1 July 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 205

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UDA not handling Naga issue well: JD-U

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India records over 18k Covid cases; 39 dead

KOHIMA, JUN 30 (NPN): National president of Janata DalUnited (JD-U) and Lok Sabha MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh has accused the UDA government in the state of not handling the Naga political issue properly.

Singh stated this while addressing a press conference here on Thursday afternoon where he also alleged that Nagas felt betrayed because they voted the government to power that promised “Election for solution”.

The JD-U president also regretted that even after nearly five years,a final agreement could not be reached.

He therefore reminded that the State government’s role was vital as they had a role to usher in peace in Nagaland.

Singh, who is also chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy, informed the media that he, along with three Lok Sab-

NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (PTI): India on Thursday recorded over 18,000 Covid cases after a gap of 130 days, taking the tally to 4,34,52,164, the Health Ministry said. The active cases crossed the one-lakh mark again after 122 days.

A total 18,819 new cases were reported in a span of 24 hours while the death toll climbed to 5,25,116 with 39 new fatalities. The active cases increased to 1,04,555 comprising 0.24 per cent of the total infections.

Covid cases rising : The number of new Covid cases rose by 18 per cent in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organisation.

WHO said in its latest weekly report on the pandemic that the worldwide number of deaths remained relatively similar to the week before, at about 8,500.

Power outage in parts of Dimapur DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): Power department has informed about the schedule for the proposed power shutdown for the next four days in parts of Dimapur from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. starting July 2-7, 2022.

The areas under Duncan & Notun basti feeder including El-Shaddai Area, Notun Basti, LRC, Naga Cemetery, Neisatuo, Island & Fellowship, River Belt Colony would be affected on July 2; areas under Notun basti feeder including Notun Basti, LRC, Naga Cemetery, Neisatuo, Island & Fellowship would be affected on July 4; and areas Duncan Feeder from DC Court Junction to SSI Junction would be affected on July 5&6.

The consumers have been requested to bear with the department.

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SVC asks RPP to clarify

DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): Taking note of the silence of the Rising People’s Party (RPP) regarding its recent statement concerning the poor condition of GHS building at Salomi, the Salomi Village Council (SVC) has asked the party to issue an official clarification on the matter.

SVC secretary H. Johan and Hd.GB Y. Tsepanki said the claim made by RPP, that GHS Salumi was constructed with wooden materials at cost of Rs. 58,12,000, (under RMSA scheme) was “false and misleading.”

JD(U) Central delegation addressing media persons in Kohima on Thursday. (NP)

ha members and one Rajya Sabha member, was visiting Nagaland to assess the situation, study the Naga political issue and raise it in Parliament, as the long-felt desire of the Nagas for peace should be fulfilled.

He also emphasised that all stakeholders should be taken into confidence and also suggested that as the ruling coalition (UDA) was an opposition-less government, all the parties in the government should be consulted before the final agreement was signed.

He said peace could be achieved only by good governance and demanded that

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the State government fulfil its commitment made to the people during the 2018 Assembly election.

To a query on the delegation’s visit to A.Z. Phizo’s graveyard, Singh described Phizo as “father of the nation” whom everyone respected and the visit was to pay homage to the departed soul.

He disclosed that invitation to consultation was extended to all civil society organisations (CSOs), adding that the team was having consultations with all those who responded. He said till Thursday afternoon,the MPs

had met representatives from Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights and Global Naga Forum.

Sept 6 as Peace Day: Meanwhile, JD (U) will observe September 6 as “Peace Day” to commemorate the 58th anniversary of IndoNaga ceasefire.

Party general secretary in-charge of North East Afaque Ahmad Khan, in a statement said State units will celebrate the party ideologue Jaya Prakash (JP) Narayan’s 120th birth anniversary by organising a series of programme across the country this year. (Cont’d on p-8)

INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

2012 GT seniority list responsible for non-promotion of teachers: RPP DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) said the contentious 2012 graduate teachers’ (GT) seniority list was the reason why no graduate teachers had been promoted to the 300 posts of assistant headmasters (AHMs) and headmasters’ (HMs) posts for the past 10 years.

RPP said that due to this, eastern Nagaland had suffered so much in terms of education, resulting in the perpetual backwardness of the region. Referring to NBSE data, RPP said the HSLC pass percentage in eastern Nagaland in 2022 went down to 15.5% from 24.25% in 2021.

Such was the situation in the State’s “dirtiest” department that former students now outranked their former teachers in the seniority list due for promotion as drawn up by

the Department of School Education (DoSE), the party said in a statement.

Accusing DoSE of having a “dirty tricks section headed by shamans”, RPP alleged that many primary teachers had managed to sneak into the 2012 GT seniority list, thereby victimizing GTs. Further, RPP said different yardsticks were used in drawing up the 2012 GT seniority list. Pointing out that regularisation being the yardstick for drawing up the list, it explained that a student who was previously under the tutelage of an “ad hoc teacher” was now “senior” because when the student decided to enter the profession, his entry point was as a “regularised teacher”. And the “ad hoc teacher” was now below in the seniority list because he or she was only “regularised” after the former

student, it added.

Declaring that it fully sympathised with the grievances of All Nagaland Graduate Teachers’ Forum (ANGTF) on the issue, RPP said it fully supported the “one-time” measure suggested by the forum to resolve the promotion impasse in the department that all graduate teachers who had completed 30 years of service be promoted to AHMs and HMs with immediate effect.

Alleging that cowardice and lack of leadership were the banes of DoSE, RPP accused the adviser, commissioner & secretary, principal director and the UDA government of being very much aware of the ills plaguing DoSE and yet preferring to hide like the proverbial ostrich in the sand. Perhaps a mass agitation should wake up the ostrich, it added.

Shinde is Maha CM, Fadnavis Dy.CM LBCA issue: Lotha frontal bodies seek clarification from govt

(C) Shinde and (L) Fadnavis at the State secretariat on Thursday. (PTI)

MUMBAI, JUN 30 (PTI): Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, while BJP stalwart Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the deputy CM, capping a day of surprises and bringing a dramatic end to the ten-dayold political crisis in the state.

Widely seen as the next

chief minister after the collapse of MVA government on Wednesday, Fadnavis sprang a huge surprise when he announced that Shinde will occupy the top post and that he will not be part of his dispensation.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered the oath of office to Shinde (58) and his deputy

ANPSTA slams DoSE for violation of court order

DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): All Nagaland PreService Teachers’ Association (ANPSTA) has expressed dismay at the Directorate of School Education (DoSE) for failing to heed to its demands raised in its earlier representations regarding recruitment of trained teachers through open recruitment in a “spirit of fairness and transparency”.

ANPSTA, in a statement, accused the authorities in the department of showing no concern towards its demands due to their lackadaisical attitude.

Further, ANPSTA pointed out that time and again,

it had served representations calling for maintaining an equilibrium in the recruitment process of trained teachers.

ANPSTA also claimed that its fight for justice had been heard by the High Court which awarded a verdict in its favour.

However, it said that as DoSE did not comply with its order, the court was compelled to proceed with serving contempt notice on the department. ANPSTA said the department then came up with a cooked story that the court order would only cause a freeze on all fresh appointments, but surprisingly the (Cont’d on p-8)

Fadnavis (51). Shinde, a fourtime MLA, began oath taking by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and Anand Dighe, his political mentor in Thane district.

“Development of the state is my priority. I will take all sections of society along with me,” Shinde said after the ceremony.

A two-day special session of the Maharashtra legislature will be held from July 2.

The decision was taken in the first cabinet meeting after Shinde took over as the new chief minister, officials said.

On the first day, election to the post of Assembly speaker will be held.

DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): Lotha frontal organizations have sought clarification from the state government with regard to the June 10, 2022 letter to DC Wokha and also asked the government “to verify and validate whether Lotha Hoho or the

LBCA is involved in any ongoing case in any court of law.”

In a joint statement, presidents of Lotha Eloe Hoho, Lotha Students’ Union, Lotha Youth Hoho, Wokha District GB Association and WD Village Council Chairman

Association reminded that Lotha Hoho was “the first guardian of its tribe and any authority it exerts over its jurisdiction was well intended for the welfare of its people and posterity.”

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Monsoon session from Jul 18-Aug 12 NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (PTI): The monsoon session of Parliament will commence on July 18 and continue till August 12, Parliament Secretariat announced on Thursday.

The session will have 18 sittings and will perhaps be the last one in the existing Parliament building.

The election to the office of President of India will be held on the first day of the monsoon session, followed by the counting of votes on July 21.

The new president will be administered the oath of office in the central hall of Parliament on July 25.

8 killed, over 50 missing in Manipur landslide

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IMPHAL, JUN 30: At least eight people were killed and over 50 are missing after a massive landslide hit the 107 Territorial Army (TA) camp in Noney district of Manipur early Thursday morning, officials said, adding that the death toll is likely to increase.

The TA was deployed near Tupul Railway Station in Noney district for the protection of the underconstruction railway line.

According to defence officials, 13 soldiers of Territorial Army and five civilians have been rescued, while eight dead bodies were recovered, they include sev-

Rescue operations underway in Noney district, Manipur on Thursday.

en TA soldiers and one railway worker engaged in ImphalJiribam railway project.

Sources said that 19 people were rescued till Thursday evening while more than 50 people including children and villagers, were reportedly still

missing. As engineering equipment including dozers have been pressed into service for creating access to the incident site, the defence statement said that relentless search operations will continue during the night.

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Anti-Malaria Month concludes in Peren, Mon

(L) A healthcare worker screening migrant workers at Pedi. (R) Students at the awareness campaign in Mon district.

Control (NCVBDC) under CMO office Peren concluded the observance of Anti Malaria Month on June 29.

In a press release, district media officer Shekho Sophie informed that 10 villages were selected for the activities from all the four blocks of Peren—Beisumpuikam, Ngwalwa Town, Gaili Namdi, Pedi, Peletkie, Ndunglwa, Old Chalkot, Inbung, Old and New Tesen and the selection was based on certain criteria such as low awareness/possible

malaria susceptibility/difficulty to reach.

The district NCVBDC unit under the supervision of District Vector Borne Disease officer (DVBO/ DSO) Dr. Hedungkiebe and district consultant along with Block Malaria Technical Supervisors (BMTS) and Surveillance Workers (SWs) and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) of selected villages actively carried out community sensitisation and awareness about the

signs and symptoms, preventive measures, correct and daily usage of LLINs, availability of testing and treatment in all health facilities and awareness about other vector borne diseases.

Dr. Hedungkiebe informed that no malaria cases were reported in Peren since 2021 and the district was actively aiming to maintain the negative status.

The awareness-cumhealth camps conducted in the villages also saw the par-

Disaster response training held in Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: A combined team of officers, NGO, NCOs and SDRF personnel from the district establishment of district commandant, Home Guards, Civil Defence & SRDF Mokokchung imparted “Refresher Course” to DEF Mokokchung personnel under the establishment of the superintendent of Police Mokokchung at New Reserve Mokokchung.

According to a DIPR report, the training included DEF Mokokchung personnel during the training. (DIPR) lecture, demonstration and practical (L/D/P) classes on various subjects of civil De- fence and Disaster Response

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such as Basic life Support (BLS) Patient Assessment, Adult CPR & Adult FBAO, Basic First Aid- Bleeding control, Shock Treatment, Bandaging, Fractures & Splinting, Emergency Method of Rescue (EMR)- Lifting and Moving of Patients, various types of knotting using ropes and Stretcher Drill etc. The training was imparted to five different batches from April 28-June 25 to the police personnel under the establishment of the Superintendent of police, Mokokchung.

ticipation of village leaders, youth and women organisations. Mass screenings for malaria at selected villages and of migrant workers were also conducted as part of the of the campaign.

373 blood slides in Mon test negative for malaria: District NCVBDC Mon conducted various activities during the AntiMalaria Month across 10 selected villages from six blocks of the district.

In a press release, DVBO Mon, Dr. Lolekhol Pucho informed that awareness activities were carried out in all the selected villages, led by DVBO, DVBC, MTS, SWs and ASHAs. During the activities, the stakeholders and healthcare officials interacted with the villagers and sensitised them on the signs, symptoms and prevention of malaria and proper usages of LLINs, getting tested, etc.

The MTS, ASHAs and SWs also covered schools and churches during in

their respective blocks and villages.

D u r i n g t h e f e ve r screenings, mass screening was conducted in the selected villages by SWs, ASHAs and MTS where a total of 373 blood slides were collected of which, all were tested negative for malaria.

The DVBO informed that Mon district had no malaria cases reported since 2021.

Dissimilation of IEC & BCC materials, diagnostic and treatment of malaria, awareness about vector borne diseases were also imparted.

Altogether, 10 villages were covered during the campaign— Tamkong and Yei under Tobu block, Nyasha under Mon Sadar, Tekum and Tela under Tizit block, S/Wamsa and Pukha under Phomching block, Chingphoi under Wakhching block, Sowa Chingle and Aopao under Aboi block.

Excise Dimapur seize 864 cans of beer, 13 bottles of IMFL DIMAPUR: Excise Dimapur Narcotic Cell (NC) enforcement duty party during routine checking at 6th Mile seized 864 cans of beer (500ml) and 13 bottles of assorted Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from a shop belonging to one Asraf Uddin s/o R. Uddin on June 29. According to deputy commissioner of excise (NC) Dimapur, Katoho Sumi, the accused was arrested and brought to the Excise NC office for further investigation along with the

seized contraband.

The seized items were deposited in the office Malkhana and the case is presently under investigation as per relevant provisions of the NLTP Act, 1989.

The duty party was led

by AIE Chuba Yim.

Mindtree Foundation donates 10 computers to GHSS Noklak

Dr. Pritpal Kaur at the inaugural programme of the computer lab at GHSS Noklak.

DIMAPUR: Superintendent of police (SP), Noklak, Dr. Pritpal Kaur inaugurated a computer lab at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Noklak on June 29. According to SP Noklak Dr. Pritpal Kaur, students were made to understand the importance of technical education, use and misuse of technology and cases of cybercrime.

As students were the backbone of a society, she urged upon them to avoid drugs and other intoxicants, and rather focus on empowering the society through education.

Meanwhile, GHSS principal, Kongkhao asked the students to work hard and have a fruitful life while KTC president Thangou in his speech said students should know basic knowledge of computers as it was important, especially for jobs and entrance exams.

At the programme, KMH president Newkhai

said it was the responsibility of all, especially the students, to make education the most important step towards empowerment.

Later, KSU president Sangchiu asked society members and students to understand the value of global village and importance of technology and education.

The programme was chaired by VP GHSS Noklak, Mucho, invocation was offered by WS KBCA, Chongtei, vote of thanks was proposed by TRPO president Hangthing while benediction was offered by Police Baptist Fellowship Church chaplain Mano.

It may be mentioned that the computer lab consisting of 10 computer sets was donated to the school

by Noklak police in coordination with Karnataka’s Mindtree Foundation. A telescope and microscope were also provided for the science museum department of the school.

IN foND mEmoRY of lATE ToSHI wuNgTuNg HoN'blE mlA 58 SHAmAToR - CHESSoRE A/C goVERNmENT of NAgAlAND

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Y. Nongothung Tungoe

KCCI convenes meeting: Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry has invited various units/ unions affiliated to the chamber for executive body meeting on July 2, to constitute a nomination committee for the selection of a new team for the tenure 2022-2025. All the units/unions have been requested to send their representatives at Crescent International, Old NST, 6 pm.

Mangkolemba coordination meet: A departmental coordination meeting of all heads of offices under Mangkolemba subdivision with new ADC Lankosen Tsanglao was held in the conference hall of the additional deputy commissioner’s office June 29 where ADC said Mangkolemba subdivision could rapidly develop if heads of offices worked with sincerity and cooperation along with public of the subdivision.

Career counselling workshop held: With an objective to orient and equip agricultural students of NU: SASRD for various competitive examinations conducted by UPSC, NPSC, IBPS, and NABARD, the Counselling & Placement Cell of NU: SASRD organised a career counselling workshop on June 25 at the college campus.

(25/11/1969 - 01/07/2021)

An entire year has passed since you left us and moved on to the next life. There is not a single day when we did not think of you.

While we know nothing can assuage our loss, we do want you to know that we are remembering you on this day. You were a wonderful and loving soul whom we were blessed to have known.Some day we shall meet again. May you rest peacefully in heaven.

