are well protected by vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic and the proportion of citizens who end in up in hospital has remained low despite the spread of the omicron variant. As of Saturday, Norwegians are no longer required to wear masks in crowded places and the one-metre (3-foot) distancing rule is abolished. In addition, self-isolation requirements are lifted and replaced with a recommendation that infected adults stay at home for four days.

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Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing speaks during the ceremony in Naypyitaw, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

of elaborate colourful floats representing the country’s regions where the minorities predominantly live. “The patriotic spirit is defined as adoring the own country, national races, language, literature and culture and having a feeling against the encroachment on the nation and the national races,” he said. “The weak patriotic spirit can bring terrible danger to the national and the national races.” His government is trying to revive talks with the ethnic minorities, inviting them for a new round coinciding with Saturday’s anniversary. Opponents of military rule urged a virtual boycott of the anniversary ceremony, which they described as wasteful, especially with the country still facing a significant challenge from the coronavirus pandemic. They told people not to turn on their televisions while the parade was being broadcast and not to circulate photos of the ceremony on social media, claiming it would only serve to boost Min Aung Hlaing’s image.

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cial adviser to Afghanistan’s former US-backed government, questioned the UN managing Afghan Central Bank reserves. He said those funds are not meant for humanitarian aid but “to back up the country’s currency, help in monetary policy and manage the country’s balance of payment”. He also questioned the legality of Biden’s order. “These reserves belong to the people of Af-

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PARIS, FEB 12 (AP): Paris police intercepted at least 500 vehicles attempting to enter the French capital Saturday, in defiance of a police order, to take part in protests against virus restrictions inspired by Canada’s horn-honking “Freedom Convoy”. The police said on Twitter that several convoys were stopped from entering at key city arteries and over 200 motorists were handed tickets. Elsewhere, at least two protesters were detained amid a seizure of knives, hammers and other objects in one central Parisian square. Police have created checkpoints, deployed armoured personnel carriers and set up water cannons to brace the city for the protests. So far, the police blockade action has seemed effective. Railing against the vaccination pass that France requires to enter restaurants and many other venues, protesters have tried to weave toward Paris from north, south, east and west, waving and honking at onlookers from their car windows. Some convoys sought to avoid police detection Friday by travelling local roads instead of the major highways leading into the capital. Waving French flags and shouting “freedom,” the protesters organised online, galvanised in part by truckers who have blockaded Canada’s capital and blocked border crossings.

Afghan protesters hold placards and shout slogans against U.S. during a protest in Kabul Saturday.

The Mongsenyimti Gazetted Officers Forum take immense pride and honour in conveying our heartiest congratulations to the following esteemed members. 1. Shri. I MEYIONEN JAMIR, on being appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner, Nagaland. 2. Shri. SASHIWAPANG LANU, IRS, on being promoted to the rank of Additional Commissioner of GST. 3. Shri. IMLIAKUM NSS, on being promoted to the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland. 4. Shri. IMTIMEREN NPS, Addl. S.P Mokokchung on being conferred the Governor’s Commendation Certificate during the 73rd Republic Day Celebration 2022. The Forum wishes them good health and greater success in their future endeavour. (SUBONGYANGER) CONVENOR Mongsenyimti Gazetted Officers Forum, Kohima

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The President and colleagues of Zunheboto Area Sports Association (ZASA) extend our heartiest gratitude to all the organizations, associations, individuals and well-wishers for the grand success of the 34th ZASA Tournament held from 1st – 5th Feb’ 2022 at DSCZ Ground. Our special gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their valuable contributions towards ZASA. 1. Advocate, Atovi Zhimomi, Former Advisor, Dimapur Municipal Council. Chief Guest. 2. Er. Khevishe Yepthomi, EE, Police Project, Kohima : Nagaland. Guest of Honor. 3. Shri K. Tokugha Sukhalu, IAS (Retd) & Advisor, School Education, Govt of Nagaland. 4. Shri. Peter Lichamo, NCS. Deputy Commissioner, Zbto. 5. Shri. S. Kivikhu Achumi, Addl Director (Retd) Agriculture, Kohima. Sponsor 1st Prize, Football. 6. Dr. Hokheto Kiba, Addl Director, AH & V, Kohima. Sponsor, 1st Prize, Volleyball. 7. Er. Kiheto Yeptho, EE. Panning, Kohima. 8. Shri. Kiyelho Assumi, AEO, School Education, Zbto. 9. Zunheboto Area Public Organization (ZAPO). 10. Shri. Vikikhe Chishi, Sub-Treasury Officer, Zbto. 11. Shri. Arikato Arkha, Yezami. 12. Shri. David Achumi, Asst. Planning Officer, Zbto. 13. Shri. Inito Yepthomi, Natha Old. 14. Shri. Hekato Chishi, DSM, Medical Zbto. 15. Shri. Kakheho Yeptho, Advisor ZASA & VICE President, ZAPO. 16. Shri. Kivika Yeptho, Advisor ZASA. 17. Shri. Vika Yeptho, Finance Secretary, ZASA.