“The life of the dead is placed in the heart of the living” - Cicero

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DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the country, Peren and Mon districts observed “Anti-Malaria Month” on the theme “Harness Innovation to Reduce the Malaria Disease burden and Save Lives”. Healthcare workers under respective offices of the chief medical officers (CMOs) visited villages under various districts where blood tests, demonstration on usage of Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), etc., were carried out. It may be mentioned that Anti Malaria Month is observed every year in the month of June throughout the country, prior to the onset of monsoon and transmission season, in order to enhance awareness and encourage community participation through mass media campaigns and Inter-Personal Communication (IPC).

Peren aims to maintain malaria negative status: National Center for Vector Borne Diseases

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- Loving Wife, Daughter, and Family Members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mrs. Hovili H. Aye wife of Mr. Hovikhe Aye GB, Vekuho New

A TribuTe on one yeAr DeATh AnniversAry "For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died"

(1 Thessalonians 4:14)

Last year, on this day you left all of us here and sojourned for your eternal heavenly home. Your sudden departure was an immense shock and awe for everyone, a disbelief that you have left. A good soul snuffed out in a twinkling of eyes. The world looks empty now, that which was lively with your elegant presence. You were the kind of admirable and charming figure that mesmerises the aura and atmosphere wherever you went. You were a person endowed and infused with all the good qualities that this generation desires for in a leader. Our generation has lost a towering, brilliant and a shining leader who cannot be compensated by anything. We wish you had more time to abide in this world in order to enable you to accomplish the task and responsibilities assigned to you by our Almighty God. Everyone inclusive of family members pay this tribute to say that you were a priceless gem endowed with extraordinary abilities. A tribute to assert that you were an excellent gentleman, an indefatigable person. Your rapport with the great and small, far and near has earned huge applause and created a Niche that has left an indelible foot print which cannot be erased by the sands of time. Many will emulate your immaculate character for ages to come. The people of 58th Shamatore-Chessore Assembly Constituency, family members and every admirer miss your gentle smile, the subtle ways of engagement with visitors coming to you with myriad problems. Your graciousness, tenaciousness, artfulness, eloquence, wisdom, knowledge, discerning mind and as a man of surprises had created a positive magnetic impact with all those people who had come into contact with you on this earth. You had the knack of combining scholarly knowledge, discipline with a passion and assertive judgements leveraged by your eagle sharp eyes for every minute details. You were called to shoulder leadership responsibilities for your people and for the Nagas. You fought your fight like a fierce warrior and left like a true Hero. One year has passed like the swift rustling wind. When you left us this day a year back you took a part of our heart with you. Time loses meaning, but our memories never can. Your memory has walked beside us for a year, and we are so grateful for the company. Losing you was difficult. Learning to live without you this year has been even harder. Your memories are engraved in the hearts and minds of every one who has known you.

"We remembered you in the rustling of leaves beneath our feet. We remembered you in the whisper of falling snow last winter. We remembered you in the song of spring birds last spring.

We remember you in people's laughter this summer. You are always with us" Gone but not forgotten. We will meet again. Rest for a while. We love you.

Born : 05/09/1948 – Died : 19/06/2022 We, the bereaved family would like to extend deep sense of gratitude and appreciation to all those who stood by us and comforted us during the illness and sad demise of our beloved mother.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Er. Picto, MLA 32 A/C Atoizu.

2. ADC & Staff Atoizu.

3. Doctors & Nurses Faith Hospital Dimapur.

4. Doctors & Nurses Ayursundra Super Speciality Hospital Guwahati.

5. Kulolau Vekuhomi Kuqhakulu.

6. Kohima Vekuhomi Kuposhukulu.

7. Thahekhu Village BC Block 7 Fellowship.

8. Sunday School Teachers Mishikito BC. 9. Asukhuto Village Baptist Church.

10. Atoizu Town Baptist Church.

11. Vekuho New Baptist Church.

12. Women Dept. Kawoto Village B/C 13. Village Council Vekuho New. 14. Vekuhomi Students’ Union.

Your act of kindness, love and concern, encouragement and relentless prayers helped us to ease our heavy heart.

We regret our inability to thank you individually but it is our sincere prayer Almighty God bless you in a mighty way. db-680/22

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WEATHER FORECAST JULY 1

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Agartala A thunderstorm or two

31 26

Couple of thunderstorms

26 20

Guwahati Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

32 26

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

28 21

Imphal

Itanagar A stray afternoon t-storm

29 23

Shillong

A thunderstorm or two

24 18

Kohima

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

25 18

Dimapur

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

31 23

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A couple of thunderstorms

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Tuensang An afternoon thunderstorm

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Toppers along with members of NSF and guest speakers on Thursday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUN 30 (NPN): Advisor for Information and Technology, Science & Technology and New & Renewable Energy (NRE), Mmhonlümo Kikon on Thursday, advised the toppers of the HSLC and HSSLC examinations to be one step ahead of others.

Speaking at the felicitation programme, organised by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), at RCEMPA, Jotsoma, the advisor urged upon the achievers to be humble and to stay grounded.

Kikon also urged upon the young meritorious students to inculcate the habit

of reading, as when one reads they tend to inheriting lessons and ideas while with passing of exams, we only tend to collect marks.

Pointing out that one was constructed by what one reads, he encouraged them to pick up the habit of reading.

He also stressed on the importance of choosing the right careers as this decision would set the future of Nagaland.

Further, the advisor encouraged the toppers to be consistent in their work and to remain competitive.

Pointing out that the reservation such as ST has made people “more laid back”, he was of the view

that “we” were not able to compete with the rest of the country in competitive exams.

Highlighting the significance of reading, guest speaker, former ANSAM president, J. Kumo Sha, MLA, also encouraged the students to read more.

He opined that people have lost the touch of reading and tend to fiddle more with their phones in the 21st century.

While stating that there were no shortcuts to success, he encouraged the students to give their best in the course they choose and challenged them to continue pursuing their dreams and ambitions.

IIE conducts entrepreneurship awareness programme in Dimapur

IIE team, officials from the directorate of ESD&E along with participants.

DIMAPUR: Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), an organisation under the ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the directorate of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (ESD&E) conducted an “Entrepreneurship Awareness and Outreach programme” at AIDA, Don Bosco School Campus, Dimapur on June 29.

In a press release, IIE informed that while welcoming the participants, district employment officer, ESD&E Dimapur, Gideon L Sumi highlighted the issue of unemployment in the state and appreciated IIE for their

efforts to help the youth of Nagaland in enhancing their entrepreneurial skills.

He said the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) which was being set up in Kohima aims to promote entrepreneurship and enhance entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nagaland and create a robust system for the growth of entrepreneurs in the state.

Gideon also said that entrepreneur must undergo regular entrepreneurship development programmes in order to be successful.

Meanwhile, an introduction and briefing of the programme was done by the IIE team.

In the first session, re-

source person, Proprietor of Warehouse 103, which provides Food Packaging solutions and processing machinery, Nukuzo Phesao shared the scope of entrepreneurship in the context of Nagaland.

During the second session, director and proprietor of Pristine Foods, Er. Puteu Phesao discussed on how to start a new business venture and prerequisites to become a successful entrepreneur.

The session concluded with brief description of EDC guidelines and information to participants.

The programme was attended by aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, and students.

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DGC principal Dr. ML Ngullie felicitating I Suzzana Yaden on Thursday. (NP)

M e a n w h i l e, D G C principal, Dr. ML Ngullie in his speech described Suzzana as a hardworking and dedicated teacher and acknowledged her for delivering her best in the duty as a teacher.

Just as there were three important days in one’s life—date of birth, date of marriage and date of death, Ngullie said there were three important days in one’s service—date of joining, date of promotion and date of retiring.

Further, he informed

the gathering that it was Suzzana who composed the college motto song, “Tr y, Tr ust, and Triumph”.

Delivering a speech, DGCTA president, Dr. T Jamedi Longkumer said people bid farewell to someone because the person “has been blessed with long life, good health and sound wisdom” to successfully complete a particular journey in life and was about to move on to another phase of life.

Pointing out that fare-

In the presidential address, NSF president, Kegwayhun Tep lauded the toppers who, along with their parents and guardians had brought laurels through their efforts.

He also reminded the students that they should have a positive mindset and gear up to face new challenges, success and failures.

Meanwhile, in her words of encouragement, 24-year-old Imsennaro Walling who cleared the UPSC exam and secured 585th rank, urged upon the students to work hard.

Walling said everyone had their own purpose and mission in life. In this regard, she encouraged them

DHS Peren organises block level orientation training

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS) Peren organised a block level orientation training on “Anemia Mukt Bharat” for government teachers, nurses and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) under Peren district from June 24 to 29 at Tening, Ahthibung, Jalukie and Peren blocks respectively.

In a press release, office of the chief medical officer (CMO) Peren, district media officer, Shekho Sophie informed that during the training programmes, the resource persons sensitised the participants on the prevalence of anaemia in the state and its public health implication including reduction in physical development, reduced cognitive development and its impact on the economy.

They also highlighted strategies to combat anaemia, the ill-effects of iron deficiency which could lead to anaemia and affects cognition power in children and result in still births and maternal deaths during pregnancy.

The government teachers were encouraged to watch for signs and symptoms of anaemia among the school students and emphasised on the importance of taking iron folic acid tablets in order to prevent the disease.

Meanwhile, the participants were also made to understand that the aim of the training was to reduce prevalence of anaemia in the district by imparting proper knowledge to the health workers and teachers.

The training was attended by the government teachers, nurses and ASHAs. Altogether, 260 participants from all the four blocks of the district participated in the training.

Resource person for the training were DPO (RCH&UIP), Dr. Keholi Asumi, SMO, Jalukie CHC, Dr. Imtiakum Aier, MO, Poilwa PHC, Dr Paokhotinlen Singson and MO (AYUSH) Ahthibung PHC, Dr. Vekholu Khamo.

DGC bids farewell to retiring faculty member DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): Dimapur Government College (DGC) bade farewell to its faculty member, assistant professor, Department of English, I Suzzana Yaden in the college seminar hall, here, Thursday.

Delivering her farewell speech, Suzzana said she was humbled for the appreciation received from the college and her colleagues. She said whatever she had done was because of the grace of God. Suzzana, who joined the service in 1997, said the DGC family will always have a special place in her heart.

She urged upon her colleagues not only to work for a source of income but also to take it as an opportunity to influence young lives and to encourage others around them.

She added that a teacher can influence the direction where a student goes. “It is not just lessons from the text, but the life lessons that was just as important”, she noted.

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wells were actually a celebration of life, Dr. Jamedi said it was an occasion to remember past journeys, recount blessings and celebrate achievements and contributions of the person moving on.

He said over a period of 35 years in government service as a teacher, Suzzana nourished, nurtured and guided thousands of students into becoming useful citizens and was committed to her call as a teacher. He thanked her for her exemplary service and wished her a happy retirement.

The programme was chaired by assistant professor, Shuiching Konyak, and prayer of blessing was offered by associate professor, Rebainla. Short speeches were delivered by assistant professor, head of department, A Sentiyula and others.

A special number was presented by DGC Evangelical Union and benediction was offered by associate professor, Dr. Benjongkumba.

to follow their passion, to have a purpose in life and to be patient.

At the programme, a total of 72 toppers were felicitated, 40 from HSLC, 29 from HSSLC under Nagaland Board of Secondary Education (NBSE) and three from the Manipur Board of School Education (MBSE).

Leader of the programme was NSF speaker, James Briliantson Kashung, invocation was offered by SBCK assistant pastor, Hokhepu Achumi and special numbers were presented by Chinia Kayina & Chovoa Kayina and Tetso Sisters.

A short speech on behalf of the toppers was also delivered by Top 1, HSSLC, Arts stream, Limasangla.

The toppers were felicitated by NSF secretary education, Medovi Rhi while special prayers for Naga toppers was offered

by SFS Parish, Kohima, assistant priest, Fr Gwatilo Alex Tep. Later, words of gratitude was proposed by NSF secretary social & culture, Benjong Longchar.

Check-gates issue needs more discussion: Zhaleo Rio DIMAPUR: Sericulture, Excise and Minority Affairs adviser Zhaleo Rio said the importance of check-gates could not be ignored so long as Nagaland remained under the prohibition regime.

Addressing a review meeting of Excise & Prohibition Department convened by him here on Thursday, he claimed that the check-gates had been instrumental in the seizure of a large quantity of quality cases that had given high visibility to the department regarding its presence and field activity.

Rio felt that the issue of check-gates needed to be further deliberated and taken up with the authority concerned. At the same time, he stressed enforcement of the existing Acts and laws regardless of the situations and circumstances.

According to him, the flow of liquor into the State could be curbed to a great extent by exploring the best possible ways by optimally using available resources of the department. He also assured the department of every help and support from him in this regard.

Held to discuss matters relating to the closure of excise check-gates, fieldrelated activities and service matters, the meeting was

chaired by excise & prohibition commissioner H Atokhe Aye and attended by excise & prohibition secretary Kevekha Kevin Zehol, deputy commissioner of excise (headquarters) S Chanlei Angh, superintendent of excise (narcotics cell) T Arilong Longkumer, assistant commissioner of excise (administration) S Phyobemo Kikon and other officials of the department.

In his speech, Zehol stressed following the government rules and regulations in service matters and general office administration. He also emphasised on proportionate staffing of personnel at the district outposts. On the occasion, Angh gave a presentation on various field activities of the department.

In his presentation on the closure of excise checkgates and its ramifications, Longkumer feared the abundant flow of liquor following closure of the checkgates. As per the raids and investigations conducted, he said liquor rates had drastically reduced in far-flung district areas.

A brief interaction with outpost officers pertaining to enforcement issues was also held. Vote of thanks was given by Kikon.

State BJYM holds executive meeting

DIMAPUR: The state Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Thursday, held its executive meeting at Chümoukedima district, with minister for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Jacob Zhimomi as special guest.

In a press release, BJYM Nagaland media cell informed that Zhimomi while addressing the meeting said that he was “fortunate to be part of the world’s largest party”.

He claimed that BJP was “the only party which could unite the country” in terms of governance, social values etc and said it was the endeavour of the party to see that the country was “united for peace, progress and development”.

Highlighting the achievements of the government, Zhimomi said the prime minister has been recognised globally because of this development activities and his economic policies.

He suggested that the party bring out a magazine consisting of the programmes and policies of the government in local languages and distribute it in all the districts of the state.

Jacob Zhimomi speaking at the meeting on Thursday.

In his speech, state BJYM president, Hosheto Awomi spoke on the working system in the party and said there was a remarkable transformation across various fields because of the prime minister.

Awomi claimed that the country was marching towards an “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”, after “many decades of misgovernance and ineffective implementation”.

Others who spoke on the occasion included BJYM national executive member and in-charge of Meghalaya, Arvind Damani and Rajya Sabha MP, Phagnon Konyak.

At the meeting, BJYM Nagaland resolved to ren-

der its support to Modi government in its endeavour to open employment opportunities to the country’s youth through various schemes and policies including Agnipath scheme.

I t resolved to restrengthen the organisation down to booth level for the upcoming general elections and to initiate various activities as directed by BJP Nagaland on priority.

BJYM Nagaland also resolved to coordinate and cooperate with all the state morchas; to adhere to the directive of BJYM and to comply with the resolution adopted during the state BJP executive meeting 2022.

CBOUK informs public on revised bus rates

DIMAPUR: City Bus Owners Union Kohima (CBOUK) has informs the public that due to the “time lapse since the last rate fixation and rise in fuel prices”, the city bus fare will be increased July 4.

In a press release, CBOUK president Nometo Kin and general secretary Mhasivinaki N Aki informed that the bus rates have been revised as follows: Kezieke to Tinpatti—Rs. 10; Tinpatti to H.S Junction—Rs. 10; Tinpatti to Razhü Point—Rs. 10; Razhü Point to Phoolbari—Rs. 10; Phoolbari to PHQ—Rs. 10; Razhü Point to PHQ—Rs. 20; PHQ to Town, Kezieke—Rs. 20; Kezieke to HS Junction—Rs.

20 and PHQ to Lerie—Rs. 20.

CBOUK informed that the revised rate was approved by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) and deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima and chairman, RTA Kohima after considering several factors, including rising fuel costs, maintenance costs and other expenses. The union also informs that there will be 50% concession of fare for students in full uniform during school hours and renewal fee of city busses is extended till July 15.

Further, CBOUK reminded drivers to strictly abide by traffic rules and regulations.

Input distribution prog in Peren DIMAPUR: Nagaland University (NU) Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Zunheboto on June 24 organised an input distribution programme (IDP) under Tribal Community Development project at Beisumpuikam village under Peren district. In a press release, NU KVK informed that the farmers were also provided with various farm implements developed for hill farmers by VKPAS, Almora, Uttarakhand.

They were also provided with storage bags, kits to prevent storage loss in paddy crops developed IRRI and knapsack sprayers. Chief guest, NU registrar, Dr. Abemo and Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia also delivered speeches at the programme.

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Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli said that continuous work was going on to repair the damaged portion of the dyke breached at Bethukundi which led to waterlogging in the town.

Work is also going on to repair the breached dyke at Barjuri under Katigorah revenue circle of Cachar district, she added.

She said that priority was being given to reach the affected people with clean drinking water and food while medical camps are being organised by the health department in all the 28 municipal wards to ensure prevention of water-borne diseases.

Top militant held with 1.375 kg of Heroin in Manipur Correspondent IMPHAL, JUN 30: A top militant was arrested with 1.375 kg of Heroin (No.4) powder in Manipur on Wednesday, officials said.

A team of Narcotic and Affairs of Border (NAB) of Manipur police arrested the “defense PRO” of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) along with 1.375kg of Heroin powder on Wednesday, the official source said.

The arrested cadre was identified as Lhunthanglen Touthang (40) of L Chalmol village of Chandel district presently residing at Vajing village of Churachandpur district.

The NAB team stopped the vehicle (Maruti Suzuki Swift car -AS 01 DP/ 7348) while he was traveling along Tiddim Road at Kwakta Bazar in Bishnupur district and conducted a check.

During the frisking, the NAB team recovered 1.375

kg of Heroin powder packed in 110 soap cases which were found concealed at the rear seat of the car.

During preliminary spot investigation, the police revealed that the arrested person is a cadre of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) which is under suspension of operation with the government.

He is presently serving as defense PRO for the organization. A case was registered with NAB PS for investigation, the source said.

In another operation, a team of Kakching district police on Thursday arrested three persons along with 689 gram of Heroin powder.

A team of police commandos of the district intercepted the three persons on a Maruti Van (AR03-3555) coming from Pallel side during a check at Leimanai Chingjin CDO check-post on Thursday, around 11.30 am.

Sikkim govt bans use of glue traps for rodent control

G A N G TO K , J U N 3 0 (IANS): The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH & VS) Department of the Sikkim government asked the District Collector (DC) of Gangtok to ensure strict enforcement of the state’s 2016 notification prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and use of glue traps for rodent control, officials said on Thursday.

AH & VS Department Secretary P. Senthil Kumar in his letter to the DC said the glue traps, also known as glue boards or sticky types, are a type of nonlethal, extremely sticky with non-dying adhesive currently available in the market for control of rodent population and found to be widely used in grocery shops, restaurants.

It is evident that such a method is not only cruel and barbaric but also contrary to the existing Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

Therefore, AH & VS Department as per the direction of Animal Welfare Board of India, has issued the notification for strict implementation and the Department is making all efforts to implement this ban.

Still these traps are found to be sold in the open market, hence, it would be appreciated if necessary steps are taken to curb the use and ban all such types of traps, Kumar told the DC.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India said that following its appeal, the Sikkim government took the action.

“The manufacturers and sellers of glue traps sentence small animals to hideously slow and painful deaths and can turn buyers into lawbreakers,” PETA India said in a statement on Thursday.

It said: “PETA India commends Sikkim for taking steps to protect animals, no matter how small, and for setting an example for the entire country to follow.”

The driver of the Van was identified Paominlal Misao (20) of T Tonglhang village in Moreh of Tengnoupal district, Lhunkhopao Baite (33) of H Wanomjang village of Tengnoupal district and Lamkholhing (61) wife of Onkhongam of HT Gamnomphai village, of Tengnoupal district.

During the search of the vehicle they were travelling, the police commando personnel recovered 689 gram of Heroin packed in 55 soap cases which were found concealed in the modified fuel tank of the vehicle.

The arrested persons along with the seized articles were handed over to Kakching police station for taking up further necessary legal action, the source said.

Mizoram reports 39 new Covid cases AIZAWL, JUN 30 (PTI): Mizoram’s COVID-19 tally rose to 2,29,048 as 39 more people tested positive for the infection on Thursday, 25 less than the previous day, a health department official said.

The 39 fresh cases were detected from 386 samples tested and the single-day positivity rate is 10.1 per cent, he said. The COVID-19 death toll remained at 703 as no fresh fatality was reported, the official said.

Mizoram now has 261 active COVID-19 cases while 2,28,084 people have recovered from the disease, including nine people on Wednesday.

The COVID-19 recovery rate now is 99.57 per cent. The northeastern state has tested more than 19.37 lakh samples for COVID-19.

KITAMI UNION DIMAPUR FELICITATION

The Office of the Kitami Union Dimapur with immense joy and pride, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Pikato Shohe, S/o Mr. Pukhavi Shohe and Mrs. Ghushili Shohe of Kitami Village on being promoted to Road Safety & Enforcement Officer, under Motor Vehicle Department, Nagaland, Kohima.

The Union further prays that Almighty God continues to bless him and guide him in all his future endeavours. isak swu President, KUD

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so that adequate compensation can be paid to affected people.

The Chief Minister said that a timeline has been set to assess the damages in each district by July 15 which will be endorsed by the guardian ministers and secretaries by July 20, after which compensation will be distributed to affected people. The entire process is expected to be completed by August 15.

In Silchar, several areas of the town are still waterlogged and the situation remained critical with shortage of food, drinking water and medicines faced by affected people.

FELICITATION

The Wokha Town Yonchucho Ekhung and the citizens of Yonchucho extend our heartiest congratulations to our bonafide members: 1. Dr. Nsanthung Ezung, S/o Lt. P.E. Ezung on being promoted to Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Government of Nagaland.

2. Dr. Khyulano Ezung, D/o Eshenthung Ezung IAS (Retd) completed her PhD on the Thesis “The Historical Account of the Battle of Kohima, World War–II” from the department of History and Archeology, Nagaland University, Meriema Campus.

May the Almighty bless and guide them in their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Lichio Yanthan Nyamo Ezung WTYE Secretary WTYE Chairman

iNVitAtioN

Interested Handicraft/Textiles artisans are hereby invited for attending 2(two) days Seminar/Workshop under AHVY Scheme at Nazareth Auditorium, Pfutsero, Phek on 1st & 2nd July 2022. Various important topics on Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) schemes, GST, e-Commerce, Importance of Handicraft Sector in the market, Handicraft Designs & Technology, Handicraft Utility Products, Mudra Loan, Live demonstration etc. will be discussed by various Resource persons. The Programme is sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and implemented by NEPED, Govt. of Nagaland.

For enquiry, Contact No-9862969555.

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Arunachal to cancel all officiating appointments on out-of-turn basis

GUWAHATI, JUN 30 (PTI): Condemning the brutal killing of a tailor in Rajasthan’s Udaipur, AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal on Thursday termed it as ‘’un-Islamic and inhuman’’.

Islam and a true Muslim do not instigate or support violence or crimes, the chief of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), a political party based in Assam, said on the killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal over a social media post.

“I strongly condemn the killing as it is un-Islamic, inhuman, brutal and not acceptable in a civilised society,” Ajmal said in a statement.

Two m e n , i d e n t i fied as Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, allegedly hacked Kanhaiya Lal to death with a cleaver at his shop in Udaipur on June 28 and posted videos online saying they are avenging an insult to Islam. They were arrested.

Ajmal said that none have the right to take the law into their hands.

ITANAGAR, JUN 30 (PTI): The Ar unachal Pradesh government has decided to cancel all officiating and functional appointments on out-of-turn basis in all government departments with immediate effect.

The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday.

The cabinet meeting decided that all lower level functionaries shall be reverted to their original substantive posts, from which they were posted to higher posts on officiating and functional basis, without waiting for any further orders, a CMO communique said here on Thursday.

The action taken report would be submitted within 30 days by the secretary and head of the autonomous body concerned to the chief secretary to ensure that the order has been implemented.

The cabinet also reviewed the ad-hoc, officiating and functional appointments, which were done on

Pema Khandu seniority basis but for which no departmental promotion committee (DCP) meetings, have been held. It was directed that in all such cases, the DPCs shall be held within two months so that all posts shall be filled in accordance with the applicable Recruitment and Service Rules.

Preparator y action shall be taken in advance including, framing of recruitment rules in case these have not been framed till date and finalization of seniority lists for posts, which are feeder grade to promotional grade.

Further, requisition against posts falling under direct recruitment category would be sent forthwith to Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

(APPSC) and Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) as the case may be, in accordance with prevailing guidelines.

In case any group C contractual employees were engaged before coming into force of the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board Act, 2018 (and rules framed there-under) the same would be reviewed by the chief secretary for further necessary action, the communiqué said.

The cabinet also gave its nod to the amendment of Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination (APPSCCE) Rules, 2019.

The changes include incorporation of physical standards and physical efficiency test amendments to the AP Police Service Rules, candidates with minimum qualifying marks in mains (written) will qualify for interview in the prescribed 1:3 ratio and 45 per cent aggregate in main exam would no longer be required to qualify for viva voice test.

NPP cautions people against TMC culture of abuse

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SHILLONG, JUN 30: The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) on Thursday cautioned the people against Trinamool Congress “culture of abuse, hostility, mudslinging and misinformation,” which runs contrary to Meghalaya’s culture.

Reacting to TMC’s general secretary, Abhishek Baner jee dubbing chief minister Conrad Sangma a “con-man,” the NPP said such statements are “against our own indigenous culture.” “What pains the rank and file of the NPP is the culture which Trinamool Congress wishes to bring to Meghalaya. The culture of abuse, hostility, mud-slinging and misinformation,”

the NPP statement said.

Stating that Meghalaya’s election process has been largely free from violence, the NPP said, “Our state is not one where electioneering is full of violence and aggression — something not alien to the campaigning style of TMC as already demonstrated in many previous instances.”

The NPP was referring to the large-scale violence reported during the West Bengal Assembly polls in which several people lost their lives. Several politicians used abusive languages to target their opponents during the campaign, which many termed as a new low in West Bengal politics.

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FELICITATION

The Phom Students Union Kohima would like to felicitate Mr Nganshong Sosolee and Miss L. Chuom Phom for being adjudged as Second runners up in the recently held Nagaland Mega Model Hunt 2022 organised under the aegis of Nagaland Mega Entertainment.

The union extends its wishes and prayers for greater heights in their future endeavours.

Manngai Phom Lenke C Phom President, PSUK Info. Secy., PSUK

Government of naGaland office of the deputy commissioner dimapur : naGaland notice

civil misc. case no. 8/2020

Whereas the petitioner Shri/Smti Metsilhoukho Mepfhü-o, W/o, S/o, D/o of Late Keneingunuo a resident of 7th Mile Model Chumoukedima has filed a petition, praying for declaring the petitioner as “Legal Heir and Next of Kin” of Late Keneingunuo.

Notice is hereby issued inviting objection, if any to file before this court on or before 31st July day of 2022 as to why the prayer of the petitioners shall not be granted.

Given under my hand and seal of this court this 30th day of June 2022. additional deputy commissioner dimapur : nagaland

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ties like the TMC, NPP further said the party has no right or claim to refer to the CM in such a manner. “We as a political party are not against criticism. However, targeting the head of a State with such spiteful and abusive remarks is not acceptable,” NPP said.

Stating that the NPP is not against any political party participating in the electioneering process, the NPP observed the new political entrant should “restrain from making such unwarranted and unprincipled remark”.

On the other hand, the United Democratic Party (UDP), an ally in the NPPled Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) also described Banerjee’s state-

tsunGiki Gazetted officers' forum h.Q. tsungiki village, Wokha district

felicitation The Tsungiki Gazetted Officers' Forum with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to er. nikupu s. zhimo, wife of Sachumo Ngullie on being promoted to the post of Junior Engineer under NPWD, Government of Nagaland.

The Forum wishes her success and greater achievements in her future endeavours.

HABEMO NGULLIE President, TGOF

Date : 30/06/2022

I, smti. hevili y awomi, D/o Yekhezhe, R/o New Colony, Zunheboto, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the address mentioned above.

2. That my name has been entered/recorded as Hevili Shohe in my appointment order vide order No.PRI/HQ/ESTT/416/15 dated 04-05-2015, Designation- Female Warder posted in District Jail Zunheboto whereas in my educational documents and all other official documents my name has been entered/recorded as Hevili Y. Awomi.

3. That the name Hevili Y Awomi and Hevili Shohe is one and same person.

4. That this affidavit is made to declare that the name Hevili Y Awomi and Hevili Shohe is one and same person. verification That the statement made in para 1-4 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing material is concealed thereon.

And I sign this Affidavit on this 30th June 2022, at Dimapur, Nagaland.

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AffidAvit Regd. No. 327/2022

P.O. Chumoukedima - 797103 Dist. Dimapur : Nagaland

LETTER OF EX-COMMUNICATION TO THE ACCUSED FAMILY OF MR. YANTHUNGO KIKON.

It has been established upon police investigation/report and subsequent confession of the accused Mr. Yanthungo Kikon, S/o Peter Kikon currently residing at Seithekema-C Village, Chümoukedima District, is the murderer of Mr. Sakebul Ali, S/o Sahil Ali, a tenant resident of Seithekema-C Village and that the perpetrator and his father is under judicial custody of the law.

As per the outcome of the meeting held on 27th June 2022 with the village Elder's and along with the Lotha's Action committee in regard to the incident of 6th June 2022 murder of a minor child at Seithekema-C Village, the following resolution has been resolved by Seithekema-C Village Council strictly to adhered to the final verdict :1) To ostracized the family of the perpetrator from the village for life-long as per the Angami's Customary Law in accordance with point No. 16 of the village Resolution.

2) The family should dispose off the land/property at Seithekema-C village within two months time and to evict/vacate the place within two days of receiving this letter. Failing which the land property will be confiscated by the village authority concerned without any further notice.

Failing to abide by the village verdict/resolution, the perpetrator's family shall be held solely responsible for any untoward incident arising hereafter.

Chairman Seithekema 'C' Village Council Dimapur : Nagaland

LONGPHYO (ALONGO) KIKON General Secretary, TGOF

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ment as “cheap political gimmicks”.

“It is a political allegation and to suit their (TMC’s) interest. A man (Abhishek Banerjee) from outside the State accusing the chief minister of our State is ridiculous. These are cheap political gimmicks and to seek political mileage.

I don’t subscribe to such overtone. Every politician makes statements against every politician but making such an accusation is unpalatable,” UDP’s chief adviser, Bindo Mathew Lanong said.

Congress legislator, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh also voiced surprise over the elected representative using unparliamentary language against another.

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People travel on a boat through flood waters following heavy rain in Nagaon district in Assam (AFP)

M e a n w h i l e, 2 , 6 7 5 villages under 79 revenue circles have been affected across the state while 3.12 lakh people have taken shelter in 560 relief camps, according to the bulletin.

Relief materials were distributed from 280 delivery points among flood-hit people who have not taken shelter in relief camps.

Among the worst affected districts are Cachar with a total population of 14.30 lakh followed by Barpeta with 5.49 lakh and Nagaon with 5.19 lakh.

Five embankments were breached with four in Biswanath and one in Lakhimpur while 177 roads and five bridges have been damaged.

According to the bulletin, 548 houses were fully damaged while 1,034 have been partially damaged due to the floods.

Large scale erosion was also reported from Baksa, Barpeta, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sonitpur, South Salmara, Tamulpur and Tinsukia.

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GUWAHATI, JUN 30 (PTI): Assam’s flood situation worsened with more than 31 lakh people affected and 12 deaths during the last 24 hours.

Many parts of Cachar’s Silchar town remained under water for over eleven days on Thursday, officials said.

The death toll due to flood and landslides this year has increased to 151.

The number of affected population increased to 31.54 lakh in 26 districts as against the previous day’s 24.92 lakh.

The Brahmaputra at many places including Beki, Kopili, Barak and Kushiyara were flowing above the danger level though most other rivers showed a receding trend.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a virtual conference with Deputy Commissioners on Thursday and asked them to provide relief and ensure the rehabilitation of affected people at the earliest.

He also directed them to make a speedy assessment of damages caused by floods

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Date 21/06/2022

I, Shri Shiyito Achumi, S/o Shri K. Atsa Achumi, resident of H/No. 117, H-Khel, Diphupar, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India by birth and residing in the above mentioned address.