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predict the future, we don’t know exactly what is going to happen, but the risk is now high enough and the threat is now immediate enough that (leaving) is prudent,” he said. Sullivan added that the administration did not know if Putin had made a final decision to invade, but said that the Kremlin was looking for a pretext to justify military action, which he said could start with intense aerial bombardment.

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Macron due to speak to Russia’s Vladimir Putin by phone. Moscow, meanwhile, has accused Western countries of stirring up hysteria. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Russian forces were now “in a position to be able to mount a major military action” in remarks seen as a clear escalation in the urgency of warnings from US officials, the BBC reported. “We obviously cannot

the US is mulling whether to make the plans public in a bid to undermine them. The White House confirmed that Biden and Putin would discuss the crisis by phone today - just hours after thousands of Britons and Americans were warned to get out of Ukraine while they still can, as tensions reached boiling point. The war ning came amid fears that Putin could launch an “aerial bombardment” of Kiev, risking a high civilian death toll. Several other countries have now told their citizens to get out of the country, including Belgium, who on Saturday warned there would be “no guarantee of evacuation” following a “sudden deterioration”, as “communication links including internet and telephone lines could be seriously affected” and air travel hampered.

KABUL, FEB 12 (AP): Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the US for families of America’s 9/11 victims — saying the money belongs to Afghans. Protesters who gathered outside Kabul’s grand Eid Gah mosque asked America for financial compensation for the tens of thousands of Afghans killed during the last 20 years of war in Afghanistan. Biden’s order, signed Friday, allocates another $3.5 billion in Afghan assets for humanitarian aid to a trust fund to be managed by the UN to provide aid to Afghans. The country’s economy is teetering on the brink of collapse after international money stopped coming into Afghanistan with the arrival in midAugust of the Taliban. Torek Farhadi, a finan-

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US soldiers line up at the Mihail Kogalniceanu airbase eastern Romania, Friday. (AP/PTI)

Russia is planning to invade Ukraine on February 16, a credible intelligence report has claimed, as US President Joe Biden urgently arranged a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday in a bid to prevent war, the Daily Mail reported. According to German newspaper Der Spiegel, the US Secret Service, CIA and the Pentagon are said to have received intel of an “exceptionally detailed” invasion plan, scheduled for February 16. The plans were passed on to Biden’s government and discussed in a series of secret briefings with NATO allies, the Daily Mail reported. They are said to contain specific routes that might be taken by individual Russian units and detail what roles they might play in the conflict. Der Speigel suggests

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NEW DELHI, FEB 12 (IANS): Russia could invade Ukraine “at any time” and American citizens should leave immediately, the US has warned. An invasion could start with aerial bombing that would make departures difficult and endanger civilians, the BBC quoted the White House as saying on Friday. Moscow has repeatedly denied any plans to invade Ukraine despite massing more than 100,000 troops near the border. The US statement prompted countries around the world to issue fresh warnings to nationals in Ukraine, the report said. The UK, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands are among those urging citizens to leave as soon as possible. However, attempts to de-escalate tensions through diplomacy are set to continue on Saturday, with both US President Joe Biden and France’s Emmanuel

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called antihistamines. They can keep you from sneezing, but some come with more side effects than others. Some antihistamines may leave older adults extra drowsy and confused, which raises your chances of a taking a tumble. Certain Sleep Aids Drugs that help you go to sleep can cause problems when you wake up. You might feel groggy and have trouble with balance when you get out of bed in the morning. Your ability to think clearly might be affected. Diphenhydramine, the main ingredient in many sleeping pills, can also lead to dry mouth, blurred vision, and bladder problems. Anxiety Medication Benzodiazepines are drugs that treat anxiety. They include diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax),