2. That in my Appointment Order my name has been entered/recorded as Shiyito and in all my official documents my name has been entered/recorded as Shiyito Achumi.

3. That the name Shiyito and Shiyito Achumi pertains to the same and one person.

4. That this Affidavit is sworn solely for the purpose of stating that the names Shiyito and Shiyito Achumi pertains to the same and one person and that the name Shiyito Achumi may stand as corrected.

5. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing contained therein is false.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 21st of June, 2022.

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Protest rally in Udaipur over tailor’s murder DGP M L Lather. Asked by reporters about the “failure” of police to provide security to Kanhaiya Lal despite his complaint, the CM Ashok Gehlot said this will become clear during the NIA investigation.

“The National Investigation Agency (NIA) should take up this case in a fasttrack court. The charge sheet should be filed as soon as possible so that punishment can be awarded,” he said.

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Police personnel in a scuffle with members of Sarva Hindu Samaj during their protest against the killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal, in Udaipur, Thursday. (PTI)

UDAIPUR/JAIPUR, JUN 30 (PTI): Thousands of people took out a march in Udaipur and shopkeepers downed shutters in Jaipur on Thursday, protesting over the recent murder of a tailor by men who said they were avenging an insult to Islam.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot visited the tailor’s family and told reporters outside the house that he wanted to National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file the charge sheet in a fast-track court as soon as possible, so that the culprits are brought to justice.

Kanhaiya Lal was killed Tuesday afternoon by two cleaver-wielding men, who posted a grisly video of

the crime online claiming responsibility for the “beheading”.

The tailor had earlier told local police that he had received threats over a social media post shared from his account, apparently “supporting” BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s provocative remarks on Prophet Mohammad.

Curfew remained clamped in seven police station areas of Udaipur on Thursday. But police relaxed restrictions with the organisers -- the Sarv Hindu Samaj -- saying they wanted to hold a “silent march.”

But, as they marched from the Town Hall to the Collectorate, some protest-

ers raised slogans like “Jai Jai Shri Ram”, “Madarse Band Karo” (close down madrassas), “Hinduon Ki Hatya Band Karo” (end murder of Hindus), and “Rajasthan Sarkar Neend Se Jago” (wake up, Rajasthan government).

A large police force was deployed. A minor scuffle was reported during the rally, but police said it was peaceful.

CM Gehlot spoke to the family members and relatives of Kanhaiya Lal at their home in Udaipur’s sector 14.

He was accompanied by state Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, Revenue Minister Ramlal Jat and

A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Thursday sent Riaz Akhtari and Ghaus Mohammed, the two prime accused who killed a tailor Kanhaiya Lal, to 14 days judicial custody.

Both the accused were produced before the special court amid tight security. The court after hearing the contention sent them to judicial custody. The sources in the agency said that they received crucial input that both can be attacked by different organisations and hence they decided to produce them before Udaipur court. “There are many more involved in the incident. It was a larger conspiracy which was executed in a well planned manner. The people who are involved in this are yet to be caught. And we don’t

Punjab Assembly passes resolution against Agnipath CHANDIGARH, JUN 30 (PTI): The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution by voice vote against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, urging the Centre to immediately roll back it in the larger interest of the country.

H o w e v e r, i n t h e 117-member assembly, two BJP MLAs Ashwani Sharma and Jangi Lal Mahajan opposed the resolution.

Punjab has become the first state which passed a resolution against the Agnipath scheme.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann moved the resolution against the Agnipath scheme in the House on the concluding day of the budget session here.

Participating in the discussion on the resolution, Mann said he will soon raise the issue of Ag-

nipath scheme with the prime minister and the Union home minister and will demand its roll back or refer it to a defence committee. Vehemently opposing the scheme, Mann said this initiative was against the country’s youth.

Lambasting the BJPled Centre for this “whimsical” move, the CM dared the BJP leaders to enroll their own sons as Agniveers before supporting this “anti-youth” move.

He said that those who are advocating this move should set an example by sending their sons first in the Army under the scheme.

“In this way, they will get a fresh young lot of Agniveers who will be saluting their leaders in their offices, after a service of four years,” Mann said.

Calling it as an “il-

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logical” move that will “jeopardize” the national security, besides damaging the basic spirit of the Indian Army, Mann advised the BJP leaders to stop building castles in air to support this move which is detrimental to the interests of the country.

He said this scheme is against the ethos of love and passion of a youth for his country and the armed forces. Asking the BJP leaders to explain how the country will combat its infiltrators and enemies with an “Army on rent”, Mann cautioned them that this move will “prove fatal for the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country in the coming times”.

Citing examples of how the Indian Army has a glorious tradition of taking care of the families of the martyred soldiers, Mann

also asked the BJP leaders to explain that if any soldier, enrolled under the scheme, attains martyrdom during call of duty then who will take care of their families as there is no such provision in it.

Mann claimed that under this scheme, a soldier will not get the status of a martyr. While opposing the resolution, BJP MLA Ashwani Sharma said that there should be no politics over the issue related to security of the country and also underscored the need for understanding this scheme. He said this scheme was aimed at instilling discipline and patriotism among the youth.

Leader of Opposition and Congress legislator Partap Singh Bajwa demanded that the Agnipath scheme should be withdrawn.

want any untoward incident, as we have input that accused might be attacked, hence we have postponed the plan to take them to Delhi,” said the source.

The source said that both had been keeping an eye on the accused for a long time. Ghaus, in 2014 went to Karachi where he came in contact with the Dawat-e-Islami organization. Since then he was in touch with them. Both the accused after hacking Kanhaiya Lal to death recorded the video saying they were taking revenge on insult to Islam. Later they posted the video on social media.

In the viral video, one of the two accused could be heard saying, “I will make the video viral when I accomplish my goal to teach a lesson to the accused who has shown disrespect to our God.”

Monsoon brings season’s 1st heavy rain spell in Delhi

NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (PTI): The monsoon reached Delhi on Thursday yielding the season’s first spell of heavy rain which provided respite from the oppressive heat and covered the precipitation deficit but brought vehicular traffic in the capital to a screeching halt.

Most parts of the capital reported moderate to heavy rainfall.

The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi’s base station, recorded 110 mm of rainfall in just six hours starting at 8:30 am, which is also the maximum on a day in June in at least 14 years.

The capital had gauged 235.5mm of rainfall on June 18, 1936, which is an alltime record.

On an average, Delhi logs 65.5 mm of rainfall in the month of June.

The weather station at Lodhi Road gauged 102.2mm of precipitation during this period. Ridge got 62.4mm, Palam 31.4mm and Ayanagar 48.3 mm of rainfall.

Rainfall recorded below 15 mm is considered light, between 15 and 64.5 mm is moderate, between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm is

Vehicles ply on a waterlogged road after heavy monsoon rains, in Gurugram, Thursday. (PTI)

heavy, between 115.6 and 204.4 is very heavy. Anything above 204.4 mm is considered extremely heavy rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon further advanced into Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmiri, some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan on June 30.

“The northern limit of monsoon now passes through Deesa, Ratlam, To n k , S i k a r, Ro h t a k , Pathankot,” it said.

The southwest monsoon usually arrives in the national capital on June 27 and covers the entire country by July 8. The showers, however, brought the familiar sight of snaking

lines of vehicles stuck on waterlogged roads for interminable minutes.

Many commuters reported late for office and several people posted their plight through videos and photographs on social media, some seeking help from police. The IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall in some areas in the city on Thursday and moderate rainfall on Friday.

The maximum temperature will come down to 34-35 degrees Celsius.

Last year, the IMD had forecast that the monsoon would arrive in Delhi nearly two weeks before its usual date. However, it reached the capital only on July 13, making it the most delayed in 19 years.

Prez poll: Murmu, Sinha in fray after scrutiny of papers NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (PTI): NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu and her challenger Yashwant Sinha were the only two candidates left in the fray for the July 18 presidential election after scrutiny of nomination papers, Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody said on Thursday.

Mody, the returning officer for the presidential election, said 115 nomination papers of 94 persons were received till Wednes-

day, of which 107 were rejected for not meeting the required criteria.

The nomination papers of Murmu and Sinha – four sets each – were found to fulfil all the requirements of a valid nomination and were accepted, he said.

Mody said the list of contesting candidates will be published in the gazette on July 2 after 3 pm, which is the last date for withdrawal of nomination.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

HOME DEPARTMENT NAGALAND STATE DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NO.NSDMA/EST/CON-STF/284/2019(Pt-I)/6435

Dated Kohima, the 30th June, 2022.

ADVERTISEMENT The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department, invites applications from interested candidates to fill the following post purely on contractual basis for a period of 1 year – 1. Name of post : District Project Associate 2. Place of posting

: (i) Chumukedima (ii) Tseminyu (iii) Nuiland (iv) Shamator

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: Post graduate in Disaster Management, Social Work, Sociology, Geography, Agriculture, Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Computer Science.

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: 2 to 3 years of experience in the field of preparation of disaster management plans and guidelines, area related to disaster management or any other equivalent field.

6. Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 40,000/Note: 1. Interested candidates may apply with all particulars addressed to the Secretary, NSDMA, Home Department, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima.

2. Candidates shall submit their application with all supporting documents along with two (2) passport-sized photos, phone number and email id on or before 8th July, 2022 at the NSDMA office. Incomplete/ unqualified applications will be summarily rejected.

3. 1 (one) post shall be reserved for Backward tribes.

4. Preference shall be given to experienced candidates.

5. The selection process shall consist of three stages i.e. screening of documents and qualification, written test and viva voce.

6. The maximum age admissible for the posts will be 35 years.

7. Place of posting shall be decided by the Department.

8. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated for written test through the submitted email id.

Only the candidates who qualifies in the written test shall be eligible for oral interview.

Final selection will strictly be on merit on the basis of total marks secured in the written, and oral interview.

DC-590/22

Sd/- LHOUCHALIE VIYA, IAS Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland

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Adding fuel to the fire

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s India continues to be confronted by the dangers of religious polarisation and too little being done to prevent the spread of communal hatred, the beheading on June 28 of a tailor in Udaipur, Rajasthan by two terrorists, has only given a handle to forces inimical to communal harmony. Those involved in the June 28 incident at Udaipur belong to two communities. Kanhaiya Lal age 48 was from the Hindu community and the two accused persons Ghouse Mohammad and Riyaz Akhtari are from the Muslim community. According to reports, the victim had reportedly shared a video post supporting the controversial remarks by Nupur Sharma, now suspended BJP spokesperson against Islam’s founder and prophet Mohammad. According to other reports, the video was posted from Kanhaiya Lal’s mobile but it was learnt that the victim was ignorant about video posting but that it was actually done by one of his family members. After the video was posted, family members said the victim was arrested by police on charges of inciting communal hatred. A video was then posted by the two accused who threatened to kill Kanhaiya Lal for the video post. The victim complained to police on June 15, but the police, instead of taking action against the two, acted like peacemakers and reportedly helped to bring a compromise. Kanhaiya Lal did not open his shop for six days fearing for his life. However, when he reopened his shop on Tuesday, the two terrorists went into the shop in the pretext of stitching their clothes. When Kanhaiya Lal began measuring, suddenly one of them(identified as Riyaz Akhtari); attacked the victim with a giant cleaver and beheaded him. The other (identified as Ghouse Mohammad) filmed the entire murder in gory detail.

After the horrific beheading, the two attempted to flee but were intercepted by police. According to police, Ghouse Mohammad had been Pakistan for some kind of indoctrination with the Karachi-headquartered missionary group Dawat-e-Islami. The group has been involved with a series of murders. The beheading was gory and most chilling and the act of the two terrorists will only serve to justify communal violence against Muslims in India. The Udaipur killing is the by product of radical Islam of which the entire world has experienced. Anyone, including a Muslim, can attract fatwa and be targeted for blasphemy. The chilling manner in which Kanhaiya Lal was beheaded and then after the dastardly deed, the two terrorists lording over their act by posting a video is beyond tolerance. A religion that claims as being one of the most peaceful, seems to have no answer to the most violent and brutal forms of reprisals carried out as fatwa or jihad. The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid in Delhi condemned the killing and called it an act of cowardice. The Imam also said that the heinous murder was an act against Islam and that Islam was the religion of peace and tranquillity.

Islamic organizations and Masjid Imams also said that the murder was a huge hammer on humanity. These lines have been echoed by other Muslim leaders.

However none of the Muslim religious organisations or well known leaders like Assad uddin Owaisi questioned the existence or practice of the medieval edicts such as fatwa and jihad, which are used to promote terrorism globally in the name of the religion.

DailyDevotion Do It Now!

Agree with your adversary quickly… —Matthew 5:25

In this verse, Jesus Christ laid down a very important principle by saying, “Do what you know you must do— now. Do it quickly. If you don’t, an inevitable process will begin to work ‘till you have paid the last penny’ (Matthew 5:26) in pain, agony, and distress.” God’s laws are unchangeable and there is no escape from them. The teachings of Jesus always penetrate right to the heart of our being.

Wanting to make sure that my adversary gives me all my rights is a natural thing. But Jesus says that it is a matter of inescapable and eternal importance to me that I pay my adversary what I owe him. From our Lord’s standpoint it doesn’t matter whether I am cheated or not, but what does matter is that I don’t cheat someone else. Am I insisting on having my own rights, or am I paying what I owe from Jesus Christ’s standpoint?

Do it quickly— bring yourself to judgment now.

In moral and spiritual matters, you must act immediately. If you don’t, the inevitable, relentless process will begin to work. God is determined to have His child as pure, clean, and white as driven snow, and as long as there is disobedience in any point of His teaching, He will allow His Spirit to use whatever process it may take to bring us to obedience. The fact that we insist on proving that we are right is almost always a clear indication that we have some point of disobedience. No wonder the Spirit of God so strongly urges us to stay steadfastly in the light! (see John 3:19-21).

“Agree with your adversary quickly….” Have you suddenly reached a certain place in your relationship with someone, only to find that you have anger in your heart? Confess it quickly— make it right before God. Be reconciled to that person— do it now!

Quotes

Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.

~ Karl A. Menninger

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Embracing the Future: NBCC Youth Sunday

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ear Baptist Youth Leaders and Young People of Nagaland! Greetings from the Office of NBCC Youth Department (NBCCYD).

As different churches under NBCC observes NBCC Youth Prayer & Fasting & Youth Sunday on 2nd & 3rd July, 2022 on account of NBCC Youth Day, this is our prayer that we will all have a meaningful and blessed time of fellowship.

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council Youth Department (NBCCYD) has entered a momentous 50th years of its existence and our focused was towards the spiritual well-being of the young people in Nagaland all these glorious years. Like any organization, it is not easy to begin anew, likewise, the genesis of NBCCYD was no different from the rest; yet, NBCCYD has endured every challenge on its way and have resoundingly led from the front.

In these 50 years, NBCCYD has undertaken many forms of ministries according to the

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need and relevance of the time. Today NBCCYD has progressed along with the change of time and is constantly working toward embracing new forms of strategic ministries. One such strategic ministry is the student’s ministry which seeks to cater the need of the students in towns and cities with the aim to inculcate Christian values and principles. Until Covid situation NBCCYD is actively involved in organizing different seminars and training on leadership skills to equip young leaders on a state level in collaboration with national and International resource persons. Sports ministry is another key strategic ministry of the Department.

In collaboration with various sports organizations incorporating evangelism, discipleship and leadership NBCCYD motif in reaching out to young people through sports has been successful. Prayer has always been the unseen strength of Christian life and ministry. Since July 4, 1984 with the observance

obile and internet with all its utility and usefulness is also doing a lot of harm especially to our children but we can’t prohibit its usage or sale. The only reasonable and matured way to the problem is advising the children to use the technology responsibly with a sense of self-esteem. Drug is the other word for life saving medicine but unfortunately we have abusers of them called, drug edicts. Will it be wise to prohibit the manufacture and sale of drugs because some miscreants abuse it? Coming to the issue of liquor prohibition, I must say that the idea of our society without alcohol is good but the problem is just because the idea is good does not mean it is practical.

The reason behind the impracticality of the idea of a dry State is firstly due to the fact that intake of liquor or wine is a personal choice or habit and secondly Nagaland is not a territory in the sky but surrounded by fellow neighboring States who produce liquor. It may be noted here that prohibition in the other three States of Bihar, Gujarat and Mizoram are all failures with varying Celsius. The only

of NBCC Youth Day of prayer the Department has been organizing YOUTH SUNDAY with the purpose of bringing young people together to pray for NBCC Ministry and get involved in Sunday Morning Worship, celebrating the youth ministry. NBCCYD has also never been silent on the social issues. With the aim to build a harmonious society and peaceful Christian home in the state of Nagaland, NBCCYD has been and is a big supporter of NLTP enactment and the movement of clean election.