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Post-vax exercise bumps up antibodies: Study

round 90 minutes of mild- to moderateintensity exercise directly after the flu or the Covid-19 vaccine may provide an extra immune boost, suggests a new study. The study showed that participants who cycled on a stationary bike or took a brisk walk for an hour-anda-half after getting a jab produced more antibodies in the following four weeks compared to participants who sat or continued with their daily routine postimmunization. The researchers, including lead author Marian Kohut from Iowa State University, found similar results when they ran an experiment with mice and treadmills. “Our preliminary results are the first to demonstrate a specific amount of time can enhance the body’s antibody response to the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine and two vaccines for influenza,” said Kohut. The researchers said the study’s findings could directly benefit people with a range of fitness levels. Nearly half of the participants in the study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity, had a BMI in the overweight or obese category. During 90 minutes of exercise, they focused on maintaining a pace that kept their heart rate around 120140 beats per minute rather than distance. K Y M C

retrieval challenging, the researchers say it has its upsides—this life experience can aid with creativity and decision-making. Re s e a r c h e r s Ta r e k Amer of Columbia University and Harvard University, Jordana Wynn of Harvard University, and Lynn Hasher of the University of Toronto

looked at several behavioral and neuroimaging studies, which show that older adults have difficulty suppressing information that is no longer relevant and that when searching for a specific memory, they often retrieve other, irrelevant memories along with it. The studies also showed that when given a cognitive task, older adults rely more heavily on previous knowledge than younger adults do. While the researchers focus primarily on the difficulties that these cluttered memories may pose, they also highlight a few situations in which these crowded memoryscapes may be useful. (Sci Tech Daily)

Children in Sudan collect water using filters to remove guinea worm larvae.

smallpox and rinderpest (a virus that mainly infected cattle and buffalo) as the only diseases to have been purposefully eradicated in human history. This progress is “remarkable”, says Julie Swann, a disease modeller at North Carolina State University in Raleigh — especially given that there is no recognized treatment or vaccine for the parasite. Instead, eradication campaigns have focused on preventing transmission, she says. People and some animals, including cats, dogs and baboons, become infected with Guinea worm by drinking water that is contaminated with its larvae. After spending a year growing inside the host, the parasite — which can be up to one metre long — pushes through the skin of its host and waits to come into contact with water to release its larvae. The worm’s escape

is painful and can last for up to six weeks, sometimes preventing people from working or even walking. But the recognizable nature of Guinea worm disease also makes the parasite easy to detect. In Chad, where 7 of the 14 cases were reported last year, field agents create a network to track contaminated water sources, says Philippe Tchindebet Ouakou, the coordinator of the nation’s Guinea Worm Eradication Program, who is based in N’Djamena. They then prevent people from drinking the contaminated water and use pesticides to disinfect it. Similar approaches have been used in countries such as South Sudan, Mali and Ethiopia, where the remaining 7 detected cases in 2021 occurred. These methods are what have kept case numbers low, says Ouakou, and could be used to tackle other endemic diseases.

‘Wandering Minds Art Vault’ inaugurated in Dimapur

andering Minds inaugurated its art gallery, ‘Wandering Minds Art Vault’ at Midland, Dimapur on February 10. Speaking on the occasion after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, chief guest of the programme, president of the All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA), Dimapur, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema hoped that Wandering Minds would bring substantial development of creative skills. He said that there should be greater flexibility in the present curricu-

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lum where there was interdisciplinary exchange and inter-linking of subjects so that there was better exposure and utilization of one’s skills. Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema advocated for holistic learning and conceptualising the present education system as opposed to rote learning. He stated that Nagaland was among the few states in India which had the highest unemployment rate at present which he attributed to the lack of proper industries, medical colleges and “lack of support towards educational institutions by the government”. He stated that in the present day in Nagaland, greed had

Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema launching a cheque for the “dream project” on February 10.

taken over people’s needs and therefore questioned the attitude of the state government as to whether they were “developing themselves or the people whom they govern.” He lamented that though Nagaland had no dearth of skilled and talented people, there were only few individuals and

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organizations which truly supported those skills and talents. He therefore hoped that the Wandering Minds would prove to be a large platform for young artists in Nagaland and help them express their unique talents and skill-sets. It may be mentioned

that Wandering Minds started as an art institute with its focus in Child Art and guiding young artists to mature in their craft. Realizing that there was a bigger responsibility to nurture talented artists and on seeing the lack of platform for artists, it widened its horizon. Wandering Minds Art Vault was set up to encourage fine art students to display their artworks and make profits. To encourage students to become independent in their own fields, Wandering Minds offered a cash of Rs. 1 lakh which would fund their “dream project”, a release from the media & information team, Wandering Minds informed.

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hen a person tries to access a memory, their brain quickly sifts through everything stored in it to find the relevant information. But as we age, many of us have difficulty retrieving memories. In a review publishing in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences today (February 11, 2022), researchers propose an explanation for why this might be happening: the brains of older adults allocate more space to accumulated knowledge and have more material to navigate when attempting to access memories. While this wealth of prior knowledge can make memory

some older adults. Taking antipsychotics raises your chances of a life-threatening heart problem or a brain bleed if you have dementia. Cimetidine (Tagamet) It’s an over-the-counter treatment for heartburn, indigestion, and ulcers. If you’re an older adult and take this medicine, it can have side effects like confusion, even at regular doses. Combination Drugs Look carefully at the labels of over-the-counter medicines to see if they have more than one active ingredient. Some cold and sinus medications, for example, have decongestants along with antihistamines. The combination can make you confused, drowsy, and groggy. It can also raise your blood pressure and cause problems going to the bathroom. Laxatives A lot of older folks take medications to help ease constipation. But it isn’t wise to take some medicine, like bisacodyl (Dulcolax), as long-term, regular treatment. Over time, laxatives can cause permanent problems with your bowels. Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS

We, the Mongchen Senso Telongjem Dimapur take immense pride and honour to congratulate SHRI. K. TAKEETH IMCHEN, S/o Lt. Kumlipongjang Imchen and Lt. Yulimenla on being promoted to the post of Addl. Controller & Head of the Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection Department. May God grant you good health, wisdom and diligence as you take on your new role. Sd/RONGSENTOSHI President

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muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), methocarbamol (Robaxin), and carisoprodol (Soma) can have side effects like feeling woozy and confused. That could raise your chances of falling and hurting yourself. Certain Diabetes Drugs Long-acting sulfonylurea drugs for diabetes, such as chlorpropamide (Diabinese) and glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase), can cause low blood sugar, a condition called “hypoglycemia.” You might get confused, shaky, sweaty, hungry, and tired. If the condition is severe or longlasting, it can cause seizures and, in rare cases, could be life-threatening. Antihistamines If you have hay fever, your doctor may suggest over-the-counter dr ugs

and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Some of these medications stick around in your system a lot longer than others. Their side effects, like confusion, can last past the day you take them and raise your chances of falling. Anticholinergics Your doctor may prescribe these drugs to help treat conditions like Parkinson’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression. But anticholinergics can cause confusion, dry mouth, and blurry vision, especially in older adults. In older men, they are more likely to cause problems with peeing. Tricyclic Antidepressants They’re an older class of drugs that doctors don’t prescribe often. But if you take tricyclics, such as amitriptyline and imipramine, keep in mind they have side effects that can be worse in older adults. These include problems like constipation, irregular heartbeat, blurry vision, confusion, memory trouble, and dry mouth. Men could have problems with peeing. Antipsychotics These drugs treat mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and are risky for

The Walling Kidong Sungratsu Village convey our warmest congratulations to Dr. S Sarendi Walling, S/o Lt. T Supongtsungba Walling & Mrs. Sentiyala Lkr for successfully completing his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) under Nagaland University from School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Department of Livestock Production and Management, Medziphema Campus on the topic:- "Behavioural Characteristics of Different Genotypes of Pig" under the supervision of Dr. M. Catherine Rutsa, Associate Professor, NU: SASRD, Medziphema. The Walling Kidong Sungratsu Village is immensely proud of his achievement and wishes him good health and success in his future endeavors. Walling Kidong Sungratsu Village mkc-59/22 OFFICE OF THE

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With immense pride and honour, we, the Wakching Union Kohima extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Y. M. Yollow Konyak on being sworn into the state cabinet as Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of Nagaland. The Union further wishes him the very best and prays our Almighty God to give him good health and wisdom in serving the people and society at large. H. Chingai Panja President

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hy Age Makes a Difference It’s no secret that when you get older, your body doesn’t work the way it used to. And that’s true for how you react to medicine. Your digestive system might not absorb medications as quickly. Liver problems might mean the drug builds up in the bloodstream or doesn’t get into it as fast as it should. And kidney trouble could affect how well medicine moves out of your body as waste. Ask your doctor about the impact of your meds as you age. Over-the-Counter Painkillers Non-steroidal anti-inf lammator y dr ugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, can keep some prescription medications you take from working the way they should. They’re often not a good combo with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, diuretics, or blood pressure drugs. NSAIDs are also rough on major organs when your body gets older, such as your kidneys, liver, heart, and the digestive system. Muscle Relaxants Your doctor may suggest these drugs to ease

hile the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage around the world, another disease could be on its way out. Only 14 cases of infection with Guinea worm — a parasite that causes painful skin lesions — were reported in humans in 2021. This is the lowest tally ever for an infection that, as recently as the 1980s, was found in more than 20 countries and infected 3.5 million people a year (see ‘On the way out’) — however, a remaining reservoir for the parasite in animals means eradication could be a while off, if indeed it is possible, say some scientists. “It’s pretty amazing,” says Adam Weiss, director of the Guinea Worm Eradication Program of the Carter Center, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The centre announced the numbers in late January. “Fourteen people on a planet of almost eight billion. It’s mind-bending to think about.” The reduction — nearly a 50% drop compared with the 27 cases reported in 2020 — is the result of a near 40-year effort by international organizations and national governments to rid the world of Guinea worm, says Weiss. If it succeeds, the condition will join