NBCCYD as it embraces the future cannot help but see that if at all we need to have a maximum impact upon our young people it has to be through good Scripture engagement. In other words the Word of God matters if at all we want to positively impact the younger generation. Youth Ministry beyond the four walls of the church is also becoming a pressing need in our context today. The significant ministries of

Jesus recorded in the Bible are mostly beyond the walls of the churches and not confined to synagogues and temples alone. The healings, teachings, preaching and miracles of Jesus’ ministry came in a place where people would least expect the Messiah to be.

The narrative recorded in John’s gospel between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in the ancient Jacob’s well reflects the intention of Jesus the Messiah.

The Samaritan women here represents those rejected, the Pregnant teen excommunicated by the community, the alcoholics avoided by many, the addicts, the young people outside the church. Colleges are the places where we have plentiful harvest which are left unattended and we see the need to focus on impacting these young enthusiast minds with sound Biblical teachings, these are intellectuals’ minds, and we need good teachers of the Bible to come together to reach out to these untapped individuals.

At present, the mushrooming of independent churches are able to draw the attention of young people and making an impact in our society, not saying that the mainline churches are failing but we have been running an old traditional way of Church Service for the youths since its inception.

This does not mean to say that we will do away with the traditional setups to minister effectively to certain group of young people but we can unlearn and enhance our ministry skills as the future of ministry belongs to those who can penetrate.

Rethinking our strategy is the NEED of the hour, the NBCCYD makes a commitment that we will work with our People especially the Youth to rethink, rework, re-strategize and fasten up in this fast-Paced world and move forward to reaching out to our young generation in discipleship, equipping and nurturing for transforming Lives.

N. Suhuto Chishi Youth Secretary, NBCC

Lift NLTPA 1989 for mockery on us success story from these three states is growth of Liquor Mafias with loss of lives from spurious liquor especially Bihar.

Nagas, like any culture in the world, had the culture of using intoxicants but unfortunately, recent generation turned it into an abusive substance giving rise to various alcohol related problems in the society. However, this does not imply that since few individuals abuse liquor we decide to prohibit. It is nobody’s prerogative or right, in the first place, to prevent or prohibit individuals as to what to eat or drink, except offer an advice. No doubt, Nagaland, as a State, has the power to ban the manufacture and sale of liquor within its territory but Nagaland Government doesn’t have the authority to ban individual’s drinking or eating habit nor does it have the authority to stop a neighboring State from producing liquor or selling it.

Coupled with this, individuals have the liberty to buy their alcohol from anywhere they want. An autonomous church, with all its authority may ban or prohibit usage of liquor by its congregation and soon that church will be left with only the

pastor and a handful of self righteous members.Nagaland Liquor Prohibition is irrational because it is untenable. Hence, the right and matured approach that the Government, as a law keeper and the churches, as moral keepers can do is to come up with stringent rules and regulations on the issue like the quality of the product, usage of alcohol and behavioral code for drinkers and also a slew of punitive actions against those individuals who drink and create nuisance and ruckus in their drunkenness resulting in social discord and family peace.

This is the only matured and practical way to deal with an issue such as Alcohol and not otherwise. The society, especially the churches, must realize that the only logical approach to the issue of alcohol, as we witness in its existence all these years of prohibition, is not prohibition but helping alcoholics change their bad habits by organizing various programmes and seminars for healthy and responsible living.

The other social truth is that any consumable commodity whether indigenous or imported when prohibited automatically goes underground making it

more lucrative than any other commodity in the open market.

The saying, “stolen sweets are sweeter” affirms the truth.

The prohibition Act that is in effect in the State is not a wise act because it resulted from an emotional approach rather than relying on reason as to how far it is practical and when in effect what will be its consequences?

The result of our immature approach to the issue is that the moment liquor was prohibited it not only went underground but created thousands of ‘businessmen and businesswomen’bootleggers; in other words thousands more anti-socials in the eye of law and thousands more sinners in the eye of NBCC and the churches. In addition, as expected, Nagaland is now flooded with more liquor and more outlets than ever before when sale of liquor was legal and available in few licensed liquor shops. Outrageously, the overall achievement of Prohibition Act in the State is that it succeeded in making us all hypocrites in the eyes of our visitors.

Let us stop being Pharisees in the eye of others and among ourselves. Put an end to this unrealistic prohibition Act and put on

Forest Festival “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ~Chinese Proverb

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We have almost 100 colleges in Nagaland and the need to reach out to the colleges is more than ever.

To prepare for tomorrow, we must do what the apostles did: take church to the streets, concert venues, coffee houses, breweries, or wherever our young people are.

The best platform for transformation of the young minds is the Church.

But as we could notice, the percentage of young people attending the church worship is declining, and it’s time for youth ministry to reach out beyond the conventional set up. The tremendous efforts of our past leaders are applauded and their stories will continue to inspire leaders and young people in the coming days too.

However, with the passage of time, the challenges and problems have only become even more, and there’s a constant demand to rethink and strategize on how we can become more effective and impactful in reaching out to young people.

an Mahotsav or Forest Festival is an annual tree-planting festival celebrated from 1 July to 7 July to spread awareness of forest conservation and to save the environment. Van Mahotsav was started back in the year 1950 by K.M. Munshi, who, back then, was a Union Minister for Agriculture and Food.

Trees and forests play a very crucial role in maintaining an ecological balance and providing oxygen to human beings on the planet. The Van Mahotsav week is a reminder that we must protect forests and stop deforestation and practice the 3R rule- Reduce, reuse and recycle.

With the onset of the monsoon, tens and thousands of saplings are planted all across India and the festival literally is the celebration and creation of new life. During this week, one can find children and elders planting saplings and taking part in the plantation drive to raise awareness about the importance of trees.

The main aim of this Mahotsav is to create enthusiasm and awareness amongst the masses. During this festival, each and every citizen of India is expected to plant a sapling during the entire Van Mahotsav week and pass it on to the next generation. It is the festival of life.

As a part of Van Mahotsav celebrations throughout the country, afforestation drives are launched in a bid to retain the vanishing forest covers of the country. Humans with their greedy needs have cut down a large part of the forest cover. In the name

of urbanization and globalization of cities, trees were considered as the major stumbling block. They came in the way of flyovers, roads, hoardings and pavements and hence the easiest solution was to get rid of them altogether. This declining number of trees has brought a major change in climate too. So there is a dire necessity of festivals such as Van Mahotsav, to restore the forest cover in the country.

The dwindling number of rainy days and increase in the intensity of precipitation events raises serious question on the increasing developmental activities taking place at the cost of cutting a large number of trees. India has long been vulnerable to floods, droughts, heat waves, cyclones, and other natural disasters and this trend is increasing with each day.

With continuous human intervention against Nature, these disasters can no longer be considered ‘Natural’. An immediate example that comes to our mind is that colossal event that has occurred recently in Northeast floods in Assam, Meghalaya and other states remained extremely critical.

To further highlight the importance of trees, we can take the example of dense mangrove forests growing along the coastal areas of our country, which helped in reducing the devastating effects of the Tsunami in 2004.

They absorbed the oncoming waves and protected a large number of human habitation.

The Van Mahotsav festival of trees is a beautiful initiative to save the environment, to which we owe a

lot. Generally, native trees are planted as they readily adapted to the local conditions, integrate into eco-systems and have a high survival rate. Besides, such trees are helpful in supporting local birds, insects a n d animals as well.

How can we celebrate Van Mahotsav?

The government organizes various plantation drives at various levels to encourage people to plant trees. We can also do our part.

-Van Mahotsav can be celebrated by planting more and more trees every day and by telling more and more people to do the same.

-One can stop buying products that are produced or made by destroying forests and avoid using them.

-Plant trees at your homes, schools, offices and colleges and take part in various awareness campaigns.

Initiatives like the free circulation of trees can also be taken up by various volunteers and organisations.

-Workshops can be conducted in schools to teach children about the need for planting trees and how it helps in preventing global warming and reducing pollution.

-We can also practice the 3R rule and lower the need for raw materials from trees and forests.

Let us join hands and save mother earth by doing this small contribution.

Research, Demonstration & Training Centre Sechü Zubza, Kohima (Soil & Water Conservation Department) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

the armor of maturity, discipline and self respect. The notions of prohibition and inhibitions on issues such as drugs, alcohol etc often come from shallow, ill educated minds and hence the need to continuously educate our minds to be reasonable in our effort to deal with societal challenges.

The paramount confronts of the hour is to concentrate our ability and spiritual strength on pressing needs of the society like helping our Government in the judicious use of developmental funds, fighting against corruption and dishonesty and reforming our moral houses. Today, every reasonable citizen, drinkers and non-drinkers alike in Nagaland, are in favor of immediately doing away with this prohibition Act because it is doing more harm, a blatant mockery of our image, than good. And the question before us is, aren’t we matured and intelligent enough to wrestle with the problem of alcohol in the open social arena or are we cowards hiding foolishly and self righteously behind a hypocritical law such as Nagaland Liquor total Prohibition Act 1989?

Jonas Yanthan yanthanjonas@gmail.com

Future is in the hands of youths

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he youths are an important asset, more than any other age groups as they determine the future of our society.

It is believed that developing countries with large youth population could see tremendous growth, provided they invest in young people’s education, health and protect and guarantee their rights. Being a democratic nation and largest democracy in the world, India is still lagging behind in achieving socio-political and economic equalities, which were dreamt by our predecessors. The pivotal role of youth who are afresh with ideas and not ideals, will help in stirring a positive movement towards a transparent civil society structure which can influence the political administration for the benefit of the society.

It is only through a strong system of representation that democracy work and it is only through a strong youth representation that the dynamism and vigour of a country be maintained.

The youths are problem solvers, have a positive influence on other young people and the nation, and are extremely ambitious.

They have the ability to create an identity for themselves and move the nation newspaper nor that of the

forward. However, they will not be able to do this without the support of family, community, Government and fellow youths. Then the youth can make their beautiful land flourish and shine in success. There are so many reasons why many Indian youths are not looking at this country as their own and are looking for their home in other countries. First, it’s the quality of education, and then comes power politics, not many sectors to broaden their careers, etc. The biggest contributor to empower the youth’s success is its education. Most of them manage to navigate through a tough and complex education system, but many young people are excluded from completing their education.

There is a need for early reading and supporting the development of the role of youth. Those who are already in the education system must see what support can be provided to them. We should ensure that young people are supported to stay in schools and what skills they need to navigate the complex system. If the youths hold the future, parenting has become important now more than ever.

Anung Jamir Bangalore

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State govts not toeing Hindutva ISRO’s second commercial success in a week ‘not safe’, says Yashwanth Sinha PSLV C53 injects 3 foreign satellites in precise orbit

ISRO’s PSLV-C53 successfully launched from the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Thursday. (PTI)

and SCOOB-1 in intended orbit of 570 km.

ISRO Chair man S Somanath confirmed that the mission achieved its

BJP has unethically captured yet another govt: Jairam Ramesh

NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (IANS): The Congress has mounted attack on the BJP over formation of a government in Maharashtra. Party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the BJP has captured another government with naked display of money and muscle power.

“The BJP has undemocratically and unethically captured yet another state government. Under the Modi-Shah duo, the BJP wants to capture power at any cost, either directly or through remote control.

What happened in Maharashtra is shameful for Indian democracy,” he said.

Ramesh said that since 2014, the prime focus of the BJP has been to bring down elected governments in states rather than

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serve the public.

“The offices of the Governors and Speakers, and agencies like ED and CBI are openly misused.

Buying MLAs have become commonplace that the Finance Minister blurted out the truth when she suggested imposition of GST on horse-trading,” he added referring to her gaffe while mentioning items to be brought under GST. Ramesh alleged that

the BJP can go to any extent to win elections - from misuse of money power to polarization and violence. Despite using all these tactics, if the voters reject them, then they start hatching conspiracies to topple elected governments.

He said that in the year 2016, the BJP brought down the Congress government in Uttarakhand in a similar way.

The government elected for 5 years was reduced to a minority in four years by engineering defections.

The same year, in Arunachal Pradesh, 43 out of 44 Congress MLAs were made to defect to the BJPbacked Front -- People’s Party of Arunachal, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Agnipath scheme: IAF receives 2.72 L applications

NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (PTI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received 2.72 lakh applications under the Agnipath recruitment scheme within a week of launch of the registration process, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

The registration process that began on June 24 had seen filing of 94,281 applications by Monday.

After the scheme was unveiled on June 14, violent protests against it rocked several states for nearly a week, and various opposition parties demanded its rollback.

Defence Ministry spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu said on Twitter, “So far 2,72,000 potential Agniveers have

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ruling party at the Centre and the government of India have no respect for the federal structure of our Constitution.” They are violating one convention after another, and the provisions of the Constitution, he alleged.

“I was listening to the speech of the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra and he was constantly talking of Hindutva and he was saying that we brought down this government because it did not believe in Hindutva.

Which means what that any government which believes in the Constitution,

which does not believe in Hindutva, but believes in secularism is not safe in this country.”

Governors are supposed to be agents of the President and function according to the Constitution. However, in one State after another, the attitude of Governors towards the elected governments is against the Constitution. “That is true, even unfortunately of the Governor of this State (Tamil Nadu).”

“Me agreeing to contest the Presidential election is ‘a continuous struggle’ against the excesses of the Central government and the BJP that runs it. Until 2014, I was heading the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance,” Sinha said. “Now, a ruling party member heads that committee. It is another matter that he happens to be my son (Jayant Sinha). But I have no hesitation in saying that this is a wrong practice.”

Tough road ahead for Shiv Sena post-rebellion NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (PTI): Hit by a rebellion led

by Eknath Shinde and the resignation of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena finds itself at political crossroads once again, the first big challenge for party after the death of founder Balasaheb Thackeray in 2012.

In an emotional address on Wednesday night, Uddhav Thackeray announced his resignation as Maharashtra Chief Minister and declared that he would meet party workers at the Sena Bhawan, the headquarters of the outfit in central Mumbai, indicating the tough road ahead to regain the lost ground to the rebellion. As chief minister, Shinde could also be a magnet that attracts Shiv Sainiks to the new power structure, further weakening the parent outfit.

hit the Shiv Sena across its whimpering,” said political strongholds in Thane, Konk- analyst Venkatesh Kesari. an and Marathwada regions He said the workers where the rebel MLAs hail had deserted the party, a fact from and dealt a blow to that was reinforced when the organisation, and that there was little anger within Thackeray’s emotional pitch the party ranks against the in his farewell address could latest rebellion. make little impact.

The earlier rebellions “Shiv Sena’s days were by Bhujbal and Rane had numbered when the BJP witnessed widespread proUddhav Thackeray arrives for a cabinet meeting, at emerged as a sole torchbear- tests and rampage by Shiv Mantralaya in Mumbai, Wednesday. (PTI) er of Hindutva. It was only Sainiks, who ensured the In its 56-year history, Sena after the BJP won a matter of how the Sena defeats of the two leaders in the Shiv Sena has witnessed the 2014 Lok Sabha and would go down – fighting or subsequent elections. many a rebellion which established itself as the sole saw the exit of party stal- torchbearer of Hindutva.

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CHENNAI, JUN 30 (PTI): Yashwant Sinha, the Opposition nominee for the next month’s Presidential election, on Thursday alleged here that any State government which believes in the Constitution and secularism and does not believe in Hindutva is not safe in the country.

Addressing a meeting of DMK and its allies which extended support to him at the Dravidian party office here, Sinha said ‘another’ State government has collapsed and it is now in Maharashtra. The BJP is going to support a rebel faction of the Shiv Sena and the BJP leader has not become the Chief Minister. ‘Because, he knows this government is not going to last.’ Hence ‘they’ (BJP) have found a scapegoat to occupy the ‘exalted chair’ of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sinha said.

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Mission Director SR Biju described the launch as “wonderful” and said the launch vehicle injected the three “precious” satellites in the desired orbit. He also said PSLV was in a different configuration this time, the core alone version, “and we are coming back with this variant after a pretty long time.”

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SRIHARIKOTA (AP), JUN 30 (PTI): In its second successful commercial mission in a week, ISRO launched three foreign satellites in precise orbit from the spaceport here on Thursday onboard PSLV C53, with the space agency’s trusted launch vehicle once again living up to its reputation of being a reliable rocket.

PSLV-C53 is the second dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO which had on June 23 launched GSAT-24 in its first “demand-driven” communication satellite mission post space sector reforms, leasing the entire capacity on board to Direct-to-Home (DTH) service provider Tata Play.

On Thursday, the fourstage, 44.4 metre tall PSLV-

intended objective, saying the rocket placed the three customer satellites “in the precise orbit of 570 km with a 10 degree inclination” and congratulated NSIL for accomplishing “yet another major mission this month itself,” the earlier one being the GSAT launch last week.

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She was responding to a question on the movement of rupee against the dollar.

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“While the Indian Rupee (INR) has been subjected to bouts of downward pressure, it has emerged among the better performing currencies relative to peers,”

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The rupee breached the psychologically significant level of 79 per dollar level for the first time ever on Wednesday and has also hit a series of lifetime lows this month. However, the rupee rebounded from its all-time low to close 5 paise higher at 78.98 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday.

Since the war in Ukraine broke out in late February, the RBI has expended its foreign exchange reserves in order to shield the rupee from steep depreciation. Since February 25, the headline foreign exchange reserves have declined by USD 40.94 billion.

Last week, RBI Deputy Governor, Michael D Patra said the central bank will not allow “jerky movements” of the rupee.

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Emerging market currencies have been falling against the dollar amid geopolitical tensions in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, concerns over growth, high global crude prices, sustained inflation and central banks worldwide adopting hawkish monetary policy approach.

“We are relatively better placed. We are not a closed economy. We are part of the globalised world.

So, we will be impacted (by global developments),” the finance minister said on the

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having support at 78.38 and resistance at 79.10,” said Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 8.03 points or 0.02 per cent lower at 53,018.94, while the broader NSE Nifty declined 18.85 points or 0.12 per cent to 15,780.25.

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was up 0.06 per cent at 105.16.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.17 per cent to USD 116.06 per barrel.

Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers in the capital market on Thursday as they offloaded shares worth Rs 1,138.05 crore, as per exchange data.

(From p-1) Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Noney said that massive debris has blocked the Ejai River, creating a reservoir that may inundate low-lying areas.

Medical personnel, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force personnel, police and district officials were rushed to the site.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh held an emergency meeting to assess the situation of the landslide and rushed to area to oversee the rescue operations.

Ex-gratia: Singh said that the government has decided to provide ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakhs to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured persons.

He further said that all the expenses including medical treatment etc. of the injured persons will be borne by the State government.

Further, GOC-in-C Eastern Command, Lt Gen RP Kalita and GOC Spear Corps, Lt Gen RC Tiwari also moved to the incident site and took stock of the rescue efforts.

PM assures help: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the landslide situation with chief minister N Biren Singh and assured full possible support from the central government. “…Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety of all those affected.

My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon,” Modi tweeted.

Union Home minister Amit Shah also spoke to Manipur CM and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the incident and assured all possible assistance.

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MUMBAI, JUN 30 (PTI) Sliding for the fifth straight session, the rupee fell 3 paise to close at a fresh lifetime low of 79.06 against the US dollar on Thursday amid a strong greenback overseas and unrelenting foreign fund outflows.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 78.92 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 78.90 and a low of 79.07.

It finally settled at 79.06, down 3 paise over its previous close of 79.03.

The rupee had breached the psychologically significant level of 79 per dollar for the first time ever on Wednesday.

“The near-term outlook remains bearish for the rupee amid foreign fund outflows and risk-averse moods. Spot USD-INR is

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make believe, without any underlying, is just speculation under a sophisticated name,” Das said. In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies, which are not back by any underlying value, have witnessed massive volatility amid global uncertainties.

RBI first come out with a circular regarding cryptocurrencies in 2018 and had barred entities regulated by it from dealing in such instruments. However, in early 2020, Supreme Court struck down the circular.

While regulatory clarity is yet to emerge with respect to the cryptocurrency space in the country, the government is working to finalise a consultation

overall resilience of Indian financial institutions, which should stand the economy in good stead as it strengthens its prospects. This reflects a combination of good governance and risk management practices, he said.

According to him, the stress test results presented in the FSR demonstrate that banks are well positioned to withstand even severe stress scenarios without falling below the minimum capital requirement. He also said that the corporate sector is deleveraged with stronger bottom lines and the external sector is well-buffered to withstand the ongoing terms of trade shocks and portfolio outflows.

“In a dynamic environment with considerable uncertainty, we have been proactive and nimble footed in our policy responses. We have been calibrating our actions to the need of the hour and striving to preserve macroeconomic and financial stability to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth,” he said.

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paper on cryptocurrencies with inputs from various stakeholders and institutions, including the World Bank and the IMF. In the foreword of the FSR, Das also said that while technology has supported the reach of the financial sector and its benefits must be fully harnessed, its potential to disrupt financial stability has to be guarded against.

“As the financial system gets increasingly digitalised, cyber risks are growing and need special attention,” he noted.

Regarding the economy, he said it is skewed towards global spillovers and geopolitical tensions.

The Indian financial system exhibits underlying robustness and resilience to withstand these shocks.

“Our endeavour is to face all challenges, external and internal, with strength and innovative solutions for the Indian financial system,” he added.

A noteworthy feature of the current situation is the

among various political parties who are stake holders.

He urged upon the Core Committee on Naga Political Issue (CCNPI) to understand that the solution would have to go through Parliament, for which support of the main political parties, if not all, would be required.

He expressed concern that the Core Committee was not being properly guided to understand the political complexities of the nation vis-à-vis the Naga solution. He urged upon the opposition-less government to be more sincere and visionary in its approach and not to use the Naga issue for selfish gains.

Khan also sought construction of a JP Peace Mission Memorial Park and museum at Kohima as a tribute to the socialist leader.

At the invitation of JD (U)’s North East Executive Council convener and Nagaland unit president NSN Lotha, the team led by Singh and comprising Khan, national general secretary Harshvardhan Singh, and MPs Kaushalendra Kumar, Ramprit Mandal and Aneel Prasad Hegde are on tour of Nagaland to attend JP’s year-long celebrations preparatory meeting.

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MUMBAI, JUN 30 (PTI): Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday described cryptocurrencies as “clear danger” and said that anything that derives value based on make believe, without any underlying, is just speculation under a sophisticated name.

The government is in the process of finalising a consultation paper on cryptocurrencies after gathering inputs from various stakeholders and institutions.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been flagging concerns about cryptocurrencies, which are seen as a highly speculative asset.

In the foreword to the 25th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR) released on Thursday, Das also said that as the financial system gets increasingly digitalised, cyber risks are growing and need special attention.

“We must be mindful of the emerging risks on the horizon. Cryptocurrencies are a clear danger. Anything that derives value based on

(From p-1) He mentioned that the team was also visiting Nagaland to review the preparations for celebrating JP’s birth anniversary.

Khan said the socialist leader (JP) had played an important role in the 1964 Nagaland Peace Mission and also travelled to every nook and corner of Nagaland to understand aspirations of local people, While stressing that armed confrontation will not bring any solution, Khan expressed appreciation that an oppositionless government was formed to work for an early solution to the Indo-Naga problem. He however alleged that the UDA government had not done justice.

Barring meetings held with senior central leaders in Delhi, he said the State government has failed to meet prominent political parties and leading political figures and stalwarts of the country all of whom could play pivotal roles in helping to resolve the Naga issue.

Khan reiterated that solution cannot be found by getting bullied by one single political party and towing to its whims and fancies adding JD (U) believed that consultations should be broad-based

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The plenum hall of the Israeli parliament on the opening of the 22nd Knesset on October 03, 2019. (FILE)

unprecedented and chaotic legal situation on the West Bank. Israel set up Israeli legal status for settlers in the West Bank, while creating separate legal treatment for Palestinians living in the same locations, through emergency regulations that were put in place in 1967 and must be renewed every five years.

The current regulations were to expire Thursday at midnight and in one of the events that precipitated the coalition’s demise, the government was unable to muster support to pass the renewal against an opposition determined to block even laws it ideologically

supports in order to bring about the government’s end.

Israel’s Knesset voted to disband itself on Thursday morning, sending the country reeling toward its fifth election since 2019.

The last general election was held in March 2021.

Parliament voted to disperse 92–0, setting the next round of elections on November 1. The coalition agreement paves the way for Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid, 58, to formally succeed as Prime Minister at midnight when Naftali Bennett, 50, assumes the role of an Alternate Prime Minister.

After the vote, Bennett

and Lapid embraced and switched places.

A l ow - k e y f o r m a l handover ceremony from Bennett to Lapid was set for Thursday afternoon. Lapid will serve as caretaker prime minister until the next government is formed.

It was the first time in Israel’s history that an Arab party was a part of the governing coalition and to its credit not the reason for its downfall despite periodic sharp ideological differences.

Opinion polls showed support for the Netanyahu bloc swelling to 58-60, up from 52, but still falling short of the magical number of 61 required for a simple majority in the 120-member house.

The current political alliances may also see a shift with several parties polling close to the threshold 3.25 per cent required to get Knesset representation.

In a fiery address before the dispersal vote, Netanyahu predicted that he and his allies would return to power, “restore national pride” and “get Israel back on track to success, after what he called the “failed experiment” of the Bennett-led government.

Blackout fears in Tokyo amid heatwave TOKYO, JUN 30 (IANS): Ongoing concerns over a blackout in Tokyo were further raised on Thursday as a thermal power plant in northeast Japan was taken offline due to a technical glitch, as the mercury in the heatwave-hit capital soared to levels not seen in June in almost 150 years.

The operator of the Nakoso coal- and oil-fired power plant in Fukushima prefecture, Joban Joint Power Co., said at around 3 a.m., the plant’s No. 9 unit was shut down after a ventilator was found to be vibrating, reports Xinhua news agency.

The plants operator said it aims to bring the plant back online and will restart supplying power to its service area, which covers a sizable expanse of eastern Japan including Tokyo, by Thursday evening.

The Industry ministry said there was no imminent risk of a blackout even as demand for power in Tokyo surged as temperatures hit 36.4 degrees Celsius, the highest on record for June since 1875 when record-keeping began.

Sri Lanka needs to do more on debt restructuring, says IMF

C O LO M B O, J U N 3 0 (PTI): The IMF on Thursday said it has concluded “constructive and productive” discussions with Sri Lankan authorities, but warned that the crisis-ridden island nation needs to do more on debt restructuring and step up structural reforms to address corruption vulnerabilities before a bailout package is finalised.

Sri Lanka is going through the worst economic crisis since its independence from Britain in 1948, and needs to obtain at least USD 4 billion to tide over the acute shortage in foreign exchange reserves.

“The Inter national Monetary Fund (IMF) team had constructive and productive discussions with the authorities on economic policies and reforms to be supported by an Extended Fund Facility arrangement,” the IMF said in a statement.

“The discussions will continue virtually with a view to reaching a staff-level agreement on the Extended Fund Facility arrangement in the near term,” it added.

However, due to the unsustainability of public debt, there is the require-

Russia and China slam NATO Crypto crash threatens N Korea’s stolen funds after alliance raises alarm

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Brasilia. (FILE)

MADRID, JUN 30 (AP): NATO faced rebukes from Moscow and Beijing on Thursday after it declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges ” to global stability.

During a summit in Madrid, the Western military alliance described a world plunged into a dangerous phase of big-power competition and facing myriad threats, from cyberattacks to climate change.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said as the summit wrapped up Thursday that member nations agreed on a “fundamental shift in our deterrence and defence”

and sent Moscow a clear message that the alliance had a firm line drawn on its eastern frontier.

“We live in a more dangerous world and we live in a more unpredictable world, and we live in a world where we have a hot war going on in Europe,” Stoltenberg said.

“At the same time, we also know that this can get worse if this becomes a full scale war between Russia and NATO.” Stoltenberg continued: “We want to remove any room for miscalculation, misunderstanding in Moscow, about our readiness to protect every inch of NATO territory. That’s NA-

TO’s core responsibility.”

Over their three days of talks in Spain, NATO leaders formally invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance, after overcoming opposition from Turkey. If the Nordic nations’ accession is approved by the 30 member nations, it will give NATO a 1,300 kilometer border with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned he would respond in kind if the Nordic pair allowed NATO troops and military infrastructure onto their territory. He said Russia would have to “create the same threats for the territory from which threats against us are created”.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said Putin’s threats were “nothing new”.

“Of course, we have to expect some kind of surprises from Putin, but I doubt that he is attacking Sweden or Finland directly,” Kallas said as she arrived at the summit’s conference centre venue.

“We will see cyberattacks definitely. We will see hybrid attacks, information war is going on. But not the conventional war.”

PRESS STATEMENT OF LOTHA FRONTAL ORGANISATION Lotha Hoho is the first guardian of its tribe and any authority it exerts over its jurisdiction is well intended for the welfare of its people and posterity.

The recent print media publication of 11th June 2022 by the state government on the Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) issue in a letter to D.C Wokha, dated 10th June 2022 observing that “the steps taken by the Lotha Hoho and consequent action, if any, at this juncture could be construed as interference in the court proceedings and also considered as obstruction on the administration of justice, as the matter was subjudiced” need further clarification from the state government and asked to verify and validate whether Lotha Hoho or the LBCA is involved in any ongoing case in any court of law.

Let the people decide as to whether the application of Article 371A and the 16 Point Agreement is valid or not. But the fact remains that being the apex Tribal body, anything that disturbs the mutual and peaceful co-existence of life under its jurisdiction, the Lotha Hoho has the right to interfere to settle any such issue and the classic instances of which was exhibited in the present issue of LBCA administration. Some vested interest group misconstrued the fact and moved through the district administration which is very unfortunate.

It is also to be noted that there is no such organization called Lotha Public Organization (LPO) mandated by the public and therefore, any communique in the name of LPO is vehemently condemned. The infamous LPO led by Sulanthung Humtsoe has no moral right to Question the integrity and authority of the Lotha Hoho in exercising its obligations for the welfare of the people.

The LH has withstood the test of time because it is well mandated by the will of the people. Repeated lies will not make a lie, right therefore, it is advised that meddling with something you are not a part of is an act of foolishness. It is also to remind every concerned citizen that the issue of LBCA has a long and deep rooted history of antagonism and polarization. The LH did what it could to remedy the issue though it could not please everyone.

The frontal organizations once again reiterates to stand strong with the Lotha Hoho in any matter that concerns the safety and integrity of its people.

President Lotha Eloe Hoho

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SEOUL, JUN 30 (AGENCIES): The nosedive in cryptocurrency markets has wiped out millions of dollars in funds stolen by North Korean hackers, four digital investigators say, threatening a key source of funding for the sanctions-stricken country and its weapons programmes.

North Korea has poured resources into stealing cryptocurrencies in recent years, making it a potent hacking threat and leading to one of the largest cryptocurrency heists on record in March, in which almost $615 million was stolen, according to the U.S. Treasury.

The sudden plunge in crypto values, which started in May amid a broader economic slowdown, complicates Pyongyang’s ability to cash in on that and other heists, and may affect how it plans to fund its weapons programmes, two South Korean government sources said. The sources declined to

be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. It comes as North Korea tests a record number of missiles - which the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses in Seoul estimates have cost as much as $620 million so far this year - and prepares to resume nuclear testing amid an economic crisis.

Old, unlaundered North Korean crypto holdings monitored by the New Yorkbased blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, which include funds stolen in 49 hacks from 2017 to 2021, have decreased in value from $170 million to $65 million since the beginning of the year, the company told Reuters.

One of North Korea’s cryptocurrency caches from a 2021 heist, which had been worth tens of millions of dollars, has lost 80% to 85% of its value in the last few weeks and is now worth less than $10 million, said Nick Carlsen, an analyst with TRM Labs, another U.S.-based blockchain analysis firm.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE e.mail: industrynaga@gmail.com, e-fax-:08468825666

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NO.IND/TRG/H-LOOM/87/90-91 (Vol-II) : Applications are hereby invited from indigenous candidates of Nagaland between the age of 15-23 years as on 11-07-2022 and upto 25 years in case of ST/SC candidates with a minimum qualifications of HSLC/ HSSLC/SSLC or equivalent examination passed in a single sitting with English as a subject for undergoing 3 (three) years Diploma Course in Handloom & Textile Technology commencing from 26th September 2022 at the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Jawahar Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati.