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MANCHESTER, FEB 12 (AGENCIES): Manchester United’s frustrating season continued when they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. United started brightly, creating several early openings before Jadon Sancho got on the end of Marcus Rashford’s low cross to fire the hosts in front in the 21st minute -- the England forward’s first goal at Old Trafford. However, United, just as they did against Burnley in midweek, dropped off after scoring and again conceded early in the second half, when Scotland international Che Adams slotted home in the 48th minute to equalise. Saints wasted two great chances to complete the turnaround as the Old Trafford fans grew more and more frustrated about another game that was slipping out of their team’s hands. Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had scored a late winner for United, only for his close-range strike to be ruled out for offside. Veteran forward Ronaldo has now failed to score in any of his last six appearances in all competitions. The last time he had a longer run without a goal at club level was a run of seven games in December 2008 and January 2009. The draw means United remain fifth in the standings on 40 points from 24

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Manchester United’s Paul Pogba attempts an overhead kick during the English Premier League soccer match Saturday. (AP/PTI)

matches played, 20 points adrift of leaders Manchester City, while Saints stretched their unbeaten run to four in all competitions to stay 10th. United have suffered from severe profligacy in front of goal of late. Before the visit of Southampton they had wasted 70 shots at goal in their previous three games in all competitions, scoring just three times. Ro n a l d o, b a c k i n the starting XI after being benched at Burnley, should have scored after rounding Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster, but Romain Perraud got back to block. Sancho then had Ronaldo and Rashford to his right as United broke clear in numbers, but the 21-yearold elected to go alone, forcing a fine save out of Forster.

The chances kept coming, with Sancho making one count at the far post after Bruno Fernandes had set Rashford free down the right. The England forward picked out Sancho at the back post, and he could not miss. From there on, until the interval, it was all Saints, with Stuart Armstrong twice going close before Perraud was denied by a fine save by United goalkeeper David de Gea. After conceding two minutes after halftime at Burnley, it was déjà vu for United fans as Adams slotted home his sixth league goal of the season to level. Against a team they beat 9-0 last season in this fixture -– equalling the Premier League’s biggest win

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record –- United could not find a way through, and in fact spent most of the second half defending. The pick of De Gea’s saves kept out a goalbound effort from the impressive Armando Broja, with United forced to hang on at times as they failed to make any inroads down the other end. The final whistle was greeted by boos from all around as interim coach Rangnick struggles to turn things around. United have averaged fewer goals per game under the German than they have under any other manager in Premier League history. MATCH RESULTS Brentford 0-0 Crystal Palace Everton 3-0 Leeds Watford 0-2 Brighton Norwich 0-4 Man City

Maria Sakkari reaches Saint Petersburg final SAINT PETERSBURG, FEB 12 (AGENC I E S ) : Maria Sakkari To p s e e d Maria Sakkari reached her fourth WTA Tour final on Saturday after beating unseeded Romanian IrinaCamelia Begu 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 in a three-hour thriller in Saint Petersburg. Sakkari, ranked seventh in the world, will be seeking her second title when she meets Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit after the world number nine saw off Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-4. Sakkari secured a break at 5-3 in the first set against her 56th-ranked opponent but Begu broke back immediately after the longest rally of the set. However, Sakkari broke Begu again to take the set. The incessant breaks of serve continued into the second set as Begu broke Sakkari in the first game but last year’s French and US Open semi-finalist broke back for 2-2 and it went to a tie-break. Begu held her nerve to level the match which prompted Sakkari to hurl her racquet to the ground. The 31-year-old Romanian maintained her momentum by taking a 2-0 lead in the third set but back came Sakkari. She served out for the match but not before her valiant opponent had saved two match points.