Necessary detailed information and prescribed application forms may be collected from the office of the Directorate of Industries & Commerce (Dev. Branch, First floor), Nagaland, Kohima during the office hours. The last date for submission of form is on or before 15th July 2022. No separate calling letter will be issued.

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DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE e.mail: industrynaga@gmail.com, e-fax-:08468825666

ADVERTISEMENT Dated Kohima, the June 2022 NO.IND/TRG/H-LOOM/87/90-91 (Vol-II) : Applications are hereby invited from indigenous candidates of Nagaland between the age of maximum 24 years as on 26-07-2022 and upto 26 years in case of ST/ SC candidates with a minimum qualifications of HSSLC/SSLC or equivalent examination passed in a single sitting with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or 10th pass + (2 Years ITI) or (10+2) + (2 Years ITI) as a subject in consideration for direct admission into Second year (Third Semester) through Lateral Entry for undergoing 2(two) years Diploma Course in Handloom & Textile Technology commencing from 12th September 2022 at the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Jawahar Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati.

Necessary detailed information and prescribed application forms may be collected from the office of the Directorate of Industries & Commerce (Dev. Branch, First Floor), Nagaland, Kohima during the office hours. The last date for submission of form is on or before 15th July 2022. No separate calling letter will be issued.

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People eat their breakfast while sitting by a line of empty gas canisters in Galle, Sri Lanka on June 28. (FILE)

ment for “adequate financing assurances from Sri Lanka’s creditors that debt sustainability will be restored,” it warned.

The IMF team visited Colombo on June 20 to continue discussions on an economic programme that could be supported by an IMF lending arrangement, building on the progress made during the May 9-24 virtual mission.

The objectives of the new IMF-supported programme would be to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability, while protecting the poor and vulnerable, safeguarding financial stability, and stepping up structural re-

forms to address corruption vulnerabilities and unlocking Sri Lanka’s growth potential, it said.

The IMF also warned that high fiscal deficit had to be reduced, as well as taming rising inflation.

Since revenue was weak, far-reaching tax reforms were urgently needed to achieve these objectives, it added.

On Monday, the Sri Lankan government announced that only essential services will operate from midnight till July 10 and all other operations will be temporarily suspended as the island nation of 22 million faces an acute fuel shortage.

RESIGNATION FROM THE NPF PARTY We the following NPF Office Bearers/Active Members from the 17th Chizami A/C had resigned from both Primary & Active Membership of NPF and from our respective post at different level and joined NDPP under the leadership of Mr. K.G.Kenye Former MP to strengthen the dynamic leadership of Mr. Neiphiu Rio Hon’ble Chief Minister and Mr. Chinwang Konyak President NDPP. Sl. No 1 2 3 4

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Israeli parliament votes to dissolve JERUSALEM, JUN 30 (PTI): Israel’s experiment with the most diverse political alliance ranging from the Left, Centre and Right to even an Islamist Arab party finally came to an end on Thursday with the Knesset voting to disperse itself in an overwhelming 92-0 vote, clearing the way for fresh polls—the fifth in less than four years.

The “anti-Netanyahu” glue (the resolve to keep former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu away from power) that kept the diverse partners with sharp ideological differences together for a little more than a year finally gave in under the weight of its incompatibility.

Uncomfortable members kept the government on its toes all through its stint and chose to go with “their conscience” finally making it untenable while the Netanyahu bloc remained loyal to him, blocking the government even on issues which otherwise gelled along with their ideology.

The decision to dissolve the 120-member Knesset (Parliament) came right up to the wire, as Israel stood on the threshold of entering an

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udition for Miss Dimapur 2022 organised by Ethnic Group of Nagaland (EGoN) has commenced on June 30 at Emporium Skill and Training Institute, Dimapur.

Several aspiring pageants signed up for screening, where only 15 will be selected to move ahead to compete for the title.

Miss Dimapur Beauty Pageant was organised under the heading of Young Friends Association in 1997-98, which was later renamed as Ethnic Group of Nagaland (EGoN), under the theme “Culture & Couture – Synchronising Faces Fashion & Feminism”.

The theme depicts harmony of Indigenous and Mongolian features combined with traditional and modern wear while uniting for women empow-

Participants with parents and EGoN members. (NP) erment.

The core team heading the beauty pageant stated that the competition was solely organised so as to promote pageantry and modelling in the state, whilst also having the op-

timism of being awarded Miss India or Miss Universe from pageantry organised by EGoN. They further informed that Miss Dimapur 2019 and 2021, have represented the state in VLCC Femina

Miss India, further expressing hope that there would be more in the years to come.

Though the beauty pageant could not be conducted in 2020 and 2021, they added that runners-up

of 2019, Lovi Awomi, was nominated as the Miss Dimapur 2021, and was now the reigning VLCC Femina Miss India Nagaland, 2022.

It may be noted that Miss Dimapur 2019, Zuchobeni Tungoe, also represented the state for the VLCC Femina Miss India Nagaland 2020.

Besides the pageant, EGoN informed that it had also brought forth two mega shows including 1st Northeast Supermodel Contest at NEZCC ground Dimapur in 2004 and 2nd Northeast Supermodel Contest at Northeast Agri Expo in 2011, along with dozens of other fashion extravaganza shows.

It was later informed that the grand finale would be held on August 12, at IMC Hall, commemorating International Youth Day. (Staff Reporter)

How to relieve tired eyes Apply a Warm Washcloth

Try a washcloth soaked in warm water on your tired, achy eyes. Warm compresses can: Add moisture Ease pain Increase blood flow Relax muscle spasms Wash your hands before you start so bacteria doesn’t get in your eyes. Dip your washcloth in water that you’ve boiled (to sterilize it) and cooled until lukewarm. Then put it on your eyes for 5-10 minutes, or as long as your doctor advises.

Adjust Lights and Device Screens

Different tasks call for different types of light.

While you watch TV, it’s easier on your eyes to keep the room softly lit. When you read, put the light where it’s behind you and pointed toward the page, out of your eyes. On digital screens, adjust the brightness to match the level of light around you. Also, adjust the screen’s contrast, so your eyes don’t have to strain to see.

Wear Computer Eyeglasses

With these prescription eyeglasses, your eyes can focus at computer screen distance. That’s about 20-26 inches from your face. Some have special lenses to help you quickly shift focus between close, middle, and far distances. Before you go shopping, understand that computer glasses are not the same as those that block blue light. Blue light-blocking specs may make you more comfortable, but they don’t always prevent eyestrain.

Palm Your Eyes

Eye experts link this technique to an alternative therapy called The Bates Method, named for eye doctor William Bates. He questioned whether glasses were the only way to fix a person’s vision. Research shows

his method doesn’t correct eyesight, but palming could help to ease eyestrain.

Cup your palms over your closed eyes, putting no pressure on your eyeballs.

The idea is that this can help to relax your eyes.

Try Tea Bags

Tea bags are good for more than a hot drink. They also work as a relaxing cold compress for your eyes. After you’ve brewed chamomile or regular tea, put the bags in a clean container in the fridge. Once they’ve cooled, put them on your eyelids to help soothe your eyes and reduce swelling. Make sure you’ve washed your face and hands well and taken out your contacts. And don’t get any tea in your eyes.

Do Eye Exercises

Your eyes have muscles, and they can benefit from a workout, too. Try this: Hold your finger a few inches from your eyes and focus on it. Then, focus far into the distance, then back on your finger. Repeat a few times. Or, close your eyes, roll them up toward the ceiling, then down toward the floor. Look to the right, then left. These exercises

knowledged during talks with Jefferson that “Flowers” sampled “Move Your Body,” but did not take a license.

“West advocates for artists’ rights with one hand, yet has no shame in taking away rights from another artist with the other,” the lawsuit said. West released “Donda 2” in February exclusively through his Stem Player, a handheld device that allows users to isolate and recombine song parts.

Kano Computing Ltd, a British company that developed the Stem Player with West and is also named in the lawsuit, did not immediately respond to a request

for comment. The lawsuit said “Flowers” is reportedly about West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian, whose petition to end their marriage was approved in March.

Texas pastor David Paul Moten sued West in May for allegedly sampling one of his sermons without permission.

West has previously settled lawsuits over samples of a Hungarian singer on the 2013 song “New Slaves;” a child’s prayer on the 2016 song “Ultralight Beam;” and a theater work about activist Marcus Garvey on “Freeee (Ghost Town Pt. 2),” a 2018 collaboration with rapper Kid Cudi.

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‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ crosses Rs 50-crore mark at box office

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Change Your Computer Setup

Small tweaks can make a big difference to your eyes. Make sure your screen is about arm’s length (20-26 inches) away from your face. The center of the screen should be slightly below eye level (4-5 inches). It helps to have a chair you can move up and down.

Adjust the text size so you don’t squint.

And try a document holder next to your monitor for printed papers. This limits how much you move your eyes back and forth.

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apper, producer and entrepreneur Kanye West, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, was sued on Wednesday for allegedly sampling a song by musician Marshall Jefferson without permission.

Ultra Inter national Music Publishing LLC said “Flowers” from West’s album “Donda 2” includes a sample from Jefferson’s 1986 dance song “Move Your Body” that is repeated at least 22 times.

A representative for West did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did West’s label Universal Music Group (UMG.AS), which is not a party to the suit.

An attorney for Ultra International, which owns the rights to Jefferson’s song, said the company had no comment and believes the lawsuit speaks for itself.

Jefferson is a pioneer of house music from West’s hometown of Chicago. According to the lawsuit, West and his representatives ac-

may help ease eye fatigue. But they won’t actually make your eye muscles stronger.

Take Screen Breaks

Experts say that when you use a digital device, you should take regular screen breaks. They recommend the 20-20-20 rule. Take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. Another tip: for every 2 hours of screen time, rest your eyes for 15 minutes.

omedy drama “Jugjugg Jeeyo” has collected over Rs 50 crore in box office collections, the makers said on Thursday.

Directed by Raj Mehta and backed

by Dharma Productions, the family entertainer released in theatres on June 24.

The official Instagram page of the production banner shared the latest box office figures of “Jugjugg Jeeyo” in a post.

“This parivaar’s love continues to

bring families back to the big screen & serve entertainment with a solid punjaabbi touch!” read the post from Dharma Productions.

On day six of its release, “Jugjugg Jeeyo” raised Rs 3.97 crores at the ticket window, taking its box office total to Rs 50.24 crore. In its opening week, the film had earned Rs 36.93 crore.

“Jugjugg Jeeyo” stars Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Neetu Kapoor, Maniesh Paul and Prajakta Koli.

Improve Your Air Quality

When your eyes are dry, they feel more tired. Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air and your eyes. A humidity level of at least 45% is best.

Also, adjust your thermostat or move away from vents so dry air doesn’t blow on your face. If you smoke, think hard about quitting.

Try Artificial or Real Tears

Over-the-counter or prescription eye drops relieve dry, tired eyes. Use them even when your eyes feel fine to keep them moisturized and stop your symptoms from coming back. Or, if you prefer to make natural tears, remember to blink more often, especially when you’re on a digital device. We usually blink 15 times in a minute. But when we’re on a computer, that drops to 5-7 times.

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ism, it was informed that most riders who attends the NERM usually visits the lengths and breaths of the hosting state before or after the meet.

It also added that the 12th edition of NERM to be hosted in the state was expecting around 1500 to 2000 riders from across the NE, adding that this would definitely boost the tourism in the state.

It also stated that NERM would be the single biggest entity that would bring thousands of people to witness Hornbill Festival.

When asked on the location for the riders meet, the finance convener informed that location was not yet finalized, however, assured that it would be either held in Dimapur or Chümoukedima.

Since Hornbill Riders Meet would not be held this year, he expressed hope that NERM could be accommodated into tourism department during the Hornbill Festival for this year.

To a query on whether they are following covid protocols, Central Chief & Convenor NERM, Kevin Naga, informed that all SOPs of the state government would be strictly followed. NMC members stated that only Royal Enfield Riders would be allowed to take part in the NERM. It may be noted that riders from across NE, mainland India, and neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, and others attend this rider’s meet.

The 11th edition of NERM that was held at Aizawl, Mizoram, which witnessed more than 1500 participants.

U-17 women’s football team coach called back for ‘misconduct’ with player

Nagaland Cross Country Mountain Bike Race on Jul 9

Members of Nagaland Motorcycle Club during the press conference on Friday. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): The 12th edition of North East Riders Meet (NERM) is all set to be hosted by Nagaland Motorcycle Club (NMC) from December 3 to 5.

This was informed by Finance Convener, NERM 2022, Dr. Beizo Kiso, at a press conference here on Friday at NMC office, Ducan Basti, Dimapur.

It was informed that NERM is an annual event organized by the riding community of Royal Enfield Motorcycle from all

NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (PTI): A coach attached with the Indian Under-17 women’s football team has been suspended and called back from Norway for alleged “misconduct” with a minor player during the ongoing training tour to Europe.

The Committee of Administrators (CoA), managing the affairs of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has informed the Sports Authority of India (SAI) about the incident.

“An event of misconduct has been reported in the U-17 women’s team, currently on an exposure tour to Europe. The AIFF follows a zero-tolerance

North Eastern States, governed by North East Alliance of Riders (NEAR), usually held for three to five days between October to December, on rotation by clubs affiliated to NEAR. It further added that the main purpose of NERM was to organize a festival to bring Royal Enfield riding fraternity together, and share a time of bonding, however adding that the event promoted tourism to whole of North Eastern states and hosting state in particular.

When asked on how NERM promoted tour-

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policy on indiscipline. As an initial action, the Federation has provisionally suspended the individual pending further investigation,” a statement from the CoA said.

“The AIFF has asked the concerned individual to stop all contact with the team, return to India immediately, and be physically present for further

investigations upon his arrival,” the statement added.

The team is currently touring Europe as part of preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup the country is hosting from October 11-30.

The CoA did not name the person involved but sources claimed that it’s team’s assistant coach Alex Ambrose, who forced the minor player to indulge in “inappropriate” act.

According to the source, head coach Thomas Dennerby himself was a witness to the “incident” and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

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DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): Nagaland Mountain Biking Association will be organizing the second edition of the Nagaland XCC, a Cross Country Mountain Bike Race for both male and female categories on July 9, in Kohima.

The winners will receive medals, certificates and cash prizes upto 5th position. Interested participants can register online through the link at https:// forms.gle/WUrQeDbnTipeZmWVA. For further correspondence, participants may contact event convenor at 9615533059.

DDCA to conduct open trials for all categories

DIMAPUR, JUN 30 (NPN): Dimapur District Cricket Association (DDCA) has informed all the Dimapur district-based cricketers that the open trials for all categories for the upcoming session 2022-23 will commence from July 18 to August 4.

It informed that verification of players will be done for all the categories namely U-16, U-19, U-23 and senior men’s at Sovima Cricket Stadium on July 5, 10 a.m. to 12 noon for U-16 and U-19. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for U-23 and senior men. Players already registered with NCA need not produce the documents, but should be physically present at the time of verification.

A player will be allowed to undergo trial in only one category; Yo-Yo test mandatory for all the categories; Player should produce original Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Pan Card at the time of verification and for further security of documents. For further information, one may contact at 8415869357.

1st Test: Australia in command over Sri Lanka on rain-hit Day 2

Australia’s Cameron Green celebrates scoring a half century during Day-2 of the first test match against Australia. (AP/PTI)

GALLE, JUN 30 (IANS): Usman Khawaja (71) and Cameron Green (77) scored half-centuries to put Australia in a commanding position against Sri Lanka on the rain-truncated second day of the first Test of the two-match series, at Galle International Stadium, here on Thursday.

Australia were 313-8, leading Sri Lanka by 101 runs at stumps on Day 2 with Pat Cummins (26) and Nathan Lyon (8) unbeaten at the crease. The first session of play was washed out due to rain. The extremely windy conditions in Galle

further delayed proceedings as the players spent the first session of play on day two in the dressing room.

It wasn’t until 1345 hrs local time that play was possible. Despite the pitch staying covered for most parts, there was huge spin on offer from the get-go.

Travis Head’s decision to play against the spin backfired as Dhananjaya de Silva completed a brilliant return catch to dismiss the southpaw. Usman Khawaja’s dream run with the bat continued as he notched up yet another fifty. The spin and bounce on the surface con-

tinued to trouble the batters but Khawaja and Cameron Green found a way to keep the scoreboard ticking with occasional boundaries.

Khawaja looked set for a big score before he became Jeffrey Vandersay’s first Test wicket. Once again, Sri Lanka showed great catching -- this time Pathum Nissanka completed a great catch close in at short leg.