T-20 tourney: 2nd champions trophy begins DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): The 2nd edition of Champions Trophy T-20 cricket tournament organised by Nagamese Baptist Fellowship Sports Committee Chumoukedima Village go underway Saturday at Chumoukedima local ground with 29 teams vying for the title. Playing the inaugural match, Woods XI-A defeated Gladiators Cricket Club by 19 runs. Gladiators CC won the toss and chose to field but gave away 194 runs to Woods XI-A for 9 wickets. Vicky of Woods XI-A was adjudged man of the

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match for taking 4 wickets and scoring 27 runs. Earlier, former advisor to CM Nagaland and treasurer of NPCC Bobby Panicker, who graced the event as chief guest, in his address, congratulated all the teams and shared words of encouragement. He also declared the

tourney open. Convenor NBF Sports Committee administered the oath to the participating teams. Matches for Feb 14: Deccan Strikers vs Dimensions XI @ 8AM Braveheart Warriors vs Fornex CC @ 11AM NBF vs Bokajan XI Star @ 2pm

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And will be missed beyond measures.” We, the family of Lt. Chonbano Khuvung would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially at the demise of our loving mother. Your kind gestures and prayers are appreciated and will be remembered forever in our hearts. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but pray that our 12/12/1976 – 04/02/2022 Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Our special thanks to: 1. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church. 2. KLBC Women Department. 3. Shaki Baptist Ekhümkho. 4. Shaki Village Council. 5. Kohima Shaki Khumshum. 6. Kohima Shaki Eloe Randan Okho. 7. Kohima Pangti Eloe Randan Okho. 8. Pangti Eloe Yanpoe Yanpi Okho, Kohima. 9. Wozhuro Range Union, Kohima. 10. P.R. Hill Yankho Lotha Randan Khumshum, Kohima. 11. Supply Colony Council, Kohima. 12. Supply Colony Youth Organization, Kohima. 13. KLBC Youth Department. 14. Land Resource Department (Sectt) 15. Director, officers and staff, Land Resource Department, Kohima. 16. UDA (Sectt) 1995 Batch Kohima. 17. Naga Students' Union Prayagraj, UP. 18. Allahabad friends and well wishers. 19. Hannah Youth Prayer Fellowship, Kohima. 20. Sazolie College, Kohima. 21. Relatives, neighbours, friends and all well wishers. k-298/22

Loving husband and children

Acknowledgement Winners along with organisers at the All Nagaland Tennis Championship, 2022.

DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): Nagaland Tennis Association (NLTA) has informed that the 32nd All Nagaland Tennis Championship, 2022 concluded on February 11, 2022 at Chavino Memorial Tennis Complex, Kuda Village, Dimapur.

14th Sümi Hoho Trophy from Mar 2-9

DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): Sümi Games & Sports Association (SGSA) would organise the 14th Sümi Hoho Trophy from March 2-9, 2022 at Suruhuto Town. In a press release, SGSA press secretary Joel Assumi informed that the eight-day tournament would be hosted by Suruhuto Area Sports Association (SASA). SGSA informed that total cash prize money of the event was Rs.5 lakh along with certificates, medals and Trophies. There will be a match between Bhaichung 11 under the banner of the United Sikkim FC, Bhaichung Bhutia former Indian football Captain team vs Sumi 11 on the closing day.

The results are as follows: Men’s Singles: Winner - Vilasier Khate and Runner Up - Thejaser Khate Men’s Doubles: Winners - Vilasier & Thejaser and Runner-Up - Vikhozolie & Zhaputso Khate Ve t e r a n s D o u b l e s

(40+): Winners - Shikiye Toyie & Alpha Khamo and Runner-Up - Aroko Nagi & Vikhotsü Sakhrie Super Veterans Doubles (55+): Winners - Alpha Khamo & Lokishe Awome and Runner-Up - Salang Longkumer & Asa Khate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 04.08.1993 – 03.02.2022

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We, the bereaved family of Lt. Pangerkumba. S. Jamir convey our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, friends and well wishers, who stood by us during his ill health till the time of his demise, your sincere help and prayers have given us strength and courage during our bereavement. Our family specially express our heartfelt thanks to the following:1. Doctors, nurses and staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur. 2. Doctors, nurses and staff of Faith Hospital, Dimapur. 3. Shri. Temjen Imna Along, Honourable Minister, GoN. 4. P.S and P.A's to Honourable Minister Shri. Temjen Imna Along. 5. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo. 6. Changdang Village Council. 7. Changdang Baptist Church. 8. Ayim Changati Changdang. 9. I. Zunga Changdang. 10. Dimapur Changdang Union. 11. Changdang Tamang Telongjem Dimapur. 12. Supongsangba Semchir Telongjem, Khar. Though we are unable to repay for your kind gesture, our family prays that our Lord bless each and every one of you in all your endeavours.

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5 AR donate TT boards DIMAPUR, FEB 12 (NPN): Dimapur District Table Tennis Association (DDTTA) has informed that the 5th Assam Rfiles have donated two TT boards and some playing equipment to the association. A small felicitation programme was held on Saturday.