With the pitch doing all sorts of things, Alex Carey came out and decided to fight fire with fire. The wicketkeeper-batter took the attack to the bowlers and quickly knocked off the deficit to put Australia in the lead. Green and Carey took Australia safely to tea with a lead of 21 runs. Coming out to bat in the final session in the 40s, only one of them managed to score a half-century.

Brief scores: Australia 313-8 (Cameron Green 77, Usman Khawaja 71; Ramesh Mendis 4-107) lead Sri Lanka 212 (Niroshan Dickwella 58, Angelo Mathews 39; Nathan Lyon 5-90, Mitchell Swepson 3-55) by 101 runs

Everton’s Richarlison set for Tottenham move

L O N D O N, J U N 3 0 (AGENCIES): Brazil international Richarlison is set for a medical at Tottenham after Spurs agreed a deal to sign the forward from Everton.

The move will be worth more than £50m but there are some minor issues to be finalised over the exact fee. Personal terms have been agreed with Richarlison and, barring any unexpected issues, the transfer should be concluded on Thursday. Richarlison, 25, joined Everton from Watford for £50m in 2018.

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Since then, he has scored 53 goals in 152 appearances for the Merseyside club, finishing top scorer at Everton last season as the club narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League. Richarlison went into the campaign on

the back of an exhausting summer, when he played for Brazil in both Copa America and the Olympic Games, and scored 10 goals in the top flight.

Six of those goals came in Everton’s last nine games of the season as they finished 16th and four points above the relegation zone. Tottenham have qualified for this season’s Champions League and have signed winger Ivan Perisic,keeper Fraser Forster and midfielder Yves Bissouma so far this summer. The accounting pe-

riod for Everton’s figures from the 2021-22 campaign ends on 30 June so, if the Richarlison deal is done, it would help balance the Toffees’ books after the club posted £372m in losses over the last three years.

Having spent a total of about £30m on Demarai Gray, Vitaliy Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson last season, selling Richarlison for more than £50m would mean the club would make a healthy profit on player sales, although they have also acquired others on loan.

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Those We Loved Don’t Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Everyday Unseen, Unheard But Always Near Still Loved, Still Missed Always Alive In Our Hearts.

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01 July, 2020 Dear Dad, Without you our lives feel a little less bright; but you will forever remain in our hearts and memories. Thinking of you on this day.

We will always love and miss you.

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- Loving family members

1st Death anniversary

of Late Ghonili y awomi (nihoto village)

Loving Husband, Family Members and Loved Ones.

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Born : 10th Dec. 1946 – Died : 1st July 2021 03/05/1981 – 24/06/2022 With immense gratitude, we the bereaved family of Late Mr. Bendangienba Jamir would like to express our deepest appreciation to all our friends, neighbours and well wishers for your condolences, prayers, financial, material and moral support during his illness and demise.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our sincere prayers that God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Wife, Daughter & Relatives

It’s been a year since you are gone.

We have missed your touch, your smell, your voice and the sweet aroma of your cook.

IZA, loosing you is one of our deepest sorrows.

But we will remember your love and caring, your goodness and your wisdom will live in our hearts.

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Malaysia Open: Sindhu, Prannoy in QFs

P.V. Sindhu

KUALA LUMPUR, JUN 30 (IANS): Former World Champion P.V. Sindhu and Thomas Cup-winner H.S. Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals as India had another mixed day at the Malaysian Open, the BWF World Tour Super 750 event, here on Thursday.

Sindhu and Prannoy won their second-round matches in contrasting styles while the country’s top men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty with-

drew from the event due to an injury and P. Kashyap and women’s doubles player Srivedya Gurazada lost their respective matches.

After losing the first game, Sindhu made a stellar comeback to beat Thailand’s Chaiwan Phittayaporn 19-21, 21-9, 21-14.

The seventh seed will next face second-seed Tai Tzu Ying in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, in the men’s singles, Prannoy continued his excellent run by beating World No.

H.S. Prannoy

4, Chou Tien Chen, in straight games, 21-15, 21-7.

He will next face Indonesia’s seventh seed, Jonatan Christie.

Kashyap lost a tight first game as he went down 19-21, 10-21 to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in a second-round match.

The men’s doubles pair of Rankireddy and Shetty gave a walkover to the Malaysian duo Sze Fei Goh and Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia.

Rankireddy pulled a

muscle in his core and though he had recovered a bit on Thursday, it was not enough to play. With the Commonwealth Games less than a month away, the coaches and physios advised him to withdraw from the event.

Te a m i n g u p w i t h Ishika Jaiswal of the United States, Srivedya Gurazada lost to Febby Valencia Dwijayanti Gani and Ribka Sugiarto of Indonesia 12-21, 8-21 on Thursday.

Bumrah to lead India in 5th Test against England

BIRMINGHAM, JUN 30 (IANS): India right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Thursday was named by the senior selection committee to lead India in the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, starting from Friday, said an official release by the BCCI. The release also said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will serve as Bumrah’s deputy for the much-anticipated Test match. Bumrah becoming India’s captain for the Edgbaston Test comes after regular skipper Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19 on the second day of the warm-up match against Leicestershire last week. He had scored 25 runs in the first innings of the match but didn’t come out to bat in the second innings after testing positive for Covid-19.

But with Sharma still infected with Covid-19, it means that Bumrah, who was vice-captain when India last played Tests, against Sri Lanka at home in March, will be captaining the side at Edgbaston from Friday.

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Indian boxer Sachin advances to quarterfinals in Elorda Cup

NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (IANS): Reigning youth world champion Sachin made his way into the men’s 57kg quarterfinals of Elorda Cup with a crushing win over Ykhlas Gylychjanov in Kazakhstan’s capital, Nur-Sultan on Thursday.

According to information received here, Sachin produced a power-packed performance against his opponent from Turkmenistan to register a 5-0 win.

Most aggressive among the two pugilists, Sachin exhibited a great display of skilful boxing and maintained his dominance throughout the contest.

Meanwhile, the challenges of Simranjit Kaur and two other Indians ended on the second day of the tournament following defeats in their respective matches. The former Wo r l d C h a m p i o n s h i p bronze medallist, Simranjit went down fighting 2-3 against China’s Xu Zichun in an intense women’s 60kg Last-8 bout. Lakshya Chahar and Harsh Lakra, on the other hand, conceded

Sachin (centre) with coach and others.

identical 0-5 defeats to their Kazakh rivals in the men’s section.

The reigning national champion Lakshya lost to Abzal Kuttybekov in the 86kg quarterfinal encounter while Harsh was outpunched by Yerassyl Zhakpekov in the 80kg preliminary round.

Later in the day, 2021 Youth World champion Gitika (48kg) and six other Indian women boxers -Amrit (63kg), Kalpana (66kg), Priyanka Thakur

(70kg), Lalita (70kg), Babita Bisht (81kg) and Sushma (+81) -- will fight in the quarterfinals.

Sushma will face a relatively tough challenge as she will take on the former world and reigning Asian champion Lazzat Kungeibayeva of Kazakhstan. Kalpana will also square off against another Kazakh boxer, Madina Nurshayeva-the 2017 Asian champion.

The finals will be played on July 4.

All India Kiteboarding: Dylan Fernandes Wimbledon: Swiatek in 3rd round, extends winning streak to 37 Kvitova, Badosa set up third-round clash and Katya Saini emerge champions

TUTICORIN, JUN 30 (IANS): Dylan Fernandes and Katya Saini emerged champions in men’s and women’s category respectively in the 3rd All India Kiteboarding Championships here on Thursday.

As the final day of the championship came about, the organisers were uncertain regarding the competition as the wind conditions were not ideal. Dylan who led the men’s category in Day-2 showed another consistent performance to beat defending champion Arjun Motha of Aqua Outback & Jehan Hoshi Driver of Quest Adventure Sports Academy with a total net score of 10.00. Arjun & Jehan maintained their 2nd & 3rd position with total net scores of 19.00 & 22.00 respectively.

“It was an intense day and all the racers gave their best.

I started on a rough patch but eventually worked my way up and it feels great to be the National Champion,” said the National Champion Dylan.

In the women’s category, Katya Saini of Aqua Outback who was leading from Day 1 did not have any slip ups and finished the regatta as the Women’s National Champion with a total net score of 8.0. Keona Rajani of PKA finished 2nd and Avishma Matta finished 3rd with 14.00 & 30.00 total net score respectively.

“It was a humbling experience to be in such an intense competition. I was confident & my consistent performance paid off. I am super happy to have won the women’s title,” said a proud Katya. The final day of the championships were concluded in the presence

L O N D O N, J U N 3 0 ( AG E N C I E S / I A N S ) : World number one Iga Swiatek struggled with unforced errors but found her composure when it mattered most to see off Dutch lucky loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the third round at Wimbledon and extend her winning run to 37 matches.

With Thursday’s victory, Swiatek went past Monica Seles and matched Martina Hingis’ run in the 1997 season. The all-time longest winning streak is held by Martina Navratilova, who had 74 successive victories in 1984.

Pattinama Kerkhove lost in the final round of qualifying at the grasscourt Grand Slam but was granted a berth in the main draw when Danka Kovinic withdrew with injury.

Playing against an opponent ranked in the top-10 for the first time in her career, the 30-year-old Dutchwoman came out swinging freely to put Swiatek under pressure on a sun-bathed Court One, as the Pole fell 4-2 behind.

Swiatek slipped and fell awkwardly behind the baseline while trying to hit a return as the 138thranked Pattinama Kerkhove broke her serve a

second time.

But once Swiatek found her feet and range, it was one-way traffic. The 21-year-old, who has won six consecutive titles including a second French Open trophy, won the next four games to take opening set.

Pattinama Kerkhove, who reached the second round at Wimbledon last year for her best showing at the majors, would not give up though. She got the crucial break in the seventh game of the second set to level the match at 1-1.

Swiatek next meets Frenchwoman Alize Cornet, who earlier beat American Claire Liu 6-3 6-3, for a chance to match her best performance at Wimbledon where she reached the fourth round in 2021.

AIFF gen secy Kushal resigns on health grounds

Romelu Lukaku returns to Inter Milan on season-long loan from Chelsea

Jos Buttler named as England’s new white-ball captain

(L-R) Winners of men’s and women’s category at All India Kiteboarding.

NEW DELHI, JUN 30 (IANS): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das has resigned from his post on “health grounds”, ending his 12-year tenure, the AIFF confirmed in a statement on Thursday.Kushal Das, who was appointed to the top post in 2010, has been on leave since June 20 on health grounds. “Mr. Kushal Das, General Secretary of All India Football Federation has resigned from his post citing medical reasons.

The All India Football Federation respects his decision, and thanks him for his contribution and guidance during his tenure in office. We wish him good health and luck in his future endeavours,” the AIFF said in a statement. The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), has appointed Sunando Dhar as acting general secretary of AIFF, who would be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Federation.

MILAN (ITALY), JUN 30 (IANS): Romelu Lukaku is officially an Inter Milan player again after completing his season-long loan move from Premier League club Chelsea.

The 29-year-old forward will go down as one of the biggest transfer flops in Premier League history and reportedly took a pay cut to secure his return to Italy after a miserable second spell at Chelsea.

Inter will pay Chelsea a loan fee of £6.9m plus £3.5m in bonuses if they win the Scudetto, and will cover all his wages this season, reports Sky Sports.

The Belgian striker’s return was made official in a video posted on Inter’s social media channels with Lukaku saying “we’re back baby” while talking to chairman Steven Zhang on the roof of the club’s headquarters.

The Chelsea striker flew into Milan Linate airport around 6.20am lo-

of Captain Jitendra Dixit, Joint Secretary General of The Yachting Association of India, Ashoke Takkar, President, Tamil Nadu Sailing Association and Ajit Diaz, President, Chennai Sailing Academy.

“This championship just didn’t mark the new champions but will also lead us to the gateway of the upcoming Asian Games & Olympics for our country.

We are determined to send kiteboarders from India to participate in the International competitions,” Dixit said.

The competition had racers from all backgrounds & ages to have participated, the youngest being Siddharth George, aged 13 and the oldest being Phillipe Dartnell, aged 67 who finished 4th in the men’s category.

Romelu Lukaku

cal time and posed with an Inter scarf before getting in a car.

“I’m so happy to be back,” he said. Having completed his medical, Lukaku has officially been announced as a new Inter player.

After the move was confirmed, Lukaku revealed he had remained in touch with Inter coach Simone Inzaghi after his departure last summer and was pleased to be back.

Asked what convinced him to return, he

said, “The affection of the fans and my team-mates, but also the opportunity to work with the coach. I stayed in contact with him all last season. I think the coach is doing well with the team. I want to contribute and do good for this club.” “ I t ’s l i k e c o m i n g home. I think my family and I had a really good time in Milan thanks to the people, the fans and my team-mates. From the first day when I arrived here everyone helped me a lot, I’m really happy.”

Paula Badosa Iga Swiatek

LO N D O N, J U N 3 0 (IANS): Star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler was on Thursday named as England’s new white-ball captain. The 31-year-old Buttler replaces World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, who retired from international cricket this week after injury and form struggles.

The batter has been an integral part of the set-up, having been a vice-captain since 2015 and has led the team 14 times previously (Nine ODIs & five T20Is).

He has represented England 151 times in ODIs scoring 4,120 runs at an average of 41.20, including 10 centuries. “It is the greatest honour to captain your country, and when I have had the chance to step in the past, I have loved doing it. I can’t wait to take this team forward,” said Buttler on his appointment as captain.

In T20 internationals, the attacking batter has won 88 caps scoring 2,140 runs with an average of 34.51.

LO N D O N, J U N 3 0 (IANS): Two-time champion Petra Kvitova and No. 4 seed Paula Badosa of Spain won their respective women’s singles secondround matches in contrasting styles as they set up a tantalising third-round clash in Wimbledon on Thursday.

Czech Republic star Kvitova, who won the title in 2011 and 2014, had to quell a second set fightback

by Ana Bogdan of Romania to win 6-1, 7-6(5) while Badosa enjoyed a relatively easier time in beating another Romanian Irina Bara 6-3, 6-2.

Between 2010 and 2014, Kvitova did not lose before the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, since 2015, she has reached the last 32 only twice. On Thursday, it looked like Kvitova would suffer another wobble as Bogdan put up a strong fight

Petra Kvitova

in the second set, winning five games in a row from 6-1, 5-1 down to lead 6-5 in the second set. However, she tightened things up just in time to overcome Bogdan.

Serving at 5-6, she staved off two set points, one with an ace and the next with a one-two punch, and then edged the ensuing tiebreak, according to a report on the WTA Tour. After 1 hour and 45 minutes, Kvitova finished with 40 winners, including 10 aces, to 24 unforced errors; Bogdan ultimately tallied 18 winners and only seven unforced errors.

Badosa, who lost her Eastbourne opener to Jodie Burrage last week, has recovered to book her place in the third round of Wimbledon for the second year in a row. The 24-year-old has reached at least that stage in five of the past six majors.

The pair have played

once before, with Kvitova winning 7-5, 7-5 in the second round of the 2020 Australian Open. The scoreline belies the toughness of the challenge Bara posted at times. The No.122-ranked The result means that this is the first season of 32-yearold Cornet’s career in which she has reached the last 32 of each of the first 3 Slams.

Murray crashes out in second-round

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray crashed out of the Wimbledon 2022 after losing 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 4-6 to USA’s No.20 seed John Isner in the second-round here on Wednesday. In contrast to his third-round exit last year at his home Grand Slam, the Briton felt his game and his body were prepared for a second-week run this fortnight.

Zasivi FC wins 1st L Viluo Open

Winners of the tourney with the organisers after the final on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , J U N 3 0 (NPN): Zasivi FC emerged as the champion of the 1st Late Lhouchalie Viluo Open 7 a-side tournament which began on Tuesday at L Viluo FIFA proturf at Meriema, Kohima.

The winner walked

away with a cash prize of Rs 70,000 while Red Scars, placed in the first runnersup position, bagged a sum of Rs 30,000.

Score Heroes FC and Bull Dog Club Dimapur were awarded with Rs 10,000 each for being the other two semi-finalist teams. Yhunshalo Kent

from Red Scars FC and Samson from Nagabazar FC shared the highest scorer position during the tournament with 9 goals each and received a cash prize of Rs 5000 while Pantiga Kamei from Zasivi FC was awarded with Rs 5000 for bagging the best keeper title.

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