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- Family Members

“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, Psalms 62:1-2 I will never be shaken.” The family of Late Zibu Ezung are indebted to all the people who shown great kindness and supported during her prolonged illness and in the time since she left to be with the Lord on 2nd February 2022. Your presence meant a lot to us and we offer our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us during our time of sorrow. We may not be able to thank each and everyone of you individually but deep in our hearts we pray that God's blessings be upon each and everyone of you. dp-710/22

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SPORTS

ISL: ATKMB move to second spot

MAGAO, FEB 12 (PTI): ATK Mohun Bagan rode on Liston Colaco’s brilliant show to climb to the second spot after they beat wooden spooners NorthEast United FC 3-1 in the Indian Super League here on Saturday. Suhair Vadakkepeedika (17th) gave NEUFC the lead early on before Joni Kauko (22nd) drew level only for Liston (45th) to make it 2-1 just before half time. Liston was all over NEUFC in the second half as he fed Manvir Singh (52nd) for the team’s third goal before making way for Kiyan Nassiri in the 66th minute to cap off another brilliant night. The result means ATKMB are now on 26 points from 14 games, two adrift of leaders Hyderabad FC who have played two matches more. NEUFC remained rock-bottom with 10 points from 17 games. ATKMB extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches. ATKMB missed the services of key players Hugo Boumous and Carl

Liston Colaco celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa Saturday.

McHugh as both picked up injuries in the last game. As expected, the Mariners started on the front foot with Liston Colaco’s early corner posing little threat and Manvir Singh’s effort saved by Subhasish Roy Choudhury. Against the run of play, NEUFC took the lead. Marcelinho got a loose ball in the middle of the park and ran at the ATKMB defence to then find Suhair who rifled home from the edge of the box

to beat Amrinder Singh in goal. ATKMB got back in the game soon after cutting short NEUFC’s joy as Kauko fired home from outside the area after being set up by Colaco with no NorthEast United shirt closing the Finland international down. Suhair tried to double his lead but shot over before Pritam Kotal drilled a free header wide from a corner. Just before halftime, the Mariners took the lead

riding a Colaco strike to make it his seventh goal of the season. Kauko turned provider this time, laying the ball up for Colaco after an incisive run for the latter to slam the ball into the bottom right corner. ATKMB moved up a gear in the second period, Manvir finding the back of the net as early as the 52nd minute after the exceptional Colaco snatched possession to send Manvir in the clear as the latter cut back to beat his marker and slot home past Subhashish. Head coach Juan Ferrando also replaced Prabir Das with Sandesh Jhingan at half time, the star defender playing for the first time this season since returning from Croatian club HNK Šibenik. NEUFC created a host of chances after falling behind with Imran Khan, Hernan Santana and Marco Sahanek coming close to scoring. In the end, the green and maroon shirts held on to their lead and made it two wins in two games to exert their authority.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022

IPL Auction: Complete list of players sold, unsold on Day 1 BENGALURU, FEB 12 (AGENCIES): One of the biggest gainers was South African pacer Kagiso Rabada who fetched more than a million dollar with Punjab Kings successfully buying him for Rs 9.25 crore. As it was known, senior India players had some great bids going their way with Shikhar Dhawan getting Rs 8.25 crore from Punjab Kings. India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan became the most expensive player in the IPL 2022 auction after Mumbai Indians secured his service for Rs 15.25 crore. Earlier, it was Shreyas Iyer, who also predictably, became one of the highest-paid player among the marquee set with Kolkata Knight Riders making a whopping bid of Rs 12.25 crore after an intense price war at the auctions. IPL 2022 auction players sold list with price Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan- Rs 8.25 Cr Kagiso Rabada - Rs 9.25 Cr Jonny Bairstow - Rs 6.75 Cr Shahrukh Khan - Rs 9 Cr Harpreet Brar - Rs 3.8 Cr Prabhsimran Singh - Rs 60 Lakhs

Jitesh Sharma - Rs 20 Lakh Ishan Porel - Rs 25 Lakh Rajasthan Royals: Ravichandran Ashwin-Rs 5 Cr Trent Boult - Rs 8 Cr Shimron Hetmyer - Rs 8.50 Cr Devdutt Padikkal - Rs 7.75 Cr Prasidh Krishna - Rs 10 Cr Yuzvendra Chahal- 6.50 cr Riyan Parag - Rs 3.80 Cr KC Cariappa -Rs 30 Lakh Kolkata Knight Riders: Pat Cummins - Rs 7.25 Cr Shreyas Iyer - Rs 12.25 Cr Nitish Rana - Rs 8 Cr Shivam Mavi - Rs 7.25 Cr Sheldon Jackson - Rs 60 Lakhs Gujarat Titans: Mohammed Shami - Rs. 6.25 Cr Jason Roy - Rs 2 Cr Lockie Ferguson - Rs 10 Cr Abhinav Sadarangani - Rs 2.60 Cr Rahul Tewatia - Rs 9 Cr Noor Ahmad - Rs 30 Lakh R Sai Kishore - Rs 3 Cr Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis - Rs 7 Cr Harshal Patel - Rs 10.75 Cr Wanindu Hasaranga - Rs 10.75 Cr Dinesh Karthik -Rs 5.50 Cr Josh Hazlewood - Rs 7.75 Cr

Shahbaz Ahmed Rs 2.4 Cr Anuj Rawat - Rs 3.4 Cr Akashdeep - Rs 20 Lakh Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock - Rs 6.75 Cr Manish Pandey - Rs 4.60 Cr Jason Holder - Rs 8.75 Cr Deepak Hooda - Rs 5.75 Cr Krunal Pandya - Rs 8.25 Cr Mark Wood - Rs 7.50 Cr Avesh Khan - Rs 10 Cr Ankit Rajpoot - Rs 50 Lakh Delhi Capitals: David Warner - Rs 6.25 Cr Mitchell Marsh - Rs 6.50 Cr Shardul Thakur - Rs 10.75 Cr Mustafizur Rahman - Rs 2 Cr Kuldeep Yadav - Rs 2 Cr Ashwin Hebbar - Rs 20 Lakh Sarfaraz Khan - Rs 20 Lakh Kamlesh Nagarkoti - Rs 1.1 Cr KS Bharat - Rs 2 Cr Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa - Rs 2 Cr Dwayne Bravo - Rs 4.40 Cr Ambati Rayudu - Rs 6.75 Cr Deepak Chahar - Rs 14 Cr KM Asif - Rs 20 Lakh Tushar Deshpande - Rs 20 Lakh Sunrisers Hyderabad: Washington Sundar - Rs 8.75 Cr Nicholas Pooran - Rs 10.75 Cr

T Natarajan - Rs 4 Cr Bhuvneshwar Kumar - Rs 4.20 Cr Priyam Garg - Rs 20 Lakh Rahul Tripathi - Rs 8.50 cr Abhishek Sharma - Rs 6.50 Cr Kartik Tyagi - Rs 4 Cr Shreyas Gopal - Rs 75 Lakh Jagadeesha Suchith - Rs 20 Lakh Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan - Rs 15.25 Cr Dewald Brevis - Rs 3 Cr Basil Thampi - Rs 30 Lakh Murugan Ashwin - Rs 1.60 Cr Unsold List: David Miller Suresh Raina Steve Smith Shakib Al Hasan Mohammad Nabi Matthew Wade Wriddhiman Saha Sam Billings Umesh Yadav Adil Rashid Mujeeb Zadran Imran Tahir Adam Zampa Amit Mishra Rajat Patidar C Hari Nishanth Anmolpreet Singh Mohammed Azharuddeen Vishnu Vinod Vishnu Solanki N Jagadeesan M Siddharth Sandeep Lamichhane

Bengaluru Open: Prajnesh, Ramkumar get tough draw BENGALURU, FEB 12 (PTI): India’s Prajnesh Gunneswaran will take on top seed Australian Aleksandar Vukic, while Ramkumar Ramanathan has been pitted against seventh seed Mathias Bourgue of France in the opening round of the Bengaluru Open 2 ATP Challenger, which begins with the qualifiers on Sunday. The 25-year-old Vukic, currently ranked 138th in the world, was handed the top seed, while Frenchmen Hugo Grenier, ranked 158th and 161st ranked Enzo Couacaud were seeded second and third respectively. Italian Federico Gaio received the fourth seed during the draw ceremony here. Vit Kopriva of Czech Republic, Australian Max Purcell and Taipei’s Chunhsin Tseng bring up the rear of the seeds. Prajnesh had lost in the second round to top seed Jiri Vesely, while Ramkumar exited in the first round after losing to Australia’s Max Purcell at Bangaluru Open 1. The qualifying rounds of Bengaluru Open 2 will be held on Sunday and Monday. It is the second challenger event to be held in Bengalore. The ATP Challenger Tour is a series of international tennis competitions

Ramkumar Ramanathan (L) with Saketh Myneni pose with doubles winner trophy. (PTI)

-- the second-highest tier of tennis competitions after the ATP Tour and is administered by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

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